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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11102022 Historic Preservation Meeting PacketHistoric Preservation Commission Agenda Packet Regular Meeting Thursday, November 10, 2022 City Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. The City of Seward, Alaska HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION , REGULAR MEETING AGENDA November 10, 2022 Immediately Following Work Session Council Chambers Tanguy Libbrecht Chair Term Expires May, 2023 Sue Ward Vice Chair Term Expires May, 2023 Tanguy Libbrecht Commissioner Term Expires May, 2023 Mary Ann Benoit Commissioner Term Expires May, 2024 Dona Walker Commissioner Term Expires May, 2024 Art LeMaster Commissioner Term Expires May, 2023 Vacant Commissioner Term Expires May, 2022 Stephen Sowell Assistant City Manager Bailey Sayler Library Museum Director Brenda Ballou City Clerk 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.] 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a commission member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda] 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS A. City Administration Report B. Chair Report C. 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 each report.] 1. Report on Historic Preservation Facebook Page. 2. Report on Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant 920005. 3. USS Alaska City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Agenda November 10, 2022 Page I 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Other New Business Items * 1. Approve the October 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. 2. Possible proposal for helping write a grant for St. Peter's. 3. 2023 Historic Preservation Commission Priorities & Meeting Schedule 8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS [No Action Required] 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS 10. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS It. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Agenda November 10, 2022 Page 2 P.bll.ed 5"..— C-A, Q, Vida oats PeNl-`-' Ma& a F—A T- 5, 6,10.00., iF QQ0.1 E, n, S—d --, P-1— - Ruth 178 4111 '00 sou zw ,00 0 Ways to help grow ywr coach Peat fmque ly and comcleewdy 2 G�-G a Q, r, �, S—,d --, P-1— - Ruth 25 - zm 100 Ways to harp P. Y.F la—h Peet fmquo ly and comelftently 0 �Llsep T S" is K Improve -gap —"fee W-, -nftorit Mwim Pg.[ --b -d rhne, 0 0 — I —, - p 1c �a11 - 111 1.1- Engapmunts 0 lJlou and reacdam a [ .— 0 si,a— 0 12 2 0 3 3 1 0 EM 00 Is 0,0 31 Imp— -gap—" f. 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This house is part of "Home Brew Alley," also called Alley _ A, which was home for a "whole bunch of moonshiners an w�wwr � � �- ' hangers-on," according to John Paulsteiner in his book, Seward Alaska, the Sinful Town on Resurrection Bay (1975) Distilling whiskey and brewing beer are entwined with Seward's early history. Although Alaska's "Bone Dry law" o 1918 prohibited the sale and manufacture of alcohol, the bootleggers in Home Brew Alley kept churning out liquor and beer. Prohibition in 1920 was also generally ignored, with speakeasies existing all over town. Some ingredients t produce local booze, like sugar, were rationed. Famous bootlegger Sam Romack told Paulsteiner he had the foresight to have most of the sugar reserved from Brown & Hawkins, enabling his business to boom, making him a primary bootlegger. Sam Romack lived on Home Brew Alle and City Marshal Bob Guest also lived here and guarded Romack's booze in his basement. Marshal Guest was the entire Seward police force. He made nightly rounds to Home Brew Alley and the city designated Red Light District known as "The Line" located nearby (between Second Avenue and Third Avenue, and Railway Avenue and Washington Avenue). "Special Rounds" were made monthl to collect 10 dollars from each bootlegger and lady of the evening. Both Home Brew Alley and The Line were short walks from the dock, where ships likely provided much of these businesses' clientele. In 1945 the City Council decide to improve Seward's image and renamed Home Brew Alley to Champagne Avenue. The new street sign was uprooted and tossed on the ground by the rebellious residents. November Seward ��i5�ricaa�tt1 Are you interested in learning more about the history Tour of Seward and the Seward Historic Walking Tour? Check out this short but fun video on the history and the 26 signs on the tour. x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD9aUOGRT9M ,., "i "Imagine and Inspire". Brownell House. Don Carlos - "Carl" Brownell, Sr. (1853-1915) was one of the 1 Pioneers of Seward and part of the landing party in 1903. In 1903, for $100, he purchased the first s commercial lot to be sold in Seward, at Fourth 1 Avenue and Washington Street. Carl built the D.C. Brownell Hardware building on that site, where the Yukon Bar is presently located. He also owned and s worked mining claims. Brownell built this house at = 335 First Avenue in 1904. His son Don Carlos s Brownell, Jr., was a man of many talents and interests. He was the head of Seward's public utility company, held a patent for a device that kept bed clothing in place, served as Seward's mayor, and was an actor who built the original Liberty Theatre. Perhaps most importantly, Don Carlos Brownell, Jr. served as a Senator in Alaska's Territorial Legislature during World War II. He was a key figure in the passage of the Alaska Anti -Discrimination Act of 1945, which was the first anti -discrimination law in history that made it illegal to discriminate based on race. When artist and author Rockwell Kent visited Seward in 1918, he met Don Carlos Brownell, Jr., and they became lifelong friends. Kent was a frequent guest at the Brownell home and was given a house key to use the home for writing when in town. The house may have inspired the famous Rockwell Kent with his writing, and maybe it will inspire you if you decide to stay here at the Brownell Homestead Inn Historic preservation is safeguarding the existence and appearance of historic elements of the community. I I The Historic Preservation Commission helps do this by ' offering guidance to the city, by helping to educate our community on history, and by assisting people to find VAN GILDER resources to maintain, renovate, rehabilitate or restore their historic properties. HOTEL 1 I 1 1 I December As you look up Jefferson Street, picture Lowell Creek .. raging down through Seward, wreaking havoc, destroying bridges, and blocking access to the north side of town. Seward is built on an alluvial fan, a +: geologic term for the accumulation of gravel, silt, sand, and other sediments deposited by water as it flows through mountains, hills, and canyons. As ` glaciers receded and ice fields melted over thousands of years, massive amounts of rock and debris were brought down to Seward's location by Lowell Creek's rushing waters. This perpetual movement of water IL I W t and rock was such a problem that in 1927 the Alaska Railroad constructed a small diversion dam and flume (or wooden tunnel) that ran down what is now Jefferson Street to empty into Resurrection Bay. The flume couldn't handle the debris and would fill with rocks, and the floods continued. The flood of 1935 brought so much debris that it buried a house to its second story! This represented a tipping point for the Alaska Railroad whose property was threatened by these annual floods. The company recommended to the War Department that a diversion tunnel be driven through the adjacent mountain to carry the stream. The Army Corps of Engineers completed this diversion dam and tunnel in 1940. It was such a feat of engineering and so significant to Seward's history that it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed to last only 50 years, it continues to work to this day. However, fierce storms still cause major flooding, depositing massive amounts of debris at the bridge on Lowell Creek Road and cutting off access to Lowell Point. Suppose the tunnel gets blocked during another massive flood or earthquake. In that case, Lowell Creek may rush down Jefferson Street once again, potentially flooding buildings such as the hospital and causing more damage than ever done in the past. As Seward's floods intensify due to climate change, the dam construction will need to be revisited. Historic preservation includes four possible activities: Preservation is preserving a place as it is in the present Rehabilitation fixes up a deteriorated historic ,,,, , property, often for a use other than its original one Restoration means putting a building or landscape back the way it was originally, or at a historically �r significant time in its past Reconstruction is the creation of a historically accurate copy of either a specific historic property that no longer exists or an example of one from a chosen historical period. There are many things you can do based on your interest and budget. The Government Cable House is an example that was rehabilitated and is now used for vacation rentals. January Seward was born from the dream of a railroad. From the earliest days when Frank Ballaine came to Seward to start the town and build the Alaska Central Railway, the Seward Railroad Depot, constructed in J- 7M�VL&6,ka 1917was an essential part of that story. This building was moved to its current location following the devastating flooding of Lowell Creek in 1928. The Seward Depot, also known as the Seward Passenger Wt Depot, was initially built at what is now Adams Street and Ballaine Boulevard to serve the railroad line that ran downtown at that time. Lowell Creek originally ran down what is now Jefferson Avenue. Before the Corps of Engineers built the diversion dam in 1939, Lowell Creek flooded two to three times each year, carrying debris that would damage the town. This led Otto F. Ohlson, General Manager of the Alaska Railroad, who owned the depot, to decide to move the depot to its present location. Many important visitors passed through the Seward Depot, including President Harding. On July 23, 1923, President Harding greeted residents from the station before proceeding to Nenana to drive the golden spike to commemorate the Alaska Railroad's completion. Other officials came through to inspect the Government Railroad and coal fields. The 1964 Earthquake and tsunami destroyed Seward's railyard. While the depot survived, it was no longer able to be used for its original purpose. The depot later served as the Marine Highway headquarters when the State ferry Tustumena was homeported in Seward. The Seward Depot is a good example of a hip -roofed, Craftsman -style railroad depot. It remains one of three surviving examples of eight depots built in Alaska. The Seward Depot was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Burning the remnants of houses that were destroyed by Lowell Creek in the 1917 flood. Photo from the Lezlie Wilfer Collection. i Demolition of one of the bridges crossing Lowell Creek during the 1917 flood. Debris against the bridges caused water to flood the main streets, and the bridges had to be demolished. Photo from the Lezlie Wilfer Collection February Renovations often uncover clues about a house's history. This property was originally owned by Frank Ballaine, a xa �' r railroad man and one of Seward's founders. It may have initially been a warehouse, with its unique southfacing one that likely accommodated a loading dock. _•�tx Clues found in the walls included Seward driver's license #57 issued to Robert Manthey in 1926, and a letter the �. same year to him and his brother. A tin advertisement for The Commerce: A Gentleman's Resort included a 1907 calendar. This business closed in 1918 due to Alaska's "Bone Dry Law." The Manthey family was quite well known in Seward. Gustav "Gus" was a welcome addition to Seward when he arrived in 1909, known as an expert baseball player who played on the Valdez nines team against Seward in 1908. Gus was a town marshal, a baseball pitcher, a butcher, musician, and a pile driver, who built the early wharf. Gus and Clara Manthey bought the property in 1924 and lived there with their 4 sons: Robert, Raymond, Edmund, and Guy. In 1964, Frank Spadaro, a retired railroad yard foreman, lived here. On March 27, Frank went to the harbor for lunch with his friend Emil Elbe, a railroad conductor. Frank and Emil were two of the 12 that died during the Great Alaska Earthquake. The original cedar shakes were covered during renovations, and the front porch was replaced with modern materials that retain its historical look. The original house, built entirely of red cedar, remains standing. When the current owners bought the property, they were told it was unstable and should be demolished. Luckily, that wasn't necessary. Renovations resurrected the historic character and brought the history of the former residents to life by the clues they left behind. Historic preservation preserves the historic, architectural, and aesthetic character and heritage of a community and helps to provide a sense of place and continuity. cl The Resurrect Art Coffee House is a great example. It t makes a connection as soon as you enter. It tugs at your heart, and give you a sense of awe and inclusion. This _ r, Al ������..� �. "1 building has connected with the community from when it 1 was built as First Methodist Church in 1917 until now. It is an efficient use of resources and ultimate VI'III'ENCOtiR1GE II(STORICIPRESERVATION": recycling. Historic preservation conserves resources, reduces waste, and saves money by repairing and reusing existing buildings instead of tearing them down and building new ones. Seward's quonset huts are a great example. Re -purposed after the war, they are still in use as homes, businesses and for storage. IT IS AN EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES. IT IS THE ULTIMATE RECYCLINGI March Historic preservation preserves old methods of WIiYENCOLRCEII[STC)IiICPHESERVIT[ON;� Workmanship. Many modern buildings are built to last a short time — 25 to 30 years. Workmanship and building methods are often not as careful or durable as " methods used in the past, when buildings were { expected to last indefinitely. By working on historic buildings, new generations of craftsmen learn the techniques to improve modern buildings as well. s Consider all the stucco buildings that still stand by locally renowned craftsman Gerhard "Stucco" Johnson. The Swetmman house, considered a jewel of Seward architecture, slid down and hill, tipped over and survived IT PRESERVES OLD METHODS OF WORKMANSHIP in one piece. It was built by as his residence in 1916. He was famous for his beautiful and long-lasting exterior stucco work during the early 1920s and 1930s. His stucco is beautiful and has preserved the wood underneath for many of our historic structures. Historic Historic preservation adds character and/or charm ti�'III E1C[H'Ii1GE HISTORIC PRESERVATION? a community, and emphasizes its uniqueness. Our old buildings make Seward unique, give Seward a lot of character and attract tourists. We are one of the few towns on the road system that still retains our historic character. Did you know that Brown and Hawkins was the first bank and telegraph office in Seward, and you can still see the bank sign and the safe in the store? 44, IT CAN ADD CHARACTER AND/OR CHARM TO A COMMUNITY, AND EMPHASIZE ITS UNIQUENESS. April Brown & Hawkins is the oldest continuously operated business in Seward. T.W. Hawkins came to Seward in 1903 and went into partnership with Charles E. Brown, building what would become a general store, clothing store, and the Seward Commercial Club (now Sweet Darling's). They provided provisions to pioneers throughout the territory and became the first bank and telegraph office in Seward and more. Brown and Hawkins were also active in other ventures. Brown operated a satellite store on a barge, the S.S. Bertha, at Ship Creek and the Brown & Hawkins store in Anchorage. Hawkins supported artist and author Rockwell Kent during his stay on Fox Island. The Brown & Hawkins store is mentioned several times in Kent's book Wilderness: AJournal of Quiet Adventure in Alaska. Kent even painted a portrait of Hawkins' daughter Virginia which can be seen in the Seward Community Library and Museum. In 1946, ill health forced Hawkins to lease the store to his son, James. T.W. Hawkins died later that year, and James ran the store for 10 years. In the 1920s, James had taken lessons from the famous Dutch painter Jan van Empel, who painted the unique Ascension painting at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church. There are several of James' original paintings upstairs in Brown & Hawkins. James turned the store over to his sister Virginia in 1956 and left Seward for San Francisco to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. Under Virginia's leadership, the buildings were recognized for their historic significance and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Virginia was instrumental in establishing the Resurrection Bay Historical Society in Seward. She hosted many high school dances upstairs in the famous ballroom and was always there for families in need of clothing, food, and money. In 1989 Virginia passed the torch to son Hugh Darling and his wife Iris, and they began a complete renovation to preserve the building and restore it to its original condition. Thanks to 100 years of family stewardship, Seward has retained a unique glimpse into the past carried on now by current artists and historians Michelle and Jeff Cobble. Historic preservation can provide an opportunity for the imaginative or creative use of a building that has stood empty because it outlived its previous use, and at the same time solve a community problem. For example, Old Solly's, which was vacant for many years, was renovated to solve their pressing need for space, and is now an office and visitor center for the uYIG) r 3}Siii uguSur National Park Service. The building. IT CAN PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A CREATIVE USE OF EMPTY BUILDING AND SOLVE A COMMUNITY PROBLEM Historic buildings can be affordable for businesses to WHY ENCOURAGE HISTORIC PRESERVATION? rehabilitate because of the possibility of tax incentives, grants, and other support for that activity. They attract business simply because people are often I� fascinated by them. Setting up a business in a historic building is a great way - to build a unique character for your business and attract customers. For example, Sweet Darling's in Brown and Hawkins is a really fun place to get gelato with so many interesting IT CAN BE A GOOD INVESTMENT things to see in one of our oldest Seward buildings. Additions from Commissioners? City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 13, 2022 Volume, Page CALL TO ORDER The October 13, 2022 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by Vice Chair Sue Ward. OPENING CEREMONY Vice Chair Sue Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Chair, Vacant presiding and Sue Ward presiding Tanguy Libbrecht Mary Ann Benoit Dona Walker Aft T eMaster comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Bailey Sayler, Library Museum Director Kris Peck, Deputy City Clerk Excused — LeMaster Absent — None Vacant — Two CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING — None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Benoit /Walker) Motion Passed Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Approval of the May 12, 2022 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes. Approval of the May 16, 2022 Historic Preservation Special Meeting Minutes. Approval Of A Reimbursement For Cheryl Seese For The Expense Of Plants And Soil For Hoben Park In The Amount Of $147.45. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 13, 2022 Volume, Page SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Proclamations & Awards — None Other Reports and Announcements Report on Historic Preservation Facebook Page. Benoit said the Facebook page had a steady stream of activity over the summer. Heritage tourism emerged as one of the most popular topics. Report on Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant 20005. Benoit said 72,000 walking tour maps were received over the summer and the logistics of transporting them was complicated. In the end, the maps were delivered to the Seward Community Library and Chamber of Commerce. There was also a new option for people to download a digital copy by scanning a QR code with their phones. The QR window decal would be available at the Seward Community Library and the Chamber of Commerce. Presentations — None NEW BUSINESS Other New Business Items The commission wanted to address the future meeting schedule prior to the process of electing a chair and vice chair so the order of the agenda was altered. Discuss future meetings and the process for submitting documents. Libbrecht wondered what kind of administration support would be provided to the commission for their meetings and packets. Library Museum Director Bailey Sayler responded that the commission needed to be clear about their specific intention when submitting documents and how the material was relevant to the agenda. Libbrecht expressed concern that the role of the chair was too time consuming and he wanted a clarification of how much work was involved. City Clerk Brenda Ballou said the main role of the chair was to run the meetings. Benoit felt that meeting four times a year would be sufficient. Ward agreed and wanted to logically schedule the four meetings so the timing would coincide with real world events and deadlines. The commission wanted to keep their next scheduled work session and regular meeting on November 10, 2022. City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 13, 2022 Volume, Page The commission recessed at 7:58 p.m. The commission resumed at 8:03 p.m. Nominate and elect a Chair. Benoit nominated Tanguy Libbrecht as Chair. There were no other nominations. Motion ( Benoit/Walker) Motion Passed Nominate and elect a Vice Chair. Elect Tanguy Libbrecht as Chair with a term to expire May, 2023. Unanimous Benoit nominated Sue Ward as Vice Chair. There were no other nominations. Motion (Benoit /Walker) Elect Sue Ward as Vice Chair with a term to expire May, 2023. Motion Passed Unanimous Discuss a proposal for assisting in writing a grant for St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Libbrecht wanted to get in the touch with the owners of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in regard to possible grant opportunities in 2023. He wanted to emphasize that Historic Presevation's role was educational rather than being grant managers. Ward said the church was in need of a new gutter system to protect the building before weather damaged more of the roof. Libbrecht wanted to address the subject of raising private funds and donations so the commission was aware of the proper procedure. Ballou advised the commission to bring forward a detailed resolution with the scope of the project; the resolution would be presented to city council for approval. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS — None CITIZEN COMMENTS — None COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 13, 2022 Volume, Page Benoit thanked both Libbrecht and Ward for stepping up and accepting their respective nominations for Chair and Vice Chair. Ward said she received thank you cards from visitors who were impressed with how Seward cared about local history. She wanted to inspire other communities to become involved in historic preservation. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Kris Peck Deputy City Clerk (City Seal) Sue Ward Vice Chair Postponed 2/14/2022 Sponsored by: Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2022-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM FEBRUARY 2022 TO FEBRUARY 2023 WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission's (HP) responsibilities iriSewardCity Code are: 2.30.425 - Powers and duties. (a) It shall be the responsibility of the historic preservation commission to: (1) Develop a local historic plan that will include provisions for identification, protection and interpretation of the area's significant resources. Such a plan is to be compatible with the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan and to produce information compatible with and for the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey. (2) Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. (3) Review and comment to the state historic preservation officer on all proposed National Register nominations for properties within the community area. (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. (5) 4A7ork toward the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history. (6) Support the enforcement of the Alaska Historic Preservation Act, AS 41.35. (7) Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties identified in the local historic preservation inventory. WHEREAS, at the December 9, 2021 and January 13, 2022 meetings, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and updated their priorities and goals for 2022; and WHEREAS, with the passage of HP Resolution 2021-001 on January 28, 2022, the Historic Preservation Commission requests council approval of their 2022 priorities from February 2022 to February 2023. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that. - Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby approves the following list of Priorities and Goals for the Historic Preservation Commission from February 2022 through February 2023: CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2022-014 REPORTING • Quarterly reports to council • Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) grant report to the State Historic Preservation Office (Fehrumy) 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. END roc sep, li4 C6��P 4R45K* HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Historic Preservation Commission is required to meet at least twice each year. Currently, the Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Membership on the Historic Preservation Commission is open to citizens of the City of Seward and surrounding areas. The Historic Preservation Commission has the following duties: 1. Surveys and inventories community historic resources; 2. Reviews proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places; 3. Provides advice and information regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources; 4. Supports the enforcement of state and local historic preservation laws, 5. Reviews and makes recommendations about local projects; 6. Develops a local historic plan; and 7. May give periodic reports to the City Council at Council's regular scheduled meetings. 8. Shall have no authority to expend or commit city funds without first obtaining approval by and any necessary appropriations from Council_ 9. Shall adopt and adhere to the rules outlined in this document as for council. Council Rules of Procedure Adopted :March 14, 1994 As Anietided Through February l0.2020 Article 4. Historic Preservation Commission Article 4. Historic Preservation Commission 2.30.410 Established. (a) An historic preservation commission is hereby created, consisting of seven residents of the City of Seward or surrounding areas, who shall be appointed by the council. If there is more than one applicant for the position, the council shall appoint by ballot voting. Applicants must receive at least four votes in order to be appointed. No officer or employee of the city may be appointed a member of the commission. (b) To the extent available in the community, three commission members shall be professionals, as defined in Appendix A of 36CFR 61, from the disciplines of history, architecture or architectural history and archaeology. If the commissioners are not professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture or architectural history, and archaeology, then consultants in these disciplines will be appointed as consultants to the historic preservation commission. Consultant appointments shall be approved by the historic preservation commission and must be qualified under the standards defined in Appendix A of 36 CFR 61. (c) A chairman of the commission shall be selected annually by the appointed members. (Ord. 94-04; Ord. 2000-13, § 3, 2000) 2.30.415 Terms of office; filling vacancies. (a) Members of the historic preservation commission shall be appointed for a term of three years, provided that the terms of initial appointments shall be staggered so that as nearly as possible a pro rata number of members shall be appointed for each year. (b) The city council, may appoint any qualified person to fill a vacancy of any member of the board provided that the appointment shall be for the unexpired term of the vacancy. (c) Following a member's absence from three consecutive regular meetings of the commission, the remaining commission members shall decide whether the commission member should be retained or whether to request council appointment of a new member. (Ord. 94-04; Ord. 2000-13, § 3, 2000) 2.30.420 Meetings and quorum. (a) The commission will meet at least twice each year at a time and place to be designated by the commission. (b) Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except that, in the absence of a quorum, any number less than a quorum may adjourn the meeting to a later date. The affirmative votes of at least a majority of those commission members present shall be required for any action. (c) All meetings and records of the commission shall be open to the public. The commission shall keep minutes of proceedings showing the vote of each member upon each question and shall keep records of any actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be a public record. (Ord. 94-04) Seward, Alaska, Code of ordinances (Supp. No. 23-1) Created: 2021.09-07 15035:11 (EST) Page 5 of 6 2022 Historic Preservation Commission Priorities & Meeting Schedule Updated by Historic Preservation Commission on 10/17/2022 DATE MTG-WS BUSINESS Brainstorm Certified Local Government grant ideas - PRIORITIES RESULTS Jan W S Develop yearly calendar for grants Enhance and educate on Historic Begin public noticing for HP Award nominations Preservation Continue work on Downtown Historic Overlay Edit HP Design Guidelines MTG Approve resolution for 2022 priorities Present 2021 annual report & 2022 priorities to council Submit annual CLG report "database dump" of your data Review and update draft of Seward's Day proclamation (for March uploaded to your secure upload page 28 council meeting) https:Hsewardak.biblionix.com/uplod TBD Joint work session with council to review annual priorities April WS Discuss and approve a plan for National Historic Preservation month (May); Historic Overlay Discuss Founder's Day (collaborate with RBHS?); advance Historic Overlay to P& Z? Discuss potential Certified Local Government grant (CLG) DATE UNKNOWN; review HP Award Nominations and vote on winners Carry out planned National HP Month MTG activities; HP Award presented by council (May 23) Plan Founder's Day activities. Advance Historic Overlay.Verbal Report to Council MTG Vote on Chair and VP Support Hoben Park/Flower; provide written report to council. Historic Overlay July Hiatus No work session or meeting 2022 Historic Preservation Commission Priorities & Meeting Schedule Updated by Historic Preservation Commission on 10/17/2022 DATE MTG-WS BUSINESS I PRIORITIES IRESULTS Aug WS Research structures/sites, promote and nominate to Seward Local Register; grant library creation 2017 HP Plan; Historic Overlay; brainstorm 2022 projects Develop plan to update 2017 Review and update draft of Founder's Day proclamation (for Aug HP Plan Council meeting) MTG Founder's Day activity(ies) (Aug 28) (CLG grants due October) Award Structure & sites to Seward local register; written report to council Educate the public on historical and economical value of historical places and buildings Nov W S Review annual results vs priorities; schedule annual report to council and annual priority list for January. Present Historic Overlay to council MTG REVIEW RESULTS of Create annual review & priorities lists for PRIORITIES 2023 ONGOING TASKS & PROJECTS: • Generate ideas and set priorities for new CLG Grant • Continue Seward Historic Preservation Online presence thru Facebook • Monitor historic properties and make recommendations as appropriate • Verbal and or written Reports to Council Quarterly • Jesse Lee Memorial • USS Alaska • Residential historical zoning boundaries