CALL TO ORDER COMMISSION MEMBERS: David Zimmerman, Chair Jonathan Day, Vice Chair Phil Scandura Laurel Dunn Josh Edwards Lynne Corbin Vacant CITY STAFF: Karl Eberhard, Staff Liaison Creag Znetko, Recording Secretary I. PRELIMINARY GENERAL BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC COMMENT a. (At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.) 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS a. (Reconsiderations, Changes to the Agenda, and other Preliminary Announcements) 3. APPROVAL of MINUTES Regular Meeting of August 19, 2015 Heritage Preservation Commission Agenda September 16, 2015 Page 2 II. OLD BUSINESS (Continued, postponed, and tabled items.) None
La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan Address: Multiple Assessor’s Parcel Number: Multiple Property Owner: Multiple Applicant: City of Flagstaff Sara Dechter, Comprehensive Planning Manager City Staff: Karl Eberhard, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Recommend plan adoption to City Council This is an updated Plan to align with the new Regional Plan, incorporate up-to-date public involvement, and better incorporate the partnership between the City and the neighborhood. Before the Plan goes to public hearings for adoption in October 2015, staff is seeking input from City Commissions on the Plan’s policies and implementation strategies. All recommendations gathered from city commissions will be incorporated into the final public hearing draft of the Specific Plan for La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend plan adoption to City Council
2. Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve – Management Plan Address: El Paso Flagstaff Road Assessor’s Parcel Number: 113-06-004 Property Owner: City of Flagstaff Applicant: Betsy Emery, Sustainability Specialist City Staff: Karl Eberhard, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Review, Discuss, and Provide Comments The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Program has drafted a management plan as required by the acquisition process. City Staff consulted with representatives from Arizona Game and Fish, Coconino National Forest, Museum of Northern Arizona, State Historic Preservation Office, Arizona State Parks, Arizona State Museum, and tribal liaisons to complete the Plan. City Staff requests that the Commission review the document and provide comments that Staff can present to the City Council when presenting the management plan. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review, Discuss, and Provide Comments 3. Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve - Interpretive Signs Address: El Paso Flagstaff Road Assessor’s Parcel Number: 113-06-004 Property Owner: City of Flagstaff Applicant: Betsy Emery, Open Space Aide City Staff: Karl Eberhard, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Approve Certificate of Appropriateness This project involves new interpretive signs for the Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve. The signs will educate visitors about archaeology, vegetation, wildlife, wetland ecology, geology, and the Rio de Flag. City Staff requests that the Commission review the language and illustrations for each interpretive sign. And, City Staff requests that the Commission approve the sign design as required by the City of Flagstaff Sign Code. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Certificate of Appropriateness
Flagstaff Marriott Residence Inn Address: 100 N Humphreys Street Assessor’s Parcel Number: 100-19-013A, 011A, 019 and 100-21-007A Property Owner: Aspen, LLC Applicant: Steve Shumway, Whiting Brothers Investment Company City Staff: Karl Eberhard, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Review concept plans and provide comments This project involves the construction of a 110 room, four story hotel, elevated above flood elevation, and 100 surface parking spaces. It is proposed on multiple parcels; half of a block north of Aspen Avenue and a quarter of a block south of Aspen Avenue. As a part of the project, three non-historic buildings will be removed from the properties. The plans also describe the proposed project signs. The project is located in the Downtown Overlay District. The Applicant requests a preliminary review and will return with final project plans at a later date. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review concept plans and provide comments
Swaddee Thai Restaurant Address: 115 E Aspen Ave Assessor’s Parcel Number: 101-21-018 Property Owner: Chennapha Pouenmuang Applicant: Chennapha Pouenmuang City Staff: Karl Eberhard, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Ask for a Certificate of Appropriateness Swaddee Thai Restaurant is located in the Downtown Overlay District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This project includes framing a new doorway and adding a new exterior door to the front entrance that would be flush with the frontage to Aspen Ave. The current front entrance will serve as a secondary entrance and receive a new exterior door as well. City Staff requests that the Commission review the document and provide comments to Staff. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review concept plans and provide comments
CONCLUDING GENERAL BUSINESS 1. REPORTS a. Staff Report – Review of projects approved by staff consent. 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS (Informal Announcements, Future Agenda Items, and Next Meeting Date) a. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: October 21, 2015 b. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT
CALL TO ORDER COMMISSION MEMBERS: David Zimmerman, Chair Jonathan Day, Vice Chair Phil Scandura Laurel Dunn Josh Edwards Lynne Corbin Vacant CITY STAFF: Karl Eberhard, Staff Liaison Creag Znetko, Recording Secretary I. PRELIMINARY GENERAL BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC COMMENT a. (At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.) 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS a. (Reconsiderations, Changes to the Agenda, and other Preliminary Announcements) 3. APPROVAL of MINUTES Regular Meeting of August 19, 2015 Heritage Preservation Commission Agenda September 16, 2015 Page 2 II. OLD BUSINESS (Continued, postponed, and tabled items.) None
La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan Address: Multiple Assessor’s Parcel Number: Multiple Property Owner: Multiple Applicant: City of Flagstaff Sara Dechter, Comprehensive Planning Manager City Staff: Karl Eberhard, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Recommend plan adoption to City Council This is an updated Plan to align with the new Regional Plan, incorporate up-to-date public involvement, and better incorporate the partnership between the City and the neighborhood. Before the Plan goes to public hearings for adoption in October 2015, staff is seeking input from City Commissions on the Plan’s policies and implementation strategies. All recommendations gathered from city commissions will be incorporated into the final public hearing draft of the Specific Plan for La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend plan adoption to City Council
2. Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve – Management Plan Address: El Paso Flagstaff Road Assessor’s Parcel Number: 113-06-004 Property Owner: City of Flagstaff Applicant: Betsy Emery, Sustainability Specialist City Staff: Karl Eberhard, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Review, Discuss, and Provide Comments The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Program has drafted a management plan as required by the acquisition process. City Staff consulted with representatives from Arizona Game and Fish, Coconino National Forest, Museum of Northern Arizona, State Historic Preservation Office, Arizona State Parks, Arizona State Museum, and tribal liaisons to complete the Plan. City Staff requests that the Commission review the document and provide comments that Staff can present to the City Council when presenting the management plan. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review, Discuss, and Provide Comments 3. Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve - Interpretive Signs Address: El Paso Flagstaff Road Assessor’s Parcel Number: 113-06-004 Property Owner: City of Flagstaff Applicant: Betsy Emery, Open Space Aide City Staff: Karl Eberhard, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Approve Certificate of Appropriateness This project involves new interpretive signs for the Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve. The signs will educate visitors about archaeology, vegetation, wildlife, wetland ecology, geology, and the Rio de Flag. City Staff requests that the Commission review the language and illustrations for each interpretive sign. And, City Staff requests that the Commission approve the sign design as required by the City of Flagstaff Sign Code. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Certificate of Appropriateness
Flagstaff Marriott Residence Inn Address: 100 N Humphreys Street Assessor’s Parcel Number: 100-19-013A, 011A, 019 and 100-21-007A Property Owner: Aspen, LLC Applicant: Steve Shumway, Whiting Brothers Investment Company City Staff: Karl Eberhard, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Review concept plans and provide comments This project involves the construction of a 110 room, four story hotel, elevated above flood elevation, and 100 surface parking spaces. It is proposed on multiple parcels; half of a block north of Aspen Avenue and a quarter of a block south of Aspen Avenue. As a part of the project, three non-historic buildings will be removed from the properties. The plans also describe the proposed project signs. The project is located in the Downtown Overlay District. The Applicant requests a preliminary review and will return with final project plans at a later date. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review concept plans and provide comments
Swaddee Thai Restaurant Address: 115 E Aspen Ave Assessor’s Parcel Number: 101-21-018 Property Owner: Chennapha Pouenmuang Applicant: Chennapha Pouenmuang City Staff: Karl Eberhard, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Ask for a Certificate of Appropriateness Swaddee Thai Restaurant is located in the Downtown Overlay District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This project includes framing a new doorway and adding a new exterior door to the front entrance that would be flush with the frontage to Aspen Ave. The current front entrance will serve as a secondary entrance and receive a new exterior door as well. City Staff requests that the Commission review the document and provide comments to Staff. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review concept plans and provide comments
CONCLUDING GENERAL BUSINESS 1. REPORTS a. Staff Report – Review of projects approved by staff consent. 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS (Informal Announcements, Future Agenda Items, and Next Meeting Date) a. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: October 21, 2015 b. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT