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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-12-12; Historic Preservation Commission; Minutesn s . MINUTES Meeting of: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:OO p.m. Date of Meetina: December 12, 1988 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Blackford called the Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Blackford, Commissioners Christiansen, Howard-Jones, and Swenson. Absent: Commissioner Robertson and Ex-Officio Member Marcus. Staff Members Present: Patty Cratty, Senior Management Analyst APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 14, 1988, were approved as amended to show the arrival time of Commissioner Robertson as 5:23 p.m. CONTINUED ITEMS/OLD BUSINESS: 1. ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE MITIGATION - VIEWEPOINT Patty Cratty referred to a copy of the condition to be added to the proJect and added that the Planners are working on the mitigated Negative Declaration. The Commissioners felt a letter should be sent to the Planning Department stating that this Commission had seen the condition and recommended it be included in the conditions for the project. Don Fontana, testana Builders, was present to answer Commission questions, and stated he had a copy of the comments from the peer review and Dennis Gallegos' response to that review. These were sent to Dee Landers of the Planning Department, and she was now working on the mitigated Negative Declaration. Patty Cratty stated she would have a complete packet of the peer review and Mr. Gallegos' response, together with the mitigated Negative Declaration, for the January meeting. 2. PACIFIC RIM ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES Patty Cratty reported the Commission wished to discuss this item again this month with regard to storage places for the artifacts. Commissioner Howard-3ones stated she felt the developers should be required to do something about storing and interpreting artifacts from their developments. A suggestion was made with regard to a one or two percent fee to be added to the conditions of a development to pay for the storage of any artifacts found on that property. Blackford Christiansen Howard-Jones Swe nso n X X X X n MINUTES December 12, 1988 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 2 COMMISSION ERS PACIFIC RIM ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES (Continued) Commission discussion regarding the forming of guidelines by the Commission determined that it would probably be a year before such guidelines were in place, and .in the meantime the Commission would need to discuss each project on an individual basis. Commission consensus was to continue to talk this matter over with Larry Clemens of Hillman Properties to try to provide a permanent onsite display of the artifacts and descriptive information. If that is determined not possible, then an agreement with the new Library should be pursued to display the artifacts there. In answer to Commission query regarding student interns, Patty Cratty stated she would check into that possibility. The Commission, by consensus, requested staff to compose 2 letter to Hillman Properties, to be signed by the Commission Chairman, asking about the possibility of the developer providing a site for the display of the artifacts from the property. 3. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Howard-3ones displayed a color drawing of the schoolhouse for display in the Calavera Hills center. Patty Cratty reported that Commissioner Robertson is working on the brochure and should have it ready for the next meeting. Chairman Blackford stated he had been working on the joint workshop with Council and would welcome some assistance ir planning this workshop. Chairman Blackford, Commissioner Howard-Jones and she meet together before the next meeting and discuss this workshop. Patty Cratty suggested that 4. RULES AND PROCEDURES Commission discussion on this item determined that the Members would like to continue the informal style of meetings they have been following. This item was continued to the January meeting. 5. HISTORIC RESOURCES/SITE DESIGNATION games Kelly House - Patty Cratty reported this property is in escrow to be sold, and the status of the designation is on hold. Ms. Cratty will check with Commissioner Robertson about the documentation for the house. Stonecutter's House - Commissioner Christiansen reported there has been illness in the family and she would contact them to determine what dates might be suitable for photographs to be taken. MINUTES December 12, 1988 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Paqe 3 COMMISSIONERS HISTORIC RESOURCES/SITE DESIGNATION (Continued) Shipley-hard House - This will be written up as a point of interest in January 1989. Twin Inns - Steve Densham has restated his position to do nothing until the development there is completed. Carlsbad Union Church - Gaus House - Patty Cratty stated this item needs more research. Commissioner Howard-3ones will assist Ms. Cratty with this item in 3anuary. The Commission determined it would like the Gaus House to have first priority with 3oe Skymba before he retires, as he was to shoot a video of the property, along with an interview with the Gaus sisters. Tootsie K Sign - Patty Cratty reported the moving of the sign will be photographed by the owners. 3309 Roosevelt Street - Patty Cratty reported this building will be destroyed, but there is no date set for this. 1101 Knowles - This is on the Commission's "C" list and the site will be razed, but the Historical Society is interested in moving the building to the museum property. NEW BUSINESS: 6. CARLSBAD THEATER Patty Cratty reported the theater is closed by order of the Fire Department. She said that staff will be going forward to Council in January to ask for a feasibility study to determine the use of the theater and an economic study. 7. PLAQUES FOR DESIGNATED SITES Patty Cratty reported the Depot and Mcgee House are the only two landmarks with plaques and the Commission should determine where the next ones should go. Commission consensus was that a plaque should be placed at Alt Karlsbad and the Culver Meyers-Caps House. Patty Cratty will check whether plaques have been approved for placement at points of interest. This item will be continued to the next meeting. 8. PROCEDURES FOR CHANGE OF OhNERSHIP ON DESIGNATED LANDMARKS Patty Cratty said she had talked with the State and it is not proper to record a designation of historic landmark on a property title. If a property changes ownership, the new owner is not notified. It is hoped that the previous owner would inform any prospective buyer of the status of the property. Ms. Cratty added that if any new owner applied for a permit to do any alterations, that would trigger the City mechanism to have such a request come before Council. MINUTES December 12, 1988 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 4 COMMISSIONERS PROCEDURES FOR CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP ON DESIGNATED LANDMARKS (Continued) Chairman Blackford suggested staff send a form letter to cities in California to find how they handle this. 9. STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORKSHOP Patty Cratty announced this workshop will be held in February or March in Sacramento, and staff and Commissioners should make plans to attend. She will bring more information on this workshop as soon as it is received. IO. 3ANUARY CALENDAR Patty Cratty stated that Commissioner Robertson had requested a discussion about the possibility of changing the meeting night. agenda. This item will be on the 3anuary INFORMATIONAL: 11. SUMMARY REPORTS The consensus of the Commission was to continue to receive the Summary Reports. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of December 12, 1988, as adjourned at 7:OO p.m. Respectfully submitted, PATRICIA CRATTY Senior Management Analyst Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk