04-B Historic Preservation Com Min 8-27-07

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Paul Denney advised that by Oak Park on Bonham at the northwest corner of the park, someone has restored a craftsman style house beautifully. The house is blue with 5/1 windows. He said he does not know who owns it, but they did a great job. Arvin Starrett appointed a Committee to discuss and get ack with recommendations: Ann Rogers, Susan Scholz, and Pike Burkhart. 8. Discussion on declaring the Pine Bluff Historic District. Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Ann Rogers, to remove this item from the table. Arvin Starrett stated this is a scary proposition, but necessary, in noting what has happened to this district in the last 25 years. As you move east on Pine Bluff, you have tenant residences and some lower income property owners. There is a treasure of property we have lost over the past 25 years. The National Register Historic District goes to 12th Street. Should we ponder new boundaries? Lisa Wright asked about conservation district, and Arvin Starrett stated this is probably not adequate to cover a national register district. Paul Denney stated that we were careful for downtown and we need to think it over a lot. This must be taken slowly, and we need meet with people to gain support. Susan Scholz asked if she could get photos, names, and addresses to see what we're dealing with. Arvin Starrett stated that it would better if the neighborhood would start the process. He asked those who know people in the district to talk to them. 9. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness: A. 210 1st Street S.E. - Jeff and Katie Neilson - Mrs. Neilson stated that they have decided to install a brick fence wall around the back yard instead of Trex, and the columns have changed. She said they went ahead and started the wall because the weather was finally good. The brick they are using is old inexpensive brick because they assumed they could paint it, and that is why there is a mixture of colors. They stopped work because they are having trouble getting more brick. She said had they known they couldn't paint the brick they would have done something differently. Paul Denney stated he would recommend an exception because it will stick out like a sore thumb. Ann Rogers stated she felt it doesn't look that bad to her. Arvin Starrett told Mrs. Neilson that a timely application would have avoided this problem. He said there is a rule against painting masonry that has not previously been painted, so had she gotten the COA before she started like she was supposed to, she could have made proper arrangements. Motion was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Susan Scholz, to approve the COA and paint the color of building. Motion carried 5-0. Arvin Starrett said he hoped we are not setting a precedent. 10. Request items for future agendas. Demolition by neglect. 11. Adjourned at 4:45 p.m.