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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission - Meeting Date: 5/28/2015 yog., 111 . Historic Preservation Commission Minutes THURSDAY, MAY 28,2015 CONFERENCE ROOM 2A 4:00 P.M. GLENDALE CITY HALL 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson Hackenberg called the meeting to order at approximately 4:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners Quinn, Rovey, Wixon, Vice Chairperson Hackenberg, and Chairperson Coury (arrived at 4:08 p.m.)were present. Commissioner Absent: Commissioner Lund was absent. City Staff Present: Jon Froke, AICP, Planning Director and Historic Preservation Officer, Sam McAllen, Development Services Director, David Beard, P.E. City Engineer Manager, Tim Barnard, Assistant Community Services Department Director, Mike Gregory, Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services Administrator, Jennifer Campbell, Assistant City Manager, and Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Coury called for a Motion for the Approval of the September 25, 2014 meeting minutes. Vice Chairperson Hackenberg made a Motion to approve the minutes as written. Chairperson Coury seconded the Motion,which was approved with a vote of 5 to 0. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Chairperson Coury called for Business From The Floor. There was none. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Chairperson Coury called for any Withdrawals and Continuances. There were none. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Chairperson Coury called for Public Hearing Items. There were none. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Street Name Changes. The Commission heard a presentation from the Historic Preservation Officer and City Engineer about potential street name changes in Historic Downtown Glendale and at Westgate. May 28,2015 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Page 2 Jon Froke, Planning Director and Historic Preservation Officer, provided a brief introduction to this item. He explained this was a Council Item of Special Interest that had been discussed at the City Council workshops on January 6, 2015 and February 3, 2015. David Beard, P.E. City Engineer, explained the process providing a PowerPoint presentation showing the roadways in the valley. He noted that currently the Engineering Division assigns street names in Glendale when a new development comes into the city. He said that Glendale's street names retain consistency with the neighboring cities of Phoenix and Peoria. This continuity allows for ease of navigation and efficient travel throughout the Valley. He added City Council supports the option of honorary or ceremonial designations of existing streets since going a different route would be very costly. Mr. Beard said the honorary option retains the original name of the street but provides the opportunity for the community to honor and recognize an individual. He noted this option has no financial impact to the residents or business owners located on the roadway as the formal road name remains intact. He explained that the honorary designation was "overlaid" by adding an additional street name sign on top of the existing sign. He stated that the names suggested at the City Council meetings were Martin Luther King Jr., Cesar Chavez and Marty Robbins. He noted that at the last Council workshop it was further suggested that the Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez names intersect at their location. Mr. Beard offered other street suggestions in and around Westgate for their consideration. Mr. Froke stated that the required action was for the Commission to conduct a review of the street name change and make a recommendation to the City Council. He asked the Commissioners for their recommendations and comments. Commissioner Wixon stated that Marty Robbins lived on Lamar Road in downtown Glendale so a street should be named in his honor in downtown. Commissioner Quinn noted that someone had made a Marty Robbins Way sign in the alley behind Bitzee Mama's Restaurant. He recommends doing an honorary or ceremonial name change as opposed to a legal name change which would take a tremendous amount of time and effort. Vice Chairperson Hackenberg stated she was comfortable with having Marty Robbins in downtown Glendale on Lamar Road. She was also comfortable with only using honorary and ceremonial street changes. She noted that although she appreciates the great men Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez were, she would like to explore other people who have also contributed greatly to this country as an option to be honored. However, she would like to see the other two suggested names located at Westgate. She reiterated that Martin Luther King's name was overused. Chairperson Coury, Commissioners Rovey and Wixon agreed to use the honorary name change and having Marty Robbins in downtown Glendale and the other two at Westgate. Chairperson Coury asked for a recommendation from the Commission. 2 May 28,2015 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Page 3 The Commission agreed that any street name changes should be honorary or ceremonial and that Marty Robbins should remain in the downtown area with the other two suggested names being located at Westgate. 2. Fruit Packing Shed/Gallery. The Commission heard a presentation from the Historic Preservation Officer and Parks & Recreation Assistant Director about potential exterior improvements to the Fruit Packing Shed/Gallery at Sahuaro Ranch Park. Jon Froke, Planning Director and Historic Preservation Officer, provided the introduction to this item using a PowerPoint. He stated that the city has owned Sahuaro Ranch Park since 1977. He noted that over the years many of the original ranch buildings have been restored and are enjoyed by visitors to the site. He said the site was programmed for various events such as art shows, meetings, weddings and other activities. He indicated that there was a porch that extends on three sides of the building and oftentimes event activities occur outdoors underneath the porch into the decomposed granite area. He said that dust and debris can be tracked inside the building based on the current conditions. Mr. Froke stated that Councilmember Turner has expressed an interest in exploring the concept of a colored concrete patio being constructed underneath the porch. He stated that if constructed this would expand the useable outdoor space for events and eliminate issues with inclement weather, dust and pools of water. He stated that the Planning Division had retained the services of the City's Architectural Historian to prepare design concepts of what the porch improvements might look like and to determine that any such improvements would not compromise the architectural integrity of the existing building and does not adversely impact ongoing maintenance of the building and grounds. Once drawings are available they will be distributed to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Froke noted that at their meeting on May 12, 2015, the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously voted to approve the porch concept subject to three stipulations. He indicated the stipulations are that the designs be approved by the City's Historic Preservation Officer, by the Parks and Recreation staff, and by the Historic Preservation Commission. Tim Barnard, Assistant Community Services Department Director, said they would have the concept plans to the Commission as soon as they become available for their review and input. Mr. Froke stated the required action for the Commission was to conduct a review of the porch concept and vote to approve it subject to the three stipulations as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Quinn stated that the architect mentioned for this project was great. He added that he saw no negative impact this pavement would have on the area. Commissioner Wixon stated this was a nice building sometimes used by the Arts Commission. 3 May 28,2015 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Page 4 Commissioner Rovey asked why they have not paved this area before. Commissioner Quinn stated that it was because of financial and architectural issues. Commissioner Rovey agreed to move forward with item and hoped a pavement that can be easily washed would be used. He stated that anything to enhance Sahuaro Ranch would be great since it was truly a gem that was underutilized. The Commission unanimously recommended the addition of a concrete patio beneath the existing porch at the Fruit Packing Shed/Gallery at Sahuaro Ranch. STAFF REPORT Chairperson Coury called for the Staff Report. Mr. Froke distributed an updated map indicating the locations of the ten historic districts located on the National Register. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Chairperson Coury called for Commission Comments and Suggestions. Commissioners discussed questions regarding the Beet Sugar Factory and the United Methodist Church and its structural issues. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Chairperson Coury called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Rovey made a Motion to adjourn. Commissioner Wixon seconded the Motion,which was approved with a vote of 5 to 0. The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. NEXT MEETING The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on September 24, 2015. 4