Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 09 23

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 17, 2015 Page 4 of 11 Fahey stated her biggest concern is the plan doesn't start until page 35 and is only 8 pages. She wasn't sure if we needed all of the previous information provided in the previous 35 pages. Trice stated it was discussed by staff and the information in the first 35 pages are the history of the city and the preservation program. She stated there might be a way to adjust the order. Fahey stated that would be a good consideration. Watson agreed. Stewart stated he disagreed and believes they need to stay upfront to give the background of the plan. Context usually goes first and the plan is always at the end. Fahey stated this plan is 47 pages long and the comp plan is 55 pages long. She did not see the necessity for this plan to be this long. Fasick stated she agrees with Stewart. She believes the stuff in the beginning is great reading. Watson stated this is a format question that we can continue to discuss. He said we might be able to have a strong executive summary in the front and move the rest to the back of the document. Most people only read the executive summary. Haley stated she likes the history and the photos. She said you can minimize the photos to cut back photos. Fahey stated she agrees with the information but doesn't believe we need to provide the process of how the plan was created up front. That can be placed in the back. Haley stated she believes it needs to remain sequentially. Trice started discussing the action items beginning with Year 1 items. Fahey stated she didn't understand why the practice, policy and perception items don't sync. They should be grouped together better. Discussion ensued regarding how modifications are made in Chapter 15. Stewart asked about the voluntary historic district statement. He would rather it say evaluate and not be a directive. Trice stated it is stronger because that is what our ordinance currently states and the importance of how the program must remain voluntary.