HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting April 17, 2024
The regular meeting of the Coronado Historic Resource Commission was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Coronado City Hall Council Chambers, 1825 Strand Way, Coronado, California, by Chair Warner.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bey, Farley, Robyn, Warner.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Clements.
STAFF PRESENT: Tricia Olsen, Senior Planner
Elizabeth Mitchell, Assistant City Attorney
Emily Peña, Assistant Planner
Priscilla De Vera, Administrative Coordinator
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Motion from Commissioner Farley to approve the minutes for the regular meeting on December 6, 2023.
Second by Commissioner Warner.
AYES: Bey, Farley, Robyn, Warner.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Clements.
ABSTAIN: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
The motion passed 4-0-1. The vote was announced.
Motion from Commissioner Farley to approve the minutes for the regular meeting on March 6, 2024.
Second by Commissioner Robyn.
AYES: Bey, Farley, Robyn, Warner.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Clements.
ABSTAIN: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
The motion passed 4-0-1. The vote was announced.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Oral Communications were held. No written public comments were submitted and no members of the public spoke.
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DIRECTORS REPORT
Senior Planner Tricia Olsen had no updates.
PUBLIC HEARING
HR 2023-15 917 3rd Street Request for a Determination of Historic Significance Review for the property addressed as 917 3rd Street.
Chair Warner opened the public hearing and requested ex-parte communications and disclosures.
Commissioner Farley disclosed that she owns property between 500 and 1000 feet of the property that is the subject of this decision, conducted the analysis set out in FPPC regulation 18702.2 and determined that the project will not have a material financial impact on her property. She determined that she has no conflict of interest and will be participating in this item.
Commissioner Farley disclosed that she is familiar with the property and has passed by the property.
Chair Warner disclosed that he is familiar the property.
Commissioner Robyn disclosed that she is familiar with the property.
Assistant Planner Emily Peña provided the staff report and was available for questions.
The applicants representative Donna Crossman was available for questions.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Oral Communications were held. No written public comments were submitted and no members of the public spoke.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commission discussion was held.
COMMISSION ACTION
Motion by Commissioner Bey to adopt the resolution for HR 2023-15 917 3rd Street, as presented by staff, determining that the property does not meet two or more of the adopted designation criteria and shall not be designated as a Historic Resource.
Second by Commissioner Farley.
AYES: Bey, Farley, Robyn, Warner.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Clements.
ABSTAIN: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
The motion passed 4-0-1. The vote was announced and appeal period noted.
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HAP 2024-01 211 Alameda Boulevard Determination that the Project is Categorically Exempt under Class 31 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration or Rehabilitation) and Consideration of a Request for a Historic Alteration Permit, including a Request for an Exception to Zoning Regulations, at 211 Alameda Boulevard.
Chair Warner opened the public hearing and requested ex-parte communications and disclosures.
Commissioner Farley disclosed that she is familiar with the property.
Chair Warner disclosed that he is familiar the property.
Commissioner Robyn disclosed a financial conflict of interest due to a contract with one of the principals. As such, she recused herself from participating in this item. She left the dais at 3:08 p.m.
Senior Planner Tricia Olsen provided the staff report and was available for questions.
The applicant Kelly Gilhooly was available for questions.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Oral Communications were held. No written public comments were submitted and no members of the public spoke.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commission discussion was held.
COMMISSION ACTION
Motion by Commissioner Farley to adopt the resolution for HAP 2024-01 211 Alameda Boulevard, as presented by staff, determining that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA and recommend to City Council to approve the project subject to conditions.
Second by Commissioner Bey.
AYES: Bey, Farley, Warner.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Clements.
ABSTAIN: None.
DISQUALIFIED: Robyn.
The motion passed 3-0-1-0-1. The vote was announced.
Commissioner Robyn returned to the dais at 3:15 p.m.
HAP 2024-02 721 J Avenue Determination that the Project is Categorically Exempt under Class 31 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration or Rehabilitation) and Consideration of a Request for a Historic Alteration Permit, including Requests for Exceptions to Zoning Regulations, at 721 J Avenue.
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Chair Warner opened the public hearing and requested ex-parte communications and disclosures.
Commissioner Farley disclosed that she is familiar with the property.
Chair Warner disclosed that he is familiar the property and that he was approached by two people who live on the block who expressed their opinion of support for the project as presented.
Commissioner Robyn disclosed that she owns property between 500 and 1000 feet of the property that is the subject of this decision, conducted the analysis set out in FPPC regulation 18702.2 and determined that the project will have a material financial impact on her property. As such, she recused herself from participating in this item. She left the dais at 3:18 p.m.
Commissioner Bey disclosed that he received an anonymous pamphlet that expressed opposition to the project.
Senior Planner Tricia Olsen provided the staff report and was available for questions.
The applicant Christian Rice presented and was available for questions.
The owner Megan Cuffaro presented and was available for questions.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Oral Communications were held.
Written comments received were provided to the Commissioners and copies were available to the public.
Carolina Nelson provided comment in opposition to the project.
Charles Nelson, Jr provided comment in opposition to the project.
John Turpit provided comment in opposition to the project.
Erin Enrico provided comment in support of the project.
Pat McMann provided comment in support of the project.
Mila Albertson provided comment in opposition to the project.
Charles Nelson, Sr provided comment in opposition to the project.
Tom Edison provided comment in opposition to the project.
Mary Muller provided comment in opposition to the project.
The owner Todd Cuffaro provided a response to the public comments.
The applicant Christian Rice provided a response to the public comments. - End of Public Comment -
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commission discussion was held.
COMMISSION ACTION
Motion by Commissioner Bey to adopt the resolution for HAP 2024-02 721 J Avenue, as presented by staff, determining that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA and Attachment 4
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recommend to City Council to approve the project subject to conditions.
Second by Commissioner Farley.
AYES: Bey, Farley, Warner.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Clements.
ABSTAIN: None.
DISQUALIFIED: Robyn.
The motion passed 3-0-1-0-1. The vote was announced.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:26 p.m. . Tricia Olsen, Senior Planner
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