CITY OF SANTA ROSA CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2009
2:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Much called the regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Board to order at 2:30 p.m. on this day of Wednesday, May 6, 2009.
Present: DeBacker, Flock, Garrett, Jessen, Much, Stoural
Absent: Nieto
2. PUBLIC APPEARANCES – None
3. STATEMENT OF ABSTENTIONS BY BOARDMEMBERS
Boardmember Stoural abstained in Item 4. The project is within her circle of economic influence due to proximity to her residence.
4. PUBLIC HEARING – SCHWARTZ-GAPPI RESIDENCE – Landmark Alteration Permit for exterior repair and remodel of the existing single-family home located at 225 Hendley Street in the Burbank Gardens Preservation District – LMA 09-010
City Planner Heather Hines gave a presentation. She noted a correction to the staff report regarding the dimensions of the proposed new windows. With the exception of the front (east) elevation, they are 2’ 6” by 4’ 6”. On the front (east) elevation, they are 3’ by 4’ 6”.
Staff recommended denial of the project based on the findings that the proposed modifications will cause the loss of the visible cues of the front porch, one of the defining features of the Craftsman home.
Regarding the front elevation, the applicant considered various Boardmember suggestions made at concept reviews on April 1 and April 15, 2009, but he found these to be unsatisfactory due to aesthetics and/or cost.
The applicant gave a presentation, stating that the proposed SK1 is the best configuration, aesthetically and in terms of cost, for the front elevation. He presented additional drawings showing the project in the context of neighboring houses.
Public Comment
Fred Flynn, 1020 Vallejo Street, Santa Rosa, commented that the Burbank Gardens area shows a “hodgepodge” of designs. The Board’s analysis seems to be “too purist.” If this were the McDonald Avenue area, he could understand this approach. The Board’s job is to encourage people to do the best they can. Every one of the applicant’s designs is better than his own house. He felt the 3’ windows were too wide. When he was on the Design Review Board, he would have had no problem approving the project.
MOVED by Boardmember Flock, seconded by Boardmember DeBacker, and carried with the following vote:
AYES: (5) DeBacker, Flock, Garrett, Much, Jessen
NOES: (0)
ABSTAIN: (1) Stoural
ABSENT: (1) Nieto
to adopt and waive the reading of the text of the resolution in item 4 as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 258 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DENYING A LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT FOR EXTERIOR REMODEL AND REPAIR OF THE SCHWARTZ-GAPPI RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 225 HENDLEY STREET IN THE BURBANK GARDENS PRESERVATION DISTRICT, FILE NUMBER LMA 09-010
5. DISCUSSION ITEM – 2009 CHB Workplan
Ms. Hines and the Boardmembers discussed the individual items on the draft workplan and worked toward finalizing the workplan.
6. DISCUSSION ITEM – Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Overview
Ms. Hines and the Boardmembers discussed the requirements and benefits of the Certified Local Government Program, a national program.
7. DISCUSSION ITEM – Potential Local Landmarks
Chair Much requested the assistance of other Boardmembers in researching potential local landmarks and/or districts. The Board will revisit this topic at its next meeting. In the meantime, Boardmember Stoural will visit Chair Much at the Northwest Information Center and begin this research.
8. BOARDMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Boardmembers made announcements and reported on items of interest to the Board.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORT
Ms. Hines reported on items of interest to the Board.
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Cultural Heritage Board minutes of April 1, 2009 were approved as submitted.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Cultural Heritage Board minutes of April 15, 2009 were approved as amended.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Cultural Heritage Board, Chair Much adjourned the regular meeting at 5:35 p.m. to the next regular meeting of Wednesday, May 20, 2009.