City of
November 5, 2007
A. Roll Call
Members Present:
Staff Present: Jan McClintock, City Manager; Matthew Sundt, City
Planner; and
No comments were made.
A. Approval of Affidavit of
Posting November 5, 2007 Agenda
B. Approval of Affidavit of
Posting Public Hearing
C. Approval of Minutes of
October 2, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting
D. Approval of Minutes of
September 4, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting
E. Approval of Minutes of August
7, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Bagley asked that Item E, Approval of August 7, 2007 Minutes be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.
A motion was made by Commissioner McMath and seconded by Commissioner Bagley to approve Item A, the affidavit of posting the agenda, and Item B, the affidavit of posting hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Guibert and seconded by Commissioner McMath to approve Item C, the October 2, 2007 meeting minutes. The motion passed 4-0-1-0 with Commissioner Spencer abstaining because she was absent from that meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bagley and seconded by Commissioner Spencer to approve Item D, the September 4, 2007 meeting minutes. The motion passed 3-0-2-0 with Commissioners Guibert and McMath abstaining as they were not present at that meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bagley and seconded by Commissioner Spencer to approve Item E, the August 7, 2007 meeting minutes. The motion passed 3-0-2-0 with Commissioners Guibert and McMath abstaining as they were not present at that meeting.
A.
Commissioner Bagley left the dais because the applicant is his direct supervisor.
City Planner Sundt presented a staff report stating the owner of TOPS Rock Shop, Janice McClintock, was requesting a permit for a sign that would be painted on the exterior wall of the Rock Shop. (The building is the Odd Fellows Hall). The City Planner further stated that the Planning Commission, acting as the Historic Resources Board, had approved the sign at their meeting earlier today.
A motion was made by Commissioner
McMath and seconded by Commissioner Guibert to approve a historic district sign
permit for
B.
City Planner Sundt presented a staff report stating the owner of La Poblanita Mexican Restaurant, Irene Teruel, was requesting approval of a permit for a hanging sign. The proposed sign, 5 feet by 2 feet with scalloped edges and made of solid wood, was custom made in the early 1970’s and was the sign the owner used at her restaurant in Mountain View. The lettering is red and three inches tall. The proposed sign would hang over the sidewalk in front of the business entrance and would be hung from the existing metal hardware. The City Planner further stated that the Planning Commission, acting as the Historic Resources Board, had approved the sign at their meeting earlier today.
A motion was made by Commissioner
Guibert and seconded by Commissioner McMath to approve a historic district sign
permit for
C.
406
City Planner Sundt presented a
staff report stating the applicant and architect, Allen Robinson, proposes to
remodel an existing residence that will include modifications to the interior
(not pertinent to Planning Commission review) and additional living space. Changes to the first floor include the
addition of a 114 sq. ft. new front porch, changes to the second floor include
a new dormer window above garage facing
After reviewing a sketch of the finished home, Commission Spencer commented that the proposed changes were aesthetically pleasing.
A motion was made by Commissioner
Spencer and seconded by Commissioner McMath to approve the design review for
alterations to an existing single-family dwelling located at
D.
Site Plan
and Design Review – Amendment – Title 11. Chapter 11.18 – Consider
City Council Comments
City Planner Sundt presented a staff report stating the City Council reviewed this chapter of the municipal code and agreed with the Planning Commission’s changes. Additionally, the Council recommended that the Planning Commission review all second story additions/remodels, regardless of size. The Council requested that staff return this
matter to the Planning Commission for review and consideration and then remand this matter to the Council. City Planner Sundt then pointed out for Commissioners the changes proposed by the City Council.
Chairman Garza commented that he did not agree with the Council’s changes while
Commissioner McMath was agreeable to their input.
Commission Bagley, who was present at the City Council meeting, recalled that the Council was concerned with second story additions.
Commissioner Spencer suggested that perhaps remodels resulting in less than 50% change to a home, as opposed to less than 75% change, might be more appropriate for the administrative approval requirement.
Discussion ensued about the effects of a second story addition to a neighborhood.
During public comment Sheila Prader commented that the code changes address only the R-1 district where there are many historic structures. To which City Manager McClintock stated the historic structures are addressed in City’s Historic Resource ordinance.
Tony Boch asked why the chairman objected to the City Council’s proposed changes as all second story additions must go through review.
Georgeana Gularte asked who would be responsible for the administrative review (appeal) process, and who would be responsible for paying the administrative review fee. Whereupon City Planner Sundt explained the administrative review process and City Manager McClintock stated the person responsible for the appeal would pay the fee.
A motion was made by Commissioner McMath and seconded by Commissioner Guibert to recommend for approval amendments to Section 11.18 (“Site Plan and Design Review”) of Title 11 of the municipal code but that “and, or addition to a second story” be stricken from section 11.18.030(B). The motion passed 3-2-0-0 with Commissioners Garza and Bagley voting against.
E.
Historic
Preservation Ordinance Amendment
This item was continued to a future meeting.
F.
Underground
Utility District Ordinance
This item was continued to a future meeting.
A.
City Planner Sundt presented a
staff report stating on August 7, 2007, the Planning Commission approved a
resolution to allow three new windows be installed on the
accommodate the windows. Furthermore, it was found that the existing foundation was inadequate as a result of cracks and there was inadequate depth to support the wall, windows and roof. Therefore, the applicant had the wall re-engineered and replaced in-kind. Based on the City Planner’s site visit on October 19, it was evident that the existing timbers had been substantially weakened by termites and would have to be removed. The end result is a new wall with a new exterior surface that will look similar to the old wall. In addition, it was evident that the wall was insulated with mud, a building feature likely not unique in San Juan Bautista at the turn of the century.
City Planner Sundt went on to say that for future reference, when an applicant presents drawings for projects in the historic district similar in nature to that of the Mission Café, City staff would require an engineer’s report in order to determine if the project will ultimately be more involved and require replacement of structure components. In addition, the City will require that a historic consultant review the project plans and engineering report to determine if the work will conform with the Secretary of the Interior standards for preservation of historic resources.
Commissioner Guibert commented that projects of this kind should be reviewed by an historic architect before being review by an engineer. Whereupon, City Manager McClintock responded that it would be too costly to the City.
During public comment Sheila Prater agreed with Commissioner Guibert, stating that an historic architect should look at a building in the historic district proposed for renovation so as to eliminate the possibility of interior historic features getting destroyed by an unqualified person.
City Planner Sundt stated that the
Mission Café building is a “contributing historical” structure, unlike the
DeAnza Adobe or the
6.
Comments
A. Planning Commissioners
Chairman Garza stated he
was concerned with
No other comments were made by commissioners.
B. City Manager
No further comments were made.
C. City Planner
City Planner Sundt provided commissioners with a list of items pending in 2007, commenting he had some catching up to do.
a. Design Guidelines Amendments re: solar and drainage
b. Amended Fence Ordinance (re: agricultural zones)
c. Reclaimed Water Ordinance
d. CLG Grant re: National Register Historic Landmark District nomination
application
e. November election
f. Design Charette follow-up
7.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m. passed unanimously.