Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingPocatello, ID · September 6, 2023
Minutes
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes for September 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, Municipal Building
911 N. 7th Avenue, Pocatello, ID
The meeting began at 6:10 p.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, Ellen Ryan, Marty Vizcarra and Jim Young.
EXCUSED: Tabatha Butler.
UNEXCUSED: Josh Pohlman.
STAFF: Jim Anglesey.
None of the members had anything to disclose.
AGENDA ITEM #2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Commission may wish to waive the oral reading of the meetings held on August 2 and August 16 of
2023, and approve the minutes as written.
It was moved by R. Casabianca and seconded by J. Young to approve the HPC special meeting minutes as
written from August 2 and August 16, 2023. Those in favor: Casabianca, Clijsters, Ryan, Vizcarra and Young.
Unanimous. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #3: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FILE 23-4
Bryan Murray, on behalf of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers, has submitted an application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness to install a historical plaque commemorating the location of the 1st Ward Chapel that existed
between 1909-1963 at the north corner of W. Center Street & N. Garfield Avenue.
Bryan Murray presented information on the project and a history of the building the plaque is
commemorating. Murray also provided the Commission with permission to place the plaque on private
property which has been added to the minutes for the record.
It was moved by J. Young and seconded by D. Clijsters to approve the request from the Sons of the Utah
Pioneers as presented, finding the application meets the criteria for review as well as all local and national
standards, and to authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Appropriateness. Those in favor: Casabianca,
Clijsters Ryan, Vizcarra and Young. Unanimous. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #4: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FILE 23-5
Rory Erchul has submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to alter the bulkhead and
recessed entrance materials of the building located at 230 W. Bonneville Street, known as the Yellowstone
Hotel.
Rory Erchul presented information on the project and proposed that the colors of the stucco would match
existing color where the yellow would match the terracotta color and then there would also be portions of the
maroon color to match the brick.
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It was moved by J. Young and seconded by R. Casabianca to approve the request from Rory Erchul as
presented, finding the application meets the criteria for review as well as all local and national standards, with
the conditions that stucco be used that features a smooth texture, and to authorize the Chair to sign the
Certificate of Appropriateness. Those in favor: Casabianca, Clijsters, Ryan, Vizcarra and Young. Unanimous.
Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #5: PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
The Commission may wish to plan and discuss future opportunities to engage the public on various historical
or historic preservation topics.
The Commission briefly discussed possibly working with Arlen Walker or Trent Clegg for additional
speaking opportunities.
AGENDA ITEM #6: PRESERVATION PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS
The Commission may wish to discuss preservation projects and updates on assignments.
• Downtown Historic District Design Standards
Kirk Huffaker presented information regarding the status of the downtown district design standards
and reporting on the results of the survey conducted earlier in the year. The first draft of the standards
will be available at the end of October with a second draft, ready for the public to review, in January.
Young suggested to discuss outreach for the draft at next month’s meeting. The Commission also
entertained the possibility of presenting to the New Knowledge Adventures group (NKA) and would
like to discuss it at next month’s meeting.
• Federal Building Research
The commission had nothing to report other than the ongoing research that is happening.
• Brady Chapel
Casabianca informed the Commission of the Friends of the Brady Chapel’s event coming up at the
Brady Chapel “Stories from the Grave”. Anglesey updated the Commission on restoration efforts of
the Chapel and that Phase 1 of the project is expected to commence in Spring 2024.
• Gem State Grant – Idaho Humanities Council
Anglesey informed the Commission of the $10,000 grant that the City had applied for to lay the
ground work for a documentary regarding the Triangle Historic Neighborhood.
• Triangle: Lasting Legacy Festival
Anglesey informed the Commission of the opportunity to table at the Festival occurring on September
30, 2023 from 11-3. Young and Vizcarra mentioned that they would likely be available to help in the
event.
• Walking Tour Brochures
Anglesey informed the Commission that the Planning Department has several self-guided walking
tour brochures for historic districts and sites in Pocatello and would like to distribute them. The
Commission suggested the Marshall Public Library, Bannock County Historical Museum, Station
Square, and Vizcarra offered to distribute some as well.
• Additional Projects
Casabianca suggested working with members of Temple Emmanuel and SHPO to list the building at
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306 N. 18th Avenue. Anglesey suggested that Casablanca contact Jason Tippeconic Fox at SHPO to
get the process started.
Anglesey informed the Commission of proposed changes to Title 17: Zoning Ordinance regarding
historic preservation and suggested that the Commission watch the City Council work session on
September 14, 2023 for information. Anglesey also stated that he would send the proposed language
to the Commission for review.
With no further discussion, Vizcarra closed the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
Submitted by: Signature on File Approved on: October 17, 2023
Aceline McCulla, Secretary
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Agenda
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
AGENDA
Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
911 N. Seventh Avenue, City Council Chambers
The Historic Preservation Commission is a citizen advisory group to the City Council. They are charged with making decisions
concerning the exteriors of the buildings in the Downtown Historic District, make recommendations to the City Council for
designation of historic properties and historic preservation and promote historic preservation in the city. The Commission also
plays a vital role in the City’s downtown revitalization efforts. All meetings of the HPC are recorded for record retention and
transcription. The following is the official agenda of the Historic Preservation Commission. Discussion and Commission action
will be limited to those items on the agenda.
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.
ACTION ITEM - AGENDA ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Commission may wish waive the oral reading of the special meeting minutes held August 2 and August 16 of
2023, and to approve the minutes as written.
ACTION ITEM - AGENDA ITEM 3: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS – FILE 23-4
Bryan Murray, on behalf of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers, has submitted an application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness to install a historical plaque commemorating the location of the 1st Ward Chapel that existed
between 1909-1963 at the north corner of W. Center Street & N. Garfield Avenue.
ACTION ITEM - AGENDA ITEM 4: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS – FILE 23-5
Rory Erchul has submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to alter the bulkhead and recessed
entrance materials of the building located at 230 W. Bonneville Street, known as the Yellowstone Hotel.
ACTION ITEM - AGENDA ITEM 4: PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
The Commission may wish to plan and discuss future opportunities to engage the public on various historical or
historic preservation topics.
ACTION ITEM - AGENDA ITEM 5: PRESERVATION PROJECTS & ASSIGNMENTS
The Commission may wish to discuss preservation projects and updates on assignments.
x Downtown Historic District Design Standards – Kirk Huffaker
x Federal Building Research
x Brady Chapel
x Gem State Grant – Idaho Humanities Council
x Triangle: Lasting Legacy Festival
x Walking Tour Brochures
x Additional Projects
City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Program access accommodations may be
provided with two (2) days’ advance notice by contacting Skyler Beebe at
sbeebe@pocatello.gov; 208.234.6248 or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA 2
Minutes for August 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, Municipal Building
911 N. 7th Avenue, Pocatello, ID
The meeting began at 6:13 p.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: Tabatha Butler, Ruta Casabianca, Ellen Ryan, Marty Vizcarra and Jim Young.
EXCUSED: Denis Clijsters.
UNEXCUSED: Josh Pohlman.
STAFF: Jim Anglesey and Aceline McCulla.
None of the members had anything to disclose.
Jim Young stated he rescinded his resignation given during the June 26 meeting, and he formally apologized
to the Commission for his demeanor during the meeting. The Commission appreciated that he will continue
on the HPC.
AGENDA ITEM #2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Commission may wish to waive the oral reading of the HPC special meeting minutes held June 26 and
July 17 of 2023, and approve the minutes as written.
It was moved by T. Butler and seconded by J. Young to approve the HPC special meeting minutes as written
from June 26 and July 17, 2023. Those in favor: Butler, Casabianca, Ryan, Vizcarra and Young. Unanimous.
Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #3: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FILE 23-3
Craig Yadon of Yadon Properties LLC has submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to
install four (4) windows and two (2) doors on the north side of the building located at 234 N. Main Street.
The proposed project would allow access to Leadership Park.
Craig Yadon of Yadon Properties LLC answered questions by the Commission on the windows and doors.
It was moved by J. Young and seconded by T. Butler to approve the request from Craig Yadon as presented,
finding the application meets the criteria for review as well as all local and national standards, with the
conditions listed in the staff report, and to authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Appropriateness.
Those in favor: Butler, Casabianca, Ryan, Vizcarra and Young. Unanimous. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM 4: PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
The Commission may wish to plan and discuss future opportunities to engage the public on various historical
or historic preservation topics.
The Commission asked to begin the ISU Collections Tour at 4:00 p.m. on August 16. Meet at 3:50 p.m. in
the foyer.
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Walking tour of Downtown Historic District from Union Pacific Depot to 304 N. Main St, and come back
down Arthur Ave back to the Depot.
AGENDA ITEM 5: PRESERVATION PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS
The Commission may wish to discuss preservation projects and updates on assignments.
x Downtown Historic District Design Standards (DHDDS)
Anglesey stated he would provide the survey results to the Commission, and that the first draft
DHDDS will be available to review in the November meeting. Code and fee changes will be updated
and available for review in the September meeting.
x Federal Building Research
Butler noted her research regarding the two-phase building process. Frank Paradice created
democracy symbolisms in the Federal Building. Anglesey has a copy of blueprints of the original
building. Anglesey also has pictures of the building and interiors.
x Historic Preservation Plan
Anglesey noted they received a grant for the project. Anglesey will send the Commission a copy of
the current plan. We are looking at rewriting the National Registry, the last one was written in 1985
and a handful of the buildings in register are no long there, and some of the buildings need to be
reassessed for what buildings are contributing and noncontributing. Vizcarra asked if he can do the
research on a building and work with SHPO. Anglesey stated he may work with SHPO directly.
With no further discussion, Vizcarra closed the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by: ___________________________________ Approved on: _________________________
Aceline McCulla, Secretary
HPC Meeting 8.2.2023 Page 2 of 2
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA 2
Special Meeting Minutes for August 16, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Idaho State University (ISU) Eli M. Oboler Library, lower level, room 39B
850 South 9th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho
The meeting began at 4:05 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #1: ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Tabatha Butler, Ruta Casabianca, Denis Clijsters, Ellen Ryan, Marty Vizcarra and
Jim Young.
UNEXCUSED: Josh Pohlman.
STAFF: Jim Anglesey and Aceline McCulla.
AGENDA ITEM #2: TOUR OF THE ISU SPECIAL COLLECTIONS.
The Commission will convene in a tour of the ISU Special Collections.
ISU Archivist and Head of Special Collections and Archives Ellen Ryan took the HPC on a
tour of the ISU Special Collections.
With the end of the tour, Vizcarra closed the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved on:
Aceline McCulla, Secretary
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PLANNING SERVICES NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES
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AGENDA ITEM NO. ____3_____
POCATELLO HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
STAFF REPORT – SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Bryan Murray – Sons of Utah Pioneers
LOCATION: North corner of W. Center Street & N. Garfield Avenue
CITY STAFF ASSIGNED: Jim Anglesey, Long-Range Senior Planner
RECOMMENDATION & CONDITIONS:
Staff concludes that the application for a certificate of appropriateness is compliant with Pocatello Municipal Code
Section 17.04.210 with the following conditions:
1. The historic plaque shall not overhang a public sidewalk, nor be located in the public right-of-way.
OPTIONAL MOTIONS:
1. Approval of the Application: “Move to approve the request from Sons of Utah Pioneers as presented, finding the
application meets the criteria for review as well as all local and national standards, with the conditions listed in the staff
report [insert any additional conditions of approval] and authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Appropriateness.”
2. Denial of the Application: “Move to deny the request from Sons of Utah Pioneers, finding the application does not
meet the criteria for review, finding that: [cite findings for denial].”
REQUEST:
Bryan Murray, on behalf of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers, has submitted an application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness to install a historical plaque commemorating the location of the 1st Ward Chapel that existed between
1909-1963 at the north corner of W. Center Street & N. Garfield Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
According to the Bannock County Historical Society as written in the book Images of America: Pocatello by Walter P.
Mallette and Lance J. Holladay, “One of the first permanent church structures in Pocatello was the First Ward building of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints… This church, located at the corner of Garfield and Center Streets was
built in the late 1880s. It featured a large painting by Minerva Teichert that depicted a pioneer scene…. The building was
eventually torn down in 1962, and a parking lot for a nearby bank is now in its place. The painting was salvaged and is
now located in [the Pocatello Idaho Temple.]”
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2040:
Staff finds the following goals and strategies identified in Pocatello Comprehensive Plan 2040 to be applicable to this
application:
Authentic & Affordable Neighborhoods, Goal 2, Strategy C: Embrace existing neighborhood assets such as parks, trails,
historic identity, etc. and support each neighborhood to strengthen these assets. Goal 6: Preserve the authenticity of
Pocatello’s neighborhoods and celebrate our history, architecture, and culture.
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR POCATELLO’S DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT:
Staff finds the following standards identified in the design guidelines for the downtown historic district to be applicable
to this application:
1. Exterior alterations and changes should be kept to a minimum.
2. The building should conform to surrounding buildings and other street features.
3. Every effort should be made to maintain and preserve the building’s original materials and colors.
4. Original and distinctive architectural details should be retained or restored.
5. Signs should be architecturally compatible with the design of the original or proposed building.
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR’S STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES:
Staff finds the following standards identified in the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Properties to be applicable to this application:
“Rehabilitation is defined as the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair,
alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural
values.”
Standards for Rehabilitation:
1. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive
materials, features, spaces and spatial relationships.
2. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration
of features, spaces and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided.
3. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place and use. Changes that create a false sense of
historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be
undertaken.
4. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved.
5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize
the restoration period will be preserved.
6. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires
replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture and, where possible,
materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence.
7. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments
that cause damage to historic materials will not be used.
8. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be distributed, mitigation
measures will be undertaken.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and
spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be
compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the
property and its environment.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the
future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Application & Supporting Materials
Certificate of Appropriateness – First Ward Building Plaque
City of Pocatello Planning & Development Services Page 2 of 3
REVIEW CRITERIA (17.04.210.I)
Compliant City Code and Staff Review
Yes No N/A Code Section Analysis
17.04.210.I.1 Adverse impacts to the historical integrity of the property or structure shall be
minimized.
Staff Review The proposed work includes erecting a commemorative plaque honoring the historic
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The plaque will be a bronzed aluminum, mounted on a metal post with a height of 3
feet.
17.04.210.I.1.a Changes to the defining characteristics of the building or site shall be minimized.
܈ տ տ Staff Review The building the plaque commemorates was demolished in 1962 and replaced with a
parking lot.
17.04.210.I.1.b Removal of historic materials and features of the building or site shall be avoided.
܈ ܆ ܆ Staff Review The erection of this plaque will not affect the existing use of the property, which is a
parking lot.
17.04.210.I.1.c Historic materials shall be retained where possible. Where not feasible, compatible
materials shall be encouraged.
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The material of the plaque will be constructed of bronzed aluminum and will feature
Staff Review
gold inscription with a black background. The metal post will have a height of 3 feet.
17.04.210.I.2 The proposed work shall be compatible with the property or structure itself, as
well as the surrounding neighborhood or district. Consideration shall be given to
exterior design, site layout, proportion, detail, scale, color, texture, and materials.
܈ ܆ ܆ Staff Review The plaque will honor a historic building that was demolished in 1962 and replaced
with a parking lot. The design of the plaque will be compatible to other historic
plaques in the district such as the plaque across the intersection that identifies the
historic Old Town neighborhood.
17.04.210.I.3 Landscaping shall be compatible with the historic character of the property itself,
as well as with the surrounding neighborhood or district.
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Landscaping is not included in this project. But the plaque is proposed to be installed
Staff Review
in a landscape area between the sidewalk and the parking lot.
17.04.210.I.4 The style, materials, size and location of signs shall be compatible with the historic
character and scale of the property or structure as well as the surrounding
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Staff Review The plaque does not meet the definition of a sign but instead is considered a memorial
which is not subject to a sign permit.
17.04.210.I.5 The Historic Preservation Commission must consider the property’s suitability for
preservation or restoration; educational value; cost for preservation or restoration;
cost of acquisition, restoration, maintenance, operation, or repairs; possibilities for
adaptive or alternative use of the property; appraised value and administrative and
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portion of such costs.
Staff Review The plaque commemorates a historic building which honors a portion of history of the
Downtown Historic District. This adds educational value in supporting the historic
preservation efforts in the community.
Certificate of Appropriateness – First Ward Building Plaque
City of Pocatello Planning & Development Services Page 3 of 3
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AGENDA ITEM NO. ____4_____
POCATELLO HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
STAFF REPORT – SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Rory Erchul
LOCATION: 230 W. Bonneville Street – Hotel Yellowstone
CITY STAFF ASSIGNED: Jim Anglesey, Long-Range Senior Planner
RECOMMENDATION & CONDITIONS:
Staff concludes that the application for a certificate of appropriateness is compliant with Pocatello Municipal Code
Section 17.04.210 with the following conditions:
1. Stucco shall feature a smooth texture finish and shall either match the color of the building’s terracotta or shall
be a “concrete” grey.
OPTIONAL MOTIONS:
1. Approval of the Application: “Move to approve the request from Rory Erchul as presented, finding the application
meets the criteria for review as well as all local and national standards, with the conditions listed in the staff report
[insert any additional conditions of approval] and authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Appropriateness.”
2. Denial of the Application: “Move to deny the request from Rory Erchul, finding the application does not meet the
criteria for review, finding that: [cite findings for denial].”
REQUEST:
Rory Erchul has submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to alter the bulkhead and recessed
entrance materials of the building located at 230 W. Bonneville Street, known as the Yellowstone Hotel.
BACKGROUND:
The Standrod-Daniels building, known as the Yellowstone Hotel, was built in 1916 and is contributing to the historic
district. The National Register states, “The four-story maroon brick Standrod-Daniels Building was designed by A. McF.
McSweeney. The structure is lavishly embellished with buff-colored terra cotta trim in the Renaissance Revival style: a
denticulated cornice, anthemia, lions' heads, and fascia over the first-floor entrances and fourth-floor double-hung sash
windows. Parts of the first floor have been altered. The Stockgrowers Bank & Trust was located in the building in 1917.
The building also housed the Yellowstone Hotel, originally managed by Mrs. J. M. Embree, who formerly was manager of
the Hotel Nicollet. The hotel was heavily dependent upon the Oregon Short Line for its clientele and was known as one
of Pocatello's better hotels. A sample room was provided on the first floor for traveling salesmen.”
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2040:
Staff finds the following goals and strategies identified in Pocatello Comprehensive Plan 2040 to be applicable to this
application:
Economically Robust, Goal 3: Promote Downtown as the economic engine for the city. Strategy D: Develop and maintain
public/private partnerships to help support Downtown development efforts.
Authentic & Affordable Neighborhoods, Goal 2, Strategy C: Embrace existing neighborhood assets such as parks, trails,
historic identity, etc. and support each neighborhood to strengthen these assets. Goal 6: Preserve the authenticity of
Pocatello’s neighborhoods and celebrate our history, architecture, and culture.
Creative Community, Goal 1, Strategy A: Invest in beautification efforts and improve the aesthetic quality of the City’s
right-of-ways and spaces visible from those right-of-ways. Goal 4, Strategy A: Implement the Downtown Development
Plan to continue to activate the area by investing in the projects therein, and supporting locally driven efforts to
strengthen our City’s core.
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR POCATELLO’S DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT:
Staff finds the following standards identified in the design guidelines for the downtown historic district to be applicable
to this application:
1. Exterior alterations and changes should be kept to a minimum.
2. The building should conform to surrounding buildings and other street features.
3. Every effort should be made to maintain and preserve the building’s original materials and colors.
4. Original and distinctive architectural details should be retained or restored.
5. Signs should be architecturally compatible with the design of the original or proposed building.
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR’S STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES:
Staff finds the following standards identified in the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Properties to be applicable to this application:
“Rehabilitation is defined as the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair,
alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural
values.”
Standards for Rehabilitation:
1. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive
materials, features, spaces and spatial relationships.
2. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration
of features, spaces and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided.
3. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place and use. Changes that create a false sense of
historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be
undertaken.
4. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved.
5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize
the restoration period will be preserved.
6. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires
replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture and, where possible,
materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence.
7. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments
that cause damage to historic materials will not be used.
8. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be distributed, mitigation
measures will be undertaken.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and
spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be
compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the
property and its environment.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the
future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Application & Supporting Materials
Certificate of Appropriateness – 230 W. Bonneville St.
City of Pocatello Planning & Development Services Page 2 of 4
REVIEW CRITERIA (17.04.210.I)
Compliant City Code and Staff Review
Yes No N/A Code Section Analysis
17.04.210.I.1 Adverse impacts to the historical integrity of the property or structure shall be
minimized.
Staff Review The proposed work includes altering the existing material of the building’s bulkhead
and recessed entries. Existing material predominantly include metal faced plywood
panels that are considered as intrusive materials. Staff researched original materials
on the bulkhead. Where some original material exists under the plywood paneling, it
looks as if the bulkhead was composed of the same buff-colored terracotta trim that
is featured throughout the rest of the building façade. This is an assumption based
on old images of the building. The images show a material that is uniform
throughout the entirety of the bulkhead. It is assumed that this material would have
been the terracotta as mentioned above. Upon consultation with the architectural
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that specialize in the restoration of historic masonry, the following replacement
materials for the bulkhead and recessed entries are ordered by level of
appropriateness with number one being strongly encouraged:
1. Match the existing terracotta
2. Standard glazed tiles in a solid neutral or black color
3. Concrete or stucco veneer
Replacing the existing intrusive materials with materials specified above will improve
the historical integrity of this historically significant building. As staff understands,
the applicant is electing for a stucco veneer. If approved, the stucco should be a
smooth finish and color should match the buff-colored terracotta or a concrete
grey.
17.04.210.I.1.a Changes to the defining characteristics of the building or site shall be minimized.
Staff Review The existing bulkhead and recessed entry material is predominantly composed of
metal faced plywood panels that are considered intrusive to the historic character of
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the building. The removal of existing bulkhead material and replacing it with material
identified previously will improve, or in the case of the terracotta material, restore
some of the defining characteristics of the building.
17.04.210.I.1.b Removal of historic materials and features of the building or site shall be avoided.
Staff Review Existing historic material found under the plywood panels have been significantly
damaged, specifically the terracotta material. It is recommended to match the
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original terracotta material and replace the existing intrusive materials with the
terracotta. The other materials identified previously may also work but are not as
appropriate as matching the existing terracotta material.
17.04.210.I.1.c Historic materials shall be retained where possible. Where not feasible, compatible
materials shall be encouraged.
Staff Review Historic materials include the featured terracotta that is present throughout the
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design of the building’s façade. This terracotta material is recommended to replace
the existing intrusive materials identified above. The other two material choices may
also be appropriate options but are not preferred.
17.04.210.I.2 The proposed work shall be compatible with the property or structure itself, as
well as the surrounding neighborhood or district. Consideration shall be given to
exterior design, site layout, proportion, detail, scale, color, texture, and materials.
Staff Review Matching the existing terracotta and featuring it throughout the entirety of the
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bulkhead and recessed entries would be compatible with the structure and
compliment its historically significant architectural details and design. A standard
glazed tile or concrete or stucco veneer may also be appropriate options but are not
the preferred material for this project.
Certificate of Appropriateness – 230 W. Bonneville St.
City of Pocatello Planning & Development Services Page 3 of 4
17.04.210.I.3 Landscaping shall be compatible with the historic character of the property itself,
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Staff Review Landscaping is not included in this project.
17.04.210.I.4 The style, materials, size and location of signs shall be compatible with the historic
character and scale of the property or structure as well as the surrounding
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neighborhood or district.
Staff Review Signage is not included in this project.
17.04.210.I.5 The Historic Preservation Commission must consider the property’s suitability for
preservation or restoration; educational value; cost for preservation or restoration;
cost of acquisition, restoration, maintenance, operation, or repairs; possibilities for
adaptive or alternative use of the property; appraised value and administrative and
financial responsibility of any person or organization willing to underwrite all or a
portion of such costs.
Staff Review The subject property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as
contributing to the Downtown Historic District and is of local historical significance.
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The following are estimated costs of each material option as presented above:
x Terracotta: approx. $10-20k (material cost)
x Tile: $16.75k (material + labor)
x Stucco: $12.5k (material + labor)
See estimates in attachment A. It is understood by staff that the applicant has elected
for a stucco material.
Certificate of Appropriateness – 230 W. Bonneville St.
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