8A - Update Memo February 4th, 2009
TO: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
FROM: James 1`iewat, Chris Meschuk
SUBJECT: Update Memo
Customer Satisfaction Survey
Update at meeting
Platt Farmhouse
On January 20~h, 2009 the City Council "called-up" the Landmark Board's January 7th, 2009
denial of the city's Parks and Recreation Department application to relocate and rehabilitate the
landmarked building. Hearing of the case by the City Council is tentatively scheduled for
February 17th, 2009.
Revisions to Enforcement Provisions in Historic Presexvation Ordinance
The City Attorney's Office has drafted revisions to the ordinance providing for changes to the
criminal penalties that allow for the ability to impose up to the maximum penalty for each day
out-of-compliance.
The second potential change to the ordinance would provide for an administrative remedy (ies)
for violations which may include the judge as a hearing officer given the ability to impose
restrictions on future development on a property where a violation has occurred. The City
Attorney's Office is currently at work on proposed administrative remedies and draft Language
will be brought to the Board separately.
Once the criminal and administrative penalties have been preliminarily reviewed and comment
on by the Board, they will be brought to the Landmarks Board fox formal review and
recommendation and subsequently to the City Council for adoption, if appropriate.
Post WW-II Residential Subdivision Survey and Context
The fieldwork for the reconnaissance survey has been completed with 4245 houses being
recorded. Data entry of the information is currently and will be completed by the end of
December. The reconnaissance survey information will be used to select the 104 examples that
will be intensively surveyed.
Mapleton School
Staff has been attending meetings for the Early Childhood Education center proposed for the
school. Proposed changes include construction of an elevator/stair. tower on the south elevation
and the addition of approximately 40 parking spaces. City Council has dedicated $50,000 to the
project from the Educational Excise Tax if the project moves forward. The Mapleton Coalition
will present a concept plan to the Landmarks design review committee early in the new-year. In
April 2008, the coalition will present to the Boulder Valley School Board, with view to securing
a long term lease on the building.
Valmont Mill
Staff is working on a Colorado Historical Society condition assessment grant application.
2009 CLG Grant Application
Update at meeting.
New and Pending Land Use Review Applications
1043 Pine Street, Site Review Comments
The property at 1043 Pine Street is located in, and a contributing resource to, the Mapleton Hill
Historic District. In November of 2007, the Landmarks design Review Committee reviewed and
approved the application and issued a landmark alteration certificate finding that was
consistent with the historic preservation ordinance and the applicable design guidelines.
An application for a building permit was applied for in August of 2008 after a 180 extension of
the LAC had been granted. Processing of the permit is pending resolution of the Site Review
application for the proposed dormer.
Planning Board Calendar
See attached.
Stay-of-Demolition Status Summary, February 4h, 2009
Date of Date Stay Date of
Address Construction Imposed Expiration Current Status
Have met with applicant to
607 Forest c.1937 12/3/2008 04/15/2009 discuss alternatives. Applicant
considers demolition only
Avenue reasonable alternative to
redevelo ut ro ert .
Landmaxk Applications Update:
• 3015 Kalmia Avenue, landmark designation application submitted 09/04/08 as a condition of
Annexation (withdrawn 01/22/09).
• 800 Arapahoe Avenue: Awaiting City Council review pending a subdivision application.
Grant contract executed. Continuance by board expires 04/30/09
• 121.5 Cedar Street -Washington School: Postponed pending resolution of site planning
issues.
• Willard House, 125 Bellevue Drive, postponed until legal issues resolved
Attachments:
A. The Alliance Review -News from the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions,
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2008 Board of
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rational A fiance of Preservation Commissions
Ann McGlone, Chair Toni Cherry Paige Pollard
Director of Community Development L}'s;rici of Co!umh`a I listoric Commonwealth Prr c~ ~r~C ~rl Group
City of Alamo Heights Presenration Office PO Box 4266
6116 Broadway 801 N. Capitol Street, N.E., Suite 3000 Sutfolk, VA 23439
San An[onio, TX 78209 Washington, D.C. 20002 Phone: 757-923-1900
Phone: >10-83?-?1.44 Phone: 02-442-8800 paige@commorwealthpreservationgroup.com
ann n~:cgloner,sa~~'antonia,gov ?cn .Cherryc~~uc.gov
Nicole Uiehlmann, Secretary Jeff Cronin James K. Reap
Pv4aryla~ui His::;rirr Trust Cl~ of Pasare:-.: Associate Professor
~ University of Georgia
100 Cornr~r:~nity P'ac;e Plarniny and Cevc'opment Collegge of Environment and Design
Crowns4dNe, P1,D 21032 1 fJorthl Garf!eld Avenue 106 CSenmark Hall
Phone: 410-514-7625 I'as Jena; CA 91101
ndiehlmann «mdn.state.md.us Fhc~~,c: 626-744-3757 Athens, GA 30602
jcroninc~cayotpasadena.net Phone: 706-542-3996
Boyd Maher, Program Comrnittee Chair jreap@uga.edu
Department of Arkansas Heritage Roxanne Eflin
323 Center St. >?1fi00 Preservation I~lanningAssociates Ray Scriber
Little Rock, AR 72201 56 Joy VaCey Rd LOUIS18n2 \4ain Street
Phone: 501 324-9665 Buxton, D.4E 04093 Louisiana Division of Historic
boyd@arkansasheritaye.org Phone: 207 929.5630 Preservation
RoxanneEflinc?yahoo.com PO Bax 44247
Ms. Marty McCune, Chair Elect Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Janet Hansen
Sk~•lark ,.cns.;L nr. Phone:225-342.8162
1517 East Painteil;;nlt Loop Cit of Los Angeles rscriber@crtsia[e.la.us
Tucson, AZ 85 /1r Of~re of Historic. Resources
Phone: 520-4'37 :;355 200 N. Sprin ,Street, Room 620 Catherine Gorman Tinnemeyer
l_os Angeles, (,A 90012 Cit of Galveston
Irihem8cs~cox•net I~hone:213-978-1191 y ,
Ste hr:n Stowell, Board Develo merit J~net.hanser.c~>lacit ~ or: Planning Depar.mc nt
p P y J P.O. Box 779
Comrn. Chair Brian Goeken, Galveston, TX 77553
Loveell Historic Board ;;ornrr~ssia~ oil Chicaggo Landmarks Phone: 409-797-3660
J.F.K. Civic Canter, 50 Arcand Drive 33 It, LaSa le Street, Ste. 1600 linnemeyercat@cityofgalveston.crg
Lcwell, MA 01852 (;~~icaco IL 60602
t~hone: 978-446-7200 ~ ~ Robert Vo el
Phone: 312.744-3201
sstewvell@ci lov~lell.ma.us tigoeken~~ciryofchicago.org Pathfinder RM, LLC
319 South Division Avenue
Sharron Wasielewski, Treasurer Robin Krawitz, P.O. Box 503
t listoric Preservation Office pelaware SHPO Spring Grove, MN 55974-0503
Cityy of San Antonio 23 e. Cornmerce Street, Apt.1 Phone: 507.498-3810
1901 South Alamo Smyrna, DF 19977 rr:aoq~~l:~= sh~ingyrove.coop
San Antonio, TX 78204 Phone: 3C2_-736-7411
Robin Beckett itobin.kraLVitzCvr:nzon.net Christopher J. Wand
Neev Canaan Historic District Commission Jo Ramsa Leimenstoll The Durrara Group, Inc.
1271 Oenoke Ridge Road Director oi~raduate Stucir;s 400 (ce Hark;or Drive
Netv Canaan, CT D6840 l1NCG De~pt~ e` Inte-icr Architecture Dubuque, IA`52001
Phone: 646-256-8500 P.O. ~cx X6.70 Phone: 563-~83-9131
~arnbeckett@aol. Greensboro, NC 27402.6170 r.}~:landc~-dwranLCOm
i i Phone: 33~-256.0303
li Fddie Bello irleimen<<l~u~~cy.r;d~_r Robin Zeigler
Ci;y of Charleston Reuben McKnight Salt Lake Cily Corporation
i)ir, of Urban Design and Preservation Division Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission Planning and Zoning Divis~cn
75 Calhoun S[ 747 Market St., Rcom 900 451 S. Slate Street, Room 406
Charleston; SC 29403 Tacoma, WA 98402 Salt Lake Cily~, UT 84114
Phone: 843.72.4-3783 Phone: 253-591-5220 Phone: 801.535- 7158
bel!eeCwci.chatleston.sc.us reuben.mckn~ght~rmaLcom Robin.zei~ler fj slceov.com
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National Alliance Staff at the Center for_Community Design and Preservation at
the College of Environment and Design, University of Georgia
Pratt Cassity, Director Contact the NAPC at:
Executive Director Drape Wilkinson drape@uga.edu 70G-~4?_-0169
Editor Kay Stanton okay-o@charter.net FAX:706-X83-0320
Support Staff Heather McDonald nape@uga.edu nape@uga.edu
Support Staff Kimberly Kooles r~apc@uga.edu wv?w.uga.edil/nape
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2008 KUD08 AND COMMENDATIONS
prane WNkinson, NAPC Executive Director
2008 was a tremendous year for NAPC! Our program expanded to serve more local preservation
commissions, membership continued to grow, we strengthened our relationship with our national
and state partners, and nearly 500 commission members, staff, and others participated in the
National Commission Forum. None of it would have been possible without the efforts of many.
Thank you to NAPC's members working on preservation's front lines to protect and preserve
community character. Without your tireless efforts, local preservation simply wouldn't happen.
Thank you to everyone who worked to make the sixth biennial National Commission Forum
our best ever. Nearly 500 people from all fifty states participated in the Forum in New Orleans
in July. Special thanks to the Forum sponsors and volunteers whose generosity and energy
made it all possible. '
Thank you to all CAMP hosts, trainers, and participants who make CAMP the best training I
available. 2008 saw 17 CAMPS in 13 states, with more than 500 commission members, staff,
elected officials, local advocates, and others trained. CAMP has trained over 4,500 people since
it began in 2001, and 2009 promises to be even more successful. See CAMP report on page 21.
Thank you to our national partners: The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the National
Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, the National Park Service, the National
Trust for Historic Preservation, and Preservation Action. By working together, we enhance
each other's individual efforts.
Thankyou the authors, contributors, and editorial board members who have made The Alliance
Review a success. The Alliance Review remains the only national newsletter specifically for
local preservation commissions. Its production wouldn't be possible without the work of the
NAPC editorial board and editor and designer, Kay Stanton.
Thank you to our NAPC Speakers Bureau hosts and speakers who have helped build this
.growing component of NAPC's program. We expect the Speakers Bureau program to continue
to grow, and we appreciate everyone who has worked to make it a success.
.Thank you to everyone who made NAPC's sessions at the National Preservation Conference
among the best offered. NAPC sponsored three educational sessions in addition to the
Commission Short Course and the Resources for Preservation Commissions information
session with the National Trust Forum. Hard work by speakers and managers ensured that
every event went well. Particular thanks are due to Farin Salahuddin and Charlotte Bonini for
their dedication, competence, and support.
ThankyoutoNAPC'shosts:PrattCassityandtheCenterforCommunityDesignandPreservation
' at the University of Georgia's College of Environment and Design. 2008 marked NAPC's
twentieth year at the University of Georgia and we look forward continuing and strengthening
the relationship. Special thanks to the NAPC support staff: Nathan Bevel, Kimberiy Kooles,
` and Heather McDonald who do the heavy lifting meeting and serving our members' needs.
Thank you, most of all, to the many, many people working to make preservation an enduring
`•"gay of life in communities across the country. Your work is what makes preservation happen.
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Point of Order
CONSENT AGENDA AND STAFF LEVEL APPROVAL
STREAMLINING THE COA PRQCESS
Reid Peacock, College of Environment and Design, University of Georgia
As the number of locally designated historic districts increases, so do demands on
commissions and commission staff time. More districts mean more applications, and
more applications can mean longer meetings.
. -t , ~ - ~ With increasing case loads, it is important
_ i^ ~.''t" - ~ for commission staff and a preservation
' - ~ ~ ~ commission to balance their operations
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including residents of the local historic
4 ~ districts and applicants for Certificates of
,t9't''...~ ~ r. , ' . r.~ • ~ Appropriateness (COA) with an effective
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r `'i'~ . r ' - are two measures that individually or with
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_ _'~r . 4.: r• 1r ~ each other can speed the COA application
ryA ~ ~ process, HPC meetings, and public hear-
~ I ings. Whether a community uses one or
~ ~ both of these tools depends on the popula-
,'-a l _ tion of the community, the involvement and
i~ interest of local district property owners,
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Consent agenda, adopted under a com-
f• ~ mission's policies and procedures, allows
relatively routine COA applications to be
- ~ approved as a group. Staff level approval
,r'-~~~~.'`~'~'~ is a measure by which commission staff is
Consznt agendas and staff level authorized to approve, deny, or make rec-
approvals are two measures tnat ommendations on COA applications, typically cases that are straightforward and un-
individuatlyorwitheact,otl,er speed controversial. To legally use a consent agenda in commission meetings, a commission
tt•,e COA application process, HPC must first adopt a provision for using a consent agenda in its policy and procedure, or
meetings, and public hearings.
rules of procedure bylaws. It may draft the consent agenda amendment in a number
of ways and subsequently begin using this tool to save valuable meeting time.
Frederick, Maryland adopted a consent agenda that is used regularly for applications
recommended for approve( during the commission's pre-meeting workshop. After
the applicant informally presents the application during the preliminary workshop, the
commission either makes recommendations to modify or improve the project, and, if
agreed upon by consensus, the item is placed on the consent agenda for the regular
commission meeting. The consent agenda bylaw states:
The consent agenda may contain items of a routine and noncontro-
versial nature; these may include, but are not limited to, signs, fences,
and minor rehabilitation projects. The consent agenda may be accept-
ed by the consent of the Commission by a single vote without reading,
unless a member or other person should request the item be removed
for further discussion. Any item removed from the consent agenda will
automatically be heard in accordance with case number.
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This description clearly describes the routine character of consent agenda items, and,
more importantly, that any item may be removed from the consent agenda at the
request of any commission member or person of the general public or audience. If
removed, the item will be placed on the regular agenda and subject to a full public
hearing. ~ 'il
The Architectural Review Board of Fredericksburg, Virginia recently amended its rules i ' ,
of procedure to adopt a consent agenda that provides for a public hearing, if neces-
sary, and expedites items not requiring in-depth deliberation. During a review board 1
meeting, the staff identifies applications that have complete information, and during
the approval of the regular agenda, items on the consent agenda are listed. The
chairperson then asks if any of the members want to remove any items from the
consent agenda; if so, the item is automatically placed on the regu?ar agenda to be
considered individually. Next, the chairperson asks if any member of the public wants
to comment on any item on the consent agenda or provide testimony; if so, the item
is moved to the regular agenda to be considered individually. These steps are im-
portant because they safisfy most state requirements for a public hearing. Once this
approval process has been completed, the formal agenda is approved, and the items ~
remaining on the consent agenda are approved as well. Applicants whose items are
approved on the consent agenda receive the same COAs other items.
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Overall, the consent agenda in Fredericksburg has been effective. The public com-
ment process satisfies the procedural requirements and encourages participation by
applicants and interested citizens. Additionally, both applicants and board members i'
like the process because meeting time is significantly decreased and inconsequen-
tial items are not analyzed unnecessarily. The consent agenda- simultaneously en-
courages and rewards applicants because complete applications, with all necessary
information, are quickly approved, and applicants are reassured that certain items, ' ~
such as rear fences or signs, will not be delayed. Fredericksburg's process is a good
example of how commissions can efficiently streamline meetings and encourage sub-
mittals of comprehensive applications. ~
For the last six years, Jacksonville, Florida has also been using a consent agenda. I
Its consent agenda has shortened meeting times, though not necessarily reduced '
staff hours. The consent agenda process begins when staff screens applications and ,I~
places items that are routinely approved on the consent agenda. Examples include ~!I
small compatible additions not clearly visible from the Street, appropriately designed
single-car garages, and cosmetic alterations to non-contributing buildings. Signifi-
cantly, applications are not placed on consent agenda if there has been any prior ~
correspondence about the application or other indication that the work may 6e contro-
versial. Once items are on the consent agenda, staff completes the necessary pro-
cedural steps-posting public notice, composing a report for the application, and then
officially opening the public hearing-before proposing consent agenda items. The
staff in Jacksonvi?le recommends that applicants be present at the commission meet-
ing in case a citizen or commission member wants to remove the item from consent
agenda. Items, however, are rarely removed from the consent agenda, and overall
the process has greatly reduced meeting time.
Jacksonville's experience with consent agendas has encouraged the planning staff
and commission to take further steps to streamline the COA process for both staff and
applicants. In particular, this is because staff still devotes a lot of time to completing ~
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and undertaking consent agenda applications, reports, and hearings even though
meeting time is shortened. For this reason, Jacksonville plans to expand staff level
approvals in the near future. This move will eliminate a number of items from the con-
sent agenda, and more time can be spent on COA applications requiring substantive
consideration and discussion. Even for commissions with few COA applications, staff
level approval can be beneficial when property owners receive immediate approval
and avoid having to go before the commission, even if a consent agenda is used. For
both consent agendas and staff level approvals, Jacksonville has used the potential
rewards of expedited approvals as a inducement for applicants: "If you could just
change this one thing, we could put you on the consent agenda at the beginning of
the meeting, and you probably wouldn't even need to answer any questions," states
Jacksonville's Historic Preservation Planner Lisa Sheppard as an example of how she
works with applicants. Excerpts from Jacksonville's Commission Bylaws for CAs are
below.
1.5-7Q0 Presentation of Applications.
(1) Consent agenda.
(a) There shall be a consent agenda, which shall include:
1. Certificate of appropriateness applications recommended
for approval,
2. Certificate of appropriateness applications recommended
for approval with conditions in which the applicant has agreed to the
conditions,
3. Other matters determined by staff as being noncontrover-
sial
{b) At the appropriate time during the meeting, the Chairman shall
announce the taking up of the consent agenda and identify agenda
items on which telephone calls, letters or other communications have
been received. After announcing the consent agenda, the Chairman
shall open a public hearing on all items on the consent agenda. After
closing the public hearing, the agenda shall be read. As each item on
the consent agenda is read, any Commissioner may request that the
item be removed for further debate, and, any Commissioner wishing
to record his vote as a "nay" vote shall so state. At the conclusion of
the reading of the consent agenda, but before debate on any removed
item(s), the Chairman shall call for one vote on the entire cansent
agenda, which vote shall be applicable to each item on the consent
agenda (except removed items) except where a Commissioner has
stated that he desires his vote to recorded as a "nay" vote on a particu-
lar item. Any item removed from the cansent agenda for further de-
bate shall be debated and considered immediately following the vote
on the consent agenda.
Athens, Georgia has realized the convenience of staff level approvals when used
in conjunction tivith a consent agenda. Although Athens adopted a consent agenda
several years ago, the process has never been widely used because staff level ap-
proval is broad enough to approve, deny, or make recommendations on most items at
the time of filing an application. "Slam-dunk" COA applications, according to Athens
Preservation PlannerAmber Eskew, are quickly approved, and more complex matters
are necessarily placed on the regular agenda for more in-depth review. This process
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works well for all interested parties-applicants can get COAs and building permits
quickly if the work is eligible for staff level approval, and staff do not have to vrrite re-
ports for these projects. Consent agendas are a good tool for communities that have ~
not adopted staff level approval standards and bylaws, or those that do not yet have
enough COA applications to warraht broad staff level review.
Before adopting a consent agenda, commissions should inquire about the public
hearing and due process requirements in their state and local historic preservation ~
ordinances, This issue has recently arisen as a consideration for historic preserva- i
tion commissions and planning departments in Illinois because of the court ruling in
Klaeren v. Village of Lisle. In this case, the court found that preservation and planning
commissions were acting quasi-judicially and were thus required to carry out a pub-
lic hearing for applications, COA or otherwise. Preservation commissions can most
likely conform to this ruling by officially opening the public hearing before the listing
of consent agenda items, and then closing the public hearing afterwards. Although I '
commissions should definitely consult with state and local attorneys about this issue,
such a procedure will most likely meet due process requirements and provide that ~
citizens and commission members are able to remove an item from consent agenda
if needed.
It is apparent that the consent agenda is an effective procedural tool being adopted
by more and more communities. In addition to the examples above, Morgan County,
Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Cambridge, Massachusetts are also using some
form of consent agendas to efficiently use commissioner and staff time and to expe-
dite the approval process for applicants. For certain communities, the adoption of
staff level approval can be beneficial as well, but this decision may depend on the
size of the community, the resources of the planning staff, and the number of local
districts. Consent agendas and staff level approvals can be used individually or with '
one another, but it is important that the commission amends its procedures or adopts I
new procedures or bylaws to ensure the legality of these tools. By adopting a consent
agenda and using staff level approval, more important preservation matters and com-
plex applications can be given ample time for consideration and deliberation. Perhaps i~
more importantly, so that staff and commission members can keep their sanity during
(ate-night meetings and day-to-day duties! ~l
For More Information:
Frederick, Maryland: Contact Lisa Mroszczyk at Imroszczyk@cifyoffrederick.com
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Fredericksburg, Virginia: Contact Erik Nelson at enelson@fredericksburgva.gov
Jacksonville, Florida: Contact Lisa Sheppard at sheppard@coj.net
Athens, Georgia: ContactAmber Eskew at AmberEskew@co.clarke.ga.us
State public hearing and due process information: Contact Robert Myers at ramy-
ers@city, Urbana. il. us
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COMMISSION OR STAFF APPROVAL
~ELECT`ED CfTIES
~Nhile many cities use staff level review/approval to decrease fhe number of ap-
plications reviewed by the commission, not everyone does it the same vday. What
sort of work can be approved by staff, whether or not a consent agenda is used,
City Population Staff Approval?
Boise, ID 202,832 Minor projects
Charlotte, NC 671,588 The HDC staff may approve certain minor projects
in order to avoid unnecessary delays for srrraller
scale prvjects. Administrative apprvvafs are
available for specific kinds of wvrk, prvvided staff
determines that the proposal #ollows current HDC
olic .
Charlotte-Mecklenburg $25,000 Certificate of no effect; minor work-staff can
County, NG make a recommendation and chair of the
commission may sign off w/vut commission
review. Minor ro'ectslnon-contributin ro Serties
Chicago, IL 2,836,658 Staff reviews all applications not reviewed by
commission.
Covington, KY 43,062 All other applications this includes paint, signs,
windows ti~at meet the guidelines, siding change
that meat the guidelines, fences, minor
alterations.
Los Angeles, CA 3,834,340 Minor changes or routine maintenance
3,636 Minvr works, minor changes fo pre=approved
plans, removal o#non-historic mater"rals additions
and structures; cvnstructinn of sma!I outbuildings.
See Note 3
Miami Beach, FL 90,000 Most applications-all minor work and all
restoration type of work; demolitions of non-
contributing buildings and features.
Omaha, NE 400,000 Through ordinance, commission may delegate
revie~rrs to staff; staff reviews and approves all
projects that comply with the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
Worcester, MA 175,000 No
Note 1. The Urban Design Review Board may not reverse a staff decision for applications that
meet the guidelines. If the application does not-meet the guideline, a staff report is given to the
UDRB and they make tl~e decision. City Commission may reverse the decision of the UDRB if the
application is appealed tv them.
Note 2. Properties that are not individually designated historic resources, but are part of an historic
district or Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) are subject to review by the Community
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and whether or not staff approvals can be overturned by the commission varry ~i
from city to city and depend on (oca? needs and applicable legislation. Below is a
sample of how it is done in ten different cities around the country. I
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Commission Review Consent Agenda? Can Commission Orverturn
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Major projects and demolitions When applicant and staff are If appealed in ten-day appeal ~
in agreement and proposed period
work requires commission ~i
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New construction, additions, demolition, major I'
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;Major projects-reviewed by a subcommittee of No No
i the commission and then referred for revievr by
full commission. Major projects and demolitions. ~I
New construction; some garages; building As necessary No I
additicns, dormers and rooftop additions; signage I
requiring City Council approval; driveways and ,I~
curb cuts; demolitions of 40% or more of a
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'Applications for new construction, major No See Note 1
alterations, demolitions, and any applications that
' do not meat the guidelines. I
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Ma"or work and demolition. See Note 2 ~
Alterations, additions, new construction, and Yes No III
demolition.
New construction, alterations, demolition, major No Yes, as an appeal. ,
work. '
~ Major projec#s and applications referred to No Only applications referred to
commission by staff. commission.
I All a lications No NA
Planning Bureau (CPB). Each of the 24 HPOZs has a designated community planner and a 5 person appointed commu-
nity board that reviews cases. The ultimate decision maker in these cases is the community planner acting on behalf of
the Director of Planning. Routine maintenance and repair work are reviewed and approved by the HPOZ Board.
Note 3. Administrative approval may be granted by commission staff and the commission chair. If staff and chair do not '
agree that the proposed work is in compliance, the application is referred to the commission.
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INTRODUCTION
~0 RAR~.IAP~EC~J"CARS PRgCE~~JR
Adapted from resources provided by www.jimslaughter.com and other sources
What is Parliamentary Procedure?
It is a set of rules for conduct at meetings that allows everyone to be heard and to make
decisions without confusion.
Why is Parliamentary Procedure Important?
Because it's a time tested method of conducting business at meetings and public gatherings.
It can be adapted to fit the needs of any organization.
What Guide Should Be Used for Parliamentary Procedure?
Today, Robert's Rules of Order newly revised is the most common handbook of operation
for most preservation commissions, but there are other sources of parliamentary procedure
that may be adopted by commissions. For those using Robert's Rules, the following are a
simplified guide to what they contain.
What are Motions?
A motion is a proposal that members take action or a stand on an issue. Individual members can:
1. Make a motion.
2. Second motions.
3. Debate motions.
4. Vote on motions.
There are four Basic Types of Motions:
1. Main Motions: The purpose of a main motion is to introduce items to the membership
for their consideration. They cannot be made when any other motion is on the floor,
and yield to privileged, subsidiary, and incidental motions.
2. Subsidiary Motions: Their purpose is to change or affect how a main motion is han-
dled, and is vofed on before a main motion.
3. Privileged Motions: Their purpose is to bring up items that are urgent about special
or important matters unrelated to pending business.
4. Incidental Motions: Their purpose is to provide a means of questioning procedure
concerning other motions and must be considered before the other motion.
How Are Motions Presented?
1. Obtaining the floor
a. Wait until the previous speaker has finished.
b. Raise your hand and/or address the Chair by saying; "Mr. Chair or Madam Chair"
c. Wait until the Chair recognizes you.
2. Make your motion
a. Speak in a clear and concise manner.
b. Aiways state a motion affirmafiively. Say, "I move that we rather than, "I move
that we do not.."
c. Avoid personalities and stay on your subject.
3. Wait for someone to second your motion or the Chair to ca(I for a second.
4. If there is no second fio your motion, it is lost.
5. If there is a second, the Chair states your motion.
a. The Chair will say, "it has been moved and seconded that we thus placing
your motion before the membership for consideration and action.
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b. The members then either debate your motion, or may move directly to a vote.
c. Once your motion is presented to the members by the Chair it becomes "commission
property," and cannot be changed by you without the consent of the members.
6. Expanding on your motion
a. The time for you to speak in favor of your motion is at this point in time, rather
than at the time you present it.
b. The mover is always allowed to speak first.
c. All comments and debate must be directed to the Chair.
d. Keep to the time limit for speaking if one has been established.
e. The mover may speak again only after other speakers are finished, unless called
upon by the Chair.
7. Putting the question to the members
a. The Chair asks, "Are you ready to vote on the question?"
b. If there is no more discussion, a vote is taken.
Voting on a Motion
The method of vote on any motion depends on the situation and the by-laws of policy of your
commission. There are five methods used to vote by most organizations, they are:
1. By voice -The Chair asks those in favor to say, "aye," those opposed to say "no."
Any member may move for an exact count.
2. By roll. call -Each member answers "yes" or "no" as his name is called. This method
is used when a record of each person's vote is required.
3. By general consent - When a motion is not likely to be opposed, the Chair says, "if
there is no objection ..."The membership shows agreement by their silence, however
if one member says, "I object," the item must be put to a vote.
4. By division -This is a slight verification of a voice vote. It does not require a count
unless the Chair so desires. Members raise their hands.
5. By ballot -Members write their vote on a slip of paper. This method is used when
secrecy is desired.
There are two other motions that are commonly used that relate to voting.
1. Motion to table -This motion is often used in the attempt to "kill" a motion. The op-
tion is always present, however, to "take from the table," far reconsideration by the
members.
2. Motion to postpone indefinitely -This is often used as a means of parliamentary
strategy and allows opponents of motion to test their strength without an actual vote
being taken. Also, debate is once again open on the main motion.
Making Parliamentary Procedure Work
Parliamentary Procedure is the best way to get things done at your meetings. But, it will only
work if you use it properly.
1. Allow motions that are in order.
2. Have members obtain the floor properly.
3. Speak clearly and concisely.
4. Obey the rules of debate.
Most importantly, BE COURTEOUS.
YOU MAY WISH TO USE THE FOLLOWING PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURESATAGLANCE
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Some postings to the NAPC Listserv, NAPC-L, are too good not to share with everyone.
Here are some recent postings about some hot topics. To join NAPC-Land connect with
preservation commissions throughout the United States, simply send and email to
rrapc@uga.edu subject line: Join NAPC-L
Porch Railings and Building Codes
Q. There are two issues that our board is dealing with:
1. Porch Railings that meet both the design guidelines and the Buildings Code.
2. Review process for infill construction -procedures for ensuring that the new building is
constructed according to the COA.
If anyone has any advice on these issues, eve would appreciate it.
Miranda Clements
Historic Preservation Planner
Bowling Green, Kentucky
A. Miranda, You should discuss the railings issue with you local and state building officials
and maybe get some help from a design professional such as an architect in your local.
Most code officials recognize that work on existing structures and "Historic" structures
can be conducted within the IEBC (International Existing Building Code). This means
that most railings on historic structures are NOT necessarily required to meet the more
extreme requirements of current IBC (International Building Code). This is where many
make the mistake that they have to remove or eliminate historic railings that are too low
or replace balusters that are spaced in a manner that does not meet the "4 inch diameter
sphere test". Keep in mind that buildings are required to meet the building code in effect
at the time they were built and not the "current" IBC code, unless the work you are doing
is deemed by the building official to be a change or ne~v construction beyond "repair and
maintenance". As always, there are "exceptions to every rule" and differences between
localities, so having a discussion with your building official or a design professional in
your jurisdiction, may be prudent before assuming that there exists a conflict between
your guidelines and the building code.
Gary Harvey
Regisfered Architect Craddock Cunningham Architectural Partners, P. C.
Lynchburg, Virginia
A. It looks like you are getting good input regarding the railings, so I will make a suggestion
on the infill. I assume that you have guidelines for new construction. Making sure that
what gets built is consistent with a COA can be accomplished by having the Building
Official withhold the Occupancy Permit until he or she has received confirmation from
the ARB that the ne~v construction is in substantial compliance with the COA. Substantial
compliance allows for inevitable field modifications or minor design changes that occur
in any construction project. It behooves the builder to run those inevitable changes by
the staff, however, to be sure that they do not trigger the need for another review and
modified COA. Close liaison and a reasonable familiarity with the reality of construction
projects are important.
Erik F. Nelson
Senior Planner
A. The IEBC is ideal, but even the IBC has a section that allovrs latitude for historic buildings.
Problem is that it Leaves the decision up to the local code official, so it is important for the
code official to be on board with the aims of the historic district.
Dei~ra Martin
Preservation Planner
City of Wilmington Louis L. Redding
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Rochester's preservation ordinance was created in 1969 when urban renewal was =
ickin awa at its downtown, new hi hwa s were be mnin to cut throu h his ~ ° ~ x~`
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torte neighborhoods, and longtime city dwellers were moving out. At the time, the - - ~ ~"y%r` .M', ~r ~ I
city's population stood at about 320,000, falling since to around 210,000.
In these 39 years, some historic buildings and landscapes have been lost, but the
city retains a remarkable collection of properties devebped in the 100 years or so ~,,F;
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after the Erie Canal was completed through downtown Rochester in 1825. For ~ ! ` ~ ~ •
its rapid growth and industrial strength, the city was knovdn as The Young Lion of > ~ ~ 1.: ,
the West, and its wealth and sophistication was manifest in its buildings and land- ~ .h;;~.
scapes. Much of this was often the subject of magazine articles, so Rochester '''~~r~ -
designs were exported across the country. Exported, too, were-and are-many ~k.
products by home grown companies such as Kodak, Xerox, and Bausch & Lomb. .,~y.;,, ~:l r
The region was built on high technology, and it continues to lead in fields such as ~`~f~.~' ' ri:.
fuel cells, optics, and lasers. 5,^ 4'.~.~~?~~: `
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The seven-member Rochester Preservation Board which, by law, consists of two
architects, one realtor, one member of a local historical association, two residents
of preservation districts, and one member at-large, has always been served by
dedicated staff. Only recently, however, has staff been required to have profes- Parers;egrisr
sional qualifications in history, architecture, or historic preservation. Though design Courtesyotrl~eaurnar.
of the public realm has been valued by the city administration for some time, its value
to economic development has only recently become more appreciated. As a result,
staff in the planning and zoning office is now able #o address design, planning, and
preserva#ion issues on par with the private sector.
I joined the staff in 2007 when the qualifications for Board staff were adopted. Dur-
ing the prior ten years, I had served two terms on the Board and seven years as an
advisor. Trained as an architect, I practiced for 18 years before joining the staff of our
local preservation non-profit, the Landmark Society of Western New York. My under-
graduate training was in the Beaux-Arts tradition, which focused on European design
and included two semesters in Rome. I followed this with a graduate education that
explored the impact of building construction on environmental health, and have since .
added LEED certification. With this blend of knowledge and ideas, I grew convinced
that we all must place higher value on our existing infrastructure as a way to cut re- -
source consumption and to show respect for past and future generations. !saw no
better way to do this #han through historic preservation.
That vas my vision, but the reality is that preservation is still not appreciated by our ~
society, which limits our successes. To do better, I believe we need to develop a tool
box like that employed by our environmental colleagues. Even though our two move-
ments evolved together, ours has lagged far behind in formulating regulations, incen-
tives, and innovative ideas. Here in Rochester, we still rely exclusively on a trio of
federal, state, and local laws written over four decades ago. New York State still lacks
even basic incentives, such as a viable historic rehabilitation tax credit, and economic
conditions upstate mean we have seen very few projects use the federal rehabilitation
credit. The state also lacks regional planning enforcement, so we have no regulatory
means to control sprawl.
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That said, !have renewed hope. I believe a "perfect storm" is upon us that will fill our
preservation sails, if it doesn't swamp us first. A combination of declining financial
markets, increasing recognition of environmental damage, and expanding waistlines
and health care costs are forging a new reality where, I believe, profligate resource
consumption will no longer be affordable and acceptable. Abandoning perfectly good
neighborhoods, parks, schools, churches, libraries, etc. will not be reasonable both
monetarily and environmentally, and spending our lives in automobiles will soften us
beyond human form. In a competitive, warming world, I feel strongly that we must
regroup toward our community centers and make better use of what we've already
built, and get walking again.
In Rochester, organizations like the Landmark Society (v?ww.landmarksociety.org)
and the Rochester Regional Community Design Center (www.rrcdc.org} have been
tireless in educating our citizens about the role of design and preservation in com-
munity health. Organizations like these are on the rise across the country, and pres-
ervationists need to be actively engaged with them.
The Rochester Preservation Board is one part of the wave of change. It is working,
within its regulatory bounds, to build the political, regulatory, and public support nec-
essary to elevate the board's work to a higher level of importance. With that support,
the board will make it happen quickly. Building that support requires making project
review as customer friendly as possible so it is not seen as onerous or unfair. To that
end we have been trying to ease the regulatory burden we place on our ct-istomers,
beginning with design guidelines and progressing toward administrative review and
approval. This latter effort has proven to be most difficult, due to a state open meet-
ings or "sunshine" la~v. I am anxious to hear from board staff in other parts of the
country about how they've made this work. But it must work, l believe, in order to
revive our rather stale preservation environment and reawaken the Young Lion.
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January/February 2008: Commission Communication -Diversity and Innovation 'i~
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Drane Wilkinson
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4-8 Engaging Diverse Communities: The Phoenix Experiment '
Barbara Sfocklin
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9-11 Beam Me Up Scotty :Technological Innovations in Historic Resource Surveys ,
Kevin Johnson il;
13-15 Applying GIS and GPS Technologies to Improve Cultural Resource Disaster Response REVIEW i!
Deidre McCarthy '
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16 Love Forum? Haie Travel?
17 FORUM Conference 2008 a i^
18-i9 Passing Potential Pitfalls; Budding a Better Commission VVebsite i~.
Nathan Bevil
20 Making the Most of the Internet ,
Kimberly Kooles
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21 Heads UP!
l7rKxsty and 4erowUon '
22 State News
Iowa: "Ho'lywood in the Heartland"
Rhode Island: Unlikely Collaborat'on helps kids and diners
Pennsylvania: Judge saves buildi.^:gs -for r,ow
March/April 2008: Beyond the Buildings
3 fietween a Ro:;k & a Hard Place: Looking Beyond the Buildings
Drane Wilkinson
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4-9 Finding the "Right Way" to Revie^.v Protects n Rignts of Way i
Reuben N;cKnight ~T' a'f~TCE ~ ~
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10-13 The Perplexing Per's of Presorving Public Places REV~W ~ I
Brice Maryman ; li
14-16 Landscape Review: Lessons from Rockville, Mary'and Beyond the Buildings ~ !
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Kimberly Kooles '~;•fjr:,;'
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20 Preservation Action! -Call .or Nomina,ions 1 ,c ;
21 Heads UP! _ _ ' _ ^
22-23 State News -
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Pennsylvania: Land Easements Good Option for Farriers
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3 Forum Invitation
Drane Wilkinson
4-7 The Real World of Historic Preservation: Disaster Recovery Work
Uabno Whitemore and Tracy Nelson i.: ~ ~ 'I`h6
8-10 Louisiana Cultural Economy Initiative j~~~ CE
Gaye Hamilton REVIEW
12-13 Precious Union: the Marriage of Louisiana's Main Street and CLG Program
Ray Scriber FOCUS ON LOUISIANA
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14 Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orieans?
Dan Brown
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Rod Scott - _
20 Call for NominationslApplicaticns e ~
NAPC Board of Directors ~ ~
21 Heads Up!
22-23 State News and Notes
Florida: Florida Plantation Preserves a Difficult Past
Oregon: Oregon Museums Association Launches Guidebook and VUebsite
Iowa: Iowa Funding to Document Histor;r, Movie Theaters
July/August 2008: Focusing on Louisiana
3 Reconciling with the Recent Past
Drane ~Vilkinson
4-7 The Recent Past is Groovy: Researching American Architectural S`.ylzs after \^Jorld lNar
Jeanne Lambin and Janine Duncan
8-10 Chicago Style: Conducting a Windshield Survey of the Recent Past T T T ~ ~ T~~
Jim Peters ~.~j ,I N IV
11-14 Local and Less than Fifty: Applying Criterion Exception G to Locally Significant Historic Properties RE`TIEW
John Sprinkle
16-18 Discover Dallas! Gets Modern RECENT PAST RECON
Katherine Seale , ; : I ,
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19 Congratulations NAPC Forum Scholarship Recipients! ~~t'~'' ' - ~ ~ !1
20 Call for Nominations/Applications ~
NAPC Board of Directors
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Jeanne Lambin 1~ "~-gip
29 Heads Up!
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30-31 State News and Notes
UC: Future is Promising for ~Nashington DC's'~Nafflz Shop
Pennsylvania: Gettysburg's Spangler Farm to undergo Extensive Rehab
Connecticut: Connecticut Preservationists Push to Save Modern Design
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September/October 2008: Partnerships for Powerful Preservation
3 Taking the Lead i~ Neha~ork Bi.ilriing I
Drano; Wilkinson The
4-7 Building Bridges: The Benefits of Connecting your Commission CE
Amanda DeCort RE`~IEW ,
8-13 A Proactive Partnership: Historic Tacoma - I`
Sharon Winters and Reuben McKinght ~~.4RTNERSHIPS
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15-25 Forum Reports _
26-27 2008 National Commission Excellence Awards - ~=};:'ull~~k
28-32 Going green -Changes to LEED Strengthen the Partnership with Preservation t
Kimberl Kooles
33 Heads Up! for P~W~~F~J
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34-35 State News and Notes
Maryland: Maryland's Historic Homes Face Modern Reality
Indiana: Indiana's Moscow Covered Bridge Destroyed in Tornado
Texas: Galveslor Preservationists Deal with Disaster
November/December 2008: Point of Order
3 2008 Kudos and Comrne~~dat;ons
Drape Wilkinson
4-7 Consent Agenda and Staff Level Approval: 5treaml~nir•g `he COA Process
Reid Peacock
8-9 Commission or Staif Approval: Selected Cries ~JT Q ~TCEj
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10-13 introduction to Parii~3mentary Procedure
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23-24 Going Green - Sustainability Agenda Adopted by Preservation Partners
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Tennessee: Tennessee Airplane F~Iling Station gets Face Lift
Colorado: Colorado Town Passes Sales Tax for Preservation
Illinois: Illinois House gets New Life through Partnerships I'
Texas: Texas Theatre Restoration Nearing Completion
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state would see in the coming months. Undaunted by the prospect of inadequate
refreshment, CAMP trainers trekked to Salt Lake City, Utah while fellow counselors
prepared for another southern expedition. As Aprii drew to a close, Demopolis, Ala- cnnaP trainers deliver the
bama hosted the sixth CAMP of the year. Having scarcely had time to dry the tent and program with missionary
air their sleeping bags, CAMP counselors regrouped in May for a second trip to Loui- Zer~i and energy ,
siana. This time they were headed to zydeco country-Opelousas, Louisiana's third
oldest city. Two weeks later, the accordions and washboards were a fading n~remory
and our trainers headed for high adventure. An expedition to the ~
northwest sent trainers to Spokane and Tacoma, Washington. In
June, after donning a fresh coat of mosquito repellent and gathering
supplies cached the month before, the CAMP team reassembled in i` '
Ruston, Louisiana while another team mustered for a trip to the °e~' ~
prairie: Dubuque, Iowa. July brought a much needed rest ~ ~
as our trainers gathered strength for the remainder of the ~ ~`k-
season. Refreshed and raring to go, CAMP counselors ~ ~ . . l
gathered in early August for a final trip to Alexandria, r~ ' ` ~ ` sc.
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Louisiana, site of NAPC's first CAMP in that state two _1'~ `:4~;; ;
years before, As the Louisiana team recovered, their - , , , , d~ ~ ~
fellow trainers made the annual expedition to tndi-
ana and enjoyed the hospitality of the good people ~
of Crown Point. With September approaching, CAMP ~ 1 I
counselors cleaned their gear and prepared for three ,
expeditions in fifteen days. The first expedition took them
to Augusta, Maine and was quickly followed by a journey
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to Franklin, Tennessee. September closed with a trek north to the James River Valley
where the CAMPfire was ignited in Aberdeen, South Dakota. CAMP trainers rallied in
November for the final CAMP of the year, and pitched their tent amid the fall colors of
Athens, Georgia, where University of Georgia students put them through their paces.
CAMP had come home.
r _ ~ . "s;; " CAMP happens because dedicated people
; ~ ` , ~ ~ f , make it happen working on-site and behind
.<t ~1-~•=:; the scenes. Many thanks to the CAMP hosts
_r, ~ ! who had NAPC pitch its tent in their yard, and
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,t-~ -s•~ - - ~ members, staff, and others working on preser-
l , ~ ~ _ r~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - ! vation's front lines. Special thanks to the NAPC
G -t;. ~ support staff, Nathan Bevil, Heather McDon-
~ ~ . ~ , ald, and Kimberly Kooles who made sure that
~ . ~ ~ ' i every CAMP had the materials it needed on
= ~ ~ /~~s'~ time and in the right place. Finally, thanks to
~ .E: ~ "'r ~ the CAMP cadre, the trainers who never fail to
_ : ~ give a little extra and make CAMP fihe special
-.y ~ experience it is: Debbie Abele, Ramona Bar-
" tos, Dan Becker, Monica Callahan, Pratt Cas-
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~,;r; Ken Kocher, Boyd Maher, Marty McCune, Au-
~ ' tumn Rierson-Michael, James Reap, Shanon
~,Yr.~' ~ f-• Wasielewski, and Jack Williams.
Over 4,500 people have received training
from CAMP since NAPC first pitched its tent in
~ ~ 2001 _ CAMP continues to provide high-energy
training from expert practitioners in a relaxed
NAPCS first CAMP, Jonesborouyh, environment. Its customized curriculum and
Tennessee, Marcn 2001. up to date materials ensure that participants get what they need to build a strong local
preservation program. Said one CAMP survivor: "It wasn't a workshop; it was more
like a big educational party!" Dates are already being set for 2009, so don't wait to
call if you want NAPC to pitch its tent at your CAMP site!
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(n late October, representatives from the national preservation partners met in Baltimore,
Maryland to develop a susfainability agenda to guide their programs and their constitu-
ents' work. The resulting document was refined and adopted by the partner organizations
in the weeks that followed. NAPC supports its goals and objectives.
Participating Organizations: American Cultural Resources Association, National Alli- I
ance of Preservation Commissions, National Conference of Sfate Historic Preservation
Officers, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation Action, Society for Histori-
cal Archaeology 4
Historic Preservation =Sustainability
Historic preservation is the stewardship of the built environment that uses historic build- Ii
ings and communities to achieve environmental, economic, and cultural susfainability.
Sustainability is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.'
The National Historic Preservation Program is essential for the funding and adminis- j
tration of public and private initiatives to advance sustainability.
The national historic preservation partners support the following agenda:
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Financial toots to improve energy efficiency in buildings must include assistance
for owners of historic buildings, both residential and commercial, to rehabilitate
and upgrade their properties in accordance with historic preservation standards.
t<?e support incentives for homeowners and commercia! properties for rehabilifa-
tion and energy efficiency, including incentives for manufacturer's to create prod-
ucts which will improve energy efficiency while remaining compatible to the historic
fabric. We support, especially, incentives for individual homeowners.
Maximizing the contribution of historic preservation to the green economy and sus-
tainability requires a skilled labor force.
We support job training for the building trades which will profecf, maintain and re-
habilitate historic buildings and communities, and support the stewardship of our
built environment. `
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Global climate change leads to increasingly devastating natural disasters
that require a comprehensive approach to the protection of historic sites
and communities.
We support legislation and funding to provide for nafura! disaster prepared-
ness, response, and recovery, including a comprehensive survey of his-
toric buildings and communities in threatened areas.
Infrastructure rehabilitation and improvements are critical to the preserva-
tion and sustainability of our historic urban and rural communities.
We support legislation promoting rehabilitation and improvement of our na-
tion's infrastructure, including transportation, pursuant to the Secrefary of
Interior's standards where applicable, to enhance the livabilify of our na-
tion's historic communities.
To this end, expanding resources for the National Historic Preservation Pro-
gram is critical to providing the infrastructure support needed for the stew-
ardship and sustainability of the built environment.
We support increased funding for the Nisto~~ic Preservation Fund, the Na-
fionai Park Service Culfural Resources Program, and the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation to pravide the necessary infrastructure for preser-
vation planning and projecf execution.
Adopted: Wednesday,November12, 2008
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lnformation courtesy of Preservation Action
Given the scope of work facing the new Congress and the Obama Administration, democrats
plan to complete work on a FY2009 fiscal omnibus in the first week of the 111 m Congress.
FY2009 spending is now being supported by a continuing resolution until March 6.
The possibility of a change in party leadership in the White House helped delay FY2009 spend-
ing decisions. The Congressional elections, disaster response, and the nation's financial crisis
monopolized legislators time-as did debates about off shore oil lease revenue. President-
elect Barack Obama has not yet agreed to the expedited plan.
"We hope to have all of our appropriations bills put together and be voted on early in Janu-
ary and sent to President Obama on his first day in office," Tom Harkin (D-IA) the chairman of
the Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee told Congressional Quarterly
earlier this week.
Nine appropriations bills, including one funding the Department of Interior and core historic
preservation programs, were not cleared in the current Congress.
Preservation advocates should reach out to their members of Congress about Historic Preser-
vation Fund programs while members are back in their districts. HPF programs include State i,
Historic Preservation Offices ($50 million requested), Tribal Historic Preservation Offices ($20
million requested), Save America's Treasures ($30 million requested) and Preserve America
($10 million requested).
Related information, the National Academy of Public Administration's repot on the federal
preservation program, which makes a strong case for increasing HPF program spending:
http://www.ncshpo. org/PDFs/NAPA/NAPA % 20Report%20on%20HPF. pdf
PRESERVE AMERICA AND SAVE AMERICA'S TREASURES
LEGISLATION PUT OFF UNTIL NEXT CONGRESS
The Preserve America and Save America's Treasures programs will not be authorized this ~
Congress. The lame duck session did not provide enough time to overcome procedural objet- i
tions to an omnibus public (ands bill that included the legislation. Senate Majority Leader Harry
Reid (D-NV) has been quoted as saying that "we're better off waiting until we come back." He
said the bill would be taken up in January when the Senate returns.
Tom Coburn (R-OK), the bill's primary opponent, threatened afilibuster-reading the bill in its
entirety to delay or prevent action. According to Senator Reid, the bill would take 24 hours or
more to read in full.
The authorizing legislation, originally H.R. 3981/§.2262, had significant bipartisan support. Fif-
ty-eight Representatives and eighf Senators cosponsored the bill prior to its being folded into
the lands omnibus.
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~1-ENI=SSEE'S AIRPLANE FILLING "Main Street in Louisville is really at a crossroads," said
SIAl-10N GETS FACE Llf=f Mike Koertje, a Louisville Historic Preservation Commis-
sion member. "In five years, it may still have that historic
Knoxville's Airplane Filling Station Preservation Associa- character that draws everyone to Main Street or it may
tion (AFSPA) has been awarded a federal historic preser- look like the Village at Flatirons Crossing north."
vation grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission.
The $9,000 in funding will be used to begin the second Revenue from the sales tax - an estimated $340,000 in
phase of restoration for the Clinton Highway landmark. 2009 would pay for incentives to preserve the facades
The grant requires a match of $6,000 that must be raised of downtown buildings and- keep them the same height
by the AFSPA in order for progress to continue. and size. Money also would be available to help own-
ers determine if a property qualifies as historic and for
The second phase of restoration will focus on interior matching grants to preserve historic buildings.
stabilization., including walls, ceilings, floors, founda-
tion repairs, and critical structural repairs to the nose of Councilman Hank Dalton, who helped develop the pro-
the plane. The work is being funded in part with funds posal, said incentives are a good way to preserve build-
from the National Park Service, Department of the In- ings without hampering economic vitality.
terior, and the Tennessee Historical Commission. The
first phase of restoration was completed in the spring of "There are a lot of buildings that are significant on a lo-
2007. The primary goal of that phase was stabilization cal level," said Historic Preservation Commission chair-
of the wing section of the structure. woman Heather Lewis. "To give people more options for
preserving their buildings, there needs to be more local
The Airplane Filling Station is listed in the National money. I think lot of people can get behind that."
Register of Historic Places. It was built circa 1930 by
Henry and Elmer Nickle to coincide with the widening ILLINOIS HOUSE C:~F 1 S NEW L1FE
of US Highway 25, also known at the Dixie Highway. Tf-IROUGH ('AR~NF.RSI-Ill's
It is an unusual example of pre-World War II roadside
architecture in Tennessee. Since its construction, the What started out as an effort to save one troubled build-
filling station has delighted both locals and tourists with ing from demolition has given rise to a new local Main
its whimsical architecture. The AFSPA was formed in Street program for Jacksonville, Illinois, which is located
2003 to save the station from destruction and preserve 35 miles west of Springfield. In 2005, a dilapidated mulii-
it for future generations. family residence went through foreclosure and was slated
for demolition. Faced with the prospect of an unsightly
Knox Heritage advocates for the preservation of places vacant lot: the Farmers State Bank and Trust Company
and structures with historic or cultural significance. For donated the property to Jacksonville Main Street (JMS),
more information, visit www.knoxheritage.org. whose mission is to rehabilitate the downtown area.
COLORADO TOWN PASSES SALCS The JMS board took the opportunity to create a model
for rehabilitation by returning the property to single-family
lAX FOR PRESL-RVi~TION use through a series of innovative partnerships.
Louisville, Colorado citizens passed a small sales tax on Debris from the site was cleared by a county work camp
November 4 to be used for preservation incentives in the crew. Materials and labor were donated by local area
downtown historic commercial district. business leaders, who also provided on-site training for
This ballot measure followed the recent demolition of the student workers from a community college construction
city's WPA high school by the school district. The district Program. Restoration work was done in accordance with
is not subject to local land use jurisdiction, but the de- the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards in order to
molition garnered a lot of interest in preservation. The gain astate-administered property tax freeze for the new
downtown made up of one-story buildings in this former buyer.
coal mining town is located in Boulder County not far The property is now ready for sale and the work has
from the City of Boulder, and has been under intense prompted surrounding property owners to take on their
development pressure. Land values are less than those own home improvement projects.
in Boulder, but are still quite high.
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I LXAS 1'1 ]I-~'~] RE= C~~51 ~~R/1I CON sold to a theatre equipment company that planned to
1~ri~R I'~IC_~ ~.O)\~l'LLTfON use it as a showroom. "A lot of people remember going
to nickel movies here. They talk about the whole family
In September, 2005, the San Antonio Conservation Soci- coming into Seguin to shop, and dropping the children
efy (SACS) awarded a $10,000 grant to the Seguin Con- off to watch a Western...Everybody realized it was such
servation Society (SCS) toward their proposed $2.5 million an important part of Seguin's history...we wanted to open
restoration and expansion of the vintage Texas Theatre in it for the community again," Tschoepe said.
Seguin. The restoration began in 1998, the year SCS
bought the Theatre. SCS expects to begin a $2 million The Theatre renovation is designed by Milton Babbitt,
expansion this fall and open the Theatre for business in A.I.A., the architect involved in restoring the Majestic and
September 2009. The Theatre will have a new name: The Empire Theatres in San Antonio. The plan will create a
Stephen and Mary Birch Texas Theatre, honoring a $1 multi-purpose space for community events as well as a
million gift for the project from the Stephen and Mary Birch venue for performing arts. The new space will more than
Foundation, according to Steve Tschoepe, Texas Theatre double in size from the 3,300 sq. ft. Texas Theatre to a
Task Force Chairperson. nearly 7,000 sq. ft. complex that incorporates the build-
ing next door. A grassy space between the two buildings
The SACS grant was earmarked to repair and restore fhe will be enclosed and the second building renovated to
Theatre's box office with all its embellishments, including include large rehearsal rooms, restrooms, a star's dress-
ornate masks, gargoyles wearing gold powder makeup, ing room, and a storage area.
stars, birds, cherubs, blowing horns, shields, and bunches
of grapes. The Task Force, meticulous about historic ac- "It's going to be a beautiful restaration...a community
curacy, sent paint chips from the box office facade, some front porch," said Christin Ledbetter, SCS President. `'We
with as many as 11 layers of paint, to a lab for scrutiny could not just have performing arts because it wouldn't
under an electronic microscope to uncover the exact color support itself, so it will be used for wedding receptions,
of the original paint. That stage of the restoration is com- recitals, seminars, Quinceanera celebrations...however
plete and every detail on the box office is painted in its the community wants to use the building."
authentic vintage colors, according to Nancy Masterson,
grant writer for the Task Force. The SCS Task Force has raised $1.9 million in grants
from government agencies, businesses, and private
A.P. Miller commissioned prominent architect Marvin groups, and is seeking an additional $500,000 to com-
Eickenroht, who was born in Seguin, and who designed plete the project. Individuals can help restore the The-
the Agriculture Building, to design the Texas Theatre on atre by paying to refurbish parts of it-the metal stars
Austin Street to show talking movies. Building began in in the Theatre's ceiling galaxy, Theatre seats, or gilded
1928 under local contractor Albert Nolte, and the Theatre lanterns. Go to www.seguinconservation.org for more
opened in 1931. Audiences sat under anight-sky colored information.
domed ceiling covered with tin stars. The Theatre was
one of the first movie houses in Texas to provide headsets
to enhance sound for the hearing impaired, and was one ~yF ARF PLEASED TO WELCOME OUR NEW
of the first air conditioned buildings in town. MEMBERS TO THE IVAPC FAMILY
The Theatre was so important to the social life in Seguin Nancy W. Horst, Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation,
from the 1930s to the 1950s, SCS saved it from being Towson, t~4aryland
Betsy Kleinfelder, New Orleans, Louisiana
State News & Notes is gathered from preservation publications Michael Lane, Chestertown Historc District Commission,
across the country. Many thanks to all contributors and organize- Chestertown, Maryland
lions that produced the oriyinalpieces: Tennessee Preservation Daniel Neal, City of Springfield, Landmarks Board,
Trust, press release, Nov., 17, 2008; Submi(ted by Dan Corson, Springfield, (V9issouri
Nov„ 12, 2008 and from The Daily Camera online, Louisville con- Robin L Reed, St. Petersburg, Florida
siders historic preservation sales fax byAmy Bounds, Jw~ 29, 2008; Ti`fany Tolbert, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana,
The Cornerstone, (.andmar-klllinois, vol. 37, no. 4, October 2008; Calumet Region Office, Gary, Indiana
Preservation Advocate, San Antonio Conservation Society, vol. 44., Audrey York, Vdyoming SHPO, Cheyenne, Wyominy
no. 1, Fa112008;
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