HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission - Meeting Date: 5/23/2019HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
GLENDALE CITY HALL
CONFERENCE ROOM 2A
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVE
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
MAY 23, 2019
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson called the meeting to order at approximately 4:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Tim Quinn, Mickey Lund, Leslie McConnell (via phone), Larry Rovey, and Willow
Taylor were present.
Commissioners Absent: Theodora Hackenberg and Vice Chairperson Sharon Wixon.
CITY STAFF
David Williams (AICP, Historic Preservation Officer, Planning Administrator), Thomas Ritz
(Senior Planner), and Diana Figueroa (Management Assistant) were present.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
No citizens were present, so no citizen comments were made.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Rovey moved to approve the January 24, 2019, meeting minutes, and Ms. Lund seconded the
approval. All were in favor and none opposed.
WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
There were no withdrawals or continuances.
ITEMS
HEART OF GLENDALE WALKING TOUR
Mr. Williams introduced himself and presented a proposed route of a walking tour in the heart of
Glendale. Mr. Ritz created the map of this route which contains several key historic areas in the
neighborhood. The purpose of this tour is to celebrate the heart of Glendale and perhaps have
plaques in each area.
Mr. Ritz explained that this project was suggested by a citizen and conceived by Mr. Williams.
Mr. Ritz then went through the suggested areas that could be part of the walking tour (Cerreta's
Candy Company, Our Lady of Guadalupe Capilla Church, Isaac E. Imes Magnet School, El Barrio
Park, and Beet Sugar Factory). Mr. Ritz asked the commission to do two things: continue working
on this walking tour and approach Isaac E. Imes Magnet School in regard to creating and posting
a plaque in front of the school.
Ms. Lund asked how many miles this walking tour is, and Mr. Williams calculated that it's roughly
one mile long. Mr. Ritz suggested that this could also be a self -guided tour.
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Chairperson Quinn discussed the many features of the community center. Mr. Ritz stated that there
were city employees working the community center. Chairperson Quinn made note of the bullet-
proof glass in the community center.
Mr. Rovey asked when the school was built, and Mr. Ritz stated that it was founded in 1934. Mr
Rovey then asked if Bobby Casares is involved in the creation of the walking tour, and Mr.
Williams stated that there has been no contact with Mr. Casares in the past few months. Mr. Rovey
wondered about whether or not the neighborhood is considered historic. Mr. Williams stated that
there are federal guidelines in order for an area to be considered "historic," and due to amount of
new houses and renovations, this area of Glendale cannot be considered as such on a national level.
Chairperson Quinn suggested that the plaques could be photo -engraved, so the unique aieas that
are no longer present in the neighborhood or look incredibly different can still have recognition.
Mr. Williams said it could be something to look into.
Ms. Lund asked if these five walking tour spots could be added to the bus tour. Mr. Williams said
that this absolutely can be done, but time constraints have caused it to not be added in 2019;
however, routes are changed annually, so it can be added later.
Chairperson Quinn made a motion to continue with the efforts of the Glendale walking tour, Mr.
Rovey moved the motion, and Ms. Lund seconded. All were in favor and none opposed.
OTHER BUSINESS
No other business.
STAFF REPORT
Mr. Williams welcomed the new board members and offered his assistance for additional training
or information. Mr. Williams continued by discussing the rebuilding of Saguaro Ranch. Mr.
Williams reminded the group that the Historic Preservation Commission suggested using
traditional, dimensional lumber, and there was an agreement to use this detailed lumber. Mr. Rovey
influenced this positive outcome, and the commission was pleased with this information.
COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mr. Rovey was curious if there were any updates regarding the Gaslight Inn, and Mr. Williams
said that he would find out and send an email to the commission at a later time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:27 PM.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will take place September 26th, 2019, at 4 PM.
Diana Figueroa
Recording Secretary
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