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LANDMARK COMMISSION
January 18, 2001
PRESENT:
Lin Purtle, Chairperson
■ Members
Loraine Blackwood
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Dick Bundy
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Ken Dowdy
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Andi Holland
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Doug James
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Susan Koch
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Jim Newsom
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Dorothy Rhone
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Arthur Bea Williams ■ Council Liaison
David A. Clark, Director of Community Development ■ City Staff
Steve Seese, Planning Administrator ■
Karen Montgomery- Gagne, Planner III ■
ABSENT:
None
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Purtle at 3:00 p.m.
The new member, Ken Dowdy, was introduced by the Chairman then sworn in by
Councilor Williams.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Bundy to approve the minutes from the November 30, 2000
meeting as submitted. Ms. Rhone seconded the motion. The motion was approved
unanimously.
III. ELECTION OF LANDMARK COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON AND VICE
CHAIRPERSON
Mr. Newsom nominated Ms. Purtle as Chairman; Mr. James seconded the motion. Mr.
James nominated Mr. Newsom for Vice Chairman. Mr. Bundy seconded the motion.
Mr. Clark stated that City Council is standardizing the appointments of members and
elections of chairpersons of all City boards and commissions. The vote was unanimous
in favor of both nominees.
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IV. REPORT ON THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED CITY LANDMARK
ORDINANCE
Mr. Clark reported that City Council adopted the Landmark Ordinance with some minor
changes. He distributed the copies and explained the changes. He then stated this
ordinance is now effective.
V. APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, 1300
SEVENTH STREET
Mr. Clark presented this application because the City offices are scheduled to have the
air conditioning system replaced. The chiller on the side of the building will remain in
addition to a transformer pad which will be located by the parking lot. Electrical lines will
be installed underground but will surface in two 3-4" conduits, painted to match existing
wall surfaces, rising one foot above the ground and following the other conduit.
Mr. Bundy inquired about the transformer to which Ms. Montgomery-Gagne replied the
existing one will be maintained but the new one is required for controls of the coolant.
She further explained that it would be recessed into the slope of the ground by the two
parking spaces next to the water tower.
At this point the new Application for Design Review was discussed. After discussion
regarding the wording, it was decided that, instead of listing the items separately, they
should be shown as examples following a statement to the effect "Sufficient materials
shall accompany the application that will enable the Landmark Commission to make an
informed decision."
Mr. Newsom made a motion to accept the design review submitted by the City for
Memorial Auditorium; Ms. Blackwood seconded. The Commission unanimously
approved the design review modifications.
VI. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF EXISTING APPLICATION FOR LANDMARK
DESIGNATION
Mr. Clark asked if the form has sufficient information for reviewing purposes. He
suggested the application include photographs to create a starting point for future
changes. Ms. Dawn Murer, guest, and Ms. Koch both reported that black and white
photos were the standard for archival purposes.
There was discussion regarding forms to use for single and district nominations. It was
decided if a district is nominated, the applicant should call the Planning office for
instructions. Then discussion centered around the photography for district applications.
The Commission made several changes to the nomination form while reviewing it
section by section. Chairman Purtle stated the Commission would review this form
bringing any changes and suggestions to the February meeting.
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VII. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES
It was agreed by the Commission to delay the review of this document until the
Landmark Nomination forms, for single buildings and district nominations, were
completed.
VIII. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON THE SIGNAGE /LOGO DESIGN FOR THE
DEPOT SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT
Mr. Newsom stated that Mr. Jerry Neighbors is currently out of town but has been
working on a design for street signs. He is going to coordinate the street signs with the
Kemp -Kell Depot signs and the Visions logo for downtown.
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
New Downtown Buildings
Mr. Clark reported from the last Visions meeting that 40 buildings have been either
upgraded or are newly built in the downtown area within the last five to six years.
Riverside Cemetary
Mr. Newsom inquired about repairing the fencing in the rear to decrease the vandalism.
Councilor Williams expressed concern that the cost was keeping it from being repaired.
She stated she would follow up at the next meeting.
Landmark Designation of Area Schools
Ms. Koch reported that last year she approached the school district and they were
opposed to having schools designated.
General Landmark Designations
Mr. Bundy commented that the Boys and Girls Club did not want to be designated
because of the restrictions to the building. He explained that they have done an
excellent job with the building improvements, comparable to what this Commission
would have encouraged them to do.
Mr. James compared a designation as a landmark to zoning — regulation is the
advantage, not the disadvantage.
X. ADJOURN
The Landmark Commission was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
Lin Purtle, Chairperson Date
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