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o Noted when the historic French Park district was created there was not a Chapter 30 in the zoning code and any projects in the district were reviewed by Planning Commission. Staff will be looking at changing the zoning code to have the responsibility transferred to the Historic Resources Commission. o Reported that the historic home on Washington Avenue that burned down did not come to the Historic Resources Commission as it was a dangerous building identified by the building official. Staff is working with a consultant on how the new construction will be processed. • Award Program for Outstanding Historic Projects — Ms. Neal stated this program was in effect a couple of years ago and the Commission has the ability to present awards to those who support or homes that support historic preservation efforts in the community. Vice Chair Schaefer noted the Commission handled this annually and was discontinued due to budgetary reasons and was a great program that recognized historic restoration. Commissioner Rush echoed support of the program with hopes it's brought back. • Historic Resources Application Fees — Ms. Neal noted the fee waiver and fee reduction will end on August 4 adding the city is conducting a fee study on application fees to review costs for staff time associated with processing applications. Chairperson Christy encouraged Commissioners to speak to their appointed Councilmembers on the issue. 8. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Hardy: • Invited Commissioners to attend the Heninger Park Summer Street Fair to be held on Saturday, July 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the 700 block of South Ross Street. • Provided a brochure of those who received 2017 Community Building Awards. Commissioner Hitterdale: • Thanked homeowners. • Thanked staff for their efforts. Commissioner Rush: • Congratulated homeowners on their designation. • Inquired on the replacement of Ms. Soboleske. Ms. Neal answered the position will be filled. • Opined on exploiting of city history and preservation with no funding for historic preservation. • Opined the need for staff to get back to adopting and protecting historically sensitive neighborhoods. • Noted the need to be proactive and create more historic districts. • Inquired on how to place items on the agenda. Ms. Neal answered the bylaws will be coming to the Commission to amend the dates of the meetings and clarify how to place items on the agenda at the next meeting. Commissioner Murashie: • Commended staff with loss of Executive Director, historic staff person and elimination of fee waiver/reduction indicating staff has stepped up with influx of last minute applications and choosing to cross -train staff. • Thanked the Library staff on the historic workshop lead by Manny Escamilla who did a wonderful job and encouraged additional workshops. • Noted the Floral Park neighborhood is continuing to work on obtaining historic district designation and looks forward to working with staff on it. • Thanked applicants. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 6 JULY 20, 2017