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Review for Hist Signif - 1983 -- --- .. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD FEBRUARY 23, 1983 '~I SCELLANEOUS 236 N. Central Avenue - Review of Historic Significance: Vice-Chairman Chivers requested Staff to intno'duce this item. Mr. Haley reviewed the requirement that properties listed on the Historic Inventory be reviewed by the Board and in that this property is currently before the Planning Conunission for development, that a review of this property is warranted by the Board. Mr. Chivers .asked if Mr. Roger Griffin. the applicant, had any comments for the Board. He additionally stated that the Board was concerned regarding the demolition of older structures in town. Mr. Roger Griffin stated that the owner had investigated retaining the older struc- ture; however, due to its structural condition it was not economically feasible. r4r. Hebard entered the City Council Chambers at 4:10 p.m. this item with Mr. Hebard. Mr. Chivers reviewed Mr. Hebard discussed the Historic Preservation Ordinance and program, stated ;:... / ; ( . -2- that it was the Board's major responsibility to decide if a structure warrants designation as a historic landmark. Mr. Hebard recommended that thi s item be referred to the Ci vi c Improvement Commission. Boardmember Chivers motioned that based on the information presented, he feels the structure did not warrant designation and could be removed. Seconded by Burns and unanimously adopted. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 3:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. II. III. IV. VI. ld WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 1983 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL A. Introduction of New Boardmember: Mr. Herman Miller. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Meeting of January 19, 1983. COMMUNICATIONS A. Memorandum from Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission - January 25, 1983. V. MISCELLANEOUS A. Nomination of Chairman & Vice-Chairman for 1983. B. Review of structure located on property known as 236 N. Central Avenue. C. Alice Avenue Public Information Meeting. D. New Items. ADJOURNMENT ---TEM NO. V. B. STAFF COMMENT SHEET - HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23,1983 236 N. Central Avenue Review of historic significance. STAFF RECO~ÆMENDATION 2. That the Board review the historic significance of the referenced property and structure, and If the Board finds that this property warrants further study, that the Board forward this matter to the Civic Improvement Commission. 1. STAFF DISCUSSION The Planning Department has received an application for the development of the subject property to allow the construction of three condominiums. Construction of the proposed project calls for the removal of the existing residence on the pro- perty. The existing residence on this property is included on the Historic Resource Inventory Master List; consequently, a review of this property is required by the Historic Preserva- tion Board. The inventory for this building is attached for the Board's review. The estimated year of construction on this structure was approximately 1890. At this time, it would be appropriate for the Board to review the significance of this structure. If the Board finds that this buil ding warrants further study, Staff would recommend -- that this item be referred to the Civic Improvement Commission. ...--.--- --- -.....-.---"'- - -----... .-------- --- ------_u -.-..---- f Ii Y £ j-, ~ ¡¡, .",-- ¡¡¡ '" P 1 .:'\.~ II J i. ~ ~ ,\ :1î!1 ~ !d. ~ '- ¡; 75 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 378-8141 Department: Planning February 18, 1983 Mr. Stuart Reed 1475 S. Bascom Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 RE: ZC 83-02 236 N. CENTRAL AVE. Dear Mr. Reed: Please be advised that the existing residence located on the referenced property is on the City's Historic Resource Inventory of potentially-historic structures in Campbell. In light of this listing, a request for development of this property must be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Board. The review of this project has been scheduled for the Historic Preservation Board Meeting of February 23, 1983. An agenda and Staff Report for this meeting is enclosed for your information. You or your representatives attendance at this meeting would be 9Ppreciated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Planning Department. Sincerely, ARTHUR A. KEE PLANNING DIRECTOR / -J;~~ 2~f{~~ PLANNER II '1r T JH: 1 p cc: Roger Griff; n Betty Maslesa HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 4:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMB ERS MINUTES ~/EDNESDAY JANUARY 19, 1983 The Historic Preservation Board convened this day in special session in the City. Hall Council Chambers, 75 N. Central Avenue, Campbell, California. ROL L CALL Present Boa rdmembers : Staffmembers: Chivers, Burns, Gough Tim Haley, Planner II Dennis Wardell, Museum Resources Coordinator Linda Dennis, Recording Secretary Absent Boardmembers: Hebard APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 24,1983 It was moved by Boardmember Burns, and seconded by Boardmember Gough, that the minutes of the Historic Preservation Board meeting of November 24, 1982 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS PD 82-09 Babet Fi nan ci a 1 Corporati on ,/ Hearing to consider the application of Babet Financial Corporation for a Planned Development Permit to allow the construction, demolition, and renovation of an existing school buildinq into a 44,300 sq.ft. office building on property known as 51 E. Campbell Avenue in a PD-H (Planned Development/Historic Overlay) Zoning District. Mr. Haley summarized the project for the Board, noting that this item is before the Board because it is in a "Historic Overlay" Zoning District. Mr. Bill Hedley, Architect, reviewed the plans for the Board, noting that the density of the condominium development on the rear of the property has been reduced since the original submittal two years ago; and, pertaining to the school building--it has been determined by consultants that the only way the project can be made economically feasible is to demolish the existing back portion of the building, and reconstruct it in like. Mrs. Jeanette Watson stated that she understood the economics of the situation, but wishes to see the school building remain as is~ and that the integrity of the building as Mr. Weeks designed it should remain intact. She noted her concerns regarding the interior feeling of the building and the courtyard, pertaining to the archways facing the courtyard. Mrs. Watson stated she would like to see the developer keep the archways. She added that this structure is still an important building to this community. -2- Mr. Hedley stated that leaving the arches off the courtyard elevation is a matter of economics. The exterior facades of the building will look the same. I' Mr. Bill Errico, developer, stated that he is sensitive to the feelings of the commùnity regarding the structure. He has been working on this proposal for approximately four years, and the school has always been a problem from the standpoint of financing. The financial plan calls for the condominium development on the rear of the property to pay for the renovation of the school. Since the housing market has taken such a sharp drop, the density of the condominiums development has been de- creased and toned-down a great deal. With the cuts in the condominium project, there must also be savings made in relation to the renovation of the school. It is their intention to make these adjustments to the facade facing the courtyard, rather than the street elevations. He added that the school building is crumbling. Boardmember Chivers stated that the design presented is nice; however, the demolition and reconstruction will still be only a facsimile. He added that he felt the aesthetic value of the building should not be changed, and just because the arches could not be seen from the street did not mean that they should not be reconstructed. He noted that hundreds of Campbell residents know what the courtyard is supposed to look like, and the arches should be included in the design. Mr. Doug Chapman, developer, noted that the design does include the retention of the kindergarten room with it's fireplace, and the cafeteria. The design presented has been a series of give and takes. He added that the high school building across the street is also a Weeks building. Boardmember Burns stated that he felt the street elevations were the most critical, and it appeared that they would remain the same. Boardmember Gough stated that the Board must also consider the purposes to which this property can be put to use. He added that he felt the architect has done an excellent job in maintaining the feeling of the building. No one else wishing to speak, it was moved by Boardmember Burns, and seconded by Boardmember Gough, that the Board recommend approval of the plan as presented to the Planning Commission. Motion carried - Vote: AYES: Burns, Gough; NOES: Chi vers . * * * PD 83-01 City-initiated Hearing to consider the City-initiated application for a Planned Development Permit to allow the con- version of an existing fire station into a museum for property known as 51 N. Central Avenue in a PD (Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Haley reviewed the application for the Board. No one ~ishing to speak, it was moved by Boardmember Burns, and seconded by Boardmember Gough, that the Board recommend appr~val of the plan as presented to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanlmously (3-0-l). * * * -3- Staff Report Memorandum from the Santa Clara County Historical Commission regarding the 1982 additions to the Heritage Resource Inventory. It was the consensus of the Board that they would like to review the current list at the next meeting. The possibility of adding the fire station to the list was briefly discussed. * * * ADJOURNHENT It was moved by Boardmember Gough, and seconded by Boardmember Burns, that the meeting be ad- journed. The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. APPROVED: William A. Chivers Vice-Chairman ATTEST: Tim J. Haley Planner II RECORDED: Linda A. Dennis Recording Secretary