City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Historical & Landmarks Commission
Draft
6:00 PM Virtual Meeting05/05/2022
Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution 22-9067, the Historical and Landmarks Commission meeting will be held by teleconference only.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Leung called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
05/05/2022Historical & Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes Chair Leung announced that Commissioner Vargas-Smith had informed herself and staff of her absence in advance of the meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stocks, seconded by
Commissioner Celso to excuse Commissioner Vargas-Smith's absence.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Chair Leung, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
6 -
Absent: Vice Chair Vargas-Smith1 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 22-601 Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of March 3, 2022 Recommendation: Approve the Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of March 3, 2022.
Chair Leung recused from voting due to her absence at the previous meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Celso, seconded by
Commissioner Romano to approve the consent calendar.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and Commissioner Stocks 5 -
Absent: Vice Chair Vargas-Smith1 -
Recused: Chair Leung1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Commissioner Romano asked for an update about the work occurring at the property located at 712 Jefferson Street. Associate Planner Steve Le indicated that a stop work order was issued for the property and the homeowner is working on providing an updated application. Staff will determine if the work proposed requires review by the Commission when the plans are resubmitted.
GENERAL BUSINESS
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2. 22-564 Consideration of a Historical Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for 1356 Main Street
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historical and Landmarks Commission find that the Mills Act Application and associated 10-Year Plan for restoration and maintenance accomplish the intent of preserving and maintaining the historical significance of the property; and therefore, recommend Council approval of a Mills Act Contract, and the adoption of a 10-Year Restoration and Maintenance Plan associated with the Historical Preservation Agreement.
Associate Planner Nimisha Agrawal provided the staff presentation.
Homeowner Brian Dawbin and Historic Consultant William Kostura spoke regarding the project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Romano, seconded by
Commissioner Stocks to close public hearing.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Chair Leung, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
6 -
Absent: Vice Chair Vargas-Smith1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Romano, seconded by
Commissioner Celso to approve staff recommendation.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Chair Leung, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
6 -
Absent: Vice Chair Vargas-Smith1 -
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3. 22-528 Consideration of a Major Significant Property Alteration Permit for a Second-story Addition to the Historic Property located at 1540 Homestead Road
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Historical and Landmarks Commission find 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 Planning Commission 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.
Homeowners Anita Casanovas and Chris Rice and Applicant Leopold Vandeneynde spoke regarding the project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Romano, seconded by
Commissioner Swartzwelder to close public hearing.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Chair Leung, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
6 -
Absent: Vice Chair Vargas-Smith1 -
Commissioner Stocks recused from voting due to the proximity of the project property to his residence.
A motion was made by Commissioner Celso, seconded by
Commissioner Romano to continue the Item to the June 2, 2022 meeting for guidance from the City's volunteer advisor on consistency with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for rehabilitation.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Chair Leung, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, and Commissioner Romano
5 -
Absent: Vice Chair Vargas-Smith1 -
Recused: Commissioner Stocks1 -
STAFF REPORT
1. Berryessa Adobe Maintenance
Staff Liaison Rebecca Bustos shared that there weren't any updates since the previous meeting.
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COMMISSIONERS REPORT
1. Subcommittee Reporting - 20 minutes
22-618 Review and Modify the Subcommittee Assignments
Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Celso, seconded by
Commissioner Romano to add Commissioner Stocks to the Historic Surveying subcommittee.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Chair Leung, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
6 -
Absent: Vice Chair Vargas-Smith1 -
2. Board and Committee Assignments - 15 minutes
Commissioners reported on their 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.
05/05/2022Historical & Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes 22-572 California Preservation Foundation (CPF) Annual Conference, June 7 - June 12, 2022
Recommendation: Staff has no recommendation. A vote should take place to expend funds if Commissioners would like to attend the conference.
Staff Liaison Rebecca Bustos informed the Commission that staff will send an email to Commissioners to confirm attendance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Romano, seconded by
Commissioner Stocks to expend funds for the 2022 California Preservation Conference registrations.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Chair Leung, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
6 -
Absent: Vice Chair Vargas-Smith1 -
5. Discussion of National Preservation Month
Staff Liaison Rebecca Bustos discussed the display case in the City Clerk's Office of the HABS drawings of the houses on Harrison Street. She also mentioned the ongoing social media campaign highlighting the homes throughout the month of May.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Swartzwelder, seconded by Commissioner Stocks to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
The next regular scheduled meeting is on June 2, 2022.
Aye: Commissioner Kirby, Chair Leung, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Swartzwelder, Commissioner Romano, and
Commissioner Stocks
6 -
Absent: Vice Chair Vargas-Smith1 -
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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