HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-10; Historic Preservation Commission; MinutesMINUTES
MEETING OF: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
DATE OF MEETING: November 10, 2003
TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 PM
PLACE OF MEETING: Carlsbad City Library Admin Board Room
1775 Dove Lane
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Ladouceur called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Christiansen, Gutierrez, Ladouceur, and
Trejo
Absent: Commissioner Muth
Also Present: Assistant Library Director, Geoff Armour
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting held September 8, 2003 were approved as corrected.
HERITAGE TREE WALKING TOUR:
Assistant Library Director Armour reported that Mr. Wisniewski is ill and unable to attend
the meeting but has visited the Marron adobe and listed some of the trees on that
property. Mr. Wisniewski has promised to deliver the draft versions of the tours to the
Assistant Library Director Armour before the next Commission meeting in January.
Assistant Library Director Armour reminded the Commission that there was some
discussion at the last meeting about naming each of the tours and asked the
Commissioners to send him any suggestions they might have. Also discussed but not
decided, was the purchase and installation of markers for some of the historic trees, to
include the name and age of the specimen. Mr. Wisniewski had promised to get
information on the types and design of markers. Assistant Library Director Armour
suggested a full report should be ready by the next meeting in January 2004; however,
part of the contract calls for the inventory of trees in several outlying areas, not part of
the walking tours.'
Commissioner Gutierrez asked if the walking tours would be finalized and released to
the public prior to the completion of the contract. Assistant Library Director Armour
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replied that the brochures would need to be designed and produced, probably in-house,
and Mr. Wisniewski will make a formal presentation to the City Council upon completion
of the entire project. Promotion of the tours and availability of the brochures will follow
that.
HISTORICAL MARKERS & EL CAMINO REAL BELL:
Assistant Library Director Armour announced that the bell was installed near the
fountain at State Street and Grand prior to the first weekend in November along with the
plaque.
The historical markers for the Gaus House, Ramirez house and Carlsbad Theatre have
not been installed yet. There is still some discussion on locations and types of
installation for the two residences.
The Commissioners then developed the following list as possible sites for historical
plaques:
• Army-Navy Academy
• Gage house
• Garcia's Barber Shop
• Los Diego Hotel
• Barrio Museum
• Shirley House
• Culver House
• Fidel's (Cohen house)
• Fire House (State Parks office on Carlsbad Boulevard
Assistant Library Director Armour noted that the additional locations would need to be
included in the next print of the walking tour brochure. Due to budget constraints, the
Commission will have to prioritize the list and purchase only one or two plaques each
year.
MAGEE BARN PROJECT:
Assistant Library Director Armour reported that the interior renovations have been
completed but there are no locks on the doors and no electricity in the barn. The Phase
II of the project includes some sort of security measures, still to be determined.
Currently under way is the restoration of the buggy and the old town safe. Assistant
Library Director Armour is waiting for a quotation from Burns Restoration for the safe,
which is in very bad shape.
Also of concern is the exterior clean-up and landscaping. The perimeter fence, which
was installed for safety reasons, has been overgrown with climbing roses in some
places. While everyone agrees that the chain link fence needs to go, no one wants to
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see the roses destroyed. Several suggestions have been made to include trying to
cover metal supports with wood, and substituting a split rail fence.
Commissioner Christiansen suggested that when the roses are pruned they try to
remove them from the fence. Assistant Library Director Armour noted that the Historical
Society volunteers who work in the garden are involved with decisions about the
landscaping and use of the land around the barn, and he would suggest asking the City
Parks Department for suggestions.
He pointed out that the most pressing matter is the security of the building and
eventually the displays and artifacts contained. Another challenge will be lighting for the
exhibits since there is no electricity in the barn. Although the South door will most likely
be the main entrance, the west doors need to be opened for the light.
Commissioner Christiansen requested the cistern be retained and repaired as well as
the rainfall chart, and asked for a list of all the projects still to be completed before the
barn is ready to open to the public.
Assistant Library Director Armour will check with the City Parks Department to have
them clean up the construction debris and ask them about providing electricity to the
barn and a security system.
SAN DIEGO RAILROAD COMMEMORATIVE EVENT:
Assistant Library Director Armour referred to the article attached to the agenda packet
for a proposed Joint Railroad Event for 2006 and pointed out that the Carlsbad depot is
the only original one left in the county. He asked the Commissioners to send him any
ideas or suggestions for participation in the event.
CARLSBAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY UPDATE:
Website - Assistant Library Director Armour had attached printouts of the pages from
the website developed by Commissioner Gutierrez's son, Daniel. The City Webmaster
will create a link from the City's official home page to the new website and the Historical
Society has asked the Chamber of Commerce to create a link from their site.
Election results - Susan Gutierrez was elected as the new President and the bylaws
were amended to increase the Board to seven members each to serve for 2 year terms.
December program - On December 6th the society will host a wreath making party and
pot luck at the Magee House.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr. Michael Shoemaker was present for the meeting and expressed his interest in the
commission and the Historical Society.
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ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
Respectfully subjptted,
Cissie Se>
Administrative Secretary