HomeMy WebLinkAboutBHPCMinutes_2008_10_16Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
October 16, 2008
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday,
September 11, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall. Members present: Jerry McCollough, Mary
Bibby, Dennis Willert, Pat Powers, Joanita Kant and Pam Merchant. Shari Thornes, City
Clerk, was also present.
Chairperson McCollough called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Adoption of agenda. A motion was made by Powers, seconded by Willert, to approve the
agenda. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Approval of minutes. A motion was made by Kant, seconded by Powers, to approve the
September minutes. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Schedule next monthly meeting. Thursday, December 11 at 4:00 p.m. No meeting will be
held in November due to the planning retreat.
Downtown Façade Restoration Design Project. Les Rowland and Lisa Pierce from Design
Arc illustrated the potential of his firm’s 3‐D computer program. Rowland demonstrated
how a specific building could be visually altered to illustrate façade improvements (awnings,
windows, etc.). Blocks could be updated as each façade is changed. Financial partnering
with DBI on the project would be needed. Consulting with Mary Gates, Architectural
Historian used by BHPC, was also recommended.
ACTION: A motion was made by Merchant, seconded by Kant, to pursue an agreement with
DesignArc and with architectural historian Mary Gates. All present voted yes; motion
carried. Further discussion: Product ownership and copyright would need to be
determined.
Report on Iowa Preservation Conference. Willert attended the Iowa Preservation
Conference on September 18‐20 in Sioux City, IA.
Staff Reports.
A. Planning Retreat Details. The planning retreat is confirmed for Thursday, November
6th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Swiftel Center. The Commission reviewed a draft
agenda. More materials will be provided to the members prior to the event. Betty
Anne Beierle will serve as the event facilitator.
B. Review of State Jurisdiction over University Properties. The City Manager has
reviewed the materials provided by the Commission and has asked the City Attorney to
review and provide comment.
C. Code Enforcement Ordinance. The amendments to the City Code Enforcement
Ordinance that included BHPC Ordinance references passed and is enclosed.
D. 2009 Preservation Leadership Training – Deadwood. Thornes reminded the members
that a volunteer is still needed for next year’s event, which will be held in June in
Deadwood, SD. This is a competitive process and will need to submit an application.
E. Schedule SHPO Presentation on Survey Findings. Per the discussion at last month’s
meeting, the Commission requested a presentation of the survey findings. Please be
prepared to provide staff will a desired timeline. With the holidays and November
retreat, recommend waiting until January.
F. Local District Process. The Commission received supplemental grant funds to develop
the legal process and forms necessary to list property on the Brookings Local Register of
Historic Places, pursuant to Brookings City Ordinance No. 09‐03 adopted by the City in
2003. Sections 10‐101 to 10‐130 of the Ordinances provides the statutory authority to
create a Local Register. A Local Register will afford considerably more legal protection
to Brookings’ historic resources than previously provided.
Frank Gilbert, Attorney for the National Trust of Historic Preservation from the DC office
has agreed to provide this legal review. Mr. Gilbert developed the revised Historic
Preservation Ordinance for Brookings from 2001‐2003, in conjunction with the statewide
model ordinance project. NOTE that staff has not started this process and wishes to
get input from the Commission before beginning.
G. Bob Pengra’s Display. Mr. Pengra would like to know if the City would like to have his
display of historic Brookings @ 1900. It used to be in Rude’s. ACTION: A motion was
made by Merchant, seconded by Powers, to graciously accept Mr. Pengra’s gift. All
present voted yes; motion carried.
Historic Districts and Properties.
A. Central Residential Historic District—National Register District
11.1 Review (Pending) – 506 Third Street – The property owner has requested
a demolition permit for this property. Thornes and McCollough conducted a walk‐
through earlier that day. It is a contributing property in the Central Residential
Historic District. The local house mover has reviewed the structure and does not
believe it can be moved. Staff will take pictures and prepare a notification to the
state. No comments are needed by the BHPC at this time, but this could be a full
case‐report type of review. ACTION: A motion was made by Powers, seconded by
Merchant, to contact SHPO to encourage them to facilitate and provide options to
the owner to renovate as opposed to demolishing. All present voted yes; motion
carried.
Brookings County Courthouse Expansion Plans. No report.
B. Commercial District –National Register District
DBI Report – Willert reported that the downtown streetscape project would
not be completed this year. DBI is planning to hold a strategic planning retreat to
create actual bylaws and redefine the organization. They may consider the
implementation of a business improvement district (BID) as a funding mechanism for
future improvements and activities.
C. University Residential District
11.1 Review (Completed) ‐ 721 Medary Avenue ‐ No comments from BHPC
were required.
11.1 Review (Completed) – 706 7th Street ‐ No comments from BHPC were
required.
D. South Dakota State University – No report.
Announcements/Correspondence/Communications
Forum Journal, Fall 2008 (check‐out)
Postcard donation
Common Ground, Summer 2008 (check‐out)
MainStreet News, Aug 08
Calendar
Oct. 21‐25, 2008 National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conference, Tulsa, OK
October 30, 2008 City Volunteer Luncheon, Swiftel Center @ Noon
Nov. 6, 2008 Planning Retreat (Confirmed)
Dec. 4, 2008 Mayor’s Christmas Party, SD Art Museum @ 5 pm
Oct. 13‐17, 2009 National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conf – Nashville, TN
Oct. 26‐30, 2010 National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conf – Austin, TX
Future Agenda Items: December: Formation of Nominating Commission, Schedule SHPO
Training Annual Reports, National Trust Conference Report, Annual Reports
Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Shari Thornes, Brookings City Clerk