CITY OF SANTA ROSA CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2009
2:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Flock called the regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Board to order at 2:33 p.m. on this day of Wednesday, January 7, 2009.
Present: Flock, Garrett, Jessen, Much
Absent: Barron-Thomas
Board Member Trevino has resigned from the Board.
2. PUBLIC APPEARANCES – None
3. STATEMENT OF ABSTENTIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS – None
4. PUBLIC HEARING – COKER GARAGE ADDITION – Continued to January 21, 2009
5. CONTINUED SIGN PERMIT – JACK AND TONY’S RESTAURANT AND WHISKY BAR – Sign Permit for Jack and Tony’s Restaurant and Whisky Bar on the ground floor of the Jacobs Building, located at 115 4th Street in the Railroad Square Preservation District – SI 08-046
City Planner Heather Hines gave the staff report. Via email prior to the meeting, the applicant, Jack Mitchell, indicated he is willing to revise the proposal per the recommendations outlined in the staff report. Via email prior to the meeting, Lynda Angell of the Railroad Square Review Committee concurred with staff’s recommendations regarding the new signage. The applicant addressed the Board.
Public Comment
Mike Montague, TeeVax Appliance, Railroad Square, commented regarding the Hotel Oliver sign. He is on the Railroad Square Review Committee; they disagree with the decision of the board in not allowing the change to the Hotel Oliver sign to reflect the restaurant name. He cited the positive effect and appearance of the sign at Stark’s Restaurant, where the old sign was replaced. He believes the new sign and the Hotel Oliver sign will compete for attention.
The new sign is of an appropriate size and fits the character of Railroad Square.
In response to the public comment, Chair Flock indicated that the Board struggled over the approval of the Stark’s sign until photo documentation was produced showing that the sign had been changed in the past.
For the current item, Mr. Mitchell indicated he would have continued to pursue the renovation and use of the Hotel Oliver sign but it is impossible to prove the sign is not historic.
MOVED by Board Member Much, seconded by Board Member Garrett, and carried with the following vote:
AYES: (4) Flock, Garrett, Jessen, Much
NOES: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Barron-Thomas
to adopt and waive the reading of the text of the resolution in item 5 as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 254 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A SIGN PERMIT FOR JACK AND TONY’S RESTAURANT AND WHISKY BAR ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE JACOBS BUILIDNG LOCATED AT 111-115 4TH STREET IN THE RAILROAD SQUARE PRESERVATION DISTRICT, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 010-074-020, FILE NUMBER SI 08-046, amended to strike original condition 2b. Condition 2 now reads as follows:
2. The following revisions shall be made and demonstrated on plans submitted for building permit for the projecting sign:
a. The projecting sign shall be limited to a total dimension of 30 inches wide by 20 inches high;
b. The color palette shall be revised to replace the white enamel with a cream color;
c. The inside edge (closest to the building) of the sign face shall not project more than 12 inches from the façade of the building, in compliance with Table 3-10 of the Zoning Code; and
d. A minimum eight foot clearance shall be maintained over the sidewalk.
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING – DETURK ROUND BARN – Landmark Alteration Permit for renovation to the DeTurk Round Barn and modifications to the surrounding neighborhood park located at 819 Donahue Street in the West End Preservation District – LMA 08-045
City Planner Heather Hines gave the staff report. The applicant representative, Kevin Teel, TLCD Architecture, gave a presentation. The applicant proposed changes to the uplighting and the location of the remote meter. Prior to the start of construction, the roses will be moved and protected.
Rich Hovden, City of Santa Rosa, indicated that no decision has been made about the disposition of the Lena’s sign but he confirmed it will be preserved and protected.
Ex Parte Disclosure
Chair Flock has spoken with people in the neighborhood.
Public Comment
Allen Thomas, 306 Boyce Street, Santa Rosa, reiterated the neighborhood’s appreciation for the architect’s work on the project, including the uplighting. He emphasized the importance of protecting the roses, which were bought by a grant from the Community Foundation and planted by the neighborhood.
He hopes the Lena’s sign can be used in some way.
He believes the DeTurk Round Barn is as significant as the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens, as Mr. DeTurk preceeded Mr. Burbank to Santa Rosa.
He is pleased with the changes to the dog park which will make it more user-friendly; and having the dog monument inside the dog park will help to minimize vandalism to it.
He will be working on the Conditional Use Permit application.
MOVED by Board Member Garrett, seconded by Board Member Much, and carried with the following vote:
AYES: (4) Flock, Garrett, Jessen, Much
NOES: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Barron-Thomas
to adopt and waive the reading of the text of the resolution in item 6 as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 255 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT FOR EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO AND AROUND THE DETURK ROUND BARN LOCATED AT 816 DONAHUE STREET IN THE WEST END PRESERVATION DISTRICT, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 010-144-020, FILE NUMBER LMA 08-045, amended to include:
- Resizing of the dog park.
- Retention of the palm tree.
- Retention of salvageable wood material for current and possible future use.
- Uplighting changes as outlined by the applicant.
- Maintaining the existing meter location.
7. CONCEPT REVIEW – FRONT STAIR RELOCATION – Concept review of relocation of the stairs on the front porch of the existing residence located at 703 7th Street in the Cherry Street Preservation District – LMA 08-021
City Planner Heather Hines gave the staff report. The applicant was unable to attend the meeting.
Ex Parte Disclosure
Board Members Garrett, Jessen and Much visited the site.
Board Comment
- Moving the stairs would be a significant detrimental change to the structure.
- The Board concurs with the findings of staff that the stairs are in their original location, leading directly to the front door.
- If there is another way to get side-by-side parking, subject to the requirements of the zoning and building codes, the Board would not object.
8. BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS
The Members of the Board made announcements and reported on items of interest to the Board.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORT
Heather Hines reported on items of interest to the Board.
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Cultural Heritage Board minutes of December 17, 2008 were approved as submitted.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The joint Design Review Board / Cultural Heritage Board minutes of December 4, 2008 were approved as amended.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Cultural Heritage Board, Chair Flock adjourned the regular meeting at 3:53 p.m. to the next regular meeting of Wednesday, January 21, 2009.