Jenni Sunshine, Chair
Walter Ohlson, Vice Chair
Alison Crane, Commissioner
Dan Huff, Commissioner
Joseph Kane, Commissioner
EXCUSED: Eric Thomae, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT:
Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks & Recreation Director
Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation & Cultural Resources Manager
Michael Spaeth, Senior Planner, Community Development & Public Works
Tobin Sidles, Attorney, Legal Department
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Huff and seconded by Commissioner Kane to approve the minutes as amended.MOTION carried, 5-0
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Kane and seconded by Vice Chair Ohlson to nominate Vice Chair Sunshine as the new Chair.MOTION carried, 5-0
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Crane and seconded by Commissioner Huff to nominate Commissioner Ohlson as the new Vice Chair.MOTION carried, 5-0
Michael Spaeth, Senior Planner from Town of Oro Valley Community Development and Public Works, asked that the Commission consider two recommendations presented by Mattamy Homes. The first request was to approve the park conceptual design and proposed amenities. The second request was to approve a potential future dedication for the Town. Mr. Spaeth explained that the entrance and display area has been relocated closer to Moore Road so that it is no longer near the residential area, yet more accessible to people on Moore Road. Gary Grizzle from the WLB group, who represented Mattamy Homes, further discussed the proposed amenities.
MOTION: A motion was made by Chair Sunshine and seconded by Commissioner Huff to accept the conceptual site plan at Vistoso Trails and Honeybee Preserve and to approve a potential dedication upon completionMOTION carried, 5-0
Vice Commissioner Ohlson stated he discovered that certified local government training is helpful and is a powerful networking tool. Chair Sunshine offered to help access educational materials on various historical subjects that she learned about at the conference. She also informed the Commission of incentives for preservation programs and art, as well as programs for tax credits that can be rolled into historical preservation.
Lynanne Dellerman, Cultural Resources Manager, showed samples of the approved sign plans from the designer. The Commission discussed the plans that were submitted and agreed on modifications pertaining to the cut out lettering. It was agreed that the sign would be returned to the designer for the requested modifications.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Crane and seconded by Vice Chair Ohlson to adopt the burnt orange version of the sign along with modifications to the cut out letteringMOTION carried, 5-0
Commissioner Huff described the purpose of the report. Vice Chair Sunshine requested inclusion on the report of information about the writing contest and its questions.
MOTION: A motion was made by Chair Sunshine and seconded by Commissioner Crane to adopt the annual report with the addition of the writing contest informationMOTION carried, 5-0
Ms. Dellerman pointed out items of interest specifically the AZ Archeology lectures. She also mentioned the ASM open house, museum day, and the Four Corners Expedition as part of the upcoming events. Details are provided on the educational attachments.
Ms. Dellerman discussed the newly planted grass, grant applications currently in process, and events that are coming up at Steam Pump Ranch. She also reported that the planning for the Historical Preservation Conference is in process and will be held in Oro Valley next year.
Commissioner Crane stated that she and Ms. Dellerman met and reviewed the applications that are in existence to see if they can be applied to the Commission's process. Commissioner Crane noted she has bullet point items and questions about codes, hearing notices, and staff availability, that need to be finalized and possibly ready for a future meeting.
Vice Commissioner Ohlson reported that the Oro Valley Historical Society is reorganizing. The Speaker's Bureau report will be deferred to another meeting.
Chair Sunshine requested work on developing questions for the essay. Discussion about leaving the essay to fourth graders only was addressed and noted that elementary grades' curriculum is when students learn AZ history. Commissioner Kane volunteered to head the subcommittee and to have questions expedited to meet deadlines for the contest.
Ms. Diaz-Trahan discussed the resignation of leadership at the Historical Society. She mentioned that she and Ms. Dellerman would like to work with the Historical Society to assist in raising funds and awareness. Ms. Diaz-Trahan reported that a letter of support from the Town, for the designation of US Route 80 as a historic road, had been submitted. The June 17, 2017 Historical Preservation Conference was mentioned by Ms. Diaz-Trahan, as she is on the planning committee and the theme is "Historic Preservation is in our future".
Future Agenda items include the historic sign design, the historic landmark designation process, the Speaker's Bureau Report, and the relationship agreement between the Commission and the Historical Society.
No discussion
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Ohlson and seconded by Commissioner Kane to adjourn at 6:47 p.m.MOTION carried, 5-0Prepared by:
Mollie Frye
Senior Office Specialist
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Historic Preservation Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 6th day of September, 2016. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.