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GPA-2010-02 Historic Preservation Policy HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES Z'4' 1 H I STO R I C A N D name was ap�l ied to the Crossroads and to CULTURAL RESOURCES the post office when the Home Union Store incorporated under the name, The , , Cupertino Store, and moved to the north- Historic Resources east corner of the Crossroads. Before European settleinent, _____ Native Americans resided in the "�We 1 Many of Cupertino's pioneer area that is now Cupertino. The ;'� set out fr Arroyo settlers planted grapes in the Ohlone Indians had lived in ; de las Llagas at quarter late 1800s. Vineyards and ' ' to eight in the morning, and ` the Rancho San Antonio ` at four in the afternoon halted Wineries proliferated on area for over .3,000 years ; at the arroyo o f San Joseph ' Montebello Ridge, on the The area was first explored '�, Cupertino... the way many ; lower foothills, and on the Indians came out to us.... by Spanish soldiers when an '�. [FoN-r's CoMPr_.ETE D�ARY oF flat lands below. expedition led by Colonel �`� THE SECOND ANZA Juan Bautista de Anza passed '�. EXPEDITION, MARCH As these orchards flour- through in March of 1776, and �``� I �� 6 � !;`'� / ished the valley became known for later was settled by numerous European �� a profusion of blossoms in spring. immigrants who recognized the potential of Many more people passed through the the fertile land. They established farms and Cupertino area first by electric railway and soon enjoyed a thriving agricultural economy. later by car to view all the blossoms in the "Valley of Heart's Delight." Because of the The village of Cupertino sprang up at electric railway, the Monta Vista area of the crossroads of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Cupertino developed. Monta Vista was the (now De Anza Boulevard) and Stevens name of its first housing tract. Creek Road. It was first known as West Side, but by 1898, the post office at the Crossroads In the late 1940's, Cupertino was swept needed a new name to distinguish it from up in Santa Clara Valley's postwar population other similarly named towns. John T. Doyle, explosion. Concerned by unplanned devel- a San Francisco lawyer and historian, had opment, higher taxes and piecemeal annexa- given the name Cupertino to his winery, in tion to adjacent cities, Cupertino's communi- recognition of the name bestowed on the ty leaders began a drive in 1954 for incorpo- nearby creek by Petrus Font. In 1904, the ration. Incorporation was approved in a September 27, 1955 election. Cupertino offi- F „� * cially becatne Santa Clara County's 13th City Y �� i , ,i�, ��' on October 10, 1955. Today, Cupertino is -� �� '�� part of a world-renowned high technology �► � `� center, known as "Silicon Valley," and is !� . r •; �;;,� home to several companies producing leading , . ' ec�ge computers and software. . � .. �. '�a .. . .�^ 4... i � � � - - -!� �"`:� Historic properties show Cupertino's � �� past. These sites remind residents of the col- .� ,�.. . ��-�... orful people who built and occupied them. �` ` ` Most of the historically significant properties Elisha Stephens, Cupertino's first settler are privately owned. Private owners and Ciry �k�� CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAL PLAN } Z'4'2 LAND USE�COMMUNITY DESIGN government can work together to maintain a• the historic value of these properties. A suc- `�� . : .n..._ cessful example of this cooperation is the �,�, rehabilitation of the De La Vega stable in the �` �'� ''} .. .�.. Rancho Deep Cliff residential subdivision. �� x ��"� : �'� -�_' � � The "Tack House" was refurbished exten- ', ' ' t ��" '' . sively inside but its exterior remains much " , ��.: ,,f • � � �, ,�. the same. It is the 61-home community s � rs �. recreation center and mecting hall. _______ ,. � r `fi � . . -�,.. `,. ... � x . �a .. 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The plaque built, a written description and pho- tograph and shall be placed in a loca- shall include the city seal, name of tion where the public can view the resource, date it was built, a written information. description and photograph and shall be placed in a location where • For public and quasi-public sites, the public can view the information. coordinate with property owner to allow public access of the historical • For public and quasi sites, site to foster public awareness and coordinate with property owner to - provide educational opportunities. allow public access to the historical For privately-owned sites, property site to foster �ubli� awareness and owners would be encouraged, but in provide educational opportunities. no way required, to provide access to the public. For privately-owned sites, property owners would be encouraged, but not in no way required, to provide access to the public. � .� � � ti....4 �: CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAI_ PI_AN HISTORIC ANll CULTURAL RESOURCES Z'q'3 �. Historic Resources .. L,os Atcos su,t„yvale � �� w �,� ,._ �� _�. � �l � � a _ . `"�, � :... �� + . .. . HOMESTEAD ROAD . . .. .. . . �. . r � �� . ° y _ � . ... � � � . . �� e /Y � � s p � � � �.. '•�i. ' '�..: . - � _ � .. . .. . .. .... �' .. . k � � O ...� � ... .. .` ^ .. .. ;� _ . ..n.r.�a-r-. i ,-, ' , ��''��m� _� _. .. . . .. ��.� .? PAL _ � «.� 4 � � ._ %.., ,. ; . o- i R '➢i � �. � � < 4,� w.. � - � ' _ � ,, �, .� � Q � . _ � ' � e �,, , '� � ; ' °� `� AVE _ r � , � e w \ N � � . R _ � d . .. . � . e5 �.. . � ` ' �. .. � p� . .,� . .,� -, / g " .; .., „ ... I 4 : � . `. ' � ,, . . , �,, � . ... . ... . . . 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Boundary Agreement Line \ r y �� \\ • , ..�.._ . ___. ._.... . _ �:',�,.., ,;;, i Unincor orated Areas f' � Stevens Creek pppSpE�'f ROAD { i, Reservoir �.,,.. � � P � � ..��.. �' . . ,. � � ... ....... __-�_____ _ ___ _ _.___-____ a „ xt"e� a � �. \ `q f� 0 0.5 1Mile �: �, . � � - SaraIX�ga �� 0 1000 2000 3000 Feet �� `* � � • i, 0 S00 1000 Meters ��. li *+�,� �;_= HISTORIC SITES — �,,— COMMEMORATNE SITES =,� ��= COMMUNITY LANDMARKS --=---_= =- � Mar knoll Seminar '� De Anza Knoll � Hanson Permanente Y Y � � � � �,�. � Snyder Hammond House �► , Doyle Winery � Downtown Monta Vista Q De La Vega Tack House "Cupertino Wine Company" ,; Cupertino Historical Museum Q Baer Blacksmith ; � Stocklmeir Farmhouse �� Memorial Park, Community Center, Sports Complex j, ' � Elisha Stephens Place ' � De Anza Colle e �� Q Enoch J. Parrish Tank House � � � I � g O Nathan Hall Tank House ` Arroyo De San Joseph Cupertino , �; De Anza Industrial Park 1 • Gazebo Trim � Hazel Goldstone Variety Store �� ; Cupertino Civic �enter � � Q � ; Woelffel Cannery ; � I rk Union Church of Cupertmo f � � � Val co Fashion Pa O t a Engles Grocery"Paul and Eddie's" I Old Collins School , i� � Vallco Industrial Park � Miller House � � Apple One Building ; �_ _ _ _____�� E � Baldwin Winery � � Glendenning Bam d << � SITES OF HISTORIC MENTION ; :� i �„ Le PetitTrianon i ' �-'' �OUTSIDE CITY JURISDICTION� and Guest Cottages ;' ' � � Interim City Hall Montebello School,1892 �y I,j , �<: Perrone Ranch Stone Cellar, City of Cupertino Crossroads � � � now part of Ridge Vineyards i St.Joseph's Church � i �, Picchetti Brothers Winery and Ranch ; ' �� Woodhills Estate � � � �. i ' 3 . Figure 2-C�. Cupertino's Historic Resources (see Appendix on page 2-61) .' ' � r �,� � �� "" �,.,:�.. � ... � ' .,.. CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAI_ PLAN 2 ' 44 LAND USE�COMMUNITY DESIGN �I► Policy 2-62C: �ommunity Landmarks � Policy 2-62F: Recognizing Projects on Landmark Sites shall pro- Historical Resources vide a plaque, reader board and/or other An inventory of historically significant educational tools on the site to explain structures should be maintainec� and the historic significance of the resource. periodically updated in order to pro- The plaque shall include the city seal, mote awareness of these community name of resource, date it was built, a resources. written description and photograph and shall be placed in a location where the �" Poliey2-63: At'ehaeologieally public can view the information. Sensitive Areas Protect archaeologically sensitive areas. � Policy 2-62D: Historic Mention/Interest Sites Strategy Encourage agencies that have jurisdic- Development Investigation. Require tion over the historical resource to an investigation for development pro- encourage rehabilitation of the resource �osed in areas likely to be archaeologi- and provide public access to foster pub cally sensitive, such as along stream lic awareness and provide educational courses and in oak groves, to determine opportunities. These are sites outside if significant archaeological resources the City's jurisdictions, but have con- may be affected by the project. Also tributed to the City's historic past. require appro�riate mitigation measures in the project design. � Policy 2-62E: Incentives for Preservation of Historical Resources Policy 2-64: Native American Burials The Ciry should utilize a variety of tech- Protect Native American burial sites. niques to serve as incentives toward fos- tering the preservation and rehabilita- Strategy tion of Historic Sites including: Upon discovery of such burials during construction, take action prescribed by l. Allowing flexible interpretation of State law, including stoppage of work in zoning ordinance not essential to surrounding area, notification of appro- public health and safety. This could priate authorities and reburial of include flexibility as to use, parking remains in an appro�riate manner. requirements and/or setback require- inents � policy 2-65: Heritage Trees � 2. Using the Califomia Historical Building Protect and maintain heritage trees in a Code for rehabilitation of historic healthy state. structures; Strategy 3. T� rebates (Mills Act or Local tax Heritage Tree List. Establish and peri- rebates); odically revise a heritage tree list that includes trees of importance to the ��=. a 4. Financial incentives such as grants/ coinmunity. �� loans to assist rehabilitation efforts. � �� CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAI_ PI,AN OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255 C U P E RT I N O TELEPHONE: (408; 777-3223 • FAX: (408) 777-3366 To: Planning Department � S From: Grace Schmidt Subject: Consider approving the Historic Preservation Policv and related General Plan Amendment, Application No. E° ''�� (GPA-2010-03), City of Cupertino, Citywide Date: June 7, 2010 On June 1 the City Council made the following action: APPROVED WITH CHANGES TO ATTA.CHMENT D TO CLARIFY THAT HISTORIC MENTION SITES ARE OUT OF THE CITY'S JURISDICTION, LANGUAGE CHANGING "HONORABLE MENTION" SITES TO "HISTORIC MENTION," AND ACCEPTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION FOR ENCOURAGING ACCESS TO SITES Existing Sites listed in the General Plan as Historical Sites SUMMARY TABLE 4 2,4 2,3,4,8 2,3,4,8 z,4 P� 1,3,4 2,8 Attachment D The Charley Baer House was originally at the corner of Stevens Creek and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (Highway 9). The house was built by William T. Baer, Charley's father, who also built the first Blacksmith shop in Cupertino. The shop was closed after the death of William, but Charley built a replica behind his house. The r�lica was moved to McClellan Ranch Park. The barn at the site dates from the 1890s. The gazebo is an example of successful preservation methods: The wood trim was salvaged from one of Enoch Jasper Parrish gingerbread homes. ***Two plaques exist on site. The tank house was built in the 1870's and is the last remaining structure from Nathan Halls Victorian-style residential homestead. Nathan Hall was one of the Monta Vista area's earliest settlers. An employee of Nathan Hall was said to have lived on the first floor, and the second floor served as a storage area for water tanks of about 7,000 to 10,000 gallons. It is believed that people used the balcony as a prime vantage point to view horses on the ranch, which is now Phar Lap Drive; so named for the famous champion thoroughbred horse (Phar Lap) that belonged to the property owner. ***The Tank House is currently in the process of being renovated. A new roof was put on along with new siding, windows and paint. Recent improvement methods have been chosen to maintain the historical integrity of the structure. The intent of the proposed landscape design is to encourage interaction with the structure, and learn about the historical background through visual aids, such as a reader board. Born in Kentucky in 1858, Enoch Parish came to the Santa Clara Valley in 1879 where he worked on a ranch and studied carpentry. He purchased 15 acres on the corner of what are now Mary and Stevens Creek in 1883 where he built his tank house. Seven years later he built a large Victorian and in 1906 added a barn. Because of his skill in building and design, Parish is responsible for many homes in the Cupertino area, as well as the San Jose Union store and the Union Church of Cupertino. The two-story Craftsman house dates back to the 1880s, having been built by John Snyder for his daughter after her marriage to W. H. Hammond in 1881. The house appears to be a good example of the architecture of the The large horse barn (the last remnant of the estate of De La Vega) is now part of a gated community. The barn has been restored and incorporated into the Rancho Deep Cliff development. There is little of the original structure left, though the rebuilding and refurbishing was done in the period. The original structure was built in 1909, with the refurbishing done in the 1980s. The first one room Collins School was built in 1869 on a portion of the ranch once owned by Lamuel Perry Collins. The school served the former districts of Collins, San Antonio and Doyle. In 1889 the first Collins school was replaced by a more modern one-room school on the same site. The architect was J. O. Mckee and the builder Enoch Parrish. In 1908, an addition was made on the west side of the one room school to make room for another classroom. Collins school closed in 1921. In 1959, when Homestead was widened, the building was moved easfinrard to its present site. The bell in the tower is believed to be the bell from the 1869 school used 90 years ago to signal the start of classes. The eucalyptus trees and the remnants of pepper trees to the west of the building may date back to 1876 planting. The Maryknoll Seminary was constructed in 1926 by the Catholic Church as a training center for missionaries destined for China. The seminary portion was closed in 1968, but it still serves as a rest home for retired missionaries. The building was designed by Boston architects McGinnis and Walsh and is unique to the area. The building was severely damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, but has been repaired and has a new roof. The courtyard of the Church (on the west side) is a cemetery for the missionaries. The grounds are well cared for, as is the building, though access has been restricted since the earthquake. Protestants of the west side (Cupertino) did not have a place to worship until 1884 when the Cupertino Union parish was formed and the first structure was built and incorporated in the same year. The church was built on land donated by Alex Montgomery. A second Union church was built in 1907 and the present structure (built in 1958 on its present site) is a modem chapel with additional frame buildings behind it. The architectural style is a good representation of religious structures built in the 1950s. �*Two metal plates are mounted within the front entry on the main structure, each with a single date (1884 & 1907). Existing Sites listed in the General Plan as Commemoration Sites 4 Captain Elisha P. Stevens successfully guided the Martin Murphy-Townsend party from Council Bluffs to Suttees Fort in 1844. He settled in the Cupertino area in 1848, establishing Blackberry Farm. He left the area in 1864 and a resort hotel was built on the property, which operated until 1906 when the earthquake destroyed it. *** Existin historic commemorative metal laque on site. 4 The Stocklmeir home was originally a simple farm house of no particular architectural note. The home has been extensively modified over the years with little of the oriqinal structure visible. The siQnificance of the oro�ertv is a result of the contributions of Louis Emil Stocklmeir, a noted local businessman and historian. He was the first president of the Trianon Foundation, formed to restore "Le Petit Trianon". 5 Located on Cristo Rey Drive in Cupertino, a portion of this park encompasses the historic trail corridor. It was from a prominent knoll near the entry of this park that both Font and Anza said they could see San Francisco Bay. The Diocese of San Jose recently dedicated the knoll as permanent public open space. Significance: Relates to theJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. 1,2,3,4,5 Charles Baldwin had a home built for his new bride in 1887 on what is now De Anza Community College. The home was designed by San Francisco architect Willis Polk who was referred to as the "enfant terrible of western architecture" because he led California into Period design which adopted aspects of classical Baroque. After their marriage, the Baldwin's called their home "Beaulieu"; today the building is most commonly known as "Le Petit Trianon". Baldwin also built a large stone winery and underground cellars that are still located on the campus. 3,4 John D. Doyle is credited with naming Cupertino. Doyle established a large winery in the area in the 1870s, called the Cupertino Wine Company, at the corner of McClellan Road and Foothill Boulevard. The 1906 earthquake severely damaged the buildings and the winery was not put back into servic�. All that remains is a partial foundation on the McClella Park ro e . 8 The original church was built on land donated by Alex Montgomery on the site where the current church is located. The original building was heavily Spanish Mission in architectural style and cornpleted in 1907. The current sanctuary was build in 1953. There is no part of the original church visible. ***An existin commemorative metal late is mounted on the main structure. 3 Woeffel Cannery was established in 1915 by Richard and Blanche Woeffel. This structure believed to have been built in the early 1920s, was purchased by Richard Woelffel in 1927. Most of the local residents were emplowed at the cannery. The structures have been demolished. ***Existinq historic commemorative metal plaaue on site. New Sites Recommended to be listed in the General Plan as Historical Sites N ew Sites Recommended to be listed in the General Plan as Commemorative Sites Intersection of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard City of Cupertino 3,5 For more than a century, the hub of the commercial and civic activity in Cupertino area has been the Cupertino crossroads, where finro major travel routes in West Santa Clara Valley meet. The village of Cupertino sprang up at the crossroads of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (now De Anza Boulevard) and Stevens Creek Boulevard. It was first known as West Side; but, by 1898 the post office at the Crossroads needed a new name to distinguish it from other similarly named towns. John T. Doyle, a San Francisco lawyer and historian, had given the name Cupertino to his winery in recognition of the name bestowed on the nearby creek by Petrus Font. In 1904 the name was applied to the Crossroads and to the post office when the Home Union Store incorporated under the name, The Cupertino Stores, I nc. Monta Vista High School W parking lot, 21840 McClellan Rd 1250 Stevens Creek Blvd- De Anza Community College 10240 Bubb Rd i u�� i ��ui�� ue i�nza Boulevard 21619 Stevens Creek Boulevard 21700 Stevens Creek Boulevard Fremont Union High School District Foothill-De Anza Community College Private Ownership rrivate uwnersnip Private Ownership (Paul and Eddie's) Private Ownership 4,5 This arroyo honoring San Joseph, patron saint of flight and students, was first discovered and traversed by Spanish explorers in 1769. On March 25-26, 1776, Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza made it his encampment No. 93, as mapped by his cartographer, Padre Pedro Font, on his journey to the San Francisco Bay area where he initiated a colony, a mission, and a presidio. ***Plaque affixed to a 20,500-pound boulder selected by the Historical Society from the Antone Voss Quarry. 3,4 In 1892, Charles A. Baldwin purchased approximately 137 acres in Cupertino, at what is now the De Anza College campus. The winery used several progressive methods of wine production. Baldwin exported to the East Coast, London, and Central America, where it competed favorably with French wine, winning some ribbons at European and American expositions. 3,4 Apple Inc., was originally located at 10240 Bubb Road. Established in Cupertino, California on April 1, 1976 and incorporated January 3, 1977, the company was called Apple Computer, Inc. for its first 30 years, but dropped the word "Computer" on January 9, 2007 to reflect the company's ongoing expansion into the consumer electronics market in addition to its traditional focus on ersonal com uters. .s � i ne l:ity ieased halt ot the building containing Ann Zarko beauty shop, and remained at that site until May 28, 1959. 3 Elizabeth Engle's grocery is represents the original Monta Vista business community. The building now serves as a bar and has under one ma�or renovations since it was first built. 3 Oldest commercial building in Monta Vista, built in the early 1900s. Ms. Goldstone's barbershop was in the rear. Althouqh it has been refurbished, it is still in use. New and Existing Sites listed in the General Plan as Historic Mention Sites 4,8 The Montebello school was built for the children of Montebello Ridge by the Picchetti family in 1892. It was moved from its original site after 1975 so that a new school could be built. The structure remains largely in its original state, though the windows are new, and the roof is of modern materials. 3,4 Built by Osaea Perrone, a wealthy San Francisco physician, the cellar was part of the winery he established in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The winery produced many award-winning wines during its peak period. The cellar was constructed in the late 1880s. A house was built over the cellar about 1910. The property is in excellent condition and is currently in the Midpeninsula Regional Park District and is maintained by that agency. The cellar is not visible because of the house that still covers the structure. 2,3,4 Founded in 1872 by Italian immigrant Vincenso Picchetti, the winery was built, along with a house, in the 1870s. The Pichettis first developed their vineyard to produce grapes for other wineries in the area. In 1896 the first labels using their own name, the Montebello, were produced. They built a red brick building finro stories high, the top level storing ranch equipment. The main floor held redwood wine tanks. The entire winery is now part of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District and is preserved and maintained by that agency.' ***In 2006 The Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission and the California Heritage Fund Grant Program provided funding for the restoration of the winery building and bring it in compliance with new seismic and ADA standards. Educational reader boards alread exist. 3,4 Freemont Older was one of the most innovative journalists of the early 1900's and his influence extended throughout California. In 1914 Fremont Older and his wife Cora moved into the home, which was designed and built by architect Frank Delos Wolfe. The Olders hosted many literary, artistic and political guests including Jack London, Carl Sandburg and Senator Alan Cranston. tttl"� - - 1 - - -� �_ - � • _ -.1 _� r� � _ � • � ►r � f1C�WICU U�/ IVIVI l QIIU CIdII1C LCVIIIC, w��u u��c�cu iu �c��uvdi� d��u �ndinidin vv��di�iiis ai no cost or iiaoiiiiy io ine district in return for a 25-year, $1-per-year lease. Part of the lease agreement was that the Levine's would open the home to the public up to four times each vear. OFFICE OF THE: CITY CLERK CITY HALL 10300 TORRE PVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255 G U P E RT I N O TELEPHONE: (� 08) 777-3223 • FAX: (408) 777-3366 To: Planning Department From: Grace Schmidt �S Subject: Provide direction for the preparation of a proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance, Application No. CP-2007-03, City of Cupertino, City Wide Date: February 20, 2008 Provide direction for the preparation of a prc�posed Historic Preservation Ordinance, Application No. CP-2007-03, City of Cupertino, City Wide. On February 19, 2008 the City Council mad�; the following action: PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING :DIRECTION TO STAFF: ■ MOVE FORWARD WITH THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION POLICY AGREEING WITH THE PARAMETERS LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT ON PAGE 7-2 ■ DEFINE A COMMITTEE OF 5-7 PEOPLE OF WHICH 2-3 ARE FROM THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY `�VITH A MAJORITY OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS BE:[NG RESIDENTS ■ THE NON-HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS MUST BE CUPERTINO RESIDENTS TO BE SOLICITED WITH OUTREACH INCLUDING A PRESS RELEASE ■ RECIEVE APPLICATIOl� S TO COME BACK TO CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL MARCH OR APRIL ■ ADD THE DATE "2007" A FTER NOVEMBER 15 IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH ON PAGE "-2 OF THE STAFF REPORT Existing Sites listed in the General Plan as Historical Sites SUMMARY TABLE 4 2,4 2,3,4,8 2,3,4,8 z,4 P� 1,3,4 2,8 Attachment D The Charley Baer House was originally at the corner of Stevens Creek and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (Highway 9). The house was built by William T. Baer, Charley's father, who also built the first Blacksmith shop in Cupertino. The shop was closed after the death of William, but Charley built a replica behind his house. The r�lica was moved to McClellan Ranch Park. The barn at the site dates from the 1890s. The gazebo is an example of successful preservation methods: The wood trim was salvaged from one of Enoch Jasper Parrish gingerbread homes. ***Two plaques exist on site. The tank house was built in the 1870's and is the last remaining structure from Nathan Halls Victorian-style residential homestead. Nathan Hall was one of the Monta Vista area's earliest settlers. An employee of Nathan Hall was said to have lived on the first floor, and the second floor served as a storage area for water tanks of about 7,000 to 10,000 gallons. It is believed that people used the balcony as a prime vantage point to view horses on the ranch, which is now Phar Lap Drive; so named for the famous champion thoroughbred horse (Phar Lap) that belonged to the property owner. ***The Tank House is currently in the process of being renovated. A new roof was put on along with new siding, windows and paint. Recent improvement methods have been chosen to maintain the historical integrity of the structure. The intent of the proposed landscape design is to encourage interaction with the structure, and learn about the historical background through visual aids, such as a reader board. Born in Kentucky in 1858, Enoch Parish came to the Santa Clara Valley in 1879 where he worked on a ranch and studied carpentry. He purchased 15 acres on the corner of what are now Mary and Stevens Creek in 1883 where he built his tank house. Seven years later he built a large Victorian and in 1906 added a barn. Because of his skill in building and design, Parish is responsible for many homes in the Cupertino area, as well as the San Jose Union store and the Union Church of Cupertino. The two-story Craftsman house dates back to the 1880s, having been built by John Snyder for his daughter after her marriage to W. H. Hammond in 1881. The house appears to be a good example of the architecture of the The large horse barn (the last remnant of the estate of De La Vega) is now part of a gated community. The barn has been restored and incorporated into the Rancho Deep Cliff development. There is little of the original structure left, though the rebuilding and refurbishing was done in the period. The original structure was built in 1909, with the refurbishing done in the 1980s. The first one room Collins School was built in 1869 on a portion of the ranch once owned by Lamuel Perry Collins. The school served the former districts of Collins, San Antonio and Doyle. In 1889 the first Collins school was replaced by a more modern one-room school on the same site. The architect was J. O. Mckee and the builder Enoch Parrish. In 1908, an addition was made on the west side of the one room school to make room for another classroom. Collins school closed in 1921. In 1959, when Homestead was widened, the building was moved easfinrard to its present site. The bell in the tower is believed to be the bell from the 1869 school used 90 years ago to signal the start of classes. The eucalyptus trees and the remnants of pepper trees to the west of the building may date back to 1876 planting. The Maryknoll Seminary was constructed in 1926 by the Catholic Church as a training center for missionaries destined for China. The seminary portion was closed in 1968, but it still serves as a rest home for retired missionaries. The building was designed by Boston architects McGinnis and Walsh and is unique to the area. The building was severely damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, but has been repaired and has a new roof. The courtyard of the Church (on the west side) is a cemetery for the missionaries. The grounds are well cared for, as is the building, though access has been restricted since the earthquake. Protestants of the west side (Cupertino) did not have a place to worship until 1884 when the Cupertino Union parish was formed and the first structure was built and incorporated in the same year. The church was built on land donated by Alex Montgomery. A second Union church was built in 1907 and the present structure (built in 1958 on its present site) is a modem chapel with additional frame buildings behind it. The architectural style is a good representation of religious structures built in the 1950s. �*Two metal plates are mounted within the front entry on the main structure, each with a single date (1884 & 1907). Existing Sites listed in the General Plan as Commemoration Sites 4 Captain Elisha P. Stevens successfully guided the Martin Murphy-Townsend party from Council Bluffs to Suttees Fort in 1844. He settled in the Cupertino area in 1848, establishing Blackberry Farm. He left the area in 1864 and a resort hotel was built on the property, which operated until 1906 when the earthquake destroyed it. *** Existin historic commemorative metal laque on site. 4 The Stocklmeir home was originally a simple farm house of no particular architectural note. The home has been extensively modified over the years with little of the oriqinal structure visible. The siQnificance of the oro�ertv is a result of the contributions of Louis Emil Stocklmeir, a noted local businessman and historian. He was the first president of the Trianon Foundation, formed to restore "Le Petit Trianon". 5 Located on Cristo Rey Drive in Cupertino, a portion of this park encompasses the historic trail corridor. It was from a prominent knoll near the entry of this park that both Font and Anza said they could see San Francisco Bay. The Diocese of San Jose recently dedicated the knoll as permanent public open space. Significance: Relates to theJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. 1,2,3,4,5 Charles Baldwin had a home built for his new bride in 1887 on what is now De Anza Community College. The home was designed by San Francisco architect Willis Polk who was referred to as the "enfant terrible of western architecture" because he led California into Period design which adopted aspects of classical Baroque. After their marriage, the Baldwin's called their home "Beaulieu"; today the building is most commonly known as "Le Petit Trianon". Baldwin also built a large stone winery and underground cellars that are still located on the campus. 3,4 John D. Doyle is credited with naming Cupertino. Doyle established a large winery in the area in the 1870s, called the Cupertino Wine Company, at the corner of McClellan Road and Foothill Boulevard. The 1906 earthquake severely damaged the buildings and the winery was not put back into servic�. All that remains is a partial foundation on the McClella Park ro e . 8 The original church was built on land donated by Alex Montgomery on the site where the current church is located. The original building was heavily Spanish Mission in architectural style and cornpleted in 1907. The current sanctuary was build in 1953. There is no part of the original church visible. ***An existin commemorative metal late is mounted on the main structure. 3 Woeffel Cannery was established in 1915 by Richard and Blanche Woeffel. This structure believed to have been built in the early 1920s, was purchased by Richard Woelffel in 1927. Most of the local residents were emplowed at the cannery. The structures have been demolished. ***Existinq historic commemorative metal plaaue on site. New Sites Recommended to be listed in the General Plan as Historical Sites N ew Sites Recommended to be listed in the General Plan as Commemorative Sites Intersection of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard City of Cupertino 3,5 For more than a century, the hub of the commercial and civic activity in Cupertino area has been the Cupertino crossroads, where finro major travel routes in West Santa Clara Valley meet. The village of Cupertino sprang up at the crossroads of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (now De Anza Boulevard) and Stevens Creek Boulevard. It was first known as West Side; but, by 1898 the post office at the Crossroads needed a new name to distinguish it from other similarly named towns. John T. Doyle, a San Francisco lawyer and historian, had given the name Cupertino to his winery in recognition of the name bestowed on the nearby creek by Petrus Font. In 1904 the name was applied to the Crossroads and to the post office when the Home Union Store incorporated under the name, The Cupertino Stores, I nc. Monta Vista High School W parking lot, 21840 McClellan Rd 1250 Stevens Creek Blvd- De Anza Community College 10240 Bubb Rd i u�� i ��ui�� ue i�nza Boulevard 21619 Stevens Creek Boulevard 21700 Stevens Creek Boulevard Fremont Union High School District Foothill-De Anza Community College Private Ownership rrivate uwnersnip Private Ownership (Paul and Eddie's) Private Ownership 4,5 This arroyo honoring San Joseph, patron saint of flight and students, was first discovered and traversed by Spanish explorers in 1769. On March 25-26, 1776, Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza made it his encampment No. 93, as mapped by his cartographer, Padre Pedro Font, on his journey to the San Francisco Bay area where he initiated a colony, a mission, and a presidio. ***Plaque affixed to a 20,500-pound boulder selected by the Historical Society from the Antone Voss Quarry. 3,4 In 1892, Charles A. Baldwin purchased approximately 137 acres in Cupertino, at what is now the De Anza College campus. The winery used several progressive methods of wine production. Baldwin exported to the East Coast, London, and Central America, where it competed favorably with French wine, winning some ribbons at European and American expositions. 3,4 Apple Inc., was originally located at 10240 Bubb Road. Established in Cupertino, California on April 1, 1976 and incorporated January 3, 1977, the company was called Apple Computer, Inc. for its first 30 years, but dropped the word "Computer" on January 9, 2007 to reflect the company's ongoing expansion into the consumer electronics market in addition to its traditional focus on ersonal com uters. .s � i ne l:ity ieased halt ot the building containing Ann Zarko beauty shop, and remained at that site until May 28, 1959. 3 Elizabeth Engle's grocery is represents the original Monta Vista business community. The building now serves as a bar and has under one ma�or renovations since it was first built. 3 Oldest commercial building in Monta Vista, built in the early 1900s. Ms. Goldstone's barbershop was in the rear. Althouqh it has been refurbished, it is still in use. New and Existing Sites listed in the General Plan as Historic Mention Sites 4,8 The Montebello school was built for the children of Montebello Ridge by the Picchetti family in 1892. It was moved from its original site after 1975 so that a new school could be built. The structure remains largely in its original state, though the windows are new, and the roof is of modern materials. 3,4 Built by Osaea Perrone, a wealthy San Francisco physician, the cellar was part of the winery he established in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The winery produced many award-winning wines during its peak period. The cellar was constructed in the late 1880s. A house was built over the cellar about 1910. The property is in excellent condition and is currently in the Midpeninsula Regional Park District and is maintained by that agency. The cellar is not visible because of the house that still covers the structure. 2,3,4 Founded in 1872 by Italian immigrant Vincenso Picchetti, the winery was built, along with a house, in the 1870s. The Pichettis first developed their vineyard to produce grapes for other wineries in the area. In 1896 the first labels using their own name, the Montebello, were produced. They built a red brick building finro stories high, the top level storing ranch equipment. The main floor held redwood wine tanks. The entire winery is now part of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District and is preserved and maintained by that agency.' ***In 2006 The Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission and the California Heritage Fund Grant Program provided funding for the restoration of the winery building and bring it in compliance with new seismic and ADA standards. Educational reader boards alread exist. 3,4 Freemont Older was one of the most innovative journalists of the early 1900's and his influence extended throughout California. In 1914 Fremont Older and his wife Cora moved into the home, which was designed and built by architect Frank Delos Wolfe. The Olders hosted many literary, artistic and political guests including Jack London, Carl Sandburg and Senator Alan Cranston. tttl"� - - 1 - - -� �_ - � • _ -.1 _� r� � _ � • � ►r � f1C�WICU U�/ IVIVI l QIIU CIdII1C LCVIIIC, w��u u��c�cu iu �c��uvdi� d��u �ndinidin vv��di�iiis ai no cost or iiaoiiiiy io ine district in return for a 25-year, $1-per-year lease. Part of the lease agreement was that the Levine's would open the home to the public up to four times each vear. ATTACHMENT I Existin� Historical Sites alreadX �� r : , ��te� il�� the Gene_r�l I'I�t� ' �� ;, � f � `� R. 3 u..:�� . _ ,.+;j � aR: , t� ,, ' , �...- n �a�T: � . Y h F R"' ' . , � �. � '. �� ' � �� r ` � ��t� . ar:k � �`� .. �';. 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Perrone Ranch Stone Cellar: Ridge Vineyards (17100 MonteUello Road) Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District � � - .�. r � �,r� . . � ,� � ��'�� w � � � � `' � ar '� _ �� . v '��,` 1�-�� I•t�.�. �- � . rf -� . � '.i- —� Picchetti Brothers Winery (13100 Montebello Road) Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255 C U P E RT I N O TELEPHONE: (408; 777-3223 • FAX: (408) 777-3366 To: Planning Department � S From: Grace Schmidt Subject: Consider approving the Historic Preservation Policv and related General Plan Amendment, Application No. E° ''�� (GPA-2010-03), City of Cupertino, Citywide Date: June 7, 2010 On June 1 the City Council made the following action: APPROVED WITH CHANGES TO ATTA.CHMENT D TO CLARIFY THAT HISTORIC MENTION SITES ARE OUT OF THE CITY'S JURISDICTION, LANGUAGE CHANGING "HONORABLE MENTION" SITES TO "HISTORIC MENTION," AND ACCEPTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION FOR ENCOURAGING ACCESS TO SITES Existing Sites listed in the General Plan as Historical Sites SUMMARY TABLE 4 2,4 2,3,4,8 2,3,4,8 z,4 P� 1,3,4 2,8 Attachment D The Charley Baer House was originally at the corner of Stevens Creek and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (Highway 9). The house was built by William T. Baer, Charley's father, who also built the first Blacksmith shop in Cupertino. The shop was closed after the death of William, but Charley built a replica behind his house. The r�lica was moved to McClellan Ranch Park. The barn at the site dates from the 1890s. The gazebo is an example of successful preservation methods: The wood trim was salvaged from one of Enoch Jasper Parrish gingerbread homes. ***Two plaques exist on site. The tank house was built in the 1870's and is the last remaining structure from Nathan Halls Victorian-style residential homestead. Nathan Hall was one of the Monta Vista area's earliest settlers. An employee of Nathan Hall was said to have lived on the first floor, and the second floor served as a storage area for water tanks of about 7,000 to 10,000 gallons. It is believed that people used the balcony as a prime vantage point to view horses on the ranch, which is now Phar Lap Drive; so named for the famous champion thoroughbred horse (Phar Lap) that belonged to the property owner. ***The Tank House is currently in the process of being renovated. A new roof was put on along with new siding, windows and paint. Recent improvement methods have been chosen to maintain the historical integrity of the structure. The intent of the proposed landscape design is to encourage interaction with the structure, and learn about the historical background through visual aids, such as a reader board. Born in Kentucky in 1858, Enoch Parish came to the Santa Clara Valley in 1879 where he worked on a ranch and studied carpentry. He purchased 15 acres on the corner of what are now Mary and Stevens Creek in 1883 where he built his tank house. Seven years later he built a large Victorian and in 1906 added a barn. Because of his skill in building and design, Parish is responsible for many homes in the Cupertino area, as well as the San Jose Union store and the Union Church of Cupertino. The two-story Craftsman house dates back to the 1880s, having been built by John Snyder for his daughter after her marriage to W. H. Hammond in 1881. The house appears to be a good example of the architecture of the The large horse barn (the last remnant of the estate of De La Vega) is now part of a gated community. The barn has been restored and incorporated into the Rancho Deep Cliff development. There is little of the original structure left, though the rebuilding and refurbishing was done in the period. The original structure was built in 1909, with the refurbishing done in the 1980s. The first one room Collins School was built in 1869 on a portion of the ranch once owned by Lamuel Perry Collins. The school served the former districts of Collins, San Antonio and Doyle. In 1889 the first Collins school was replaced by a more modern one-room school on the same site. The architect was J. O. Mckee and the builder Enoch Parrish. In 1908, an addition was made on the west side of the one room school to make room for another classroom. Collins school closed in 1921. In 1959, when Homestead was widened, the building was moved easfinrard to its present site. The bell in the tower is believed to be the bell from the 1869 school used 90 years ago to signal the start of classes. The eucalyptus trees and the remnants of pepper trees to the west of the building may date back to 1876 planting. The Maryknoll Seminary was constructed in 1926 by the Catholic Church as a training center for missionaries destined for China. The seminary portion was closed in 1968, but it still serves as a rest home for retired missionaries. The building was designed by Boston architects McGinnis and Walsh and is unique to the area. The building was severely damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, but has been repaired and has a new roof. The courtyard of the Church (on the west side) is a cemetery for the missionaries. The grounds are well cared for, as is the building, though access has been restricted since the earthquake. Protestants of the west side (Cupertino) did not have a place to worship until 1884 when the Cupertino Union parish was formed and the first structure was built and incorporated in the same year. The church was built on land donated by Alex Montgomery. A second Union church was built in 1907 and the present structure (built in 1958 on its present site) is a modem chapel with additional frame buildings behind it. The architectural style is a good representation of religious structures built in the 1950s. �*Two metal plates are mounted within the front entry on the main structure, each with a single date (1884 & 1907). Existing Sites listed in the General Plan as Commemoration Sites 4 Captain Elisha P. Stevens successfully guided the Martin Murphy-Townsend party from Council Bluffs to Suttees Fort in 1844. He settled in the Cupertino area in 1848, establishing Blackberry Farm. He left the area in 1864 and a resort hotel was built on the property, which operated until 1906 when the earthquake destroyed it. *** Existin historic commemorative metal laque on site. 4 The Stocklmeir home was originally a simple farm house of no particular architectural note. The home has been extensively modified over the years with little of the oriqinal structure visible. The siQnificance of the oro�ertv is a result of the contributions of Louis Emil Stocklmeir, a noted local businessman and historian. He was the first president of the Trianon Foundation, formed to restore "Le Petit Trianon". 5 Located on Cristo Rey Drive in Cupertino, a portion of this park encompasses the historic trail corridor. It was from a prominent knoll near the entry of this park that both Font and Anza said they could see San Francisco Bay. The Diocese of San Jose recently dedicated the knoll as permanent public open space. Significance: Relates to theJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. 1,2,3,4,5 Charles Baldwin had a home built for his new bride in 1887 on what is now De Anza Community College. The home was designed by San Francisco architect Willis Polk who was referred to as the "enfant terrible of western architecture" because he led California into Period design which adopted aspects of classical Baroque. After their marriage, the Baldwin's called their home "Beaulieu"; today the building is most commonly known as "Le Petit Trianon". Baldwin also built a large stone winery and underground cellars that are still located on the campus. 3,4 John D. Doyle is credited with naming Cupertino. Doyle established a large winery in the area in the 1870s, called the Cupertino Wine Company, at the corner of McClellan Road and Foothill Boulevard. The 1906 earthquake severely damaged the buildings and the winery was not put back into servic�. All that remains is a partial foundation on the McClella Park ro e . 8 The original church was built on land donated by Alex Montgomery on the site where the current church is located. The original building was heavily Spanish Mission in architectural style and cornpleted in 1907. The current sanctuary was build in 1953. There is no part of the original church visible. ***An existin commemorative metal late is mounted on the main structure. 3 Woeffel Cannery was established in 1915 by Richard and Blanche Woeffel. This structure believed to have been built in the early 1920s, was purchased by Richard Woelffel in 1927. Most of the local residents were emplowed at the cannery. The structures have been demolished. ***Existinq historic commemorative metal plaaue on site. New Sites Recommended to be listed in the General Plan as Historical Sites N ew Sites Recommended to be listed in the General Plan as Commemorative Sites Intersection of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard City of Cupertino 3,5 For more than a century, the hub of the commercial and civic activity in Cupertino area has been the Cupertino crossroads, where finro major travel routes in West Santa Clara Valley meet. The village of Cupertino sprang up at the crossroads of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (now De Anza Boulevard) and Stevens Creek Boulevard. It was first known as West Side; but, by 1898 the post office at the Crossroads needed a new name to distinguish it from other similarly named towns. John T. Doyle, a San Francisco lawyer and historian, had given the name Cupertino to his winery in recognition of the name bestowed on the nearby creek by Petrus Font. In 1904 the name was applied to the Crossroads and to the post office when the Home Union Store incorporated under the name, The Cupertino Stores, I nc. Monta Vista High School W parking lot, 21840 McClellan Rd 1250 Stevens Creek Blvd- De Anza Community College 10240 Bubb Rd i u�� i ��ui�� ue i�nza Boulevard 21619 Stevens Creek Boulevard 21700 Stevens Creek Boulevard Fremont Union High School District Foothill-De Anza Community College Private Ownership rrivate uwnersnip Private Ownership (Paul and Eddie's) Private Ownership 4,5 This arroyo honoring San Joseph, patron saint of flight and students, was first discovered and traversed by Spanish explorers in 1769. On March 25-26, 1776, Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza made it his encampment No. 93, as mapped by his cartographer, Padre Pedro Font, on his journey to the San Francisco Bay area where he initiated a colony, a mission, and a presidio. ***Plaque affixed to a 20,500-pound boulder selected by the Historical Society from the Antone Voss Quarry. 3,4 In 1892, Charles A. Baldwin purchased approximately 137 acres in Cupertino, at what is now the De Anza College campus. The winery used several progressive methods of wine production. Baldwin exported to the East Coast, London, and Central America, where it competed favorably with French wine, winning some ribbons at European and American expositions. 3,4 Apple Inc., was originally located at 10240 Bubb Road. Established in Cupertino, California on April 1, 1976 and incorporated January 3, 1977, the company was called Apple Computer, Inc. for its first 30 years, but dropped the word "Computer" on January 9, 2007 to reflect the company's ongoing expansion into the consumer electronics market in addition to its traditional focus on ersonal com uters. .s � i ne l:ity ieased halt ot the building containing Ann Zarko beauty shop, and remained at that site until May 28, 1959. 3 Elizabeth Engle's grocery is represents the original Monta Vista business community. The building now serves as a bar and has under one ma�or renovations since it was first built. 3 Oldest commercial building in Monta Vista, built in the early 1900s. Ms. Goldstone's barbershop was in the rear. Althouqh it has been refurbished, it is still in use. New and Existing Sites listed in the General Plan as Historic Mention Sites 4,8 The Montebello school was built for the children of Montebello Ridge by the Picchetti family in 1892. It was moved from its original site after 1975 so that a new school could be built. The structure remains largely in its original state, though the windows are new, and the roof is of modern materials. 3,4 Built by Osaea Perrone, a wealthy San Francisco physician, the cellar was part of the winery he established in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The winery produced many award-winning wines during its peak period. The cellar was constructed in the late 1880s. A house was built over the cellar about 1910. The property is in excellent condition and is currently in the Midpeninsula Regional Park District and is maintained by that agency. The cellar is not visible because of the house that still covers the structure. 2,3,4 Founded in 1872 by Italian immigrant Vincenso Picchetti, the winery was built, along with a house, in the 1870s. The Pichettis first developed their vineyard to produce grapes for other wineries in the area. In 1896 the first labels using their own name, the Montebello, were produced. They built a red brick building finro stories high, the top level storing ranch equipment. The main floor held redwood wine tanks. The entire winery is now part of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District and is preserved and maintained by that agency.' ***In 2006 The Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission and the California Heritage Fund Grant Program provided funding for the restoration of the winery building and bring it in compliance with new seismic and ADA standards. Educational reader boards alread exist. 3,4 Freemont Older was one of the most innovative journalists of the early 1900's and his influence extended throughout California. In 1914 Fremont Older and his wife Cora moved into the home, which was designed and built by architect Frank Delos Wolfe. The Olders hosted many literary, artistic and political guests including Jack London, Carl Sandburg and Senator Alan Cranston. tttl"� - - 1 - - -� �_ - � • _ -.1 _� r� � _ � • � ►r � f1C�WICU U�/ IVIVI l QIIU CIdII1C LCVIIIC, w��u u��c�cu iu �c��uvdi� d��u �ndinidin vv��di�iiis ai no cost or iiaoiiiiy io ine district in return for a 25-year, $1-per-year lease. Part of the lease agreement was that the Levine's would open the home to the public up to four times each vear. June l, 2010 Cupertino City Council Page 7 Mahoney moved to approve the project with the addition strictions as recommended with the additional requirements regar '� rezoning, road m' enance ab eements, and to delete item 5 which w require the CEQA air quality ant. Wang seconded it for di scussion. WonQ offered a frie amendment to i de the staff-recommended wording about the storm drain. M � and g accepted the amendment. Chan� offered an amendme the 'on to require the air quality covenant. Wong seconded, and the ion carried with g and Mahoney votin� no. Mahoney moved d Santoro seconded to approve the p' t with covenants for both air qua ' and noise; required additional storm drain wor ' Q• and required addition anguage about a maintenance a�reement for the comnl adway ease t. ahoney moved and Wong seconded to approve a variance to allow a lot width of 55 feet in an R-1 zoning district where 60 feet is required. The motion carried unanimously. 16. Consider approvin� the Historic Preservation Policv and related General Plan Amendment, Application I� CP-2007-03, City of Cupertino, Citywide. City Planner Gary reviewed the staff report. Secretary's note: The ber in the ori�inal description was listed inconectly; the correct numberCGPA-2010-0�,. Communiry Development Director Aarti Shrivastava noted that on the last paQe of exhibit D, Montebello school should be listed as "outside city, owner, public quasi public." She . also indicated she would correct the spelling of Elisha Stephens name in the photomaph caption on page 16-25. Arlene Davis, representing the Cupertino Historical society, said that the Stocklmeir property is not representative of a particular t��pe of architecture, but the historical desi�nation was more a commemoration of the person who lived there. Jennifer Griffin said there is a lot of history in the area joing back to the first Spanish explorers all the way up to current technology companies such as Apple, and this is a timely project. The City Clerk distributed the amended first page of the staff report showina the corrected application number CP-2010-02, an excezpt of the Cupertino Plannin� Commission minutes of May 1 l, 2010, and a copy of the staff PowerPoint presentation. Wan� moved and WonQ seconded to approve the Historic Preservation Policy and General Plan Amendment with chanaes to Attachment D to clarify that the Historic Mention sites are out of the City's jurisdiction; chanQinQ the definition of some June l, 2010 Cupe.rtino City Council Pa�e 8 "Honorable Mention" sites to "Historic Mention"; and accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation for encouraging access to sites. The motion carried unanimously. --- ---- �sider a Use Permit to allow an 8,�60 square foot daycare (Kiddie Academv) facili o -- operate at an existing commercial building. The application also includes a new o door lay area in the existing rear parking lot, Application No. U-2009-09, Cin Chen� ( ertino Investment Partners, LLC) 19875 Stevens Creek Boulevard, 316-21- 031. The City Clerk distributed a memorandum summarizina the �ddie Academy Transportatio ngineering Study, a letter from attorney represent' Dr. and Mrs. Traina opposing the co 'tional use permit, and a copy of the staff Powe oint presentation. City Planner Gary Ch reviewed the staff report. He note hat the applicant wishes to operate the child care ce r from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ut staff recommends a 7 a.m. start. He said the public ha tated concerns about the ed for a masonry t�all along the east property line; concerns �'th the one-way dri way west of the project (but the Plannin� Commission changed t to a two-way rive; overall traffic impacts to North Portal, and that the trash enclosure s uld be f er from the play area. He added there is a key recommendation from the con tant gardin� a left-turn pocket to allot�� for additional queuing. . Mr. Eric Shanower, representin� the plic said they concurred with all of the recommendations of the Planning Co 'ssion an taff. Mr. Mahesh Vandrisakren, owner nd operator of the cility said they provided hi�h- quality and nurturing child car , and they understoo he value of early childcare education. Their service woul e in the best interest of t community, and staff and parents will be educated to ate the least impact possible i terms of safety, security, parking, and traffic. � Mr. Chris Camarado, r resenting the Kiddie Academy, said the or� ization has over 100 locations in 21 s es serving roughly 10,00Q children per day. T location v,�ould be a franchise, and � licensed as such with the state of California. He id that child safety is their org ization's primary concern, and a team visits re�ularly. E h parent is required to brin their child into the classroom, and must use a FIN code to cess the room to drop f and pick up their child. He described other security measures n the facility, and aid each franchisee must come for two-week trainin� plus on in� developme training. , � Mr. C ado discussed the parkin� requirements and said a child care use at this site requi s fewer parkin� spaces than other potential uses, such as retail or medical uses. He sai they agreed to install the 8-foot masonry wall before construction begins, as requested by the nei�hbors, and also provide shrub landscaping. They also agree to pay for a parking lot connection to the property on the west side if the Council desires. Cupertino Planning Commission 15 May 11, 2010 �' Motion by Com. Giefer, second by Com. Miller, and carried - , air Brophy �� ined, Com. Kaneda absent; to approve - - 1 with the following addition ' ns: That the applic ovide the Cupertino Planning staff with verification after on of the device showing that it conforms to the anticipated me ents or below as ' ff report; and that the pro owner disclose that there is a wireless facility on si te o those rested in their preschool or school services or after care services. �ecision of Planning Commission is final unless appealed to City Council within 14 days. 3. GPA-2010-02 General Plan Amendment to update the City's Historic City of Cupertino Preservation policy and Historic Sites list. Tentative City Council Date: June 1, 2010 Gary Chao, City Planner, presented the staff report: • Reviewed the background for the preparation of the Historic Preservation Policy and related General Plan Amendments, as outlined in the staff report. On January 8, 2007, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Historic Preservation Policy as part of their 2007-08 work program, since they were interested in a more proactive approach to preserve existing buildings working with the Historical Society and other community groups. On May 5, 2008 the City Council formed the Ad Hoc Historical Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) and provided the committee with the four pazameters as set forth in the staff report. On April 20, 2010 the Council reviewed the framework resulting from the work and recommendations done by HPAC and authorized staff to proceed with initiating the public review process and General Plan amendments. • The City Council prescribed the following: • The Council wanted the policy to be focused on public/semi-public sites, commercial properties. It was cleaz they did not want residential sites on the list. • The Council wanted the HPAC and staff to update and re-rank the existing historic resource list currently in the General Plan. • Define public hearing, review and noticing procedure process, including the involvement of property owners. • Define potential methods of preservation. • The City Council wanted a proactive approach, clear guidelines as to what property owners should expect when their properties make its way onto the list. • He reviewed the methodology that the HPAC used to evaluate and formulate the policy, as outlined on Page 2 of the staff report, including biweekly meetings from June 2008 through November 2008, compilation of information, site visitations, evaluation of both existing and potential new sites, reference to prior City reports, and previous preservation efforts. In the evaluation of the list collected, they used a set of historical designation criteria which aze outlined in the staff report; each site was evaluated against the" criteria;"and the HPAC determined the level of significance (preservation/commemoration/honorable mention) • The HPAC chose 11 additional sites, in addition to the 19 historic resources list in the General Plan. The 3 categories recommended for the Historic Policy are Historical Sites, Commemorative Sites and Honorable Mention Sites. The HPAC recommendation is to retain 10 of the existing historical sites currently in the General Plan and add the Miller House to the list. If the site is owned by the City, the City will work to rehab and restore the structure in order to retain its historic significance. If it is privately owned, the City will work in partnership with the private or public entity to restore and preserve the site. The policy also encourages and prescribes to allow public access to the site to foster awareness and Cupertino Planning Commission 16 May 1 l, 2010 educational opportunities; and seek opportunities to plaque and provide reader boards to ensure that occurs. • The HPAC suggested that 7 sites currently on the General Plan should be moved to the Commemorative Sites list, in addition to those listed in the staff report. Four sites will be moved or added to the Honorable Mention Sites in the General Plan; those sites are listed in the staff report. The city will work with the property owner, whether public, private or quasi- public to ensure that there are to be plaques, reader boards or some feature that would be taken or drawn from the existing facility or the history to be located on the site to educate the public. He provided a sample of a commemorative plaque. � Relative to the Honorable Mentions category, the HPAC is recommending that 2 of the existing sites in the General Plan be moved to the Honorable Mention category, as well as 2 additional sites. The category was created because all of the sites are not located in the City of Cupertino and are outside the jurisdiction of the City, consequently even though they are historic significance, the City cannot require other cities to preserve the sites; the City will communicate with the jurisdictions to work with them to make sure they are aware of the fact that the sites are significant and recommendations will be provided to them. • Other recommendations include that the Historic Resource List be periodically reviewed and updated and that the list of Community Landmark Sites be retained in the General Plan unchanged. • Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council and adopt the Historic Preservation Policy and the General Plan Amendments. Council will review recommendations at their June 1 S meeting. • Staff answered Commissioners' questions relative to the Policy. Com. Miller: � Referred to the summary table and questioned why the Union Church of Cupertino (which does not meet any criteria whatsoever) was on the Historical list. Staff responded that it embodied distinguishing architectural characteristics, which is in the description.) • Pointed out a discrepancy that the Glenn Denning Barn was listed but then was shown as being outside the city limits. (Staff clarified it should have been the Montebello School Site as opposed to Glenn Denning Barn; it is confirmed not to be in the city of Cupertino.) • Questioned why the Miller House was on the list; was it already designated a historic site. (Staff responded that there was a Use Permit at the time, there is prior approval; it was already designated and required as part of the condition of that prior approval to be preserved.) Chair Brophy: • Discussed the language for privately owned sites, "property owners would be encouraged but not required to provide access to the public"... Asked if it was an instance where if someone were to come in with a development application on that site, would staff interpret that as meaning that the public access would be up for grabs as part of any development permit. Aarti Shrivastava: • Discussed the interpretation of the word "encourage". Provided an example of a historic building located a short distance from the main path; is there the ability to provide a plaque and for the public to get to that building and view it; that would be one of the considerations of the project. It is very clear that it is only an encouragement and not required; staff will look for ways to see if it can be done, but it will not be a necessity. Looking at the current language in the General Plan, it is very unclear about what needs to happen; staff wants to provide as much clarity as possible into the process, so if somebody comes in, they know they have a historic site, there are not too many non-public sites; it is very clear to everybody what needs Cupertino Planning Commission 17 May 11, 2010 to happen. Typically we only require these as part of projects, if they are existing sites, we do not go out and have them do something in addition unless the city is partnering with them. Com. Giefer: • Pointed out that there was one California state site included, but the one in the parking lot in Monta Vista was not included. Are existing historical markers in the community being inventoried? If the one at St. Joseph's is included, shouldn't the one in the Monta Vista parking lot be included also? (Staff response: It is included on Page 3-17 of staff report) Aarti Shrivastava: • Said the goal was to look at the eausting sites in the General Plan to look at existing properties in the City. The HPAC did an exhaustive review of sites, of past literature, of the existing General Plan and what is shown is their recommendation. Com. Giefer: • Asked if the classification for them and the names were existing names in the General Plan or were they newly minted names? Aarti Shrivastava: • The General Plan addresses community landmarks and there is some confusion because it puts Vallco as a community landmark and not necessazily historic; staff tried to sort those out into what is truly historic. Commemorative sites are those where either the buildings have been demolished or the buildings themselves do not have significant merit, but something commemorative occurred at that site. The Honorable Mention category was set up to designate the fact that they are not within the city's jurisdiction, but they played a role in the city's growth and development. There was a brief discussion about a more appropriate term than Honorable Mention; suggestions included Historic Mention and Historic Interest. Chair Brophy opened the public hearing. Jennifer Griffin, Rancho Rinconada resident: • Suggested Historical Significance or Historical Honor in place of Honorable Mention category title. • Said she was pleased that Cupertino has forged ahead in going into the realm of establishing the Historical Preservation Policy. She said she has spent a great deal of time at historical sites around the country, seen many different historical monuments and traveled to Europe where they have plaques everywhere. Cupertino has some incredible history including the Monta Vista area alone where the Monta Vista parking lot has a monument from 1776 when the DeAnza party went through and almost 200 years to the day, Apple had their first buildings on Bubb Road. • Said it is difficult to try to preserve and acknowledge the history of the city, but historical preservation begins at home, and that is what needs to be done. Cupertino will have some fabulous history in the years to come and by laying the groundwork by how to preserve and document sites in the city, when you are up against something 50 years from now and the President of the United States is from Cupertino, they will undoubtedly know how to preserve his/her home. Chair Brophy closed the public hearing. Cupertino Planning Commission 18 May 11, 2010 Chair Brophy: • Recommended removing the language "for privately owned sites". He said it was a foot in the door and his understanding is that the Council was clear that they did not want the City to get involved in trying to use its leverage; if there is different language to make it clear that this is not a tool of leverage, he said he would support it. The City has a right to demand public access to private property but he did not think any of the sites are of a sufficiently important nature to justify that power. Said he was concerned that the language could be interpreted to mean that the City at the time of the development application could say the policy asks them to ask for public access when that is clearly not what the Council intended. Com. Giefer: � Said she would prefer to have the City Council sort that it out on what they intended. Chair Brophy: • Said he was willing to send it to the Council, as red-flagged so they recognize it as an issue. It is not required, but is a bargaining chip, an example of a development application on a site that includes a historical site; one could go down the checklist and say this is a historical site and we would like to add public access to this as one of the conditions. You can say the applicant can always say No, but when you are negotiating a development agreement presumably the city has an inherent advantage; it is not simply a request; it is done with the idea that it potentially can be done with the idea that a development application is considering this. Com. Miller: • Said he did not necessarily disagree with Chair Brophy, but was looking at the language; another way is to view it as a protection because it specifically says it is not required. Chair Brophy: � • Suggested changing the language; from "but not required" to read "but in no way required". Com. Giefer: • Said she preferred it as is; and pointed out if it is something they have so few of on the list of historic sites, why not give it that consideration. She said they are not requiring that it be maintained, but giving it thoughtful consideration. Chair Brophy: • Said that Cupertino does not have that many historical sites but wants to preserve what they do have. The list includes such sites as the Union Church of Cupertino, and a tack house inside a gated community. He said he did not see them as sites in which the City has a reasonable expectation that they should be open to the public without the property owner's consent. Com. Miller: • Said he agreed; and said that if you remove the statement you are removing a protection. Com. Giefer: • Said it did not change her opinion; as written it meets her needs. It makes one stop to see if there is something important about it that might be preserved at a later time; but it also does not obligate the owner to take that action. The goal is to make people pause and think about what they are doing and it achieves that. Cupertino Planning Commission 19 May 11, 2010 Chair Brophy: • Questioned if it puts the City in a position where if a development request occurred on these properties, it is one more thing that the City can ask as a condition of development approval. Com. Giefer: • Said that the City did not have a track record of doing that. She said in her opinion it may � change in the next 50 years, but not change politically in the next 10 years. The benefit is if they further define things, they have refined what those definitions aze so people understand what they aze working with more. When it involves private property, staff may use it as a negotiating chip; she did not see it as a business necessarily as a business inhibitor. It just makes them stop and reflect on what they are about to do, and give thoughtful consideration. • She said Council provided direction and if they chose to change the language to better meet their needs, she would support that. Chair Brophy: • Asked if there were any objections to approving it as is, but sending a notification to the Council of concern about whether or not this language protects the right of property owners to decide whether or not they wish to provide public access. Com. Miller: • Said he supported Chair Brophy's first change and would support the second change as well. He said he was in favor of the protection, however worded. Chair Brophy: • Requested that the sentence remain, changing the wording "but not require�' to "but in no way required." Chair Brophy and Com. Miller concurred; Vice Chair Lee supported change; Com. Giefer opposed to change. Motion: Motion by Com. Miller, second by Vice Chair Lee, and carried 4-0-0; Com. Kaneda absent; to approve GPA-2010-02 per the model resolution with the change suggested by Chair Brophy. CP-2010-01 Review of the Management Stud the Permit Process and 'ty of Cupertino opportunities to enhance th ality of the City's permit services and organizational eff ' ncy. Continued from the Apri127, 2010 Planning C mission meeting; Tentative City Council Date: May , 2010 Gary Chao presented the s r rt: • Reviewed that the item w ssed on April 13, 2010 and Apri127, 2010 and was continued to the May 11 meet' hen a ful ission would be present to provide comments. Aarti Shrivasta : • T'he ord� ce requires that any commercial bui ' above 5,000 square feet has to be appro d by City Council and office building above 10, q. ft. is approved by Council. We w looking at possible changes to that as part of the streaml � process. • aid the goal of the present discussion was to get the broad concep from the Commission to the Council so they could review them and provide direction on which o s follow up on. Christopher Moylan, �_. .inyvale Vice-Mayur and Valley Transpc, _.�tion Authority (VTA) Boazd member, representing five of the six North�rn California cities, requested that Council place on the next agenda the reconsideration of 1he •✓ote on the VTA reorganization proposal. He explained that the proposal doesn't affect Cu�►ertino directly but does affect five neighboring cities. He noted that Cupertino and Sunr yva] e share a lot of transportation interests and if Sunnyvale and the other cities are marginalizeci on the Board, the joint interests that the cities share would be less represented. Council recessed from 9:25 p.m. to 9:33 p.ni. 13. Consider authorizing staff to move forward with the Historic Preservation Policv and related General Plan Amendment, Application No. CP-2007-03, City of Cupertino, Citywide (continued from April 6). Written communications for this itern in�;luded a staff PowerPoint presentation. Assistant Planner Leslie Gross revie�Ned the staff report. At 9:47 p.m. Mayor Wang opened tl e public hearing. Jennifer Griffin said that Cupertino doe:;n't have a policy to protect old Victorian homes and other cities do. She said it's ver�� im��ortant to set up a preservation policy now so that children know where their city came from. She also asked Council to include a memorial plaque at Apple One on Bubb Road. At 9:50 p.m. Mayor Wang closed thE; pul�lic hearing. Committee member Mike Sanchez lhazilced Council for paying attention to the historical sites in Cupertino. He advocated tr.at education is the last good thing we can do with what's historically left in Cupertino �hro�.�gh plaques or other educational devices. Wong moved and Santoro seconcled to authorize staff to move forwazd with the application with the following ame: 1) Remove Palm Avenue palm trees from the list; 2) Change .the wording fc r"Crossroads" to say "Crossroads Intersection" at Stevens Creek Blvd. and De Anza P lvd. and keep it as a"commemorative site"; 3) Keep the Interim City Hall as a"comm�;morative site" and put a cap of $500 on historic commemorative signage. Mahoney added a friendly amendm�;nt to drop the dollar cap on signage for the Interim City Hall and to add an additional ;nne�idment to check sites to see if more are outside City limits and move them under `hor�orable mention." The friendly amendment was accepted. The motion carried unanir�iously. r. � 1, ��,Q -�".�' `��► �DID l� J worked on for many yeazs to have :i park created. �he urged C;ouncil to maice resources avaitable to complete the purchase of the park. At 7:17 p.m. Council recessed to a closed session with representatives of the City,�City Manager David Knapp and Public V�orks Director Ralph Qualls, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, Negotiations for purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real , property. � At 7:45 p.m. Council reconvened ir. open session. City Attorney Charles Kilian reported that no action was taken. Wang/Mahoney moved and secon�ied to adopt Resolution No. 08-022. The motion carned unanimously. 5. Review and approve 2007/08 mid_v bud et adjusttnents. Helene Davis, Boazd President for the Cupertino Historical Society, said she supported the use of city funds to rehabilitate f 1e Stocklmeir orchard. Wong/Wang moved and seconded � o adopt the mid-year budget adjustments as set forth in the staff report. The mation carried unanimously. 7. Provide direction for the preparati on of a proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance, Application No. CP-2007-03, City c f Cupertino, Citywide. Jennifer Griffin urged Council to b �gin proceedings to establish an historic preservation ordinance. Pat Allen said his house is on the list of properties with historic value. He suggested that the ad hoc committee have member; who would be most affected by and have the most to gain by having an historic preservat: on ordinance. Mahoney/Wong moved and seconcled to move forward with the historical preservation policy agreeing with the parametf:rs listed in the staff report on page 7-2; define a committee of 5-7 people of which :?-3 are from the Historical Society with a majority of the historical society members being residents; the non-Historical Society members must be Cupertino residents to be solic� ted with outreach including a press release; receive � applications to come back to City Council for approval in March or April; and add the date "2007" after Novernber 15 in the second pazagraph on page 7-2 of the staff report. The motion carried unanimously. Council recessed at 8:30 p.m. for a:;hort break, and reconvened at 8:35 p.m. �,� � 1,��-�- L��l�,t.�h� 2-d� �ol� J ' � ' COMMUNITY DEVELOPIIIENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255 C U P E RT 1 N O (408) 777-3308 • FAX (40£;) 777-3333 CITY COUNCI:�L STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. � t� Agenda Date: Tune 1, 2010 SUBJECT Consider approving the Historic Preservation Policy and related General Plan Amendment, Application No. CP=�O�.��03, City of Cupertin��, Citywide. �'> t'� ��a t o� c� ;� RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission recommends (4-0. Kaneda absent) that the City Council approve the Historic Preservation Policy and related General Plan Amendments. BACKGROUND On January 8, 2007, the City Council directed �taff to prepare a Historic Preservation Policy as part of the work program for 2007-08. The Cc uncil was interested in a more proactive approach to preserve existing sites/buildings working with the Historical Society and other community groups. On May 5, 2008, the Cou:lcil formed the Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Committee (HPC). On April 20, 2010, the Cotncil considered the recommendations presented by the HPC and authorized staff to move forv��ard with the public review process to adopt the Historic Preservation Policy and related Gene ral Plan Amendments. The City Council provided the HPC and Plaruling Commission with the following parameters to be incorporated in the Historic Preservatiori Policy: 1. Update and re-rank the existing histori � structures or site list 2. Define the potential historic categories and method of preservation 3. Limit policy to public/semi-public and commercial properties Please refer to the Attachments A& B for add itional background information. DISCUSSION Proposed Historic Policy On May 11, 2010, the Planning Commission rE�viewed the draft Historic Preservation Policy and the relevant General Plan amendments. 7'he Commissiori s recommendations are summarized as follows: New Sites Based on a set of criteria formulate by the HPc� (Attachment C), a total of ten (10) new sites have been identified. These sites are in additi��n to the existing historic resources list in the Historic Preservation Policy GPA-2010-02 June 1, :'_010 Page 2 of 4 General Plan. A summary table has been pre��ared that includes all existing and proposed historic resources and the recommended pres �rvation categories (Attachment D). Historic Resource Categories In the interest of defining a clear and simple r istoric preservation review process and policy, the following resource categories have been defined: ❖ Historic - these sites have great historic significance and should be preserved. Any renovation or redevelopment of these ��ites must be consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standard for treatment of his toric properties. ❖ Commemorative - these sites have been : dentified to possess historic resources that should be commemorated via plaques, reader boards and/ or similar educational tools that explain and capsulate the historic :;ignificance of the resource to the public. ❖ Historic Mention/Interest - these sites ha �e been identified to possess historic resources but are located outside the City's boun��ary. The City will correspond with the agency/city with jurisdiction over the ��esource regarding the City's recommendation and findings. ❖ Additional recommendations include �►eriodically reviewing and updating the historic resource list and retaining the Commu�lity Landmarks listed in the General Plan. Please refer to Attachment E for the full list of existing and newly identified historic resources in the City and the pertinent review process v��ith details on preservation/commemorative guidelines. General Plan Amendments Based on the recommendations of the HPC ar d Planning Commission, the following modifications to the existing Historic and Cul tural Resources Section of the General Plan (Attachment F) are proposed (additions are sr�own in underline font and deletions are noted as strikeouts). They are intended to provide clez r guidance to decision-makers, staff and the public when reviewing the resources. The current Historic Resources Map (Attachrr.ent G) includes two categories, the Community Landmarks and Historic Sites. Therefore, an amendment is needed to incorporate the newly updated Historic Site list, and the incorporatic�n of the Commemorative and Historic Mention/ Interest Site list. 1. Amend PolicU 2-62: Rehabilitation o Hisi oric Sites • Projects on Historic Sites shall meet thE Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties and p rovide a plaque, reader board and/ or other educational tools on the site to explain the historic significance of the resource(s). The plaque shall include the city seal, namE of resource, date it was built, a written descri�tion and photo�raph and shall l�e placed in a location where the public can view the information. • For public and c�uasi-public sites, coorclinate with property owner to allow public access of the historical site to foster public aw �reness and provide educational o�portunities. For �rivatelv-owned sites, propertv o��ners would be encouraged, but not required, to provide access to the public. Historic Preservation Policy GPA-2010-02 June 1, :'010 Page 3 of 4 D„1;,,,. 7_�7 T ,,,,.,�1.,�..,,�.1 7?�l.�1,;1;+,�+;.,,,. — -��--✓ — -- -------••---• •- ---•-------------•- .,�„ „ ,�L 1.,,-.,7,�,.,,.L �a-..,,,.+„«„� �,� «�,l,.,l,;l;�.,�., �� .,.,,a.,,.,a� r,�,� „ ,�ti�l �., ,�.,,l,l;.. I�,o�1+L, �r,. �� 2. Add PolicU 2-XX Commemorative Sites • Projects on Commemorative Sites shall �rovide a plac�ue, reader board and/ or other educational tool on the site to explain t:he historic si�nificance of the resource. The plaque shall include the city seal, name of resource, date it was built, a written description and photo�raph and shall t�e placed in a location where the public can view the information. • For public and quasi-public sites, coorc.inate with property owner to allow public access to the historical site to foster public aw,�reness and provide educational o�portunities. For�rivately-owned sites, property o� ners would be encoura�ed, but not required, to provide access to the public. 3. Add Policy 2-7� Historic Mentiort/Interest Sites Encourage agencies that have jurisdiction ��ver the historical resource to encoura�e rehabilitation of the resource and provide public access to foste�ublic awareness and provide educational o�portunities. Commission Comments The above policies (1- 3) mention that public access to the historic site and/or commemorative feature are encouraged, but riot required. The Commission is recommending that the Council consider changing the requir��ment for private properties from, "encouraged, but not required to provide access to the public" tc "encouraged, but in no way required to provide access to the public," to clarify that public acces� is not mandatory. One of the goals of identifying the City's historic resources and h�ving a framework for preservation / commemoration is to encourage and promoi e public awareness and educational opportunities. The Commissiori s recommenc(ation may potentially eliminate the possibility to accomplish this goal. Staff believes that the o�•iginal proposed language should be retained since it clearly expresses that public access is Encouraged but not mandatory. 4. Add PolicU 2-XX Communitu Landmarks Projects on Landmark Sites shall provide ��laque, reader board and/or other educational tools on the site to explain the historic si�r.ificance of the resource. The plaque shall include the city seal, name of resource, dat e it was built, a written description and photo�raph and shall be placed in a locati��n where the public can view the information. 5. Add Policy 2-XX: Incentives for Preservation of Historical Resources The City should utilize a variety of technic to serve as incentives toward fosterin the preservation and rehabilitation of Historic Sites including: . Historic Preservation Policy GPA-2010-02 June 1, :'010 Page 4 of 4 • Allowing flexible interpretation of zoni n� ordinance not essential to public health and safety. This could include flexibili , as to use, parking requirements and/or setback rec�uirements. • Using the California Historical Buildin;; Code for rehabilitation of historic structures; • Tax rebates (Mills Act or Local tax reba • • Financial incentives such as �rants/ lo��ns to assist rehabilitation efforts. 6. Add PolicU 2-XX: Recognizing Historical �!Zesources An inventor,y of historically significant str,zctures should be maintained and periodicall,y �dated in order to promote awareness of these community resources. 7. Amend Figure 2G - Cupertino's Historic R�sources Map to include the amended list of Historic, Commemorative, Historic Mentic�n and Landmark sites. 8. Create a new Appendix with photo�raphs of the Historic, Commemorative and Historic Mention sites. Environmental Review The proposed Historic Preservation Policy is c:onsidered Categorically Exempt based on Article 19, Section 15331 of California Enviror�mental Quality Act (CEQA). Consequently, the project is not subjected to the environmental r eview provisions of CEQA. Prepared by: Gary Chao, City Planner Submitted by: Approved by: � Aarti Shrivastava David W. Knapp Community Development Director City Manager ATTACHMENTS Attachment A Planning Commis;;ion Staff Report, May 11, 2010 Attachment B City Council Staff Report, Apri120, 2010 Attachment C Historical Designa tion Criteria Attachment D Summary Table Attachment E Updated Historic Zesources List and Review Process Attachment F Historic and Culh.ral Resources Section of the General Plan Attachment G Existing Historic I;esources map Attachment H Planning Commis;�ion Meeting Minutes, May 11, 2010 Attachment I Photos of Resourc �s G � Planning � PDREPORT � CC \ 2010 � GPA-2010-02 Historic Policy CC 6-1-2010.doc ATTACHMENT A OFFICE OF COMMiJNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVEN�JE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255 C U P E RT I N 4 (408) 777-3308 • FAX (408) 777-3333 •�lanningCa3cupertino.org PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. � Agenda Date: May 11, 2010 APPLICATION SUMMARY Historic Preservation Policy and related General Plan Amendments, Application No. GPA-2010-02, City of Cupertino, CitywidE . RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Comrnission approve the Historic Preservation Policy and related General Plan Amendm��nts. BACKGROUND On January 8, 2007, the City Council direc ted staff to prepare a Historic Preservation Policy as part of the work program for 20C 7-08. The Council was interested in a more proactive approach to preserve existing bi�ildings working with the Historical Society and other community groups. On May 5, 2008, the City Council formed the Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Advisory Committe��. The Ad Hoc Committee consists of one member from the Historic Society and twc� City residents. Methodology The Ad Hoc Historical Preservation Advi� ory Committee held regular bi-weekly meetings at City Hall from June 2008 thro�zgh November 2008. The purpose of the meetings was to update and re-evaluate tY�e existing historical site list in the General Plan, and the historical sites listed in the 1'�97 Historical Report. The Committee was also charged with providing a list of additional historical resources significant to Cupertino's past. Committee members wc rked individually or as a team in collecting information, visiting sites for a photograp:lic survey and evaluating the current condition of the buildings. To assist in the evaluation of sites, the Cor:unittee utilized the Historical Designation Criteria provided by staff (See Attachmen�:1). The Historical Designation Criteria is a list of clear standards that allows for a variety of resources to be considered for aesthetic, historic, social, cultural, economic, and other reasons specific to Cupertino's GPA-2010-02 Historic PrE�servation Policy May 11, 2010 Page 2 history. The standards were drawn from l��cal, state and national designation criteria listed by the State of California Office of �:istoric Preservation. Once all the sites were researched, they w��re evaluated for their historical significance by determining if the site met one or more of the criteria. If the site met any one of the criteria, preservation or commemoration ��as determined. The recommendations chosen are intended to ensure that any ch<<nge to the resource would not create a substantial adverse impact to the historical resource, or that appropriate commemoration is provided to capsulate i he history. A total of eleven (11) sites were chosen by the Committee. These sites are in addition to the existing historic resources list in the GE�neral Plan. A summary table has been prepared that includes all existing and prc�posed historical resources, criteria met by the sites and recommendations for preservatic,n/commemoration (See Attachment 2). City Council Authorization On Apri120, 2010, the City Council review ed and authorized staff to move forward with the Historic Preservation Policy and ��elated General Plan Amendments. DISCUSSION Ad Hoc Historical Preservation Advisory Committee Recommendations 1) New Historic Sites Add the following sites to the Historic Sites list in the General Plan: i. Glendenning Barn (10955 N Tantau Avenue - Hewlett Packard) ii. Miller House (10518 Phil Place): Although Council did not want to include residential properties; this residenc�� was already determined to be a historical resource as part of a previous development application (Application No. 6-U-94, 1-Z-94, 2-TM-94), with conditions o E approval to retain the historical status through continuous preservation methods. As part of that approval, a historical plaque was also placed on the house. Recommended Preservation Actions: a) Initiate rehabilitation and restoraticn efforts consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Treatment of F�istoric Properties for structures owned by the City of Cupertino in order to retain their historic significance. b) Initiate an active partnership with ��rivate, public, and quasi-public owners of historical sites to rehabilitate, or restore the buildings consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standards foi Treatment of Historic Properties for public or semi-private occupancy in order to retain their historic significance. c) Allow public access to public and quasi-public historical sites to foster public awareness and educational opporh.nities. GPA-2010-02 Historic Prf�servation Policy May 11, 2010 Page 3 d) Provide plaques, reader boards anc'./ or other educational tools on each site that explain the historical significance o= each resource. 2) New Commemorative Sites Add the following sites to the General Plan as "Commemorative Sites": i. Apple One Building (10240 Bubb Road) ii. Arroyo De San Joseph Cupertino (21840 McClellan Road): Monta Vista High School, State of CA Historical Lar dmark #800 iii. Baldwin Winery (1250 Stevens Cr�ek Boulevard): Foothill-De Anza Community College) iv. City of Cupertino Crossroads: Ste vens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard Intersection v. Engles Grocery "Paul and Eddie'�" (21619 Stevens Creek Boulevard) vi. Hazel Goldstone Variety Store (21700 Stevens Creek Boulevard) vii. Interim City Hall (10321 South De Anza Boulevard) viii. Palm Avenue Palm Trees (Palm A venue, cross street is Foothill Boulevard) Recommended Commemorative Actions: a) Initiate an active partnership with � rivate, public, and quasi public owners to provide plaques, reader boards and/or other educational tools that explain the historical significance of each resou °ce. b) The commemorative elements should be specific to the resources and be available for public viewing. Please refer to the Review Process for Hi� toric Resources (Attachment 3) for detailed applicability of the above commemorative actions. 3) Honorable Mention Sites Add to/relist the following sites as "Hc�norable Mention" because they are located outside the City's boundaries: i. Montebello School(15101 MontebE�llo Road): Santa Clara County ii. Perrone Ranch Stone Cellar: RidgE� Vineyards (17100 Montebello Road): Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District iii. Picchetti Brothers Winery (13100 P/Iontebello Road): Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District iv. Woodhills Estate (Cupertino/Saratoga Hills at the end of Prospect Road): Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space D istrict, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places The City will communicate with the relevant agencies to inform them of the potential historic significance of these s ites. GPA-2010-02 Historic Pre servation Policy May 11, 2010 Page 4 4) Review and Update List - The historic� 1 resource list should be periodically reviewed and updated. New resources may be discovered, or some that were omitted may assume a new significanc��. 5) Community Landmark Sites - Retain tlle existing Community Landmarks in the General Plan. Environmental Review The proposed Historic Preservation Policy is considered Categorically Exempt based on Article 19, Section 15331 of California Env: ronmental Quality Act (CEQA). Consequently, the project is not subjected to the environmental review provisions of CEQA. Authorization of the General Plan Amen �ments Based on the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee, the following modifications to the existing Hi:;toric and Cultural Resources Section of the General Plan are proposed (additions are �;hown in underline font and deletions are noted as strikeouts). They are intended to provide clear guidance to decision-makers, staff and the public when reviewing the rE sources The current Historic Resources Map inclu<ies two categories, the Community Landmarks and Historic Sites. Therefore, an amendment is needed to incorporate the newly updated Historic Site list, and the iricorporation of the Commemorative and Honorable Mention Site list. 1. Amend Policy 2-62: Rehabilitation of l�istoric Sites • Projects on Historic Sites shall meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties and provide a plaque, reader board and/or other educational tools on the site t�� explain the historic significance of the resource �. The plaque shall include the cit�seal, name of resource, date it was built, a written description and phc to�raph and shall be�laced in a location where the �ublic can view the information. • For public and quasi-public sites, cc�ordinate with property owner to allow public access of the historical site tc foster public awareness and provide educational o�portunities. For pri� ately-owned sites, �roperty owners would be encouraged, but nor required, to provide access to the public. 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For pri� atel,y-owned sites, property owners would be encouraged, but no�'required, to provide access to the public. 3. Add Policy 2-XX Honorable Mention Sites Encoura e�agencies that have jurisdicti on over the historical resource to encoura�e rehabilitation of the resource and prov .de public access to foster public awareness and provide educational o�portunities. _ � 1- �..�cE w�a�-�?_ 4. Add PolicU 2-� Communitu Landmu rks Projects on Sites shall provide a plaque, readerboards and/or other educational tools on the site to ex�lain the historic si,�,�nificance of the resource. The plaque shall include the city seal, namE� of resource, date it was built, a written description and photograph and shall l�e placed in a location where the public can view the information. 5. Add PolicU 2-XX: Incentives for Preservation of Historical Resources The City should utilize a variety of tecluliques to serve as incentives toward fostering the preservation and rehabilii:ation of Historic Sites includin�: • Allowin� flexible interpretation of ::oning ordinance not essential to public health and safety. These could incl��de flexibilit�as to uses, reduced parkin� requirements and lesser setbacks. • Usin�; the California Historical Buil3ing Code for rehabilitation of historic structures; • Tax rebates (Mills Act or Local tax i ebates • • Financial incentives such as �rants/ loans to assist rehabilitation efforts. 6. Add Policu 2-XX: Recognizing Histori��al Resources An inventory of historically significant structures should be maintained and periodicall,�pdated in order to promc�te awareness of these communit,y resources. GPA-2010-02 Historic Preservation Policy May 11, 2010 Page 6 7. Amend Figure 2G - Cupertino's Historic Resources Map to include the amended list of Historic, Commemorative, Honorab �e Mention and Landmark sites. 8. Create a new Appendix with photo r�a �hs of the Historic, Commemorative and Honorable Mention sites. CONCLUSION The recommendations by the Ad Hoc Historical Preservation Committee allows a proactive approach to recognize, incentivi.�e, preserve and/or commemorate significant historic resources in Cupertino and clarifiE�s the process for evaluating projects. Next Steps The Commissiori s recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council on June 1, 2010. Prepared by: Approved by: �� ' ) _ "i ,� l.f//� ;�, l�/��'�!�'� � ao Aarti Shrivastava City Planner Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 Historical Desi �nation Criteria Attachment 2 Summary Tabl � Attachment 3 Review Proces;; Attachment 4 Photos of Sites Attachment 5 City Council Si aff Report, Apri120, 2010 G: � Planning� PDREPORT� CC \ 2010 � GPA-2010-02 Historic Policy PC 05-11-2010.doc ATTACHMENT B OFFICE OF COMMLINITY DEVELOPMENT CITY HALL 10300 TORPE AVENIJE • CUPERTII�TO, CA 95014-3255 (408) 777-3303 • FAX (408) 777-3333 • �lannin �cupertino.org CUPEF}tTMNO � CITY COUNCI�� STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. � Agenda Date: April 20, 2Q10 APPLICATION SUMMARY Consider authorizing staff to move forward with the Historic Preservation Policy and related General Plan Amendment, Applirition No. CP-2007-03, City of Cupertino, Citywide. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council at�thorize staff to move forward with the � Historic Preservation Policy and related General Plan Ainendment. BACKGROUND On January 8, 2007, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Historic Preservation � Policy as part of the work program for 20C�7-08. The Council was interested in a inore proactive approach to preserve existing Uiiildings working with the Historical Society and other community groups. Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Advisory C:ommittee On FeUruary 19, 20Q8, the City Council dii ected staff to define a committee of five to seven persons, of which two to three werE from the Historical Society with a majority of the Historical Society members being resicients. The City Council also directed staff to solicit Cupertino residents through outreach, including a press release. Based on the outreach, staff received four applications, two Historical Society members, and two Cupertino residents. On May 5, 2008, the City Council formed t11e Ad Hoc Historical Preservation Advisory Committee appointing committee members: Helen Davis & George Monk. On June 2, 2008, Mil<e Sanc�hez was also appointed to the Ad Hoc Historical Preservation Advisory Commit�ee. The City Council provided the Ad Hoc co nmittee with the following parameters: 1. Limit the policies to Public/Semi-PuUl:c and Commercial Properties 2. Update and re-rank the existing histor .c structure or site list 13-1 ' CP-2007-03 Historic Pres��ivation Policy Apri120, 2010 Page 2 3. Define a public hearing, review, and n�ticing procedure process, which includes the involvement of property owners 4. Define the potential methods of preservation: ✓ Physical preservation or relocation ✓ Commemorative measures (plaques or pictures, recycle building or architectural materials/ elements) ✓ Proper disclosure of significance (s��ecial zoning or covenants) DISCUSSION Methodology The Ad Hoc Historical Preservation Advi�cory Committee held regular bi-weekly meetings at City Hall from June 2008 thro �gh November 2008. The purpose of the meetings was to update and re-evaluate tlle existing historical site list in the General Plan, and the historical sites listed in the 1997 Historical Report. The Committee was � also charged with providing a list of additional historical resources significant to Cupertino's past. Committee members wc�rked individually or as a team in collecting information, visiting sites for a photographic survey and evaluation of existing conditions. To assist in the evaluation of sites, the Cornmittee utilized the Historical Designation Criteria provided by staff (See Attachmen: A). The Historical Designation Criteria is a list of clear standards that allows for a variety of resources to Ue considered for aesthetic, historic, social, cultural, economic, and other reasons specific to Cupertino's history. The formation of the criteria was ��rawn from Iocal, state and national designation criteria listed by the State of C'alifornia Office of Historic Preservation. Once all the sites were researched, they w��re evaluated for their historical significance Uy determining if the site met one or morE of the criteria. If the site met any one of the criteria, preservation or coinmemoration tivas determined. The recommendations chosen are intended to ensure that any ch�inge to the resource would not create a substantial adverse impact to the historical resource, or that appropriate commemaration is provided to capsulate �he history. � A total of eleven (11) sites were chosen by the Committee. These sites are in addition to the existing historic resources list in the G��neral Plan. A summary table has been prepared that includes all existing and prc�posed historical resources, criteria met by the sites and recommendations for preservatic�n/commemoration (See Attachrrient B). 13-2 CP-2007-03 Historic Preservation Policy Apri120, 2010 Page 3 Ad Hoc Historical Preservation Advisory Committee Recommendations 2) Existin� Historic Sites Retain the following existing historical sites currently listed in the General Plan: Ozvner: Cih� of Cicpe� i. Baer Blacksmith (22221 McClellan Road - McClellan Ranch Park) � ii. Gazebo Trim (Mary and Stevens C:reek Boulevard - Memorial Park) iii. Nathan Hall Tank House (22100 S=evens Creek Blvd) iv. Enoch J. Parrish Tank House(22221 McClellan Road - McClellan Ranch Park) Ozoner: Public/QicRSi Public v. Montebello School(15101 MontebE�llo Road) vi. Snyder Hammond House (22961 ��tevens Creek Boulevard) Oznner: Private vii. De La Vega Tack House (10805 Stevens Canyon Road) viii. Old Collins School (20441 Homestead Road - Cupertino De Oro Club) ix. Maryknoll Seminary (2300 Cristo Zey Drive) x. Union Church of Cupertino (2090O Stevens Creek Boulevard) Recoml�ienclecl P��esel7�atio�2 Actions: a) Initiate rehabilitation and restoration efforts consistent with the Secretari� of Interior's Stc�ndc�rds for Trent�ne�it of ��istoric Properties for structures owned Uy the City of Cupertino in order to retain tileir historic significance. b) Initiate an active partnership with �rivate, public, and quasi-public owners of � historical sites to rehabilitate, or res :ore the buildings consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties for public or semi-private occupancy in order to retain their historic significance. c) Al1ow public access to public and q zasi-public historical sites to foster public awareness and educational opportunities. d) Provide plaques, reader boards and/ or other educational tools on each site that explain the historical significance of each resource. Please refer to the Reviezc� Process for Hi� toric Resoicrces in the staff report for detailed applicability of the above preservation actions. 2) New Historic Sites Add the following sites to the Historic ;�ites list in the General Plan: i. Glendenning Barn (10955 N Tantau Avenue - Hewlett Packard) ii. Palm Avenue Palin Trees (Palm Avenue, cross street is Foothill Boulevard) - since tl2is is nlready on tl�ce Heritc�ge i'ree list in tlie City's Protected Tree Ordinance (Cliapter 14.18,050), st�ff does not re�o�nmend �dding it to tlie list of preservntior2 sites. iii. Miller House (10518 Phil Place): Although Council did not want to include ' residential properties; this residerce was already determined to be a historical 13-3 CP-2007-03 Historic Pres��rvation Policy Apri120, 2010 Page 4 resource as part of a previous de` elopment application (Application No. 6-U- 94,1-Z-94, 2-TM-94), with conditions of approval to retain the historical status through continuous preservatioiz methods. As part of that approval, a historical plaque was also erected. Recommended PreserzTation Actions: (See actions previously outlined for Existing Preserved Sites) 3) Existin Commemorative Sites Retain the following existing historical sites currently listed in the General Plan: Oznner: City of Cupertino i. Elisha Stephens Place (22100 Stev �ns Creek Boulevard - Existing Plaque) ii. Stocklmeir Farmhouse (22120 Ste�Tens Creek Boulevard) , Ozcmer: Public/Qunsi Public iii. De Anza Knoll (Off of Cristo Rey Drive) iii. Le Petit Trianon and Guest Cotta�;es (1250 Stevens Creek Boulevard): Foothill- De Anza Community College, Li�ted on the National Register of Historic Places Ozimer: Privnte iv. Doyle Winery "Cupertino Wine C'ompany" (Visible from McClellan Ranch Park) v. St. Josephs Church (10110 North cie Anza Boulevard) vi. Woelffel Caruzery (10120 Imperial Avenue - demolished) Recommended Commemorative Actions: a) Initiate an active partnership with ��rivate, public, and quasi puUlic owners to provide plaques, reader boards anc./ or other educational tools that explain the historical significance of each resource. b) The commemorative elements shoL ld be specific to the resources and be available for public viewing. � Please refer to the Reviezc� Process for Hi,�toric Resoicrces section of the staff report for detailed applicability of the above commemorative actions. 4) New Commemorative Sites Add the following sites to the General Plan as "Commemorative Sites": i. Apple One Building (10240 Bubb Road) ii. Arroyo De San Joseph Cupertino (21840 McClellan Road): Monta Vista High School, State of CA Historical Lar.dmark #800 iii. Baldwin Winery (1250 Stevens Creek Boulevard): Foothill-De Anza Community College) 13-4 CP-2007-03 Historic PresE rvation Policy April 20, 2010 Page 5 iv. The Crossroads (Intersection at St �vens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard} v. Engles Grocery "Paul and Eddie's" (21619 Stevens Creek Boulevard) vi. Hazel Goldstone Variety Store (21700 Stevens Creek Boulevard) � vii. Interim City Hall (10321 South De Anza Boulevard) Recommencled Commemorntive Actions: (See actions for existing coininemorative sites) 5) Honorable Mention Sites Add to/relist the following sites in the General Plan under the title "Honorable Mention" because they are located out��ide the City's boundaries: i. Perrone Ranch Stone Cellar: RidgE� Vineyards (17100 Montebello Road): Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District ii. Picchetti Brothers Winery (13100 l✓Iontebello Road): Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District iii. Woodhills Estate (Cupertino/Sar�toga Hills at the end of Prospect Road): Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space Dist�ict, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places Tl1e City will communicate with the relevant agencies to inform them of the potential historic significance of these sites. , 6) Review anc� Update List - The historical recourse list should Ue periodically reviewed and updated. New resources may be discovered, or some that were omitted may assume a new significancf�. 7) Community Landnzark Sites - Retain tlie existing Community Landmarks in the General Plan CEQA and Historic Resources All projects undertaken by a puUlic agency are subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff therefore researched the historical review process outlined in CEQA to ensure that the City's review pro�esses for projects are consistent with CEQA requirements. - Historical resources identified in a local hi:;torical resources inventory, such as the General Plan, are presumed to be significa:lt by CEQA (PRC § 5024.1,14 CCR � 4850). According to CEQA, the City is responsibl � for determining if a project would create a substantial adverse change to a historical r�source, which may include demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration such tnat the significance of an historical resource � would be impaired (PRC � 5020.1(q)). 13-5 CP-2007-03 Historic PresE�rvation Policy Apri120, 2010 Page 6 Protecting historical resources from "suUsi antial adverse change" through mitigation efforts can generally reduce or eliminate tlie impacts. The following mitigation options would be acceptable under CEQA (and wc�uld apply only to the Historic sites but not to the Commemorative sites): 1. Redesign the project to meet the Secretcn� o the Interior's Standar for tlie Treafinent o Historic Properties. 2. Relocate the historical resource, as lon€; as relocation does not constitute an adverse iinpact to the resource. However, in situations where relocation is the oi�ly feasiUle alternative to demolition, relocation m�iy initigate below a level of significance provided that the new location is com� atible with the original character and use of the historical resource and the resourcE retains its eligiUility for listing on the , California Register (14 CCR � 4852(d)(1)). The above requirements are consistent with the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Advisory Committef�. Review Process for Historic Resources Based on the Ad Hoc Historic Preservatiort Advisory Committee recoinmendations, and � to be consistent with CEQA requirements, the following review process is proposed for sites on the Historic or Comrnemorative li st. Historic Sites a) Confirm that the project meets the Secr�tary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties (a historic architect may be used to review projects). U) If the project does not meet the Secretary of the Interior's StarTdr�rds for Trentnzerit of Historic Properties, then the historic arcrutect would provide mitigation recommendations to lessen or eliminat�� the physical impact that the project will have on the historical resource. � c) Coordinate with applicant to provide a plaque(s), reader board(s) and/or other educational tools on the site that explains the historical significance of the resource. d) For quasi-puUlic and public sites coordinate with applicant to allow public access to the historical site to foster public awareness and provide educational opportunities. For privately-owned sites, applicants � ould be encouraged but not required to provide access. Commemorative Sites When projects are proposed on a site that lias a historical resource listed for commeinoration in the General Plan, the property owner should work with staff to provide a plaque, reader boards and/ or ar_other educational tool that explains the 13-6 CP-2007-03 Historic Preservation Policy Apri120, 2010 Page 7 historical significance of the resource. The commemorative elements should be specific to the resources and be placed in a locatioii visible to public views. The following inforination should be included in the des:.gn: , • City Seal; • Name of resource consistent with nainf� listed in General Plan; and • Date the resource was Uuilt; • Written description of the historical contribution of the resource; and • Photo or image representative of the oi iginal resource. Honorable Mention Sites Historical resources located outside the City's boundaries, currently registered on another Historical Register, and/ or no longer exist should continue to be recognized for their historical contribution by listed in thE� General Plan under the title "Honorable Mention." Additionally, a letter could be sent to the � gency with jurisdiction over the resource regarding the City's recommendations. Incentives , A number of cities in California provide rr.onetary incentives to property owners of historic resources. Examples of these state and local incentives are provided below. Federczl ■ 20% Federal Tax Credit The 20% rehabilitation tax credit equal;� 20% of the amount spent in a certified relznbilifrction of a certified Izistoric structure. The 20% credit is available for properties rehabilitated for commercial, industria:, agricultural or rental residential purposes. It is not available for properties used exc)usively as the owner's private residence. The 20% rehabilitation tax credit applies only to certified historic structures, and may include buildings built after 1936. ■ 10% Federal Tax Credit The 10% rehabilitation tax credit equals 10% of the amount snent to rehabilitate a non-historic building vuilt before 1936. The 10% rehabilitation tax credit applies only to non-historic, non-residential Uuildin �s built Uefore 1936. Stczte ■ State Historic Building Code ' The SHBC allows reasonable alternatives to the requirements of regular codes and ordinances, applicable to all qualified r.istoric resources. Any condition permitted to continue within existing occupancies i� permissible in historic buildings. CHBC Part 8, Title 24, regulations require enforcin,; agencies to accept reasonably equivalent alternatives to the regular code. 13-7 CP-2007-03 Historic Pres��rvation Policy April 20, 2010 Page 8 Local ■ Mills Act Contracts The Mills Act is a state law allowing cities to enter into contracts with the owners of historic shuctures. Each jurisdiction ir�dividually determines the criteria and requirements for participation. Such cc�ntracts require a reduction of property taxes in exchange for the continued preserv�_tion of the property for a minimuin of 10 years. Property taxes are recalculated using a formula in the Mills Act and Revenue and Taxation Code. Cities wllich provide this incentive include Mountain View, Berkeley, San Jose, and Fremont. � ■ Historic Rehabilitation Loans/Grants These programs are typically offered tc� facilitate the rehabilitation, preservation or restoration of historic buildings. Loan;; can also achieve additional goals such as eliminating Ulight, revitalizing older st�opping or redevelopment areas, and � benefitting low-income owners. Loan� can range from $1000-$10,000 and above depending on local resources and the ��roject scope. Cities that provide such programs include San Francisco. The General Plan amendments allows the flexibility to provide incentives if the City wishes to do so. If the Council wishes to ��ursue one or more of tllese monetary incentives, staff will bring back a report regarding the incentives. Authorization of the General Plan Amendments Based on the recommendations of the Ad �Ioc Historical Preservation Advisory Committee, staff recommends that the Co�zncil direct staff to begin the General Plan Amendment process to update the following preservation policies and strategies of the General Plan to provide guidance to decis:.on-makers, staff and the public: � 1. Add Policy Z - XX : Recognizing Histori�,al Resources An inventory of historically significant structures should be maintained and periodically updated in order to promc�te awareness of these community resources. 2. Amencl Policy 2-62 T^��,'�� ReliaUiiitation of Historic Sites and Conzmemoration of ComnierrTOrative Sites and Communit� Lancifnarks Undertake an active partnership with��e owners of'^^am��•'� �' Historic Sites to rehabilitate the buildir s in order to retain their historic character. Explcre similar partnerships with owners of Community Landmarks and Commerr orative Sites to commemorate locations with plaques at the site. Coordinate with otivners of public or semi-private Communitv_ Landmarks, Historic and Commemorative Sites to allow public access to foster public awareness and provide educaticmal o�portunities. 13-8 CP-2007-03 Historic Pres��ivation Policy Apri120, 2010 Page 9 3. Add Policy 2-XX: Incentives for Preser�vation of Historical Resources The City should utilize a variety of tecuziques to serve as incentives toward � fostering the preservation and rehabili=ation of Historic Sites. 4. Add Strategies a. Community Landmarks/Commemorative Sites. Require that projects pro�osed on Community Landmark and Cor.lmeinorative Sites; provide plaques, reader boards and other educational tools that explain the historical significance of the resource. The commemorative elements should be specific to the resources and be placed in a location where the pu�blic can view the information. b. Historic Sites. - Require that projec�ts on Historic Sites meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment c�f Historic Properties. c. Incentives for Historic Sites. Provide the following incentives to encourage the preservation and rehabilitation of �Iistoric Sites: i. Allow flexible interpretation of zoning ordinance not essential to public health and safety. These could include flexiUility as to uses, reduced parking requirements and lesser setbac]:s. ii. Alternative building code provisions for the reuse of historic structures; ' iii. Tax rebates (Mills Act or Local tax rebates); iv. Financial incentives such as gr� nts/ loans to assist rehaUilitation efforts. 5. Remove Strategy (included i�z Strc�tegi� 4.c, nbove) �e��e-��,a�s. n ii,-,t., a,,,,;�.i„ ;r,-, ocnrn. n�4�1...�i �ir4� .�nn CONCLUSION The recommendations by the Ad Hoc Historical Preservation Committee allows a proactive and clear approach to recognize, incentivize and preserve and/ or commemorate significant historic resourcE s. The Council may, at any time, choose to aiithorize staff to begir� the Gen�ra� Plan Amendment process. In that case, staff will bring back a report regarding all recommended amendments, the incentive:� and budget implications for the Council's review. � Prepared by: Leslie Gross, Assistant Plann�r Reviewed by: Gary Chao, City Planner�� 13-9 CP-2007-03 Historic PresE rvation Policy Apri120, 2010 Page 10 Reviewed by: Approved by: / � ,� , � Aa i Shrivastava David W. I<napp Corninunity Development Director City Manager ATTACHMENTS Attaclunent A Historical Desi+;nation Criteria Attachment B Summary TaUI�� Attaclunent C Preservation Photos Attachrrtent D Conunemorati��e Photos Attachment E HonoraUle Meiition Photos G: � Plmu�iirg � PDREPORT� CC, 2007� CP-2007-03_Histor•icOrrtn�r �tre_CC_04-20-2010_FTNAL.docr 13-10 Attachment C HISTORIC DESIGNATION CRITERIA To assist in the evaluation of sites, the Committee utilized the Historical Designation Criteria provided by staff. The Historical Designation Criteria is a list of clear standards that allows for a variety of resources to be considered for aesthetic, historic, social, cultural, economic, and other reasons specific to Cupertino's history. Upon the recommendation of the historical preservation advisory committee and approval of the city council, a structure, site, or other improvement may be designated a historical resource if it meets one or more of the following criteria: 1) It is a significant or a representative example of the work or product of a master builder, engineer, designer, artist or architect whose individual genius influenced his era; 2) It embodies distinguishing architectural characteristics valuable to a study of a period, style, method of construction, or the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship, or is a unique or rare example of an architectural design, detail or historical type valuable to such a study. 3) It exemplifies or reflects valued elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, archaeological, or architectural history; or 4) The proposed resource or district identifies with a person or persons or groups who significantly contributed to the history and development of the city; or whose work has influenced the heritage of the city, the state or the United States; 5) It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; 6) It has potential of yielding information of archaeological interest; 7) It has integrity as a natural environment that strongly contributes to the well-being of the people of the city. 8) It has a unique location, a singular physical characteristic, or is an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the City. 9) It is a noncontiguous grouping of thematically related properties or a definable area possessing a concentration of historic, scenic or thematic sites, which contribute to each other and are unified aesthetically by plan, physical development or architectural quality. 10) It reflects significant geographical patterns, including those associated with different eras of settlement and growth, particular transportation modes, or distinctive examples of park or community planning. ATTACHMENT E 1. Historic Sites: Existing Historic Sites Retain the following existing historical site s currently listed in the General Plan: Owner: City of Cupertino i. Baer Blacksmith (22221 McClellan Road - McClellan Ranch Park) ii. Gazebo Trim (Mary and Stevens C:reek Boulevard - Memorial Park) iii. Nathan Hall Tank House (22100 Stevens Creek Blvd) iv. Enoch J. Parrish Tank House(22221 McClellan Road - McClellan Ranch Park) Owner: Public/Quasi Public v. Snyder Hammond House (22961 StE�vens Creek Boulevard) Owner: Private vi.De La Vega Tack House (10805 Stevens Canyon Road) vii. Old Collins School (20441 �Homeslead Road - Cupertino De Oro Club) viii. Maryknoll Seminary (2300 Cristo [Zey Drive) ix.Union Church of Cupertino (20900 ;�tevens Creek Boulevard) New Historic Sites Add the following sites to the Historic Sites list in the General Plan: i. Glendenning Barn (10955 N Tantau Avenue - Hewlett Packard) ii. Miller House (10518 Phil Place): Although Council did not want to include residential properties; this resider.ce was already determined to be a historical resource as part of a previous development application (Application No. 6-U- 94,1-Z-94, 2-TM-94), with conditi��ns of approval to retain the historical status through continuous preservation methods. As part of that approval, a historical plaque was also erected. 2. Commemorative Sites Existin� Commemorative Sites Retain the following existing historical sitE�s currently listed in the General Plan: Owner: City of Cupertino i. Elisha Stephens Place (22100 Stever.s Creek Boulevard - Existing Plaque) ii. Stocklmeir Farmhouse (22120 Stevens Creek Boulevard) Owner: Public/Quasi Public iii.De Anza Knoll (Off of Cristo Rey Drive) iii.Le Petit Trianon and Guest Cottages (1250 Stevens Creek Boulevard): Foothill-De Anza Community College, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places Review Process for Historic Resources Historic Sites a) Confirm that the project meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties (a historic architect may be used to review projects). b) If the project does not meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties, then the historic arc�iitect would provide mitigation recommendations to reduce or elimina :e the physical impact that the project will have on the historical resource. c) Coordinate with applicant to provide a plaque(s), reader board(s) and/ or other educational tools on the site that explains the historical significance of the resource. d) For quasi-public and public sites coordinate with applicant to allow public access to the historical site to foster public awarE ness and provide educational opportunities. For privately-owned sites, applicants ��ould be encouraged but not required to provide access. Commemorative Sites When projects are proposed on a site that ]Zas a historical resource listed for commemoration in the General Plan, the property owner should work with staff to provide a plaque, reader boards and/or ariother educational tool that explains the historical significance of the resource. The commemorative elements should be specific to the resources and be placed in a locatiori visible to public views. The following information should be included in the desi gn: • City Seal; • Name of resource consistent with namf� listed in General Plan; and • Date the resource was built; • Written description of the historical co�ltribution of the resource; and • Photo or image representative of the or iginal resource. Historic Mention/Interest Sites Historical resources located outside the City's boundaries should continue to be recognized for their historical contributior by being listed in the General Plan under the title "Historic Mention." Additionally, a letter could be sent to the z gency with jurisdiction over the resource regarding the City's recommendations.