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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-10; Historic Preservation Commission; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 PM PLACE OF MEETING: H I STO RIC PRES E RVATl 0 N COM M I S S IO N January IO, 2005 City Council Conference Room CALL TO ORDER: Chair Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 532 PM. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Christiansen, Gutierrez, Ladouceur, Smith, and Trejo Absent: None Also Present Were: Staff Liaison Susan Gutierrez Suzanne Smithson, Deputy Library Director (acting) Georgina Cole Library Library Graphic Artist Linda Rockafellow APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting held November 8,2004 were approved as submitted. PHASE 1I.HERITAGE TREE SURVEY & TOURS: Library Graphic Artist Linda Rockafellow was on hand to discuss the final format for the walking tour brochures. The Commissioners discussed the advantages of combining the tours into one booklet instead of seven separate brochures, especially when it came time to replenish the supply. Commissioner Ladouceur suggested adding some artwork to the brochure, and the Commission discussed various options for the design with Commissioner Christiansen suggesting a drawing of an indigenous tree. Commissioner Christiansen also had questions and corrections for some identifying text. The Commission agreed that Commissioner Ladouceur would work with the graphic artist to develop the final version of the tour booklet prior to the March 2005 meeting. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 2 Minutes of January IO, 2005 Commissioner Christiansen also asked about the status of the owner notification project previously approved by the Commission. The letter was to be sent to all the property owners whose addresses were listed in the inventory as a location for one of the Heritage Trees. The letter was also to include information on preserving the tree and a copy of the tour guide. Previous staff liaison to this commission, Geoff Armour, had produced a draft letter that was distributed to the members of the Commission at this time. After some discussion, the Commissioners agreed on certain text changes within the body of the letter, and agreed that the Commission Chair, German Gutierrez would sign the letters which would then been mailed to the property owners. HISTORIC MARKER PLAQUES, PRESENT & FUTURE: The Commission reviewed the proposed list for future plaques and voted on three locations for plaques for the next fiscal year. Chair Gutierrez pointed out that there is no requirement to purchase plaques or to spend the Commission's budget in that manner. He requested staff provide a list of the plaques and location from previous years . Staff liaison Susan Gutierrez reported that the Commission still had $3,000 in this year's budget and the Commissioners asked if that would be carried over if not spent. Commissioner Christiansen apologized for skipping ahead on the agenda but wanted to know if the money could be spent for a new roof for the Magee barn. Staff liaison Gutierrez responded that the City Public Works Facilities division has agreed to pay for the new roof but were having difficulty in finding a contractor to bid on the job which is so small. Commissioner Christiansen suggested the City offer the job to Mr. Terrango who had done a good bit of free work on the renovations. Staff Liaison Gutierrez said she would ask Facilities to contact Mr. Terrango about the project. Commissioner Ladouceur commented that the Commission had been on a trajectory of purchasing a few plaques each year and would hate to see that practice abandoned. The plaques pinpoint historic sites within the City with uniform signage that falls clearly within the purpose of this commission. There was some discussion about the cost of the plaques and then the added expense of contracting for installation on private property. The Commissioners had many questions about other possible projects that would require funds, the budget for next fiscal year and staff support on the projects once a new permanent staff liaison person was appointed. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 3 Minutes of January 10,2005 Commissioner Ladouceur moved to purchase at least two plaques within this fiscal year and Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion. By proper discussion and motion the Commission voted to approve the motion unanimously. The top three selections for the plaques were: South Cost Land Company/Garcia’s Barber Shop on State Street; Barrio Museum on Roosevelt; Red Apple Inn/Army Navy Academy on Carlsbad Boulevard. Staff Liaison Gutierrez reported that prior to Geoff Armour’s retirement he had been notified that the Army/Navy Academy were proceeding with the demolition of the building. MAGEE BARN RESTORATION: Commissioner Christiansen commented that the barn still needs to be tented and treated for termites and Staff Liaison Gutierrez responded that she would remind Facilities. She also reported that the planned exhibits for the barn are not being installed until after the barn roof was repaired. KING KARL CROWN: (taken out of order) Staff Liaison Gutierrez reported that the crown was on permanent loan from the library to the Carlsbad Historical Society and in a display case in the Magee House. THIRD GRADE ART CONTEST: There was considerable discussion about this annual event and the amount of work that it entails. The contest having once been a project of the Arts Commission had migrated to this Commission because of the tie-in to historical sites in the City. Several Commissioners felt that the responsibility for the contest should return to the Arts Office staff, while others felt the entire contest should be rethought and redesigned. Commissioner Ladouceur had several suggestions to get the teachers more involved and informed prior to the contest and tours at Magee House, and suggested the Carlsbad Historical Society consider taking that on as an outreach project. Commissioner Ladouceur offered her assistance with this year’s contest and Staff Liaison Gutierrez will coordinate with her to deliver packets, schedule the judging and awards event at a City Council Meeting. INTERIM STAFFING €4 COMMISSION SUPPORT: Acting Deputy Library Director Smithson offered her support and the assistance of her support staff during this transition period. She explained that the current plan is for the Deputy Library Director for the Cole Library to assume the liaison duties to this HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 4 Minutes of January 10,2005 commission and the library anticipates filling the position sometime in February or March. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 655 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cissie Sext Administrative Secretary HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Recommendations for Future Plaques 1. Red Apple Inn/Army Navy Academy (2585 Carlsbad Boulevard) 2. Cohn House/Fidel’s Norte (3003 Carlsbad Boulevard) 3. Gage House/ Monterey Condominiums (3080 Lincoln) 4. South Coast Land Company/Garcia’s Barbershop (2956 State St.) 5. Los Diego Hotel/Caldo Pomodoro Restaurant (2907 State St.) 6. Barrio Museum (3304 Roosevelt St.) 7. Mission Santiago (3329 Roosevelt) 8. Killian Building (2900 State St.) 9. Fire Station/CA State Forestry Station (Carlsbad Blvd) 12/28/04 -.