HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-14; Historic Preservation Commission; MinutesMINUTES
MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING: January 14,2002
TIME OF MEETING: 530 PM
PLACE OF MEETING:
H I STO RI C PRES E RVAT IO N C 0 M MISS ION
City Council Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Christiansen called the meeting to order at 535 PM.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Christiansen, Jones, Muth, and Trejo
Absent: None
r Also Present Were: Assistant Library Director, Geoff Armour
Mark Wisniewski, Arborist
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting held October 22, 2001 were approved as presented.
HERITAGE TREE SURVEY:
Mark Wisniewski distributed the draft maps and inventory of the trees identified for the
first two of three sections included in the study. The City’s GIS section is working on
making the maps more accurate and readable for the final version as well as adding
identification for the parks and lagoons. Still to be completed is the section east of 1-5
that will include the trees on Highland. He reported that he has reduced the number of
trees from his preliminary report but also added some new ones.
Mr. Wisniewski asked the Commission for direction on how to accurately identify
owners of historic buildings and houses when there have been numerous owners.
Assistant Library Director Armour suggested that commercial buildings be identified by
the most well known occupants but for residences only identify by the original owner.
Mr. Wisniewski pointed out that the tree surrounded by the deck at Fidel’s and marked
as “85 years old” is probably not accurate. He also identified several trees that have
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/c been damaged recently some by the sewerage project and some from improper
trimming. He will include in the management plan, recommendations and standards for
trimming mature trees. He also identified tree # 63 at 3354 Madison (alley) a Blackwood
Acacia that is located on the recently acquired City property by the Pine School site,
and should be protected from harm during any construction or demolition at the site.
Mr. Wisniewski said he anticipated the inventory would be completed by the end of the
month and the next phase would be to expand the survey to other parts of the City.
Assistant Library Director Armour explained that the City’s goal is to expand the general
area a bit and then create a public nomination process for identifying significant trees.
He also pointed out that the trees identified that are on private property are only the
ones that are readily visible from the public right of way.
Commissioner Christiansen suggested that the sponsor a program for private owners
to have Mr. Wisniewski come out and identify the species and age of their noteworthy
trees in exchange for including it in the City survey.
Assistant Library Director Armour pointed out that the would have to identify criteria for
determining a “significant” tree and a form that could be completed and submitted for
consid e ration.
P This heritage tree survey will probably be combined into three brochures with two
walking tours in each, similar to the structure tour brochure.
THIRD GRADE ART CONTEST:
Assistant Library Director Armour reported that plans for this year are being coordinated
with the Carlsbad Historical Society and they are having a difficult time recruiting
sufficient volunteer docents for all the various locations for the school tours. They are
proposing only having two locations available for tours, the Marron adobe out on
Haymar and the Magee house. This idea has been submitted to the schools who have
not responded yet. There will be a handout that lists all the interesting site addresses
with a paragraph of information about each one. The actual date for the contest has
not been confirmed but will probably be in May and early June.
Commissioner Trejo expressed concerns about transportation to the Marron adobe for
the many children who walk to the sites.
SUGGESTED FUTURE PROJECTS FOR COMMISSION:
During his report on the Heritage Tree Survey, Arborist Mark Wisniewski pointed out
that of the ten remaining Monterey cypress trees in the railroad right of way, one is
dead. The tree has the most complete history of the City of Carlsbad climate and
weather in its tree rings. He suggested that this take possession of the tree once it has
been cut down, and take cross-sections of the tree, sanded and properly sealed and
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rc display them throughout the City in City buildings and parks. He also suggested
displaying them in the City’s schools as both a historic and scientific display. The dates
could be noted on the rings and tied to events in the City.
Commissioner Christiansen was in support of this project and concerned over the
possible disposal of the tree before the Commission could act. Assistant Library
Director Armour will check to see who owns the tree.
Commissioner Christiansen also pointed out the possibility of the tree as a revenue
source, if it were sectioned off in smooth cuts and sold as conversation pieces.
Assistant Library Director Armour described it as a two-phase project. The Historical
Commission researching the ownership and requesting the owners give the tree to the
City and then the working with the Carlsbad Historical Society to turn the “tree” into
historical displays and for-sale items. The money raised could be used by the Society
towards further projects.
Assistant Library Director Armour pointed out that increasingly this is working more and
more with the Carlsbad Historical Society on joint projects. The list attached to the
agenda contained several ongoing projects as well as suggestions for additional ones.
Among those projects listed was the Ledgerwood plaque, still not installed. Assistant
Library Director Armour has been in touch with the new property owner but does not
have a firm date for the installation of the retaining wall.
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Also on the list is the barn at Magee Park, and Commissioner Christiansen reported he
has spoken with Mr. Tarango today and they anticipate starting the project next week.
The Historical site walking tour guide second printing of 10,000 copies is underway and
they will be available at both library locations as well as Magee House and ConVis at
the depot. It was suggested that copies also be available at City Hall, Lola’s market in
the barrio and the City’s Housing and Redevelopment office.
Assistant Library Director Armour will present the list and the “tree” suggestions to the
Carlsbad Historical Society at their next board meeting on January 28, 2002.
CARLSBAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROJECTS:
Assistant Library Director Armour expanded on the oral history, strategic plan and
museum projects all underway. One of the newest members of the board is a big
enthusiast of oral histories and the society as a whole is very interested in collecting the
histories from Carlsbad families.
The Strategic Plan includes the museum plans and the society has been in touch with
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F interiors of the Magee House and the barn. Part of their goal is to create more museum - like displays and exhibits.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NONE
ITEM FOR NEXT AGENDA:
Monterey Pine in the railroad right of way
Tree #63 in harms way (?) near the Pine School property
Commissioners and maximum term limits
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Cissie S6xton
Administrative Secretary
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