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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-12-15 Historic District Board SummaryHISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD December 15, 1994 - 6:00 p.m. ***AGENDA*** Kenai Council Chambers Chair Dorothy Gray ., CALL TO ORDER m APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1 ,, APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 15, 1994 ., Bm PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO _RE Hi=ARD HISTORIC BOARD REVIEW Sm NEW BUSINESS g a. Land Acquisition b. Signs in TSH c. Bluff Erosion d. Fish & VV~ildlife property OLD BUSINESS a. Mission Street Improvement Project (plans available at meeting) b. CLG Grant 8. REPORTS m 10. BOARD QUESTIONS AND COMMFNT$ ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT LORETTA AT 283-7933 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND SO WE CAN ESTABLISH A QUORUM HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD December 15, 1994 - 6:00 p.m. ***MINUTES*** Kenai Council Chambers Chair Dorothy Gray 1. CALL TO ORDER Members present: Dorothy Gray, James Arness, Diane Rathman, Rose Ann Murphy, Karen Mahurin Members absent: Alan Boraas, Ethel Clausen, Roger Meeks, Wanda Carlson Also present: Judith Bittner, SHPO; James Malanaphy; Jack La Shot, City Engineer; Loretta Harvey, Administrative Assistant 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairperson Gray introduced Judith Bittner to the Board and asked that she be added to the agenda under 4. Persons present scheduled to be heard. Also under New Business the Board would need to take a moment to fill out a form to be included in the Certified Local Government (CLG) application. James Arness moved approval of agenda as amended. Amended agenda passed by unanimous consent. Karen Mahurin seconded. . APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 15, 1994: Minutes approved as presented. 4, PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Judith Bittner- State Historic Preservation Officer Judith Bittner explained that the city's Certified Local Government (CLG) Application was almost complete. There were only a few items needed and then it would be forwarded to the Federal office for review. Kenai Historic Distdct Board December 15, 1994 Page 1 Bittner reported her office had received the Historic Preservation Plan (HPP) Outline and now the Board's job was to create a HPP from the outline. The plan was important because it gave a systematic way of dealing with preservation issues as they arise in the community. The Board is the advocate of preservation issues and it is their responsibility to bring the issues up in the community. It is important to work with other historical groups to spread the word about preservation. Bittner felt the Board was on the right track in choosing to perform an inventory/survey of the Old Town area as a top priority. As a community it is important to know what is there of historical nature. A good filing system should be established and maintained for each identified site. After sites have been identified it is important that the community be involved in establishing preservation goals for the city, and include preservation plans in the local zoning codes. Even though the State and Federal agencies have input regarding preservation, it occurs at the local level. Cities control the historic resources, and decide what is going to be preserved. After the community assesses the sites they want to preserve and identifies preservation issues, goals and objectives should be prepared. Bittner suggested the city might want to consider contracting for someone to help prepare the preservation plan. A good preservation plan should not stay stagnant, and should change with the community's needs. It is also important to assure that the Comprehensive Plan include a reference regarding historic preservation. These can be broad statements regarding the value of historic preservation to the community and that ordinances be established to aid in preservation within the community. 1 HISTORIC BOARD REVIEW Sm NEW BUSINESS Jack La Shot noted most of the items had been placed on the agenda by the Mayor and then he had to go to Anchorage. Chairperson Gray asked that the items be carried over to the next meeting. a. Land Acquisition - Tabled until next meeting. Kenai Historic Distdct Board December 15, 1994 Page 2 b. Signs in TSH Chairperson Gray had hoped signs could be designed for Old Town that would be unique and historic. At this point, the zone is governed under the Commercial Sign Code. Judith Bittner said she would go through her records and send items from other CLG's concerning signs. ¢. Bluff Erosion Jack La Shot noted the information included in the packet. There had been discussion at the Council meeting to work with the Kenai Bible Chapel for a possible land trade with the City. This project will be updated as it progresses. d. Fish & Wildlife Property Jack La Shot noted the memorandum which was included in the packet regarding this property. He said he would keep the Board updated if the property's status changes. e. Non-professional Occupation and Expertise Form (CLG Status) Judith Bittner explained this was one of the last criteria needed for the CLG Certification. The Board members took a few minutes to fill out a brief synopsis of their interests and occupations. James Arness expressed concern over some comments regarding the Board at the previous City Council meeting. Diane Rathman said the Council seemed concerned over a breakdown in communication between the Board and Planning and Zoning and Council. Chairperson Gray noted that no Ad-hoc member of the Council had been appointed. This would probably alleviate most communication problems. MOTION AND VOTE: JAMES ARNESS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL THAT THE MAYOR APPOINT AD-HOC MEMBERS TO THE BOARD FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. ROSE ANN MURPHY SECONDED. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Kenai Historic Distdct Board December 15, 1994 Page 3 · '7. OLD BUSINESS a. Mission Street Improvement Project (plans available at meeting) Chairperson Gray said the church had received correspondence from the City regarding a possible survey on church property. The Church Board would be addressing this letter at their next meeting. Administrative Assistant Loretta Harvey was directed to write a letter to Russell Sacket, with the Office of Historic Preservation to recommend an historic survey/inventory be done in conjunction with this project. b. CLG Grant The grant was completed and mailed December 8TH, a copy was included in the packet for the Board's review. 8. REPORTS Sm BOARD QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 10. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Gray noted some items she would like to discuss on the next agenda' New Business' Recreating the village of Shituk; Old Business' Response from Russell Sacket regarding Mission Street. There. being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, oretta Ha~ey, ~roministrative Assistant Kenai Historic Distdct Board December 15, 1994 Page 4