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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission - Meeting Date: 5/26/2015Historic Preservation GLENW � Commission Minutes CONFERENCE ROOM 2A GLENDALE CITY HALL 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners Quinn, Froes, Pratcher, Rovey (arrived at 4:06 p.m.), and Vice Chair Hackenberg were present. Commissioners Absent: Chairperson Coury and Commissioner Wixon were absent and excused. City Staff. Jon Froke, Planning Director and Historic Preservation Officer, Doug Howard, Planner, and Julia Dominguez, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chairperson Hackenberg called for a Motion for the Approval of the January 28, 2016 meeting minutes. COMMISSIONER QUINN MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. VICE CHAIR HACKENBERG SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO THE MEETING ADJOURNING, COMMISSIONER ROVEY ASKED TO MAKE A CHANGE TO THE MINUTES, WHICH WAS UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO BY THE COMMISSION. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Vice Chairperson Hackenberg called for Business From The Floor. There was none. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Vice Chairperson Hackenberg called for Withdrawals and Continuances. There were none. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Vice Chairperson Hackenberg called for Public Hearing Items. There were none. May 26, 2016 Minutes Historic Preservation Commission Page 2 OTHER BUSINESS 2016 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD NOMINATIONS Vice Chairperson Hackenberg called for this item. Mr. Jon Froke, Historic Preservation Officer, made a presentation to the Commission regarding the four nominations received for the 2016 Historic Preservation Award. He stated that the four nominations received were for the Glendale Welding site, Desert Rose, the Gaslight Inn and Martha Dennis. He provided some back-up material for a few of the nominees. Mr. Froke stated nomination number one is for Glendale Welding. He indicated that Glendale Welding was recently transformed into the Desert Rose Steakhouse, Gastro Pub and Cigar Lounge. He explained that the site was home to Glendale Welding for many decades. The site is located at 6729 North 57th Drive, north of Grand Avenue and previously owned by the Carlson Family, and was one of the oldest businesses in Glendale. Mr. Froke stated the award would go to the couple, Pete Gliniak and Teresa Outzen, not Glendale Welding since it is no longer in business. Mr. Froke stated nomination number two is for Desert Rose. He informed the Commission that a similar nomination was received for this same property under the name of Glendale Welding. He noted that each of the properties is part of the Glendale Centerline Overlay District. He said the award would go to the same couple if recommended. The third nomination is for the Gaslight Inn, a two story hotel that was renovated in 2011. He said this property was constructed in 1926 and is located at 5747 West Glendale Avenue. And the last nomination was for Martha Dennis. Mr. Froke stated that Ms. Martha Dennis has been active in historic preservation efforts in Glendale for over three decades. He noted that she has been a member of the Glendale Arizona Historical Society since 1982 and is a member of the Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors. She has facilitated tours and other activities associated with Glendale history at Sahuaro Ranch Park. COMMISSIONER QUINN MADE A MOTION TO SELECT MARTHA DENNIS FOR THE RUTH BYRNE AWARD AND COMMISSIONER ROVEY SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. The Commission was in full agreement that Martha Dennis was a suitable and well deserving candidate for nomination that will be forward to City Council for approval STAFF REPORT Vice Chairperson Hackenberg called for the Staff Report. Director Jon Froke presented two items on the Staff Report. He provided information on the Bronze Plaque program. He said after receiving a request for a bronze plaque from a Glendale Gardens resident, the city decided to make them available. Mr. May 26, 2016 Minutes Historic Preservation Commission Page 3 Froke noted that there are about 28 houses in Glendale Gardens. Staff will try and get the word out to residents to stop by the Planning Department to obtain their free bronze plaque. He stated they had a very successful 13th Annual HPC Tour on Saturday, April 30, 2016. He said staff tries to make adjustments and revise the itinerary each year to keep the tour exciting. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Vice Chair Hackenberg brought forth a request that there only be one yearly winner of the Ruth Byrne Award and not two. Everyone welcomed new Commissioner Pratcher. ADJOURNMENT WITH NO FURTHER BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER PRATCHER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. COMMISSIONER ROVEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:38 p.m. NEXT MEETING The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on September 22, 2016.