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ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
April 1,2019
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N.LA CANADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Huff called the meeting to order at 5:12 pm.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair,Dan Huff
Gail Munden,Commissioner
Tim Bohen,Commissioner
Dan Biel,Vice Chair
Susan Kalasunas,Commissioner
Mike Wilson,Commissioner
Steve Hannestad,Commissioner
STAFF PRESENT: Lynanne Dellerman,Recreation&Cultural Resources
Manager,Tobin Sidles Town Attorney
CALL TO AUDIENCE-No speakers present
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Current information about Historic Preservation for Commissioners
Lynanne Dellerman offered current education and information items as they relate to
historic preservation. She described the historic tax credit that is currently in place.She
also reminded the Commission of the Celebrate Oro Valley event taking place April 13,
2019.
2. Report from the Oro Valley Historical Society
President Roxy Johnson reported on events that have happened recently in the
Historical Society,including:
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-AZ Historical Society member,Kate Stewart,visited and offered suggestions for
improvement
-Al Efron former board member donated$1000 for an ongoing project
-Profits from Z Mansion fundraiser are being used for Steam Pump Ranch maps
-Fund raiser from Jim Click's car give away continues
-Future fundraiser discussions continue
Jim Williams,former history teacher,offered an informative piece about three eras in
Oro Valley's history-early settlers,homesteaders,and wealthy ranchers
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of March 4,2018 Minutes
MOTION:A motion was made by Commissioner Hannestad and seconded by Vice
Chair Biel to approve minutes as written
MOTION carried,7-0
REGULAR AGENDA
1. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE ORO VALLEY HISTORIC LANDMARK
REGISTRY PROCESS,APPLICATION,AND TOWN CODE 6-10-7,6-10-3 9
(DISCUSSION LIMITED TO CLARIFICATION)
Lynanne Dellerman began the discussion by clarifying the definitions and codes,
specifically the definition of the Designated Director.Commission Gail Munden then
explained the application process and submittal requirements.Ms.Munden continued
by explaining the Landmark Designation Process.Commissioners asked questions.
2. REPORT BY CHAIR HUFF ON THE ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
Chair Huff noted that the HPC received a good number of impressive applicants. He
named the winners,first place went to Evan Santiago,Cody Wright and Jack Platnick
tied for second,and Camry Whitaker was the third place winner. Chair Huff shared a
letter from a teacher explaining her gratitude and success of the contest.Ms.Dellerman
reminded the Commissioners that the winners will be awarded at the Council meeting
on Wednesday April 3,2019.
3. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION BY COMMISSIONERS REGARDING WHAT
OTHER COMMUNITIES IN ARIZONA OF SIMILAR SIZE ARE DOING IN
HISTORIC PRESERVATION(DISCUSSION LIMITED TO CLARIFICATION)
AREAS TO BE REVIEWED:
VICE CHAIR BIEL-PRESCOTT
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COMMISSIONER BOHEN-MARANA PLUS OTHERS
COMMISSIONER MUNDEN-CAREFREE
Vice Chair Biel showed the Prescott website and explained how their historic value is
depicted,including registry process,oral history project,and public art.
Commissioner Bohen shared his findings and similarities between the Town of Marana
and the Town of Oro Valley.Commissioner Munden reported her research on the Town
of Carefree. She explained that because Carefree is so young they do not have a lot of
historic preservation but she was able to share her observations.
4. DEPARTMENT REPORT(DISCUSSION LIMITED TO CLARIFICATION)
Lynanne Dellerman updated the Commissioners on the status of repairs and plans at
the ranch including
-Leiber House window damage and the work that has been completed to date
-chicken coop cap replacement
-wood section repairs and the respective contractor bids that are due soon
-pavers and landscape that are planned for the future
-Leiber garage which has been included in the Town's Master Plan and is to be used by
the Historical Society's office,storage,and museum
-a member of the Historical Society made a generous donation and the Town added to
those monies which allowed the work to commence
-an HPC meeting cannot take place at the Ranch due to recording in-capabilities,but
Commissioners can meet if staff posts a quorum
-Flash Vote,the survey offered by the Town,reported that Steam Pump Ranch was
voted high on ranking for cultural resources and education for the community
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Historic Preservation Commission may bring forth general topics for future
meeting agendas.Discussion must be limited to clarification.Next Historic
Preservation Commission meeting tentatively scheduled for Monday,May 6,2019
to begin at 5:00 p.m.
Chair Huff reviewed the future items that were listed on the March 4,2019 Minutes. He
asked the Commissioners if they had any preference on what they would like to see on
the next Agenda. Commissioner Munden identified item number 4,Commissioner
Kalasunas noted item number 9.Vice Chair Biel requested discussion on how to
execute a funding program.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:A motion was made by Commissioner Wilson and seconded by Vice Chair
Biel adjourn
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MOTION carried,7-0
Chair Huff adjourned the meeting at 6:31 pm.
Adjourned at 6:10 pm
Mollie Frye
Senior Off' a 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 1St day of April 2019.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and a
quorum was present.
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