MINUTES
ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
December 5, 2016
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
 
CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 5:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:
Jenni Sunshine, Commissioner
Walter Ohlson, Vice-Chair
Alison Crane, Commissioner
Dan Huff, Commissioner
Joseph Kane, Commissioner
Eric Thomae, Commissioner

STAFF PRESENT:     Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks & Recreation Director    
                                    Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation & Cultural Resources Manager

CALL TO THE AUDIENCE - At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on any issue not listed on today's agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Commission Members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers.  However, the Historic Preservation Commission may not discuss or take legal action matters raised during "Call to the Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience" please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.

CONSENT AGENDA

A.

Minutes - October 3, 2016


MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Kane and seconded by Commissioner Sunshine to approve minutes as amended
 
MOTION carried, 6-0
 
B.

Minutes - November 7, 2016


MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Sunshine and seconded by Commissioner Kane to approve items B and C
 
MOTION carried, 6-0
 
C.

Educational opportunities for Historic Preservation Commission members to attend


AGENDA

1.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE HISTORICAL DESIGNATION FORM BY COMMISIONER CRANE. PLEASE READ SECTION 6-10-7 FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION


Commissioner Crane discussed how the Historic Landmark Process was reviewed and addressed some of the requirements. Benefits to homeowners, application process, and a possible checklist were all considered as well as recommendations.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Crane and seconded by Commissioner Thomae to add a number 7 to include a consequence for violating prior subsections
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Sunshine to add a friendly amendment that a specific consequence be later developed
 
MOTION carried, 5-1 with Vice-Chair Ohlson opposed
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Sunshine to add a zoning ordinance to support landmark designation
no second, motion failed
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Sunshine and seconded by Commissioner Thomae to change section F to "landmark status once designated remains in perpetuity"
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Kane and seconded by Commissioner Thomae to remove item number A.2.C filing fee
 
MOTION carried, 4-2 with Vice-Chair Ohlson and Commissioner Crane opposed
 
MOTION failed, 0-6 with Commissioner Sunshine, Vice-Chair Ohlson, Commissioner Crane, Commissioner Huff, Commissioner Kane, and Commissioner Thomae opposed.
 
2.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE ORAL HISTORY PROJECT BY VICE CHAIR OHLSON


Vice Chair Ohlson described a project where people will record and document stories of Oro Valley history. Grant money and student assistance was also discussed.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Thomae and seconded by Commissioner Huff to adopt the Oral History project as written
 
MOTION carried, 6-0
 
3.

REPORT BY LYNANNE DELLERMAN ON STEAM PUMP RANCH MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES (DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION)


Ms. Dellerman reported possible locations for the horse statue

4.

REPORT BY LYNANNE DELLERMAN ON THE HONEYBEE VILLAGE PEDESTRIAN PATH AND EXITING POINT (DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION)


Ms. Dellerman reported that an Eagle Scout volunteer group will be cleaning the pedestrian path

5.

DEPARTMENT REPORT (DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION)


Ms. Diaz-Trahan reported the following: 
- Honeybee Park plan was approved by Council
- All Boards and Commissions operate by the same rules as Council
- An internship program is being developed by Ms. Dellerman
- PRAB is requesting a liaison to attend their meetings
- SHPPO sent word that the Town received two grants
- Agenda for the Council


FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (The Historic Preservation Commission may bring forth general topics for future meeting agendas. Discussion must be limited to information and clarification).

- Horse recognition artist
- HPC recommendations for budget
- Consequences for destroying landmarks

NEXT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 2017 to begin at 5:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Chair Sunshine adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m. 

Prepared 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 5th day of December, 2016. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.