HomeMy WebLinkAboutHCPC Resolution 2014-05 12/09/2014RESOLUTION NO. 2014-05
CITY OF PETALUMA
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MAKING A FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANCE AND AUTHORIZING
DEMOLITION OF THE NOBMANN RESIDENCE
LOCATED AT 289 SUNNYSLOPE ROAD
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 019-150-008
File No. PLSR-14-0028
WHEREAS, Seth Nobmann submitted a request for Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee
approval to demolish the existing duplex located at 289 Sunnyslope Road, Assessor's Parcel No. 019-150-
008; and
WHEREAS, the applicant submitted a historic evaluation titled, Historic Assessment for 289
Sunnyslope Road, Petaluma, CA prepared by Seth Bergstein, Principal, PAST Consultants on August 9,
2013. The historic evaluation is incorporated herein by reference and is available for review at City Hall
during normal business hours. The historic evaluation confirmed that the existing duplex located at 289
Sunnyslope Road was constructed circa 1932; and
WHEREAS, the proposed demolition is within scope of Section 15.060 of the Implementing Zoning
Ordinance and adopted City Council Resolution 2005-198 N.C.S. (Demolition Policy); and
WHEREAS, the project was reviewed pursuant to CEQA guidelines and determined to be
categorically exempt pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) subsection (I) as the demolition of a
single family residence. The Historical Resources exception in CEQA Guidelines 15300.2(f) does not apply
because the structure to be demolished has no cultural or historical significance, as detailed in the
historic evaluation and elsewhere in the administrative record; and
WHEREAS, a staff report dated December 9, 2014 described and analyzed the request and
historic evaluation for the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee; and
WHEREAS, Demolition Request was reviewed by the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee
at a duly noticed public hearing on December 9, 2014 in accordance with the City of Petaluma
Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Section 24.010.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based on the staff report, the historic evaluation and all other
information in the record, the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee hereby finds that the
Nobmann duplex is not historically or culturally significant and authorizes demolition of the building,
based on the findings made below and subject to conditions of approval attached as Exhibit A hereto
and incorporated herein by reference:
The Nobmann duplex is not located in a designated historic district and is not listed on a local,
state, or national register or survey;
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2. Based on the historic evaluation prepared by Seth Bergstein, Principal, PAST Consultants on
August 9, 2013. the Nobmann duplex does not appear eligible for listing on a local, state, or
national register or survey.
3. The Nobmann duplex if of simple, vernacular construction and does not convey important
visual, architectural or cultural features important in retaining the existing character of the
neighborhood.
4. The demolition of the Nobmann duplex will not be detrimental to the aesthetic or economic
vitality of the community as the house as altered does not contribute significantly to either the
aesthetic or economic vitality of the community.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED this 9th day of December, 2014, by the following vote:
Committee Member
Aye
No
Absent
Recused
Benedetti-Petnic
X
Lin
X
Gomez
X
Kosewic
X
Marzo
X
Councilmember Miller
X
Vice Chair Pierre
X
Schlich
X
Chair Wolpert
X
eill Wolpert, Chair
APPROVED AS TO,EORM:
HegIber Hines, CbMmittee Secretary Eric W. Donly, City
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Exhibit 1
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Nobmann Duplex
289 Sunnyslope Road
APN 019-150-008
City File Number: PLSR-14-0028
1. Approval is granted by the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee to demolish the Nobmann
duplex, located at 289 Sunnyslope Road and constructed circa 1932, consistent with the
requirements of the Building Code.
2. A demolition permit issued by the Building Division and including any required permits from the Bay
Area Air Quality Management District or other regulatory agencies shall be required prior to
demolition of the existing buildings.
3. Prior to issuance of a demolition permit, the applicant shall submit for staff review and approval, a
written statement describing how building materials, fixtures, doors, and other items of historic
nature shall be salvaged, to the extent possible, for reuse or to be made available (at the
applicant's expense) to interested parties (pursuant to IZO Section 15.060A).
4. Construction hours are limited to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Construction is prohibited on Sundays and all holidays observed by the City
of Petaluma.
5. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City or any of its boards, commissions,
agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City, its boards,
commission, agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul, the approval of the
project when such claim or action is brought within the time period provided for in applicable State
and/or local statutes. The City shall promptly notify the applicants of any such claim, action, or
proceeding. The City shall coordinate in the defense. Nothing contained in this condition shall
prohibit the City from participating in a defense of any claim, action, or proceeding if the City bears
its own attorney's fees and costs, and the City defends the action in good faith.
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