HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-15 CITY OF CARMEL
CARMEL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 12 2015 6:00 P.M.
CAUCUS ROOM,CARMEL CITY HALL
In attendance:
Members: Curtis Butcher, Becky Feigh,Carol Schleif, Luci Snyder,Justin Moffett(arrived
6:06pm)
Advisory: Nick Davis
HPC Administrator: Mark Dol lase, Raina Regan
Guests: Jeff Worrell, Carmel Redevelopment Commission
A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 P.M. by Chairperson Carol Schleif.
B. Roll Call
Commission members Curtis Butcher, Becky Feigh, Carol Schleif, and Luci Snyder are in
attendance. Advisory member Nick Davis is in attendance. Commissioner Justin Moffett
arrived late at 6:06pm.
C. Determination of Quorum
Commission has quorum with 5 members in attendance.
D. Consideration of Minutes of Previous Meeting(1-8-15,2-4-15)
Becky Feigh moves to approve the January 8, 2015 meeting minutes, Curtis Butcher seconds.
Motion passes (4-0).
Adoption of the minutes for the February 4,2015 work session are tabled until the March
meeting.
E. Hearing of Visitors
No discussion
F. Communications,Bills,and Expenditures
No discussion
G. Report of Officers, Committees,and Commission Administrator
No discussion
H. Certificate of Appropriateness Review
No discussion
I. Public Hearings
No discussion
J. Old Business
a. Ordinance D-2198-14 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana, Adding Chapter 2,Article 5, Section 2-188 (Historic Preservation for the City of
Carmel) (b)(9)to the Cannel City Code
1. No update,remains in Finance Committee.
b. Resolution CC-11-17-14-01 Transfer of Real Property—Donald Swails Jr Fire Station, 130
First Ave SW(Contributing)
1. This resolution would transfer property from the City of Carmel to the Carmel
Redevelopment Commission(CRC). The property includes the contributing rated
Donald Swails Jr Fire Station, 130 First Ave SW.
2. Commission is interested in knowing why the property transfer is occurring.
Inquired to guest Jeff Worrell, Commission member of the CRC,who was unaware
of any plans for the fire station.
3. Resolution remains in the Land Use,Annexation and Economic Development
Committee.
4. Commission discussion about the future of the Fire Station and what measures the
City could take to guarantee it would remain in a public use.
5. Luci Snyder moves that the Commission recommend that the City of Carmel parcel
off the Fire Station from the larger parcel, Justin Moffett seconds.Motion passes(5-
0).
c. Commission Member Re-appointment
1. Mayor Brainerd reappointed both Jennifer Hershberger and Justin Moffett to
another three year term on the Commission.
K. New Business
a. Rules of Procedure
1. Becky Feigh and Carol Schleif will meet to review changes to the Rules of
Procedure and bring suggested changes for the Commissioners to review and
approve.
b. Designation Application, Process Update
1. Raina Regan e-mailed the Commissioners examples of designation applications
from Bloomington and Fort Wayne Historic Preservation Commissions.
2. Commissioners like elements of both applications and could see value in including
them in a revised application. Commissioners want to see something similar to
Bloomington's Designation Procedures overview included, as it provides a quick
explanation about the process.
3. Mark Dollase suggests the Commission use elements of both the Bloomington and
Fort Wayne applications to create one that will be user friendly and fit the needs of
Carmel. Staff will create a draft application form based on the Commissioners
suggestions and provide it for their review.
4. Commissioners would like to see the Department of Community Services contacted
at the beginning—when the application is filed—to learn if there's any current
projects or planned projects for the proposed district.
c. Certified Local Government
1. Mark DoIlase provided an overview of the Certified Local Government program,
which is managed by the National Park Service through the Division of Historic
Preservation and Archaeology. Commission staff provided an overview sheet to
Commission members and will further research application requirements. Staff will
contact and coordinate with the Mayor's Office.
L. Announcements
No discussion.
M. Adjournment
Justin Moffett moves to adjourn the meeting, Luci Snyder seconds. Motion passes(5-0).
Meeting adjourned at 7:01p.m.
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Chairperson Carol S hleif Recording Secretary Raina Regan