Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 09 23

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 17, 2015 Page 10 of 11 Upcoming Schedule Trice presented a list of events where commission member volunteers are needed. Fahey stated she would be at all of the events. Discussion — Interpretation of Roof Demolition Definition Russ presented the information provided in the packet. He stated he wanted input from the commission to go with that direction or choose an alternative. He stated staff only has limited administrative powers to determine if a structure is being demolished or not. He presented data on how the process has been administered in terms of time and delays. He said he understands the impact this process has on staff and commission, so he is looking for direction on how to modify the reroofing process. He said staff has provided two options in the packet: • One option deals with modifying the definition of roof in Chapter 15.36. He said there is an opportunity to separate the definition of roof and roofing covering which might help in how we process various permits. This process requires an amendment to Chapter 15.36 and formal review by City Council. • Option Two is to speed up the review process. Discussion ensued on how to speed up the process. Watson stated he would like to support the recommendation to speed up the review process while committing to get the demolition review on the first steps of the preservation master plan. Stewart stated he thought this all seems like a lot of effort. He is in favor of having over the counter approvals for non - designated buildings. Fahey agrees with Stewart. She would like to see it reviewed over the counter, especially if staff is receiving photos. Russ stated like for like replacements make sense. He also said if there isn't a structural change to the roof, then the commission will not see it. Watson reiterated staff will also be able to get the amendments made by the end of the year. Fahey stated she is more supportive of Option 1. Haley stated if it takes more than 4 months then we might lose more. She stated she likes the current review process and supports Option 2. She wants to do it thoroughly and well.