SAN FRANCISCO

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

 

 

Meeting Minutes

 

 

 

 

Commission Chambers, Room 400

City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

San Francisco, CA 94102-4689

 

 

 

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

1:30 p.m.

Cultural Heritage Assets Committee

Meeting

 

 

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:   Hyland, Matsuda

 

THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 2:08 PM

 

STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Shelley Caltagirone, Tim Frye - Preservation Coordinator, and Jonas P. Ionin –Commission Secretary.

 

SPEAKER KEY:

                                + indicates a speaker in support of an item;

-   indicates a speaker in opposition to an item; and

= indicates a neutral speaker or a speaker who did not indicate support or opposition.

               

1.                                                                                                                                           (S. CALTAGIRONE: (415) 558-6625)

CULTURAL HERITAGE ASSETS DISCUSSION – The San Francisco Preservation Element and Cultural Heritage Policy

 

The Cultural Heritage Assets Committee of the Historic Preservation Commission began holding monthly hearings last December. The purpose of the hearings is to provide a discussion forum for topics related to cultural heritage preservation. The July hearing will include a presentation by Planning Department staff, Shelley Caltagirone, concerning the cultural heritage policies proposed in the draft Preservation Element of the City’s General Plan. The hearing will also provide an opportunity for members of the public to contribute to a growing list of businesses, community organizations, and neighborhoods institutions that deserve recognition and protection. Public participation in the hearing is encouraged.  Please contact Shelley Caltagirone at 415.558.6625 for more information.

 

SPEAKERS:           + (F) Speaker – Institutions vs. buildings

                                + Desiree Smith – Cultural Heritage inclusion in the G.P.; Heritage conservation

                                = Howard Wong – Neighborhood loss

                                + Scott Kiper – Recognition of current cultural contributions

 

 

ADJOURNMENT 3:05 PM

ADOPTED:  July 15, 2015