HPB 09/23/2015 MinutesHISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
4:00 p.m. -Wednesday
City Council Chambers
September 23, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
-Chair Walter called `the Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting of Wednesday,
September 23, 2015, to order at 4;08 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:
Todd Walter, Chair
Susan Blake
Laura Taylor Moore
JoElle Hernandez
Board Members Absent: >
George Niczewicz, Vice-Chair
Staff Members Present:
Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member Blake made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August
19, 2015 as amended. Board Member Moore seconded. Motion Passed 3-1-1
(Niczewicz absent, Hernandez abstained):
NON-AGENDIZED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
City staff Stephen Rose notified the HPB that the owner for 235 S. First Street, the
Hattie Du Puy House, requires a building permit to lift the foundation of the home and
other ministerial improvements, consistent with the Secretary of Interior Standards. The
information is being provided as a courtesy and no action is needed from the HPB.
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PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. 109 N. First St. (St. Mary's Church) & 121 N. First Street: City staff Stephen Rose
presented the report. Regarding a 325 square-foot addition to an existing church
meeting hall along with other improvements. The building is not currently on the
Historic Resource Inventory (HRI), and staff requested feedback as to whether the
HPB wanted to consider reviewing the property for potential listing on the HRI a# a
future meeting. HPB member Blake indicated that a previous HPB member wanted
to add it to the list and that it is an important part of agrarian history. HPB member
-_ Hernandez agreed. but felt that a commemorative plaque and photos in the museum
would be more appropriate due the loss of the buildings integrity over the .years.:
HPB member Blake agreed that the building had lost its integrity .and that a plaque
. would be_ appropriate: HPB member Moore .and Chair Walter also agreed to a
commemorative plaque~and photos in the museum.
2. 99 Alice: City staff Stephen Rose provided a summary of the field inspection of 99
Alice Avenue by Chair Walter and HPB member Blake, recommending that the
owner extend the width of .the sills. and install an angled system over the flashing on
the front porch.
3. Certified Local Government (CLG) educational requirements: It is a CLG
requirement that all HPB members and staff to the HPB attend at least one training
program relevant to the City of Campbell HPB each year. Each member will sign up
for a webinar and report back to the HPB in October. The HPB may also want to
watch a webinar at a future HPB meeting to continue their training.
Board member Blake also gave a summary of her training in Capitols.
4. Historic Virtual Home Tour (City Website): After some discussion about the
extensive planning, number of volunteers needed, and fundraising collection
concerns for a historic home tour, the HPB considered the idea of aself-guided
home tour or virtual home tour on the City's website. HPB member Blake can work
on a narrative and photos. HPB member Hernandez and Chair Walter will form a
subcommittee to do research on a virtual tour, possibly including a mobile
application.
5. Historic Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 21.33): HPB member Blake highlighted
some potential workplan items regarding the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance,
including reviewing the Ordinance (e.g., criteria to be a Landmark), Mills Act
incentives, strengthening the definition of "neglect", defining a "cohservation district"
and the role of the HPB if implemented; appeals procedures, and other incentives.
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There was .some preference for focusing. on MiIIs Act incentives and the definition of
"demo by neglect". There was also some interest in tying the "evaluation sheet"
questionnaire to the Ordinance, although- the Ordinance already contains criteria.
6. Historic Context Statement (1996): The HPB should review the statement.
OLD BUSINESS
1. None
ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS
1. Update on the brochures (tri-fold brochures for realtors, etc.). HPB member Blake has
property value_sales info of HRI properties which could be highlighted in the brochure.:
2. Update on historic plaques in Downtown Campbell. HPB member Blake brought the
.plaques to the meeting to show the other`members.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 5:30 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on October 28 2015, at 4:00
p.m., City Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California.
PREPARED BY:
- Cindy Mc ~ ,Senior Planner
APPROVED BY:
Todd e ,Chair