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Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
April 12, 2018 Minutes
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at
5:00 p.m. in City Hall. Members present: Angie Boersma, Greg Heiberger, Carrie Kuhl, Dennis Willert,
Leah Brink and Janet Merriman. Absent: Janet Gritzner, Virginia James and Jessica Garcia Fritz. Others
present: Shari Thornes; Laurie Carruthers; Barb Teal, Director of Operations for the SDSU Foundation;
Steve Erpenbach, President & CEO for SDSU Foundation; Chad Kucker, Landscape Architect for
Confluence; and Keith Rounds, President for the Habitat for Humanity Board.
Chairperson Boersma called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. A motion was made by Willert, seconded
by Brink, to approve the agenda. All present voted yes, motion carried. A motion was made by Merriman,
seconded by Brink, to approve the March 14, 2018 minutes. All present voted yes; motion carried.
REVIEW AND OFFICIAL COMMENT ON AN 11.1 REVIEW CASE REPORT FOR THE REMOVAL OF TWO CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES
AT 907 AND 911 8TH STREET
Property Address: 907 & 911 8th Street
Property/District: Brookings University Residential Historic District
Status: Contributing Primary Structures
Proposal:
The case report, dated March 20, 2018, describes the project as follows: “The project involves the
removal of two bungalows currently located 907 and 911 8th Street owned by the South Dakota State
University Foundation that are within the University Residential Historic District. No buildings or
structures on the project site are historic properties. The Foundation intends to donate the
bungalows to the Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity, which will relocate the homes to 721 3rd
Street and 311 8th Avenue, for the purpose of providing affordable housing to families within the
Brookings community. The vacated lots at 907, 911 and 915 8th Street would be redeveloped into a
parking lot in order to accommodate 25 additional parking spaces for the Lohr Building and SDSU
Alumni Center located at 815 Medary Avenue.”
CORRECTION: Both 907 and 911 8th Street are “contributing” properties in the Brookings University
Residential Historic District and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Of note, there
were two more identical bungalows at 919 and 923 8th Street that were removed and relocated on
Faculty Drive as Habitat for Humanity houses. As contributing structures, the BHPC will review the
proposed project’s impact to the individual structures and to the District as a whole.
Barb Teal, Director of Operations for SDSU Foundation, advised the plan is to provide additional
parking while also provide affordable housing to the community. She also mentioned the rezoning of
the lots where the houses are to be moved has been approved by the Board of Adjustment. The
house located at 915 8th Street will be redesigned. In 2016, when the Alumni Center was in the
planning and development stages, SDSU intended to remove Scobey Hall to make room for additional
parking. However, those plans changed and Scobey Hall was never removed. When the Alumni
Center was built, no additional parking was provided with the expansion. In order to meet their
parking needs, the Foundation is currently renting parking spaces from Scobey. They make every
attempt to avoid parking on residential streets, but sometimes this is inevitable. SDSU conducted a
parking study and found a deficit of 1323 parking spots on that side of campus with very limited
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visitor parking. To the west are rentals and owner occupied houses with parking only one side of the
street. No other parking options have been considered.
Willert asked who owns the land and property. Teal responded the Foundation. Willert questioned
how this affects the tax value when converting a home into a parking lot. Does the tax value change?
Keith Rounds, President for Habitat for Humanity Board explained that Habitat is very proud of these
houses, and the move will bring these homes into light. Habitat has had success in moving homes in
2000, and it was a wonderful fit for those homes. He believes the value of the 3rd Street
neighborhood will increase with the move of these homes.
Merriman stated that the three houses were built by same contractor and it once was five houses.
When the houses are removed, the historical significance is gone.
Thornes asked if there was any structural changes to the homes that were moved in 2000. Rounds
explained they kept the cedar siding as it was a valuable part of the structure. He further advised that
they intend to keep the windows and the cedar siding on the two homes because builders cannot find
more sound structures.
Heiberger questioned the setbacks for the proposed parking lot and the landscaping buffer. Chad
Kucker advised there will be evergreens on the north and west sides, and they will work with the
neighbors regarding a fence. There will be canopy trees and box down lighting to match the fixtures
in the existing parking lot.
Willert clarified that there has not been an outline of any additional parking solutions. The
Foundation and the campus are separate entities. A historic district abuts the campus. Currently, the
Foundation is leasing parking from campus.
Merriman noted that this corner of the district is slowly being chipped away. If you remove two of the
bungalows, that defining feature of the district is lost.
Brink noted that this is a best case scenario. The homes are being relocated rather than demolished.
A motion was made by Brink, seconded by Kuhl, to accept the case report. Kuhl, Brink and Boersma
voted in the affirmative. Merriman and Willert opposed. Heiberger abstained.
Thornes noted the next steps. Habitat for Humanity needs to apply for an 11.1 review to move the
homes in or adjacent to a historic district. If the case report is approved, it will go to a public hearing
before the City Council to approve the moving of the structures.
Thornes noted the houses are contributing because of their integrity and the fact they were built by
the same builder. The historic significance is lost with the move, unless the Park Service changes their
standing on that, which would be a rare circumstance.
PROJECT/ISSUE UPDATES & REPORTS
A. Events/Special Projects
Green Drinks & Register Article, April 26 @ 6 p.m./Wooden Legs – Boersma is the Brookings
Sustainability Council’s April Green Drinks guest speaker. Her presentation, “Sustainability
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through the lens of Historic Materials,” will highlight historic preservation featuring historic
materials and building methods. Garcia-Fritz is assisting with the article. The event will be
promoted via social media and the feature article. Everyone is encouraged to attend!
Informational – No action required
Historic Sites on Bikes, April 27 – Boersma will lead a Critical Mass ride in historic areas on
Friday, April 27, starting at 6:00 p.m. She will adjust the format from last year with a longer
ride and less narrative. Offering a shorter, narrated ride/walk during the 2018 Mayor’s Ride,
Walk & Roll is also being considered. Saturday, August 25, Mayor’s Ride, Earth Day, Farmer’s
Market, Police Department Pig Roast.
Informational – No action required
Willert left at 5:40 pm.
Mayor’s Awards. One nomination from the public was received. The HPC discussed potential
nominations. Action will be scheduled for the May meeting. The proposed event date is
August 30th.
B. SUSAINABILITY, HRC NEW YOUTH AWARD.
Informational – No action required
C. Liaisons Reports
1) Comprehensive Master Plan Advisory Committee (Boersma & Garcia Fritz) – Hearing and
presenting to Council on April 24
2) Public Arts Commission (Brink) Video – Stickworks video project is now complete. There is a
potential interest in a full time city staffed position for an Arts Coordinator, which would be a
central place for arts in Brookings and opportunity for public art. The potential coordinator
could work out of the Carnegie Library.
3) Downtown (Kuhl) – They have had preliminary meetings to discuss the upkeep of historic
buildings and maintenance standards. Kirsten Gjesdal attended the Main Street Conference
and brought back a wealth of information. They conducted a community downtown survey
and received an outstanding response rate of 1200 people.
D. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Registration is now open for the CLG conference in Vermillion (May 16-18):
http://vermillionchamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/missouri-valley-historic-
preservation-conference-19449
o Gritzner
April 26: SDSHS Board of Trustees meeting in Rapid City
April 27/28: SDSHS annual history conference in Rapid City
NAPC Forum will be held in Des Moines, Iowa, this year (July 18-22). Registration is open
now: https://napcommissions.org/forum/
o Interest from Brink, Boersma and Kuhl
SHPO is currently interviewing candidates to fill Jenn/Katelyn’s position.
E. Executive Committee/Staff Updates
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City of Brookings 2018-2023 Strategic Plan Initiative Recommendations – The following
initiative recommendations were submitted to the City Manager for consideration at May 11
City Council strategic planning retreat.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE C-2:
Continue to advance efforts that support the appreciation, documentation, preservation,
promotion and development of the City’s historic resources.
GOAL C-2:1: Support educational efforts to raise community awareness and
appreciation about the importance of historic preservation through
initiatives such as the Mayor’s Awards for Historic Preservation,
workshops, District Marker program, annual guided Trolley Tours,
Sustainability Poster Campaign, Historic “Sites on Bikes” tour, Green
Drinks presentations, and social media.
GOAL C-2:2: Continue efforts to provide education and assistance for the historic
district review process and seek opportunities for process
improvement. Initiatives to include annual direct mailing to all
property owners, contractors, and realtors; application packets
available in multiple locations and online; public workshops and
presentations; technical assistance; and social media campaign.
GOAL C-2:3: Encourage the preservation of historic resources and reinvestment
of established neighborhoods. Adopt strategies to assure the
stability and livability of Brookings’ historic and established
neighborhoods will help to preserve the culture, history, and
identity of Brookings.
A) Consider expansion of property maintenance code (demolition
by neglect of historic resources is not allowed per South Dakota
law)
B) Create preservation plans/facility assessments for any city-
owned historic resources.
GOAL C-2:4: Encourage preservation of the historic character of the downtown,
while encouraging appropriate infill development to enhance the
economic viability and residential diversity of the area.
Development should respect the historic character of the
downtown and be compatible with the existing structures, pursuant
to ARSD 24:52:07:04, the standards for new construction and
additions in historic districts.
A) Consider creation of local historic district design guidelines or
update the current downtown design guidelines, in compliance
with National Park Service standards for the South Dakota
Certified Local Government (CLG) Program.
GOAL C-2-5: Update the City Historic Preservation Plan, adopted 2001, in
compliance with National Park Service standards for the South
Dakota Certified Local Government (CLG) Program
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Pending 11.1 Reviews
Jail Expansion – Tabled on 2/13 pending additional information. No further
information has been submitted on this project.
426 Main Avenue, second floor window replacement – pending submittal
National Alliance of Preservation Commission’s Conference
Hotel rooms have been booked at the conference venue.
Registration for the NAPC conference opened on April 1st.
Contact staff if interested in attending.
Staff will review the budget and notify members of available funds for
reimbursement.
https://napcommissions.org/forum/
Statewide CLG Conference, May 16-18, Vermillion
Contact staff if interested in attending.
Staff will review the budget and notify members of available funds for
reimbursement.
2018/2019 National Park Service Funding
The 2018/2019 grant application was submitted on April 2 and included the annual “basic”
funding membership in state and national preservation organizations, the Brookings Mayor’s
Awards recognition event for Historic Preservation, and travel and registration for state,
regional, or national training. Supplemental funding was requested for an updated Historic
Preservation Plan for the City of Brookings (Phase 1 of 2) and Public Education Campaign:
Workshop, Materials & Events
A. Announcements/Correspondence/Communications/Calendar
April 24 - City Council meeting – action on Comp Master Plan
April 26 - Green Drinks – 6 pm
April 27 – Historic Sites on Bikes
Apr 27-18, 2018 State Historical Society Annual Meeting, Rapid City
May – Historic Preservation Month
May 9 – May meeting
May 16-18, 2018 South Dakota Statewide CLG Conference, Vermillion, Donovan Rypkema Keynote
May 24, 2018 - City Volunteer Appreciation Reception, 5-7 pm, McCrory Gardens
June 7 - Volunteer Coffee with Mayor
June 16-18, 2018 St. Paul’s Episcopal 100th Anniversary Event
July 18-22, 2018 NAPC Forum, Des Moines
Sept 27- Combined Mayor’s Award Event
Oct 2-3, 2018 Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Dubuque
Nov 2018 National Trust Conference, date & location pending
The May HPC meeting will be canceled if there are no 11.1 review applications.
Meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Carruthers