HPB Mins 04/25/2012HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
4:00 p.m. -Wednesday
City Council Chambers
APRIL 25, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Blake called the Historic Preservation Board meeting of Wednesday, April 25,
2012 to order at 4:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 70 North First
Street, Campbell, California, and the following proceedings were had to wit.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Present:
Susan Blake, Chair
JoElle Hernandez
Laura Taylor Moore
Masel Sheehan
Todd Walter, Vice-Chair
Board Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
Amy Brown, City Manager
Paul Kermoyan„ Planning Manager
Steve Prosser, Associate Planner
SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND PROCLAMATION
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Sheehan made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of
March 28, 2012. Board Member Moore seconded. Approved 5-0.
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April 25, 2012
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY MANAGER
1. Introduction of City Manager Amy Brown.
The new City Manager Amy Brown introduced herself to the Board and expressed her
gratitude for all of the good work the City's Boards and Commissions achieve. City
Manager Brown stated she looked forward to working with the Board on preservation
issues in the future. Chair Blake, on behalf of the Historic Preservation Board,
welcomed the new City Manager to Campbell and looked forward to working together
on future projects.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Staff announced that the City Council will hold a public hearing for the designation of
649 EI Patio, 705 EI Patio and 58 S. Third Street as Historic Resource Inventory
properties at its regularly scheduled May 1St meeting.
ORAL REQUESTS
None.
(Chair Blake requested that New Business Item #1 be heard next.)
NEW BUSINESS/PUBLIC HEARING
1. Heritage Tree Application 2012: Consideration of a California Live Oak tree, located
on private property located at 894 Robin Lane (Attachment).
After staff presention, Chair Blake opened the public hearing. The applicant thanked the
Board for their consideration of his designation request and explained how he has taken
pride in maintaining such a beautiful tree. Chair Blake thanked the applicant for his
work. Vice-Chair Walter made a motion to approve. Board Member Sheehan seconded.
Approved 5-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Historic Resource Inventory List: Discussion regarding Joint Study Session and next
steps.
After the Board discussion regarding the first attempt to add new properties to the HRI,
it was determined that the Board and staff re-evaluate the public outreach efforts and
bring forward another group of properties for formal addition. Dependent on the results,
the Board may need to determine whether or not the update process needs to be
revised and a discussion with City Council warranted. The Board directed staff to place
a study session for the next regularly scheduled meeting to hold a roundtable
discussion on new public outreach possibilities.
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April 25, 2012
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2. Historic Preservation Month: Continue discussion regarding HPB outreach and
education opportunities in conjunction with Historic Preservation Month.
The Board discussed Historic Preservation Month activities, including the May 1ST City
Council meeting, photos in the Campbell Express, and the scheduled historic property
owner social event at the Ainsley House gardens.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
2. Historical Heritage Grant Program: Discussion regarding the County of Santa Clara
Historic Heritage Grant Program to explore opportunity sites and Board interest.
After staff presentation of a short overview of the County grant program, the Board
discussed various opportunity sites. The Board directed staff to explore the possibility of
a "gateway" arch at to be located at Gomes Park at the entrance to the Alice Avenue
Residential Historic District. Staff advised that the request would be forwarded to the
Community Development Director for a response.
3. 2012/2013 Work Plan: Discussion on the upcoming fiscal year Planning Division
work plan (Attachment).
Chair Blake advised the Board the grant application has been completed and she is
working with staff to recommend the appropriate display materials and mounting
techniques for each of the historic properties in order to ensure that no damage to the
exterior of the buildings occur.
ADJOURNMENT
The Historic Preservation Board was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. to the next regular
meeting to be held on May 23, 2012, at 5:40 p.m., City Council Chambers, 70 North
First Street, Campbell, California.
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PREPARED BY: ~ ~ -~-- ~~~---------- -
Steve Prosser, Associate Planner
APPROVED BY: ~ l'' ~~
Susan lake, Chair