HPB Mins 04/22/2015HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
4:00 p.m. -Wednesday
City Council Chambers
APRIL 22, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Walter called the Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting of Wednesday,
April 22, 2015, to order of 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.
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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
Aki Honda Snelling, Planning Manager
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member Blake made a motion to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of March
4, 2015, with Chair Walter adding a correction to Page 4 to change "he" from "she."
Vice Chair Niczewicz seconded. Approved 5-0.
ORAL REQUESTS
None.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing to consider the application of Chauncey and Yvonne Kendall for
designation of property located at 155 Alice Avenue as a Historic Landmark
(PLN2015-89) located in the Alice Avenue Historic District in the R-1-6(H) Zoning
District_
Aki Snelling, Planning Manager, presented the report.
Chair Walter opened the public hearing.
Yvonne Kendall, applicant, stated that the attic was removed _and the windows were
replaced on the west side. She also indicated that she grew up in a historical
landmark home and understands the importance of the designation.
Chair Walter closed the public hearing.
Board Member Blake indicated that the residence meets the checklist criteria of
being a fine example of this type of architecture in accordance with the City's historic
design guidelines, in that it maintains a porch with period windows and has well-
crafted trim.
Board Member Blake further noted that on the score sheet, she rated the residence
as meeting 1 Bi and 2C.
Board Member Hernandez also agreed with Board Member Blake and noted that the
residence is a good example of craftsman_ style architecture and history to the City.
Chair Walter applauded the applicant for applying for the landmark designation and
agreed that the residence should be recommended for landmark designation.
Vice Chair Niczewicz also agreed.
Vice Chair Niczewicz made a motion to recommend that the Planning Commission
recommend to the City Council the designation of 155 Alice for Historic Landmark
designation. Board Member Hernandez seconded. Recommended for Approval 5-
0.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Discussion to consider outreach to property owners of 119 S. Second Street to
answer questions about significance of Historic Resource Inventory status for
their historic home.
The Board indicated that they would like to outreach to the property owners.
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Board Member Moore also indicated that there is currently no fee established for an
application to request de-designation of an historic property.
Community Development Director Paul Kermoyan stated that the City sent all
notices out to the property owner of this property at the time it was being considered
for designation, and numerous notices were sent out. However, it appears the
former property owner did not disclose this information to the current property
owners.
Board Member Moore stated that realtors should have a legal obligation to tell all
property owners of an historic designation on the residence. She also asked that the
Council provide further direction on what it means to be "historic" in the Downtown
area.
Community Development Director indicated that this discussion can be folded into
the discussion with the application for a de-designation of this property.
Board Member Hernandez also indicated the importance of following the General
Plan with respect, to historic preservation.
The Board decided to form a subcommittee of Board Members Blake and
Hernandez who will contact the property owners. The Board was all in favor.
3. Discussion of the City Council request from the April 7, 2015 Council meeting to
agendize an item to consider waiving fees for property owners wishing to "Opt-
Out" their properties as designated HRI properties, and to review streamlining the
"Opt-Out" process.
The Board asked if staff was considering to establish a recission fee.
Board Member Hernandez stated that a recission fee is required per the code and
that the City should recoup the fee. She also indicated that if the General Plan
indicates that a Certified Local Government (CLG) designation and Historic
Resource Inventory Properties are important, then a recission fee is important.
Community Development Director Kermoyan indicated that the purpose of the fee is
to capture staff cost to process an application.
Chair Walter asked what the fee would likely be.
Community Development Director Kermoyan stated that staff would need to conduct
a comparison with other cities and staff's hourly rate.
4. Proposal for new brochures (tri-fold brochures for realtors, etc.): Discussion on
next steps regarding preparation of new brochures.
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Board Member Blake indicated that it would be premature at this time to establish
brochures for realtors, and that the Board will need to work on strengthening the
Board's role until items 2 and 3 are clarified and dealt with.
Chair Walter asked if the Board needed to wait, or if the process could begin now to
create the brochures.
Board Member Moore indicated that it would be important first to understand
Council's direction.
Community Development Director Kermoyan stated that it is important for the Board
to do its job per the ordinance.
Board Member Blake asked that each Board Member do homework and provide 3 -
5points that realtors should know.
Community Development Director Kermoyan stated that the Board send Planning
Manager Snelling the bullet point ideas and that she will assemble them as a draft
tri-fold and information for the realtors.
5. National Historic Preservation Month: National Historic Preservation Month
Proclamation is scheduled for the May 5, 2015 City Council meeting. This year's
theme has not yet been announced; therefore, the description has been left blank
at this time in the Draft Proclamation.
Board indicated that they approve of the proclamation without a theme at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS
1. Updated on the next round of historic plaques in Downtown Campbell.
Board Member Blake indicated that the Museum staff is assisting her with the
plaques, and that she has the narratives written.
2. Update on Joanna Herz letter regarding a historic plaque for John D. Morgan
Park.
Joanna Herz provided a presentation, indicating she met with City Manager Mark
Linder on March 2, and that he was supportive of the location of the plaque. She
also discussed the historical importance of the plaque location and showed a copy
map overlay of the adobe areas.
The Board thanked Ms. Herz for her presentation and the work that she is doing.
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3. Update on 400 E. Campbell Avenue (Growers' National Bank).
Community Development Director Kermoyan indicated that the restaurants want to
open till 11:30 p.m. and this is the reason Larry Schaadt is having a difficult time finding
a restaurant for the space. He also said that Mr. Schaadt is having difficulty finding a
restaurant that would like to take the entire space and is exploring a different use for the
second floor.
Community Development Director Kermoyan also stated that the front door will come
back to the Board for review.
Board Member Blake indicated that she found original photos of the front door at the
San Jose State University Library and provided them to staff to provide to Mr. Schaadt.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 5:30 p.m. to the next regular meeting (4th Wednesday) to be held on May
27, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell,
California.
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APPROVED BY:
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