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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointments to the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Cynthia Jordan Delaney, Deputy City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT: Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board Appointments MEETING DATE: January 28, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Appoint members to the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: Two at-large terms expired on June 30, 2007, and one professional term will expire on June 30, 2008, so there are currently three vacancies. Making appointments to this board was postponed a few times last year in order to gather more applications and give BHPAB members time to make a recommendation (please see attached email from Courtney Kramer and BHPAB Minutes). The Historic Preservation Advisory Board is created under Chapter 2.80 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. This chapter is designed as a measure to establish a local historic preservation program designed to promote the preservation of historic and prehistoric sites, structures, objects, buildings, and historic districts by addressing historic preservation issues at the local level and integrating them into local, state, and federal planning and decision-making processes. The historic preservation program will include the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic resources within the city. (Ordinance 1180 Section 2, 1985) The Historic Preservation Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Commission, City-County Planning Board, Zoning Commission, and other staff members or boards seeking advice on historic preservation issues. (Ordinance 1454 Section 2, 1998; Ordinance 1180 Section 3, 1985). Members are appointed to staggered two-year terms. It is to be comprised of up to fifteen members: (1) Three or four professional members with professional expertise in the disciplines of history, planning, archaeology, architecture, architecture history, historic archaeology, or other history preservation-related disciplines, such as cultural geography or cultural anthropology, provided, however, that at least one member shall be an architect holding Montana or 181 NCARB registration. (2) Two to four members from historic districts, (3) One member from the Main Street commercial district, who “shall operate a business or own property in the neighborhood described as Main Street,” and (4) Four to six at-large representatives. Residence within the City shall not be a prerequisite for professional members or at-large representatives. This board is considered advisory, although it is generally responsible for overseeing the operation of the Historic Preservation Office. The Historic Preservation Advisory Board currently has three vacancies. For Two At-large Vacancies: New Applicants: Todd Wilkinson Lora Dalton Charlotte Kress Jody Hester For One Professional Vacancy: New Applicant: Michael Fox ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Cynthia Jordan Delaney, Deputy City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager Attachments: Board Applications 182 183 Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes November 29, 6:00 p.m., HRDC boardroom I. Meeting called to order, 6:00 p.m. BHPAB members present: Jane Klockman, Bonnie Martin, Chair, Blake Maxwell, Mike Neeley, and Ryan Olson, Anne Sherwood, Ed Sypinski, Vice- Chair, Ed Ugorowski, Secretary, and Jim Webster Not present: E.J. Engler, Tuli Fisher, and Mark Hueffsteller Board Liaisons present: Courtney Kramer and Allyson Bristor, City Planner. Guests present: Michael Delaney Ileana Indreland, Thomas Bitnar, Architect. II. Minutes approved from BHPAB 10/24/07 meeting. III. Tax abatement request 415 S. Wilson: Ileana introduced project with a brief history or her growing up in the area with a strong appreciation of the historic Southside homes and dreaming of owning one. The homes restoration was taken to great lengths and expense, such as: • Bricks tuck pointed, existing lighting and wallpaper saved. The windows were updated with Pella windows that are historic replicas of the original design. The foundation was stabilized with structural foam. The electrical wiring was updated. • Thomas Bitnar explained how the addition was completed to be symmetrical in true form to the Georgian Style, as it would have been if the original design was of a similar size. • The removals of the detached garage, together with the addition of the new garden area were both aspects of the home originally. BHPAB member discussion questions & answers: • Ed S. discussed the window replacement and the altering of the elevations caused by the mass of the addition. • Courtney outlined a discussion she and Allyson had earlier, with either yes or no qualifications (based on ten points set forth by the Secretary of the Interior Standards): (1) Yes (2) Yes, due to garden (3) No (4) Yes, garage removed and was not original (5) Yes (6) Yes, tuck pointing (7) Yes (8) Yes (9) No “such extremes to match everything done too well” (10) Yes • Jim mentioned Mark’s email addressing specific concerns with the project and for the precedence it will set for future tax abatement projects. • Courtney initiated a round table discussion on the State Standards versus the Secretary of the Interior standards. Allyson noted that the state standards are broad. Michael mentioned there have been several lawsuits filed and won due to ambiguous language. • Amount of tax abatement estimated to be $5,000 per year for five years or approximately $25,000. 184 Ed S. motioned to recommend an approval for the tax abatement, Mike seconded. Voting totals: • Four votes in favor (Anne, Bonnie, Jane and Ryan) • Five votes against (Blake, Ed S., Ed U., Jim and Mike) Mark’s proxy vote against the project was discussed and noted as a mute issue regarding this project. A future review of the by-laws regarding allowing proxy votes is needed. Note: Courtney voted in favor and Allyson voted against. IV. Policy and Planning Committee recap: • Armory- Demolition application submitted. Anne and Ed S. are submitting an article for the Tributary along with interior photographs (December 15submittal/publication date). It was noted again that the city should have put restrictions/covenants on the property prior to selling it. • Convent- moving the building versus incorporating into new design discussed. Ed U. had a meeting with Bill Hansen at Think One earlier in the week and has renderings to be shown to BHPAB members only. These will be reviewed at the retreat. • Story Mansion (and Delaney tax abatement) scheduled to be reviewed at the December 10th, City Commission meeting. • Story Mill to be reviewed at the next Commission meeting; 1,100 residential units and 60 deviations requested. • “Demolition by Neglect” ordinance discussed, tabled until retreat. • Mike will be starting the PSA announcements in January. V. New BHPAB member applications reviewed with nominations made and approved for Mike Fox and Todd Wilkinson. Motion made and approved for Bonnie to contact E.J. regarding attendance/interest in remaining a member. VI. Education & Outreach projects discussed: Rialto, Love Inc. home tour, nominations for preservation awards (Golden Rule), Preservation 365 calendar, Armory and Holy Rosary to be discussed at retreat. VII. Upcoming meetings/events: • No December board meeting. • December 9 (1:30 pm to 6 pm)- Love Inc. home tours • December 12 (6 pm) - Education & Outreach meeting [Jane’s house]. • December 13 (6pm) - Planning & Policy meeting [D.A. Davidson]. • December 16 (4:30 pm to 6 pm) - Year-end party [Anne’s house]. • January 12 (9am to 1pm) – annual Retreat [Beal Park Rec. Center]. 185 186 StuartBernard From LoraDalton lora d@bozemanyouthorgSentMondayOctober162006728PMToAgendaSubjectHistoricPreservationBoardApplication FollowUpFlag FollowupFlagStatusRed Filloutthefollowinginformationandclicksendtoapplyforthisboard Name LoraDalton PhysicalAddress 201S6thAvenue MailingAddress ifdifferent same Email lorad@bozemanyouthorg Phone 4065863499 LengthoftimeintheBozeman 10yearsatthisaddress CooperParkHistoricDistrict Occupation community volunteerEmployernotpresentlyemployed Haveyoueverserved onaCityorCountyboard No 1 187 Cynthia Delaney From Sent To Subject Lora 0 lora d@ycsLnet Wednesday May 30 2007 5 26 PM Agenda Historic Preservation Advisory Board Cynthia As a resident of Bozeman and ofthe Cooper Park historic district 1 am very appreciative ofthe care this city takes regarding its heritage I would like to support and participate in that effort My family lives in a circa l900 home that we are slowly restoring As we are a low income family there are many challenges but it is very important to us to take proper care ofthe venerable old girl Bozeman also has challenges as the city grows and changes but we must work to preserve the distinctive character that makes Bozeman a fine place to live work and visit I have extensive experience in nonprofit and community organizations and an interest in period architecture and restoration 1 think it is important for the city to work with homeowners to maintain the flavor of our neighborhoods while supporting reasonable and necessary improvements It is also important to recognize the efforts ofcommunity members in maintaining restoring and beautifying our historic neighborhoods and buildings Thank you for considering my application Lora Dalton lora d@ycsi net Don t look back something might be gainin on ya Satchel Paige Objects in mirror are closer than they appear Toyota 1 188 Page 1 of 1 Cynthia Delaney From Agenda Sent Wednesday July 11 20077 54 AM To Cynthia Delaney Subject FW Historic Preservation Board Application From cgk kress mailto cgk07usa@yahoo com Sent Tuesday July 10 2007 10 22 PM To Agenda Subject Historic Preservation Board Application Fill out the following information and click send to apply for this board Name Charlotte G Kress Physical Address 1438 Ash Dr Bozeman MT 59715 Mailing Address if different Email k 07 lliJl II YllJIQ9mn Phone 406w587w0150 Length oftime in Bozeman since 1970 Occupation homemaker bookstore employee Employer MSU Bookstore Have you ever served on a City or County board yes if so where what board and how long Sr Citizen Advisory Board term ends 12 07 Please explain your relevant qualitications interests and experiences Im a local citizen with an interest in helping make keep Bozeman a beautiful place to live work walk or bike I have time to serve I m familiar with many historic places have done most ofthe local Historic Preservation Tours over the years References Individual or Organization Please include name and phone for three references David Knickerbocker dept mgr MSU Bookstore 586 7987 home Glenn Lehrer Pastor 587 3337 Mary Libbey 35 yr neighbor 587w2186 understand that sending this email is the same as signing my name yes Got a little couch potato Check out fun SUl1Jnl J activiti JQr kids 7111 2007 189 190 Page I of2 Cynthia Delaney From michael fox mfox@montana edu Sent Friday August 31 200710 57 AM To Agenda Subject Historic Preservation Board Application Fill out the following information and click send to apply for this board Name Michael Fox Physical Address 2818 Case Street Bozeman MT 59718 Mailing Address if different Same Email mfoX@montalJa edu Phone 406994 5330 Length of time in the Bozeman 3 5 years Occupation Curator of History Employer Museum of the Rockies Have you ever served on a City or County board No if so where what board and how long Please explain your relevant qualifications interests and experiences Bachelor ofArts Degree in English from Humboldt State University Arcata CA Master of Arts Degree in American Studies from the University of Wyoming Laramie WY My academic and professional studies focus on community building and social conditions in the 19th and 20th century American west I received training in historic preservation and the activities related to the national Park Service s National Register of Historic Places program I have professional experience working with the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody WY The Autry Center for the Study of the American West in Los Angeles CA Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites the Smithsonian institution and the Museum of the Rockies I am deeply interested in the study and preservation of historic structures and in the possibilities that they provide for reuse in commercial and residential settings It is my belief that intelligent planning can serve to both preserve a community s historic environment while invigorating its economic and livability features Bozeman is an exciting city that holds a deep respect for its past while it embraces the challenges of future growth I believe that my professional background and personal interests would be of great use to the city government of Bozeman 8 312007 191 Page 2 of2 References Individual or Organization Please include name and phone for three references Sheldon McKamey Director and Dean Museum of the Rockies Bozeman MT 406 994 5283 Molly Holz Editor Montana The Magazine of Montana History Helena MT 406 444 4708 Neal Hetherington Media Specialist Bozeman MT 406 994 3566 I understand that sending this email is the same as signing my name yes no Yes 8 31 2007 192