Historic Preservation Review Commission Agenda AWS
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BENICIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES City Hall Commission Room November 16, 2017 6:30 PM
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS Present: Commissioners Delgado, Haughey, Maccoun, McKee, Van Landschoot, von Studnitz, Chair Reynolds Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Suzanne Thorsen, Principal Planner Adrian Lopez, Assistant Planner Dorothy Dickson-Dodds, Recording Secretary
3. REFERENCE TO FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF PUBLIC 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA On a motion of Commissioner Haughey, seconded by Commissioner von Studnitz, the Agenda was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Haughey, Delgado, Maccoun, McKee, von Studnitz, Van Landschoot, and Chair Reynolds None None None
5. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT A. WRITTEN COMMENT B. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. CONSENT CALENDAR 1
On a motion of Commissioner von Studnitz, and seconded by Commissioner Haughey, Items 6.A, 6.B, and 6.D of the Consent Calendar were approved by the following vote: Ayes:
Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Delgado, Haughey (noted recusal from Item 6.D), Maccoun (noted recusal from Item 6.D), McKee, Van Landschoot, von Studnitz (noted recusal from Item 6.D), and Chair Reynolds None None None
6.A OCTOBER 26, 2017 DRAFT MINUTES 10-26-17 HPRC Draft Minutes 6.B 2018 MEETING SCHEDULE 2018 HPRC Meeting Schedule 6.D APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW DETACHED TWO CAR GARAGE AT 241 WEST J STREET, AFTER A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA Staff Report 1- Draft Resolution 2- 241 West J Street DPR523A 3- Site Plan, Elevations, Garage Plan RESOLUTION 17-11 OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE AT 241 WEST J STREET (17PLN-00045) 7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 7.A DESIGN REVIEW FOR REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AND A REAR ADDITION TO THE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 265 WEST I STREET, AFTER A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA Staff Report 1- Draft Resolution 2- Plans 3- Before and After Windows
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Ms. Thorsen explained that Commissioners Haughey, McKee, Maccoun, and Chair Reynolds must recuse themselves from the item, leaving a minority of Commissioners, which is not a quorum. Ms. Thorsen asked these commissioners to draw cards from one suit of playing cards to determine who would participate, with Ace low. Commissioner Haughey drew the low card and remained in the meeting; Commissioners McKee, Maccoun, and Chair Reynolds left the meeting. Ms. Thorsen provided a presentation. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the order of when plans were submitted, and a building permit pulled for the window replacement. Ms. Thorsen answered their questions and explained that the design review application is on the consent calendar because it is a non-contributing structure and is expected to be a non-controversial application. Ms. Anthony, applicant, explained the progression of the home improvements and the process by which permits were obtained and inspected for installation of replacement windows. Ms. Thorsen provided further clarification and explained that the permit was issued in error without design review. PUBLIC COMMENT: Donald Dean, 257 West I Street, stated his concern with the existing sewer easement across his lot and the extension of her deck where the easement is located. He would want public easement and would like some assurance that the deck will not interfere with the easement. Ms. Anthony agreed that the easement should be public to ensure that the City has access to the line. Commissioner Delgado said the Commission could make that a condition. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED Referring to correspondence received, the Commission asked clarifying questions about the regulations of animals. Ms. Thorsen said animal keeping is not under the commission’s purview. She said the floor plan for the addition is residential in nature, showing only a bedroom and a bathroom. Commissioners recessed the meeting so that city staff could research permit records and provide a copy of permit drawings for review. Meeting Recess: 7:16pm Meeting Continued: 7:23pm 3
Following some additional discussion regarding window replacement and the location of the sewer line, Commissioner Delgado made a motion to approve the design review as submitted, with an additional condition that the easement is verified with the understanding that the City is satisfied. A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW TO REPLACE WINDOWS AND CONSTRUCT A READ ADDITION AT 265 WEST I STREET (17PLN-00044) On a motion of Commissioner Delgado, seconded by Commissioner von Studnitz the vote failed, by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Delgado and von Studnitz Commissioners Haughey and Van Landschoot None Commissioners McKee, Maccoun, and Chair Reynolds
There was further Commissioner discussion. On a motion of Commissioner Van Landschoot, seconded by Commissioner Haughey the project was continued to a date certain of December 21, 2017, by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Delgado, Haughey, Van Landschoot, and von Studnitz None None Commissioners McKee, Maccoun, and Chair Reynolds
Commissioners McKee, Maccoun and Chair Reynolds returned to the meeting at 7:40pm. 7B. APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW TO REPLACE THE ROOF AND ALTER THE ROOFLINE ON THE REAR ADDITION AND REMOVE NON-HISTORIC ASBESTOS SIDING AT 260 WEST H STREET; AFTER A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA Staff Report 1- Draft Resolution.pdf 2- DPR Form 523A 3- Plans 09112017 Commissioner Maccoun and Chair Reynolds were excused from the meeting. Ms. Thorsen provided a presentation. Mr. Reynolds (Chair) addressed the Commission regarding the scope of work. He read a letter written of support by a neighbor to the Commission. 4
PUBLIC COMMENT OPEN: None PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED The Commission asked the applicant clarifying questions. Mr. Reynolds provided answers. RESOLUTION 17-13 OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW TO REPLACE THE ROOF AND LATER THE ROOFLINE ON THE READ ADDITION AND REMOVE NON-HISTORIC ASBESTOS SIDING AT 260 WEST H STREET (17PLN-00047) On a motion of Commissioner von Studnitz, seconded by Commissioner McKee the above Resolution was approved with Commissioner Maccoun recused, by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Delgado, Haughey, McKee, Van Landschoot, von Studnitz, None None Commissioner Maccoun and Chair Reynolds
Chair Reynolds returned to the dais and Commissioner Maccoun returned to the meeting. 8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF 8.A Update: Yuba Site (678 East H Street) Ms. Thorsen provided an overview of the report. Staff Report.pdf 1. Council Staff Report 09192017.pdf 2. Council Excerpt Minutes 09192017.pdf The Commission asked clarifying question about the status and consultants. Ms. Thorsen explained the process working with the consultants and an announcement would be made shortly. Ms. Thorsen reported that the update to the Downtown Historic District Design Guidelines will be agendized for discussion at future meetings. The Ad Hoc Advisory Group is in place and staff will post the meeting notice and provide information on the City website. 9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Haughey asked staff for an update on the mural painting on historic buildings. Ms. Thorsen said she would provide an update for the Commission. 10. ADJOURNMENT Chair Reynolds adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. 5
BENICIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES City Hall Commission Room November 16, 2017 6:30 PM
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS Present: Commissioners Delgado, Haughey, Maccoun, McKee, Van Landschoot, von Studnitz, Chair Reynolds Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Suzanne Thorsen, Principal Planner Adrian Lopez, Assistant Planner Dorothy Dickson-Dodds, Recording Secretary
3. REFERENCE TO FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF PUBLIC 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA On a motion of Commissioner Haughey, seconded by Commissioner von Studnitz, the Agenda was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Haughey, Delgado, Maccoun, McKee, von Studnitz, Van Landschoot, and Chair Reynolds None None None
5. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT A. WRITTEN COMMENT B. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. CONSENT CALENDAR 1
On a motion of Commissioner von Studnitz, and seconded by Commissioner Haughey, Items 6.A, 6.B, and 6.D of the Consent Calendar were approved by the following vote: Ayes:
Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Delgado, Haughey (noted recusal from Item 6.D), Maccoun (noted recusal from Item 6.D), McKee, Van Landschoot, von Studnitz (noted recusal from Item 6.D), and Chair Reynolds None None None
6.A OCTOBER 26, 2017 DRAFT MINUTES 10-26-17 HPRC Draft Minutes 6.B 2018 MEETING SCHEDULE 2018 HPRC Meeting Schedule 6.D APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW DETACHED TWO CAR GARAGE AT 241 WEST J STREET, AFTER A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA Staff Report 1- Draft Resolution 2- 241 West J Street DPR523A 3- Site Plan, Elevations, Garage Plan RESOLUTION 17-11 OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE AT 241 WEST J STREET (17PLN-00045) 7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 7.A DESIGN REVIEW FOR REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AND A REAR ADDITION TO THE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 265 WEST I STREET, AFTER A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA Staff Report 1- Draft Resolution 2- Plans 3- Before and After Windows
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Ms. Thorsen explained that Commissioners Haughey, McKee, Maccoun, and Chair Reynolds must recuse themselves from the item, leaving a minority of Commissioners, which is not a quorum. Ms. Thorsen asked these commissioners to draw cards from one suit of playing cards to determine who would participate, with Ace low. Commissioner Haughey drew the low card and remained in the meeting; Commissioners McKee, Maccoun, and Chair Reynolds left the meeting. Ms. Thorsen provided a presentation. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the order of when plans were submitted, and a building permit pulled for the window replacement. Ms. Thorsen answered their questions and explained that the design review application is on the consent calendar because it is a non-contributing structure and is expected to be a non-controversial application. Ms. Anthony, applicant, explained the progression of the home improvements and the process by which permits were obtained and inspected for installation of replacement windows. Ms. Thorsen provided further clarification and explained that the permit was issued in error without design review. PUBLIC COMMENT: Donald Dean, 257 West I Street, stated his concern with the existing sewer easement across his lot and the extension of her deck where the easement is located. He would want public easement and would like some assurance that the deck will not interfere with the easement. Ms. Anthony agreed that the easement should be public to ensure that the City has access to the line. Commissioner Delgado said the Commission could make that a condition. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED Referring to correspondence received, the Commission asked clarifying questions about the regulations of animals. Ms. Thorsen said animal keeping is not under the commission’s purview. She said the floor plan for the addition is residential in nature, showing only a bedroom and a bathroom. Commissioners recessed the meeting so that city staff could research permit records and provide a copy of permit drawings for review. Meeting Recess: 7:16pm Meeting Continued: 7:23pm 3
Following some additional discussion regarding window replacement and the location of the sewer line, Commissioner Delgado made a motion to approve the design review as submitted, with an additional condition that the easement is verified with the understanding that the City is satisfied. A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW TO REPLACE WINDOWS AND CONSTRUCT A READ ADDITION AT 265 WEST I STREET (17PLN-00044) On a motion of Commissioner Delgado, seconded by Commissioner von Studnitz the vote failed, by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Delgado and von Studnitz Commissioners Haughey and Van Landschoot None Commissioners McKee, Maccoun, and Chair Reynolds
There was further Commissioner discussion. On a motion of Commissioner Van Landschoot, seconded by Commissioner Haughey the project was continued to a date certain of December 21, 2017, by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Delgado, Haughey, Van Landschoot, and von Studnitz None None Commissioners McKee, Maccoun, and Chair Reynolds
Commissioners McKee, Maccoun and Chair Reynolds returned to the meeting at 7:40pm. 7B. APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW TO REPLACE THE ROOF AND ALTER THE ROOFLINE ON THE REAR ADDITION AND REMOVE NON-HISTORIC ASBESTOS SIDING AT 260 WEST H STREET; AFTER A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA Staff Report 1- Draft Resolution.pdf 2- DPR Form 523A 3- Plans 09112017 Commissioner Maccoun and Chair Reynolds were excused from the meeting. Ms. Thorsen provided a presentation. Mr. Reynolds (Chair) addressed the Commission regarding the scope of work. He read a letter written of support by a neighbor to the Commission. 4
PUBLIC COMMENT OPEN: None PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED The Commission asked the applicant clarifying questions. Mr. Reynolds provided answers. RESOLUTION 17-13 OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW TO REPLACE THE ROOF AND LATER THE ROOFLINE ON THE READ ADDITION AND REMOVE NON-HISTORIC ASBESTOS SIDING AT 260 WEST H STREET (17PLN-00047) On a motion of Commissioner von Studnitz, seconded by Commissioner McKee the above Resolution was approved with Commissioner Maccoun recused, by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Delgado, Haughey, McKee, Van Landschoot, von Studnitz, None None Commissioner Maccoun and Chair Reynolds
Chair Reynolds returned to the dais and Commissioner Maccoun returned to the meeting. 8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF 8.A Update: Yuba Site (678 East H Street) Ms. Thorsen provided an overview of the report. Staff Report.pdf 1. Council Staff Report 09192017.pdf 2. Council Excerpt Minutes 09192017.pdf The Commission asked clarifying question about the status and consultants. Ms. Thorsen explained the process working with the consultants and an announcement would be made shortly. Ms. Thorsen reported that the update to the Downtown Historic District Design Guidelines will be agendized for discussion at future meetings. The Ad Hoc Advisory Group is in place and staff will post the meeting notice and provide information on the City website. 9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Haughey asked staff for an update on the mural painting on historic buildings. Ms. Thorsen said she would provide an update for the Commission. 10. ADJOURNMENT Chair Reynolds adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. 5
