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ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
March 5, 2012
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 5:00 P.M.
Chair Pullara called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Valerie Pullara, Chair
Ellen Guyer, Vice Chair
Ed Hannon, Commissioner
Lois Nagy, Commissioner
Dean Strandskov, Commissioner
ALSO PRESENT: Ainsley Legner, Parks Recreation Library & Cultural
Resources Director
Steve Solomon, Town Councilmember
Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation Manager
CALL TO THE AUDIENCE - No speakers.
1. REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 2012 REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hannon and seconded by Commissioner
Nagy to approve the February 6, 2012 regular session minutes as corrected.
MOTION carried, 5-0
2. STEAM PUMP RANCH - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. UPDATE ON THE NEW RESTROOM FACILITY
Parks Recreation Library & Cultural Resources Director Ainsley Legner stated that this
item will go to the Town Council on March 7, 2012 for possible approval of funding
utilizing recreation in-lieu fees. If approved, next month staff will bring forward a
recommendation to this commission regarding the look of the structure.
Discussion followed regarding:
- The pre fabricated structure may be inadequate and not authentic.
- Both facilities will be needed.
- Having the restroom connected to the linear park allows for funding.
A restroom would make it possible to allow the public at the site.
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B. UPDATE ON THE NEW FIRE HYDRANT
Ms. Legner explained that the Oro Valley Water Utility will pay for and install the fire
hydrant in May or June 2012.
C. TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION GARDEN GRANT
Commissioner Nagy reported that the garden committee met on February 28, 2012 and
discussed several needs. Staff is looking into costs of installing a perimeter fence and
enlarging the garden so it will be more stable.
D. INVENTORY OF BUNK HOUSES
Ms. Legner explained that staff hopes to accomplish this project by this spring or summer
but they will need help from this commission. Commissioner Nagy volunteered to chair a
committee to review this issue. She stated that there are health and safety issues which
need to be addressed prior to searching the bunk houses for documents and
photographs.
E. STEAM PUMP SIGNAGE
Ms. Legner reported that Development Infrastructure Services staff has spoken to
the Arizona Department of Transportation regarding installing a sign at the site.
3. REVIEW OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN -
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Chair Pullara explained how this document was derived.
The commission discussed the following:
- There should be more detail in the action plans.
- The current archive methods are not user friendly and should be addressed.
- The document needs to be prioritized.
Mandated items should be included in the work plan based on future need.
- The responsible party piece should be expanded.
- Internal bullet points should be included.
- The design may need to change.
- Sections could be divided up between commissioners.
Vice Chair Guyer and Commissioner Hannon and volunteered to be on a committee with
staff to review the work plan.
4. UPDATE ON THE TOWN'S DRAFT CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY
PHASE II: PRESERVATION PLAN - DISCUSSION
Ms. Legner stated that the Development & Infrastructure Services Department will provide
input by March 16, 2012.
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5. UPDATE ON RECRUITMENT OF NEW HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION MEMBERS - DISCUSSION
Two candidates will be brought forward to the Town Council for acceptance on March 7,
2012.
6. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE ON JUNE 13, 2012 - JUNE 15, 2012
- DISCUSSION
Early registration ends March 20, 2012. Staff requested that the commissioners let them
know if they would like to attend.
7. SCHEDULING NEXT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
DATE - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 2, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Chair Pullara met with Chris Evans and Brooks Jeffrey from the Modern Architecture
Project and they are interested in providing training for the commission
including an architecture tour and cultural resources planning training.
Commissioner Nagy suggested that the training include a specific older platinum LEED
home in Oro Valley.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hannon and seconded by Vice Chair
Guyer to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
MOTION carried, 5-0
Prepared by:
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 Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission of Oro Valley,
Arizona held on the 5th day of March 2012. I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present.
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