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Home My WebLink About10/16/18 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AGENDACITY OF BAKERSFIELD CITY OF BAKERSFIELD POSTED ON �b • 11 l� HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DCI 1 2018 by City Clerks Office CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City of MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2018 Bakersfield bD �,NS AGENDA MEETING 4:00 P.M City Hall North, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield California First Floor, Conference Room B A. ROLL CALL B. PUBLIC STATEMENTS C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the August 21, 2018, meeting for approval. D. CLOSED SESSION None E. CORRESPONDENCE None F. PUBLIC HEARINGS None G. REPORTS None H. OLD BUSINESS 1. Mills Act Program Recommendation: Staff recommends update and draft letter for Commission discussion. SBEDCD ShamDProje EDHMC PCMettl sWPC101618\10.16-16HPCAg�dadoc I. NEW BUSINESS NONE J. COMMISSIONER STATEMENTS K. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, Q U Jacqu. lyn R. Kitchen Development Setvices Director If anyone wants more information on any of these agenda items, call Cecelia Griego, Principal Planner of Economic Development; Development Services Department at (661 ) 3263788. SPPEDCDgwr \ED Prgects\ED HPC\HPC Meerirgs\H PC 8.9.18 HPC AgeMaCc SiEDCD_S11ared ED PmjeclalED HPMHPC MeetingaWPC 10.18.18\10.1848 HPC Agenda doG CITY OF BAKERSFIELD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING OF August 21, 2018 MINUTES Chair Fieber called the Special meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to order on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue. Roll call was as follows MEMBERS PRESENT: Stephen Montgomery Susan Stussy Cathy Butler Scott Fieber MEMBERS ABSENT: Ellie Height STAFF PRESENT: Cecelia Griego Christine Gutierrez Joshua Rudnick Vid King Kevin Coyle PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Mr. Matthew Martin spoke to the Commission regarding his concern of saving The Dome property through the City purchasing this property to claim it as a cultural resource. Mr. Martin stated that currently the purchase price of the property is 2.2 million. He stated that this would be very costly to the City and taxpayers. Mr. Ken Hooper, President of the Kern County Historical Society, stated that he is in favor of the motion that Commissioner Montgomery included in his comments presented to the Historic Preservation Commission. For the owner of the property to be required to provide an Environmental Assessment in compliance with CFQA. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve minutes from the June 19, 2018 meeting. )MCS Montgomery/ Stussy) CLOSED SESSION: None CORRESPONDENCE: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: None &EOCOSFaae D PnjeelaWD HPCWPC MeedngSdHPC 10.16.18\10-16-18 HPC Agenda.dcc REPORTS: None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS: 1. The Dome (2201 V Street) Staff member Cecelia Griego presented statementsregarding requirements for a property to be designated as a cultural resource. In her presentation Cecelia Griego stated that the City has adopted an historical preservation ordinancewhich outlinesways structures and places can be designated as a cultural resource. The requirements, which Cecelia did briefly describeare outlined in the staff eport. One of the key items for designation is the Local Cultural Resource Designation - an application process at the request of property owner or by City Council if the City has made the step to purchase the propertywhich meets at least one of the criteria points stated in the ordinance. The same process is for the City to recommend placement on either the State or Federal list of historical sites, but the property also needs to meet certain criteria set by the State and Federal agencies. Per the Ordinance, the Commission serves as an advisor board to the City Council and does have the authority to determine which property can be presented to City Council for designation. COMMISSION STATEMENTS: Commissioner Montgomery: • a slide presentation by Commissioner Montgomery showing photos (past and present) of the property at 2201 V Street, The Dome. Also, comments and a motion was passed out to the commissioners. Commissioner Stussy: • asked Mr. Martin where he works- Mr. Martin stated he works with Keep BakersfielcBeautiful and other organizations within the City. • Mentioned that the last plaque still needs to be installed • Suggested that the commission use the website to promote the search for potential properties for registration. • Asked staff how many of the criteria does the Dome need to meet. Staff member, Cecelia Griego, responded that we only need to meet one. Commissioner Fieber: • Recommended that in future HPC meetings steps to be more pro -active in searching out properties that are eligible for registration. • Suggested drafting a letter to the new owner of The Dome to present the option of reuse of the building. This would be a good firl step. The letter would also be sent to City Council. A motion was made to draft the letter, send out to staff and commission for review and approval before sending to owner and City Council: (MCS Montgomery/Butler) S:EDCD Sh.reE DProjec DHPCWPCMe N—WPC10. 16.16X10-18-18 HPCAq.M.d. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m. by Commissioner Montgomery. S?EDGD_Sha�DProj s\ D HPCWPC MeetingsWPC 10.16.16\10-16-18 HPCAgenda.do ADMINISTRATIVE Historic Preservation Commission REPORT Development Services Department DATE: October 2, 2018 SUBJECT: Mills Act Program Meeting Date: October 16, 2018 Agenda Section: Old Business Agenda Item: H. 1. TO: Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Development Services Department DATE: October 2, 2018 SUBJECT: Mills Act Program Background: The creation of a Mills Act program was initially researched by staff and brought to the City Council Legislative and Litigation Committee in September of 2014 and again in November. In both cases, it was referred back to staff for additional information to be gathered, program materials developed and to reach out to the community To gage interest. At the June 2018 Historic Preservation meeting, your Commission asked what could be done to encourage progress on development of the Mills Act program. During the last presentation to the Legislative and Litigation Committee, councilmembers inquired about the level of property owner interest in the program. Therefore, staff recommended the Commission contact historic property owners to find out their interest to participate in a Mills Act contract and willingness to send a letter of support for the creationa Mills Act program Attached is a draft letter to be sent to historic property owners for the Commission to consider; the current list of historic properties and a letter of support received from the Fox Theater Foundation. Program Status: Staff is developing the program guidelines and evaluating the different ways it can be implemented. Currentlyvarious documents are being prepared including a draft ordinance, program guidelines, property owner agreement template, cost recovery analysis for application fee, and public information sheet. Revised Program Implementation Schedule • Oct - Dec 2018: Historic property outreach, compile letters of support for a Mills Act Program from property owners. • Jan -Mar 2019: Continue to develop Mills Act program guidelines and vetting of options by staff. • Apr- Jun 2019: After Citystaff evaluation, bring draft Mills Act Program and ordinance to Legislative and Litigation Committee. • J -Auer 2019: If approved by Leg & Lit, bring Mills Act Program and Ordinance To City Council for adoption. Recommendation: Staff recommends update and draft letter for Commission discussion. 5PEDCD Spar MEDProje EDHPQHPCMe ngsWPC 10.10.18V0-18-16HPCAgenda.dos Dear Mr./Ms. (proper inside address and property owner's name using a print merge practice) The purpose of this letter is to inform you that you possess a property that [is eligible to be designated] or [was designated] bythe City of Bakersfield as a cultural resource due to its cultural and/or architectural qualities that are significant and/or unique. In an effort to preserve Bakersfield's various historic and cultural resources, the City is considering adopting a Mills Act ordinance that would allow the City to enter into an agreement with an owner of a qualified historical property who agrees to rehabilitate, restore, preserve, and maintain the property in exchange for property tax reductions as calculated in accordance to state law by the Kern County Assessor's Office. As background, the Mills Act was enacted in 1972 to help preserve properties listed as cultural or historical properties, and provides tax savings that benefit both the property owner and the community at large. The advantage of owning a historic property Many of the communities that have a Mills Act ordinance have seen benefits to the overall increase in property values with a corresponding increase in tax revenue to the community and increased profits to property owners at the time they sell their homes or building. Questions about the rights of the property owner In a Mills Act community, the owner signs a contract that, in exchange for tax reassessment, agrees to maintain the quality of the property that resulted in its cultural and historical designation. The granting of historic or cultural recognition by the City does not restrict a property owner's rights to improve and/or repair the property. If the City grants historic or cultural designation to a property and the owner modifies the property in a manner that removes that quality that resulted in its special designation, then the cultural or historical designation may be removed in accordance with the City's existing historic preservation ordinance. If the property owner who has signed a Mills Act contract and then decides it's in their interest to either cancel their Mills Act contract and/or modify their property in such a manner that the historic quality is lost and is no longer eligible to be on the City's cultural resource register, the property's assessed value returns to its pre -Mills Act assessed value, and pays a one-time 12.5% assessment penalty. Tax benefits to the community A Mills Act ordinance that encourages and incentivizes property owners to preserve their historic properties fosters greater community by encouraging the citizenry at large to take care of their property. Citizens that have pride in their community take better care of both public and private property thereby reducing costs, such as cleanup, code enforcement and removal of blight expenses paid by the taxpayers of Bakersfield. Support by the Commission We invite property owners that are thinking about the prospect of having their property considered for reassessment to contact members of the Historic Preservation Commission to consult on the matter and send in letters of support for the City to create a Mills Act Contract program. Supporting the adoption of the provisions of the Mills Act If you agree that the adoption of a Mills Act ordinance would be a benefit to you and the community, please contact your member of the city council and share your interest. Sincerely, Chair of the Bakersfield Historic Preservation Commission S]EDCD Share EDPrOiecl DHPCWPCMeetings\HPC10.18.18NPi618HPCAgenda.doc SIEDCDSnssr lED PsojM %ED HPCVIPC MrdVn93V1PC 10.16.18N0-10-18 HPC Agenda dm May 6, 2018 cnarar un Andras Gonzales ,Councilman Ward 2 MelanieF— City of Bakersfield - City Hall North Praiden' 1600 Truxtun Avenue oxhan l:Rognc Bakersfield, Ca 93301 First V(re P—1 W Scor Pieta Dear Councilman Gonzales: 3e Vies% Iden, On behalf of the Fox Theater Foundation I want to ask for your support for the Cynthiawse eCity of Bakersfield to work on adopting the MillsMIDs Act. This will support those owners that are the caretakers of Bakersfield's Historic Treasurers. c.my suns property Secretory The Fox Theater will t>e celebrating its 90th Anniversary in 2020 and we are Jobe Ennqua Pan Prument preparing for the countdown to the celebration with such projects as the restoration of East Lobby. Membe Mgeia eannn We hope that you support the City staff working to adopt the Mills Act for KyleC. Bakersfield. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me at my Peggy Darling office at 325-5892. Ron Gibbs Md. H.— Roy Kmien Sincerely, Gultent UP, - J. M,t. Edam Mqm Murry Tngish Emeams��4mt-L Rick Davis David U., Phyllis Adams Melanie Farmer, Jnnn Mvxie"ughv president Fox Theater Foundation The Fax T ,sw Foundation- 2001 "H" Svee1- Bakenfield, CA 93301 - 6616340918 The Fox Theurer Foundation u a 50143) Non P/oju Corporation ID 77-_0306813 f v dhebakersfteldf <nh, - Annedddjenr h bakerafi Id! SIEDCDSnssr lED PsojM %ED HPCVIPC MrdVn93V1PC 10.16.18N0-10-18 HPC Agenda dm BAKERSFIELD REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES 11 The Hayden Building 1622 19th Street Designated: 2/12192 2) Women's Club of Bakersfield 2030 18th Street Designated: 2/12/92 3) Frank Mdnser House 1701 F Street Designated: 2/12/92 41 The Guild House 1905 18th Street Designated: 4/8/92 51 Colonial Apartments 1701 B Street Designated: 5/20/92 6) The McGill Building 91 Standard OB Building 1800 19th Street Designated: 2/23/94 National Register: 9/22/83 10) Pont Theater 2001 H street Designated: 8/24/94 11) Spencer House 1321 N Street Designated: 11/8/95 12) Hugh Curran home 1910 Alta Vista Drive Designated: 7/16/97 13) Jastro House 1811 20th Street Designated: 3/9/05 1821-29 B Street 141 Kern County Chamber of Designated: 9/16/92 Commerce Building 3801 Chester Avenue 7) `China Alley" Designated: 3/12/08 Alley between L & M and 21- b 22 - Streets 151 Union Cemetery Designated: 9/16/92 King add Potomac Streets Pioneer's Section 81 Curran House Designated: 10/27/12 222 Eureka Street Designated: 2/1/93 16) Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 825 California Avenue Designated: 3/8/17 AREA OF HISTORIC INTEREST Jame. McKamy House 2124 "E" Street Designated: 3/16/10 R.L. Brown House 2128 "E^ Street Designated: 5/18/10 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Baker Street Library 1400 Baker Street Registered: 4/1/81 Bakersfield Californian 1707 Eye Street Registered: 3/10/83 First Baptist Church 1200 Truxtun Avenue Registered: 1/2/79 Kern County Land Company BnDding/Tevis Block 1712 19th Street Registered: 3/29/84 S: EDCD ShanesTD Projecr ED HPCWPC Mee.ngsdin 10.16.1800.1618 HPC Agenda Ggc