HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-12 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board
Regular meeting minutes, February 23, 2012
Present: Mark Hufstetler (Chair), Jecyn Bremer, Jennifer Britton, Bruce Brown, Lora
Dalton, Angela Keesee, Steven Keuch, Courtney Kramer (City Liaison), Ryan Olson,
Paul Reichert, Anne Sherwood, Carson Taylor (City Commission), Lisa Verwys.
Quorum was established.
Absent: Jillian Bowers, Lesley Gilmore, Jared Infanger, Angela Keesee
Guests: Mary Keck, Jessie Nunn, MSU student group
I. The meeting was called to order shortly after 6:30 pm.
II. Minutes from prior meeting:
Motion to approve by RO, seconded by LD.
Unanimously approved.
III. Public Comment: none
IV. Ex Parte Communication: MH talked with Rob Pertzborn re: the Montgomery
Ward Building renovation. CK reminded Board that if a project comes up in
conversation, and it's already been submitted, try not to comment because it
may come before the Board.
V. Introduction of invited guests: We have a group of MSU students to observe
the meeting. They will be helping to evaluate Bozeman's historic preservation
process.
Jessie Nunn is present as an interested member of the public.
Mary Keck is here to inform us of the progress of the Heritage Trees project.
VI. Project Review and Recommendations to Staff:
A. Schnee's sign project (Powderhorn Sports signs):
Board consensus supports that the restored historic signs, which
promote a previous long-time business in that building, should not
count as part of allowed square footage per the sign ordinance.
Discussion of whether restored historic signs should be exempt
even if they advertise the current business; what if a sign is moved
to another location? Board appreciates Schnee's willingness to
spend money on restoration of historic neon signage.
RO moved that the Board supports Schnee's application, BB
seconded, passed unanimously.
VII. Chair's Report:
A. Heritage trees in Bozeman: Mary Keck : State Heritage Tree program is
also currently being developed, may dovetail with local program.
They will keep us apprised as they work on this. Looking for
appropriate trees in likely areas: cemetery, S. 8t", Cooper Park.
City forester is working on tree inventory of city at this time, which
will help.
PR: Interest in tree diseases? Mary: Yes — education, workshops,
mainly promote planting. Green ash street trees at risk.
CK: Add tree info to Preservation Days walking tours? Mary: Yes.
CK: N.E. Neighborhood walking tour planned. Will share route with
Mary so they can co-ordinate tree info.
Mark: Methodology to identify Heritage trees? Connected to
historic events? People? Age? Mary: Yes, everything. Mark:
Individual trees or landscapes? Mary: There are landscapes that
may qualify.
Mark: Do you need anything from us? Mary: The prospective tour,
and support in future.
B. Tax Abatement applications
There are two outstanding, the American Indian Institute and the
MacDonald house on S. Tracy. CK sent each of them a copy of
the memo the Board prepared for their respective projects, so they
could address issues raised by the Board regarding qualification.
We wanted to see their projects upon completion. CK suggested
professional subcommittee can review. MH said that is
appropriate, but noted that unless there have been substantial
changes those projects will not qualify.
AS moved to have professional subcommittee review completed
projects and make recommendation to City. RO seconded, passed
unanimously.
C. Followup on speakers, etc.: RO did groundwork for tour of neon sign shop
(Ole Nelson), maybe tour in March. Nelson has part of Starlite
Drive-in signage, Rialto, East Side Diner, and other historic and/or
interesting neon signs.
VIII. Planning and Policy Subcommittee
Tax abatement must go to CK so she can get it reviewed; LD
asked CT if we have liaison yet, CT says almost, and he will follow
up. Committee plans to work on Demo by Neglect (historic
buildings only) and an addition to the municipal sign ordinance to
protect and encourage preservation/restoration of historic signs.
CK and LD met with David Chambers and Chris Naumann of the
North East Neighborhood Association (NENA). They requested
meeting to find out about construction bonds; they want to prevent
things like Brewery Wall from happening again, have resources to
work on that, would like our help, especially information and
language to make the case. P&P committee must discuss
whether/how much we can help. LD supportive of their plans,
noted that discussion of Demo by Neglect always seems to bring
up bonding/guarantees. Meeting set for March 6t", 6:30pm, at BB's
office.
IX. Education and Outreach Subcommittee
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Possible artwork-esque projects on/near Main St. An architect
downtown is looking for ways to "vitalize" side streets off Main with
art, has idea to create window-frames on bare walls that match
buildings (i.e., upper-floor windows) and use as frames for art.
Notes that side streets North of Main have few commercial
storefronts, many blank walls of bldgs that front Main. Architect
working on Avant-Courier Bldg. Will find ways to attach frames
without damaging walls. CK will keep us informed.
Working on Cemetery tour, also looking for company to produce
digital walking tours. CK says maybe good project for interns, RO
says just need to get ball rolling re: company in Butte that has
done recorded tours.
Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 1St, 6:30 pm, SK's
house.
X. Staff Liaison Report
A. 2012 CLG application: CK went over application and points she made in it,
asked if anything needed to be added. No. Pr moved for approval
of CLG application to SHPO, with corrections. AS seconded,
motion passed unanimously.
B. Save America's Treasures grant applications: Pioneer Museum application
OK; they will restore windows, replace only in rear up high. Avant-
Courier Building (Delaney) agreed to not put side windows in, so
OK. Looking for another project for balance of grant (about
$25,000). PR suggested restoration of two street lights on N.
Willson (by Burger Bob's building), CK: and maybe Armory in
some small way.
C. No other updates.
Meeting was adjourned at about 8:30.
Next BHPAB meeting scheduled for March 22. Possible visit to sign shop before
meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Lora Dalton