HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-22-17 HPC MinutesJ UI II Il,
N'.'N OIO IVIII�O_ mW N'JnN IW
YAKIMA
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
CITY OF YAKIMA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REVISED Minutes for Meeting of March 22, 2017
Call to Order
Commission Chair Storrs called the meeting to order at approximately 5:40 P.M.
II. Roll Call
Present: Molly Storrs, Whitney Stohr, Nancy Kenmotsu, Leslie Wahl,
Nancy Rayner, Joe Mann, Karl Pasten
Absent: None
Quorum: Quorum present
Staff: Historic Preservation Liaison Joseph Calhoun
III. Approval of February 22, 2017 Minutes
The meeting minutes from February 22, 2017 were presented for discussion. A
motion was made by Ms. Kenmotsu to approve as submitted, Mr. Mann
seconded. Motion carried.
IV. New Business
A. Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Public Meeting
Mr. Calhoun presented the staff report that requests approval to install solar
panels on the rear roof of the home at 2612 Barge St., a contributing property in
the Barge -Chestnut Neighborhood Historic District. The application was
submitted on March 7, 2017 by Ellensburg Solar, LLC, on behalf of Kim Rodgers,
property owner. Per YMC § 11.62.050(2)(6)(6), the installation of solar panels is
not exempt and requires a Type II Certificate of Appropriateness Review by the
Historic Preservation Commission. The proposal meets the Secretary of Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation and local review criteria for materials and location.
Staff recommended approval of the request for a COA.
Ms. Kenmotsu moved to approve the staff recommendation and to authorize the
chair to sign the COA. Ms. Rayner seconded. Discussion — Mr. Mann indicated
that he has been by the site and agrees that the project should be accepted. Ms.
Storrs asked about the lifecycle of the panels and if a new COA would be
Commission Members
Molly Storrs • Whitney Stohr • Nancy Kenmotsu ■ Joe Mann • Karl Pasten • Nancy Rayner • Leslie Wahl
1
required at that time. A new COA would not be required for replacement so long
as the layout was the same. The lifecycle is approximately 10 years. Ms.
Kenmotsu noted that this project is similar to a past COA request for solar panels
that were also not visible from the Right -of -Way. Ms. Stohr stated that these
types of projects are a great opportunity to combine old and new, and to make
historic structure more energy efficient without diminishing their character. Roll
Call — Motion passed.
B. 2017 Farmer's Market Participation.
Mr. Calhoun discussed the Farmer's Market application that was received by
Planning and addressed to the Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Mann
mentioned that it is a great opportunity to promote Historic Preservation in the
community. There was lengthy discussion on when to have the booth. Past years
the booth was every Sunday in May. Recently, the timeline was moved to one
Sunday each month. Ms. Kenmotsu made a motion to have a booth the second
Sunday of each month in June, July, August and September. Ms. Stohr
seconded. The motion passed.
The City will provide the pop-up canopy. Mr. Calhoun will follow-up with the
application process.
V. Old Business
A. 2017 Work Program — Continued Discussion
There were several items discussed for inclusion on the 2017 Work Program:
1. Coordinate with Walking Tours.
2. Produce letters to the editor that highlight historic sites, pictures, etc.
3. Consider a Facebook group or other social media outlet
4. Join ventures with DAY or other partnerships.
5. Coordinate tours with downtown events like Fresh Hop, Downtown
Summer Nights, etc.
6. "Selfie with the Colonel"
7. Fruit Row
8. Block Party/Neighborhood Party - highlight historic homes/structures in
the area (Naches Avenue?)
9. Drone/aerial photography
The Commission will prioritize the list at the April meeting.
B. Fruit Row Update
Mr. Calhoun provided an update on the Fruit Row Historic District. A stakeholder
kickoff meeting was held March 8, 2017. It was well attended by the property
owners. Questions regarding allowed uses, redevelopment, and pros/cons of the
district were discussed. Efforts to raise the necessary funding to hire a
consultant to write the nomination are still ongoing. In moving forward, there may
be some aspects of the nomination that the commission can take on, which may
reduce the consultant fee.
Commission Members 2
Molly Storrs • Whitney Stohr • Nancy Kenmotsu ■ Joe Mann • Karl Pasten • Nancy Rayner • Leslie Wahl
VI. Other Business
A. General Discussion of other items not on the agenda
Ms. Rayner commended staff and commissioners who were able to attend the
March 21 Council meeting on the presentation of awards.
Mr. Mann discussed the excise tax and how it can potentially be used for Historic
Preservation. The County Assessor stated that the money is used for Historic
Preservation of documents. Close to $100,000 per year is generated by the tax.
RCW 82.46.030 is where the language on the tax is at in state code.
The Revitalize Washington conference in Ellensburg is coming up. Attendance is
encouraged.
VII. Citizen Participation
None.
VIII. Adjournment
Ms. Rayner motioned to adjourn the meeting, Ms. Kenmotsu seconded. The
meeting adjourned at approximately 6:55 p.m. to the next scheduled meeting which
will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
Prepared, Respectfully Submitted By:
Joseph Calhoun
Planning Manager
Historic Preservation Liaison
Commission Members 3
Molly Storrs • Whitney Stohr • Nancy Kenmotsu ■ Joe Mann • Karl Pasten • Nancy Rayner • Leslie Wahl