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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-13; Historic Preservation Commission; Minutes_- Minutes of: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:oO P.M. Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: -1992 Jnnunv 13,t~z CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson HowardJones called the Regular Meetlng to order at 5:lO p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners HowardJones, Aharoni, Gallegos, McCann, Ex-Officio Member Holmes. Absent: Commissioner Zavala COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED IN THE AGENDA There were no requests to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting held December 9, 1991, were approved as amended. AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Zavala Commissioners Howard Jones, Aharoni, Gallegos, McCann OLD BUSINESS 1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application: Erin Letsch, Senior Management Analyst, informed the Commission that Patty Cratty was working on the application and the Request for Proposals (RFP) that must be submitted by March 1992. Discussion was held regarding the facade and seismic retrofit priorities, length of time for completion of seismic retrofit, and overall use of CDBG funds. Commissioner McCann inquired as to whether an evaluation for seismic work had been identified in all historic buildings. Ms. Letsch stated that the specifics of these applications would be discussed thoroughly at the February meeting. 2. Leo Carrillo Ranch Sub-committee Update: Erin Letsch gave an overview of the recent meeting, and introduced the preliminary plan to the Commission. She emphasized that there would be many proposals submitted. Alan Kindle, President, Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc., gave a brief history of the plans and ideas regarding Carrillo Ranch. Mr. Kindle referred to the following points of interest of the Friends of Carrillo Ranch. There would be active opposition to any trail or pedestrian walkway through the property. A trail system could go around the area t Against unsupervised access by the public because of the possibility of jeopardizing historic property. There was concern of the encroachment of the Dede House and equipment shed. A minimum buffer zone should be at least 100 feet (level) and that slopes were not considered an adequate buffer. Concern that the issue of the Conquistador grave site not be lost in the shuffle of the Master Pian for the Ranch and Park. The grave site is identified as an historic landmark and has been assigned a landmark number. There has been veriiication by the veterinarian to the Ranch that Mr. Carrillo's horse is buried there. The grave site is presently on private property and the public would not be allowed to visit. Pieces of farm machinery are scattered around the Ranch and on private property. Mr. Kindle suggested the Commission make a request to have all equipment brought to the Ranch to be evaluated and possibly placed on the Ranch. An appeal by the Friends of Carrillo Ranch was made to the City Council to explore the possibility of additional funding to enable the restoration contractor to continue working for a longer period of time. State funding would be exhausted in May. Commissioner Aharoni asked if the Carrillo Ranch should be a introverted or extroverted park, and what was the philosophy of the park. Mr. Kindle stated that there is a Master Plan Subcommittee that meets regularly and that the subcommittee was rapidly moving Into the issue of use for the park. Friends of the Carrillo Ranch have a series of recommendations on what they feel the Ranch should become. Commissioner Aharoni stated he would volunteer to attend the January 24, 1992, meeting of the subcommittee. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Aharoni, if appropriate after staff confers with the Parks and Recreation Department, the Commission would recommend to the Ci Council that contact be made with the property owners adjoining the Ranch to request assistance in locating and donating any farm equipment on their properties, and to take steps to relocate this equipment to the Ranch. AYES - NOES None ABSENT: Commissioner Zavala Commissioners Howard Jones, Aharoni, Gailegos, McCann 3. Founders Day: Chairperson HowardJones gave a brief overview of a recent discussion with Connie Beardsley, Arts Manager, in which was discussed a reception, plaque, poster, who would process and mail the invitations, and support and funding from the City Council. Founders Day would be held in June. 4. Criteria for Evaluatinq Historic Resources: Commissioner Aharoni reviewed the report. A review of the report was made and Ms. Letsch would submit an amended report for further discussion at the February meeting. . 6. Environmental Impact Reports (EIR): Eric Munoz, Associate Planner, reviewed the January 1992 Environmental Review Update, and responded to inquiries of the Commissioners. 5. Kelb Barn: Erin Letsch gave an update on the status of the request for a monetary contribution from the developer. 7. Update of Historic Preservation Element of the General Plan: This item was continued to a date uncertain. 8. Mills Act Proaram: Erin Letsch suggested that the letter be included as part of the work in progress on the CriteL.d for Evaluating Historic Resources. Chairperson HowardJones reviewed the draft letter and requested Commissioners submit their comments to her. 9. Historic Buildina Code: Ms. Letsch reviewed the report. NEW BUSINESS 10. Historic Preservation Library: Chairperson HowardJones reviewed with the Comrr..sion the titles contained in the iistoric Preservation ibraty. 11. Chronoloqy: Chairperson HowardJones spoke regarding three-minute success stories. INFORMATIONAL: 12. Summaries from Various Boards, Committees and Commissions: There were no reports. 13. 1992 Annual Calendar: Ms. Letsch stated that the calendar was an informational item only. 14. Februarv Aaenda: Erin Letsch stated that the next meeting would be held February 10, 1992, and that the following items would be placed on the agenda: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Founders Day Kelly Barn Criteria for Evaluating Historic Resources Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) Update of Historic Preservation Element of the General Plan Mills Act Program Draft Letter Chronology School Pediment CLG Grant Carrillo Ranch ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the meeting of January 13, 1992, was adjourned at 7:Ol p.m. Respectfully submitted, -J- Erin Letsch - Senior Management Analyst Isabelle Paulsen Minutes Clerk