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Orange County
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Approved Meeting Summary
Dec. 4th, 2017
Whitted Building
300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Dickinson, Bob Ireland, Tom Loter, Art Menius, Steve Peck
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Peter Sandbeck GUESTS: None
ITEM #1: CALL TO ORDER
Chair Dickinson called the meeting to order at 8:06 pm.
ITEM #2: CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: None
ITEM #3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES for October 25th, 2017 (Attachment 1): Menius moved to
approve the minutes, seconded by Loter; motion approved.
ITEM #4: ITEMS FOR DECISION:
a. Dr. Arch Jordan House Landmark Ordinance: vote to forward final ordinance to
the BOCC for adoption at Dec. 12 BOCC meeting:
Staff reviewed this final step of the landmark process. Menius moved that the HPC
formally approve the final landmark ordinance and make that recommendation to the
BOCC in advance of their Dec. 12 meeting with the recommendation that that the
ordinance be adopted as now writing. The motion was seconded by Ireland; motion
passed.
ITEM #5: DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Change of Regular Meeting Time:
Staff reported that the HPC has full authority to adjust the start time of its regular meeting,
as per the HPC’s own rules of procedure as well as the BOCC rules for Boards and
Commissions. In light of that, Loter moved that the HPC change the start time of its
meetings from 7 pm to 6:30 pm; seconded by Menius; motion passed.
b. Annual Report and Work Plan: final edits (Attachment 2):
Staff provided an updated version of this document for members to review. This
incorporates changes suggested by members at the October meeting. Discussion
followed. Members directed staff to add some language to better describe and emphasize
our coordination with the Lands Legacy program to continue funding for future landmark
and National Register nominations.
c. Calendar for 2018 meetings (Attachment 3):
Each December the HPC must approve a new meeting calendar for the coming year. Staff
reviewed the new draft with members. Loter moved to approve the new calendar for 2018;
seconded by Menius; motion passed.
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ITEM #6: UPDATES AND INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Book Project:
Staff provided a brief update on the progress now being made on the book project. Our
consultant is working through a large compilation of all written material generated by all
prior survey and update projects, NR nominations, essay drafts and digital photos. This
puts pressure on our book committee members to meet soon to begin the process of
selecting properties to be included.
b. John Kirkland House landmark: proceeding with designation report project
Based on our earlier review of this landmark candidate and ensuing discussion, staff
wishes to confirm that the HPC wishes to proceed with this project. Menius moved to
proceed; seconded by Loter; motion passed.
c. Other county project updates:
In the interest of time, staff suggested that this item could be deferred to the January
meeting.
d. Open Air Time for members to share information
No items tonight.
ITEM #7: ADJOURNMENT: Menius moved to adjourn, seconded by Loter; meeting adjourned at
9:17 pm
Meeting summary by Peter Sandbeck, DEAPR staff