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Home My WebLink About03212007 Historic Preservation Packet Seward Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting March 21, 2007 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Shannon Kovac Chair Term Expires 05/07 1. Call to Order Tom Swann Vice-Chair Term Expires 05/07 2. Opening Ceremony A. Pledge of Allegiance Meredith Hershock Commissioner Term Expires 05/08 3. Roll Call 4. Special Reports Greg Carpenter Commissioner Term Expires 5/09 A. City Administration Report Jolund Luther Commissioner Term Expires 05/08 B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations Linda Lasota Commissioner Term Expires 05/09 1. Friends of the Jesse Lee Home update-Tom Swann 2. Website update -Meredith Hershock Shannon Huber ~ Term Expires 5/09 3. Sew8:fa Histerieal Site Iw:eBtery l:1fldate (postponed to Aorin 4. Flag Anniversary Celebration -Tom Swann Marvin Yoder Interim City Manager 5. Histone Trees and Plants (postponed to April) D. Scott Williams Planner 5. Citizens' Comments on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing and Other Items Not Included on the Agenda. [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time/or this agenda item) Donna Glenz Planning Assistant Christy Terry Executive Liaison Historic Preservation Commission March 21, 2007 Regular Meeting Agenda Page 1 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval 0/ Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.] 7. Public Hearings [Limit comments to 5 minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak] - None 8. Unfinished Business - None 9. New Business A. Resolution 2007-01, rescinding Historic Preservation Resolution 2006-08, relating to the height of the Hoben Park retaining wall and supporting Hoben Park Historic Architect Consultant Gary Gillette's recommendations. ...................................................Page 3 B. Review National Historic Preservation Month Council Proclamation .............Page 14 C. Discuss and decide how to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month May 2007 "Making Preservation Work." ............................................................................Page 17 D. Discuss Annual Historic Preservation Award program and approve final submission date for nominations. .............................................................................. ............ ....... Page 19 * E. January 17, 2007 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes. .....................Page 22 11. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) A. Hoben Park Fence Project Memo from Parks and Recreation Director Karin Sturdy ........................... ..................................................................................... ....... Page 26 B. Hoben Park Project Update from Planner D. Scott Williams ............................Page 27 C. State Historic Preservation Officer Judith Bittner's letter dated March 1,2007 Page 28 D. State Historic Preservation Officer Judith Bittner's letter to Jeff Mow dated March 13, 2007 .................................................................................................................... Page 30 12. Commission Comments 13. Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one opportunity to speak] 14. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments 15. Adjournment Historic Preservation Commission March 21,2007 Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 Sponsored by: Staff CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA mSTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD mSTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, RESCINDING mSTORIC PRESERVATION RESOLUTON 2006-08, RELATING TO THE HEIGHT OF TIlE HOBEN PARK RETAINING WALL AND SUPPORTING HOBEN PARK mSTORIC ARCmTECT CONSULTANT GARY GILLETTE'S RECOMMENDATIONS WHEREAS, the Commission at its October 11 th, 2006 Regular Meeting approved Resolution 2006-08 entitled: A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission, 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; and WHEREAS, subsequently Hoben Park Historic Architect Consultant Gary Gillette performed a site vjsit, and consulted with the Seward Historic Preservation Commission and the State Historic Preservation Office; and WHEREAS, subsequently Hoben Park Historic Architect Consultant Gary Gillette provided the Commission and Administration with recommendations and plans; and WHEREAS, rebuilding the concrete wall to a sub-total height of approximately 32 to 36 inches would be historically inaccurate when being viewed from within Hoben Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIlE mSTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. Historic Preservation Resolution 2006-08 is hereby rescinded. Section 2. The Historic Preservation Commission supports Administration following Hoben Park Historic Architect Consultant Gary Gillette's recommendations. Section 3. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Historic Preservation Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 21 st day of March, 2007. :3 Agenda Statement From: Christy Terry. Executive Liaison Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 11,2006 To: Historic Preservation Commission D. Scott Willi~ Through: Agenda Item: Resolution 2007-01, rescinding Historic Preservation Resolution 2006-08, relating to the height of the Hoben Park retaining wall and supporting Hoben Park Historic Architect Consultant Gary Gillette's recommendations. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Historic Preservation Commission at its October 11th, 2006 Regular Meeting approved Resolution 2006-08 entitled: A Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission, 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. Approval of this resolution preceded Commission discussions with State Historic Preservation Officer's Architectural Historian Dough Gasek and a site visit followed by recommendations from Hoben Park Historic Architect Consultant Gary Gillette. Gasek recommended adhering to the historically accurate view of the wall from within Hoben Park, and both parties recommended installation of the existing wrought iron and needed replicated pieces without increasing the height of the concrete. Hoben Park Historic Architect Consultant Gary Gillette has provided site plans for the proposed rehabilitation of Hoben Park which have been submitted to the State Historic Preservation Officer. Conditionally that office has concurred with Planner Scott Williams' finding of No Historic Properties Adversely Affected. The State Historic Preservation Officer has also provided additional specifications that must be incorporated into the final Hoben Park Fence Project. RECOMMENDATION: Historic Preservation Commission approve Resolution 2007-01. L\ REHABILITATION OF HOBEN PARK SEWARD, ALASKA Page 1 of3 BACKGROUND The City of Seward has received two historic preservation grants to perform rehabilitation work at Hoben Park. The first grant is currently in effect while the second grant will be executed within a couple of months, depending on federal budget approval. The first grant is focused on the restoration/replication of the wrought iron fence that existed atop the concrete retaining walls along the north and west side of the park. The second grant is focused on replication of the concrete and stone water fountain located within the park. In December 2006 1, Gary H. Gillette, Architect, contracted with the City of Seward to develop concepts for rehabilitation and replication of the fence and fountain elements of Hoben Park. On December 16, 2006 I met with the Seward Historic Commission to discuss issues regarding the rehabilitation of Hoben Park. I also investigate the site, met with staff, observed the salvaged fence and fountain elements, and discussed options to address the requirement for a guardrail to be part of the project. FENCE There are 19 sections (approx 133') of the original fence that remain in storage at the Parks and Recreation shop. It is recommended that these original sections be installed, along with new replicated sections, atop the original and newer concrete retaining walls. The existing fencing elements would be sandblasted, primed and painted black. The newly fabricated fencing element would be primed and painted black to match. A new guardrail would be constructed of galvanized metal such that it would contrast in color with the original fence. The guardrail would be mounted on the street side of the concrete retaining wall setting it apart from the original fence. The vertical elements of the guardrail would be bar stock rentiniscentof the vertical elements of the original fence. The horizontal elements of the guardrail would be square tubes mounted at an angle such that the section appears diamond like. This would discourage people from sitting on the fence. The retaining wall is 6" above the sidewalk thus may constitute a tripping hazard. Therefore Seward's insurance company suggested that a 42" guardrail be installed to protect the public at this location. The height from the sidewalk to the grade of the park is less than 30" thus a guardrail is not required by code. With the original fence in place it may be acceptable to install a 36" guardrail to accomplish the same level of protection. The lower guardrail would be less inviting for leaning and sitting. The height of guardrail issue should be presented to the insurance company for comments. The fence/guardrail concepts are shown in the attached drawings. Gary h. Gillette, architect 1001 Basin Road S Juneau, Alaska REHABILITATION OF HOBEN PARK SEWARD, ALASKA Page 2 of3 FOUNTAIN The rehabilitation concept is to replicate a new fountain that would be as close as possible to the original size and feature the same or similar materials. The original Concrete base of the fountain is extant on the park site. It has received serious freeze and thaw damage over the years such that it is not feasible to rehabilitate this element. The original upright "pillar" section of the fountain was found at a second hand shop in Seward and purchased by the city. It is constructed of what appears to be hand packed concrete with quartz stones set into the concrete. The piece is fragile and it may not be feasible to use it for the replication of the fountain. The "birdbath" section of the fountain is privately owned and currently used in the owner's garden. The owner is not amenable to donating or selling it to the city and is not willing to allow photos or dimensions being taken of the piece. This is unfortunate as the information would be valuable in accurately replicating the fountain. From observations of historic photographs it appears that the edges of the "birdbath" features larger quartz stones imbedded in the concrete. Dimensions of the fountain will be calculated based on the available. existing pieces and historic photographs. The concept for providing the water flow to the fountain would be a self contained recirculating pump system. This concept woold require electricity to the fountain site but no plumbing. The fountain base would be constructed with an outlet pipe to keep the water level from overflowing the top of the base pool. In the winter the pool would be drained, the piping drained, and the fountain covered to protect it from freeze and thaw cycles. The mechanics of the recirculating system would be set in an underground vault with access for maintenance. STEPS INTO PARK The new steps into the park would be required to meet today's building code thus the original configuration could not be replicated. Also, the code requires handrails be mstalled along WIth the steps. The concept drawing shows the general configuration for poured in place concrete steps and metal handrails. While there are other options for step construction (wood, metal, etc) the concrete steps are in character with the original and the other elements of the park. ORA COMMENTS Recently I spoke with Doug Gasek, Historian with the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology. I presented him with the concept of re-using the existing fence elements and replicating new elements to provide the original placement of the fence. He was very amenable to this concept as he did not realize any of the original fencing existed. He also approved the concept of a separate guardrail that allowed the original fence to stand on its own. Regarding the fountain, Mr. Gasek agreed that the only feasible approach was to replicate the original as closely as possible to size and materials. He had hoped the base would be salvageable Gary h. Gillette, architect 1001 Basin Road (p Juneau, Alaska' REHABILITATION OF HOBEN PARK SEWARD, ALASKA Page 3 of3 but was convinced that it was damaged beyond repair based on my observations. He prefers that the fountain remain in the original location although he would consider allowing it to be relocated upon presentation of sufficient evidence that it would be more appropriate in a different location. I agreed to investigate this further and provide information to him. RECOMMENDATIONS In December the Historic Commission approved the general approach of the fence/guardrail. The Commission should review the attached conceptual drawings and determine its preferred option relative to height and configuration of the guardrail. I would recommend that the concrete steps into the park be configured as shown in the concept. The final details would be generated once approved by the Commission. The Commission should discuss the fountain replication concept and determine if this approach is acceptable. The recirculating pump system and winter protection scheme should also be discussed and considered for approval. Once this direction is made by the Commission further conceptual drawings would be generated. Given the nature of the project and funding schedule I would recommend that the fence restoration/replication be bid as a design-build project. This would mean that final structural details would be developed by the contractor's engineer. This is a relatively simple installation and a design-build process might be more efficient and less costly. The steps into the park would likely be part of the bid for the fence. This would make sense as there will be concrete and metal work associated with both elements. The construction of the fountain portion will be later thus other bidding options may be appropriate. This will be investigated further and a recommendation made. Gary h. 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WHEREAS, rebuilding the concrete wall to a sub-total height of approximately 32 to 36 inches will allow the wrought iron fence original height of 18 inches to be used, still providing a safe height, pleasing aesthetics and historic accuracy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE msroRIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Seetioa 1. The Historic Preservation Commission requests the concrete retAining wall be added tor a heIght ot 32 to 36 mches. SectioD 2. The listed design criteria of the wrought iron fence is hereby adopted. SectioD 3. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Historic Preservation Council of the City of Seward. Alaska, this 11 th day of October. 2006. -- \~ CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Historic Preservation Commission 2006-08 Page 2 of2 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: ~ . ..,; THE CITY OF SEW ARB Historic Preservation Commission c:5 "'--- -~ \C ~ Shannon KQVae, Chair Carpenter, Hershock, Huber, Kovac, Luther, Swann None None None (City Seal) \~ j ...J J Historic Preservation Agenda Statement Meeting Date: March 21, 2007 To: Historic Preservation Commission D. Scott Wil~ \. -{ ^ Christy Terry, Executive Liaison~'" "- National Preservation Month Proclamation Through: From: Agenda Item: BACKGROUND & mSTIFICATION: Citizens in Seward will join thousands of individuals around the country as part of a nationwide celebration of 2007 National Preservation Month in May 2007. "Making Preservation Work!" is the theme of the month-long celebration, which is co-sponsored by the State of Alaska, Alaska Association for Historic Preservation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Since the National Trust created Preservation Week in 1971 to spotlight grassroots preservation efforts in America, it has grown into an annual celebration observed by small towns and big cities with events ranging from architectural and historic tours and award ceremonies, to fundraising events, educational programs and heritage travel opportunities. Due to its overwhelming popularity, the National Trust has extended the celebration to the entire month of May and declared it Preservation Month to provide an even longer opportunity to celebrate the diverse and unique heritage of our country's cities and states and enable more Americans to become involved in the growing preservation movement. The first official Preservation Month was observed in 2005. Annually Seward's City Council issues a Proclamation in celebration of National Preservation Month. Staff has updated the previous years' proclamation to include the correct date and theme. The Historic Preservation Commission should review this year's drafted Preservation Month Proclamation and make any desired changes. RECOMMENDATION: A Commissioner should first move to, "Approve the Preservation Month Proclamation." Once the Main Motion to approve the Preservation Month Proclamation has been made and seconded, Commissioners can make any necessary motions to amend the Proclamation as desired. \L\ PROCLAMA TION WHEREAS, historic prese'l\lation is an effective tool fOT managing growth, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing livability; and WHEREAS, historic prese'l\lation is relevant fOT communities across the nation, both urban and 'fUra~ and fOT Americans of aU ages, aU walks of life and aU ethnic backgrounds; and WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preseroe the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped us as a people; and WHEREAS, · Making Preservation Work" is the Theme fOT National Prese'l\lation Month 2007, cosponsored by the State of Alaska, Alaska Association fOT Historic Preseroation and the National T'fUSt fOT Historic Preseroation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Seward realize the significance of historic preseroation in the community: NOWTHEREFORE, I, Vanta Shafer, MaYOTofthe City of Seward, Alaska, do hereby proclaim May 2007 as PRESERVATION MONTH and caU upon the people of Seward to join their feUow citizens across the United States in recognizing this special obse'l\lance. Dated this 23rd day of April 2007 THE CI1Y OF SEWARD, ALASKA Vanta Shafer, MayOT \S Historic Preservation Agenda Statement From: Christy Terry, Executive Liaison Meeting Date: March 21, 2007 Through: Historic Preservation Commission D. Scott Wi~er To: Agenda Item: National Preservation Month May 2007 - "Making Preservation Work" BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education and advocacy to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. The National Trust for Historic Preservation will celebrate the third annual National Preservation Month in May 2007. While the theme of this year's National Preservation Month-Making Preservation Work-is new, the idea behind preservation month remains the same; celebrating the country's diverse and irreplaceable heritage by participating in local events throughout the nation. Throughout May, the National Trust and its thousands of partners across the country will demonstrate the importance of our nation's heritage as they focus on many aspects of the preservation movement including historic travel, heritage education, historic homeownership, and community revitalization. Local celebrations will highlight the unique culture and traditions of different areas of the country, and the National Trust strongly encourages people to participate in National Preservation Month events being held in their communities. Preservation Month 2007 is co-sponsored by the State of Alaska, Alaska Association for Historic Preservation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides a sample list of possible activities: 1) Host an open house to show off a historic building that has been recently restored or is in need of restoration. 2) Work with students to research the history of their community or a well- known local landmark such as their school, then put on a pageant to present their findings. 3) Hold a career day, inviting preservationists, architects, craftspeople, researchers and others to speak to students about their work. 4) Encourage Main Street merchants to create special store-window displays that highlight the history of their business or building. 5) If a historic building in town is threatened with demolition, hold rallies, \l letter-writing campaigns, cleanup days, and/or and public town meetings. 6) Hold workshops for owners of historic houses. 7) Organize a work project to clean up a historic town square, park or cemetery. 8) Conduct a walking tour through a historic district. 9) Collect "then and now" photos of your community and exhibit them in a public space such as a school or library. 10) Present preservation awards to those who have made a difference in your community. 11) Organize a block party, community picnic or period fashion show in a historic neighborhood or park. 12) Hold a photo or architectural trivia contest. 13) Volunteer on an archaeological dig. 14) Conduct oral history interviews with longtime residents. 15) Bury a Community Time Capsule to be opened in 2057. Past Seward Historic Preservation Commission activities celebrating Historic Preservation Month include; tours of the local National Register of Historic Places, presentation of the Annual Historic Preservation Award, production of the "Blast from the Past" parade/celebration and production/presentation of a power point on the Jesse Lee Home and Benny Benson. RECOMMENDATION: The Commission should decide how to celebrate Preservation Month May 2007 - "Making Preservation Work." The Commission may discuss ideas and finalize a celebration idea with a Motion. \0 Historic Preservation Agenda Statement From: Historic Preservation Commission Scott Willi~er Donna Glenz, Planning Assistan~1~ Meeting Date: March 21,2007 To: Through: Agenda Item: 2007 Historic Preservation Award BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: At the recommendation of the Commission the City Council established an annual Seward Historic Preservation Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize local preservation efforts and encourage community understanding and appreciation of Seward's history. Anyone who has contributed towards local historic preservation is eligible for the award. Award recipients are recognized with a City proclamation and their name engraved on a plaque that is located in City Hall. In the past, recipients have been recognized by the City Council in March around Seward's Day, and/or in May during National Historic Preservation Week. The past several years the Commission has requested Council present the Annual Award in May during National Historic Preservation Month. The procedures to nominate an individual for the award were established by Historic Preservation Resolution 95-09. Commissioners need to submit their completed nomination forms to staff by April 1 0, 2007, which will then be included in the Historic Preservation packet for the April 18, 2007 regular meeting. The Commission will review and selection the Annual Award winner during the public meeting of April 18, 2007. Discussions by the Commission in the past several years have supported the Annual Award be presented to only one recipient per year. The past recipients of the Historic Preservation award include: 1996 Virginia Darling Mary Barry Billie Blackjack Johnson Margaret Jackie Deck 1997 Lee McAnemey Pat Williams 1998 The Gage Family Donna Kowalski Lee Poleske Herman & Winifred Leirer 2000 Jennifer Headtke Jeannie Shirk Pam Herman 2001 Dave Crane 2002 Dan Seavey Kerry Martin \~ 2003 Staffs of the Library 2004 Brown & Hawkins Family Legacy 2005 Jon Faulkner, VanGilder Hotel 2006 Congregation of St. Peter's Episcopal Church 2007 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the 2007 Historic Preservation Annual Award. Remind the Commission that all nominations must be submitted to staff, with back-up information on the nominee, by April 10, 2007. 1f) SEWARD mSTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD NOMINATION FORM Nominations must be received by the City of Seward, Community Development Department by: April! O. 2007 Penon you are nominating for this award: (self nominations are acceptable). Nominee's contributions towards historic Dreservation in the community of Seward: Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and attach a written descriotion of the nominee's contributions. Cl Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the community, Cl Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties within the community, Cl Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history, Cl Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward, Cl Publications about the history of the community of Seward, Cl Reconstruction and restomtion work towards historic preservation in the community, Cl Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which contribute to the community's historic heritage. Cl Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding of Seward's historic heritage. Cl Contributions towards historic preservation planning, Cl Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage, and Cl Progress towards having a climate controlled, centralized historic collection in Seward. Cl Any other contributions related to historic preservation. Nominee's Address: Phone: ~\ City of Seward, Alaska January 17, 2007 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 27' Call to Order The January 17,2007 regular meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice Chair Tom Swann. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Vice Chair Tom Swann presiding, and' Greg Carpenter Jolund Luther Meredith Hershock comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Scott Williams, Planner Christy Terry, Executive Liaison Absent were- Shannon Huber Linda Lasota Shannon Kovac City Administration Report Planner Scott Williams noted lay downs in front of the Commissioners included the State Historic Preservation Office grant award for the Hoben Park fountain and a summary report from Hoben Park Project A.retUtect Gary;GWette. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations Friends of the Jesse Lee Home update- Tom Swann week. Swann stated a Friends of the Jesse Lee Home meeting would be held in Anchorage next Website Updates -Meredith Henhock Hershock directed the Commission's attention to her notes regarding updates needed to the website. She reviewed the items the Commission needed to help clarify. ~v City of Seward, Alaska January 17, 2007 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 28 Swann suggested a work session be held. He stated there was additional information that could be included on the website. Seward Historical Site Inventory Luther stated he was in the process of reviewing the list. Flag Anniversary Celebration Swann will follow up with the Friends of the Jesse Lee Home at the next meeting. Citizens' Comments on Any Subject Except Those Items Sched.uled For Public Hearing - None. . Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (LutherlHershock) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Items approved on the Consent Agenda: November 15, 2006 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes Public Hearing - None. New Business HistoricPreservatioit~obm1issiOif""support for the Fire Department Vehiele ExhaustCapture and Removal System project within the Historical District Fire. Chief David Squires stated the Fire Department obtained a grant in 2006 to install a vehicle exhaustcapture system. He stated that since the building was located in a Historic District, the Federal Gove:rmnent required the Fire Department to obtain permission from the State Historic Preservation Officer. Squires was asking the Commission for a motion supporting the exhaust capture system. In response to Commission questions, Squires stated the exterior modifications would depend on the responses to the Request For Proposal (RFP). He noted one of the exhaust styles would either be released on the south side of the property or east to the alley. Squires stated another style of exhaust collection would be an interior collection system. 1,3 City of Seward, Alaska January 17, 2007 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume2, Page 29 Motion (LutherlBershock) The Seward Historic Preservation Commission supports the Fire Department's Vehicle Exhaust Capture and Removal System project within the downtown historic district. Motion Passed Unanimous Approve Historic Preservation Calendar for 2007 By general consensus the Historic Preservation Calendar for 2007 was approved. The Kenai Mountain Turnagain Arm Corridor Communities AssociatioD(KMT A) requested list of potential projects for the Seward Area Terry noted Shannon Kovac asked the Commission for project suggestions. She stated the issue was time sensitive. Carpenter suggested a future Hoben Park project. In response to Luther, Carpenter stated as a member of the Iditarod Trailblazers he knew of a couple small projects painting and identifying the Iditarod Trail. Swann asked Commissioners to email comments to Kovac. Discuss Hoben Park Historic Architect Consultant Gary Gillette's site visit Williams stated Gillette had been working with the State Historic Preservation Office on Hoben P8!k details.l!estated the fence was top priority in order to Illove forward with the design. WiIHami'itafPA ('tlne~done ~praisal of the situation. Wi11iarn~ noted Gillette stated SHPO did nofsllpport relocation dfthe fountairt . Williams stated Gillette would be providing a follow-up report. Schedule and seta topic for the Historic Preservation's next Work Session After Commission discussion, a work session was set for February 5, 2007 at 6:30 pm to discuss updates to the Seward Historic Preservation Commission Website and a work session was set for February 13, 2007 at 6:30 pm to discuss Hoben Park Historic Architect Consultant Gary Gillette's recommendations. In response to Luther, Swann stated Kovac was reviewing the supporting documentation for the Historic Plant and Tree Register. 1-L-\ City of Seward, Alaska January 17, 2007 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Volume 2, Page 30 Luther suggested scheduling a work session for the Historic Plant and Tree Register be placed on the next Regular Meeting Agenda. Swann concurred. Informational Items - (No action required) - None. Commission Comments- None. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Shannon Kovac Chair Christy Terry Executive Liaison (City Seal) ~c; Seward Parks & Recreation Department PO BOI 167 Seward, AK 99664-0167 www.citvofseward.netlsDrd 224-4054 Date: To: From: Subject: Inner Office Mem~ March 14, 2007 Donna Glenz, Planning Assistant Karin Sturdy, Parl<s & Recreation Director , ~ Hoben Park Fence Project ,. . Yesterday I spoke with Doug Gasek from SHPO regarding those few clarifying questions we had regarding his last memo incorporating suggestions for the fence and guardrail. This morning I spoke with Whip Snyder of Crown Point Smithy regarding the projects, and he indicated he is still interested in both projects. Our plan is to draft two Requests for Proposals. The first will include two projects: A.) clean, straighten and install the 17 pieces of original fence, using the stipulations required by SHPO; and B.) fabricate new steel fence to match the design and proportions of the historic fence to run the additional length of the retaining wall. The second RFP will be to construct the handrail/guardrail behind the historic fence. Please be sure to thank the Historic Preservation Commission for their work on the fence in pointing us in the direction we are headed now. We hope to present a final project to our community which will represent the appropriate historic period of Hoben Park, bringing pride and accomplishment to Seward. ~ We would now request that the Commission focus their attention on the criteria of the fountain. It has been determined that the fountain location should NOT be moved and that the pool/basin is irreparable. While a few companies do produce off-the-~hl'!lffolltltRin~, WI'! helieve the C.ommission expressed interest in seeking a custom-made Alaskan fountain. The Commission will NOT be able to seek bids, estimates or commitments or make commitments on behalf of the City. However, the Commission could research which companies CAN or WOULD be able to craft such an amenity for Hoben Park, their possible timelines and samples of other work. This would be very beneficial to us. We could also possibly use additional input from Gary Gillette, the architect who helped with the fence, to bring us fountain suggestions. Thanks again for all your assistance. Cy: ASLC Staff file ~lP Mountains of Recreation MEMORANDUM FROM: Historic Preservation Commission CityofSewar~_ ~ D. Scott W~lanner r 0" $1211; ~~'?11 t: ,;J;:. - ;~....... 0 '" ..v....':t ~;;.,. .qtAS~t- DATE: March 13,2007 TO: SUBJ: Hoben Park Project Update The following items of interest to the HP Commission have occurred in the last several weeks regarding Hoben Park.: . Gary Gillette has completed his work producing detail drawings for the re-habilitation of the iron picket fence and the fabrication of the guard rail; . Judith Bittner from SHPO sent a letter with specific requirements for the fence rehab to be used to develop a scope of work or contract specifications for work on the fence; . Approval was received from Jo Antonson of SHPO to construct the guard rail to be reimbursable by the 2006 CLG grant; Parks and Recreation staff now have sufficient direction to draft RFPs, or bid documents and specifications to proceed with fence rehabilitation work. 1--1 '; I /i\\J .,-' l.n...i SARAH PALIN, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREA TION OFFICE OF HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLO(JY 550 W. 7TH A VENUE, SUITE 1310 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-3565 PHONE: (907) 269"8721 FAX: (907) 269-8908 March 1, 2007 File No.: 3130-1RHPF 06472 Hoben Park Rehabilitation Scott Williams Seward Planner Seward Historic Preservation Commission PO Box 167. Seward, AK 99664-0167 Subject: Hoben Park Rehabilitation Dear Mr. Williams: This office received your letter and site plans on February 21,2007 concerning the proposed rehabilitation of Hoben Park in Seward. We reviewed this undertaking for potential impacts to historic and archaeological resources pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. We conditionally concur with your finding of No Historic PropertIes Adversely Affected. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission must submit the specifications to this office prior to finalization of the contract. The specifications must adhere to The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and incorporate the following Stlgg~stions preyiously discussed and approved by your office. ___~ .._._, M"____ ,__ .. "'_.___________,___,_ _, """" ,',' _______..__,____~._:}:._,,:.;.~,:~:_,--' _: , '___.~ __-- :,~"::.:~ _,' '_: _,"_:-:::_:-_" ,_-~:.~"_,,~~,_,,, ,_ · The new fence should not be attached to the historic wall. Attach the new fence to the sidewalk and use appropriate brackets that secure it. · Galvanized fixtures corrode with iron. Use stainless steel. · Use an appropriate medium when cleaning the metal. Beads and walnut shells are appropriate blasting materials at a psi under 70. If the iron is wrought, blasting should NOT be used. Wrought iron is much softer than cast iron and severe damage can occur to the historic fabric. If the fence is wrought iron, wire brushes must be used to remove the paint. · IdentifY the paint and primer that will be used. Since complete repainting will occur, current best practices recommend two primer coats (usually zinc bases), a coat of micaceous iron oxide, and two coats of alkyd paint. Epoxy paints should NOT be used. · The fountain should NOT be relocated. · The historic fence should be connected to the wall as it was historically. (cont) '2?J State Historic Preservation Officer Page 2 of2 2/28/2007 Please address these conditions in the project specifications to ensure the Hoben Park rehabilitation meets The Secretary of the Interior 's Standards for Rehabilitation. Please contact Doug Gasek at 269-8726 if you have any questions or need further assistance. Sincerely, Jo",,-~.~ Judith E. Bittner A~ State Historic Preservation Officer JEB:dfg 7.r~ ~1r&1r~ @I.rr r\ ~~ rN IIV7 ('\ U) I' P I ~ \ I 6,\ ~~) I ^ \ I A \ w l.J~ J \0 U \..L.J J DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREA TION OFFICE OF HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY SARAH PALIN, GOVERNOR 550 W. 7TH A VENUE, SUITE 1310 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-3565 PHONE: (907) 269-8721 FAX: (907) 269-8908 March 13, 2007 File No.: 3130-1RNPS Jeff Mow Superintendent Kenai Fjords National Park PO Box 1727 Seward, AK 99664 Subject: Demolition of Harbor Dinner Club (SEW-l 128) and Mai Property (SEW-1129) to construct a parking lot Dear Mr. Mow: This office received your letter on February 28, 2007 concerning the proposed demolition Harbor Dinner Club and the Mai Property in Seward. We reviewed this undertaking for potential impacts to historic and archaeological resources pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. We need more information to concur or not concur with your findings. The two buildings slated for demolition in order to construct a parking lot, need completed determinations of eligibility. In December 2004, this office concurred with your determination that the Seward Commercial Historic District (SEW-l 192) was not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, but eligibility of individual buildings was never discussed. Please complete the identification of historic properties prior to assessment of effects. .Please contact Doug Gasek at 269-8726 if you have any que~tiuIl~ Ul uc:;c:;J furtllel (11:>s.istallce. Sincerely, Judith E. Bittner State Historic Preservation Officer JEB:dfg cc: Scott Williams, Seward Historic Preservation Commission ?P t) ?t!i:~('~; c:~Rcl,-'~.:C;~(; ?~:':";: