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CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
July 27, 2015
ROLL CALL:
Present: Committee Members Sandy Baer, Craig Kincaid, James Papp, 2 Positions
Vacant, Vice -Chair Thom Brajkovich, and Chair Jaime Hill
Absent: None
Staff: Senior Planner Brian Leveille, Associate Planner Rachel Cohen, Assistant
Planner Walter Oetzell, Assistant Planner Kyle Bell, and Recording
Secretary Erica Inderlied
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was accepted as amended, reordering Item 3 to be heard prior to Item 2.
MINUTES: Minutes of June 22, 2015, were approved as amended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS:
There were no comments from the public.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
1053 Islay _Street. ARCH -1170-2015; Review of remodel and addition to an
existing dwelling at the rear of a Contributing property in the Old Town Historic
District. The project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA (Section
15301: Existing Facilities); R -3-H zone; Lesa Jones, applicant.
Brian Leveille, Senior Planner, provided an update to the CHC on the recent window
replacements on the main residence. He discussed that the original windows were
replaced with vinyl windows without permits and that they do not comply with Historic
Preservation Guidelines or Secretary of Interior Standards. He stated that staff was
hopeful to work with the property owners to obtain permits and replace the most visible
windows with alternatives that are more compatible with the historic structure.
Walter Oetzell, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report, recommending that the
Committee adopt a resolution recommending that the Community Development Director
grant final approval of the project, based on findings, which he outlined.
Lou Smith, project architect, summarized the history of the project.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments from the public.
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COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
Committee Member Papp, Vice -Chair Brajkovich and Committee Member Baer spoke in
support the project as presented.
Chair Hill commented that it would be desirable to move vinyl windows from the front
structure for use in the rear structure, and replace the windows in the front structure with
windows made of wood or other historically -sensitive materials.
There were no further comments from the Committee.
On motion by Vice -Chair Brajkovich, seconded by Committee Member Baer, to adopt a
resolution recommending that the Community Development Director grant final approval
of the project, based on findings, with the following additional direction:
A. Applicant shall consider moving vinyl windows from the structure at the front of
the property for use in the new structure, and replace windows in the structure
at the front of the property with windows made of wood or another historically -
sensitive material.
AYES: Committee Members Baer,
NOES: None
RECUSED: None
ABSENT: 2 Positions Vacant
The motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
Brajkovich, Hill, Kincaid, and Papp
3. 733 Hiquera Street. ARCH -1187-2015; Review of a fagade remodel to
accommodate proposed expansion of the restaurant by enclosing the outdoor
dining area. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review
(Section 15301; Existing Facilities); C -D -H zone; SLO 825, LLC, applicant.
Kyle Bell, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report, recommending that the
Committee adopt a resolution finding the project consistent with the Historic
Preservation Guidelines and recommend the Community Development Director approve
the project design based on findings and subject to conditions.
Committee Member Kincaid commented on the subjectivity of the term "high quality"
materials; noted that it would be desirable to provide additional defining parameters in
the Community Design Guidelines.
Rick Rengel, project architect, summarized the project concept and plans for the
treatment and refinement of the brick that will be exposed by the project; described
plans for the protection of Bubblegum Alley.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no comments from the public.
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COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
Committee Member Kincaid spoke in support of the project and its crown molding and
arch elements. Committee Member Baer concurred.
Vice -Chair Brajkovich spoke in support of the project and the use of exposed brick,
crown molding, and smaller, understated signage.
Committee Member Papp commented on the difficulty of evaluating a facade remodel of
a historical building for which the historical appearance is not known; noted reservation
about the use of arch -shaped forms and the proliferation of exposed -brick buildings in
the downtown area.
Chair Hill spoke in support of the project and the use of wood doors; noted concern
about the curvilinear element at top of the facade and its apparent conflict with design
guidelines.
There were no further comments from the Committee.
On motion by Committee Member Papp, seconded by Chair Hill, to adopt a resolution
finding the project consistent with the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines and to
recommend the Community Development Director approve the project design subject to
findings and conditions contained in the staff report, with the following revision:
A. Condition 1 shall be modified to indicate that plans submitted to the Director for
review shall include the modification of the existing facade and roofline to
include simplified linear brick molding.
AYES: Committee Members Hill and Papp
NOES: Committee Members Baer, Brajkovich, and Kincaid
RECUSED: None
ABSENT: 2 Positions Vacant
The motion failed on a 2:3 vote.
On motion by Vice -Chair Brajkovich, seconded by Committee Member Baer, to adopt a
resolution finding the project consistent with the Historic Preservation Program
Guidelines and recommend the Community Development Director approve the project
design subject to findings and conditions contained in the staff report, with the following
revision:
A. Condition 1 shall be modified to indicate that plans submitted to the Director for
review shall include the modification of the existing facade and roofline to
include simplified linear molding.
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AYES: Committee Members Baer, Brajkovich, Hill, Kincaid, and Papp
NOES: None
RECUSED: None
ABSENT: 2 Positions Vacant
The motion passed on a 5:0 vote
2. 549 Buchon Street. ARCH -1387-2015; Review of two new residences in the Old
Town Historic District. The project is categorically exempt from environmental
review (Section 15332: Infill Development Projects); R -2-H zone; John Cutter,
applicant.
Rachel Cohen, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report recommending that the
Committee adopt a resolution recommending that the Community Development Director
approve the proposed two new residential units, based on findings and subject to
conditions, which she outlined.
John Cutter, applicant and owner, summarized the project, noted measures taken to
achieve compatibility with, and historical sensitivity to, the surroundings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments from the public.
COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
Committee Member Papp noted concern about the potential for false historicism in the
use of imitation craftsman -style construction.
Vice -Chair Brajkovich spoke in support of the project and its compatibility with
surroundings; commented that it would be desirable to include additional bracing on
building corners, rather than just the peak and additional detail around the windows.
Chair Hill spoke in support of the project and its compatibility with surroundings;
commented that additional detail such as corbels would be desirable.
There were no further comments from the Committee.
On motion by Committee Member Papp, seconded by Committee Member Kincaid, to
adopt a resolution recommending that the Community Development Director approve
the proposed two new residential units, based on findings and subject to conditions
contained in staff's report.
AYES: Committee Members Baer, Brajkovich, Hill, Kincaid, and Papp
NOES: None
RECUSED: None
ABSENT: 2 Positions Vacant
The motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
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COMMENT AND DISCUSSION:
4. Staff
a. Senior Planner Leveille gave a forecast of upcoming agenda items.
5. Committee — None
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Erica Inderlied
Recording Secretary
Approved by the Cultural Heritage Committee on August 24, 2015.
Laurie Thoma
Administrative Assistant III