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May 31, 2017
Julian, CA.
Volume 32 — Issue 43 ISSN 1937-8416
Julian ARB Guidelines For Outdoor Shade Devices And Structures
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Honoring The Fallen Page 7 Julian High School Scholarship Night May 31 at 7:00 in Little Theater
by Juli Zerbe
The Julian Architectural Review Board seeks to maintain the historic look of the Julian Historic District including general building design, architectural details, signs and site furnishings. The Julian Historic District Design Guidelines make it clear that the ARB has jurisdiction over visible site furnishings in that it has devoted an entire chapter to the subject. (Page 33) This article addresses the recent increase in the use of shade umbrellas and other site structures by businesses located in the Julian Historic District. In the "Statement of Intent" on page 5 the manual says: "Even small details of color, lighting, signs, fences and plantings have an effect on the appearance of the town." The ARB recognizes the need for shade in outdoor seating areas throughout the district and the need is addressed on page 40 where awnings and building canopies are discussed. The suggested materials are sheet and corrugated metal, shingles or boards. Umbrellas and tents are not addressed in the manual. However at the time the manual was written their usage was not as popular as it is today. Here are some basic guidelines to help property and business owners establish appropriate shade areas. 1. Trees and vegetation: When possible use trees and plantings for shade areas. Use the lists on page 49 to identify trees and plants that are suitable for the historic district. 2. Incorporate the use of canopies and awnings attached to the building as described on page 40. 3. If neither of the options above will work, other forms of shade may be constructed. When designing these structures use materials that were in use during the historic period: boards, logs and lattice; metal sheet and corrugated, standing seam; and natural colored canvas similar to what was used for tents during that era. 4. Wood can be left natural or it can be painted using ARB approved colors. Lattice was used in Julian during the historic period and it is still appropriate to use for shade. Julian has a number of existing climbing roses and other vines that date back in time; they would be lovely and appropriate growing on a lattice shade structure. 5. Metal cannot be powder coated or painted any colors. It must be left the natural steel color or it can be rusty and aged. 6. Umbrellas or awnings made from cloth can be installed. They must be off white (natural colored) canvas and the support poles must be wooden. They are to be round or rectangular not triangular or other contemporary shapes. They cannot be gaudy, shiny or patterned. Page 10 of the manual specifically refers to color. Nothing should be painted to look like a "circus wagon." Although the reference is to buildings it is safe to follow the same concept to umbrellas, awnings and all site furnishings.
Graduation Schedule
Julian Junior High - June 1 at 6:30 Julian High School - June 2 at 6:00 Warner High School - June 9 at 5:00
Memorial Day
Music On The Mountain
R&B Meets Jazz Steph Johnson And Rob Thorson Tuesday Evening At The Library
John Smith of the Sons of the American Legion presents a check to Dana Petterson from the 4th of July parade committee. Flanking are Jack and Sandy Shelver. Funds were raised at the benefit breakfast last Sunday.
Baseball
Tuesday, May 23 W 3-2 Home vs El Cajon (CIF play-in) Wednesday, May 24 L 0-6 away@Escondido Charter Friday, May 26 W 7-4 @Borrego Springs Saturday, May 27 L 3-11 @ High Tech High (CV)
CAL Fire Suspends Burn Permits In San Diego County
Breakfast At Cuyamaca And The Legion
Over 30 years of Pancake breakfast at Cuyamaca Fire House
Memorial Day in Julian is always celebrated with the American Legion ceremony at the cemetery. Honoring those who never returned from conflict and the ones who did and are no longer with us. A contingent of over 100 gathered at 11 o’clock, many veterans and families of veterans paid their respects. The Legionnaires provided a 21 gun salute and inspiring remarks. All were then invited to the Post for another Julian tradition, lunch. A number of attendees broke away from the gather once the ceremony was complete to pay their respects to family members buried in the cemetery. Others to a somber walk back down the drive to their vehicles and the rest of their day.
Please join us on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 6 PM as we welcome guitarist and vocalist Steph Johnson and bassist Rob Thorsen for Music on the Mountain at the Julian Library. Johnson and Thorsen met in 2011 at the KSDS Jazz 88 Ocean Beach Music Festival. Upon playing together, they immediately felt a strong musical connection merging Johnson’s soul and funk background with Thorsen’s jazz and Latin roots. They began creating, honing and perfecting their blend of soul jazz that features Steph’s unique songwriting style and voice, as well as Rob’s keen melodic bass lines and solid groove. Steph Johnson is that rare panoramic talent that catches your attention upon the first note. Her voice is soulful and unique, rich with texture as is her songwriting. She has released 4 CDs, her most recent recording “Music is Art” was produced by two time Grammy award winning producer Kamau Kenyatta. Featuring ten of her original compositions with stellar musical support from: trumpeter Curtis Taylor; guitarist Gregory “Gmo” Moore; Kamau Kenyatta; bassist Rob Thorsen; drummer Fernando Gomez; and organist Andrej Pivec. The CD has propelled her career to new heights and combines her jazz prowess with her soulful R&B roots. “… her core strength is as a communicator with rhythmic depth and smoky, pliant power… Johnson’s sweet yearning vocal really soars on Music is Art… Highly recommended.” Robert Bush/NBC In the summer of 2016, Steph co-founded “Voices of Our City”, a choir for people experiencing homelessness in San Diego. As an activist, she found it difficult to bring about change in regards to the city’s inhumane policies towards unsheltered people. The choir provides the voiceless with a voice and showcases the human potential and talent living on the streets. The group has been busy with performances and has been featured multiple times on KPBS, NPR, PBS Newshour, the SD Union Tribune and more. The story of the choir is also being filmed for an upcoming one hour documentary by noted filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz. Jazz bassist Rob Thorsen maintains a diverse and busy schedule in Southern California as a performer, educator, clinician and composer. He has found his true voice in the upright bass and performs regularly as a leader and with artists including the Mike Wofford/ Holly Hofmann Quartet, Charles McPherson, Steph Johnson, Gilbert Castellanos, Mundell Lowe and a host of others. He has released six recordings as a leader, the most recent “Bass is the Space - Solos and Duos” features an array of jazz talents in duo settings as well as solo performances of originals and more. In 2008, he created “Jazz: an American Art Form” – a highly successful jazz educational program that is presented to approximately 8,000 students annually, a large majority of those in underserved communities. Rob is also an educator at the UCSD Jazz Camp, the International Academy of Jazz and teaches privately as well. For more information on these artists please see their websites at stephjonsonband.com and robthorsen.com. If you miss them at the library, you can catch them at the Belly-Up in Solana Beach on June 18, among many other places. Music on the Mountain begins at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 6. For more information, please stop by the Julian branch at 1850 Highway 78, or give us a call at 760-765-0370.
After a wet winter, warming temperatures are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of San Diego County. This suspension takes effect May 26, 2017 and bans all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris such as branches and leaves. “We are asking that residents not be lulled into a false sense of security on the heels of an exceptionally wet winter,’ said Chief Ken Pimlott, CAL FIRE director. “The abundant dead grass will only serve as a fuse to the heavier vegetation still suffering the lasting effects of 5 years of extreme drought.” “The importance of defensible space cannot be over emphasized, but just as important is that residents conduct their clearance activities in a safe and responsible manner.” said CAL FIRE Unit/ San Diego County Fire Chief Tony Mecham. “This includes using the proper tools and limiting clearance activities to the early morning hours when the humidity is up and the temperatures are down.” Since January 1, 2017 CAL FIRE and firefighters across the state have already responded to over 920 wildfires. While outdoor burning of landscape debris by homeowners is no longer allowed, CAL FIRE is asking residents to ensure that they are prepared for wildfires by maintaining a minimum of 100 feet of Defensible Space around every home and building on their property. Here are some tips to help prepare homes and property: • Clear all dead and or dying vegetation 100 feet from around all structures. • Landscape with fire resistant/drought tolerant plants • Find alternative ways to dispose of landscape debris like chipping or hauling it to a biomass energy or green waste facility The department may issue restricted temporary burning permits if there is an essential reason due to public health and safety. Agriculture, land management, fire training, and other industrial-type burning may proceed if a CAL FIRE official inspects the burn site and issues a special permit. The suspension of burn permits for residential landscape debris does not apply to campfires within organized campgrounds or on private property. Campfires may be permitted if the campfire is maintained in such a manner as to prevent its spread to the wildland. A campfire permit can be obtained at local fire stations or online at PreventWildfireCA.org. For additional information on how to create Defensible Space, as well as tips to prevent wildfires, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
Reports Of Callers Impersonating SDG&E On The Rise Whether it’s an email from a foreign prince asking you to send money so he can access his fortune, a text with a link to a fake website requesting your personal information, or an automated phone call with an offer that just seems too good to be true, consumer scams can come in many forms. Unfortunately, there are a number of tactics that criminals use to target utility customers,
so we want to remind everyone to be on high alert as scammers continue to impersonate SDG&E. Who’s really calling? SDG&E has warned their customers in the past of an ongoing pay-by-phone scam targeting consumers nationwide, where criminals impersonate SDG&E over the phone and make demands for immediate payment. continued on page 8
Sons Of The American Legion Present: “The Dance” Saturday, June 10 - At Menghini Winery, 2 to 10pm www.visitjulian.com