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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-11-19 ACHP Minutes ADViSORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION C I TY OF COTTAGE GROVE 19 November 1991 Call to Qrder Pursuant to due call and notice thereot, a meeting of the Cottage Grove Advisory Committee on Histor(c Preservation (ACHP) was duly held at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 SOth Street South, on the 19th day of November 1991. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Schnide at 7:30 P.M. Roll Cali The following members were present: Joe Schnide, K1p Sundgaard, and Gary Golusky. The foilowtng members were absent: Ketth Klelnsasser (excused), Al Einberger, and Charles Woodward. Also present was Robert Vogel, City Hlstoric Preservation Officer (CHPO). Before taking up its agenda, the Committee reviewed the terms of 1ts voting and ex-offlcio members. Mr. Schnide and Mr. Golusky's terms expire at the � end ot 1991. Mr. Golusky expressed his deslre to be reappointed to another term. Mr. Schnide stated that he was not seeking reappolntment because he would no longer be a resldent ot Cottage Grove in 1992. The Commlttee dlrected CHPO Vogel to post the approprlate notices seeking applicants tor the seat to be vacated by Mr. Schnide. it was also noted that a member ot the Parks, Recreatlon and Natural Resources Commisston may hold an ex-otticlo, non-voting seat on the ACHP, and that wlth Mr. Schnlde's departure there wtli be no Parks Commisslon representatlon on the Commlttee. Staft was dlrected to convey to the Parks Commisston the Commlttee's request tor a representative. �Rnroval of Mlnutes The minutes of the 7 March 1991 ACHP meeting were approved as mailed. CLG Annual Re nort CHPO Vogel handed out copies of the City's report to the State Historlc Preservation Otfice (SHPO) tor the flscal year �ust ended. Th1s report 1s a requirement of Certltled Local Governments under the National Historic Preservatton Act (NHPA). The Commlttee discussed the CLG program and Cottage Grove's particlpatlon in it. There was a consensus that the C1ty should continue to adhere to the NHPA amendments and tollow the Secretary ot the interior's standards for archeology and historlc preservatlon, but that the ACHP should continue to piot an independent course for the city. The Committee also authorized statf to apply tor CLG grants-in-aid to help tlnance ongoing survey, planning, and publlc intormation pro�ects, speciflcally the suburban sltes survey ("Ozzie & Harriet Pro�ect") and the Perspectives in Cottage Grove Hlstory booklet serles. Com�rehensive Plan CHPO Vogel shared with the Commlttee h1s memo of 11-1 1-91 (attached) on the need to revise and update parts of the Comprehensive Cultural Resource Management Plan. The Commlttee discussed ways to lntegrate hlstoric preservatlon wlth other parts of the clty's comprehensfve land use plan and dlrected staft to work closely with the planning department on the new housing, parks, and transportation elements, Members of the Commlttee also expressed interest in reviewing proposed changes in policy and procedures at thelr next meeting. "Charleston PrinciQles" CHPO Vogel reviewed wfth the Committee his memo ot 1 1-1 1-91 (attached) recommending adoption of the "Charleston Principles" tor historic preservation. These basic princlpies for historic preservatlon were orlginaliy adopted by the National Trust tor Historic Preservation at 1ts annuai conterence 1n Charleston, South Carollna, in 1990; the Trust 1s encouraging their adoption by community heritag� preservation groups around the country. Motion by Mr. Golusky, seconded by Mr. Sundgaard, that the Comm 1 ttee request that the Ci ty Counci 1 adopt the modi f ied 'Charleston Principies' by resolution as a restatement ot clty policy and the community's commitment to cultural resource management. Motlon passed vtva voce. Historical Markers CHPO Vogel advlsed the Committee that there are tunds 1n the 1991 budget for addltlonal htstorical markers/slgns. The Committee telt that painted wooden signs should be created for piacement along the Grey Cloud Channel to call canoeists' attention to the Grey Cloud L1me K11n and tn Granada Park to commemorate Panorama City. The CHPO was toid to use his discretion in the design and wording of the sign. If funds are avallable, one or more additlonal markers or signs may be purchased before the end ot the year. DesiQa Review Poilcv r The Commlttee revlewed its procedures regarding issuance ot Certlticates ot Appropriateness. There was a consensus that permtt appllcatlons tor minor work should be approved adminlstratively by the CHPO in cases where the proposed work will not materlally attect a deslgnated historic building or site. Chairperson Schnide dlrected the CHPO to notify the Committee in writing 1n each case where a"minor work" certlticate ot approprlateness 1s recommended. Mr. Golusky requested that whenever the CHPO revlews a proJect tor compitance wfth the clty's preservation ordinance, the ACHP should be advised 1n wrlting. Schillin� Archeolo�ical Distrlct CHPO Vogel provided background intormation relative to the Schilling . family's plans to subdivide a part ot the Schiliing Archeological Dlstrict on � Lower Grey Cioud Isiand. Varlous statt reports and other documents pertaining to the issue were revtewed. CHPO Vogel pointed out that although Mr. Schilling had wlthdrawn his request tor a minor subdivision, the issue would probably come back before the C1ty sometime in 1992. Mr. Schnlde stated that he had read 1n the newspaper that Washington County was interested in establishing a regional park on Lower Grey Cloud Island and asKea it thts would have an tmpact on the archeologlcal resources ot the area. CHPO Vogel stated that he had seen no detailed plans, but that 1t was the unotficiai policy ot the City to encourage preservation ot the Schi111ng, Grey Cioud Mounds, and Mlchaud Mounds in pubitc open space areas. Motton by Mr. Schnlde, seconded by Mr. Golusky, that the Commlttee go on record 1n support ot preserving the lntegrlty ot the Schilltng Archeological Distrlct, includtng both the anclent Native Amertcan burial mounds and the Woodland period habitation s�te, t�rough controls on lana use and development. Mot�on passed viva voce. �vtew and Com�llance CHPO Vogel made a brlef report on the pro�ects he has revlewed since March 1991. Intertm Chairoerson Members ot the Committee expressed their thanks and appreciatlon to Mr. Schnlde tor his service on the ACHP, lncluding the last two years as chalrperson. Motton by Mr. Schnide, seconded by Mr. Sundgaard, that Gary Golusky serve as lnterim ACHP person unt11 the tirst meettng 1n 1992. Motion passed viva voce. CHPO Vogei was directed to lnform the State Hlstorfc Preservation Oftice of the change. Next Meetina The Commfttee discussed possible meeting dates and times. There was a consensus that a January meeting would be necessary and that if possible this meeting could be held on a Saturday morning. Staff was directed to � contact the absent members and get thelr input. � iournment The meeting was ad journed at 8:40 P.M. . , MEET I NG NOT I CE T0� Advlsory Comm�ttee on Hlstor�c Preservat�on FF?OM� Robert vogel, City Nistor�c Preservat�on Off�cer GaTE� 26 Gctober 1991 SUBJECT. ACHP Meeting on 19 November 1991 F�lease marK. your calenqars� Cr�a�r�erson Joe Schn�de has called an Adv�sory Comm�ttee on Histor�c Preservation meeting for Tuesday. 19 November 1991. at 7:30 P.M. 1n the �unferer�ce room at Citv Hall. Agenda items will include rev�ewing 1991 work, setting goals and objectives for 1992, historlcai markers, revislons to the comprehensive n�storic preservat�on plan, and the Cottage Grove Sesqu�centennial celebration (1843-1993). There will also be a number of development rev�ew and compliance items, �ncluding the Schiiling proposal to subd�v�de a aart of the Sch111fng Archaeologlcal Dlstrict on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Complete meeting packets will be delivered in about a week. If yau have any questions or cannot attend the meeting on 17 November, please call me at 698 or Joe Schnlde at 645-4599. � � Cottage Grove ADVISORY COMMITfEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION NOVEMBER 19, 1991 AGENDA 1. Ca{I to Order at 7:30 P. M. 2. Roll Call 3. Approve Minutes of March 7, 1991 Meeting 4. Certified Locai Government Annual Report 5. Comprehensive Cultural Resource Management Plan Update 6. Adopt "Chazleston Principles" for Historic Preservation 7. Historical Markers/Si�s e. Design Review Policy/Certificates of Appropriateness for Minor Work 9. Schilling Archeological District 10. Other Business 11. Set Date for Next ACHP Meeting 12. Ac�aarnment