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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Historic Preservation Commission - 4/6/2015 MINUTES ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2015 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 5:00 P.M. Chair Guyer called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Ellen Guyer, Chair Marilyn Lane, Vice Chair Dean Strandskov, Commissioner (arrived at 5:22 p.m.) Jenni Sunshine, Commissioner Eric Thomae, Commissioner Connie Trail, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Mike Zinkin, Town Council Member Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks & Recreation Director Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation & Cultural Resources Manager 1. REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 2, 2015 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Thomae and seconded by Vice Chair Lane to approve the March 2, 2015 minutes as written. MOTION carried, 5-0 2. VIRTUAL DRIVING TOUR PRESENTATION - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Commissioner Thomae reviewed the following significant properties/structures in Oro Valley and the surrounding area: - Countess of Suffolk - Forest Lodge - Joseph E. McAdams House - Cielo Tierra Ranch He reviewed the following Oro Valley pre-1974 subdivisions: Oro Valley Estates - 300 W. Greenock Dr. (later Oro Valley Country Club) - circa 1959 - 265 W. Greenock Dr. - circa 1959 - 50 W. Greenock Dr. - circa 1959 - 51 W. Greenock Dr. - circa 1964 - 4 W. Greenock Drive - circa 1959 04-06-15 Historic Preservation Commission 1 Campo Bello - 8860 N. Camino Coronado - circa 1953 Linda Vista Citrus Tracts No. 2 - 630 Calle Concordia - circa 1943 Shadow Mountain Estates - 325 W. Rolling Hills Street - circa 1968 - 210 W. Meadowbrook Dr. - circa 1960 - 151 W. Meadowbrook Dr. - circa 1961 - 40 Calle Concordia - circa 1960 Shadow Mountain Estates - East - 8902 N. Riviera Dr. - circa 1964 Fairhaven Village - 8444 Yosemite Ave - circa 1969 - 220 W. Fairhaven - circa 1969 - 8432 N. Yellowstone Ave. - circa 1969 Commissioner Thomae suggested identifying key figures in Oro Valley and looking into their residences. Chair Guyer suggested narrowing the focus to Forest Lodge for now. Commissioner Sunshine offered to speak with the managers of Forest Lodge about the property and she will report back to the Commission in May. She added it would be good to have a document available for people pulling permits regarding guidelines to consider before making changes to their ranch houses. 3. HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEB PAGE - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Ms. Diaz-Trahan reviewed the web page and content. The Commission recommended the following changes: -Add a picture below the word "History" on the front web page - Add the Oro Valley Cultural Heritage Preservation Plan to the main page - Information about visiting the Oro Valley Historical Society during Second Saturdays -A description explaining Second Saturdays -A "Place to Visit" link - Rename Second Saturdays (or elaborate on the name) 4. STEAM PUMP RANCH HISTORIC GARDEN ADDITIONAL PITHOUSES - DISCUSSION Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan explained this item was addressed and approved several months ago and action has been completed. The purpose of the discussion is to remind the Commission of the presentation by Archaeology Southwest regarding their project, including additional pit houses. 04-06-15 Historic Preservation Commission 2 Vice Chair Lane did not recall the word "additional" regarding pit houses. Ms. Diaz- Trahan said Archaeology Southwest was to partner with the Oro Valley Historical Society to coordinate the pit houses and education programming in the gardens. This Commission supported that and the item was then approved by the Town Council to provide an addendum with our partnership with the Oro Valley Historical Society to include Hands-On Archaeology components. Recreation and Cultural Resources Manager Lynanne Dellerman clarified the wording on the Town Council meeting minutes states one or more pit houses. Commissioner Thomae said the Commission did not support more than one pit house. Ms. Diaz-Trahan said she would speak to Archaeology Southwest and convey the Commissions concerns. Ms. Diaz-Trahan explained the Commission can discuss and take action on this item at the next meeting. A recommendation can be added to the consent agenda for a future Town Council meeting and an addendum made on the Oro Valley Historical Society agreement. 5. COMMISSION MEMBER PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS AND REPORTS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OUTREACH EFFORTS 1) WRITING CONTEST Chair Guyer said there is not a clear second place winner. Vice Chair Lane agreed to review the tie breakers, make a decision and report back to the group. Discussion ensued regarding: - Awards will be presented during the Settler's Day event - One topic will be available next time and scoring will be from 1-10 -Winners will go before the Town Council and receive an award - Essays on the Pusch Ranch topic will be displayed at the ranch house -Winning essays will be displayed at the Oro Valley Library 2) SPEAKERS BUREAU Commissioner Trail is working with Multimodal Planner Nancy Ellis to determine grant opportunities. She reviewed work she and Ms. Ellis have completed. b. GRANT OPPORTUNITIES No discussion. c. FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS No discussion. 6. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 04-06-15 Historic Preservation Commission 3 COMMISSION MEMBERS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Recreation Manager Lynanne Dellerman discussed various educational opportunities. 7. DEPARTMENT REPORT Ms. Diaz-Trahan reviewed Steam Pump Ranch historic pump house restoration information created by Parks Manager James Gardner. The stabilization work has been done and construction permitting has been submitted. We anticipate structure completion by fiscal year end, followed by additional stabilization. The State Historic Preservation Office is in favor of the process. 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Commission's preference for quantity of pit houses at Steam Pump Ranch - Historic Preservation Conference review (June agenda) - HPC Powers and Duties - Steam Pump Ranch circulation - Inventory 9. SCHEDULING NEXT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING TENTATIVELY FOR MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015 TO BEGIN AT 5:00 P.M. - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION No discussion. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Trail and seconded by Commissioner Thomae adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m. MOTION carried, 6-0 Prepared by: C1504CASQ---Q01/1-A#0.-d\ Danielle Tanner Senior Office Specialist I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Historic Preservation Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 6th day of April, 2015. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 04-06-15 Historic Preservation Commission 4