HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 2014-21 07/22/2014RESOLUTION NO. 2014-21
CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATE THE
HOUSE AT 498 CORONA ROAD
AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
APN 137-061-009
PROJECT FILE No: 09 -TSM -0344
WHEREAS, the applicant, Corona Road Associates, L.C.C., submitted an application for a
Tentative Subdivision Map for a 31 -lot residential subdivision to be comprised of the existing
house at 498 Corona Road remaining at its current location and the creation of 30 new vacant
residential lots, along with associated requests for Annexation, Pre -Zoning, and authorization to
construct a detention basin, the applications are collectively referred to as the "Project"; and
WHEREAS, a Cultural Resources and Historic Structures Evaluation dated June 2009 was
prepared in connection with CEQA review for the project and is on file with the Project MND, is
incorporated herein by reference and is available for review at City Hall during normal business
hours, and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Resources and Historic Structures Evaluation identified the existing
1900 -era farmhouse at 498 Corona Road (proposed Lot 6), as retaining its overall Victorian
farmhouse appearance and having historic significance, pursuant to IZO section 15.040.1; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study/MND Mitigation Measure CUL -2 in the associated Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration requires that the farmhouse at 498 Corona Road be
designated as a Local Historic Landmark; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study/MND Mitigation Measures CUL -1 and CUL -2 ensure that the
1900 -era farmhouse does not suffer "demolition by neglect," and require limited rehabilitation of
the farmhouse at 498 Corona Road including:
• replacement of all non -original windows with era appropriate wood -sashed, double -
hung windows in the original openings;
• replacing missing or distressed material with matching materials;
• retaining and reusing original materials as possible; and
• Requires that all work is done in accordance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards
for the Treatment of Historic Properties within Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating,
Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings.
WHEREAS, Corona Road Associates, L.C.C. has agreed to local designation and
rehabilitation of the farmhouse at 498 Corona Road as a local landmark (CUL -1 and CUL -2); and
WHEREAS on January 28, 2014 the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee reviewed
the proposed designation of the farmhouse at 498 Corona Road and recommended that the
Planning Commission recommend the City Council designate the farmhouse at 498 Corona
Road as a local landmark; and
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WHEREAS, on January 28 and July 22, 2014 the Planning Commission held duly noticed
public hearings on the Project, including the requested local historical landmark designation,
received public comment, and considered the proposed landmark designation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby recommends the
City Council designate the farmhouse at 498 Corona Road as a local historic landmark based on
the following findings:
1. Designation of the farmhouse at 498 Corona Road as a local landmark is consistent
with the Petaluma General Plan 2025 in that it identifies, recognizes, and protects a
historic resource that is part of Petaluma's unique and irreplaceable cultural heritage
(3-P-1) and designates a local landmark as part of the development review process
(3-P-1 D).
2. Designation of the farmhouse at 498 Corona Road will further implement historic
preservation objectives outlined in Chapter 15 of the Implementing Zoning
Ordinance (IZO) in that it will serve to promote the health, safety, and general
welfare of the public through the protection and enhancement of a building that is a
reminder of past eras important to local history by ensuring that the farmhouse at 498
Corona Road is subject to the historic preservation controls and standards in said
Chapter.
3. Designation of the farmhouse at 498 Corona Road as a local landmark is consistent
with the Corona Ely Specific Plan which cites the older country homes along Corona
Road as one of the primary contributors to Corona Road's special character (page
44) and directs retention of Corona Road's special character. Figure 4-2 of the
Corona Ely Specific Plan identifies this house as one of the "Distinctive Country Homes
and Farmsteads" along the east side of Corona Road.
4. The Cultural and Historic Evaluation Report identifies the farmhouse at 498 Corona
Road, as having historic value; in that the house:
a. Retains an overall Victorian farmhouse appearance.
b. Exhibits integrity of location, feeling, workmanship, and setting.
c. Has not been moved and the setting along Corona Road has remained much
the same. Although outbuildings associated with the farmhouse have been
removed, the removal is not obvious from Corona Road.
d. Workmanship has not been compromised.
e. Retains original integrity of design and material including the crucial elements of
the front gable with the fish scale shingles on the hipped roof, which combine to
form the most important architectural component, and other original design
elements including the small covered porch area with scroll brackets, the
clapboard siding, and the window surrounds.
5. Heritage Homes of Petaluma noted that the house "is a contributor to a cohesive
collection of small historic farm complexes and buildings that make Corona Road an
important link to Petaluma's agricultural past."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby recommends, pursuant to
IZO § 15.040.13, that the Ordinance designating the landmark includes:
A. The following description of the characteristics of the farmhouse at 498 Corona Road
justify its designation as a local historic landmark and are excerpts from the Cultural
Resources and Historic Structures Evaluation prepared by Archaeological Resource
Services, dated June 2009:
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1. The house has historic value; in that it:
a. Retains an overall Victorian farmhouse appearance.
b. Exhibits integrity of location, feeling, workmanship, and setting.
c. Has not been moved and the setting along Corona Road has remained
much the some. Although ancillary structures have been removed, the
removal is not obvious from Corona Road.
d. Workmanship has not been compromised.
e. Retains original integrity of design and material including the crucial elements
of the front gable with the fish scale shingles on the hipped roof, which
combine to form the most important architectural component, and other
original design elements including the small covered porch area with scroll
brackets, the clapboard siding, and the window surrounds.
2. Preservation of the farmhouse at 498 Corona Road is needed in order to maintain
Corona Road's general historic feeling:
a. Figure 4-2 of the Corona Ely Specific Plan identifies this house as one of the
"Distinctive Country Homes and Farmsteads" along the east side of Corona
Road. The Corona Ely Specific Plan cites the older country homes along
Corona Road as one of the primary contributors to Corona Road's special
character and directs retention of Corona Road's special character.
b. Heritage Homes of Petaluma noted that the house "is a contributor to a
cohesive collection of small historic farm complexes and buildings that make
Corona Road an important link to Petaluma's agricultural past."
B. The following character defining elements of the farmhouse at 498 Corona Road are
to be preserved:
1. The front -facing pedimented lower cross gable that is sided with fish scale;
2. The primary hipped roof;
3. The small covered porch area with scroll brackets replication in-kind and
replacement of missing scroll brackets at the eastern post of the entry porch;
4. The 8 -inch horizontal clapboard siding; and
5. The window surrounds.
C. The location of the landmark is 498 Corona Road and the boundaries of the landmark
are Lot 6 of the Corona Road Subdivision (being the first 193 feet from Corona Road
of assessor's parcel number 137-061-009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby recommends, in addition to
Mitigation Measure CUL -1 and CUL -2, the following conditions of approval shall apply to the
property to at 498 Corona Road:
A. The farmhouse at 498 Corona Road shall be placed on Petaluma's local register of
historic landmarks by the City.
B. Prior to the issuance of any building permits for new house construction for the
subdivision, the landmark designation shall be recorded by the applicant with the
Sonoma County Recorder's office as a deed restriction, and proof of such
recordation shall be provided to the Planning Division.
C. Prior to the issuance of any building permits for new house construction for the
subdivision, pursuant to CUL -1, the required 498 Corona Road rehabilitation work
shall be done and, pursuant to the Initial Study discussion, the replacement of missing
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or distress materials with matching original materials shall include the 8 -inch horizontal
wood clapboard siding where it has been removed from the east side of the house,
those scroll brackets that are missing from the eastern post of the entry porch, and
the Corona Road facing windows (see CUL -2).
These conditions have been incorporated into the Tentative Subdivision Map project conditions.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of July, 2014, by the following vote:
Commission Member Aye No Absent Abstain
BenedeNi-Petnic X
Lin I X
Gomez X
Marzo X
ICouncilmember Miller X
Vice Chair Pierre X
Chair Wolpert I X
ATTEST:
H her Hines, CorRmission Secretary
Bill Wolpert, Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric W. Danly, City Attor y
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