PRESENT:

Eric Thomae, Chair Dan Huff, Commissioner Joseph Kane, Commissioner Jenni Sunshine, Commissioner

EXCUSED:

Walter Ohlson, Vice Chair Alison Crane, Commissioner

 

STAFF PRESENT:     Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks & Recreation Director  
                                  Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation & Cultural Resources Manager
                                  Bayer Vella, Planning Manager
                                  Steve Solomon, Councilmember

GUESTS:     Jim Williams, Historical Society President

No Speakers

1.	Educational opportunities for Historic Preservation Commission members to attend

MOTION: A motion was made by Chair Thomae and seconded by Commissioner Huff to approve minutes

 

MOTION carried, 4-0

 

1.	DISCUSSION ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING AND ZONING BY BAYER VELLA, PLANNING MANAGER

Mr. Bayer Vella, Town of Oro Valley Planning Manager, described the relationship between the HPC and the Town Planning and Zoning Department as two fold. That consists of first, to assist in the development review process and second to review projects that include all matters of zoning.  He further explained a four step process in which action and information takes place if something significant is to occur. Commissioners asked questions.

2.	UPDATE ON THE ORO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION)

Mr. Jim Williams, President of the Oro Valley Historical Society offered a brief report about elections, building and collections committees, and the Active Speaker's Bureau.  He further mentioned upcoming calendar events.

3.	UPDATE AND REPORT OF THE ORAL HISTORY PROJECT, HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT LANDMARKS LOCATED IN THE 2.5 SQUARE MILES OF THE ORO VALLEY ESTATES (DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION)

Chair Thomae explained the beginning point of the process for the Oral History Project. Ms. Dellerman explained items that may be of interest to the project.

4.	DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON TEMPORARY INFORMATIONAL SIGNAGE FOR HISTORIC BUILDINGS AT STEAM PUMP RANCH

The Commission discussed temporary signage possibilities, wording, and budget.

MOTION: A motion was made by Chair Thomae and seconded by Commissioner Sunshine to allow staff, in collaboration with Pat Spoerl former HPC Commissioner, to create informational signage.

 

MOTION carried, 4-0

 

5.	REPORT AND UPDATE BY LYNANNE DELLERMAN ON THE ESSAY CONTEST AND STEAM PUMP RANCH MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES (DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION)

Ms. Dellerman described what has transpired with the essay contest thus far and the number of applicants. Ms. Dellerman described the second part of the Adobe workshop class and provided upcoming dates.  She also explained that repairs will be addressed on those dates.

6.	FAREWELL TO COMMISSIONER ALISON CRANE

Ms. Kristy Diaz-Trahan requested we table the farewell to Commissioner Crane until the May meeting due to her absence.

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

Ms. Diaz-Trahan reported on the following:
- Vacancies on the Commission
- Reminder for Commissioners to provide two incentives to the Senior Office Specialist
- Registration for HPC Conference is still available as well as volunteering opportunities
- Ms. Dellerman will be sitting in for Ms. Diaz-Trahan at the May 1st meeting

-Site description for First and Tangerine Rd project from Planning and Zoning
-"Homework assignment" incentives for landmark designation applicants

MOTION: A motion was made by Chair Thomae and seconded by Commissioner Huff to adjourn at 6:20 p.m.

 

MOTION carried, 4-0