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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-07-12; Historic Preservation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: Time of Meeting: 500 P.M. Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: HlSTOR IC PRESERVATION COMM ISSION July 12, 1993 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chairman Aharoni called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Acting Chairman Aharoni, Commissioners Chereskin, Jones, and Wanamaker Staff Present: Cynthia Haas, Senior Management Analyst Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Eric Munoz, Associate Planner COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA: There were no requests to address the Board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: VOTE: 3-0 AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion by Commissioner Wanamaker, and duly seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 14, 1993, as submitted. Acting Chairman Aharoni, Commissioners Jones and Wanamaker Commissioner Chereskin arrived at 5:12 p.m. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Carrillo Ranch ReDort Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, Parks & Recreation, addressed the Commission and gave a brief history of the Carrillo Ranch. He stated that the park dedication has been the subject of much controversy and emotion. Mr. Beverly reviewed recent events concerning the Ranch and stated that the Master Plan will be presented to the City Council on July 20, 1993. Acting Chairman Aharoni reported that he will be unable to attend the City Council meeting on July 20th and requested that Commissioner Chereskin make a presentation to the Council, on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission, to address some critical issues regarding Carrillo Ranch. Commissioners Aharoni and Chereskin will meet with Planning staff on Wednesday morning, July 14th, to review details of the presentation to the City Council. 2. Environmental ImDact ReDorts Eric Munoz, Associate Planner, gave an update on the status of the EIR's being prepared that could impact historic resources. Acting Chairman Aharoni advised staff that he would like former Commissioner Gallegos to give a presentation at a future workshop so that new Commissioners can better understand how to interpret the EIR's when they are received for review. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION July 12, 1993 PAGE 2 3. Letter to Propertv Owners - Cultural Resources Inventory Deletion Cynthia Haas, Senior Management Analyst, presented the draft letter to property owners regarding elimination of the cultural resources inventory. The Commission found the draft letter to be acceptable and staff was instructed to send the letter out as soon as possible. 4. Carlsbad Theatre Gary Nissim, 2987 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, addressed the Commission and stated that he represents the Carlsbad Community Theatre Foundation, a non-profit entity, who is in the process of purchasing the theatre at a cost of $320,000. Mr. Nissim stated that there is an existing $220,000 mortgage, which is assumable, and the seismic retrofit of the theatre is estimated to cost between $30,000 and $60,000. The Foundation is applying to the City of Carlsbad for a $1 00,000 grant to assist with the rehabilitation and seismic retrofit. Plans are to have the theatre open during the evening hours for small live performances and "B" movies, at an admission price of $3.00. The Foundation projects receipts to be in the neighborhood of $50,000 per year. Mr. Nissim stated that if the grant is not received, the Foundation will seek financial assistance from other sources. ACTION: A Minute Motion was made by Commissioner Jones, and duly seconded, accepting the summary report presented by Mr. Nissim on behalf of the Carlsbad Community Theatre Foundation and authorizing staff to prepare a letter of conditional support by the Historic Preservation Commission. Acting Chairman Aharoni, Commissioners Chereskin, Jones, and Wanamaker VOTE: 4-0 AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Acting Chairman Aharoni suggested that if the theatre can be declared a historical landmark, there may be additional sources of funding available. He urged Mr. Nissim to provide the retrofit plans to the Engineering Department as soon as possible. NEW BUSINESS: 5. Santa Fe Depot Cynthia Haas, Senior Management Analyst, presented a letter from the Office of Historic Preservation stating that a hearing regarding placement of the Santa Fe Depot on the National Register has been scheduled for August 6, 1993 at 9:00 a.m. in Sacramento. INFORMATIONAL: 6. Letter of Resianation Cynthia Haas, Senior Management Analyst, reported that ex-officio Member Peggy Savary had tendered her resignation as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. The Commissioners discussed the need to expand the role of the ex-officio member and improve communications between the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Bailey Noble, 5470 Los Robles Drive, Carlsbad, Chairman of the Planning Commission, addressed the Commission and stated that he will appoint a new representative within the near future and gave his assurance that efforts will be concentrated on improving communications between the two Commissions. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION July 12, 1993 PAGE 3 7. Notice of Recertification Cynthia Haas, Senior Management Analyst, reported that the City of Carlsbad has been recertified by the Office of Historic Preservation as a Certified Local Government. 8. AuQust MeetinQ and Aaenda The Commission reviewed items for the August agenda. Commissioner Chereskin advised that he has recently moved his residence to Leucadia and he will writing a letter to Mayor Lewis advising him of the move. Commissioner Chereskin will be maintaining his business in Carlsbad and still has close family ties which will not be severed. Acting Chairman Aharoni expressed hope that Mayor Lewis will let Commissioner Chereskin remain on the Commission until a successor is appointed, not only for continuity, but because of his architectural background which has been so valuable to the Commission. There will be no workshop on July 26. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular meeting of July 12, 1993 was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. to Wednesday, July 14, 1993 at the Planning Department. Respectfully submitted, CYN~HIA HAAS Senior Management Analyst BETTYBUCKNER Minutes Clerk