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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-01-11; Historic Preservation Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:OO p.m. Date of Meeting: January 11, 1988 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Robertson called the Meeting to order at ROLL CALL: 5:07 p.m. Present - Chairman Robertson, Commissioners Blackford, Christiansen, Swenson and Ex-Officio Member McBane. Commissioner Howard-Jones arrived at 5:56 p.m. Absent - None. Staff Member Present: Lynn Fitzgerald, Management Analyst Chairman Robertson welcomed the high school students present from Mayor Lewis' History Class. INFORMATIONAL: 1. PACIFIC RIM COUNTRY CLUB AND RESORT Lynn Fitzgerald reported the Pacific Rim Country Club and Resort project had been approved by City Council December 8, 1987. The Historic Preservation Commission had made a request to Chris De Cerbo, Associate Planner, to be advised of the consultant selected to work on the Data Recovery Plan for this project, in order to have input and be informed of excavation activity. The Planning Department replied they would inform the Commission of the consultant selected and would provide the proposed data recovery program for review and comment before it was officially accepted. It was also suggested the Historic Commission monitor the excavations, since Planning Staff would not be actively involved. The question was raised how this Commission could monitor the excavations, without the assistance of experts in the field to interpret the criteria. The Commission directed Ms. Fitzgerald to contact Ron May for his input and get names of experts to help with the monitorinq at the site. Staff was also asked to research available funds to hire a monitor. 2. ARCHEOLOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL GUIDELINES Lynn Fitzgerald stated the Agenda Bill requesting Council to direct staff to compile Archeological and Paleontological guidelines will go before Council before the end of the month. She stated the recommendation had been made to have someone from the public sector assist with these guidelines, rather than someone from private industry. The Commission suggested the urgency should be mentioned in this Ordinance in order to have the guidelines in place as soon as possible. The Commission also requested the Agenda Bill be sent here first for review. It was also suggested that an archeological and paleontolqical resource presentation be made at Council at the time the Agenda Bill is presented. \ \ MINUTES QL- 3anuary 11, 1988 HISTORIC PRESERVA COMMISSIONERS In answer to Commission query regarding the Planning Commission watching developments for sensitive areas, staff indicated there is no Planner assigned to the Historic Preservation Commission at this time. Ms. Fitzgerald was requested to call Brian Hunter to ascertain whether he knew of a Planner with a similar background to his--and also send a letter to the Planning Director asking for another Planner to be assigned to this Commission. That letter is to tell of this Commission's concern with the archeological and paleontological checkinq and the need for a Planner with that type of background. The Planning Director letter should also express concern for those developments where substantial revisions are being made to existing tentative maps with regard to the archeological and paleontological sites. The guidelines should address these kinds of concerns in order to make oertain no changes are made without consideration given to the map indicating those sites. 3. HISTORIC RESOURCE SEMINAR Lynn Fitzgerald called attention to the proposed outline for the Cultural Resources Seminar by 3ohn Parker included in the packet. Mr. Parker is available for February or March for this seminar, and the cost would be $150. The consensus of the Commissioners was to hold the seminar on Friday, March 11, 1988. The suggestion was made to have a three-hour morning session, a break for lunch, and an afternoon session. This would enable some people to attend a half day. It was felt the seminar should have some local reference, and Roy May could help Mr. Parker tie this together. The Commissioners were asked to let Ms. Fitzgerald know of any other topics they would like to include in the seminar. 4. CALAVERA HILLS PARK Lynn Fitzgerald stated she had been in contact with Dave Bradstreet, Parks & Recreation Director, and Connie Beardsley, Arts Program Manager, regarding an art piece for Calavera Hills Park to commemorate the historic site and the activities that took place on that site. stated she would approach the Arts Commission with a request that a member of this Commission be on the committee to choose an artist. Ms. Fitzgerald felt this Commission should give the committee a brief history of what was there and then let the artist interpret that. She The Commissioners felt the selection of the committee should be returned to each Commission for input before a final decision is made. Also, this should be a commemorative art object to indicate the life on that site. 5. CARRILLO RANCH Lynn Fitzgerald referred to the letters in the packet regarding the restoration of Carrillo Ranch, and stated the RFP's will be sent out again. Several research reports need to be addressed. An SDSU student will be used on the historic research repport. The survey report needs more t echni cal assist an ce . MINUTES January 11, 1988 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 3 COMMISSIONERS Chairman Robertson called attention to the last paragraph on page one of Marion Mitchell-Wilson’s letter regarding the reduction in the amount of water used in maintenance of the grounds and buildings. critical to have the caretakers reduce the amount of water being used next to the adobe buildings. Ms. Fitzgerald stated a letter had been sent to the Parks & Recreation Department regarding this. A copy of that letter will be included in the next packet. He felt that it was 6. LAWBAUGH DONATION Staff reported this donation offer had been withdrawn. 7. SITE DESIGNATION REPORT Lynn Fitzgerald reported the Gaus House street vacation had been approved by Council and within 90 days the church must find someone to take the house. Commissioner Christiansen stated the Johnsons want the house and are waiting for the time they can have it moved onto their property. Ms. Fitzgerald stated the church is to pay half of the moving cost. The Commission directed Ms. Fitzgerald to write a letter on behalf of the Commission to the Union Church, with copies to the Planning Department, stating the CUP requirements and deadlines, mentioning that the Commission has an interested party--the 3ohnsons. This Commission would agree to the acceptance of the house by any person as long as it is understood it would become a historic landmark. At the present time, the church has refused to allow anyone to go through the house, as it is rented. It was stated the church will need to pay off the mortgage on the house before it is moved. The suggestion was made that since this is now within the 90-day period for acceptinq offers to take the house, that perhaps the Gaus sisters could now visit the house and a video tape could be made. Ms. Fitzgerald was directed to write a memorandum to the City Attorney to ascertain the next action by this Commission. There is someone willing to take the house and the Commission would like to know how to proceed to lock that in. The Red Apple Inn-Army/Navy Academy, 2585 Carlsbad Boulevard, might be considered as a point of interest. They are not willing to have this become a landmark. This does have to go before the Board of the Academy for approval. The question was raised whether there was a brochure available to hand to people to explain just what becoming a historic landmark does involve as far as what can or cannot be done to property. This would help explain the situation to people clearly and perhaps eliminate some of the apprehension that seems to exist with regard to allowing property to become a historic landmark. \ \ MINUTES January 11, 1988 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 4 COMMISSIONERS Historic Preservation Commission appointed Commissioner Howard-Jones as representative from this Commission to attend the April Board Meeting of the Army/Navy Academy and talk with Colonel Cline regarding the designation of the Red Apple Inn as either a historic landmark or historic point of interest . Steve Densham told Ms. Fitzgerald that no action could be taken on the Schutte House - Twin Inns - 2878 Carlsbad Boulevard, until the Village Faire project has been built. The Commission directed staff to invite Mr. Densham to the next Commission meeting. Design Review Board was aware the Historic Preservation Commission should be consulted on projects involving historic sites. The question was asked whether the Lynn Fitzgerald reported on the items ready to be sent to Council for designation as landmarks or points of interest. The Tootsie K Ranch sign is ready to be moved to the Carrillo Ranch. A volunteer group is needed to remove the debris from in front of the sign. 8. FEBRUARY CALENDAR Items for the February Agenda: Presentation by Steve Densham Tootie K Ranch Sign Update on Pine Street School Site ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of 3anuary 11, 1988, was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Res pe ct f ully submitted , LYNN FITZGERALD Management Analyst Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk Robertson Blackf ord Christiansen Howard-3ones Swe ns on - X X X X X