September 05, 2001
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
SEPTEMBER 5, 2001
1:03 P.M. ROLL CALL
FOR FULL BOARD CONSIDERATION
MEMBERS PRESENT: FINWALL, HO-BELLI, KELLEY, REIDY and SKRONDAL
MEMBER(S) ABSENT: DEARMAN, KOTAS, MAGRANE and SHATARA
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tom Mayer re: Work on the Castro Theater
(President Kelley asked Staff to contact owners and get information regarding the scope of work being done on the building)
REPORTS
1. DEPARTMENT REPORT
Neil Hart, Chief
Neighborhood
Planning:
i Introduced new preservation technical staff members – Jeff Tully and Winslow Hastie.
i Informed the Landmarks Board that Elizabeth Gordon will begin her maternity leave by the end of this month.
i Informed the Landmarks Board that Michael Kometani is leaving the Department after four years. Thanked him for his service to the Department and especially the preservation team.
2 STAFF REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Elizabeth Gordon
Preservation
Coordinator:
i The Chinatown and Mission branch Carnegie Libraries were recommended for landmark status before the Planning Commission on August 23 and will now go forward to the Board of Supervisors.
i Golden Triangle Light Standards will be presented before the Planning Commission on September 6.
i Reminded the Landmarks Board of the special hearing on Wednesday, September 12 – this is a training session with SHPO staff on the National Register Status Codes.
i Thanked Michael Kometani for his work with the preservation team and said how much he will be missed.
Tape No(s).: 1a
3. PRESIDENT’S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
i Historic Homeownership Assistance Act – adoption of a resolution
Tim Kelley:
i It was moved by Member Finwall (seconded by Reidy) to adopt the resolution supporting the Historic Homeownership Assistance Act. The vote was unanimous (Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Reidy and Skrondal). Absent: Dearman, Kotas, Magrane and Shatara.
i Thanked Michael Kometani for his hard work and assistance to the Landmarks Board. President Kelley read and presented a resolution to Michael on behalf of the Landmarks Board.
i Still in contact with Muni – hope to bring the landmark designation of Muni Car #1 to the Landmarks Board hearing on October.
i Congratulated Staff on receiving the grant from SHPO.
4. MATTERS OF THE BOARD
Member Reidy:
i Attended a celebration in honor of ex-Supervisor Sue Bierman, Golden Gate Park Panhandle Grove.
i Thanked Michael Kometani for his work.
Tape No(s).: 1a
REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
5. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 1, 2001 DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Continue to the next hearing.
Tape No(s).: 1a
n Certificate(s) of Appropriateness
6. 2001.0227A (M. SNYDER: 575-6891)
321 SAN CARLOS STREET, east side between 20th and 21st Streets. Assessor's Block 3609, Lot 112. A potentially contributing building in the Liberty Hill Historic District. Built in 1880, this two-story Italianate house was originally used, and is currently used as a single-family house. The subject property is within an RH-2 (House, Two-Family) District and is in a 50-X Height and Bulk District. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing non-original aluminum windows with double-hung vinyl windows.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with modifications
Speaker(s): Cliff Monroe
Action: Board Member Reidy moved (seconded by Finwall) to adopt the draft resolution and staff report recommending approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness with a condition – All of the replacement windows that are visible from the street shall be made of wood and shall not include divided lights. The vote was unanimous.
Ayes: Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Reidy and Skrondal
Noes: None
Absent: Dearman, Kotas, Magrane and Shatara
Tape No(s).: 1a
7. 2001.0711A (M. SNYDER: 575-6891)
3769 20th STREET, south side between Guerrero and Dolores Streets. Assessor's Block 3607, Lot 62. A contributing building to the Liberty Hill Historic District. Built in 1871, this two-story-over-basement Italianate structure was originally used as a two-family dwelling and is currently used as a single-family house. The subject property is within an RH-2 (House, Two-Family) District and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to add a breakfast room to the rear of the building.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s): None
Action: Board Member Reidy moved (seconded by Ho-Belli) to adopt the draft resolution and staff report recommending approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness. The vote was unanimous.
Ayes: Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Reidy and Skrondal
Noes: None
Absent: Dearman, Kotas, Magrane and Shatara
Tape No(s).: 1a
8. 2001.0802A (M. SNYDER: 575-6891)
128 KING STREET, north side between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Assessor's Block 3744, Lot 23. A contributory building to the South End Historic District. Built in 1913, this three-story brick structure was originally used as a dried fruit warehouse, and is currently used for office, retail and restaurant uses. The building is within an M-2 (Heavy Industrial) District, and is in a 105-F Height and Bulk District. Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to establish a sign program consisting of three business signs that would be mounted to the headers of three of the front façade bays.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s): None
Action: Board Member Finwall moved (seconded by Skrondal) to adopt the draft resolution and staff report recommending approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness. The vote was unanimous.
Ayes: Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Reidy and Skrondal
Noes: None
Absent: Dearman, Kotas, Magrane and Shatara
Tape No(s).: 1a
ADJOURNMENT: 1:59 P.M.
Adopted: October 3, 2001
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