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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Historic Preservation Commission - 2/9/2009 APPROVED MINUTES ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION February 9, 2009 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE I. Call to Order at 5:02 p.m. II. Roll Call PRESENT: Bob Baughman, Chair Daniel Zwiener, Vice Chair Patrick Foley, Commissioner Sam McClung, Commissioner Lois Nagy, Commissioner Pat Spoerl, Commissioner EXCUSED: Valerie Pullara, Commissioner Also Present: Council Member Salette Latas Paul Popelka, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director Deanna Ruiz, Office Assistant III. Call to the Audience opened and closed with no speakers. IV. Approval of Minutes: January 12, 2009 Minutes were not available for review and therefore will be moved for approval next month. V. Staff reports Chairman Baughman reviewed the staff report memorandum from Paul Popelka, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director. VI. Discussion and possible action regarding Steam Pump Ranch a. Presentation from Gary Faulkenberry, San Manuel JR/SR High School on involvement of local school districts in wood shop projects and student internships Gary Faulkenberry, CTE, San Manuel School District, presented a brief overview of the woodworking program at the school. He showed samples of wood signage and February 9, 2009 Approved Historic Preservation Commission Minutes pens which could be made with wood from Steam Pump Ranch (SPR). These items could be used for fundraising. When asked about costs, Mr. Faulkenberry stated he will need more information before he can give a price quote for the signs. The cost for the pen and case is $25, which includes engraving on the case. The cost for a pen only is $10. b. Restoration of SPR truck Paul Popelka, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director, said the truck engine turns over, however, a safety check is needed. Mr. Popelka had no details regarding the cost. Chair Baughman stated the Town Manager indicated there is $500 - $1 ,000 available in the budget for this project. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Nagy and seconded by Vice Chair Zwiener to have the HPC investigate the feasibility of taking on the responsibility for restoration of the truck. MOTION carried, 6-0. Chair Baughman appointed Commissioner McClungtopursue the project. c. Restoration of Pumphouse Chair Baughman asked for advice on how to pursue protecting the pumphouse with funds that are available. Discussion followed on availability of funding and the feasibility of having consultants involved in the process. Commissioner Spoerl suggested the following consultants be invited to an on-site meeting: Linda Mayro, Pima County Brooks Jeffrey, U of A Harris Sobin, AIA, Consultant Jim Garrison, State Historic Preservation Office Corky Poster, Poster Frost Associates, Inc. Drew Gorsky, Poster Frost Associates, Inc. Brent Woods, TLCP Structural Engineering Chair Baughman asked Councilmember Latas a procedural question. Because there is a serious threat to the pumphouse, if Poster-Frost is asked to prepare an alternative plan, do we need to clear that with Council or could we move forward? Councilmember Latas stated she would check with the Town Manager and report back to Chair Baughman. d. Treatment and storage of photographs and documents A large cache of historic photographs, documents and newspaper articles dating back to the turn of the century was discovered while cleaning out the chicken coops. Discussion followed on what should be done to clean and preserve those items. The 2 February 9, 2009 Approved Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Planning and Zoning budget may include $500 - $1,000 to purchase the equipment/materials needed to store the photographs and documents. A meeting with Jerry Kyle, Skylark Consulting, is scheduled for February 10 at SPR to get his assessment of how to proceed. VII. Discussion and possible action regarding HPC Work Plan Chair Baughman heard Items a and c together. The joint Study Session with the Council is Wednesday, February 11, at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Popelka will present the staff report. a. Cultural Resource Inventory Draft Scope of Work c. Study Session The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was distributed. Mr. Popelka will meet with Commissioners Nagy and Spoerl again for a final edit. A consultant should be selected before the March meeting. Chair Baughman requested that the commission approve the consultant. b. Training Commissioner Foley stated that each Commissioner should have received a copy of his/her training hours. Any discrepancies should be forwarded to Mr. Popelka for verification. Training requirements were reviewed. Chair Baughman asked that Mr. Popelka and Commissioner Foley set up a training session for the Commission by the end of March. Information on upcoming training and conferences should be forwarded to Commissioner Foley. VIII. Discussion and possible action on designation of Honey Bee Village (HBV) Vice Chair Zwiener said HPC's focus at this time needs to be on the Cultural Inventory Survey and SPR, not HBV. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Zwiener and seconded by Commissioner Nagy to defer consideration and possible action on designation of Honey Bee Village to a later date. IX. Announcements The Arizona Historical Preservation Partnership Conference is June 18 in Phoenix. The Commission is now represented on the 35th Anniversary planning committee. Mr. Popelka reminded the Commission about the Wednesday night meeting with the Council. 3 February 9, 2009 Approved Historic Preservation Commission Minutes X. Possible items for future agendas Commissioner Nagy suggested a discussion on stewardship and security of historical sites within Oro Valley. Mr. Popelka suggested the following two items for the agenda: - A presentation by Bill Doelle, Desert Archaeology, on Honey Bee Village - Discussion of zoning with district designation Chair Baughman requested that Mr. Popelka review the process with Lexa Mack and forward to the Commissioners a week prior to the next meeting. Xl. Adjourn MOTION: A Motion was made by Commissioner Nagy and seconded by Commissioner Spoerl to adjourn the HPC meeting. Motion carried, 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Prepared b : -- DeAnna Ruiz, Senior Office Assistant • 4