HPB Mins 09/28/2016HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
4:00 p.m. -Wednesday
City Council Chambers
September 28, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Blake called the Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting of Wednesday,
September 28, 2016, to order at 4:06 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, Vice Chair
Todd Walter (arrived 4:20pm)
Dawn Anderson
Laura Taylor Moore
Board Members Absent:
None
Staff Members Present:
Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Board Member Anderson made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of
August 24, 2016. Board Member Moore seconded. Motion Passed 3-0
NON-AGENDIZED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. 235 Sharp Avenue -Heritage Tree Application for Haas avocado tree. Staff
member Naz Pouya gave a brief summary of the report, stating that staff could not
make the findings for approval of the heritage tree application because it has
significant lean and is therefore not an outstanding species and fruit trees are not
protected by the Municipal Code.
Board Member Anderson asked if an Arborist, Report had been prepared, if the tree
was bearing fruit, and if the canopy was encroaching on the neighbor's property. Ms.
Pouya stated that an arborist report had not been prepared, that yes the tree was
bearing fruit, and yes the canopy was encroaching on the neighbor's property. Staff
member Cindy McCormick pointed out that an Arborist Report is not required;
however Ms. Pouya is a landscape architect and capable of making her assessment.
Vice Chair Blake pointed out that fruit/nut trees are excluded from tree protection;
that the tree's health is compromised; and that avocado trees usually have a life
expectancy of 45 to 50 years. She agreed with staff's recommendation to deny the
application. She would like to commend the owner for caring for the tree and
recommended that the owner consider consulting with an Arborist to help ensure the
tree remains healthy.
Board Member Moore made a motion to deny the heritage tree application. Board
Member Anderson seconded. Motion Passed 3-0
NEW BUSINESS
1. 51 Alice (Informational. only). Staff member McCormick advised the HPB that a
building permit application was submitted to repair the existing foundation of the
home, remove and reinstall the brick wainscot; repair the dry rot; and apply paint
where needed to match the home. The applicant explained that a portion of the
existing foundation was not attached which caused leaking and dry rot. He also
explained that the contractor cannot repair the foundation without removing and
replacing the wainscoting.
Board Member Anderson asked for more information and also asked if the
foundation will be completely replaced. She also asked what wood had been used
for the framing and what the exterior siding consisted of. The applicant indicated that
the waterproofing was inadequate, that it has been leaking for decades, and that the
wood behind the brick is rotted. He indicated that the existing foundation will be
attached and that no other work is proposed. He also indicated that it is hard to tell
what the framing was made of due to the rot, however the joists are fir. He indicated
that the siding includes horizontal siding and shingles.
Vice Chair Blake pointed out that this home was a Sears Roebuck catalog home.
She asked if the horizontal siding was shiplap. The applicant answered no. Vice
Chair Blake stated she had no further concerns. <end>
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2. Election of Chair/Vice Chair -Board Member Walter made a motion to elect Susan
Blake as the Chair. Board Member Anderson seconded. Motion Passed 4-0
Board Member Walter made a motion to elect Dawn Anderson as the Vice Chair.
Chair Blake seconded. Motion Passed 4-0
OLD BUSINESS
Historic Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 21.33): Chair Blake and Vice Chair
Anderson both indicated they liked the City of Davis Ordinance language regarding
Certificates of Appropriateness. Vice Chair Anderson indicated that the San
Francisco ordinance has less detail than Davis and may therefore be more flexible.
She also indicated that the actual Certificate from San Francisco has a lot of detail.
Chair Blake indicated she preferred the stronger language and clarity from Davis.
Board Members Walter and Moore agreed. Board Member Walter also stated he
would like the Ordinance to be more concise and with less redundancy.
2. Brochure: The subcommittee will convene and update the HPB at the next meeting.
3. Historic Home Tour/Mobile app: Chair Blake reported that the subcommittee met
with Kerry from the Museum and discussed various ideas and needs for the app.
She also contacted the State Historic Office of Preservation and is waiting for a
return call. Board Member Moore and Chair Blake will coordinate with each other to
invite the creator of the `Lost Gatos' mobile application to the next meeting.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (No Discussion)
HPB Member requests for future agenda items: Vice Chair Anderson asked the HPB
if they would be interested in providing an educational display along the Los Gatos
Creek Trail where the Ohlone Indians were once active. Board Member Moore
indicated that the Museum already offers education on the Ohlone Indians presence
in Campbell.
HPB MEMBER /STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS /COMMUNICATIONS
1. Training: Board Member Walter has completed his training.
2. 227 Alice Avenue: Chair Blake indicated that the "Ralph & Maud (Rusted) Hyde
House" is turning 100 years old in 2017. She would like to create a commemorative
display for the City Managers lobby area during National Preservation Month in May.
3. 91 S. 2"d Street: Chair Blake announced that the date for the historic tour is
Wednesday, October 12t" immediately following the study session. The tour will be
posted on the City's website and in the marquee in front of City Hall.
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ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 5:05 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on October 26, 2016, at 4:00
p.m., City Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California.
PREPARED. BY: ~
Ci dy McC mick, Senior Planner
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APPRO~/ED BY: ~~~GN, ~Pi`~
Susan Blake, Chair