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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Historic Preservation Commission - 1/5/2015 MINUTES ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION January 5, 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 Dean Strandskov, Vice-Chair Marilyn Lane, Commissioner Jenni Sunshine, Commissioner Eric Thomae, Commissioner Connie Trail, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Mike Zinkin, Town Councilmember Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation Manager Bayer Vella, Planning Manager/Planning & Zoning Administrator James Gardner, Parks Manager CALL TO THE AUDIENCE— No speakers 1. REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 1, 2014 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Thomae and seconded by Vice-Chair Strandskov to approve the December 1, 2014 minutes as written. MOTION carried, 6-0 2. ELECTION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Lane and seconded by Commissioner Thomae to reelect Ellen Guyer as Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission for the following year. 01/05/15 Minutes, Historic Preservation Commission 1 MOTION carried, 6-0 MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Chair Strandskov and seconded by Commissioner Thomae to nominate Marilyn Lane as Vice Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission. MOTION carried, 6-0 3. DEPARTMENT REPORT (DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION.) Recreation Manager Lynanne Dellerman reported on the following: - Steam Pump Ranch assessment - Steam Pump Ranch ramada structure 4. EASEMENT WORKFLOW PRESENTATION BY PIMA COUNTY CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGER LINDA MAYRO - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Pima County Office of Sustainability & Conservation Director Linda Mayro presented the following: - Background information on the 2004 bond for acquisition and rehabilitation of Steam Pump Ranch. - The preservation easement was based on Intergovernmental Agreements. - Steam Pump Ranch and Honey Bee Village are not zoned as historic. - Steam Pump Ranch is on the National Register of Historic Places, so there are Secretary of Interior standards. - Town of Oro Valley is a Certified Local Government and should submit plans and consult with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on National Register criteria. - The current work flow process. 5. HONEY BEE PRESERVE - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Planning Manager/Planning &Zoning Administrator Bayer Vella explained Pima County worked with the developer on the development plan. He review the layout of the plan, with the preserve in the middle surrounded by residential with a commercial center at the front on Moore Road. The developer with this vision sold the property. A couple months ago, a residential developer was interested in purchasing this area for a single family residential subdivision, with access to the back of the property. Mr. Vella anticipates the site plan will involve commercial and it is important to retain the parking and layout. He will keep the Commission informed when staff receives a reapplication or rezoning. 01/05/15 Minutes, Historic Preservation Commission 2 Discussion ensued regarding: - Museum for artifacts and Visitors Center - Required open space set aside and dedicated - Rezoning is at least a six (6) month process - 2015 bond election funds for development of Honey Bee Village as an archeological park will not be expended unless the property has public access - It is important to know what we want exactly for the property 6. COMMISSION MEMBER PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS AND REPORTS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OUTREACH EFFORTS 1) WRITING CONTEST Commissioner Lane worked with Ms. Dellerman and Ms. Diaz-Trahan to finalize the application. She will contact Amphitheater School to determine the next steps and will work with Ms. Dellerman to move forward. 2) SPEAKERS BUREAU Commissioner Lane suggested using Bill Adler's informational video, a script and brochures. A script needs to be developed. Commissioner Trail offered to contact Oro Valley Historical Society President Warren Lazar regarding working together on this project. Chair Guyer opened the floor to audience member and Oro Valley resident Bill Adler. Mr. Adler advised the Commission to link preserving history to economic development. Commissioner Lane suggested the public be informed through educating service organizations. Chair Guyer added that a bureau would serve multiple purposes. b. GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Commissioner Thomae distributed a document he created illustrating grant opportunities. He reviewed the processes and opportunities. Discussion ensued amongst the Commissioners and staff. c. CULTURAL RESOURCES WEBSITE No report. 01/05/15 Minutes, Historic Preservation Commission 3 d. YOUR VOICE, OUR FUTURE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Chair Guyer said the final draft is in the packet and it includes Commissioner's comments. e. FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS No future assignments. 7. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEMBERS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Ms. Dellerman emailed the information to the Commissioners prior to the meeting. Commissioner Lane suggested researching Western National Parks trainings. 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS February Agenda: - Cultural resources website - Review of easement workflow - Reviewing current ordinances -Assessment Report - Your Voice, Our Future Community Committee March Agenda: - Historic Oro Valley properties presentation by Commissioner Thomae 9. SCHEDULING NEXT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING TENTATIVELY FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 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 Thomae to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. MOTION carried, 6-0 Prepared by: 01/05/15 Minutes, Historic Preservation Commission 4 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 5th day of January, 2015. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 01/05/15 Minutes, Historic Preservation Commission 5