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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes
MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Monday, November 8, 2021
PLACE OF MEETING: Virtual Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: 4:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Chair Majer, Commissioner Ly, Commissioner Prosser, Commissioner Dfaz,
Commissioner Schreibman, Ex-Officio Planning Commissioner Lafferty
STAFF PRESENT: Sheila Crosby, Deputy Library Director
Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts Director
Jennifer Davidson, Administrative Secretary
Jennifer Jesser, Senior Planner Community Development
Shelley Glennon, Associate Planner Community Development
Mike Strong, Assistant Director of Community Development
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission Meeting held July 12, 2021.
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Motion by Commissioner Schreibman, seconded by Commissioner Prosser, to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting held on July 12, 2021 as presented. Motion carried 5/0/0/0.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
NOMINATE MEMBERS TO THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
The commission received a presentation from Senior Planner Jennifer Jesser on the Growth
Management Update Advisory Committee. Chair Majer was elected primary member and
Commissioner Prosser was elected alternate member unanimously, 5/0/0/0.
NOMINATE A MEMBER TO THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE:
The commission received a presentation from Associate Planner Shelley Glennon on the
formation of a Design Review Committee to review & provide recommendations on the Village
and Barrio Master Plan Objective Design Standards. Commissioner Dfaz was elected
unanimously, and Commissioner Schreibman volunteered to be a member of the committee if
Commissioner Dfaz is unable to serve, 5/0/0/0.
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Minutes of the November 8, 2021 Meeting
INFORMATION ON THE MILLS ACT:
The commission received a presentation from Assistant Director of Community Development
Mike Strong on the Mills Act, a state law enacted to help local governments preserve historic
structures, and what it would take to create a local program.
PROPERTIES OF CONCERN:
Chair Majer informed the commission the Culver/Myers/Capp House property has sold . Chair
Majer is interested in meeting the new owners to discuss possible restoration and participation
in the Mills Act.
Commissioner Dfaz inquired if the commission has any information on a recently demolished
adobe property on Adams Avenue. Commission Liaison Sheila Crosby will inquire with other city
. departments and provide an update to the commission.
Commissioner Prosser requested any new information about the Culver/Myers/Capp House
property be shared with the commissioners.
PROPOSED 2022 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE:
The Historic Preservation Commission approved the meeting schedule for 2022. The
commission discussed returning the Historic Preservation Commission meetings to Council
Chamber at the pre-pandemic meeting time of 6 p.m. The commission discussed the option of
holding special meetings at an earlier time if the commission continues to meet virtually.
Commissioner Dfaz asked about the possibility of hybrid participation when meetings return to
an in-person format. Commission Liaison Sheila Crosby conveyed the city is reviewing that
option.
Motion by Commissioner Ly, seconded by Commissioner Dfaz to approve the 2022 Historic
Preservation Commission Meeting Schedule. Motion carried, 5/0/0/0.
LIAISON TO THE CARLSBAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY:
Commissioner Prosser reported the city's Facilities Department has created an action list of repair
items for numerous historic sites in Magee Park. A contractor will be visiting the sites in late
summer and submitting recommendations and cost of repairs that will be reviewed and submitted
with next year's budget process. Commissioner Prosser reported the Carlsbad Police Department's
Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) has been a positive and effective presence at Magee Park
COMMISSION LIAISON ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commission Liaison Sheila Crosby updated the commissioners on the historic resources
inventory. The inventory was scheduled to go to City Council to reaffirm the list but was pulled
from the agenda due to actions surrounding the Mills Act and the necessity to update
ordinances before moving forward. The city will move forward with researching the possibility
of a Mills Act program and updates to the municipal code.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
Commissioner Diaz asked about the proper procedure for sharing information he received
about how the City of San Diego selects which buildings they include on their historical list.
Commission Liaison Sheila Crosby informed the commissioners that information can be
forwarded to her and she will distribute out to the commissioners in accordance with the
Brown Act.
Ex-Officio Planning Commissioner Lafferty updated the commission on the Planning
Commission Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendment package going to City Council on Nov.
16. Many of the properties the Historic Preservation Commission discusses are part of the
Village and Barrio.
ADJOURNMENT: Chair Majer adjourned the meeting at 5:01 p.m.