Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-06-13; Historic Preservation Commission; MinutesI. MINUTES Meeting of: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Time of Mee ing: Date of Meeting: June 13, 1988 Place of Meeting: 5:OO p.m. City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Blackford called the Meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present - Chairman Blackford, Commissioners Christiansen, Howard-Jones, Robertson and Swenson. Staff Members Present: Lynn Fitzgerald, Management Analyst Keith Beverly, Parks and Recreation Depa rt me nt APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held May 9, 1988, were approved as presented. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Chairman Blackford showed a poster for the Triathlon and stated they are available at the Parks and Recreation Department and City Hall. The poster contains a graphic representation of an Ammonite fossil. INFORMATIONAL: 1. PRESENTATION TO EX-CHAIRMAN ROBERTSON. A card was presented to Commissioner Robertson for two years of diligent effort and guidance as Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission. 2. WEED ABATEMENT FOR CARRILLO RANCH. Lynn Fitzgerald reported the Fire Department has an ongoing weed abatement program in the City. As of last week, the basic weeding had been done at Carrillo Ranch, and the final clearing will be done with hand weeders. 3. CALAVERA RECREATION CENTER DISPLAY CABINET. Lynn Fitzgerald reported the Parks and Recreation Department stated there would be a cabinet similar to the one at Stagecoach and that could be shared. She suggested this Commission might want a subcommittee to determine what they would like displayed there. Suggestions by Commissioners were for the hand-drawn map by Mr. Kelly and a story about the school to be displayed. Also, any photographs and a floor plan of the building, including a photograph taken before the trees were taken out. Commissioner Robertson will contact Mr. Kelly about artifacts for this display. Blackford Chris tia nsen Howard-Jones Robert son Swenso n MINUTES 3une 13, 1988 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 2 COMMISSIONERS Keith Beverly, Parks and Recreation Department representative, stated the completion date for Phase I1 of Calavera Hills is 3anuary or February of 1989. The center there will be similar to the one at Stagecoach Park. Commissioner Howard-3ones inquired whether the Historic Preservation Commission could have a separate plaque to hang on the wall, and Mr. Beverly stated he thought that would be all right. This would not be the site designation plaque, but would be a graphic plaque. Commissioners Howard-3ones and Robertson will work on a format to present to Parks and Recreation for their review, with a conceptual design by 3uly. OLD BUSINESS: 4. GAUS HOUSE APPLICATIONS. Lynn Fitzgerald reported this Commission and the Union Church worked together to obtain applications for the moving of the Gaus house. Lynn Fitzgerald stated a subcommittee was formed in May to review the applications for the Gaus House, and that subcommittee reviewed all the applications submitted and made a final selection down to two properties. Photographs were shown of the sites, and two properties were recommended as being suitable; 3442 Roosevelt Street, Trejo property, and 3425 Roosevelt Street, also Trejo property. which is in the middle of the block, with two houses facing the street. The site is close to the original site and the Trejo family knew the Gaus family. The final choice was 3442 Roosevelt Street, Commissioner Robertson commented they were pleased there were so many applications to choose from, and he felt the subcommittee made a good choice. Historic Preservation Commission recommended the Trejo family be allowed to re-locate the Gaus House to 3442 Roosevelt Street, in the Redevelopment area. 5. CROSS AND GRAVE SITE FOR CARRILLO'S HORSE, CONOUISTADOR. -"- Lynn Fitzgerald reported that this Commission was approached in March of this year to review the grave site and cross marking the gravesite of Leo Carrillo's horse, Conquistador, which lies in the south side of the Carrillo Ranch site. Pacific Scene development would cross that area. The proposed plan for Melrose Avenue and a This Commission recommended the cross itself be brought to Carrillo Ranch for preservation and recognition. Staff approached the Planning Department and the developer, Pacific Scene, to see what was discussed with the developer. Mike Howes reported the developer had said he would be interested in moving the cross, and negotiations are underway at this time. Blackf ord Chri stia nsen Howa rd-3ones Robert son S w e nso n 3 - X x X Y X MINUTES 3une 13, 1988 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 3 COMMISSIONERS Lynn Fitzgerald reported she had contacted Pacific Scene to see whether they would pay for moving the cross and the grave to Carrillo Ranch. The development company has expressed some interest in this request Mrs. 3oan Kindle stated that because of the rapid change in ownership in developed land, any final preservation of the site and cross should be made a condition of Zone 18 Facilities Plan. Since it is costly to have a new EIR, if this could be made a part of the Facilities Management Plan, it might obviate the need for a new EIR. Chairman Blackford stated he was not certain whether this could be a condition of the Zone Plan, and felt this should be discussed with the Planning Department. The EIR presently in force described this site as having an historic cross and adobe base possibly dating to the Carrillo era--it does not specify the grave of the horse. Mrs. Kindle stated that was documented in the biography, and this is a significant site and part of the Carrillo legend. Commissioner Christiansen commented this is an indication that EIR’s are not covering things important to this Commission and the City. needs to be directed toward future reports. Special attention Commissioner Howard-3ones added that this Commission needs to establish something that is significant and that needs to be taken into consideration when the planning goes forward for that site, in a way to honor in a way to honor that site. Also, this Commission needs to be consulted at that time. Lynn Fitzgerald will contact the Planning Department and let them know this Commission thinks this site has significance, and if the Zone Plan is being prepared, let Planning know they should consult with this Commission for preservation of the site. Department should be made aware of this Commission’s concern and asked to keep the Commission informed. The Planning Commissioner Robertson expressed concern about possible security problems at the site and felt this cross should be moved to City property. Lynn Fitzgerald will contact the Planning Department to ascertain whether the Facilities Plan would be the correct place to include this site. Also, Parks and Recreation Department and the Engineering Department should be contacted. She will have a report on this in 3uly. 6. DEPOT RESTORATION. Lynn Fitzgerald reported the Rotary Club is doing the demolition work on the interior of the depot and the funds available were listed in the staff report. 7. PINE STREET SCHOOL. Lynn Fitzgerald gave the update on this item, stating the Carlsbad School District sign will be saved and placed somewhere onsite. A suggestion was made to have someone draw up floor plans of the old building before demolition. . I. MINUTES 3une 13, 1988 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 4 The Commission directed staff to write a letter to all parties concerned; Mr. Brierley, Engineering, Planning, etc., regarding the removing of the sign above the entrance to the existing building at the Pine Street School site, and to preserve this sign. NEW BUSINESS : 8. STONECUTTER'S HOUSE. Chairman Blackford stated this house at 327 Beech Street was not included on the list of possible historic sites. This was the stonecutter's house and the equipment is still there. The consensus of the Commission was to include this house on the historic site list and inform the Planning Department that it is significant and on our list. item will be on next month's agenda for further discussion. This 9. HISTORIC SITE ILLUSTRATOR. Lynn Fitzgerald stated the material in the packet was sent to this Commission via the Mayor and City Manager. consensus of the Commission was they were not interested ir this concept. The IO. 13TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA PRESERVATION CONFERENCE. Chairman Blackford gave a report on the conference held May 19-22, 1988, in Palo Alto. 11. HISTORIC INVENTORY LIST. Twin Inns - Lynn Fitzgerald stated Steve Densham is not ready to consider designation at this time. the Commission know when he is ready. Kelly House - There will be a report in 3uly. Carrillo Ranch Cross - This is proceeding through the Planning Department. Ramirez House - They are not going to tear down the house, but are going to sell the property. Hart Real Estate -- not contacted. Stonecutter's House -- to be evaluated. He will let The plaques to be placed on sites are included in the budget request which is before Council at this time. 12. JULY MEETING AGENDA. Kelly House; Hart Office; Update on Calavera School display; Budget update; Stonecutter's House; Carrillo's Horse Site; Historic Alliance Update. AD30URNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of 3une 13, 1988, was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, LYNN FITZGERALD Ma Mgement Ana 1 ys t Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk COUNCIL MEMBERS