City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Historical & Landmarks Commission
Draft
6:00 PM Virtual Meeting06/03/2021
Pursuant to the provisions of California Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, issued on March 17, 2020, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Santa Clara has implemented the following method for the public to participate remotely:
• Via Zoom:
o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/97233262035 or
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Webinar ID: 972 3326 2035
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Leung called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Chair Patricia Leung, Vice Chair Ana Vargas-Smith , Commissioner Michael Celso , Commissioner Megan Swartzwelder , and
Commissioner Kathleen Romano
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 21-748 Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of May 6, 2021 Recommendation: Approve the Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of May 6, 2021.
Commissioner Vargas-Smith abstained from voting due to her absence at the May 6, 2021 meeting. Commissioner Standifer abstained from voting due to technical difficulties relating to Zoom.
A motion was made by Commissioner Celso, seconded by
Commissioner Romano to approve the consent calendar.
Aye: Chair Leung, Estes, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, and Commissioner Romano
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Abstained: Standifer, and Vice Chair Vargas-Smith2 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Commissioner Estes stated that the trees in his neighborhood will be replaced with Scarlet Oak trees as recommended by the City Arborist and expressed gratitude to the City for replacing them and discussing the process with the neighborhood residents. Commissioner Estes also announced his resignation from the Historical and Landmarks Commission due to his move to Oregon and that this meeting would be his last.
GENERAL BUSINESS
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2. 21-744 Public Hearing: Consideration of City Historic Resource Inventory Property Designation, Approval of a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract), and Architectural Review and SPA Permit to allow an addition and attachment of an existing detached two-car garage at 794 Park Court Recommendation: Staff recommends the Historical and Landmarks Commission find that the house will retain sufficient integrity as a significant example of Craftsman architecture through the construction of the proposed addition, subject to the procedures outlined in the Preservation Treatment Plan attached to the Development Plans, and recommend approval of the following:
1)That, based upon the historic survey (DPR) and the evaluations of the proposed remodel and additions to the property, the Commission forward a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the designation and addition of this property to the City’s Historic Resource Inventory; 2) That, based upon the analysis and findings of the historical evaluation, the Commission forward a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the Mills Act Contract application, including the adoption of a 10-Year Rehabilitation and Maintenance Plan associated with this historical preservation agreement; and,
3) That, based upon the analysis and findings of the historical evaluation, the Commission forward a recommendation of approval for issuance of a Significant Property Alteration (SPA) Permit to the Director of Community Development for the proposed addition, subject to the procedures outlined in the Preservation Treatment Plan attached to the Development Plans.
Associate Planner Jeff Schwilk provided the staff presentation.
Applicant Rob Mayer and Owner Megan Carter spoke regarding the proposed changes to the residence and answered questions from the Commission regarding the foundation, garage, and plaque. Architectural Advisor Craig Mineweaser spoke regarding the siding.
Commissioner Standifer abstained from voting due to technical difficulties relating to Zoom.
A motion was made by Commissioner Romano, seconded by
Commissioner Estes to approve staff recommendation and to approve a historical plaque circa 1925 with a friendly amendment by Commissioner Estes to recommend that the Planning Commission approve the variance.
Aye: Chair Leung, Estes, Vice Chair Vargas-Smith, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, and Commissioner Romano
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Abstained: Standifer1 -
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3. 21-749 Public Hearing: Election of Historical and Landmarks Commission Chair and Vice Chair
Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation.
Commissioner Ests nominated Chair Leung to be re-elected as Chair.
Commissoner Celso nominated Commissioner Vargas-Smith for Vice Chair.
A motion was made by Commissioner Romano, seconded by
Commissioner Standifer to re-elect Chair Leung as Chair and to elect Commissioner Vargas-Smith as Vice Chair.
Aye: Chair Leung, Estes, Standifer, Vice Chair Vargas-Smith, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, and
Commissioner Romano
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STAFF REPORT
Staff Liaison Rebecca Bustos informed the Commission that a new Historical and Landmarks Commissioner was appointed by City Council at the May 27, 2021 meeting and that the new Commissioner would be joining the Commission effective July 1, 2021. Ms. Bustos also notified the Commission that there will be an item on the next agenda for new Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Board and Committee assignments.
1. Berryessa Adobe Maintenance
Architectural Advisor Craig Mineweaser stated that were no updates on the building's maintenance and announced that the building permit for the Harris-Lass Museum was recently approved.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
1. Subcommittee Reporting - 20 minutes
There were no subcommittee reports.
2. Board and Committee Assignments - 15 minutes
Commissioners present reported on assignments.
06/03/2021Historical & Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes Board/Committee Lead/Alternate Santa Clara Arts and Historic Consortium Estes / Leung Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara Vargas-Smith Old Quad Residents Association Leung / Vargas-Smith Development Review Hearing Romano / Vargas-Smith Agnews Historic Cemetery Museum Committee Standifer / Romano BART/ High Speed Rail/ VTA BRT Committee Vargas-Smith / Swartzwelder Zoning Ordinance Update Romano / Swartzwelder El Camino Real Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee Leung Downtown Revitalization Vargas-Smith / Romano
3. Announcements and Other Items - 10 minutes
Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners Estes and Standifer Commissioner Standifer and Commissioner Estes spoke about their time on the Commission. Commissioner Romano, Commissioner Vargas-Smith, Architectural Advisor Craig Mineweaser,
Commissioner Celso, Chair Leung, and Staff Liaison Rebecca Bustos thanked both Commissioners for their time on the Commission.
Public Speaker(s): Rob Mayer
Adam Thompson
4. Commissioner Travel and Training Requests - 10 minutes The Commission requested a training from staff on the new Zoning Ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Estes, seconded by
Commissioner Standifer to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Thursday, July 1, 2021.
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