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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-13; Historic Preservation Commission; Minutes( ( ( MEETIN G OF : DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING : CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES HI STORIC PRESERVAT ION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 5:30 PM City Council Conference Room Chairman Bizieff ca lled the meeting to order at 5:41 PM. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Also Present Were: Commission ers Bizieff, Chri stiansen, Jones, Muth, and Trejo. None Assistant Library Director, Geoff Armour Council Member Ramona Finnila Planning Commission Liaison, Ann L'Heureux APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting held July 12, , 1999 were approved as presented. HISTORIC TREE INVENTORY AND OTHER TREE ISSUES: ITEM# 2 Assistant Library Director Armour reported that due to the recent issues involving trees brought to City Council by the citizens, the City Attorney had asked that this project be put on temporary hold until there was a clearer explanation of the scope and purpose of the project. Assistant Library Director Armour had also conducted some research into the offer for free trees or funds for the purchase and planting of trees. He was in contact with two organizations, California Re-Leaf and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. California Re-Leaf provides funding for non -profit organizations and volunteer groups. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is the organization that does work with municipalities on tree planting projects. There was some questions as to whether this type project wasn't more suited to either the staff for HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of September 13, 1999 Page 2 Habitat Management or possibly the Parks Department. There was also discussion on ( possible locations for this type project. ( Planning Commissioner Ann L'Heureux pointed out that there are severa l commun ity groups who might share an interest in a project of this sort. Comm issioner Jones pointed out the need to determine what species of trees live the longest in this climate and soil. Commiss ioner Christiansen stated that he was definitely in favor of helping to make this project a reality but was unsure what agency shou ld take the lead on the project and coord in ate the various groups that would be involved . Council Member Finnila suggested that this commiss ion develop criteria for "h istoric" trees and then conclude the inventory fo llowed by possibly photos or plaques. Then, whatever follows, th is commission will have established the base core to identify what constitutes a historic tree. The Commissioners discussed at length the issues involved in the planting of trees on City land and the need to maintain the natural en vironment. Chair Bizieff proposed that the planting project was outside the charge of this Commission but asked the Commissioners for a decision on how they would like to move forward. Chairman Bizieff confirmed that this commission had already voted to move forward on the historic tree inventory and contracting with Mr. Wisniewski for that project. He continued that this item would continue to be an agenda item as the process evolved. Commissioner Christiansen volunteered to talk to various city staff and local groups to see if he could facilitate a planting project. Commissioner Muth suggested that they accept Commissioner Christinsen's offer to gather more information on the planting project. Chair Bizieff suggested that Commissioner Christiansen proceed with investigating the possibility of the tree-planting project and report to the Commission at the next meeting. The Commissioners are interested in the project and its progress but feel it is outside their charge by the City Council. Council Member Finnila asked that the purpose of the inventory be more specifically defined. Assistant Library Director Armour explained the idea was to document with photographs the historic trees in Carlsbad in much the same manner as the historic properties. ( Many of the trees were planted to mark tracts of land and streets. It is anticipated that ( ( HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of September 13, 1999 Page 3 the inventory will include approxim ately 100 trees. Once identified, the trees would be included in the historic tours of the City. Comm ission er Chri stiansen also volunteered to report on the progress toward controlling the disease that threatens the eucalyptus trees in Carlsbad. MAGEE HOUSE AND BARN: Assistant Library Director rep orted that the City has completed the porch renovations and that the Historica l Society is plann ing a party in celebration. Commissioner Muth moved that the Comm ission direct Assistant Library Director Armour to write a letter of thanks to the City Public Works Department and plan a formal ceremon y to dedicate the newly refurb ished porch. Commiss ioner Trejo provided the second and the motion carried unanimously. Assistant Library Director also reported that as part of the City's reuse study, the Parks Planning office located in the Magee House will be moving to City Hall and the Historical Society will have the use of the entire building. Armour explained that the Historical Society has taken the first step toward s the restoration of the barn by funding a study for the stabilization of the property and an estimate of the cost for the restoration. CALIFORNIA HISTORY DISCUSSION GROUP: Assistant Library Director Armour explained that the Library had received a grant from the California Endowment for the Humanities in conjunction with the sesquicentennial. There are thirty-two people signed up for the group which will meet in October at the new library. The program will be a combination of lecture, film and discussion. HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACTIVITIES: Assistant Library Director Armour announced that the Annual Meeting will be held at the Raintree and will include an antique road show offering on the spot appraisals of antiques brought to the event. The Historical Society sent a letter to the School District requesting better communication between them to schedule the tours and art contest. As a result of that letter two third grade teachers have been selected as coordinators for the entire third grade class events. The Historical Society has also sent a letter to the Planning Department in the City of Oceanside expressing concern for the Marron adobe and the proposed Rancho del Oro overpass at Highway 78. ( ( ,HISTOR1IC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of September 13, 1999 ANNOUNCEMENTS: Page4 Assistant Library Director Armour sa id he had received a call from the Carlsbad Planning Department asking for gu id ance from this Comm ission on the proposed renovations to the bridge between Carlsbad and Oceanside. As the call was received today, th is item is not on the agenda and was reported for information on ly. Th is item will be on the agenda for discussion and decision next month. Comm issioner Trejo asked if there were plans for a stop sign on Carlsbad Village Drive where the pedestrian had been killed. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NON E ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion , the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.