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Home My WebLink About2018-02-08 Historic Resources Board Agenda Packet_______________________ 1. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson’s presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually. 2. The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers. 3. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes to accommodate a larger number of speakers. Historic Resources Board Regular Meeting Agenda: February 8, 2018 Council Chambers 250 Hamilton Avenue 8:30 AM Call to Order / Roll Call Oral Communications The public may speak to any item not on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,2 Agenda Changes, Additions, and Deletions The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. City Official Reports 1. Historic Resources Board Meeting Schedule and Assignments Study Session Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,3 2. Historic Resources Board Retreat Discussion Items Action Items Public Comment Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Ten (10) minutes, plus ten (10) minutes rebuttal. All others: Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,3 Approval of Minutes Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,3 Subcommittee Items Board Member Questions, Comments or Announcements Adjournment _______________________ 1.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson’s presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually. 2.The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers. 3.The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes to accommodate a larger number of speakers. Palo Alto Historic Resources Board Boardmember Biographies, Present and Archived Agendas and Reports are available online: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/boards/architectural/default.asp. The HRB Boardmembers are: Chair David Bower Vice Chair Brandon Corey Boardmember Martin Bernstein Boardmember Roger Kohler Boardmember Michael Makinen Boardmember Margaret Wimmer Get Informed and Be Engaged! View online: http://midpenmedia.org/category/government/city-of-palo-alto/ or on Channel 26. Show up and speak. Public comment is encouraged. Please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Board Secretary prior to discussion of the item. Write to us. Email the HRB at: hrb@cityofpaloalto.org. Letters can be delivered to the Planning & Community Environment Department, 5th floor, City Hall, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Comments received by 2:00 PM the Thursday preceding the meeting date will be included in the agenda packet. Comments received afterward through 3:00 PM the day before the meeting will be presented to the Board at the dais. Material related to an item on this agenda submitted to the HRB after distribution of the agenda packet is available for public inspection at the address above. Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329-2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. Historic Resources Board Staff Report (ID # 8909) Report Type: City Official Reports Meeting Date: 2/8/2018 City of Palo Alto Planning & Community Environment 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2442 Summary Title: HRB Meetings and Assignments Title: Historic Resources Board Meeting Schedule and Assignments From: Hillary Gitelman Recommendation Staff recommends the Historic Resources Board (HRB) review and comment as appropriate. Background Attached is the HRB meeting schedule and attendance record for the calendar year. This is provided for informational purposes. If individual Boardmembers anticipate being absent from a future meeting, it is requested that be brought to staff’s attention when considering this item. No action is required by the HRB for this item. Attachments:  Attachment A: 2018 HRB Meeting Schedule Assignments (PDF) 2018 Schedule Historic Resources Board Meeting Schedule & Assignments Meeting Dates Time Location Status Planned 1/11/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Cancelled 1/25/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 2/8/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Retreat/Fieldtrip 2/22/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 3/8/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 3/22/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 4/12/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 4/26/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 5/10/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 5/24/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 6/14/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 6/28/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 7/12/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 7/26/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 8/9/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 8/23/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 9/13/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 9/27/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 10/11/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 10/25/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 11/9/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 11/22/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Cancelled 12/13/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Regular 12/27/2018 8:30 AM Council Chambers Cancelled 2018 Subcommittee Assignments January February March April May June July August September October November December Historic Resources Board Staff Report (ID # 8870) Report Type: Study Session Meeting Date: 2/8/2018 City of Palo Alto Planning & Community Environment 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2442 Summary Title: HRB Retreat Discussion Items Title: Historic Resources Board Retreat Discussion Items From: Hillary Gitelman Recommendation Staff recommends that the Historic Resources Board (HRB) take the following action(s): 1. Discuss the following retreat items. Report Summary The HRB will conduct its annual retreat to discuss the following topics, which were previously chosen at the December 14, 2017 HRB meeting:  CPF Conference (May 17-20, 2018) & Board, Commission and Council Training,  Year End HRB Assessment (CLG Annual Report),  Demolition/Deconstruction,  California Environmental Quality Act Reviews, and  Nominations and Listings of Historic Resources. Discussion CPF Conference & Board, Commission and Council Training The City of Palo Alto will host the California Preservation Foundation conference from May 17- 20, 2018. The HRB has previously expressed interest in participating and will discuss HRB’s role in the conference. Year End HRB Assessment (CLG Annual Report) The California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) requires Certified Local Governments (CLGs) to submit an annual report to help the OHP track the local preservation program’s ongoing activities. The CLG annual report is one of the requirements for maintaining CLG status, the benefits of which include access to funding and technical assistance. The report was submitted in January 2018 to meet the OHP’s submittal deadline. Demolition/Deconstruction City of Palo Alto Planning & Community Environment Department Page 2 This topic includes the City’s demolition/deconstruction process with regards to historic properties and properties within historic districts. California Environmental Quality Act Reviews This topic includes a presentation of the recent changes to the Comprehensive Plan with regards to CEQA and historic resources. Nominations and Listings of Historic Resources This topic includes the City’s process for listing resources as well as potential resources for future listing. Report Author & Contact Information HRB1 Liaison & Contact Information Emily Vance, Historic Preservation Planner Amy French, AICP, Chief Planning Official (650) 617-3125 (650) 329-2336 emily.vance@cityofpaloalto.org amy.french@cityofpaloalto.org 1 Emails may be sent directly to the HRB using the following address: hrb@cityofpaloalto.org