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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Historic Preservation Commission - 5/4/2015 MINUTES ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION May 4, 2015 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER Chair Guyer called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Ellen Guyer, Chair Marilyn Lane, Vice Chair Dan Huff, Commissioner Dean Strandskov, Commissioner Jenni Sunshine, Commissioner Eric Thomae, Commissioner Connie Trail, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks & Recreation Director Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation & Cultural Resources Manager CALL TO AUDIENCE Oro Valley Resident Bill Adler requested the agendas include the name of the person leading each item and parameters of what the discussion includes. 1. REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 6, 2015 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Trail and seconded by Commissioner Thomae to approve the April 6, 2015 minutes as written. MOTION carried, 7-0 2. WELCOME NEW HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEMBER DAN HUFF - DISCUSSION Chair Guyer welcomed new commissioner, Dan Huff and discussed his background. 3. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CODE REVIEW - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION The group divided the code into sections and the following commissioners reviewed each of their sections and discussed with the group: - Commissioner Trail reviewed Section 6-10-1: Purpose, Mission and Objectives 05-04-15 Historic Preservation Commission 1 - Chair Guyer reviewed Section 6-10-5: Historic Preservation Commission - Commissioner Sunshine reviewed Section 6-10-6: Incentives and Section 6-10-7: Historic Landmark Designation Process - Commissioner Thomae reviewed Section 6-10-8: Historic District Designation - Commissioner Lane reviewed Section 6-10-9: Certificate of Appropriateness 4. STEAM PUMP RANCH PROGRAMMING AND CIRCULATION UPDATE - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Ms. Diaz-Trahan explained the Town established an ADHOC committee to develop a plan for safe access and traffic circulation on the property, while staying true to the original components of the plan. Work started in September and concluded in March. She discussed the legend and reviewed each section of the property. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Lane and seconded by Commissioner Strandskov to approve the Steam Pump Ranch Full Build-Out Phase Turnaround at Pump Building Circulation Alternative Plan. MOTION carried, 7-0 5. STEAM PUMP RANCH HISTORIC GARDEN ADDITIONAL PITHOUSES - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Chair Guyer asked the Commission to provide a recommendation on the preferred number of pit houses at Steam Pump Ranch. The commissioners discussed their preferences and concerns about the pit houses. Ms. Dellerman confirmed there would only be two pit houses on the property at one time, after one is burnt. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Thomae and seconded by Commissioner Trail to approve pit houses on this property not to exceed three (3) at any given time. MOTION carried, 4-3 with Vice Chair Lane, Commissioner Strandskov, and Commissioner Sunshine opposed 6. COMMISSION MEMBER PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS AND REPORTS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OUTREACH EFFORTS 1) WRITING CONTEST AWARDS Vice Chair Lane said Ms. Dellerman is posting the essays written about the Pusch Ranch at the ranch house. 2) SPEAKERS BUREAU Commissioner Trail is working with Multimodal Planner Nancy Ellis on this item. They have endorsement letters and are exploring several grants. 05-04-15 Historic Preservation Commission 2 b. GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Commissioner Thomae said he continues work on this item. Ms. Diaz-Trahan announced the Town received notice the Tohono O'odam grant is open again and staff is working on submittal ideas. c. HISTORIC PROPERTIES REPORT Commissioner Sunshine spoke to someone regarding Forest Lodge and there is a partnership opportunity to provide a presentation to elementary and high school students. It is a residence but tours from outside may be permitted. d. FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS Commissioner Thomae will research the McAdams House and try to contact someone at that location. He will provide information at the next meeting. 7. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEMBERS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Ms. Dellerman provided educational opportunities for the commissioners. 8. DEPARTMENT REPORT Ms. Diaz-Trahan reported the capital improvement budget recommendation is $425,000 new dollars for Steam Pump Ranch. The order of priority is stabilization, grading, landscaping and irrigation installation. Funds will also address the ingress and egress opportunities. Remaining funds will be for design work for the Procter Leiber house. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS June Meeting: - Revise plan for writing contest -Work Plan for upcoming year -Annual Report - Presentation by Oro Valley Historical Society regarding inventory -Arizona Historic Preservation Conference Review - Your Voice, Our Future presentation 10. SCHEDULING NEXT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING TENTATIVELY FOR MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015 TO BEGIN AT 5:00 P.M. - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION No discussion. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Lane and seconded by Commissioner Trail adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m. 05-04-15 Historic Preservation Commission 3 MOTION carried, 7-0 Prepared by: Islivo\u_...,\0..\„,., 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 4th day of May, 2015. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 05-04-15 Historic Preservation Commission 4