NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
CARSON CITY HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017, 5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER - SIERRA ROOM
851 EAST WILLIAM STREET, CARSON CITY, NEVADA

 

AGENDA

A. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

B. Public Comments **
Members of the public who wish to address the Commission may approach the podium at this time to speak on matters relevant to or within the authority of the Historic Resources Commission, including any matter that is 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.

C. For Possible Action: Approval of the Minutes from the September 25, 2017, meeting.

D. 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.

E. Public Hearing Matters

E-1 For Possible Action: HRC-17-135 - To consider a request from William E. Kranz to replace front door on property zoned Residential Office (RO), located at 214 West Robinson Street, APN 003-285-06. (Hope Sullivan) Late Material - Item Pulled

Staff Summary: The applicant has replaced an existing front door with a new front door without review by the Commission. The Commission will review the request to determine if, consistent with the Development Standards for the Historic District, the new door is sympathetic and harmonious with the original door.

E-2 For Possible Action: HRC-17-163 - To consider a request from Jennifer Yen to install roof mounted solar panels on property zoned Residential Office (RO), located at 314 West Fifth Street, APN 003-129-04. (Hope Sullivan) Late Material Late Material b.

Staff Summary: The applicant is requesting to install roof mounted solar panels. The Commission will review the request to determine if the request is consistent with the Development Standards for the Historic District. Specifically, the Commission will determine if the devices are placed so as to be inconspicuous from the street in a manner that no damage is done to any character defining features of the building.

E-3 For Possible Action: HRC-17-177 - To consider a request from Prestige Care Incorporated to install a monument sign on the Washington Street frontage of a property zoned Multi-family Apartments (MFA), located at 1001 Mountain Street, APN 001-201-34. (Hope Sullivan)

Staff Summary: The applicant is seeking to erect a 16 square foot sign, mounted on an approximately two foot tall base, for a total height of five feet. The base will be 6.25 feet wide and utilize a GenSTone Faux Stone Panels with a cedar board on the top perimeter. The sign will be 32 inches by 72 inches, and will utilize 1st surface 3M Matte White HP vinyl with ½ inch white acrylic letters. The Commission will consider, consistent with the Development Standards for the Historic District, if the sign has the appearance, color, size, texture and design to conform to the historic character of the district.

E-4 For Possible Action: HRC-16-068 – Review of clarifying language to the 2005 Design Guidelines to identify discouraged materials. (Hope Sullivan)

Staff Summary: Based on past discussion, the Commission will review proposed additional language to the Design Guidelines to clarify discouraged materials in the Historic District.

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Appeal of a Commission item: An appeal must be submitted to the Planning Division within 10 days of 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.

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F. Staff Reports

F-1 Discussion Only:
- Planning Division staff report to the Historic Resources Commission. (Hope Sullivan)
- Commissioner reports/comments.
- Future agenda items.

G. Public Comments**
Members of the public who wish to address the Commission may approach the podium at this time to speak on matters relevant to or within the authority of the Historic Resources Commission, including any matter that is 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.

H. For Possible Action: Adjournment

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** 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.

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ADDITIONAL 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 Commission is 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 meeting is tentatively scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2018, 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 NOVEMBER 2, 2017:

Carson City Library - 900 N. Roop Street
Community Center, Sierra Room - 851 E. William Street
Community Development Department, 108 E. Proctor Street
Carson City Hall - 201 N. Carson Street

THIS AGENDA HAS ALSO BEEN POSTED ON THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:

City Website at: www.carson.org/agendas
State of Nevada website at: https://notice.nv.gov/