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Home My WebLink About02152017 Historic Preservation Packet Seward Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Packet )5/0 sk-ts, ** -,-----4 441SYp Regular Meeting February 15, 2017 Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. The City of Seward,Alaska {0 N, HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 410. February 15, 2017 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers Linda Lasota 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Term Expires May,2018 2. OPENING CEREMONY A. Pledge of Allegiance John French Vice Chair 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires May,2017 Wadeen Hepworth 4. SPECIAL REPORTS Commissioner A. City Administration Report ...Page Term Expires May,2017 B. Chair Report C. Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update Laura Erickson D. Resurrection Bay Historical Society Update Commissioner E. Iditarod Trail Blazers Update Term Expires May,2017 F. Alaska Nellie Materials Update G. Mapping Project-Historical Properties Update Wolfgang Kurtz Commissioner 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE Term Expires May,2019 ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who Fred Woelkers have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is Commissioner limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this Term Expires May,2018 agenda item.] Vacant 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by Term Expires May,2019 asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda] James Hunt City Manager Valarie Kingsland Library Museum Director Madeline McGraw Library Museum Curator City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Agenda February 15, 2017 Page 1 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS—None 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Discuss the Commission's role in the possible preservation of Parks and Recreation warehouse building located at 702 Aspen Lane, KPB parcel 145029. B. Discuss how the Commission should coordinate and facilitate its input to the City and other entities regarding Alaska Historic Preservation Act (AHPA) Section 106 compliance for projects within the Commission's geographic area of responsibility. C. Statement on Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) building on Sixth Avenue (Woelkers). 9. NEW BUSINESS A. January 18, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes.* Page 3 B. August 17, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes.* Page 9 C. October 19,2016 Regular Meeting Minutes.* Page 15 D. Review and discuss letter from SHPC to Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science (SAAMS, aka ASLC) Board of Directors, "Importance of maintaining the historical integrity of the Seward Historic Downtown Business District; especially the vacant properties at the base of Fourth Avenue" (French) .Page 19 E. Approve Resolution 2017-001, A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Requesting that the City Council Reinforce the Commission's Pursuit of Preservation Opportunities within City Owned Fort Raymond Properties (Kurtz) Page 25 F. Review and discuss annual Priority List and resolution Page 29 G. Review and revise Seward's Day proclamation Page 33 H. Discuss and plan for Historic Preservation Month in May. I. Discuss 2016 Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) report due in April Page 34 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required) A. Letter from Commissioner Erickson to Beth G. Pendleton, Judith E. Bittner, and John M Fowler, dated February 3, 2017, concerning the USDA Programmatic Agreement. .Page 42 B. 2017 Seward Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Schedule .....Page 43 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS 12. CITIZENS' COMMENTS 13. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Agenda February 15, 2017 Page 2 City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 18, 2017 Volume, Page CALL TO ORDER The January 18, 2017 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner Hepworth led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Linda Lasota presiding, and John French Wolfgang Kurtz Wadeen Hepworth Fred Woelkers comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director Madeline McGraw, Library Museum Curator Via Telephone-Laura Erickson SPECIAL REPORTS City Administration Report: Director Kingsland had nothing to add to her written report. Commissioner Woelkers asked Kingsland if the Commission could view their files at the Seward Community Library and Museum, and Kingsland answered that commissioners were welcome to view the files, as long as they signed in at the Library front desk and received the key from staff. Chair Lasota, Chair Report: No report. Friends of the Jessie Lee Home Report: No report. Resurrection Bay Historical Society Report: No report. Iditarod Trail Blazers Report: Commissioner Hepworth stated that the Iditarod Trail Blazers would be holding an election for President at their next meeting on February 13, 2017. Hepworth also stated that the Trail Blazers were concerned about the use of motorized vehicles on the Bear Lake Washout trail, as well as a proposed parking area for that trail. Commissioner Woelkers was concerned that this was a historic dogsledding trail, but that dogsledding was no longer safe because of motorized recreational vehicles. 3 City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 18, 2017 Volume, Page Alaska Nellie Materials Report: No report. Mapping Project-Historical Properties Report: No report. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON AGENDA—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (French/Kurtz) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (French/Hepworth) Addition of item 9I, Discussion of SHPC Schedule, to the Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous By request from Commissioner French, Items 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9D were removed from the Consent Agenda to be discussed and voted on separately in the Regular Agenda. Motion Passed Unanimous PUBLIC HEARINGS—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discuss the Commission's Role in the Possible Preservation of Parks and Recreation Warehouse Building Located at 702 Aspen Lane,KPB Parcel 145029. Chair Lasota stated that she had made an appointment to speak with Parks and Recreation Director Karin Sturdy, but had not met with her yet because Sturdy had been away from Seward. Commissioner Kurtz agreed to draft a resolution to City Council on this topic citing the August 17, 2016 SHPC meeting and the SHPC Consistency Checklist. Kurtz stated that he would have the resolution prepared for the February 15, 2017 regular meeting. Lasota requested that this resolution be added to New Business for the February 15, 2017 regular meeting. Discuss How the Commission Should Coordinate and Facilitate its Input to the City and Other Entities Regarding AHPA Section 106 Compliance for Projects within the Commission's Geographic Area of Responsibility. Commissioner French stated that there had been no feedback from City Council on the manner in which the Commission had been approaching this topic, although there had been letters received by the Commission from the Alaska Department of Transportation, the Alaska Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Forest Service requesting input on Section 106-related issues. 4- City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 18, 2017 Volume, Page French stated that he desired feedback from City Administration on what input from the Commission would be most helpful on this topic. Chair Lasota stated that this item should be discussed during the joint work session with City Council. Statement on Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) Building on Sixth Avenue. Commissioner Woelkers stated that he would write a letter to the Governor of Alaska's office from the Commission to address this topic. Chair Lasota clarified that the Commission would need to review the letter if it was to be sent from the Commission as a whole. Lasota requested that this letter be added to New Business for the February 15, 2017 regular meeting. Review and Approve 2016 Annual Report to Council. Motion (French/Kurtz) Approve 2016 Annual Report to Council Chair Lasota requested Director Kingsland to send the report to Clerk Kinney to be included in the February 13, 2017 City Council packet. Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2016-003, A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission, Recommending that the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award be Bestowed to Marc Swanson and Heather McClain. Motion (Kurtz/French) Approve Resolution 2016-003 Motion Passed Unanimous NEW BUSINESS May 18, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion (Woelkers/French) Approve May 18,2016 Minutes Motion Passed Unanimous August 17,2016 Regular Meeting Minutes. The Commission requested that the minutes be amended to show that no staff was present for the August 17, 2016 meeting and be included for approval on the February 15, 2017 agenda. October 19,2016 Regular Meeting Minutes. The Commission requested that the minutes be amended to include commission comments and be included for approval on the February 15 2017 agenda. 5 City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 18, 2017 volume, Page November 9, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion (French IWoelkers) Approve November 9,2016 Minutes Motion Passed Unanimous Discuss Vacant Properties within the Seward Historic Business District. Chair Lasota noted that the handwriting on the letter from Iris Darling was originally on the letter when it was mailed to the Commission. Commissioner French volunteered to draft a letter, addressed to the Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Sciences which was the current owner of the property, to discuss the disposition of the specific property on the Southeast corner of Fourth Avenue and Washington Street. The letter would also be copied to the Seward City Council and Iris Darling. Lasota requested that this letter be added to New Business for the February 15, 2017 regular meeting. Review and Discuss Annual Priority List and Resolution. Chair Lasota brought in for discussion an email sent to the Commission from Clerk Kinney on January 11, 2017, asking for dates for a joint meeting. Commissioner French suggested postponing discussion of the Annual Priority List until after the joint meeting. This item was postponed to February 15, 2017 agenda. Review, Revise, Set Deadline, and Approve Notice to Solicit Historic Preservation Award Nominations. The Commission set the deadline for nominations for the 2017 Historic Preservation Award for March 3, 2017, by 6pm, to be turned in to the Seward Community Library and Museum. Discuss Request for Input on USDA Programmatic Agreement. Commissioners Erickson, Woelkers, and French volunteered to form a committee, with Erickson as committee head, to discuss and make comments on the USDA Programmatic Agreement draft. Chair Lasota stressed that the deadline for the comments would be February 6, 2017. Discuss the Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2017 Schedule. This item was added during the meeting and was not published in the meeting agenda. Chair Lasota clarified that the March 15, 2017 regular meeting was moved to March 22, 2017 because of Spring Break. Chair Lasota requested more work sessions. Director Kingsland stated that more work sessions could and would be scheduled as needed. Co City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 18, 2017 Volume, Page Motion (Woelkers/Kurtz) Approve work sessions for March 18, 2017 10 a.m. Council Chambers, Topic: HP Plan, Priorities, and HP Award, and April 8, 2017 10 a.m. Council Chambers, Topic: HP Plan, Priorities, and HP Award Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Hepworth/Woelkers) Approve work session for May 13, 201710 a.m. Council Chambers, Topic: HP Plan Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Hepworth/French) Approve SHPC regular meeting for April 12, 2017 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers with work session to follow Director Kingsland reminded the Commission that staff would not be available for a meeting in April, and that the Commission would need to staff the meeting itself. Motion Passed Unanimous INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (no action required) Comments and suggestions provided by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan (Vols. I and II). Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers newsletters from December 2016 and January 2017. 2017 Seward Historic Preservation Commission meeting schedule. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Kurtz thanked Chair Lasota for all of her hard work. Commissioner Hepworth thanked Chair Lasota for all of her hard work. Chair Lasota stated that she would give the compiled comments for the HP Plan to staff to disperse to the Commission for the work session on February 15, 2017, and that two copies would need to be printed and put at the Library front desk. 7 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 18, 2017 Volume, Page Commissioner French thanked Chair Lasota for all of her hard work. Commissioner Erickson thanked everyone for their participation. Director Kingsland asked Commissioners Kurtz and French to have their letters to her in a timely manner. Kingsland also clarified that members of the public were not listed within the minutes unless they speak. Kingsland also thanked Curator McGraw for completing the minutes and working with the Commission. CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None COMMISSION & ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Madeline McGraw, Curator Linda Lasota, Chair ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) Z City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 17, 2016 Volume, Page CALL TO ORDER The August 17, 2016 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner French led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Linda Lasota presiding, and John French Wolfgang Kurtz Fred Woelkers Wadeen Hepworth Laura Erickson comprising a quorum of the Commission. Staff was not present for this meeting. SPECIAL REPORTS—None City Administration Report: No report given. Chair Lasota, Chair Report: Chair Lasota stated that the Founder's Day Celebration, hosted by the Resurrection Bay Historical Society (RBHS), was scheduled for August 28, 2016, to be held in the Seward Community Library and Museum's community room from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Seward Flag Award was scheduled for 2 p.m. on that day, the Museum would be offering free admission, and at 4:30 p.m. a guided historical Iditarod Trail walk was scheduled to start in front of the Alaska Sealife Center. This celebration was in remembrance of Seward's 113th anniversary. Friends of the Jessie Lee Home Update: Hepworth stated that she spoke with Assistant City Manager Ron Long, and according to him the situation was still unclear, but that some funds had been set aside in the State Legislature for the Jesse Lee Home. Kurtz stated that only $1 million was still set aside for the Jesse Lee Home. Lasota asked who had asked for these funds to be saved, and Kurtz clarified that it had been the City of Seward. Resurrection Bay Historical Society Update: French stated that he had nothing to add beyond what was already announced by Chair Lasota concerning the Founder's Day Celebration. Iditarod Trail Blazers Update: Hepworth stated that the Trail Blazers did not have a meeting in August, but they would have one in September. The Wada statue dedication would be held on Friday, September 23, 2016. French added that this date was chosen because it would allow the Japanese delegation to be present. Hepworth submitted as a laydown the Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance newsletter for August 2016, stating that they were planning to hold the World Trails Conference October 14-17, 2016. She also pointed out that $100,000 had been made available by the Alaska Historical Commission for matching grants concerning the 150 year anniversary of the Alaska Treaty of Cession. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 17, 2016 Volume, Page Alaska Nellie Materials Update: Hepworth stated that Warren Albertson was awarded the job of cleaning up the Alaska Nellie property, and that he was now well into the project. Hepworth also stated that the owners of the Alaska Nellie property have set up a GoFundMe online donation page that had raised roughly $600 so far. According to Hepworth these funds would be used for cleanup expenses. Hepworth submitted a laydown explaining the project. In response to Kurtz, Hepworth clarified that this material could be found on the Alaska Nellie GoFundMe page. Erickson asked how the page was being advertised, and Hepworth stated that the owners would like help in that respect. Hepworth passed photos around to the other commissioners showing the current state of the Alaska Nellie property. She stated that she received the photos from the property owner, and would be happy to forward them to the commissioners. Kurtz stated that he would be able to take more current photos in the near future. Mapping Project- Historical Properties: No report given. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON AGENDA—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Kurtz/Erickson) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda No consent agenda. Motion Passed Unanimous PUBLIC HEARINGS—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Report on Any Contact from Seward Parks and Recreation Department Regarding Evaluating Historic Value of Parts of Two Lakes and Forest Acres. No updated report given. Discuss How the Commission Should Coordinate and Facilitate its Input to the City and Other Entities Regarding AHPA Section 106 Compliance for Projects within the Commission's Geographic Area of Responsibility. No updated report given. Review Nominations and Vote on the Recipient for the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award. Motion (Hepworth/Kurtz) Allow the Commission to vote for and bestow multiple awards Motion Passed Unanimous to City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 17, 2016 Volume, Page Motion (Kurtz/Erickson) Nominate Marc Swanson for 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award Kurtz formally nominated Marc Swanson for the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award. Vote taken by written ballot. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Hepworth/French) Nominate Heather McClain for 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award Hepworth formally nominated Heather McClain for the 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Award. Vote taken by written ballot. Motion Passed Unanimous NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2016-002, A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Correcting the Misspelled Road Name from Chamberlain to Chamberlin Road. Hepworth stated that Donna Glenz wanted to send her thanks to the Commission for putting forward this resolution, because the issue was very important to her. Motion (French/Kurtz) Approve Resolution 2016-002 Motion Passed Unanimous Discuss the Commission's role in the disposition of Parks and Recreation warehouse building located at 702 Aspen Lane, KPB Parcel 145029. French stated that the warehouse, or at least its exterior, has not been renovated in recent years, and could be eligible for National Historic Registry listing and possible federal loans, although it had not been evaluated. According to French the entire Fort Raymond tract would be changing rapidly in the future, and the Commission would need to act quickly if these buildings were to be utilized for possible historical purposes. Kurtz asked if there were plans for this building. French stated that there were discussions, and that the warehouse was planned to be torn down and replaced with a new Parks and Recreation warehouse. French said that his preference would be for the existing warehouse to be kept standing and at least partially used as an interpretive center for the public, and a new warehouse built on another area of the tract. French stated that it may be lucky that there were no more concrete plans for the building at the moment, but that there would be in the future, and that the Commission needed to be involved in these. I ' City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 17, 2016 volume, Page Hepworth asked where the Commission should start. French stated that involving the City Manager or Assistant City Manager, or possibly Karin Sturdy, would be a good place to start. French stated that this was the Commission's first opportunity to discuss the warehouse, and the Commission should decide if they would like to create a specific proposal for the warehouse, or a specific proposal for preserving and communicating the historic activities in Seward during World War II. French proposed that the Commission request specific information on the site and plans for the site from City Administration, and then put forward potential proposals for the site. Hepworth proposed speaking to the Planning and Zoning Commission about the site, but Lasota stated that the Commission would not be the best source of information, but rather City Management. Erickson agreed that contacting City Administration would be a good first step. Lasota clarified that the property was on the Seward Historical Site Inventory List and was actively being used by Parks and Recreation. Woelkers asked if the warehouse was the last structure left of Fort Raymond. French stated that the Inventory List contained two other buildings that were associated with Fort Raymond, but that the list may be outdated. Lasota stated that Kurtz would contact City Administration, and French stated that he would contact Karin Sturdy. Lasota stated that this item should be moved to Unfinished Business for the next meeting. Discuss signing up the Commission to receive updates and alerts for the Railport Development Project. Hepworth stated that she spoke to the Assistant City Manager about the current status of this project, and he said that the freight dock was to be extended, and the passenger dock was to be replaced. Hepworth said that she would ask for more information from the railroad on the project as well. Review and confirm the Commission's meeting and work session schedule for the remainder of the year. Lasota stated that this was added to New Business because there was no scheduled meeting for September, but that the Planning and Zoning Commission was interested in a joint work session on October 4, 2016 at 6 p.m. Motion (Kurtz/Erickson) Confirm joint Planning and Zoning and Historic Preservation Commission work session on October 4,2016, at 6 p.m. 12 City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 17, 2016 Volume, Page Motion Passed Unanimous INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (no action required) City Council Resolution 2016-049 from August 8, 2016 approving 2016 Seward Historic Preservation Priorities Seward Historic Preservation Correspondence sent to the U.S. Department of the Army Seward Historic Preservation Correspondence sent to Eric Hilsinger from Alaska Department of Transportation COMMISSION COMMENTS Kurtz asked if anyone had been observing the construction of the senior housing, in case there had been any archaeological items unearthed. Kurtz also asked about the staffing at the Seward Community Library and Museum. He also said that retail QR code maps had been put up, and that they work. He would be working on an historical version demonstration for the next Historical Preservation Commission meeting. Hepworth stated that she spoke to Donna Glenz concerning the senior housing, and that there would be 5 units, and that there may be space for 4 or 5 more units, but that it would depend on funding. She also stated that it would be nice to see the communication on this project, as well as the Seward City Manager Reports. Hepworth also stated that she had recently visited Sutton, Alaska, and that she was impressed with their historical displays. Woelkers stated in the future he would like to have more information on the Tustumena. French, in response to Kurtz, stated that anything of historical importance that was found during the construction of the senior housing should be being reported. He also stated that, in regards to 106 and Historic Registration, to be on the National Registry, the building needed to have historic relevance or architectural relevance. Erickson had no comments. Lasota, in response to Kurtz, stated that it was her understanding that Madeline McGraw was still in training as Staff for the Commission, and that the Library and Museum was now fully staffed. Lasota also mentioned that she was glad that the Historic Preservation Plan was nearly finished. CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None COMMISSION & ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. 13 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 17, 2016 volume, Page The minutes of this meeting consist of a clear recording that a quorum was present. Minutes were prepared by Madeline McGraw but was not present at the meeting. Linda Lasota, Chair ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) (4 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes October 19, 2016 Volume, Page CALL TO ORDER The October 19, 2016 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner Hepworth led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Linda Lasota presiding, and John French Wolfgang Kurtz Wadeen Hepworth comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director Madeline McGraw, Library Museum Curator Jackie Wilde, Executive Liaison Absent-Woelkers. Laura Erickson was present via phone. SPECIAL REPORTS City Administration Report: Director Kingsland introduced the Commission to Madeline McGraw, its newest Staff. Kingsland also thanked Executive Liaison Jackie Wilde for attending the meeting, and thanked Wilde and Johanna Kinney for their help in assisting the Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC). Kingsland then stated that, as per emails between herself and Acting City Clerk Brenda Ballou, which were included in the packet for this meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission would need to prepare one annual report to City Council for 2016. Kingsland also stated that the Commission needed to prepare an annual Certified Local Government (CLG) Report; Chair Lasota asserted that she had already begun preparing the Report. Kingsland also included information concerning the Certified Local Government webpages, as well as what she had submitted for the Seward CLG webpage, along with information about the State Historic Plan, which was currently being updated. Kingsland also stated that State Historic Preservation Officer Judith Bittner would be in Seward from November 3 to November 6, 2016, if the Commission was interested in meeting with her for a work session. Chair Lasota, Chair Report: Chair Lasota had no report. Friends of the Jessie Lee Home Update: No update. Resurrection Bay Historical Society Update: Commissioner French stated that there was a new Resurrection Bay Historical Society (RBHS) newsletter available, as well as a (S City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes October 19, 2016 Volume, Page meeting scheduled for October 27, 2016. According to French, a presentation planned by Maureen Callahan for that meeting would be of interest to the Commission. Iditarod Trail Blazers Update: Commissioner Hepworth included the October 2016 Iditarod Historic Trails Alliance newsletter as a laydown. Alaska Nellie Materials Update: Commissioner Kurtz stated that he had driven past the Alaska Nellie property, and that it had been cleaned up recently. Mapping Project-Historical Properties: No update. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON AGENDA—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Kurtz/Erickson) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda No consent agenda. Motion Passed By Consent PUBLIC HEARINGS—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Report on Any Contact from Seward Parks and Recreation Department Regarding Evaluating Historic Value of Parts of Two Lakes and Forest Acres. Chair Lasota asked Director Kingsland whether there had been any communication from Parks and Recreation Director Karin Sturdy to the Commission on this subject. Director Kingsland stated that she would look into it. Commissioner French stated that he would hold his discussion of this topic and associated laydown for Item 9A under New Business. Discuss How the Commission Should Coordinate and Facilitate its Input to the City and Other Entities Regarding AHPA Section 106 Compliance for Projects within the Commission's Geographic Area of Responsibility. Chair Lasota asked whether this question F4 of the Annual Certified Local Government Report, page 14 of the packet, would be considered as participating in this. Executive Liaison Jackie Wilde stated that she would check on this, and let Director Kingsland know her answer, who would then inform the Commission. Discuss, Draft and approve 2016 SHPC Award proclamation. Moved to New Business on November Historic Preservation Commission agenda. NEW BUSINESS I (s) City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes October 19, 2016 Volume, Page Discuss the Commission's role in the disposition of Parks and Recreation warehouse building located at 702 Aspen Lane, KPB Parcel 145029. Motion (French/Kurtz) Change "Disposition of" to "Possible preservation of' Motion Passed Unanimous Commissioner French provided laydown information and discussion on this topic. French also stated that he would need the guidance of the Commission to draft a more specific proposal for this topic, but was interested in taking a broader view of preserving the remains of Fort Raymond. Discuss signing up the Commission to receive updates and alerts for the Railport Development Project. Chair Lasota stated that she had received confirmation from Administration that the Commission was signed up to receive Railport Development alerts. Lasota also stated that she attended the Railport meeting, and had heard that it would take the project a year to receive permits and then it would be seven years until the railway dock would be disturbed. Lasota was told by the director of the project that it would disturb cruise ships for roughly 1.5 years. Statement on Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) building on Sixth Avenue. As Commissioner Woelkers was absent, this item was moved to the next meeting. Discuss and set dates for work sessions through January 2017. Motion (Kurtz/French) Move November 16,2016 meeting to November 9,2016, move November 16, 2016 work session to November 4, 2016. Motion Passed Unanimous The Commission set the November 4, 2016 work session topic of"Discussion of CLG Grants, the Comprehensive Plan, Sesquicentennial Planning, and the State Budget with Judith Bittner", the November 9, 2016 work session topic of"Review the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan", the December 10, 2016 work session topic of"Historic Preservation Plan", the January 14, 2017 work session topic of"Historic Preservation Plan", and the February 18, 2017 work session topic of"Historic Preservation Plan". Discuss, review, and vote on an annual schedule for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. Director Kingsland stated that she proposed this schedule because it was difficult to administer meetings every month, and that this schedule was approved by City Manager Jim Hunt. Chair City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes October 19, 2016 Volume, Page Lasota was concerned that this schedule did not allow any room for the addition of New Business. Kingsland clarified that the items included were a suggested outline, and was meant to be flexible. This item was moved to Unfinished Business on November Historic Preservation Commission agenda. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (no action required) Seward Historic Preservation Correspondence sent to the U.S. Department of the Army. Seward Historic Preservation Correspondence sent to Eric Hilsinger from Alaska Department of Transportation. COMMISSION COMMENTS Director Kingsland thanked the Commission for being so receptive to the schedule that she had proposed. CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None COMMISSION & ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 p.m. The minutes of this meeting consist of a clear recording that a quorum was present. Madeline McGraw,Curator Linda Lasota, Chair ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) Seward Historic Preservation Commission City of Seward P O Box 167 Seward AK 99664 <date> Tara R Jones Kevin Adams President and CEO SAAMS Board of Directors Alaska SeaLife Center & SAAMS <address> PO Box 1329 Seward, AK 99664 Stephen Grabacki Steve Atwater Chairman, SAAMS Board of Directors SAAMS Board of Directors <address> <address> William Muldoon Thomas Barrett Vice-Chair, SAAMS Board of Directors SAAMS Board of Directors <address> <address> Willard Dunham Don Bauermeister Secretary, SAAMS Board of Directors SAAMS Board of Directors <address> <address> Tom Tougas Jason Brune Treasurer, SHAMS Board of Directors SAAMS Board of Directors <address> <address> James Hunt Martin Cary City of Seward Designee SAAMS Board of Directors SAAMS Board of Directors <address> City of Seward P 0 Box 167 Seward AK 99664 Pat Pitney Michael Castellini University of Alaska Designee, UAF SAAMS Board of Directors SHAMS Board of Directors <address> <address> Bret Chambers SAAMS Board of Directors <address> Susan Childs SAAMS Board of Directors <address> Tails Colberg SAAMS Board of Directors <address> Larry Cooper SAAMS Board of Directors <address> Chris Harrold SAAMS Board of Directors <address> Maggie Kelly SAAMS Board of Directors <address> Robin Kornfield SAAMS Board of Directors <address> Char McClelland SAAMS Board of Directors <address> Dear Dr. Jones, Chair Grabacki and other members of the SAAMS Board of Directors, The City of Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) is writing this letter because we have been told you may be considering sale of properties owned by the Seward Association for Advancement of Marine Science (SAAMS). We wish to remind you of both the economic and historical importance to both the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) and downtown businesses of maintaining the historical integrity of the Historic Downtown Business District (HDBD). Visitor receipts are an important component of ASLC revenue. Tourism is an important draw for visitors to ALSC. Tourists visit Seward for many reasons. Tourists, who come for a variety of reasons, rather than a single purpose, often stay longer and spend more money. Visitors drawn to a location by its historic and cultural heritage often partake of natural history other visitor opportunities as well. Several National surveys have confirmed that heritage tourists have the following characteristics: • They stay longer than the average visitor. • They spend more money than the average visitor. • They partake of a variety of opportunities in the communities they visit. Surveys of National Park visitors have shown that Park visitors tend to appreciate the availability of cultural heritage and natural ones among their visitor opportunities. Within Alaska, Seward is a historic community. It was the port of entry for many future Alaska residents. Passenger steamers would come up Resurrection Bay and dock at the passenger dock at the base of Fourth Avenue. They would then either board the train, or pass up Fourth Avenue into the City of Seward. It was indeed the gateway for many arriving in southcentral Alaska. The original Arcade Building (corner of Fourth and Railway) was a welcoming feature to that arrival. There are currently three vacant lots at the bottom of Fourth Avenue. This does not provide a meaningful transition from the historic train depot, Hoben Park and ASLC on Railway Avenue to the core historic businesses on Fourth Avenue. The fate of those lots will play a major role in defining the Zo future integrity of HDBD. This in turn will affect the number and nature of visitors attracted to HDBD and ASLC. Historic preservation planners have made the following general statement about new construction within historic districts: New buildings should be compatible with the size scale, color, material and character of the district, sub-area or block. New buildings may be designed in a variety of architectural styles including styles that are intentional restorations, inventions within an historic style, or abstract reference to styles present in the district, so long as the design reflects the sense of place of the specific district and creates a continuity of character. Unlike many historic districts, Seward's HOBO is not single themed. It is a blending of buildings consistent with early town development, those built after the fires in 1942 and 1943, with a smattering of unsympathetic modern buildings. That provides a lot of leeway for new construction to "reflect the sense of place and create a continuity of character". The National Park Service's renovation of the "Old Sofly's Building" was consistent with this gca.: a modern glass and steel cube would not be. The Corn ission ;requests that SAAMS placing appropriate deed restrictions on and future sale of the property it owns within HDBD to help assure that its future use helps assure the historica is'ltegrity of the historic district for the benefit of both ASLC and HDBD businesses. Respectfully, Linda Lasota Wadeen Hepworth Chair, SHPC SHPC John French Wolfgang Kurtz Vice-Chair, SHPC SHPC Laura Erickson Fred Woelkers SHPC SHPC 2 The following pages are not supposed to be part of the proceeding letter. They are the most recent list of SAAMS Board of Directors and their affiliations that I could find. Itis from 6 June 2016, so we will have to confirm the list and get contact information from Tara Jones'office. SAAMS Governance Dr. Tara R Jones taraj@alaskasealife.osg President and CEO Tel: (888)378-2525 www.alaskasealife.orq Main Address PO Box 1329 301 Railway Avenue Seward,AK 99664 USA Physical Address 301 Railway Avenue Seward,AK 99664 Board of Directors as of 6/6/2016 James Hunt Director City of Seward Designee Don Bauermeister Director Friedman and Rubin Willard Dunham Secretary Seward resident Tom Tougas Treasurer Major Marine Tours Pat Pitney Director University of Alaska Designee, UAF Stephen Grabacki Chairman GRAYSTAR Pacific Seafood, Ltd. Chris Harrold Director Monterey Bay Aquarium Z2— Jason Brune Director Anglo American William Muldoon Vice-Chair ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. Maggie Kelly Director Alaska Visitor Services Michael Castellini Director University of Alaska Fairbanks Bill Brophy Director Usibelli Coal Mine Steve Atwater Director Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Talis Colberg Director Mat-Su College, UAA Char McClelland Director Alaska Destination Specialists Susan Childs Director Shell Exploration & Production Company Thomas Barrett Director Alyeska Pipeline Service Company Bret Chambers Director BP Exploration Alaska Larry Cooper Director Cooper&Associates LLC Dale Hoffman Director Pioneer Natural Resources Alaska, Inc Kevin Adams Director Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute 23 Martin Cary Director GCI Communications Robin Kornfield Director NAN Development Corporation 2A Sponsored by: Seward Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2017-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF REINFORCE THE COMMISSION'S PURSUIT OF PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN CITY OWNED FORT RAYMOND PROPERTIES WHEREAS,it is the responsibility of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission to assist with the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history; and WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission wishes to assist with the ongoing responsibilities it holds as a Certified Local Government(CLG),which requires provision for recognition of the historically significant activities, structures and the people who helped build Seward; and WHEREAS,the Commission has continuously received Certified Local Government grants for historic preservation activities; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the responsibilities with the Powers and Duties of the Historic Preservation Commission( Seward City Code 2. 30.425); and 2) Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological Resources within the community, 4) Act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of local government Regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological Resources, and 7) Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties Identified in the local historic preservation inventory. Note: The local historic inventory is different from the local Register of Historic Places. The inventory only requires that the historic or archaeological resource be more than 50 years old.) WHEREAS,Seward City Council Ordinance No. 95-10 established the Seward Register of Historic Places in order to locally recognize properties important to Seward's history; and WHEREAS,the establishment of World War II's Fort Raymond was a significant historic 2$ CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-001 and formative development for the community of Seward; and WHEREAS,substantial portions of the former Fort Raymond remain under public ownership through the City of Seward therefore facilitating straightforward historic preservation initiatives;and WHEREAS, time is of the essence, as opportunities to determine historic preservation priorities for the Fort Raymond will continue to dwindle as the area may be subject to appropriation and development in the near term by public and private entities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION that: Section 1.To competently evaluate the remaining historical substance of the Fort Raymond site and weigh that against community needs,regulatory regimes and with the preservation needs of the community in mind,the Historic Preservation Commission requires participation of the organs of city government, specifically those in occupation of any portion of the district, those engaged in strategic planning, and those responsible for execution of those plans. Section 2. The Historic Preservation Commission hereby recommends that these parties take heed of the dwindling opportunities for preservation of Seward's heritage at these physical sites. Section 3. Further,the Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the City Council campaign for engagement between these parties to arrive at outcomes for existing structures and sites that are thoughtfully determined and in the community's interest. Section 4. Finally, where preservation of sites and structures in part or in whole are not so determined to be practical,the Historic Preservation Commission recommends that alternate forms of preservation be pursued so that the community's heritage remains represented. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 15th day of February, 2017. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Linda Lasota, Chair AYES: NOES: EG CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-001 ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) 11 Sponsored by: Historic Preservation Commission Introduction Date: May 8, 1995 Public Hearing Date: May 22, 1995 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE NO. 95-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 15.15, HISTORIC PRESERVATION WHEREAS, shifts of population and the changes in residential, commercial and industrial uses and customs threaten the destruction of areas, places, structures, works of art and other objects having special historic importance, interest or value and whose preservation and continued utilization are desirable; and WHEREAS, the Seward area contains many structures and areas that embody a sense of time and place unique to the City or which exemplify or reflect the cultural, social, economic,political or architectural history of the nation, the state of Alaska or the City; and WHEREAS, the preservation of the community's historic and architectural character and resources is important for the promotion of local economic development; and WHEREAS, from the standpoint of the City Code, historic preservation and historic districts are more closely associated with Planning and Zoning than Buildings and Construction; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA HEREBY ORDAINS that: Section 1. Seward City Code Section 12.01.035, Historic District Established, is hereby REPEALED. Section 2. Seward City Code Chapter 15.15 is hereby created to read as follows: Chapter 15.15 - Historic Preservation 15.15.010 Purpose. Historic preservation is necessary to promote the educational, cultural,economic and general welfare of the community by providing a mechanism to identify and preserve the distinctive historic and architectural characteristics of Seward which represent elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history. 15.15.015 Seward Register of Historic Places established. A. A Seward Register of Historic Places is hereby established to provide for public recognition of local cultural resources worthy of preservation. B. Criteria for selection and placement on the Register of Historic Places shall be set by resolution of the Historic Preservation Commission. 2$ CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE NO. 95-10 C. The Historic Preservation Commission shall recommend nominations to the Register of Historic PIaces to the City Council. D. Nominations to the Register of Historic Places shall be approved by resolution of the City Council. 15.15.020 Historic district established. A. The historic district of the City is established to define those areas of the City that meet state or federal standards for historic districts or that otherwise have special historic significance that merits additional consideration in land use regulation. B. The City Council shall, by resolution, establish and define those areas to be included in the historic district. C. Criteria for selection and placement on the list of historic districts within the City shall be set by resolution of the City Council. D. Upon designation, the historic district shall be classified as an Overlay District H - Historic District on the official zoning map of the City of Seward. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment. ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,this 22nd day of May, 1995. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA &We— V.. t • Dave W. Crane Mayor AYES: Anderson, Crane, Darling, Deeter, King, O'Brien, Sieminski NOES: None ABSENT: None ybyYz�uarr ABSTAIN: None ,��' of se,_444. •� ...... . +Q psi a77 V••' : 0R'45e.." APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: •a ® i SEA'-s t e Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson & A�,� Brecht, Attorneys for the city of Seward, Iss `� .G�� 1 •:•; �� Alaska 111- -4144 Linda S. Murphy, CMC/AAE City Attorney City Clerk Zq Sponsored by: Seward Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING COUNCIL ADOPT THE 2016 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission wishes to assist the City Council with the ongoing responsibilities it holds as a Certified Local Government (CLG),which requires provision for recognition of the historically significant activities, structures and the people who helped build Seward; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission to assist with the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history; and WHEREAS, it is also the responsibility of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission to assist with the preservation of Seward's local history; and WHEREAS, the Commission has continuously received Certified Local Government grants for historic preservation activities; and WHEREAS, the Commission provides recognition each year to an outstanding contributor to Seward's history by awarding the annual Seward Historic Preservation Award; and WHEREAS, the Commission continues to revise the Seward Historic Preservation Plan, and WHEREAS, in order for the Commission to continue to provide this level of service to the community and assistance to the Council,a long range plan for activities is necessary;and WHEREAS, the Council and the Seward Historic Preservation Commission met to discuss and revise the 2016 Priority List at the February 24, 2016 joint work session; and NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The 2016 Priorities for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission is hereby recommended to the City Council for approval. Section 2. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2016 Priorities List is as follows: CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-049 Public Outre* h • Coordination with Planning and Zoning- At least once a year, the Historic Preservation Commission would like to meet with and coordinate activities and/or projects with the Planning and Zoning Commission(1) • Historic Preservation Web Presence - Continual updating and work on website to reflect Seward's Historical Resources(2) • 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(1) a. The month of May is Historic Preservation Month a Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award (1) a. The Historic Preservation award may be given in May b. Announce to the public the nominations the commission believes deserve to be a recipient of the award. Nominations should be received by April. c. Update City plaque as appropriate in timely manner. a Local Historic Plants and Tree(2) a. Inventory of Local Historic Plants and Trees b. Request Nominations from the Public, a The First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series-(2) a. Hi-yearly work session to brainstorm program ideas a Cemetery Information Project (2) a. Update Cemetery/Obituary information on Seward Historic Preservation website and Past Perfect Database. • Purchase of Alaska 150th 2017 Anniversary(1) a. Promote and assist in community coordination activities for the celebration of the purchase of Alaska 150th Anniversary in 2017. Direct coordination with but is not limited; City of Seward, Resurrection Bay Historic Society, Kenai Fjords National Park, Pioneers of Alaska, City of Seward Chamber of Commerce. U.S. Coast Guard, Trail Blazers', Alaska State Parks, Seward American Legion, Moose Pass Sportsmen Club, PSTA Site Council, local religious organizations, Rotary, businesses, society clubs and other local interested parties. Historic Structures & Sites (1) • Continue to update the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites • Continue to nominate structures,site's and vessels to Seward Local Register • Monitor the Historical Jesse Lee Home Project a The Commission continues to support Historical lichen Park's restoration and is willing to assist with planting the planters. • Continue to engage family/owners of AlaskaNellie's home site to develop, uncover gi CITY OF SEW ARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-049 and otherwise seek to preserve related historical resources. Historic Preservation Plan • Seward Historic Preservation Plan- (1) Current plan is in review, rewrite and update status. a. Promote economic incentives; historical preservation and education; enhance understanding of economic heritage tourism. Other Commission Tasks • *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. (1) • *Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. (I) • Set priorities for CLG grant applications. (1) a. Schedule annual work session to discuss future grant applications • Participate in the review of the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan. (1) • Required by City Code May 18,2016 Code(1)HIGH PRIORITY(2)ONGOING Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska, this 8th day of August 2016. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA t4 t'-`, an Bardarson, Mayor 3 -2 CITY OF SEW ARD),ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-049 AYES: Casagranda,Keil,Alterman,McClure,Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: Butts,Squires ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: AlOff 1 _14.04:4.42., Brenda Ballau, t fC Acting City Clerk .00•sr•easir OF 8Ey�••.t. (City Sq0sii 011P°44,. Q`: • SEAL fr C w 35. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, on March 30, 1867, then Secretary of State William H. Seward signed the Alaska Purchase Treaty; and WHEREAS,this treaty negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia; and WHEREAS, it was proclaimed by the State of Alaska that this day be celebrated on the last Monday of March each year; and WHEREAS, this day is of special importance to the City of Seward as this city was named in honor of William H. Seward. NOW THEREFORE, I David Seaward, Mayor of the City of Seward, Alaska, do hereby acknowledge March 31, 2014 as Seward's Day and recognize William H. Seward for his foresight in acquiring Alaska from Russia. I Dated this 24th day of March, 2014. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA 4. Jean Bardarson, Mayor I� f 34 �' '�'��i�'r.��r��i�.I��.il� �.r��'".y�`�`►' 7 T �� T T" �� T T �.' Valarie Kingsland From: Louthan, Summer L(DNR) <summer.louthan@alaska.gov> Sent: Friday,January 20, 2017 2:29 PM To: BunnellKR@ci.anchorage.ak.us; nancy@cityofcordova.net; mkellner@fnsb.us; laura.boyce@juneau.org; mkelley@kenai.city; haylyc@ktn-ak.us; eileen.probasco@matsugov.us;Vera.Williams@north-slope.org; Valarie Kingsland; michael.scarcelli@cityofsitka.org; ereinders@ci.unalaska.ak.us Cc: tcorbett@gci.net;john.poirrier@fnsb-bc.us;zane@mrvarchitects.com;jtwait@alaska.net; dragonlondon@hotmail.com; debburlin@gmail.com;james.nageak@gmail.com; miss.doanh@gmail.com;Jim Casement; Cathy Sherman; Linda Lasota; angela.linn@fnsb- bc.us; allison.eddins@juneau.org; Kathy.Ahgeak@north-slope.org; samantha.pierson@cityofsitka.org;jessearnshaw2@gmail.com Subject: CLG Annual Reports -It's that time of year again Attachments: CLG Annual Report Form.doc; current CLG Directory spreadsheet.xlsx Dear CLG Staff: It's that time of year again,the Alaska State Certified Local Government Guidelines require you to submit an annual report to the State Historic Preservation Officer summarizing historic preservation activities for the past calendar year. The report for January 1-December 31, 2016 is due no later than April 1, 2017. This is an early friendly reminder. Remember this is our offices opportunity to find out all the great stuff y'all have been doing and to better understand where we might be able to help support each of your programs more. Attached is the report form. Information about your local historic preservation program activities can be provided using this form,or in your own format as long as the information request on the form is provided. I have also attached our CLG Directory. Will you please look over and let us know if any contacts have changed since last year. Thanks so much! I look forward to hearing what each CLG has been doing over the last year. Stay tuned in the next couple of month as a draft of our statewide plan will become available by mid spring. We are trying to think of creative ways to get participation and comments from our local governments on the plan with our limited or non-existent state travel budget. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks again and hope everyone is staying warm! Summer Louthan (Formerly Rickman, please note the name change) Architectural Historian/Certified Local Government Coordinator Office of History and Archaeology/SHPO 550 W 7th Avenue Suite 1310 Anchorage,Alaska 99501-3565 OHA is updating Alaska's historic preservation plan and wants to know what historic places matter to you. Please share your thoughts by taking a short survey that is available online at: i35 http//www.surveymonkey.com/r/AKHPP Another way you can share the important historic sites in your community is by participating in our#ThisPlaceMatters Alaska photo sharing campaign. Photo submissions may include historic buildings and structures, residential neighborhoods,downtown streetscapes,historic and rural landscapes,and archaeological sites(please offset the location of archaeological sites for their protection). Go to http://arcg.is/1TvORj2 to submit an entry. Go to http://arcg.is/1TvQiht to see previous entries on an interactive map. � #r Spam Phish/Fraud Not spam Forget previous vote z 3 (G Annual Certified Local Government Report The Alaska Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program State Guidelines call for each Certified Local Government (CLG) to submit an annual report of its activities to the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology for the past calendar year (January 1- December 31). The purpose of the annual report is to provide information on the local government's historic preservation activities. This information helps the Office of History and Archaeology to evaluate local CLG programs and to be aware of the activities of the historic preservation commissions around the state. Please complete the following questions and provide any additional information in attachments. If you do not wish to use the form please be sure all questions are addressed in your report. Name of CLG: Date of Report: Prepared by: A. LOCAL PRESERVATION ORDINANCES: 1. Have there been any new ordinances, amendments or proposed amendments made to the local historic preservation ordinance? If yes, please attach. ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Have there been any changes or proposed changes regarding historic preservation to the local comprehensive plan? If yes, please attach. ❑ Yes ❑ No B. LOCAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISION: 1. Please list the current members of the historic preservation commission noting the disciplines they fill (archaeologist, historian, architect/historical architect, Alaska Native, and general). 2. Have there been any new members appointed to your commission? ❑ Yes ❑ No 3. If yes, please attach a resume for any new professional members (archaeologist, historian, architectural historian or architect), and a short statement of occupation and expertise for any new non-professional members. 1 37 3. Are there any vacancies on the commission? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5. If yes, list the positions that are vacant noting duration and efforts to fill them. 6. Please provide us with the dates of commission meetings. 7. Please attach copies of your meeting minutes for the year. ❑ Attached ❑ Not Attached 8. Please list any CLG or historic preservation related training sessions or workshops attended by commission members and staff. C. SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES: 1. Has your CLG conducted any local surveys in the past year? If you answer yes please complete questions 2-4. H Yes ❑ No 2. Please summarize the survey activity, including the number and types of surveys conducted and the total amount of acreage covered. If you provide this information in an attachment please note below. 3. How many historic properties were recorded and reported to the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey (AHRS)? 4. Please provide, in an attached document, a summary of the results of each survey conducted, including type of resources recorded, the number of new sites or structures recorded, the number of properties investigated during the survey, and the number of volunteers and property owners involved. 2 3g 5. Do local government staff and non-staff researchers use the local cultural resources inventory? ❑ Yes ❑No 6. If yes, please provide an estimate of how often and by which users your inventory is used. D. PRESERVATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES: 1. Are you currently working on writing or updating your local preservation plan? ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. If yes, please provide us with a brief summary of your progress writing or updating your local preservation plan. 3. If you have an adopted preservation plan how are you implementing the plan's goals and objectives? E. NATIONAL REGISTER PROGRAM PARTICIPATION: 1. Has your commission evaluated any properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places in the past year?If you answer yes please complete questions 2-5. ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Please provide a list of names and locations of historic properties evaluated. 3. Please list the dates of public hearings or regularly scheduled meetings at which the public had the opportunity to comment on the nomination(s). 4. Please explain how the commission arranged for review of the nomination by a qualified historian, archaeologist, architect or historical architect if not represented on the commission. 3 39 F. PROTECTION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES: 1. Does your commission or staff review local projects for impacts on cultural resources? ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. If yes, how many local projects were reviewed in the past year? 3. Please provide a summary or list of the types of local projects reviewed that impacted or had the potential to impact historic properties. 4. Has your CLG participated in any Section 106 consultations? 5. If yes, what were the projects and did you participate, through consultation, in the development of Memorandums of Agreements or Programmatic Agreements, to resolve any adverse effects to historic resources within your community? G. PUBLIC PRESERVATION EDUCATION PROJECTS: 1. Has your CLG conducted any public education projects addressing historic preservation in the past year? ❑ Yes ❑ No 4. If yes,please list them. H. HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT ACTIVITIES: 1. Did your CLG apply for and receive any CLG Historic Preservation Fund grants in the past year? ❑ Yes ❑ No 4 40 2. If yes, please provide a list of grants applied for and received. 3. Please list and briefly describe of other (non-CLG Historic Preservation Fund) preservation grants applied for and received. I. OTHER PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES: 1. Please summarize any other local events, projects or achievements involving historic resources in the community. J. UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION: 1. Please provide us with the following contact information so we can insure our records are up to date: COMMISSION STAFF Name: Title: Address: Phone number: Email: COMMISSION CHAIR Name: Phone number: Email: ADDITIONAL CLG/COMMISSION CONTACT Name: 5 1- ' Title: Phone number: Email: For clarification or more information about the annual report requirements, please contact Summer Rickman, CLG Coordinator at the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology at (907) 269-8717 or summer.rickman@alaska.gov. Annual reports can be mailed to the Office of History & Archaeology, 550 W 7th Ave Suite 1310, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3565 or emailed to summer.rickman@alaska.gov. alaska.gov. 6 42 Seward Historic Preservation Commission City of Seward P 0 Box 167 Seward AK 99664 February 3, 2017 Beth G. Pendleton Regional Forester,Alaska Region USDA Forest Service Judith E. Bittner Alaska State Historic Preservation Officer Office of History and Archaeology John M. Fowler Executive Director Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Dear Ms. Pendleton, Ms. Bittner, Mr. Fowler: Thank you for including the Seward Historic Preservation Commission to review the Program Agreement Among The USDA Forest Service,Alaska Region,The Advisory Council On Historic Preservation,and the Alaska State Historic Preservation Officer Regarding Heritage Program Management on National Forests in the State of Alaska document. We have taken the opportunity to examine the proposed Programmatic Agreement and have paid particular attention to the sections of Streamlined Section 106 and Standard Procedures. After evaluating each of the segments, we have no additional comments. We would like to request and appreciate being informed of such actions when implemented in the Forest Service project area in Seward. Again, we would like to thank you for the opportunity for reviewing the draft document. We look forward to keeping the lines of communication open between our entities. Warm regards, (C .' Commissioner Erickson Seward Historic Preservation Commission MEMORANDUM °7; �teSIP DATE: January 11, 2017 TO: Seward Historic Preservation Commission THROUGH: Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director FROM: Madeline McGraw, Library Museum Curator SUBJECT: 2017 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Schedule This memo is to provide a schedule of the Historic Preservation Commission Meetings for the year 2017. The Historic Preservation Commission regular meetings begin at 6:30 PM and are held at the City Hall Council Chambers, unless otherwise noticed. Regular meetings are usually followed by a work session. Additional work sessions are scheduled and noticed as needed. Month Regular Meetings Work Sessions January January 18 January 14—10 am January 18—after meeting February February 15 February 15-after meeting February 18-10 am March March 22 March 18-10 am March 22-after meeting April April 12(no staff) April 8-10 am April 12-after meeting May May 17 May 13-10 am May 17-after meeting September September 20 September 20-after meeting November November 15 November 15-after meeting January January 17,2018 January 17,2018-after meeting This schedule is subject to change and is updated as needed. 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