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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Landmark Commission - 05/27/1999 it S MINUTES LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 27, 1999 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Deborah Douglas, Chairman Ms. Sharon Brower Ms. Lisa Garza Mr. Tom Stewart MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Alan Belcher (Excused) Ms. Betsy Chapman (Excused) Ms. Grandis Lenken (Excused) Mr. Kevin Maraist (Excused) Ms. Elizabeth Rentz (Excused) Ms. Bunny Tinker (Excused) STAFF PRESENT: Ms. Faryce Goode-Macon, City Planner Ms. Linda Williams, Recording Secretary Ms. Deborah Douglas, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. The roll was called and a quorum was not present. ACTION ITEM(S): APPROVE MINUTES FOR MARCH 25. 1999 MEETING: The minutes will be approved at the June 24, 1999 meeting. Appoint Subcommittee For Historical Brochure: Ms. Macon stated that the Landmark Commission submitted a grant request to the City's CDBG program requesting funding to create a historical brochure for the city's historical resources and to implement a plaque program for "HC" properties, the twenty-seven (27) properties listed as "potential landmarks" and for future "HC" and potential landmarks. Ms. Macon continued that the funding request was approved and the next step is to appoint a subcommittee to compile needed Information to create the actual brochure. Ms. Macon stated the example brochure provided was one that. was patterned after a program established in Alaska. Ms. Macon went to say that since a quorum is not present, the subcommittee will be appointed at the next scheduled meeting. SCANNED Landmark Commission eting V fvfe May 27, 1999 Page 2 Appoint Subcommittee for Historical Plague Program: The subcommittee will be appointed at the next scheduled meeting. Mr. Stewart was provided a packet of information t0 review for the plaque program. Ms. Douglas asked if the commission could get sponsors to help fund the programs and Ms. Macon answered that getting sponsors would be an excellent way to expand the program, and also help educate the public about historic preservation efforts. DISCUSSION ITEM(S): Update on Financial Incentive Subcommittee Meetings: Ms. Macon stated the committee has completed one phase of its task. Ms. Macon continued that for every property that is listed as a potential landmark (27), and if the owner receives a tax incentive based on 100 percent of its tax value, the total tax savings would be approximately $66,000. Ms. Macon continued that the proposal would have set conditions to meet. Ms. Macon stated that in creating a financial incentive, the commission should keep in mind to develop a simple process to implement. The proposal could be similar to the program established in the city of Kingsville - one that requires minimum maintenance and staff time. At this point, Ms. Macon provided a handout that was compiled by the subcommittee. Ms. Macon briefly reviewed and explained the information. Ms. Macon stated the information presented at today's meeting was just an update to keep commissioners abreast of what the committee had accomplished. Update On City Council Action On CDBG Funding Allocation for Developing an Informational Brochure and Implementing a Historical Marker Program: Ms. Macon stated that about a year ago, the Landmark Commission approved implementing its own plaque program for "potential" landmarks and for "HC properties. The plaque area will be similar to the one used by the State for their plaque program. Ms. Macon continued the proposed plaques will not look like the markers located on the Staples Street side of city hall. The Nueces County Historical Commission is responsible for those markers. The proposed plaque will be 6" to 12" in diameter and will have a visual symbol that says "history." Mr. Stewart asked if any discussion had taken place with the Nueces County, Commission about the two projects and Ms. Macon answered no. Mr. Stewart continued that it might be beneficial to talk with the County Commission to make sure efforts are not being duplicated with our plaque program. Ms. Macon emphasized that the commission's proposed plaque program will not be a duplicate to the county marker program. The plaque program is for local recognition to encourage and educate 410 Landmark Commission !feting May 27, 1999 Page 3 property owners about their historical resources and the plaque will visually identify resources that have never been recognized before. Ms. Douglas commented that she had spoken with Tamara Hill from the Caller-Times and she was wondering why nothing was really happening in the way of joint preservation projects. There are four (4) groups within the city and county and the groups were not working together to get a joint project accomplished. Ms. Douglas continued there should be some thought given to what she was talking about. A brief discussion ensued about possible projects that the four (4) groups could work together on. No action was taken. Ms. Brower suggested that the Landmark Commission send a letter and an application to the four (4) preservation groups informing them of vacancies on the commission. The letter would be a request for their assistance in helping find suitable applicants to serve on the commission. Ms. Macon stated that the Landmark Commission and the Nueces County Historical Commission have worked together on several preservation projects. Ms. Macon cited the Gold Star Court, the Coppini Fountain, and the Old Bayview Cemetery fencing, as the most recent projects. The Landmark Commission submitted its recommendations to the Texas Historical Commission on behalf of the project. Ms. Macon added that any projects the County Historical Commission submits to THC need Landmark Commission review - the Landmark Commission is an entity of the City. Ms. Macon stated the commission will review other projects in the future. Mr. Stewart added that currently, the City and County are not in agreement with parts of the Gold Star project. Update on Planning Commission Action On Landmark Commission Sponsored "HC" Overlay Zoning Application - 1613 Mestina Property & Application Scheduled for City Council Public Hearing June 8, 1999: Ms. Macon stated the zoning case was approved at the Planning Commission public hearing and the case is scheduled for June 8, 1999 before the City Council. Ms. Macon continued she would call and inform commissioners where the case is on the agenda. Comments on Historical Bus Tour: Ms. Macon stated she received positive comments regarding the historical bus tour. The tour took approximately two hours and members viewed several "potential landmarks" and several properties zoned "HC." Ms. Macon continued members enjoyed the tour and, hopefully for the next tour, more commissioners will be available. Landmark Commission feting • May 27, 1999 Page 4 Ms. Brower asked if it would be possible, before the next scheduled tour, If the commissioners could be provided with a list of sites that will be included in the tour and Ms. Macon answered that a list could be provided. Meeting With Texas Historical Staff: Ms. Macon stated that staff from the Texas Historical Commission will come to Corpus Christi and they want to meet with all of the city historical groups. The meeting will be on Thursday, June 3, 1999 in the Watergarten Room at the Corpus Christi Museum. The meeting is about historical preservation and what tools that THC can provide the city in helping improve local historical preservation efforts. The Texas Historical Commission has a new director, Lawrence Oaks, and he wants the opportunity to meet with local preservation groups. Mr. Lawrence was at the 1998 workshop conference held here in the city. City staff is interested in talking with THC about receiving funding for the old Nueces County Courthouse since it is one of the ten (10) targeted areas by Governor George Bush. Ms. Brower asked if commissioners could wear name tags at the June 3, 1999 meeting with THC officials and Ms. Macon answered that name tags could be provided. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m. Li da Williams Faryce Goode-Ma n, City Planner Recording Secretary Staff Liaisonio Landmark Commission IH:WMAYMIN91