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Home My WebLink About09-27-2010 CHPC MINUTES , ,� , ' CALDWELL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Meeting of September 27, 2010 @ 6:00 P.M. `A4m ��c��,3a_r: � Caldwell Public Library — Idaho Room �� -..c-�.. .' I. Call to order. Chairman Randolph calied the meeting to order at approximately at � 6:05 p.m. II. Roll Call Members Present. Anita Shore, Elaine Carpenter, Elaine Leppert, Lorene Oates and Chuck Randolph. Members Absent. Eileen Davidson, Jan Boles, 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. III. Approval of Minutes. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF August 23, 2010 with no corrections. MOTION: Anita S., SECOND: Elaine C., MOTION PASSED. IV. Certificate of Appropriateness Interviews. • None. V. Audience Participation • None. VI. Actions Since Last Meeting . April C. reported that a Certificate of Appropriateness was issued on 9-13-2010 for 1724 Blaine Street to install front step railing. Chairman Randolph gave a brief history of the home and stated that the homeowners always try to follow the Historic Preservation Ordinance and rules. VI1. Old Business A. 2019 CLG Grant — Official Vote. April C. stated that an official vote for the 2011 CLG Grant was needed. Chairman Randolph stated that the commission had agreed by email to continue the 2010 CLG of Idaho Street to include Washington Street and any other neighborhood or subdivision in Caldwell that were platted in the same general time period but the official vote should be on record. MOTION: Elaine L., SECOND: Anita S., MOTION PASSED. CHPC Meeting September 27, 2010 �' . � � , � B. North Caldwell Historic District Signage. Brian B. updated the commission on signage for the North Caldwell Historic District. He stated that draft copies of the signs were emailed to the commission members last week and explained what homes in the district and where each sign would be placed. Chairman Randolph stated he would go to the sign shop for final review and approval. Chairman Randolph suggested contacting the newspaper about the signs and the date the signs will be installed. VIII. New Business A. Discuss North Caldwell District Expansion. Chairman Randotph stated that no action was needed but he would like the commission to think about a possible expansion of the North Caldwell District. Possible expansion of the district could include the following: • second site of the County Court House • second site of the C of I • AK Steunenberg House • first school in Caldwell . Stanlins Hospital • Lynn Harding House Rob H. suggested the commission put into place a program for lost historic structures such as the Saratoga Hote� and the old City Hall buildings. Maybe place site markers showing where the sites were located and a narrative stating what was at that site. Elaine C. suggested that next year the historic preservation commission should submit a proposal to city councit prior to budget time for funding of projects from budget money and the site markers would be a great project for the proposal. B. Discussion on Idaho Avenue Study. Brian B. distributed a list of home owners on Idaho Avenue from the 2010 CLG Grant survey and asked Commissioners to pick home owners they know. He wants the Commissioners to speak with directly with the home owners about the possibility of creating a historic district and learn if the home owners have any objections or concerns. He stated this is not a rush and should be handled delicately. C. Historic Preservation Books. Brian B. handed out the books he ordered from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and asked the commission to return the books to the Planning & Zoning office when they are done. Brian B. said that the books will be available for use any time the commission would like to check them out. IX. Commission Reports. A. Chairman Randolph informed the commission that the Lynn Sorenson, City Forester could not make tonighYs meeting but will plan on attending the October meeting to discuss reforestation of Cleveland and Blaine Street. B. Chairman Randolph gave a brief report of the "Hat" Ceremony that was held on September 25, 2010. CHPC Meeting September 27, 2010 6 C. Elaine C. reported she spoke with George Grant about Vallivue School Districts history and he said there are several stories but there is no definitive history as each story depended on the person's point of view that wrote the story. She stated that this could be a future project for the commission. D. Elaine C. discussed her observation of the Jim Rice house and that it has been converted back to a home by a family and it looks great. E. Elaine L. reported she worked on the narratives for the Johnson House and Isaacs House for the North Caldwell Historic District. F. Rob H. apologized to the commission for not attending the "Hat" dedication and said if he had known they were short a city council representative he would have changed his schedule and would have attended the ceremony. G. Brian B. stated he will ask Jan Boles to attend the October 18, 2010 CC hearing for his proclamation ceremony. H. Lorene O. informed the commission of two beautiful homes on her block that are for sale. I. Gina L. suggested it would be nice if the city had a project to beautify alleyways. J. Gina L. stated the Catholic Church is now in ownership of the old church on 7tn Avenue. X. Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted by April Cabello, MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BELOW BY CHAIRMAN CHUCK RANDOLPH ON THE DATE NOTED BELOW. �� .:�� ,� /�:� z S Chuck Randolph, Chairman Date � �� /b-2S- �v ATTEST: Brian Billingsley, P& Z Director Date CHPC Meeting September 27, 2010 , . � � , � . � � , � � � � ��1�'�; � `�. „, � �. . Tf�e Trerz�ru�e c�_ f the Ua.fl�v . � - m .,. . � «. Memo to: Historic Preservation Commissioners e�,� - CC: Councilman Hopper, April Cabello 9 � �� From: Brian Billingsley, AICP, Planning' & Zoning Director fi M R . .. ...... � ��' � ' Date: October 25, 2010 �.. �..� �� $ RE: 2011 Meeting Calendar °s� �..- ;� Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Dates in 2011• Monday, January 24 �' � �� `, Monday, February 28 �� . � � �� Monday, March 28 � � � � p � � �� Monday, April 25 Monday, May 23 (Memorial Day is May 30) ' ��°�" �`` Monday, June 27 �` � � �'" � Monday, July 25 � Monday, August 22 Monday, September 26 z ��=:�. , �. 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