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Home My WebLink About5/21/19 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AGENDAPOSTED ON CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CITY OF BAKERSFIELD b_ybyCltyClerk'sOfBi:e HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION City Of Ba{karsfield MEETING OF MAY 21, 2019 CITY CLERK'S OFFICE try V�� 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 January 15, 2019, meeting for approval. D. CLOSED SESSION None E. CORRESPONDENCE None F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Bakersfield to consider the building permit application by Neil Galyan for an alteration of property located at 1811 20th Street, also known as the " Jastro House" listed on the Bakersfield Register of Historic Places in the City of Bakersfield. G. REPORTS None H. OLD BUSINESS 1. Community Outreach: The Commission to discuss community outreach activities and materials. NEW BUSINESS J. COMMISSIONER STATEMENTS K. ADJOURNMENT If anyone wants more information on any of Principal Planner of Economic Development; 326-3788. Respectfully submitted, JalgAuelyn R. Kitchen, Develo ent Services Director these agenda items, call Cecelia Griego, Development Services Department at (661) &A SHve M%gads\®HPCNWCn 1e \HPC 5.21.19\531.19 HPC pmim.M CITY OF BAKERSFIELD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING OF January 15, 2019 MINUTES Vice Chair Montgomery called the regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to order on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at 4:03 p.m. at Conference Room B, 1600 Truxtun Avenue. Roll call was as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Stephen Montgomery Susan Stussy Cathy Butler MEMBERS ABSENT: Scott Reber STAFF PRESENT: Cecelia Griego Joshua Rudnick Christine Gutierrez Nicholas Vu PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Maria Fatima Bugharian was introduced by Commissioner Stussy. Fatima Bugharian stated that she is interested in applying for the Commission vacancy. She works for the County and will be speaking with her supervisors about the application. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve minutes from the October 16, 2018 meeting. CLOSED SESSION: None CORRESPONDENCE: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: None REPORTS: None OLD BUSINESS: ENT= NEW BUSINESS Historic Property and Community Outreach: The Commission to discuss community outreach activities and materials. • Cecelia stated that she printed the map and photo copies that will be displayed for the public to view at various events the Historic Preservation Commission sets up a table. • Cecelia informed the Commission that the Mills Act letters had been signed by Scott and mailed out at the beginning of January. • Commissioner Stussy made a request for the map to be larger if possible to be able to view more detail. Cecelia made the comment that she can get the enlargement done. • Commissioners discussed the timeline of the next steps for contacting the recipients of the letters and the form of response. ➢ A personalized letter of interest ➢ A form letter ➢ Email(hocbakersfield@bakersfieldcitv.usl Commissioners Butler and Stussy agreed to put something together for contact responses. COMMISSION STATEMENTS: • Commissioner Butler: On March 19-21, 2019 the Downtown Association & IDA will be hosting the West Coast Urban District Forum at the downtown ACE Hotel in Los Angeles. • Commissioner Butler: On the second Saturday in February (2/9/2019) the Stories on the Sidewalk will be in Downtown Bakersfield. If the group is interested, the HPC can set up a table at the event. If so, she con speak with David Gordon to find out what can be done. • Commissioner Stussy: Introduced Fatima Bughodan as a visitor to the meeting and mentioned that she is interested in the Commission vacancy. • Commissioner Stussy: A banner or tablecloth with lettering to present the Commission would be a good addition to the HPC table at various events if funding is available. • Commissioner Montgomery: He will speak with Commissioner Fieber in regards to planning a charrette for the Mills Act which would include a live speaker. This charrette would be set up for property owners from older parts of town. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 4:48 p.m. by Commissioner Montgomery. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Meeting Dale: May 21, 2019 Agenda Section: Public Hearing AgendaItem: F. 1. TO: Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Development Services Department DATE: May 13, 2019 SUBJECT: Public Hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Bakersfield to consider the building permit application by Neil Galyan for an alteration of property located at 1811 20th Street, also known as the "Jostro House" listed on the Bakersfield Register of Historic Places in the City of Bakersfield. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the building permit for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the Jastro House. BACKGROUND: On March 9, 2005, the Jastro House was designated a cultural resource and placed on the Bakersfield Register of Historic Places. The property, constructed in 1875, is noted to have architectural significance, being one of the only surviving examples Gothic Vctorian Cottage architecture in Bakersfield. In addition, the original owner of the house was Henry A. Jostro, a prominent figure in Bakersfield's history as former manager of the Kern County Land Company, long time member of the Kern County Board of Supervisors, and a friend and business partner with Col. Thomas Baker. Due to these characteristics, the property was designated having met the following criteria for a cultural resource: • It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city's or a community's or neighborhood's historical, archaeological, cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering or architectural development; and • It is identified with persons or events significant in local, state or national history; and • It embodies distinctive characteristics of style, type, period, or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship; and • Its unique location or singular physical characteristic(s) represents an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community of the city. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Before a building permit causing an alteration of a designated cultural resource is issued, a public hearing considering proposed alterations is required in Bakersfield Municipal Code (BMC(. Per the BMC, the alteration of a designated cultural resource shall not be approved unless the following conditions are found to exist: • The proposed work will not adversely affect the architectural features of the structure, where specified in the designation; nor will the proposed work adversely affect the S:TIXD_SM !)Pl*i WD HMG PC M••5V&• M 5.21.15V5.21.19 AR Jo Hum.do special character or special historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or the relationship and congruity between the subject structure or feature and its neighboring structures and surroundings, where specified in the designation. In the case of the Jastro House, this would mean maintaining what is left of the Gothic Victorian Cottage architecture, such as front porch with ornamented baluster spans, the three paned, half -round arch window on the second story, the main gables on the left and right of the house, the windows around the house with sill molding, and shiplap siding. Much of the original gothic ornamentation is no longer part of the house. In addition, the wood shingling that use to be on the roof top has been replaced with modern asphalt shingles. Neil Galyan, the current owner of the Jastro House, has proposed energy efficiency alterations to the exterior of the property. The proposed project will add 36 solar panels with related electrical upgrades and structural supports added in the attic and existing rafters in order for the structure to withstand the added weight of the solar panels. No other modifications to the exterior of the home will be made, besides the installation of the solar panels. In order to minimae visual impacts, the solar panels will be installed on the secondary slopes of the rooftop in the rear of the property, facing the alley, unable to be seen from the street frontage. Other energy efficiency measures, such as electrical replacement, A/C unit replacement and window replacement, were completed in 2015 as part of a renovation project approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. The Commission has adopted the use of The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation to provide guidance in their review of proposed rehabilitation and alterations of historic buildings, for solar projects it is recommended: • Considering on-site, solar technology only after implementing all appropriate treatments to improve energy efficiency of the building. • Analyzing whether solar technology can be used successfully and will benefit a historic building without compromising its character. • Installing a solar device on the historic building only after other locations have been investigated and determined infeasible. • Installing a low -profile solar device on the historic building so that it is not visible or only minimally visible from the public right of way: for example, on a flat roof and set back to take advantage of a parapet or other roof feature to screen solar panels from view, or on a secondary slope of a roof, out of view from the public right of way. • Installing a solar device on the historic building in a manner that does not damage historic roofing material or negatively impact the building's historic character and is reversible. • Installing solar roof panels horizontally—flat or parallel to the roof—to reduce visibility. PUBUC NOTIFICATION: Notice of public hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Bakersfield for the proposed alteration to a designated cultural resource was advertised in The Bakersfield Californian on May 9, 2019. The applicant and property owners within 300 feet of the project site were notified on May 9, 2019, by United States Mail of the public hearing in accordance with Bakersfield Municipal Code. ATTACHMENTS: Site Plans for Jastro House Solar Project S-.WDCD—SM1•nCED P1yec WD HKPC MWWWHPC531.185.21.19 M JMm Ho W Nell Galyan Residence 181 1 20th 5treet - Bakemfleld, Ca. 53301 - (GG 1)472-8272 p 1 1.34 KW(DC) - 10.378368 KW(AC) PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR SYSTEM ABBREVIATIONS VICINITY MAP INDE)( OF DRAWINGS SHEET NO. 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V z Mr tN^W Lo RACKING SPECIFICATIONS `Y NO SCALE °� 3 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Meeting Date: May 21, 2019 1 Agenda Section: Old Business Agenda m TO: Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Development Services Department DATE: May 13, 2019 SUBJECT: Community Outreach Staff has drafted the attached letter to historic property owners with information on cultural designation and development of a Mills Act program. This letter has been sent to historic property owners currently designated and to other potential historic properties at commissioner request. To date, staff has not received any responses to the letters. To help with public outreach efforts, staff has also printed three historic photos and historic map for display at community events. Prints of the photos and map will be brought to the meeting. Staff is currently exploring different venders and getting cost estimates for a table cloth and other outreach materials. Recommendation: For Commission Discussion. S:WE CSI DPmiaGs HPMM MaedVad n 5.21.1815.21.19 M C mwrq OuhedN.d= G May 21, 2019 —ti 81KIDArm SUE DODGIN, OFFICE MANAGER 106TODIC JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BAKERSFIELD pffml UION P O BOX 2920 COlUIW.k BAKERSFIELD, CA 93303 unser amuc umwar uc �,., . i915 Re: Your Historic Property located at 1928 19th Street. Dear Historic Property Owner. The purpose of this letter is to inform you that you possess a property that is either eligible to be designated or was designated by the 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 designated as cultural or historical properties, and provide 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. Information about the rights of the property owner In a Milk 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 Milk Act contract and then decides it's in their interest to either cancel their Milk 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. 5 Cheater Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301 Tax benefits to the community A Mills Act ordinance that encourages and incentivizes property owners to preserve their historic properties fosters greater community pride 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. Consulting the Commission We invite property owners who are thinking about the prospect of rehabilitating and/or restoring their historic property 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. Please address letters to Bakersfield Historic Preservation Commission, 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. 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 the City Council member representing your Ward and share your interest. Office: (661) 326-3767 Email: City_Counci4bakersfieldcity.us Bakersfield City Council Members: Ward 1: Willie Rivera Ward 2: Andrae Gonzales Ward 3: Ken Weir Ward 4: Bob Smith Ward 5: Bruce Freeman Ward 6: Jacquie Sullivan Ward 7: Chris Fortier Sincerely, Stephen Montgomery, Vice Chair Bakersfield Historic Preservation Commission �o�--- I-- t. 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301