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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Historic Preservation Commission (136) AGENDA ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION March 15, 2010 HOPI ROOM 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 5:00 P.M. 5,.0 ROLL CALL CALLTOTHEAUDIENCEViAti l( "� 1. Review and/or approval of the February 8, 2010, HPC minutes. 7a�� :1',0 2. Discussion and possible action on the Steam Pump Ranch Project Group. 3. Discussion and possible action on the Cultural Resources section of the Environmentally Sensitive Land Ordinance. 4. Discussion and possible action on Phase II of the Cultural Resources Inventory. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding Honey Bee Village. 6. Discussion and possible action on HPC members attending the Historic Preservation Conference in Flagstaff. ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT POSTED: 03 10 10 10:00 a.m. cp When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours prior to the Commission meeting in the office of the Town Clerk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. —5:00p.m. The Town of Oro Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If any person with a disability needs any type of accommodation, please notify the Town Clerk's Office at least five days prior to the Commission meeting at 229-4700. INSTRUCTIONS TO SPEAKERS Members of the public have the right to speak during any posted public hearing. However, those items not listed as a public hearing are for consideration and action by the Commission during the course of their business meeting. Members of the public may be allowed to speak on these topics at the discretion of the Chair. IfY ou wish to address the Commission on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a speaker card located on the Agenda table at the back of the room and give it to the Recording Secretary. Please indicate on the speaker card which item number and topic you wish to speak on, or if you wish to speak during "Call to Audience", please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card. Please step forward to the podium when the Chair announces the item(s) on the agenda which you are interested in addressing. 1. Please state your name and whether or not you are a Town resident. 2. Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by Commission. Please organize your speech, you will only be allowed to address the Commission once regarding the topic being discussed. 3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes. 4. During "Call to Audience" you may address the Commission on any issue you wish. 5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those present. Thank you for your cooperation. "Notice of Possible Quorum of the Oro Valley Town Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees: In accordance with Chapter 3, Title 38, Arizona Revised Statutes and Section 2-4-2 of the Oro Valley Town Code, a majority of the Town Council, Historic Preservation Commission, Development Review Board, Planning &Zoning Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board may attend the above referenced meeting as a member of the audience only." 1 MINUTES ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION February 8, 2010 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 5:00 P.M. Chairman Zwiener called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Daniel Zwiener, Chairman Lois Nagy, Vice-Chair Bob Baughman, Commissioner Ed Hannon, Commissioner Sam McClung, Commissioner Valerie Pullara, Commissioner 1. Review and/or approval of the January 11, 2010, and January 25, 2010, HPC minutes. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Baughman and seconded by Commissioner Hannon to approve the January 11, 2010, HPC meeting minutes as amended. MOTION carried, 6-0. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Baughman and seconded by Vice-Chair Nagy to approve the January 25, 2010, HPC meeting minutes. MOTION carried, 6-0. *2. Discussion and possible action regarding Steam Pump Ranch. A. Update from Poster-Frost regarding current progress, soils testing and archaeological plan. Drew Gorski of Poster-Frost gave the following progress report: - A proposal was made to test the soil to determine if it is feasible to use for adobe. - A report and photos on the technical background of adobe was presented. - The work plan for the pump house was sent to the State Historic Preservation Office last week for review. - Mr. Gorskip resented Elevation schematics for the east and west sides of the Pusch house. Discussion: Vice-Chair Nagy said she would like the Commission to be informed periodically of any significant or major findings. Chairman Zwiener said he would like the Commission to be involved to a point and perhaps meet as a special session for updates. Commissioner Baughman asked if the Commission could hold a meeting by telephone. Mr. Popelka said he did not know and staff will verify with the Town Attorney. B. Steam Pump Ranch Project Group Chairman Zwiener would like Town staff to make a recommendation as to who should be on the project group. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Baughman and seconded by Vice-Chair Nagy to have the HPC Chairman direct Town staff to forward the list of 6 participants as follows; HPC representative, OV Special Projects Coordinator, OV Parks & Recreation representative, Pima County Cultural Resources Manager, Project Consultant, and OV Historical Society representative, as a proposed membership of the Steam Pump Ranch Master Plan Project Team and to be cleared with the Town Manager. MOTION carried, 6-0. *3. Discussion and possible action regarding Cultural Resources Inventory. Dr. John Ravesloot of William Self Associates recommended the Cultural Resources Inventory be accepted by the Commission. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Baughman and seconded by Commissioner Hannon to approve the Cultural Resources Inventory for presentation to Town Council. MOTION carried, 6-0. Chairman Zwiener suggested that staff look into obtaining Certified Local Government (CLG) grant money in order to go forward with Phase II. 4. Update and discussion on ordinance sections in relation to the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Project. Chairman Zwiener said the next subcommittee meeting should have all staff members involved, an agenda, and be of sufficient length. Mr. Popelka told the Commission that Planning & Zoning is very short staffed and it has had its impacts, but will make an effort to have the right representation at the next meeting. 5. Discussion of 2010 Arizona Statewide Historic Preservation Partnership Conference. Matt Michels, OV Senior Planner, said there is secured funding for two spots to the 2010 Arizona Statewide Historic Preservation Partnership Conference. Mr. Popelka said there is $1000-$1200 to cover the registration fee and lodging for two people or it can be split if three people want to attend. Commissioners Pullara, Baughman and McClung will be attending the conference. 6. Discussion and possible action on Historic Preservation Commission vacancy. Chairman Zwiener said there are two applicants for the HPC vacancy and interviews are being scheduled. The Commission discussed updating their HPC notebooks so that when the vacancy is filled they will all have identical notebooks. ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner McClung announced that he would like the following addressed on the next agenda. - The final version of Steam Pump Ranch site protocol - Training hours the Commissioners have received - Funding related to the Kelly ranch ADJOURNMENT MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Chair Nagy and seconded by Commissioner McClung to adjourn the HPC meeting at 6:37 p.m. MOTION carried, 6-0.