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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04212010 Historic Preservation Packet Seward Historic Preservation Commission of sett, Regular Meetingq A y.P t, 41 0 s xy�� Tf I T CP'. hE LNiki tt April 21, 2010 Regular Meeting City Council Chambers Beginning at 6:30 pm Seward Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting April 21, 2010 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Jolund Luther Chair 1. Call to Order Term Expires 05 /11 Linda Lasota Vice -Chair 2. Opening Ceremony Term Expires 05/10 Tom Swann A. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Term Expires 05/11 3. Roll Call John French Commissioner 4. Special Reports Term Expires 05/11 Monica Hinders A. City Administration Report Commissioner B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations Term Expires 5/11 David Hamner 1. Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update -Swann Commissioner 2. Website Updates — Luther Term Expires 5/11 3. Photos for CLG Grant 2008 — Lasota 4. Historic Site Inventory — All Vacant mis sr Term Commissioner m es OS /10 5. Citizens' Comments on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Ter Public Hearing and Other Items Not Included on the Phillip Oates Agenda. [Those who have signed in will be given the first City Manager opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes per Patricia Linville speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item] Library Director 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Ryan Reynolds Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk Library/Museum Staff M. Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.] Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2010 7. Public Hearings [Limit comments to 5 minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak] - None 8. Unfinished Business A. HP Priorities 2009 — 2010, Discussion of Upcoming Grants Page 3 9. New Business A. Hoben Park Planter Grant Updates Page 4 B. Discussion of Updating the Seward Historic Preservation Plan ... 5 C. Resolution 2010 -03 Supporting the 100 Anniversary of Sacred Heart Catholic Church Page 12 D. Resolution 2010 -04 Selecting Historic Preservation Exhibit Design for Seward Museum .Page 15 * D. March 17, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 19 10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) A. 2009 -2010 Historic Preservation Commission Priorities List Page 22 B. Section 106 Consultation for Proposed EDA Grant Assistance to Install Fire Training Simulator Page 24 11. Commission Comments 12. Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual — Each individual has one opportunity to speak] 13. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments 14. Adjournment Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2010 Historic Preservation Agenda Statement Date: April 21, 2010 jof set, Through: Patricia Linville, Library Director From: Ryan Reynolds, Library /Museum Staff 41 cASw°' Subject: Discuss the 2009 -2010 Historic Preservation Priority List. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Every two years the Seward Historic Preservation Commission develops a Priority List for the upcoming two years. The current copy covers 2009 -2010. The Commission expressed interest in reviewing this list for possible updates or changes. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Commissioners review the 2009 -2010 Priority List and determine if any alterations are needed. Historic Preservation Agenda Statement of SEA. o ija Meeting Date: May 20, 2009•;; 1 LASv-P To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Library Director, Patricia Linville Agenda Item: Discuss Hoben Park Planter Grant BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Discuss the Hoben Park Planter Grant and prepare future action. Historic Preservation of Agenda Statement e A .� Meeting Date: April 21, 2010 41 CASvP To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Library Director, Patricia Linville Agenda Item: Discuss Updating the Historic Preservation Plan BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: "A Plan for Historic Preservation in Seward, Alaska" was last updated in 1996. The City has recommended that the Commission review the plan and update as it sees fit. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Commission discuss scheduling a work session to review and update the Historic Preservation Plan. Agenda for Future Action This plan has set forth community goals for historic preservation in Seward along with an historical perspective and background of the political and economic framework within which these goals will be achieved. Although goals, by definition, may be lofty, an agenda for action must be reasonable in identifying steps towards accomplishing those goals. n a small community such as Seward, it is unreasonable to expect that a position in the city government would be created dedicated to historic preservation oversight and development. f the responsibility continues to fall within the Community Development Department, the staff of two persons can hardly be expected to devote more than a small percentage of their time to historic preservation efforts. Given the present resources, the following agenda for action is set forth to move toward the historic preservation goals cited in the plan. oals and objectives were generated by work sessions with the Seward Historic Preservation Commission and refined through public input. Activities have been developed as more specific "tasking" for the objectives from research conducted on the plan. Target dates and responsibilities have not been set forth; it is suggested that these "steps" be prioritized and assigned by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission in conjunction with the Community Development Department and incorporated into annual work plans and long range planning. Goal #1 Maintain the historic character of Seward while encouraging its development as a commercial, cultural and tourist center. Objectives: 1. City Council adopt a local historic preservation plan. 2. Identify and develop financial incentives for restoration and preservation of historic structures. 3. Encourage adaptive re -use, rehabilitation, and maintenance of historic structures from all periods of Seward history. 4. Provide informational services (i.e. workshops, printed information) to business and property owners about economic benefits of historic preservation. 5. Encourage and facilitate community involvement in historic preservation through local organizations as demonstrated by the Iditarod Trail Blazers, Seward Women's Club, Resurrection Bay Historical Society, Seward Senior Citizens and the Seward Library Association. Se444.41i H■40 P4e4w#4«... Pt... 40 Activities: 1. Establish calendar for adoption of plan by City Council by July '96. 2. Develop and provide concise information on financial incentives and benefits of historic preservation to property owners. 3. Develop and provide a directory of help /information services on historic preservation including how to obtain local, state and federal historic listing status, and current listing sources available. 4. Set up a workshop with the State Historic and Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation on benefits of historic preservation for local business and property owners. 5. Recognize and support community efforts in historic preservation. 6. Seek funding (National Trust for Historic Preservation) to assist in defining historic character and suggest design guidelines for existing historic districts. Goal #2 Ally historic preservation and economic development in Seward through the promotion of heritage tourism and adaptive re -use of historic buildings and structures. Objectives: 1. Make accurate and consistent historical information available to business, charter and cruise operators, and the Chamber of Commerce. 2. Document historic properties for the local and National Historic Register. 3. Promote and monitor continued maintenance of established monuments and parks such as the Founder's, Iditarod, Benny Benson, and Hoben monuments and flag raising site at Jesse Lee Home. 4. Encourage the private sector to take an active role in historic preservation by identifying advantages of heritage tourism and preservation incentives. Activities: 1. Encourage the Resurrection Bay Historical Society to organize local s.41 N 41 historical information for business and visitor services and/or be involved in materials review. They may consider requesting a fee for these services. 2. Develop a system of recognition (signage) for national, state and local register properties; identify potential funding source; encourage owners to utilize. If no funds are identified, pursue a sponsorship program. 3. Work with the Parks and Recreation Department to incorporate historic preservation goals into park planning and management; identify annual maintenance requirements; solicit involvement of community groups, i.e. adopt a park/monument. 4. Work with the Seward Chamber of Commerce to provide accurate historic information and incorporate heritage aspects into Seward promotional information (already prevalent in the visitor's guide.) 5. Encourage formation of an ad -hoc group with commission, community groups, city, local business and visitor services members to evaluate the potential of heritage tourism in meeting the goals of historic preservation and economic development in a growing visitor industry. 6. Provide recognition for outstanding community efforts in historic preservation and heritage tourism. Goal #3 Identify and preserve the diverse aspects of Seward's history: buildings, structures, sites, trails, landscapes, archives, transportation facilities, downtown district and artifacts. Objectives: 1. Identify significant historic properties threatened by development, neglect, abandonment, or erosion. 2. Establish and nominate a downtown historic district to the National Register of Historic Places. 3. Insure that policies and ordinances for preservation protect private property rights. 4. Encourage city government to take a leadership role in restoring and preserving city owned historic properties. 5. Rehabilitate and map cemeteries in the Seward area. Sewer H:410+4 P4sw4 f Pl .. 42 6. Encourage proper archival care for city, library and museum archives and collections. 7. Cooperate with local native groups to encourage archaeological survey in the Resurrection Bay area. 8. Prepare indexes of local newspapers and photo collections held by the local library and museum. Activities: 1. Continue to monitor Jesse Lee Home status and support the efforts to save it. Seek statewide support. 2. Monitor progress of Seward Historic Transportation Gateway District. 3. Pursue a National Register nomination for the downtown historic district in cooperation with Downtown Business Association and property owners. Seek funds to identify period of significance and suggest design guidelines. 4. Monitor Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) Section 106 requirements. 5. Rehabilitate and map local cemeteries. 6. Monitor city fund requests to manage city archives; if not forthcoming pursue through city budget process. 7. Encourage the Public Works Department and local contractors to consult the local historic site inventory before commencing projects affecting historic properties; inform Community Development Department and Historic Preservation Commission. 8. Identify funding sources to support archiving of library photo and newspaper collections. 5004411 H:. P4(46w.1:«. PL4.. 43 Goal #4 Integrate historic preservation into Seward's city planning process to insure preservation decision making becomes routine in land use planning. Objectives: 1. Advocate for the Historic Preservation Commission to become involved in the building permit review process regarding properties listed on the local historic inventory. 2. Maintain open communication between the Historic Preservation Commission, the City Council, and the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3. Insure the role of the Historic Preservation Commission in land use planning issues remains simple, straight forward and positive. Activities: 1. Add requirements to Community Development Department's Zoning Site Plan Review checklist to cross reference building permit applications with the Local Historic Site Inventory. Inform the owner of the property's historic status, restoration incentives, and exemptions in the Uniform Building Code. 2. Continue to develop an open working relationship between the Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3. Include historic preservation goals in the city Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Plan. 4. Define the function of a historic overlay district. 5. Develop and implement a review process to guide Historic Preservation Commission recommendations on local projects affecting historic properties, especially those noted in the plan. Goal #5 Encourage community understanding and appreciation of Seward history. Objectives: 1. Make historic information readily available to the public. 2. Develop a directory of where Seward historic information is available. kw.yt H: P O PG+. 44 3. Develop a guide on how to conduct local historic research. 4. Encourage Kenai Peninsula Community College to offer courses in local and Alaska history, restoration and preservation. 5. Encourage city -wide participation in the celebration of national, state and local historic anniversaries such as Historic Preservation Week, Seward's Day and Founder's Day. Activities: 1. Invite local groups and individuals to participate in annual work planning of the historic preservation commission. 2. Encourage local groups i.e. Iditarod Trail Blazers, Resurrection Bay Historical Society, Women's Club, Seward Seniors, Qutekcak Native Association, to share information on their activities with the historic preservation commission. 3. Develop a directory of historic research sources in Seward. 4. Encourage city wide participation in celebration of national, state and local historic anniversaries. 5. Request Community Schools and Community College offerings in local history, research and restoration. 6. Promote the teaching of local and Alaska history in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District high schools. st..44 H Pax:«. PL.. 45 Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Statement V yoF se.„. Meeting Date: April 21, 2010 Through: Patty Linville, Library Director From: Ryan Reynolds, Staff Agenda Item: Resolution 2010 -03 SUPPORTING THE SACRED HEART PARISH IN CELEBRATION OF ITS CENTENNIAL BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Sacred Heart Parish has played an integral part in Seward's history since 1905 when the mission operated out of a tent chapel. Five years later, in 1910, the church and rectory would be built and continue to serve the members of the parish until the 1964 earthquake damaged it beyond repair, resulting in the construction of a new church which stands today. Resolution 2010 -03 acknowledges the long history of contributions to the Seward community that the Sacred Heart Parish has given during the last 100 years and supports the church during its Centennial. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Commission approves Resolution 2010 -03 supporting the Sacred Heart Parish in celebration of its centennial. Sponsored by: Luther City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Resolution 2010 -03 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, SUPPORTING THE SACRED HEART PARISH IN CELEBRATION OF ITS CENTENNIAL WHEREAS, in the summer of 1905 Reverend Phillip Turnell, S.J. and Reverend John M. Handly C.S.P. started the mission in a tent chapel preaching to Catholics and non- Catholics alike; and WHEREAS: in 1910 Father Matthias Schmidt, S. J. along with members of the parish built the original Sacred Heart Church and rectory on a lot donated by John E. Ballaine, the town's founder; and WHEREAS: in 1916 one of the first hospitals in Seward was built by the Catholic Church, the St. Francis Xavier Hospital, better known as the Seward General Hospital and was staffed by Catholic nuns from the Alaska Mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph; and WHEREAS: over the years often without a resident priest the members of Sacred Heart Parish have continued to worship and grow even during the Depression years and the hard times in the 1970's: and WHEREAS: plans to build a new church on the site of the St. Francis Xavier Hospital were accelerated in the aftermath of the 1964 Good Friday earthquake which damaged the original church and rectory beyond repair; and WHEREAS: during construction the parish members worshiped in the Liberty Theater and assisted in the building of the new church; and WHEREAS: since the opening of Spring Creek Correctional Center resident priests have expanded their ministry to the prisoners housed there: and WHEREAS: Sacred Heart Parish is celebrating its history and encouraging understanding and appreciation of its place in Seward; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission that: Section 1. The Historic Preservation Commission hereby supports the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in its Centennial Celebration during 2010. Section 2. The Historic Preservation Commission hereby requests the Seward City Council to provide a Proclamation in support of the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in its Centennial Celebration during 2010. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission on this 21st day of April 2010. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Jolund Luther, Chairman AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Jean Lewis, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) Agenda Statement Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 � 't°f SFy'g To: Historic Preservation Commission ' 4 L ASK P Through: Library Director Patty Linville From: Executive Liaison Ryan Reynolds Agenda Item: Resolution 2010 -04, Selecting "Historic Preservation Exhibit Design for Seward Museum" as a grant project for a State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Fund Grant, and Recommending City Council Authorize the City Manager to Submit the Grant Application to the Office of History and Archaeology, Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: On April 2, State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), Judith Bittner was contacted by Patricia Linville concerning possible funding of the proposed library museum exhibit space concept design. It is the intent of the Seward Community Library Museum Building Committee that the new facility include space for important historic preservation resources alongside historic artifacts, displays and information both historic and current to provide a complete representation of Seward's history, and a knowledgeable staff to guide and interpret it. SHPO agreed to accept a request for historic preservation funds to be used to visualize and illustrate this important public education component of the Seward Museum The focus of this grant request is to contract services to work with the community planners to envision the museum themes, types of visitor experiences and interpretive techniques. The total cost of the project is $16,050.00. The Federal share of the project is $9630.00; the local share is $6420.00. This local share is to be provided by Resurrection Bay Historical Society as cash and in- kind services by the SCLMBC and library museum staff. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission will be updated on the progress of the project through the project manager at their regularly scheduled meetings. The final draft will be presented for their review and support. Once Seward Historic Preservation Commission has approved the project staff will present a resolution to City Council at the April 26, 2010 meeting recommending Council authorize the City Manager to submit the grant application. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No 1. Comprehensive Plan (2020) X The Comprehensive Plan supports the SHPC efforts to raise public awareness regarding the inventory of local historic properties (page 29). 2. Historic Preservation Plan (1996) X Emphasizes continuing the education of citizens regarding local history. RECOMMENDATION: Historic Preservation Commission approve Resolution 2010 -04 Sponsored by: Staff CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010 -04 RESOLUTION 2010 -04, SELECTING "HISTORIC PRESERVATION EXHIBIT DESIGN FOR SEWARD MUSEUM" AS A GRANT PROJECT FOR A STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANT, AND RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY, ALASKA DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION WHEREAS, each year the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Office offers a Historic Preservation Fund Grant to Certified Local Governments; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward, Historic Preservation Commission has applied for and has been awarded several of the annual Historic Preservation Fund Grants; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Seward Community Library Museum Building Committee (SCLMBC) that the new facility include space for important historic preservation resources alongside historic artifacts, displays and information both historic and current to provide a complete representation of Seward's history, and a knowledgeable staff to guide and interpret it; and WHEREAS, SHPO agreed to consider a request for historic preservation funds to be used to visualize and illustrate this important public education component of the Seward Museum; and WHEREAS, focus of this grant request is to contract services to work with the community planners to envision the museum themes, types of visitor experiences and interpretive techniques; and WHEREAS, The total cost of the project is $16,050.00. The Federal share of the project is $9630.00; the local share is $6420.00. The local share is a combination of cash from the Resurrection Bay Historical Society and in -kind. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska that: Seward Historic Preservation Commission Resolution 2010 -04 Page 2 of 2 Section 1. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission hereby selects "Historic Preservation Exhibit Design for Seward Museum" as a grant project for the Historic Preservation Fund grant through the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources. Section 2. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission will be updated on the progress of the project through the project manager at their regularly scheduled meetings and review and support the final draft. Section 3. The Historic Preservation Commission hereby recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to submit the "Historic Preservation Exhibit Design for Seward Museum" grant application. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City of Seward, Alaska this 21 day of April, 2010. THE CITY OF SEWARD Historic Preservation Commission Jolund Luther, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: One ATTEST: Jean Lewis, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 17, 2010 Volume 2, Page 186 Call to Order The March 17, 2010 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice- Chair Linda Lasota. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Swann led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Vice -Chair Lasota presiding, and John French Dave Hamner Tom Swann Absent was Jolund Luther and Monica Hinders. comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Patricia Linville, Library Director Ryan Reynolds, Library/Museum Staff Special Reports — City Administration Report- • SCLA debuting new Earthquake documentary on 46 • City offices closed March 29 for Seward's Day. Library showing Seward 100 Years on May 30 • Forwarded City Resolution to SHPO for CLG Grant. • Swann asked about Jesse Lee Home turnover to the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home, Linville answered it would occur on the 3/22/10 Council meeting. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations - Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update- Swann- • Lots of activity in Juneau concerning JLH. Push from the Gov's office to say more money is available than the 1.5mil. State is looking at whole project and might supply more funds than previously thought. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 17, 2010 Volume 2, Page 187 Website Updates- Luther - None Photos for CLG Grant 2008 — Lasota • None Historical Site Inventory — All • Commissioners would like to meet Wednesdays in the month of April except for April 21 Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing — None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Swann/French) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent * The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: Meeting Minutes for the February 17 and 24 2010 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Public Hearing — None Unfinished Business - A. 2010 Meeting and, Agenda Cut -off Schedule a. Staff supports continuing Regular Meetings Motion (Swann/Lasota) Approve Meeting and Agenda Cut -off Schedule Motion Passed Unanimous Consent B. Schedule Work Session on Historic Site Inventory a. Public Meetings were scheduled for Work Sessions on Wednesdays at 6:30pm during April New Business- A. Meeting Minutes from February 17, 2010 Seward Historic Preservation Commission * B. Meeting Minutes from February 24, 2010 Seward Historic Preservation Commission * C. Schedule Work Session to discuss current and upcoming Grants a. "Upcoming Grants Discussion to New Business" was added to April's meeting agenda b. Hamner talked with a contractor, DiamondD, in California about making rubber molds for the Hoben Park Planters. FlowLine Construction in Anchorage would be able to make the planters. Glass- reinforced concrete would be used. Hamner presented specifications on planters made for Alaska. He expects a fast turnaround if City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 17, 2010 Volume 2, Page 188 this option were to be used. Hamner sent a photo of the planter to DiamondD for their advice on how to proceed with construction of embellishments. c. Swann mentioned that Harmon Construction built the Hoben Park Fountain for half the price of other competitors, d. Linville noted that the Planters need not be put out to bid, since the project cost was under $10,000. City advised that quotes be requested since project cost was over $1,000. She requested a date for the information to be available so that quotes can be acquired. The date of March 21 was set for providing information on Planters to Patty. Send out info by April 2 Request installment of new planters in quote by July 31 e. Swann requested that Hamner look into quotes after acquiring all the specifics on the Planters, Hamner agreed. D. Resolution 2010 -02 supporting Local Historic Register Application for Seward Light and Power Company Intake Building a. Comments by Carol Griswold — First discovered this structure on a hike up Lowell Canyon, researched the history of electricity and hydropower in Seward. The building is in excellent condition. Griswold did not recommend the structure be placed on a public tour due to the hazardous nature of travel to the site. Motion Approve Resolution 2010 -02 Motion Passed Unanimous b. French questioned whether Griswold pursued National Register recognition. She had not. Informational Items — (No action required) - Commission Comments Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual- Each individual has one opportunity to speak] - None Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments- None The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Ryan Reynolds Jolund Luther, Chair Library Staff (City Seal) Historic Preservation Priorities List 2009 -2010 Public Outreach 1. Historic Preservation Website Needs updating, work on the Seward Register Sites 2. The National Historic Preservation Month Continue to participate and plan celebrations for the recognition of H.P. Month. The scope of the activities will vary from year to year, but activity needs to be identified many months in advance. o The month of May is Historic Preservation Month o Place the National Historic Preservation Month on the January Agenda 3. Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award Continue to select an outstanding award winner each year and bring the plaque in City Hall up to date. o The Historic Preservation award is given in May. o Place the Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award on the January Agenda. o Solicit the public to nominate people they think deserve to be a recipient of the award. 4. Local Plants and Trees A. Inventory of Local Plants and Trees B. Solicit Nominations From the Public 5. The First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series- Keep on priority list and work on bringing back to the public. o Ground rules need to be set when this is brought back. o Discuss possible locations for the lectures to occur (i.e. SeaLife Center, Library Basement, and Theater) 6. Cemetery Information Project o Place Cemetery/Obituary Information on Seward Historic Preservation website, develop an informational pamphlet, create a book and compile obituaries. Historic Structures & Sites 1. Hoben Park has been approved for historic reconstruction by Council- The Commission continues to support and is willing to assist with this project. * 2. Continue to Update Seward Inventory of Historic Places 3. Continue to Nominate Structures and Sites to Seward Local Register A. Water Intake Building B. World War II Era Structures C. Alaska Nellie Site 4. Geographic Name Nominations o DJ Johnston 5. Monitoring the Jesse Lee Home Project 6. Monitor the Library Museum Project 7. Monitor the National Park Service/US Forest Service Facility Historic Preservation Plan * 1. Seward Historic Preservation Plan The plan needs to be reviewed and updated. 2. Evaluate the Establishment of a Historic District Other Required Tasks * 1. Establish and maintain a basic working inventory of cultural resources in the local area, compatible with the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey and annually provide new data to the Offices of History and Archaeology. — CLG Historic Preservation Program, State Guidelines Pg. 3. * 2. Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. 3. Set priorities for the DNR grant applications. A. Planter for Hoben Park * Required by City Code Updated June 24, 2009 µ,> U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE k (� t y` _* * ,� * -' 4. Economic Development Administration �P a� ' °`'� 7 , � 915 Second Avenue, Room 1890 ' s � t i , , '' " ° r * Seattle, WA 98174 * * , Fax: 206.220.7669 April 9, 2010 ,,,,,,, , ` Voice: 206.220.7660 Jolund Luther, Chair Seward Historic Preservation Commission c/o Community Development Office City of Seward 234 Fourth Ave. Seward, AK 99664 RE: National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 consultation for proposed EDA grant assistance to install Fire Training Simulator at AVTEC Maritime Safety Training Facility in Seward, Alaska Dear Mr. Luther: The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) is revising the scope of work of an existing grant with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) to clarify that it includes a ship fire training simulator at their Maritime Safety Training Facility in Seward, Alaska. In accordance with 36 CFR §800.4(a)(3 -4), EDA is initiating the Section 106 consultation process with you and other interested parties. Hence this letter to you describing the site area, the project, and special condition that EDA will include in the proposed grant amendment. The Maritime Safety Training Facility is located across Resurrection Bay from the City of Seward in the valley that contains Fourth of July Creek. The site consists of seven acres and is bordered to the south by Jellison Street. The Fire Training Simulator will be a separate building from the Maritime Safety Training Facility. The Simulator will provide ship fire training by providing a source of heat from propane and smoke from food -grade mineral oil. On August 6, 2007, AVTEC sent a letter to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) regarding this project. On August 17, 2007, the SHPO concurred that there are no historic properties affected. A condition that EDA will include in the proposed grant amendment is: if any archaeological resources are discovered, all work shall stop, and consultations shall resume with the Native Alaskan and State Historic Preservation Offices. Please let us know if you have any information regarding the site or comments on the project. If you have any questions, please contact me at (206) 220 -7703 or sfitzgerald @eda.doc.gov. Sincerely, 4 4440.64„ itiitheise) Shannon FitzGerald Regional Environmental Officer Copy to: Brian Alvis, EDA Margie Gotley, SHPO Dick Harrell, AVTEC Shirley Kelly, EDA Encl: Map Site plan Letter to SHPO c-/It'Vpi/ /a - If, '• -; t t 1 l r , ? � 1 . �` r ti,,,,,,„ : t+ ' Os� e ,t :, ;,; i �i 1st` „. f �E � t r ,e t � P „ ! • ,., j ,. ■ A' a .� It V, c,. , ++ ; i 1 � !' , y i ., -'• i., .•,opt tit S vn tint + ..., . r.; , a ,,, 0 , t r,,...., .., .... i ei ' ,, : " ` x `r La. .t�RM�� ..,7t..1. M1. 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' ApPr ,,,, ,, . . . . -. ., , 8.0 � �'� '* ... � "� RESURR * , , NOTE: Adapted from an aerial phobpraph dated 9181200102006 Aero-Metric, Inc. + LEGEND: 0 1000 2000 3000 xM NM OM NMI ` \ Approximate Scale In Feet Duane Miller Associates LLC SITE VICINITY MAP Plate iii Job No.: 4102.011 AVTEC School Date: September 2006 Seward, Alaska • . s . * Economic Development Admit; * Alaska Field Office A1 11 * } AUG 2 0 2007 Great oweersfirAlaskatfuture RECEIVED August6,2007 REC EIVED 6cdet e.y AUG , 200 Margie Gotley State Historic Preservation Office Office of History and Archaeology 550 West 7 Avenue, Ste 1310 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 �[ 269-8722 269-8908 o fax f .' `E. D RE: AVTEC Maritime Fire Safety Training Facility L= Dear Ms. Gotley: This letter is to request comments on our proposed Fire Safety Training Facility project. Also, we would like to request that you submit comments to our EDA regional office. The EDA contact information is: Berney Richert, Alaska Director Economic Development Administration Anchorage Field Office 510 L Street, Suite 444 Anchorage, AK 99501 The project envisioned is titled: Alaska Maritime Safety Training Facility. AVTEC's Alaska Maritime Training Center provides courses in many aspects of vessel operations and safety for all types of ships that lead to U.S. Coast Guard - approved certifications, training, and licenses. This expansion provides for the development of a new maritime safety campus across Resurrection Bay located on 7 acres leased from the City of Seward. The campus would provide comprehensive facilities located together and adjacent to a City owned harbor and dock. The campus includes a ship fire training simulator, classroom facilities, and safety training lab. AVTEC's Maritime Safety Training Facility Project was initiated in 2004 by Alaska Department of Labor Commissioner Greg O'Claray to provide qualified, highly skilled, maritime professionals, trained in the unique Alaskan environment, for the diverse community of marine transportation industry employers. A 4,800 sq ft facility will expand AVTEC's capability to train mariners to meet a critical high demand for high growth jobs in the transportation industry. Alaska Vocational Technical Center • PO BOX 889 • 2 Avenue • Seward, Alaska 99664 -0889 Admissions Office (907) 224 -3322 • 1- 800 - 478 -5389 • FAX (907) 224-4143 • www.avtec.edu Alaska Vocational Technical Center does not discriminate due to race, color, AT..a:..w..l ..- .... -. ...-.. ...I.4 ....t ..ICISw�.:..... - wt...t....� $...1:..i ..r A:....{..t.a.. • Page 2 Please respond to this request as soon as possible. Let me know if you'll need more information. Sincerely, ,2s+ Dick Harrell Assistant Director (907) 224-4162 ofc (907) 2244144 fax No Historic Properties Affected (907) 362 -1978 Alaska State Historic Preservation Officer enclosures: aerial photo 1 page Date. 1911 topographic photo 1 page File No.: concept sketch/site visit 6 pages t� Exhibit IV.B. Alaska Vocational Technical Center • PO BOX 889 • 2nd Avenues Seward, Alaska 99664 -0889 Admissions Office (907) 224 -3322 • 1 -(800) 478 -5389 • FAX (907) 224-4143 • www.avtec.alaska.edu Alaska Vocational Technical Center does not discriminate due to race, color, National origin, age, sex, political affiliation, religious beliefs, or disability. 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