CHC Minutes-2016-03-22MINUTES
March 22,2016
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
A.ORGANIZATION:
1.CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Porter called the Regular Meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission of
the City of San Juan Capistrano to order at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber.
2.ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present:Lorie Porter,Chair
Rhonda DeHaan,Vice-Chair
Nathan Banda
Mechelle Lawrence-Adams
Christie Smead
Commissioners Absent:None
STAFF PRESENT:Joel Rojas,Development Services Director
Sergio Klotz,AICP,Assistant Development Services
Director
Thorn Coughran,Interim Public Works Director
Lindsay Ortega,Contract Planner
B.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:None.
C.CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Draft February 23,2016 Cultural Heritage Commission Minutes Approved
by a 5-0 vote.
D.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.Consideration of Site Plan Review 15-008;Trevor's at the Tracks,an
expansion of the existing dining patio including construction of a new bar with
rooftop,expansion of existing exterior waiting area,and new landscaping,
located at 26701 Verdugo Street,APN:121-141-17 (John Rix,Architectronix,
lnc.)Project Manager:Lindsay Ortega).
Lindsay Ortega made the staff presentation and responded to questions.
CHC Action Minutes 2 March 22.2016
Commissioners expressed support for the proposed signage mounted to the
existing trellis entry,citing concerns with mounting signage to an historic
building.
John Rix,Applicant -provided presentation and responded to questions.
Stephen Rios expressed concern about potential noise issues in the Los Rios
neighborhood.
Steve Behmerwohld,Tom Ostensen,Dick Paulsen and Matt Gafney spoke in
support of the project.
Approval of Motion
CHC RESOLUTION NO.16-03-22-01,SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR)15-008 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO.CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN
EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING DINING PATIO INCLUDING
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BAR WITH ROOFTOP,EXPANSION OF
EXISTING EXTERIOR WAITING AREA,AND INSTALLATION OF NEW
DROUGHT TOLERANT LANDSCAPING,LOCATED AT 26701 VERDUGO
STREET (ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER:121-141-17)(TREVOR'S AT
THE TRACKS).
Commissioner Banda made a motion,seconded by Commissioner Lawrence-
Adams,to approve SPR 15-008 for the patio expansion of existing dining
patio including construction of new bar with rooftop,expansion of existing
exterior waiting area,and installation of new drought tolerant landscaping.
Additionally,the Commission recommended that staff allow signage to be
attached to the existing Trellis and a finding that it is consistent with Design
Guideline of the General Plan and that the project meets the intent of the
National Trust.The motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
AYES:Chair Porter,Vice-Chair DeHaan,Commissioners Lawrence-
Adams,Banda and Smead.
NOES:None
ABSTAIN:None
E.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
F.NEWBUSNESS:
None.
CHC Action Minutes 3 March 22,2016
G.COMMISSION/STAFF COMMENTS:
Interim Director Coughran provided an update on maintenance and,cleanliness
of downtown,as well as maintenance of city owned historic structures.
Commissioners discussed upcoming Preservation Week.
Chair Porter announced that she would not be attending the next meeting.
H.ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Chair Porter adjourned the meeting at 5:37 p.m.
to Tuesday,April 26,2016,at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
Approved on May 24,2016
Sergio Klotz,Assistant Development Services Director
Cultural Heritage Commission Secretary