Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2013 01 14

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes December 17, 2012 Page 4 of 9 Watson stated landmarking the entire property would create more review process which might not be agreeable by City Council. Lewis recommended a subcommittee tobe part of the review process so that it does not require a full public hearing process for any proposal. Stewart stated the City, as property owner, should not be treated any differently and we should not worry about the time it takes to review. He added a reasonable development proposal should not take much time at all. Watson stated if the City remains the property owner any development proposal will already be a very public process, so the commission will have input regardless. La Grave stated the City Council looks to us for our input. Koertje reminded the commission there have been previous landmark approvals where the entire site was not landmarked. Stewart stated those reviews were based on what was considered contributing and non- contributing. Watson asked staff what the intent of the application was. Robinson stated he was directed to apply for the structure only. Stewart reminded the commission HPF funds were used to purchase the property and therefore the entire property should be landmarked. He added the integrity of the building is due to the entire site and setting. He stated the National criteria requires a review of the site and setting, even though we don’t use these criteria. Watson stated the commission can approve a resolution with a condition establishing the site, and if Council doesn’t like it they can remove it. Robinson reminded the commission the NAPA building and the Grain Elevator have separate addresses, even though they are on the same lot. Watson asked if the NAPA building were slated for demolition. Robinson stated there are no plans for demolition. Watson asked Stewart if he would have a problem excluding the property around the NAPA building. Stewart said the NAPA building is an intrusion on the site and it takes away from the character of the Grain Elevator, however he would not have a problem excluding the property around the NAPA building from the overall landmark request.