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Home My WebLink About2025-12-11 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes � d , � � u H � S T+��...I� �' �.�� F�V.��I�'I�� d�� e , � ;: � �+�� I t�� _� �rT� �� +�a�. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 2025, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 73 HARLOW STREET MEETING MINUTES Commission Members Present: Edmund Chernesky Peter Keebler Nathaniel King Rebecca Krupke Liam Riordan Citv Staff Present: Matt Altiero, Planning Analyst Anja Collette, Planning Officer Mike Pullen, HPC Consultant Chair Chernesky called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Old Business: � Adoption of Findinqs & Decision for 198 Broadwav Vice Chair Riordan moved to adopt the Findings & Decision for 198 Broadway. Commissioner King seconded. All voting members in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. 2. Meetinq Minutes — October 9, 2025 and October 29, 2025 Vice Chair Riordan moved to approve the October 9th and October 29th meeting minutes. Commissioner King seconded. All voting members in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Other Business: Alternate Member Keebler asked about the process for proposing amendments to the Historic Preservation Code— Chair Chernesky responded and clarified. Keebler discussed and also asked about some amendments previously proposed by the Commission — Planning Officer Anja Collette responded that staff would be working on these. Keebler and Chernesky discussed. HPC Consultant Mike Pullen commented on the Commission's responsibility to work on proposed Code amendments— Keebler responded and discussed, and suggested having an annual workshop meeting to discuss Code amendments. Chernesky responded and mentioned the possibility of having a second meeting each 73 [CARLC7W STREET. B.�NCIC)F�, �viE (��401 ,.1..�L�C'I�C)1*J�: 4�C�"�) 99'�-4��+� �AX: �2fJ71 �-,�45-�4�7 1N"W W.��A Y"��,�C7�e�ti�l C N�.�;C7�" Historic Preservation Commission — Meeting Minutes December iit", 2025 month —Commissioner Krupke expressed support for this. Alternate Member Keebler asked about conflicts of interest and discussed his concerns regarding these determinations. Commissioner King responded and discussed with Keebler. Vice Chair Riordan asked for clarification from staff— Planning Officer Collette responded and discussed. Keebler asked if Legal staff could be present at the Commission's meetings to consult on these matters —Collette responded and discussed. Chair Chernesky also discussed the situation in which Keebler was found to have a conflict of interest. Riordan mentioned the Commission's annual training — Keebler responded and suggested that this may not be most effective by being held at the Commission's first meeting every year. Discussed at length with staff and Commissioners. Alternate Member Keebler asked about findings of economic hardship and discussed his concerns regarding these determinations. Discussed at length with Chair Chernesky and HPC Consultant Mike Pullen at length. Keebler brought up a previous decision on this point— Planning Officer Collette cautioned Commissioners about discussing a specific application. Chernesky and Keebler discussed the general topic further and at length. Keebler and Chernesky suggested providing additional clarity in proposed Code amendments —Collette responded and discussed this. Keebler and Chernesky continued to discuss this topic, including the feasibility of design guidelines and the Commission's role in interpreting these, with the rest of the Commission. Commissioners discussed feedback from the public workshop meeting held in October. Alternate Member Keebler asked about site visits for properties with open applications —Chair Chernesky and Planning Officer Collette responded and clarified the guidelines and restrictions on this being done. Discussed at length with Keebler. Commissioner Krupke commented on the need for better education regarding this. HPC Consultant Pullen provided additional clarification. Collette suggested continuing this discussion when Legal staff are present for the Commission's annual training. Commissioner King recommended clarifying application requirements for future applicants. Commissioners and staff expressed support for this. Commissioner Krupke brought up the issue of living in the neighborhood of a subject property or going by a subject property during routine daily travel, and asked whether and when this would become a possible of conflict of interest. Discussed at length with Commissioners and staff. Alternate Member Keebler also brought up the procedure for alternate members becoming regular members of the Commission —discussed with staff and Commissioners. Commissioners also discussed how to best train and orient new members of the Commission, as well as working through the new format of Findings & Decisions for applications. New Business: 3. Certificate of Appropriateness — 62 Hiqh Street — Map-Lot 042-102 — Hiqh Street Historic District—Applicant: Tvler Smith — Owner: Gilpin Holdinqs, LLC -Approval requested for Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of rotted trim boards and replacement with white PVC boards. The property is located at Map-Lot 042-102, in the High Street Historic District. Commissioner King moved to postpone this agenda item to the January 8, 2026 meeting, due to the applicant not being present. Seconded by Commissioner Krupke. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, Historic Preservation Commission — Meeting Minutes December iit", 2025 none opposed. Motion passed. Commissioner King thanked Chair Chernesky and Vice Chair Riordan for their service to the Commission. Commissioners discussed the procedure for election of officers at their next meeting. � Adiournment Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Sarah Maquillan Development Assistant Planning Division