January 23, 2002
Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board (LPAB)
FINAL ACTION MINUTES
OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY HALL
1 DR. CARLTON B. GOODLETT PLACE, ROOM 400
JANUARY 23, 2002
12:33 P.M. ROLL CALL
FOR FULL BOARD CONSIDERATION
MEMBERS PRESENT: DEARMAN, FINWALL, HO-BELLI, KELLEY, SHATARA and SKRONDAL
MEMBER(S) ABSENT: KOTAS and MAGRANE
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ELECTION
1. (HART)
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
It was moved by Member Finwall (seconded by Ho-Belli) to nominate Tim Kelley as President. The vote was unanimous (Dearman, Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Shatara and Skrondal) (Absent: Kotas and Magrane).
It was moved by Member Shatara (seconded by Dearman) to nominate Elizabeth Skrondal as Vice President. The vote was unanimous (Dearman, Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Shatara and Skrondal) (Absent: Kotas and Magrane).
REPORTS
2. STAFF REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Neil Hart, Chief
Neighborhood Planning:
i Extended congratulations to President Kelley and newly elected Vice President Skrondal. Thanked former Vice President Shatara for his service as Vice President.
i Gave status report on a Certificate of Appropriateness for 953 De Haro Street.
i Announced that he will be on vacation February 4-8, 2002. In his absence, Adam Light will attend the next Landmarks Board hearing.
3. PRESIDENT’S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Kelley:
i Thanked Board Member Shatara for his help as Vice President.
i Participated in a forum in New York regarding cultural landmarks.
4. MATTERS OF THE BOARD
Vice President
Skrondal:
i Gave report on public comment taken at the Public Communication Committee meeting of January 16, 2002.
Member
Finwall:
i Asked Staff for status of the Preservation Element of the Master Plan.
Tape No(s).: 1a
REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
5. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 5 and 19, 2001 DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
December 5 – Continued to the next hearing (no quorum)
December 19 - It was moved by Member Skrondal (seconded by Ho-Belli) to approve with typographical corrections on pages 6 and 7 (as noted by the Recording Secretary). The vote was unanimous.
Tape No(s).: 1a
n Certificate(s) of Appropriateness
6. 2001.1201A (HASTIE: 558-6381)
87 FAIR OAKS STREET, east side between 21st and 22nd Streets. Assessor's Block 3618, Lot 53. The five-unit building is a contributory structure in the Liberty Hill Historic District; it is zoned RH-3 (House, Three-Family) and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the multi-level rear deck with a different stair configuration and to replace the siding, doors, and windows at the rear elevation of the building.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s): None
Action: Board Member Shatara moved (seconded by Ho-Belli) to adopt the draft resolution and staff report recommending approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness.
Ayes: Dearman, Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Shatara and Skrondal
Noes: None
Absent: Kotas and Magrane
Tape No(s).: 1a
7. 2001.0024A (HASTIE: 558-6381)
953 DE HARO STREET, The Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, Landmark No. 86, at the northeast corner with Southern Heights Avenue. Assessor's Block 4096, Lot 43. The subject building is a shingled, wood-frame building designed by the architect, Julia Morgan; it is zoned RH-2 (House, Two-Family) District, and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace original wood casement windows with double-paned, wood-clad fiberglass casements to improve thermal efficiency.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
Speaker(s): Enola Maxwell
Gary Floyd
Representative from glass company
Edward Hatter
Charles Chase
Action: Because of major concerns regarding the replacement of windows, the project sponsor requested a continuance. Board Member Dearman moved (seconded by Finwall) to grant a continuance.
Ayes: Dearman, Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Shatara and Skrondal
Noes: None
Absent: Kotas and Magrane
Tape No(s).: 1a
n Review and Comment
8. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION (LUELLEN: 558-6478)
950 MASON STREET, The Fairmont Hotel, Landmark No. 185, northeast corner of Mason and California Streets, opposite the Old Flood Mansion Pacific Union Club, 1000 California Street (Landmark No. 65). Assessor's Block 244, Lot 1. The seven-story plus penthouse, steel frame structure was built in 1903 and restored in 1907. The hotel was designed by Reid Brothers Architects and is an example of turn-of-the century Beaux-Arts Classicism. The hotel was also the location of the drafting of the United Nations Charter of 1945. The hotel has remained in operation since it was restored after the 1906 earthquake and fire and has retained its position as one of the premier hotels in San Francisco. The subject property is zoned RM-4 (Mixed, High Density) District and is in a 200E/320E Height and Bulk District. The State Historic Preservation Office is seeking the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board's comments on a proposed nomination to the National Register of Historic Places as part of San Francisco's role as a Certified Local Government.
Speaker(s): Charles Chase
Alice Carey
Action:
i President Kelley stated that he would like to see greater discussion of the service side of the building - the labor history.
i The Board agreed to recommend that nomination of this property be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tape No(s).: 1b
9. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION (LUELLEN: 558-6478)
460 BUSH STREET, San Francisco Fire Department Old Station No. 2, north side between Grant and Kearny Streets. Assessor's Block 270, Lot 41. The two-story, granite clad, utilitarian structure was built in 1908, after the tragic 1906 earthquake and fire, which destroyed downtown San Francisco. It features wire-glazed steel windows, metal-clad doors and woodwork. The building was decommissioned in the early 1970's and is currently used as office space. The building is San Francisco Landmark No. 143 and is rated as a Significant Category 1 building in Article 11 of the Planning Code, and is therefore included as well in the Downtown Plan of the General Plan. The subject property is zoned C-3-R (Downtown, Retail) District is in an 80-130-F Height and Bulk District. The State Historic Preservation Office is seeking the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board's comments on a proposed nomination to the National Register of Historic Places as part of San Francisco's role as a Certified Local Government.
Speaker(s): Charles Chase
Sarah Dreller
Action:
i President Kelley stated that he would like to see greater discussion of the service side of the building - the labor history.
i The Board agreed to recommend that nomination of this property be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tape No(s).: 1b
n Landmark Designation(s)
10. 1999.457L (TULLY: 558-6372)
390 LAGUNA HONDA BOULEVARD , Laguna Honda Station/Forest Hill Station, west side between Plaza Road and Dewey Boulevard. Assessor's Block 2864, Lot 50. The subject property is zoned P (Public) District, and is in an OS (Open Space) Height and Bulk District. Consideration to initiate landmark designation and adopt a resolution initiating and recommending landmark designation of the Laguna Honda Station as Landmark No. 231.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt resolution supporting city landmark designation
Speaker(s): Sara Pacoc
Board Comments
and Actions:
i It was moved by Member Finwall (seconded by Skrondal) to initiate landmark designation of 390 Laguna Honda Boulevard, Laguna Honda Station/Forest Hill Station. The vote was unanimous (Dearman, Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley and Skrondal). (Absent: Kotas, Magrane and Shatara).
i It was moved by Member Finwall (seconded by Skrondal) to recommend landmark designation of 390 Laguna Honda Boulevard, Laguna Honda Station/Forest Hill Station to the Planning Commission, per draft resolution as Landmark No. 231. The vote was unanimous (Dearman, Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley and Skrondal). (Absent: Kotas, Magrane and Shatara).
n Informational Presentation
11. (TULLY/CORRETTE: 558-6372/558-6295)
NORTH MISSION AREA CITYWIDE CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY. Informational presentation on the proposed survey of the North Mission Area. The proposed survey is the second phase of a multi-year survey that will be used to create a citywide inventory of cultural resources. Boundaries of the North Mission Area Survey are Duboce Street to 16th Street and Capp Street to Dolores Street, and includes portions of the following Blocks: 3532, 3533, 3534, 3535, 3544, 3545, 3546, 3547, 3548, 3553, 3554, 3555, 3556, 3557, 3567, 3568, 3569 and 3570.
Speaker(s): Tom Mayer
Board
Comments:
i President Kelley, who has been involved as a member of the Advisory Group stated that the area for the survey was chosen after a lot of discussion; basically the primary considerations were that the survey would be adjacent to the area that had already been surveyed on the Central Waterfront, so that they could build outward. Also, there was relatively little existing information in this area, therefore, the need for the survey was greater. He stated he was pleased with this survey, now having some experience, it promises to be a very good project. He fully supports this survey.
i In addressing a member of the public, Vice President Skrondal asked if there was anyway to note in the survey, historic buildings that are no longer standing.
i The Board approves the work on this new survey.
ADJOURNMENT: 3:10 P.M.
Adopted: February 20, 2002
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