HPB Mins 03/04/2015HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
4:00 p.m. -Wednesday
City Council Chamber's
MARCH 4, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Walter called the Historic Preservation Board Special Meeting of Wednesday,
March 4, 2015, to order at 4:10 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
George Niczewicz, Vice-Chair
JoElle Hernandez
Susan Blake
Laura Taylor Moore
Board Members Absent:
None
Staff Members Present:
Paul Kermoyan, Community Development Director
Bill Bruckart, Chief Building Official
Aki Honda Snelling, Planning Manager
Stephen Rose, Associate Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
ORAL REQUESTS
None.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing to consider the application of Farideh Zamani, for a Conditional
Use Permit (PLN2015-30) to allow modifications to a previously approved
Conditional Use Permit (PLN2013-203) for exterior alterations and rehabilitation
of an existing single-family residence located within the Alice Avenue Historic
District at 99 Alice Avenue, within a R-1-6/H (Single-Family Residential/Historic.
Overlay) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that a Mitigated Negative
Declaration be adopted for this project.
Stephen Rose, Associate Planner, presented the report.
Board Member Blake indicated that the front door could be replaced if the door is
determined not to be salvageable, and that the applicant could find a "period"
replacement door with the same style that is secure and solid with divided lights.
She suggested the applicant contact Southern Lumber.
Vice Chair Niczewicz and Board Member Hernandez asked where the gas meter
was previously located on the home and where it is proposed. Chief Building
Official Bill Bruckart indicated that the gas meters were removed over 20 years
ago, so it is unknown where it they were originally located without plans.
Staff recommended moving the gas meter to the rear of the east side of the
home (on the new addition) and retain the existing double hung windows on the
east side of the historic portion of the home.
Board Member Moore complimented staff's recommendation in the report to
retain the historic character of the historic portion of the home, and to allow the
addition at the rear of the home as proposed.
Board Member Blake indicated that she would not be opposed to replacing the
windows if they are too deteriorated, but that the architectural style of the
windows should remain to fit the sashes and frames with the divided lights. She
also states that double pane windows would be OK.
Board Member Hernandez asked if different stucco types have been done
before.
Chair Walter states that the transition of the stucco needs to be done, like a trim
piece, or there'll be an off-set in the elevation.
Board Member Moore indicated that the condition of the front door, porch and
pedestal still need to be discussed.
The public hearing was opened. The applicant, Farideh Zamani, stated that there
is water damage to the house's foundation where the porch meets the home.
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She also stated that she would like to retain the windows, but believes they are
too damaged.
The Board indicated their concerns regarding the proposed location of the PG&E
meters and how they will affect the windows, and how the porch damage can be
resolved.
The applicant's contractor stated that water is seeping down below the porch
where it connects to the home, creating damage to the foundation. He suggests
adding a metal flashing along the entire length of the porch that connects to the
home as a waterproof membrane and concealing the flashing with material, such
as tile. He also clarified for the Board that all of the foundation where the porch
meets the home is damaged.
The contractor further stated that because there is already wall articulation
between the historic home and the addition, there would be no problem with the
two stucco types on the east and west elevations.
Board Member Moore asked if the Historic Building Code allows for deviations
from the Building Code in these cases?
Chair Walter clarified that the Historic Building Code allows for other means of
egress and access, and the intent is to retain the property in the original form and
appearance. Chair Walter also asked if there were gutters on the original home?
Board Member Blake asked why the small window on the west side of the.
historic home was removed, as it was distinctive to the historic character of the
home.
The applicant indicated that it was a closet and is now one big room.
Chair Walter asked the applicant if she had looked at designs and styles of the
front door that 'have divided lights on top, but are solid below, and are in the
period style of the home?
Board Member Blake indicated that the rafter tails should continue to be
exposed, but should not have to be painted white.
However, staff member Rose indicated that the intent is to have the rafter tails
match the window trims.
Chair Walter indicated to the applicant that the downspouts will need to be
addressed to retain the historical integrity of the home.
Board Member Moore asked why the concrete should be maintained on the
porch.
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Staff member Rose indicated that concrete is the most historical material for
porches in this period.
Chair Walter suggested that if the Board does not agree on tile, that the Board
agree that waterproofing is needed to address the foundation problem and that
the final finishing details should be left to the Community Development Director
to decide to approve of a material as close to the period as possible.
Board Member Blake indicated that she does not feel adding the to the porch
pedestals is appropriate and that they should be stuccoed.
The Board recommended the following changes:
• The gas meter is to be relocated away from the front/historic segment of the
home if determined feasible by PG&E.
• Front entry pedestals are to remain stucco and are not to be tiled.
• Retain all original windows to the extent feasible. Where replacement
windows are required, they may be replaced with double-pane windows, with
simulated divided light, provided they match the grid pattern, details, and
exterior material of the historic windows and frames.
• The original small window along the west elevation shall be retained.
• Where doors are replaced, they shall be replaced with new doors consistent
in materials and design of the building's period, and may included divided
`light on the top. If the original front door can be refurbished, it shall be
relocated to the east elevation where a new door is shown. If the front door
cannot be relocated to the east elevation, a new door in keeping with the
design and materials of the period will be permitted.
• The front entry and porch shall incorporate (flashing) waterproofing measures
to ensure the structure is adequately protected. Prior to resubmitting revised
building permit plans, the applicant shall submit plans indicating a material
and finish as close to the period as possible, subject to review and approval
by the Director of Community Development.
• Gutters, if installed on the historic segment of the residence, shall not obscure
the rafter tails from view.
• Changes in the grid design of the new windows, from the originally approved
plans that have been installed on the rear addition portion of the residence,
are acceptable.
• Style of stucco between the historic home and the new addition at the rear of
the home shall be differentiated. The stucco to be removed and replaced on
the exterior of the front/historic portion of the home shall be of a stucco style
of the period of the home (thick stucco style) and the stucco. on the new
addition at the rear of the home shall be of a different style. The stucco style
shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director
prior to final occupancy.
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NEW BUSINESS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 5:30 p.m. to the next regular meeting (4th Wednesday) to be held on April
22, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell,
California.
PREPARED BY:
APPROVED BY:
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Aki Hond Welling, Planning Manager