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Thursday,July 25, 2024 at 4:30 PM
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
Blaine Johnston, Chair Patrick Gittings,Vice Chair
Pam Jagosh Ken Freeze
Jack Keller Debra Pitts
Heather Giacomo
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approve: Minutes from the 6-27-24 Meeting of the Historic Preservation
Commission
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Approve: Monthly Financial Statement
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
3. Revised Draft Memo: Landmarking Program Analysis -Sheri Freemuth,AICP,
Senior Planner)-U-B Engineers, Inc
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
4. Discussion and Planning: Guided Historic Walking Tours
S. Project Updates: National Register of Historic Places Plaque Coordination for
Meridian Speedway Recognition, Eggers Farmstead Development, SHPO Grant and
Historic Preservation Plan
6. Discuss: Commissioner Continuing Education and Conferences: PastForward
National Preservation Conference in Louisiana October 28-30, 2024; Presentation
of Historic Preservation Initiatives at the American Planning Association Idaho
Chapter in Moscow, Idaho October 2-4, 2024
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION
NEXT MEETING:AUGUST 22, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:30 PM
MINUTES
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
x Blaine Johnston, Chair x Heather Giacomo
x Pam Jagosh (online) x Ken Freeze
Jack Keller x Debra Pitts (online)
x Patrick Gittings, Vice Chair
City staff present were Arts and Culture Coordinator Cassandra Schiffler and City Attorney
Bill Nary.
B. Johnston called the meeting to order at 4:34pm.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
K. Freeze made motion to adopt agenda, seconded by P. Gittings
All ayes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approve: Minutes from the 5-23-24 Meeting of the Historic Preservation
Commission
K. Freeze made motion to approve minutes, seconded by P. Gittings
All ayes
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Approve: Monthly Financial Statement
C. Schiffler stated TAG's project has been fully completed and payments have been
processed, and the first invoice for the landmarking project has been sent to
Finance though it is not showing on the financial statement yet. C. Schiffler
confirmed the total available budget for the Commissioners via the Budget Memo
included in the agenda packet.
Item 1.
P. Gittings made motion to approve the monthly financial statements, seconded by
K. Freeze
All ayes
NEW BUSINESS
3. Initial Draft Memo: Landmarking Program Analysis —Sheri Freemuth,AICP, Senior
Planner)-U-B Engineers, Inc
B. Johnston moved to Item 4 as S. Freemuth was not yet online for this
presentation.At the conclusion of discussing and planning future guided historic
walking tours, B.Johnston came back to this Item, but due to technical difficulties,
S. Freemuth could not unmute so B. Johnston moved to Item 5 while S. Freemuth
tried signing back in to the meeting online.
Presentation given by S. Freemuth (preliminary draft memo attached).
S. Freemuth stated the memo is only a draft because additional information is still
pending and also needs feedback from the Commission as this will be the memo
that is forwarded to City Council. S. Freemuth stated that next month community
members could be invited to attend to provide public comment on the memo as
well. The memo begins with information on the National Register, local districts,
and preservation tools,per the request of the Commission, but more detail can be
added, such as information about the Advisory Council, if the Commission wants
this. The main purpose of the document is to describe the local landmarking
program so the next section of the preliminary draft memo discusses the process
in Idaho. The Commission can decide if it wants to include information from other
states or not. The next section of the memo was gathered primarily from the
Commission's webpage and summarizes the type of work done by the
Commission.Also included in this section is information about the work TAG has
done for the Commission in terms of investigating the possibility of a National
Register District which led to the suggestion from the State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) to look in to local landmarks. Information provided in the local
landmarking section of the memo currently focuses on what a landmarking
program could be and not necessarily what the Commission's take on a landmark
program could be. The "Next Steps" section drills down to some considerations
that the Commission needs to make and might be where the Commission includes
information about what it will do rather than what needs to be done. S. Freemuth
stated the Commission needs to determine which sites will be included in the
program; what will be done once sites are determined to be landmarks; and
criteria for what the Commission will do once property owners come before the
Commission. The "Conclusion" section is not complete because the Commission
needs to decide what it's conclusion is regarding landmarking. Lastly, relevant
Idaho Statutes have been included in Appendix A but could also include samples
from other cities provided by SHPO and/or include the TAG report in lieu of a map
showing where potential districts are located. S. Freemuth requested the
Commission provide edits and suggestions in the next couple of weeks and then
she will provide a revised memo for public comment at a future Commission
meeting.
Item 1.
Based on the Commission's discussion of this agenda item:
• B. Johnston directed the Commissioners to go through S. Freemuth's memo
and put together a wish list of what each Commissioner would like to see
and what each Commissioner's think the Commission might be able to do in
the future and send this information to C. Schiffler who will forward to
S. Freemuth so she can revise the memo and present a second draft at the
July Commission meeting.
• S. Freemuth agreed to B. Johnston's plan and will add additional
information from other States as it is received. S. Freemuth stated as the
memo stands now it really was written from her to the Commission so in
July the Commission can discuss how to revise the memo and to narrow it
down to what the Commission wants the memo to say to Council.
S. Freemuth stated she plans to attend the Commission's July meeting.
• C. Schiffler requested all feedback from Commissioners by July 11 which
she will forward to S. Freemuth.
Commission Feedback
B. Johnston stated that since this is not a regulatory Commission there is only so
much the Commission can do so the Commission will need to discuss with
Planning and the City Attorney to see how far they want the Commission to go.At
a minimum, B. Johnston would like to see a chance for the Commission to at least
comment on projects in Old Town before review and demolition or change and to
make sure new buildings meet the scale of what is currently there. B. Johnston
requested that the Commissioners review the document and send notes and
thoughts to C. Schiffler so a final version can be prepared for the July Commission
meeting and then in August can invite the public for comment. B.Johnston stated
that homes within the City's designated zone of Old Town are not eligible for
listing in the National Registry but they are important to the history of Meridian so
thinks the Commission can create a program without having those homes eligible
for listing. Definitely worth following up with SHPO to clarify State Statute.
Important to not be arbitrary on which properties to include in the program so
suggested criteria included in the memo. Criteria would need to be adopted in to City
Code under the preservation ordinance, which would include specifying the number
of days for a written notice which at a maximum would be 180 but could decide to
require less. The Commission should consult with the City Attorney and the Building
and Development Services Department to see if there is an appetite to slow the
process at all because even if the Commission does not achieve its ultimate goal of
saving the building, the Commission would still be calling for some kind of delay,
which is not always very popular. B.Johnston stated this would give the
Commission the opportunity to document what is there and important to
Meridian's history, even if a building cannot be saved,which is Ada County's
approach.Ada County's ordinance allows them to be notified during the planning
process if a property meets a certain age criteria but they have looked in to codifying
this to make it a more formal process but currently it is more informally done and
notyielded too many situations, based on a conversation with Brent Danielson who
is a Planner forAda County. B.Johnston agreed with P. Gittings view on new
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development in Meridian, especially Downtown Meridian and stated the
Commission may not be able to save everything or even save anything, but if the
Commission can slow the process down enough that the Commission can talk to
people it will go a long ways for the Commission.
K. Freeze agreed with B.Johnston's agenda but stated a lot of moving parts with a
lot of different people that need to be involved, such as Zoning to Planning, along
with others, to keep the flavor of Old Town but there are modern buildings going
up right now in/close to Old Town so currently, very possible that a big building
will go up where an old historic building was unless something is changed but not
sure the Commission has the muscle to push anyone to do anything at this point so
there would need to a be a lot of changes made to things the Commission does not
have control over. K. Freeze suggested the Commission put together a list of what
it believes is necessary to preserve Old Town, for instance, and see how far it
would go. K. Freeze stated the Commission needs to develop some sort of action
plan so that once the Commission has be notified that something is on the block to
be demolished, what steps will the Commission take in the agreed upon timeframe
to document the property. This is included in the "Next Steps"section of the memo. I
would not underestimate the possibility of suggesting the revising of site plans to
save a resource as seen with the Bown House in Boise. One of the steps could be
asking the developer or the applicant to describe alternatives they looked at to save
the resource,alternatives are not doable on all properties but this would start the
conversation. Some people feel moving buildings is a good solution so would add this
to the list too.
H. Giacomo stated that S. Freemuth did a fantastic job on the preliminary memo.
H. Giacomo stated that if she was a homeowner in a location that the Commission
was thinking of including in this, she would want a letter stating the Commission is
talking about doing this sent to her house to give her a chance to look at what the
Commission is thinking about implementing. H. Giacomo would like to see a
definite geographic boundary(s) mentioned along with an explanation of the
Commission's choice included in the memo. H. Giacomo stated she likes the idea of
talking about Boise and Ketchum but instead of the links talk about areas in
Wyoming. H. Giacomo feels like a final draft in July and public comment in August
may be too ambitious. Timing of the final draft will depend on how quickly the
Commission can provide comments or if the Commission wants to use these meetings
to discuss drafts amongst itself then maybe have a draft at the July meeting and a
revised draft at the August meeting would give the Commission more time to hash
this out which is absolutely fine. If the Commission is really concerned about one
geographic area or if it wants to see a geographic boundary, then that is different
than the local landmarking process, as the historic district tool is really for a
concentration or a geographic area or district. If the Commission wanted to draw a
line around what the Commission deems as "Old Town"based on some criteria,
whether the buildings contained in this area are eligible for the National Historic
Register or not, then this is different than local landmarking but had to be included
in the memo in order to talk about local landmarking, but for local landmarking
there is no geographic boundary. Since local landmarking does not require a
geographic boundary, local landmarking seems suitable for Meridian because
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Meridian has individual, historic resources spread all over town. The Commission
could still invite people who might be impacted by a local landmarking program
without having a map because the Commission does know the location of Meridian's
National Historic Register properties, so could invite these owners to a meeting for
public comment. This memo is an investigative tool to see what local landmarking is
all about and to take the temperature of the local community.Absolutely agree that
the Planning and Zoning team, Building Department, and Legal Counsel should be
involved, the City s Building Department does currently issue demolition permits
over the counter which leaves no time for review of any kind so this will be one of the
Commission's first hurdles.
P. Gittings wanted to confirm that the City can have a landmarking program and
the structures that would be considered for the program do not have to be eligible
for the National Historic Register; however, it seems that Idaho State Statute reads
that any building does need to be eligible for the National Historic Register.
Correct and I think Ketchum got around this by having their own criteria but I did
see this in the Statutes. I'm not sure what the Statutes mean by "regulating"and this
Commission has the option of advising and not regulating so this might be the fine
point on this. This would be a question worth asking SHPO but we do have proof that
Ketchum made it through their process and so far the program is intact. P. Gittings
noted that Idaho Code calls out a 180 day written notice of an owner's proposed
action so even though the Commission does not have any teeth, this Code section
states there could be a waiting period of up to 180 days but the section also says
the 180 days can be changed to something less but this could be a way to ensure a
demolition permit is not pulled and demolition begins same-day. P. Gittings stated
that based on the development environment and the way Meridian is growing, he
suspects that there will likely be a number of instances especially in the
Downtown Meridian area which may be very desirable to developers for modern
developments; just in the last month he is aware of three situations where
buildings he thinks have historical significance in Meridian are under threat of
being torn down,with one for sure being torn down.
B. Nary stated that based on discussion it appears the Commission has a multi-
phased project and reminded the Commission that all projects operate on a
budgetary year so maybe only Phase I, a final report and some public feedback,
occurs before September 30 which is the end of the current budget year, and then
create a game plan of what the Commission would like to see next and based on
available budget,what could occur in the next fiscal year and present this to City
Council. Our agreement with S. Freemuth ends September 30 (C Schiffler).
4. Discussion and Planning: Future Guided Historic Walking Tours
B. Johnston stated there is interest from both the Commission and the public to
have more walking tours so asked Commissioners what dates they each have
available on Saturdays during the Meridian Main Street Market to give a tour and
would plan to do one tour only on Saturdays.
P. Gittings made motion to host a walking tour at 10am on July 20 and August 17
that will start at Meridian City Hall and head to Pine Street School with a few stops
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along Main Street and then work backwards through the tour binder to City Hall;
seconded by K. Freeze
All ayes
Based on the Commission's discussion of this agenda item:
• Walking tours will be advertised as one-hour tours
• Commissioners Gittings and Giacomo will give the tour on July 20
• Commissioner Freeze will give the tour on August 17
Commission Feedback
D. Pitts inquired if it would make sense to have a monthly, consistent tour
schedule on the first Saturday or third Saturday, for example.Since July is right
around the corner try for the third Saturday in July and the third Saturday in August
but I'm open so whatever the Commission would like to do but this is a good idea so
we can get it on social media and start advertising the tours. D. Pitts suggested
running tours April or May through October at 10am. Open to discussion so could
plan through October on the third Saturday or do some third Saturdays and some
first Saturdays.
K. Freeze stated doing tours on a regular basis is a good idea,but two concerns: 1)
summer months not good for him because of the heat; 2) getting enough
participation for 10 months of tour dates (would likely not offer tours November
through January). For now,plan on July and August and see what kind of
participation we have. K. Freeze stated he likes Commissioner Johnston's idea of
hosting tours the third Saturday of July and August and then evaluating tour
participation at the August Commission meeting. K. Freeze suggested if the tour
comes from the old Meridian High School down to the corner where the Post
Office is then could still do a few more locations on the tour without prolonging
the tour too much and return to City Hall on Main Street. Will just depend on who is
walking with you and the temperature. K. Freeze stated it is seven blocks from City
Hall to Pine Street School so wondering how it will go over with participants to
start and immediately have to walk seven blocks. It is only 4 blocks away. K. Freeze
volunteered to give the tour on August 17. K. Freeze noted that the two hour tour
in May lost a lot of participants so if advertised as a two-hour tour it may scare
people.
H. Giacomo stated she likes Commissioner Johnston's idea of planning July and
August and seeing what the turnout is like and then evaluate and plan the two
months after. Open to discussion and evaluating tour participation at the August
Commission meeting. H. Giacomo inquired as to what time the Meridian Main
Street Market opens. Commissioners believe it is 9am but at the tour in May people
were still showing up and trying to get set up so would suggest starting the tour no
earlier than 9:30am. H. Giacomo agreed with Commissioner Gittings that the Pine
Street School is really a highlight but her experience with the tour is that a lot of
people had left the tour by the time the group got to the Pine Street School. How
hard would it be for tourguides to give the tour backyards in order to start at Pine
Street School?H. Giacomo suggested not stopping at sites along Main Street
because very hard to hear due to traffic. Yes, agree we can skip sites on Main Street
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so adjust tour as it is being given. H. Giacomo volunteered to give the tour on July
20 but cannot attend on August 17.
P. Gittings stated there is a trade-off: a 9:30am tour start would probably be cooler
but starting at 10am may increase the number of people in the area to participate
in the tour so it will be a learning experience. Yes, it will be learning experience for
all of us. P. Gittings suggested discussing how long the tours should be based on
the warm weather and the experience of giving the entire tours in May which took
a couple of hours. Will depend on the weather on each day so if it is going to be hot
then just do a partial tour, but if cooler weather than can give full tour. P. Gittings
said the old Meridian High School was a good stopping point during the May tour,
but the other half of the tour was missed. P. Gittings stated the Commission should
also think about reaching out to the volunteers at Pine Street School to open the
school for these monthly tours as it is one of the highlights of the tour, but if they
agree to open then the tour must go there. That is something we can look at butyes,
if we have them open then we need to go there. P. Gittings stated he also thought
about going from City Hall to Pine Street School and working backwards and there
are a few sites in between that can be covered on the way to Pine Street School.
P. Gittings volunteered to give the tour on July 20 but requested assistance of
another Commissioner as he has not yet given a tour.
B. Johnston confirmed he will contact the Pine Street School to coordinate being
open on July 20 and August 17.
C. Schiffler inquired how long the tour will be for advertising purposes. One-and-a-
half to two hours, weather dependent.
D. Pitts confirmed that her tour in May was a little over an hour based on her
participants so recommends an hour max. Let's plan for an hour and at the hour
markgauge participants'interest to determine whether to continue on or end the
tour and head back to City Hall.
S. News: Daughters of the American Revolution Plaque at Heroes Park
C. Schiffler stated that the Daughters of the American Revolution requested to put
a commemorative plaque at Heroes Park and the City is supportive of this request;
however,the organization must first raise funds and the Mayor thought this would
be of interest to the Commission so the Daughters of the American Revolution
have been invited to come make a presentation to the Commission.
Commission Feedback
B. Johnston agreed that this is something the Commission should look at and when
the time comes to install the plaque that the Commission should be present.
P. Gittings asked the location of Heroes Park. Off of Ten Mile before Chinden, North
of Walmart and South of Costco.
K. Freeze read the description of Heroes Park.
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OLD BUSINESS
6. Project Updates: National Register of Historic Places Plaque Coordination for
Meridian Speedway Recognition, Eggers Farmstead Development, SHPO Grant and
Historic Preservation Plan
B. Nary stated that at the Mayor's suggestion, he has reached out to a different
member of the Dairy Board regarding facilitation of the placement of the National
Register of Historic Places plaque,but has not yet heard back.
B. Johnston stated no new updates on Eggers Farmstead as far as the
deconstruction of the silos.
B. Nary stated an agreement pertaining to the Eggers Farmstead silos has been
worked on so getting close to a resolution to deconstruct the silos and move them
to a City facility site for storage but probably still a month out from finalizing this.
C. Schiffler stated she has reached out to SHPO regarding the grant for the Historic
Preservation Plan but has not yet received a response.
P. Gittings stated no update on the Historic Preservation Plan beyond the
information provided by C. Schiffler.
Commission Feedback
B. Johnston stated the State's Fiscal Year ends June 30 so that may be part of the
problem on not hearing back on the grant for the Historic Preservation Plan.
P. Gittings stated he thought that the Commission would not hear back from SHPO
until September which is when SHPO receives funding verification from the
National Parks Service. I think that is correct and we would not be able to begin
work until September although I did anticipate an agreement sooner(C.Schiffler).
NEXT MEETING: JULY 25, 2024
C. Schiffler stated that she will not be in attendance at this meeting but that another City
Staff person will attend in her place.
B.Johnston requested adding a discussion on his attendance at the National Trust
Conference, Past Forward,this October in New Orleans. B. Johnston will try to get cost
estimates for his attendance and has talked to C. Schiffler about available education funds
in the Commission's budget. B. Johnston stated he will pay his own airfare and hotel fees if
the Commission agrees to pay for his conference registration fee.
C. Schiffler stated that S. Freemuth is proposing a panel discussion in October at Idaho's
chapter of the American Planning Association on the work she has been doing and invited
C. Schiffler and/or the Commission to be present at the conference so that may be of
interest to one of the Commissioners to attend and since it is an in-State conference,the full
cost of attendance would likely be covered if the Commission approves the proposal.
Commission Feedback
B.Johnston requested more information from C. Schiffler on the proposal from S. Freemuth
for the American Planning Association conference in October.
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ADJOURNMENT
K. Freeze made motion to adjourn, seconded by P. Gittings
All ayes
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 27, 2024
TO: City of Meridian Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
CC: Cassandra Schiffler
FROM: Sheri Freemuth, AICP
SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY DRAFT Local Historic Landmarking Program
This Preliminary Draft Memo has some sections noted as TBD for additional pending information.
More detail regarding the future options for a City of Meridian Landmarking Program will also be
included based on any comments received on this memo. The Conclusion will be based on the
approach the HPC is inclined to pursue. Additional appendices will be included in the next memo
The City of Meridian's history is rooted in Ada County's early homesteading and railroad eras.
Since the town incorporated in 1903, it prospered with the enhancement of irrigation across the
Boise Valley, growing slowly and steadily through most of the 20t" century, adding houses,
schools, churches, and shops. With the construction of Interstate 84, the city expanded more
quickly; more than doubling in population between 1970 and 1980 and more than tripling
between 1990 and 2000. This exponential growth has included expansion of the city limits, and
continues to outpace past population increases, during this first quarter of the 215t century.
The role of your commission is to preserve the historic sites and landscapes of Meridian, and to
increase the appreciation of these cultural resources by residents and visitors alike. The Certified
Local Government (CLG) program, that is operated by the Idaho State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO), provides an array of tools and some funding to support your efforts. Recently the
Idaho SHPO recommended that the Meridian HPC consider utilizing a local historic landmarking
program.
This memorandum provides basic information on the implementation of historic preservation by
local preservation commissions. Based on your present concerns, a closer look at Idaho Code
Sections 67-4614 and 67-4616 is provided. Applications of the local landmarking tool in Idaho,
as well as other states, is also described. A possible approach for Meridian to pursue is provided
by way of conclusion to this memo.
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Historic Preservation Tools
With the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) in 1966, historic preservation
gained prominence in the United States. The NHPA established the National Register of Historic
Places (NRHP), the SHPOs, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the Section 106
review process. In 1980, the NHPA was amended to create the CLG program providing funding
and increased emphasis on the importance of local understanding and perspective to the
community rather than being the sole provenance of the state and national governments.
However, the NRHP still serves as the underpinning of all local historic preservation programs.
Administered by the National Park Service, the NRHP is the centerpiece of a national program to
coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's
historic and archeological resources.
The NRHP consists of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American
history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. Under Federal Law, the listing of a
property in the National Register places no restrictions on what a non-federal owner may do with
their property up to and including destruction, unless the property is involved in a project that
receives Federal assistance (usually funding or licensing/permitting).
However, local governments may designate districts and sites of local significance, with or
without their inclusion in or eligibility for the National Register. Local landmarks designate a
single historic structure or site while local historic districts consist of a group of historic structures
that are significant to the City's culture and history. Cities use either tool in order to protect
these sites or areas and maintain their historic integrity. Typically, properties within local historic
districts are subject to local government approval at such time as a building permit is issued, for
any changes to the exterior of the structures. Many communities adopt special design and
development standards to support the objectives of the district and provide guidance for
property owners. Code provisions and guidelines vary depending on the district.
Local Landmarking Programs in Idaho
Historic Preservation programs in Idaho are provided for in Idaho Statute Title 67, State
Government and State Affairs, Chapter 46 Preservation of Historic Sites (refer to Appendix A).
Section 67-4612 expressly states that:
In addition to any power or authority of a .... city to regulate by planning or zoning laws
and regulations or by local laws and regulations, the governing body ...is empowered to
provide by ordinances, special conditions or restrictions for the protection, enhancement
and preservation of historic properties....
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Section 67-4614 further provides for the "designation as a historic property" providing the
criteria for so doing and the potential for review prior to demolition of the designated property.
Section 67-4616 provides a process by which local governments may regulate the change of use
of a historic property.
While Idaho has over 40 cities and counties participating in the CLG program, a small
percentage regulate historic properties or districts. In some of these communities, as well as
other Idaho communities that are not CI-Gs, there exist properties and districts that are in the
National Register but are not afforded the protection provided for by the local ordinances
described in Idaho Statute.
Only two cities have a local landmark program — Boise and Ketchum. Both of these programs are
distinct based on the nature of their historic resources (refer to Appendix B for copies of the
ordinances). The City of Boise designates and maps by ordinance, individual properties that are
not part of a local historic districts and are either listed in or eligible for the NRHP. Demolition or
change of use in a historic landmark requires application to the City's Historic Preservation
Commission and may require further action by the City Council. The City of Ketchum also
reviews demolition or change of use requests for their landmarks program. However, the City of
Ketchum elected to create a list of 24 specific sites that are of local historic significance although
they may not necessarily be listed in or considered eligible for the NRHP.
Other communities in Idaho have been considering adaptation of the local landmarking process.
The City of Nampa Historic Preservation Plan (2020) suggests further research on the potential
of such a program. The Ada County Historic Preservation Council (ACHPC), which is staffed by a
planner in the Ada County Development Services department, has discussed delaying the
issuance of demolition permits (presently administered by the Building Division) with a review
by the ACHPC. One notion is to "flag" any demolition permit that would affect buildings over 50
years old and require review by the ACHPC. At present this process occurs informally between
the building and planning divisions, with very few notices occurring over the past several years.
Examples from other states may be models suitable for use in Idaho, however State legislation,
unique tax provisions and city management practices, may make adaptation to Idaho difficult.
While Montana does not have any local landmarking programs, there are two examples that
may be suitable from Wyoming (TBD):
• Teton County, Wyoming
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• Green River, Wyoming
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Meridian HPC Preservation Program
The Meridian HPC "works to preserve the character and fabric of historically-significant areas
and structures within the City...to honor and preserve its rich heritage for future generations."
They have focused their work on the study of the City's historic resources, as well as the
education and promotion of preservation activities. While the local preservation ordinance
allows the City of Meridian HPC to make recommendations to improve planning processes,
including the adoption of ordinances for the purposes of preservation of historic resources, the
HPC has not undertaken any local designations or design review programs.
National Register District. In September 2023 TAG Historical and Research Consulting
concluded a two-phase reconnaissance-level survey of North Main Street for the HPC. The
objective of the survey was to identify eligible, or potentially eligible, properties for listing in the
National Register. The East Idaho Avenue and the North Main Street areas were determined to
be potentially eligible as NRHP districts. As discussed above, the National Register does not
provide any protection of the historic properties. To accomplish this, a local historic district
could be formed (with the same boundaries or a variation), an ordinance and design guidelines
prepared and adopted, that would provide for review by the HPC for changes within the district.
Local Landmarking. Earlier this year, the HPC commissioned this study to determine the
viability of a local landmarking program. As part of this analysis, HPC staff(in the Parks and
Recreation Department) coordinated with the Meridian Planning Department to utilize a map
layer of potential historic resources to provide for a "History Check" datapoint to the maps
maintained by the department. This enables a planner to notify the HPC liaison if an application
is made on or near mapped properties. This is similar to the informal program used by Ada
County during their demolition permit review process; however, the City of Meridian demolition
permit is currently an over-the-counter process with no wait time. That process could be
adapted in the future to enable a review period that would provide an opportunity for closer
review and possible notification of the Meridian HPC.
Unlike the local historic district process, the landmark process may be applied to sites that are
located throughout the city, rather than concentrated in one geographic area. This describes the
presence of Meridian's resources, encompassing former farmsteads, individual residences, and
prominent civic buildings. While a local historic district is possible, it is by its nature confined to
a specific contiguous area.
The Local Landmarking process involves 1) the designation of the sites to be landmarked, and 2)
a determination of what the HPC might want to review. For example, the HPC may simply want
to ensure that the property is not demolished, rather than address exterior modifications to the
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building. Or perhaps the HPC might be interested in any changes to the property that require a
building permit. Criteria for design and development review would be necessary if the HPC
opted for the latter.
Next Steps for the Local Landmarking Program
The initial appeal for a local landmarking programs has been that it may be applied to
individual, locally significant properties to recognize their importance to the City's heritage.
Furthermore, the landmark status would be so noted on zoning maps and other land
development databases, so that prior to issuance of any permits on the landmarked property
the HPC would be notified. Depending on the provisions established by the City of Meridian, the
HPC could provide comment and recommendations on the proposed permit request. In order to
achieve this objective, or some variation thereof, the following should occur:
Determine which properties would be included in the landmark program.
The City may choose the properties to designate as landmarks. These may be restricted to
properties listed on or eligible for the National Register. Another option would be to landmark
properties specifically selected by the HPC meeting based on specific criteria. These criteria may
include age, significance (to local history or contributing to local architecture), building
condition, unique location, or other attributes.
The latter option is similar to the City of Ketchum approach that consists of a specific list of
important sites that include properties that are not in the NRHP and may not be eligible. Some
older buildings and sites are important to Meridian residents, such as the Modern Woodman Ha((
building, but are not in the National Register or eligible for listing.
In order to consider possible landmark sites, the HPC will need to enhance their understanding
of the SHPO's Idaho Cultural Resource Information System (ICRIS) program. This publicly
accessible database of surveyed historic sites launched this year and is essential to
understanding the location of historic properties. Initial conversations between the City of
Meridian and the SHPO did not yield a simple way to transfer the information to merge with City
data. However, analysis of the data by the HPC and HPC staff would be possible to create an
initial list of potential landmark sites. The addition of new resources to the system is also
facilitated by ICRIS and would prove useful for the HPC.
Determine what types of activities on Landmarks would trigger HPC review.
Some landmark programs confine their interests to the potential demolition of a landmark. This
typically becomes apparent to a city when a Demolition Permit is issued. As discussed above, the
demolition permit process in Meridian is relatively simple and "over the counter." In order to
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engage the HPC in the review of landmark property actions this process would need to be
reconsidered.
The HPC might also want to be made aware of other permits issued by the City including
discretionary permits (rezones, special use, variances) or building permits (re-roofs, fences,
accessory buildings). Once aware of the permit application, the HPC would need to have a clear
purpose and criteria for their review. Typically design review by preservation commission is
confined to physical changes that are on the primary facade or visible from the road. This
assures that the HPC is confining their review to what is in the public interest and will ensure the
protection of the local historic site.
Once it is determined what types of permits will be reviewed by the HPC the potential for review
of HPC decisions and what decision-making body will hear those appeals must also be
determined and provided in City Code.
Establishing options for consideration of demolition or design review.
The HPC should have a clear understanding of the possible requirements or recommendations
they might provide during the review of landmark property requests. Is it the intention of the
HPC to provide opinions, advice, or delay demolition? Will the HPC offer options for the
deconstruction and relocation of the structure? If the HPC elects to review permit applications
for landmark properties, are they prepared to provide design recommendations to the
applicant?
Conclusion
Recommendation from Meridian HPC TBD.
APPENDICES
A. Relevant Idaho State Statutes
B. Sample Idaho Local Landmarking Program Ordinances (TBD)
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Appendix A: Relevant Idaho State Statutes
TITLE 67
STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 46
PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC SITES
67-4614 . DESIGNATION AS HISTORIC PROPERTY. The local governing
body of any county or city may adopt an ordinance designating one (1)
or more historic properties on the following criteria: historical,
architectural, archeological and cultural significance; suitability
for preservation or restoration; educational value; cost of
acquisition, restoration, maintenance, operation or repair;
possibilities for adaptive or alternative use of the property;
appraised value; and the administrative and financial responsibility
of any person or organization willing to underwrite all or a portion
of such costs . In order for any historic property to be designated in
the ordinance, it must in addition meet the criteria established for
inclusion of the property in the national register of historic places .
For each designated historic property, the ordinance shall require
that the waiting period set forth in section 67-4615, Idaho Code, be
observed prior to its demolition, material alteration, remodeling or
removal. The ordinance shall also provide for a suitable sign or marker
on or near the property indicating that the property has been so
designated; provided however, that nothing in this chapter shall
authorize or be construed to allow the designation, regulation,
conditioning or restriction by ordinance or other means of any property
or facility owned by the state of Idaho.
History:
67-4616. CHANGE IN USE OF HISTORIC PROPERTY. (1) A historic
property designated by ordinance as herein provided may be
demolished, materially altered, remodeled, relocated or put to a
different use only after one hundred eighty (180) days' written
notice of the owner' s proposed action has been given to the local
historic preservation commission. During this period, the commission
may negotiate with the owner and with any other parties in an effort
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to find a means of preserving the property. During this period, or
at any time prior thereto following notice of designation to the
owner as provided in section 67-4615 d. , Idaho Code, and where such
action is reasonably necessary or appropriate for the continued
preservation of the property, the commission may enter into
negotiations with the owner for the acquisition by gift, purchase,
or exchange of the property or any interest therein. The commission
may reduce the waiting period required by this section in any case
where the owner would suffer extreme hardship, unless a reduction in
the required period were allowed. The commission shall have the
discretionary authority to waive all or any portion of the required
waiting period, provided that the alteration, remodeling, relocation
or change of use is undertaken subject to conditions agreed to by
the commission insuring the continued maintenance of the historical,
architectural, archeological or cultural integrity and character of
the property.
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Topic: Historic Preservation Commission Budget
Below is a report generated from OpenGov's Historic Preservation Commission's budget on
7/18/24:
Meridian City
Budget to Actual -Yearly- Project
Download generated on 06/20/2024
2023-24 2023-24
Budget Actual
(11159) Consulting/Photography- MHPC 10,230 7,209
(11157) Historic Walking Tour App Maintenance - 1,000 1,200
MHPC
(11155) Printing&Promotional - MHPC 1,200 22
(11152) Training- MHPC 1,000 0
(11156) Continuing Education Program - MHPC 700 0
(11154) Memberships - MHPC 420 0
(11160) Historical Society Budget- MHPC 300 0
(11153) Supplies - MHPC 0 275
(11158) Student Initiative - MHPC 150 0
Total 15,000 8,706
New transactions include: Payment#1 of$2,492.50 to JUB Engineering for the
Landmarking Program. Payment#2 for $1,574.50 has been submitted, but is not yet
reflected in this statement. The contracted amount remaining for this project is $909.
The Historic Preservation Commission budget can be found at:
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 17, 2024
TO: City of Meridian Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
CC: Cassandra Schiffler
FROM: Sheri Freemuth, AICP
SUBJECT: DRAFT Local Historic Landmarking Program
The City of Meridian's history is rooted in Ada County's early homesteading and railroad eras.
Since the town incorporated in 1903, it prospered with the enhancement of irrigation across the
Boise Valley, growing slowly and steadily through most of the 20t" century, adding houses,
schools, churches, and shops. With the construction of Interstate 84, the city expanded more
quickly; more than doubling in population between 1970 and 1980 and more than tripling
between 1990 and 2000. This exponential growth has included expansion of the city limits, and
continues to outpace past population increases, during this first quarter of the 215t century.
The role of your commission is to preserve the historic sites and landscapes of Meridian, and to
increase the appreciation of these cultural resources by residents and visitors alike. The Certified
Local Government (CLG) program, that is operated by the Idaho State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO), provides an array of tools and some funding to support your efforts. Recently the
Idaho SHPO recommended that the Meridian HPC consider utilizing a local historic landmarking
program.
This memorandum provides basic information on the implementation of historic preservation by
local preservation commissions. Based on your present concerns, a closer look at Idaho Code
Sections 67-4614 and 67-4616 is provided. Applications of the local landmarking tool in Idaho,
as well as other states, is also described. A possible approach for Meridian to pursue is provided
by way of conclusion to this memo.
Historic Preservation Tools
With the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) in 1966, historic preservation
gained prominence in the United States. The NHPA established the National Register of Historic
Places (NRHP), the SHPOs, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the Section 106
review process. In 1980, the NHPA was amended to create the CLG program providing funding
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and increased emphasis on the importance of local understanding and perspective to the
community rather than being the sole provenance of the state and national governments.
However, the NRHP still serves as the underpinning of all local historic preservation programs.
Administered by the National Park Service, the NRHP is the centerpiece of a national program to
coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's
historic and archeological resources.
The NRHP consists of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American
history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. Under Federal Law, the listing of a
property in the National Register places no restrictions on what a non-federal owner may do with
their property up to and including destruction, unless the property is involved in a project that
receives Federal assistance (usually funding or licensing/permitting).
However, local governments may designate districts and sites of local significance, with or
without their inclusion in or eligibility for the National Register. Local landmarks designate a
single historic structure or site while local historic districts consist of a group of historic structures
that are significant to the City's culture and history. Cities use either tool in order to protect
these sites or areas and maintain their historic integrity. Typically, properties within local historic
districts are subject to local government approval at such time as a building permit is issued, for
any changes to the exterior of the structures. Many communities adopt special design and
development standards to support the objectives of the district and provide guidance for
property owners. Code provisions and guidelines vary depending on the district.
Local Landmarking Programs in Idaho
Historic Preservation programs in Idaho are provided for in Idaho Statute Title 67, State
Government and State Affairs, Chapter 46 Preservation of Historic Sites (refer to Appendix A).
Section 67-4612 expressly states that:
In addition to any power or authority of a .... city to regulate by planning or zoning laws
and regulations or by local laws and regulations, the governing body ...is empowered to
provide by ordinances, special conditions or restrictions for the protection, enhancement
and preservation of historic properties....
Section 67-4614 further provides for the "designation as a historic property" providing the
criteria for so doing and the potential for review prior to demolition of the designated property.
Section 67-4616 provides a process by which local governments may regulate the change of use
of a historic property.
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While Idaho has over 40 cities and counties participating in the CLG program, a small
percentage regulate historic properties or districts. In some of these communities, as well as
other Idaho communities that are not CI-Gs, there exist properties and districts that are in the
National Register but are not afforded the protection provided for by the local ordinances
described in Idaho Statute.
Only two cities have a local landmark program — Boise and Ketchum. Both of these programs are
distinct based on the nature of their historic resources (refer to Appendix B for copies of the
ordinances). The City of Boise designates and maps by ordinance, individual properties that are
not part of a local historic districts and are either listed in or eligible for the NRHP. Demolition or
change of use in a historic landmark requires application to the City's Historic Preservation
Commission and may require further action by the City Council. The City of Ketchum also
reviews demolition or change of use requests for their landmarks program. However, the City of
Ketchum elected to create a list of 24 specific sites that are of local historic significance although
they may not necessarily be listed in or considered eligible for the NRHP.
Other communities in Idaho have been considering adaptation of the local landmarking process.
The City of Nampa Historic Preservation Plan (2020) suggests further research on the potential
of such a program. The Ada County Historic Preservation Council (ACHPC), which is staffed by a
planner in the Ada County Development Services department, has discussed delaying the
issuance of demolition permits (presently administered by the Building Division) with a review
by the ACHPC. One notion is to "flag" any demolition permit that would affect buildings over 50
years old and require review by the ACHPC. At present this process occurs informally between
the building and planning divisions, with very few notices occurring over the past several years.
Examples from other states may be models suitable for use in Idaho, however State legislation,
unique tax provisions and city management practices, may make adaptation to Idaho difficult.
While Montana does not have any local landmarking programs, there are two examples that
may be suitable from Wyoming:
• Jackson requires a demolition permit that will then be sent to the Teton County Historic
Planning Board (TCHPB) for review. If the property is found to be historically significant,
TCHPB will make a recommendation, but the Jackson Planning and Building
Departments and/or the Jackson Town Council have the final say.
• Green River has a Historic Preservation Commission that is able to create an official list
of locally significant cultural resources and submit to city council for ratification. A public
hearing, with notification sent to all affected property owners, occurs and if approved, all
property owners must be notified of the designation decision within fourteen days of the
commission meeting.
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Meridian HPC Preservation Program
The Meridian HPC "works to preserve the character and fabric of historically significant areas
and structures within the City...to honor and preserve its rich heritage for future generations."
They have focused their work on the study of the City's historic resources, as well as the
education and promotion of preservation activities. While the local preservation ordinance
allows the City of Meridian HPC to make recommendations to improve planning processes,
including the adoption of ordinances for the purposes of preservation of historic resources, the
HPC has not undertaken any local designations or design review programs.
National Register District. In September 2023 TAG Historical and Research Consulting
concluded a two-phase reconnaissance-level survey of North Main Street for the HPC. The
objective of the survey was to identify eligible, or potentially eligible, properties for listing in the
National Register. The East Idaho Avenue and the North Main Street areas were determined to
be potentially eligible as NRHP districts. As discussed above, the National Register does not
provide any protection of the historic properties. To accomplish this, a local historic district
could be formed (with the same boundaries or a variation), an ordinance and design guidelines
prepared and adopted, that would provide for review by the HPC for changes within the district.
Local Landmarking. Earlier this year, the HPC commissioned this memorandum to consider and
summarize the viability of a local landmarking program. As part of this analysis, HPC staff (in the
Parks and Recreation Department) coordinated with the Meridian Planning Department to utilize
a map layer of potential historic resources to provide for a "History Check" datapoint to the
maps maintained by the department. This enables a planner to notify the HPC liaison if an
application is made on or near mapped properties. This is similar to the informal program used
by Ada County during their demolition permit review process; however, the City of Meridian
demolition permit is currently an over-the-counter process with no wait time. That process could
be adapted in the future to enable a review period that would provide an opportunity for closer
review and possible notification of the Meridian HPC.
Unlike the local historic district process, the landmark process may be applied to sites that are
located throughout the city, rather than concentrated in one geographic area. This describes the
presence of Meridian's resources, encompassing former farmsteads, individual residences, and
prominent civic buildings, that occur in a diffuse array across the city. While local historic
districts are possible, the district tool is intended to serve specific contiguous areas.
The Local Landmarking process involves 1) the designation of the sites to be landmarked, and 2)
a determination of what the HPC might want to review. For example, the HPC may simply want
to ensure that the property is not demolished, rather than address exterior modifications to the
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building. Or perhaps the HPC might be interested in any changes to the property that require a
building permit. Criteria for design and development review would be necessary if the HPC
opted for the latter.
Next Steps for the Local Landmarking Program
The initial appeal for a local landmarking programs has been that it may be applied to
individual, locally significant properties to recognize their importance to the City's heritage.
Furthermore, the landmark status would be so noted on zoning maps and other land
development databases, so that prior to issuance of any permits on the landmarked property,
the HPC would be notified. Depending on the provisions established by the City of Meridian, the
HPC could provide comment and recommendations on the proposed permit request. In order to
achieve this objective, or some variation thereof, the following should occur:
Determine which properties would be included in the landmark program.
The City may choose the properties to designate as landmarks. These may be restricted to
properties listed on or eligible for the National Register. Another option would be to landmark
properties specifically selected by the HPC meeting based on specific criteria. The latter option is
similar to the City of Ketchum approach that consists of a specific list of important sites that
include properties that are not in the NRHP and may not be eligible. Some older buildings and
sites are important to Meridian residents, such as the Modern Woodman Hall building, but are
not in the National Register or eligible for listing.
Potential criteria for including sites in the local landmark program may include:
• building age (50 years or older)
• significance (to local history or contributing to local architecture)
• building condition
• unique location
• other attributes
In order to consider possible landmark sites, the HPC will need to enhance their understanding
of the SHPO's Idaho Cultural Resource Information System (ICRIS) program. This publicly
accessible database of surveyed historic sites launched this year and is essential to
understanding the location of historic properties. Initial conversations between the City of
Meridian and the SHPO did not yield a simple way to transfer the information to merge with City
data. However, analysis of the data by the HPC and HPC staff would be possible to create an
initial list of potential landmark sites. The addition of new resources to the system is also
facilitated by ICRIS and would prove useful for the HPC.
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Determine what types of activities on Landmarks would trigger HPC review.
Some landmark programs confine their interests to the potential demolition of a landmark. This
typically becomes apparent to a city when a Demolition Permit is issued. As discussed above, the
demolition permit process in Meridian is relatively simple and "over the counter." In order to
engage the HPC in the review of landmark property actions this process would need to be
reconsidered so that additional time is added to the permit process.
The HPC might also want to be made aware of other permits issued by the City including
discretionary permits (rezones, special use, variances) or building permits (re-roofs, fences,
accessory buildings). Once aware of the permit application, the HPC would need to have a clear
purpose and criteria for their review. Typically design review by preservation commission is
confined to physical changes that are on the primary facade or visible from the road. This
assures that the HPC is confining their review to what is in the public interest and will ensure the
protection of the local historic site.
At present the Meridian HPC has expressed an interest in confining their role in the
development review process to an advisory capacity for projects that involve a designated
historic resource, providing suggestions to the applicant and planning staff regarding
appropriate preservation options and treatments.
Conclusion
The Meridian HPC would like to press forward with a process that flags development permit
requests on properties of local historical significance. In the short term this may be able to occur
informally, using the adapted ICRIS data and communications between HPC and planning staff.
However, for this to be effective over time and particularly adapted to address demolitions, the
City's demolition permit process will need to be altered to allow for additional review time that
accommodates staff and HPC consideration. In addition, the City will need to develop a
designation process that engages the public generally, and potential local historic landmarked
property owners in particular. As discussed on page 5, criteria will need to be agreed upon and
applied fairly to potential sites. The process should allow for property owners to nominate their
own properties as well as reviewing and agreeing to requests from the HPC. Each listed property
would eventually be mapped, listed and noted in a paper or digital publication. Property
markers may also be considered.
APPENDICES
A. Relevant Idaho State Statutes
B. Sample Idaho Local Landmarking Program Ordinances
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Appendix A: Relevant Idaho State Statutes
TITLE 67
STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 46
PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC SITES
67-4614 . DESIGNATION AS HISTORIC PROPERTY. The local governing
body of any county or city may adopt an ordinance designating one (1)
or more historic properties on the following criteria: historical,
architectural, archeological and cultural significance; suitability
for preservation or restoration; educational value; cost of
acquisition, restoration, maintenance, operation or repair;
possibilities for adaptive or alternative use of the property;
appraised value; and the administrative and financial responsibility
of any person or organization willing to underwrite all or a portion
of such costs . In order for any historic property to be designated in
the ordinance, it must in addition meet the criteria established for
inclusion of the property in the national register of historic places .
For each designated historic property, the ordinance shall require
that the waiting period set forth in section 67-4615, Idaho Code, be
observed prior to its demolition, material alteration, remodeling or
removal. The ordinance shall also provide for a suitable sign or marker
on or near the property indicating that the property has been so
designated; provided however, that nothing in this chapter shall
authorize or be construed to allow the designation, regulation,
conditioning or restriction by ordinance or other means of any property
or facility owned by the state of Idaho.
History:
67-4616. CHANGE IN USE OF HISTORIC PROPERTY. (1) A historic
property designated by ordinance as herein provided may be
demolished, materially altered, remodeled, relocated or put to a
different use only after one hundred eighty (180) days' written
notice of the owner' s proposed action has been given to the local
historic preservation commission. During this period, the commission
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may negotiate with the owner and with any other parties in an effort
to find a means of preserving the property. During this period, or
at any time prior thereto following notice of designation to the
owner as provided in section 67-4615 d. , Idaho Code, and where such
action is reasonably necessary or appropriate for the continued
preservation of the property, the commission may enter into
negotiations with the owner for the acquisition by gift, purchase,
or exchange of the property or any interest therein. The commission
may reduce the waiting period required by this section in any case
where the owner would suffer extreme hardship, unless a reduction in
the required period were allowed. The commission shall have the
discretionary authority to waive all or any portion of the required
waiting period, provided that the alteration, remodeling, relocation
or change of use is undertaken subject to conditions agreed to by
the commission insuring the continued maintenance of the historical,
architectural, archeological or cultural integrity and character of
the property.
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Forest Service Park,NRHP listed Between River and 1"Street 131 E River St RPK0000040001A
Comstock&Clark Mercantile(Enoteca Restaurant) 300 North Main Street 300 N Main St RPK00000040010
Lewis Bank(Rocky Mountain Hardware) 180 North Main Street 180 N Main St RPK084100000DO
Dynamite Shed(TNT Taproom) 271 Sun Valley Road 271 E Sun Valley Rd RPK0000017004A
Bert Cross Cabin(Vintage Restaurant) 271%Leadville Avenue North .271 N Leadville Ave RPK0000003007A
Horace Lewis Home(Elephant's Perch) 280 East Avenue North 280 N East Ave RPK0000043003A
Ketchum Kamp Hotel(Casino) 220 North Main Street 220 N Main St RPK000000302AA
Pioneer Saloon 308 North Main Street 320 N Main St RPK0000004002A
First Telephone Co.(Chapter One Bookstore) 340 North 2nd Street 340 E 2nd St RPK0000002004B
Fagan Property(Country Cousin Store) 411 Sun Valley Road 411 E Sun Valley Rd RPK00000240010
Bonning Cabin 5315`h Street East 500 N East Ave RPK00000460010
McCoy/Gooding/Miller House(Residence) 111 N east Ave 111 N East Ave RPK0000022005B
Former Post Office(Former Formula Sports) 460 North Main Street 460 N Main St RPK0000005003A
Michel's Christiania Restaurant 303 Walnut Avenue 303 N Walnut Ave RPK00000440050
E.B Williams House(Ketchum Grill) 520 East Avenue North 520 N East Ave RPK00000460020
Alonzo Price/Esther Fairman House 180 Leadville Avenue North 180 N Leadville Ave RPK00000220040
Thornton House(Picket Fence) 560 East Avenue North 560 N East Ave RPK0000046004A
McAtee House(Former Taste of Thai) 380 1"Avenue 380 N 1st Ave RPK00000370050
George Castle Cabin 431%Walnut Avenue(in the alley) 431 N Walnut Ave RPK00000450060
Community Library/Gold Mine Thrift Store 331 Walnut Avenue 331 N Walnut Ave RPK00000440060
Jack Frost Motel(Gold Mine Consign Building) 591 41h Street East 571 E 4th St RPK00000450050
St.Mary's Catholic Church(Mesh Gallery) 380 Leadville Avenue North 420 E 4th St RPK00000240040
Louies/The Church(Picket Fence) 560 N East Ave 560 N East Ave RPK0000046004A
Adopted by HPC October 19,2021
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Item 3.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1231
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KETCHUM, BLAINE COUNTY, IDAHO,
REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 4.08 OF THE KETCHUM MUNICIPAL
CODE, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION; ADDITION OF CHAPTER
17.20, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, TO TITLE 17 ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE
KETCHUM MUNICIPAL CODE; AMENDING TITLE 17 ZONING REGULATIONS OF
THE KETCHUM MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 17.96.010.0 —
PREAPPLICATION DESIGN REVIEW; PROVIDING A SAVINGS AND
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the 2014 Comprehensive Plan identifies community character preservation
as one of the community's ten core values; and
WHEREAS, Policy CD-1.2 of the Comprehensive Plan states, "Individual buildings and
sites of historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural significance should be identified and
considered for protection. The City should encourage the private sector to preserve and
rehabilitate buildings and sites through local landmark designations, public improvements,
guidelines, and other tools."; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2020, the City Council of the City of Ketchum adopted
Ordinance No. 1213, as an emergency ordinance to stay the processing of new demolition permit
applications in the Community Core from October 15, 2020 through January 17, 2021 for
purposes of historic preservation; and
WHERAS, Idaho Code 67-6524 provides for the City to adopt an interim ordinance and
permit restrictions, effective up to one (1) year, during the pendency of preparation and adoption
of a permanent ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2021, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1216, as an interim
ordinance to establish a list of historic buildings and sites within the City of Ketchum,
establishing review standards for demolition or alteration of historic structures, establishing
minimum maintenance requirements for historic structures, providing remedies for dangerous
buildings, and providing enforcement standards from January 15, 2021 through January 15,
2022, for purposes of historic preservation; and
WHEREAS,the City of Ketchum ("City") conducted numerous public focus group
meetings and two online questionnaires seeking discussion on potential options for historic
preservation in the Community Core; and
WHEREAS,the City has established a Historic Preservation Commission per Chapter
4.08 of the Ketchum Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City updated the 2005 Archaeological and Historic Survey Report and
determined 26 structures to be of historic significance in the Community Core that were included
in the Interim Ordinance, and
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City: The City of Ketchum, Idaho.
Historic Building/Site List: The list of buildings and sites deem to be historically significant
as adopted by resolution by the HPC.
Historic preservation: The research, documentation, protection, restoration and
rehabilitation of buildings, structures, objects, districts, areas and sites significant in the
history, architecture, archaeology or culture of this state, its communities or the nation.
Historic property: Any building, structure, area or site that is significant in the history,
architecture, archaeology or culture of this community, the state, or the nation.
HPC: The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Ketchum, Idaho.
4.08.030 Created; appointments.
A. There is created an HPC which shall consist of five (5) members comprised of a maximum
of three (3) and a minimum of one (1) member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and
a maximum of four (4) and a minimum of two (2) members of the community who shall
be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council.
B. All members of the HPC shall have a demonstrated interest, competence or knowledge in
history or historic preservation. The Council shall endeavor to appoint community members
with professional training or experience in the disciplines of architecture, history,
architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, engineering, law, or other historic
preservation related disciplines.
C. Initial appointments to the HPC shall be made as follows: two two-year terms, and three
three-year terms. All subsequent appointments shall be made for three-year terms. HPC
members may be reappointed to serve additional terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same
manner as original appointments, and the appointee shall serve for the remainder of the
unexpired term.
D. The members of the HPC may be reimbursed by the City for expenses incurred in
connection with their duties and for meetings, subject to a resolution adopted by the City
Council.
4.08.040 Organization, officers, rules, meetings.
A. The HPC shall have the power to make whatever rules are necessary for the execution of its
duties as set forth in this chapter. Rules of procedure and bylaws adopted by the HPC shall
be available for public inspection.
B. The HPC shall elect officers from among the HPC members. The chairperson shall preside
at meetings of the HPC. The vice chairperson shall, in the absence of the chairperson,
perform the duties of the chairperson.
C. All meetings of the HPC shall be open to the public and follow the requirements of Idaho's
open meeting laws. The HPC shall keep minutes and other appropriate written records of its
resolutions, proceedings and actions.
D. The HPC may recommend to the Council, within the limits of its funding, the employment
of or the contracting with other parties for the services of technical experts or other persons
as it deems necessary to carry on the functions of the HPC.
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evaluation, designation and protection of buildings, sites, areas, structures and objects
which reflect significant elements of the City's, the state's, and the nation's historic,
architectural, archaeological and cultural heritage.
B. Applicability: The regulations and procedures set forth in this ordinance shall apply to
each and every structure listed on the adopted Historic Building/Site List. All other
buildings over 50 years of age shall follow the process for demolition of buildings per
Ketchum Municipal Code Section 15.16.040, except that no demolition permit shall
be issued for any structure over 50 years old until a complete building permit
application for a replacement project on the property and required fees have been
accepted by the City.
1. Except as provided in Section 17.20.040, Remedying of Dangerous Building
Conditions, no person shall make, or otherwise cause to be made, any demolition
or alterations to structures on the Historic Building/Site List without approval by
the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) through the Demolition or
Alteration application process described in Section 17.20,030.The following
types of modifications require HPC review:
a. Partial or total demolition of any portion of the structure; or
b. Exterior alterations, including windows or siding replacement, or
c. Additions to any structure.
C. Exceplions: This ordinance shall not apply to dangerous building conditions that
would imperil the health or safety of the public as determined by the Building
Official and the Director of Planning and Building.
17.20.020 - Historic Building/Site List
A. The Historic Building/Site List shall be established and maintained by the HPC.
B. The HPC shall have the authority to add or remove structures from the Historic
Building/Site List using the criteria below to determine if a structure should be added or
removed from the Historic Building/Site List.
C. Buildings or sites shall meet Criteria 1 and 2 and shall meet one or more of the Criteria
listed in 3.
1. Historic buildings must be at least fifty (50) years old. A historic building may be
exempt from the age standard if it is found to be exceptionally important in other
significant criteria.
2. All buildings and sites must retain their physical integrity as determined by the
following criteria. However, a site need not meet all of the following criteria:
a. Shows character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage or
cultural characteristics of Ketchum, the region, state, or nation;
b. Retains a significant amount of the original design features, materials,
character or feeling of the past;
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Design Review.
B. Upon receipt of a complete Request for Demolition or Alteration application and fee, as
determined by the Zoning Administrator, the application shall be scheduled for a public
hearing before the HPC within 60 days of the application being deemed complete. Notice
shall be provided in accordance with KMC Section 17.116.040 C, D, and E.
C. Following the public hearing, the HPC may approve, deny, or approve with conditions the
Request for Demolition or Alteration. The HPC will review the application using the
criteria below to determine if the proposed demolition or alteration of the structure may
proceed.
1. Is the structure of historic or architectural value or significance and does it contribute
tothe historic significance of the property within the Community Core.
2. Would the loss, alteration of,or addition to, the structure adversely affect the historic
integrity of the structure, impact the significance of the structure within the
Community Core, impact the architectural or aesthetic relationship to adjacent
properties, or conflict with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Does the structure retain the requisite integrity to convey its historic and/or
architectural significance.
4. Does the proposed demolition or alteration adversely affect the historic significance or
architectural distinction of the structure or the Community Core.
D. Appropriate alterations might include but are not limited to:
1. Changes to the building's interior that are not visible from a public street, alley, park,
or other public place;
2. Changes to internal building systems that will not adversely affect the external
appearance of the building;
3. The erection or removal of temporary improvements.
4. Adaptive reuse consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation and Idaho Code Title 67-4618.
E. The HPC shall consider the unique circumstances of each proposed demolition or
alteration. Approval of each individual Demolition or Alteration application is unique
to that property anddoes not constitute a precedent for other properties.
F. The decision of the HPC on a Demolition or Alteration application may be appealed to
the City Council by the applicant or affected party pursuant to the appeal provisions
contained in Ketchum Municipal Code Section 17.144, Appeals of the Planning and
Zoning Commission Decisions.
17.20.040 - Remedying of Dangerous Building Conditions
A. If the Building Official finds a historic structure constitutes dangerous building
conditions thatwould imperil the health or safety of the public, it shall first be
determined by the Building Official if the structure is capable of being made safe by
repairs in which said repairs shall be made by the owner of the structure.
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square footage of the existing historic building shall not be counted toward
the minimum parking requirement for the proposed project regardless of
use.
2. No additional parking relief is provided for projects that include full
demolition of historic buildings.
3. When projects include partial demolition of historic buildings, the square
footage of the historic building that remains shall not be counted toward the
minimum parking requirement for the proposed project regardless of use.
D. Relief from Nonconforming Building Requirements of Chapter 17.136 of the City of
Ketchum Code of Ordinances.
1. Properties are allowed to increase existing nonconformities on expansions by
matching existing setbacks, height, and other dimensional standards.
2. Properties are exempted from the limitation on and expanding nonconforming
buildings.
Section 3. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17.96.010.C, PREAPPLICATION DESIGN
REVIEW:
17.96.010.0—Preapplication Design Review
1. Preapplication review is required for all new non-residential and multi-family
residential developments with four(4) or more stories and all new developments on a
lot or lots totaling 11,000 square feet. Applicants of projects exempt from
Preapplication Design Review may request a Preapplication Design Review at their
discretion.
2. The purpose of Preapplication review is to allow the Commission to exchange ideas
and give direction to the applicant on the "design concept", keeping in mind the
purpose of this chapter and the application of the evaluation standards.
3. Preapplication review materials shall be submitted according to the application
requirements of section 17.96.040 of this chapter.
4. The Commission may require a model of the project or computer simulation renderings
showing the proposal from one or more key vantage points for presentation at regular
design review meetings in order to assist in the understanding of the project. Models
and computer renderings must include surrounding properties in sufficient detail for
the proposal to be viewed in context.
5. The Administrator may waive the requirement for preapplication review if the project
is found to have no significant impact.
Section 4. SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: It is hereby declared to be the
legislative intent that the provisions and parts of this Ordinance shall be severable. If any
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(g) A Development Agreement maybe amended or terminated by the City Council, after public hearing,for failu
comply. Upon termination, the City Council may rezone the property to the prior zoning district or in the case of an initial Item 3.
district at Annexation, to a zoning district deemed appropriate and not inconsistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
(h) In the case of a requested modification of a Development Agreement, the Planning Director may waive or adjust
any pre-submittal requirement or common procedure related to the initial approval of a Development Agreement that the
Planning Director determines is not necessary for the PZC, if applicable, or City Council to understand the impacts of the
proposed modification of the Development.
(3) Findings for Approval:
(a) The PZC shall recommend and Council shall approve the application, or approve it with conditions, if the
Development Agreement does not grant a land use or property right or privilege to the applicant and is necessary to:
i. Provide infrastructure needed to support or service the proposed development;
ii. Mitigate potential impacts of development under the proposed Zoning Map Amendment on the surrounding
neighborhoods; or
iii. Bring the Zoning Map Amendment application into compliance with the Comprehensive Plan or this Code.
E. Major Historic Preservation Actions: This section consolidates several procedures related to historic resources in the
city, each of which requires action by the HPC and each of which may require further action by City Council.
(1) Demolition or Change in Use of an Historic Landmark MR
(a) Applicability:A Demolition or Change in Use of an Historic Landmark is required when an Historic Landmark
designated by ordinance that is not part of an Historic District, is proposed to be demolished, materially altered, remodeled,
relocated, or put to a different use.
(b) Procedure:
Demolition or Change in th- Use of an Historic Landmark
Concept Review
Neighborhood Meeting - Project Review and Questions
Interdepartmental Review;
Application Review
HPC Recommendation Public Hearing
City Council Decision Public Hearing
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i. All applicable provisions of Sections 11-05-02, Summary Table of Review and Decision-Making Procedures and 11-
05-04, Common Procedures for a Type 4 application apply unless specifically modified by the provisions of this Section 11-05-
05.4.E(1).
ii. A request to demolish or change the use of an Historic Landmark shall be submitted to the Historic Preservation
Curnrnissiun (HPC).
iii. After 180 days written notice of the owner's proposed action has been given to the HPC, the HPC may negotiate
with the owner and with any other parties to try to find a means of preserving the property. The HPC may enter into negotiations
with the owner for the acquisition by gift, purchase, or exchange of the property or any interest in the property during this 180
day period or any such action as is reasonably necessary or appropriate for the continued preservation of the property.
iv. The HPC may reduce the waiting period required by this Subsection in any case where the owner would suffer
extreme hardship unless a reduction in the required period were allowed. The HPC shall have the discretionary authority to
waive all or any portion of the required waiting period, provided that the alteration, remodeling, relocation or change of use is
undertaken subject to conditions agreed to by the HPC insuring the continued maintenance of the historical, architectural,
archeological, or cultural integrity and character of the property.
v. The HPC shall notify, in writing, property owners within a 300 foot radius of the Historic Landmark and the
Registered Neighborhood Association of the request to demolish, alter, remodel, relocate or change the use of the Historic
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A. The HPC shall notify City departments and other agencies as required under Section 11-02-07.2.E(10). item s.
xii. One copy of the ordinance creating the District shall be filed in the office of the Ada County Recorder.
xiii. The HPC shall maintain a register of Historic Districts as required under Section 11-02-07.2.E(11).
xiv. Following designation, and physical changes in the District that are approved by a Minor or Major Certificate of
Appropriateness pursuant to Sections 11-05-05.2.0 or 11-05-05.3.A shall be added to the report/survey prepared to support the
designation process. Updates are not considered amendments to the Historic District.
(c) Findings for Approval: The HPC shall recommend approval or approval with conditions and the City Council shall
approve the application, or approve it with conditions, if the proposed Designation of an Historic District complies with the
criteria set forth in Section 11-02-07.2.E(3), Criteria for Designation.
(3) Designation of Historic Landmarks:
(a) Applicability:
i. A Designation of Historic Landmarks review is required to officially designate an Historic Landmark.
ii. The HPC, either on its own initiative or upon the request of the City Council, or upon the request of the owner of
the property proposed to be designated, may recommend the designation of an Historic Landmark.
(b) Procedure:
Designation
Concept Review '
Neighborhood Meeting Project Review and Questions
r Interdepartmental Review:
v Application Review
W HPC Recommendation Public Hearing
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N#� City Council Decision S; Public Hearing
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i. All applicable provisions of Sections 11-05-02, Summary Table of Review and Decision-Making Procedures and 11-
05-04, Common Procedures for a Type 4 application apply unless specifically modified by the provisions of this Section 11-05-
05.4.E(3).
ii. Prior to recommending designation the HPC shall conduct studies, research and investigations based on the
relevant criteria given in Section 11-02-07.2.E(3), Criteria for Designation.
iii. The HPC shall prepare a report containing recommendations concerning the Historic Landmark proposed to be
designated and a draft of the designating ordinance to the City Council. The report shall include:
A. Comments regarding the suitability of the Historic Landmark for preservation or restoration.
B. A statement regarding the appropriateness of an adaptive or alternative use of the Historic Landmark.
C. A statement regarding the administrative and financial responsibility of the person or organization proposing to
undertake all or a portion of the cost of acquisition, restoration, maintenance, operation or repair, or the cost of adaptive or
alternative use of the property to the extent that any, such considerations apply to the property proposed for designation.
D. A statement regarding the appraised value of the property if the owner of the property proposed for designation
has not consented to such designation.
iv. If the HPC recommends approval or approval with conditions, a public hearing before City Council is required
pursuant to Section 11-05-04.5, Scheduling and Notice of Public Hearing.
v. For each designated Historic Landmark, the designating ordinance shall require the waiting period prescribed by
Section s to be observed prior to its demolition, material alteration, remodeling, or removal.The designating ordinance shall also
provide guidelines for a suitable sign or marker on or near the Historic Landmark indicating that the property has been so
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vi. If the HPC determines that the application for removal of designation should not be recommended, it shall Items.
upon its records the reason for such determination and shall notify the applicant of such determination and a copy of its
and its recommendations, if any, as appearing in the records of the HPC.
vii. If the Removal of Historic Designation will result in a change in zoning, the application for the Removal of Historic
Designation shall be accompanied by an application for a Zoning Map Amendment. Upon approval by the City Council of the
ordinance, the zoning map shall be changed to reflect the removal of all or part of the HD-0 district.
viii. Upon approval of the ordinance, the City shall provide the owners and occupants of the HD-0 district or property
within the district for which designation was removed written notification of Council's action.
ix. One copy of the ordinance shall be filed in the office of the Ada County Recorder.
x. The HPC shall give notice of such removal of designation to the Ada County Tax Assessor and to the Boise office
of the Internal Revenue Service.
(c) Findings for Approval: The HPC shall recommend approval or approval with conditions and the City Council shall
approve the application, or approve it with conditions, if the proposed Removal of Historic Designation complies with the
following:
i. For removal of the designation of a building, site, structure, or object included within a designated Historic District,
or designated as an Historic Landmark:
A. The building, site, structure, or object has ceased to comply with the criteria for designation in Section 11-02-
07.2.E(3); or
B. The building, site, structure, or object no longer exhibits the characteristics that qualified the property for
inclusion within an Historic District.
ii. For removal of HD-O designation, the district has ceased to comply with the criteria for designation in Section 11-
02-07.2.E(3).
(5) Creation, Expansion, or Reduction of Historic Street Lighting District:
(a) Applicability: This procedure applies to all requests to create a new Historic Street Lighting district, or to expand or
reduce the area of an existing Historic Street Lighting district.
(b) Procedure:
Creation, Expansion or Reduction of Historic Street Lighting District
Concept Review
Neighborhood Meeting Project Review and Questions
.' Interdepartmental Review:
Application Review
DRC Recommendation Public Hearing
City Council Decision Public Hearing
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i. All applicable provisions of Sections 11-05-02, Summary Table of Review and Decision-Making Procedures and 11-
05-04, Common Procedures for a Type 4 application apply unless specifically modified by the provisions of this Section 11-05-
05.4.E(5).
ii. Applications for inclusion in an Historic Street Light District shall be made in writing to the Planning Director and the
Director of Public Works.The request will be forwarded to the Public Works Commission and the DRC for their recommendation
to City Council.
iii. No public hearing before the HPC or PZC is required.
iv. City Council shall make a decision on the application following a public hearing.
(c) Findings for Approval: The Planning Director and Director of Public Works shall recommend approval or approval
with conditions, and City Council shall approve the application or approve it with conditions, based on consideration of the
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Interdepartmental Review*
Application Review
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*For applications for a proposed subdivision
that includes 40 or more lots or dwelling units ___________
(a) All applicable provisions of Sections 11-05-02, Summary Table of Review and Decision-Making Procedures and 11-
05-04, Common Procedures apply unless specifically modified by the provisions of this Section 11-05-05.4.G.
(b) A Final Plat shall be prepared in accordance with Title 50, Chapter 13 of the Idaho Code and with this Code and
shall be submitted within two years of approval of a Preliminary Plat.
(c) The City Engineer shall review and sign the Final Plat if it conforms to the approved Preliminary Plat and any
conditions imposed by City Council.
(d) If approved by City Council, the applicant shall record the Final Plat with the Ada County Recorder within one year
from the date of the City Engineer's signature. If the applicant fails to record the Final Plat within that time period, as that period
may be extended by Council in the case of phased projects, the approved Preliminary Plat shall lapse and shall no longer be
valid.
(e) No public hearing before the PZC is necessary before City Council approval of a Final Plat.
(f) The City Council may grant an extension of a Final Plat for up to one year in each request, provided an application
for extension is filed at least 20 days prior to the expiration of either the first two year period or a previous extension. In granting
a time extension, the City Council may modify or add conditions to the Final Plat to conform with adopted policies or Code
changes since initial approval.
(3) Findings for Approval: The City Council shall approve the Final Plat if it conforms to the approved Preliminary Plat and
any conditions imposed by City Council and has been signed by the City Engineer, a professional licensed surveyor, and all
other City or governmental officials required to sign the Final Plat.
H. Subdivision Plat- Replat:
(1) Applicability:
(a) This procedure shall apply to all applications to remove from a recorded Final Plat:
i. A utility, drainage, or slope easement;
ii. A public street or right-of-way owned by the City; or
iii. A plat note.
(b) When a public street or public rights-of-way is located within the Ada County Highway District(ACHD, the ACHD
shall have the authority to vacate the public street or public rights-of-way as provided in section 40-203, Idaho Code.
(2) Procedure:
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(a) A Zoning Map Amendment is required to change zoning district boundaries, establish or eliminate zoning di Item 3.
change the zoning designation of a parcel, or to amend a Development Plan for a Planned Unit Development zoning di
(b) Any application for a Zoning Map Amendment to establish, amend, or remove a Character or Design Overlay
District(excluding an Historic Overlay), or a Sensitive Lands Overlay District shall also submit an application for a text
amendment pursuant to Section 11-05-05.4.13, Code Adoption or Amendment.
(c) Any application for a Zoning Map Amendment to establish, amend, or remove an Historic Overlay shall also submit
an application pursuant to Section 11-05-05.4.E, Major Historic Preservation Actions.
(d) If a Development Agreement is required pursuant to Section 11-05-05.4.D, Development Agreement or Modification,
final action on the Zoning Map Amendment shall not occur before the Development Agreement has been approved by Council.
(2) Procedure:
Zoning . . Amendment
Concept Review
Neighborhood Meeting Project Review and Questions
Interdepartmental Review;
Application Review
Review by DRC for Design
V Overlay other than HD-0
Review by HPC for HD-0
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PZC Recommendation Public Hearing
City Council Decision Public Hearing
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(a) Standard Base and Overlay Zoning Districts:
i. All applicable provisions of Sections 11-05-02, Summary Table of Review and Decision-Making Procedures and 11-
05-04, Common Procedures for a Type 4 application apply unless specifically modified by the provisions of this Section 11-05-
05.4.1.
ii. A Zoning Map Amendment, including the establishment of a new overlay district, shall become effective on the date
stated in the ordinance amending the zoning classification adopted by the City Council.
iii. Following the approval of each Zoning Map Amendment, all development permitted in the new zoning designation
shall be required to obtain all other permits and approval required for that type of development in this Code before applying for a
Building Permit, unless the ordinance documenting Council's action waives one or more of those requirements.
(b) Planned Unit Development Districts (PUDs):
i. All property included in the proposed PUD shall be under common ownership or control or shall be the subject of an
application filed jointly by the property owners of all the property to be included.
ii. An application for a Zoning Map Amendment to a PUD zoning district will only be accepted if the proposed PUD
could not be developed using a combination of the base and overlay zoning districts listed in Chapter 11-02, Zoning Districts.
iii. An application for a Zoning Map Amendment to a Planned Unit Development zoning district shall include a
Development Plan.The Development Plan shall identify one of the base zoning districts listed in Chapter 11-02, Zoning Districts
as the reference base district for each portion of the PUD and shall list the standards, variations, and requirements for the
development that may diverge from the standards of this Code for that reference base district, as permitted by Section 11-02-
06, PUD: Planned Unit Development.
iv. Following approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a Planned Unit Development district that includes design
standards requirements that differ from those otherwise applicable under this Code, the new design requirements will be
reviewed through Minor Design Review unless Council's action requires a different review process.
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