Historic Design Review Commission

# 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

None

## V. PUBLIC HEARING

A. HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW – 1591 LINCOLN WAY (CAFÉ DELICIAS) - FILE HDR 16-3. The applicant requests Historic Design Review approval to replace wood shingles with corrugated metal roofing and to replace natural wood siding on the rear of the building with painted wood siding.

Planner Murray provided the staff report and summarized the proposal, including the proposed modifications to roofing and siding

Chair Luebkeman asked for clarification on the scope of the proposed roofing.

Chair Luebkeman opened the public hearing.

Ruben Ramirez, owner/applicant, reiterated the scope of work.

Chair Luebkeman closed the public hearing.

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Commissioner Vitas MOVED to adopt HDRC Resolution 16-3 as presented.

Commissioner Amara SECONDED the motion.

AYES: Amara, Combs, Dowdin Calvillo, Green, Luebkeman, Roper, Vitas, Willick

NOES: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Kratzer-Yue

The motion was APPROVED.

## VI. STAFF FOLLOW-UP REPORTS

Planner Murray informed the Commission that appointments for two HDRC positions are scheduled for the August 8, 2016 City Council meeting. He also noted that updates were made to the HDRC website.

## VII. HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION REPORTS

Commissioner Green provided a report from the subcommittee addressing historic resource recognition (which included Commissioners Combs, Green and Willick). The subcommittee suggested the establishment of a 5-person ad hoc subcommittee that would include 1-2 representatives from the Placer County Historical Society. The HDRC subcommittee will reach out to the PCHS to determine their interest. The ad hoc subcommittee will then develop criteria for the recognition program and report back to the HDRC. Commission recommendations for the program will then be forwarded to the City Council for approval prior to implementation.

## VIII. FUTURE HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS

Planner Murray noted that an HDRC meeting is planned for August 16, 2016.

## IX. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 6:24 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

August 2,2016 6:00 PM

| Historic Design Review Commissioners | City Staff | | --- | --- | | Roger Luebkeman, Chair Sandra Amara Alice Dowdin Calvillo Fred Vitas Nick Willick Cindy Combs Terry Green Kathryn Kratzer-Yue Brenda Roper | 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 COMMENTThis 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 - 1591 LINCOLN WAY (CAFÉ DELICIAS) FILE HDR 16-3. The applicant requests Historic Design Review approval to replace wood shingles with corrugated metal roofing and to replace natural wood siding on the rear of the building with painted wood siding.

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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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# 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?

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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.