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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Landmark Commission - 06/24/2004 • 0 28 293'1 MINUTES Mb LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING ti CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ry • JUNE 24, 2004 0 �,1V SEGREI ncFIGE v MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Myron Grossman, Chairman 19 p� Dr. David Blanke N.‘ Ms. Grandis Lenken 9!SL ft tv'a Mr. Kevin Maraist Dr. Richard Moore Mr. Herb Morrison Mr. Craig Thompson Ms. Bunny Tinker Mr. David Wallace MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Susan Abarca (Excused) Mr. James Bright (Excused) Mr. David Brown (Excused) Dr. Thomas Kreneck (Excused) Dr. Julia Nguyen (Excused) Mr. Elmon Phillips (Excused) STAFF PRESENT: Ms. Faryce Goode-Macon, City Planner Ms. Linda Williams, Recording Secretary Mr. Myron Grossman, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. The roll was called and a quorum was not present. Upon arrival of Mr. Wallace, a quorum was declared. PRESENTATIONS: Proposed Unified Development Plan Presentation to develop Improvements to the Preservation Ordinances &Plans: Ms. Faryce Goode-Macon, Staff Liaison to the Landmark Commission addressed commissioners. Ms. Macon stated that Development Services staff met with consultants from the firm of Duncan & Associates. The consultant group has been retained to create a unified development plan and the plan will also include some components for preservation. The consultant group wanted to attend today's meeting to receive input from the Commission as to what preservation components should be included in the plan. After Ms. Macon's opening comments, the meeting was turned over to Mr. Lee Einsweiler. Mr. Einsweiler introduced Jim Duncan and Brian Mabrey, both with the consultant firm of Austin, Texas and the two local consultants were introduced to the commission- Brooke Sween-McGloin and Larry Urban of Urban Engineering. Mr. Einsweiler stated that in addition to team members present at today's meeting, the consultant team also included Terry Moran, a well-renown Texas land use attorney who will keep the team abreast of any possible legal issues. Mr. Einsweiler continued that the firm really does two things only- prepare impact fee studies and rewrite other cities' development regulations- which include their zoning and platting regulations. Mr. Einsweiler continued that this was the sole function of the consultant firm. Mr. Einsweiler stated that the firm is currently working with some cities that might be of interest to the commission because of their rich historical backgrounds - Savannah, Georgia, Durham, North Carolina, and the firm just confirmed a contract with the city of Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Einsweiler stated that the firm has the background and expertise to do a great job for the City of Corpus Christi. Mr. Einsweiler stated that over the next 18 to 24 months, they will be undertaking the task of combining the existing zoning and platting ordinances into a unified development code as previously stated by Ms. Macon. The new unified development code will most likely contain some other parts of the City Code that happened to have strayed from their correct place with the other development regulations. This job will entail combining all of the development regulations into a single book to go along with the City's one-stop center and permitting center idea. This will be the "one-stop" shop with regard to regulations. Mr. Einsweiler stated that they were at today's meeting to talk with commissioners about issues that they felt were important for the consultants to understand as the team moved forward. Mr. Einsweiler continued that impediments in the current zoning or platting system - good projects that didn't seem to happen because regulations were in the way, or bad projects that are happening in spite of the fact that there are regulations in place. Mr. Einsweiler stated those were the type of issues and concerns they were interested in hearing about. Mr. SCANNED Lai nit rut Commission Meeting410 June 24,2004 Page 2 Einsweiler continued that after the team returns to Austin in about 60 days, they will prepare their own critique of all of the existing regulations. That information will be presented to the Planning Commission and Clty Council. The public will be welcomed at that presentation. Mr. Einsweiler continued that what would be presented at those presentation which will include what they feel the problems area. After Mr. Einsweilers remarks, he stated he would like to hear from the commission as to what issues and concerns that the consultants should know about. Ms. Bunny Tinker addressed the commission. Ms. Tinker asked Ms. Macon, in reference to the cover letter sent to commissioners, if the consultants were provided an opportunity to peruse any of the zoning ordinances that the commission initiated. Ms. linker continued that she did not see a copy of the potential ordinance that was initiated by the commission and approved in March 1995. Ms. Macon answered that the ordinance Ms. Tinker referred to was part of the regular zoning ordinance. Ms. Macon explained that the consultants were provided copies of the complete zoning ordinance,which Included the Landmark Commission's ordinances. Ms.Tinker began her remarks by stating she felt that the city of Corpus Christ was the only city In the United States that had a "potential landmark"designation. Ms. Tinker continued that one of the requests she would like to submit to the consultant team's legal attorney was to convince the City Attorney here that having a 'potential landmark' designation was not necessary In order to receive a "HC" designation. Ms. Tinker went on to say that other cities seem to be able to comply with the public hearing and public notice aspects of 'HC designations without this strange category which basically applies to someone trying to pull a demolition permit. If the properly was designated as"potential;a 30-day stay of demolition was imposed. The designation did not include add-ons, alterations, or an extension of the 30-day period. Ms. Tinker continued she would like to do away with the"potential landmark designation? Ms. Tinker stated that fa background information, the commission passed a revised ordinance in 1987 and the then current planning director did not believe that the ordinance had been passed. City Council requested that the commission go back and work out the fine points. As a result, the Landmark Commission presented a proposed ordinance and Planning Department staff presented their proposed ordinance because there were key components that were not agreed upon. City Council adopted the commission's ordinance, but requested the commission to go back to the drawing board to work out the three remaining areas of contention. With that never being worked out, the ordinance laid dormant until 1993. In 1993, an entirely new ordinance was created which was much more complicated and it did not allow fa historic districts, which was an obvious and critical omission, Ms. Tinker stated that at todays meeting, one of the items the commission would be taking action on was a design review fa a house that had historic designation that was in what would have been a historic district If we had them. The house burned to the ground and the land was not historically significant so when the house burned down, the designation was removed. Ms.linker continued that obviously the commission had no control over any infill that might be constructed on the land. When the lot was sold, deed covenants were attached to the property which required Landmark Commission review of any proposed construction plans. Ms. Tinker continued that although city codes which are tied in with a National Building Code Standard, and ore basically tracked through the local building code, historical properties are provided some exemptions from certain requirements if the property satisfies the requirement of exemption. Ms. Tinker went an to say I come to light during plan review of this project that those exemptions do not apply to new construction. Ms. Tinker continued that if the city had historic districts and design reviews fa infill for those historic districts, the codes should line up the historic structures rather than those exemptions not apply to new construction if they were In a historic district. Mr. Grossman stated he wanted to address several items that Ms. Tinker discussed. Mr. Grossman stated that the City of Corpus Christi was a late developing community as opposed to the western and eastern parts of the United States, and as a result,we have hod a really dilficutt time maintaining some of the citys historical areas. The idea of historical districts is very critical to our preserving sane of the heritage that Corpus Christi has to offer in that we don't have a lot left. Mr. Grossman continued that the commission has had difficulty in convincing sane of our city officials that uniformity is very important in an area where efforts are being made to preserve it. Exceptions should be not be made to point where it compromises the preservation effort leaving a zig saw puzzle where pieces were missing. Mr.Grossman went on to say that what the Landmark Commission would basically like to do was is to try and promote preservation rather Man cause problems and not progress. There has to be willingness on both sides for give and take and the commission has been the group that has been taking fa the last number of years. Mr. Grossman stated that he was excited to find out that a professional group would be undertaking this task and with the brood experience the firm was bunging in working with other cities would provide insight as to what will and will not work for the city, at the same time promote progress and save something of the community that was here before we were. Mr. Einsweiler posed the question to name several places off the bat which might could be potential districts to be designated where those areas be located and It was answered that the Furman Avenue Area,where LaMmork Commission Meeting 40 V June 24,2004 Page 3 Ms. Tinker resides, in the downtown area, Saxet Area, or possibly several sites in the South Central area of town and even a few areas on the west side of the dry. Mr. Elnsweller asked in naming the downtown would that include areas of Ocean Drive south of the downtown area and Mr. Grossman responded not too far beyond the downtown area - the area from the seawall up to the hill and possibly as far as the Leopard Street corridor. Mr. Grossman continued that at one time, the Leopard Street area was very active with business trade and activities In the early 30s and 40s. Mr. Grossman continued there were other areas that the commission may be available to provide given the time to write down more specifics of general locations. Mr, Monison stated he agreed in principle with the majority of what was stated, but as a design professional,the only thing he would add was in terms of districting, he saw the area of downtown being somewhat different as opposed to Toncahua Street. Mr. Morrison continued that his major concern would be Iimitalons to design in what would be called a historical district of the downtown area, which was a pretty substantial large area. Mr.Morrison stated he would like to know how you would compensate for a high-rise office tower If a historical district was established in the downtown area with the imposed restrictions that came with a historic district. Mr. Morrison continued that there need to be some type of flexibility built in for other design types. Mr. Maraist stated that it would be a lithe difficult t0 take our ordinance and critique It if there was not a lot of familiarity with It and this Is what the consultant team will be doing based on experience gathered from other cities. Mr. Maraist stated he telt it would be most helpful to have a comparative analysis of what has worked in other cities and what the positive aspects of other pions that will benefit this city. Mr. Maraist stated he agreed with what the other commissioners stated in terms of what we would like to see in moving forward. Mr. Maraist stated he understood that as part of the task of the consultant team was to also revamp in some way and compile everything into o single format and this could redly be difficult to achieve something like this and at the same time offer opinions about a document without the familiarity. Mr. Marxist continued he hoped the consultant would come bock and share their findings with the commission and Mr. Einsweiler confirmed that the team would be getting bock with the commission at some capacity. Mr. Einsweiler stated that the first part of this process would be to critique the overall compilation of regulations and the critique will have the big picture issue. As part of that critique, designation of historic districts would certainly be one of the Items that would port of the critique. The team would then try to sell that idea to City Council that the historic district designation should be part of the amendments that are being drafted. If the idea is a no sell to City Council, then the amendments will not be in the plan. Mr. Einsweiler continued that there will come o pont in time when the commission will be asked to help support ideas that are in the draft the commission would like to see move forward so that we can actually get something done. Mr. Einsweiler went on to say that the Idea in the first round would be on a more general level. After that once the team was actually in the drafting, Ms. Macon and other staff members will be able to edit the draft to get it right. At that print, the commission will be able to provide input. Dr. Moore asked if the city codes had to be In line also with legal law and Mr. Einsweiler answered yes. Dr. Moore referenced a part of the Otis zoning ordinance, Page 28, Secti nA5B referencing'imminent domain and its definition. Dr. Moore asked for clarification as to when that situation would apply. Mr. Einsweiler explained there was only one definition for eminent domain and that was when the government purchased property. Dr. Moore stated there had to be a valid reason for such action and Mr. Einsweiler concurred by saying that a valid reason would be to preserve something that was historically significant. Mr. Einsweiler gave an example of a private owner had ownership of a building that the Landmark Commission considered historically significant and wanted to preserve the property and the commission heard rumors that the building was to be razed. If that building was important enough to the City, the City theoretically has the authority to step in and force the sole of the building to the city and then the city would probably deed restrict the property and sell it back to a group or an individual who was more interested in preserving the building rather than the demolition of it. Mr. Einsweiler continued there have been communities that were willing to step in those circumstances and rescue buildings themselves on behalf of the city. Normally,the reason for the varied kinds of time periods,although 30-days was not very long for a demdition delay, was to allow the private sector time to be made aware of and provide on opportunity for them to step into the situation. Dr. Moore stated he saw an incident on the news in Atlantic City where the owner of a house located next to one of Donald Trump's buildings was forced out of her home by the city using imminent domain because the properly was more valuable as a business site rather than o private home. Dr. Moore continued he did not think that was a valid reason to use this type of ruling in this situation. Mr. Einsweiler commented tint the legal authority was there to do that and it has t0 be imbedded In the ordinance for a group to ever be able to do it In any Landmark Commission Meeting June 24,2004 Page 4 instance. Mr, Einsweller continued that the commission's recommendation about whether that should be done in the future should be voiced to City Council,who ultimately has the authority to do that. Mr. Einsweller slated that the circumstances of when it was to be used should be clear - a building located in the downtown area would be easier and more acceptable for imminent domain to be used than for a private home for economic development incentives. The second situation would be a more difficult choice at best and frustrating to some, but having that authority as a tori is a good thing to have in the tool kit. Mr. Einsweller continued that Imminent domain' was definitely in the ultimate category and not in the preferred category, but If you are not empowered just a little.you will find some very difficult people to work with that simply don't want to do what the community as a whole wants to do. Ms. Lenken expressed thanks to the consultant team for attending today's meeting and she hoped that one day the city would totally embrace and support historic preservation and see the good in establishing historic districts. Mr, Thompson stated he was new to the commission, but he wanted to ask whether same type of grant funding could be placed in the ordinance that would help citizens Interested in establishing historic districts. Mr. Thompson continued that there was a group living In the Morningside Addition who were interested In establishing a historic district and it would have been nice if there was some type of funding available to them pursue the project. Mr. Einsweiler responded that If the commission was gang to be successful, they would have to clearly operate hand-in-hand with people who have the same interest and so the need to provide resources to them will very important. Mr. Einsweller continued that unfortunately, all the ordinance itself was really gang to do was regulate the process for review and standards that need to be met during that review process. In doing historic work, it wais sometimes more ewpensve and more time consuming in getting the job done and the people Involved needed resources to get it accomplished. Mr, Einsweiler went on to say that those resources have to be off-set separately and that was not something that could be put directly Into the ordinance, but if the team was successful in adding the ability to do district designation, then there will probably be more capability on staff at least some outreach to the state in getting additional help because the commission will be tasked with a much ore sophisticated review. There will be some discussions on how to get those resources into play so that you would not be rehi g just on regulations beating people with that Invisible stick. Mr. Thompson stated that in reading through information provided, he found two items that might possibly have some weight and one was a historical survey that was funded by the state and the other was a Preservation Plan that the commission initiated and he wanted to know It those two items would add any weight to the process. Mr. Einsweiler stated that those were good points that Mr. Thompson raised and it was something that would be discussed with staff, but at this print, he did not know If they would hold enough weight and how viable they would be. Mr. Einsweiler continued that in many places, those were the key documents by which review was done. If would always be better to link those resources in the ordinance so the commission would feel comfortable In reMng upon them in the material to help in the decision making process. Dr. Blanke stated he concurred with Mr.Thompson's statements and he wanted to really tailor several points that were made previously by the chairman and that was changing the way In with the commission works in conjunction with the city council in a more positive relationship. Dr. Blanke stated that In writing law, words or semantics were very important and there were two questions he had in regarding the word"district." In dealing with the definition of district that word, In and of itself, does not encompass what should be a part of the preservation process and that was dealing with what society or the groups of people see as their own. Dr. Blanke continued the one word that came to him that was more amenable in terms of getting a relationship built towards the same purpose would be "neighborhoods.' Dr. Blanke stated he did not see that in the document and he was curious to know if that distinction was an important one legally or how other communities have dealt with I before. Mr. Einsweiler responded that how one chooses to use a different term and employ it in this instant it would have to be tied bock to the tradition and to case law which was all about"districts." Mr. Einsweiler continued there would have to be a definition of historic neighborhoods that could be linked back to the authority that was received from case low for protecting those resources. Mr. Einsweller went on to say that while the term "district- could not be abandoned completely, it could certainly be masked if it was felt that it was critical. District is a part of zoning and we are establishing base districts, overlay districts, historic districts, view corridor districts, and everything referenced were districts and it was not meant to be a majority of what was encompassed within that. lt is not meant to even tell you how to bound things, but to tell you the stuff Included within is treated in a similar fashion. As long as everything was tied back to that so that the lawyers felt comfortable with it, I would be possible to change the vernacular of what U could be called. Mr. Einsweiler continued that as an example, we now have the zoning and platting ordinances, but hopefully within a year and half, it would be called the Unified Development Ordinance. Landmark Commission Meeting June 24,2004 Page5 Mr. Einsweiler stated if the ordinance would have the same authority- for that to be answered, it would have to be linked bock to zoning statutory authority and plotting statutory authority, and it would have the same authority. Mr. Einsweiler continued that In order for that to happen, those other terms will still have to be used even Though a brand new combined ordinance would be created. Dr. Blonke stated he understood what Mr. Einsweiler was saying that the new combined document would provide the Landmark Commission a blueprint to allow them do what they needed in order to make historic designations, but he wanted to know if the word neighborhood would not be necessarily excluded as a definition of district and Mr. Einsweiler answered no and,as a mater of fact, it was quite possible for them to be rename them, In many communities, the value of a historic district was based upon the fact that people felt more comfortable investing there because they understood the additional layer of protection represented by the people doing review afforded them. Because of this,they were much more wiling to invest. Mr. Einsweller continued that in Savannah, the group was working on a full series on a Thomas Square Street Car Historic District. The district was well named and it was a delightful thing that the entire community had gotten involved. That idea goes back to the premise that once the district had been established and blossomed and grew, the historic districts became attractive to people who were corning from other areas and looking to live in a more established and controlled area. Dr. Blanke stated his second question was again regarding another word which was'recreational' There have been several references to cultural landmarks and within that one could define recreational aspects. Dr. Blanke continued that once again, going back to the chairman's point of trying to build bridges that will be embraced by the desires of developers, the city, and others to define a region, recreation was a very important component of Corpus Christi's economy. Dr. Blanke went on to say he had another question regarding whether or not the word"recreation'would aid in he description of a historic region and If was there a component of recreation that could be expanded upon that cultural may not include. Mr. Einsweller answered the argument would be that it really tied back through cultural, but he did not see any reason not to kind of enhance that, and on the national level,one would see more and more designation of areas that have almost recreation as their theme. There have been a lot of things put on the National Register recently which were once a working amenity, but now they are a natural and a recreational amenity. There was a growing desire to designate more and more of those kinds of things and the team could look at the language question and see If it applies to the city and could be possible used. Ms. Tinker asked about view corridors and whether or not it would be placed in the new ordinance or part of the Landmark Commission ordinance and Mr. Einsweiler answered that it might be placed somewhere else other than in the Landmark Commission's district. Mr. Einsweiler asked If the commission had a particularly view corridor in mind and Ms.Tinker answered no and she just heard about view corridors through preservation. Mr.Einsweiler stated that the Issue might come up again and there were tools available and in place that could be used to help protect view corridors once it has been decided what was really being protected. Mr. Einsweiler stated that in Austin, Texas, they have protected a series of views to the Capitol. It was a wedge from one point to another and if you were going to build anything that might pr+ssble block one of those views, permission would be needed. The protection for the city of Austin was embedded In their historic regulations. Ms. Tinker asked what the proper category for farm and ranch land and Mr. Einsweiler stated that they were referred to as open space preservation. Ms.Tinker stated that there was a category that she telt should have been included in the local ordinance regarding road side art. Ms. Tinker continued that the current ordinance does not include It and she felt it was a grove mistake that it was omitted. The city does have several pieces that are worthy of protection. Mr. Einsweiler stated it was cleats the intent to roll all of the existing ordinances into the new document and to make it available on line. Mr. Grossman added it would be nice to have on ordinance that had some controls in place that really included penalties assessed. Mr. Grossman continued that currently there were no penalties in place or consequences for demolishing any structures that would carry any Impact. In our community. we may not have as many buildings as other cities and one structure torn down makes a difference. Mr. Grossman continued the commission was trying to meet the city and staff half way and glve the community some of the things we really need and at the same time, provide an opportunity for the community to prosper and grow, if for no other reason than to provide enough time to work a problem out to mutually benefit both parties. Ms. Tinker slated she wanted to provide Mr. Einsweiler with a copy of the 1987 ordinance: which she felt was better than the one currently existing. After all comments and discussion concluded, Mr. Grossman expressed thanks for the consultant team attending todays meeting and the commission was looking forward to reviewing the draft. Mr. Einsweiler stated they would be reviewing all of the ordinances over the next 60 to 90 days and preparing Landmark Commission Meeting 4.0 June 24,2004 Page 6 c a draft critique to be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council. Ms. Macon will be provided wtlh the date and time and we look forward to your support in attending the meetings. Mr. Einsweiler thanked the commission for their comments and for allowing the team to attend today's meeting. Kinney Street Bridge&Storm Water Pump Station Maintenance Presentation: Mr. Grossman stated that at the last meeting, the commission had an opportunity to hear an engineering presentation on the old Railroad Bridge located behind the telephone company at the last meeting. Mr.Grossman continued that the presentation was quite interesting and that many of the commissioners were not aware that the bridge had some historical significance and that It had received help in preserving the bridge from the City Engineering Department. Mr. Grossman stated that the city did an excellent lob In preserving and maintaining the road. Mr. Grossman continued that In going to the area, It was kind of exciting in a way because it was an very undeveloped area that he felt had a lot of tremendous opportunity for the city to develop it a lot more than it has been developed,not to change the character of the pa*, but change the access to it and make It more available to the community besides people who were in the Audubon Society who used it as a bird watching area. Mr. Grossman continued that one of the things the commission has always fretted about was that something was going to happen to the historical resources that are remaining. Ms. Macon was kind enough to volunteer you to come and give the commission a presentation on what the Engineering Department has done and what It plans to do in the future with the Railroad Bridge. Mr. Angel Escobar, Director of Engineering Services, addressed the commission. Mr. Escobar referenced several exhibits shoving the seawall, Kinney Street water shed, and the dd pump station across from the U & I Restaurant. Mr. Escobar referenced the exhibit that pointed out Laredo/Agnes, Blucher Park, the Central Library,the Kinney Street Bridge, and the Railroad Bridge; which is in the middle of the park. Mr. Escobar referenced the perspective indicating that the redder color-The higher tie elevation was and the bluer the color-the lower the evaluation was. Rte water run downs to the Blucher Arroyo and during the last two years, the water was taken from Blucher Arroyo down to the seawall. In looking at the hydraulics, was used to take all of the water runs down through the Blucher Arroyo outfall. Mr. Escobar continued that this area typically flooded when there were heavy rains and one of the things that was discovered was with the two systems-one from the Power Sheet pump station across the street from the Pat of Corpus Christi and next to and behind the Federal Courthouse that handles the flow from about Williams Sheet John Sartain and all the convention center area and the Kinney Street pump station handles the remaining portion. In looking at the size of pumps at the Kinney Street pump station, It was obvious that the capacity should be increased. By increasing the capacity, the intent was to run a new interceptor box under the concrete of Water Street, all the way down to the pump station on Power Street so that it could be pumped Into the bay. There are two 6 x 4 concrete boxes that empty into the bay. They tap into the boxes before they get to the water and the water is sent directly to the bay instead of the pump station. Mr. Escobar continued that this method helps the situation in three different ways: 1) Releases the requirement to tear down the bridge and make it bigger because now the water will not be going through it; 2) Allows the water to go directly to the bay instead of to the pump station; therefore the mechanical maintenance is not as great and not having to worry about the pumps breaking down; and 3)Allows the city to interconnect the two systems which allows the system to equalize. tt one pump station can't handle the flow, the other one will. Just recently, staff removed the 1947 diesel engine out of the pump station and replaced It with a new diesel automatic engine. The 1947 pump was placed temporarily for three months on a clutch system. Urban Engineering has been contracted to design a new pump station which will be three times the capacity as the current pump stations. Mr. Escobar continued that when the city had the last big rain, water level at the U&I Restaurant rose about 5' above the curb, but the water did not flood into the building. Mr. Morison asked once the new pump station was built at Kinney Street what would become of the dd pump station and how will the new pump be driven and Mr. Escobar answered that the new pumps will be driven by electricity and the new generators will be housed in the dd pump station building. Mr. Escobar continued that everything will be installed underground. If one of the engines was taken out of seMce, It will be stationed on top of the ground with a turn wheel. Ms. tinker asked what was done Mt the engine and Mr. Escobar answered that the two engines are stored at the Storm Water Department yard because the parts are hard to obtain. Ms. Escobar continued that Fairbanks Morris offered to museum the engines for display rather than to discard them. Ms. linker stated that the Landmark Commission would like to designate the pump station building. Ms. linker continued that it doesn't look like anything is physically wrong with the structure. Ms. Tinker stated that once again,the city has risen to the challenge. Landrrnrk Commission Meeting A June 24,2004 Page 7 Mr. Escobar was asked about the location of the new proposed bridge and Mr. Escobar responded that the most favorable route was through Kerr-McGee property underground through the old Leathers hosing unit - which would be a perfect angle. Mr. Escobar stated that once the new bridge wos built,the old bridge will be torn down. On a berm to be leveled and it would be perfect way to get people in and out of the convention center. Mr. Escobar continued that right now they are doing the environmentally assessment of the project. ACTION ITEM: Approval of Site Plan for Property Located at 822 Furman Avenue: Ms. Macon stated that the commission needed to take official action on the site plot for the properly located at 822 Furman. Because the commission did not hove a quorum for the May meeting, the item was tabled to the June meeting. After a brief discussion,the following action was taken: IT WAS MOVED BY MR. THOMPSON AND SECONDED BY MR. WALLACE THAT THE LANDMARK ACCEPT AND APROVE THE MASTER REVIEW COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE SITE PLANS SUBMITTED BY MR. &MRS.MIKE RUIZ FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOUSE AT 822 FURMAN AVENUE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH MS,TINKER ASKING TO BE RECUSSED. March 25 and April 22, 2004 Minutes: The minutes for March 25 and April 22, 2004 meetings were approved as distributed. DISCUSSION ITEM: Commission Membership: Ms. Macon stated at the last meeting, the commission discussed the possibility of decreasing the number of members needed for a quorum. The current number needed for a quorum is nine and I was the consensus of members present at the May meeting,that the number be decreased to seven. Ms. Macon stated she spoke with Armando Chapa, City Secretory, to find out what the procedure would be to have the number changed and he stated the commission would have to Initiate a proposed amendment to the City Code of ordinance to change the number for the quorum. After further discussion,no action was taken, Ms. Macon stated she was contacted by a young man named Yoga Collins,who was Interested In seeking a 'HC"designation on his property located at 1323 North Chaparral at the corner of North Chaparral and Palo Alto Streets. The house is located on the opposite corner from the Hoover Hotel. The house was built in the early 1900s and it is a white stucco/concrete building. Mr. Collins stated he is 90 percent complete with the restoration. Mr. Grossman stated to Mr. Collins that the commission was excited about his restoration project, but the commission wanted to ensure that the structure was not altered to the point that it lost its historical integrity. Mr. Grossman continued that the commission will provide several alternatives for him to choose from. The restoration project Is one block from Heritage Park. Mr.Coffins stated his intentions were to restore the house to its original state. When he bought the properly, a new roof was replaced and the stalls were being used to storage. After further discussion, no action was taken. Ms. Macon stated she would schedule a meeting for Mr. Coffins to meet with the Master Review Committee. There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. rft Lind. W lams 1•'aryce oode-Macon,City Planner Reca.ing Secretary Staff Li on 'to Landmark Commission rH:W11OLLINCPYNJGWPAMINUIESUN7404Mrd.eeCI • ti 02728 29`_, SUMMARY SHEET LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING ry JUNE 24, 2004 cv N 1. The Landmark Commission heard a presentation from the consulting firm of Dun, &Associates. The firm has been contracted by the City Development Services Department to create a unified development code that will encompass all existing ordinances, including regulations for historic pr- on. LiLi. L-- 2. Mr.Angel Escobar, Director of Engineering Services,gave a presentation on the maintenance of the Kinney Street Bridge and the Citys storm water pump stations located on Shoreline Boulevard and Power Street.