CHC Minutes-2006-10-24MEMORANDUM November 7, 2006
TO: Dave Adams, City Manager
William Cunningham, Interim Planning Director
FROM: Teri Delcamp, Historic Preservation Manager
Cultural Heritage Commission Secretary
SUBJECT: Cultural Heritage Commission Actions of October 24, 2006
This memorandum summarizes the actions taken by the Cultural Heritage Commission at
their Tuesday, October 24, 2006 meeting. No action is required unless the City Council
wishes to hold special review of an item.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Porter called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Lorie Porter, Chair
Jess Andrews
Ed Nunez
Janet Siegel
Don Tryon
Absent: Tony Forster, Vice-Chair (excused)
David Belardes
Staff: Teri Delcamp, Cultural Heritage Commission Secretary
C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
D. OLD BUSINESS
None.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of Revised Historic Depiction Program (HDP) for Mammoth
Professional Buildings, Architectural Control (AC) 03-09. (Applicant: Kent
Ahlering, Mammoth Equities Construction Group) Teri Delcamp made the staff
presentation on behalf of Project Manager Larry Lawrence. The applicant is
requesting to change the approved aviation HDP to a paleontological HDP.
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The Commission provided input on the concept to change the HDP in May
2006. The applicant retained paleontologists to conduct records searches
and has responded to staff’s and the Commission’s input. The previously
approved aviation HDP will be utilized at another future development in town.
The proposed HDP consists of a series of laminated panels in each of the
two building lobbies. Staff is recommending that the Commission
conditionally approve the revised HDP as it complies with Council Policy.
Kent Ahlering and Amber Wish, Mammoth Equities, displayed and described
a mock-up foam core board version of the proposed panels with information
on Pleistocene fossil finds in the San Juan Capistrano area. A sample
individual panel was also displayed.
Commissioner Tryon stated he is excited about the opportunity for an HDP
that presents a part of history that the city does not typically consider.
Commissioners Andrews and Siegel questioned whether the height and size
of the text will be legible especially to children. Chair Porter suggested that
the overall size of the displays be enlarged by 50%, and that the individual
panels be enlarged concurrently. She also suggested the addition of a map in
the central introductory panel.
After due consideration, Commissioner Siegel moved, and Commissioner
Tryon seconded, adoption of a resolution approving a revised HDP for
Mammoth Equities with additional conditions to reflect the changes
suggested by Chair Porter, subject to Resolution No. 06-10-24-1. The motion
was approved unanimously.
2. Consideration of Amendment to the Inventory of Historic and Cultural
Landmarks (IHCL), Mission Hill – Mission Flats. (Applicants: Jorge & Estela
Puelma; Gary & Robin Griffin; Carolyn Rosenbaum) Teri Delcamp made the staff
presentation and recommendation that 31321 Andres Pico Road, APN 124-
201-17; 31341 Andres Pico Road, APN 124-201-13; 31442 El Camino Real,
APN 124-202-28; and 31440 El Camino Real, 124-202-27 be recommended
for addition to the IHCL.
Jorge Puelma, owner of the properties at 31321 Andres Pico Road and
31442 El Camino Real, was available to respond to questions.
Commissioner Siegel asked when the fence, arbor and gate were added to
the property at 31442 El Camino Real. Mr. Puelma responded that they were
constructed a month or more ago. The gate has already been modified to be
lower. Commissioner Siegel expressed concern that the structures detract
from the appearance of the house. Mr. Puelma said that he needed to add
the fence and gate to provide some barrier to the street, similar to the house
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next door which is also under consideration for designation, to enhance
privacy. The house is located directly across the street from the continuation
school; there is no sidewalk on his side of the street and people tend to
migrate into the front yard. There used to be a picket fence in the yard years
ago, but it was removed due to its poor condition.
Some Commissioners had not yet seen the arbor and fence. Ms. Delcamp
suggested that the Commission take action on the other properties, and
continue consideration on the house at 31442 El Camino Real to the next
meeting so that Commissioners could view the fence and arbor. Staff will
update the photograph in the survey form for the property and prepare a staff
report addressing integrity of the site related to the fence and arbor.
Commissioner Nunez moved, and Commissioner Siegel seconded, adoption
of a resolution to recommend approval of an amendment to the City’s IHCL
to add 31321 Andres Pico Road, 31341 Andres Pico Road and 31440 El
Camino Real to the IHCL subject to Resolution No. 06-10-24-2. The motion
was approved unanimously.
Commissioner Siegel moved, and Commissioner Nunez seconded, a motion
to continue consideration of 31442 El Camino Real to the next meeting. The
motion was approved unanimously. (Next meeting is November 14, 2006,
based on adjournment action.)
F. INFORMATION ITEM
None.
G. COMMISSION/STAFF COMMENTS
Commissioners Andrews and Siegel reported on their attendance at the California
Preservation Foundation’s workshop on design review and use of the Secretary of
the Interior’s Standards in historic districts. The workshop was very informative, and
they encouraged other Commissioners to attend similar workshops in the future.
Commissioner Siegel reported that she met with George Kibby of San Juan Family
Farm Museum regarding the intended conversion of the Joel Congdon House to a
museum under his recently approved license agreement with the City. The
Preservation Week Committee has approved a letter to request sponsors and
underwriting of the 2007 Historic Preservation Week activities. The proceeds from
the week will be earmarked for the Congdon House museum.
Ms. Delcamp reported that she and Mission Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence
had led a walking tour that morning on the Mission’s restoration projects and
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planning in the Los Rios Historic District. Civic Solutions planning firm had organized
the tour attended by about 15 professional planners as part of the American
Planning Association’s annual state conference.
Ms. Delcamp reminded the Commission that she would attend the October 27 State
Historical Resources Commission meeting in Sacramento to represent the City
when the state considers the National Register nomination for the Roger Y.
Williams/Swanner House.
Ms. Delcamp will also attend a full day, hands-on workshop on adobe building repair
and maintenance in Old Town San Diego on October 28, sponsored by California
State Parks and Save Our Heritage Organisation.
Ms. Delcamp announced that a special meeting needs to be scheduled before the
regular November meeting. The Commissioners’ responses indicated that there
would be a quorum for a special meeting on November 14, 2006, at 5 p.m.
H. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Porter adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m. to a special meeting to be held at
5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2006.
cc: Bill Huber, Assistant City Manager
Teri Delcamp, Historic Preservation Manager
Sandy Kell, Administrative Secretary
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