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Preservation Commission
Meeting Minutes for
May 6, 2009
Commission Members
| Scott Blunk | Tim Brandt, AIA, LEED AP, Chair | Karen Jacques, Vice Chair |
| Andrew Hope | Joe Stinson | Fred Turner, SE |
| Melissa Mourkas, ASLA |
City Staff
William Crouch, Urban Design Manager/Preservation Director
Roberta Deering, Senior Planner for Historic Preservation
Jeffrey Heeren, Senior Deputy City Attorney
New City Hall
915 I Street- 1st Floor, Council Chambers
May 6, 2009 - 5:30 P.M.
The City Preservation Commission was created by the City Council. Its powers and duties include: to develop and recommend to the City Council preservation policies appropriate for inclusion in the General Plan and other regulatory plans and programs of the City and to provide oversight relative to the maintenance and integrity of the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources; to review, nominate, and make recommendations to the City Council on properties eligible for listing in the Sacramento Register as Landmarks, Historic Districts and Contributing Resources as set forth in the Historic Preservation Chapter, Title 17, Chapter 17.134, of the City Code; to review and approve preservation development projects of major significance and appeals of Preservation Director decisions per the Historic Preservation Chapter, Title 17, Chapter 17.134, of the City Code.
Notice to the Public
You are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this meeting. Public comment is taken (3 minutes maximum) on items listed on the agenda when they are called. Public Comment on items not listed on the agenda will be heard at the end of the meeting as noted on the agenda. Comments on controversial items may be limited and large groups are encouraged to select 3-5 speakers to represent the opinion of the group.
Notice to Lobbyists: When addressing the Commission you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing (City Code 2.15.160).
Speaker slips are located in the lobby of the hearing room and should be completed and submitted to the Commission Secretary.
Government Code 54950 (The Brown Act) requires that a brief description of each item to be transacted or discussed be posted at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting. The City posts Agendas at City Hall as well as offsite meeting locations.
The order of agenda items is for reference; agenda items may be taken in any order deemed appropriate by the Commission. The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendations; however, the Commission may take action other than what is recommended. The agenda is available for public review on the Friday prior to the meeting. Hard copies of the agenda, minutes, and staff reports are available from the Development Services Department at 300 Richards Blvd, 3rd Floor (.25 cents per page) , during regular business hours or can be downloaded at www.cityofsacramento.org/dsd.
Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance to participate in the meeting, notify the Development Services Department at (916) 808-5908 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Minutes
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the Preservation Commission unless otherwise noted.
Call to Order – 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call - All Commissioners present except Blunk.
Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one motion. Anyone may request that an item be removed for separate consideration.
- Approval of Minutes for April 1, 2009
Location: (Citywide)
Recommendation: Approve commission minutes for April 1, 2009.
Contact: William Crouch, Urban Design Manager, 916- 808-8013
No public comment. Action: Moved, seconded, and carried (Jacques/Turner; 6:0:0) to approve consent calendar.
Public Hearings
Public hearings may be reordered by the Chair at the discretion of the Commission. If you challenge the decision of this Commission you may be limited to raising only those issues that are raised in this hearing or in written correspondence received by the agency prior to the hearing.
- M09-011 Coloma Community Center Landmark Nomination (Noticed on 4/24/09)
Location: 4623 T Street, District 6, 011-0043-002-0000
Recommendation: Forward Recommendation of Approval to City Council- Item A: Environmental Exemption (Per CEQA 15061(b)(1); Item B: Landmark Nomination of the Coloma Community Center as a Landmark for listing in the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources.
Contact: Kathleen Forrest, Associate Planner, 916-808-5896; Roberta Deering, Senior Planner, 916-808-8259
Action: Public comment made by Tony Alexander and Kay Knepprath. Moved, seconded and carried (Mourkas/Jacques; 6:0:0) to adopt Resolution with Staff recommended amendments and forward the nomination to City Council.
- M09-012 The Trap Landmark Nomination (Noticed on 4/24/09)
Location: 6125 Riverside Boulevard, District 4, 029-0010-008-0000
Recommendation: Forward Recommendation of Approval to City Council- Item A: Environmental Exemption (Per CEQA 15061(b)(1); Item B: Landmark Nomination of The Trap as a Landmark for listing in the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources.
Contact: Kathleen Forrest, Associate Planner, 916-808-5896; Roberta Deering, Senior Planner, 916-808-8259
Action: Public comment made by Kay Knepprath and William Burg. Moved, seconded and carried (Jacques/Stinson; 6:0:0) to adopt Resolution with Staff recommended, and one additional, amendments, and forward nomination to City Council.
- M09-013 1210 H Street Landmark Nomination (Noticed on 4/24/09)
Location: 1210 H Street, District 3, 006-0051-003-0000
Recommendation: Forward Recommendation of Approval to City Council- Item A: Environmental Exemption (Per CEQA 15061(b)(1); Item B: Landmark Nomination of 1210 H Street as a Landmark for listing in the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources.
Contact: Kathleen Forrest, Associate Planner, 916-808-5896; Roberta Deering, Senior Planner, 916-808-8259
Action: Public comment made by Judy Shorten and Kay Knepprath. Moved, seconded and carried (Stinson/Jacques; 6:0:0) to adopt Resolution with Staff recommended, and one additional, amendments and forward nomination to City Council.
Staff Reports
Staff reports include oral presentations including those recommending receive and file.
- LR09-001 Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance
Location: (Citywide)
Recommendation: Review and Comment- on the draft ordinance to add Chapter 17.198 to Title 17 of the Sacramento City Zoning Code.
Contact: Greg Sandlund, Assistant Planner, 916-808-8931; Jim McDonald AICP, Senior Planner, 916-808-5723
Action: Reviewed and comments provided. Chair Brandt asked that staff work to incorporate Commission comments in drafting the Ordinance.
- M08-038 Briefing and Follow-Up, Landmark Structure Demolition 506 S Street (Oral)
Location: 506 S Street, District 4, 009-0056-005-0000
Recommendation: Review and Comment- Item requested by Preservation Commission to review process and recommendations relative to demolition of the Landmark Structure.
Contact: Roberta Deering, Senior Planner, 916-808-8259
Public comments made by Kay Knepprath. Action: Reviewed and comments provided. Chair Brandt asked that staff report back on Minimum Maintenance.
Attachment:
Handout- Staff Report from 10/01/08
- M09-016 Commission Policy Log (Oral)
Location: (Citywide)
Recommendation: Review and Comment- Preservation Commission's Log of Policy Issues for Consideration.
Contact: Roberta Deering, Senior Planner, 916-808-8259
Action: Reviewed and comments provided.
Public Comments- Matters Not on the Agenda
- None.
Questions, Ideas, and Announcements of Commission Members
- Chair Brandt mentioned that he has compiled articles on infill design guidelines.
- Commissioner Turner asked staff to follow-up on 506 S Street fines.
- William Crouch asked about the California Preservation Conference held last month in Palm Springs. Chair Brandt spoke on its success and 2010 Conference in Grass Valley.

