2021-12-02 Historic Preservation Commission HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, December 02, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
____ Blaine Johnston, President ____ Josh Evarts, Vice President
____ Tyler J. Ricks ____ Destinie Hart
____ Donna Lusignan ____ Jody Ault
____ John Keller ____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio
1. Welcome New Youth Commissioner, John Keller
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
2. Approve Minutes from October 28, 2021 Regular Meeting
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
3. Approve Monthly Financial Statement
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
4. Report on Meridian Speedway Nomination to the National Registry to Historic
Places by Barbara Bauer, TAG Historical Research
5. Report on the Past Forward Online National Preservation Conference by Blaine
Johnston, Jody Ault, and Tyler Ricks
6. Update: Social Media Efforts
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION
NEXT MEETING: January 27, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, December 02, 2021 at 4:30 PM
MINUTES
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
To join the meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87946870926
Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833
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ROLL‐CALL ATTENDANCE
__x__ Blaine Johnston, President __x__ Josh Evarts, Vice President
__x__ Tyler J. Ricks __x__ Destinie Hart
_____ Donna Lusignan __x__ Jody Ault
__x__ John Keller _____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio
1. Welcome New Youth Commissioner, John Keller
B. Johnston noted J. Keller prefers to be called Jack and asked J. Keller to introduce
himself. J. Keller stated he is a 14-year-old freshman at Bishop Kelly High School; he lives
in Meridian; and loves history.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
J. Evarts made motion to adopt agenda, seconded by T. Ricks
All ayes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
2. Approve Minutes from October 28, 2021 Regular Meeting
T. Ricks made motion to approve minutes, seconded by J. Ault
All ayes
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
3. Approve Monthly Financial Statement
A. Belnap noted there is nothing of note on the financial statement as the Fiscal Year
started over on October 1 and there were no expenses in the month of October. The
next financial statement will reflect the expenses for the Past Forward Online National
Preservation Conference registrations.
J. Evarts made motion to approve the budget and financial report, seconded by J. Ault
All ayes
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
4. Report on Meridian Speedway Nomination to the National Registry to Historic
Places by Barbara Bauer, TAG Historical Research
Presentation given by B. Bauer, TAG Historical Research (see attachment)
B. Johnston confirmed he still plans to attend the Nampa Irrigation District Board
meeting not only to inform them that the canal will not be listed as part of the Meridian
Speedway Nomination to the National Registry of Historic Places, but also to let them
know the Commission still wishes to partner with them in the future because the
Commission recognizes the importance of irrigation in Meridian’s history.
B. Johnston requested clarification from B. Bauer about the replaced bleachers at the
Meridian Speedway. B. Bauer stated she included an explanation in the nomination to
support the inclusion of the bleachers, even though the materials changed due to a life
and safety issue, because the bleachers are still in the same original location and the
bleachers do not detract from the overall integrity of the site.
J. Evarts commended B. Bauer on her work and requested clarification about any
potential prohibitions from future upgrades/changes to the Meridian Speedway if the
site is added to the National Registry of Historic Places. B. Bauer confirmed that being
on the National Register is honorary and while changes to a site/property are not
prohibited, the National Parks Service does provide guidance on structural changes to a
National Registry site.
5. Report on the Past Forward Online National Preservation Conference by Blaine
Johnston, Jody Ault, and Tyler Ricks
J. Ault reported that presentations she watched did an amazing job introducing new
resources for the Commission to use. Impressed with the idea of bringing in more pre-
Meridian history. J. Ault confirmed she will send her notes to A. Belnap.
T. Ricks seconded what J. Ault shared and stated that the conference covered a wide
range of topics (Native American history, LGBTQ history, women’s history) so it was
eye-opening for him and interesting to hear what is going on nationwide in terms of
historic preservation and not just here in Idaho. T. Ricks stated that there are lots of
resources for the Commission such as grants/funding to use that he didn’t know existed
and another area to take a look at is history of local restaurants. T. Ricks noted that the
conference encouraged including elected officials at all levels to attend events.
B. Johnston reported on his virtual attendance at the Past Forward Online National
Preservation Conference – see attached session notes.
J. Evarts inquired if now was the appropriate time to discuss whether or not the
Commission wanted to require a specific number of hours of continuing education for
each Commissioner during his/her two-year term – this topic was previously tabled for
discussion during a past Commission meeting. B. Johnston stated that as a Certified
Local Government entity, SHPO requires the Commission to earn a specific number of
continuing education hours. A. Belnap confirmed that these continuing education hours
are tracked and included as part of the Certified Local Government status renewal
process. J. Evarts proposed that each Commissioner should be required to complete one
hour of continuing education per term and that the Commission does a quarterly check-
in on number of hours earned by each Commissioner and that this number be included
on the agendas so it is always available for review during the Fiscal Year. J. Evarts
inquired of B. Nary, Legal Counsel, whether this can be a be formal or informal mandate.
B. Nary, Legal Counsel responded that this decision is at the pleasure of the Commission
though this is a voluntary Commission so he never recommends mandating something
only the current Commission can enforce. B. Nary agreed that continuing education is
very important not only to the health of the Commission but as a benefit to the City.
B. Nary suggested passing a resolution stating the Commission’s commitment to
completing continuing education hours and that this could be just be done within the
Commission and does not need to go before City Council. B. Johnston requested B. Nary
to draft a resolution for the Commissioners to review at the January meeting. J. Ault
cautioned against mandating continuing education because in-person attendance may
not be feasible for Commissioners. A. Belnap stated that while many virtual conferences
will be returning to in-person events in the near future, the National Preservation
Committee has many online resources/webinars that would count as continuing
education. B. Johnston and J. Evarts mentioned the possibility of including continuing
education opportunities as part of future agendas, when feasible.
6. Update: Social Media Efforts
T. Ricks stated efforts are going well and recent posts have been about the Meridian
Speedway. T. Ricks stated he has reviewed about 75% of the Old Town/Downtown
pictures but he has plenty of materials to go through for future posts. B. Johnston
requested that A. Belnap invite SHPO and groups like Saving Places to like the
Commission’s Facebook and Instagram pages, if possible. A. Belnap confirmed she will
work on this. J. Ault stated that in the basement there are newspapers dating from the
1890s and inquired if these could be used as material for future posts. B. Johnston
stated a large format scanner is required to use this material unless individual pictures
are taken and shared with A. Belnap or T. Ricks. J. Evarts requested the help of T. Ricks
in taking photos of 20 or 30 articles in the Archives before the next Commission
meeting for the Commission to review at the next meeting and maybe this can be a
quarterly effort. T. Ricks agreed to assist J. Evarts in this effort.
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION
A. Belnap stated December 31 is the grants deadline and this item was not included on the
agenda. B. Nary requested clarification regarding current/future grants. A. Belnap
explained that the Commission has already received a 2021 grant and these funds are being
used to pay TAG for the survey of the Meridian Speedway, but that the Commission has not
discussed applying for a new grant to fund the next round of survey work on a new
location. B. Nary stated his support of a voice vote/motion though he noted A. Belnap does
not need the Commission’s approval to submit a grant application. B. Johnston and J. Evarts
encouraged A. Belnap to submit the application and reach out to the Commissioners if she
needs assistance.
NEXT MEETING: January 27, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
T. Evarts made motion to adjourn, seconded by T. Ricks
All ayes
PAST FORWARD 2021 SESSION NOTES – Blaine Johnston
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Replacement Windows for Historic Buildings
National Parks Service Secretary
Standard 6:
Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity
of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match
the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials.
Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or
pictorial evidence.
Be observant of the details for the replacement windows.
• How will the new windows be installed?
• How does the material affect the appearance of the windows and building?
• Match the brick mold and blind stop dimensions.
• Verify that the new window are set back the same as the original.
Remember
• Details
o Assess individual pieces-size, proportion, & profiles
o Rails & Stiles
o Frame vs. Sash
o Trim components
o Muntins, Mullions,
o Transoms
o Bottom rails is usually larger than the upper rail
• Dimensions
• Proportions
Newer windows have SDL (Simulated Divided Light). This replicates the individual muntins in
older window. Verify that the glass sizes appear to be the same.
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USING THE BUILDING CODES TO SAVE HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Identify Historic Features
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NFPA 909
• Code for the protection of Cultural Resource Properties, Museums, Libraries, Places of
Worship
NFPA 914
• Code for the Protection of Historic Structures
BUILDING CODES
o Know which code the state is using.
o Has it been modified?
o Any local ordinances?
IEBC International Existing Building Code
CHAPTER 12 HISTORIC BUILDINGS, 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) | ICC
Digital Codes (iccsafe.org)
Used for all occupancies
Use Chapter 12 of the IEBC as a format for code compliance
o Section 1201.1 Scope
o Section 1201.2 Report Identify where compliance would be damaging to
contributing features.
o Section 1203.9 Stairs and Railings
Stairs and Railings do not need to comply with the code as long as they
are structurally sound.
Historic Building Definition
Listed or certified eligible for listing by SHPO or National Registry.
Designated as Historic under applicable state or local law.
Certified as a contributing resource within a national register or state designated or
locally designated historic district.
Protecting Vulnerable Buildings
• IPMC International Property Management Code
o Used to protect unrehabilitated buildings.
o Local code enforcement.
Fire Safety
• Resource A in IEBC has a list of archaic materials, methods for their fire rating
assemblies.
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IECC International Energy Conservation Code
• C101.4.2 Report
o Buildings previously occupied. The legal occupancy of any building existing on
the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change;
except as is specifically covered in this code; the International Fire Code, or the
International Property Maintenance Code; or as is deemed necessary by the
code official for the general safety and welfare, of the occupants and the public.
Solar Panel on Historic House
• Case by case basis, as long it isn’t noticeable, or detracts from the original historic
character of the structure it may be OK.
IRC International Residential Code
• Local adoption of Appendix J is required.
ADA American with Disabilities Act
• Utilize National Parks Service Technical Brief 32
Preservation Brief 32: Making Historic Properties Accessible (nps.gov)
USING THE HISTORIC PRESVATION FUND TO SAVE UNDERREPRESENTED HISTORY
Underrepresented Communities
• These are competitive grants.
• These are not tax dollars; these are funded by offshore oil leases.
• Used for funding surveys, nominations, oral histories, educational projects, exhibits.
• No match funding is required, but matching funding helps with the competitive factors.
State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Division of the National Parks Service website
State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Email stlpg@nps.gov
SOLAR ENERGY APPROACHES FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES
• Solar panels can be installed on Historic Buildings. The number one concern that needs
to be addressed is that none of the panels or solar array be visible from any publicly
viewed areas.
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CONDUCTIING A HISTORIC BUILDING ASSESSMENT
The American Institute of Architects started surveying historic buildings in 1924 before the
National Parks Service (NPS) was created. In 1933, the NPS created the Historic American
Building Survey. The NPS now utilizes Preservation Brief 43 as a guideline for these
assessments.
• Preservation Brief 43: The Preparation and Use of Historic Structure Reports (nps.gov).
Buildings as cultural properties.
• Defining what we can see and what we cannot see to properly understand, document,
interpret, preserve, and manage.
o Classifying the building type
o Identify the buildings characteristics
o Determine the condition of components
o Managing them appropriately
• Characteristics
o Shape, openings, roofs, related features, trim, setting, materials, craft, details.
o A feature can be as small as door and window trim.
• Historical Character
o The sum of all of the visual and associative aspects, features, materials.
A building may not be architecturally significant, but a significant event may have taken place
there.
7 Qualities to be considered during the assessment.
• Location
• Setting
• Feeling
• Association
• Design
• Workmanship
• Materials
Of these 7 qualities; only Design, Workmanship and Materials have to do with the
Architecture of the building.
NPS recognizes 4 terms to be used for a building assessment.
• Reconstruction
• Restoration
• Rehabilitation
• Preservation
Reconstruction may be difficult to be approved unless you have documentation
(drawings or photographs show what you want to reconstruct.)
Don’t use terms like Adaptive Reuse.
Rehabilitation is the term used most often the building assessment.
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A buildings mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system can be brought up to code without
affecting the work done for preservation. The design must be carefully thought out because this
type of work can be intrusive to the character and features of the building.
There are 5 questions to ask when choosing the appropriate treatment.
• Relative importance in history
• Physical condition
• Proposed use
• Intended interpretation
• Mandated code requirements
Having an architectural historian helps in finding the required documentation.
Record all of the work:
• Any historical photos or documents
• Photos of the initial building assessment
• Photos of anything discovered during construction
• Photos of the construction process
• Photos of the final project
• All construction documents
Planning for a historic building assessment
• Review and verify the Scope of Work (SOW) and Work Plan with Owner and SHPO.
• Project kickoff meeting
• Meet project personnel
• Review SOW
• Review project data assembled by the owner
• Tour the building and property
• Review and Verify SOW
• Review and Verify the Work Plan
The owner needs to be made aware of any unsafe conditions that are found during the
assessment. If the building is unstable, stabilizing can be undertaken.
• Document existing conditions
• Survey and Assess the building/property
• Conduct physical investigation
o Paint
o Mortar
o Lead
o Asbestos
Review SOW and Work Plan
Proceed with project after getting all necessary approvals.
• SHPO
• City design review
• Local historic preservation commission if required.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, December 02, 2021 at 4:30 PM
All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for
disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.
Agenda
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
To join the meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87946870926
Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833
Webinar ID: 879 4687 0926
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
____ Blaine Johnston, President ____ Josh Evarts, Vice President
____ Tyler J. Ricks ____ Destinie Hart
____ Donna Lusignan ____ Jody Ault
____ John Keller ____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio
1. Welcome New Youth Commissioner, John Keller
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
2. Approve Minutes from October 28, 2021 Regular Meeting
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
3. Approve Monthly Financial Statement
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
4. Report on Meridian Speedway Nomination to the National Registry to Historic
Places by Barbara Bauer, TAG Historical Research
5. Report on the Past Forward Online National Preservation Conference by Blaine
Johnston, Jody Ault, and Tyler Ricks
6. Update: Social Media Efforts
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FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION
NEXT MEETING: January 27, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 4:30 PM
MINUTES
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
__x__ Blaine Johnston, President _____ Josh Evarts, Vice President
__x__ Tyler J. Ricks __x__ Destinie Hart
_____ Donna Lusignan __x__ Jody Ault
_____ John Keller _____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
T. Ricks made motion to adopt agenda, seconded by J. Ault and D. Hart.
All ayes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from September 23, 2021 Regular Meeting
J. Ault made motion to approve minutes, seconded by D. Hart.
All ayes
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Finance Report September 2020
A. Belnap stated no noteworthy item for the monthly financial statements and
confirmed a new fiscal year budget has started.
J. Ault made motion to approve monthly financial statements, seconded by D. Hart.
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Item 2.
All ayes
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
3. Update: Meridian Speedway Nomination to the National Registry to Historic Places
A. Belnap noted TAG Historical Research (TAG) is under contract to complete
nomination form and they are working on it per the timeline which includes a
presentation to the Commission in December and nomination submission by
January 1. A. Belnap noted there is currently nothing for the Commission to do but
there is one recommendation from the State Historic Preservation Office to TAG to
include the canal as part of the submission so A. Belnap will be contacting the
Nampa Irrigation District to gain their permission/acknowledgement that they will
be included in this nomination which in no way affects their property owner rights
to the canal.
4. Update: Social Media Efforts
B. Johnston commended T. Ricks on getting items to A. Belnap for posting. T. Ricks
noted he has enjoyed going through the photos and creating captions. B. Johnston
suggested for the week of Veterans Day to find and use the list of Meridian
residents who served in World War I. B. Johnston asked Commissioners to email
himself, A. Belnap, T. Ricks, and J. Evarts any post ideas for the next two months.
5. Past Forward National Preservation Conference Registration
A. Belnap stated that the conference takes place next week and the Commissioners
still have time to register but need to let A. Belnap know. A. Belnap will register B.
Johnston for the conference so the Commission will have at least one
representative at the conference. B. Johnston encouraged Commissioners to
participate in the conference’s free webinars.
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS / DISCUSSION
B. Johnston encouraged any Commissioners who participate in the Past Forward National
Preservation Conference to share notes or a presentation at the next Commission meeting.
B. Johnston confirmed there will be no Commission meeting in November due to the
Thanksgiving holiday.
NEXT MEETING: TBD
A. Belnap stated that per the Commissioners’ feedback the next meeting date with a
quorum present will be Thursday, December 2 at 4:30pm. A. Belnap confirmed the
December meeting will be her last as she is leaving her position in January.
ADJOURNMENT
J. Ault made motion to adjourn, seconded by D. Hart.
All ayes
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Item 2.
CITY of MERIDIANFY2022 (10/1/2021 thru 9/30/2022)Budget for Historic Preservation & Historical SocietyAs of: 10/31/2021Acct# AGENCY / VENDOREffective DateDESCRIPTIONFY2022 BUDGETFY2022 REVENUESFY2022 EXPENDITURESAvailable Budget01-1840-53801-11160 Budget 10/1/2021 Budget for misc $ 300.00 Historical Society budget for misc expenses300.00$ -$ -$ 300.00$ Acct# AGENCY / VENDOREffective DateDESCRIPTIONFY2022 BUDGETFY2022 REVENUESFY2022 EXPENDITURESAvailable Budget01-1840-53801-11152 Budget 10/1/2021Budget for Training1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 01-1840-53801-11153 Budget 10/1/2021Budget for Supplies-$ -$ 01-1840-53801-11154 Budget 10/1/2021Budget for Memberships420.00$ 420.00$ 01-1840-53801-11155 Budget 10/1/2021Budget for Printing/Promotional1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ 01-1840-53801-11156 Budget 10/1/2021Budget for Continuing Education Program700.00$ 700.00$ 01-1840-53801-11157 Budget 10/1/2021Budget for Historic Walking Tour App Maintenance1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 01-1840-53801-11158 Budget 10/1/2021Budget for Student Initiative150.00$ 150.00$ 01-1840-53801-11159 Budget 10/1/2021Budget for Consulting/Photography Services10,230.00$ 10,230.00$ Historic Preservation14,700.00$ -$ -$ 14,700.00$ TOTALS15,000.00$ -$ -$ 15,000.00$ GL balance 10/31/215Item 3.
MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY
Update –December 2,2021
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MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY
Photos for intensive level form taken
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Item 4.
Summer 2021
SHPO comments to be addressed in nomination
form:
•More in-depth description of contributing and non –contributing
resources
•Expand on the period of significance statement
•Provide additional map that shows contributing and non-contributing
•Identify a smaller district.
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Item 4.
Meetings with SHPO :
Nomination needs to address the
boundaries of the historic district. Be sure
to discuss in detail how the
noncontributing buildings are not the
dominate features and do not impact the
overall historic site in scale, location, or
feeling.
Following July site visit, discussion over adding to the
the boundary south to include Eight Mile Lateral and
Canal Bank.
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Character defining features of the Meridian Speedway
•Track oval
•Viewing areas
•Visitor accommodations
•Nomination should succinctly explain these features
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1964 Program and mid-1970s superstock race
(Courtesy Idaho Historical Racing Society)
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Item 4.
Boundary Discussion
During site visit in July, Adam Nelson,
manager of speedway mentioned that
the canal was used by drivers to access
roadway.
More research undertaken to confirm:
•Stan Fuller –Idaho Historical Racing
Society
•Warren Culver past racer and
member of Speedway Board
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Item 4.
Next Steps
•Complete NRHP nomination
form
•Submit to SHPO for review
•Make edits if necessary to
nomination form
•Attend Idaho Historic Sites
Board Review meeting. First
Saturday in June
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