Seating and Managing a Historic Preservation Commission · 2015-01-20 · Historic Preservation...

Presenter: Lynnette Tessitore-Lopez

Historic Preservation Program Manager, City of Chula Vista

Seating and Managing a Historic Preservation Commission

Seated in 2012

7 Member Commission Registered Voter in City of Chula Vista 4 Members - Experts 1 Member - Realtor All members interest, competence,

knowledge in Historic Preservation

Mayoral Appointment (Council Approval)

Equivalent to Planning Commission

Meetings twice per month (1st and 3rd Weds)

Final Authority (in most cases)

Buy-in – Educating the Decision Makers

Qualified Candidates

Advertising and Public Outreach

Customized Application & Resume

Staff Involvement

Selection Panel

Review Applications

Get to know the Candidates

Contact References

Personal Interaction

Familiarity of City Program

Importance of Historic Preservation

Role of A Commissioner

Role of Staff

Experience with Problem Solving and Consensus Building

Why are they interested in being a historic preservation Commissioner?

Commission Meeting Protocols

Introduction and Program Overview

Local History (Context is key)

Roles and Responsibilities

Resources and Tools

Attorney’s Office

Fair Political Practices Commission

National Alliance of Preservation Commissions

State Historic Preservation Office

Federal Legislation

State Legislation

Chula Vista Municipal Code

Brown Act

Fair Political Practices Act

Brown Act Violations ( ex parte communication)

Conflict of Interest

Advocate vs. Commissioner

Clearly Define Roles & Responsibilities

Continue Training

Open Communication

Community Involvement

Lynnette Tessitore-Lopez 619-409-5465

historicpreservation@chulavistaca.gov

San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission POLICIES, GOALS, AND ADMINISTRATION A California Preservation Foundation Webinar presented by: Tim Frye, Preservation Coordinator, San Francisco Planning Department

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

OVERVIEW

Preservation Planning in SF

Historic Preservation Commission

HPC Powers and Duties

Building Relationships and Work Plan

Examples of Policies and Goals

PRESERVATION PLANNING

1967 Landmarks

Preservation Advisory Board

(LPAB) Adoption of Article 10 of the Planning

LPAB: Advisory Only

1985 Article 11

Downtown Plan Provides oversight to Significant and

Contributory Buildings within the C-3 Zoning Districts

LPAB: Advisory Only

1995 Certified Local Government (CLG) status through the

California Office of Historic

Preservation (OHP)

Access to funding

Advisory on specific activities within City

2009 Historic

Preservation Commission

(HPC) City Charter Section

HPC: Action Body/ Advisory

All Article 10 and 11 properties

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards Seats 1 – 6 licensed architects; architectural historian; historian; historic preservation professional - law, land use, community planning, urban design, or historic preservation planning; archeologist; real estate professional or contractor; licensed structural engineer; or historic materials conservator. Seat 7 Member of the public – “at-large”

A seven-member body of professionals.

Appointed by the Mayor with Board of Supervisor approval.

Action Body Entitlements

Issue Certificates of Appropriateness for Article 10 Landmarks and Districts

Issue Permits to Alter for Article 11 Buildings

Surveys

Adopt Survey Methodology & Findings as Complete

Adopt Context Statements

Advisory Capacity Designations

Forward Recommendations for Landmark & Landmark District Designations to Board of Supervisors

CEQA Review

Review & Comment on Draft EIRs

Legislation Review

Review & Comment on Draft legislation or policies affecting historic resources

2009 Historic

ARTICLES 10 & 11 LANDMARKS & HISTORIC DISTRICTS

Creating a Vision BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPING A WORK PLAN

IT’S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS!

COMMISSIONS AND DECISION-MAKING BODIES

JOINT COMMISSION HEARINGS

DEPARTMENTAL MEETING AND PRESENTATIONS

CLG REPORTING GOALS

CROSS AGENCY POLICY DEVELOPMENT – MOAs

COMMISSION OUTREACH AND ACCESSIBILITY

HPC Policies & Goals

Preservation Element of the General Plan Revived development of a high-level visionary policy document to ensure that the historic, social and cultural elements that make San Francisco unique are preserved and enhanced.

Commission Rules & Regulations Adopted commission requirements for selection of officers, voting, and parliamentary procedure. Also provides baseline requirements for applicant submittals such as plans, photographs, documentation. Includes “How to succeed at the Commission” handout for public.

Ex Parte Communication Evaluated all options, including pros and cons, for disclosure of ex parte

Local Designation Criteria Resolution clarifying vague Code language on criteria used to determine eligibility for local landmark designation.

Landmark Designation Work Program Adopted a work program of historic resources for the Department’s survey and designation team to initiate decision with property owners and prepare documentation. Established priorities for resources with specific characteristics.

Administrative Review Delegation Adopted scopes of work deemed minor for review and approval by Department staff. Also developed appeal or request for hearing process. Shifted approximately 70% of all preservation entitlements to staff review – reducing costs and time for applicants.

ADA/Barrier Removal Adopted policy in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office on Disability regarding review process for accessibility upgrades for City-owned properties.

Preservation Design Guidelines Developing historic preservation design guidelines in partnership with public, stakeholders, and Planning Commission. Must be adopted by both the HPC and the Planning Commission.

EIR Preservation Alternatives Adopted policy for level of detail and analysis, as well as a range of preservation alternatives required for EIR’s that have identified potential impacts to historic resources.

CLG Annual Report Goals Set goals/ performance measures for SF Preservation Program upcoming year.

Department Budget Review and Comment Provides input to Department, Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors on special projects, administrative tasks, and staffing during budget planning process.

Cultural Heritage Assets Committee Convened a committee to hold public hearings to discuss increased interest in social and cultural heritage. Will provide recommendations to the City on how to support community efforts to protect and promote resources.