CITY OF SANTA ROSA CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2010

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 2:33 p.m. on this day of Wednesday, August 4, 2010.

Present:           DeBacker, Flock, Jessen, Much

Absent:            Nieto, Stoural

Boardmember Garrett arrived at 3:45 p.m.

2.  PUBLIC APPEARANCES

A member of the public requested the Board’s advice regarding a roofline. Chair Much explained that she can make a statement, but the Board is unable to respond because the matter is not on the agenda. If she wishes, he or a staff member will confer with her at another time.

3. STATEMENT OF ABSTENTIONS BY BOARDMEMBERS

• Boardmember Garrett abstained in item 5. It is within her circle of economic influence due to proximity to her residence.
• Boardmember Flock abstained in item 4. He is on the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens non-profit board and the site is within his circle of economic influence.

4. PUBLIC HEARING – CHIODA HOUSE – Landmark Alteration Permit for renovation and additions to the existing house located at 1029 Saint Helena Avenue in the McDonald Preservation District – LMA10-010

City Planner Noah Housh gave a presentation. There are two homes on the parcel, but no modifications are proposed for the home located on 16^th Street. Applicant Parker McNulty, 7697 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol, addressed the Board.

Ex Parte Disclosures

Chair Much and Boardmembers DeBacker and Jessen visited the site.

Public Comment

Tricia Schexnaydre,1022 Spring Street, spoke in favor of the project. It will be a long time before there is another opportunity like this for someone with the funds and the vision to take on this project. Otherwise, it will only get worse.

Board Comment

Project as presented can’t be approved. The Board can continue the hearing if the applicant wishes. Then the applicant can return with revisions.

When revising the plans, keep the following in mind:

1. Scale of the second floor addition is a primary concern.
2. Siding materials should be differentiated.
3. Verify accuracy of drawings as to eve lines, windows, gables, the fireplace and other significant features.
4. Repetition of the window styles may be too much.
5. Provide a detailed plan for the garage door.
6. A wood garage door is preferred.
7. Retain a period feel for the front porch.
8. The front porch is unusual. Absent historic information or photographs, keep it as is.

MOVED by Boardmember Flock, seconded by Boardmember DeBacker, and carried with the following vote:

AYES:            (4)        DeBacker, Flock, Jessen, Much

NOES:            (0)

ABSTAIN:       (1)        Garrett

ABSENT:        (2)        Nieto, Stoural

to continue this item to Wednesday, October 6, 2010.

Boardmember Flock left the meeting at 3:45 p.m.

5. PUBLIC HEARING – CITY CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS REGARDING LUTHER BURBANK HOME AND GARDENS – As initiated by the Santa Rosa Cultural Heritage Board on July 7, 2010, text amendments to the City Code that address the processing procedures for development projects proposed on the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens site

Ex Parte Disclosures

Chair Much met with Clare Hartman to discuss the issue.

Public Comment – None

MOVED by Boardmember Garrett, seconded by Boardmember Jessen, and carried with the following vote:

AYES:             (4)        DeBacker, Garrett, Jessen, Much

NOES:                        (0)

ABSTAIN:       (1)        Flock

ABSENT:        (2)        Nieto, Stoural

to adopt and waive the reading of the text of the resolution in item 5 as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 268 ENTITLED:  RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CITY CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS REGARDING PROCESSING PROCEDURES FOR PROJECTS PROPOSED ON THE LUTHER BURBANK HOME AND GARDENS SITE – ST10-005

6. REPORT ITEM – ENERGY UPGRADE SONOMA / ENERGY UPGRADE CALIFORNIA

Boardmember DeBacker gave an update on Energy Upgrade Sonoma and Energy Upgrade California.

7. BOARDMEMBERS’ REPORTS

The Boardmembers made announcements and reported on items of interest to the Board.

8. DEPARTMENT REPORT

Ms. Hartman reported on items of interest to the Board.

9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Cultural Heritage Board minutes of July 7, 2010 were approved as amended.

10. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business before the Cultural Heritage Board, Chair Much adjourned the regular meeting at 4:49 p.m. to the regular meeting of Wednesday, September  1, 2010.