Historic Design Review Commission

MINUTES OF THE AUBURN CITY HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING June 21, 2016 The regular session of the Auburn City Historic Design Review Commission meeting was called to order on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Luebkeman in the City Council Chambers, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, California. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Kratzer-Yue, Luebkeman, Roper, Vitas, Willick COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Combs, Green STAFF PRESENT: Reg Murray, Senior Planner I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None IV. PUBLIC COMMENT Mike Holmes noted that HDRC minutes on the City’s website are not up to date. V. PUBLIC HEARING A. HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW – 299 COMMERCIAL STREET DEMOLITION REQUEST (LAWYERS ROW) - FILE HDR 16-2. The applicant requests to demolish the building located at 299 Commercial Street (aka the Lawyers Row building). Pursuant to Section 159.503(B)(1) the applicant requests that the Commission find the structure to be unsafe and to waive the 180- day waiting period required by code. Planner Murray provided the staff report and summarized the proposal, reviewing the history and nature of the building. He also noted the degradation of the building, the Building Official’s inspection of the building and the applicant’s request to demolish the building due to safety considerations. Planner Murray reviewed the provisions of the historic ordinance and options available to the Commission. He stated that City staff supports waiving the 180-day waiting period due to safety concerns and supports the demolition of the structure. Chair Luebkeman asked if staff concurred with reports that the building is unsafe?

Historic Design Review Commission Minutes June 21, 2016 Page 2 of 3 Planner Murray stated that staff believes that the building is unsafe and he reviewed several pictures of the building illustrating the existing conditions of the building. Michael Fanoni, property owner, summarized his proposal and reviewed the need to demolish the building. Commission member questions followed including the owner’s intentions for the new building (retail & office); the anticipated timeline (rebuild in 2017); whether financing was already in place (no); and the potential to salvage building materials (bricks and metal doors will be salvaged). Public comment was received from Mike Holmes, Michael Murphy, Bob Snyder, and Michael Otten. Comments included recognition of the state of the building; hope that the building would be rebuilt quickly; a desire to salvage existing building materials; and how the site would be maintained between the demolition and rebuild. Chair Luebkeman closed the public hearing. Commissioner comments noted that the building is a safety hazard and beyond restoration; and, that the Commission may wish to consider a future property maintenance ordinance. Commissioner Amara MOVED to adopt HDRC Resolution 16-2 as presented. Commissioner Vitas SECONDED the motion. AYES: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Kratzer-Yue, Luebkeman, Roper, Vitas, Willick NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Combs, Green The motion was APPROVED. Chair Luebkeman requested that staff provide the HDRC with a status report in March 2017 regarding the status of the property. VI. STAFF FOLLOW-UP REPORTS Planner Murray stated that the next Commission meeting will be on July 19, 2016. VII. HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Willick informed the Commission that the subcommittee on historic resource recognition would meet on July 16, 2016 at 2:00pm.

Historic Design Review Commission Minutes June 21, 2016 Page 3 of 3 VIII. FUTURE HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS None IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Reg Murray Senior Planner

# AGENDA OF A REGULAR SESSION CITY OF AUBURN HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION 1225 LINCOLN WAY, AUBURN, CA 95603

June 21,2016 6:00 PM

## Historic Design Review Commissioners

City Staff

| Historic Design Review Commissioners | City Staff | | --- | --- | | Roger Luebkeman, Chair | Reg Murray, Senior Planner | | Sandra Amara | | | Alice Dowdin Calvillo | | | Fred Vitas | | | Nick Willick | | | Cindy Combs | | | Terry Green | | | Kathryn Kratzer-Yue | | | Brenda Roper | |

I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

## III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

None

## IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

This is the time provided so that persons may speak to the Commission on any item not on this agenda. Please make your comments as brief as possible. The Commission cannot act on items not included on this agenda; however, the items will be referred to City staff automatically.

## V. PUBLIC HEARING

A. HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW - 299 COMMERCIAL STREET DEMOLITION REQUEST (LAWYERS ROW) - FILE HDR 16-2. The applicant requests to demolish the building located at 299 Commercial Street (aka the Lawyers Row building). Pursuant to Section 159.503(B)(1) the applicant requests that the Commission find the structure to be unsafe and to waive the 180day waiting period required by code.

This item continued from June 7,2016 due to lack of quorum.

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## VI. STAFF FOLLOW-UP REPORTS

A. City Council Meetings B. Future Historic Design Review Commission Meetings C. Reports

## VII. HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION REPORTS

The purpose of these reports is to provide a forum for Historic Design Review Commissioners to bring forth their own ideas to the Commission. No decisions are to be made on these issues. If a Commissioner would like formal action on any of these discussed items, it will be placed on a future Commission agenda.

## VIII. FUTURE HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS

Historic Design Review Commissioners will discuss and agree on items and/or projects to be placed on future Commission agendas for the purpose of updating the Commission on the progress of items and/or projects.

## IX. ADJOURNMENT

Thank you for attending the meeting. The Historic Design Review Commission welcomes your interest and participation. If you want to speak on any item on the agenda, as directed by the Chair, simply go to the lectern, give your name, address, sign in and speak on the subject. Please try to keep your remarks to a maximum of five minutes, focus on the issues before the Historic Design Review Commission and try not to repeat information already given to the Commission by a prior speaker. Always speak into the microphone, as the meeting is recorded on tape. It is the policy of the Commission not to begin consideration of a project after 10:00 PM. Such projects will be continued to the next meeting.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Planning Department during normal business hours.

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## ITEM V-A: HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW - 299 COMMERCIAL STREET DEMOLITION REQUEST (LAWYERS ROW) - FILE HDR 16-2.

REQUEST: The applicant requests to demolish the building located at 299 Commercial Street (aka the Lawyers Row building). Pursuant to Section 159.503(B)(1) the applicant requests that the Commission find the structure to be unsafe and to waive the 180-day waiting period required by code. Continued from June 7, 2016 due to lack of quorum.

## RECOMMENDED MOTION (APPROVAL):

A. Adopt HDRC Resolution 16-2 as presented, or as modified by the Historic Design Review Commission (Exhibit A).

## ALTERNATIVE MOTION (DENIAL):

B. Direct staff to amend HDRC Resolution 16-2 for denial of the 180 day waiver, based upon substantial evidence in the public record.

## BACKGROUND:

Owner/Applicant: Michael Fanoni; (530) 575-6882

Location: 299 Commercial Street (Attachment 1)

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 002-224-011

Lot Size: ±3,484 square feet (.08 acres)

Project Site: Zoning: Central Business District (C-2) and Open Space Conservation (OSC) Existing Land Use: Commercial (unoccupied)

Surrounding Land Uses: North: Museum South: Commercial East: Courthouse West: Commercial St/Maple St/Interstate 80

Surrounding Zone Districts: North: C-2/OSC South: C-2 East: C-2/OSC West: C-2 and Office Building (OB)