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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-11-07; Historic Preservation Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: HISTORIC PWmVATION COMMISSION The of Meeting: 5:oO p.m. Date of Meeting: Novemer 7,1991 Place of Meethg: Senior Center \\\\\ COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Howard-Jones called the Adjourned Regular Meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Howard-Jones, McCann, Zavala, and Ex-Officio Member Holmes. Commissioner Gallegos arrived at 5:06 p.m. Absent: Commissioner Aharoni APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held September 9, 1991, were approved as amended. OLD BUSINESS: 1. MILLS ACT: Cynthia Haas, Senior Management Analyst, stated that information on the Mills Act would be collected from Rancho Cucamonga. All information will be available in the library. The Commission discussed the possibility of an incentives program, mitigation guidelines, and the results from other cities. Commissioner Gallegos arrived at 5:06 p.m. 2. PLAQUES: Cynthia Haas, Senior Management Analyst, gave an update on the information presented in the packet. She responded to questions regarding cost saving measures such as ordering stipple finish rather than the more expensive leatherette finish. Ms. Howard- Jones also stated that the developer would pay the $16.50 per additional line for the Stage Stop, Grain Bin and Kelly Barn plaques. The Commission requested staff to amend the proposed wording on the Ramsay House plaque as follows: "...surrounding the house, and their daughter, Mary Elizabeth Ramsay, lived and gardened here ...'I The Commission authorized the purchase of plaques for the Culver-Myers-Capp House, the Alt Karlsbad Well, The Twin Inns Granary, and The Twin Inns Gazebo, in stipple finish. Howard- Jones Gallegos McCann Zavala Howard- Jones Gallegos McCann Zavala \ MINUTES Page 2 November 7, 1991 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS 3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS: Eric Munoz, Associate Planner, distributed the Environmental Review Update - November 1991, and responded to questions from the Commission. Mr. Munoz stated that a month's extension had been granted to the Lake Calavera Golf Course EIR. It was the general consensus that Commission members review the proposed EIR. The Commission discussed the status of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan EIR, the Rancho Carrillo Master Plan EIR, and the C&o Business Center I1 EIR. Mr. Munoz informed the Commission on the process involved in finalizing the project. Commissioner Gallegos stated that the Rancho Santa Fe Road EIR was fine. The Commissioner returned the EIR to staff and requested that the historical portion of this project be included in the report. 4. CARRILLORANCH: Cynthia Haas, Senior Management Analyst, distributed a memorandum from Patricia Cratty, Senior Management AnalysVEngineerkg, regarding the Carrillo Ranch Listing on National Register. Chairman Howard-Jones discussed the process followed by the State Office of Historic Preservation in finalizing an application. 5. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING HISTORIC RESOURCES: The Commission discussed selecting a format. Staff indicated that the packet contained examples of what other jurisdictions used. At the suggestion of Commissioner Gallegos, Chairperson Howard- Jones requested staff to put together a draft utilizing the information from other cities. Chairperson Howard-Jones inquired as to the amount of days required in the proposed summary and suggested the time frame be consistent with the ordinance. Commissioner Gallegos suggested that similar wording be used with regard to the Certificate of Hardship. MINUTES Page 3 November 7, 1991 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 6. HISTORIC BUILDING CODE: Cynthia Haas, Senior Management Analyst, stated that the code had not been adopted because there was no need so far. She informed the Commission that the policy of the City was to use the intention of the ordinance on structures even though the ordinance had not been adopted. It was the general consensus of the Commission to send a letter to the City requesting that the ordinance be adopted as clarification for all parties involved. 7. SEISMIC RETROFIT ORDINANCE: Cynthia Haas informed the Commission that the ordinance had been drafted and sent to the City Attorney for review. The Commission tentatively scheduled review of the ordinance at the December meeting. NEW BUSINESS: 8. RANCHO CARRILL0 MASTER PLAN: Chairperson Howard-Jones informed the Commission that the Carrillo Ranch Subcommittee was being formed and had requested that a representative from the Commission attend the meetings. Also, that a review of the Leo Carrillo Ranch was scheduled for November 15, 1991, at 9:OO a.m. Ex-Officio Member Holmes stated that Keith Beverly was extremely knowledgeable on the Carrillo Ranch and grounds. Commissioner McCann inquired as to the stream creek on the property and the practicality of existing stream beds. Chairperson Howard-Jones stated that the developer had added acreage to the existing park. She informed the Commission that the Carrill0 Ranch Subcommittee would be looking into the items of concern. The Commission discussed the possibility of docents, final security, and public access as one of the conditions of the state grant stipulates this. INFORMATIONAL: 9. WORKSHOP: Commissioner Gallegos volunteered to attend the June 23-25, 1991, workshop relating to the Introduction to Federal Projects and Historic Preservation Law in San Diego. Funds for this workshop will be taken from this year's budget. fl MINUTES Page 4 November 7,1991 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS \1 10. CORRESPONDENCE: It was the general consensus of the Commission to forward the letter from Catherine Daugherty, President of the Carlsbad Arboretum Foundation, to the United States Geological Sewice. The Commission supports the proposal as long as no other name for this stream is found. 11. GUIDE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Staff discussed the time frame with the Commission regarding the structure of the grant. A discussion was held regarding the Barrio relating to proposed new redevelopment areas, the possibility of using CDBG funds for seismic retrofit, and the Carlsbad Theater facade. Commissioner Gallegos stated that a portion of the Commission's budget was set aside for grants. The Commission was notified that Patricia Cratty would bring to the next meeting the criteria needed for applying for CDBG funds. 12. GROWTH MANAGEMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT: It was requested by the Commission that Eric Munoz tie in some of the information in this report with the Environmental Impact Reports, because the entire report was not necessary in the monthly packet. 13. SUMMARIES FROM VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS: Chairperson Howard-Jones discussed the library update of computerization of all historic pictures. 14. DECEMBER AGENDA: The Commission requested that the following items be carried on the agenda: 1. CDBG application guidelines for review. 2. Seismic retrofit ordinance if available. 3. Leo Camllo Ranch Subcommittee meeting update. 4. Founders Day information. 5. Draft criteria for evaluating historic resources in Carlsbad. n MINUTES Page 5 November 7, 1991 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION By proper motion, the Meeting of November 7, 1991, was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted. CY~THIA HAAS Senior Management Analyst Isabelle Paulsen Minutes Clerk \\\\\ COMMISSIONERS