Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 10 19

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 21, 2009 Page 4 of 5 Stewart suggested the development of a handout to address windows and energy efficiency. Stewart also recommended a world wide web link the Commission could include on the HOC website. Tussey then asked if siding would be included for grant funding. Stewart asked if the original siding was underneath the exterior siding. Tussey stated he assumed it was. Muckle discussed her knowledge of siding and stated the process is not as expensive as you would imagine. Update/Discussion/Action – Downtown Design Guidelines and Old Town Overlay Regulations Stewart remarked about the subcommittee meeting which was held on September 2, 2009. Stewarts commented on the following: Design Guidelines are well written and similar to other design guidelines found in other communities. There was not any discussion about residential design standards – will bring up at next meeting (September 30, 2009). To make design standards more effective, the City may need to enact an architectural review board. Confusion between standards and guidelines and the process that governs this document. Contibuting versus non-contributing. Williams stated he would like HPC to have more of an involvement in the development review process. Tofte stated the issue regarding architectural review and HPC was discussed with Council years ago and the Council did not want to move forward with an architectural review board. Planning Commission has been afforded that task. McCartney expressed how HOC has been a valuable asset as referral agents. Muckle stated she would not want to be charged with reviewing new construction, only when it involves historic structures. The next subcommittee meeting is September 30, 2009 in the City Council chambers. Update/Discussion/Action – HPF Budget McCartney asked the Commission if they had any modifications to the proposed HPF budgetary line items that were included in the packet. The Commission recommended to change the wording on the notes column to read “may” instead of “must” for the 50% residential allocation for incentives. The Commission approved the budget unanimously.