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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-24-10 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes Minutes for BHPAB meeting June 24, 2010 In attendance: Mark Hufstetler (Chair), Lora Dalton, Dale Martin, Jane Klockman, Bruce Brown, Ryan Olson, Lesley Gilmore, Mike Neeley, Anne Sherwood (Secretary), Courtney Kramer (City Liaison). Quorum established. I. Meeting was called to order at 6:07pm. II. A motion to approve the minutes from 5/27/10 meeting was made by JK and seconded by DM. Minutes were approved unanimously. III. There was no public comment. IV. There was no ex parte communication. V. There were no invited guests VI. Project Review and Recommendations to Staff -Proposed demolition of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity house, 410 West Garfield CK introduced the project Î LG asked if demolition of the building is a foregone conclusion? Î CK replied that as the site form update finds the building independently Î eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, the City Commission will have to approve demolition through a public hearing process. DM asked if this was an opportunity to show that the BHPAB are not Î obstructionists? MH notes that the site plan identifies a lack of information amongst the Î th community about the historic significance of mid 20 century architecture. Suggests that the BHPAB ask for mitigation while not opposing demolition. RO motions that while the BHPAB cannot support a demolition within the Î conservation overlay district, they suggest that if the commission approves demolition of the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity house the property owners contribute $5,000 in mitigation to fund a Multiple Properties document th evaluating mid-20 century architecture in Bozeman. LG seconds th DO amends to add that the eight mid-20 century Greek houses are expressions of fraternities and sororities choosing contemporary architecture for new buildings as MSU grew rapidly after the second world war, and achieved mature as a research-oriented university. JK calls for a vote Motion passes. LG motions that the BHPAB present a synopsis of the value of modern Î architecture in Bozeman as an educational devise towards the community and commissioners. The report would include some buildings and other resources listed in this report. JK seconds MH notes that such a presentation should be brief and not very technical LD recommends we give the commissioners supporting documentation BB calls for a vote Motion passes VII. Chair's Report MH, Chair - encouragement for the members to attend. Does the BHPAB need to meet for a policy meeting in mid-July to brush up? Instead of having a July BHPAB regular meeting, some members of the Î relationship with the commission. -CK to do a walk thorugh of the design guidelines as the August meeting VIII. Planning and Policy Subcommittee: -A. Lora will take over as P & P subcommittee chair - IX. Education and Outreach Subcommittee: -Ryan will take over as E & O subcommittee chair -They will set a E & O meeting date sometime in mid-July -CK notes that the BHPAB has $571 remaining to spend in their 2009-2010 budget by June 30. Use it or lose it. RO motions to spend $100 on a sponsorship for Story Under the Stars; Î using the screen time to promote Preservation Award nominations MN seconds Motion passes CK notes the opportunity to sponsor restoration of the horse above Î Bangtail Bike; a historic and culturally significant sign. JK motions to allocate $400 of the BH-2010 funds towards repair of the horse or purchase of display space to create awareness of historic signs in Bozeman. RO seconds Motion passes X. Staff Liaison Report: - CK said hasn't heard back about grant applications. - COA numbers are about the same as last year - CK will be out of the office July 1-14 XI. Meeting is adjourned 7:45pm. Action Items: CK write a letter to city commission recommending BB CK secure keys for a tour of East Lamme home owned by city CK follow up with Debby Arkell on highway signs.