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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-12-09; Historic Preservation Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:oO p.m. Date of Mee- Place of Meeting: City Hd Council chambers COMMISSIONERS December 9, 1991 CALS, TO ORDER: Chairperson Howard-Jones called the Adjourned Regular Meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. ROLL U Present: Commissioners Howard-Jones, Aharoni, Gallegos , Zavala, and Ex-Officio Member Holmes. Absent: Commissioner McCann APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held November 7, 1991, were approved as amended. OLD BUSINESS: ITEMS 9 AND 10 WERE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER 9. HISTORIC BUILDING CODE: Marty Orenyak, Community Development Director, responded to the Commission’s inquiries regarding designating landmarks, adoption of the Historic Building Code on rehabilitated buildings, encouragement of property owners to apply for historical designations, and the City‘s notification efforts to inform property owners of potential historical designations. Discussion ensued relating to seismic retrofit of buildings, retrofit guidelines, and financially assisting property owners to seismically retrofit buildings. Mr. Orenyak will propose that the Council adopt the Historic Building Code in compliance with the Commission’s recommendation, so it may be used as an incentive for property owners to request designation of sites. 10. SEISMIC RETROFIT ORDINANCE: Mr. Orenyak informed the Commission that there were approximately seven buildings in the Redevelopment area that were made of unreinforced masonry. He stated that staff was currently researching the building code ordinance enforcement policies of other cities. The Commission asked staff when the draft of the ordinance would be available. Mr. Orenyak stated that both the Commission and the property owners would be invited to a meeting with staff to discuss the draft when it was available. Howard- Jones Aharoni Gallegos Zavala - X X X MINUTES Historic Preservation Commission December 9, 1991 Page 2 COMMISSIONERS Discussion ensued regarding the enforcement of the ordinance when property owners were unwilling to conform to the building code, and the notification of those property owners whose buildings were made of unreinforced masonry. 1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION GUIDELINES/PROJECT DISCUSSION: Patty Cratty, Senior Management Analyst, reviewed the report and informed the Commission that staff would be going out for funds after the first of the year. The application deadline is in March. Ms. Cratty gave a specific overview of the distribution of CDBG monies and outlined where some of the money had been given out in the past. She stated that there was a preference to designate funds for low to moderate income housing. Commissioner Aharoni informed the Commission of his experience with CDBG fund distributions in Oceanside. Marty Orenyak stated that there were several residential loan programs in the City, that staff was willing to work with any applicant, and that many applications are taken. However, not very many property owners are interested because they are worried that they would possibly not be able to repay the loan. He informed the Commission that the maximum amount loaned was $50,000, and that income is the qualifier. Mr. Orenyac further stated that staff had participated in many outreach program to inform property owners of the loans available. Patty Cratty suggested that a portion of CDBG funds could be made available for historic preservation rehabilitation. Ms. Cratty responded to Commissioner Aharoni’s inquiry regarding the possibility of starting a revolving fund for downtown structures by stating that the form would be reviewed by the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee and then sent to the City Council for approval. The City Council would select the projects usually based upon staff recommendation. The Commission directed staff to develop the appropriate wording for modifying the existing Loan Program to include historic sites and for a seismic retrofit loan program for approval by the Commission. 2. LEO CARILLO RANCH SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATE/GRANT: Patty Cratty reviewed the recent sub-committee meeting with the Commission by stating that the project was on schedule and that the project was prepared for rain. However, she stated that staff must be notified of any meetings regarding the Ranch in order to keep informed. Howard- Jones AharOni Gallegos Zavala MINUTES Historic Preservation Commission December 9, 1991 Page 3 COMMISSIONERS Chairman Howard-Jones informed the Commission that there was concern about the closeness of the subdivision to the Deedie house and barn, 90’ berm that is supporting Melrose, and the Arboretum Foundation’s offer to landscape a small portion on the Ranch. 3. FOUNDERS DAY Chairman Howard-Jones stated that Cliff Lang, Library Director, and Connie Beardsley, Arts Manager, had offered to participate in the preparation. She suggested that, rather than using the phrase “Founders Day”, that it be called a 40 year celebration or anniversary. Ms. Howard-Jones informed the Commission that old paintings by Carlsbad artists could be displayed and that T-shirts could also be made available. The reception would be the responsibility of the Commission. NEW BUSINESS: ITEM 11 WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER 11. UPDATE OF THE GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS: Dennis Turner, Principal Planner, informed the Commission that the specific elements of the General Plan regarding historical and cultural resources had not been updated. Mr. Turner reviewed the update process to the General Plan and suggested the integration of the arts, historic landmarks, etc. be reformatted for consistency. He said that the Planning Department needed feedback from the Commission on any changes to the elements and that those changes should be submitted in writing. Commissioner Aharoni stated he would volunteer to go through the policies of the Commission for inclusion in the General Plan. 0L.D BUSINESS: 6. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS (EIR): Eric Munoz, Associate Planner, distributed the Environmental Review Update - December 1991, and responded to questions from the Commission. Commissioner Gallegos inquired about the historical issues of the Rancho Carrillo Master Plan. Mr. Munoz stated that an RFP would be requested from RECON and distributed to the Commission in January. 4. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING HISTORIC RESOURCES IN CARLSBAD: Patty Cratty reviewed the report and recommended to the Commission that this item be continued to January. MINUTES Historic Preservation Commission December 9, 1991 Page 4 y\\\ COMMISSIONERS It was the general consensus of the Commission to continue the report to January 1992. 5. MITIGATION FUNDS FOR LOSS OF KELLY BARN: Patty Cratty reviewed the report for the Commission. Commissioner Aharoni inquired as to the possibility of implementing a trust fund account and if those monies could be used thoughout the City. Chairman Howard-Jones requested the image of the barn be on the plaque. Discussion was held relating to establishing a $100,000 preservation trust fund. The Commission directed staff to write a letter to the property developer making the recommendation that the developer provide a compensation in the amount of $100,000, to be placed in a trust account, subject to City Council requirements and approval. 7. MILLS ACT PROGRAM: Patty Cratty reviewed the report. Commissioner Aharoni spoke regarding county taxes and requested the Commission recommend that the City Council adopt this Act in the future. Since the development of an incentives program was a low priority on the Commission’s goal, Ms. Cratty suggested a workshop in January to review goals and objectives of the Commission for the coming year. Commissioner Aharoni requested staff prepare a questionnaire and statement as to what the Commission does and to send out these items to property owners of property listed in the Survey. Chairman Howard-Jones volunteered to assist in the preparation of the questionnaire. Commissioner Aharoni suggested that a representative from another city familiar with the Mills Act could be a speaker at a community meeting. 8. CARLSBAD SCHOOL PEDIMENT: Chairman Howard-Jones gave an overview of the report. She stated that Mr. Jim Gaiser would handle the fundraising. Howard- Jones Aharoni Gallegos Zavala MINUTES Historic Preservation Commission December 9, 1991 Page 5 COMMISSIONERS INFORMATION& 12. SUMMARIES FROM VARIOUS BOARDS. COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS: Information Item only, no discussion. 13. JANUARY AGENDA: Patty Cratty informed the Commission that the next meeting would be held January 13, 1992, and stated that the following items would be discussed at that meeting: - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Founder's Day - Criteria for Evaluating Resources - Kelly Barn - Carrill0 Ranch - EIR's - Mills Act - Historic Preservation Element Ms. Cratty also suggested that the Commission review a chronology of the Commission from September 1986 to September 1991, as prepared by Commissioner Howard-Jones. This can be used to develop the 3-Minute Success Story. Patty Cratty also informed the Commission that a subscription to Preservation Law had been renewed and that copies would be distributed to Commissioners and filed in the library. Chairman Howard-Jones informed the Commission that Commissioner Zavala was in the process of organizing the informational library. Information includes technical aspects on reconstruction, incentives, historic building codes, and information on other cities. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of December 9, 1991, was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, - Senior Management Analyst A JAS&&f& Isabelle Paulsen Minutes Clerk