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Home My WebLink About01-24-2024 HPC Agenda CITY OF YAKIMA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Date:January 24, 2024 Time: 5:30p.m. Place:City Council Chambers Staff: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager I.Call to Order Commission Chair II.Roll Call Staff Liaison III.Approval of Meeting Minutes from 10/25/2023Commission Chair IV.Staff AnnouncementsStaff Liaison V.Audience ParticipationCommission Chair VI.New Business A.Selection of ChairStaff Liaison B.Certificate of Appropriateness Review –2702W Yakima AveStaff Liaison VII.Other Business Commission Chair VIII.Adjournment Adjourn to next scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meetingFebruary 28, 2024,at 5:30pmin the Council Chambers. Commission Members Clayton Bussey Joe Mann Dawn King CITY OF YAKIMA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Date:October 25, 2023 Time: 5:30P.M. nd Place:Council Chambers, City Hall, 129, N. 2St. Staff: Joseph Calhoun,Planning Manager/Historic Preservation Liaison I.Call to Order Meeting was called to order at approximately 5:30P.M. II.Roll Call Commissioners Hall,Mann, Bussey and Kingwere present, with CommissionerEdmondson absent (excused). III.Approval of Meeting Minutes from 09/27/2023 Minutes were approved unanimously. IV.Staff Announcements–Planning Manager Calhoun announced the following: The standards for the Naches Avenue Historic Overlay zone are scheduled to be presented st at the November 21Council meeting. Expectation is to receive direction from council, then further proceed if implementation is successful to make changes to chapter 11.62 of the Zoning Ordinance. Then go back to City Council for final approval. V.Audience Participation None. VI.Old Business A.Finalize Naches Fence Letter Thepreviouslydrafted Naches Avenue fence letter is now finalized. The finalized Naches fence letter was approved unanimouslyandwillbe presented to council alongside the st standards for the Naches Avenue Historic Overlayon November 21 B.Fruit Row Update There is still nothing new on Fruit Row.It is still moving through the federal process. VII.New Business A.Remaining Year Schedule The final two meeting of the year were discussed, considering that they are in the middle of the holidays. Adjourning to January 2024 was approved unanimously, skipping Historic Commission Members Clayton Bussey Joe Mann Dawn King Preservation Commission meeting for November 2023 and December 2023. Quota has been met or this year’s meetings. B.2024 Work Program/Grant Ideas Joseph asked the commission if any grant ideas come to mind, bring them to his attention so that the proper measures can be taken to add them to the agenda the upcoming year. Discussion to possibly hand out awards, in the historic jurisdiction, to encourage audience participation was mentioned. Discussion regarding the Yakima Trolley projects were discussed among the members. st The members are planning to attend the City Council November 21meeting to support the items on the agenda pertaining to The Historic Preservation. VIII.Other Business None. IX.Adjournment A motion to adjourn to January24, 2024was passed with a unanimous vote. Themeeting was adjourned atapproximately 5:50P.M. Commission Members Clayton Bussey Joe Mann Dawn King CITY OF YAKIMA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Commission Findings of Fact January 24, 2024 In consideration of request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for alteration of historic property located at 2702 W YakimaAve.: SUBMITTED BY:Sierra Sather –Ellensburg Solar LLCc/o Megan Jacobson REQUEST Approve request to install solar panels on the roof of the existing single-family residence. FINDINGS Property Owner:Megan Jacobson Location:2702 W YakimaAve Parcel:181323-31491 Background–On November 9, 2023,the applicantsubmitted a request toinstall solar panels on the roof of thehistoric residence located at 2702 W YakimaAve.The subjectproperty is listed as a ‘contributing property’ of the Barge-Chestnut Neighborhood Historic District. The home was built in 1935and is located on the South side of YakimaAve, with the front of the home facingNorth. 1 2 Front of Home along W.YakimaAve. Google Street View –Image Capure Circa 2022 3 Proposed solar array layout: Yakima Municipal Code, Chapter 11.62 Historic Preservation Ordinance The City of Yakima Historic Preservation Ordinance for Special Valuation governs the review of changes to Yakima Register of Historic Places and providesfor the preservation, design review and rehabilitation ofeligible historic properties with the city of Yakima. Review of Changes to Yakima Register of Historic Places Properties (Chapter 11.62.050) After identifying the distinguishing historic characteristics of a property subject to the design review process, retention and preservation of those features andmaterials are the primary goals of the design review effort. Review Required–No person shall make anymaterial change affecting significant historic features as listed in the designation form to any existing property on the Yakima Register of Historic or contributing property within a historic district on the Yakima Register without review by the commission and without receipt of a Certificate of Appropriateness as a result of the review. The review shall apply to all features of the property that contribute to its designation and are listed on the designation. 4 Requests for Review and Issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness or Waiver. In accordance with YMC § 11.62.050(2)(B)(6), the proposed solar panels are not exempt from design review.This application requires a Type II Review by the Commission for issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness(YMC § 11.62.050(2)(C)(2).The Type II Commission review decision shall be final and binding unless it is appealed to the Yakima City Council by the aggrieved person, public agency or other legal entity. Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation & Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings The intent of the Standards is to assist the long-term preservation of a property’s significance through the preservation of historic materials and features. The Standards pertain to historic buildings of all materials, construction types, sizes, and occupancy and encompass the exterior and interior of the buildings. Rehabilitation assumes that at least some repair or alteration of the historic building will be needed in order to provide for an efficient contemporary use; however, these repairs and alterations must not damage or destroy materials, features or finishes that are important in defining the building’s historic character. Approval Recommendations The property meets the Standards for Rehabilitation as listed below: 1)A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials,features, spaces and spatial relationships. a.The residence will stay as a single-family home. 2)The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. a.Theoverall historic character of the property will be retained and preserved–the proposed solar array layout will not be visible from the public rights-of-way. 3)Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. a.The property will remain as single family residence, No significant change will occur with the home. 4)Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. a.No other changes are proposed. 5)Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. a.None of the existing architectural characteristics of the home will be changed. The roof composition will remain the same, a portion of the roof will have solar panels installed. 6)Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. a.Not applicable. 5 7)Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. a.The solar panels will be installed to current code. 8)Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. a.Not applicable –no ground-disturbing activities proposed. 9)New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. a.The exterior alteration, while partially visible from the right-of-way, solar panels are quickly becoming a viable solution for many homeowners to reduce their power consumption. The BCNA was provided a copy of the notice and application and is supportive of the homeowner’s workto improve her home and reduce her carbon footprint. 10)New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. a.The proposed installationdoesnot alter the existing structure of the residencein a manner that would disrupt the historic integrity if removed. Basis for Decision-Based upon a review of design review guidelines stipulated in YMC 11.62.050, Review of Changes to Yakima Register of Historic Properties,application and, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at the open record public meeting by the City’s Historic Preservation CommissiononJanuary 24, 2024; and a review of Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings; the Historic Preservation Commissionmakes the following: CONCLUSIONS 1.The purpose of historic preservation design review guidelines is to preserve the historic integrity of properties; contributing or non-contributing listed on the Yakima Register of Historic Places. 2.The subject property is listed as a ‘Contributing property’ of the Barge-Chestnut Neighborhood Historic District. 3.Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of historic properties allows for the rehabilitation of a historic structure which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions and features of the property which are significant to its historic, architectural, and cultural values. 4.The installation ofsolar panels on the subject residence shall be done in a manner that does not damage historicfeaturesormaterials, and does notnegatively impact the surrounding historic district. 6 DECISION The Historic Preservation Commission, following a review of the applicationby a majority vote of its members, has determined that the request for the alteration will not adversely affect historic significant features of the residence,or the Barge-Chestnut Historic District,and approves of the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness.The requested Type II forthe historic residence located at 2702W YakimaAve., as described above is APPROVED, and determined to be eligible for issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness, as set forth in YMC 11.62.050. Cynthia Hall, Chair Date NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL Type II Commission review decision shall be final and binding unless it isappealed to the City of Yakima City Council by the aggrieved person, public agency or other legal entityin accordance with YMC 11.62.050(4)(d).The appeal must be in writing on forms provided by the Commission, and filed with the Clerk of the City of Yakima within fourteen (14) days of the date of the decision. Appeal forms may be obtained from the Department of Community Development. 7 From:Paul Nagle-McNaughton To:Calhoun, Joseph Subject:Re: Notice of HPC Review - 2702 W Yakima Ave Date:Saturday, January 06, 2024 9:48:07 PM Thanks for forwarding the information. The Barge-Chestnut Neighborhood Association has no objections to the installation of these solar panels. Especially since they will not be visible from the street. There should be no significant impact to the historic nature of the home and we want our neighbors to be able to complete home improvements that reduce their carbon footprints. Paul President, Barge-Chestnut Neighborhood Association On Jan 5, 2024, at 10:53AM, Calhoun, Joseph <Joseph.Calhoun@yakimawa.gov> wrote: Good morning, Please see the attached notice for a Certificate of Appropriateness request in the BCNA. Thanks, Joseph Calhoun Planning Manager City of Yakima 509-575-6042 joseph.calhoun@yakimawa.gov From: Calhoun, Joseph <Joseph.Calhoun@YAKIMAWA.GOV> Sent: Friday, January 05, 2024 10:52 AM To: Brown, Michael <Michael.Brown@yakimawa.gov>; Calhoun, Joseph <Joseph.Calhoun@YAKIMAWA.GOV>; Clayton Bussey (clayton.bussey0@gmail.com) <clayton.bussey0@gmail.com>; Cynthia Hall <hallc81@gmail.com>; Dawn King <dawnnking107@gmail.com>; Deccio, Janice <Janice.Deccio@yakimawa.gov>; Fannin, John <John.Fannin@YAKIMAWA.GOV>; Joe Mann <ronscoin@hotmail.com>; Linos, Irene <Irene.Linos@yakimawa.gov>; Lozano, Bonnie <Bonnie.Lozano@yakimawa.gov>; Paul Edmondson (attypaul@qwestoffice.net) <attypaul@qwestoffice.net> Cc: 'office@ellensburgsolar.com' <office@ellensburgsolar.com> Subject: Notice of HPC Review - 2702 W Yakima Ave Good morning, Attached is the notice and packet for a proposed Certificate of Appropriateness at 2702 W Yakima Ave. This will be on the agenda of the January 24, 2023 HPC meeting. Thanks, Joseph Calhoun Planning Manager City of Yakima 509-575-6042 joseph.calhoun@yakimawa.gov <Notice_HPR#004-23.pdf>