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HPB Mins 05/23/2018O'CAjU V 0g%W 0 a OR CH AKA• HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MAY 23, 2018 MINUTES 5:00 p.m. -Wednesday City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chair Walter called the Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting of Wednesday, May 23, 2018, to order at 5:02 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 HPB Members Present: Todd Walter, Chair Susan Blake Laura Taylor Moore (arrived -5:08pm) Yvonne Kendall - HPB Members Absent: Michael Foulkes, Vice Chair Staff Members Present: Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES HPB member Kendall made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2018. HPB member Blake seconded. Motion Passed 3-0-2 (Moore/Foulkes absent) NON-AGENDIZED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARING 1. HRI Update: The HPB reviewed a list of 14 properties that are currently listed on the Historic Resource Inventory (HRI). The HPB noted that many of the structures were demolished (or significantly altered) long ago, but were never formally removed from the HRI. The HPB agreed that the structures should be removed from the HRI and Historic Preservation Board - Meeting Minutes Minutes for May 23;.2018 meeting Page 2 of 3 acknowledged that their recommendation will require review by the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council. No members of the public spoke on the item. HPB member Blake made a motion to recommend that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the rescission of 14 structures from the Historic Resource Inventory, finding that the 14 structures have been demolished or significantly altered to the point that the structures .no longer meet the City's criteria for historic designation. HPB member Kendall seconded the motion. Motion Passed 4-0-1 (Foulkes absent) NEW BUSINESS 2. 300 N. Central Ave (A.I. Cramer House): The HPB reviewed the Tier 1 application to add a porch to the front and side of the _home and to obtain approval from the Building Department for work to the roof of the home that was previously completed without permits. The owner explained that he did not know he .needed a permit but would now like`to rectify the situation. New paint colors (yellow siding with. white trim) are also proposed. The HPB discussed the proposed porch addition and asked the applicant to redesign the wood siding so that the porch addition uses a wider plank than the historic portion of the home, and the applicant agreed. The HPB also discussed the unpermitted roof improvements, noting that the changes can be seen from the street On this corner lot. The applicant indicated that he would plant two trees and new hedges for privacy and screening of the work. The HPB unanimously recommended approval of the changes.. . 3. 306 Curtner Ave: The HPB discussed the proposal to add the home at 306 Curtner Avenue to the Potential List. Chair Walter indicated that he thought the architectural details of the structure make it potentially eligible for designation, but asked staff to find out the approximate age of the structure. HPB member Blake indicated the structure was one of the few remaining California bungalow/farmhouse styles in Campbell, . noting in particular the roof eaves and supports, the porch, and the windows. HPB member Blake also noted the strong construction and cultural significance due to the property's association with the City's historic orchards. _ The agenda item was continued to allow the other HPB members to complete their site visits and/or complete theirarchitectural questionnaire for the home. OLD BUSINESS 1. Surveys: The HPB discussed their review of homes in the Kennedy Tract area. J Historic Preservation Board - Meeting Minutes Minutes for May 23, 2018 meeting Page 3 of 3 HPB member Kendall visited the homes along El Caminito Avenue and indicated that there were nine (9) potentially historic structures, noting that some of the structures looked mostly original, while others had installed solar panels. HPB member Moore visited the homes along Catalpa Lane and indicated that many. were potentially historic (e.g., the Kennedy house). She also noted that while some of the homes had changes to the exterior, they generally retained their, single -story architecture and detached garage. Chair Walter visited the homes along Cherry Lane and indicated that only a few of the homes may be eligible for designation, noting some of the homes had a second story addition. - HPB member Blake visited the homes. along California Street and noted.three distinctive homes. She also noted that Cherry Lane is one of the oldest post World War II neighborhoods in Campbell and suggested that the HPB consider an area plan, historic overlay, or historicdistrict for the neighborhood. However, she noted that there did not appear -to be any potentially eligible structures along Winchester .Boulevard. This item was continued to the next meeting for further discussion. 2. Realtor FAQ Email: The HPB reviewed the draft Realtor FAQ email and agreed that it was ready for distribution. HPB MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS / REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. Staff noted that September 5t" was the ' tentative date for the State of the City address, to be held at Orchard City Banquet Hall ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. The next meeting will be held on June 27, 2018, starting at 5:00 pm in the City of Campbell Council Chambers. PREPARED BY: NlldAli Cindy Mc , hick, Senior Planner APPROVED B 0..