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Home My WebLink About02102022 Historic Preservation PacketHistoric Preservation Commission Agenda Packet Regular Meeting Thursday, February 10, 2022 City Council Chambers Immediately following the work session Febwary 10. 2022 The City of Seward, Alaska HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA _ T Following Work Session Council Chambers Cheryl Seese Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER Term Expires May, 2022 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE Sue Ward Vice Chair 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires May, 2023 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE Tanguy ibbr ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who have Commissioner signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per Term Expires May, 2023 speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.] Mary Ann Benoit Commissioner 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Approval Term Expires May, 2024 of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a commission member so Dona Walker requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda] Commissioner Term Expires May, 2024 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Art LeMaster Commissioner A. Proclamations and Awards — None Term Expires May, 2023 B. City Administration Report Vacant Commissioner C. Chair Report Term Expires May, 2022 D. Other Reports and Announcements [Reports must be submitted to the city clerk no later than noon on the Tuesday preceding the Monday meeting for inclusion in the packet. Five (5) minutes speaking time will be allowed for Stephen Sowell each report.] Assistant City Manager 1. Report on Historic Preservation Facebook Page. 2. Update on Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant 20005. Bailey Sayler 3. Update on USS Alaska project. Library Museum Director E. Presentations — None Brenda Ballou City Clerk City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Agenda February 10, 2022 Page I 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Other New Business Items * 1. Approve the January 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes ............................ Pg. 3 *2. Approve the January 28, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes ............................. Pg. 6 8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS [No Action Required] 1. 2022 Historic Preservation Priorities ................................................ Pg. 10 2. 2022 Historic Preservation Meeting & Work Session Schedule .................. Pg. 11 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS 10. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska February 10, 2022 Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Page 2 `a City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 13, 2022 Volume 3, Page CALL TO ORDER The January 13, 2022 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 7:47 p.m. by Chair Cheryl Seese. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner Sue Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Cheryl Seese presiding and Sue Ward T.,,,gtFy r ibb -eeh Mary Ann Benoit Dona Walker Art LeMaster comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Bailey Sayler, Library Museum Director Brenda Ballou, City Clerk Excused — Libbrecht, Walker Absent — None Vacant — One CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING — None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Ward/LeMaster) Motion Passed Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Approve the December 9, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Proclamations & Awards — None City Administration Report. Library Museum Director Bailey Sayler said she had 3 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 13, 2022 Volume 3, Page nothing to report. Chair Report. Chair Seese stated that she wished to move the start time of the monthly work session from 6:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; there was no objection from the commission. Seese said she thought it was important that the commission draft a resolution to create the boundaries for a Historic Business District, and then work towards having that be included as a zone on the Land Use Table. Seese stated she was opposed to Ordinance 2022-002 which would be going to council to update the definition for light manufacturing; she asked the commission for their support to allow her to make comments of opposition at the council meeting on behalf of HP. In response, Ward said she supported the update to light manufacturing and did not wish for Seese to speak on that topic on behalf of HP; Benoit concurred. Seese stated she wished to speak at the council member requesting council's support of having a Historic Business District defined that would ultimately be included in the Land Use Plan. There was no objection from the commission. Other Reports and Announcements Report on Historic Preservation Facebook Page. Benoit reported That both the reach and the engagement for HP's Facebook page were up. Benoit was planning a post in honor of Seward's Day. Update on Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant 20005. Benoit reported the last three signs were still awaiting installation. Update on USS Alaska project. LeMaster said he had spoken with the organizers of the project and learned they were still searching for a location for the memorial. Presentations — None NEW BUSINESS Other New Business Items Discuss and determine the 2022 Priorities. The commission updated their 2021 priorities for 2022 and directed the city clerk to bring back a resolution for approval. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS 2022 HP Meeting & Work Session Schedule. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 13, 2022 Volume 3, Page CITIZEN COMMENTS — None COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Seese thanked everyone for their hard work. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Brenda Ballou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal) Cheryl Seese Chair City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes January 28, 2022 Volume 3, Page CALL TO ORDER The January 28, 2022 special meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 1:45 p.m. by Chair Cheryl Seese. OPENING CEREMONY Chair Cheryl Seese led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Cheryl Seese presiding and Sue Ward T.,,,gtFy r ibb -eeh Mary Ann Benoit Dona Walker Art LeMaster comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Brenda Ballou, City Clerk Excused — Libbrecht, Walker Absent — None Vacant — One CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING — None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Ward/Benoit) Motion Passed There were no consent agenda items. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Unanimous SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Proclamations & Awards — None Other Reports and Announcements — None Presentations — None 6 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes January 28, 2022 Volume 3, Page NEW BUSINESS Resolutions Resolution 2022-001, A Resolution Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska Approving The Historic Preservation Commission Priorities From February 2022 To February 2023. Motion (Benoit/LeMaster) Motion Passed Approve Resolution 2022-001 Unanimous Resolution 2022-002, A Resolution Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska Utilizing The Boundaries Of The Downtown Historic District To Establish A Downtown Historic Business District (HBD) Zone. Motion (Benoit/LeMaster) Motion to Amend (Ward/LeMaster) Motion to Amend Passed Motion to Amend (Seese/LeMaster) Motion to Amend Passed Motion to Amend (LeMaster/Ward) Motion to Amend Passed Motion to Amend (Seese/LeMaster) Approve Resolution 2022-001 Amend Resolution 2022-002 in the second Whereas by striking the words "those same" and replacing it with "similar" so that it reads, "...desires to use similar boundaries..." Unanimous Amend Resolution 2022-002 in the title and throughout the resolution by striking the word "Downtown" before "Historic Business District zone" so that the zone is referred to as the Historic Business District (HBD) zone. Unanimous Amend Resolution 2022-002 in the title and throughout the resolution by adding the word "new" before the Historic Business District (HBD) zone. Unanimous Amend Resolution 2022-002 in the third Whereas so that it reads, "...the purpose of establishing the new Historic Business n City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes January 28, 2022 Volume 3, Page District (HBD) zone is to provide guidelines and support for historic preservation efforts to maintain the integrity of historic properties..." Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Motion to Amend (Ward/Benoit) Amend Resolution 2022-002 in the fourth Whereas so that it reads, "...preserving the historic integrity of properties in the Historic Business District (HBD) zone directly translates into heritage..." Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Motion to Amend (Seese/Ward) Amend Resolution 2022-002 in Section 1 so that it reads, "...hereby approves the establishment of a new Historic Business District (HBD) zone defined as that area in downtown Seward bordered on the South by Resurrection Bay, on the North by Jefferson Street, on the East by Sixth Avenue, and on the West by Third Avenue." Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Motion to Amend (Ward/Benoit) Amend Resolution 2022-002 in Section 2 so that it reads, "This resolution will first be provided to the Planning & Zoning Commision followed by the Community Development Department." Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Motion to Amend (Seese/Benoit) Amend Resolution 2022-002 in the title so that it reads, "...utilizing similar boundaries of the Downtown Historic District to establish a new Historic Business District (HBD) zone." Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Main Motion Passed Unanimous 8 City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes January 28, 2022 Volume 3, Page INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS — None CITIZEN COMMENTS — None COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS — None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. Brenda Ballou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal) Cheryl Seese Chair Historic Preservation 2022 PRIORITIES 2022 HP PRIORITIES (Approved by HP on January 28, 2022; pending council approval on February 14, 2022) REPORTING • Quarterly reports to council • Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) grant report to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) (February) PUBLIC OUTREACH • Coordinate efforts with Planning and Zoning regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources. • Enhance understanding of the economic benefits of Heritage Tourism. • Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May by proclamation • Award the Annual Seward Historic Preservation Award in May. • Maintain the Seward Historic Preservation Commission online presence. SEWARD HISTORIC STRUCTURES & SITES • Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties identified in the local historic preservation inventory. • Update, review, and submit the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites to the Offices of History and Archaeology according to the guidelines for the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey, with annual review. • Promote and continue to nominate structures and sites to Seward Local Register. • Support the historic Hoben Park by assisting with planters and working towards restoring its historic character. • Engender the preservation and use of the Jesse Lee Home properties for Park use. • Track and monitor the progress of the Fort Raymond Subdivision. • Identify the Most Endangered Historic Properties in Seward. SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN • Promulgate economic incentives, historical preservation and education. • Develop historic preservation initiatives and projects. • Advance the Historic Business District. OTHER COMMISSION TASKS • Generate ideas, set priorities, and submit an application for consideration, and take action on CLG grant opportunities that stimulate knowledge of local history, heritage tourism and cultural awareness. 10 2022 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Schedule Updated February 3, 2022 DATE MTG-WS BUSINESS PRIORITIES RESULTS Brainstorm Certified Local Government grant ideas Did not brainstorm CLG grant Jan 13 WS Begin public noticing for HP Award nominations ideas; public notice for HP Continue work on Downtown Historic Overlay (i.e., HBD zone & Award done on Jan 11; worked Land Use Table) on overlay Jan 13 MTG ewe Review & update draft resolution for 2022 priorities Present 2021 annual report & 2022 Reviewed 2021 priorities & priorities to council Updated for 2022 Approved Res 22-001 (going to Jan 28 SPC MTG Res 22-001 Approving 2022 HP Priorities council Feb 14); Amended & Res 22-002 Approving the Historic Business District (HBD) zone Approved Res 22-002 Jan 28 WS Edit HP Design Guidelines Worked on design guidelines Feb 10 WS Land Use Table Feb 10 MTG No business other than approving minutes Submit annual CLG report Draft resolution for Land Use Table Mar 10 WS Review and update draft of Seward's Day proclamation (for March 28 council meeting) Mar 10 MTG March Joint WS Joint work session with council to discuss area of mutual concern 14 or 28 Discuss activities and make a plan for celebrating Nat'l HP month in May Apr 14 WS Review and update proclamation for Nat'l HP Month in May (for April 25 council meeting) Historic Overlay Support Hoben Park/flowers; provide Apr 14 MTG written report to council Historic Overlay Discuss potential Certified Local Government grant (CLG) DATE May 12 WS UNKNOWN Review HP Award nominations & vote on HP Award recipients Carry out planned National HP Month (nominations deadline April 20 at 5 pm) activities May 12 MTG Draft proclamations for each HP Award recipient (for May 23 council HP Award presented by council (May meeting) 23) Jun 9 WS Discuss Founder's Day - collaborate with RBHS? Advance Historic Overlay to P&Z? Plan Founder's Day activities Jun 9 MTG Advance Historic Overlay Verbal Report to Council 2022 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Schedule Updated February 3, 2022 DATE MTG-WS BUSINESS PRIORITIES RESULTS July 14 Hiatus No work session or meeting Review inventory list of historic properties Aug 11 WS Review and update draft of Founder's Day proclamation (for Aug 22 council meeting) Aug 11 MTG Founder's Day activity(ies) (Aug 28) Research structures/sites, promote and nominate to the Sep 8 WS Seward Register of Historic Places Grant library creation Award structures & sites to Seward Sep 8 MTG local register Written report to council 2017 HP Plan Oct 13 WS Historic Overlay Brainstorm 2023 projects Oct 13 MTG Develop plan to update 2017 HP Plan Educate the public on historical and economical value of historical Nov 10 WS laces and buildings Present Historic Overlay to council REVIEW RESULTS of Nov 10 MTG PRIORITIES Dec 8 WS Review annual results vs priorities Review & update priorities for 2023 Dec 8 MTG Create annual review & priorities for 2023 ONGOING TASKS & PROJECTS • Generate ideas and set priorities for new CLG Grant • Continue Seward Historic Preservation Online presence thru Facebook (monthly posts, as of 121912021) • Monitor historic properties and make recommendations, as appropriate • Verbal and or written Reports to Council Quarterly • Jesse Lee Home Memorial • USS Alaska project • Residential historical zoning boundaries 2022 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Schedule Updated February 3, 2022 2022 REPORTS TO COUNCIL 1st Quarter Report— in person Attend April 1 ltt' city council meeting (alternate date is April 25tt') 2°d Quarter Report — written Submit report to city clerk no later than 12 pm on July 5'h (alternate date is July 19'') 3'd Quarter Report— in person Attend October 10n' city council meeting (alternate date is October 20) 4' Quarter Report — written Submit report to city clerk no later than 12 pm on January 3, 2023 (alternate date is January 17ti') February 2022 March 2022 February 2022 SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Jan 30 31 Feb 1 2 3 4 5 7:00pm P&Z Mtg 12:00pm PACAB - CANCELLED Mtn (Regular M.ee.ti.n.g)_._._._._._. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6:00pm HPC Work Session (Council �_ ha....m......b..e...rs_a...................... _._._._.. 7:00pm HPC Regular Meeting (Council ch.. m r 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 5:30pm Cancelled P&Z WS 12:00pm PACAB - CC Spc Mtg - Work Session Providence (Chambers) 7:00pm CC Mtg I (Council Chambers) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 HOLIDAY 6:00pm P&Z Work Session (Council Chambers) 27 28 Mar 1 2 3 4 5 7:00pm CC Mtg _. 1Chambersl_. 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