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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Historic Preservation Commission (157)       AGENDA ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION May 6, 2024 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CANADA DR.          REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM   CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL   HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS   DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS   COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS   CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Commission members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Commission may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience", please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.   CONSENT AGENDA   1.Review and approval of the February 5, and March 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes   REGULAR SESSION AGENDA   1.WELCOME NEW MEMBER   2.PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF HISTORICAL LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 132 E SUFFOLK DRIVE   3.PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE ORO VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN   4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SELECT A HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEMBER TO DRAFT A REPORT ON 2023 COMMISSION ACTIVITIES FOR SUBMISSION TO THE TOWN COUNCIL AND THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE AS PROVIDED IN OVTC § 6-10-5(F)(16)   ADJOURNMENT   POSTED: 04/30/24 at 5:00 p.m. by dt POSTED: 04/30/24 at 5:00 p.m. by dt 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 Town Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.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. If you wish to address the Commission on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a blue speaker card located on the Agenda table at the back of the room and give it to the Recording Secretary.  Please indicate on the blue 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. For the record, please state your name and whether or not you are a Town resident.     2. Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by the 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 2-4-4 of the Oro Valley Town Code, a majority of the Town Council, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Stormwater Utility Commission, and Water Utility Commission may attend the above referenced meeting as a member of the audience only.”    Historic Preservation Commission 8. 1. Meeting Date:05/06/2024   Submitted By:MaryAnne Tolmie, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Review and approval of the February 5, and March 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: I MOVE to approve (approve with changes) the February 5, and March 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission. Attachments 2024 02 05 HPC Draft Minutes  2024 03 04 HPC Draft Minutes  D R A F T MINUTES ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION February 5, 2024 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CANADA DR.              REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM   CALL TO ORDER    Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. noting that Commissioner Pliego was on her way.   ROLL CALL Present: Karen Giuffre, Commissioner      Richard Nielsen, Commissioner      Michael Paul, Commissioner       Joan Pliego, Commissioner      Auvie Lee, Chair    Staff Present:Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director Rosalyn Epting, Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Jankowski, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director MaryAnne Tolmie, Recording Secretary Attendees: Steve Solomon, Council Liaison DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS    Mr. Jankowski reported that staff continue to work on the Town's 50th Anniversary events and encourages community participation.  The Naranja Park expansion project is progressing, a grand opening is being planned in the near future.  After 18 months of work, the Community and Recreation Center now accepts Silver Sneakers, Renew Active and Silver and Fit. Approximately 1,000 members have signed up, half converted their existing membership and half are new members. An informational sign was placed at Steam Pump Ranch on January 30th with the help of the Historical Society and Santa Cruz National Heritage Alliance.  The CRC staff is working with a contractor to install shade at the pickle ball courts.   COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS    Mr. Solomon welcomed Karen Guiffre and Richard (Rick) Nielsen to their first meeting.   CALL TO AUDIENCE CALL TO AUDIENCE    Chair Lee opened Call to Audience. There were no blue cards. Chair Lee closed Call to Audience.   CONSENT AGENDA   1.Review and approval of the December 4, 2023 and January 8, 2024 Meeting Minutes       Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Michael Paul to approve the December 4, 2023, and January 8, 2024 meeting minutes.   Vote: 4 - 0 Carried   REGULAR SESSION AGENDA   1.WELCOME NEW MEMBERS       Chair Lee welcomed Ms. Guiffre and Mr. Nielsen and they introduced themselves. Both have moved here from out of state, been here approximately three years, have been educators, and Mr. Nielsen has a background in historical preservation.   2.ELECTION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR       Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Richard Nielsen to elect Auvie Lee as Commission Chair.   Vote: 4 - 0 Carried   3.ELECTION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION VICE CHAIR       Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Richard Nielsen to elect Michael Paul as Commission Vice Chair.   Vote: 4 - 0 Carried   4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AMEND THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER       Discussion ensued among the commission and staff regarding item #4.    Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Karen Giuffre to amend the 2024 Historic Preservation Commission's regular scheduled meetings to remove Tuesday, November 12 and add Monday, November 4.     Vote: 4 - 0 Carried   5.PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE ORO    5.PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE ORO VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN EXCLUDING APPENDICES       Discussion ensued among the commission and staff regarding item #5.    Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Michael Paul to approve the Oro Valley Cultural Heritage Preservation plan excluding photos and appendices.   Vote: 4 - 0 Carried   6.REVIEW OF THE 2024 WILLIAM H. ADLER HISTORICAL WRITING CONTEST APPLICATION AND STUDENT ENTRY FORM AND DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION OF TIMELINE FOR JUDGING AND AWARDING PRIZES       Commissioner Pliego arrived.  A plan of action was discussed at length.  MaryAnne Tolmie, will collect the submittals and forward them to the Commissioners on March 26th.  It is planned that the Commissioners will review and score the entries to be ready to vote at the Monday, April 1 meeting.  Staff will secure the gift cards for prizes and inquire if the students can be acknowledged and awarded at the April 17th council meeting.   7.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING HPC'S PARTICIPATION IN TOWN'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS       Discussion ensued among the commission and staff regarding item #7.    Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Joan Pliego to insruct Town staff to coordinate and prepare a booth for the April 13 event at JDK Park.   Vote: 5 - 0 Carried   ADJOURNMENT    Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Joan Pliego to adjourn at 5:49 p.m.   Vote: 5 - 0 Carried     I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 5th day of February 2024.   ___________________________ MaryAnne Tolmie Senior Office Specialist D R A F T MINUTES ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION March 4, 2024 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CANADA DR.              REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM   CALL TO ORDER    Chair Lee called the meeting to order 5:07 p.m. He indicated that all agenda items would be moved to the next regular meeting and then adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m. due to lack of quorum.   ROLL CALL Present: Richard Nielsen, Commissioner      Michael Paul, Commissioner      Auvie Lee, Chair    Absent: Joan Pliego, Commissioner Staff Present:Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director Matthew Jankowski, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Rene Olvera, Senior Planner Community and Economic Development Casey Wilson, Recording Secretary Attendees: Steve Solomon, Council Liaison Devon Sloan, Oro Valley Historical Society CONSENT AGENDA   REGULAR SESSION AGENDA   I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 4th day of March 2024.   ___________________________ Casey Wilson    Historic Preservation Commission 1. Meeting Date:05/06/2024   Submitted By:MaryAnne Tolmie, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: WELCOME NEW MEMBER RECOMMENDATION: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: On April 3, 2024, Town Council approved the appointment of Patricia Brown to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), for a partial term that expires on 12/31/2026. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A    Historic Preservation Commission 2. Meeting Date:05/06/2024   Submitted By:MaryAnne Tolmie, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF HISTORICAL LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 132 E SUFFOLK DRIVE RECOMMENDATION: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A Attachments 132 E Suffolk Drive  Application for Oro Valley Historic Landmark APPLICANT INFORMATION APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER: Michel R Graff and Susan E Jaap ADDRESS: 132 E Suffolk Drive CELL PHONE: 408 460 8237 EMAIL: graff4481@ gmail.com I hereby authorize the Town of Oro Valley to review these materials with the purpose of including my property on the local Oro Valley Register of Historic Places. SIGNATURE OF OWNER: Michel R Graff DATE: 10/08/2023 PROPERTY LOCATION INFORMATION SUBDIVISION/NEIGHBORHOOD: Suffolk Hills PROPERTY ADDRESS: 132 E Suffolk Drive IS PROPERTY A LUSK CORPORATION DESIGN/BUILD: Yes ARCHITECT (if known): _______________________________________ BUILDER: Lusk Homes Inc / Broadway Construction Company PLAT NAME: Suffolk Hills BLOCK: ____________________LOT:102 PIMA COUNTY PARCEL NUMBER/S: 225-51-1220 WRITTEN REPORT OF PROPERTY Original physical appearance and characteristics. The Pima County permit card #26241 lists the residence and carport constructed beginning 1/29/1959. The total living space, as noted from an article inserted below - Tucson Daily Citizen, is 1900 square feet. The home sits on a concrete foundation with exterior walls made from mortar-washed concrete block, a shed quartz roof and an open porch. The interior of the home featured either three or four bedrooms, a family activity room, two baths, a patio, large living room and double car port. Alterations to physical appearance and characteristics The Town of Oro Valley permit number B0900138 lists the demolition and replacement of original porch and roof structure beginning 8/10/2009. The current porch replaced a metal structure with modern material including 4 x 4 posts and 2 x 6 rafters and covered and sealed plywood roof. The current porch is in the identical location and size (length, depth, and height) of the original porch constructed in 1959. Original Porch Current Porch Description of property The home was developed, built, and marketed by Lusk Corporation. The Lusk Corporation, founded in 1950, was Tucson based developer / home building company that was responsible for developing unique, mid- century modern neighborhoods in Tucson. Lusk Corporation also developed mid-century modern neighborhoods in many states including Nevada, Texas, Indiana, Missouri, California, New Mexico, and New York. Lusk Corporation became the 5th largest home builder in the US during the 1950’s. Lusk Corporation was responsible for all phases of development including planning, design, construction, and sales. The homes located within Suffolk Hills development were incorporated by Oro Valley in 2003. Suffolk Hills properties was originally part of the estate of an American-born British royal named Margaret Howard, the Countess of Suffolk who bought the property in 1934. In the late 1950’s, Lusk Corporation purchased a portion of the land a developed a substantial number of lots on 320 acers. Lusk won the National Homebuilders Award in 1960 for the Suffolk Hills tract, for both for the midcentury centric house design and using the natural topology of the desert when positioning the homes. The residence is located near the intersection of Suffolk Drive and Oracle Road. Map – 132 E. Suffolk Drive The residence is situated within a hilltop and provides views of the nearby mountains and surrounding cities, and the site takes advantage of the natural topography of the desert. The property is a single story with a concrete block exterior with a midcentury modern style of architecture. The home was built using post and beam construction which relies on vertical posts to support horizontal beams. Post and beam construction allows for a sense of open transparency as you’re able to see clearly how the house was constructed. In addition, the post and beam style construction allow for expansive use of floor to ceiling glass since the load is off the walls and placed between reinforced posts. The home is based upon the “Skylark” model home and described by the Lusk Corporation as a “home of elegant simplicity and as ageless as a marquise diamond”. The home includes three or four bedrooms, a dining room, breakfast room, two baths, terrace, patio double car port on approximately one acre. The property includes expansive glass in the living room and a fireplace. Lusk Sales Brochure – Description Skylark Model Home Current - 132 E. Suffolk Dr. Condition of property The condition of the property remains excellent and there exists no known threats. The home has been meticulously enhanced while maintaining the classic exterior features of a Lusk designed midcentury modern home. Architectural description of the exterior of the building Drive-Up View Upon arrival – the home introduces floor to ceiling expansive glass located in the living room area of the home. To the far left of the home - the original 2-stall car port was enclosed and used as a “bonus room” by a previous unknown owner and no permit exists. The siding the previous owner used to enclose the original car port structure was delaminating and not repairable. The siding was recently replaced with custom fabricated “thin line” vertical grooved plywood siding made popular by Joseph Eichler, a renowned midcentury modern home developer in the San Francisco Bay area. Thin Line custom grooved plywood used on Eichler mid-century modern homes. Porch - Front View The front of the home includes a 68-foot-long covered patio with paver accents, desert flora and expansive views. The patio also includes midcentury modern era – “breeze blocks” to provide privacy between the driveway entrance and covered patio while still allowing air circulation. The porch presents views of the Catalina Mountains, Picacho Peak, and Safford Peak. Courtyard – Rear View The back of the home includes a courtyard with a sitting area, pavers, and desert flora. Side View The west side of the home includes a paved patio with basketball court and a tennis practice backboard. Description of the interior Floor Plan Living Room and Fireplace Dining Area The post and beam construction allows for a typical midcentury modern open plan concept. The living room includes a wall of windows with floor to ceiling glass with views toward the Catalina Mountains and stone flagstone fireplace. The dining area wall contains a large picture window with views towards Oro Valley and Picacho Peak. All interior doors leading to the outdoors are 6’ wide x 7’ high aluminum glass 1950 style sliding doors helping to visually bring the outside topology features to the inside of the home. Past Owners – 132 E. Suffolk Drive The list of past owners is a partial list. 1. Dryden Eberhart - 1960 to approximately 1973. Mr. Eberhart was the original owner and used primarily as a winter residence. 2. Sam Mc Clung – approximately late 1980’s to 2010. Mr. Mc Cung was the former principal of Ironwood Ridge High School. Description of the surrounding area The residence is located within Suffolk Hills development. The specific location – Oracle and Magee South to Suffolk Drive East through first stop sign to address on the right. The neighborhood is one of two neighborhoods that the Lusk Corporation developed in Oro Valley. The neighborhood was named after the Countess of Suffolk who purchased the home in 1937 to build her winter home. She sold the land in 1957 to the Lusk Corporation. Lady Suffolk sold her home to the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary who still use it to operate the Immaculate Heart Schools. The Suffolk Hill development is a quiet neighborhood and close to shopping, schools, and restaurants. The development is in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains with desert landscapes and views over Tucson and Oro Valley. Location in the foothills hosts a wide variety of wildlife including several bird species, Gila monsters, lizards, rabbits, bobcats, javelinas and even mountain lions. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The town Oro Valley and Tucson experienced significant growth after WWII. The Lusk Corporation responded to the immense demand for housing and was able to mass produce affordable and practical homes with a designer feel. The key components that the Lusk Corporation offered were 3- or 4-bedroom homes, two bathrooms, open plan family and living rooms with their signature glass walls and post and beam construction. The Lusk Corporation embraced the mid-century modern architectural style which kicked off after WWII and became popular throughout the 1950’s and 1960’s. The mid-century modern style house plan is characterized by a very wide, low footprint with large, open spaces and large floor to ceiling windows. The proposed residence at 132 E. Suffolk Drive embodies all the features listed above and would be considered a mid-century modern style home. It consists of clean lines, muted curves, minimal ornamentation, large windows, and interior design based on functionality and open floor plans intent on making indoor and outdoor living spaces complement each other. Map - properties within 300’ of the designation request. Lot 101 Michael Judd Whitfield 7632 Village Ave Tucson AZ 85704 The property is currently not occupied. Former owner listed above deceased – July 31, 2023. Lot 102 Mike Graff & Sue Jaap 132 E. Suffolk Drive Tucson AZ 85704 This property is owned by the applicant. Lot 103 Don Hughes 202 E. Suffolk Drive Tucson AZ 85704 Lot 100 7610 North Village Drive Tucson AZ 85704 This lot is vacant. No home has ever been constructed. This lot is jointly owned by owners of lots 101, 102, 103 and 99. Lot 99 Steve Bonnist 7602 N. Village Ave Tucson AZ 85704 Site Plan 132 E. Suffolk Drive Reference Links 1. Suffolk Hills – Overview https://suffolkhills.com/ 2. Suffolk Hills – History https://suffolkhills.com/history 3. Lusk Corporation – Mid Century Modern Home Neighborhoods – Tucson https://realtucson.com/2015/06/14/lusk-corporation-built-many-great-mid-century-tucson-homes/ 4. Joseph Eichler – Mid Century Modern Home Developer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Eichler 5. Overview – Characteristics of Mid-Century Modern Architecture https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/midcentury-modern-architecture-everything-you-should-know    Historic Preservation Commission 3. Meeting Date:05/06/2024   Submitted By:MaryAnne Tolmie, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE ORO VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: On February 5, 2024, the Commission approved grammatical and content changes to the plan.  The staff added photos, removed appendices and replaced them with a resources page of appropriate links to additional documents, including those previously found in the appendices. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: I MOVE to approve (approve with changes) the Oro Valley Cultural Heritage Preservation Plan.  Attachments 2024 CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN final draft  Oro Valley Cultural Heritage Preservation Plan: Developing and Sustaining a Community Sense of Place Revised 2024 Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission Auvie Lee, Chair Michael Paul, Vice Chair Patricia Brown Richard Nielsen _____________ Oro Valley Town Council Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor Tim Bohen Harry Greene Joyce Jones-Ivey Josh Nicolson Steve Solomon Revised 2015 Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission Ellen Guyer, Chair Marilyn Lane, Vice Chair Dan Huff Dean Strandskov Jenni Sunshine Eric Thomae Connie Trail Oro Valley Town Council Satish I. Hiremath, D.D.S, Mayor Lou Waters, Vice Mayor Brendan Burns William Garner Joe Hornat Mary Snider Mike Zinkin Revised 2014 Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission Ellen Guyer, Chair Dean Strandskov, Vice Chair Ed Hannon Marilyn Lane Eric Thomae Connie Trail Oro Valley Town Council Satish I. Hiremath, D.D.S, Mayor Lou Waters, Vice Mayor Brendan Burns William Garner Joe Hornat Mary Snider Mike Zinkin Originally Prepared in 2011 WSA Technical Report No. 2011-18 by John C. Ravesloot, Ph.D., Scott O’Mack, M.A., and Patricia Spoerl, Ph.D. Submitted by John C. Ravesloot, Ph.D. Principal Investigator Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission Daniel Zwiener, Chair Lois Nagy, Vice Chair Barbara Campbell Ellen Guyer Ed Hannon Sam McClung, Ph.D. Valerie Pullara Oro Valley Town Council Satish I. Hiremath, D.D.S, Mayor Mary Snider, Vice Mayor Bill Garner Barry Gillaspie Joe Hornat Steve Solomon Lou Waters Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 4 A GUIDE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: ORO VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLANNING ............. 4 1. Public Participation and Heritage Education ........................................................................................ 5 2. Historic Steam Pump Ranch ................................................................................................................. 6 3. Historic Neighborhoods ........................................................................................................................ 6 4. Town History Records and Reports ...................................................................................................... 7 5. Undeveloped Areas of the Town .......................................................................................................... 8 6. Honey Bee Village Archaeological Preserve ......................................................................................... 9 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................................. 9 RESOURCES ................................................................................................................................................. 10 INTRODUCTION Among the most important aspects of historic preservation today is ensuring that it is relevant to a community and will attract visitors—to learn about special places of the past, and to contribute to the overall economic sustainability of a community. Oro Valley holds unique and authentic cultural resources that can make places of the past come alive. In collaboration with partners, the Town can develop an exceptional cultural heritage program. This is a plan for preserving the special historic places of Oro Valley, and for maintaining an awareness and appreciation of its heritage within the community. This plan is a statement of the community’s goals for its historic properties and programs and provides guidance to reach those goals. This plan provides a guide for moving forward in developing and maintaining historic properties and programs. Six components are identified, each of which contains suggested action items. The components are public participation and heritage education; Historic Steam Pump Ranch; historic neighborhoods, Town history and records, undeveloped areas of the Town, and Honey Bee Village Archaeological Preserve. This plan emphasizes the importance of having educational preservation programs, operating efficiently, and taking advantage of diverse funding and volunteer opportunities. A preservation plan is most effective when it is integrated with related local and regional plans and policies. This plan is flexible in bringing together citizens, interest groups, and local government to collaborate in preserving their shared heritage. The key to successful implementation is having informed policymakers who integrate Oro Valley’s cultural heritage into its social and economic development. A GUIDE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: ORO VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLANNING The context for implementing this cultural heritage program plan includes six major components. It also incorporates the goals of the Arizona State Historic Preservation Plan1. Residential neighborhood surveys and future preservation incentives are included below because they apply directly to residents. As with all plans, this one should be seen as a flexible document that can be updated as warranted based on recommendations and involvement of the Historic Preservation Commission, Town staff, Town Council, and citizens. The six components are public participation and heritage education; historic Steam Pump Ranch; historic neighborhoods; Town history and records; undeveloped areas of the Town; and Honey Bee Village Archaeological Preserve. General responsibilities are identified below and include Town staff (including the Parks & Recreation Department, Development and Infrastructure Services, Communications Department, and the Town Manager’s staff), Historic Preservation Commission (a five-member volunteer advisory commission)2, and volunteers (individuals and organizations). These responsibilities may shift among staff and volunteers depending upon a specific program or project and are intended here only to provide general guidelines for implementation. The Historic Preservation Commission should review this plan annually. Based on this review, the Commission may make recommendations to Town staff and will coordinate this plan with the annual Historic Preservation Commission work plan. Town staff can review the plan and the Commission’s recommendations and provide a summary to the Town Council. Many of the following components can be implemented in phases within the overall context of the Town’s cultural heritage program3. Most are designed to require minimal expenditure of funds and maximum potential for partnerships. 1. Public Participation and Heritage Education Ongoing preservation education among a wide variety of audiences is essential to a successful historic preservation program and can be integrated and implemented, in most cases, with limited funds, into the Town’s existing programs and facilities4,5. Literature describing the Town’s cultural resources in the form of a brochure6 has been designed and distributed to inform Oro Valley residents of the Town’s inventory and to encourage public participation in preservation. Information has also been made available on the Town’s website7, which should be continuously updated. Current public outreach includes the annual William H. Adler Historic Expository writing contest8 for local fourth-grade students and a booth at the Town’s annual festival. Additional outreach should also be considered and could include a lecture series, classroom curricula, special events, and the submission of stories in various publications. On-site tours of Steam Pump Ranch are currently available and plan to continue. Adding a special collections section of the Town’s historical documents, records, and reports at the Pima County Public Library – Oro Valley Branch could also be considered9. The Historic Preservation Commission should work diligently to establish and foster relationships with the Oro Valley Historical Society10, consultants, educators, and other historic preservation organizations throughout southern Arizona to implement strategies to increase public participation and heritage education. 2. Historic Steam Pump Ranch The Historic Steam Pump Ranch11 is an important part of the Town’s heritage. It is recognized nationally through a listing in the National Register of Historic Places12; it is recognized locally in that Pima County voters approved expenditure Resolution 04-3813, May 5, 2004, of $5 million for its acquisition for historic preservation and public use. Successful development of the Ranch is dependent on the citizens of Oro Valley becoming aware of and supporting the vital role the site can play in the community with an emphasis on local involvement and public access. The property provides an excellent locale for developing a “sense of place” for Oro Valley and holds economic viability as an educational facility, special event venue, and heritage park. Documents about the preservation and maintenance of the property include the Intergovernmental Agreement Resolutions with Pima County 04-114 (2004)13 and the Library District (2004-LD-2)13 and the IGA between Pima County and the Town of Oro Valley for Implementation of the 2004 Bond Issue Project for the Steam Pump Ranch Acquisition Resolution 06-8714 (2006), Deed of Preservation Easement between the Town of Oro Valley and Pima County Resolution 08-2615 (2008), the original Steam Pump Ranch Master Plan Resolution 08-4016 (2008), and current iteration17 (2015); Circulation and Programming Update Resolution 15-5318(2015). Of primary concern in the future is the protection of the historic core (as noted in the Master Plan) at the ranch. Town staff will coordinate with the Historic Preservation Commission to ensure that the integrity of the historic core is always preserved in accordance with state and national guidelines. Town staff should review the Steam Pump Ranch Master Plan periodically to ensure that it reflects current planning. 3. Historic Neighborhoods The Town of Oro Valley was incorporated in 1974. The first subdivision was platted in 1930. Construction of residential neighborhoods generally did not occur until the late 1950s. Nineteen subdivisions were platted before 1974. (Actual development is not always associated with the plat date). Subdivisions that have reached or will be reaching the 50 -year-old threshold for consideration as historically significant are identified in Rock Art, Ranch, and Residence: Cultural Resources in the Town of Oro Valley and Its Planning Area19. Individual buildings with possible historical significance are also noted. The Oro Valley Article 6-10 Historic Preservation Code20 outlines the process for local landmarks and neighborhood district designations. A. The Historic Preservation Commission will concentrate some of its educational outreach on the Town’s historic neighborhoods. These neighborhoods include, but are not limited to, Oro Valley Estates, Suffolk Hills, Campo Bello, and Shadow Mountain Estates. B. The Historic Preservation Commission and Town staff will participate in outreach to highlight historic districts, neighborhoods, and individual properties and explain the process/benefits of designation. The Commission and Town, including the Planning Division,21 will encourage Oro Valley residents to contact them regarding properties they may own or have knowledge of that need to be preserved. C. The Historic Preservation Commission (and other interested community members) will pursue an inventory of neighborhood historic districts or structures as identified in Rock Art, Ranch, and Residence. “Windshield surveys” could be a first step in identifying such districts or structures. Town staff, the Historic Preservation Commission, volunteers, and consultants (as appropriate) should consider developing tours of historic neighborhoods/areas of the Town to focus attention on community heritage. An example would be walking tours of James D. Kriegh Park, Canyon Del Oro High School, or Catalina Shadows development and their role in establishing the Town of Oro Valley. The Town will consider financial incentives related to historic preservation, heritage tourism22, and education as part of the annual budget process. Linking tourism and preservation can do more for local economies, tourism, and preservation than promoting them separately. Heritage tourism saves and preserves your heritage. Share it with visitors and reap the economic benefits. 4. Town History Records and Reports A Town’s archives contain primary source documents that have accumulated over time and are kept showing the function of the Town. Archives are records that have been naturally and necessarily generated as a product of regular legal, commercial, administrative, or social activities. Archives provide a basis for the proper understanding of the past that is important to inform as the Town develops. Archives are a special resource for dealing with the social memory of the Town. The Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission encourages the development and maintenance of a Town archive. The original Town Historian, Marjorie Kriegh, maintained records of the Town’s incorporation from 1974 through 1977. These records reflect the fight for annexation and Oro Valley’s ultimate success. Available documented history is stored with the Town Clerk23. The Historic Preservation Commission, with the assistance of Town staff, should prepare an annual Town report on accomplishments for the prior year to be included in the proposed Town archive. This report should also serve as the required annual report to the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office to maintain certified local government24 status. The Historic Preservation Commission should be directly involved with the Town’s annual cultural resources inventory update. The Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance25 states that the Historic Preservation Commission shall maintain a list of known significant cultural resources for consideration in planning current and future development. The Town was to develop this list, based on the Cultural Resources Inventory in the Rock Art, Ranch, and Residence, and the OV Zoning Code, Section 21.9, Paragraph B.426. The Historic Preservation Commission recommends the Town create and publish a list of its cultural resources. 5. Undeveloped Areas of the Town The Town’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance applies to cultural resources in undeveloped areas and to all developments that require a rezoning, preliminary plat, development plan, or amendment to these items. It provides for the conservation of significant cultural resources in concert with other sensitive resources. Some areas available for development contain known archaeological sites as identified in Rock Art, Ranch, and Residence. The ordinance provides a sound basis for the identification, evaluation, and treatment of known sites as well as ones that may be discovered in the future. Using the standard cultural review process, Town of Oro Valley staff should review existing cultural resources data compiled in the Cultural Resources Inventory report to provide a preliminary knowledge base when stipulations are proposed for future developments. The Town will review cultural resources and information obtained during the process of future site development within Town boundaries to determine the potential for public interpretation and education. The Town will also consider the value of prehistoric and historic resources in potential annexations. The Historic Preservation Commission may review cultural resources reports and may provide information and recommendations to Town staff. 6. Honey Bee Village Archaeological Preserve The 13-acre Honey Bee Village Archeological Preserve27 was donated to Pima County in 2008 and transferred to the Town on January 4, 2012. The Preserve was part of the 2004 Pima County Bond. The main area of this Hohokam site is to be preserved for public use. The Tohono O’odham Nation and Oro Valley funded the construction of a protective wall around the Preserve. The area remains inaccessible and unused for walking, education, and observation of past cultural traditions. A. In cooperation with Pima County, the Town will maintain a regular inspection program of the Preserve by Arizona Site Stewards. B. The Historic Preservation Commission will monitor ongoing Honey Bee Village Archeological Preserve developments. C. Future actions at the Preserve will include ongoing site clean-up by the appropriate responsible entities. CONCLUSION Partnerships will continue to be a key element in maintaining the property and providing public access. As noted in the introduction, Oro Valley holds unique and authentic cultural resources that make places of the past come alive. This Guide for Implementation sets the stage to make Oro Valley’s history “come alive”. RESOURCES Hold down Ctrl key and click link 1 Arizona State Historic Preservation Plan 2 Five Member Commission Ordinance 24-05 3 Town’s Cultural Heritage Plan 4 Town’s Existing Programs and Facilities 1 5 Town’s Existing Programs and Facilities 2 6 Cultural and Historic Resources Brochure 7 Town's Website 8 William H. Adler Historical Writing Contest 9 Pima County Public Library – Oro Valley Branch 10 Oro Valley Historical Society 11 Historic Steam Pump Ranch 12 National Register of Historic Places 13 Pima County Voter Approved Expenditure Resolution 04-38 14 Steam Pump Ranch Acquisition Resolution 06-87 15 Deed of Preservation Easement Resolution 08-26 16 Master Plan Resolution 08-40 17 Current Steam Pump Ranch Master Plan (2015) 18 Circulation and Programming Update Resolution 15-53 19 Rock Art Ranch and Residence 20 Article 6-10 Historic Preservation Code 21 Planning Division 22 Tourism Itineraries Oro Valley 23 Town Clerk – Oro Valley 24 Certified Local Governments 25 Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance 26 Oro Valley Zoning Code 27 Honey Bee Village Archeological Preserve    Historic Preservation Commission 4. Meeting Date:05/06/2024   Submitted By:MaryAnne Tolmie, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SELECT A HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEMBER TO DRAFT A REPORT ON 2023 COMMISSION ACTIVITIES FOR SUBMISSION TO THE TOWN COUNCIL AND THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE AS PROVIDED IN OVTC § 6-10-5(F)(16) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: As part of a Certified Local Government, each year the Commission is required to write and approve an Annual Report of the Historic Preservation Commission as part of the National requirements of Historic Preservation Commissions.  The report consists of last year's minutes, applications from newly appointed Commissioners, current Oaths of Office, and a narrative of activities.  Once completed, staff will add it to the existing records to prove compliance. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: I MOVE to approve the Annual Report to be assigned to _________ and that (he/she) present the report at the next regular meeting.