City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Historical & Landmarks Commission
Draft
6:00 PM Virtual Meeting03/03/2022
Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution 22-9051, the Historical and Landmarks Commission meeting will be held by teleconference only.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Vargas-Smith called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
Commissioner Amy Kirby, Vice Chair Ana Vargas-Smith ,
Commissioner Michael Celso , Commissioner Megan Swartzwelder , Commissioner Kathleen Romano, and Commissioner Ed Stocks Present 6 -
Chair Patricia LeungAbsent 1 -
03/03/2022Historical & Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Romano, seconded by
Commissioner Celso to approve Chair Leung's absence.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Vice Chair Vargas-Smith, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
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Excused: Chair Leung1 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Celso abstained from voting on the Consent Calendar item due to his absence at the previous meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Romano, seconded by
Commissioner Stocks to approve the consent calendar.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Vice Chair Vargas-Smith, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and Commissioner Stocks 5 -
Excused: Chair Leung1 -
Abstained: Commissioner Celso1 -
1. 22-269 Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of February 3, 2022 Recommendation: Approve the Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of February 3, 2022.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Commissioner Romano commented on observed construction activity at 712 Jefferson Street. Staff Liaison Jeff Schwilk and Associate Planner Steve Le clarified that an administrative Significant Property Alteration (SPA) Permit had been granted for some work and that the owner is planning to file an application for an expanded work scope that will be referred to the Commission for review as part of a SPA permit in the near future.
GENERAL BUSINESS
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2. 22-237 Consideration of Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) and Significant Property Alteration (SPA) Permit to allow a new basement, first floor addition, and new detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and garage at 1765 Market Street
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Historical and Landmarks Commission find that the house will retain sufficient integrity as a significant example of Queen Anne style 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 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 historic preservation agreement; and,
2) 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 Steve Le provided the staff presentation.
Public Speakers: Roger Waldorf
Nancy Waldorf
A motion was made by Commissioner Romano, seconded by
Commissioner Stocks to close public hearing.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Vice Chair Vargas-Smith, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
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Excused: Chair Leung1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Stocks, seconded by
Commissioner Romano to approve staff recommendation subject to the recommended condition of approval that the owner submit an updated Historic Resource Survey Report to the City, as prepared by a qualified professional, which evaluates the property within twelve months following completion of the project construction.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Vice Chair Vargas-Smith, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
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Excused: Chair Leung1 -
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3. 22-257 Significant Property Alteration (SPA) Permit to replace an existing foundation, convert an existing first floor basement and attic to living area, minor interior alterations, window replacement, and installation of a roof shed dormer at the rear of an existing historic single-family residence located at 1037 Harrison Street.
Recommendation: Recommend that the Historical and Landmarks Commission find that the proposed project retains sufficient integrity to qualify as a historic resource and recommend approval of the SPA Permit for the scope of work shown in the Development Plans to the Director of Community Development.
Associate Planner Debby Fernandez provided the staff presentation.
Homeowner Tom Chan spoke regarding the project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kirby, seconded by
Commissioner Romano to recommend approval of the Significant Property Alteration Permit to the Director of Community Development, subject to full restoration of the front windows with all-wood windows constructed of period-appropriate framing, sash and molding dimensions, and including period-appropriate rolled vintage glass, subject to review by a qualified professional and approval by Planning Division staff prior to installation, given the significance of this house as one of five homes in the City of Santa Clara registered in the Library of Congress.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Vice Chair Vargas-Smith, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
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Excused: Chair Leung1 -
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4. 22-263 Consideration of Architectural Review of a proposed new two-story home and carport at 1854 Market Street that is located within 200 feet of an Historic Resource.
Recommendation: Recommend that the Historical and Landmarks Commission find that the proposed project located at 1854 Market Street will not destroy or have a significant adverse effect on the integrity of the HRI listed property across the street at 1889 Market Street; that the alterations are compatible with the existing structure and its setting in the neighborhood and Old Quad area, and recommend approval to the Development Review Hearing Officer.
Associate Planner Jeff Schwilk provided the staff presentation.
Applicant Brooke Morton spoke regarding the project.
Public Speaker: Pam Dickinson
A motion was made by Commissioner Stocks, seconded by
Commissioner Kirby to close public hearing.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Vice Chair Vargas-Smith, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
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Excused: Chair Leung1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Romano, seconded by
Commissioner Stocks to approve staff recommendation.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Vice Chair Vargas-Smith, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
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Excused: Chair Leung1 -
5. 22-282 Action on Draft Certified Local Government (CLG) 2020-2021 Annual Report
Recommendation: Recommend that the Commission review and take action to approve the Draft Certified Local Government (CLG) 2020-2021 Annual Report, subject to providing the requested additional feedback on recent training attended by Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Celso, seconded by
Commissioner Stocks to approve the Draft CLG report
incorporating additional information provided by the Commission .
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Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Vice Chair Vargas-Smith, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
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Excused: Chair Leung1 -
STAFF REPORT
1. Berryessa Adobe Maintenance
Architectural Advisor Craig Mineweaser provided the Commission with an update on building and garden maintenance work.
2. Liaison Staffing Update
Mr. Schwilk informed the Commission that Staff Liaison Rebecca Bustos is expected to return from leave in April.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
1. Subcommittee Reporting - 20 minutes
2. Board and Committee Assignments - 15 minutes
Commissioners reported on assignments.
Board/Committee Lead/Alternate Santa Clara Arts and Historic Consortium Leung / Romano Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara Vargas-Smith / Leung Old Quad Residents Association Leung / Romano Development Review Hearing Romano / Vargas-Smith 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
None.
4. Commissioner Travel and Training Requests - 10 minutes None.
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5. Discussion of National Preservation Month
Staff Liaison Jeff Schwilk referenced an email received from Bill Hare, and which was distributed to the Commission prior to the meeting, on updated plans and activities being scheduled in the County for National Preservation Month.
The Commission discussed the possible placement of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) drawings for City properties in the City display case for the month of May.
The Commission requested that a discussion of May preservation month activities be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Romano, seconded by
Commissioner Swartzwelder to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
The next regular scheduled meeting is on April 7, 2022.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Vice Chair Vargas-Smith, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
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Excused: Chair Leung1 -
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