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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-08; Historic Preservation Commission; MinutesApproved MINUTES MEETING OF: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DATE OF MEETING: November 8,2004 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 PM PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Conference Room I lTEM#2 I CALL TO ORDER: Chair Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 531 PM. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Christiansen, Gutierrez, Ladouceur, Smith, and Treja Absent: None Also Present Were: Assistant Library Director, Geoff Armour Mayor Pro Tem Finnila Arborist Mark Wisniewski APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chair Gutierrez called for comments on the minutes of the meeting of September 13, 2004. Commissioner Christiansen asked for some additional information on the repairs to the Barn roof and Assistant Library Director Armour responded that it would be addressed later in the meeting under agenda item number five. Chair Gutierrez commented that the outside displays, mentioned in the minutes, have been very well received by visitors and the Historical Society is considering adding more similar displays to the other walls of the barn. Chair Gutierrez also referenced the Cruise ship tours mentioned at the last meeting and the potential to attend the Magee House Teas. Assistant Library Director Armour responded that he had no idea whether or not there had been any tour reservations and Mayor Pro Tern Finnila suggested he contact the Carlsbad Village Business Association and ask for a report on the success of the program. The minutes of the meeting held September 13, 2004 14, 2003 were then approved as presented. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of November 8,2004 Page 2 HERITAGE TREE SURVEY AND TOUR GUIDE: Assistant Library Director Armour distributed copies of the latest revision of Heritage Tree Waling Tour #I and Arborist Wisniewski suggested that the Commission name each tour and add the name as well as number to the brochure. He is proofreading the final version and making corrections and additions. Mr. Wisniewski reported that since the last meeting, we lost three more of the trees in the study, all previously located on private property. Commissioner Christiansen suggested that perhaps the owners were not aware of the significance of these trees to the community and that this Commission notify the owners of the remaining trees that they are significant and historic and worthy of retaining. Mr. Wisniewski responded that in his original report he had suggested that all the owners of the historical trees should be notified as to the significance of these trees on their property. The Commission agreed at that time to send letters. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila suggested that the Commission act on this immediately and draft a form letter to be sent to the property owners as soon as possible. Mr. Wisniewski, had several other suggestions for improvements to the draft version, including changing the size of the paper and font, using a different color for each of the tours, and using a better grade and weight of paper. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila suggested adding some art to the brochure to keep it from looking so much like a bus route brochure. Assistant Library Director Armour said he would incorporate the suggested changes into all of the brochures and have the graphics department proceed with production. Mr. Wisniewski reminded the Commission that following the inaugural walking tour he was contacted by an individual who had some clients who would be interested in underwriting the cost of the brochures. Since the City had decided to produce the brochures in house, Mr. Wisniewski suggested these clients might be interested in underwriting the cost of other signs or informational markers. Commissioner Christiansen suggested that the letter to the owners of trees included in the survey should also include a copy of the brochure featuring their trees and a copy of the recommendations for tree care from the report. Assistant Library Director Armour will draft the letter and develop the list of property owners from the locations listed in the report. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of November 8,2004 Page 3 Mr. Wisniewski then distributed to each member of the commission a plaque made from cross-section of a branch of a Laurel Sumac tree out by the creek by the Carlsbad Raceway. HISTORIC MARKER PLAQUES: Assistant Library Director Armour explained that the City recently adopted a policy that prevents City staff from performing any work on private property because of liability issues. Assistant Library Director Armour had spoken to the City Attorney to see if the policy could be changed for the installation of the historic markers. In the meanwhile facilities has hired a contractor to install the three existing plaques for the Gaus and Ramirez houses and Neiman’s. Commissioner Ladouceur expressed the importance in maintaining some continuity in both the design and installation of the plaques as they become more numerous in the City. The Commission reviewed a list of nine potential locations for plaques and was asked to select two or three for purchase and installation from next year’s budget. There was some discussion and the Commissioners were asked to prioritize the locations and e- mail their preferences. The Commission will vote on the final sites at the next regularly scheduled meeting. MAGEE BARN: Assistant Library Director Armour reported that the largest project and obstacle to getting the barn open with displays in place, is the roof. The City has agreed to replace the roof as a high priority but it is still months away from completion. The interior has been completed including the concrete area. The town safe is in place and the buggy renovations have been finished. The buggy will be stored at the old Farmer’s building until ready for display in the barn. Commissioner Christiansen asked if the barn was tented for termites and the rafters checked for structural integrity before the roof replacement. he has contact with an individual who might be willing to assist with the design of a blacksmithing display in that part of the barn originally used for that purpose. He also commented that Chair Gutierrez asked about the progress on replacing the sign on the corner of the lot, which would identify the Magee House as a museum. DENNIS GALLEGOS PRESENTATION FOLLOW UP: Assistant Library Director Armour announced that this item and the following item were added to the agenda at the request of the Chair. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of November 8,2004 Page 4 Chair Gutierrez announced that the San Diego Archeological Center would make a presentation to the Carlsbad Historical Society on April 23rd with regard to potential display items for the barn, once there is adequate security. MITIGATING NOISE ON CARLSBAD BOULEVARD: Chair Gutierrez commented that Route 101 seems to be a favorite route on the weekend for motorcyclist and the noise from the machines is objectionable. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila commented that the City of Encinitas has asked for an investigation of possibilities concerning motorcycles but it will take an act of the state legislature to initiate any changes. The City of Carlsbad cannot do anything about restrictions on the use of the roadway. Assistant Library Director Armour said he had spoken to the City's traffic engineer about noise abatement along that area to maintain the ambiance of the area. His response was that the construction of a wall in that area would be unsightly and undesirable and there are no noise laws for local roadways in Carlsbad. CARLSBAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY UPDATES: Annual program - This year the program was held at Heritage Hall and the display committee conducted tours through the barn and Magee house to see the art on display. They had also put together a brochure describing the different pieces and information about the artists. Archaeolonical Program - as previously mentioned, the San Diego Archaeological Center will present a program at Heritage Hall on April 23rd. Barn Displays - in addition to those items previously mentioned there are plans for old tools, a saddle, railroad items, the original feed bin, and possibly archaeological items. ANNOUNCEMNTS: Assistant Library Director Armour announced that the King Karl crown will be on permanent display at the Magee House in a secure display case purchased by the Carlsbad City Library. The City Council has been invited to a special tea and tour of the Magee House tomorrow, Tuesday, November gth. Assistant Library Director Armour announced that this was his last meeting as he is retiring from the City effective the end of December. Beginning in January he will be running the Magee House. The interim staff liaison to this committee will be Susan Gutierrez, current president of the Carlsbad Historical Society, until the new Deputy Library Director for the Georgina Cole Library is hired. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of November 8,2004 Page 5 Also noted, this was Mayor Pro Tern Finnila's last meeting as she is leaving her position on the City Council officially on December 14'h to pursue other goals. Commissioner Smith announced that Sunday is the 80th anniversary of the Carlsbad Community Church and issued an invitation to anyone who was interested in attending the celebration. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 655 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cissie Seiton Administrative Secretary