Historic Resources Board

Historic Resources Board Meeting Notes Thursday, March 18th, 2021 at 3PM Community Service Center, 3rd floor Conference Rm Dial-in number (US): (425) 436-6372 Access code: 254398# https://join.freeconferencecall.com/adlc_planning Please mute your own microphone unless you are speaking to the board to eliminate background noise by using “mute” or *6. 1. Call to Order (3PM) by Vice-Chair McKenna. Present: Vice-Chair Mary Lynn McKenna, Gayla Hess (HPO); Eric Newcombe (SHPO) public per sign-in or call-in sheet. No quorum; notes prepared to summarize discussions. Excused absent: Bob Wren 2. Discussion of Previous Meeting Minutes Documents: 02-18-21 HRB-MINUTES DRAFT.PDF HPO: One edit from the minutes posted/presented, Commissioner Huotte was added to the first page attendee list as he was found to have called the conference line. Comments from Board: No corrections Comments from Public: No comments 3. New Business 3.I. Historic Preservation Tax Credit Presentation Mr. Eric Newcombe, Historic Architecture Specialist, with the State Historic Preservation Office will presented information on rehabilitation tax credits. During Q&A portion of the presentation, John Fitzpatrick asked about building age for eligibility as historic (50+ years), Paula Arneson asked about using TIFD funds in conjunction with tax credits (possible), and Jim Davison asked about how state and federal programs differ (if applicant qualifies for federal then applicant qualifies for MT credit). Presentation is available for view in the Planning Office or by request. Ray Haffey called into the conference line to speak to the group about the old Jr. High and Daly Gym. He told the group of a recent walkthrough, concerns about plans for the buildings, and that the school board has been receiving offers. 3.II. Penn Street Development Subdivision Notice to board of proposed development, cultural records, and SHPO correspondence. Planning Board pre-application meeting has taken place. Preliminary plat will be reviewed at the March 22, 2021 Planning Board meeting. Files available at: HTTPS://WWW.ADLC.US/DOCUMENTCENTER/INDEX/159 HRB Notes, 03/18/21 1/3  HTTPS://WWW.ADLC.US/DOCUMENTCENTER/INDEX/174 Documents: SHPO-031221-PSD-EMAIL AND ATTACHMENTS.PDF HPO summarized correspondence from SHPO and the low likelihood of impacts to cultural resources by the proposed subdivision off Pennsylvania between Cedar and Birch Streets. John Fitzpatrick briefly spoke about his plan for 13 lots, comparable in size to lots in the 200 block in the New Addition, for middle class buyers. He noted that the property is bounded by the railroad on the south and passed around photos. Henry Lussy questioned the lack of alley and inquired about parking. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that lot sizes were designed to accommodate garages. Mary Lynn McKenna asked about when the project may start. Mr. Fitzpatrick talked of late April for target start of utility extensions along east Pennsylvania Ave. No comments from the public. 3.III. East Yards Subdivision Notice to board of proposed development and SHPO correspondence. Planning Board pre-application meeting has taken place. Preliminary plat will be reviewed at the March 22, 2021 Planning Board meeting. Files are available at: HTTPS://WWW.ADLC.US/DOCUMENTCENTER/INDEX/159 HTTPS://WWW.ADLC.US/DOCUMENTCENTER/INDEX/174 Documents: SHPO-012621-EY-EMAIL AND ATTACHMENTS.PDF Hess gave a quick overview of the county-proposed subdivision at the east entrance to Anaconda and referred the cultural resource report and letter from SHPO; previous remediation and removal of structures. Ms. McKenna questioned if the lots would be for commercial use. Jim Davison mentioned historic railroads. 3.IV. Preservation Month Activity planning for May 2021 Ms. McKenna suggested launching the speaker series at Copper Village that the group had previously discussed. She volunteered to check for space availability. Mr. Lussy suggested tours or walk-throughs of the Jr. High/Daly. Mr. Jim Davison questioned if there would be interest from the school board. Ms. McKenna proposed coordinating with the Chamber to promote walking tours and possibly using an older walking tour map- noted that a paper map would be preferable for some. Rose Nyman spoke of former Historic Resources Board preservation awards given at Commission meetings to recognize projects. Mary Lynn McKenna HRB Notes, 03/18/21 2/3  suggested highlighting buildings that have been rehabilitated in the Leader. Ms. Nyman suggested that it could be a collaboration with URA. 4. Unfinished Business 4.1. Historic Preservation Plan Updates Project website: http://anacondadlcpreservationplan.com/ Hess alerted the group of emails sent to the contact lists of Accelerate Anaconda, the Chamber of Commerce, Courthouse, and Deer Lodge County Extension Office. ALDC posted on social media about the HPP. Two quarter page ads ran in the Leader; HRB funded the 02/24 run at $258. Accelerate Anaconda donated the other Leader ad. The Lakota Group had received 30 survey responses as of the 03/17- survey is to be extended . Members took hardcopies of the survey to share. 5. Miscellaneous/Announcements a. Board : Hess told group of recruiting efforts following the last meeting, including emails, posts about board vacancies on social media and this meeting, and encouraged members to invite people they think might be interested. Gayla Hess reminded the group that April Main Street Conference is an eligible training that could be paid for with HRB funds for members that are interested. b. Public 6. Public Comment- This is the time for the public to comment on items NOT appearing on the agenda that fall within the board's jurisdiction Rose Nyman asked about a letter referenced in previous board minutes regarding the vocational building. Henry Lussy recapped that the HRB had sent a letter to the school board about the building and had not received a response . 7. Next Meeting: April 22nd, 2021 8. Adjournment (4:06PM) HRB Notes, 03/18/21 3/3