Historic Design Review Commission

# MINUTES OF THE

AUBURN CITY HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING August 16, 2016

The regular session of the Auburn City Historic Design Review Commission meeting was called to order on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Luebkeman in the City Council Chambers, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, California.

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Amara, Combs, Dowdin Calvillo, Kratzer-Yue, Luebkeman, Roper, Vitas, Willick

COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Green

STAFF PRESENT: Reg Murray, Senior Planner

I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

August 2, 2016

## IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

Michael Murphy commented about improving the processing of applications that appear before the HDRC and Planning Commission. He suggested that Staff have with greater decision-making authority by using the Architect’s Review Committee to replace the HDRC for more mundane applications. He also suggested holding a workshop to develop ideas to streamline the application process.

Mike Holmes informed the Commission that several buildings in town are being considered for nomination to the State for listing on the National Register of Historic Places; and, he anticipates that the nomination of the Earl Crabbe gymnasium at Placer High School should occur within the next couple months.

## V. PUBLIC HEARING

A. HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW – 130 MAPLE STREET - FILE HDR 16-1. The applicant requests Historic Design Review approval to remove an existing exterior stairway and replace a second floor doorway with a new window.

Planner Murray provided the staff report. He reviewed property issues and ongoing code enforcement efforts, summarized the proposal, and indicated staff report for the request.

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Chair Luebkeman opened the public hearing.

No comments were provided.

Chair Luebkeman closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Dowdin Calvillo MOVED to adopt HDRC Resolution 16-4 as presented.

Commissioner Amara SECONDED the motion.

AYES: Amara, Combs, Dowdin Calvillo, Kratzer-Yue, Luebkeman, Roper, Vitas, Willick

NOES: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Green

The motion was APPROVED.

## VI. COMMISSION BUSINESS

A. HERSCHEL YOUNG PARK REVITALIZATION PLAN - 101 SACRAMENTO STREET - FILE HDR 16-4. The Old Town Business Association requests Commission review and comment on a revitalization plan for Herschel Young Park located at 101 Sacramento Street. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, addition of a park sign, replacing existing table/chairs with non-fixed seating/tables, repairing the brick surface in the park, refurbishing features in the park (e.g. the stage shelter, utility closet enclosure and benches), removing two trees, and replacing/adding landscape materials.

Planner Murray introduced the revitalization plan for Herschel Young Park and Council’s direction that the plan be reviewed by the HDRC.

Gary Moffatt, representing the Old Town Business Association, provided a presentation summarizing the various components of the revitalization plan.

Commissioner Willick suggested that the Motherlode Foundation may be interested supporting the project.

The Commission asked questions regarding the new tables, the steps the OTBA is taking to move the project forward, and the review process for the entry portal/sign.

Chair Luebkeman opened the public hearing.

Mike Holmes indicated his support for the planned changes.

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Chair Luebkeman closed the public hearing.

The Commission expressed their support for the project. They also indicated that they would like to review the proposed entry portal/park sign when it is ready.

## VII. STAFF FOLLOW-UP REPORTS

None

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

Aug

ust 16,2016 6:00 PM

## 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

August 2,2016

## 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 - 130 MAPLE STREET - FILE HDR 16-1. The applicant requests Historic Design Review approval to remove an existing exterior stairway and replace a second floor doorway with a new window.

## VI. COMMISSION BUSINESS

A. HERSCHEL YOUNG PARK REVITALIZATION PLAN - 101 SACRAMENTO STREET-FILE HDR 16-4. The Old Town Business Association requests Commission review and comment on a revitalization plan for

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Herschel Young Park located at 101 Sacramento Street. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, addition of a park sign, replacing existing table/chairs with non-fixed seating/tables, repairing the brick surface in the park, refurbishing features in the park (e.g. the stage shelter, utility closet enclosure and benches), removing two trees, and replacing/adding landscape materials.

## VII. STAFF FOLLOW-UP REPORTS

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

## VIII. 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.

## IX. 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.

## X. 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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# MINUTES OF THE

AUBURN CITY HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING August 2, 2016

The regular session of the Auburn City Historic Design Review Commission meeting was called to order on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Luebkeman in the City Council Chambers, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, California.

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Amara, Combs, Dowdin Calvillo, Green, Luebkeman, Roper, Vitas, Willick

COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Kratzer-Yue

STAFF PRESENT: Reg Murray, Senior Planner

I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

April 19, 2016 June 21, 2016

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT