Heritage Preservation Commission

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Final Heritage Preservation Commission Wednesday, May 3, 2017 7:00 PM West Conference Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 CALL TO ORDER Chair Michitaka called the meeting to order. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chair Michitaka led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Chair Michitaka confirmed that Vice Chair Dietrich notified staff of her planned absence (excused). Present: 5 - Chair Mike Michitaka Commissioner Melanie Holthaus Commissioner Dawn Hopkins Commissioner Dixie Larsen Commissioner Dale Mouritsen Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Hannalore Dietrich Commissioner Kenneth Valenzuela ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR 17-0402 Approve the Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2017 Comm. Hopkins moved to approve the Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2017, as submitted. Comm. Mouritsen seconded. Motion carried as follows: PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 17-0399 Study Session on the Update to the Murphy Design Guidelines Study Issue. Amber Blizinski, Principal Planner, noted that George Schroeder, Associate City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2017 Planner will be the assigned Planner to study the Murphy Avenue Design Guidelines, as she will be on leave. Ms. Blizinski noted that a hearing will include a walk-through on Murphy Avenue, and the historical consultant will be in attendance to clarify any questions the Commission may have. She said a second meeting will be scheduled for the recommendation to the City Council for the approval of the draft Murphy Avenue Design Guidelines. She presented a draft format of the new Murphy Avenue Design Guidelines. It will be used as a guide to determine the historical characteristics of each building and will help guide future decision-making. Chair Michitaka confirmed that colors is not a factor in determining historical characteristics. Ms. Blizinski noted that the Commission may have an opinion in color choice, although it is not a character-defining feature. Comm. Larsen noted that there are 35 separate buildings on North Murphy Avenue, and Ms. Blizinski confirmed that there will be specific guidelines for each building. Comm. Hopkins discussed if blacked out windows will be addressed in the guidelines. Comm. Larsen discussed if lighting and signage will be included in the guidelines. Ms. Blizinski confirmed that general guidelines will be included, which will also address windows, lighting, and signs. Noren Caliva-Lepe, Senior Planner, noted that the Commisison will have an opportunity to review the draft and recommend changes before it goes to the City Council. STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES none NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments Chair Michitaka introduced the newly appointed Heritage Commissioner, Melanie Holthaus. Comm. Holthaus introduced herself to the Commission, noting her background in economic development. City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2017 Chair Michitaka noted the training workshop they attended regarding heritage preservation. He discussed key points of the workshop, noting that the Heritage Preservation Commission is one of the last commisisons that could preserve historic resources for the City. Comm. Mouritsen noted a letter received from a citizen to Laura Babcock regarding the removal of trees in a historic area of the City close to the Hendy building. Ms. Caliva-Lepe stagted that staff is looking into the issue and will forward correpondence to the Commissioners. Comm. Hopkins noted that Fremont High School was brought up during the training workshop, and would like a follow-up from staff at a future meeting. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS none ADJOURNMENT Chair Michitaka adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 3