Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2008 06 16

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 Page 3 of 5 Muth asked if the option to bypass the subcommittee was still needed now that the Pre- Filing Conference language has been added. The original intent of this was to allow the applicant to have a discussion with the full commission, but that is now an option without filing a demolition permit. If an applicant is ready to file a permit, than it is unlikely they would need to bypass the subcommittee process. McMenamin noted that the subcommittee process is useful for the members of the committee. The on-site discussion is particularly useful. Lewis added that the subcommittee makes a recommendation to the full HPC in the case of a public hearing, and that that process is very helpful. Whiteman noted that from his perspective the language is not needed. When the applicant is truly ready to file a permit they can go through the formal process. The Pre- Filing Conference is supposed to be less formal. Whiteman asked if there should be a subcommittee process for aPre-Filing Conference. McMenamin noted that a subcommittee recommendation may be helpful to the discussion. Muckle thought that if the object of aPre-Filing Conference is to be an informal discussion, then adding an additional process here might make it too formal. Muth added that as the Pre-Filing Conference is entirely voluntary and non-binding, the addition of the formal process may make some people assume that this replaces the demolition review. Members decided not to add a subcommittee review process to the Pre-Filing Conference and that the request to bypass the subcommittee review process should be removed as it isn't needed any longer with the addition of the Pre-Filing Conference option. Muth will remove the language about bypassing the subcommittee process when it goes to the City Council. Lewis asked if there was a motion regarding the amendments. Muckle moved that the HPC make a recommendation of approval of the amendments as written with the removal of the section allowing the bypassing of the subcommittee review process. Menza seconded the motion. All in favor. Discussion/Direction/Action - 2008 Preservation Awards Lewis noted for the new members that the awards were a public relations idea that was created in 2007. The response to the awards was very positive. Whiteman asked if the homes need to be landmarked to be award winners or if the HPC encourages them to landmark. Lewis stated that the need not be landmarked to win, but the HPC does encourage them to landmark. One of the 2007 winners did landmark his home this year.