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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/09/2004 - Regular Minutes - Historic Preservation Committee MINUTES Historic Preservation Committee March 9, 2004 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 5:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Marsha Sanford, Committee Members Carl Shafer, Bill Lancaster, Robert McGee, Sherlei Dannhaeuser, and Thomas Taylor. Arriving at 5:40pm: Committee Member David K. Chester MEMBERS ABSENT: Committee Members Randal Allison and J.P. Grom STAFF PRESENT: Staff Assistant Stacey Ann Smith, Staff Planner Kate Elrod, and Planning Intern Lauren Harrell. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order. Chairman Marsha Sanford called the meeting to order at 5:37 PM. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consideration, discussion and possible action on absence requests. No absence request was received from J.P. Grom. Committee Member Dannhaeuser made the motion ,to approve the absence of Randal Allison. Committee Member Shafer seconded the motion, which passed(6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Hear Visitors No visitors were present. AGENDA ITEM NO.4: Consideration,discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes from January 13,2004. Committee Member Dannhaeuser made the motion to approve the minutes. Committee Member Lancaster seconded the motion, which passed(6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO.5: Report, consideration and possible action on an ad-hoc committee to address certain neighborhood issues. Staff Planner Elrod reported that City Council is appointing a committee to study neighborhood issues over a 3 month time in order to make a recommendation to City Council. Marsha Sanford will represent the HPC. AGENDA ITEM NO 6: Committee and staff report of pertinent past and upcoming community events pertaining to historical interests. Staff Planner Elrod spoke about Project HOLD at the January 26th Brazos Heritage Society Annual Meeting. Che February 13th African American National Heritage Society Banquet was well attended by HPC. HPC Minutes March 9,2004 Page 1 of 3 The February 25th Exploring History Lunch Lecture: Black History of College Station went very well and had a good attendance. Planning Intern Harrell reported the Annual HRIL Historic Preservation Symposium was interesting, but more on the technical side. TAMU appreciated HPC's attendance. Committee Member Dannhaeuser reported on the February 19th Preservation Day. — Committee Member Dannhaeuser reported on the Cypress Creek Neighborhood Conference. Staff Planner Elrod reported on the March 4th Texas Historic Commission workshop. The May 5th College Station Exploring History Lunch Lecture guest speaker will be Rita Portales. Staff Planner Elrod reported that the upcoming Historic Preservation Conference will be in Fort Worth on May 6, 7 and 8th. HPC members should consider attending. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Report on College Station Exploring History Series. Committee Member Dannhaeuser reported the topics and speakers for the Exploring History Lunch Lectures. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Report on College Hills and Oakwood Neighborhoods grass roots initiatives to create historic districts. No report. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Report,consideration,and possible action regarding the Historic Marker Initiative and the identification of eligible buildings and subjects. An application on Puryear Street has been submitted for the next meeting. -- AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Report, consideration, and possible action regarding the Project HOLD: Historic Online Library Database. Staff Planner Elrod reported the Office of Technology and Information Systems is still working on displaying the document template. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Consideration, discussion and possible action in the selection of future agenda items. Committee Member Dannhaeuser requested the guidelines for HPC going to City Council. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 P.M. APPROVED: / lin . IAA i II Marsha Sanford, Chair*an AT BEST: CSC w 4 ,-Stacey ;en S ' h,Staff Assistant HPC Minutes March 9,2004 Page 2 of 3 MINUTES Historic Preservation Committee Special Planning Workshop March 9, 2004 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 6:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Marsha Sanford, Committee Members Carl Shafer, Bill Lancaster, Robert McGee, Sherlei Dannhaeuser, David K. Chester and Thomas Taylor. MEMBERS ABSENT: Committee Members Randal Allison and J.P. Grom STAFF PRESENT: Staff Assistant Stacey Ann Smith, Staff Planner Kate Elrod, and Planning Intern Lauren Harrell. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order. Chairman Marsha Sanford called the meeting to order. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: The Historic Preservation Committee will develop a mission statement, goals and strategies for 2004. Mission statement: The City of College Station Historic Preservation Committee strives to collect, preserve and share the history of the College Station area. This includes recognition of historic buildings, structures and subjects; educational programs and training for committee members, staff and neighbors. Internal issues relating to the Historic Preservation Committee: Strengths(internal) 1. Enthusiasm 2. Experience 3. Locals—born 4. Vision&insight 5. Commitment 6. Laserfiche 7. Staff Support 8. Tolerance 9. Training Weaknesses (internal) 1. Time 2. Organization 3. Man Power 4. Limited experience in preservation HPC Minutes March 9,2004 Page 1 of 3 External issues coming from outside of the Historic Preservation Committee: Opportunities (external) 1. TAMU 2. Budding neighborhood support 3. training 4. VIP 5. CLG 6. Brazos Heritage Society 7. Neighborhood Integrity Ad Hoc Committee 8. Texas Economic Report HP 9. Carnegie& staff • Threats (external) 1. Apathy 2. Parochial attitudes 3. Lack of historic preservation code 4. Young City 5. City Council has no historic district awareness/education 6. City staff limited awareness Goals: (1) Further develop Project HOLD core of volunteers. (2)Establish relationship with City Council and staff. Keep them informed of HPC activities. (3) Continue Exploring History Series. (4) Support neighborhoods and local preservation efforts. (5)Continue historic marker program. (6)Training Strategies: (1) Further develop Project HOLD core of volunteers. -develop core of trained volunteers -publicity/making it marketable -foster TAMU relationship (2)Establish relationship with City Council and staff. Keep them informed of HPC activities. -email city and staff regularly -invite to events -offer informational presentations (3) Continue Exploring History Series -working with Senior Advisory Committee -complete scheduled calendar (4) Support neighborhoods and local preservation efforts. -dissiminate information to neighbors -study website(knowledge on districts in 1 month) -interview neighborhood reps for needs and supports -prepare for ordinance development -market HPC (5) Continue historic marker program. -follow up on applications out/every 2 months -utility newsletter/door hangers (cross promote Project HOLD) -continue relationship with TAMU -recognize sacred sites (working to landmark) (6) Training HPC Minutes March 9,2004 Page 2 of 3 -historic districts -planning/historic preservation planning AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Adjourn The meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: \pft Mars a Sanford, Chairm AT,► ST: tacey • Ili Sm' 1, Staff Assistant HPC Minutes March 9,2004 Page 3 of 3