NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC MEETING

CARSON CITY HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
AND
CARSON CITY CULTURAL COMMISSION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER -SIERRA ROOM
851 EAST WILLIAM STREET, CARSON CITY, NEVADA

Please note:  Witnesses wishing to have their complete testimony/handouts included in the permanent record of this meeting should provide a written or electronic copy to the secretary.  Minutes of the meeting are produced in a summary format and are not verbatim.

A.        Call to Order

            1) Carson City Historic Resources Commission

            2) Carson City Cultural Commission

B.        Determination of Quorum

            1) Carson City Historic Resources Commission

            2) Carson City Cultural Commission

C.        Public Comments** 

Members of the public who wish to address either Commission may approach the podium at this time to speak on matters relevant to or within the authority of the Historic Resources Commission and the Carson City Cultural Commission, including any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item.

D.        Action on Approval of Minutes

            1) Carson City Historic Resources Commission

            2) Carson City Cultural Commission

E.         Modification of Agenda:   Agenda Management Notice – Items on the agenda may be taken out of order; the public body may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; and the public body may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time.

F.         Disclosures:  Any members of either Commission that may wish to explain any contact with the public regarding an item on the agenda or business of the Commission.

G.        Public Hearing Matters – Part 1

 G-1      HRC-14-029    Presentation and Discussion Only regarding the Nevada State Prison Steering Committee’s final draft of their report to the Nevada State Legislature entitled The Future of the Nevada State Prison pursuant to Assembly Bill 356. (Susan Dorr Pansky)

Staff Summary: Representatives from the Nevada State Prison Steering Committee will present the final draft of the Future of the Nevada State Prison report for feedback from the Historic Resources Commission, the Cultural Commission and the general public.

H.     Public Comments**

Members of the public who wish to address either Commission may approach the podium at this time to speak on any matter not specifically included on the agenda as an action item. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this public comment portion of the agenda.

I.          Action on Adjournment for only the Carson City Cultural Commission

J.         Public Hearing Matters – Part 2

J-1.      HRC-14-072  For Possible Action:  To approve a request from Ed and Cathy Smith to construct an addition with associated improvements between the existing house and garage on property zoned Single Family 6,000 (SF6), located at 701 Elizabeth Street, APN 003-273-04. (Susan Dorr Pansky)

Staff Summary: This is a request to construct an addition in the space between the existing house and garage with improvements that include the replacement of a window, replacement of existing wood trim, addition of shutters to all windows and the replacement of the front door at 701 Elizabeth Street.

J-2.      HRC-14-073  For Possible Action:  To approve a request from Jed Block (property owner: Curry Musser Proctor and Green, LLC) to remove the existing steeple cover and return the steeple to its original condition on property zoned Downtown Mixed Use (DT-MU), located at 112 N. Curry Street, APN 003-215-02. (Susan Dorr Pansky)

Staff Summary: This is a request to remove the pointed steeple cover that currently exists on the northeast corner of the house and return the original steeple that is underneath the current cover to its original historic condition. Similar work was approved by the Historic Resources Commission as a part of a larger project in 2004 that was never constructed. As a result, it requires approval from the Historic Resources Commission again.

 J-3.      HRC-14-056 For Possible Action: To consider a request from the Carson City Public Works Department for Historic Resources Commission approval of the proposed wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation/upgrades, sewer line replacement and storm water improvements as required for federally funded projects under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. (Susan Dorr Pansky)  LATE INFORMATION

Staff Summary:  Following consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) as required by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 for federally funded projects, Carson City Public Works has been directed to obtain Historic Resources Commission approval of the wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation/upgrades, sewer line replacement and storm water improvements as the projects may impact properties of historical significance in Carson City.

J-4.      HRC-14-074 For Possible Action: Discussion regarding an update of the 2014 Historic Preservation Fund grant and possible action to select a project for the 2015 Historic Preservation Fund grant application. (Susan Dorr Pansky)

Staff Summary:  Planning Division staff will provide the Historic Resources Commission and the general public with an update of the 2014 Historic Preservation Fund Grant #P12AS000012(1) and request that the Historic Resources Commission select a project for the 2015 Historic Preservation Fund grant application.

Appeal of a Commission item:  An appeal must be submitted to the Planning Division within 10 days for the Commission’s action. In order to be part of the administrative record regarding an appeal of an item on the agenda, you must present your comments at the podium or have previously sent correspondence to the Planning Division or have spoken to staff regarding an item on this agenda. For information regarding an appeal of a Commission decision, please contact the Community Development Director at 775-887-2180, via e-mail at lplemel@carson.org, or via fax at 775-887-2278.

K.        Staff Reports (non-action items)

K-1.     - Planning Division staff report to the Historic Resources Commission. (Susan Dorr Pansky)

            - Commissioner reports/comments

            - Future agenda items                             

L.     Public Comments**

Members of the public who wish to address the Commission may approach the podium at this time to speak on any matter not specifically included on the agenda as an action item. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this public comment portion of the agenda.  

L.         Action on Adjournment 

**  PUBLIC COMMENT:  The Commission will provide at least two public comment periods in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Open Meeting Law prior to adjournment.  In addition, it is Carson City’s aspirational goal to also provide for item-specific public comment as follows:  In order for members of the public to participate in the public body’s consideration of an agenda item, the public is strongly encouraged to comment on an agenda item when called for by the Chair during the item itself.  No action may be taken on a matter raised under public comment unless the item has been specifically included on the agenda as an item upon which action may be taken.  Comments may be limited to three minutes per person or topic at the discretion of the Chair in order to facilitate the meeting

For Further Information

If you would like more information about an agenda item listed above, please contact the staff member listed at the end of the particular item in which you are interested at 775-887-2180.  Contact Rea Thompson at 775-887-2180 or planning@carson.org if you would like copies of supporting materials for an agenda item.  Supporting materials for the meeting are available in the Planning Division office located at 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City or at www.carson.org/agendas.  All written comments to the Historic Resources Commission regarding an item must be submitted to the Planning Division by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission’s meeting to ensure delivery to the Commission before the meeting.

The Historic Resources and Cultural Commissions are pleased to make reasonable accommodations for members of the public who wish to attend the meeting and need assistance. If special arrangements for the meeting are necessary, please notify the Planning Division in writing at 108 E. Proctor St., Carson City, Nevada  89701, or call 775-887-2180, as soon as possible.

The next Historic Resources Commission meeting is tentatively scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2014, at the Carson City Community Center, Sierra Room, 851 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada  89701.

THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
BEFORE 5:00 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Carson City Library - 900 N. Roop Street
Carson City Parks and Recreation Department, 3303 Butti Way, Building #9
Community Center, Sierra Room - 851 E. William Street
Planning Division – 108 E. Proctor Street
Carson City Hall - 201 N. Carson Street

Also find this agenda posted on the City’s Website at:  www.carson.org/agendas
And on the State of Nevada website at:  https://notice.nv.gov/