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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMPLEX
CONFERENCE ROOM 2A
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
GLENDALE, ARIZONA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26,2009
7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Ruth Byrne (arrived at 7:12pm)
Alex Ortega
Dan Leimeter
Jim Grose
Becky Shady
Judy Atkins, Vice Chairperson
Charles "Bud" Zomok, Chairperson
CITY STAFF: Ron Short, FAICP, Deputy Director for Long Range
Planning
Karen Flores, AICP, Planner, Staff Liaison
Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary
Chairperson Zomok called the regular meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Chairperson Zomok called for Approval of the January 22, 2009, Minutes.
Vice Chairperson Atkins MADE a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes of the January 22,
2009, meeting. Commissioner Shady SECONDED the MOTION. The motion passed
unanimously.
Chairperson Zomok called for Business from the Floor. There was none.
Chairperson Zomok called for Withdrawals or Continuances. There were none.
Chairperson Zomok called for Other Business.
REHABILITATION PROJECTS AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION:
Ms. Charyn Palmisano, Community Revitalization Supervisor for the City of Glendale,
will give a presentation to the Commission to provide an overview of the city's
revitalization program and its relationship to historic preservation in the community.
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Ms. Charyn Palmisano, Community Revitalization Supervisor, made a PowerPoint presentation
outlining the programs and services of the Community Revitalization Division. She explained
the Rehabilitation Programs offered through the city and displayed photos of completed projects.
Ms. Palmisano explained how the Roof Repair /Replacement & Exterior Improvement Program
benefited the residents of Glendale. In addition, she outlined the details of the city's Emergency
Repair & Home Accessibility Modification Program. Next, Ms. Palmisano reviewed the
Neighborhood Improvement Program. Last, she described the Historic Clearance Process &
Environmental Review which is conducted by Community Revitalization. She thanked the
Commission for their time and asked for questions.
In response to a question, Ms. Palmisano said the method of advertising is, for the most part,
word-of-mouth. She said citizens contact the city offices. She stated they do advertise in the
City's utility statement, which is sent to each household.
Chairperson Zomok inquired as to how contractors were located. Ms. Palmisano explained the
City's Request For Proposal process, or RFP. She said the City describes the project and the
scope of service required. Any contractors interested are encouraged to submit their bid to the
City for award.
HERITAGE GRANT PROJECTS UPDATE:
The Historic Preservation Commission will hear an update by the staff liaison on the
Catlin Court, Floralcroft, and National Register projects.
Mr. Ron Short, FAICP, Deputy Director for Long Range Planning, updated the Commission
regarding the Heritage Grant projects. He explained these funds have been halted as of February
1, 2009, due to the economic downturn. Mr. Short stated he is drafting summary reports to the
State for Catlin, Phase 2, and Floralcroft projects. He added 16 homes have been rehabilitated
under this program. He stated funding will be available for the adobe house restoration on the
Morcomb property, but not for the historic gas station.
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT PROJECT:
The Historic Preservation Commission will hear an update by the staff liaison on the
Certified Local Government Grant Project.
Mr. Ron Short, FAICP, Deputy Director for Long Range Planning, updated the Commission
regarding the Certified Local Government Grant Project. He said funding under this program
provided for the Ranch House Survey, completed by Robert Graham, AIA.
Chairperson Zomok called for the Staff Report.
Ms. Flores stated that Mr. Robert Graham would be attending the March meeting.
Ms. Flores provided the Commission with copies of the Historic Preservation Overlay District
ordinance in response to their request at the February meeting to review the document. She
asked the Commission to provide comments at the March meeting.
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Ms. Flores updated the Commission regarding the Ruth Byrne Award. She said to date, there
has been one nomination form submitted for the Ruth Byrne Historic Preservation Award, and
this is for an archivist at the Thunderbird Global School of Management. Two Commission
members stated they are anticipating submitting nominations.
Mr. Short stated The Chocolate Affair was a huge success, with 347 visitors. He distributed the
recently printed brochure showing the bronze plaques and walking tour was highly successful.
Commissioner Atkins stated she thought the pamphlet was wonderful.
Mr. Short explained that funding was not obtained this year for the annual bus tour; however, he
is seeking alternative means to fund this highly important event that has taken place annually
over the past six years.
Chairperson Zomok called for Commission Comments and Suggestions.
Commissioner Leimeter distributed to the Commission an article related to lack of historic
preservation.
Since there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Next Meeting: March 24, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Diana Figueroa, Recordinge, retary