Historic Preservation Commission

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes for March 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, Municipal Building 911 N. 7th Avenue, Pocatello, ID The meeting began at 6:01P.M. AGENDA ITEM #1: ROLL CALL AND DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND EX- PARTE CONTACT Disclose who was talked to, the basic substance of the conversation, and whether the conversation had any influence. Disclose if there is anything personally or professionally that would not allow an impartial or unbiased decision. Disclose if a site visit was done, location(s) of the visit, and what was seen. PRESENT: Ruta Casabianca, Denis Clijsters, Cindy Peterson, Josh Pohlman, and Marty Vizcarra. EXCUSED: Elizabeth Fore STAFF: Jim Anglesey and Matt Kerbs. AGENDA ITEM #2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission may wish to waive the oral reading of the HPC meeting minutes held February 2, 2022, and the open house minutes held February 16, 2022 and approve the minutes as written. It was moved by J. Pohlman and seconded by D. Clijsters to approve the minutes as written from February 2 and February 16, 2022. Those in favor: Casabianca, Clijsters, Peterson, Pohlman and Vizcarra. Unanimous. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #3: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA) School District 25, represented by Blaze Signs, has submitted an application for a certificate of appropriateness for signage at 325 N. Arthur Avenue, Pocatello High School. Nicki Johnson, of Blaze Signs, presented the proposed signage and answered questions regarding signage. Signage for Pocatello High School has been installed since mid-December 2021. The signage does not meet the City’s current sign code regarding signage in the historic district. Johnson discussed that the error was her responsibility. The commission ensued in discussion. Lighting and materials for the sign was discussed between Johnson and the Commission. It was moved by D. Clijsters and seconded by J. Pohlman to approve the COA request by School District 25. Those in favor: Casabianca, Clijsters, and Pohlman. Those opposed: Peterson and Vizcarra. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #4: 244 W. CENTER STREET – THE MONARCH BUILDING The Commission will hear an update regarding the rehabilitation plans for the Monarch building at 244 W. Center St. Ali Gorney and Tiffani Wilson, owners of the Monarch Building, presented information on the current status and future of the Monarch Building. The current plan is to demolish the burnt-out building and replicate the façade utilizing the existing bricks of the façade. AGENDA ITEM #5: DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAN The Commission may wish to provide comment on and recommend approval of the City’s proposed Downtown Development Plan. HPC Meeting 3.2.22 Page 1 of 2 The Commission discussed the Downtown Development Plan. It was moved by D. Clijsters and seconded by J. Pohlman to recommend approval of the Downtown Plan. Those in favor: Casabianca, Clijsters, Peterson, Pohlman and Vizcarra. Unanimous. Motion carried. With no other business, Chair Vizcarra closed the meeting at 6:45 PM and moved the Commission into the work session. *** WORK SESSION *** Chair Vizcarra opened the work session at 6:45 PM. THE BRADY CHAPEL CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN PLAN The Commission may wish to discuss and coordinate plans for funding & events. Chair Vizcarra suggested having a liaison to the Friends of the Brady Chapel 501(c)3. R. Casabianca volunteered to be a liaison to Friends of the Brady Chapel. DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT ENGAGEMENT The Commission may wish to discuss and coordinate plans to engage the public in the Downtown Historic District. The Commission discussed current plans to engage the public once a month at their open house events. With no other business, Chair Vizcarra closed the work session at 6:50 PM. Submitted by: ___________________________________ Approved on: April 6, 2022 Jim Anglesey, Staff Liaison HPC Meeting 3.2.22 Page 2 of 2