CITY of
Planning Commission Meeting: August 7, 2007
MINUTES
Chair
Garza called the meeting to order at
Commissioners
present: Commissioner Bagley, Commissioner Garza, Commissioner Ostrowski, Commissioner
Spencer
Commissioners
late: Commissioner Cosio
Staff
present: City Manager (CM) McClintock, City Planner (CP) Sundt and Minutes
Clerk Johnson
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chair
Garza opened the public hearing. With no members of the public present indicating
a desire to speak to matters not appearing on the agenda, the public hearing
was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Consent
Items
COMMISSIONER
SPENCER MOTIONED APPROVAL OF ITEM A (Affidavit of Posting:
COMMISSIONER
COSIO MOTIONED APPROVAL OF ITEM B (Minutes of
COMMISSIONER
SPENCER MOTIONED APPROVAL OF ITEM C (Minutes of
COMMISSIONER SPENCER MOTIONED APPROVAL
OF ITEM D (Minutes of the
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS ~ REQUIRING
COMMISSION ACTION
300
CP Sundt gave the staff report, noting the attachments and emphasizing:
- the 2006 historic inventory did not note a distinctive architectural style
- Mission Café graphics
- two defining periods were observed in the construction: western wood-clad stucco
- stud walls ~ no longer any evidence of old door framing in that wall but would remainders of 1865 construction
- now a single pane window in the front wall
- building appears to have been remodeled to a more modern era
Commissioner Ostrowski asked if there was intent to retain the current roof line? [yes]
CP Sundt explained the
applicant’s intent to do away with the ‘hodge podge’ of stucco and glass with
the proposal to insert three windows on the
CP Sundt then turned attention to the recommendations of the HRB:
- millstone in place
- all windows should be level (a mitigation measurement)
- awning choice recommendations
- trim color proposal
- utilities covered, if permitted
CP Sundt called attention to the prepared Resolutions, which contain findings and nine conditions, noting each in the report. He went on to tell the Commissioners: “The building is ‘stuff wall construction with thin veneer stucco’ and appears to be a relatively easy building to work on.”
Commissioner Cosio asked if City staff is OK with the recommendations of the HRB? Discussion ensued regarding the HRB recommendations, with emphasis on the proposal to ‘hide the electrical’ boxes on the exterior of the building.
Recommendations regarding the large window were discussed in depth.
Responding to a question, CM McClintock explained that the City Council had given staff direction that when there is the ability to do so, within historic guidelines, items should be expedited for applicants. “Here historic colors can be used. If there is request to put in flowers, for example, instead of bounce the matter back to the HRB, we can expedite as much as possible.”
Commissioners then undertook discussion of the awnings, including colors. Commissioner Spencer said, that with respect to new awning she would suggest color-matching the existing awnings.
Commissioner Bagley pointed out that as to color, the building had been painted ‘not to long ago’. “I know; I helped with a brush,” he said.
Commissioner Ostrowski led discussion of the location(s) of electrical work on the building exterior. He expressed concern of the expense connected with moving the electrical installations.
Several other nuances of the Resolution were discussed, as were the windows, lighting within the building.
Chair Garza opened the floor for public comment.
Dante Bains, the applicant, told the Commissioners he had been a resident of San Juan Bautista for approximately 10 years and now that he owned the Mission Café, he was trying to upgrade the facility and the remodel was an attempt to attract more patrons to the Café.
Mr. Bains provided an overview of his plans which include:
- the three replacement windows, which would provide better views of the garden across the street
- intent: have 4 - 5 tables with views
- currently pretty dark and drab, hopeful that light coming in will enhance aesthetics
- if moving electric meter, want to lower it a ‘couple of feet’
- comfortable with plan as is
- colors for awnings ~ close to existing
Commissioners discussed the HRB recommendations with Mr. Bains.
With no others present indicating a wish to speak to the matter, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioners continued discussion with staff with the following raised:
- substantial conformance to recommendations
- appreciation for Mr. Bain’s positive
- windows of differing sizes
- all windows to have awnings
COMMISSIONER COSIO OFFERED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-XX, NOTING MINOR
MODIFICATIONS TO THE TEXT, WHICH APPROVES A HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGN REVIEW FOR
REMODEL OF THE MISSION CAFÉ TO INCLUDE THREE NEW WINDOWS FRONTING
CP Sundt reminded that all Planning Commission approvals are subject to appeal to the City Council.
Commissioner Bagley was excused at
1103
CP Sundt explained that this item was for an expansion and remodel from 1066 square feet currently to a new 888 second floor addition as the applicants are proposing to have the dwelling become nearly 2400 square feet. He explained that the building will come within the 60% ratio of building to lot, and further that the Code requirements will continue to be met.
CP Sundt gave an overview of the:
- proposed construction materials
- design guidelines
- project meets and conforms to all R-2 standards
- 16 conditions have been listed regarding the construction
- proposed exterior paint colors
- roofing materials
- fire sprinklers
- need for encroachment permit for use of City right of way
- design of drainage to street
- clay gable vents (similar to others in town)
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- utility service
- design standards same
Commissioner Cosio led discussion regarding the absence of restrictions for costs of sewer hookups when a dwelling has increased numbers of bathrooms. CM McClintock interjected that City Code is set up per connection; she went on to explain that the fees changed per water user so dollars are recouped sales and volume.
Commissioner discussion continued, with the following determined:
- notification had been completed
- r-2 guidelines overlaid the property
- this is not a mother in law house
- new layout versus old layout
Chair Garza opened the public hearing.
Doug and Salena Kennedy, the applicants, were present to answer questions.
CP Sundt ascertained the Kennedy’s had reviewed the staff report and the conditions.
Mr. Kennedy commented that he understood the underground electricity was only for his house. [yes]
Mr. Kennedy and CP Sundt spoke to
the curb and gutter issue, which Mr. Kennedy said was a ‘bust out and repair
job’. CP Sundt suggested that the result would make the area ‘relatively flat
for
Mrs. Kennedy suggested having the tree remain with grass/bark in the median. Commissioners agreed her idea would make the site ‘look nicer’.
CP Sundt reminded that all Planning Commission approvals are subject to appeal to the City Council.
Chair Garza closed the public hearing as there were no others present to speak to the matter.
COMMISSIONER OSTROWSKI OFFERED RESOLUTION 2007-XX, INCLUSIVE OF THE
FINDINGS AND ALL THE 16 CONDITIONS SO NOTED BY CP SUNDT, APPROVING A DESIGN
REVIEW PERMIT FOR THE KENNEDY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT
CP Sundt presented the staff report, noting this was the Odd Fellows building under discussion. He advised that CM McClintock, as the applicant, had purchased a business and this request was for a new sign to hang from the building. Relating to the City’s Zoning Ordinance, the HRB is required to review recommendations for new business signs within the Historic District. Consequently, CP Sundt said, the following is applicable:
store frontage signage (up to approximately 22.5 feet) is allowable; new sign ‘fits’
previously approved 3 x 6-foot
items A B C D E of the SJBMC section 11.10.070 are pertinent
review was completed July 19 by the HRB and approved
findings and five conditions are inclusive in the Resolution
5 conditions
CM McClintock told the Commissioners that two different colors are being studied for incorporation on the sign, and those colors will be dependent on availability and how the lettering is to be completed.
Responding to a question from Commissioner Ostrowski, CM McClintock explained the method of attachment planned for the sign: “The slate signage is heavy, but can be bolted through the siding.”
Chair Garza opened the public hearing.
Rebecca McGovern notified that she objected to this matter at the HRB. She also said the sign had been redesigned and altered from that previously submitted.
CM McClintock explained that this is the ‘same sign’ but may appear differently due to some change in color.
CP Sundt explained this is a second sign and is a perpendicular sign.
Ms. McGvoern asked if two signs are allowable on the building? [yes]
With no others present to address the issue, the public hearing was closed.
NOTING THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, COMMISSIONER
SPENCER OFFERED A MOTION APPROVING THE REQUEST AS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED
DURING DISCUSSION. COMMISSIONER COSIO SECONDED
THE MOTION, WHICH PASSED (4-0-0-1)
WITH THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COMMISSIONER COSIO, COMMISSIONER GARZA
COMMISSSIONER OSTROWSKI, COMMISSIONER SPENCER; NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE;
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER BAGLEY.
Comments
and Announcements:
Commissioners: The Commissioners brought forth several Code
Enforcement issues with requests for the staff to review:
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cul de sac where
ambulances are parked: designated residential; permit is needed; City Council
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Public Safety
Committee Laverone and Dias should be notified
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need to have
Deputies review excessive noise ‘especially on Sundays’
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concerns of
activity on
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pick-up truck
advertising Mariposa House
City
Manager: reminded that the City does not have a Code
Enforcement Officer, and that current staff deals with Code Enforcement by
complaint
City
Planner: work is being
completed for the Baines subdivision at
Adjournment:
ACTING ON THE MOTION BY COMMISSIONERS
OSTRAWNSKI/COSIO FOR ADJOURNMENT, CHAIR GARZA DECLARED THE MEETING COMPLETED,
AND AT
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ATTEST:
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