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` Council asked for clarification of what structures on this property were historical and also inquired about the tax implications. Council also commented on the significance of opening such an historical home for charitable events as a method of sharing said history. Lisa Puri, applicant, explained that the entire property was historical and they were requesting that the entire property be designated an historical landmark. Guy Blase, applicant's attorney, referred to legislation, similar to the Williamson Act, which encouraged restoration of historical properties. There was a reassessment of such properties and there was a significant tax break but the restoration of such historical sites was thought important to support. Mr. Blase also noted that such historical sites were inspected on a regular basis. Ajay Puri, applicant, stated that it was their intent to support charitable groups especially those concerning historic preservation. He noted that they had an event scheduled at their home on October 2nd for the Griffin House. Mr. Puri supported Council's request for a letter stating they would open their home for charitable events. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Johnson and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #67-94 designating the Puri/Shumate Property an Historic Landmark, 12775 Viscaino Road MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Johnson and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #68-94 approving and authorizing execution of agreement between the Town of Los Altos Hills and Elizabeth Webster Puri and Ajay K. Puri. 11.2 Request for approval of a negative declaration and tentative snap for a three -lot subdivision, Lands of Vucinich, 13826 Page Mill Road The City Engineer referred to his staff report dated 9/7/94 which included the following description of the proposed storm drain design: "A new pipe will connect to the existing pipe outlet on the Anderson property (above the Chown property) to carry the water (underground) to the Vucinich property. A shallow swale will also be constructed on the Chown property along the alignment of the pipe to pick up the surface flow from the slope below the Young and Anderson properties. A service road will follow the pipe alignment to provide maintenance access. Beginning at the upstream edge of the Vucinich property, the water will flow on the surface of the swale. Areas of erosion will be repaired and the swale will be protected with small diameter rock or fabric. The water will cross the Vucinich property in this existing swale with the exception of the driveway crossings where it will flow through a restricted pipe. The restriction will delay the water somewhat to help counteract the increase in velocity of the water of the creek caused by the pipes. September 7, 1994