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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-20 HPC Packet MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL January 20, 2011 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes a. November 18, 2010 5 Chair Opening Statements/Presentations 6. Visitor Presentations 7. Old Business a. Heritage Award - City Council Consider Authorization Funding b. Certified Local Government Update - Discussion Only 8. New Business a. Demolition Year End Report 2010 b. Heritage Preservation Commission 2010 Proposed Annual Report c. Heritage Preservation Commission 2011 Goal Setting 9. Maplewood Area Historical Society Report 10. Commission Presentations 11. Staff Presentations a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair 12. Adjournment NOTE: There may be a quorum of the Heritage Preservation Commissioners in attendance at the Maplewood Area Historical Society monthly meeting February 9, 2011, at 7 p.m. The Maplewood Area Historical Society meetings are held at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D, Maplewood. DRAFT MINUTES MAPLEWOOD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL NOVEMBER 18,2010 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Cockriel at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Ron Cockriel, Vice Chair Richard Currie, Commissioners Caleb Anderson, Lu Aurelius, Robert Creager, AI Galbraith, Staff Liaison Dave Fisher, Recorder Lois Behm, Absent: Commissioner Pete Boulay 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Richard requested addition of the Historical Society to the Agenda, and Ron suggested it be placed before Commissioner Presentations on a regular basis. Dave said it will be there in the future. Lu moved approval of the Aqenda as amended, Caleb seconded. Aves - All 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes of October 21,2010 Dave pointed out that in the "Approval of Minutes" the September meeting date should be September 16, not September 21, in both the heading and the motion for approval. Lu moved approval of the minutes of the October 21 meetinq as amended. Richard seconded; Aves - AI, Caleb, Lu. Richard, and Robert. Ron abstained due to his absence from the October meeting. 5. CHAIR OPENING STA TEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS Ron stated that he feels he, as chairperson, failed by not getting the message across to the Community Design Review Board and the City Council about the facing for the Frost Avenue Bridge reconstruction. He feels there was a missed opportunity in that the City of St. Paul ha,dobtained forms for relief panels on the bridge and Maplewood should have been aole to 'piggy-back' on their work and rent or borrow the forms to use so the Frost Avenue Bridge could again look like 'twins' as they did before recon-struction. If successful the collaboration would have been a been an indication of success in preservation. He said he feels it is ironic that the two cities collaborated on the memorial for Sgt. Bergeron but could not do that to replicate the historic bridges built 80 years ago by the WPA, and hopes it can be done better for the next opportunity. 6. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS - None 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Heritaqe Award - Commission Vote Results, Revote & Ballot to Revote Dave said the ballot in the packet has the name of every nominee who received a vote previously, and he feels a little discussion would be good, or if each commissioner would say something about each them, giving a little background and possibly sway some opinions and avoid a continuing deadlock as in the previous vote. F:ichard suggested each commissioner vote for two rather than one of the nominees. Lu moved to accept Richards suggestion to vote for two, Caleb seconded, Aves - all The ballots were distributed, marked and returned to Dave. After he and Lois each checked the determined the total votes the Commissioners were told that 5th person on the list was the winner. The award will be announced at a future meeting of the Council when the honoree can be present. Discussion followed about the plaque to be used. Dave said he had talked to three different vendors and no one had a template for a maple leaf and it would be quite expensive to have one made. Lu suggested checking with the Police Department because they use that type of plaque for their awards. Dave said there are some vendors he has not yet heard back from and will check with the Police Department. Caleb offered to prepare the statement for the award presentation; his offer was gratefully accepted by the Commission. b. Certified Local Government Update - Discussion Onlv Dave announced he has now received ail the Commissioners biographies and is retyping some to reduce their size. The letter has been written and e-mailed to the Mayor for his approval. He hopes to have that sent to the State before the end of the year for their action and to complete one of the goals. Ron commented that obtaining the CLG status will give the Commission better status and possibly a little more clout for future projects. Dave commented on some possible future projects for historic designation, specifically the original Priory building and the Ski Jump. The goals will need to be worked on at the next meeting. 8. NEW BUSINESS a. December Meeting - Discussion Only Dave announced that the council chambers will be undergoing some work during December and meetings planned after 12/14 will have to be cancelled or rescheduled. Richard moved to cancel the December meeting, AI seconded, Aves - All. b. Thank You - Discussion Onlv Dave said this item was on the Agenda at Richard's request because he asked if thank you cards or notes were sent to people who were invited and came to speak at the meetings. Dave said he had asked about other commissions and was surprised to learn they never have, because it is a really good idea. Discussion followed about the type of card and what it should say. The consensus was that thank vou cards will be sent in the future. 8-1. HISTORICAL SOCIETY UPDATE Richard announced that the Society's open house at the Bruentrup Farm will be Saturday and Sunday, December 4th and 5th from 1 :00 - 4:00 p.m. and that the annual Member's Potluck dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8 in place of the regular monthly meeting. The annual Holiday Tea will be on January 15th, with seatings at 11 :30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., $25.00 per person and an Old Fashioned Quilting Bee March 19 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. He also listed other events through out the rest of 2011. AI talked about the 45th parallel marker between the Bruce Vento trail and Frost Avenue and said the bronze plaque was placed there by the Minnesota Geological Society, but apparently has not been seen by anyone for years. He asked if anyone has any information about what happened to it, the Commission would greatly appreciate hearing about it. 9. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS Lu shared a copy of the Ramsey County news magazine which covered Swede Hollow and much of the East Side of St. Paul. Nothing yet about any of the suburbs. Ron said he has received a couple of e-mails from Dave's staff about a gentleman who lives in Little Canada near the Maplewood border where there is some excavation going on. He had gone before the City Council and Planning Commission about some rocks, petroglyphs, tools and possible artifacts from the area and e-mailed the information to Ron because he is concerned about it and wanted the Commission to know. Ron looked at it and doesn't feel he knows enough to make a judgement, so he forwarded it to people at the Minnesota Historical Society for further study. Also, he said the Woodbury Historical Society is hoping to establish a 'historical village' which would contain a town hall, an old schoolhouse, an old barn and a couple of other old buildings. They are looking for a site in Woodbury and he wishes them luck with that. 10. STAFF PRESENTATIONS Dave asked for clarification about the kinds of demolitions that we are interested in knowing about - he thinks we would not be interested in garages or sheds, but would want to know about houses and businesses. Commissioners agreed with that assumption and discussion followed about how the process is working. Dave mentioned that it is possible to find pictures on line through Google's City View programs, although they are not archived. He was able to print a copy pictures of the buildings, but could not download the picture. He will continue working on adjustments to the demolition permits, hoping to ensure that pictures are taken before the buildings are taken down. 11. ADJOURNMENT - 8:10 p.m. MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: DATE: James Antonen, City Manager David Fisher, Building Official Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager Consider Authorizing Funding Maplewood Heritage Award January 13, 2011, for the January 24, 2011, City Council Meeting TO: FROM: INTRODUCTION/SUMMARY The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) created The Heritage Maplewood Heritage Award as part of their goals for 201 O. "The Maplewood Heritage Award is an annual award recognizing an individual who has positively influenced our city's past or strengthened the preservation of Maplewood history". The award will be an annual award with the HPC nominating, voting and recommending the recipient to the city council. The recipient will receive a plaque from the Maplewood City Council and the individual's name will be engraved on a perpetuating plaque posted at city hall. The annual cost for this award should not exceed $100. The cost in 2011 to purchase the perpetuating plaque and the individual plaque should not exceed $500. FUNDING The funding would come from the city council program general fund (101-101). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the council support and authorize the funding for the annual Maplewood Heritage Award. P:HPC Award CC 1-24-2010 dgf MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: DATE: James Antonen, City Manager David Fisher, Building Official Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager Demolition Year End Report 2010 January 12, 2011, for the January 20, 2011 HPC Meeting TO: FROM: INTRODUCTION The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) has requested photos of demolished building in 2010. The commission made this request to have a record of the buildings that were demolished and provide comments of their historical significance in the city. DISCUSSION Listed below are demolished building from 2010: 2415 Cypress Street was a single-family dwelling that was built in 1998 and had a fire in 2010. 1300 McKnight Road North did not have good records. The demolished building was could have been built in the 60's. Feed Product built a new office building in 2010 at this location. 2580 and 2582 White Bear Avenue was two office buildings built in 1980. This is where Goodwill is being built. 2158 Rice Street was a gas station built in 1967 as a Texaco. 223 Larpenteur Avenue was a gas station built in 1964 as a Shell. The dates provided when these building were built came from the city building file records. The city building file records have limited information about the properties and building permits. There were no photo taken for 2415 Cypress Street and 1300 McKnight Road North. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommendations the HPC review, comment and accept the demolition year end report for 2010. P:ICom-DevIHPC\ Goals\2011lDemolition Yearend Report 2010 dgf Attachments: 1. Photo - 2582 White Bear Ave 2. Photo - 2158 Rice St 3. Photo - 223 Larpenteur Ave Photo - 2582 White Bear Ave Photo - 2158 Rice 8t Photo - 223 Larpenteur Ave MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: DATE: James Antonen, City Manager David Fisher, Building Official Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager Heritage Preservation Commission 2010 Proposed Annual Report January 10, 2011 for the January 20, 2011 HPC Meeting TO: FROM: INTRODUCTION The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) ordinance requires an annual report to the city council. The annual report outlines the actions and activities taken by the commission during the preceding year. The annual report is reviewed and approved by the city council. The following is proposed content for the HPC's annual report which will update the city council on the commission's actions for the 2010 calendar year. PROPOSED 2010 ANNUAL REPORT CONTENT Members The HPC consists of seven members appointed by the city council. Membership terms are for three years, with extensions for additional terms approved by the city council. On April 26, 2010, the city council approved a resolution that changed the term expiration dates for some commission and board members. A change to the HPC ordinance was needed in order to allow the council to change the date the terms expire. On June 28, 2010, the city council approved amendments to the ordinance that included the re-appointment of seven commissioners to the HPC. Commissioners Creager, Aurelius, Currie, Cockriel, Galbraith, Boulay and Anderson were re-appointed to one, two and three year terms according to seniority to ensure staggering of term expiration dates. The current HPC members and terms are as follows: Commissioner Membership Beqan Reappointment Term Expires Robert Creager Lucille Aurelius Richard Currie (Vice Chair) Ron Cockriel (Chair) AI Galbraith Peter Boulay Caleb Anderson 7-26-04 7-26-04 7-26-04 8-28-06 8-28-06 10-9-06 2-25-08 6-28-10 6-28-10 6-28-10 6-28-10 6-28-10 6-28-10 6-28-10 4-30-13 4-30-13 4-30-13 4-30-12 4-30-12 4-30-11 4-30-11 Meetinqs The HPC's regularly scheduled meetings are the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. In 2010 the HPC held 10 meetings. Reviews and Accomplishments 1. Amended the HPC ordinance. 2. Submitted to the Minnesota State Historical Society Office for Certified Local Government Status. 3. Educated Maplewood citizens by participating in events at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm, identifying publications about Maplewood's history at the Ramsey County Library and adding links to the City's website from the State and County Historical Societies. 4. Repaired the Gladstone informational kiosk and sign. 5. Worked on identifying and recognizing historic families. 6. Worked on identifying and recognizing the history of geographic features such as lakes and site, etc. 7. Created the Maplewood Heritage Award. The Maplewood Heritage Award is an annual award recognizing an individual who has positively influenced our city's past or strengthen the preservation of Maplewood history. 8. Had the following guest speakers come to the HPC meetings and give historical presentation: 1. Burton Murdock 2. George Rossbach 3. Leo Capeder 9. Recognized the following demolished buildings in 2010: 1. 2415 Cypress St - Dwelling 2. 1300 McKnight Rd - Office Building 3. 2582 White Bear Ave - Office Building 4. 2158 Rice St - Gas Station 5. 223 Larpenteur Ave - Gas Station 10. Reviewed following development proposals for historical preservation issues: 1. Keller Golf Course Project 2. Bruentrup Heritage Farm Minor Project and Master Plan 3. Frost Avenue Bridge 4. The Shores at Lake Phalen 11. Worked collaboratively with the Maplewood Area Historical Society. Outside Activities Several HPC members are also members of the Maplewood Area Historical Society. These HPC members worked collaboratively on several society events such as: . Spring Tea - Bruentrup Heritage Farm Ice Cream Social- Bruentrup Heritage Farm Ramsey County Fair . . 2 . Johnny Appleseed Days - Bruentrup Heritage Farm . Halloween Hoedown - Maplewood Community Center . Barn Dance - Bruentrup Heritage Farm . Cemetery Tour - Forest Lawn Cemetery . Quilting Bee - Bruentrup Heritage Farm Conclusion The Maplewood Heritage Preservation Commission is committed to promoting the use and conservation of historic properties for the education, inspiration, pleasure and enrichment of the citizens of this area. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the HPC review the language proposed for the 2010 Heritage Preservation Commission annual report and give comments and feedback. Provide staff with direction to revise or approve the 2010 annual report. P:HPC 2010 Historical Preservation Commission Annual Report Mdgf 3 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: James Antonen, City Manager David Fisher, Building Official Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager Heritage Preservation Commission 2011 Goal Setting January 10, 2011, for the January 20, 2011 HPC Meeting SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) needs to set goals for 2011. In 2010 the HPC reviewed the 2030 comprehensive plan historical resources chapter 9 and the long- term heritage preservation goals that the city hopes to achieve over the next 10 to 20 years. The purpose of yearly goal setting is to review those goals and determine which goals can be accomplished over the next year. DISCUSSION The four goals listed below are continued goals from 2010: 1. Continue all necessary measures for the Certified Local Government (CLG) status by maintaining a historical site survey and providing all the documentation required to the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office. 2. Submit a nomination to the city council for the Maplewood Heritage Award for 2010 and 2011. "The Maplewood Heritage Award is an annual award recognizing an individual who has positively influenced our city's past or strengthen the preservation of Maplewood history". 3. Continue to identify and recognize historic families. 4. Continue to identify and recognize the history of geographic features such as lakes, etc. In addition, the memorandum from 2010's goais and the HPC ordinance are provided for your reference. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the HPC discuss and prioritize their goals to achieve in 2011. P:ICom-DevIHPCI GoalslGoal Setting Jan 11 2011 dgf Attachments: 1 .2030 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 9: Historical Resources 2. The memorandum from 2010's goals 3. HPC Ordinance Attachment 1 Chapter 9: Historical Resources Introduction Maplewood was incorporated in 1957. Before that, it was the townships of New Canada and McLean, which were founded 99 years earlier in 1858 when the Minnesota Territory became a state. Historical Resources are defined as properties and structures of historical significance and importance as well as archeological sites and elements of cultural and traditional importance. These resources contribute to the City by providing information about its past. They provide evidence of the way Maplewood was settled and contributions people made to our society. They also provide insight into the values that formed Maplewood. Preserving historic sites and resources benefits the City, both economically and socially. Historic preservation goes beyond the primary concern of understanding the significance of historic and cultural resources. It also focuses on integrating historic preservation into the broader planning and decision-making arena, so it can be relevant to social and economic concerns. The Maplewood Comprehensive Plan will, among other things: . Guide future growth and development in an orderly manner. . Define the proper functional relationships between different types of land uses. . Help to coordinate public and private sector decisions. . Establish a framework to guide and involve citizen participation in City government. . Provide for a sense of community and neighborhood identity. These goals can be supported by an effective Historical Resources Plan. The plan can also be supported by citizens and decision-makers who use the guidance of this chapter to preserve historic, cultural, and archeological resources in Maplewood. Purpose This Historical Resources Plan supports and interrelates with all elements, goals, and objectives of the comprehensive plan. The purpose of the Historical Resources Plan is to: . Guide the City in a comprehensive program of hisloric preservation and historic resource management. . Describe the existing historic resources and historic preservation activities in Maplewood. . Evaluate the historic preservation and historic resources needs of Maplewood's residents, as may be determined by the Historical Preservation Commission, and to set standards for measuring the meeting of those needs. . Promote the use and conservation of historic properties in Maplewood for the education, inspiration, pleasure, and enrichment of area citizens. . Plan for adequate support and understanding of the historic resources in Maplewood. . Designate the goals, objectives and actions that Maplewood will use to help preserve the historic resources in the city. Historical Resources 9-1 Discussion, Challenges and Issues Maplewood began to be settled by European descents more than 150 years ago. The City is interested in identifying its historic resources. The Historic Preservation Commission will be challenged in this task because of: . The aging of our citizens who have knowledge of historic places. . The limits in public funding to support historic preservation programs. . The development or redevelopment of sites that might have historic resources. . The current lack of a program which encourages historical interest and private owner acceptance of properties that have historic resources. There are opportunities available, however. Maplewood could build on these opportunities to develop a program to help preserve the City's heritage. These opportunities include: . Completing an inventory of historic resources in Maplewood and setting priorities of importance. . Working with knowledgeable preservation-oriented organizations. Working with county, state, and federal agencies that have knowledge of historic resources and programs. The Metropolitan Council's "Local Planning Handbook" has several suggested guidelines for an historic preservation plan. These include standards for establishing a Heritage Preservation Commission and practices to follow. The Handbook also recommends following the Secretary of Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation which include standards for preservation planning and guidelines and activities for a preservation-planning program. Standards for Preservation Planninq o Historic Co ntexts 1. Decisions about historic properties are most reliably made when the relationship of individual properties to other similar properties is understood. Information about historic properties which represent aspects of history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture must be collected and organized to define these relationships. This organizational framework is called a "historic context." The historic context organizes information based on a cultural theme and its geographical and chronological limits. Contexts describe the significant broad patterns of development in an area that may be represented by historic properties. The development of historic contexts is the foundation for decisions about identification, evaluation, registration, and treatment of historic properties. 2. Develop goals, objectives, and priorities for the identification, registration, and treatment of historic properties. This task should be pursued by the City, the Historical Preservation Commission, and the Maplewood Area Historical Society after the City Council adopts this plan. Historical Resources 9-2 Guidelines and Activities for a Preservation Planninq Proqram o These guidelines are to include a development of Historic Contexts. A comprehensive summary of Maplewood's history can be created by developing a set of historic contexts that will include all significant historic and cultural properties and sites in the City. Maplewood should coordinate any efforts with the State Historic Preservation Office since it generally has the most complete information and is usually in the best position to advise and assist the City in matters of historical importance. o Once the City and the Historical Preservation Commission or the Maplewood Area Historical Society has finished the inventory of Heritage Resources, they should be organized into historic contexts. This organization should be based on a cultural theme, geography and chronology. o The designation of Maplewood Heritage Landmarks should be given to those historically or culturally significant objects, slructure, buildings, sites and districts in the City. To be designated a heritage landmark; a property must meet specific criteria for determining historical significance. Besides local registration, certain properties may qualify for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Properties on the National Register are recognized for their historical significance. The creation of a register for significant historical properties is a critical step in planning historic preservation. Conflicts between Maplewood's requirements and standards for historic preservation and those of the state or federal government shall be decided by the City Council. o Maplewood is eligible to apply to the State Historical Preservation Office to be a Certified Local Government (CLG). After joining, Maplewood would be able to participate in the CLG preservation partnership that the National Historic Preservation Act established. Federal funding is available through a grants-in-aid-program to finance activities such as the local inventory of historic resources, historic preservation planning and education. Historical Resources 9-3 Historic Preservation Goals 1. Support the protection of the City's heritage by preserving, protecting, conserving, and wisely using the significant historical, cultural, architectural, or archeological objects, structures, buildings, sites, resources and districts in the City. 2. Encourage community identity and civic pride by preserving and protecting historic properties, structures, sites and resources in Maplewood. 3. Develop a historic preservation program and integrate the program with other planning programs in the City. 4. Establish a comprehensive framework for all decisions and actions related to historic preservation. 5. Encourage broad citizen participation in historic preservation, in order to obtain the knowledge, insights, and support of City residents. 6. Write a historic resources management plan and submit to City Council for approval. Historic Preservation Objectives 1. The Historical Preservation Commission will advise, assist and make recommendations to the City Council, about historic preservation and resource matters. 2. Maplewood will implement the historic preservation goals and objectives by linking and integrating with other City programs and activities. This includes, but is not limited to, planning, zoning, code enforcement, housing, economic development and public works as appropriate. 3. Maplewood will work with county, state and federal agencies and other organizations, including the State Historic Preservation Office of the Minnesota Historical Society on preservation issues. 4. Maplewood will work with the Historical Preservation Commission to identity, document, and evaluate the historical significance of objects, structures, buildings, sites and resources. 5. Maplewood will protect, preserve, and enhance significant heritage resources in the City by designating them as Maplewood Heritage Landmarks. The City will also nominate appropriate sites to the National Register of Historic Places. 6. Maplewood will have the Historical Preservation Commission, with assistance from City Staff, prepare and maintain the Maplewood Heritage Resources Inventory. 7. In cooperation with City Staff and the Maplewood Planning Commission, the Historicai Preservation Commission may comment on all development proposals that would affect properties on the historic properties list. 8. Maplewood may issue permits or approve development plans that include conditions for historic preservation, based upon the recommendations of the Historical Preservation Commission. 9. Maplewood supports research, community awareness and public education on the value and importance of preservation, protection, and the use of heritage resources in the City. 10. Maplewood encourages the establishment of an accessible location where historic documents and artifacts can be stored and protected. Historical Resources 9-4 11. Maplewood supports the use of all financial sources and opportunities to support further historic preservation efforts. 12. Maplewood supports the incorporation of local history into present development by using historic names for streets, parks and geographical features. Historic Preservation Action Plan The following is a list of activities that the City should follow in the coming years to carry out the goals and objectives of the Historic Resources Plan. The City will periodically review and update this list. 1. Adopt and implement a historic resources management plan. (Historical Preservation Commission and City staff will provide recommendation of plan to the City CounciL) 2. Advise, assist, and make recommendations about historic preservation and resources issues. (Historical Preservation Commission will provide recommendations to the City CounciL) 3. Identify, document, evaluate and maintain an inventory of historically significant objects, structures, buildings, sites, resources and districts in Maplewood. (Historical Preservation Commission will provide recommendations to the City CounciL) 4. Complete a preservation planning report before the City Council designates a property as a Maplewood Heritage Landmark. (Historical Preservation Commission will provide recommendations to the City CounciL) 5. Issue a finding of significance for individual objects, structures, buildings, sites, resources and districts to determine whether they are eligible for designation as Maplewood Heritage Landmarks. (Historical Preservation Commission will provide recommendation to the City CounciL) 6. Designate significant historic or cultural properties or resources as Maplewood Heritage Landmarks and nominate appropriate properties or resources for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. (Historical Preservation Commission will provide recommendation to the City CounciL) 7. Place properties designated as Maplewood Heritage Landmarks on the official Maplewood Zoning Map, or on another map specifically created for this purpose. (Historical Preservation Commission will recommend to City staff.) 8. Use and follow the Secretary of Interior's standards and guidelines: a. When advising the owners of historic properties about maintenance and restoration work. (Historical Preservation Commission and City staff will provide recommendations to the City CounciL) b. For design review decisions about Heritage Landmarks and Historically Significant Structures and for archeology and historic preservation. (Historical Preservation Commission and City staff will provide recommendations to the City CounciL) g. Review City ordinances and amend them as needed to reflect the goals and objectives for historic preservation. (Historical Preservation Commission and City staff will provide recommendations to the City CounciL) Historical Resources 9-5 10. Establish a program for the placement of local historical markers and plaques that identifies and informs the public about historic sites. (Historical Preservation Commission will provide recommendations to the City Council.) 11. Provide information and education about historic preservation and properties, sites or resources that are historically or culturally significant to property owners and the general public. (Historical Preservation Commission will provide recommendation to the City CounciL) 12. Participate in education and communication programs to increase the visibility and understanding of the City's historic resources. (Historical Preservation Commission will provide recommendations to the City CounciL) 13. Advise schools and teachers in the development of curricula and teaching aids about history and historic preservation in Maplewood. (Historical Preservation Commission will provide recommendations to the City CounciL) 14. Incorporate local history into present development by using historic names for streets, parks and geographical features. (Historical Preservation Commission will provide recommendations to the City CounciL) 15. Comment on all development proposals that would affect properties on the historic properties list. (Recommendations made to City Council by the Historical Preservation Commission, in cooperation with City staff and the Maplewood Planning Commission.) 16. Review all applications or permits for the demolition, moving, or remodeling of Heritage Landmarks or Historically Significant Structures in Maplewood to determine the possible impacts on significant heritage resources. (Historical Preservation Commission will provide recommendation to the City CounciL) 17. Work with and encourage property owners to help preserve the heritage resource value and historical integrity of significant historical or cultural resources. (Historical Preservation Commission and City staff will provide recommendation to the City Council.) 18. Encourage property owners to meet historic preservation standards and guidelines when working on historic properties. (To be done by City staff.) 19. Work with the Historical Preservation Commission to apply to the State Historical Preservation Office for certification as a Certified Local Government (CLG). (To be done by City staff.) 20. Seek outside funding sources and participate where feasible on historic preservation projects. (Historical Preservation Commission and City staff will provide recommendations to the City CounciL) 21. Work with County, the State Historic Preservation Office of the Minnesota Historical Society and Federal agencies when implementing this plan. (To be done by City staff.) 22. Research and identify the origin of historic names; such as family names, geological marker names, lake names, etc. (To be done by the Historical Preservation Commission, in cooperation with City staff) 23. Create criteria for Maplewood Heritage Award program where places or people would be recognized for their historical contributions. (Historical Preservation Commission and City staff will provide recommendations to the City CounciL) Historical Resources 9-6 Attachment 2 MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: DATE: Jarnes Antonen, City Manager David Fisher, Building Official DuWayne Konewko, Community Development & Parks Director Historical Preservation Commission 2010 Goals February 22,2010, for the March 8, 2010 CC Meeting TO: FROM: INTRODUCTION On February 18, 2010, the Historical Preservation Commission (HPC) established their goals for 2010. The commission prioritized them as follows: To guide them in setting these goals, the HPC referred to the Historical Resources Chapter in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and to the Historical Preservation Commission Ordinance statement of public policy and purpose. Goals 1. Continue to take all necessary measures to obtain Certified Local Government (CLG) status: a. Continue a historical site survey. b. Complete the HPC ordinance amendments - to ensure HPC has oversight of historical sites and that there is a public process in place when dealing with these sites c. Apply to the State Historical Society for CLG status. 2. Continue education of history through events, publications and web. 3. Repair of Gladstone informational kiosk. 4. Continue to identify and recognize historic families. 5. Continue to identify and recognize the history of geographic features such as lakes, landscapes, etc. 6. Create Heritage Award and develop criteria for awarding people or places for their work in the field of history or for their historic character. 7. Continue to add links to the city website from the Maplewood Area Historical Society, Minnesota State Historical Society and other public websites. 8. Have guest speaker from a historical site give historical presentation to the commission. 9. Identify books, articles and media about Maplewood. Work with the Maplewood Library to provide the books, articles and media to the public. 10. Review photo of demolished buildings throughout the year and make it part of the HPC's annual report. 11. Continue to promote, collaborate and work with the Maplewood Area Historical Society RECOMMENDATION Approve the Historical Preservation Commission 2010 goals. P:HPC 2010 Goal for cc 3-8-10 dgf 2 Attachment 3 AMENDMENT ORDINANCE 905 THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION ORDINANCE Section 1 This amendment revises Sections 2-87 to 2-91 DIVISION 4 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION ("Commission") Section 2-87 Authority for Establishment There is hereby established for the City a Heritage Preservation Commission as an independent commission to the City Council, as provided in Minnesota Statutes Annotated Sections 471.193 and 13851 Section 2-88 Statement of public policy and purpose The City Council hereby declares as a matter of public policy that the protection, preservation, perpetuation and use of places, areas, buildings, structures and other objects having a special historical, community or aesthetic interest or value is a public necessity and is required in the interest of the people. The purpose of this Chapter is to: (a) Safeguard the cultural resources of the City by preserving sites, structures, districts and landmarks which refiect elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history; (b) Protect and enhance the City's attractions to residents and visitors; (c) Foster civic pride in the beauty and notable achievements of the past; (d) Enhance the visual and aesthetic character, diversity and interest of the City; and (e) Promote the use and preservation of historic sites and landmarks for the education and general welfare of the people of the City. Section 2-89 Advisory body All actions of the Commission shall be in the nature of recommendations to the City Council, and said Commission shall have no final authority with reference to any matters, except as the Council may lawfully delegate authority to it. Section 2-90 Composition; Appointment; Qualifications; Terms (a) The Heritage Commission shall be composed of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council, who shall be residents of the City, and shall be selected to assure that the Commission is representative of the various areas of the City and responsive to the needs of the people. f!ll Commission membership shall be drawn from persons with demonstrated interest and/or expertise in historic preservation. If available in the community, at least two members of the Commission shall be heritage preservation-related professionals (e.g. the professions of history, architecture, architectural history, archeology, planning, real estate, design, building trades, landscape architecture, or law). A member of the Maplewood Heritage Preservation Commission is required to be a representative to the Ramsey County Historical Society. The City shall pay for the membership of the Commission or designee. (c) The members of the heritage preservation commission shall serve staggered terms. All appointments shall be assigned by the city council for a term of three years. Section 2-91 Officers Generally The chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Commission shall be elected by the Commission at the first meeting in January of each year from among the members of the Commission. The Chairperson shall be responsible for calling and presiding over all meetings and shall be entitled to an equal vote with other members of the Commission. If the Chairperson is unable to attend a meeting, the vice-chairperson shall conduct the meeting. Section 2-92 Designation of historic sites and landmarks (a) Procedures: The City Council, upon the request of the Commission, may by resolution designate an historic site, landmark, or district. Prior to such designation, the city council shall hold a public hearing, notice of which shall be published at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing. Notice of the hearing shall also be mailed to all owners of property which is proposed to be designated as an historic site, landmark or district and to all property owners within five hundred (500) feet of the boundary of the area to be designated. Every nomination shall be forwarded to the Minnesota Historical Society for review and comment within sixty (60) days of the Commission's request. (b) Eligibility criteria: In considering the designation of any area, site, place, district, building or structure in the city as an historic site, landmark, or district the Commission shall consider the following factors with respect to eligibility: (1) Its character, interest or value as part of the history or cultural heritage of the City, the State or the United States; (2) Its association with persons or events that have made a significant contribution to the cultural heritage of the City; (3) Its potential to yield information important in history or prehistory; (4) Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of architectural type or style, or elements of design, detail materials or craftsmanship; and (5) Its unique location or singular physical appearance representing an established or familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or community of the City. Section 2-93 Alterations to landmarks, sites or districts; review (a) Review and recommendations generally: The Commission shall review and make recommendations to the Council concerning proposed alterations to an historic site, landmark or district. (b) Land use permit: Every application for a li'lnd use permit which may result in the alteration of a designated historic site, landmark or district in the City shall be reviewed by the Commission; thereafter, the Commission shall make a recommendation and may recommend conditions regarding approval to the City Council concerning the proposed permit. (c) Other building permits: The Commission shall review and make recommendations to the Council concerning the issuance of building permits to do any of the following in a historic district or State designated historic site: (1) New construction - New building or new addition to an existing building (2) Remodel - Alter, change or modify building or site (3) Move a building - Building or structure moved into the city. (4) Excavation - Dig out materials from the ground. (5) Demolition - Destroy, remove or raze - completely tear down (d) Factors considered: The Commission, upon receipt of the permit application and plans, shall determine if the work to be performed adversely affects the designated historic site, landmark or district. In determining whether or not there is an adverse effect to the historic site, landmark, or district the Commission shall consider the following factors: (1) Whether the work will significantly alter the appearance of the building or structure so as to remove the features which distinguish the historic site, landmark or district as a significant cultural resource. (2) Whether. the use of the property will destroy, disturb or endanger a known or suspected archaeological feature site. (e) Standards and guidelines: The Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City shall be the authoritative guide to reviewing permits in relation to designated historic sites, landmarks and historic districts. (f) Appeals: Any party aggrieved by a decision of the Commission shall within ten (10) days of the Commission's action recommending denying the issuance of a building permit within a historic district have a right to appeal such decision to the City Council. The Commission in recommending denial of a building permit shall advise the applicant of his/her right to appeal to the City Council. The aggrieved party shall file with the Building Official a written notice requesting Council review of the action taken by the Commission. Section 2-94 Maintenance of records and documents The Commission shall conduct a continuing survey of cultural resources in the City which the Commission has reason to believe are or will be eligible for designation as historic sites, landmarks or districts. The Commission shall also prepare and maintain a Comprehensive map and survey. (a) Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks: The City shall maintain a register of historic sites and landmarks. (b) Repository for Documents: The office of the Building Official is designated as the repository for all studies, surveys, reports, programs, and designations of historic sites and landmarks. Section 2-95 Violation It shall be a misdemeanor to alter, disturb, deface or materially change the appearance or use of a designated historic site, landmark, or district without a permit. This Historical Preservation Commission recommended approval of this ordinance. This ordinance shali take effect after pubiishing in the official Council approved this ordinance on June 28, 2010. Attest: __K. u. / C, Cou . ~ Kal~le: City 'f~