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- "'-. .':.:".....'';l( There was some discussion on whether Mr. Stathakis could carryon a series of sales ~n order to provide him with income while awaiting public hearing on the amendment and gathering of further information. Consensus was that such sales would be in violation of the Code, and that research and information would be available at the Comm .~ next regular Council meeting. . . ", . ".' - .--. .-- . - - -~. '-'-'- -v-.....,~_.:,.-- ,..:..::---~. -,.- --.----.: ------;;--~. -:- G/27/73 Vote was taken on motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. Approve ~ :' _'":>'-':''~-~~'_~i::'::';~''' C. : Histor1.cal Preservation Criterion in Planning Processes -.Council members were :previously furnished with copies of AIA report and request for committee to make ~recommendations on preservation of historic buildings and sites submitted in 1972. The report was to give further background material in the Council's consideration of the recommendation of Council members Campbell and Murray for appointment of ,such a committee. Several people were present to support the recommendation and offer help should a committee be appointed to study whether historical criterion should be included in planning processes. Those speaking were Alice Sachse, chair- man of the Arts Advisory Committee of LCOG; De Unthank, president of the Southwest Oregon Chapter, AIA; Hallie Huntington, president of the Lane County Historical ;Society; Glenn Mason, director of~hePioneer Museum; Philip_ Dole, professor of . Architecture at the University of Oregon; and Otto Poticha, architect and member ,of AIA working with planning staff on developing special zoning districts. Men- ;tioned in their presentations were the possibility of tax exemption for owners .of historical buildings to provide incentive for preservation; identification of special districts by ordinance; short-term moratorium to give an opportunity for .c consideration of procedure to aid in preserving buildings, sites, districts of special historic significance, this without encouraging a system of inhibiting changes or growth in the community. All offered help of their organizations toward imple- menting a program to support goals set forth in the 1990 Plan to enhance the character of the City. Councilman Murray recognized the unsolicited support of those speaking. He noted ,that the recommendation before the Council does provide for the inclusion of historic sites and districts as well as buildings. Answering Mr. Williams, Mr. Murray said ;the charge at this time is to explore ways of dealing with inclusion of historical criterion rather than bringing to the Council a list of specific buildings, land- , marks, etc. i Councilwoman Beal asked that charges to the committee include consideration of buildings of architectural value, regardless of age. She spoke specifically of a structure on the Millrace at 11th and Hilyard which she felt worthy of preservation. Councilmen Murray and Campbell thought the committee should be concerned only with \ historical preservation per see They didn't Object to concern for architectural !qUality but felt it was a different issue. Councilman Williams thought it should be : :clearly established that the committee is to consider concept only, specific buildings! and sites to be studied when criteria have been established on which to base his- - 'torical value. i ~. <~... -- Councilwoman Campbell asked whether the County would co-operate in an endeavor of this type, and whether there is any type of State funding. Mrs. Sachse answered that County Commissioners by virtue of their expressed interest in the tax exemption proposal would no doubt co-operate in any preservation effort. She added that the State has no funds available, although the Highway Commission does maintain a list- ing of historic buildings. Mayor Anderson felt a preservation program was long overdue but expressed concern ,about establishment of another layer in the planning process. He cautioned against icreation of another commission concerned with planning without careful examination :and specific procedures for its operation. He stressed the importance of specific .standards for designation of historical landmarks to avoid disagreements and lengthy delay of overall development of the community. Mrs. Beal suggested priorities might be established as to what will be considered by the committee. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Williams to appoint a special committee to bring a ,recommendation to the Council for including historical criterion in land use and planning processes, the committee to be composed of three Council members, and .c three lay people with special knowledge and expertise in the fields of architecture, local history, and real estate. Further that this committee should consider (1) use of historical judgment by other cities; (2) definition of the term "historical" for use in land use and planning processes; (3) exploration of ways of exercising historical Judgment including but not limited to the addition of historical criterion : to the zoning ordinance, establishment of a list of historical buildings and landmarks; recommended for preservation,. and designation of one or more historical neighborhoods 22Co 7/9/73 - 10