HPB 11152017 - Special Meeting
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
AGENDA
City of Campbell, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California
Special Meeting of the Historic Preservation Board
Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 4:00 p.m.
91 South Second Street, Campbell
HOME TOUR
1. Tour of the historic James Henry & Jessie Campbell House located at 91 South Second St.
2. Reconvene to the Council Chambers (~5:15pm)
Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Board
Wednesday, November 15, 2017, ~5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 70 N. First Street, Campbell
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Blake
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
1. Approval of Minutes for Meeting of October 25, 2017 (Attached)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the point on the agenda where members of the public may address the Board on items
of concern to the Community that are not listed on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Solar panels: The Building Official will provide an overview of State law as it pertains to
roof mounted solar panels.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Historic Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 21.33): Review feedback from the Office of
Historic Preservation. The non-substantive changes will be incorporated into the draft
ordinance presented to the Planning Commission on November 28th (see attached). Staff
recommends that the HPB accept the OHP’s comments and forward to the Planning
Commission for consideration at the upcoming public hearing. Resolution/Roll Call Vote
2. FAQ Brochure: Chair Blake will discuss a potential FAQ handout that would accompany
the realtor's brochure.
3. Historic Preservation Mobile application: Staff will provide an update.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (no discussion)
1. Commendation letters to owners of historic resources (December 2017)
a. commercial historic building owner (1940 Hamilton Avenue)
b. others
2. HRI Update (December 2017)
a. Remove demolished homes
3. Surveys (January 2018)
a. Cambrian Tract area
b. Kennedy Tract area
c. others
4. HPB Member requests for future agenda items
HPB MEMBER / STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMUNICATIONS
1. General Plan Update
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting will be held on December 20, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., City Council
Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California. Meetings are held on 4th Wednesday.
The date was moved up one week due to the holiday.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, listening assistance devices are
available for meetings held in the Council Chambers. If you require accommodation to
participate in the meeting, please contact Corinne Shin at the Community Development
Department, at corinnes@cityofcampbell.com or (408) 866-2140.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
OCTOBER 25, 2017 MINUTES
5:00 p.m. - Wednesday
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Blake called the Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting of Wednesday,
October 25, 2017, to order at 5:09 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:
Susan Blake, Chair
Todd Walter
Laura Taylor Moore, Vice Chair
HPB Members Absent:
Michael Foulkes
Staff Members Present:
Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
HPB member Walter made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of September 27,
2017. Vice Chair Moore seconded. Motion Passed 3-0-1 (Foulkes absent)
NON-AGENDIZED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
1. 20 Alice Ave. Staff provided an overview of the proposed plans for an addition to a
home in the Historic District and a historic exception for a reduced setback. Staff
noted that while the applicant detached the garage as recommended by staff, the
proposed setback does not meet City Code and therefore requires a historic
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exception. Staff also noted that the plans could have been revised to meet the
required setback but the applicant has requested the exception. Staff also noted that
the CUP application requires approval by the Planning Commission following review
and a recommendation by the Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC).
Board Member Walter will represent the HPB at the November 14th SARC meeting.
Chair Blake thanked the applicant for detaching the garage and stated that she
could support the requested exception. The other HPB members also acknowledged
support for the project as proposed. Vice Chair Moore made a motion to recommend
that the Planning Commission approve the CUP application for an addition and
historic exception for the proposed project located at 20 Alice Avenue. HPB member
Walter seconded. Motion Passed 3-0-1 (Foulkes absent)
2. Historic Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 21.33): Staff provided an overview of
the proposed changes to the Historic Preservation Ordinance and noted that the
current draft was revised in accordance with feedback from the City Council in May.
Staff also noted that the text amendment requires approval by the City Council
following review and a recommendation by the Planning Commission.
After the public hearing was opened, resident John Sanders asked if an eligible
resource is subject to the ordinance. Staff replied no. Mr. Sanders also asked if he
would be notified if the Ordinance is revised to apply to eligible structures. Staff
replied yes, noting that all property owners of designated and eligible resources
would be notified. No other members of the public spoke. The hearing was closed.
HPB member Walter made a motion to recommend that the Planning Commission
recommend that the City Council approve the Historic Preservation Ordinance text
amendment. Vice Chair Moore seconded. Motion Passed 3-0-1 (Foulkes absent)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Commission Dinner: Staff reminded the HPB that the Commission dinner is
scheduled for October 30th at Willard Hicks at 6:00 p.m.
2. Mills Act: Staff informed the HPB that a commercial property owner inquired
about the Mills Act program for commercial properties. However, Campbell’s
Mills Act program does not currently apply to commercial properties. The HPB
expressed interest in discussing the topic at a future meeting, asking how many
commercial properties exist in Campbell, what the financial impact might be, and
whether or not other cities have commercial Mills Act contracts. Staff noted that
any changes to the Mill Act Program will require approval by the City Council.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Mural: Vice Chair Moore indicated that the owners of the Pruneyard are open to
preserving or at least documenting the mural in the Wells Fargo bank building which
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is up for lease. Vice Chair Moore noted that the mural was painted by a prolific artist
in the area. Vice Chair Moore will contact the newspaper to potentially write an
article on the mural. Vice Chair Moore will also schedule a site visit so that the
HPB can look at the mural in person.
2. Brochure: Chair Blake will be meeting with a local realtor and will report back at
the next meeting.
3. Historic Preservation Mobile application: Staff indicated that Fonn (staff intern)
will be able to launch the residential/civic building tour on the app as soon as the
Campbell museum provides the applicable historic photos. Fonn will then start
working on the commercial building tour which will also include photos from the
museum.
HPB MEMBER / STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMUNICATIONS
1. Vice Chair Moore attended a historic downtown tour on October 21st hosted by
Barney Terrell, a historian and museum staff member who leads several events
through the Historical Museum. Vice Chair Moore will work with Mr. Terrell to ensure
that he has adequate information on historic properties that are featured in future
events.
2. Chair Blake inquired about the number of Planning Commissioners and City Council
members who will attend the tour of 91 S. 2nd Street on November 15th. Staff will
send a reminder to all invited that the RSVP is due by November 13th. Chair Blake
will also remind invitees during the upcoming Commission dinner.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. The next meeting will be held on November 15,
2017, starting at 4:00 p.m. with a tour of the historic home located at 91 S. 2nd Street,
and then reconvening at approximately 5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers, 70 North
First Street, Campbell, California.
PREPARED BY: ______________________________________
Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner
APPROVED BY: ______________________________________
Susan Blake, Chair