NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

CARSON CITY HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012, 5:30 P.M.

COMMUNITY CENTER - SIERRA ROOM

851 EAST WILLIAM STREET, CARSON CITY, NEVADA

 

Please note: Witnesses wishing to have their complete testimony/handouts included in the permanent record of this meeting should provide a written or electronic copy to the secretary.  Minutes of the meeting are produced in a summary format and are not verbatim.

 

 

 

 

A.         Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

 

B.        Modification of Agenda:   Agenda Management Notice – Items on the agenda may be taken out of order; the public body may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; and the public body may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time.

 

C.        Disclosures:  Any members of the Commission that may wish to explain any contact with the public regarding an item on the agenda or business of the Commission.

 

D.        Public Comments:  Members of the public who wish to address the Commission may approach the podium at this time to speak on matters relevant to or within the authority of the Historic Resources Commission.  Comments are limited to three minutes per person topic.  If your item requires extended discussion, please request the chairman to calendar the matter for a future meeting.  In order for members of the public to participate in the Commission’s consideration of a public hearing item on this agenda, the Commission strongly encourages members of the public to comment on the agenda item when the particular item is being discussed by the Commission.  No commission discussion or action may be taken on a matter raised under this public comment portion of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action may be taken.

 

E.         Action on Approval of Minutes 

 

F.         Public Hearing Matters The following items are scheduled for a public hearing.  The Chairman will read the Agenda listing into the public record.  Staff will present a summary of the staff report and recommendations, including any updated information that was received after the date when staff reports were distributed.  The Commission will follow with questions of staff.  At that time, the Chairman will open the hearing to public testimony.  Normally, the applicant and/or their representative are permitted to speak first, followed by Commission questions.  This will be followed by the Chairman requesting comments from the public at large.  If you wish to speak on a particular item, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes and be as brief and concise as possible so that all who wish to speak may do so.  Do not repeat the position of others who express the same views as you.  The Chairman has the right to establish time limits for comments and to allow for rebuttal.  In order to be part of the administrative record regarding an appeal of an item, you must present your comments at the podium or have previously sent correspondence to the Planning Division or spoken to staff regarding an item on this agenda.

                       

F-1       HRC-11-045   For Possible Action: To approve a request from property owners Vivian and Robert Summers to replace broken, non-functional windows on a residential-duplex dwelling units, on property zoned Residential Office (RO), located at 403 North Division Street, APN 003-226-04.   (Jennifer Pruitt)

                       

Staff Summary:  The property owner replaced five windows on the two duplexes on site, without HRC review or approval. The applicant has been before the HRC twice previously, each time the HRC recommended that the applicant provide replacement options. The applicant has not been successful in providing the HRC with a replacement product that has been deemed appropriate for the subject site.  This will be the applicant’s third attempt at a HRC approval for the replacement options for the windows. 

 

F-2       HRC-12-001  For Possible Action Regarding the 2012 Carson City Historic Preservation Award application for outstanding achievements in historic preservation.  For a nomination to be considered the completed forms must be postmarked by March 01, 2012.

           

Staff summary:  This purpose of this item is to allow the HRC a forum to discuss, select and recognize significant preservation efforts in Carson City in celebration of Historic Preservation Month of May.

 

F-3       HRC-11-119 Discussion only regarding an update of the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grant for 2011.   (Jennifer Pruitt)

 

Staff summary:  Planning Division staff will provide the HRC and the general public with an update of the 2011 Historic Preservation Fund grant # 32-11-37935(1).

 

F-4       HRC-12-002 Action to adopt a Resolution recommending to the Board of Supervisors a Proclamation declaring the month of May as National Preservation Month.

 

Staff summary:  National Historic Preservation Month was designed to raise awareness about the power historic preservation has to protect and enhance our homes, neighborhoods and communities.  The National Trust designated the month of May as National Preservation Month. This year’s theme is “Discover America's Hidden Gems.”

 

In celebration of Archaeological Awareness and Historic Preservation Month, the Carson City Historic Resources Commission is holding their third annual Historic Preservation Scavenger Hunt.  Join in the fun and search for historic building features in our charming historic district.

 

G.        Staff Reports (non-action items)

 

G-1      - Commissioner reports/comments

            - Planning Division staff report to the Historic Resources Commission. (Jennifer Pruitt)

 

                        - Future agenda items:   A Historic Resources Commission Workshop to be scheduled for an undetermined date in April.

 

 

 

 

H.     Public Comments Members of the public who wish to address the Commission may approach the podium at this time to speak on any matter not specifically included on the agenda as an action item.  Comments are limited to three minutes per person or topic.  No action may be taken on a matter raised under this public comment portion of the agenda.  

 

K.        Action on Adjournment

NOTE: The Historic Resources Commission is pleased to make reasonable accommodations for members of the public who wish to attend the meeting and need assistance.  If special arrangements for the meeting are necessary, please notify the Planning Division, in writing at 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701 or call 887-2180 as soon as possible.

 

 

The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Carson City Community Center, Sierra Room, 851 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada  89701.

 

 

 

THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

BEFORE 5:00 P.M. ON FEBRUARY 29, 2012

 

Carson City Library - 900 N. Roop Street

Community Center, Sierra Room - 851 E. William Street

Planning Division – 108 E. Proctor Street

Carson City Hall - 201 N. Carson Street

 

Also find this agenda posted on the City’s Website at:  5s9q.record-room.com/agendas