HomeMy Public PortalAboutPlanning Commission - Minutes - 2013-10-22 - Regular1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 22, 2013 - 7:30 P.M.
- Chairman Cordes
Commissioners: - Curran, O'Leary, Leung, Cordes
Commissioners: - Horton
City Attorney Murphy, Community Development Director
Persico, Planning Manager Starns, Andrea Galvin, President of
GPA Consulting Inc., Jenna Kachour Associate Preservation
Planner of GPA Consulting Inc., and Community Development
Secretary Venters
Commissioner O'Leary made a motion to excuse commissioner Horton for due
cause seconded by Vice - Chairman Leung and unanimously carried.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
5. CONSENT CALENDAR - None
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
7. NEW BUSINESS
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A. A HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKSHOP TO ESTABLISH A HISTORIC
PRESERVATION PROGRAM AND ORDINANCE.
RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
EITHER PROCEED OR NOT PROCEED WITH
THE CREATION OF AN HISTORIC
PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
Planning Manager Starns gave a PowerPoint presentation and briefed the
Planning Commission and the public regarding the proposed Historic
Preservation Program. A questionnaire was distributed to the public for
participation and input. He introduced Andrea Galvin, President of GPA
Consulting Inc., to conduct the Historic Preservation Workshop and engage
the public.
Andrea Galvin, President of GPA Consulting Inc., gave a PowerPoint
presentation, provided examples of historic preservation from various cities,
and identified structures that could potentially be designated as historic in
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Temple City. A Historic Preservation Program should not have a "cookie -
cutter" approach. A Historic Preservation Ordinance that would work well for
any city is derived from public input and values. At this time she asked the
public for input.
Wendy Payne, Temple city resident, asked if residential properties that were
developed prior to the incorporation of the City would have historic relevance.
Mary Kokayko, Temple City resident, spoke in favor of a Historic Preservation
Program.
Temple City resident, requested additional information regarding how a
Historic Preservation Program would affect commercial and residential use
zones.
Planning Manager Starns, explained commercial and residential buildings
that are deemed historic whether they are developed prior to or after
incorporation of the City are required to retain the integrity and character
defining features. Additions that could be removed are allowable for a
structure that is deemed historic. He provided a PowerPoint presentation to
show examples of good and bad additions to historic structures.
Andrea Galvin, President of GPA Consulting Inc., spoke about the process for
establishing a Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, asked Ms. Galvin how many
cities have a Historic Preservation Commission.
Andrea Galvin, President of GPA Consulting Inc., responded that
approximately 50 percent of cities have a Historic Preservation Commission.
Wendy Payne, Temple City resident, asked Planning Manager Starns if the
City intends to offer incentives for owners of historic properties.
Planning Manager Starns, explained that the Mills Act is an incentive for the
property owner of a structure deemed historic.
Gayle Theilacker, Temple City resident, spoke in opposition of the Mills Act.
Temple City resident, asked if a historic ordinance would be tailor made to
Temple City.
City Attorney Murphy, clarified that every historic ordinance is tailor made to
each city.
Andrea Galvin, President of GPA Consulting Inc., assured the public that a
well written ordinance would identify a property owners rights. Typically a
property will not be designated historical without the property owners consent.
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o p e n s p a c e , a n d e n c o u r a g e d t h e p u b l i c t o a t t e n d .
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Temple City resident, asked Planning Manager Starns if a Building Permit
could be issued for roof repair if the property in question was included in the
previous Historic Resources Survey.
Planning Manager Starns, assured the resident that they may visit City Hall
for an over the counter Building Permit.
Gayle Theilacker, Temple City resident, asked City Attorney Murphy if she is
required to disclose that a property is potentially historic if she decides to sell
her property.
City Attorney Murphy, responded that the Historic Resources Survey list has
been invalidated and there is no current Historical Preservation Ordinance.
Manuel Valenzuela III, Temple City resident, supports historic preservation.
Chairman Cordes, requested that he would like to turn the discussion to the
Planning Commission at this time.
Commissioner Curran, asked Planning Manager Starns if there would be cost
to the City for a establishing a Historic Preservation Program.
Planning Manager Starns, stated that the City Council has budgeted money
to hire a consultant for the historic preservation process.
Vice - Chairman Leung, asked Planning Manager Starns if there are
advantages or disadvantages in having a Historic Preservation Program.
Planning Manager Starns, indicated that it depends on what you would want
to include in a Historic Preservation Ordinance. If no action is taken, all
restrictions would remain the same.
Commissioner Cordes, asked Planning Manager Starns what benefits other
cities have experienced who have established a Historic Preservation
Program, and to bring the Commission and public up to date regarding
establishing a Historic Preservation Program since last year.
Planning Manager Starns, explained that some cities prefer to concentrate on
residential areas while other cities put more effort in preserving landscaping.
Insufficiencies were found on the Historic Resources Survey from a year ago
therefore the sites could not be validated as historic.
Commissioner Cordes, implied that he is favor of development as well as
historic preservation, however there should be a balance of both. He
expressed concern that there may not be a middle ground at this point
regarding both development and historic preservation.
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