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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10112006 Historic Preservation Minutes City of Seward, Alaska October 11,2006 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 41 -- Call to Order The October 11, 2006 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Shannon Kovac. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Chair Shannon Kovac presiding, and Greg Carpenter Shannon Huber (6:45 pm) Tom Swann Meredith Hershock Jolund Luther comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Scott Williams, Planner Christy Terry, Executive Liaison ..... Absent were- None. City Administration Report Planner Scott Williams reported City staff were spending an extraordinary amount of time dealing with the flood event. Executive Liaison Christy Terry stated Linda Lasota was appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission at the last Council Meeting. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations Tom Swann- update on the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Swann noted the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home had collected about $36,000 of the $60,000 needed to begin the direction study for the Statewide Charter School at the Jesse Lee Home. He stated the grant application was submitted to the Rasmuson Foundation. Swann stated the application focused the use of the Jesse Lee Home as a Statewide Charter School which would have access to grants. He shared they would be using private funding to house students. Swann was encouraged by the forward momentum of the project. ..... City of Seward, Alaska October 11, 2006 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 42 World War n bunkers and Quonset Huts nomination to the Seward Register of Historic Places -update ;C., 7 .... Carpenter stated he would be able to concentrate more time on filling out forms now that the summer season was over. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing- None. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Swann/Carpenter) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Swann added under New Business F., "Discussion of Project Assignments" Motion Passed As Amended Unanimous Consent Items approved on the Consent Agenda: August 9, 2006 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes, August 11, 2006 Historic Preservation Special Meeting Minutes, and September 27, 2006 Historic Preservation Special Meeting Minutes. i " ....., Public Hearing - None. Unfinished Business- Discuss Development of the Local Register of Historic Trees and Plants updates Kovac noted a work session was held in July to develop the Register Application Format. Executive Liaison Christy Terry stated these updates were included in the Historic Preservation Packet. In response to Luther, Kovac stated the Commission was in the process of defining 'Historic Trees and Plants' as well as the nomination format and developing an inventory. She further clarified that these trees and plants might be long term fixtures in the community or had historic significance because of who planted the vegetation. After discussion, by general consensus the Commission set a work session for October 26th at noon. New Business ~ ... City of Seward, Alaska October 11, 2006 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 43 ..... Resolution 2006-07, directing the Administration to place the Hoben Park Interpretive Panel. Terry noted the Administration had not yet received an answer from the Alaska SeaLife Center clarifying if they would allow the panel on their property. Swann advocated for placing the panel in a location to draw visitors into the park such as at the double pillars. Carpenter agreed but advocated for a location where there would be the most amount of visitors such as the SeaLife Center Plaza. Kovac had originally envisioned the sign on the South side of the park, but stated the panel could later become blocked by vegetation. Swann stated his first choice would be the plaza location set away from the fence. His second choice would be to the North on the West side of the entrance. Huber concurred with the discussion and emphasized her desire for the panel to be placed outside of the park. ..... Luther suggested the panel, if placed in the park, could be in the south comer facing inward to entice visitors through the park. Williams stated this panel should not be placed on grass because turf was not resilient enough to handle the foot traffic. He then suggested coupling the panel with a bench in such a way as to view the panel, park and the bay simultaneously. Carpenter supported placement of the panel outside of the park in the plaza area. He noted that historically visitors to Seward had disembarked along this route and this location would tie the present day visitors to Seward's past. Motion (SwannlHuberO Approve Resolution 2006-07 In response to Kovac, Williams noted the resolution did not discuss the instillation, but he agreed that the instillation should wait until other aspects ofthe park were settled. The Commission discussed the need to have further clarification on what would be allowed by the Alaska SeaLife Center and the need to have further clarification on what was physically located in Hoben Park and the immediate area. Motion (Carpenter/Swann) Postpone Resolution 2006-07 until the next Regular Historic Preservation Meeting on November 15, 2006 ..... City of Seward, Alaska October 11,2006 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 44 j After further discussion, the Commission set a work session at Hoben Park for October ..J 21,2006 at noon. Resolution 2006-08, requesting the City Administration to increase the height of the Hoben Park concrete retaining walls to an approximate height of 50 to 52 inches, and replace original or replica wrought iron fence commensurate with the authorized design criteria. Kovac noted this resolution was written by Parks and Recreation Director Karin Sturdy. Kovac noted there had been on-going discussion with the height safety ofthe height fencing. During these discussions an idea developed to raise the concrete wall to its original height and reinstall original pieces of the wrought iron. Luther questioned the methods that would be used for raising the concrete. He stated this could cost an immense amount of money. Kovac understood there were no cost estimates; rather Administration was looking for approval from the Commission on the concept. Carpenter was surprised to see this resolution. He noted this was not one of the items discussed at the work session. Carpenter, after reading the resolution, had compared historic and current photographs noting the concrete wall height had been changed from its original height. Swann spoke in support of the resolution and stated it was a great solution to the problem. J Motion (SwannlHershock) Approve Resolution 2006-08 Carpenter noted two administrative corrections. Motion (Kovac/Swann) Amend the third whereas to read, "the suggested new Hoben Park fencing shall meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation; " Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Main Motion Passed Unanimous Discuss and appoint representative to attend October 24,2006 Land Use Law Training. After Commission discussion, Tom Swann was appointed as the Commission's representative for the October 24,2006 Land Use Law Training. t ..... City of Seward, Alaska October 11, 2006 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 45 ..... Discussion and Recommendations to Administration regarding the 2007 Legislative Boards and Commissions Biennial Operating Budget. Finance Director Kris Erchinger gave an overview of the Commission's budget specific to the budget process. She explained some of the budget issues facing the Council. Erchinger noted this was the first year the budget was brought before the Commission. In response to Swann, Erchinger reassured the Commission that the money allocated to Hoben Park would remain in a separate designated fund. Carpenter noted the budget increases with the allocation of staff to the Commission's budget. Erchinger stated costs were being allocated because of Administration's desire to be as transparent as possible with how funds were being spent. Discussion of Project Assignments Swann listed the current Historic Preservation Projects assigned to members: .... . Jesse Lee Home - Swann · Bunkers and Quonset Huts on Historic Register - Carpenter . Hoben Park -Kovac . Water Intake Building and Piping - Huber Swann listed the current Historic Preservation Projects that were not currently assigned: · Historic Preservation Web site . Historic Tress and Plants . Alaska Flag Anniversary · Historic Preservation Week Kovac asked the new Members to consider their strengths and see if any of these items interested them. Hershock noted she would be willing to work on the Historic Preservation Web site. Swann clarified each year Historic Preservation Week was held in May and the Commission generally facilitated an event during that time. He stated this year was the 80th Anniversary of the Alaska Flag and these items could be tied together. Swann stated that Alaska Flag Day was July 9. Commission discussed the differences between the National Historic Register, Seward's Historic Register and Seward's Historical Site Inventory. ..... City of Seward, Alaska October 11, 2006 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 46 Informational Items - (No action required) - ,j ..J Williams took this opportunity to discuss some ideas with the Commission that he would bring forward at a later date. Commission Comments Luther asked what had been published by the Historic Preservation Commission. Kovac noted the Commission had completed a brochure with grant funds that listed all the locations to complete historic research. Swann noted that the Historic Preservation Commission also produced a Website with those same grant funds. Kovac welcomed the two new Commissioners and Planner Scott Williams. Citizens Comments - None. Commission & Administration Response to Citizens Comments - None. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. J -\ . '" "\'<'k-"""".-.,c_,- \<:..~ Shannon Kovac Chair (City Seal) \'Il':iHHwt ,..,., O~ '~f:", ..'" ..(...1 . 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