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HPB 06-18-1987 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD (HPB) REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 18, 1987 The meeting was called to order by Mr. Mayhew. Roll was called. All members were present. Ms. Tina Eno attended the meeting and made a presentation to the Board. Ms. Eno attended representing the Downtown Development Authority, the Atlantic Avenue Association and the Chamber. Discussions revolved around the downtown merchants interface with the Historic Preservation Board and their involvement and concern with preservation projects. Input was also sought re- garding the Historic District. It was determined that at this time the merchants had no clear position on this subject and that attempts will be made to involve them in the process through information dissemination and direct communication, Mr. Mayhew discussed specific structures downtown that might be candidates for nomination to the Historic Survey. Mr. Mayhew suggested a flyer be developed to provide the downtown merchants with in- formation, utilize Ms. Eno as a liason and provide her with information for her newsletter. The next item discussed was form preparation. Mr. Hansen reviewed forms and applicant instructions with the Board. Drafts of forms will be available at the next meeting. Discussion of budget preparation, both revenues and expenditures followed. Mr. Johnson reviewed proposed fee schedules. Mr. Nathanson and Mr. Barcinski suggested that fees need to match costs for justification purposes. Expenditures discussed included secretarial help, advertising, printing brochures, etc . A fee schedule was suggested. Other fees were also discussed.. Fees proposed are: Residential - Commercial $ 25 . 00 Certificate of Appropriateness $ 25. 00 Moving property to Historical District $ 50. 00 Demolition $100. 00 Mr. Barcinski and Mr. Nathanson were requested to present a draft budget to the Board at their next meeting. Discussion followed regarding the Historic Sites Survey prepared by Mr. Johnson. Mr. Barcinski had distributed copies to Board members and gave each member a City map which located all sites included in the draft survey. Mr. Mayhew and Mr. Johnson indicated that the survey was not a complete listing and would be updated this fall. Mr. Pompey had concerns about the lack of designations in the black community. Mr. Pompey was asked to review this area in light of requirements and make other suggestions. Minutes of the Historic Preservation Board Page Two Regular Meeting of June 18 , 1987 The discussion on brochures was delayed until August. The next item discussed was the Old School Square Historic District. Mr. Ken Simback, Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment Agency was present. Mr. Simback was questioned as to the current plans and direction of the CRA in areas which overlap the proposed District, especially along Atlantic Avenue. Mr. Simback discussed the CRA' s plans in the area discussed. These plans include (1) removal of the gas station at the corner of Swinton and Atlantic to improve traffic flow and (2) plans for an office complex on lots behind Docs and Church' s Fried Chicken. Discussion followed concerning item two (2) regarding construction in conformity with standards that may be proposed. However, Mr. Simback indicated that the CRA did not want to be involved in setting the standards. Discussion also centered around linking the Old School Square project with the City Hall Complex. Mr. Johnson was asked if he thought the CRA and the Historic Preservation Board could work together. He stated that the Board needed to go ahead and establish the district. Mr. Simback in- dicated that the CRA did not want to place additional restrictions on development in the area. Mr. Mayhew informed Board members that there would be a public forum July 1, 1987 at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the Old School Square Historic District. Mr. Pompey informed the Board that the Homeowners of Del Ida Park were having a meeting on July 19, 1987 at 3 : 00 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church to discuss the formation of a Historic District. The Board also discussed the Nassau Street Historic District. It was agreed that more information and discussion would be provided at the next meeting. Mr. Mayhew moved that the Board join the National Alliance for Preservation Commissions. All approved. The next meeting was scheduled for 8: 00 A.M. , July 9, 1987 . There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Note to Reader The undersigned is the Chairman of the Historic Preservation Board and the information provided herein are the minutes of the Minutes of the Historic Preservation Board Page Three Regular Meeting of June 18 , 1987 meeting of said body of June 18, 1987, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the Historic Preservation Board on g-b -3'7 ke_iti, f4t. Board Chaan n If the Minutes you have received are not completed as indicated above, these are not the official Minutes of the Historic Preservation Board. They will become official Minutes only after they have been reviewed and approved which may involve some amendment, additions or deletions of the Minutes as set forth above.