HomeMy WebLinkAbout78-06 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 78-06
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S
APPOINTMENT OF SEVEN (7) MEMBERS TO THE
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby confirms
the Mayor's appointment of the following seven (7) members to the Historic District
Commission:
Leslie Belden
Tim Cooper
Cindy Kalke
Rob Sharp
Ethel Goodstein-Murphree
Rob Merryship
Anthony Wappel
PASSED and APPROVED this 2m1 day of May, 2006.
APPROVED:
By:
DAN COODY, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk
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Dan Coody
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Fayetteville City Council
From: Dan Coody, Mayor
Date: May 2, 2006
Subject: Historic District Commission
City Council Meeting of May 2, 2006
Agenda Item Number
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Council approve a seven -member
appointed Historic District Commission.
BACKGROUND
Arkansas State Code §14-172-06 provides for the establishment of a Historic District
Commission, appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by the governing body
of the City. In 1979, the City Council passed a local ordinance that established a historic
district commission comprised of seven members (Article X 33.226-33.227), which was
disbanded in 2003 because a local ordinance district was not established.
The perceived necessity of a Historic District Commission and a local ordinance district,
however, may have changed. In 2004, the City of Fayetteville hired Dover, Kohl and
Partners to facilitate the development of a Downtown Master Plan. Over 500 residents
participated in the charrette, which resulted in a detailed analysis and Plan for
approximately 350 acres. One of the main components of the Plan is a form -based code,
which designates four zoning districts within the Downtown, each with separate building
height, use, and build -to line requirements. The form -based code is designed to ensure
that the Downtown area retains its livability and human -scale, while allowing for an
increase in density and economic value. The passage of the form -based code by City
Council proposes to allow property owners to develop as -of -right, which means projects
that comply with the code will receive administrative approval and not have to go
through a public hearing if the development complies with the adopted code.
To provide the community and City Council with additional information that would allow
for the possibility of forming of a local ordinance district, Planning Staff is:
1) Arranging for the State Historic Preservation Program to survey a third of the
Downtown Master Plan area to determine eligibility for a commercial historic
district or districts;
2) Applying for a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant to provide training for a
Historic District Commission; and
3) Applying for a CLG grant to conduct a survey of non-commercial structures in
the Downtown Master Plan area.
In order to meet the eligibility requirements for a survey of non-commercial structures in
the Downtown Master Plan area, the City of Fayetteville must have a working historic
district commission.
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City Council Meeting of May 2, 2006
Agenda Item Number
DISCUSSION
In order to retain eligibility for two Certified Local Government District grants totaling
$17,002, the City Council must approve a Historic District Commission. The Historic
District Commission will remain as an advisory committee and not assume authority until
a local ordinance district is established.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT
OF SEVEN (7) MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
hereby confirms the Mayor's appointment of the following seven (7) members to
the Historic District Commission:
Leslie Belden
Tim Cooper
Cindy Kalke
Rob Sharp
Ethel Goodstein-Murphree
Rob Merryship
Anthony Wappel
PASSED and APPROVED this 2nd day of May,20
.APPROVED:'
bAN CdODY, Mayor
ATTEST:
By
DRALSMIT1i'City Clerk
Fayeaevffle
ARKANSAS
THE CITY OF FAYETTGVILLE. ARKANSAS
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
To: City Council
From: Dan Coody, M
Date: April 19, 2006
Subject: Historic District Commission Appointees
The following members of the Fayetteville community have been selected as appointees
to the Historic District Commission for your approval. Together, they bring a diversity of
expertise in historic architecture and preservation.
Leslie Belden, Downtown resident, Board Member, Fayetteville Downtown Partners
Tim Cooper, Architect
Cindy Kalke, Washington -Willow Historic District resident
Rob Sharp, Architect
Ethel Goodstein-Murphree, Professor of Architecture and American Cultural History
Rob Merryship, Alexander, Merryship and Alt Real Estate
Anthony Wappel, Archivist, Washington County
Faye Leve
AfKANSAS
ThIE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
INFORMATIONAL MEMO
Fayetteville City Council
Through: Dan Cc ayor
Gary tunas, Director of Operatic ns
Tim Cot klin, Planning and Development Management Directorl G•
From: Karen Minkel, Long Range Planner 'VA
Date: April 11, 2006
Subject: Historic Preservation Program Grant Applications
The Long Range Planning division is applying for two Certified Local Govemmcm grants
from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. The first grant would provide
comprehensive training for a Historic District Commission. Training funds would enable the
chair of the commission and a long range staff member to attend a National Alliance of
Preservation Commissions' Forum in Baltimore, Maryland and for the fill commission and a
long range staff member to attend a state training in Hot Springs sponsored by the Historic
Preservation Alliance of Arkansas. ".these conferences provide training in architectural design
review, legal issues related to historical preservation, public participation and preservation
planning. The total funds requested are $6,202. A long range planner will provide several
hours each week for administrative and research support, which will equal approximately
$4,200 in in-kind support.
The second grant requests funds for hiring four upperclassmen in the School of Architecture
to conduct a survey of approximately 800 structures .in the Downtown Master Plan Arca
beginning in January 2007 and concluding in August 2007. This tally excludes current
historic districts and the structures that will be surveyed by the state Historical Preservation
Program April 19 in efforts to determine the viability of a commercial historic district. The
students' findings will be shared with Council, Fayetteville Downtown Partners and property'
owners in May 2007. The funds requested for this project total $10,800. Dr. Ethel Goodstein-
Mutphree, a professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas will
provide an in-kind contribution of $800 to provide training to the selected student surveyors.
Long Range Planning will supervise the project and provide a digital camera, GIS, other
miscellaneous materials and staff support, which equals an in-kind match of approximately
$2.380.
Grant applicants will receive award notifications in May 2006.
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APPLICATION --ARKANSAS CLG GRANT 2006
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US Congressional District:
State House District & Representative(s):
State Senate District & Senator:
Mayor:
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Budget Form (enclosed)
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Mayor's / County Judge's signature required for cities not currently participating in the
CLG program.
City of Fayetteville Survey of Downtown Historic Structures
Proposal
The City of Fayetteville proposes to complete a thorough survey of Downtown non-
commercial historic structures in order to: l) assess the eligibility of these structures for
recognition on the National Registry, and 2) provide property owners with the
opportunity to create a locally -recognized historic district that protects the integrity of
their property's historical significance.
Need
Downtown Fayetteville offers a vibrant urban environment, providing a mix of
residential, institutional and commercial uses. Four active neighborhood associations
comprise most of the residential area, including the Town Mountain South, Mill District,
Dickson Street and West Lafayette Street Historic Associations. Portions of the Town
Branch, Jennings Plus and Washington -Willow Associations are also located in the
Downtown area. In addition, the Downtown area offers entertainment, cultural and retail
areas predominantly on Dickson Street and the Square as well as several large churches.
These structures form an amalgam of architectural styles, shapes and sizes that contribute
to a diverse and unique regional attraction.
In 2004, the City of Fayetteville hired Dover, Kohl and Partners to facilitate the
development of a Downtown Master Plan. Over 500 residents participated in the
charrette, which resulted in a detailed analysis and Plan for approximately 350 acres. One
of the main components of the Plan is a form -based code, which designates four zones
within the Downtown, each with separate building height, use, and build -to line
requirements. The form -based code helps to ensure that the Downtown area retains its
livability and human -scale, while allowing for an increase in density and economic value.
The passage of the form -based code proposes to allow property owners to develop as -of -
right, which means projects that comply with the code will not have to undergo public
hearings per staff approval.
The City supports the implementation of the form -based code, but also wants to ensure
that structures of historical significance within the Downtown are protected and
preserved. The code will likely come before City Council by late 2006. This timing
demonstrates the need for completing an intensive survey this year.
While parts of the Mt. Nord and Washington Willow Historic Districts overlap the
Downtown area and will not be included in the survey, they represent only a small
percentage of the total area. The survey will also not include structures surveyed for the
commercial historic district as a survey of these buildings will be completed by the State
Historical Preservation Program in May 2006. Attached are maps of the Downtown
Master Plan area, the survey boundaries for a Commercial Historic District, the current
historical districts of Mt. Nord and Washington Willow and a sampling of historical
buildings in Fayetteville's Downtown that are currently on the National Register or
Historical Places or may quality.
Methodology and Timeline
The City anticipates hiring four upperclassmen who obtained a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher in
their Architecture History class from the School of Architecture at the University of
Arkansas to complete a survey of approximately 800 structures. Two University of
Arkansas Architecture professors, Kim Sexton and Ethel Goodstein-Murphree, have
agreed to recruit students from their classes and serve as a resource to the project. The
project would begin in January 2007, and the students' final results would be available
August 2007 and shared with property owners, the Historic District Commission,
Alden -nen and Planning Staff.
Surveyors would follow the National Registry Guidelines for documenting the structures,
which would include determining the age of the structure, taking an appropriate
photograph and sketching the facade of the building. Further, Dr. Goodstein-Murphree,
who has supervised similar surveys, will provide a training workshop to the selected
students. After receiving notification of a grant allotment, Planning Staff will work with
the four surveyors to establish a phasing of the project that accommodates their class
schedules and also serves as a systematic means for measuring performance and progress.
Certified Local Government Grant
Budget Form --- FY 2006
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'* If including fringe benefits in hourly rate, explain on separate page.
*** Please use current federal travel rates. See www.gsa.gov
NOTE: If necessary, attach additional sheet(s) in order to explain each item/category.
In -Kind Contributions
Dr. Goodstein-Murphree is a professor of Architecture and American Cultural History at
the University of Arkansas. She has previously worked as a Historic and Preservation
Planning consultant and Architectural Historian to the Arkansas Historical Preservation
Program and has agreed to offer a two-day workshop to the four students who are
selected to conduct the survey of downtown Fayetteville. The cost of this type of
workshop is approximately $800.
A long range staff member will also supervise the student survey for approximately eight
months. The City of Fayetteville's in-kind match for this staff time is approximately
$1,280.
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Fayetteville Planning Commission
Agenda Session 2-9-06
Lafayette Gregg House
Built in 1871 by Lafayette Gregg
former state representative and
Arkansas State Supreme Court
judge.
Ozark Theatre Building
Built in 1905 by the Knights of
Pythias it became known as the
Ozark Theatre.
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Washington County Courthouse
Built in 1904 the building was
designed by architect Charles
Thompson. Future Arkansas
Governor George Donaghey
served as the contractor.
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Washington County Jail
Built in 1897 the building boasted
3 foot deep stone floors and the
building could accommodate 14
inmates.
A.F. Wolf Building
Originally built by A.F. Wolf the
building now houses Fayetteville
City Administration offices.
Frisco Depot
The original depot burned in 1897
and the present structure was
erected in 1925.
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Eason Building
The Bank of Fayetteville and the
First National Bank merged in
1915 and were originally housed in
the Eason Building.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
The cornerstone for the St Paul
Episcopal Church was laid in this
location in 1872. This church was
built by W Z Mayes who also
built Old Main.
The Ridge House
Originally built in 1826 as a log
home the Ridge House underwent
many renovations and eventually it
was rescued from disrepair
through private contributions to
the Washington County Historical
Society.
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The Walker / Stone House
Built in 1847 by Judge David
Walker the home was sold to
Stephan Stone in the 1850's.
First Christian Church
Built in 1913, this church occupies
the original site of Arkansas
College.
Guisinger's Music Store
Built in 1886 this is building
housed Guisinger Music Store
from 1925 to 1981. It now houses
the Odom and Elliot Law Firm.
Fayetteville Female Seminary
Founded by Miss Sophia Sawyer,
a missionary to the Cherokees, the
school was established in 1839
with 14 Cherokee girls as students.
Rieff House / Moores Funeral
Home
Built in 1857 it is very similar in
design to the Walker/Stone House
which also uses Federalist Style
Architecture.
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Bank of Fayetteville
This building has been in the
Lewis family since 1912 and for
many years it housed the Lewis
Brothers hardware store. Its
exterior was used in the filming of
the television series Evening
Shade.
Mrs. Young Building
Possibly the oldest building on the
Square, the facade of the "Mrs.
Young 1887" building is typical of
the late Victorian era and has
undergone little alteration
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APPLICATION
ARKANSAS CLG GRANT 2006
1. City / County of luky.+- ; (ie_
2. Title of Project(s): ;Sior;L ' isfr CAJnnn;Ss;o4 Ire vtn
3. Building Data: (if applicable)
Address & Historic Name:
Year of Construction:
NR Status:
Owner of Property:
4. District / Area Benefiting from Project:
US Congressional District:
State House District & Representative(s):
State Senate District & Senator:
Mayor:
County Judge:
5. Project Coordinator:
Address:
Telephone & Fax:
Email:
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Total Project Cost:
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7. Required Attachments:
Project Outline (attach a narrative description of the project)
Budget Form (enclosed)
8. Authorized City Signature*:
Name: ban (cora
Title: Maoyr"
Date: 4 /HI ow
* Mayor's / County Judge's signature required for cities not currently participating in the
CLG program.
Historic District Commission Training
Proposal
The City of Fayetteville proposes to provide intensive training for a newly appointed
Historic District Commission and one planning staff member. This training will ensure
that the Commission will serve as a credible and qualified body for reviewing
development related to structures in Fayetteville's historic districts. This proposal seeks
funding to cover the cost of sending the commission chair and a long range planning staff
member to Baltimore, Maryland for the National Alliance of Preservation Conference
July 27-30 and seven commissioners and a long range planning staff member to the
Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas in Hot Springs October 5-7. Commissioners
will need and receive training in areas such as architectural design review, legal issues,
public participation, and preservation planning.
Need
In 1979, Fayetteville established a Historic District Commission, but the adoption of a
local ordinance district that required development review from this Commission did not
transpire. In 2003, the Commission was disbanded.
The perceived necessity of a Historic District Commission, however, has changed. In
2004, the City of Fayetteville hired Dover, Kohl and Partners to facilitate the
development of a Downtown Master Plan. Over 500 residents participated in the
charrette, which resulted in a detailed analysis and Plan for approximately 350 acres. One
of the main components of the Plan is a form -based code, which designates four zoning
districts within the Downtown, each with separate building height, use, and build -to line
requirements. The form -based code is designed to ensure that the Downtown area retains
its livability and human -scale, while allowing for an increase in density and economic
value. The passage of the form -based code by City Council proposes to allow property
owners to develop as -of -right, which means projects that comply with the code will
receive administrative approval of the development complies with the adopted code.
Two surveys will provide the community and City Council with information to form
local ordinance districts if they so desire. The Historic Preservation Program has
volunteered to survey approximately a third of the Downtown Master Plan area for a
potential commercial historic district. The City of Fayetteville is also applying for a
second CLG grant that would fund a survey of non-commercial structures within the
Downtown Master Plan Area; this survey would provide the City with an opportunity to
forma local ordinance district in specific areas.
The City anticipates that a petition for a commercial historic district will be submitted to
the City Clerk's office during the next two months. The Mayor would then appoint a
Historic District Commission in accordance with Arkansas State Code 14-172-203. The
members of the Historic District Commission will need comprehensive training to ensure
that their design reviews are thorough and maintain the integrity of Fayetteville's historic
'resources.
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Certified Local Government Grant
Budget Form --- FY 2006
City / County TheMe.tl;1�C
Project Name 1i5A-OfiL 1\Sktt k ComnA;SS;or I rot Airn
1. Personnel (Name / Rate** x Hrs = Total)
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4. Contractual (List each contractor / consultant)
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** If including fringe benefits in hourly rate, explain on separate page.
*** Please use current federal travel rates. See www.gsa.gov
NOTE: If necessary, attach additional sheet(s) in order to explain each item/category.
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*In-kind Funding
A long range planner will be assigned as staff support to the Historic District
Commission. Planning staff anticipates that four hours of time each week will provide
adequate research and administrative time for the Commission.
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Clarice Pearman - Res. 78-06 Page 1
From: Clarice Pearman
To: Coody, Dan
Date: 5.8.06 11:18AM
Subject: Res. 78-06
Mayor and Staff,
Attached is a copy of the Historic Commission appointments confirmed by the City Council, May 2, 2006.
Thanks.
Clarice
CC: Audit; Minkel, Karen; Wood, Amber