REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018, 5:30 P.M. BELVEDERE CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 450 SAN RAFAEL AVENUE BELVEDERE, CALIFORNIA AGENDA OPEN FORUM This is an opportunity for any citizen to briefly address the Historic Preservation Committee on any matter that does not appear on this agenda. Upon being recognized by the Chair, please state your name, address, and limit your oral statement to no more than three minutes. Matters that appear to warrant a more lengthy presentation or Committee consideration may be agendized for further discussion at a later meeting. SCHEDULED ITEMS 1. Approve minutes of the May 8, 2018, regular meeting. 2. Old Business: continued discussion on local historic landmarks and the benefits of being designated a local historic landmark, and consideration of strategies to encourage property owners to designate their properties as local historic landmarks. 3. Design Review and Exception to Total Floor Area to allow for a 146 SF addition at the rear of the house for an elevator at 12 Alcatraz Avenue. The existing residence and garage are 4,088 SF and the project proposes a 4,234 SF residence and garage. A 146 square foot two story addition at the rear corner of the house is proposed. Property Owner: Anne Kasanin; Applicant: Daniel Hunter AIA. 4. Design Review, Exception to Total Floor Area, and revocable license for an addition to the existing residence at 416 Golden Gate Avenue. The proposal includes a new open carport and fence over the existing parking pad and an expansion of a kitchen terrace with a proposed roof structure over the terrace area. Property Owner: John and Dawn Owen; Applicant: Daniel Hunter AIA. ADJOURN NOTICE: WHERE TO VIEW AGENDA MATERIALS Staff reports and other writings distributed to the Committee, including those distributed after the posting date of this agenda, are available for public inspection at Belvedere City Hall, 450 San Rafael Avenue, Belvedere. To request automatic mailing of agenda materials, please contact the City Clerk at 415-435-8913. NOTICE: AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The following accommodations will be provided, upon request, to persons with a disability: agendas and/or agenda packet materials in alternate formats and special assistance needed to attend or participate in this meeting. Please make your request at City Hall or by calling 415/435-3838. Whenever possible, please make your request four working days in advance. Posted: 06/05//2018 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 1 REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018, 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 450 SAN RAFAEL AVENUE, BELVEDERE, CA MINUTES _________________________________________________________________ COMMITTEE PRESENT: Diana Bradley, Richard Newman, Jeanne Price, and Chair Mel Owen COMMITTEE ABSENT: Roger Felton, George Gnoss, and Bruce Sams OTHERS PRESENT: Director of Planning & Building Irene Borba, Council Liaison James Campbell, and City Clerk Alison Foulis. These minutes are intended to reflect the general content of the regular meeting. An audio file of the meeting is available on the City website at www.cityofbelvedere.org CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order at 5:34 PM. OPEN FORUM Larry Stoehr, 20 Peninsula Road, discussed the important role of the Historic Preservation Committee in the planning process. Sheila Golden, 370 Bella Vista Avenue, discussed improving the list of older homes in Belvedere. SCHEDULED ITEMS 1. Approval of the minutes of the April 10, 2018, regular meeting. Minutes were approved as presented. Minutes of the Historic Preservation Committee Meeting May 8, 2018 Page 2 of 3 2. Review of the Historic Designation Case Report prepared by Committee members Roger Felton and Richard Newman for the property at 280 Bayview Avenue and recommendation of Historic Designation to the Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter 21.20 of the Belvedere Municipal Code. CEQA status: Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. Applicant & Property Owner: Griffin Family Trust. Committee Member Newman summarized the survey he prepared with Committee Member Felton on 280 Bayview Avenue. Chair Owen called for public comment. Robert Griffin, owner of 280 Bayview Avenue, discussed his property and the care and maintenance provided over the years. Seeing no one else wishing to comment, Chair Owen brought the discussion back to the Committee. The Committee generally felt that the property warranted historic designation. MOTION: To recommend to the Planning Commission approval of the designation of 280 Bayview Avenue as a City of Belvedere Historic Property. MOVED: By Price, seconded by Bradley; approval unanimous (Felton, Gnoss, and Sams absent) 3. Discussion on local historic landmarks and the benefits of being designated a local historic landmark. Consideration of strategies to encourage property owners to designate their properties as local historic landmarks. Chair Owen led a discussion on methods the Committee could use to encourage property to designate their qualifying homes as historic landmarks. Suggestions discussed included reaching out to real estate agents during the home buying process, connecting with current owners of older homes, and encouraging the local newspaper to feature stories on local historic homes. The Committee discussed benefits and concerns of requiring preservation of the interior of historically significant homes as well as the tax loss to the from the Mills Act program. Pat Carapiet, 4 Lagoon Road, suggested as a real estate agent that the City could include historic information in the resale reports prepared before a home is sold. No one else from the public wished to speak. The Committee appointed Chair Owen and Committee Member Price to serve on a subcommittee with Director of Planning and Building Borba tasked with developing a letter and outreach material to encourage homeowners of high- and medium-level historic sensitivity homes to designate their properties as historic landmarks. Director Borba also stated that she would look into adding a section on historic property information to the Residential Building Reports (RBR resale reports) prepared before a home is sold. Minutes of the Historic Preservation Committee Meeting May 8, 2018 Page 3 of 3 Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 PM. THE FOREGOING MINUTES were approved at a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Committee on __________________, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: APPROVED:___________________________ Mel Owen, Chairman ATTEST:_________________________________ Irene Borba, Director of Planning & Building AGENDA ITEM NO.: 2 CITY OF BELVEDERE 450 San Rafael Avenue Belvedere, CA 94920-2336 Tel: 415/435-3838 Fax: 415/435-0430 www.cityofbelvedere.org June 12, 2018 RE: Preserving Belvedere’s History and Uniqueness Dear City of Belvedere Property Owner: In 1993, the City of Belvedere decided that the City, and the public generally, would be well served by the protection and preservation of significant sites and structures that impart a distinct aspect of the City and which would serve as visible reminder of the historical heritage of the Belvedere. At that time, the City Council established Title 21 of the BMC, the Historic Preservation Ordinance. The first goal of the ordinance is: “To maintain and contribute to the character of Belvedere by protecting, enhancing and perpetuating sites and structures having special historical, aesthetic and architectural value.” The Ordinance established the Historic Preservation Committee and established its authority to review applications for changes to local Belvedere historic properties, review applications to designate new historic properties, and implement the Mills Act tax abatement program. A primary duty of our Committee is to encourage the maintenance and preservation of properties that have historic or architectural integrity and are, or can be designated as an “historic resource”. Additionally, in 2010, the City adopted its General Plan which included Chapter 6 – Cultural, Archaeological, and Historic Resource Preservation Element. The element establishes objectives, policies, and programs that will preserve and improve Belvedere’s history, identity, and unique sense of place. With that in mind, we are contacting owners of homes, such as yours, that may qualify for Historic Designation. We would like to discuss with you why your home may be eligible for Historic designation if you are interested and choose to take advantage of this opportunity. For additional background information on the process, we recommend that you review the City of Belvedere Municipal Code - Title 21 Historic Preservation: http://www.cityofbelvedere.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/283 and the City General Plan Chapter 6, Cultural Archaeological and Historic Resource Preservation Element: http://www.cityofbelvedere.org/DocumentCenter/View/1776. Inquiries and or questions regarding Historic Designation may be directed to the Planning staff at City hall. Sincerely, Irene Borba Director of Planning & Building City of Belvedere AGENDA ITEM NO.: 3 CITY OF BELVEDERE Memorandum TO: Chair Owen and Members of the Historic Preservation Committee FROM: Rebecca Markwick, Associate Planner REVIEWED BY: Irene Borba, Director of Planning & Building DATE: June 12, 2018 SUBJECT: Applications for Design Review and Exception to Total Floor Area for the property located at 12 Alcatraz Avenue Background The subject site is an 8,251-square-foot lot located at 12 Alcatraz Avenue