10/21/2015 Historic Heritage Committee Regular Meeting Adopted 01/20/2016Historic Heritage Committee Meeting
October 21, 2015 at 4:30 P.M.
I. OPEN MEETING
Vice Chair Edith Edde called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m. and welcomed the newest
Committee Member, Joyce Taylor
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Planning Technician Kelsey Heyd reported that the agenda for the Regular Historic Heritage
Committee meeting of October 21, 2015 was posted on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 4:40
p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Vice Chair Edith Edde, Committee Member Steve Ashford, Committee Member
Toby Echelberry, Committee Member Peter Leroe-Muñoz, Committee Member Joyce Taylor
Absent: None
Staff Present: Planning Division Manager Sue Martin, Planning Technician Kelsey Heyd,
Planner II Melissa Durkin
III. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES: June 17, 2015
Motion on Item III
Motion: to approve the minutes of June 17, 2015 as written
Moved by Vice Chair Edith Edde, Committee Member Toby Echelberry
Vote: Motion carried 4-0-1-0
Yes: Vice Chair Edith Edde, Committee Member Steve Ashford, Committee Member
Toby Echelberry, Committee Member Joyce Taylor
No: None
Abstain: Committee Member Peter Leroe-Muñoz
Absent: None
IV. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: No presentations were made by
members of the public
V. OLD BUSINESS: None
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
Motion on Item VI
A. Report efforts to preserve structures from the demolition of the Conrotto Winery
complex
Planner II Melissa Durkin presented the staff report
Committee Member Peter Leroe-Muñoz asked when City Council would review the
proposed art if the Committee were to include Condition 1, requiring the demolition of
the structures to wait until the artwork had been approved by City Council
Durkin spoke to the process for artwork approval and that it would need to be evaluated
by Staff, then go to Public Art Committee, then Arts and Culture Commission, and City
Council. Durkin clarified that the artist has indicated there are limited materials available
for preservation but that he would be on site to observe the demolition.
Durkin continued presenting the staff report
Vice Chair Edith Edde invited the applicant to speak on the item
Jon Cakus representing Meritage Homes spoke to the demolition and the artist’s efforts
for preservation
Committee Member Steve Ashford asked about the park location and whether it was a
private or public park
Jon Cakus clarified where the park was located and that the park would be public. He
went on to say that wood to be salvaged from the Conrotto structures would be used
within the park for shade structures and benches
Vice Chair Edde opened the item for public comment
Carol DeSantis encouraged salvaging as much as possible from the structures to be
used. She requested clarification as to where the artwork would be located and where
the park was.
Durkin clarified where the open space area was to be located, including placards to be
placed commemorating the Winery and the location of the public park which would
include shade structures, benches, or similar items
Carol DeSantis asked who would be responsible for maintaining the park
Durkin clarified the City would maintain the park
Vice Chair Edde closed the public comment period
a. Report on efforts to attempt to arrange for the preservation of the Conrotto Winery
complex building
b. Motion to approve, modify, or deny M 15-07 subject to certain conditions
Motion on Item VI
Motion: to approve M 15-07 subject to Condition 2 and remove Condition 1
Moved by Committee Member Toby Echelberry, seconded by Committee Member
Steve Ashford
Vote: Motion carried 5-0-0-0
Yes: Vice Chair Edith Edde, Committee Member Steve Ashford, Committee Member
Toby Echelberry, Committee Member Joyce Taylor,
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Carol DeSantis asked if she could speak to an item not on the agenda
Vice Chair Edde let her proceed
Carol DeSantis spoke as a representative advocating saving the Miller Red Barn. She
asked that the City let the group into the structure to clean and remove debris for future
work on the roof. She also asked that due to the historic nature of the structure if the
Historic Heritage Committee may be interested in hearing a present ation during their next
meeting.
Committee Member Peter Leroe-Muñoz made a request that the item be agendized at the
next meeting
B. Elect new Historic Heritage Committee Chairperson
Motion: to appoint Toby Echelberry as the Historic Heritage Committee Chairperson
Moved by Committee Member Peter Leroe-Muñoz, seconded by Committee Member
Joyce Taylor
Vote: Motion carried 5-0-0-0
Yes: Vice Chair Edith Edde, Committee Member Steve Ashford, Committee Member
Toby Echelberry, Committee Member Peter Leroe-Muñoz, Committee Member Joyce
Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None
VIII. ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF THE HISTORIC HERITAGE COMMITTEE:
Miscellaneous information and updates (no action)
IX. PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT:
Miscellaneous information and updates (no action)
ADJOURNMENT at 5:00 p.m. to the Next Regular Meeting of November 18, 2015 at 4:30
p.m.
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Kelsey Heyd, Planning Technician