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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-11; Historic Preservation Commission; MinutesMarch 11, 2024 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Page 2 Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution. Assistant Director of Community Development, Mike Strong reviewed the item. Commissioner Jacobs made a motion to adopt the Resolution with the condition that the following sentence is removed from the Resolution: "The plaque may only be displayed on the building or structure for which it is issued.", seconded by Commissioner Diaz, to adopt the Resolution recommending City Council approval of a uniform Interpretive Plaque Program for historic locations. -3/0/2 (May, Schreibman -Absent). 3. 3rd GRADE ART CONTEST: Receive report on "Drawing on Carlsbad's Past." (Staff contact: Mike Strong, Assistant Director of Community Development) Recommended Action: Receive report. Assistant Director of Community Development, Mike Strong reviewed the item. The Committee received the report. 4. ADDITIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES: Provide feedback and develop recommendations for historic preservation benefits and incentives. (Staff contact: Mike Strong, Assistant Director of Community Development) Recommended Action: Provide feedback. Assistant Director of Community Development, Mike Strong reviewed the item. In response to Commissioner Diaz's request that the staff define what is allowed for equipment in these homes, Assistant Director of Community Development, Mike Strong, explained that the city's usual building zoning codes apply, and it is the job of the Historical Preservation Committee to discuss and recommend to the Planning Commission and City Council whether there will be exceptions or additional rules applied to historic buildings. Assistant Director of Community Development, Mike Strong explained that once feedback is received from the Historic Preservation Committee, staff will do the research and return to the committee during the July Historic Preservation Committee Meeting with recommendations regarding ways to incentivize those who are interested in preserving a historic home, both in the form of zoning relief and in developing flexibility with the standards for them. Chair Majer, expressed concern regarding indoor equipment, especially in kitchen operations since poor equipment in these spaces could compromise the structure of a building. Chair Majer added, the need to allow small artisanal businesses such as woodworkers for example to be able to work in small areas. March 11, 2024 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Page 3 Commissioner Jacobs emphasized the Committee's receptiveness to all recommendations from staff; but those providing the most incentives for small businesses being the most relevant for consideration. Ex-officio Commissioner Lafferty cited local examples of historic buildings that are being used as businesses and reminded staff and committee members to ensure that we how other cities handle this situation. Commissioner Diaz's commented that it would be valuable for staff to explain or define how displays inside and outside of a building will be managed. Commissioner Diaz requested that the "applicable professional qualification standards" are defined by someone such as a historian or architect so as to create consistent and clear definitions. Assistant Director of Community Development, Mike Strong explained that all preceding comments and recommendations would also be reviewed in July's report. 5. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 WORK PLAN: Adopt a resolution to recommend City Council approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan. {Staff contact: Mike Strong, Assistant Director of Community Development). Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution. Assistant Director of Community Development, Mike Strong reviewed the item. Motion by Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs, to adopt the resolution to recommend City Council approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan. -3/0/2 {May, Schreibman -Absent). ANNOUNCEMENTS: This section of the Agenda is designated for announcements to advise the community regarding events that Members of the City Council have been invited to, and may participate in. Commissioner Diaz shared information regarding the Albert Frey exhibit in Palm Springs where a Carlsbad Building is included in the materials. He suggested it would an ideal building to start the process to include it on the Historic Buildings tour. Ex-officio Commissioner Lafferty gave an update from the Planning Commission. She also noted that the pool behind the Barrio Museum is for sale, and she is attempting to understand the if that is a historic property and how to get more information on it as it's future is uncertain. Chair Majer provided information regarding the status of the Culver Meyers Capp house.