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I. Call to Orcier. Chairperson Chuck Randolph called the meeting to order af 6:10 p.m.
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9Vlembers Present. Chairperson Chuck Randolph, Vice-Chair Lorene Oates, Elaine
Carpenter, Elaine Leppert, Gina Lujack, Steve Maughan, Anita Shore, Eileen Davidson,
Megan Dixon.
Members Absent. Jan Boles.
Others Present. Rob Hopper, City Council Liaison, Brian Billingsley, Planning Director, April
Cabello, Planning Technician.
IIL Approval of Minutes. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 2009
MOTION: Elaine C., SECOND: Anita S., MOTION PASSED.
IV. Certificate of Appropriateness Interviews.
A. Case No. CA-135-09 — A request by DeAnna Dimond for a Certificate of
Appropriateness for a home occupation (home daycare) permitting up to five (5}
children. The site address is 1318 Everett Street.
1) Chairperson Randolph opened the hearing and called on staff to clarify the home
occupation permit process. Mr. Billingsley explained the home occupation/home
daycare ordinance to the commission.
2) Chairperson Randolph confirmed with staff that it was okay to put conditions on the
Certificate of Appropriateness.
3) Commissioner Oates confirmed with staff that the home occupation permit stays with
the property owner.
4) Chairperson Randolph asked the applicant if she was the property owner. The
applicant, DeAnna Dimond, stated she is not the owner she is a renter.
5) Chairperson Randolph, asked staff if they needed approval from the home owner for
the Certificate of Appropriateness. Ms. Cabello explained to Chairperson Randolph
that when the applicant applies for the home occupation permit the home owner has
to sign that application authorizing the renter to have a home occupation in the
home.
6) Chairperson Randolph cal►ed the applicant up to give her testimony.
7) Ms. Dimond stated she would like to open a home daycare for five children or less
but needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before she can apply for the home
occupation/ho�e daycare certificate. She also stated that she will not install any
fencing or signage.
8) Commissioner Lujack asked the applicant if the home was a single family residence.
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9) Commissioner Lujack asked the applicant if any of the five chiidren she intends to
watch are hers and asked if she discussed having a home daycare with her landlord.
Ms. Dimand replied she had not talked to the home owner yet but wili when she
receives approval from the Commission and proceeds with the home occupation
permit application.
10) Commissioner Oates asked the applicant if the backyard is enclosed. Ms. Dimond
replied that the backyard is open.
11) Commissioner Dixon asked the applicant if there is any space in the house that must
be shared with the other tenants. Ms. Dimond replied only the stair way.
12) Chairperson Randolph asked the applicant a question on the age range of the
children she will be watching. Ms. Dimond stated she will be watching toddlers.
13) Chairperson Randolph asked staff if there are other requirements and inspections
from other agencies. Ms. Cabello explained the inspection process.
14) Commissioner Carpenter confirmed with the applicant that she does not have
children and would be watching no more than five children.
15) Chairperson Randolph closed public testimony.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Commission Oates, SECOND: Commissioner Davidson,
with the condition to follow a�l requirements of the Home Occupation Home Daycare
process. MOTION PASSED.
B. Case Number CA-136-09 a request by Boone Memorial Presbyterian Church and Mac
McCann for demolition approval of a single-family dwelling. The site address is 1313
Dearborn Street.
1) Chairperson Randolph swore in the applicants, applicant's representative, staff and
members of the audience.
2) Chairperson Randolph opened the hearing and called on the applicant for testimony.
3) William Gigray III, legal counsel for the applicant, gave a presentation on the
proposal for demolition. He submitted Exhibit HP-1000, a drawing of the subject
house, and provided testimony on the documents submitted with the application. He
testified that the house is not in livable condition. According to Mr. Gigray, if the
demolition permit is approved, the church wiil build an addition on this property that
will contain a social hall, offices, and a kitchen facility.
4) Commissioner Lujack asked when the property was acquired. Mr. Gigray replied
February 12, 2009. A deed for the property was submitted as exhibit HP-1001.
5) Commissioner Maughan pointed out that the Commission approved a demolition
permit for the house on the corner of 13' and Dearborn to allow the expansion of the
adjacent parking lot. He asked when this property will be ready for development.
Mr. Gigray deferred the question to Mac McCann.
6) Commissioner Carpenter indicated that the application states the lot will be cleaned
up, leveled, and landscaped. She asked if there was a time frame for this work. Mr.
Gigray replied that fundraising will determine how quickly the work will be done.
- 7) Commissioner Maughan asked Mr. Gigray what would happen if the request is
approved, the home is demolished and money is not raised for the addition. Mr.
Gigray replied that the lot would be landscaped if development does not occur.
8) Commissioner Dixon stated that sfie is concerned about the trend and character of
the district if the plans in place are approved. Chairperson Randolph stated that all
plans have to meet city codes and adhere to design guidelines set forth by the
Commission. Mr. Gi�ray pointed out that the Master Plan shows the parking areas
will be landscaped.
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9) Mac McCann, Corporate President, testified as a co-applicant. He stated that the
plan to purchase the property came about when the City rejected the church's plan to
build a kitchen in the basement of the church due to fire code issues. He aiso stated
that the City desires to have more parking available when new development occurs.
10) Chairperson Randolph asked about the condition of the house. Mr. McCann replied
4hat there are sections of the foundation that are rotted and pulled away from the
frame of the house.
11) Jim Mertz, Parishioner, testified that several portions of the house have pulled away
from the foundation. The house is vacant and is need of major repairs. He is
concerned about safety issues and wants to house removed as soon as possible.
12) Commissioner Lujack asked if the house could be moved rather than demolished.
Mr. Mertz replied that he spoke to a company that moves houses and learned that it
is too expensive.
13) Commissioner Maughan asked when the house was built. Commissioner Lujack
responded it was built in 1935 for $1,800.
14) Commissioner Carpenter stated that two issues exist in this case. The neighborhood
and the church are both historic. She said that the Commission needs to look at the
highest and best use of the property. She asked the Commissioners to consider if it
is worth letting go of the house to allow the church to expand.
15) Commissioner Dixon asked the church leaders if they do not have the funds to
immediately begin the church expansion, would the church have immediate plans to
improve the street area for benefit of the neighborhood. Mr. Mertz responded that
the parking lot will be built before the church expansion begins.
16) Commissioner Lujack asked if the parking lot would be build before the house is
dem.olished. Mr. Mertz replied the house would be demolished before the parking
lot is built. He further stated that grass would be planted on the property to laok nice
for the neighborhood until expansion takes place.
17) Mr. Gigray testified that the Youth House and Pastor House will not be affected by
the expansion plans because they serve as a buffer to nearby residential properties.
18) Commissioner Oates stated that in the future she does not want to see sub-standard
housing demolished because it needs some work.
19) Dennis Balmer signed in as neutral. He wanted to see the proposed development
plans. After viewing the plans he asked some questions to Mr. McCann. He stated
that he is in favor of the demolition permit.
20) During rebuttal, Mr. Gigray stated the findings of fact and conclusions of law in this
case are akin to the highest and best use of the property. He realizes that it is
difficult to argue in favor of a demolition before a Historic Preservation Commission.
He stated that the church is serious about redeveloping the neighborhood in a
historically appealing manner. He also stated that these improvements will improve
the parking situation in the neighborhood.
21) Chairperson Randolph closed public testimony.
Approval of Exhibits: HP-1000 (Site Plan), HP-1001 (Deed). — MOTION TO
APPROVE: Commissioner Lujack. SECOND: Commissioner Maughan. MOTION
PASSED.
Findings of Fact on Case Number CA-136-09 — MOTION TO APPROVE:
Commissioner Maughan SECOND: Commissioner Oates. MOTION PASSED:
Unanimous roll call vote.
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Gonciusions of Law on Case No. C�4-136-09 — fliiOTION TO APPROVE:
Commissioner Maughan. SECOND: Commissioner Oates. MOTION P�0.SSED:
Unanimous roil call vote.
Order of Decision on Case iVo. CA-136-09 — MOTIOfV TO APPROVE:
Commissioner Maughan. SECOND: Commissioner Oates. MOTION PASSED:
Unanimous roll call vote with the following conditions:
• City of Caldwell Building Official to assess the home and site.
v Lot will be landscaped by the May following demolition.
• The applicant will meet with the City Forester to approve the removal of trees.
V. Audience Participation.
A. Madeline Buckendorf presented to the commission her finished Dave Dorsey CLG Grant
2009 Project. She gave a detailed slide show report. The Commission was very
appreciative of her efforts and thanked her for a job well done.
VI. Actions Since Last Meeting. None.
VII. Old Business.
A. Update on the "HaY' Project. Continued to the next Historic Preservation meeting — No
action was taken by the Commission.
VIII. New Business.
A. Walradt Family Photo Album/CHPC Website. Continued to the next Historic Preservation
meeting.
B. Open meetings law. Continued to the next Historic Preservation meeting.
C. Champion �/Vindow Signs. Ms. Cabello gave an update and status of 1201 Cleveland
and 1223 Dearborn — No action was taken by the Commission.
D. 2010 CLG Grant Suggestions: Staff suggested a survey of the homes on Idaho Avenue
and Washington Avenue for a potential local historic district. Continued to the next
Historic Preservation meeting.
X. For the Good of the Commission.
A. The Hat Ice Cream Celebration — No action was taken by the Commission.
XI. Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:OOp.m.
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Respectfuliy submitted by Brian Billingsley
MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BELOW B`( CHAIRPERSON CHUCK RANDOLPH ON
THE DATE NOTED BELOW.
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