Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2022 10 17

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 19, 2022 Page 4 of 6 Haley says demolition for the new project will be a huge loss to Main Street. We would landmark if we could. Dunlap mentions the old town overlay project and how it affects the community. He was hoping there could be more options for the applicant then there is now. Haley says the rezoning is not an option at all. The stay is the chance for any discussion and having second thoughts or new ideas. Burg says we have these meetings so that the community can be heard. Haley says staff recommends the 90-day stay. Are you in favor of that? Burg says she is in favor of the 90-day stay since the applicant is already aware of the landmarking process. Dunlap says he would rather see the full stay in place. This seems rushed since there was no advanced history. Haley says she is in favor of the 180-day stay as well. Dunlap moves and Haley seconds a motion to amend the 90-day stay to be a 180-day stay for the request to demolish the existing structures at 1209 Main Street. Motion passes 2-1 by a roll call vote. Name Vote Lynda Hale Yes Christine Burg No Gary Dunlap Yes Motion passed/failed: Passes DISCUSSION / DIRECTION ITEM Historic Structure Assessment Policy Brackett Hogstad says that the commission requested clarification on whether HSAs are required prior to landmarking, and information and discussion on the role of HSAs in general. HSAs are required prior to designation but a finding of probable cause is not. Probable cause is the only way to get money from the City for assessments. HSAs have been financially supported by the City since 2010. Between 2012 and 2019, it was required before or after designation. Since 2019, it has been required before designation. The "for good cause" exception has been available since 2012. HSAs can inform grant requests and can identify necessary and impending maintenance needs. They can also provide historical information on a structure. Below are the key issues: • Sufficient information to evaluate landmark requests o Staff finds that this could be a key benefit to requiring HSAs prior to designation in Landmark and Alteration Certificate cases. • Other non -grant benefits of assessments • Assessments as barriers o Staff does not currently have enough information to evaluate this issue. • Structural integrity o Staff finds that this situation may be rare, but constitutes another benefit to requiring assessments prior to designation 5