Ord 1850 - Designating Structures as Historically and Culturally Significant (Maria's Berry Farm)ORDINANCE 1850
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DESIGNATING STRUCTURES AS HISTORICALLY AND CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT
(MARIA'S BERRY FARM)
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
SECTION I.
The following structure is hereby designated historically culturally significant:
HD -91 -3 Maria's Berry Farm (Main House and Water Tower)
41 Miles Avenue
A detailed description of the designated structures, the characteristics which justify
designation, and a map showing the location of the historic structures (Exhibit A), are part
of the this ordinance.
SECTION II.
The property listed is designated to be historic, architectural, and aesthetically
significant for the reasons listed below:
A. Property: Maria's Berry Farm, 41 Miles Avenue
B. Historic Designation No.: HD -91 -3
C. Description of Designation: Primary residence and water tower
D. Description or Characteristics which justify Designation:
The primary residence was constructed by Senator /Judge Hastings as a Summer
Home prior to the turn of the Century. The five bedroom, two bath house
contains approximately 3,000 sq. ft. During the last 73 years, the various owners
of the house have been involved in humane efforts. For example, during World
War I, the house was used for packing and shipping much needed supplies to both
American and German troops. Most recently, the residence provided housing for
numerous low income persons. The water tower is one of the few water towers
that still remain in the Town.
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E. Description of particular features that should be preserved in addition to those
covered under Section 4.86.120: None.
SECTION III.
The designated structures were originally located within the interchange of Route 85
and Highway 17. Since an interchange would have required the demolition of the
designated structures, the structures were relocated to 41 Miles Avenue.
SECTION IV.
This Ordinance takes effect 30 days after the date it is adopted. Within 15 days after
this ordinance is adopted, the Town Clerk shall cause it to be published once in a
newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the Town.
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos on May 6, 1991, and adopted by the following vote as an Ordinance of the
Town of Los Gatos at a regular meeting of the Town Council on May 20, 1991.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Eric D. Carlson, Mayor
Brent N. Ventura
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: . None
SIGNED: �/
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOW OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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