HPB Mins 04/27/2016HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
4:00 p.m. -Wednesday
City Council Chambers
APRIL 27, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chair Blake called the Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting -of
Wednesday; April 27, 2016, to order at 4:06 p.m. in the City Council Chambers; loca#ed
at 70 North First Street, Campbell, California; and the following proceedings were had to
wit.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Present:
Susan Blake, Vice Chair (Acting Chair)
Todd Walter
Laura Taylor Moore
Dawn Anderson
Board Members Absent:
JoElle Hernandez, Chair
Staff Members Present:
Daniel Fama, Associate Planner
Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner
Paul Kermoyan, Community Development Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member Anderson made a motion to approve the Regular. Meeting Minutes of
March 23, 201.6. Board Member Moore seconded. Motion Passed 4-0-1
(Hernandez absent)
NON-AGENDIZED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
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PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Del Grande Sian. Vice Chair Blake stated that a member of the public had posted
information about the Del Grande monument sign on NextDoor.com and received a
positive response to saving it. Vice Chair Blake contacted the Historical Museum
who will consider ideas to save it. A member of the public, Monica Isabel, who lives
on Gilman Ave also spoke at the HPB meeting, stating that the fluorescent sign is
beautiful when turned on and she hopes that it is not torn down. She referenced a
historic laundry mat sign in Willow Glen that now advertises The Table, restaurant.
She thought the Del Grande sign could say "Welcome to Campbell".
Community Development Director Kermoyan pointed,' out that preservation of the
sign vvas not called out in the -East Campbell Avenue Master Plan which could imply
that its preservation .was not viewed as important. Director Kermoyan invited the
HPB to the upcoming May 3`d study session for the conceptual site development
review of the Del Grande property to voice their opinion if the HPB's goal is to
preserve the sign.
2. 400 E. Campbell Ave. Staff Planner Daniel Fama provided an update to the
proposed modifications of the Growers National Bank building that were reviewed by
the HPB on 8/19/15. The applicant, Larry Schaadt, described the changes which
include reducing the size of the entry door to be closer in size to the historic door;
constructing the entry door with wood instead of metal in ..order to more easily trim it
out in a manner that is more representative of the historic door; restoring the trim
piece around the entry door; using .terracotta and .marble materials to replace
damaged sections of the building's exterior cladding; and installing a brass finish
Fire Department connection (FDC) fitting.
After some discussion of the benefits of using wood versus metal for the entry door;
the placement of the trim piece that starts above the entry door and then wraps
around the sides of the entry door; and whether or not to recess the entry door, the
HPB voted on the proposed modifications.
Board Member Moore made a motion to approve the exterior alterations of the
Growers National Bank building as described in the submitted plans and as modified
by the HPB. Board Member Walter seconded. Motion Passed 3-0-2 (Hernandez
absent, Anderson abstained)
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OLD BUSINESS
Brochures: Board Members Moore and Walter provided the HPB with a draft copy
on the brochure. A question before the HPB 'is whether to design the brochure
themselves or hire a graphic designer. Board member Walter asked the other board
members send any edits of the draft to Cindy which will then be forwarded to Board
Members Moore and Walter. -
2. Historic Home Tour /Mobile app: The HPB continued their discussion of creating a
mobile application with the Museum. Some members recently attended a conference
on the subject. Vice Chair Blake indicated that there may be grant money available
to help fund the app. Board Member Anderson also noted that a virtual tour is
preferred to a walking tour due to potential liability issues.
3. Historic Preservation Ordinance . (Chapter 21.33): Staff Planner Cindy McCormick
provided an update on the City Council meetin to discuss the HRI opt-in /Opt-out
procedures. The meeting will be held on-May 3r~
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
HPB MEMBER /STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS /COMMUNICATIONS
209 Railway.. Director Kermoyan is still encouraging the Public Works Director and
City Manager to consider selecting this site for City Park designation, however there
is not currently a process in place to do so.
2: Trainin In April, two HPB members -(Blake/Anderson) attended a workshop and
one HPB member (Moore) attended an all-day conference on historic preservation
topics. The workshop discussion on "demolition by neglect" will inform the HPB's
-update of the Historic Preservation Ordinance (e.g., maintenance standards). Vice
Chair Blake also obtained some ideas for historic incentives such as low-interest
loans, fee waivers, and fast-track permitting for restoring historic structures. Vice
Chair Blake also mentioned disincentives such as restricting development of a
property for a certain number of years if the property owner demolished a historic
structure without proper permits. Board Member Moore discussed information she
learned regarding seismic upgrades and the desire to ensure that historical elements
are not destroyed in order to comply with new building codes. The Historic Building
Code may be helpful in this regard.
3. General Plan Update: Director Kermoyan provided an update that the De Novo
Planning Group consultant was accepted by the Council and a contract is being
prepared. The contract includes a comprehensive update of the General Plan and
the Zoning Ordinance, and preparation of a Climate Action Plan. At some point in
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the future (TBD), the consultant will engage the HPB in the discussion of the
General Plan update.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 5:25 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on May 25 2016, at 4:00 p.m.,
City Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California.
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PREPARED BY: L
Cindy McCormi' ,Senior Planner
APPROVED BY:
Susan lake, Acting Chair