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HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-2582 Committee and Commissionn Historic Preservation Plan CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 26-2582 BY THE CITY COUNCIL: CAVENER, LITTLE ROBERTS, OVERTON, STRADER, TAYLOR,WHITLOCK A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,ADOPTING THE CITY OF MERIDIAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,Meridian City Code section 2-1-3(B)(5) charges the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission with supporting,providing input, representing the public interest, and making recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on matters relevant to the commission's purpose in provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, on December 12, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and voted to recommend that Meridian City Council adopt the Historic Preservation Plan as set forth in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that it is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Meridian to adopt and implement the Historic Preservation Plan as set forth in Exhibit A; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY,IDAHO: Section 1. That the Historic Preservation Plan as set forth in Exhibit A is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Meridian. Section 2. That the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department, with input from the Historic Preservation Commission, shall be authorized and directed to implement the goals, objectives, and strategies identified in the Historic Preservation Plan. Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 14th day of April , 2026. APPROVED by the Council President of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 14th day of April , 2026. APPROVED: ATTEST: John Overton, Council President Chris Johnson, City Clerk RESOLUTION ADOPTING HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN Page 1 Historic Preservation Plan Appendix A Public Involvement Summary Meridian Historic Preservation Plan HELPING EACH OTHER THE LANGDON CREATE BETTER COMMUNITIES GROUP COMPANIESGATEWAY ( J-U-B MAPPING J-1-1-13 FAMILY OF SWOT Analys'ls Meridian Historic Preservation Commission 1 � R�IDN Cpt� • for Today: Work together to complete a SWOT Analysis for the Meridian HPP FY FY . FY IsRules of the Room }y +Y '* 0 Parking Lot 0 Give everyone a chance to share HELPING EACH OTHEk THE LANODON CREATE BETTER COMMUNITIES GROW } rY � y +Y Y Y 1 What is a SWOT? • A framework Helpful Weaknesses • A tool for assessing our position and to begin developing a strategic plan Strengths Weaknesses What does it consider? Current and future trends is Internal and external conditions and implications OpportunitiesWhat does it look like? Brainstorm a Discussion L Includes all participant perspectives HELPING EACH OTHEk TAHaooa CREATE BETTER COMMUNITIES GROW STRENGTHS(things we do well) - Residents love Meridian's historic buildings. - HPC members are diverse, dedicated and engaged. - HPC receives money and superb staff support. - Good online resource information (citywebpage). - 2014 HPP - Cassandra is great! - HPC communicates and works well together - Good use of funds - Volunteerism! - Make good use of city and state$$ - App:walking tours - Walking tours - Pamphlet - Dedicated historic core"Old Town" - Mix of old and new residents - Decent successful projects (TAG, Speedway) - Engaged members of public - Good press - MDC funds for facade improvements WEAKNESSES(areas for improvement) - City leaders do not see value in regulatory measures for saving historic buildings. - City ordinances/processes do not encourage new development to be compatible with historic buildings. - Not enough engagement with public (historic building owners). - Do not participate in City land use application reviews. - City ordinances do not allow/require HPC engagement. - HPC burnout (loss of Committee members). - Things take a Longtime - Existing policy? For preserving look of Old Town - HPF funded CLG grants are processed slowly - No funding for private development of HP properties - Not willing to use regulatory measures - Cost to preserve buildings - No distinct"look"for historic area OPPORTUNITIES(for growth) - Engage P &Z/Mayor, Building Department and Council in historic preservation. - Align with Meridian Library District+ MDC - Desire for new development to add to quality of life. - Lots of community activities. - Could participate in development review process. - Room for improvement/tech to walking tours. - Teaming with Ada County HPC, SHPO, IHT. - Could use $$to support historic renovations - Could use $to advertise/promote events - Promote federal HTC program - Develop a communication plan - How to support individuals interested in HP - Educate!! - MDC facade program - Story telling - Define what we want for design style - Work together to identify design objectives - List of resources - Develop storytelling - HPC on pre app meetings - BID in development - Opportunity?? No big inventory of old buildings THREATS(to success) - New construction/growth. - No regulatory tools for HPC. - Serve at pleasure of Mayor/CC. - Lack of funding(SHPO/HPC grant money are not secure). - Doing nothing! - Suburban development=threat to farm ground and infrastructure resources. Newcomers do not appreciate Meridian history. - Cost of preservation - Main URA will sunset soon - Historic property owners not interested in preservation - Potential political shifts - Availability of local funding is uncertain G) �E IDIAN - City of Meridian Historic Preservation Plan PUBLIC EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT April 8,2025 Contact: Cassandra Schiffler Arts&Culture Coordinator City of Meridian, Parks and Recreation Department 33 E. Broadway Ave.Ste.206 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone:208.489.0399 Community Survey Open for the City of Meridian Historic Preservation Plan CITY OF MERIDIAN -The Meridian Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) invites the public to fill out an online survey to help develop strategies that will assist in the protection of Meridian's historic resources. The MHPC is developing a city-wide Historic Preservation Plan to guide future activities related to local heritage,and to address issues surrounding historic resources within the city. Community members are encouraged to visit the project website to learn about the Historic Preservation Plan and complete a short online survey. The survey period will close on Tuesday, May 8, 2025. To take the survey, please visit the Meridian Historic Preservation Plan website at https://bit.ty/MeridianHPP. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Community input is essential to creating a plan that will maintain the cultural and historical identity of the Meridian community while promoting economic growth and sustainable development. Since 1987,the MHPC has undertaken many activities to preserve Meridians' unique history.This commission works to preserve the character and fabric of historically significant areas and structures within the City of Meridian to honor and preserve its rich heritage for future generations. The commission values the opinions and insights of the Meridian community. For comments or questions,or to join the interested parties list please contact the project team by emailing cschiffler(@meridiancity.org or at 208-489-0339. Help shape a new Meridian ;.� Historic Preservation Plan! F l 1 S PEFt ST T? kCE,,. T10lk Y' Explore the Historic Preservation Plan Update Website using the QR code below. Please complete the survey by May 8th. ❑� 10 �- Preserve the Past, Shape the Future. b Scan me to participate Photo Credit: in the onl ne survey! (Broadway&E.1st(Service Station)and E.lst&Idaho • (Hotel);1920)("Meridian Hotel&Super Service Station'; Mayes Gray Collection,Meridian Library District") OD 1 Help shape a new Meridian Historic Preservation Plan! F l }+ S PEFt — SERV CE- STAVON Fri + L Explore the Historic Preservation Plan Update Website using the QR code below. Please complete the survey by May 8th. ❑� L 4 10 Preserve the Past, Shape the Future. b Scan me to participate Photo Credit: (Broadway&E.1st(Service Station)and E.1st&Idaho • in tfie online survey! (Hotel);1920)("Meridian Hotel&Super Service Statiod; Mayes Gray Collection,Meridian Library District") OD City of Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Survey Proposed Final Content for Website 1. Please tell us about yourself and your connection to Meridian's heritage. Choose all responses that describe you: a. I reside in Meridian. b. I am interested in history and/or historic preservation. c. I live in a historic property(that was built before 1975). d. I own a historic property. e. I work in the field of architecture, history and/or historic preservation. f. I serve on a local or statewide historic preservation commission or board. g. I volunteer or participate in historic preservation related activities (Meridian HPC Walking Tours etc.). h. Other: 2. What do you consider the biggest benefit of historic preservation in Meridian? Choose up to 3 benefits: a. Sustains authentic community character b. Advances support for local tourism c. Economic development tool d. Provides educational opportunities to historic site users/visitors e. Provides unique venues for celebrations and events f. Tells the community's unique stories g. Other: 3. What do you consider the biggest priority for historic preservation in Meridian? Choose up to 3 priorities: a. Encourage more rehabilitation projects by providing information and guidance b. Identify and document historic properties in the city c. Increase the number of properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places d. Provide public outreach/education to raise awareness on preservation benefits e. Increase use of grants available to prepare and maintain historic properties. f. Celebrate the city's heritage g. Utilize historic preservation as a tool to support retention of neighborhood character. h. Establish a Meridian landmark program to recognize local historic sites. i. Adopt a local ordinance to protect properties from demolition j. Establish a Meridian Historic District(s) k. Other: City of Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Survey Proposed Final Content for Website 4. What types of historic properties or sites do you think are vulnerable to demolition? Choose up to 3: a. Agricultural buildings (barns, silos, homesteads etc.) b. Churches and other religious properties c. Downtown and other commercial areas d. Houses and neighborhoods e. Industrial properties (warehouses, factories...) f. Public buildings g. Recreational areas (parks, trails, etc.) h. Schools i. Other: 5. If the City of Meridian Historic Preservation Commission were to provide public information or training sessions,which topics interest you most? Check all that apply: a. Energy efficiency and weatherization b. Federal historic preservation laws c. Financial incentives for preservation d. Historic districts and how they work e. Historic designation (local or national) and what it means to you f. Lead paint removal and safe work practices g. Local preservation ordinances, commissions, and programs h. National Register of Historic Places program i. Rehabilitation techniques (windows, masonry, carpentry etc.) j. Other: 6. Who do you contact when you have a question or need help with one or more historic resources? Choose 1: a. A community member b. Meridian History Facebook page c. Meridian Historic Preservation Commission d. Meridian Library/History Center(at City Hall) e. Idaho State Historical Society(SHPO, Museum, Archives) f. Ada County Historic Preservation Council g. Preservation Idaho h. American Institute of Architects Idaho Chapter i. Other: City of Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Survey Proposed Final Content for Website 7. Where do you go to experience (or learn about) Meridian history? Check all that apply: a. Meridian History Preservation Commission Facebook or Instagram b. City of Meridian Walking Tour(North Tour or South Tour) c. City of Meridian Website d. Meridian Library/History Center(at City Hall) e. Pine Street School f. History of Meridian Idaho Facebook g. Idaho State Historical Society(SHPO, Museum, Archives) h. Idaho State Museum (Boise) Other: 8. How do you feel historic preservation is viewed in your community? Choose the statement that most closely represents your assessment: a. Positive for the community b. Negative for development c. Nice to talk about, but not essential d. Not well understood e. I don't know f. Other: 9. Of the following Meridian historical sites, check each that you are familiar with, or have visited: a. Clara Hill House- 1123 N. Main Street b. E.F. Hunt House-49 E. State Street c. Halbert and Grace Neal House- 101 W. Pine Street d. R.H. and Jessie Bell House-137 W. Pine Street e. Tolleth House (Hidden Gem Events)-134 E. State Avenue f. Modern Woodmen Hall (Heritage Building)-77 E. Idaho Avenue g. Old Meridian High School(Cole Valley Christian School)-200 E. Carlton Avenue h. Roosevelt Bar- 126 E. Broadway Avenue i. Mountain States Telephone &Telegraph (Meridian Watch repair)-815 N. Main St. j. Historic Bank of Meridian (The Vault)-140 E. Idaho Avenue k. Pine Street School-N. Meridian Road and W. Pine Avenue L. Meridian Feed Mill (Zamzows)-611 N. Main Street m. Meridian Watertower n. Meridian Speedway-335 S. Main Street 10.What is your favorite historic building or neighborhood in Meridian? (open ended) 11.Are there any historic buildings or places in Meridian that you worry about Losing? (open ended) 12.What is your zip code? (open ended) 0 �E IDIAN City of Meridian Historic Preservation Plan PUBLIC EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT April 2025 Contact: Cassandra Schiffler Arts&Culture Coordinator City of Meridian, Parks and Recreation Department 33 E. Broadway Ave.Ste.206 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone:208.489.0399 Community Engagement Activities for City of Meridian Historic Preservation Plan CITY OF MERIDIAN -The Meridian Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) invites the public to participate in a series of community engagement activities to solicit input for the purpose of updating the city-wide Historic Preservation Plan. The City of Meridian Historic Preservation Plan will guide future activities related to local heritage,and address issues surrounding historic resources within the city. Community members are encouraged to visit the project website to learn about the Historic Preservation Plan and complete a short online survey. The survey period will close on Tuesday, May 8,2025. To take the survey, please visit the Meridian Historic Preservation Plan website at https://bit.ty/MeridianHPP. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Additionally,the MHPC invites the public to join a community-based historic Walking Tour and Public Open House on Saturday,April 19. The Walking Tour will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.starting at the City Hall(33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, ID 83642) and ending at Hidden Gems/Tolleth House(134 E.State Ave., Meridian, ID 83642). The Public Open House will take Place at Hidden Gems/Tolleth House following the Walking Tour,from 11:00 a.m.to 1:00 P.M. Community input is essential to creating a plan that will maintain the cultural and historical identity of the Meridian community while promoting economic growth and sustainable development. Since 1987,the MHPC has undertaken many activities to preserve Meridians' unique history.This commission works to preserve the character and fabric of historically significant areas and structures within the City of Meridian to honor and preserve its rich heritage for future generations. The commission values the opinions and insights of the Meridian community. For comments or questions,or to join the interested parties list please contact the project team by emailing cschiffler(@meridiancity.org or at 208-489-0339. PRESERVE THE PAST, APE THE FUTURE . 0 Now_ Welcome to the Meridian Historic Preservation Public Outreach Event 11am - 1pm ",27k,4-, I=w WTV scan kr C�WE I DIAN I ❑ ❑ -.- y T ;� A Imo.. �-.- ❑ • ! y� ' ' � SUN G .%. Meridian Historic Preservation Plan 5 PER STATION x The Historic Preservation Plan will: • Actively engage the public. • Identify steps to improve and strengthen the MHPC. • Develop strategies to protects historical resources. • Educate the community on historic preservation benefits. EN Scan the QR code to visit the Historic _ Preservation Plan Website r� — � Help us plan for the future of historic preservation in Meridian. Review the 4 Goals, 2 - 4 Objectives under each Goal, and the Strategies under each Objective. Add stickers next to the items that you: Support Do not support Are Neutral Use Post-it notes to leave comments next to any of the presented text. OR suggest additional objectives (or strategies) by writing and posting on a Post-it! ThankYou! Meridian Historic Preservation Commission Goal 1: Identify and document historical, cultural, and archeological resources within the City of Meridian and the city's area of impact. Objective 1.1: Continue to conduct historic inventories. Objective 1.2: Evaluate potential for studying mid-century modern neighborhoods and other recent past resources. Goal 2: Sustain Meridian's authentic community character by preserving and protecting our historic cultural resources. Objective 2.1: Promote preservation of Old Town to enhance its historical quality. Objective 2.2: Protect vulnerable historic sites and structures from demolition. Objective 2.3: Incorporate preservation of historic, cultural & agricultural resources into planning &development processes. Objective 2.4: Develop a MRHP to recognize sites of local significance. MRHP - Meridian Register of Historic Places Goal 3: Inform and engage residents and visitors about historic preservation programs and opportunities in our community Objective 3.1: Provide the public with educational programs to increase citizens' awareness of Meridian's heritage. Objective 3.2: Improve preservation education efforts for various audiences. Objective 3.3: Increase community understanding of historic preservation resources, procedures, and districts. Goal 4: Strengthen the operation and -)f thF "^4ridic~ Objective 4.1: Adopt and implement the 2025 HPP. Objective 4.2: Collaborate with other City Departments and Commissions. Objective 4.3: Ensure that there are sufficient resources for the Historic Preservation Commission to fulfill their duties. HPP - Historic Preservation Plan HPC - Historic Preservation Commision MERIDIAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Annual Report Commissioners � � z • Blaine Johnston, 0 Pam Jagosh President • Ken Freeze jj'L 1893 • Pat Gittings , Vice � President Heather Giacomo 'ION CD • Debra Pitts Jack Keller, Youth • City Staff Liaison: Cassandra Schiffler, Arts & Culture Coordinator Ongoing HPC Virt ual To u rs r w r� w.mw cm Nui �p 1A5 NM101MFMR I VaY 517ELT K1100L - - We are continuing our projects with Hull Films to document ` uEImM Fl®111Y F,bt UifYY '• II areas and building associated with the City of Meridian. Virtual Tours Include: Meridian City Hall/Creamery (City Hall views, History Center, i' a�ry•,�:,.5�... + - x OQ Main and Broadway Street), Pine Street School (exterior and interior), Black Cat Farm, Meridian Speedway, Downtown F.F IGUG r'lMlf - areas along Idaho Street (near Centennial Park/Community Center, along Idaho Street between 4th and 5th streets) and at Egger's Farmstead at Black Cat Road „ 12025we plan to add a new virtual tour site along North Main Street https://huIIfiIm�6o.com/projects/meridian/tours/ • We celebrated the month with downtown signage and May,0 walking tours • We would like to thank the Pine Street School and Hidden reservation • Gem Events for their help with the tours of historic sites Month MI . .. Bank of Meridian Pine Street School sos W. Pine St. Ongoing HPC Self- Guided Historic Walking Tours A self-guided Meridian Historic WaI king Tour is available year-round. Free booklets with a map and interpretive information are available at Meridian City Hall. For an '' ' • r enhanced Historic Meridian Downtown Walking Tour = ' experience, download the Meridian Historic Tour mobile AOB MEN app for or to enjoy additional photos, videos and narratives about each while ouNO ®- property w Y walk. Clara Hill House I n 2024 we created an updated walking tour booklet ! GUIDED MERIDIAN HISTORIC Ongoing HPC WALKING TOUR SERIES Downtown Meridian �4°tProJects � ^ � 3rd Saturdays at I o: OOAM r1 • April 19 + May 17 "! ��, ., • June 21 July 19 Guided �� 'PL 7893 9 August 16 o September 20 Historic WalkingTours Free, no registration required, meet at the front steps of Meridian City Hall In 2024, we hired a historic preservation consultant to create an easy-to-follow walking tour guide binder to aid HPC commissioners in leading in-person walking tours and gave challenge coins to walking tour participants. Commissioners led four - t walking tours, and plan to do a series of six more this upcoming year. ~ ' P p g Y , _ Ongoing HPC Social Media SN The Historic Preservation Commission continues its efforts to 10 encourage the public to follow Meridian History on both Facebook and Instagram. Our posts highlight our history, our ! • culture, and our historic buildings. Our accounts continue to grow in the number of followers and in the number of people that comment on our posts. 1893 Meridian History on Facebook r10 N C @meridianhistory on Instagram • Meridian Speedway Listed •i n the National Register of Historic Places '. f — ------------- s hf •�• _�,..� - -'�_ _ - - raw.-__ - _ - _ -.�11{� .�•�...rt---�- - � � 1 y_ '• •..y = Y P �..=J A �Sana y�o4fNWt4i[v4.SC4 �J +�S ' 'r 42 ! �n E g er s Farmsteadl 4il ek C Farm Historic Structures � a a. Thank you to Mayor and Council and to th -� developer for helping facilitate the reservation efforts for the last remaining ' �►�; - dual silo structure in the Treasure Valle _ y The silos have been carefully disassembled and transferred to Vicory Garden for future reassembly on their property for our community to continue to enjoy and to ;n remember our past. Historic Preservation Project: Landmarking Program mw. Research :V Idaho Code allows local Commissions to create Landmarking Programs Would allow for HPC to review and make recommendations on changes to landmarked properties, and time to negotiate with the 4 owner or other parties in an effort to find a means of preserving the . : •411'• •1' property 4 Advantages for Meridian (over a local historic district): Landmarking can be noncontiguous properties THROUGHOUT the city 1 Less regulatory or restrictive than a historic district with design i ` i �.. ti•4 4 y y• i .... 3i27G9 :. guidelines or standards Create a formal way to celebrate and preserve identified local historic properties Next eps: . fi .....: Long-term planning project, HPC would need to do more research and create recommendations which properties would be included, L .... .: '" what criteria would be used, how properties would be designated, ::r. . what activities might trigger review; HPC would need a clear purpose and criteria for review LY1'_Y1'_1 r What 's Next in r� µ L �ti i.r•.. Historic Preservation ? X., of - �- '• ; � x:} Y Updating the Meridian 4 If . Historic Preservation Plan ti J :I I 4f J• :•y. Meridian currently has a Historic Preservation Plan that was completed in 2014. The Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) recommends updating preservation plans every ten years. We received a $12,00o CLG (Certified Local Government) grant from 4 "• ~ SHPO to help fund this project, and we are providing $5,000 in 5 matching funds + in-kind staff and volunteer hours. Consultant began the project with a kick-off that involved interested �.4 historic preservation stakeholders at the regular February HPC meeting. w The public survey will be open soon, and the first Public Outreach meeting will be held on Saturday, Aril 19 from 11-1 m at Hidden Gem Events. Join us before the outreach event at 10 at City Hall for our first guided 1 ,k ,ice ; , f _ - walking tour of the season. alb +� • - " j-• ,f'rr _ _• • , - YOU THA NK r w_ The Historic Preservation Commission would like to thank the Mayor's office, -- �. All- City Council and City Staff for all that they do for us. It our pleasure to be able to serve you and the citizens of Meridian in preserving our history. Without the support that we receive from ' the city, we would not be able to do the work that we have been tasked to do. If you have any questions at this time, we would be happy to answer them. T" :S- (ice �•i �•Y:.'"F'�•'u;•.i ., i'K.'-.5'y +:"�.:yk 'stir,•.It�i.iy',f. '.L •.Y�C"+jE Tjs.�:i '7�r r•.- �'' y.... c d,.;,e• ';S .",�. ,st....' ;ri .,°��.s� ,s :��5r;�', ��:j'. &!r��i: �x-, •'.ui� k: .Sr..�: Y �,3wfr;.:_':+ ti...lr Y. r. •;.5!' :ca: v, ,!z r s y� 4 i �. 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Column Bar 100 80 60 40 20 0 IV 2k I ��t� Ira Answers Count Percentage reside in Meridian 1 79.82% 1 am interested in history and/or historic preservation 82 71.93% 1 live in a historic property(that was built before 1975) 12 10.53% 1 own a historic property 10 8.77% 1 work in the field of architecture,history and/or historic preservation 11 9.65% 1 serve on a local or statewide historic preservation commission or boa 7 6.14% rd I volunteer or participate in historic preservation related activities(Mer 12 10.53% idian HPC Walking Tours etc.) Other 8 7.02% Answered: 114 Skipped:0 What do you consider the biggest benefit of historic preservation in Meridian?Choose up to 3 benefits: Column Bar 100 80 60 40 20 0 - 5 e G oio P,e �°� qcp qsa Ale �1 Answers Count Percentage Sustains authentic community character 100 87.72% Advances support for local tourism 15 13.16% Economic development tool 12 10.53% Provides educational opportunities to historic site userslvisitors 81 71.05% Provides unique venues for celebrations and events 36 31.58% Tells the community's unique stories 79 69.3% Other 5 4.39% What do you consider the biggest priority for historic preservation in Meridian?Choose up to 3 priorities: CaIurnn Bar 60 40 20 0 o�� °i � J 16, 10 L` Ge\ J �y�a Pao Answers Count Percentage Encourage more rehabilitation projects by providing information and 29 25.44 guidance Identify and document historic properties in the city 51 44.74 Increase the number of properties listed in the National Register of Hi 12 10.53'� storic Places Provide public outreach/education to raise awareness on preservatia 23 20.18% n benefits Increase use of grants available to prepare and maintain historic prop 31 27.19% erties Celebrate the city's heritage 52 45.61% Utilize historic preservation as a tool to support retention of neighbor 30 26.32% hood character Establish a Meridian landmark program to recognize local historic sit 30 26.32% es Adopt a local ordinance to protect properties from demolition 44 38.6% Establish a Meridian Historic District(s) 26 22.81% Other 2 1.75% Answered: 114 Skipped: 0 What types of historic properties or sites do you think are vulnerable to demolition?Choose up to 3: Column Bar 100 80 60 40 20 0 T • �� . �e;. Quo. �a`� a�a r°0 J\0c ell;Qds Gr.�` °�� 4 Answers Cournt Percentage Agricultural buildings(barns,silos,homesteads etc.) 85 74.56% Churches and other religious properties 21 18.42% Downtown and other commercial areas 67 58.77% Houses and neighborhoods 60 52.63% Industrial properties(warehouses,factories...} 18 15.79% Public buildings 21 18.42% Recreational areas(parks,trails,etc.} 19 16.67% Schools 9 7.89% Other 4 3.51% Answered: 110 Skipped:4 If the City of Meridian Historic Preservation Commission were to provide public information or training... Colurnn ear 60 40 20 0 T X NO 4♦yam ` $eras ♦y Answers Count Percentage Energy efficiency and weatherization 15 13,16% Federal historic preservation laws 22 19.3% Financial incentives for preservation 42 36.84% Historic districts and how they work 60 52.63% Historic designation(local or national)and what it means to you 45 39.47% Lead paint removal and safe work practices 12 10.53% Local preservation ordinances,commissions,and programs 38 33.33% National Register of Historic Places program 36 31,58% Rehabilitation techniques(windows,masonry,carpentry etc.) 43 37,72% Other 3 2.63% Answered: 105 Skipped:9 Who do you contact when you have a question or need help with one or more historic resource... Column Bar Pic Map 25 20 15 1❑ 5 0 `o�� P V Answers Count Percentage A community member 10 8.77% Meridian History Facebook page 10 8.77% Meridian Historic Preservation Commission 15 13.16% Meridian Library/History Center(at City Hall) 25 21.93% Idaho State Historical Society(SHPO,Museum,Archives) 17 14.91% Ada County Historic Preservation Council 3 2.63% Preservation Idaho 9 7.89% American Institute of Architects Idaho Chapter 1 0.98% Other 9 7.89% Where do you go to experience(or learn about)Meridian history?Check all that apply: Calurnn Bar 50 4❑ 30 20 10 0 _ — �— t do p��e` p���t �3� 00 5�a�e ca�� a 0 O� D Answers Count Percentage Meridian History Preservation Commission Facebook or Instagram 29 25.44% City of Meridian Walking Tour(North Tour or South Tour) 37 32.46% City of Meridian Website 46 40.35% Meridian Library/History Center(at City Hall) 43 37.72% Pine Street School 7 6.14% History of Meridian Idaho Facebook 31 27.19% Idaho State Historical Society(SHPO,Museum,Archives) 31 27.19% Idaho State Museum(Boise) 30 26.32% Other 10 8.77% Answered: 108 Skipped: 6 How do you feel historic preservation is viewed in your community?Choose the statement that... Column Bar Pie Map 40 30 20 10 0 Positive for t... Negative for d... Nice to talk a... Not well under... I don't know Othei Answers Count Percentage Positive for the community 39 34.21% Negative for development 3 2.63% Nice to talk about,but not essential 18 15.79% Not well understood 39 34.21% 1 don't know 11 9.65% Other 4 3.51% Answered: 114 Skipped.0 Of the following Meridian historical sites,check each that you are familiar with,or have visited: Column Bar 100 50 0 �C5 ey�'�. eye �a`e.• �c�; 9o.- yea;• ����;- ���; oa t�6` fi �o `aetc Oda �° �° Answers Count Percentage Clara Hill House-1123 N.Main Street 29 25.44% E.F.Hunt House-49 E.State Street 20 17.54% Halbert and Grace Neal House-101 W.Pine Street 23 20.18% R.H.and Jessie Bell House-137 W.Pine Street 23 20.18% Tolleth House(Hidden Gem Events)-134 E.State Avenue 39 34.21% Modern Woodmen Hall(Heritage Building)-77 E.Idaho Avenue 41 35.96% Old Meridian High School(Cole Valley Christian School)-200 E.Carlt 72 63.16% on Avenue Roosevelt Bar-126 E.Broadway Avenue 55 48.25% Mountain States Telephone&Telegraph(Meridian Watch repair)-81 27 23.68% 5 Main St. Historic Bank of Meridian(The Vault)-140 E.Idaho Avenue 62 54,39% Pine Street School-N.Meridian Road and W.Pine Avenue 48 42.11% Meridian Feed Mill(Zamxows)-611 Main Street 79 69.3% Meridian Watertower 85 74.56% Meridian Speedway-335 S.Main Street 94 82.46% Answered: 109 Skipped: 5 What is your favorite historic building or neighborhood in Meridian? 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Zanzibar bu i id i ng Side Vault) : Rd} Hungry oa Par demoli:#•.rc gardens. risk. heritage SY' great water black preservation already. anymore 2nd familiarity. restoration safety Mile threateniny building, destroy worth already... cos? lot Historic Preservation Plan Appendix C Laws and Regulations Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan List of Relevant Federal and State Laws & Regulations There are many laws at both the Federal and State levels related to Historic Preservation and Archaeology. A comprehensive listing of all these laws, and their subsequent amendments and subsections, would consist of many pages. It is important for the purposes of carrying out this plan, however, to have a basic understanding of some of the most significant Federal and State laws. As such, this appendix provides some brief information on the most important laws. Most information on each can be found on the National Park Service website (Federal laws) or on the State of Idaho Legislature website (Idaho statutes). Federal Laws Antiquities Act, as amended (54 USC 320301-320303 and 18USC 1866(B)): The Antiquities Act of 1906 was the first act in the United States to establish that archaeological site on public lands are important public resources and required that the Federal government take measures to protect archaeological sites from looting and/or vandalism. Archaeological Resources Protection Act, as amended (16 USC 470aa-mm): This act was passed to provide increased protection for public archaeological sites, and to increase the penalties which can be imposed for violations. It was passed in order to address some of the shortcomings of the Antiquities Act, specifically in terms of providing for effective enforcement and clear definitions. This law, along with the Antiquities Act, is the foundation for archaeological protections on public and tribal lands, and includes provisions to help prevent the illegal excavation, removal, and/or trafficking of archaeological resources. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, as amended (25 USC 300 3001- 3013): This act codified in United States law that Native Americans, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiians have rights related to the "treatment, Repatriation, and disposition of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony." It requires that Federal government and any museums receiving Federal funds disclose what groups to attempt to reach an agreement for the repatriation of those artifacts. It also provides important organizations whenever archeological investigations encounter, or are expected to encounter, Native American, Tribal, and/or Native Hawaiian cultural artifacts they have in their possession, and work with those groups to attempt to reach an agreement for the repatriation of those artifacts. It also provides important protections for Native American grave sites and requires consolation with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations whenever archeological investigations encounter, or are expected to encounter, Native cultural items or when such items are unexpectedly discovered on Federal or tribal lands. National Historic Preservation Act as amended (54 USC 300101 et seq.): This is the central law around which nearly all historic preservation efforts in the United States take place. Originally passed in 1966, the National Historic Preservation Act established the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), National Historic Landmarks (NHL) program, the State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO), and later the Certified Local Government (CLG) program. It also includes important provisions such as the Section 106 and Section 110 processes. Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan Idaho State Laws Idaho Code 18-7027: Prohibits the disturbance of prehistoric human burials, or the possession of human remains of artifacts removed from a burial, unless the excavation is conducted by a qualified archaeologist with the prior approval of the State Historical Society and the appropriate Indian tribe. Idaho Code 27-501: Assigns responsibilities to the agency for consultation, determination of appropriate actions, and providing for re-interment of human remains that have been disturbed. Idaho Code 33-39: Provides for the creation of an Idaho Archaeological Survey and designates that State Archaeologist as director. Idaho Code 67-41: States that the agency (Idaho State Historical Society) shall: • Identify, preserve, and protect sites, monuments, and points of interest in Idaho of historic merit (67-4114) • Protect archaeological and vertebrate paleontological sites and resources on public land (67-4119) • Govern the agency and administer the powers and duties required to preserve and protect any historical record of the history and cultural of Idaho" (67-4123). Senate Bill 1011(2009), Passed by the Senate and House and signed into law by the governor April 14, 2009., defines "historical record, artifact, object, historical or archaeological site or structure, document, evidence or public or private writing pursuant to the provisions of title 9, Idaho Code, relevant to the history of the State of Idaho." • Encourage and promote interest in the history of Idaho (67-4126 (2) • Collect, preserve, and exhibit artifacts and information illustrative of Idaho history, culture, and society. (67-4126 (3) • Identify historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural sites, buildings, or districts, and coordinate activities of local historic preservation commissions. (67-4126(14) Idaho Code 67-46: Gives authority to the agency to carry out the preservation and protection of the states historic archeological, architectural, and cultural heritage resources. This section of code also authorizes municipalities to create historic preservation commissions, establish design review for historic districts, and carry out other historic preservation efforts at the local level. Idaho Code 67-65: The Idaho local planning act of 1975 requires a local governments' comprehensive plan must include a component for "Special Areas or Sites. "There must be an analysis of areas, sites, or structures of historical, archaeological, or architectural significance within the jurisdiction of the governing board. Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Historic Preservation Plan Appendix D List of Historic Surveys Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan Survey# Survey Title Survey Author Year Organization 2025/90 500 Overland Road Cultural Resource Inventory Hauer, A. Craig 2025 ARH Archaeology and Architectural History 2025/55 Aegean Estates Subdivision No. 4 Wright, Jeanne 2025 Wright Consulting Services, LLC 2025/44 Baratza Subdivision Hallam, Linnia 2025 Hallam Historical Consulting, LLC 2025/34 Pivot Pointe Subdivision Cultural Resources Survey, Mitchell, Kelly 2025 Water, Civil, and Meridian, Idaho Environmental, Inc. (WCE) 2025/156 Addendum to 500 Overland Road Cultural Resource Hauer, A. Craig 2025 ARH Archaeology and Inventory Architectural History 2024/63 Lake Hazel Rd, Eagle Rd/Cloverdale Rd-Ten Mile Perry Bauer, 2024 TAG - Historical Research Creek Bridge Barbara and Consulting 2024/438 Rail With Trail Pathway, Meridian Ross-Hauer, 2024 Local Highway Technical JoEllen Assistance Council (LHTAC) 2024/422 Pebblebrook Subdivision Cultural Resource Perry Bauer, 2024 TAG - Historical Research Investigation Barbara and Consulting 2024/37 Cultural Resource Inventory for the Northwest Pipeline Karpinski, Mark 2024 Idaho State Historic LLC's 2024 Line 1400/1401 Intermountain Pipe Preservation Office (SHPO) Replacement Project, Ada County, Idaho Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan 2023/662 North Main Street Reconnaissance-level Survey Bauer, Barbara 2023 Idaho State Historic Perry and Elizabeth Preservation Office (SHPO) Jacox 2023/61 Ustick Rd., Ten Mile Rd. to Linder Rd.: A Project Hallam, Nathan 2022 Army Corps of Engineers Proposed by Ada County Highway District. ECORP (USACE) Consulting, Inc. 2023/570 1-84, Meridian Road Interchange to Eagle Road Scuderi, Zoe 2023 Idaho State Historic Interchange. Bionomics Environmental, Inc. Preservation Office (SHPO) 2023/405 Cultural Resources Survey of the Legacy SC - A Stout, Sydney, 2023 Federal Communications Telecommunication Project, Meridian, Ada County, ID. Kaitlen Hitt & Jacob Commission (FCC) Trileaf Corporation. Waters 2023/254 Cultural Resources Survey of the Scentsy SC - A Stout, Sydney, 2023 Federal Communications Telecommunication Project, Meridian, Ada County, ID. Jacob Waters & Commission (FCC) Trileaf Corporation. Gwyneth Vollman 2022/580 Ustick Rd, Black Cat to Ten Mile Rd. ACHD Project Perry Bauer, 2022 TAG - Historical Research Number:511015 Barbara and Consulting 2022/425 Locust Grove, Victory Rd to Overland Rd and Locust Bauer, Barbara 2021 Army Corps of Engineers Grove and Victory Road Roundabout. TAG Historical Perry (USACE) Research & Consulting. 2022/41 Prescott Ridge Subdivision Cultural Assessment. Gray, Dale M. & 2020 Environmental Protection Frontier Historical Consultants. William P. Statham Agency (EPA) 2022/343 Cultural Resource Inventory for Northwest Pipeline Burningham, 2022 Federal Energy Regulatory LLC's Williams Boise DOT Pipeline Replacement Tessie & Mark Commission (FERC) Karpinski Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan Project and MLV 11-3 Station Project, Ada County, Idaho. Tetra Tech. 2022/284 Property Assessment of the Proposed Modification of Billat, Scott 2022 Federal Communications an Existing Wireless Telecommunications Service Commission (FCC) Facility "SL04250A/SL03UB615 Retain" for T-Mobile West LLC, Meridian, Ada County, Idaho. EnviroWest. 2022/223 Class III Cultural Resources Survey for Proposed Cornelius, 2022 Federal Communications Telecommunications Site 946174/Treva Way NSB, MacKensie Commission (FCC) Meridian, Ada County, ID. Hawthorne Research and Communications, LLC. 2022/184 Cultural Resource Inventory for Northwest Pipeline Karpinski, Mark 2022 Federal Energy Regulatory LLC's Williams Boise DOT Pipeline Replacement Commission (FERC) Project, Ada County, Idaho. Tetra Tech. 2021/77 Quenzer Farms Subdivision Cultural Assessment. Gray, Dale M. & 2020 Environmental Protection Frontier Historical Consultants. William P. Statham Agency (EPA) 2020/593 Hill Century Farm North Subdivision Cultural Gray, Dale M. & 2020 Environmental Protection Assessment. Frontier Historical Consultants. William P. Statham Agency (EPA) 2020/593 Hill Century Farm North Subdivision Cultural Gray, Dale M. & 2020 Environmental Protection Assessment. Frontier Historical Consultants. William P. Statham Agency (EPA) 2020/521 Prescott Ridge Subdivision Cultural Assessment. Gray, Dale M. & 2020 Environmental Protection Frontier Historical Consultants. William P. Statham Agency (EPA) 2020/521 Prescott Ridge Subdivision Cultural Assessment. Gray, Dale M. & 2020 Environmental Protection Frontier Historical Consultants. William P. Statham Agency (EPA) Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan 2019/91 VillaSport - SWC Ustick Rd & Eagle Rd: A Project Hein, HannaLore 2018 Army Corps of Engineers Proposed by The Land Group, Inc. Stevens Historical (USACE) Research Associates. 2019/67 Archaeological and Historic Survey Report: ID4301 Jerrems, William 2018 Federal Communications Amity Cell Tower. HELIX Environemtnal Planning, Inc. Commission (FCC) 2019/661 West Ada School District: Owyhee High School -A Hein, HannaLore, 2019 Army Corps of Engineers Project Proposed by West Ada School District. Jennifer Stevens & (USACE) Stevens Historical Research Associates. Michelle Thompson 2019/656 Cultural Resource Assessment Meadow Wood (ID Simpson, Sean 2019 Federal Communications 4307) - Proposed Telecommunications Facility Ada Commission (FCC) County, Idaho. Mesa Field Services. 2019/628 US 20/26 Corridor Preservation Project, Re-Evaluation Martin, Jillian 2019 Idaho Transportation - 2019 (US-20 Linder to Locust Grove, Eagle). Department (ITD) 2019/628 US 20/26 Corridor Preservation Project, Re-Evaluation Martin, Jillian 2019 Idaho Transportation - 2019 (US-20 Linder to Locust Grove, Eagle). Department (ITD) 2019/61 Cultural Resources Survey of the Finley, Aimee 2018 Federal Communications BOISE_CALL_CENTER Cell Site, Meridian, Ada Commission (FCC) County, Idaho. Applied Archaeological Research, Inc. 2019/603 US 20/26 Corridor Preservation Project, Re-Evaluation Martin, Jillian 2019 Idaho Transportation - 2019 (SH 16 to Linder Road, Ada County). Department (ITD) 2019/603 US 20/26 Corridor Preservation Project, Re-Evaluation Martin, Jillian 2019 Idaho Transportation - 2019 (SH 16 to Linder Road, Ada County). Department (ITD) Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan 2019/498 Cultural Resource Assessment for the "Boise Call Orvald, Tucker O. & 2019 Federal Communications Center" Telecommunications Facility in Meridian, Kevin McHugh Commission (FCC) Idaho. Trileaf. 2019/495 Ada County Historic Resources: A Reconnaissance Davis, Belinda and 1989 Survey. Prepared for Ada County Historic Preservation Barbara Perry Commission. Bauer 2019/467 Cultural Resource Survey for the "Fairview & Locus Orvald, Tucker O. & 2019 Federal Communications Grove" Telecommunication Facility in Meridian, Ada Kevin McHugh Commission (FCC) County, Idaho. 2019/353 Meridian Reconnaissance Survey Phase I. Prepared Peeso, Emily 2005 for City of Meridian Historic Preservation Commission. 2019/319 Warrick Subdivision: Ada County, Idaho. TAG Bauer, Barbara 2019 Environmental Protection Historical Research & Consulting. Perry Agency (EPA) 2018/835 Archaeological and Historic Survey Report: Spanish Jerrems, William 2018 Federal Communications Sun ID4302 Monopine Tower. HELIX Environemtnal Commission (FCC) Planning, Inc. 2018/835 Archaeological and Historic Survey Report: Spanish Jerrems, William 2018 Federal Communications Sun ID4302 Monopine Tower. HELIX Environemtnal Commission (FCC) Planning, Inc. 2018/825 US 20/26 Corridor Preservation Project, Addendum - Martin, Jillian 2018 Idaho Transportation 2018 (US 20/26, Chinden; Locust Grove to Eagle). Department (ITD) 2018/702 Wells Subdivision: Ada County, Idaho. Bauer, Barbara 2018 Army Corps of Engineers Perry (USACE) Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan 2018/629 Cultural Resources Surveys of Three Proposed Canal Huang, Jennifer K. 2018 Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Easement Exchange Projects in Southwest Boise: Boise Project, Ada County, Idaho. 2018/414 Class III Cultural Resource Inventory and Visual Santarone, Paul, 2018 Federal Communications Impact Assessment for the ROARING WALOWES SC Ron Sladek, Commission (FCC) - A Communication Facility Project, Ada County, Houston Martin & Idaho. Cannon Heritage Consultants, Inc. Kenneth P. Cannon 2018/387 Meridian Road, Cherry Lane to Ustick Road. May, Scott 2018 Army Corps of Engineers Bionomics Environmental, Inc. (USACE) 2018/327 AT&T Mobility, LLC Proposed New Tower Project: Davis, Jennifer, 2018 Federal Communications Addendum to FCC Form 620 Submission Packet - ID James Dietterich & Commission (FCC) SHPO Format. EBI Consulting. MacKensie Cornelius 2018/269 Cultural Resources Survey of Proposed Box Culvert Huang, Jennifer K. 2017 Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Installation across Ten Mile Feeder Canal on South Eagle Road: Boise Project, Ada County, Idaho. 2018/214 2007 City of Meridian Impact Area Re-Survey. Buckendorf, 2007 Prepared for Meridian Historic Preservation Madeline Commission. Madeline Buckendorf Consulting, LLC. 2018/211 Survey of Rural Properties in Ada County. Prepared Perry Bauer, 2008 for Ada County Historic Preservation Commission. Barbara and TAG Historic Research & Consulting. Elizabeth Jacox 2018/203 Final Report: SH-16 - 1-84 to SH-44 Mitigation. TAG Historical 2013 Idaho Transportation Prepared for Idaho Transportation Department. TAG Research & Department (ITD) Historical Research & Consulting. Consulting Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan 2018/136 Canal Easement Exchange on a Portion of the Huang, Jennifer K 2017 Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) McDonald Lateral 2017/239 Black Cat Trunk Sewer Project. Frontier Historical Gray, Dale M. 2016 Environmental Protection Consultants. Agency (EPA) 2017/136 Lake Hazel and Locust Grove Water Main Extension. Perry Bauer, 2017 Environmental Protection TAG Historical Research & Consulting. Barbara Agency (EPA) 2017/1 Kenners Project Gray, Dale 2016 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2016/464 Cultural Resource Inventory for Northwest Pipeline Smith, Craig S. 2016 LLC, Black Cat and Franklin Road Widening Project, Ada County, Idaho. Ecologic Environmental Consultants, LLC. 2016/353 Brinegar Prarie Subdivision, a reconnaissance-level Getchell, Barbie 2016 Army Corps of Engineers cultural resource survey. PAST, INC. and John E. (USACE) Atwood 2016/238 Kentucky Ridge Estates No. 4 / Biltmore Estates Gray, Dale M. 2016 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2016/12 Jump Creek Subdivision Atwood, John E. 2015 Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 2014/610 Oaks (North and South)/Oakcreek Subdivision No.3 Perry Bauer, 2014 Environmental Protection Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Barbara and Agency (EPA) Elizabeth Jacox Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan 2014/610 Oaks (North and South)/Oakcreek Subdivision No.3 Perry Bauer, 2014 Environmental Protection Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Barbara and Agency (EPA) Elizabeth Jacox 2014/519 Cultural Resource Evaluation and Visual Effects Retter, Michael 2014 Federal Communications Analysis for the Proposed 'BOI Settlers Park' Commission (FCC) Telecommunications Project, 201 Ustick Road, Meridian, Ada County, Idaho 2013/687 Franklin Road; Black Cat to Ten Mile Parker, Kimberly 2012 Idaho Transportation and Derek Department (ITD) Chisholm 2011/680 Franklin Road, Ten Mile Road to Linder Road Capacity Bauer, Barbara 2011 TAG - Historical Research Expansion Project Perry and Consulting 2011/133 T-Mobile Candidate SL02159-A, 477 N. Linder Road, Jerrems, W. 2010 Meridian, ID. 2009/339 Idaho 16, I-84 to Idaho 44 Environmental Study. TAG, Bauer, Barbara 2008 Idaho Transportation Boise, ID. Perry Department (ITD) 2000/634 Level 3 Proposed Fiber Optic Line, Idaho Segment. Ozbun, T. et al. 2000 AINW. 2000/1033 Nampa-Meridian Irrigation District Proposed Fee Title Ogden 2000 Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and Rights-of-Way Transfer; Ada and Canyon Environmental and Counties, Idaho. Ogden Environmental and Energy Energy Services Services, Boise, ID. Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan 1989/5631 CRI, 350.9 Miles of the Pan Alberta Natural Gas Reed, William G. 1980 Pipeline Looping Route in Idaho & Oregon, Vol. I-IV and Kate O'Brien Western Cultural Resource Management, Inc., Reed Boulder, Colorado. Meridian Historic Preservation Plan 20 20 • + 55 McMillan ■ * • ■ • V R ■ ■ 0 J C � C Cherry ■ - w ■• Pine + • ► w Z- • • • Franklin L �, 41 V o 0 r • qv rland 1 } • R U.I � d 1 r g t ICto Fairview Ave C -1 Y gig 9 � v �J �ofl�� • a �G � CQ P eCl • ■ �•w a � i d Amity fl Din� � r a ■11 q l7 C, Washington Ave �. a w 1-n-� .- Carlton A 8 � L.. o w Po v 1 _ ° --- State Ave po a q I E1A + Lake Hazel n�v6��qRA■ fJaa / : e o _ Pine Ave +o■ aoom 4 1 ■i e l Q ❑_ _ Idaho Ave © do dr.d7no a ■ ■ e 1 �6II I CJ ej �I a ■P ..m, IF ■ + f—F B►oadway Ave nb �a � a n �� Meridian City Boundary LQ +� { N Historic Resources-Survey Results Columbia • � j - NRHP Listed d + NRHP — N Bower-St- Eligible -- -- + Not Eligible n ■ • d '�, Unevaluated odyi` + NRHP Eligible Linear Resource ❑ gg Not Eligible n i 10 r u .U li' • Franklin Rd Meridian Historic Preservation Plan l NUB J•G-■ENGINEERS,INC. { Historic Resources THE .'�"'— N ® ANOkON 0y M.PPING Gk011P NL- + Historic Preservation Plan Appendix E City Code and Plans Review Meridian Historic Preservation Plan I MERIDIAN • HISTORIC - - HISTORIC DOWNTOWPJ DOWNTOWN IESTAIBLI SHE D 7 $V 3 E 5 TA LJ'.44 E6 1 &43 _ 5 Historic Preservation Program Summary April • Meridian • Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan CITY OF MERIDIAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN The current historic preservation lists properties in the National Register of Historic Places, provides goals and objectives, and an inventory of historically significant locations in Meridian. This plan was approved in April 2014. The plan provides the following 4 goals as well as associated objectives. • Goal 1 Preserve and enhance Meridian's historical, cultural and (:ii.� of hferidis�ri agricultural heritage. • Goal 2 Locate and identify historic and archeological resources significant to Meridian's past. • Goal 3 Heighten public awareness of historic preservation in the community and improve preservation education efforts for various audiences. • Goal 4 Maintain and strengthen support for historic preservation from individuals, commercial property owners, local organizations and neighborhood groups. CITY OF MERIDIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The comprehensive plan, adopted in 2019, mentions the 2014 historic preservation plan and the preservation of Meridian's historic character. Section 5-7 and 5-8 are dedicated to historic preservation. These sections include the Historic Preservation Goals, Objectives and Action Items. Below is an inventory of the items that mention historical structures or features: 2.09.02 G Implement the City of Meridian Design Standards and City of Meridian Architectural Standards Manual to ensure that Downtown remains the historic center for mixed-use tourism, business, retail, residential, and governmental activities _ 2.09.02 E Implement consistent landscaping, lighting, and historic preservation standards. 4 rF"�"N�. 4.04.02 Link pathways to important pedestrian generators, environmental features, historic landmarks, public facilities, Town Centers, and business districts Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan gdStarte Preservation Some Meridian properties are on the National Register Introduction of Historic Places,but there are many additional historical resources and ard-AecturaI feaw res within the city limits and The historic Preservation element underscores the importance the Area of City Impact that are not yet listed on this Registry. of preserving Meridians heritage by remembering previous Although they may not be listed on the National Registry, generations who laid the foundation for Meridian today. they still tarry historical and cultural sig n Ica rice to Meridian, Policies not only direct the preservation and restoral i on of Mend an's lm po rant agricultural heritage and history of town sites/bulldings with historic or cultural relevance,but also how setWernent is reflected in the many private historic residences to celebrate and memorialize them- and commercial buildings within the area.However,continued urban expansiun and development have threatened some of Background these sites over the years. Meridian has a unique,storied history.Preserving that history is important because it defines the roots of the community While many of these sites and features have been fast,and and provides a Serve of belonging to residents who treasure it. others can no longer be realistically preserved,they can still be remembered.To preserve the memory and significance of ••••••••••••••••••...... ..................•••••• these sites,al viable resources such as photos,models,written kkv r-&.FN_ftl j car K- tar No and oral stories,and memorabilia or sig niTicant artifacts should be used to pay tribute to a site's important role in shaping Meridian history.The design of new structures and landscapes —r tan also acknowledge and Celebrate Meridian's heritage by � incorporating art and/or learning experiences for youth. HISTORIC WALKING 1UiIR For udditfonof wfor•nwtiorc rifler to the fotfowitg rewwrg: s•- Existing Conditions Report:Addendum to the City of A,f Ell15112 Meridian Carnnr�hensire_P_la1 , ^y � Meridian Historic Preservation Plan �,,, Destination 6own[own 32 TABLE LECEN❑ Policy Direction Inoel Objective Actin. ObjectivesTable S.2. Historic Preservation Goals, 5.02.00 Celebrate Meridian's hiataricaf,cultural,and agricultural haritage, PR CO,FI,MO 5-02.01 Enhance and restore the historical quality of Old Town. PR CD 5.02-61A Maintain and implement design and building standards for historically significant buildings and Medium PR CD resources in Old Town. 5-02-01B Support owners of historic buildings in their efforts to restore and/or preserve their properties. On-going PR CO 5.02.02 Preserve and enhance historic and cultural resources. PR CD,FI 5-02-02A Coordinate with the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission to recommend use,restoration, On-going PR CO and preservation of historical structures and sites throughout Meridian. 5.02-026 Investigate and promote incentive programs for historic properties. On-going PR FI Implement tools and undertake programs that will increase the community's awareness of its 5-02-D2C heritage as well as the economic and aesthetic value of historic preservation. Law PR MO 5.02-02D Stimulate private and public investment in the restoration and preservation of historic buildings, On-going PR CD,FI outdoor spaces,and natural historical features. 5-02-02E Support the efforts of the Historic Preservation Commission to foster preservation and On-going PR MO conservation- When appropriate,seek comments and approval from the Historic Preservation Commission prior 5.02.02F to any changes to City-owned or controlled property,including buildings,outdoor spaces,and On-going PR CD natu ral fe atu re s. 5.02-02G Place informational plaques on historic structu res and special sites. On-going PR MO 5.02-02H Irxorporate,into the development review process,a way to determine any impact on unique On-going PR CD geoicgical,historical,and archeological sites;preserve and protect as appropriate. 5.02-021 Encourage events and activities that celebrate the cultural heritage of Meridian. On-going PR MO 5.02-021 develop policies to preserve and protect or document and memorialize historic and culturally On-going PR MO significance structures and sites. Prf■rlttas.Very High=Cunemltyllmmedrately;High=1 m 3 year;Mradium=3 to 5ymrs;Low=5[o 10 yeom and On•going v regularly or of every opportunity Deyartreems A I=Ad City❑eparurrenes,AO=Attorneys Offiee,CD=Corm.Dev,CO=ceWs off",PA=Fire Dept.,F1=Anonre,NR=Human Resources,17-In formation 7ech., M'0=INoyor's Off.PO=Panes Dept.,PR=Aarks and Recreation.PW=Puhik Works- Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan MUNICIPAL CODE Title 2—COMMMISIONS AND COMMITTEES CHAPTER 1. -ADVISORY COMMISSIONS. 2- 1- 1.—Advisory Commissions. A. All advisory commissions. The following provisions shall apply to all advisory commissions, which shall be defined as commissions created by City Council for the purpose of advising the Mayor and City Council on specific subjects, pursuant to and as enumerated in this chapter. Advisory commissions shall include the Meridian Arts Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Solid Waste Advisory Commission, and the Transportation Commission. B. Creation of advisory commissions. Advisory Commissions may be established by ordinance, and may be eliminated by repealing the establishing ordinance. C. Duties and authority of advisory commissions. 1. The advisory commissions shall be recommending bodies, and shall make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council, within the scope of each commission' s respective duties, as set forth in this chapter. 2. Each advisory commission shall adopt bylaws for the proper conduct of the commission' s business. All commission bylaws are subject to approval by the Mayor and City Council after recommendation by the Commission. 3. Annually, each advisory commission shall elect a chair and vice chair, who shall serve in such roles for twelve ( 12) months. 4. In addition to duties set forth in the respective commission bylaws, the chair of each commission shall submit an annual report to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Commission' s activities and accomplishments. 5. Volunteer commissioners are not and shall not be authorized to enter into any contract on behalf of the City, to apply for or accept any grant or other funds on behalf of the City, or Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan to make any verbal or written agreement binding the commission or the City. Subject to City policy, City staff may apply for or accept grant or other funds on behalf of the City and/or in the name of a commission or committee. 6. Volunteer commissioners are not and shall not be authorized to enter private property, buildings, or structures in the performance of their official duties without the prior, express consent of the owner or occupant thereof. 7. Advisory commissions and the respective commissioners thereof shall comply with the Idaho open meetings laws, Idaho Public Records Act, and Idaho Ethics in Government laws. D.Advisory commission membership and qualifications. 1. Commission members shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council on a vote of a majority of the City Council members, and commission members may, in like manner, be removed or replaced. 2. Each commission shall consist of up to nine ( 9) members. 3. Commissioners shall be over eighteen ( 18)years of age at the time of appointment, except that one ( 1) member of each commission may be designated to represent youth, which commissioner may be under eighteen( 18)years of age. 4. All Commission members and the officers thereof shall be volunteers, and shall serve the City without compensation for such service. This shall not apply to City staff appointed to a commission within the scope of their employment. 5. Each commissioner' s term shall be three ( 3)years, except that each youth commissioner' s term shall be one ( 1)year. 6. A commissioner may be appointed to a partial term to complete a vacating commissioner' s term, or when a new seat is established. 7. If a commission seat is or will be vacant, the Mayor' s Office shall publicly notice the opportunity to apply for the seat. The incumbent commissioner may reapply for the seat. ........................................................................................................................................................................ Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan 8. Commissioners may serve up to two ( 2) consecutive full terms without separate approval. A third or successive term must be approved by a unanimous vote of the full City Council. A partial term shall not count as a term for the purpose of this provision. 9. The mayor shall remove any commissioner who misses one- half(%2) of the meetings held by the commission to which such commissioner was appointed in any calendar year, as of December 31. E. Budget; expenditures;staff support. 1. City Council may provide funds for an advisory commission' s activities through the budgetary process. 2. Any expenditures or contracts related to a commission' s activities shall be administered by the designated City staff member assigned to the commission, subject to City policy. No volunteer commissioner shall be authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the City, including those related to services, goods, or the acceptance of grant funds. 3. The City Attorney or designee shall be assigned to each commission to provide legal advice and support, and designated staff member( s)shall be assigned to each commission to provide administrative and operational support. F. Meetings. Regular meetings of advisory commissions shall be held at Meridian City Hall, at the date and time specified by City Code. If the regular meeting date falls on a holiday, City election day, or primary or general election day, the meeting shall be canceled or rescheduled, as the chair directs. If a quorum of the commission is not available for a regularly scheduled meeting, the meeting may be postponed to a different date and time, or may be canceled. 2- 1-3. Historic Preservation Commission. A. Establishment;purpose. There is hereby established a Historic Preservation Commission, the purpose of which shall be to advise the Mayor, City Council, and City staff on matters regarding the identification, evaluation, designation, documentation, and protection of buildings, sites, areas, structures, and artifacts which reflect significant elements of Meridian' s historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural heritage. Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan B. Duties and powers. The Historic Preservation Commission shall be authorized to support, provide input, represent the public interest, and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff regarding: 1. Surveys of local historic properties in Meridian and Meridian' s impact area for the purpose of documenting and identifying significant historic properties, including those potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. 2. The nominations of properties in Meridian and Meridian' s impact area to the National Register of Historic Places. 3. Methods and procedures necessary to preserve, restore, maintain and operate historic properties in Meridian and Meridian' s impact area. 4. Educational and interpretive programs on historic preservation and historic properties in Meridian. 5. Matters relevant to the commission' s purpose in provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan and other planning processes undertaken by local, State, or Federal agencies. 6. Opportunities and actions that may further the protection, enhancement, and preservation of historic properties. 7. The preservation of buildings, sites, areas, structures, and artifacts which reflect significant elements of Meridian' s historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural heritage. C. Qualifications. All members of the Historic Preservation Commission shall have a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in history or historic preservation. At least two (2) members should have professional training or experience in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, engineering, law, or other professions related to historic preservation. D. Meetings. The Historic Preservation Commission shall convene regular meetings at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at 4: 30 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month except November and December. Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan Commissioners 2025 Left to Right Patrick Gittings { Debra Pitts Y�A Blaine Johnston John Keller(Youth) Ken Freeze Pam Jagosh Heather Giacomo Zoning Regulations 11-2D-4. Standards in the Old Town district (O-T). The standards for development in the Old Town District are set forth in this section as follows: A. Building height. In the area defined as the city core in chapter 1, any new construction shall have a minimum height of thirty-five (35)feet and a maximum height of one hundred (100)feet.All other areas in the district, the maximum building height is seventy-five (75)feet. B. Number of stories. Minimum number of stories for new construction is two (2) and/or as set forth in the "City of Meridian Architectural Standards Manual". C. Streetscape improvements. Streetscape improvements within the city core shall be designed in accord with the "City of Meridian Public Works Design Standards Manual". D. Residential to commercial conversions. Residential to commercial conversions within old town shall comply with the established standards set forth in the "Architectural Standards Manual" (ASM) and structure and site design standards set forth in Section 11-3A-19 of this title. Where there are site constraints that prevent a conversion from wholly complying with these standards, the applicant may submit for a design standard exception as set forth in the ASM. E. Public and other urban open spaces. When proposed as part of a development, public and other urban open spaces shall have sufficient pedestrian access and be integrated into the overall site design. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005; Ord. 16-1672, 2-16-2016; Ord. 16-1717, 1-3-2017; Ord. No. 21- 1932, § 2, 6-15-2021) Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan Building Code and Other Relevant Standards The City Meridian has adopted the 2018 edition of the International Building Code (hereinafter IBC), as amended by Section 10-1-2. However, the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) establishes minimum requirements for existing and historic buildings. It applies to all occupancy and construction types, regardless of whether they are governed by the IBC. The IEBC is published by the International Code Council. City of Meridian Architectural Standards c�.. n,oan ARCHITECTLIRAL STANDARDS Document created by the City that sets design standards for new structures. Applicable to alterations to exterior building alterations, - including, but not limited to: the addition, removal, or modification of architectural elements, such as doors, windows, awnings, and arcades; building remodels where all or a portion of a structure is modified, including entrances, facades, rooflines, and building tifE�1��� expansions; a change in exterior materials and/or color scheme; or any other alteration that modifies the exterior appearance. The architectural standards provides some relief to historic places with section 11-1B-5. - Nonconforming structure: C. Structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places shall be exempt from the regulations of this section." Informal Historic Property Review Process In order to address the possible modification or loss of historic resources, the HPC staff(in the Parks and Recreation Department) coordinates informally with the Meridian Planning Department regarding permit requests or inquiries to the Planning Department regarding historic resources. The Planning staff utilizes a map layer of potential historic resources to provide for a "History Check" on the map layers routinely maintained by the department. While this map is not as up to date as the information maintained by the State Historic Preservation Office, it does enable a planner to notify the HPC liaison if an application or inquiry is made on or near potentially historic properties. Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan REPORTS & PROGRAMS REGARDING HISTORY AND PRESERVATION l North Main Street Reconnaissance-level Survey (2022—2023) This was a multi-phased report prepared by TAG Historical Research & �nConsulting, that considered 256 properties surveyed in two phases. Fieldwork took place in August 2022 (Phase 1)and May/June 2023 (Phase 2). The report summarizes the field work conducted over 37 city blocks located south of Cherry Lane/Fairview (west of E. 4th Street Avenue, north of Broadway Avenue, and east of NW 1st Street), as well as the review of Idaho Historic Sites Inventory (IHSI)forms, online newspaper, SHPO recorded sites and surveys and previous surveys North Main Street done by the city. See page 7 Project Boundaries and page 8 for Potential Reconnaissance-level Survey Historic Districts Maps. Memo to City of Meridian Historic Preservation Commission (Landmark Program) (2024) MEMO TO CITY OF MERIDIAN HISTORIC J-U-B was commissioned to draft a memorandum to consider and p PRESERVATION COMMISSION summarize the viability of a local landmarking program. The Landmark Program memorandum discusses the steps and procedures that are needed to create a landmark program if the city were to pursue the option. This memo gave the pros and cons of the landmark program and other municipalities that utilize similar programs. The HPC provided this ==" dm Ma ate = memorandum for review by the Mayor and City Council Meridian History Center(https://historycenter.mld.org) Meridian Public Library maintains Meridian History Center; materials are available for the public to view in a space off the City Hall. The history center also offers the community to learn about local history on a self-guided tour. The Meridian Public Library also offers digitized versions of historic documents. https://www.mld.org/resources/historV Meridian Walking Tours (North and South) The city provides printed booklets in city hall and an interactive app that guides residents on self-guided walking tours that highlight historic structures and sites. The city website offers an online version with information on all sites along with historic pictures. The HPC also provides guided tours in person for special events. History) City of Meridian Meridian Historic Preservation Plan Draft Historic Preservation Plan Settlers Make the Desert Bloom (Video of Meridian History I City of Meridian) This video provides a condensed version of historian Lila Hill's, "Settlers Make The Desert Bloom" presentation. Along with this video is a link to Meridian History Center collection (see above). 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The Historic Preservation Plan ................................................................................... 6 2 I Preservation Programs and Regulations............................................................................... 9 A. National Preservation Program .................................................................................10 i. Governmental Agencies ............................................................................................11 ii. Non-Profit Organizations ...........................................................................................12 3 I Meridian History and Historic Properties ..............................................................................13 A. Indigenous History in Southern Idaho........................................................................14 B. Irrigation: The Making of Meridian..............................................................................15 C. Transition From Rural Center to Urban Community...................................................16 D. Meridian's Origins in the Dairy Industry......................................................................17 E. Modern Meridian........................................................................................................17 F. Historic Properties .....................................................................................................18 4 I Meridian HPC.......................................................................................................................23 A. Establishment of the Meridian HPC ...........................................................................24 B. Meridian HPC Programs............................................................................................25 i. Education, Community Engagement, and Outreach ..................................................25 ii. National Register District Survey ...............................................................................26 iii. Local Landmarking ....................................................................................................26 5 1 Goals, Objectives, and Strategies for Future Preservation Efforts........................................28 A. Goals, Objectives, and Strategies..............................................................................30 B. Implementation..........................................................................................................34 6 1 References...........................................................................................................................36 7 1 Appendices ..........................................................................................................................37 Appendix A Public Involvement Summary Appendix B Public Survey Results Appendix C Laws and Regulations Appendix D List of Historic Surveys Appendix E City Code and Plans Review 2 Historic Preservation Plan Acronyms Used Ada County Dairymen's Association (ACDA) Ada County Historic Preservation Council (ACHPC) Certified Local Government (CLG) Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Historic Preservation Plan (HPP) Idaho Cultural Resource Information System (ICRIS) Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) Meridian Development Corporation (MDC) Meridian Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Meridian Library District (MILD) Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District (NMID) National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) National Park Service (NPS) National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Secretary of Interior (SOI) State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) 3 Historic Preservation Plan Acknowledgements City of Meridian Mayor Robert Simison City Council Luke Cavener, President Brian Whitlock Liz Strader Doug Taylor John Overton Anne Little Roberts Historical Preservation Commission Blaine Johnston, Chair Patrick Gittings, Vice-Chair Ken Freeze Heather Giacomo Harold Gregory Wilson Hailey Stewart Debra Pitts James Abdel-Monem (Youth Commissioner) Jack Keller (Youth Commissioner) City Personnel Cassandra Schiffler, Arts and Culture Coordinator This project has been conducted with the support of the National Park Service(via Idaho State Historic Preservation Office CLG Grant).The activity that is the subject of this publication has been funded in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service,Department of the Interior,and administered by the Idaho State Historical Society.However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policy of the Department of the Interior or the Idaho State Historical Society.This program receives Federal funds from the National Park Service.Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmental Federally Assisted Programs on the basis of race,color,national origin,age,religion,or handicap.Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program,activity,or facility operated by a recipient of Federal assistance should write to: Chief,Office of Equal Opportunity Programs,United States Department of Interior,National Park Service,1849 C Street,NW,MS-2740,Washington,D.C.20240 J-II-B FAMIrLV OF COM PANIES THE ® LAN ('J•u� ® GATEWAY LANGGGN MAPPING GROUP _ INC. J•U•B ENGINEERS,INC. 4 Historic Preservation Plan 1 Introduction ! ._ Ill •1 .�� 't�'r.� - �" k- �l � Pill _. 4 �1 �•T + - 5 Historic Preservation Plan Meridian's rich history is illustrated in many buildings and sites that possess architectural and historical interest. Whether they are 19th-century and early 20th-century farmsteads or early 20th-century downtown or residential buildings, these historic resources make an important contribution to Meridian's sense of place and economy. The Meridian Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) seeks to preserve historically significant areas and structures within the City of Meridian to honor and preserve its heritage for future generations. A. The Importance of Historic Preservation' Historic preservation addresses the conservation, adaptive reuse, renovation, and/or interpretation of buildings, structures, neighborhoods, and landscapes that help relate the story of Meridian. Appreciation of the history of the community, along with an understanding of how it became what it is today, will help to ensure a bright future grounded in the authentic past. The City of Meridian has already identified the preservation of historic resources as part of the Comprehensive Plan's goa12 to maintain Meridian's small-town character. The ability to foster a strong sense of place is widely recognized as one of the key motivations for historic preservation. Historic buildings, landmarks, and sites play a vital role in shaping the identity of cities and counties across the nation. While adherence to Federal, State, and local regulations remains a fundamental reason to study, document, and protect these resources, there are also deeper social and cultural benefits. Historic structures often serve as beautiful gathering spaces, meaningful personal landmarks, and tangible representations of our collective history. Some of these benefits may be summarized as follows:' • Historic rehabilitation is a cost-competitive and environmentally sustainable alternative to new construction. • Preservation is a proven element to revitalizing historic downtowns for residents and visitors, adapting abandoned buildings for new uses, and providing ideal spaces for small businesses. • Preservation creates jobs employing craftspeople to reuse existing buildings through repair and renovation. • Properties within historic districts experience value increases in strong markets and retain value in slower markets. • Small businesses and start-ups gravitate to historic buildings for their size and charm. B. The Historic Preservation Plan The HPC has been utilizing the Historic Preservation Plan (HPP) since 2014. It was "intended to provide the City of Meridian and the Historic Preservation Commission with goals and objectives and provide the step-by-step guidance to achieve them." (City of Meridian, 2014) Based on changes in the community over the past decade, and a recommendation from State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to update plans approximately every ten years, the HPC ' 2014 City of Meridian Historic Preservation Plan 2 City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan (2019) Section 5.2 3 Rypkema, D. D. (2005) 6 Historic Preservation Plan determined that a new HPP was in order. In early 2025, the HPC initiated a planning process with a preservation consultant, with discussions regarding the purpose and objectives of the process and the proposed timing of the outreach opportunities. During the planning process, a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Workshop was held on February 27. The purpose of the workshop was to establish primary issues and concerns with members of the Commission and selected members of the community who are active in preservation efforts. A summary of feedback is depicted in Table 1, and meeting notes are provided in the Public Involvement Summary (Appendix A). On March 20, a website went live that allowed residents to stay up to date with the HPP process and receive notifications for public events. A survey was created and uploaded to the website on April 8 and ended on May 12, with 114 responses received (refer to Appendix B for full survey results). The city sent out a press release in April informing the public about HPP-related events such as the public survey, a community-based historic walking tour, and a public open house. This press release provided a link to the Meridian HPP website. The city hosted a public outreach event and historic walking tour on April 19 at Hidden Gem Events/Tolleth Home from 11 am to 1 pm, which attracted 23 participants. The event allowed the public to ask questions about the plan and the process, as well as complete the online survey on laptops provided at the venue. A walking tour was conducted prior to the event as an opportunity to see some of the historic resources present in Meridian and to provide context on the importance of historic preservation. On June 4, an HPC special meeting was held to review survey results and discuss draft Goals, Objectives, and Strategies. The second public outreach event was held on June 21 at the local Main Street Market. A booth was reserved where participants could review the draft Goals, Objectives, and Strategies. At this booth, participants could add a sticker next to the draft goals and strategies that represented whether they support, do not support, or are neutral. Post-it notes were provided for participants to leave comments or to suggest additional objectives. The HPC provided the Goals, Objectives, and Strategies to the SHPO and reviewed them internally with the Planning Division and at a City Council workshop. The City Council workshop was hosted on September 9, and comments received from the Council were reviewed at the HPC meeting on September 25. Council feedback showed support for historic preservation, with an emphasis on finding a balance between preservation and future development. There was a preference among Council members for the HPC to remain an advisory body, not a regulatory one. On October 16, a draft copy of the plan was provided to SHPO for review. At the same time, the draft plan was uploaded to the City's HPP website to provide the public with the opportunity to review the Draft HPP. The website was also utilized to announce the public workshop with the HPC on November 14 to discuss the Draft HPP. The HPC moved to adopt the plan on December 12, 2025 and plans to move forward with adoption by City Council at a future City Council meeting. 7 Historic Preservation Plan Table 1: HPC SWOT Analysis Results Summary Strengths (things we do well): Weaknesses (areas for improvement): -Residents love Meridian's historic buildings - There are no regulatory measures for saving - HPC members are diverse, dedicated, and historic buildings. engaged - City ordinances/processes do not encourage - HPC receives funding and superb staff support new development to be compatible with historic - Good online resource information (city buildings. webpage) - Not enough engagement with the public (historic - Existing 2014 Historic Preservation Plan building owners). - HPC communicates and works well together; - HPC does not participate in City land use commissioners are engaged application reviews. - Good use of City and State funds - City ordinances do not allow/require HPC -Walking tours: iPhone and Android App + in- engagement. person tours - HPC burnout (loss of Commission members) -Walking Tour Pamphlet - Things take a long time (grants, projects, - Dedicated historic core "Old Town" processes) - Mix of old and new residents - There is no funding for private development of - Successful projects (recent property survey, historic properties Speedway listing, Orchid award) - Cost of preserving buildings - Good press - No distinct "look"for historic area - Not a large inventory of historic buildings Opportunities for growth): Threats to success): - Engage P & Z/ Mayor, Building Department, - New construction/growth. and Council in historic - No regulatory tools for HPC. preservation - Serve at pleasure of Mayor/City Council. - Could participate in the development review - Lack of funding (SHPO/HPC grant money is not process secure). - Room for improvement in technology for - Availability of funding is uncertain, not walking tours guaranteed - Partnering: Ada County HPC, SHPO, Meridian - Suburban development = threat to historic Library District, Meridian Development agriculture farm ground and infrastructure Corporation (MDC) resources - Could use $$ to support historic renovations - Newcomers do not appreciate Meridian's history - Could use $ to advertise/promote events - Cost of preservation - Develop a communication plan (for more - MDC main Urban Renewal Agency (URA) education, for storytelling, outreach) district will sunset soon - Historic property owners - Develop ways to support individuals interested may not be interested in preservation in Historic Preservation - Doing nothing! - MDC fagade program - Define what we want for design style -Work together to identify design objectives - Develop a list of resources - HPC involvement on re-app meetings 8 Historic Preservation Plan 2 Preservation Programs and Regulations H A L L N C 6 u Y T E R 9 Historic Preservation Plan A. National Preservation Program a The cornerstone of our nation's program to protect historic, cultural, and natural resources is the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA). The NHPA establishes that the government will provide leadership in the preservation of historic resources and will administer a national preservation program on federally owned lands, in partnership with states, Indian tribes, and local governments. In addition, the Act establishes that Federal policy should contribute to the preservation of non-federally owned historic resources and provide encouragement to organizations and individuals undertaking preservation by private means (ACHP 2008). The NHPA also authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to maintain the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), which recognizes historic properties of national, state, and local significance. It is composed of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is the nation's official list of historic properties that have been determined worthy of preservation. Listing in the NRHP is an honorary recognition, recognizing the importance of a historic resource without placing any obligations or restrictions on the resource owner. Listing does not give the Federal government any ownership rights or regulatory controls with respect to a property. To support the work outlined in the NHPA, the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) was established in 1977. Funding is provided from oil and gas lease revenues (not tax dollars) and Congress annually appropriates monies to States and Territories, Tribes, local governments and non-profits to address numerous historic preservation priorities. The Certified Local Government Program (CLG) was created under the NHPA to ensure that local governments will be eligible to receive technical and financial assistance to strengthen their local historic preservation efforts and expand their historic preservation activities. The program is jointly administered by the National Park Service (NPS) and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), who work with each local community, through a certification process to become recognized as a CLG. The local commissions then become an active partner in the Federal historic preservation program and eligible for grant monies through the HPF. CLGs agree to enact and enforce historic preservation ordinances by the appointment of boards of historical and architectural review or historical commissions, and by commenting on National Register nominations within their jurisdiction. In addition, they agree to provide an annual report of their preservation activities. Federal and State laws that form the backbone of historic preservation as we know it today originated with the passage of the NHPA. As described above, the NHPA established a partnership between the federal government and state, tribal, and local governments that is supported by federal funding. The NIPS provides matching grants-in-aid from the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) to SHPOs, Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs), and CLGs. Appendix C presents brief descriptions of relevant federal, state, and local laws. 4 2014 City of Meridian Historic Preservation Plan 10 Historic Preservation Plan i. Governmental Agencies The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) was established under the NHPA. It is the only entity with the legal responsibility to encourage federal agencies to factor historic preservation into federal project requirements. The mission of the ACHP is to promote the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our nation's historic resources and to advise the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy. A key role of the ACHP is to guide the Section 106 (of the NHPA) process that requires Federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. The Council is comprised of designated Cabinet members as well as political appointees and ex officio representatives. The National Park Service (NPS) is a part of the U.S. Department of the Interior and is the primary federal agency administering the national historic preservation program. In addition to preserving unimpaired natural and cultural resource values of the National Park system, the NPS collaborates on many other programs, including National Trails, National Historic Landmarks, Heritage Areas, Federal Historic Tax Credits, and the NRHP. The NPS provides technical assistance to sites, communities, and non-profit organizations to protect natural and cultural resources. With the adoption of the NHPA, a system of statewide agencies -- SHPOs -- was created to co-direct and administer programs of the NPS. The Secretary of the Interior is a member of the ACHP, and the National Conference of SHPOs also has an ex-officio role on the ACHP. The Idaho SHPO is a division of the Idaho State Historical Society, a state agency. The Idaho SHPO offers technical assistance on survey and inventory of cultural resources, the NRHP, Federal tax incentives for rehabilitation of historic buildings, State review of Tribal, Federal, and State projects (Section 106 review), planning and outreach. The SHPO also administers the CLG program. As described above, this program enables cities and counties to form local commissions, adopt relevant ordinances, and assume the responsibility for identifying and preserving important cultural resources within their communities. They are also encouraged to apply for funding to support these activities, from the SHPO (which they receive as part of the HPF). The Idaho SHPO is currently updating the statewide Historic Preservation Plan. The Ada County CLG was established in 1988, along with the Ada County Historic Preservation Council (ACHPC). The goal of the ACHPC is to preserve Ada County's heritage by documenting structures and sites with historic value and to educate the general public on preservation activities. The Council has the authority to conduct surveys of local historic properties, cooperate with outside agencies toward historic preservation objectives, make recommendations, participate in local planning processes, and promote awareness of the importance of historic preservation through education and outreach. The ACHPC is currently updating their HPP. 11 Historic Preservation Plan ii. Non-Profit Organizations The National Trust for Historic Preservation (National Trust), founded in 1949, leads the privately funded non-profit historic preservation movement in the United States. The National Trust works to "save America's historic sites, tell the full American story, build stronger communities and invest in preservation's future." In addition to operating historic sites across the country, the National Trust provides advocacy and legislative support, educational programs including the annual National Preservation Conference and awards program, research publications and member magazines, and a variety of grants that enable community organizations to undertake preservation activities (preservation planning, building assessments, educational outreach, etc.). National Trust subsidiaries and affiliates include Main Street America, National Trust Community Investment Corporation, National Trust Insurance Services, and National Trust Tours. Preservation Idaho is a statewide non-profit historic preservation organization. Established in 1972 by a group of Idahoans concerned with the alarming rate at which historic sites were lost, the organization continues to encourage action by members in communities throughout Idaho to save their historic resources. The organization's mission is "to preserve Idaho's historic places through collaboration, education, and advocacy." The volunteer board of directors includes representatives from across the state, but the organization's part-time Programs Director is in Boise. Signature events include an annual Orchids and Onions awards program and regular summer Archwalks and Walk About Boise and Idaho Falls tours. Focus areas of advocacy include the Idaho Architecture Project, Idaho Modern, Idaho Heritage Barns, and a state Historic Tax Credit. The Idaho Heritage Trust(IHT) was founded in 1989 as part of the Idaho Centennial Celebration "to preserve the historic fabric of Idaho, including historic buildings, sites, archaeological sites, and artifacts." Funding is largely earned from the proceeds of the iconic Idaho Centennial license plate design trademark, although they also receive private donations. In turn, IHT awards competitive matching grants of up to $10,000 to worthy projects during an annual grant cycle. For over 30 years, they have supported preservation projects in every Idaho county. A professional executive director is based in Boise, staffing a statewide board made up of volunteer regional representatives and supported by regional committees. Technical assistance is also provided by historic architects and archivists outside of the grant cycle to support project development and execution. 12 epy�� LJ y -Yy 7A93 Historic Preservation Plan �r70N G Meridian History • Historic Properties IJ64 •y - r Meiidian Speedway1968 1 Broadwater, Historic Preservation Plan The City of Meridian's history is rooted in Ada County's early homesteading and railroad eras. Since the town was incorporated in 1903, it prospered with the enhancement of irrigation across the Boise Valley, growing slowly and steadily through most of the 20th century, adding houses, schools, churches, and shops. With the construction of Interstate 84, the city expanded 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 the first quarter of the 21st century. This chapter includes the history sections of the 2014 Historic Preservation Plan, as well as segments of a pre-history prepared by Antonia Hedrick for the City of Meridian. Properties that are currently listed in the National Register, as well as those eligible for listing, are also identified at the conclusion of this chapter. A. Indigenous History in Southern Idaho5 Archaeological evidence dates humans inhabiting a nearby lava bubble, Wilson Butte Cave, from 425 years to 15,000 years ago. Shoshone oral history speaks of "a serpent (who) was angered by the lightning of the thunderbird, coiled around a mountain and squeezed it until liquid rock flowed. Fire shot from cracks, and the mountain exploded. As the rock cooled, the snake was caught in the lava, where it remains today."5 Newenee (The People) are the ancestors of the Shoshone, Bannock, and Paiute peoples who have lived here since time immemorial. Over thousands of years, Newenee culture, languages, and technologies became precisely adapted to the land. Intimate biological, ecological, and geographical knowledge was key to flourishing here. With this traditional knowledge, Newenee moved seasonally throughout their territories, harvesting, gathering, hunting, and fishing for all their needs.' Newenee had numerous bo'i(trails) extending all along the Snake River from its headwaters rich in big game, connecting to all the great agai(salmon) fisheries, and camas prairies. Roads meeting here also extended northward to the Salmon River country and southward to the Pinyon Pine nut habitats. The "Oregon Trail"—like all emigrant trails—is a recent name given to an ancient bo'i. The Treasure Valley was called Sehewoki'i or "Willows Standing in a Row"by Newenee. They were drawn to the clear rivers (Snake and Boise)flanked by green trees. They followed ancient bo'i—Shoshone for "trail." Bo'i extend in all directions, connecting the Boise and Snake rivers from their headwaters to the great salmon fisheries, root grounds, mineral and hunting areas.$ An agreement was reached in 1866 on the Bruneau treaty between the Shoshone and Paiute people and Caleb Lyon, the second governor in the Idaho Territory. Although a verbal accord was reached, this treaty, like the 1864 Fort Boise Treaty, was never ratified. As migrants moved 5 Hedrick, A. 6 Gruhn, R. "The archaeology of Wilson Butte Cave" Gruhn, R. "A collection of artifacts from Pence-Duerig Cave" 8 ISU, Digital Geology of Idaho 14 Historic Preservation Plan in, mined and homesteaded, tensions grew, and Sehewoki'i Newenee—Treasure Valley People—were forcibly removed from this valley. The Shoshone and Bannock people were removed to the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in Idaho. Other Shoshone and Paiute people were removed to the Duck Valley Indian Reservation in Idaho and Nevada. More Paiute people were removed to the Malheur Indian Reservation in Oregon. And more Paiute and Shoshone people were removed to the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation in Oregon and Nevada. The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs were removed to the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in Oregon. Tribal members on those reservations are living descendants of the original people, Sehewoki'i Newenee—The Treasure Valley People.' Irrigation: The Making of Meridian" Meridian's history, like the history of many southwestern Idaho towns, is linked directly to irrigation and the development of productive farmland from arid lands. The first settlement in the area was near Five Mile Creek, the closest source of water. Enough people were in the area by 1885 to open a school. The Idaho Central Railway constructed a line from Nampa to Boise in 1887. The following year, the U.S. Postal Service established a mail drop on the railroad at a point midway from Nampa to Boise. The drop was named "Hunter," after John Hunter, who was superintendent of the Idaho Central. A trading center began to develop at the railroad, and in August of 1893, C. G. Zenger filed a plat for a new town, to be named "Meridian," after its location on the Boise Meridian line. (In 1867, a north and south survey line) was established as the basis for the State's land survey.) The post office name was changed to Meridian in April 1894.11 Irrigated agriculture was key to Meridian's development. The Settlers Ditch Company was established on October 30th, 1884. The original locators of the canal and water rights were Christian R. Purdum, Adolphus Purdum, and William H. Smith. They made their filing on October 17, 1884, claiming water to irrigate land west of Boise City. The canal began on the south side of the river at a point at the head of the Government Hay Reservation, now known as Ann Morrison Park. According to the Settlers Irrigation District, today the canal measures approximately 20 miles in length with 95 miles of laterals. Water deliveries for the main canal begin at North Mitchell Street in Boise and end approximately one-half mile west of Black Cat Road, dumping into the Five Mile Drain. Water deliveries for the south side of the Settlers Canal begin west of Five Mile Road and south of Ustick Road, eventually dumping into a Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District (NMID) drain below Black Cat Road. Although the Settlers Ditch Company was organized in 1884, it was not until 1886 that the ditch began to take shape. Initially, the ditch was to be constructed by the farmers who were settling in the western part of Ada County. Unfortunately, the farmers were unable to complete the work themselves. In 1885, they signed a contract with Alexander McGee and James Stewart, organizers of the Phyllis Canal Company. Under the terms of the contract, McGee and Stewart 9 The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes 10 2014 Meridian Historic Preservation Plan 11 History of Meridian, City of Meridian website 15 Historic Preservation Plan would continue construction of the ditch. When McGee and Stewart failed to complete the work, the farmers took the ditch back. They were able to persuade a few local businessmen to purchase stock in the canal company. In 1887, John Lemp took over direction of the Settlers Ditch, which then became known as the Lemp Canal. Under Lemp's ownership, the main canal was completed in 1891, extending approximately eight miles from the head gate. A system of laterals was constructed to provide water to the farmers. By 1896, so many settlers had taken up land under the Lemp Canal that even running to its full capacity, it was no longer able to supply the water demand. In 1901, Lemp sold the project to the newly organized Settlers Canal Company Ltd. which continued its operation. The name of the main canal was changed back to the Settlers Canal. C. Transition From Rural Center to Urban Community The Nampa Meridian Irrigation District (NMID), established in 1904, is also important to Meridian's agricultural history. The Farmer's Lateral is associated with the Ridenbaugh Canal system, which was the largest pre-federal irrigation project in the Boise Valley. In 1877, William B. Morris, an early Boise City settler, claimed over 17,000 acres under the Desert Land Act on the first bench above the south bank of the Boise River. He then sold part of his interest to other settlers who needed an irrigation system. He hired these future farmers to begin construction on a large canal that would not only serve irrigation purposes but also transport lumber and provide power for a sawmill. Seven miles of canal were completed when Morris died in 1878. After his death, the capital to expand the canal system evaporated, and his widow, Lavinia and their nephew, William Ridenbaugh, to whom ownership of the canal had passed, could only afford to oversee the seven miles of canal that had already been built. However, farmers who had purchased land from Morris wished to keep their property and to do so needed to provide water to their acreage under the Desert Land Act. They continued to expand the canal in small increments until Ridenbaugh sold the canal and water rights to the Central Canal and Land Company in 1889. This company invested $67,000 over the next two years but became discouraged with the limited capital return and sold the canal to the Boise City and Nampa Irrigation Land and Lumber Company (BCNILLC) in 1890. The Ridenbaugh canal system was sold again in 1894 for$123,149.00 to the Boise City Irrigation Land and Lumber Company. By this time, the main canal was 51 miles long and supported 271 miles of secondary canals and laterals. Additional facilities included 23 large gates, 109 check gates, 296 taps, 280 weirs, 33 culverts, two flumes 500 feet long, and several smaller flumes. By 1903, the estimated construction cost of the Ridenbaugh system was more than $405,000. The financial burden of maintaining the canal network eventually became too great, and the Boise City Irrigation Land and Lumber Company sold the Ridenbaugh Canal to the NMID in 1906. NMID was formed in 1904 following the enactment of House Bill 266 by the Idaho Legislature five years earlier. The legislation provided for the organization of irrigation districts that would manage water delivery systems throughout Idaho. The act gave each district the authority to construct, purchase, or otherwise obtain the necessary water rights, irrigation works, canals, 16 Historic Preservation Plan and ditches, including those built or in the process of construction by private owners, and to provide landowners with sufficient water for irrigation. NMID is the source for most of the irrigation in the immediate area. Meridian (old town) is all served by the Hunter Lateral, which extends from the Ridenbaugh Canal northwest through Meridian Cemetery and continues to the north where it meets the Settlers Canal. Irrigated agriculture encouraged settlers from Missouri, Iowa, and other areas to settle in Idaho, taking up land surrounding Meridian and establishing farms. Around the turn of the 20t"century, settlers established fruit orchards and built fruit packing businesses and prune dryers along the railroad tracks. Local orchards produced many varieties of apples and Italian prunes. Production continued through the mid-1940s, when it was no longer profitable and the packing businesses closed. D. Meridian's Origins in the Dairy Industry As the population of southwestern states grew in the early 20t"century, so did the demand for dairy products. The increased demand came at the same time as the introduction of concrete silos and other technological advances, which in turn brought more farmers to dairy production. Meridian's location near both the Oregon Short Line and the interurban track system (connecting communities from Boise to Caldwell) was a great benefit to the dairy industry. Farmers used both the railroad and the interurban lines to ship their milk to creameries and cheese factories. Meridian was the site of a creamery as early as 1897, when the Meridian Creamery was incorporated, and a cheese factory was established in 1913, part of an agricultural boom which continued into the years of World War I. When the war ended, prices fell dramatically for grain, cattle, and sheep, but farmers persevered. Respected and long-time Meridian historian Lila Hill noted that the Ada County Dairymen's Association (ACDA) creamery was the center of the area's economy from 1929 to 1970. Buildings related to the ACDA creamery formed the core of downtown Meridian. World War II brought another boom to Meridian. Some returning veterans used the loan programs of the Serviceman's Readjustment Act of 1944 (popularly known as the GI Bill) to purchase existing farms where they raised cattle feed for their dairy herds and sold milk. By the mid-1950s, in addition to being a thriving agricultural center, Meridian was also home to several industries: the ACDA creamery, two lumber processing plants — Brock Lumber and Meridian Moulding--and the Storey Hatchery. Agricultural and industrial growth also led to a housing boom. Five new subdivisions were added to the city between 1948 and 1950.12 E. Modern Meridian In 1944, Julius M. Kleiner purchased land from the Morrison Knudson Company and changed it from a storage yard into a dairy farm, which operated until the 1970s. Kleiner was an influential community member and owned a significant amount of land, including the areas known today 12 Scenic Idaho, Vol. 5, 1950 pp. 30-31. and Vol. 11-2-1956. Pp. 4-5. 17 Historic Preservation Plan as Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park and the Village shopping center. Gene Kleiner donated the property to the City in 2010 and two years later the City created Memorial Park. Meridian Speedway, built in 1950 and one of the city's most recent additions to the National Register of Historic Places, has been a gathering place for residents and visitors for generations. In 1966, Interstate 84 was constructed in Idaho, providing a new entry to Meridian. Within a few decades urban development would extend to areas near and around the freeway. With the population steadily growing and the need for housing increasing, the city slowly began moving from being agriculturally dominated to a more urban mix of residential, industrial, and commercial uses. Large sections of land that were previously farms were slowly molded into commercial strips and hubs. As employment centers grew in both Meridian and Boise, the need for housing continued with one of Meridian's largest population booms occurring in the 1980s. As the city expands, historic agricultural buildings, structures, and landscapes will continue to face the possibility of demolition. The city continues to grow; the population in 2025 has risen to approximately 147,34013. The city has grown from a dairy farm town to an economic hub but has not forgotten its roots. Historic buildings are concentrated in the old town, and agricultural buildings remain where the city has yet to expand. F. Historic Properties Within the city limits, there are several properties listed in the NRHP. The NRHP is a program of the NPS, and as stated in the National Register Bulletin 16A preface, "is the official Federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. Table 2 presents the properties in the city that are currently listed in the NRHP. Figure 1 presents the inventory of NHRP listed, NRHP eligible, not eligible, and unevaluated historic resources. For a full list of completed historic surveys conducted in Meridian, see Appendix D. When survey of historic properties is conducted, the qualified preservation specialist evaluates the eligibility of each resource (or group of resources) according to the criteria established by the SOI and the SHPO. This requires documentation of construction date, original building use/ function, and building form/architectural style. Furthermore, the properties are evaluated for significance and integrity. The former is the importance of a property to the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of a community, state, or nation. To be listed, properties must have significance in one of the following areas: Criterion A: association with events, activities or broad patterns of history, Criterion B: association with the lives of people significant in our past, Criterion C: embody distinctive construction characteristic(s) etc. Criterion D: have yielded or be likely to yield information in prehistory or history. The property exterior is also evaluated for integrity; that is, a site must retain physical characteristics or elements that convey the period for which they are considered significant. Some of these elements include location, design, setting, materials, and workmanship. 13 Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho. 18 Historic Preservation Plan Table 2: Listing in the National Register of Historic Places National Register Number Name Address 05001599 R.H. and Jessie Bell House 137 E. Pine Street 05001600 Clara Hill House 1123 N. Main Street 82000210 E.F. Hunt House 49 E. State Street 82000223 Meridian Exchange Bank 109 E. 2nd Street 03000122 Mittleider Farmstead Historic District 575 Rumple Lane (non-extant) 08000905 Mountain States Telephone and 815 N. Main Street Telegraph Company Building 82000227 Halbert and Grace Neal House 101 W. Pine Street 96001506 Tolleth House 134 E. State Avenue 100008284 Meridian Speedway 335 S. Main St In addition to the properties listed in the NRHP, past surveys have yielded valuable information regarding other properties within and near the City of Meridian. Figure 1 presents the inventory of NHRP listed, NRHP eligible, not eligible, and unevaluated historic resources as determined by these previously conducted surveys, listed in Appendix D. Since some of these surveys have occurred over a decade ago, some of the resources listed as NRHP eligible (refer to Table 3) may no longer be extant. A cursory review indicates that many of the resources, particularly the farmsteads, have been lost. Future studies or survey efforts could confirm and update this information. 19 Historic Preservation Plan Figure 1:Historic Resources Map • _ [5nj McMillan • is - • T_ u • 'sttkk� j• • • is Y � E � o¢ Cherry • Pin • �•�+. • Franklin o - • • Ov'land 9 - is Victor • FairN¢w Ave m •c Amity __ •� Wa•k'ngtan Ave 1 - Statc Avc Lakc Hazel 1 o Be Pinc--A— • e o 0 Idaho nvP ja s ° � 1 s Broadway Ave Ne.idi.r City ll--, • y Historic Resources-Sumey Results - _ calumb:a is YRMP Lis[c-rl 0 •8.—,St — I NRH P Ekigible ®Not Eligible L —1—d .os• - NRHPEIigible Linear Resource 6g� --Not EEiglble 'F—kli,Rd Meridian Historic Preservatlen Plan l Historic Resources 20 Historic Preservation Plan Table 3: Eligible NRHP Properties IHSI # Name Address Year 01-25573 Portfolio 1409 N. Main St. 1954 01-25570 Marguerite And Carl Patch House 1311 N. Main St. 1936 01-25569 Accent Funeral Home 1303 N. Main St. 1937 01-25568 Saucerman Construction 1233 N. Main St. 1954 01-25566 St Frances Cabrini Catholic Church/Meridian Cycles 1203 N. Main St. 1930 01-25541 House 1028 NE 3rd St. 1932 01-25511 Paul 's Bar Room 130/132 E. Idaho Ave. 1915 01-25510 Truffles 126 E. Idaho Ave. 1915 01-25482 Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox Church 211 E. Carlton Ave. 1941 01-23110 Overland Rd., Farmstead 1690 W. Overland Rd. 1913 01-22107 N. McDermott Rd.,--Farmstead 5390 N. McDermott Rd. 1940 01-22057 W. Cherry Ln. House- 735 W. Cherry Lane 1956 01-21873 N. Main St. House- 1310 N. Main St. 1941 01-19822 Hill Family Farmstead 5875 S. Eagle Rd. 1890 01-19811 O. Ha a/Doris Frost Farmstead 2435 S. Meridian Rd. 1910 01-19806 Harry Warrick Barn 2350 E. Amity Rd. 1920 01-19805 Paul Warrick Farmstead 2445 E. Amity Rd. 1941 01-19801 Jim Griffin House 2385 S. Eagle Rd. 1890 01-19799 HenryReimann Farmstead 2430 S. Linder Rd. 1920 01-19797 Stanley Jackson/Harold Stanford Farmstead 2365 W. Victory Rd. 1950 01-19795 W. Victory Rd. Farmstead 835 W. Victory Rd. 1910 01-19787 Maxine Amend Farmstead 2015 Overland Rd. 1890 01-19779 Eggers Farmstead, Eggers/Moore Barn And Farm 820 S. Black Cat Rd. 1915 01-19778 Sol Nelson/Bernad McFadden Farmstead 970 N. Black Cat Rd. 1920 01-19770 Clarence And Mark Calnon Farmstead 2215 W. Franklin Rd. 1916 01-19769 Don Bowers Farmstead 2770 W. Franklin Rd 1920 01-19763 Brenni er House 4345 Linder Rd. 1900 01-19761 Meridian Road Farmstead 4273 Meridian Rd. 1915 01-19760 Meridian Road Barn And Farmstead 3615 Meridian Rd. 1900 01-19759 Barnett Barn And House 3745 Meridian Rd. 1900 01-19757 Country Knit And Crochet 4635 &4715 Locust Grove 1920 01-19754 George Leighton/Tom Davis Farmhouse And Icehouse 2740 2742 E. Ustick Rd. 1915 01-19753 Johnson Farmstead 1570 E. Ustick Rd. 1920 01-19752 Boru /Rivera House And Barn 1135 & 1131 Ustick Rd. 1900 01-19751 Tyler/William & Leni Snider Barn 1948 840 E. Ustick Rd. 1900 01-19750 Verna Davis & Ray Blades Farmstead 540 E. Ustick Rd. 1890 01-19749 Ed Davis Farmstead 745 E. Ustick Rd. 1920 01-19745 Jack Morgan & Katherine Anderson Farmstead 3093 N. Christian Way 1890 (former 5325 W. Ustick 01-19740 N. Meridian Rd. Barn -4990 4990 N. Meridian Rd. 1920 01-19739 John Lem /Dwaine Wolf Farmstead 4895 N. Meridian Rd. 1920 01-19731 W. McMillan Farmstead 985 W. McMillan Rd. 1920 01-19730 E. McMillan Farmstead 555 E. McMillan Rd. 1925 01-19729 John &Jean Tolk Earl Farmstead 2205 E. McMillan Rd, 1932 01-19727 Elias & Margaret Alda a Farmstead 7570 Basco Lane 1912 01-15264 Cecil Luke House 3290 Amity Rd. 1920 01-15244 Linder Road House S. Linder Rd. 01-13690 Wechbau h Elevator 611 N. Main St. 1909 01-13676 House 304 E Broadway Ave. 1915 21 Historic Preservation Plan 01-13675 Salon 310 310 E BroadwayAve. 1915 01-13673 House 333 E. Idaho Ave. 1900 01-13640 House 305 E. Pine Ave. 1925 01-13639 Sharp Harness Shop 124 E. Idaho Ave. 1929 01-13638 Idaho Building 136 E. Idaho Ave. 1913 01-13637 Bank Of Meridian 140 E. Idaho Ave. 1915 01-13628 House 128 W. Idaho Ave. 1910 01-13605 House 135 E. State Ave. 1915 01-13604 Clement and Eliza Hedges House 16 E. Pine Ave. 1903 01-13600 55 E. State Ave. House 55 E. State Ave. 1923 01-13583 W. Pine Ave. House 506 W. Pine Ave. 1900 01-13576 Gold Exp ress/I nteg rated Security Resources 1403 N. Main St. 1934 01-13573 Meridian Rural High School 200 E. Carlton Ave. 1912 01-13572 Dr. HenryJ. and Cora Co ins House 1131 N. Main St. 1920 01-13570 E is Basque Restaurant 1115 N. Main St. 1916 01-13569 J.C. &Mary S. Beam House 1103 E. Main St. 1916 22 Historic Preservation Plan 4 Meridian HPC tr _ Rm r1 3-�{ r f 23 Historic Preservation Plan The City of Meridian has an active historic preservation program that has been an important part of the city for over 25 years. Appendix D summarizes relevant code and plan sections and other information relevant to the HPC. A. Establishment of the Meridian HPC Meridian City Code Title 2, Chapter 1 established the Commission and outlines its duties and powers. The commission was established to promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public of the city through the identification, evaluation, designation, documentation, and protection of those buildings, sites, areas, structures, and objects which reflect significant elements of local, state, and national historic architectural, archaeological, and cultural heritage. The Meridian HPC consists of six members serving three-year terms, and one youth member serving a one-year term. The members include at least two appointed members with professional training or experience in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, engineering, law, and other historic preservation-related disciplines The Parks and Recreation Department provides a city staff liaison to the HPC, who is also responsible for art programs and special events. The HPC provides annual reports to the City Council regarding their accomplishments and activities. Funding for HPC activities comes from the city's general fund or from NPS, HPC, and SHPO CLG grants. Under the provisions of Idaho Code section 67-4612, the city may provide special conditions or restrictions for the protection, enhancement, and preservation of historic properties by ordinances. The Meridian City Code (2-1-3: Historic Preservation Commission) also states that the HPC may conduct surveys, recommend preservation procedures, and promote and conduct educational programs on historic preservation. Specific pivotal projects that have occurred over the years are listed below: 1985 - SHPO Ada County Rural Sites Survey 1987 - Establishment of the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission 1987 - Meridian Reconnaissance Survey (IHSI Survey Report#132) 1989 - Belinda Davis and Barbara Perry Bauer Comprehensive Survey 1998 - Renewable Technologies, Inc. Survey 1999-2000 - The Arrowrock Group, Inc Survey for Ada County Historic Preservation Council 2005 - Meridian Reconnaissance Survey Phase 1 (IHSI Survey Report#307). 2007 - Meridian Impact Area Re-survey (IHSI Survey Report#361) 2008 - Meridian Historic Center opens 2011 -TAG Historical Research and Consulting Windshield Survey 2014 - Meridian Historic Preservation Plan adopted 24 Historic Preservation Plan 2015 — Preservation Idaho Orchid Award for Cultural Heritage Preservation for the Meridian Historic Walking Tour 2017 — Preservation Idaho Orchid Award for Contribution to Historic Preservation the Vault (formerly Bank of Meridian) —Josh Evarts for restoration and revitalization for Downtown Meridian 2021 — CLG Evaluation 2021 — HPC facilitated the transfer of the former Meridian Historical Society's collection of records, documents, and artifacts at City Hall to the Meridian Library District 2023 - North Main Street Reconnaissance-level Survey 2023 - Preservation Idaho Orchid Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation - Hidden Gem Events/Tolleth Home restoration 2024 - Local Landmarking Program memorandum 2024 - Meridian Speedway Listed in the National Register of Historic Places 2025 - Walking Tour Revamp and Informational Binders Created 2025 - Historic Preservation Plan update prepared 3. Meridian HPC Prograrrj: 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." (City of Meridian). Since its inception, the HPC has focused on the education and promotion of preservation activities and the study of the City's historic resources. While the local preservation ordinance allows the HPC to make recommendations to improve planning processes, including the adoption of ordinances for the purposes of preservation of historic resources, the commission has not undertaken any local designations or design review programs. Education, Community Engagement, and Outreach The Meridian HPC provides multiple ways for the community to explore local history. Their principal public offering is the Meridian Walking Tours, which highlights the city's historic structures and sites. Residents can access these tours through several convenient methods: • Printed booklets available at City Hall. • An interactive mobile app for self-guided excursions (Meridian Historic Tour on the App Store) • An online version on the city website. The Meridian HPC also provides in-person guided tours for special events. Another key educational resource, supported by the HPC, is the engaging video "Settlers Make the Desert Bloom," a condensed version of a presentation by the late historian Lila Hill. The 25 Historic Preservation Plan video is easily accessible to the public on the city's website, YouTube channel, and displayed in the Meridian History Center. The Meridian History Center, which is managed by the Meridian Library District, is currently located off the City Hall lobby, providing materials for the public to view on a self-guided tour. The library also complements this resource by offering digitized versions of historic documents. The HPC actively engages in major community efforts, notably the conservation of the Eggers Farmstead silos in 2023. When new development threatened this unique resource—which holds recognized importance to Ada County's agricultural history and the last remaining dual silo structure in the Treasure Valley—the HPC served in an advisory capacity to conserve the structures. As a result of these efforts, the dual silos were successfully disassembled and are slated for reconstruction in a suitable location. The HPC has also upheld a tradition of celebrating National Preservation Month (May). Annual activities include offering walking tours, hosting speakers, receiving a proclamation from the mayor, and communicating all activities on social media. ii. National Register District Survey Among the studies and surveys enumerated in Appendix D, one recent survey effort is noteworthy. In September 2023, TAG Historical and Research Consulting concluded a two- phase reconnaissance-level survey of North Main Street for the HPC (maps and discussion provided in Appendix E). Over 250 properties were considered with the objective of identifying eligible or potentially eligible properties and districts for listing in the National Register. Two small areas, East Idaho Avenue and North Main Street, were determined to be potentially eligible as NRHP districts. While a National Register listing alone does not provide any protection of the historic properties, 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. At present, the draft survey is being revised following comments by the Idaho SHPO, and no determinations have been made regarding the National Register designations. iii. Local Landmarking In 2024, the HPC commissioned a study to consider and summarize the viability of a local Iandmarking program. As part of this analysis, HPC staff(in the Parks and Recreation Department) coordinated with the Meridian Planning Division to utilize a map layer of potential historic resources that had a known Idaho Historic Sites Inventory (IHSI) form associated with the property to provide for a "History Check" datapoint to the maps maintained by the department. In the future, the coordination of GIS information with SHPO's Idaho Cultural Resource Information System (ICRIS) to provide updated information to the GIS layer would be helpful, but this information is currently not transmissible. ICRIS is a statewide system that provides public access to the inventory of historic buildings, sites, districts, structures, objects, and archaeological sites in Idaho. This is like 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 26 Historic Preservation Plan 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 landmarking 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 landmark process might entail. For example, the HPC could simply advise property owners considering demolition. Or the HPC might review applications for exterior 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. Currently, the HPC is not pursuing local landmarking, but this HPP considers it to be a possible strategy to employ in the future as a tool to celebrate and preserve historic resources. 27 Historic Preservation Plan 5 1 Goals, Objectives, and Strategies for Future Preservation Efforts 28 Historic Preservation Plan The role of a historic preservation commission is to further the work of the local government as it relates to preserving the community's heritage. That is typically done by undertaking a series of activities or projects, funded in part by the SHPO with National Park Service funding, as discussed in Chapter 2. The purpose of the historic preservation plan is to guide these efforts based on a comprehensive review of the community that identifies issues and concerns, needs, and opportunities. By engaging with the public during this planning process, the HPC learned that residents value historic preservation because it sustains authentic community character and provides educational opportunities to historic site users and visitors of historic sites. Meridian community members consider the top priorities to be to celebrate, document, and protect historic resources. To that end, the HPC prepared the following goals or purpose statements for the future of historic preservation in Meridian: A. Identify and document historical, cultural, and archaeological resources within the City and the Area of Impact. B. Sustain Meridian's authentic community character by preserving and protecting our historic and cultural resources. C. Inform and engage residents and visitors about historic preservation programs and opportunities in our community. D. Strengthen the operation and administration of the Meridian HPC. Objectives, or discrete steps towards achieving goals, were articulated for each of the goals. These are followed by action items or strategies that support the achievement of the objective and the realization of the goals. The objectives and strategies were also prepared from the insights gathered through the public engagement process. Meridian residents are concerned about the following: • Preserving Meridian's historic houses and neighborhoods, as well as the area's agricultural heritage. • Enhancing Old Town and protecting historic buildings while permitting new development • Improving historic preservation processes, activities, and outreach. Residents have also expressed an interest in learning more about historic preservation, including grants for historic building repair and rehabilitation, potential tax incentives for historic property owners, public outreach/education, and heritage tourism programs. Strategies presented in the next section include reference to possible community training events on these topics. The following sections (A. Goals, Objectives, and Strategies; B. Implementation) create a work plan that can assist the City of Meridian and guide the HPC to preserve Meridian's heritage. 29 Historic Preservation Plan A. Goals, Objectives, and Strategies Goal 1: Identify and document architectural, historical, cultural, and archeological resources within the City of Meridian and the city's area of impact. Objective Strategies 1.1: Continue to conduct historic 1.1.a: Evaluate and prioritize sites and districts to be studied and inventories. surveyed, including but not limited to: • Properties previously evaluated for NRHP listing (HPP Table 3) • Small, hipped-roof cottages built in the early years of the 20th century (e.g. Sears Catalog homes). • West side of NW 1 st street that was noted in the 2023 TAG report • Agricultural resources (homesteads, outbuildings, granges, processing, and storage) 1.1.b: Pursue the development of National Register of Historic Places nominations for eligible properties 1.1.c: Collaborate with ACHPC, SHPO, and other agencies regarding historic contexts to coordinate efforts and leverage resources to conduct mutually beneficial surveys and inventories. 1.1.d: Collaborate with SHPOs to update city GIS layers with historic resources on ICRIS. 1.2: Evaluate potential for studying 1.2.a: Evaluate parcels within the Meridian Impact Area to identify mid-century modern neighborhoods properties that were constructed prior to 1985. and other recent past resources. 1.2.b: Consider identification of sites that represent roadside architecture, such as service stations and drive-thru restaurants (e.g. The Hungry Onion). 30 Historic Preservation Plan Goal 2: Sustain Meridian's authentic community character by preserving and protecting our historic cultural resources. Objective Strategies 2.1: Promote preservation of Old 2.1.a: Collaborate with the Planning Division to identify measures to Town to enhance its historical support preservation within Old Town, including consideration of quality. district boundaries. 2.1.b: Collaborate with the Planning Division to review and make recommendations on the city's design guidelines for historic buildings within Old Town. 2.1.c: Collaborate with MDC and inform their Destination Downtown Plan's future vision for Old Town. 2.2: Conserve vulnerable historic 2.2.a: Proceed with the State Historic Preservation Office to ensure sites and structures from designation of both potential National Register of Historic Places demolition. districts as outlined in the 2023 survey. 2.2.b: Continue to work with the TAG and Idaho SHPO to revise potential NRHP district survey and follow through with NRHP designation with one or both districts as established from documentation provided by the 2023 TAG survey, as appropriate. 2.2.c: Consider local district designation for any NRHP districts. 2.3: Incorporate the preservation of 2.3.a: Explore the development of a formal process through the important historic, cultural, and Planning Division for development application review of potential agricultural resources into City historic sites where development may negatively impact historic planning and development features. processes. 2.3.b: Explore adoption of a demolition review ordinance or local landmark provisions 2.3.c: Collaborate with Code Enforcement regarding violations on historic properties. 2.4: Develop a Meridian Register 2.4.a: Follow up on the local landmark memo (2024) with of Historic Places to recognize appropriate next steps. sites of local significance. 2.4.b: Propose potential sites and develop criteria to create a local inventory list to include on a register of historic places in Meridian. 2.4.c Explore and recommend incentives and protection measures for sites included on a local register. 31 Historic Preservation Plan Goal 3: Inform and engage residents and visitors about historic preservation programs and opportunities in our community. Objective Strategies 3.1: Provide the public with 3.1.a: Support and promote Idaho Archaeology and Historic educational programs to Preservation Month in May. increase citizens' awareness 3.1.b: Nominate exemplary historic preservation achievements by of Meridian's heritage and the individuals, businesses, and organizations for recognition by the economic and aesthetic value ACHPC Treasure Awards or Preservation Idaho's Orchids and Onions of historic preservation. Awards. 3.1.c: Consider a program to recognize preservation activity for the Historic Preservation Commission, and promote it in the local paper, city-affiliated websites, and social media outlets. 3.2: Improve preservation 3.2.a: Collaborate with the Meridian Library and the History Center to education efforts for various develop historic preservation-specific initiatives audiences. 3.2.b: Continue to develop public presentations, walking tours, brochures, social media outreach, and website digital information. 3.2.c: Identify opportunities to expand historic markers and interpretive signage as part of development and redevelopment projects. 3.3: Increase community 3.3.a: Review the HPC website and augment with links and other understanding of historic relevant information for public reference. preservation resources, 3.3.b: Partner with the SHPO, Preservation Idaho, NAPC, and the procedures, and districts. Idaho Heritage Trust on educational workshops such as: • Historic Districts and how they work • Historic designation (local or national) and what it means to you • Rehabilitation Techniques (windows, masonry, carpentry, etc.) • Historic Tax Incentives 32 Historic Preservation Plan Goal 4: Strengthen the operation and administration of the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission. Objective Strategies 4.1: Adopt and implement the 4.1.a: Present the HPP to the City Council and coordinate adoption of 2025 Historic Preservation the Historic Preservation Plan with the Comprehensive Plan. Plan. 4.1.b: Conduct an annual meeting of the HPC to evaluate whether Historic Preservation Plan goals, objectives, and strategies are being met. 4.1.c: Develop a program of survey and inventory, based on the initial work of the HPP. 4.2: Collaborate with other 4.2.a: Collaborate with the Planning Division to review design City Departments and guidelines in Old Town, demolition permits, and development Commissions. processes that may impact historic features. 4.2.b: Coordinate with information technology personnel to: archive reports, surveys, and inventories; to provide easy access to City departments; coordinate with internal databases; as well as provide a portal to the public as appropriate. 4.2.c: Identify all city-led projects that may have a nexus with historic resources and consider potential for assistance through grant applications or educational opportunities. 4.3: Ensure that there are 4.3.a: Prepare and present an annual report of HPC activities to the sufficient resources for the City Council, aligned with the City budget cycle; continue to request Historic Preservation annual funding to ensure that basic HPC activities (support of Commission to fulfill their documentation and educational activities) can proceed without relying duties. on CLG funding. 4.3.b: Ensure that HPC members, city staff, and city leadership have access to annual training with the SHPO, the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, or other preservation-related workshops or conferences. 4.3.c: Consider assigning a liaison from the Planning Division to do historic preservation planning and serve as the Historic Preservation Commission staff liaison or participate jointly with the Parks & Recreation staff liaison. 33 Historic Preservation Plan B. Implementation This section presents the strategies or action items, listed by goal and objective in Section 5.A of this Plan, in Table 4. They are listed in order of priority using the following timeframes: o High Priority— immediate action within the next 1 to 5 years o Medium Priority—follow-up action to high priority items (or 5 to 10-year target) o Continued Collaboration —ongoing strategies The responsible entity for these strategies is the HPC, but some strategies refer to appropriate partner agencies or groups. Table 4: Prioritized Strategy Items High Priority Strategies 1.1.a: Evaluate and prioritize sites and districts to be studied and surveyed, including but not limited to: o Properties previously evaluated for NRHP listing (HPP Table 3) o Small, hipped-roof cottages built in the early years of the 20th century (e.g. Sears Catalog homes). o West side of NW 1 st street that was noted in the 2023 TAG report o Agricultural resources (homesteads, outbuildings, granges, processing, and storage) 1.1.b: Pursue the development of National Register of Historic Places nominations for eligible properties 1.1.c: Collaborate with ACHPC, SHPO, and other agencies regarding historic contexts to coordinate efforts and leverage resources to conduct mutually beneficial surveys and inventories. 1.2.a: Evaluate parcels within the Meridian Impact Area to identify properties that were constructed prior to 1985. 1.2.b: Consider identification of sites that represent roadside architecture, such as service stations and drive-thru restaurants (e.g., The Hungry Onion) 2.1.a: Collaborate with the Planning Division to identify measures to support preservation within Old Town, including consideration of district boundaries. 2.1.c: Collaborate with MDC and inform their Destination Downtown Plan's future vision for Old Town. 2.2.b: Continue to work with the TAG and Idaho SHPO to revise potential NRHP district survey and follow through with NRHP designation with one or both districts as established from documentation provided by the 2023 TAG survey, as appropriate 2.3.a: Explore the development of a formal process through the Planning Division for development application review of potential historic sites where development may negatively impact historic features. 4.1.a: Present the Historic Preservation Plan to the City Council and coordinate adoption of the Historic Preservation Plan with the Comprehensive Plan. 4.1.c: Develop a program of survey and inventory, based on the initial work of the HPP. 4.2.a: Collaborate with the Planning Division to review design guidelines in Old Town, demolition permits, and development processes that may impact historic features. 4.2.c: Identify all city-led projects that may have a nexus with historic resources and consider potential for assistance through grant applications or educational opportunities. 34 Historic Preservation Plan Medium Priority Strategie 2.1.b: Collaborate with the Planning Division to review and make recommendations on the city's design guidelines for historic buildings within Old Town. 2.2.c: Consider local district designation for any NRHP districts. 2.3.b: Explore adoption of a demolition review ordinance or local landmark provisions. 2.3.c: Collaborate with Code Enforcement regarding violations on historic properties. 2.4.a: Follow up on the local landmark memo (2024)with appropriate next steps. 2.4.b: Propose potential sites and develop criteria to create a local inventory list to include on a register of historic places in Meridian. 2.4.c Explore and recommend incentives and protection measures for sites included on a local register. 3.1.c: Consider a program to recognize preservation activity for the Historic Preservation Commission, and promote it in the local paper, city-affiliated websites, and social media outlets. 4.2.b: Coordinate with information technology personnel to: archive reports, surveys, and inventories; to provide easy access to City departments; coordinate with internal databases; as well as provide a portal to the public as appropriate. 4.3.c: Consider assigning a liaison from the Planning Division to do historic preservation planning and serve as the Historic Preservation Commission staff liaison or participate jointly with the Parks & Recreation staff liaison. Continued Collaboration Strategies IA.& Collaborate with SHPOs to update city GIS layers with historic resources on ICRIS. 2.2.a: Proceed with the State Historic Preservation Office to ensure designation of both potential National Register of Historic Places districts as outlined in the 2023 survey. 3.1.a: Support and promote Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month in May. 3.1.b: Nominate exemplary historic preservation achievements by individuals, businesses, and organizations for recognition by the ACHPC Treasure Awards or Preservation Idaho's Orchids and Onions Awards. 3.2.a: Collaborate with the Meridian Library and the History Center to develop historic preservation- specific initiatives. 3.2.b: Continue to develop public presentations, walking tours, brochures, social media outreach, and website digital information. 3.2.c: Identify opportunities to expand historic markers and interpretive signage as part of development and redevelopment projects. 3.3.a: Review the HPC website and augment with links and other relevant information for public reference. 3.3.b: Partner with the SHPO, Preservation Idaho, NAPC, and the Idaho Heritage Trust on educational workshops such as: o Historic Districts and how they work o Historic designation (local or national) and what it means to you o Rehabilitation Techniques (windows, masonry, carpentry, etc.) o Historic Tax Incentives 4.1.b: Conduct an annual meeting of the HPC to evaluate whether Historic Preservation Plan goals, objectives, and strategies are being met. 4.3.a: Prepare and present an annual report of HPC activities to the City Council, aligned with the City budget cycle; continue to request annual funding to ensure that basic HPC activities (support of documentation and educational activities) can proceed without relying on CLG funding. 4.3.b: Ensure that HPC members, city staff, and city leadership have access to annual training with the SHPO, the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, or other preservation-related workshops or conferences. 35 Historic Preservation Plan 6 1 References Ada County HPC (2025). 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Retrieved May 7, 2025, from https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/upload/NRB16A-Complete.pdf 36 Historic Preservation Plan 7 Appendices Appendix A: Public Involvement Summary Appendix B: Public Survey Results Appendix C: Laws and Regulations Appendix D: List of Historic Surveys Appendix E: City Code and Plans Review 37