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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-19 HPAB MinutesHistoric Preservation Advisory Board April 9th, 2019 | 6:00 pm City Hall Commission Room - 121 N. Rouse Ave., Bozeman MT A. 06:02:43 PM (00:01:12) Call meeting to order and Roll Call Present were: • Jennifer Dunn • Chelsea Holling • Michael Wallner • Jeanne Wilkinson • Eric Karshner • Crystal Alegria • Samantha Fox • Phillipe Gonzales (Staff Liaison) B. Changes to the Agenda (none) C. 06:02:58 PM (00:01:27) Minutes for Approval • 3.12.19 Minutes (PDF) o 3.12.19 Video Link 06:03:06 PM (00:01:35) MOTION to approve the meeting minutes for March 12th, 2019: Chelsea Holling 06:03:07 PM (00:01:36) MOTION SECONDED: Michael Wallner 06:03:12 PM (00:01:41) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries Unanimously D. 06:03:18 PM (00:01:47) Disclosure of Ex Parte Communication (none) E. Public Comment (none) F. Action Items 1. 06:03:32 PM (00:02:01) Preservation Awards Nomination Review (Discussion) 06:03:50 PM (00:02:19) Ms. Dunn clarified that it was okay to have multiple awards for the same category and the procedure for going through them. Ms. Holling gave an overview of the projects nominated. The board continued to discuss among themselves the best ways of structuring and tracking the discussion. 06:09:46 PM (00:08:15) Phil Gonzales began introducing the projects. The first project discussed, in the category of “Preservation Stewardship,” was submitted on behalf of the Friends of the Bogert Pool. Ultimately, it was agreed that more information was needed from the person who submitted the project for consideration, and that, given that information, the board could revisit the topic at the May meeting. It was suggested that the award category be changed to “Restoration/Rehabilitation.” 06:14:55 PM (00:13:24) The next project up for discussion, in the categories of “Continued Maintenance” and/or “Outstanding Historic Preservation,” was the Emerson. Mr. Wallmer spoke about the fundraising campaign to preserve the Emerson Lawn by outbidding other developers. The board then discussed whether or not an open space such as a lawn could be considered historic. It was decided that it could, considered in the same light as the Story Mansion or national parks, and given that developing it would fundamentally change the historical look and feel of the Emerson. It was further concluded that “Preservation Stewardship” would be a more appropriate award category for this project. 06:25:07 PM (00:23:36) Next up was Bozeman School District, in “Continued Maintenance,” for restoring Willson School windows and façade. The Board agreed that this was worthy of recognition and discussed whether the restoration was complete or if the project should be considered under a different category. 06:34:30 PM (00:32:59) In the “Restoration/Rehabilitation” category was 417 West Olive. This project was approved before Mr. Gonzales started with the city, but he went over the amount of work done to bring it to its current state. 06:42:06 PM (00:40:35) Mr. Wallmer summarized the nominated projects and their categories. Ms. Dunn added that given the scale of the 417 West Olive project, it might be worth considering it for the “Outstanding Historic Preservation” category. Board members discussed this and decided to vote on it in that category, pending a site visit from Mr. Gonzales to be sure the home matches what was seen in the photos. 06:46:36 PM (00:45:05) The final nomination to be presented was Jane Klockman for “Stewardship.” Ms. Wilkinson spoke on behalf of Ms. Klockman, whom she nominated, and her accomplishments in the preservation field. Board members discussed giving her an “Outstanding Achievement in Preservation Stewardship ” award. 06:54:09 PM (00:52:38) Mr. Wallmer summarized the nominations and categories again to reflect the updated discussion. The board then focused on which categories were appropriate to the Bogert Pool and Bozeman School District and what “completion” of a project implies in categories that require that. 07:04:18 PM (01:02:47) MOTION to approve all of the historic preservation awards as discussed. (Michael Wallmer) 07:04:28 PM (01:02:57) MOTION AMENDED to reflect on the agreement to acquire further research on the Bogert Pool and discuss it at the May 7th meeting. 07:05:03 PM (01:03:32) MOTION SECONDED: Crystal Alegria 07:05:10 PM (01:03:39) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries Unanimously 2. 07:05:26 PM (01:03:55) Preservation Awards Event (Discussion) Ms. Wilkinson talked about her suggestion for the May 18th event’s theme, “Soul of the Community.” Board members agreed to this theme and discussed following up with the Bozeman Chronicle, which would be doing event coverage, about story angles or approaches to an article. Ms. Alegria requested that the awards be framed this year to make them feel more substantial. Further ideas, including Ms. Holling’s of asking the public to share stories about this year’s nominees, were talked over. They then discussed the food for the event and what would be handled by the Baxter. 3. 07:15:05 PM (01:13:34) Inventory Update (Discussion) Mr. Gonzales gave the inventory update. Last week, they had interviewed two consultants who gave proposals for the RFP. Mr. Karshner participated in that meeting and gave his feedback. He felt that both applicants were well-qualified and that whatever decision was made, it would be in good hands. Mr. Gonzales explained that they’d continue to check references before making an offer and moving on to a contract, which would then go to the City Commission for approval. 4. 07:17:25 PM (01:15:54) Willson Project Update (Discussion) In discussing whether anyone had been able to check out any of the project locations to see if they looked similar to images submitted, Ms. Holling responded that she visited the Dr. Keaton residence, but that the drawings she had were not of his house, but rather of his medical clinic, so she will need to revisit that. The house does have an inventory form; the clinic does not. It was unknown at the time if the clinic still exists. Ms. Dunn had the Clark apartments, but isn’t sure if what’s located there is the original structure because she didn’t have any drawings. Following, the board talked about other assigned properties that had not yet been checked out, and procedures for approaching the current owners. 5. 07:24:26 PM (01:22:55) NCOD Review Update (Discussion) Mr. Gonzales went over what was approved or amended and what’s coming up next. Amended were: o 07:25:00 PM (01:23:29) 2.2 contained four components. The first of these was amended to remove N. 7th from the NCOD. o 07:25:14 PM (01:23:43) 2.3 was amended to create three specific neighborhood design standard guidelines: north of Main St., south of Main St., and a B-3 neighborhood. o 07:25:46 PM (01:24:15) The Commission also made amendments to 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3, moving them from a medium- to a long-term project. o 07:26:14 PM (01:24:43) 6.2, about seeking input from neighborhood associations prior to application review, was amended to remove “neighborhood associations” and to clarify that developers would be required to seek input from project neighbors before submitting applications. 07:27:03 PM (01:25:32) Ms. Dunn asked Mr. Gonzales what his sense of the timeframe was for the consultants’ work plan. He responded that he thought the consultants would submit their work plan within the next 1-2 months. It has not yet been determined how that plan will be approved. Mr. Gonzales then gave his thoughts about what steps would be coming next: focusing survey work where boundaries will be moving to figure out what that will mean for N. 7th, which he believes could be accomplished within the next six months. He, Ms. Dunn, and Ms. Fox continued to discuss future possibilities and how the board might be involved, and the need to have a set of criteria in place first so that there would be something to evaluate against. G. 07:36:05 PM (01:34:34) FYI/Discussion 1. Board questions and general discussion Ms. Dunn raised the question of how the board wanted to split up the work of writing commendations for the awards ceremony, noting that it would be best to give the emcee some lead time with them. Board members went around the dais to agree upon who would be responsible for which pieces of ceremony preparation. H. 07:42:03 PM (01:40:32) Adjournment For more information, please contact Phillipe González at pgonzalez@bozeman.net or 406-582-2940 Preservation Board meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray 582-3232 (voice), 582-3203 (TDD).