HPB Mins 03/28/2012HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
4:00 p.m. -Wednesday
City Council Chambers
MARCH 28, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Blake called the Historic Preservation Board meeting of Wednesday, March 28,
2012 to order at 4:02 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 (Arrived at 4:05 PM)
Board Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
Steve Prosser, Associate Planner
Paul Kermoyan, Planning Manager
SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND PROCLAMATION
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Sheehan made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes, of
February 22, 2012. Board Member Hernandez seconded. Approved 4-0-1 (Walter
Absent).
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March 28, 2012
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ORAL REQUESTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Historic Resource Invento HRI List U date: Public Hearing to recommend up to
13 properties for historic resource designation.
Following staff's presentation, the Board opened and closed the public hearing. After a
short discussion on how to address those properties that do not want further contact,
Board Member Hernandez made a Motion to recommend that the Planning Commission
recommend and the City Council designate 649 EI Patio Drive, 705 EI Patio Drive and
58 S. 3~d Street as Historic Resource properties and that the City not contact the five
property owners in opposition of designation for a period of one year. Vice-Chair Walter
seconded. Approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
1. National Historic Preservation Month: Continue discussion on Historic Preservation
Board activities and public outreach for May 2012. This year's theme is "Discover
America's Hidden Gems".
The Board continued the discussion of Historic Preservation Month activities including
attending the May 1St City Council meeting and hosting a social gathering for historic
resource property owners on May 16tH
2. 2012 Heritage Tree Designation: Continue Discussion.
Staff advised the Board that the City received one application for Heritage Tree
designation that would be heard by at the April 25tH meeting.
3. Vasona Park Roosevelt Tree Update: Update on the fundraising activity to date for
the installation of an informational and educational display to replace the original
plaque that was stolen last year.
Chair Blake advised the Board that the Campbell Parks Foundation has agreed to
partner with the Board on the Roosevelt tree plaque replacement.
4. Downtown Informational Displays: Update on the Campbell Rotary downtown
historic plaque project.
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.
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March 28, 2012
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS
2012 Campbell Women of Distinction Awards: Historic Preservation Board Chair
Susan Blake and Campbell Express owner Sally Howe were announced as the two
recipients of the 2012 Campbell Women of Distinction Awards at the March 20t" City
Council meeting. Council honored the women for their local leadership and
contributions to the community. This award was established in 2010 and coincides
with the month of March's designation as "Women's History Month".
The Board congratulated Chair Blake and expressed that the honor is well deserved for
all of her hard work.
ADJOURNMENT
The Historic Preservation Board was adjourned at 4:55 p.m. to the next regular
meeting to be held on April 25, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 70 North
First Street, Campbell, California.
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-Steve Prosser, Associate Planner
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Susan Blake, Chair
RESOLUTION N0.2012-01
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
RECOMMENDING THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL RECOMMEND THE ADDITION OF THREE
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES TO THE CITY'S HISTORIC RESOURCES
INVENTORY. FILE NO.: PLN2012-63.
After notification a11d public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the Community
Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the Historic Preservation Board did find as follows
with respect to application PLN2012-63:
Environmental Finding
1. The Historic Preservation Board recommends that the Planning Commission find that this
project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15331, Class 31 of the California Enviromnent
Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to projects involving the maintenance, rehabilitation,
restoration, preservation, or reconstruction of historical resources, provided that the activity
meets published federal standards for the treatment of historic properties. These federal
standards describe means of preserving, rehabilitating, restoring, and reconstructing historic
buildings within adversely affecting their historic significance.
Evidentiary Findings
1. The properties located at 649 El Patio Drive, 705 El Patio Drive, and 58 S. Third Street are
recommended for the Historic Resource Inventory designation as they are locally important and
convey Campbell's image as a distinct community within Santa Clara County.
2. The property owners of 649 El Patio Drive, 705 El Patio Drive, and 58 S. Third Street understand
the importance and significance of each of the properties and that retention benefits the
community, with the understanding that the property owners of 705 El Patio Drive may elect to
remove their property from consideration with the full support of the Historic Preservation Board
any time prior to a decision by the City Council.
3. The property owners of 458 Esther Avenue, 197 Poplar Avenue, 156 E. Rincon Avenue, 1126
(1124) Steinway Avenue, and 95 S. Third Street have formally requested that their properties be
removed from consideration and will not be contacted for reconsideration for a period of one
year.
4. Historic resources have intrinsic value and are an important part of modern life and should be
identified for the community's knowledge and benefit.
5. Of the City's 16,103 housing units, less than 1.~% has been designated as historic resources or
currently under consideration for designation.
Historic Preservation Board Resolution No. 2012-01
PLN2012-63 -Historic Resource Inventory Update
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6. Each historic building and structure represents an investment and listing on the Historic Resource
Inventory may encourage maintenance and rehabilitation of older buildings and neighborhoods
by allowing property owners to utilize tax incentives and the State Historic Building Code for
repair and rehabilitation which can mean savings in energy, time, money, and raw materials.
7. Managing information about historical resources and making informed decisions regarding
historic resources is a critical step in the planning process.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Historic Preservation Board further finds and
concludes that:
1. The proposed historic resource inventory properties possess significant aesthetic, architectural,
cultural, or engineering interest or value of an historical nature.
2. An undue hardship has not been demonstrated by the owners of the properties proposed for
designation
3. Approval of the identified properties for addition to the historic resource inventory properties is
consistent with the purposes and criteria of City of Campbell Historic Preservation Ordinance and
the General Plan..
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Historic Preservation Board recommends Planning
Conunission recommend the addition of 649 El Patio Drive, 705 El Patio Drive, and 58 S. Third
Street to the City's Historic Resource Inventory.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of March, 2018, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Blake, Moore, Hernandez, Sheehan, and Walter
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None
Susan Blake, Chair
ATTEST: z~ -!'~
Steve Prosser, Secretary