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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-10; Historic Preservation Commission; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 10,1997 5:30 p.m. City Council Conference Room CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Bizieff called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present:Commissioners Bizieff, Jones, Valenti, and Muth (Commissioner Schwei arrived at 5:35) Also present: Geoff Armour APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting held January 13, 1997 were unanimously approved as presented. DISCUSSION OF REVISIONS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE: Commissioner Muth's revisions of the ordinance were discussed. Most of the revisions involved simplification and clarification of language. All commissioners agreed that language noting the voluntary nature of the ordinance should be made the first paragraph under Purpose and Intent (22.02.020). Another suggestion was to drop paragraph 22.10.040 outlining penalties for non- compliance. There was also discussion about Composition and Appointment (22.04.020). The consensus of commissioners was that the composition requirements be loosened somewhat to state that it would be desirable to have an interest or an expertise in the academic fields noted and that an interest in local history should be added to this paragraph. Length of residence in Carlsbad was not felt to be a key requirement. Mr. Armour and Commissioner Muth will take these suggestions and provide another draft revision for consideration at the next meeting. **••—' March 10, 1997 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 2 PLAQUE FOR HOSP GROVE PARK: Chairman Bizieff showed the commission samples of different size plaques and lettering. There would also need to be at least a two-inch border to set off the wording and frame the plaque. The 48-point or half inch letters were the largest, ~ visible at a distance of ten feet or so. The commission chose to go with an 11 inch by 17 inch plaque with medium-sized lettering. Commissioner Bizieff said he would reformat the sample and bring it back at the next session. Commissioner Schwei noted that she would follow up on a large stone that might be donated as an anchor for the plaque. INFORMATION ON ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH: Bailey Noble passed out recommended wording for a plaque highlighting the historic significance of the original St. Michael's Episcopal Church. Mr. Noble stated that he had met with church officials on the wording and location of a plaque. Father Moquin, current pastor of the church, has been very cooperative and helpful and the church did make some recommendations on desired wording. The church also indicated that there would be two conditions on having the plaque mounted. The first condition would require that the plaque be placed at the northwest corner of the intersection of Christiansen Way and Carlsbad Boulevard, directly north of Carlsbad-by-the-Sea, now under construction. Since this location is also at the site of a planned re-creation of Mrs. Ramsay's rose garden, the church also requested that the exact placement of the plaque wait until the rose garden is completed. 1996-97 and 1997-98 BUDGETS: Mr. Armour went over current fiscal year expenditures and discussed the projected budget for the next year. Most of the commissioners expressed an interest in attending special workshops or conferences on the subject of historic preservation. One in particular that was of interest was the annual conference of the California Preservation Foundation, which is held in northern and southern California in alternate years. This year the conference will be held in Pasadena and Mr. Armour said he would provide information on the conference and that attendance by any commissioners could be managed within the existing budget. He stated that he would also try to find out about other conference and workshop opportunities and would notify commissioners well in advance. As for other budget items, Mr. Armour noted that the ongoing cost of plaques and the annual 3rd Grade Art Contest would continue to be major expenditures as would a continuing effort to build a collection of books, pamphlets, videotapes, and March 10, 1997 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 3 subscriptions to journals and newsletters all in support of the commission's informational and public relations role. THIRD GRADE ART CONTEST: Commissioner Schwei reported on plans for the annual Third Grade Art Contest, which again will be promoted in seven local public schools and will be a feature of Historic Preservation Week in early May. She noted that an informational packet on the contest along with descriptions of possible subjects had already been distributed to the classroom teachers in preparation for the contest. Volunteer judges have been recruited for the event and discussions are being held on what sort of awards to give out. In cooperation with the Carlsbad Historical Society, it was decided that as one award for the three winners from each school, a Know Carlsbad T-shirt would be given. In addition, Commissioner Schwei said she would look into getting art packs from Price Club • or some other outlet, since this was done last year and seemed to be well received. Another possibility was free art lessons taught by Oceanside art teacher, Ruth Plainer. There was also discussion about possible scholarships to the Summer Art Camp sponsored by the Carlsbad Arts Office. The problem with scholarships was the cost, which at $90 or so each would be beyond the current budget. It was moved, seconded and carried unanimously that the Commission pay the Carlsbad Historical Society $144 for the 24 Know Carlsbad T-shirts. Commissioner Schwei stated that she would see about purchasing art packs and possibly arranging for the art lessons. It was then moved, seconded and carried unanimously to purchase art packs as prizes. ADJOURNMENT: With the departure of Commissioners Jones, Schwei, and Valenti, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. for lack of a quorum. All remaining items on the agenda that were not addressed will be carried to the April meeting. Respectfully submitted, Geoff Armour