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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-24-2011 CHPC MINUTES � F ` f CALDWELL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Meeting of January 24, 2011 @ 6:00 P.M. ��� ��.�, ��..�� .��,�( �r.� , Caldwell Public Library — Idaho Room ��' �� �. I. Call to order. Chairperson Randolph called the meeting to order at approximately at 6:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Members Present. Anita Shore, Chuck Randolph, Elaine Carpenter, Elaine Leppert, Eileen Davidson, Gina Lujack, Jan Boles, Lorene Oates. Members Absent. Megan Dixon and Steve Maughan. Others Present. Brian Billingsley, Planning & Zoning Director, April Cabello, Planning Technician and Rob Hopper, City Council Liaison. Others Absent. None. 111. Approval of Minutes. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 22, 2010 with the following corrections: • Page 2 under IX. Commission & Staff Reports B. correct treasure to treasurer • Page 2 under X. Meeting adjourned correct time from 7:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. MOTION: Elaine C., SECOND: Elaine L., MOTION PASSED. IV. Certificate of Appropriateness Interviews. None. V. Audience Participation None. VI. Actions Since Last Meeting None. VII. Old Business A. North CaldweEl Historic District Signage. Brian B. stated about three weeks ago he mailed a letter to the four property own�rs whose homes or structures are impacted by the project. The letter informed the property owner that the signs will be erected after the winter and if they had any questions or concerns with the ptacement of the signs to contact him. One of the four letters was returned as undeliverable and Brian B. has not received any calls from the other property owners. Brian B. further stated that he hopes to have the signs installed by the next CHPe meeting. Jan B. asked if Brian would handle the location placement of the signs and Brian B. responded he would be on-site with the streets department for placement of the signs. CHPC Meeting January 24, 2011 • . B. North Caldwell District Expansion. Chairman Randolph informed the commission that he asked to have the North Caldwell District Expansion on the agenda and would like to continue this topic to the next meeting. C. CHPC Jurisdiction. April C. explained to the commission that she was wrong in her understanding of the City Code and the commission has jurisdiction over the locat historic districts but not properties listed on the NR that are not part of the locat historic districts. Staff and the commission held a discussion regarding the best approach to allow the commission to have jurisdiction. April C. will contact Ann Swanson of SHPO and see what the State law reads for local jurisdiction over individual structure, house or property that are on the NR and give an updated report at the next meeting. D. Extension Request — CA-142-09 — 1418 Blaine Street. Vice-Chair Oates explained that Chuck Randolph has requested a time extension for his previously approved C of A on 11/29/2009. The reason for the time extension is that the work did not happen before winter and he would like to start work this spring. Vice-Chair Oates asked for a motion. Gina L. made the motion to approve the time extension. MOTION: Gina L., SECOND: Anita S., MOTION PASSED. E. 2011 CLG Grant Update. April C. stated she spoke with Ann Swanson of SHPO and was informed that congress has not passed the rest of the budget and should pass in February. April C. explained the contracts and fegal paperwork would be processed through City Council for approval once the budget is passed. VIIL New Business A. Elect Chairperson for 2011. Chairman Randolph asked for nominations for the 2011 Chair. Lorene O. nominated Chuck Randolph to continue as Chairperson. MOTION: Gina L., SECOND: Anita S., MOTION PASSED. B. Elect Vice-Chairperson for 2011. Chairman Randolph asked for nominations for the 2011 Vice-Chair. Gina L. nominated Lorene Oates for Vice-Chair. Lorene O. nominated Steve M. for Co-Vice-Chair. Vice-Chair - MOTION: Gina L., SECOND: Elaine C., MOTION PASSED. Co-Vice-Chair - MOTION: Lorene O., SECOND: Elaine C., MOTION PASSED. IX. Commission & Staff Reports. A. Gina L. stated that awhile back the commission was asked to speak with property owners along Idaho Street regarding the possibility of it becoming a local historic district and she has spoken with a few of the property owners, one being Carl Anderson who was in favor of the possible historic district. B. Chairman Randolph shared with the commission that he noticed a house on the 1300 block of C4eveland had a very nice paint job and is now for rent or sale. CHPC Meeting January 24, 2011 . . � � C. Jan B. stated he had an afterthought about the CHPC jurisdiction and his concern that the CHPC does not have jurisdiction over the Catdwell Carnegie Library that is currently for sale. D. Elaine C. asked how long it takes to amend the ordinance to give the CHPC jurisdiction over the properties on the NR. Rob H. said that it might take longer than 2 months for the process to go through City Council but was not sure. Elaine C. suggested staff contact Ann Swanson and the City of Boise to see how they have handle situations like this. The commission discussed the advantage of having a listing on the NR. E. Elaine C. asked the commission if they had any person, place or thing to nominate for the Orchids and Onions award. F. Elaine C. stated that the Canyon County Historic Group published a calendar this year and had called her asking if the CHPC would like to donate money for the calendar so she donated $35.00 of her own money and put it in the name of CHPC. Elaine wanted the commission to know if any one sees that CHPC donated $35.00, the money did not come from CHPC but from her personally in the CHPC name. G. Eileen D. gave a report on Curtis Park and the attempt made by Reach the Peak Foundation to lease Curtis Park for the year. Reach the Peak wanted control over Curtis Park and wanted to add 26 fire rings, 25 sites, charge a fee of $25.00 per site and Reach the Peak would keep the money but give 20% back to the City. The Kiwanis are not happy about this and Eileen asked staff if CHPC has any kind of interest in Curtis Park. Brian B. stated Reach the Peak withdrew the application. The commission discussed the history of the park. H. Lorene O. asked the commission if they received the invitation from Preservation Idaho for the Valentine dinner and thought it sounded like a great deal if anyone was interested. I. Lorene O. stated the house next to her is officially for sale listed at $54k. J. Lorene O. gave a report on the article she is writing for ldaho Magazine and passed out samples of what the magazine has to offer. K. Jan B. gave a report on a picture of Lincoln School that he received from Bill Crookham and compared several pictures showing the additions to the building over the years. L. EFaine L. told a story about the destruction of the sidewalks during the �removal of Lincoln Sehool. M. April C. reported that she had ordered the remainder of the books for the CHPC Library, which will be available at the P& Z office for the commiss+on to borrow. X. Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted by April Cabello, MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BELOW BY CHAIRMAN CHUCK RANDOLPH ON THE DATE NOTED BELOW. �`�������� �,��.���/ Chairperson Randolph Date . t ' � C ] a EST: Brian Billingsley, P& Z Director Date CHPC Meeting January 24, 2011