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. a. Regular Meeting of January 15, 2020.
New Business: 1. Certificate of Economic Hardship – Windows at Chautauqua Townhomes, Unit #8 Address: 811 W Cherry Ave, Unit #8 Assessor’s Parcel Number: 100-47-008 Property Owner: Eleanor Francis Applicant: Eleanor Francis City Staff: Mark Reavis, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Approval of a Certificate of Economic Hardship for the replacement of conforming windows with non-conforming windows in the Townsite Overlay In January, windows were replaced without a permit at this address. The property owners in the townhomes were unaware that their wood clad vinyl windows would need to be replaced in kind, and the HOA had approved the replacement of windows on the property. The HOA and property owners has stopped this activity, and are working towards compliance on the rest of the windows. However, two windows have already been installed at Unit #8. It would be cost prohibitive for the condominium owner to remove the installed windows and a Certificate of Economic Hardship is being requested. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of a Certificate of Economic Hardship 2. Cultural Resource Study – El Pueblo Motel Address: 3120 E. Route 66 Assessor’s Parcel Number: 108-08-002 Property Owner: Thurcor Inn, LLC Applicant: Karl Eberhard, Architect City Staff: Mark Reavis, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Approval of a Phase 1 Cultural Resource Study This project proposes to transform the property at 3120 E. Route 66, the El Pueblo Motel, from Single Room Occupancy of 22 units to a motor inn with 14 guest rooms. Each room would be reorganized on the interior, patio additions and a wet room addition. The project includes significant site grading to address drainage issues. The applicant has submitted a concurrent Concept Plan. Comments are due from the Interdivision Staff to the applicant on February 20, 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Heritage Preservation Commission return the Phase 1 Cultural Resource Study for correction and resubmittal. Alternatively, the Commission may approve the study conditionally.
IV. REPORTS: 1. Review of Administrative Approvals: a. PZ-20-00029 – 612 W TOMBSTONE AVE, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 – Cultural Resource Study Letter Report for demolition of single family home and accessory structure in the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood. Approved – 2/11/2020 b. CC-20-00162, PZ-20-00028– 109 E ROUTE 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 – Certificate of No Effect for a Sign Permit for Drinking Horn Meadery. The sign will be painted over a portion of a historic ghost sign uncovered by the renovation of the façade, based on the recommendations of the HPO. Approved – 2/11/2020
DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Draft Educational Materials for Property Owners i. 20% Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credits ii. Supplemental write-ups for Design Handbook for Downtown Flagstaff iii. Window Replacement guidelines for all Districts and Overlays iv. Proper mothballing procedures
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS (Informal Announcements, Future Agenda Items, and Next Meeting Date) a. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: March 18, 2019 VII. ADJOURNMENT: The Commission will adjourn to a downtown location for a social gathering to welcome Mark Reavis, Neighborhood Planner/Heritage Preservation Officer. No Commission business will be discussed at this event.
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. a. Regular Meeting of January 15, 2020.
New Business: 1. Certificate of Economic Hardship – Windows at Chautauqua Townhomes, Unit #8 Address: 811 W Cherry Ave, Unit #8 Assessor’s Parcel Number: 100-47-008 Property Owner: Eleanor Francis Applicant: Eleanor Francis City Staff: Mark Reavis, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Approval of a Certificate of Economic Hardship for the replacement of conforming windows with non-conforming windows in the Townsite Overlay In January, windows were replaced without a permit at this address. The property owners in the townhomes were unaware that their wood clad vinyl windows would need to be replaced in kind, and the HOA had approved the replacement of windows on the property. The HOA and property owners has stopped this activity, and are working towards compliance on the rest of the windows. However, two windows have already been installed at Unit #8. It would be cost prohibitive for the condominium owner to remove the installed windows and a Certificate of Economic Hardship is being requested. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of a Certificate of Economic Hardship 2. Cultural Resource Study – El Pueblo Motel Address: 3120 E. Route 66 Assessor’s Parcel Number: 108-08-002 Property Owner: Thurcor Inn, LLC Applicant: Karl Eberhard, Architect City Staff: Mark Reavis, HPO REQUESTED ACTION: Approval of a Phase 1 Cultural Resource Study This project proposes to transform the property at 3120 E. Route 66, the El Pueblo Motel, from Single Room Occupancy of 22 units to a motor inn with 14 guest rooms. Each room would be reorganized on the interior, patio additions and a wet room addition. The project includes significant site grading to address drainage issues. The applicant has submitted a concurrent Concept Plan. Comments are due from the Interdivision Staff to the applicant on February 20, 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Heritage Preservation Commission return the Phase 1 Cultural Resource Study for correction and resubmittal. Alternatively, the Commission may approve the study conditionally.
IV. REPORTS: 1. Review of Administrative Approvals: a. PZ-20-00029 – 612 W TOMBSTONE AVE, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 – Cultural Resource Study Letter Report for demolition of single family home and accessory structure in the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood. Approved – 2/11/2020 b. CC-20-00162, PZ-20-00028– 109 E ROUTE 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 – Certificate of No Effect for a Sign Permit for Drinking Horn Meadery. The sign will be painted over a portion of a historic ghost sign uncovered by the renovation of the façade, based on the recommendations of the HPO. Approved – 2/11/2020
DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Draft Educational Materials for Property Owners i. 20% Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credits ii. Supplemental write-ups for Design Handbook for Downtown Flagstaff iii. Window Replacement guidelines for all Districts and Overlays iv. Proper mothballing procedures
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS (Informal Announcements, Future Agenda Items, and Next Meeting Date) a. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: March 18, 2019 VII. ADJOURNMENT: The Commission will adjourn to a downtown location for a social gathering to welcome Mark Reavis, Neighborhood Planner/Heritage Preservation Officer. No Commission business will be discussed at this event.