HPB Mins 03/24/2010HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
4:00 p.m. -Wednesday
City Council Chambers
MARCH 24, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Blake called the Historic Preservation Board meeting of Wednesday, March 24,
2010 to order at 4:00 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, Chair
JoElle Hernandez, Vice Chair
Joyce Mestrovich
Board Members Absent:
Julie Heinzler
Masel Sheehan
Staff Members Present:
Steve Prosser, Associate Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member Mestrovich made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of
February 24, 2010. Vice-Chair Hernandez seconded. Approved 3-0.
ORAL REQUESTS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. 1522 McCoy: Application of Rev. Hao Dinh for the demolition of a residence listed
as a potential addition to the Historic Resource Inventory List on property currently
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occupied by a Public Assembly Use (St Thomas of Canterbury Church) located at
1522 McCoy Avenue.
After a lengthy discussion regarding the condition of the residence, Vice-Chair
Hernandez made a Motion to authorize the Building Official to issue a Demolition Permit
with the condition that the applicant contract with asalvage/recycling company that
specializes in recycling and/or re-use of historic building materials. Board Member
Mestrovich seconded. Approved 3-0.
Vice Chair Hernandez recommended to the applicant that any future construction on the
site should reflect the style of the structure to be removed.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Heritage Tree: Nomination of the Redwood Grove in John D. Morgan Park as
Heritage Trees.
Following a short presentation from staff expressing concern regarding the nomination
of the grove of trees located at John D. Morgan Park due to the trees condition, the
Historic Preservation Board Chair Blake directed staff to present the proposed
nomination of one Redwood Tree located at John D. Morgan Park to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for review and recommendation at their April meeting.
2. Historic Preservation Month: Continue Discussion.
Staff advised the Board that the theme for this year is, "Old is the New Green."
Additionally, the Board has been invited to the May 4th City Council meeting to lead the
Pledge of Allegiance changes. Additionally, the Board expressed interest in recognizing
a member of the public for their work towards the promotion of historic preservation
ideals.
3. Bunnv and Bonnets Parade: Continue Discussion.
Chair Blake advised the Board that they will be participating in the Parade. As with
previous years family member are welcome to this fun event.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Blake reminded the Board Members present and directed staff to remind those
Members who were absent to provide staff with the results of the Board's site visits to
properties listed as potential additions to the Historic Resource Inventory List. Once
received, staff will compile the results and present them to the Board at its meeting in
April.
Vice Chair Hernandez advised the Board that the Museum has been approved for a
grant to purchase a new display case to replace the old deteriorating case locating
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outside of the City Council Chamber. The new display case should be installed in time
for National Historic Preservation Month.
ADJOURNMENT
The Historic Preservation Board was adjourned at 4:53 p.m. to the next regular
meeting to be held on April 28, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 70 North
First Street, Campbell, California.
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Susan Blake, Chair