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Sacramento Preservation Commission Meeting – February 20, 2019: Elections, 1414 E Street Project Vote

Preservation Commission — Wednesday, February 20, 2019
BodySacramento, California
SessionPreservation Commission
DateWednesday, February 20, 2019
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0:00

Of Sacramento's Preservation Commission is called to order.

0:02

Before we start, I'll review our procedures.

0:05

Copies of the agenda for tonight's meeting are in the kiosk outside the door.

0:09

The commission will refer to each item according to the order provided on the agenda, and there are no changes to the agenda.

0:16

Each item in the public hearing portion of the agenda will begin with a brief presentation by staff, followed by questions of staff by the commission.

0:25

Then a presentation by the applicant if they choose, followed by questions of the applicant by the commission, and then an opportunity for public comments.

0:33

Speaker forms for members of the public are on the table at the back of the room.

0:37

If you'd like to speak, please fill out a form.

0:40

Note the agenda item number on which you would like to speak and bring it up to the clerk on the left side of the day of the dais.

0:46

You'll be called to speak at the appropriate time.

0:49

There is normally a three-minute limit on public comments.

0:52

Members of the audience may also address the commission on items that are not on the agenda, which uh in this case is item two on our agenda.

1:04

Is matters not uh public comments for matters not on the agenda.

1:07

So at this time we ask that you please turn off all your cell phones and paging devices or make them silent, and we'll now proceed to the agenda.

1:15

Roll call, please Commissioner Bones.

1:21

Commissioner Carter.

1:23

Here.

1:23

Commissioner Miller.

1:26

Commissioner Moffitt.

1:29

Commissioner Volania.

1:33

Commissioner Whitelam.

1:34

Here.

1:35

And Chair Marshak.

1:37

Here.

1:37

Quorum attained.

1:39

Very good.

1:40

So we'll move now to our agenda.

1:45

First item on the agenda is our consent calendar, which includes approval of the preservation commission meeting minutes for the January 18th, 2019 meeting.

1:57

And we need a motion on uh approval of those minutes or comments on the minutes themselves.

2:03

What what's your preference?

2:15

Whitelam.

2:16

Yes.

2:17

Okay.

2:17

We have a motion to approve the minutes as written.

2:21

Do we have a second?

2:24

Second by Commissioner Carter.

2:29

You also have something to say, Commissioner Bounds?

2:33

Okay.

2:33

Very good.

2:35

All right.

2:36

So we have a motion and a second.

2:38

Any discussion on the motion?

2:42

All right.

2:43

Seeing none, let's have a roll call vote, please.

2:46

Commissioner Bounds.

2:48

Yes.

2:48

Commissioner Carter.

2:50

Yes.

2:50

Commissioner Miller.

2:51

Yes.

2:52

Commissioner Whitelum.

2:53

Yes.

2:54

And Chair Marshak.

2:55

Yes.

2:57

Unanimously approved.

2:59

Thank you.

3:01

Our next item on the agenda is public comments for matters that are not on the agenda.

3:06

And I don't have any speaker slips.

3:08

Is there anyone in the audience who would like to address the commission on items not on our agenda tonight?

3:15

Okay, hearing none, we'll move on to item number three.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Historic Preservation█████████████████████████████████████████████49%
Architecture████████████████17%
Procedural████████9%
Land Use Planning██████6%
Public Transportation████4%
Affordable Housing███3%
Planning and Zoning███3%
Committees and Commissions██2%
Urban Design██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento Preservation Commission Meeting – February 20, 2019

The Preservation Commission met on February 20, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chamber. The meeting included elections for chair and vice‑chair, a public hearing on a proposed 12‑unit infill project at 1414 E Street within the Washington Historic District, and a Director’s Report. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of January 18, 2019 Minutes – Approved unanimously (5‑0‑2; Commissioners Moffett and Valania absent).

Public Comments – Matters Not on the Agenda

  • No members of the public addressed the commission on non‑agenda items.

Staff Reports

  • Nominations and Elections for Chair and Vice‑Chair – Commissioner Bowns nominated Commissioner Whitelam for Chair; Commissioner Miller seconded and added a nomination for Commissioner Valania as Vice‑Chair. The motion passed unanimously (5‑0‑2; Moffett and Valania absent). Commissioner Whitelam will serve as Chair and Commissioner Valania as Vice‑Chair for the upcoming year.

Public Hearings

  • P18‑047 – 1414 E Street Homes – The project proposes subdividing a 0.29‑acre parcel into 12 lots and constructing 12 three‑story attached single‑unit dwellings (including two live‑work units) at a density of approximately 40 units per acre. Staff recommended approval, citing design revisions that added historic cues (e.g., two‑story porches, brick base, simplified windows) and the restoration of a park strip along E Street. The applicant, Philip Harvey of Cushman Architects, noted the design was modeled after the nearby 1702 Q Street project and had been refined over eight months. No public comments were received.

    Commissioners expressed concerns about the project’s massing relative to the adjacent Italianate landmark at 1416 E Street, the lack of rear‑yard open space, and the impact of roof decks on neighboring properties. Commissioner Miller moved to forward a recommendation of approval to the Planning and Design Commission with the following modifications:

    • Remove the roof decks on units 7–10 (the eastern buildings closest to the landmark).
    • Reduce the massing of those eastern buildings to two or two‑and‑a‑half stories.
    • Require Preservation staff review and approval for Conditions of Approval Nos. 10–13.
    • Amend Condition of Approval No. 36 to require fencing during all phases of construction.

    The motion was seconded by Commissioner Whitelam and carried with a vote of 4‑1‑1 (Commissioner Carter abstained; Commissioners Moffett and Valania absent). The recommendation will be forwarded to the Planning and Design Commission for final decision.

Director’s Report

  • Preservation Commission Vacancies – Four applications were received for two open seats (due to the end of terms for Chair Marshack and Commissioner Moffett). The Personnel and Public Employee Subcommittee had not yet set a date to consider the applications.
  • Historic District Plans – The second part (design standards) of the historic district plans has been delivered to staff; a public draft is expected by late March/early April 2019. A public website (cityofsacramento.org/ncapsHDP) tracks progress.
  • Citywide Design Guidelines – A presentation to the Planning and Design Commission is scheduled for March 14, 2019.
  • 1220 H Street Lawsuit – A lawsuit was filed regarding the demolition nomination for this property; staff is reviewing late‑submitted applications.
  • Historic City Cemetery – An update will be provided at the March meeting.
  • Training Opportunities – Director Anderson highlighted several upcoming California Preservation Foundation workshops and the 2019 Modernism Conference.

Member Comments

  • Commissioner Miller noted that three buildings recently added to the Wine Park Historic District on 21st Street are undergoing rehabilitation (lead/asbestos abatement and secure fencing) and that a preservation‑minded application is expected.
  • Chair Marshack commented on the need for dedicated preservation planners, noting that the staff report for the 1414 E Street project did not reflect sufficient preservation expertise.

Key Outcomes

  • Commissioners Whitelam (Chair) and Valania (Vice‑Chair) were elected.
  • The 1414 E Street Homes project was forwarded to the Planning and Design Commission with specific modifications to reduce massing near the landmark and to enhance preservation oversight.
  • The Director’s Report was received and filed.
  • The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 2019.

Meeting Transcript

Of Sacramento's Preservation Commission is called to order. Before we start, I'll review our procedures. Copies of the agenda for tonight's meeting are in the kiosk outside the door. The commission will refer to each item according to the order provided on the agenda, and there are no changes to the agenda. Each item in the public hearing portion of the agenda will begin with a brief presentation by staff, followed by questions of staff by the commission. Then a presentation by the applicant if they choose, followed by questions of the applicant by the commission, and then an opportunity for public comments. Speaker forms for members of the public are on the table at the back of the room. If you'd like to speak, please fill out a form. Note the agenda item number on which you would like to speak and bring it up to the clerk on the left side of the day of the dais. You'll be called to speak at the appropriate time. There is normally a three-minute limit on public comments. Members of the audience may also address the commission on items that are not on the agenda, which uh in this case is item two on our agenda. Is matters not uh public comments for matters not on the agenda. So at this time we ask that you please turn off all your cell phones and paging devices or make them silent, and we'll now proceed to the agenda. Roll call, please Commissioner Bones. Commissioner Carter. Here. Commissioner Miller. Commissioner Moffitt. Commissioner Volania. Commissioner Whitelam. Here. And Chair Marshak. Here. Quorum attained. Very good. So we'll move now to our agenda. First item on the agenda is our consent calendar, which includes approval of the preservation commission meeting minutes for the January 18th, 2019 meeting. And we need a motion on uh approval of those minutes or comments on the minutes themselves. What what's your preference? Whitelam. Yes. Okay. We have a motion to approve the minutes as written. Do we have a second? Second by Commissioner Carter. You also have something to say, Commissioner Bounds? Okay. Very good. All right. So we have a motion and a second. Any discussion on the motion? All right. Seeing none, let's have a roll call vote, please. Commissioner Bounds. Yes. Commissioner Carter. Yes. Commissioner Miller. Yes.

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