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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
A G E N D A
An Introductory Meeting to be
Held in the Session Room at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California
July 21, 1994
3:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Historical Preservation Commission
on matters relating to historic resources within the City of La Quinta which are not
Agenda items. When addressing the Historical Commission, please state your name and
address. When addressing the Commission on matters pertaining to prehistoric sites, do
not disclose the exact location of site for their protection.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Election of Chair and Vice -Chair
2. CLG application requirements
3. Current status of Hacienda del Gato - staff direction concerning contacting the RTC
4. Retention of artifacts
5. Historical Preservation application forms
6. Archaeological Resource Management Reports - Recommended Contents and Format
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Minutes of the Historical Preservation meeting of June 15, 1994.
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT
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STAFF REPORT
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
DATE: JULY 21, 1994
SUBJECT: CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) PROGRAM AND
APPLICATION
BACKGROUND:
The 1980 amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 provide for the
establishment of a Certified Local Government (CLG) Program. This program allows for direct
local government participation in California's comprehensive statewide historic preservation
plan.
The CLG Program encourages the preservation of significant cultural resources by promoting
a partnership between local governments and the State of California. Local governments assume
a leadership role in the preservation of the community's cultural heritage and have a formal
participation in the National Register nomination review process. The CLG program can be
used as a method of organizing local planning efforts involving existing cultural resources.
There are two levels of participation available to CLG governments, the threshold level and the
expanded level. The threshold level requires that a city must:
1. Enforce appropriate state and local legislation for the designation and protection of
historic properties;
2. Establish an adequate and qualified historic preservation review commission by local law;
3. Maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic properties;
4. Provide for adequate public participation in the local historic preservation program,
including the process of recommending properties for nomination to the National
Register; and,
5. Satisfactorily perform the responsibilities delegated to it by the state.
The expanded level ofparticipation requires a local government to enact appropriate legislation
that includes a declaration of policy, the creation of a historic preservation commission,
provisions for survey and registration of historic resources, provisions for penalties and
severability, and operational definitions. At this level, a CLG may adopt a historical
preservation element for the jurisdictions General Plan, and participate in the environmental
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review of local projects in accordance with CEQA. A CLG may participate in the review and
comment on historic preservation certification applications for tax incentives. In cooperation
with the state, a CLG may establish procedures for implementation of the investment tax credit
program at the local level. Educational programs may be developed by a CL6 that include
sponsorship of preservation workshops, publication of preservation information, organizing
preservation fairs, conducting walking tours, and preparing preservation curricula for schools.
CLG's may also participate in the Marks Historical Rehabilitation Act for issuance of tax-exempt
industrial bonds, and establish and administer a preservation revolving fund. A permanent
administrative staff position may be established that is responsible for local preservation
activities. The state may delegate additional responsibilifies to the CLG by mutual written
agreement.
DISCUSSIO, :
Staff has received several publications, such as the one in Attachment 1, from the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) on the subject of CLG certification. In reviewing these publications
the following benefits are available to the City upon certification:
1. Eligible to apply for SHPO Grants.
2. Technical assistance and training from SHPO.
3. Federal and State recognition as having local expertise in historic preservation.
4. Preservation Network available.
5. Opportunity for periodic meetings with SHPO.
6. Review of local National Register nominations prior to submittal to SHPO.
Tax benefits are available to property owners regardless of the City's CLG status, as long as the
site has been listed on the National Register either individually or as part of an historic district.
Grants:
Obtaining CLG status can help the City to encourage, develop and maintain local preservation
efforts in coordination with development plans.
Many kinds of projects can be supported by grants to CLG's from the SHPO. Some examples
of projects are:
Survey and inventory of historic resources such as buildings, parks, fences, roads, and
bridges.
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Survey of local prehistoric and historic archaeological resources.
Preparation of nomination forms of local resources to the National Register of Historic
Places.
Comprehensive community planning activities such as:
- Providing staff support to CLG's historic preservation commission.
- Developing published design guidelines for review of new construction and
alterations to properties within historic districts.
- Writing or amending preservation ordinances.
- Preparing preservation plans for protection of local historic resources.
Testing archaeological sites to determine their significance.
Programs for public education in historic preservation, such as:
- Exhibits
- Brochures
- Special events
Grant eligibility is based upon having an ordinance with provisions for jurisdiction over the
entire city, and for review commissioners to represent preservation -related professions to the
extent available in the community. Federal grant funds are distributed by the State Office of
Historic Preservation for preservation program activities, eligibility for these competitive grants
is limited to CLG's. A city must already be certified in order to apply for CLG grant funds by
the grant application deadline of December Ist of each year. CLG's are responsible for
providing local match for federally funded grant projects or programs. Supplemental allocation
of funds are available for expanded level of participation.
Technical Assistance and Training:
Certified Local Governments receive technical assistance and training from SHPO. This training
can help a city pursue its preservation goals and its plans for development. Annual workshops
and conferences are sponsored by SHPO, to provide training on tax incentives, local historic
preservation planning, and other topics.
Local Expertise:
Certified Local Governments are recognized by Federal and State agencies as having special
expertise in historic preservation. National Park Service regulations define an "adequate and
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qualified historic preservation review commission" as one in which all members have
demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Professionals from
the fields of architecture, history, planning, archaeology, American Studies, cultural geography,
or cultural anthropology should be appointed to the commission to the extent available in the
community. The kinds of expertise needed on a commission will vary with the nature of local
historic resources. For U Quinta, a commission should probably have expertise in prehistoric
archaeology, cultural anthropology, architectural history, and history. If a local government is
certified with a historic preservation commission lacking the full range of professional expertise
required by the regulations, the State must require that the community obtain specific expertise
as necessary. Consultations with professional consultants or qualified staff would be required
prior to forwarding any decision to the State Historic Preservation Office.
Preservation Network
Through a network there are a number of publications available to CLG's, some free and some
for sale, that provide technical guidance on various preservation topics. Professional assistance
is also available from the National and State levels to CLG's when needed. There are periodic
meetings and conferences with SHPO where CLG's can exchange information and learn of new
legislation, funding requirements, etc.
National Register Review and Nominations:
Certified Local Governments are granted formal participation in the identification and National
recognition of local historic resources. The National Register of Historic Places is a working
list of properties determined to be of National, State, or local significance and worthy of
preservation and consideration in planning or development decisions. The National Register is
maintained by the National Park Service in Washington, D.C. CLG's participate in the National
Register nomination process by reviewing all nominations of properties in their jurisdiction.
National Register listing can enrich local preservation efforts by publicly establishing that local
properties are significant enough to merit national recognition. Federal tax law provides
incentives for the preservation of National Register listed sites or districts in the form of
investment tax credits and tax deductions. National Register status identifies a property as one
whose historical value must be considered in planning by Federal agencies and by communities
using Community Development Block Grants and other forms of Federal assistance.
CITY COUNCIL DIRECTIO :
On October 5, 1993, staff presented a report to the City Council concerning the CLG program.
Council directed staff to prepare the application for certification at the threshold level of
participation. The preparation of the application can begin now that the Historical Preservation
Commission has been appointed. It is anticipated that the application will be completed by the
end of summer. Council approval of the application package will be required prior to submittal
to SHPO.
APPLICATION CONTENTS:
The application for CLG certification will require several items along with Mayor's signature.
Attachment 2 lists the required documentation. Staff will prepare the application with the
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assistance of the Commissioners. Staff requests that each of the Commissioners prepare a
resume' to submit with the application. The resumes' need to contain educational background,
professional or volunteer experience in areas of historic preservation. Business style or
curriculum vitae style for resumes' is acceptable. Staff is available to assist the Commissioners
if needed and we have attached a sample (Attachment 3) for your convenience.
ACTION REOUESTED:
1. Prepare resumes' and submit to staff as soon as possible.
Attachments:
1. CLG brochure
2. CLG Certification application
3. Sample resume'
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Bradley Building, Cleveland, Ohio (Cleveland Land-
marks Cornmission).
Yes, but so can other governments that
are not Certified Local Governments, as
well as non -governmental institutions,
organizations, and individuals. Status as
a Certified Local Government gives local
governments an advantage in the com-
petition for scarce funds as their pro-
grams are already coordinated with their
State Historic Preservation Office.
What is the National Register
of Historic Places, and what is
the involvement of Certified
Local Governments in the pro-
cess of nominating and review-
ing nominations to it?
The National Register is a working list of
properties determined to be of national,
State, or local significance and worthy of
preservation and consideration in plan-
ning or development decisions. The
National Register is maintained by the
National Park Service in Washington,
D.C.
'Off,
Fredrick, Maryland (Harriet Wise).
Properties ar the National
Re s ' pn ugh nominations
V ter
y S ate rvation Officers.
The siSnjf c ential entries in the
National Register are reviewed against
established criteria. These criteria,
established by the National Park Service,
are worded in a flexible manner to pro-
vide for the diversity of resources across
the country. Sources of further informa-
tion concerning the National Register are
listed at the end of this booklet.
Certified Local Governments participate
in the National Register nomination proc-
ess by reviewing all nominations of prop-
erties in their jurisdictions. Before a prop-
erty within the jurisdiction of a Certified
Local Government may be nominated by
the State Historic Preservation Officer for
inclusion on the National Register, the
State Historic Preservation Officer must
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notify the local historic preservation com-
mission, the chief elected official, and the
owner of the property. After providing
opportunity for public comment, the
historic preservation commission can
prepare a report as to whether or not, in
its opinion, the property meets the
criteria of the National Register. Subject
to appeal, if both the chief elected official
and the local historic preservation com-
n-iission recommend that the property not
be nominated to the National Regist�r,
the State Historic Preservation Officer can
take no further action on its non-dnation.
The property may, however, be formally
determined eligible for the National
Register, even though it may not be
nominated, to ensure that Federal agen-
cies will consider it if Federal assistance
or a Federal license is involved in projects
that will affect it.
How does listing on the Na-
tional Register benefit Certified
Local Governments?
National Register listing can enrich local
preservation efforts by publicly
establishing that locaf properties are
significant enough to merit national
recognition.
Federal tax law provides incentives for
the preservation of properties listed on
the National Register or included within
registered historic districts. Investment
tax credits are provided for the substan-
tial rehabilitation of certified historic
structures, and tax deductions are permit-
ted for the contribution of easements on
historic properties to qualified entities.
Current information on Federal tax incen-
tives can be obtained from your State
Historic Preservation Officer, or from the
National Park Service's Regional Office in
your area. Your State Historic Preserva-
tion Officer can also provide information
on State incentives for the preservation of
historic properties.
The National Register is central to a
number of Federal programs that en-
courage protection and improvement of
historic properties. A description of
several such programs that may be of use
to local governments can be found in Ap-
pendix II of the revised National Park
Service publication, Guidelines for Local
Survey: A Basis for Presemation Plannipig.
National Register status, or a determina-
tion that a property is eligible for the
National Register, identifies a property as
one whose historical value must be con-
sidered in planning by Federal agencies
and by communities using Community
Development Block Grants and other
forms of Federal assistance. These agen-
cies and communities are required by the
National Historic Preservation Act to ob-
tain the comments of the State Historic
Preservation Officer and the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation on ihe
effects of their projects. Further informa-
tion on the Advisory Council can be ob-
tained from the sources listed at the end
of this booklet.
What is a Certified Local
Government required to do?
The National Historic Preservation Act re-
quires that a Certified Local Government:
enforce State or local legislation for the
designation and protection of historic
properties,
establish and maintain a qualified
historic preservation commission,
maintain a system for the survev and
inventory of historic properties in coor-
dination with its State Historic Preser-
vation Office,
provide for public participation in its
activities, and
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Certified Local Governments become part
of a national technical assistance network.
They receive publications issued by their
State Historic Preservation Office and -by
the National Park Service. They know
who in the State Historic Preservation Of.
fice to call upon for assistance, and how
to obtain aid from National Park Service
offices such as the National Register,
Technical Preservation Services, Historic
American Buildings Survey, and the
Historic American Engineering Record.
Representatives from Certified Local
Governments are provided the opportu-
nity to meet periodically with their State
Historic Preservation Office, sharing ex-
perience and information.
Certified Local Governments provide local
perspective to the plans and programs of
their State Historic Preservation Offices,
including statewide planning for preser-
vation and development.
Park City, Utah (Department of Community Develop-
ment, Park City, Utah).
Guyton, Georgia (James R. Lockhart).
Why should a local government
participate in the Certified Local
Government Program?
Obtaining status as a Certified Local
Government can help a local government
encourage, develop, and maintain its local
preservation efforts in coordination with
its development plans.
No one benefits as much from the preser-
vation of local historic sites and buildings
nor suffers as much bv their destruction
as the citizens of a community. It is thev
who live and work in historic homes and
neighborhoods, who see the effects of
rehabilitation projects every day, and who
enjoy the economic and social 6nefits
that rehabilitation of the community's
historic properties bring. It is they who
feel most personally the loss of a
treasured local landmark.
Each historic building and structure
represents a community investment that
should not be discarded lightly; maintain-
ing and rehabilitating older buildings and
neighborhoods can mean savings in time,
money, and raw materials. The preserva-
tion of a cornmunity's historical resources
will enrich the lives of its inhabitants now
and in the future.
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What sorts of resources must be
present in a community to make
it eligible to become a Certified
Local Government?
The national historic preservation pro-
gram is concerned with preserving the
integrity of properties significant in
American history, architecture, engineer-
ing, archeology, and culture. Properties
significant to the history, prehistory,
architecture or culture of local com-
munities are specifically included. A com-
munity's historic resources might include
a vital ethnic neighborhood, a Queen
Anne residence, a block of nineteenth
century warehouses or stores, a 1930s
bungalow, a park, a group of farms in
their rural landscape, a shipwreck in a
harbor, or the archeological remains of an
early historic commercial district or a
prehistoric Indian village. In short, the
national historic preservahon program is
interested in preserving the integrity of
the history of all localities —regardless of
what that history is.
What kinds of projects can be
funded by grants to Certified
Local Governments?
Many kinds of projects can be assisted by
State grants to Certified Local Govern-
ments. Some examples are:
survey and inventory of historic
buildings and other historic features
of a community such as parks,
fences, roads, and -bridges
survey of local prehistoric and historic
archeological resources
preparation of nominations of local
properties to the National Register of
Historic Places.
activities related to comprehensive
community planning such as:
— providing staff support for a Cer-
tified Local Government's historic
preservation commission
— developing published design
guidelines for use by historic
preservation commissions in Cer-
tified Local Governments in their
review of new construction and
alterations to properties within
historic districts
— writing or ammending preserva-
tion ordinances
— preparing preservation plans for
the protection of local historic
resources
• testing archeological sites to deter-
mine their significance
• programs for public education in
historic preservation such as:
preparing and producing exhibits
and brochures concerning local
historical resources and their pro-
tection and the activities of the
historic preservation commission
preparing special events that
educate the public about local
historv, the communitv's historic
resources, and preservation issues.
Can Certified Local Govern-
ments apply for funds from
their State Historic Preservation
Officer other than funds speci-
fically earmarked for the Cer-
tified Local Governments?
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perform other agreed upon functions
delegated to it by its State Historic
Preservation Officer.
Local preservation ordinance
Many States require local governments to
enact historic preservation ordinances as a
condition of certification. The require-
ments of such legislation vary widely. For
example, some States require that local
governments have the authority to estab-
lish historic districts which. are protected
by zoning restrictions. Other States re-
quire the delineation of historic districts
but do not require local zoning
ordinances.
The National Park Service encourages the
enactment of local preservation legislation
for the protection and designation of
historic properties. Several publications
that detail some common issues concern-
ing local preservation ordinances are
listed in the publications section below.
To find out the policy of your State
regarding local ordinances, contact your
State Historic Preservation Officer.
Historic Preservation
Commissions
Many communities already have historic
preservation commissions that designate
historic structures, sites, and districts in
accordance with criteria established by the
ordinances under whose authority they
operate. Usually these comn-dssions also
have the authority to review proposed
changes to designated buildings and
structures and the design of new con-
struction near historic buildings or within
historic districts. The degree of authority
granted to such commissions varies wide-
ly; some commissions are basically ad-
visory bodies, while others have the
power to control alteration or prohibit the
demolition of designated properties.
To participate as a Certified Local
Government, a local government must
establish a historic preservation commis-
sion according to State or local law, and
give the commission responsibilities and
authorities coordinated with those of the
State Historic Preservation Officer.
What is a historic preservation
commission required to do?
Historic preservation commissions of Cer-
tified Local Governments are established
in coordination with State Historic Preser-
vation Office procedures. They are
designed to meet the needs of individual
communities and to complement the
preservation program administered by the
State Historic Preservation Officer. All
historic preservation commissions of Cer-
tified Local Governments revie%% nomina-
tions of local resources to the National
Register.
Some States require that commissions
review and make decisions on alteration
or demolition of designated historic prop-
erties, and that they establish and use
written guidelines ior their review. In
other States, such reviews are optional.
In others, the priman, activity of a local
historic preservation commission is de-
fined by the State as educating the
citizens within its jurisdiction about
historic preservation. To find out what is
required of local historic preservation
comn-dssions in the Certified Local
Goverrunent program in your State, con-
tact vour State Historic Preservation
Officer.
Who is qualified to serve on
historic preservation commis-
sions of the Certified Local
Governments?
National Park Service regulations define
an "adequate and qualified" historic
preservation review commission as one in
which all members have demonstrated in -
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terest, competence, or knowledge in
historic preservation. The regulations say
that professionals from among the fields
of architecture, history, architectural
history, planning, archeology, or some
historic preservation disciplines, such as
urban planning, American Studies,
American Civilization, cultural geography,
or cultural anthropology, should be ap-
pointed to the commission to the extent
available in the community.
The kinds of expertise needed on historic
preservation review commissions will
vary to some extent with the nature of
local historic properties. For example, if a
community was once the site of signifi-
cant developments in prehistory, it would
be well to include a prehistoric arche-
ologist. If a community contains many
buildings representing different archiiec-
tural styles and periods, the presence of
an architectural historian on the comn-ds-
sion would be important.
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Union National Bank, Eau Claire, Wisconsin (Mary
TayloO.
What if there are no profes-
sionals in the fields recommend-
ed by the regulations who live
in a community or are willing
to serve on a historic preserva-
tion commission?
The regulations for Certified Local
Governments stipulate only that all
members of a local historic preservation
commission must have demonstrated in-
terest, competence, or knowledge of
historic preservation. Certified Local
Governments are required to appoint pro-
fessionals from the disciplines listed to
the extent available in the community.
However, subject to some restrictions,
each State may specify the n-dnimum
number and type of professional
members that the local government must
appoint to its commission. If a local
government is certified with a historic
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McLoughlin Historic District, Oregon City, Oregon
(Oregon City Planning Department).
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Benefits of Becoming A
Certified Local Governmen
• Special grants from State Fistonc
Preservation Officers
• Local historic preservation exper-
tise recognized by State and
Federal agencies
• Technical assistance and train'na
from State Historic Preservai;on
Officers
• Participation in nominations to the
National Register of Historic Places
• National historic preservation
assistance network: publications,
professional assistance
• Information exchanae with State
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Historic Preservation Officers
Participation in statewide preser-'a-
tion programs and planning
Responsibilities of a
Certified Local Government
• maintain a historic preservation
comn-dssion
• Survev local historic properties
• Enforce State or local preservation
laws
• Provide for public participation
• Other functions delegated or re-
quired by the State, such as the
enactment of historic preservation
ordinances or zoning restrictions
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Historic District Commission Shelb�%ille, KentuckN (Shelbv
County Community Develop�ent Corp., She] b% vill . e,
Kentuckv).
Park Cit v, Utah (Debbie Ternme).
Historic buildings sumcv, (The Historic District Commission,
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, Cit% or
Gaithersburg. Nlarylandl.
wilmington Citv Hall-Thalian Hall (William J. Bonev Jr.,
Historic American Buildings Survey, NC 654SILM, 4-3,
HABS NC 7-3).
Park City, Utah. Department ot Communitv Development.
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Planning a historic buildings survey. (The Historic
District Commission, Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee, City of Gaithersburg, Maryland).
What is a Certified Local
Government?
The National Historic Preservation Act
established a nationwide program of
financial and technical assistance to
preserve historic properties —buildings,
structures, sites, neighborhoods, and
other places of importance in the
historical and cultural life of the nation. A
local government can participate directly
in this program when the State Historic
Preservation Officer certifies that the local
government has established its own
historic preservation commission and a
program meeting Federal and State stan-
dards. A local government that receives
such certification is known as a "Certified
Local Government" or "CLG."
What are the Benefits of Becom-
ing a Certified Local Government?
Certified Local Governments are eligible
to apply for especially earmarked grants
from their State Historic Preservation Of-
ficer. At least ten percent of the annual
Historic Preservation Fund grant made to
States under the National Historic Preser-
vation Act must be distributed among
Certified Local Governments.
Certified Local Governments are recog-
nized by Federal and State agencies as
having special expertise in historic
preservation.
Certified Local Governments receive
technical assistance and training from
their State Historic Preservation Offices.
Such training and assistance can help a
community pursue its preservation goals
and its plans for development.
Certified Local Governments review
nominations of properties within their
jurisdictions to the National Register of
Historic Places before such nominations
are submitted to the State Historic Preser-
vation Officer. This provides for formal
local participation in the identification and
national recognition of their historic
resources.
Motor Mill, Clayton County, Iowa (courtesy of lolva Siat-
Historic Preservation Oifice, Iowa State Historica�
Department).
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New Mexico: State Historic Preservation Officer, Historic Preserva-
tion Division, Office of Cultural Affairs, Vida Rivers, Room 101, 228
E. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87503,
New York: State Historic Preservation Officer. Commissioner, Parks,
Recreation & Historic Preservation, Agency Budding 01, Empire State
Pl,,,ca, Albanv, NY 12238.
North Cairoldna: State Historic Presenation Officer, Director, Division
of Archives & History, Department of Cultural Resources, 109 East
Ion" Street, Raleigh, NC 27611.
North Dakota: State Historic Preservation Officer, State Historical
Socretv of North Dakota. Heritage Center, Bismark, IND 58505,
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariam Islands: Historic PTeserva-
hon Officer, Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, Com-
monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan, Mariana Islands
96950.
Ohio: State Historic Preservation Officer, The Ohio Historical Societv,
1985 Velma Avenue, Columbus, OH 4,3211.
Oklahorm: State Historic Preservation Officer Executive Director.
Oklahoma Historical Society. Wilery Post Historical Budding, 2100 N.
Lincoln, Oklahoma CAN, OK 7310�-
Oregon: State Historic Preservation Officer, Administrator, State
Paris & Recreation, 525 Trade Street SE, Salam, OR 97310
Republic of the Marshall Islands: Historic Preservation Officer,
Museum of the Marshall Islands, P.O Box 629, MaIWO, 96944-
Republic of Palau: Historic Preservation Officer. Chief Of Cultural
Affairs, Department of Community Services, Ministry of Social Set -
vices, P�O. Box 100, Koror, Republic of Palau 96940.
Pennsylvania: State Historic P�afion Officer, Executive Director
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, P.O. Box 1026,
Harrisburg, PA 17108.
Couturstanwealth of Puerto Rim: State Historic Preservation Officer,
Officer of Historic Preser,iration, Box 82, Lif Fortaleza, San Juan.
Puerto Rico 00918.
Rhode Island: state Historic Presentation Officer. Rhode Island
Historical Preservation Commission. Old State House, 150 Benefit
Street, Providence. RI 02W3
South Caralim; State Historic Pnetriation Officer, Director, Depart-
ment of Archives & History, P.O. Box 11669 Columbia. SC 29211.
South Dakota: State Historic Preservation Officer, Director, Office of
Histom, SW N. Minuis, Pierre. SD 57501.
Tennessee: State Historic preservation Officer, Commissioner,
Department of Conservation, 701 Broadway, Nashville, TN
37219-5237.
Texas: State Historic Pneservation Officer, Executive Director, Texas
Historical Commission, p.o. Box =6, Capitol Station, Austin, TX
78711.
Utah: State Historic Preservation Officer, Utah State Historical
Society, 300 Rio Grande, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Vermont: State Historic Preservation Officer, Secretary, Agency of
Development & Community Affairs, Pavilion Building, Montpelier,
VT 05601
Virginia: State Historic Preservation Officer Executive Director, Dm-
,.on of Historic Landmarks, 221 Governor Street, Richmond, VA
23219
Virgin Islands: State Historic Presenation Officer. Director .1 Man.
ning, Virgin Islands Planning Office, Division of Arc' 'eologl, U
Historic Preservation, P.O Box 3088, Christiansted St Croi,, L:S% 1
00820.
Washington: State Historic Presenation Officer, Direclor, C'Itce or
Archeology & Historic Presenation. 111 1%est 21st A,enue, Z-11.
Olympia, IVA 9&504.
West Virginia: State Historic Pre�errvatjon Officer, Commi,-wne,
Department of Culture & Histon, Capitol ComFie, Charie5ton. I%-%
Z5305.
Wisconsin: State Historic Presenation Olfice, H,stnr�c Pr,se,at:�r
Division, State Historical Societ, ot lk�sconsin slo 5treet,
Madison, WI 53706,
Wyoming: State Historic Presenation Ot�icer. Director, Department
of Archives, Museums & H,ston, Barrett Budding, :�01 Central
Avenue, Che%enne, IVY 82002.
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PRESERVATION OFFICERS
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National Conference of State Historic Prese,ation Oincers
National Conference at State Historic Preservation Officers
Hall of the States. Suite 332
444 North Capitol Street \1%
I%ashington, D.C. 20001
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
National Park Service, Headquarters Offices
National Park Service
Interagenc% Resources Dn. ision 1413)
RO. Box 371217
%%ashmgton, D.C. 20013-7127
National Park Service
Preservation Assistance Division 424)
P 0. Box 37127
Washington, D.C. 20013-7127
National Park Service Regional Offices and Associated States
Alaska Region
National Park Service
2525 Gambell Street, Room 107
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Mid -Atlantic Region
National Park Service
600 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Perinsylvartui 19106
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Indiana. %lame.
%larvland, Massachusetts. Michigan. Ne, Hampshire. Ne, jersev.
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, % ermont, Virginia.
West Virginia
Rocky Mountain Region
National Park Service
655 Parfet Street
P.O. So. 25287
Denver. Colorado 8OZ25
Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota. Slissc,un. Montana.
Nebraska, New Mexico. North Dakota. Oklahoma, South Dakota.
Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wvoming
I � .;
06 015
Southeast Region
Nations] Park Service
75 Spring Stem SIN
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missis-
sippi. North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tenness", Virgin
Islands
Westere, Region
National Pak Service
450 Golden Gate Avenue
P.O. Box 36063
San Francisco, California 94104
Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington,
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of
Micronesia, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Advisory Council on Historic Preservatives
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 809
Washington. D.C. MON
Advisory Council on Historic Preservatican
Western Division of Project Review
730 Surams Street, Room 450
Golden, Colorado WWI
FEDERAL AGENCY HISTORIC
PRESERVATION OFFICERS
Department of Agriculture
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Natural Resonances and Environment,
Room 242-W, Administration Budding, Department of Agriculture,
14th & Independence SW, Washington, D.C. 20250.
Agricultural Stabilization and Contservation Service: Director, Conservation
and Environmental Protection Division. Agricultural Stabilization and
Conservation Service. P.O. Box 415, Washington, D.C. 20013.
Famers Hoeir Administration: Historic Presiervation Officer, Farmers
Home Administration, Room 6309-S, South Budding, Department of
Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 201013.
Fairs: Servior. Presairiation Officer, Forest Service, Box 2417, Room
4252. South Building, 14th & Independence Avenuft SIN,
Washington, D.C. 20013.
Rund Electrification Adminishationi Agency Presernation Officer,
Engineering Standards Division, Rural Electrification Administration,
14th & Independence Avenues; SW, Room 12.57, Washington, D.C.
20250.
Sod Covervatim Service: National Cultural Resources Specialist,
Economics and Social Sciences Division. USDA Sod Conservation
Service, Box 28%, Washington, D.C. 20013.
Department of Communities
Energy Conservation Officer, Office of Buildings Management,
Department of Commerce, 14th & Constitution Avenues NW, Room
1031, Washington. D.C. 20230.
Economic Demlopeurt Administration: Special Assistant for the Envimi-
ment, Economic Development Administration, Room 7019,
Washington, D.C. 20230.
National Ocamic and Atmospheric Admi"istnition: Director, Coastal Pro -
greens Office, Office of Coastal Zone Management, National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, 3300 Whit,h,,en Street ' NIV, Room
358, Washington, D.C. 20235
Department of Defense
Historic Presemation office,, Office of Environmental L'olic', Office
of the Assistant Secrietairy of Defense, (.\IRA � L) I EP. The
Pentagon, Room 3D833. Washington, D.C. 20301
Air Fome: Historic Preservation Officer. HQ USAF LEEV.
W"hington, D.C. 20330. Telephone. 202) 767-4180
Amyi Historic Preservation Officer, Department of !he ArmY.
Attn: DAEN.ZCF-3, Washington D.C. '0314.
Amy Corps of Engineers: Chief, Environmental Programs Branch.
DAEN-CWP-P, Headquarters, U.S. Amy Corps or Engineers.
Washington, D.C. 20314.
Navy: Historic Presservation Officer, Code 2023, Naval Facilities
Engineering Command, WO Stovall Street, Alexandria. VA =332.
Telephone: (703) 3Z5.7345
Department of Education
Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Education 400 Man land
Avenue NW, Brown Budding @613, Washington, D.0 20202,
Department of Energy
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environmental Saetv and Health.
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence A, enue 5W, IN ashington.
D�C. 20595.
Federal EneTy Rquiatory Corimission: SKretarv, Federal Energv
Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street NE, I.VashingTon,
D.C. 20426.
Department of Health and Human Services
Departmental Historic Preservation Officer, Room -41-E, Deparmient
of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue 5�%
Washington. D.C. 20,01.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Director, office of Environment and Energy, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, Room 7154, Washington, D.C. 20410�
Department of Interior
Bureau of Indian Aff4irs Chief, Environmental Services Bureau of fit -
than Affairs. Depautment of the interior, 1951 Constitution Avenue
NW, Washington. D.C. 10240
Bumu of Land Managernent: Senior Archeologist. Bureau of Land
Management (340), Department of the Interior. '18th and C Streets
NW, Washington, D.C. 20240
Bureau of Reclairiation: Senior Ari±-eologist, office of En, Lionmentai
Technical Services, Engineering & Research Center. P.O. Box _�007
Denver, CO 80225.
Fish and wildlife Senior. Service Archeologist, Office of Public Use
Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Seevice, Department of the In-
terior, Matomic Bldg., Room 5%, W"hington, 0 C. '0240.
minerals xia,utgement Semice: Historic Preservation Officer, Minerals
Management Service. Mail Stop 644, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive,
Reston, VA 22092.
Ndlional Park Service: Associate Director, Cultural Resources, National
Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, D.C. 20013-7,127
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preservation commission lacking the full
range of professional expertise required
by the regulations, the State must require
that the community obtain specific exper-
tise as necessary. For example, if a
historic reservation commission is to
considWa prehistoric archeological site
for nomination to the National Register,
and the commission has no member with
expertise in that field, the State must re-
clure that it consult with a professional
prehistoric archeologist before its decision
is forwarded to the State Historic Preser-
vation Officer.
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Archeological test excavation, Baltimore County,
Maryland (Maryland Historic Trust).
Preservation Publications and
Information
The following us a partial list of publication,, scene free and some
for sale, that may be helpful to local governments. For further in-
formation, you are emouraged to write your sure Historic Preset-
vatlon officer, vo,je regional office of the Nationaf Park Service,
the National Triast for Historic Preservation, or the Advisory
Council on Historic preservation
Procedures for Approved State and Liical Gvemorimt Historic PrESETTV-
tion Programs, Final Rule. 36 C F R Pan 61, Department of the In-
terior, National Park Serv,ce. Federal Register, Vol. 49. No. 73. Part
V., pages 14890-14906, April 13, 1984.
Archeological Survey Methods and Uses. Thomas F. King. National
Park Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington. D.0
The 8mm Book: a Director, of pr,entatien Irfun;,ation. Diane Nlad-
dex. editor, with Ellern R. Marsh, The Preservation Press, National
Tiveit for Historic Preservation, Washington, D.C., 1983.
Conserve Ne,chtv,h,,i5 Notetook (looseleat) % .1ume I I Issues 1.41
Volume .1 tl5s.es 44-53) Index and qubkcjtijn� a�aiiable trom
Conserve Neiizhlorhoods Off'Cer C 0 National Trust for Hist,r:c
Preservation. 178; Nla,,achusetts A%e. Nl% l%ashington D C
20036.
D,eo,ry ,, Anr,om P�e4enx:,,, The
Press, National Trust �or Historic Pre,,, anun 1 11;
G ... delines -L" L�af A 3"`� "' �'� ' �e� 1�� "! � � \ a
tional Register Bulleun No 24. National 3,,_niter !
Places. Interjeenc, Resources Dms,on. \:a:.11131 '37,
197 iML'ed lq��i
. k Ha,,Jb,, -, Lia. Chrvsto�her
Con,enation Found,non and the \an"'I�i C'r.��r !i, P7"er'
non Law 1253 23rd St Nl� �N�,nineton. D C
Hzitow Diitnts .4-1 !,!:10h'010" 0 !1: .... : It! ": 7� "1'7ma-
tion Sheet No� 35. The National Trust ,,, H,tonc atiln
Washington. D C.
Nv,n,,hor, A Prrse�vrw,, The P.esen-0on Prl�, \a'
tional Trust for Historic Neser, atio, %\ srunoton D �:_ :".
Alaim� Dt1z.?!r.,;or4 C_,me Alize ileatler Natjoril V'or-:-ee:
Center. National T.,ust for Histo!ic P7e"Mal!"', :7,�
Massachusetts Ale . �Nashingtor. D.C. 2003b
,%la,lial of.%Ij:ieat,o, Measures. Ad,111M Counc� on Histo,c
Preservation. Washington. D.C. 1984.
Vie Na!jtruil H�sw,c P �-rtjtwn Act. Ad% ison, Council on H�;toric
Preservation. 1983
.\at,ona! %lao,treet Corte,. Nemork Alen�'-e,51up (leatlet, National
Mainstreet Center. National Trust for Historic Presenanon. 175;
Massachusetts Ave . I%ashington, DC, 20036�
National Mairstrent Certe,, Publicatio,,4 and
deatleti. National Nlainstreet Center National Trust for H,sto,�c
Preservation, 178; �Imsachusetts Ale., l%ash:ngton. D C 2N13o
Me National Register ot Mstoric Plices tleatlet) National Register t
Historic Places, interagencv Reources Dois;ori. National Park
Service. U.S Department of the Interior. l%ashington. D C
20240.
Preservation and Co.sehation Principles and Prrzctwe�. The Presena-
tion Press, National Trust for Historic Preseration. 1481
The p,,,ri,ation Press Catalog (leaflet). The Preservation Press, Na-
tional Trust for Historic Preservation. 178; Mass.chusetts Ale
Washington. D C� 20036.
Pr,,i,rvatjon Tair Incentires file Hirtoric Braldipigs (leaflet), PTeWeva-
tion Assistance Division. Technical Preservation Services, National
Park Service. U S. Department of the Interior, Washington. 1) C.
20240.
Technical preservation Internation, Listiny of Publicatidn Sales lleadlet).
Technical preservation Services Preservation Assistance Division.
National Park Service. U.S. Department of the Interior,
Washington, D.C. 20240.
The ,,"tam of the 1,1tero,'s Sla ... Janis a ... I Guidelines Or Archolh`ev
and Historic Preservation, Federal Retister. Vol. 48, No. 190. Pan
IV , pages 4471"742, Septembe� 29, 1983, Copies available from
National Park Service. Interagenc:v Resources Division.
Washington, D.C., and National Park Service Regional Offices.
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The Socretani of the Intenor'5 Standards for Historic Prese,tatio" Pro�
,ects airit Guidelines for Applying the Standards. Copies are available
from National Park Service, Preservation Assistance Division,
Washisigton, D.C., and from National Park Service Regional
Offices.
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, and Guidelines
for Rehabilitating Historic Buddin95, Copies available from National
Park Service, Preservation Assistance Division, Washington, D,C-
and from National Park Service Regional Offices.
What Stvie is It? A Guide to American Architecture
John Pc�ppeliers. S. Allen Chambers, and Narriv B. Swartz, The
Preservation Preiss, National Trust for Historic Pnesemation,
Washington. D.C., 1977 (revised 1983).
Videotapes: A series of videotapes about Certified Local Govern-
ments; has been produced by the National Park Service and am
available from vouir State Historic Presnervation Off icer.
For Further Information
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICERS
Alabama: Executive Director, Alabama Historical Commission. 725
Monroe Street, Montgomery, AL 36130,
Alaska: State Historic Preservation Officer, Division of Parks. Office
of History & Archeology, Pouch 7001, Anchorage, AK 99510.
American Samoa: Historic Pre,ser,ation Officer Director, Departrient
of Parks & Recreation, Government of American Samoa. Pago Pago,'
American Samoa 96799.
Arizona: State Historic Preservation Officer, ArizOm State Parks.
1688 West Adams, Phoenix, AZ &W
Arkismass: State Historic Preservation Officer, Arkansas Historic
Pre,wirvation Program, Suite 200, The Heritage Center. 225 E.
Markham, Little Rock, All 72201.
California: State Historic pmumatirm Officer, Office of Historic
Pitisematiciti, Department of Parks & Recreation, P.O. Box 2390,
Sacramento, CA 95811.
Colorado: State Historic Presirrvation Officer, President. Ccd10r&d0
Historical Society, 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203.
Comaecticut: State Historic Preservation Officer, Director, Connecticut
Historical Corrumission, 59 S. Prospect Street, Hartford, C-r 06106
Delaware: Sifiate Historic Priiiserrvation Officer, Division of Historical
and Cultural Affairs, Hall of Records, Dover, DE 19901.
District of Columbia: State Historic Preservation Offices, Director.
Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs, 614 H Street, NW,
Suite 1120, Washington, D C. 2DO01
Federated States of Micronesia: State Historic Preservation Officer,
Office of the President, Kolonia, Ponape, Federated States of
Micronesus, Eastern Caroline Islands %%I. (The Federated States of
.Micronesia includes four States each with a Historic Prieservation Of-
ficer: Kci Historic Presentation Officer. Office of the Governor,
Kosrae, FSM, E. Caroline Islands %9"; Ponape: Office of the Gover-
nor. Kolonia. Ponape, FSM, E. Caroline Islands 96941; Truk: Historic
Pres,emation Officer, Office of the Governor, Muen, Truk, ISM, E.
Caroline Islands %942; Yap: Historic Preservation Officer, Office of
the Governor, Colonia. Yap, FSM, W. Caroline Islands %943.)
Florida: State Historic Preservation Officer, Bureau Of Historic PmSaF�
,ation. Division of A,,hiv",Hisbuy, & Records Management,
Department of State. The Capitol, Tallishissuani, FL 32301-8=�
Georgia: State Historic Preservation Officer, Commissioner, Depart-
ment of Natural Resources, 205 Butler Street SE, 1��2 Flovo To,, ei-s
East, Atlanta. GA 30334,
Guam: State Historic Preservation Officer, Director, Department of
Parks & Recreation. 4900 Naval Hospital Road,Ariaria Heights Guam
96910,
Hawaii: State Historic Pres,ervation Officer. Chai=a,. Department o!
Land & Natural Resources, P.O. Box 1,21, Honoiuiu. HI 96SJo
Idaho: State Historic Preservation Officer, State H;s:onan Idaho
Historical Societv, 610 North Julia Davis Drive. B��sx. ID �372.
Illinois: State Historic Preseriation Officer. Di.ec!�r P!,ricis Historic
Preservation Agencv, Old State Capitol. Springnel�, IL 1,2701
Indiana: State Historic Presenation Officer, Direct�r. De ' nartmerit ol
Natural Resources. 608 State Office Budding, Lrodiariarolhs. IN 46:04,
Iowa: State Historic Pre,,ervat,on officer E,ecutne Director. State
Historical Department, East 12th and Grand A,enim, Des Moines. IA
50319,
Karauss; State Historic Presenation Officer. E,ecume Director Ka,-
sas State Historical Societv, 1-10 t�est Tenth, Topea. K� th�,,12
Kentucky: State Historic Pteservation Officer. Director. Kentucl,,
Heritage Council, 12th Floor. Capital Plaza To,,e, Frankfort K)
4OW1.
Louisiam: State Historic Preservation Office,. Asst Sircmtan. Office
of Cultural Development, P.O. Box 4-1247. Baton RL'uee- LA 7,0504,
Maim: State Historic I'mservation Office,. Director Maine H,�t,ric
Presenation Commission. ;; Capitol Street, Stanon n3, Aiii;ui;ta, VE
04331
Masyland: State Historic Presen ation Office,. Director Man land
Historical Trust. 21 State Circler Annapolis NID "14,11,
Massachusetts: State Historic Preservation Officer. E,eci.in,e Direct,, -
Massachusetts Historical Commission. 50 So, l4ton �tmet� S-Ite "' L)
Boston, MA 02116�
Michigan: State Historic Prese�ation Officer. Director. Bureau of
History, Department of State, 208 North Capitol. Lansing. M[ 4SOIS
Minneiscria: State Historic Preservation officer. Director. Minnesota
Historical Society. 690 Cedar Street. St Paul. %IN 5�101
Mississippi: State Historic Preiservation Officer. Director. Mississippi
Department of Archives & History, P.O, box 5-1. Jackson, M5 39ZO3�
Missouri: State Historic presiervation Off weir. Director. State Depart-
ment of Natural Resources, 1915 Southridge Drive. P 0. Box 176, Jet-
ferson City, MO 65102.
Montana: State Historic PmemstiOn Officer, Program Manager.
Historic Preservation Office, Montana Historical Socretv. 225 North
Roberts, Helena, MT 5%20
Nebraska: State Historic Preservation Officer, Director, Nebraska
State Historical SociM, P 0 Box 82554, Lincoln. NE 68301 �
Nevada: State Historic Preservation Officer. Director. Department of
Conesismation & Natural Re�soumes, Nye Budding, Room 213, 201
South Fall Street, Carson Citv, NV 89710
New Hampshire: state Historic Presiervation Officer Commissioner.
Department of Libraries, Acts; and Historical Resources, 20 Park
Street, Concord, NH 03301.
New Jersey: State Historic Pr"ifWatiOn officer. Commissioner,
Department of Environmental Protection. P 0 Box 1390, Trenton, NJ
08625,
1 0 018
I _0
Or,,,, af 5.,foce Mining: Archeologist, Division of Permit and
Environmental Analysis. Office of 5urrace Shning, Department of the
Intenor, 1951 Constitution NW, �Nashjngton. D.0 20240,
O�,e of Te,monal and Intertration.il Affairs: H;st,,nc Presen ation Of.
hcer. Office of Tennional Affairs, Room 4313, reffitorial and Inteona.
tionai Affairs. Department of the Intenor. Winhu-ignon, D C 20240
U S GeoloSical Sunvv: Historic Presen ation Officer, En% ronmental
Affairs Program, U.S. Geological Sunev, National Center, Mad Stop
C3, 12-101 Sunrise Valle% Dn,e, Reston, VA 2-1092.
Depautment of justice
Assistant Director for Facilities Management, Faaities and Propert%
Management Staff, Room 6310, U.S. Department of justice, 10th and
Pennsylvania Avenues NIV, VNashington. DC 20330
Department of Labor
Chief, Division of Program Revievv and Fiscal Services, Department
of Labor, 601 D Street NIV. Room 60,0, �%ashmgton, D.C. 20004,
Department of State
Assistant Secretary of State for Administration, Department of State,
�Nashmgton, D C. 20520.
Department of Transportation
Histonc Preservation Officer. Office of Transportation Regulatory
Affairs (P-14), Washington, D.C. 20390
FoJrnil Aviation Administration; Histom: Preservation Officer, Office of
Environment & Energy, Room 432, Federal Aviation Administration,
SW Independence Avenue 51V, Depastment of Transportation,
'Aashington, D C� 20591,
Fe�,j; Highuai, Adoj1?115traf:,jFz Chief, Environmental Anahsts Dixi.
sion HEV-20, Federal High%�a% Administration, Department of
Transportation, Washington, D C. 20590.
Fe.;e�ai Rjilxd Historic Preser.-ation Officer, Office at
Po4c,. Room 8300. Department of Transportation Bldg , 400 7th
Street SW, %%ashington, D.C. 20590,
U,rjo %fars� 3ransportatitor Admoiir4tafion: Director. Office of Planning
Assistance, Urban Mass Transportation Administration, Department
01 Transportation, Washington, D C. 20590
Department of Treasury
Director. Office of Budget and Finance, Department of the Treasun,
�\ashmgton, D.C. 202-10.
Environmental Protection Agency
Historic Preservation Office,, Re, ie,, �A.104). Environmental Pnotec-
t,,.n Agency, %%ratersicle Mall SW, �%ashingtcm, D C. 204bO.
Federal Communications Commission
Secretarv, Room 21-1, Federal Communications Comm,,s.on
�\�shmvon. D C� 20;54,
Federal Deposit Insurance, Corporation
Dinetw,. D .. ..... n 4 Accounting and Corporate Senices Federal
D%po,at Insurance Corporation, ;;0 Mh Stre�( \1%, �%ashinet(in
D C 204:9
Federal Emergency Management Administration
Hstonan, Federal Emergencv manacvmen: ,m
806, 300 C Street 51%, �Nashington. D C
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Director. Office of C,mm.njt\ [r.\ esm,,n,, F��r_ H.� m, L,
Bank Board, 1700 G Street M%, D C: :,-Z-
General Services Administration
Historic Preseration Officer. Pulbkc Ba �c;rc� G,n��a,
vices Administration. �%ashmgfion D C, _N111;
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Chief. Real Estate Management National Ae.,,nauz.cs jn
ministration, Code NXG, �%ashmizton, D C 20q4�
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Director, Planning Program Anahsis, Nuclear Re2ulaton Comm!—
sion. 1717 H Street \�\, Room P433, �\a,�:neoon, D C Z,�;
Small Business Administration
Historic Preseabon Officer. Office of P,,,ttll,ic Vana�- ment -rnasl
Business Administration, 1441 L Street N�\ �'.a-hinzecn, D C _41,
Tennessee Valley Authority
Program Slanager, Cultural Resources Proifiarn D,,:,ion of Land and
Economic Resoutrces. Tennessee Valle, Aut�,'�:n Ncro,, T\ 3752's
U.S. Postal Service
Director, Office of Real Estate. Real Estate and Buildings Department.
U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Erdant Plaza S�% �\,,4mnzton D C
20260-6400.
Veterans Administration
Historic Presenafion Officer. Office of Consn�:ion % eterans
Administration, 810 Vermont A,enue N%% �C�A!) ��ash:,,zton, D.C.
10420.
NATIONAL TRUST FOR
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Nationail Trust for Historic Presiervation, Washington, D.C. Office
National Trust for Historic Priesenation
1785 Massachusetts Avenue N%\
Washington, D.C. 20036
National Trust Regional Offices and Associated States
Mid -Atlantic Region
National Trust for Historic Preser�jtion
Clivedon 6401 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia. Pennsylvania 19144
Delaware, District of Columbia, Manland. Nev, jersev, Pennsylvania,
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, West Voginia, Virginia
Mid -West Regional Office
National Trust for Hist.nc Preservation
53 West Jackson Boulevard. Suite 1133
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, 'Missoun, Ohio.
Wisconsin
0 19
Northeast Regional Office
National Trust for Historic Presen,ation
Old Cim, Hall
45 School Street, Fifth Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts. New Hampshue. New York,
Rhode Island. Vemnont
Southern Regional Office
National Trust tor Historic preservat,on
4-% King Street
Charleston. South Carolina 29403
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentuckv. Louisiana, "fissis-
sippi. North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Mourtairts and Ptainis Regional Office
National Trust for Histonc Preservation
511 loth Street, Suite 700
Denver, Colorado 80202
Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
Oklahoma. Wyomu I ng
Tgxas�New M"ico Field Office
National Trust for Historic Preservation
5W Main Street, Suite 606
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
New Mexico, Texas
Western Regional Office
National Trust for Historic Preservation
one Suttec Street. Suite 900
San Francisco, Cahfonma 94104
Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, N�acia. Oregon, Utah,
%V,,hington, Guam, The Federated States of Micronesia. The Com�
monwealth of the Northerin Nlariana Islands, The Republic of Palau.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands
NATIONAL ALLIANCE
OF PRESERVATION COMMISSIONS
The National Alliance of PremmatiOn Commissions is a national
organization dedicated to helping local preservation commissions help
each other. The National Alliance of p,,,,matior, Commissions sen-es
as a network among local preservation commissions and statewide
associations of preservation commissions.
National Alliance of preservation ConamissiOnS
Hall of the States, Suite 332
444 N. Capitol Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
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-NATIONAL REGISTER
BULLETIN
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CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Attachment 2
HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
The City County of requests
certi7l7ation o—fits historic preservation program in accordance with the
Procedures for Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program
of the State of California.
We request certification at the
participation.
Enclosed are:
— threshhold — expanded level of
____Popy of the local historic preservation legislation (ordinance, etc.)
___popy of local government charter, with description of the boundaries
administered
Resumes for each of the members of the historic preservation commission
—Names, resumes, and phone numbers, where appropriate, of staff mem.bers
responsible for administration of the historic preservation program for
commission or local government
If beg -in, evidence of cultural resources survey(s) performed in the
community, with information on the progress and future intended uses of
the survey
Brief explanation of activities proposed by the local government to
provide the state with preliminary information on suggested work
functions for the selected level of participation
Brief description of how this local government meets each of the
requirements listed in the Procedures Cpages 3-6, I -IV)
Resolution adopted authorizing application for Certified Local Govern-
ment status and specifying title of person authorized to sign program
documents and agreements
I assure the State of California that this government fulfills and shall
fulfill all the requirements of the certification standards.
Signature of Chief Elected official
Date
Title
021
Attachment 3
LESLIE NIOURIQUAND CHERRY
EDUCATIO
1983 B.S., Geography and Anthropology, California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona
1992 M.A., Anthropology, California State University, Fullerton
EXPERIENC
1992 Associate Planner: City of La Quinta, Planning and Development Department,
to La Quinta, Califor-nia.
Present
Current development and environmental review; staff support to Historical
Preservation Commission.
1991 Planner 11: City of Palm Spfings, Planning and Zoning Department, Palm
to Springs, Califor-nia. (9 months).
1992
Environmental review, special projects, staff support to Pa-rks, Open Space, and
Trail (POST) Foundation, archaeology review and field studies, staff lia�ison to
local tr1bal council.
1990 Planner/Archaeoloeist: Riverside County Planning Depanment, Bermuda Dunes,
to Califomia (15 months).
1991
Performed development and land division reviews, prepa-red a-nd reviewed
environmental assessments and documents, processed major and minor use
permits, made numerous staff presentations for public heai�ings, chaired meetings,
prepared a community study, and answered public inquiries.
Reviewed archaeological reporis, developed mitigation and monitoring documents,
field inspected projects, and advised staff concerning matters relating to cultural
resource management.
022
1985 Archaepl9gy Constiltan : Archival Studies, Environmental Studies, Cultural
to Resource Management Plans, Field Reconnaissance Surveys, Opportunity and
1990 Constraints Studies, and other studies for the following types of projects in the
following locations:
General Plans: La Verne, Victorville, Orange, Palmdale, Duarte, Santa Clarita.
EIR's: Palmdale (2), Oxnard (3), Pasadena (2), La Mirada, San Marino, El
Monte, Palm Spfings, Los Angeles, (8), Sunland, Lake Elsinore, Poway, Yorba
Linda, Rancho Palos Verdes, Idyllwild, Calabasas, Santa Monica Mountains.
EA's: Santa Catalina Island, Los Angeles County (2), We Elsinore.
Master Plans: Palmdale (2).
Redevelopment Plans: Agoura Hills
Project Types: Residential Developments, Municipal Water and Sewer Systems,
Light Rail Transit Routes and Stations, Mountain Resort Complex,
Raceway Complex, Municipal Reservoirs, University
Improvement, Quarry Permitting, Redevelopment & Commercial
Projects, and others.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHI
1985 Califor-nia State University, Fullerton
1987 Department of Anthropology (Research and Teaching Assistant)
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC EMPHASIS
Cultural Resource Management
Environmental Planning
Southern California and the Southwestern United States
Research and Applied Geography/ Plan ni ng
Cahuilla Cultural Area
M.A. Thesis Title: Planning for Community Archaeology: It's Applications to the
Eastern Coachella Valley (Leslie Mouriquand Blodgett)
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1990 Merit Award: Riverside County Planning Department for "The Cahuilla Hills
Area Development Study".
1988 Oroanizationad Award: CSUF Department of Anthropology for Lambda Alpha
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National Honor Society for Anthropology -Eta of California Chapter, Founding
President.
1987 Writing Competition: CSUF Department of Anthropology Best Student Paper for
"The Burial Practices of the Elite: Missouri -Illinois Hopewell".
1987 Research Grant: Jenkins, Douglas, Gardner Memorial Award for "Prehistoric
Clay Figurines of California*.
1986 Research Grant: CSUF Departmental Association Council for "Prehistoric Clay
Figurines of California".
NIENIBERSHUIS
Amefican Planning Association (APA)
Society for California Archaeology (SCA)
Coachella VaIley Archaeological Society
Lambda Alpha National Honor Society
Society of Transportation Archaeologists
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STAFF REPORT
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: JULY 21, 1994
ITEM: RETENTION OF ARTIFACTS IN LA QUINTA
BACKGROUND:
At the request of the Historic Preservation Commission, staff has researched the
possibility of requiring through conditions of approval that artifacts found in La
Quinta be kept in La Quinta. In order to implement this requirement, it will be
necessary to have a qualified repository in the City of La Quinta.
The state Historical Resources Commission prepared a set of Guidelines for the
Curation of Archeological Collections in 1993. Contained in these guidelines are
criteria for qualified repositories. A qualified repository is defined as a facility such
as a museum, archeological center, laboratory, or storage facility managed by a
university; college; museum, other educational or scientific institution; a federal,
state, tribal, or local government agency; or private institution (e. g., corporation
or association) that can provide professional, systematic, and accountable curatorial
services on a permanent basis in accordance with the criteria for a qualified
repository. This requirement may be satisfied if the repository has a management
plan to develop or obtain the necessary professional expertise.
A repository shall be considered qualified to provide adequate permanent curatorial
services for archeological collections when it is able to:
Provide and implement a written collections management policy that includes
guidelines for the acceptance, maintenance, conservation, treatment, use,
loan, transfer, disposal and/or deaccession of materials and associated
records.
Accession, label, catalog, store, maintain, inventory, and conserve
collections, or require the same of the donor or contractor, on a permanent
basis using professional museum and archival practices.
Maintain complete and accurate records of its collections, including, but not
limited to: accession records, catalog and artifact inventory lists, field notes,
site records, r-eports, photographs, negatives, color slides, maps, oversized
site and architectural drawings, collection inspection records, treatment and
conservation records, loan records, and discard or lost material records.
Records should be stored in archivally secure conditions in accordance with
guidelines for other components of the collections (see below).
Dedicate facilities, qualified collections management professionals, staff, and
equipment to store, study, and conserve its collections in accordance with
contemporary professional guidelines and the guidelines addressed elsewhere
in this subsection.
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5. Provide physical security for its collections, including fire, water, biological,
theft, and intruder protection.
6. Provide access to its collections to qualified professional and legitimate public
use and maintain formal use and loan agreement procedures.
7. Provide adequate space and facilities for the viewing and examination of
cultural materials by qualified users.
8. Provide a long range management plan describing how and when the above
criteria will be met and/or curation management capabilities improved.
DISCUSSION:
An ideal policy would be to require that all artifacts recovered from prehistoric or
historic archaeological sites in La Quinta remain in the City, rather than be carted
off to universildes, consultants offices, and storage facilities all over southern
California and elsewhere. If artifacts were retained in La Quinta, they could be
made available for educational programs in the community, displayed in the City and
most importantly, preserved in the locale from which they came.
The only known existing repository in La Quints, is the La Quinta Historical Society
Museum, located on Avenida Montezuma. While the museum is a meritorious facility,
it may not meet all of the requirements for a qualified repository. However, a
thorough assessment of the museum has not been done.
If such a policy to condition development projects to donate recovered artifacts to
a local repository were implemented, it would have to be approved by Council. Staff
has contacted the City Attorney concerning procedure for implementing such a
requirement.
Staff has also contacted an official of the Historical Museum to inquire about the
museums future plans and goals. It is a goal of the museum to expand and serve as
the City's repository.
Staff is continuing research on this type of policy and will contact other cities to see
what has been done elsewhere. As soon as staff has additional information and has
received comment from the City Attorney, this item will be placed on an agenda for
further discussion.
RECOMMENDATION:
No Commission action is required.
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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: JULY 21, 1994
ITEM: HISTORIC PRESERVATION APPLICATION FORMS
BACKGROUND:
Chapter 7.06 of Title 7 - Historic Preservation of the La Quinta Municipal Code
provides for the designation of historic landmarks (7.06.030) and historic districts
(7.06.040). Staff has prepared proposed application forms (Attachments 1, 2, and
3) for the designation of historic landmarks, historic districts, and for a permit to
work on a historic resource, landmark, or district.
An individual desiring to make application to designate either a district (Attachment
1) or a landmark (Attachment 2) will be able to obtain the appropriate form from the
Planning and Development Department. The forms are organized into three main
sections:
1. General Information,
Ii. Description of Proposed Landmark or Historic District, and
III. Additional Information required to be submitted with the application.
Once the completed applications are submitted to the City, staff will review the
information, transmit to pertinent outside agencies for review and comment, and
schedule therequest forpublic hearingbefore the Historic Preservation Commission.
When an application (Attachment 3) for permit to do work on a historic resource,
landmark, or district is submitted, the same procedure as above will be followed to
review the request. For each of these applications, the Historic Preservation
Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, who will make the
determination on each request.
It has not yet been determined what the fees will be for the three application forms.
In the near future, the City will be revising the entire Fee Schedule. At that time
the addition of application fees for these three forms will be included.
FINDINGS:
The proposed application forms request all of the information that is required by
Title 7.
RECOMMENDATION:
Move to approve the proposed Historic District Application, Historic Landmark
Designation Application, and the Application for Permit to Work on a Historic
Resource, Historic Landmark or Historic District.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Historic District Application
Historic Landmark Designation Application
Application for Permit to Work on Historic Resource, Historic Landmark or
Historic District.
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Attachment I
CITY OF LA QUINTA
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HISTORIC DISTRICT APPLICATION
78-495 Calle Tampico - P. 0. Box 1504
La Quinta, CA 92253
(619) 777-7125
Case No.
Date Received
1. General Information
Applicant Phone
Address
Boundaries of the Proposed District:
Names and addresses of property owners, Assessor's parcel numbers, and addresses of properties within the
boundaries (may be attached).
H. Description of the proposed Historic District including special aesthetic, cultural, architectural o
engineerinz interest or value of a historic nature (may be attachedl.
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111. Additional information required:
(1) Sketches, photographs, or drawings.
(2) Statement of condition of structures and improvements within the District.
(3) Explanation of any known threats (vandalism, looting, demolition, alteration) to any
cultural resource within the District.
(4) A map showing the proposed boundaries of the Historic District and identifying all
structures within the boundaries, contributing or noncontributing to the historic
significance of the district. (20 copies)
(5) An explanation of the significance of the cultural resources in the proposed District.
Signature of Applicant
Authority for this application is hereby given:
Signature of Property Owner(s) (written authority may be attached).
Date
Date
Date
IMPORTANT: Any false or misleading information shall be grounds for denying this application.
Signatures and addresses of all owners as shown in the Office of the County
Recorder must be included.
NOTE: Please FOLD all maps down to an 8-1/2" X 11" (accordion style excepting presentation
material).
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Attachment 2
CITY OF LA QUINTA
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION APPLICATION
78-495 Calle Tampico - P. 0. Box 1504
La Quinta, CA 92253
(619) 777-7125
1. General Information
APPLICANT
OWNER
Case No.
Date Received
(Name) (Please Print) (Phone)
(Address)
(Name) (Please Print)
(Address)
Assessor's Parcel No.:
Proposed LandmarkAddress/Location
2%creage�
Existing Zoning
(Phone)
Legal Description (Give exact legal description as recorded in office of the County Recorder - May be attached)
Description of Proposed Landmark:
List any special aesthetic, cultural, architectural or engineering interest or value of a historic nature, including
information about the architecture, notable features, construction and other information indicating the historical
significance of the site according to the definitions contained in Ordinance.
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111. Additional Information to be Submitted with this Application:
(1) Site plan in appropriate scale - 25 copies
(2) Photographs, old and recent
(3) Proposed use - description
(4) Bibliography and References of printed material pertaining to subject property, if any.
(5) Chain of Title, if available
Signature of Applicant
Authority for this application is hereby given:
Signature of Property Owner(s):
Date
Date
(Written authority may be attached)
Date
IMPORTANT: Any false or misleading information shall be grounds for denying this application.
Signatures and addresses of all owners as shown in the Office of the County
Recorder must be included.
NOTE: Please FOLD all maps down to any 8-1/2" X I V size, accordian style.
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FORM.023
Attachment 3
CITY OF LA QUINTA
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO WORK ON
HISTORIC RESOURCE, HISTORIC LANDMARK OR
HISTORIC DISTRICT
78-495 Calle Tampico - P. 0. Box 1504
La Quinta, CA 92253
(619) 777-7125
Date Received
General Inform—afion
Applicant Phone
Address
Owners Phone
Address
This application is for work on a:
( ) Historic Resource ( ) Historic Landmark ( ) Historic District
Assessor's Parcel Number
General Location
Acreage
Existing Zoning
Case No.
Legal Description (give exact legal description as recorded in the Office of the County Recorder - it may be
attached).
Purpose of this Request (type of work to be done)
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Ill. Proiect Backaround
1. Expanded description of the project (including architectural and historical characteristics
important to the project).
2. Common name of project, if any
3. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects, if applicable. Describe how this project
relates to other activities, phases and developments planned, or now underway.
4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project,
including those required by the City, Regional, State, and Federal agencies. (Indicate approval
status, agency name, and type of permit required. May be attached.)
5. What original deed restriction(s), if any, concerning the type of improvements and class of uses
permitted were placed on the property involved? (You may attach copy of original printed
restrictions in answer to this question after properly underscoring those features governing the
type of improvements and class of uses permitted thereby).
6. When did present owner acquire the property? _
7. When did property obtain historical resource, landmark, or district status?
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8. What other level(s) of historical status does this property have:
( ) LDcal ( ) State ( ) National Register
III ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION
(1) Site plan in appropriate scale - 25 copies.
(2) Photographs, old and recent.
(3) Elevations - 25 copies
(4) Floor plans - 25 copies
(5) Other
Signature of Applicant — Date
Authority for this application is hereby given:
Signature of Property Owner(s) (written authority may be attached).
Date
Date
IMPORTANT: Any false or misleading information shall be grounds for denying this application.
Signatures and addresses of all owners as shown in the Office of the County
Recorder must be included.
NOTE: Please FOLD all maps down to an 8-1/2" X I I " (accordion style excepting presentation material.
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STAFF REPORT
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: JULY 21, 1994
ITEM: ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REPORTS,
RECOMMENDED CONTENTS AND FORMAT
BACKGROUND:
In 1989, the California Office of Historic Preservation prepared a manual of
recommended contents and format for the preparation of archaeological reports.
This manual is comprehensive and helpful.
Staff suggests that this manual be adopted as the format required for archaeological
reports submitted to the City. The Commission will need to recommend adoption of
the document to the City Council before it becomes policy.
RECOMMENDATION:
Move to recommend to the City Council the adoption of A
Am -------- t P.,�,t. (ARMR): Recommended Contents and
Attachment:
1 . Archaeological Resource Management Reports (ARMR): Recommended Contents
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Attachment 1
Preservation Planning Bulletin
A Service of the California Office of Historic Preservation
P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Number 4 (a) - December 1989
Archaeological Resource Management Reports (ARMR):
Recommended Contents and Format
GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN
Governor
GORDON VAN VLECK
Secretary for Resources
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Incised stone recoveredfrom excavations at
prehistoric archaeological site CA-SHA-1169, Shasta
County, California
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
P.O. BOX 942896
Sacramento, California 94296-0001
HENRY R. AGONIA
Director
KATHRYN GUALTIERI
State Historic Preservation Officer
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This publication was partially financed with federal funds from the National Park Service, Department
of the Interior, under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The contents do not necessarily
reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or
commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department of the Interior.
The California State Mstoric Preservation Office receives federal funds from the National Park Service,
Department of the Interior. Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful
discrimination in departmental Federally Assisted Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin,
age or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program,
activity, or facility operated by a recipient of Federal assistance should write to: Director, Equal
Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. 37127, Washington,
D.0 20013-7127.
Archaeological Resource Management Reports (ARMR):
Recommended Contents and Format
December 1989
Preface
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), under its state and federal mandates, has developed
Archaeological Resource Management Reports (ARMR): Recommended Contents and Format (ARMR
Guidelines) for the preparation and review of archaeological reports. The purpose of this guidance is to
improve the quality of public archaeology in California. The ARMR Guidelines were developed to aid
archaeological report preparation and review by ensuring that all needed data would be included and
organized to optimize efficiency and utility. "Needed data" refers to information usually required by
regulatory or review agencies and by the Information Centers of the California Archaeological Inventory.
'ne checklist included with this guidance was developed as an additional means of rapidly assessing
archaeological report quality.
It may be unnecessary to include all classes of information presented in this guidance in all reports. 'Me
content appropriate for any report should be determined by the type and scale of a project, by the nature
and scheduling of cultural resources studies, and by the complexity of the resources and the information
under consideration. Applicable federal or state laws and regulations, local ordinances and procedures
may also determine appropriate report content.
Certain federal and state agencies routinely produce abbreviated reports adequate for management
decisions. Some of the information discussed in this guidance (e.g., setting, research design, methods
description) is presented in agency handbooks manuals guidelines or overviews. Reference to thiese
sources may be substituted in reports for an extended discussion of this information when routine or
repetitive undertakings are involved.
Although these guidelines do not represent a state -mandated program, the SHPO strongly urges anyone
involved with public archaeology to read and use them. 'nis guidance can be understood and effectively
used by the professional archaeologist as well as by a broad spectrum of other professionals and decision -
makers interested in ensuring that an investment in archaeology serves the public interest. Local
governments in particular should adopt the guidelines as the standard according to which archaeological
studies will be carried out, reported, and judged.
This guidance, and further guidance to follow, are major elements of the preservation planning process
carried out be the SHPO in accordance with state and federal mandates. A central goal of this process
is to ensure that land use planning at all levels of government routinely and affirmatively takes into
account the needs and the value of historic properties. We hope this guidance will be an effective
contribution toward attainment of that goal.
For copies of the ARNIR guidelines, or further information on SHPO programs and guidelines contact:
California OfTice of Historic Freservation
P.O. Box 942896, 1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, California 94296-0001
(916) 445-8006.
Acknowledgements
The ARMR Guidelines is the product of many minds. Authored by Mr. Robert Jackson, the guidelines
evolved from interim guidance developed by the author at the SHPO. The guidelines also borrow from
the Guidelines For Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Reports developed by Mr. Lester Ross and
issued through the San Bernardino Archaeological Information Center.
Dr. Hans Kreutzberg devoted substantial editorial and organizational attention to the ARMR Guidelines,
rendering the document intelligible to a broad spectrum of potential users. Mr. Thad Van Bueren
provided valuable and substantial input on the document. Thanks also go to Ms. Dorene Clement and
Mr. Nicholas Del Cioppo for their review and editorial comments.
As a review agency, the SHPO frequently offers critical comments that focus on problems of quality and
consistency encountered in archaeological reports. While the ARMR Guidelines have been prepared to
address such problems, it is important to acknowledge the many excellent archaeological reports that we
have reviewed over the last several years. While too numerous for individual acknowledgement, the
authors of these reports have provided models for specific topics presented in the ARMR Guidelines.
To these authors we offer thanks and appreciation.
The cover illustration was drafted by Thad Van Bueren for the 1984 report Archaeologial Investigations
in the Sacramento River Canyon, Volume I.- Report of Testing at Seven Aboriginal Sites, by Infotec
Development, Incorporated. The California Department of Transportation, for whom the report was
prepared, graciously consented to our use of the illustration.
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Archaeological Resource Management Reports (ARMR):
Recommended Contents and Format
Table of Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Acknowledgements ........................................................
Table of Contents ........................................................
1. Cover Letters ......................................................
Il. Title Page ........................................................
2
Ill. Table of Contents ..................................................
3
IV. management Summary/Abstract .........................................
3
V. Undertaking Information/Introduction ....................................
3
V1. Setting ..........................................................
4
VII. Research Design ...................................................
5
VIII. Methods ........................................................
6
Ix. Report of Findings .................................................
7
x Discussion/Interpretation ..............................................
11
X1. Management Considerations ...........................................
12
XII. References ........................................................
16
XIII. Appendices .......................................................
16
XIV. Confidential Appendices .............................................
16
XV. Further Reading and Guidance - Selected References .........................
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Checklist for Preparing and Reviewing
Archaeological Resource Management Reports . ...............................
attached
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I. Cover Letters
Adequate cover letters greatly facilitate review of ARM reports because they succinctly summarize the purpose
and intent of the study, and present an agency's official position on such issues as archaeological resource
significance and management. Cover letters are critical to federal agency submissions to the State Historic
Preservation OjTice or the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Regardless of origin, they should at a
minimum:
AL Provide the undertaking's name, location, and any identifying number.
B. State agency name and where applicable, district, region, or branch.
C. Briefly describe the undertaking, including:
1. the type of undertaking (e.g., hydroelectric generating facility, highway widening,
land exchange);
2. the acreage of the area encompassed by the undertaking, or its length and width
in the case of linear projects;
3. the component parts of an undertaking and their land- and resource -disturbing
potential; and
4. schedules or other factors that may affect the conduct of archaeological resource
studies.
D. Identify the law, regulation or agreement under which the document was prepared.
Tbese could include the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the National
EnWronmental Policy Act (NERA), the California Environmental Qualify Act (CEQ,4), or
local laws and regulations. The letter should also identify the point that compliance
with applicable laws and regulations has reached.
E. Describe the phase of investigation addressed by the document or the type of documents
submitted (e.g., inventory/identification report, research design or report on evaluation,
treatment or management plan), and:
1. reference the specific type of investigation represented by the report. For
instance, if the investigation is a survey, state also whether the survey was
intensive, general, intuitive, etc.
F. Describe the results of the investigation. If the document reports the results of
survey/identification, include the number and ty es of properties identified (e.g., historic
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archaeological, prehistoric archaeological). In addition, the letter should:
1. identify properties within and outside an Area of Potential Effects (APE) (if
survey exceeds APE boundaries);
2. identify properties that may or may not be affected by the undertaking;
3. note special circumstances (e.g., Native American or other public concerns,
controversies, undertaking time constraints, political sensitivity).
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G. Indicate what action is being requested under the terms of applicable laws or regulations,
and cite the specific section(s) of regulations to which the report is pertinent. Examples
include requests for SHPO consultation and concurrence in the adequacy of identification
effort (36 CFR 800.4 [bl); requests for concurrence in National Register of Historic Places
eligibility (36 CFR 800.4[cl); and requests for concurrence in determinations of effect
(36 CFR 800.5). Include a description of further actions the agency anticipates taking
to comply with pertinent laws such as CEQA or the NHRA.
H. Name the agency contact person most familiar with the undertaking and with
archaeological resources studies who has authority to deal with issues raised during the
course of review (e.g., agency cultural resource specialists who prepare the letters and
reports). Include phone number.
11. Title Page
77ze National Park Service has created, and is encouraging the use of a National Archaeological
Data Base (NADB) to serve as an annotated bibliography of ARM reports. If used extensively and
consistently, the NADB can be a valuable and efficient tool for managing ARM information.
Consistent information and format in title pages will greatly facilitate computer entry of NADB data.
A title page consistent with NADB standards is appropriate for all reports.
A. List the authors. Include name, address, and phone number of any consulting firm
B. Date the report by month and year.
C. Present the report title. Indicate the type of investigation conducted, undertaking name,
location including county and city or equivalent designation.
D. Identify the entity submitting the report, such as the consulting firm, agency, or group
that prepared and submitted the document. The submitter and the author may be
identical. I
E. Identify the party to whom the document was submitted (e.g., contracting or responsible
party such as an agency, developer, or a lead agency under CEQ,4).
F. Reference the contract number/federal agency permit number.
G. Cite the U.S.G.S. topographic quadrangles depicting study area.
H. List the acreage included in the study.
List keywords. NADB accommodates a large number of key words. Appropriate content
the title page depends on the type and complexity of the report. Key words can include
site numbers, county, type of undertaking, type of archaeological study, place names,
important diagnostic artifact type, presence of human burials, evaluation, no resources
found (if appropriate), Information Center file number (Information Centers should
supply number), number of acres surveyed, quads, etc.). Archaeological site trinomials,
township, and range but not section) are required in the key words section. If there are
a large number of sites reported, cite the report page(s) that list the site trinomials.
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Table of Contents (appropriate if Lext of report exceeds lo pages)
A- List major report sections, subheadings, and appendices, with page numbers
B. Provide a list of maps with page numbers.
C. List figures with page numbers.
D. List tables with page numbers.
IV. Management Summary/Abstract
T&Y section is appropriate in any qpe of ARM report. The Management SummarylAbstract should
be a succinct (one tofive pages) abstract of the scope andfindings of the report. While much of the
information described in this section is duplicated in a cover letter, cover letters are often discarded
after agency review. The Management Summary should be written so that non -archaeological
professionals and the public, as well as professional archaeologists, can understand it.
AL Describe the purpose and scope of the archaeological investigation. Specify the type
of study that was conducted (e.g., literature search, inventory, evaluation, data recovery).
B. List the date(s) of the investigation.
C. Summarize the major findings of the investigation. For example, if the document reports
an archaeological survey, list the number and types of resources identified during the
survey.
D. If resources have been evaluated, summarize their significance as determined pursuant
to Appendix K of the CEQ,4 Guidelines, the National Register of Historic Places criteria,
or other standards as appropriate.
E. Discuss how the undertaking affects significant resources.
F. Describe constraints on the investigation (e.g., time, finances, logistics, vegetation,
weather, landowner permission).
G. Offer a summary of recommendations (e.g., evaluative test excavation, National Register
eligibility recommendations, treatment recommendations).
H. Describe the disposition of field notes, collections, and reports.
V. Undertaking Information/Introduction
Undertaking means the land- or resource -disturbing activity for which and ARM study is
prepared. The nature of an undertaking can determine the nature of the ARM study.
Information about the undertaking is needed to determine how important archaeological
resources may be affected. How much information is appropriate for a given report may depend
on what was included in previous reports for the undertaking, and on the scope and size of the
undertaking. Some of the following topics may not be relevant to a given undertaking.
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A- Identify the contracting institution, contract number, permit number and expiration date.
B. Explain why the study was undertaken, citing relevant Federal, State, and local laws.
Mention any studies that preceded and recommended the present effort.
C Describe the undertaking, including the nature and extent of disturbance anticipated.
If the undertaking consists of many features or facilities, identify and describe the nature
and extent of its land- and resource -disturbing potential. Include:
1. an undertaking location map consisting of photocopies of relevant portions of
appropriate USGS quadrangles clearly. delineating the undertaking boundaries.
Indicate the undertaking name, quad name, quad scale, township/range, and
sections on each copy.
2. specific characteristics of the undertaking that influenced the nature of the ARM
study. Include impact map(s) consisting of a photocopy of the undertaking
location map (see above) that delineate areas of potential effects (APE), both
direct and indirect. If appropriate, duplicate this map in Section XI, and include
copies of planning maps, engineering drawings, architectural drawings, or artist's
renderings that assist in defining the nature and extent of the undertaking.
D. Include a schedule for the undertaking. Describe phases of planning and construction.
E. Identify the geographical limits of the ARM studv area in acres (e.g. the length and
width of the survey area for linear undertakings). This area may or may not coincide
with the undertaking area.
F. Describe how personnel conducting the work were organized and list the active
participants and their duties. Statements of qualifications are to be provided in an
appendix. If portions of the study were reviewed, list the reviewers. Review letters are
to be provided in an appendix. Identify the persons participating in the study such as
Native American observers, monitors, and consultants, interested parties with special
knowledge or expertise, and technical specialists.
VI. Setting
A description of the undertaking's setting includes a discussion of both the natural and cultural
environments in which archaeological resources were created and used. The discussion of setting,
whether physical or cultural, involves a review of existinz data and literature.
A� Natural Setting
R7zile appropriate for all archaeological investigations, descriptions of the area's physical
environments should be scaled to the size (area) of the undertaking and the potential role
of the environment in understanding archaeological resources that might be present.
Archaeological resources can be importantfor reasons other than their research value and
an analysis of the natural setting may provide such reasons.
1. Identify the natural physiographic region and biotic communities found therein.
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2. Describe the local environment of the general area including landforms,
hydrology, geology, soils, and climate, as well as vegetation and animal life. The
location of culturally important resources such as cryptocrystalline outcroppings,
reservoirs, townsites, etc., should also be discussed, as appropriate.
3. Describe current land use (e.g., agriculture, mining, recreation, residential).
4. Assess the current condition of the land within the area of the undertaking (e.g.,
relatively unmodified, partially disturbed by construction or improvements).
B. Cultural Setting
1. Provide an overview of the archaeology of the study area, with the level of detail
scaled to the undertaking size and type. Existing overviews should be cited.
Regardless of whether overviews exist, survey report, should include at least a
brief summary of the prehistory of the study area, citing relevant information
sources. As appropriate, include:
a. a review of the ethnographic information relevant to the study area,
scaled to undertaking size and type. Consultation with the Native
American Heritage Commission as well as interviews with knowledgeable
consultants may be necessary.
b. a review of the history (which may or may not include ethnographic
period information) of the study area, particularly when historic
archaeological resources are or could be present. Again, the depth and
extent of this review should be scaled to the size and type of undertaking
as well as the recognized patterns of historic land use.
2. For resource identification reports, evidence of a record search for known
archaeological resources and previous ARM reports conducted at an Information
Center of the California Archaeological Inventory should be included. Either a
copy of the record search report performed by Information Center staff or the
results of a records search performed by a professional consultant should be
provided in an appendix.
3. If other documentary research is conducted, provide the names and addresses
of institutions and other sources consulted and inclue copies of correspondence.
Refer to the types of documents examined and briefly outline of the results.
VII. Research Design
Research designs are explicit statements of the theoretical and methodological approaches to be
followed in an archaeological study. Research designs should be included in almost every type of
archaeological report, and should vary in nature and level of detail with the undertaking and
invesulation typ In some cases, research designs have been developed for specific geographic
regions, types of investigations, or types of resources. At a minimum, such research designs should
be included into ARM reports by reference. In other reports, project -specific research design sections
are necessary (e.g., evaluative and data recovery excavations).
Research designs link theory, known information, research goaLy, and methods. The use ofpreviously
formulated research designs is acceptable if these designs are current and relate directly to the area
and type of study under consideration. Predictive models are elements of a research design applicable
to archaeological surveys. Predictive models are structured predictions concerning the types and
locations of archaeological phenomena anticipated in an area.
AL Discuss the theoretical basis of the proposed research. Cite or discuss the research
paradigm under which the investigators are operating.
B. Summarize previous research. A summary of important research questions pertinent to
the study area or to identified resources should be presented, with particular emphasis
on the identification of relevant data gaps. Statements appealing to generally recognized
goals of archaeology or anthropology by themselves usually lack the detail necessary
for an adequate research design.
C. Present testable hypotheses or state the goals of the research. Any useful theoretical
approach should be capable of generating testable hypotheses. A research design should
present important research questions recognized for the region and relevant to the study
based on previous research.
D. Identify the test implications of the hypotheses.
1. Describe expected archaeological resource types, archaeological patterns, and
data categories anticipated, as they relate to test implications. Discuss
operational definitions for archaeological resource types (and rationales for their
use), if different from SHPO definitions of archaeological sites, historic
resources, and isolated artifacts or resources.
VIII. Methods
Methods of investigation must always be included in an ARM report. The length and detail of this
presentation should be scaled to the type and scope of the investigation. Discuss methodological
problems and approaches (as distinguished from methods) relevant to the resource types present or
anticipated in the study area. Discuss the kinds of problems and general approaches appropriate to
achieving the objectives of the study. Conversely, identip constraints and difficulties that hinder(ed)
realization of these goals.
A. If not offered previously, present definitions (and rationales for their use) of
archaeological resource types. 'Mis is necessary when the definitions used for
archaeological sites, historic resources, and isolated artifacts differ from those contained
in the California Archaeological Inventory Handbook for Completing An Archaeological
Site Record, distributed by the California SHPO.
B. Describe the data gathering methods employed (e.g., remote sensing data; surface survey;
surface chemical analysis; subsurface methods such as probing road and stream cuts or
analyzing core probes). 'Me methods description should provide details such as maps
of survey transects, deployment of survey personnel, site recordation techniques, chemical
analyses, subsurface test locations and methods, and remote sensing techniques.
Specifically:
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1. describe specific research and sampling strategies employed, the rationale for
their use, a description of how they were implemented, and how many
person-hours/days were expended;
2. using U.S.G.S quadrangles, show area(s) examined relative to APE and project
boundaries. Note areas not surveyed or surveyed using various strategies.
Larger scale maps may also be appropriate;
3. provide a descriptive summary of the areas examined, noting undertaking areas
that were not inspected in relationship to the sampling strategies employed, and
why. Note the percentage of ground visibility for the areas inspected;
4. describe site recording procedures as appropriate;
5. describe the types and methods of excavation. Number each excavation location
on a map of the site sufficiently detailed to depict the relationship between
natural and archaeological features within the site;
6. describe cultural materials collected (if any), including methods of documentation
and removal;
a. describe measures to restore archaeologically disturbed site areas when
archaeological field studies are completed.
C. Indicate where collected materials, photographs, and other documents are curated.
Curatorial agreements and reburial agreements are to be provided in an appendix.
1. When photos or other documentation (e.g., remote sensing data) are not
included in the report, name the repository where these data are stored. Provide
appropriate reference numbers used to file and retrieve this data at the
repository.
2. Discuss problems or constraints in conducting the research.
IX. Report of Findings
This section presents the information collected during the study. Thorough description of collected
data is essential for the construction of meaninod and well -supported interpretations. When
interpretations are mixed with or substituted for basic data presentations, the reader is left with no
basis for independently assessing conclusions and inferences. It is therefore critical to explicit4'
separate data presentation from interpretation. Specific descriptive requirements for particular types
of ARM studies are outlined below.
A. Archaeological Resource Inventory Reports
1. If no archaeological resources were located, their absence should be explicitly
noted.
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a. If resources were previously reported or anticipated but were not located,
discuss the possible environmental and cultural factors that may have
hidden or destroyed the resources.
2. Archaeological resources identified.
a. Provide a list of "Archaeological Resources Observed," classified
according to the following categories and keyed to maps provided in
confidential appendices:
prehistoric archaeological sites (i.e., primarily surface and
subsurface properties).
ii. historic archaeological sites.
iii. isolated artifacts
iv. recent or contemporary resources (e.g., modern roads, power
lines, structures) noted but not formally recorded.
b. The following maps should generally be included in a report on the
results of inventory. Maps depicting archaeological site locations should
not be included in reports that will be publicly circulated. Ile following
types of maps should be placed in a separate appendix:
i. U.S.G.S quadrangle maps of archaeological resource locations
recorded during survey.
ii. archaeological resource sketch maps (if the report involves
survey) consistent in content and quality with the standards
established in the California Archaeological Inventory Handbook
for Completing an Archaeological Site Record distributed by the
California SHPO.
iii. archaeological site contour maps depicting topographic and
archaeological details, and surface and subsurface study locations.
C. Describe archaeological resources. Provide a description of each
resource listed under "Archaeological Resources Observed."
For each archaeological resource, complete a California
Archaeological Inventory form (DPR 422A), using the California
Archeological Inventory, Handbook For Completing An
Archeological Site Record available from the SHPO. Insert
forms in a conridential Archaeological Resources appendix.
Prior to completing the report, submit two copies of each form
to the appropriate Information Center of the California
Archeological Inventory, requesting state trinomial numbers for
each recorded site.
ii. For each isolated prehistoric resource, complete one copy of
the California Archaeological Isolated Artifact form (DPR 422H)
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and insert in a confidential Isolated Resources appendix.
iii. For each confidential resources appendix, provide a master map
(photocopy of appropriate USGS quadrangle) depicting the
locations of all resources included in the appendix. Maps of
resource locations should appear only in confidential appendices,
not in the main body of the report (see Section IX.A.2.c.).
B. Archaeological Excavation Reports
Excavation can occur during any phase of archaeological investigation, including inventory.
77te description of excavation during these various phases should be scaled to the size of the
excavation, the importance of the information to the objectives of the study, and the
abundance and quality of information resultingfrom the excavatiom No distinction is made
here between excavation conducted for evaluative purposes and excavation performed as a
data recovery or mitigation phase. Data and interpretation should be presented seperately
when possible. Summarize the results of lengthy, appended special studies.
1. Describe the physical context of the archaeological deposit, including:
a. site topography and geomorphology (if not addressed in Setting)
b. soil type, structure, chemistry, stratigraphy and their relationship to
surrounding soils. Summarize results of special studies such as particle
size analysis and soil chemistry, and include a cop), of special studies
reports in an appendix.
non -cultural soil constituents (floral, faunal). Include a summary
of special studies and insert reports in an appendix;
ii. anthropic soils and stratigraphic relationships.
C. profiles of excavation units, trenches, or auger sidewalls, as appropriate,
2. Describe archaeological features. Functional ascriptions/interpretations, such
as hearth, oven, housepit, may be unavoidable at this level of data presentation.
It may be appropriate to discuss the relationship between feature and non -
feature archaeological material distributions (e.g., the relationship between
midden deposits and ovens or housepits).
a. Describe physical evidence including location, dimensions, attributes,
and associations.
b. Provide or reference illustrations and photographs of features.
C. Either present in full or summarize the results of special studies related
to features (e.g., radiocarbon, flotation, microconstituent analysis,
chemical analysis).
3. Enumerate and describe artifacts by material type and artifact class (e.g., flaked -
stone). Avoid typological ascriptions that impose or imply function or
chronological association in the initial description. For example, biface, uniface,
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or modified flake is preferable to knife, scraper, or used flake. Such
interpretations can follow in a separate subsection, as described below.
a. Discuss typological consideration of artifacts such as stone tools, beads,
bone and groundstone tools, and historic materials.
b. Include illustrations/photographs of formal artifacts. These can be
included in an appendix.
C. Present the results of analyses of artifact manufacture and use (e.g.,
flaked -stone manufacturing technology, use -wear studies, pottery analysis,
basketry identification). Extensive and detailed analyses may be included
in appendices. A summary of the results of these studies should be
presented in the body of the report. Such studies should define analytic
methods and distinguishing traits of analytic categories. For example, if
a flaked -stone analysis involved the identification of different types of
flakes, then the attributes that define such flake types should be
reported. References to previous analyses should not supplant basic
desriptions of methods and analytic categories.
d. Present the results of analyses such as radiocarbon dating, obsidian
source and hydration studies, thermoluminescence,geomagnetism, pollen,
blood protein analysis, and others.
4. Describe non-artifactual archaeological material that reflects past human
activities (e.g., burned seeds, charred animal bone), and materials that provide
information on past environments or exploited resources (e.g., pollen).
a. Include identification studies for floral and faunal remains, with
interpretations regarding the kinds and amounts of resources used,
consumed, etc.
b. Present the results of physical analyses such as pollen, microconstituent
analysis (flotation, coprolite studies).
5. Describe the context of discovery, examination, and disposition of human
remains, if any. Given the often sensitive nature of human remains, examination
and treatment of such remains will depend on the outcome of consultation with
appropriate Native American representatives and the decisions of land owners
regarding the disposition of human remains. Therefore, whether and how human
remains and associated grave goods are examined may vary greatly. Similarly,
the nature and extent of reporting on the treatment of human remains may vary
with the nature of Native American concerns. It may not be possible or
appropriate to maintain rigid reporting standards. In general however, the
following information is desirable from an archaeological and management
standpoint.
a. Describe the context of the discovery of human remains. For example,
describe if the unanticipated discovery was located during excavation
or anticipated discovery based on consultant information or
archaeological indicators.
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b. Describe measures taken pursuant to state law, local ordinance,
agreement, and/or agency policy regarding human remains.
Q Describe efforts to consult with the Native American Heritage
Commission, appropriate Native American representatives or living
descendants, county coroner, landowners, etc.
d. Describe outcome of discussions regarding disposition of human remains.
e. Describe actions taken with regard to study of human remains, i.e.,
exposure, exhumation, analysis, reburial in -situ, reburial after
exhumation.
L Describe the location, (physical position), and nature of the
remains (e.g., primary inhumation, cremation). Include a
description of grave associations and the physical/contextual
relationships between the human remains and the artifacts. For
example, describe if artifacts were overlying or underlying the
human remains in a patterned arrangement, or were found
within burial pit fill.
ii. Report the results of analyses, including specialists' reports in
an appendix. Description of the remains and reporting the
results of any analyses may occur under the reporting of
archaeological features (Section IX.B.l.g.)
iii. Include photographs and illustrations
6. Describe the spatial distribution and patterning of cultural material by class (e.g.,
flaked -stone, bone).
a. Present data on the intrasite distribution of cultural materials, i.e.,
vertical and horizontal stratigraphy, assisted by data tables.
X. Discussion/Interpretation
Descriptive data presented above should be discussed and interpreted with explicit reference to the research
design or study objectives de/7ned earlier in the report. In addition, unanticipated data recovered during the
study may warrant discussion of additional research topics not included in the research design.
A Discuss results of the investigation as they relate to specific topics and questions
presented in research design. Preferably, organize the discussion according to the
structure of the research questions, hypotheses, and test implications presented in the
research design.
B. Discuss the results of the study in terms of the general research objectives of the study
(e.g., settlement patterns, subsistence, change through time). Ills discussion should
place the investigation in a regional context, noting its role or contribution to an
understanding of local, regional, state, or national history or prehistory.
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2a. Management Considerations
The discussion of management topics should address the management goals of the study in a manner that
is consistent with the specific regulato?y process relevant to the ARM study. For example, an invento?y report
should discuss how complete the study was, the likelihood that additional resources are present in an
undertaking APE, and measures that would be necessary to identify such resources. Unfortunately, terminology
for similar procedures varies among loca4 state and federal guidelines or regulations. For example, an
archaeological site might considered National Register eligible under the Section 106 process and significan
under the Appendix K Guidelines for CEQ,4. Me terms used in an ARM report should be consistent with
the terms defined in the relevant guidelines or regulations.
A. Inventory Reports
1. Identify the management status of resources identified during the study. For
example, list archaeological properties that have been determined National
Register eligible, important, unimportant, and those that have not been evaluated.
If previously recorded and/or evaluated archaeological resources were identified,
provide a list of these resources.
2- Describe the completeness of the study and the likelihood that additional,
unidentified resources may be present.
3. Outline needs for further management action, such as additional field survey,
evaluation of resources, or no further study.
B. Evaluation Reports
Resource evaluation is the cornerstone of the current ARM environment. The outcome of
evaluation determines which resources will and will not be protected or considered further.
Thoughtful evaluation also establishes the importance of archaeological resources and
influences the type of consideration they are afforded
Provide a detailed discussion addressing the significance or uniqueness of each
archaeological resource using the criteria for evaluation employed in CEQA
Appendix K or 36 CFR 60.4, as appropriate. Criticall consider the full
complement of potential reasons (criteria) why a property might be considered
important, not simply the most obvious or prominent.
a. Consider the role of setting as a contributor to the importance of the
resource. Archaeological resources can be eligible for the NRHP under
36 CFR 60.4(a) for their association with events that have contributed
to the broad patterns of history or prehistory, under 36 CFR 60.4(c)
because they embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period,
or method of construction, or represent the work of a master, or possess
high artistic value. Under these criteria, setting may contribute
substantially to the importance of the resource.
b. Describe the integrity of each archaeological resource including an
estimate of the percentage of the resource that is disturbed or remains.
A consideration of integrity should relate to the reasons a resource is
determined important. Thus, the environmental setting or surface of an
archaeological site can be completely destroyed or disturbed yet the site
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may retain integrity if it is important only for the information its
subsurface component contains.
C. Identify the characteristics and areas of a resource that do and do not
contribute to its importance. If the resource is a National Register
district, identify the contributing and non-contributing properties within
the district and describe the nature of their contribution, to the extent
known.
Present clear evidence that information from the resources can
address or contribute to the resolution of important, specific
research questions outlined in the research design.
ii. Summarize or reference, as appropriate, the evidence that
indicates the resource contains in appropriate contexts and in
sufficient quantity and quality, the material needed to meet the
data requirements of the stated hypotheses or research questions
documented in Sections IX and X above.
iii. Evaluate each resource in terms of its overall potential to
address important questions or fill data gaps. Compare the
resource to others in its local or regional context to determine
how much it can help to achieve stated research goals.
C. Assessing Effects.
Knowing exactly what makes an archaeological resource important and knowing what a
particular undertaking really involves in the way of ground disturbance or other physical
changes are indispensable in deciding how and how much that resource may be affected by
the undertaking. For example, two projects may both involve grading. In one case, grading
will disturb an archaeological resource important because of the information that it contains.
In the. other case, grading will disturb an archaeological resource important because it visibly
represents a particular human adaptation to speci/7c environmental challenges. In the first
case, the assessment of effects might conclude that the information can be acceptably
recovered through archaeological excavation. In the second case, there is no way to preserve
the association between the site and its surroundings if grading occurs, and the effect of the
grading might be considered adverse. The difference in the effect determination is due to the
different reasons the archaeological sites were determined important.
The focus of an ARM report (inventory, evaluation, etc.) and what phase of the undertaking
is involved will largely determin whether or not an assessment of effects can be included in
the report. Lack ofproject design information or unevaluated resources are just two of many
factors that could preclude an assessment of effects.
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Discuss or reference a previous discussion of the general undertaking (see
Section V-D). Discuss the likely effects the undertaking may have on each
important archaeological resource. Use approRriate regulatory language and
reference the local, state, or federal regulations or guidelines under which the
effects of the undertaking are determined. Explain each determination.
a. Discuss anticipated direct and indirect impacts to archaeological
resources. Direct impacts include destruction, alteration, and isolation
of the property of its setting, when setting is a characteristic contributing
to the importance of the resource. While 36 CFR Part 800 does not
distinguish between direct and indirect effects, anticipated indirect
impacts of an undertaking should be presented. Indirect impacts could
include growth inducement, increased public use, erosion of resources
outside the undertaking area. It is also appropriate to discuss beneficial
effects in addition to adverse effects.
2. For reports involving multiple resources, include a table listing all resources.
Provide your opinion on the importance of each resource and identify the effect
of the undertaking on each (e.g., no effect, effect, no adverse effect, adverse
effect).
D. Consider Alternatives/Proposed Management Actions
For each significant or unique resource that may be affected, discuss a range
of possible measures to avoid or minimize an adverse effect. Examples include:
a. relocation or redesign of the undertaking;
b. preservation measures;
C. data recovery for portions of selected resources; and
d. no undertaking.
2. Discuss the preferred alternative offering a rationale for this preference. This
discussion may address the merits of the undertaking, the mission and needs
of the agency, etc.
E. Recommendations/Proposals
Recommendations and proposals for fiirther action can take a wide variety of forms
depending on the nature of the ARM study and the undertaAdng.
Inventory Reports
a. Inventory complete. Inventory reports may conclude that efforts to locate
archaeological resources have been sufficient. 'Me inventory may lead
to one of the following conclusions and recommendations:
i. No resources were identified. The proposed undertaking doe's
not involve or affect archaeological resources.
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ii. Resources are present. Depending on the type of resources
involved and the type of undertaking proposed, one of the
following recommendations may be appropriate:
Only unimportant resources are present. No further
consideration is necessary.
Archaeological resources are present but because of
preventive measures, will not be affected by the
undertaking.
Archaeological resources are present. Evaluation of
these resources is necessary.
Sufficient information exists to evaluate resources. Offer
recommendations regarding the importance of the
resources. This is usually not possible for archaeological
resources on the basis on surface inventory alone.
b. Inventory incomplete. An initial effort to locate archaeological resources
may reveal that a different level of effort or additional inventory work
is necessary. This section should identify the constraints, limitations, or
rationale behind the recommendation for additional work and offer
specific recommendations for additional inventory.
2. Evaluation Reports
a. Evaluation results are summarized and conclusions or recommendations
regarding the importance of archaeological resources are presented.
When necessary, insert the following sorts of items in a confidential
appendix:
i. State Historical Landmarks nominations.
ii. National Register of Historic Places nominations.
iii. National Register eligibility opinions.
iv. Opinions on the importance of the resources under CEQA
b. Provide conclusions regarding the effect of the undertaking on important
archaeological resources (e.g., no effect, no adverse effect, adverse effect).
Recommend further studies or actions such as mitigation or other
treatment for identified effects.
3. Treatment Reports
a. After mitigation, such as data recovery, has been completed, state
whether the resource retains significance and propose additional
measures needed to protect the resource or to recover additional
significant, information.
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b. Discuss how effectively the treatment program met expectations.
MI. References (use of American Antiquity format is encouraged).
XIII. Appendices (Include, as appropriate, sections listed below).
A. Personnel qualifications (provide resumes).
B. Record search results.
Provide a copy of the Information Center record search, if conducted by
Information Center staff.
2. If a records search is conducted at an Information Center by a qualified
consultant, provide a copy of a receipt or evidence of such a search as well as
a report of the results of that search, if not already included in the report.
Archaeological site locations must not be disclosed in documents accessible to
the general public. Confidential appendices that report site locations should
contain statements requesting that their distribution be carefully controlled
(see Section XIV).
C. Repository agreements.
D. Reviewer comments/agency correspondence.
E. Artifact/Collection catalog.
F. Artifact illustrations (if not in body of text).
G. Photographs and photo records.
H. Native American observer or monitor agreements.
1. Maps (non -confidential) and undertaking plans, drawings, etc.
J. Special studies/technical reports.
XIV. Confidential Appendices
Archaeological and sensitive Native American site locations and maps should not be included in
copies of reports for general distribution. Archaeological site locations are exempted from the
Califomia Freedom of Information Act, as specified in Government Code 6254.10. However review
and regulatory agencies often need such information for management purposes. The placement of
such information in a Confidential Appendix julj-ills that need
A General Historical and Archaeological Resource Location Map (depicting locations of
all properties within a study area).
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B. Native American sacred site location maps or descriptions, if regarded as sensitive. If
not obtained from the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), disclosure of
such information should occur only after coordinating with the NAHC and with
appropriate groups and individuals recommended by the NAHC.
C. Resource Inventory Records.
1. California Historical Resources Inventory Forms and Maps.
2. California Archaeological Site Inventory Forms and Maps.
3. California Isolated Artifact Forms and Maps.
D. Heritage Nomination Forms.
1. California Historical Landmark Forms.
2. California Points of Historical Interest Forms.
3. National Register of Historic Places Forms.
4. National Register of Historic Places DistrictlNational Historic Landmark Forms.
XV. Further Reading and Guidance - Selected References
The following references are recommended for further information and guidance. Copies of many of these
references, or information on their availability, can be obtained from the State Historic Preservation OjTice,
P.O. Box 942896, 1416 Ninth Street, Sacramento, California 94296-0001, (916) 445-8006.
Laws and Regulations
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Public Law 89-665; STAT. 915; U.S.C. 470, as amended by
Public Law 91-243, Public Law 94-458, Public Law 96-199, Public Law 96-244, and Public Law 96-515.
Protection of Historic Properties (36 CFR Part 800). Federal Register, Vol. 51, No. 169. September 1986.
National Register of Historic Places (36 CFR Part 60).
National Register of Historic Places (36 CFR Parts 60 and 63). Proposed Rule. Federal Register, Vol. 51,
No. 150. August 5, 1986.
Curation of Federah�-Owned and Administered Archeological Collections (36 CFR 79). Proposed Rule.
Federal Register, Vol. 52, No. 167. August 28, 1987.
Uniform Rules and Regulations: Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (43 CFR Part 7). Federal
Register, Vol. 43, No. 4. January 6, 1984.
CEQA: California Environmental Quality Act Statutes and Guidelines. Office of Planning and Research,
Office of Permit Assistance, Sacramento, California, 1986.
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California Health and Safety Code, Section 7050.5.
California Public Resources Code, Section 5097
Department of the Interior Guidance
Secretary of Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. Federal Register,
Vol. 48, No. 190, September 29, 1983. 1
Guidelinesfor Federal Agency Responsibilities under Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Federal Register, Vol. 53, No. 31. February 17, 1988.
The Section 110 Guidelines: Annotated Guidelines for Federal Agency Responsibilities under Section 110 of
the National Historic Preservation Act. Jointly issued by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
and the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 1989.
The Curation and Management of Archeological Collections: A Pilot Study. Alexander J. Lindsay, et al.
Cultural Resources Management Series. U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. September
1980.
Archeological Survey: Methods and Uses. 'Momas F. ICng. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the
Interior, Washington, D.C. 1978.
Using UTM Grid System to Record Historic Sites. Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, U.S.
Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 1980.
How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. (Bulletin 15). National Park Service, U.S.
Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 1982.
National Register Bulletin Series. National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
Quantifying the Present and Predicting the Past: Theory, Method, andApplication of Archaeological Predictive
Modeling-, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 1987.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Guidance
Section 106� Step -by -Step. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Washington, D.C. 1986.
Treatment of Archeological Properties: A Handbook. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
Washington, D.C. 1981.
Fact Sheet: A Five -Minute Look at Section 106 Review. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation,
Washington, D.C. 1988.
Fact Sheet: Programmatic Agreements under Section 106. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation,
Washington, D.C. 1988.
Fact Sheet: Section 106 Participation by Applicants for and Recipients of Federal Assistance, Permits, and
Licenses. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Washington, D.C. 1988.
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Fact Sheet: Section 106 Participation by Indian Tribes and Other Native Americans. Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation, Washington, D.C. 1988.
Fact Sheet. Section 106 Participation by Local Governments. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation,
Washington, D.C. 1988.
Identification of Historic Properties: A Decisionmaking Guide for Managers. Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation, Washington, D.C. 1988.
Public Participation in Section 106 Review: A Guide for Agency Officials. Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation, Washington, D.C. 1989.
Preparing Agreement Documents. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Washington, D.C. 1989.
Federal Historic Preservation Case Law -- A Special Report. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation,
Washington, D.C.
Recommended Outline: Ideal Data Recovery Plan. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Washington,
D.C.
R'here to Look: A Guide to Preservation Information. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
Washington, D.C. 1983.
Miscellaneous Guidance and Readings
Append& fi, Archaeological Impacts. In CEQA: California Environmental Quality Act Statutes and
Guidelines. Office of Planning and Research, Office of Permit Assistance, Sacramento, California, 1986.
Scholars as Contractors. William J. Mayer -Oakes and Alice W. Portnoy, editors. Cultural Resource
Management Studies. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 1979.
Scholars as Managers, or How the Managers Can Do It Better. Alice W. Portnoy, editor. National Park
Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 1979.
Guidelines for Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Reports. San Bernardino County Archaeological
Information Center, San Bernardino, California.
California Archaeological Inventory Handbook for Completing An Archaeological Site Record. California
State Historic Preservation Office, Sacramento, California. 1989.
California Archaeological Site Inventory Information Center Procedural Manual. California State Historic
Preservation Office, Sacramento, California.
California Archaeological Resource Identification and Data Acquisition Program: Sparse Lithic Scatters.
California State Historic Preservation Office, Sacramento, California, 1988.
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Checklist for Preparing and Reviewing
Archaeological Resource Management Reports
Name of Undertaking:
Name of Report-
Reviewer/Agency:
Cover Letters (see page 1 of ARMR Guidelines)
Date:
A. Provide the undertaking's name and location, and any identifying number.
B. State agency name and where applicable, district, region, or branch.
C. Briefly describe the undertaking (type, acreage, components, scheduling).
D. Describe the point that compliance with historic preservation law has reached.
E. Describe the phase and/or type of investigation addressed by the document.
F. Describe the results of the investigation.
G. Indicate what compliance action is being requested under applicable laws.
H. Name agency contact person administering, or most familiar with the undertaking and study.
Ii. Title Page (page 2)
A- List the authors and consulting firm.
B. Date the report by month and year.
C. Present the report title.
D. Identify the entity (e.g., agency, local government) submitting the report.
Er Identify the the party to whom the document was submitted and contract number, if any.
G. Cite the U.S.G.S. topgraphic quadrangles depicting study area.
H. List the acreage included in the study.
I. List keywords. I
III. Table of Contents (if text of report exceeds 10 pages [see page 31)
A. List major report sections, subheadings, and appendices, with page numbers.
B. Provide a list of maps with page numbers.
C List figures with page numbers.
D. List tables with page numbers.
IV. Management Summary/Abstract (page 3)
A. Describe the purpose and scope of the archaeological investigation.
B. List the date(s) of the investigation.
C. Summarize the major findings of the investigation.
D. If resources have been evaluated, summarize their significance/uniqueness.
E. Discuss how the undertaking affects significant resources.
F. Describe constraints on the investigation (e.g., time, finances, logistics).
G. Offer a summary of recommendations.
H. Describe the disposition of field notes, collections, and reports.
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V. Undertaking Information/Introduction (page 4 of ARMR Guidelines)
A� Identify the contracting institution, numbers, etc.
B. Explain why the study was conducted.
C. Describe the undertaking (include maps).
D. Include a schedule for the undertaking.
E. Identify the geographical limits of ARM study area.
F. Describe how personnel were organized and list participants (qualifications in appendix).
VI. Setting (page 4)
A. Natural Setting (physical region; biotic communities; geology, flora, fauna; current land use).
B. Cultural Setting (include records and literature search results).
VII. Research Design (page 6)
A. Discuss the theoretical basis of the proposed research.
B. Summarize previous research.
C. Present testable hypotheses or state the research goals.
D. Identify the test implications of the hypotheses or expected archaeological information.
VIII. Methods (page 6)
A. Present definitions for archaeological resource types.
B. Describe the methods employed.
C. Indicate where collected materials, photos, etc, are curated.
IX. Report of Findings (page 8)
A. Archaeological Resource Inventory Reports
1. Present results (resources present or absent).
B. Archaeological Excavation Reports
1. Describe the physical context of the archaeological deposit.
2. Describe archaeological features, artifacts, materials (ecofacts).
5. Describe the discovery, examination, and disposition of human remains.
X. Discussion/Interpretation (page 12)
A. Discuss :results of the investigation as they relate to specific research design items.
B. Discusss results of the study in terms of general research objectives.
11. Management Considerations (page 12)
A. Inventory Reports
1. Identify the management status of resources identified during the study.
2. Describe the completeness of the study and likelihood of unidentified resources.
3. Outline the need for ftirther management actions.
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B. Evaluation Reports
1. Discuss significance or uniqueness of each archaeological resource.
C. Assessing Effects.
D. Consider Alternatives/Proposed Management Actions
1. Discuss possible measures to avoid/minimize impacts to resources.
2. Discuss the preferred alternative and rationale behind the preference.
E. Recommendations/Proposals
NIL References (page 16)
]UII. Appendices (Include sections listed below as appropriate, page 16).
A. Personnel qualifications (provide briefs or resumes).
B. Record search results.
C. Repository agreements.
D. Reviewers comments/agency correspondence.
E. Artifact/Collection catalog.
F. Artifact illustrations (if not in body of text).
G. Photographs and photo records.
H. Native American observer or monitor agreements.
I. Maps (non -confidential) and undertaking plans, drawings, etc.
J. Special studies/technical reports.
XIV. Confidential Appendices (page 17)
A. General Historical and Archaeological Resource Location Maps.
B. Native American sacred site location maps or descriptions.
C. Resource Inventory Records.
D. Heritage Nomination Forms.
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June 15, 1994
Dear National Trust Forum Member:
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the California Preservation Foundation are partners in
conserving our state's rich historic and cultural heritage. Together, we would like to introduce you to
CPF.
What is the California Preservation Foundation
CPF is California's statewide preservation organization. providing a critical link in the state's preservation
movement, supporting and complementing the Trust's work at the statewide and local level.
What does CPF do
Since 1980, CPF has hosted California's annual preservation conference, with attendance ranging from
400 to 1000. The 20th anniversary conference, April 1995, will be at Riverside's Mission Inn. CPF also
sponsors educational workshops throughout the state to provide homeowners, community leaders and
preservation professionals with up-to-date facts about preservation issues and technical information.
How do the National Trust and CPF work together
The National Trust and CPF have a long history of partnering for preservation. In the wake of the Loma
Prieta, Cape Mendocino and Northridge quakes, CPF and the National Trust have worked together to
provide technical assistance about building stabilization and sources of financial assistance to residents,
building owners and key decision makers to help local people protect historic resources at risk.
How can preservation help your community
Given the need to conserve and recycle resources, and with the growing concern about the safety and the
quality of life within our communities, the value of historic preservation is gaining new recognition among
community leaders. Through your membership, you can participate in programs which promote cultural
diversity, small business creation, neighborhood stability, jobs and tourism.
Member benefits
As a member of CPFyou will receive:
-California Preservation, CPF's quarterly newsletter
-Discounted registration to the Annual Preservation Conference
eAnnouncemerits and discounts to CPF's educational workshops
-Handbooks on economic incentives like property tax abatement for historic homes
-Technical publications on tax credits, seismic retrofit, building codes and legal issues
The California Preservation Foundation is your finger on the pulse of preservation activities in the state.
The National Trust encourages you to extend your preservation commitment through membership in CPF.
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VOLUME 14: NO. 7
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U.S. Departinent of the Interior
National Park Service
Local Incentives for
Historic Preservation
Constance E. Beaumont
ManV local governments provide incentives to encourage
private" property owners to preserve or rehabilitate historic
buildings. Such incentives can be an important complement
to regulatory controls embodied in local preservation
ordinances.
Among the different types of historic preservation incen-
tives used by cities and towns around the country are:
• tax incentives
• financial assistance (e.g., rehabilitation grants or loans)
• regulatory relief (from budding code or parking
requirements) (continued on page 2)
Old Re%ar County jail, San Antonio, TX. Renovated for use as offices in 1997. The
developer benefitted from the city's policy of forgiving taxes on rehabbed historic proper-
ties. City of San Antonio photo; courtesy American Planning Association.
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2 Boulder, Colorado
zoning incentives (e.g., transfer of development right,,
density bonuses)
technical assistance (e.g., design assistance)
In addition to providing preservation incentives, many
communities are creating disincentives for property owners
to demolish historic landmarks and replace them with
surface parking lots. This memorandum cites examples of
such disincentives as well as incentives,
It should be noted at the outset that some preservation
incentives discussed herein may not be permitted under
state law. Local governments considering incentive programs
are advised to review their state historic preservation or
zoning enabling laws to determine whether they have the
legal authority to put certain incentives in place. If they lack
such authoritv but wish to obtain it, they might consider
working with statewide preservation organizations to amend
their state enabling legislation. (See "Successful State
Advocacy," National Trust Information Sheet No. 57)
Additional references on preservation incentives are cited
at the end of this information bulletin.
A. TAX INCENTIVES FOR HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
1. San Antonio, Texas
One of the more mature tax incentive programs for
preservation is found in San Antonio, where in 1980 the city
council authorized property tax relief for owners of historic
properties.
Under this program, taxpayers who substantially rehabditate
historic residential structures may have their property tax
assessments frozen for 10 years at pre -rehabilitation assess-
ment levels. After that period, tax assessments must again
reflect a prop"s full market value. Both rental hous ig
and owner -occupied residences may qualify for this benefit.
Rehabilitated commercW structures may exempted
for fiebe rs u,
completely from city property taxes yea D ng
the following five years, taxes are assessed on only half of
the renovated budding's value.
San Antonio preservation advocates are currently working
with the Bexar County Appraisal District to persuade county
tax assessors to tax historic landmarks according to their
actual use, rather than their "highest and best" use.
Fbr more information: San Antonio Historic Preservation
Office, Box 839966, San Antonio, Texas 78283-3966.
Tel: 512/299-8308.
Included as a special insm to this issue of CRM is a
summary Of various incentives used by local governments
around the country to promote h&oric praervatialL
"LAW Incenthaes for Historic preservation, " is a usefid
introductory guide for local preservatiamfs interested in
dev&Png Preservation Incentives in their min
communities. It provides a local address to contact for
further iriftirmation about particular incentive program.
Given the recent ruling on the Boyd Theater by the
Pennsylvama Supreme Court and the gmving lack of
toknma for government regulation in all regionts cf the
count?y this supplement is very timely. Constance
Beaumont is senior policy analyst for the National Trust
for Historic Preservation in Washington, D.C.
Boulder law authorizes a waiver of city sales taxes on
construction materials used to rehabditate historic landmarks
if at least 30% of the Cost Of Materials is for a budding's
exterior. This program has been used extensively and repor-
tedly makes property owners happier about complying with
design review requirements applied to historic buildings.
F;Dr more information: Department of Community
Planning and Development, Rm. 305, Park Central Bldg
M9 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado 80306. Tel: 303/441-356.
3. Other Examples of Communities with Tax Incentives
• Jackson, Mississippi authorizes property tax exemptions
for up to 7 years for designated landmarks or bufldings
in historic districts. Both commercial and residential
str-uctures qualify.
• Atlanta, Georgia provides a freeze on property taxes for
income -producing historic landmarks.
Buffalo, Neu, York allows 50% of the value of a rehabilitated
landmark property to be excluded from tax assessments
for up to 20 years.
Seattle, Washington permits tax assessments on rehabili-
tated historic properties to exclude the increased values
attributable to rehabilitation for up to 10 years.
B. GRANTS AND LOANS
1. Roanoke, Virginia
In 1989 Roanoke created a "Historic Buiddings Rehabdi-
tation Loan Program ' " The program is the result of a part-
nership involving Downtown Roanoke, Inc., the Roanoke
Valley Preservation Foundation, the City of Roanoke and
local commercial lenders.
Under this program, the banks provide rehabditation
loans of up to $100,000 per project. The interest rate is set at
2% below prime; the loan term, at seven years. The Pro-
gram is limited to buddings in Roanoke's central business
district.
In addition, the city of Roanoke offers matching facade
improvement grants of up to $5,000 and provides free
architectural design assistance to property owners in local
historic districts. To qualify for these grants, a person must
rehabditate a deteriorated budding and increase job oppor-
tunities for low to moderate -income persons. All renovations
must comply with special rehabflitation standards. This
program is funded through community development block
grant funds available from the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
Fbr mom information: City of Roanoke Community Plan-
ning Office, Room 355, Municipal Bldg., 215 Church Ave.,
S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011. Tel: 703-981-2344.
C. EXEMPTIONS FROM PARKING
REQUIREMENT'S
Many communities recognize that it is difficult for historic
areas to meet parking requirements that were intended for
new construction. Inasmuch as the enforcement of such
requirements can easily destroy the pedestrian -oriented
character of historic districts, many zoning ordinances allow
for flexibdity in this area. Cited below are some examples.
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1. Eugene, Oregon
Eugene's preservation ordinance states:
The (historic review) board or council May Modify... general
provisions regarding (the). . number of off-street parking
spaces required... in the final order designating landmark
status if the modifications:
1) are necessary to preserve the historic character, appearance
or integrity of the proposed historic landmark, and
2) are in accordance with the purposes of zoning and sign
regulations.
2. Durham, North Carolina
Durharn's preservation ordinance authorizes parking
variances to protect the special character of its historic
districts:
When the Historic District Commission finds that the number
of off- street parking spaces required by the zoning regulations
for a building or structure for which 4 Certificate of Apimv-
Priateness is requested is imonsistent with the historic character
and qualities of the District, the Historic District Commissi . on
shall recommend to the Board of Adjustment that the Board...
grant a variance, in part or in whole, of the number of off-
street parking spaces required. The Board... may authorize a
lesser number of off-street parking spaces, provided: (1) the
Board finds that the lesser number of off-street parking spaces
will not create problems due to mcmised on -street parking,
and (2) will not constitute a threat to the public safety.
3. Austin, Teras
Austin authorizes its landmark commission tw
review the parking regulations in existence in the (historic)
district and recommend any changes in numbers, or location
of on -street and off- street p2rking requirements it feels
necessary to enhance the district. (The commission) shall
Feview the adequacy of parking facilities in or affecting the
district and may offer recommendations for such public andlor
private parking lots, garages or structures it deems to be in
the best overall interest of the district.
4. Richmond, Virginia
Section 16-11 of Richmond's ordinance states:
The ... off-street parking and loading regulations ... shall
not apply to buildings or premises in an old and historic
district when it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
commission by competent e6idence that it i, necessary to
depgW from s uch regulatiom and provisions in order to ac-
complish. encourage and promote the purposes and objectiles
set out in (the ordinance's statement Of purpose).
5. Seattle, Washington
Seattle's land use code helps to maintain the walkability of
the downtown area through reduced parking requirements.
No parking is required for new uses located in existing
structures, even when they are remodeled. No parkin&
either long- or short-term, is required: for the first 30,000
square feet of retail space on lots in areas with high transit
access; for the first Z500 square feet of retail and service
space on lots in other areas; and for the first 2,500 square
feet of non -retail commercial space.
Seattle also has a special ordinance governing develop-
ment in the historic Pioneer Square Preservation District.
Among the stated purposes of that ordinance are:
0 to avoid a proliferation of vehicular parking and
vehicular -oriented uses;
to provide regulations for existing on -street and
off-street parking; and
to encourage the use of transportation modes other
than the private automobile.
The Pioneer Square ordinance prohibits free-standing gas
stations and such other auto -related land uses as automotive
retail sales and services, drive-in businesses and surface
parking lots. The ordinance explicitly discourages parking
garages and subjects them to special design review. Curb
cuts and street -level entrances to Parking facilities, when
they are allowed, are subject to special review.
For more information: Dept. of Community Development,
700 3rd Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104. fel: 206�684-0228.
6. Denver, Colorado
The zoning ordinance for Denver's Lower Downtown
Historic District includes the following restriction to guard
against the construction of parking garages that could
destroy with the special character of this area:
Parking is prohibited within a space which extends from street
level upuwrds a distance of 12 feet in any structure located
within 35 feet of the zone lot fivnt line which is part of the
long dimension of any block.
Denver also exempts buildings in the Lower Downtown
Historic District that were constructed Or altered before 1974
from the normal parking requirements.
For more information: Denver Planning Office, 1445
Cleveland Place, Denver, Colorado 80202. Tel: 3031640-3609.
D. EXEMPTIONS FROM BUILDING
CODE REQUIREMENTS
As is the case with parking requirements, today's building
codes were written with new construction in mi�d and are
often inappropriate for historic structures. For this reason,
many communities allow Waivers of certain buflding code
provisions for historic structures provided that the public
safety is not endangered. Usuallv this is done through
tTadeoffs: the existence of certain' characteristics in a historic
structure may compensate for the absence of features
required by the building code, Examples of communities
that provide such flexibilitv are cited below.
1. Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth's ordinance encourages building code enforcement
authorities:
to be open to acceptable alternative solutions and alternative
compliance concepts, where practical, that will pernit the
continued use of existing buildings and structures without
creating overly restrictim financial burdens on owners or
occupants. (But) nothing in this ordinance shall be construed
to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior
elements of any building or structure required by city ordinance.
2. Taos, Neu, Mexico
The model code followed by Taos is the Uniform Building
Code. However, the Taos presei-vation ordinance explicitly
authorizes building code officials to consider alternative
ways for historic buildings to comply with code requirements:
Rehabilitation or restoration of an officially designated historic
structure can be made without conformance to all of the
requirements of the codes upon the revieu, and authorization
by the building official who has legal authority.
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3. Sarasota, Florida
The budding code relief provided for historic structures in
Sarasota is as follows:
Historically designated structures and structures which are
located in a designated historical district ... shall qualify for
the exemption accorded to special historic buildings under...
(the) Sarasota Building Code (Standard Building Code, 1985
edition) , . protrided that the building meets all other require-
... e, ts of that section to the satisfaction of the Building and
Zoning Administrator...
4. Boise, Idaho
Boise allows flexibility in the fire code as well as the
building code:
The Council, in order to promote the preservation and restora-
tion of any historic properties, landmarks or property within
an historical district may, upon the recommendation of the
Commission, exempt an historic prop", landmark, or
property within an historical district from the application of
City Fire or Building Codes upon compliance with the criteria
for exemption set forth in said codes and upon a finding that
non -exemption would prevent or seriously hinder the preser-
vation or restoration of said historic property, landmark or
property in an historical district. Upon recision of an historic
designation, any code exemption herein granted shall be
revoked effective the date of recision.
5. Austin, Texas
Austin's preservation ordinance permits the local landmark
commission to:
rrvieu, and recommend any amendments to the building
regulations it feels necessary to preserve the architectural and
historic integrity and authenticity of structures within each
such district.
6. Richmond, Virginia
Richmond authorizes flexibility in fire code requirements
for historic buildings:
when the chief of the bureau of fire certifies to the (landmark)
commission that in his opinion such building or structure and
the character of construction thereof will not materially in-
crease the danger from fire...
(Portsmouth, Va., has a similar ordinance.)
7 Seattle, Washington
The Seattle Building Code, which is based on the Uniform
Budding Code, allows the director of the Department of
Construction and Land Use to modify budding code require-
ments for landmark buildings. The director has the discretion
to request alternate requirements so long as they do not
Compromise the public health and safety.
E. ZONING INCENTIVES
1. Transfer of Development Rights
The transfer of development rights (MR) is a publicly
created mechanism through which owners of historic
properties may sell unused development rights (air Tights)
to a property owner who uses these rights on another site.
With TDRs in hand, a developer may build a larger building
on the "receiving site" than the zoning would normally
allow. Historic property owners who sell MRs may use the
proceeds from their sales to pay for necessary repairs to
their property. I
In Order for TDR programs to succeed, there must be a
market for the development rights that owners of historic
properties want to sell. Communities in which the overall
real estate market is sluggish may not find TDRs very useful.
Cities with robust real estate markets have established TDR
programs but often destroy the MR market by zoning
11 receiving sites" too liberally. That is, they make budding
density and height limits so generous that there is little
incentive for developers to purchase MRs. If the zoning
already permits developers to build exceedingly large
buddings as a matter of right, why should they pay extra
for TDRs?
Another prerequisite for a successful TDR program seems
to be a city planning staff with expertise in real estate
matters, as TDR transactions can be complicated.
Although MR programs exist in a number of cities,
as can be seen from the experiences of the following
communities, TDRs have not been used very often:
• Seattle. Seattle's TDR program, created in 1985, permits
TDR transactions for two purposes: to produce or
preserve low-income housing and to save historic
landmarks. Although the program has been used for
housing, it has never been used to preserve landmarks.
Efforts are currently being made to correct the problems
with Seattle's MR program for preservation.
• San Francisco. San Francisco included a MR program in
the Downtown Plan the city enacted in 1985. Approx-
imately 10 to 15 TDR transactions involving historic
buildings have been carried out since then.
• Atlanta and Dallas. Both Atlanta and Dallas authorize
TDRs for historic preservation. However, because their
zoning codes permit such extraordinarily high floor area
ratios (25 to 1 in Atlanta, 20 to I in Dallas), developers
have had little incentive to purchase TDRs.
• Pittsburgh. PittsbrurgHs program, established in 1997,
allows TDRs in three circumstances: 1) if new housing
is constructed on the receiving site; (2) if the sending
site is a designated historic strcutures; and (3) if a non-
profit performing arts facility is a sending site. The city
has used this program only once, to transfer develop-
ment rights from the Benedum Center, a historic
building and a performing arts center. The transfer of
development rights was used to accommodate a twin
office tower project across the street.
• Philadelphia. A MR program is under active considera-
tion in Philadelphia at this time.
• New York. A TDR program run by the citv dates to 1961
but has been used for on1v about 24 Mlk transactions
in the last 20 vears.
2. Zoning Variances
During the 1960s, many communities revised their zoning
Ordinances to require suburban -style yards, with large lot
sizes and front- and side -yard set6acks. In older neighbor-
hoods where houses were often built more closely together
on smaller lots, this type of zoning has made it difficult to
construct compatibly designed "in -fill" housing. As a result,
vacant lots have proliferated and neighborhood revitalization
efforts have been stvmied. Some communities have acted to
overcome this problem.
a. Lansing, Michigan.
Lansing's historic district ordinance contains the following
language:
Due to particular conditions of design and construction in
historic ncighborhxvl� where structures are often built close to
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101 lines, and since it is in the Public interest to retain a
neighborhood's historic 4PPe4ranct by "taking variances to
normal yard requirements where it is deemed that such
variances will not adversely affect neighborhood properties, the
Historic District Commission may recommend to the Board of
Zoning Appeals that a variance to standard yard requirements
be made.
b. Roanoke, Virginia
The city of Roanoke reduced the minimum lot sizes in
historic residential neighborhoods as part of a comprehen-
sive gevision to its local zoning code in 1997. At the same
time, Roanoke moved to permit special uses of historic
residences to make their preservation more economically
feasible. For example, the city amended its zoning to permit
large Victorian houses that are now too big for most families
to be used as bed and breakfasts, art galleries and other
uses that do not destroy residential neighborhoods.
To encourage downtown housing, Roanoke's zoning
permits multifamily apartment buildings, townhouses, and
the conversion of upper floor space to residential uses in
the downtown and adjacent areas. These residences accom-
modate people who enjoy walking to work and provide a
market for downtown stores.
rvr more information: Office of Community Planning,
Rm. 355, Municipal Bldg., 215 Church Ave., S.W., Roanoke,
VA 24011. 703t981-2344
c. Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota authorizes variances and special exceptions to
zoning rules to make it easier for owners of historic structures
to find economically viable uses for their properties:
Owners of historically designated structures... may petition
the Planning Board for a special exception for any type of
use which would serve to perpetuate the viable contem-
porary utilization of the historic structure, regardless Of
whether such use is permitted by special exception in the zone
district in which the historic structure is located...
When a petition for a variance is filed with the Board of
Adjustment for an historically designated structure ... then the
petition for such a variance need only demonstrate that the
grant of the variance will not be detrimental to the public
welfare.
d. Miami, Florida
Miami authorizes flexibility in zoning, parking and
budding code requirements when necessary to encourage
the preservation of historic structures.
Under a recently adopted historic preservation overlay
zone ordinance, the city may approve conditional uses —
e.g., professional offices, tourist and guest homes, museums,
private dubs and lodges — in order to make the preserva-
tion of historic structures more economically feasible in
certain cases. The ordinance has helped to save large
historic houses located on the fringes of commercial
districts.
Miaird also permits waivers of minimum lot size, floor
area, open space, height, budding spacing and footprint
requirements to encourage historic preservation. A provision
in the South Florida Building Code permits the waiver of
certain building code provisions under certain circumstances.
Finally, where the size or configuration of a historic district
is such that compliance with offstreet parking requirements
would destroy the areds historic character, the city may
authorize a reduction of up to one-third of the number of
parking spaces that would otherwise be required.
Far more information: Miami Planning Department,
Historic Preservation Office, Miami, Florida. Tel: 3051579-6086.
G. DISINCENTIVES FOR SURFACE
PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES
1. pasadena, California
Pasadena's preservation ordinance contains this provision:
No building or construction related permits shall be issued for
a period of 5 years from the date of demolition for pro" On
which demolition has been done in violation (of the ordinance's
requiuments) and no permits or use of the property as a
parking area shall be allowed during the 5 years...
All property subject to (the above provision) shall be
maintained in an orderly State, The owner shall maintain all
existing trees and landscaping on the property, and, when
appropriate shall sod and seed the property or otherwise
instal) planting and landscaping materials in a manner
satisfactory to the City's zoning administrator. Any new
construction on the property after the time period within
which building and other development permits may not be
issued shall be subject to design review by the Design Com-
mission with recommendations from the Cultural Heritage
Commission to be received by the Design Commission prior to
rendering decisions on the design of new development.
The Pasadena ordinance also forbids the demolition of
structures over 50 years old "unless there has been issued a
building permit for a replacement structure or project for
the property involved." A property owner may be exempted
from this requirement if he can show that "demolition
without replacement will not result in harm to the public. "
Harm is defined as "the loss of low-income housing stock
which will not be replaced ... nuisance uses of the vacant
property ... (Or) significant adverse visual impact(s) on the
neighborhood."
2. Lowell, Massachusetts
J,owell seeks not only to discourage surface parking lots
but also to ensure that new parking garages are built to fit
in harmoniously with their surroundings:
Where off-stned parking provision is necessary, vehicles shall
be accommodated in multi -story structures which are sensitively
designed to fit into their architectural context Removal of
buildings to create ground -level parking space shall
gerterally be prohibited.
Ground level parking spaces proposed to be located on
existing open land shall be adequately landscaped utilizing a
combination of shade trees and shrubs for screening.
3. Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City prohibits demolitions of historic buildings
unless their owners have plans for replacement structures:
All applications for (demolition) permits must be accompanied
by post -demolition or post -removal schematic construction
plans or landscaping plans for the site, which plans shall
be submitted to the historical landmarks committee for
recommendation...
A- Prior to approval of any demolition permit, (the) plan-
ning (department) shall review the post -demolition or removal
plans to determine if a faithful performance bond is required
hereunder to ensure the installation and maintenance Of
sprinkled landscaping upon the regraded lot according to:
1. The landscaping plan approved by the committee; or
2. In absence thereof, a minimum standard of automatically
sprinkled sodded gross, within 6 months following the
demolition...
B. if a bond is required, it must be issued by a corporate
surety authorized to do business in Utah, in a form approved
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by the city attorney, or a cash bond under an escrou, agree-
ment approved as to form and terms by the city aftornev. The
bond shall be in an amount determined by -
. planning and shall
be sufficient to cover the estimated costs, as determined by the
city engineer to:
1. Restore the grade as required...
2. Install a working automatic sprinkling system.
3. Revegetate and landscape with sodded grass.
4. Continuing (sic) obligation to maintain the same in an
orderly, clean condition until a structure is constructed
upon the site.
5. The bond shall require installation of landscaping and
sprinklers within six months, unless the owner has
obtained a valid building permit and commenced pouring
foundations. It shall be the oumer's responsibility at all
times to maintain the landscaped lot in an orderly, clean
and good condition to avoid becoming an eyesore, weed -
patch or otherwise detrimental to the streetscape or public
health. .
D. The bond shall be required under the following
circumstances:
I upon applications involving property located within
any historic district, and
2. upon applications involving property located upon a
landmark site.
F PACKAGES OF INCENTIVES
Some cities provide a whole package of preservation
incentives. Examples of such comprehensive approaches are
cited below.
1. Portland, Maine
The preservation ordinance of Portland, Maine, authorizes
the city council to approve an "Incentive Plan" for property
owners who could not preserve a historic property without
facing undue economic hardship. The ordinance states:
This Incentive Plan may include, but is not limited to, loans
or grants from the City of Portland or other public or private
sources, acquisition by purchase or eminent domain, building
and saftty code modifications to reduce cost of maintenance,
restoration, rehabilitation or renovation, changes in applicable
zoning regulations including a transfer of development rights,
or relaxation of the provisions of this article sufficient to allow
reasonable use of the structure.
For more information: Dept. of Planning & Urban
Development, Rm. 211, City Hall, 389 Congress St.,
Portland, Maine 04101. Tel:'2071974-8300.
2. Aspen, Colorado
Aspen provides a $2,000 grant to residential property
owners who "volunteer to landmark designate!' their
prop". The city also provides zero -interest grants of up to
$10,000 to help persons who demonstrate economic hardship
pay for minimum maintenance of their property. In addi-
tion, historic property owners may be exempted from pro-
cessing fees and park dedication fees that would normally
be required for regular building permits. Landmarks are
exempt from the Aspen Growth Management Quota System
as well as from an annual competition for a limited alloca-
tion for commercial square footage, lodge or residential
units. There is a 3.4% cap on growth.
Aspen also makes special conditional uses available only
to landmarks and authorizes flexibility in the zoning rules
with respect to building setback requirements for historic
structures, floor area ratios, and Uniform Building Code
requirements when appropriate.
Fbf more information: City of Aspen, Planning & Zoning
Office, 130 S. Galena, Aspen, Colorado 81611. Tel: 303/920-5909.
3. Seattle, Washington
Seattle's landmark preservation ordinance explicitly
authorizes a variety of economic incentives to encourage the
ma�ntenance or rehabilitation of historic structures. The
ordinance states:
Examples of economic incentives include tax relief, conditional
use permits, rezoning, street vacation, planned unit develop -
merit, transfer of development rights, facade easements, named
gifts, preferential leasing policies, private or public grants-in-
aid, beneficial placement of public improvements, or amenities,
or the like.
For more information: Office of Urban Conservation,
Dept. of Community Development, 700 Third Ave., Seattle,
Wash. 98104. Tel: 206/684-0381
G. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Many communities have found that plain old friendly
persuasion can be an effective way of getting property
owners to maintain their historic buildings and to rehabili-
tate them in a way that respects the distinctive character of
the neighborhood. The National Alliance of Preservation
Commissions encourages local preservation commissions to
provide helpful guidance to property owners on design
matters. Such advice can be provided by qualified planning
department staff members, through spe�� neighborhood
workshops, Or even on a "circuit rider" basis.
For more information on communities using this
approach, contact the National Alliance of Preservation
Commissions, 444 N_ Capitol St., Washington, D. C. 20001.
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
America's Dowritowns: Growth, Politics and Preservation, by
Richard C. Collins, A. Bruce Dotson and Elizabeth B_
Waters. Preservation Press. 1991.
This 159-page book describes the efforts of 10 cities to
establish local historic preservation programs. The cities
are Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, Denver, lersev City,
Phdadelphia, Roanoke, St. Paul, San Francjs�o and
Seattle. Preservation incentives were included in
programs adopted try several of these cities and are
discussed in the bo�k. Available for $14.95 (plus sales
tax and $4 for shipping) from the Preservation Press,
National Trust for Historic Preservation, V85 Massa-
chusetts Ave., NW, Washington, D. C. 20036.
Fiscal Incentives for Historic Preservation, by Susan Robinson
and John E. Petersen. January 1989,
This 69-page report discusses preservation incentives
from the perspective of local gMenriments. It addresses
such issues as: eligibility criteria, timing and duration of
incentives, impacts on tax bases, administrative concerns
and assessment practices. Available for $10 from the
Center for Preservation Policy Studies, National Trust for
Historic Preservation.
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"State Tax Incentives for Historic Preservation," Iry Con-
stance E. Beaumont. March/April 1991 Historic Preservation
Forum, the journal of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation.
This six -page article describes approaches taken by six
states to encourage historic preservation. The tax relief
programs discussed are those of Texas, Georgia, Rhode
Island, Wisconsin, Washington and Oregon.
Transferable Development Rights Programs, by Richard J.
Roddewig and Cheryl A. Inghram, American Planning
Association. 1997.
This 38-page Planning Advisory Service Report (Number
401) defines TDRs and discusses their application in 8
communities: Montgomery County, Md.; Collier County,
Florida; New Jersey Pinelands; Santa Monica Mountains,
Calif.; New York City; Denver; Seattle; and San Fran-
cisco. The report also discusses the legal basis for a TDR
program and the design of an effective TDR system.
Finally, it includes sample ordinances and a bibliography.
Available for $16 from the APA ($8 to PAS subscribers),
1313 E. 60th St., Chicago, Illinois 60637. (312) 955-9100.
Using A Revolving LDan Fund for Downtown Preservation, a
Critical Issues Fund issue paper by J. Myrick Howard. 1988.
This 22-page report discusses: revolving fund techniques,
selecting properties, the problem of profit (Or lack thereof),
establishing property values and potential uses, recoup-
ing expenses, working with brokers and fundraising for
the revolving fund. Available for $5 from the Center for
Preservation Policy Studies of the National Trust for
Historic Preservation.
Presenung Small Buildings in Downtowri Washington, D. C.,
a Critical Issues Fund report by Tom Moriarity of Halcyon,
lAd. 1988.
This 77-page report summarizes techniques available to
preserve small historic buildings in a downtown area.
The report includes brief explanations of such preser-
vation tools as zoning (overlay, performance, bonus), tax
abatements, differential assessments, investment tax
credits, tax increment financing and special taxing
districts. Available for $10 from the Center for Preser-
vation Policy Studies of the National Trust.
"Econon-dc Incentives for Historic Preservation;' a Critical
Issues Fund paper by Richard J. Roddewig. 1988.
This 16-page paper discusses historic buildings as an
economic resource and comments on the advantages of
different approaches to preservation incentives. Available
for $5 from the National Trust's Center for Preservation
Policy Studies.
Carrots and Sticks: Neu, Zoning Downtown, by Terry Jill Lassar.
Urban [And Institute. 1989.
This 203-page book discusses incentive zoning, density
bonus programs, design review, street -level retail uses,
view protection, open space and streetscapes, parking
and transportation. Information is included on zoning
tools used by such cities as Portland (Oregon), Pitts-
burgh, Seattle, San Francisco, Bellevue (Washington)
and Charlotte (North Carolina). Available from the
Urban Land Institute, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW,
Washington, D. C. 20004. (202) 624-M.
Appraising Easements: Guidelines fi)r Valuation of Historic
Preservation and LAnd Conservation Easements.
An 82-page book published jointly by the Land Trust
Alliance and the National Trust for Historic Preserva-
tion, this publication includes: guidelines for the ap-
praisal of charitable gifts of conservation easements,
excerpts from the U.S. Treasury Dept. regulations
concerning easements; selected IRS revenue rulings, and
sample easement restrictions.
The book may be obtained for $8.95 from the Preser-
vation Bookstore, 1600 H St., N.W., Washington, D. C.
20006. 2021673-4200,
The Conservation Easement Handbook: Managing Land Conserva-
tion and Historic Preservation Easement Programs.
Authored by Janet Diehl and Thomas S. Barrett, this
269-page book discusses such matters as: the different
types of conservation and preservation easements;
criteria for easement programs; marketing easement
programs; tax benefits of easements; and preventing
easement violations. The book also includes model
historic preservation and conservation easements and
commentary.
Available for $19.95 from the Preservation Bookstore,
1600 H St., NW, Washington, D. C. 20006.
Preservation Law Reporter.
Published by the National Trust for Historic Preser-
vation, the Preservation LAw Reporter covers new develop-
ments relating to RdeTal, state and local preservation
laws and ordinances. State laws affecting tax incentives
for preservation are included as part of this coverage.
Subscriptions to the PLR are $90 ($50 for members of
the National Trust's Preservation Forum). A subscription
includes 12 monthly issues plus a year-end report surn-
marizing highlights in preservation law. Write to the
Law and Public Policy Department, National Trust for
Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachusetts Ave, NW,
Washington, D. C. 20036- 202/67,1-4035.
The Alliance Review
Published quarterly by the National Alliance of PTeser-
vation Commissions, this newsletter offers helpful
advice on a variety of matters: design guidelines for
historic districts, local ordinance provisions dealing with
special problems, such as "demolition by neglect:' work-
shops and conferences, etc. Annual subscriptions are
$15, available from NAPC, Hall of the States, Suite 332,
444 N. Capitol St., Washington, D. C. 20001
More owner consent provisions
Pasadena
Section 2.75.140 Procedure for designating landmarks.
E. If the property is privately owned, the owner of the
property may object to the designation of the prop"
as a landmark by filing with the city clerk a statement
setting forth the objection prior to the hearing before
the board. Any such statement must be acknowledged
before a notary public in the same manner as required
for recordation of deeds. If an objection is made by the
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Owner or, if there are multiple owners, by those owners
having an interest greater than 50% of the assessed
value of the property, then the board shall determine if
the property is eligible for designation as a landmark,
but no declaration of its designation shall be recorded.
An owner or an owner's successor in interest may
thereafter withdraw an objection at any time by filing a
statement withdrawing the objection.
PCkq0n, Mississippi
Section 15-112.11 (7)
Within 60 calendar days afteT the public hearing..., the
city shall adopt the ordinance as proposed, reject it, or
adopt any portion thereof. However, the city shall not
adopt an Ordinance designating a historic district unless
a majority of the property owners voting as required
herein, voted in support of said designation.
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NEWS from the NATIONAL ALLIANCE of PRESERVATION COMMISSIONS WINTER 1992
Building Codes vs, Preservation
of Historic Property
by Stephen V. Skalko, P.E.
Many times, in historic preservation and
conservation circles, we here the
comment that Building Codes stifle
rehabilitation, restoration or reuse of buildings
with historical orarchitectural significance. While
undoubtedly that sometimes occurs, realistically
it does not have to occur as often as said. In
actuality the goals of Building Codes are not
necessarily at odds with the goals of preserving
historic buildings. The key is a proper approach
to preservation of historical property working
within the framework of the community's
Building Code. To address the proper approach
lets first review some of the goals of building
codes typically adopted by local government.
In this country there are one of three "Model
Building Codes" that most local jurisdictions
(city or county) adopt for regulation of building
improvements. They are the Standard Building
Codel, the BOCA National Building Code2 and the
Uniform Building Code3. Their spheresof influence
are the Southeast, the Northeastand the Western
parts of the United States respectively.
The Hart Building in Macon, C�rgia i5 an e:rarnple of
how building codes and preservation interface.
The intent of all three codes are to provide the minimum requirements in buildings, to secure the beneficial
interests of public safety, health and general welfare, by regulating all new construction, additions,
alterations and repairs of buildings. These requirements, developed over time, are based on previous years
of experienceon what requirements werefound lacking toprovide safebuildings (i.e. reviews of deficiencies
from past building disasters) and changes to incorporate constantly changing construction technology,
whether it be design trends, occupant needs or new materials and methods of construction. Naturally, when
a project under consideration is an existing building, with historical or architectural significance, the latest
codes often reflect requirements that were not previously required or provided in these older buildings.
For example, the code requires at least two means of exiting from the upper floors of abuilding. The purpose
in requiring two cXitS isbased on the premise thatshould a fireorother emergency blockescape throughone
of theexits then a second exitisavailable to the building occu pants. Numerous pre-1950s buildings wereonly
provided with one exit stair, since that wasall thecoderequired when someof thesebuildings wereoriginally
built.
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To achieve the goal of safe buildings for the public
the code specifies a construction permitting
procedure for the construction of new buildings as
well as the addition, alteration or repair of existing
buildings. Hence, the dilemma. The code requires
that the building undergoing the alteration or repair
conform to the building code as a condition for
issuanceof the building permit. If an existing building
has inadequate exits and a proposal for major
renovation is submitted to the Building Department
then the expectation will be to address theinadequate
exits as part of the project.
Of course constructing an additional stair tower on
the exterior of a building could adversely affect the
historical or architectural esthetics of the building.
By the sametoken adding a new stair tower internally
could also add costs, affect significant building
features or use up vaduable floor space such that the
econon-dc viability of the project is out of balance. If
requiring additional stairs results in theproject being
scrapped then the historic preservation goal will not
be met. Building code goals are also jeopardized.
Another goal of building codes is to protectpToperty.
If the building being considered for renovation is
vacant and remains vacant usually it will be subject
to deterioration and vandalism. Vagrants typically
seek out these types of buildings in inclement
weather. It is very common for fires to be started for
warmth and cooking Itis also very common for these
fires to go unattended and start a fire in the vacant
building. Should the occur then not only does the
fire threaten the vacant building but can also pose a
danger to adjacent property. This is not consistent
with the property protection goal of the building
code.
Sometimes the building underconsiderationislegally
occupied but in need of capital expenditures to
improve comfort, es&etics, function and long term
maintenance. It the improvement project becomes
stalled then not implementing improvements does
nothing to further the occupant safety goal of the
building code. The fact is unimproved or
deteriorating historic buildings are contrary to the
goals of building codes.
Fortunately, all three model codes have specific
sections to address "historically significant"
buildings. Generally the sections say that a building,
under consideration for alterations, restorations or
repairs, does not have to conform to all of the
requirements of the latest adopted Building Code
provided: the building has been of ficiallyclesignated
as historical by appropriate authorities 0-e. local
Historic Review Boards, Building Boards of Appeal,
State or local Preservation Offices, etc.) and, the
building is judged safe by the Building Official. At
first glanceitmight seem that the code givesbuildings
with historical significance a blank check for code
compliance. This is definitely not the case' Instead
these sections are intended torecognize the dilemma
discussed above and outline an approach to provide
for sensitive application of the code. To review this
approach lets first examine the requirement for
designation as historically significant.
Each of the Model Codes, though using somewhat
different code language, clearly expects an officially
sanctioned procedure to be followed in establishing
the building's historical designation. One reason for
this is to avoid an argument or debate between the
project proponent (i.e. architect, developer, owner,
etc.) and the Building Official on whether or not the
building has significant historical features. Using a
legally established entity, such as an Historical
Review Board or a State or local Historical Office or
Preservation Commission, places the 'Ustorically
significane' decision into the hands of a group that is
assumed well qualified to exercise proper judgement
for the community. Secondly this procedure assures
the general public that, when the historical building
provisions of the Building Code are applied, the
building in question qualifies for the special
considerations intended in the code. Special
considerations bring into play the second condition
of the code section. The building must be safe to
occupy according to the Building Official. Existing
buildings being considered for renovation must be
assessed in relation to the requirements in the present
building code. The assessment should include fire
safety items such as the occupancy proposed in
relation to the type of construction permitted, the
number and types of exits that exist or are required
and other fire safety features that exist or are required
by the code. The assessment should address any
structural requirements that arise from the proposed
renovation such as increased floor live loads. This
assessment can be used to evaluate what, if any,
additional firesafetyand structural issues should be
considered, to make the building safe, once the
renovation project is complete.
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The assessment also becomes a tool for the design
team and the Building Official to use in arriving at
solutions to insure the intent of the code for a safe
building is met. The historical buildings provisiom
permit the Building Official to use judgement in
accepting design solutions that, though not
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specifically stated in the code, when implemented
will secure an equivalent level of safety. These
solutions can include fire safety features such as fire
rated compartmentation, fire alarm systems and
sprinkler protection as altematives to thenumber of
exits or excessive travel distances. Of course each
building must be assessed on an individual basis to
determine the acceptable solutions particular to that
building.
An example is therestoration of the Hart Building in
Macon, Georgia. TI-Lis building, built in 1902, is afive
storymasonryand wood framestructure withnotable
architectural features on the exterior. It is located on
a very prominent corner in the heart of downtown
Macon. figure 1 shows the original floor plan with a
single corridor serving separate offices on each floor.
The upper floors of the building had been vacant for'
many years and wereconsidered unacceptable, from
a f ire safety point of view, because those floors were
served by only one exit stair that was completely
open from top to bottom, and surrounded an open
elevator shaft. In the event of a fire on any lower the
exit stair could quickly become unusable and fire
spread to upper f loors was imminent. Thealternative
f or escape was an outside fire escape ladder that was
only accessible through other tenants offices.
Today's code requires two means of exit from a
building's upper floors. The Hart Building however,
is so small in floor plan (approximately 1700 sq. ft.)
that providing two stairs would use up valuable
lease space. Additionally adding an exterior stair
would be detrimental to the original architectural
features of the building's facade.
The solution, through sensitive application of the
building and fire safety codes, involved increasing
the fire resistance ability of the building structure,
developing a single, properly enclosed ext stair
with pressurization capability; installation of
automatic sprinkler protection; installation of a
manual fire alarm system; and restricting the use of
each floor to single tenants. Figure 2 reflects the final
floor plan and fire safety features. These measures,
combined with the good fire department access,
resulted in a successful renovation project of a
budding with historical architectural significance to
downtown Macon.
Preserving buildings with historical or architecturally
significant features is important to preserving the
heritage of our communities. Providing
buildin sthataresafetooccu and do
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not pose a danger to the public or
adjacent property is also important.
Utilizing the historical buildings
provisions in building codes, which
require appropriate historical building
PC
,"C11RE safety assessment reviews, is one way
to meet preservation and budding safety
goals for the public good simul-
taneously.
Figure I—ne Hart Building —Typical existing floor plan
Standard Building Code, developed by the
Southern Building Code Congress,
International, Birming-ham, Alabama.
REST 2 BOCA National Building Code, developed
by the Building Officials and Code
Administrators, Inter -national, Inc.
Country Club, Illinois.
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KEY SAFETY PROVISIONS
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PRESS,RIZATION
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... T11TR.Y
FULL AUTOMATIC FIRE PROTEC-
T 10% SYSTEM
MANVAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
EMERSENCY LIGHTINQ
Figure 2— The Hart Building—Typicalproposedfloor plan
3 Uniform Building Code, developed by the
International Conference of Building
Officials, Whittier, California.
Stephen V. Skalko,RE., isa Codeand Standards
Engineerforthe Portland Cement Association. He
was formerly a building official for the City of
Macon, Georgia.
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Tf4 ALLIANCE REVIEW
BUILDING AND SAITTY
CODES:
AN INTRODUCnON
By: Mayilyn E. Kaplan, AlA
There are many reasons for the Historic Review
Commission to be knowledgeable in the area of building
codes. These codes govern all buildings, including
thoseclesignated historicand under thescrutinyof the
review commission. Their application can have
substantial impact on the historic building, and they
are likely to be administered by a sister government
agency to the commission charged with historic reviews.
For reasons of internal operation, public appearance,
and protection of the historic building itself, it is
advantageous for the historic review comn-iission to
understand the basic admi nistrative and technical tenets
of the building code.
Building codes are documents intended to protect
the public's health, safety, and welfare. They are
often administered and enforced by a departmentof
buildings, although the code official may reside in
otheroffices such as the department of planning, fire
safety, etc. While typically a function of a
municipality, in rural areas code enforcement can be
a function assumed by the county.
Most states and localities adopt one of the "model
codes" eitherin entiretyor inpart. Threebasicmodel
codes are currently used throughout the United
States: the Uniform Building Code in the west, the
Standard Building Codein thesouth, and the BOCA
National Building Code in the northeast. In many
cases, these codes are modified to address issues of
particular state or regional concern, such as seismic
(earthquake resistant) design, energy conservation,
etc. Additionally, separate special purpose codes
addressing issues such as plumbing, fire safety,
energy conservation, etc. may be adopted.
Eachof thesemodel codes includes special provisions
for historic buildings; while they do not alleviate all
of the problems faced by the historic structure, they
do provide some rebef from the otherwise strict
requirements. Additionally, special codes specifically
written for historic buildings exist, providing the
highest degree of protection of historic building
materials and character.
Building and fire codes are written primarily for
new construction, and regulate the manner in which
buildings are to be constructed and used -They weigh
the level of hazard presented by a given use with the
degree of safety provided by it. Considered in the
degree of safety are factors such as construction
materials, numbers of floor, total square footage,
number and types of exits etc. This approach is not
problematic for new construction where a building
can be designed to meet specific requirements.
However for the historic structure, conflicts can
readily arise when requirements for new buildings
are imposed on structures built under an earlier set
of construction standards.
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This is not to say that all historic or older buildings
are unsafe. Rather, they represent approaches to
construction differentfrom those currently accepted
for modern construction. It must be remembered
that there is no single approach to adiieving building
s�fety. While the codes represent a valid approach,
otherapproaches may provide at least an equivalent
degree of safety for the building and its occupants.
What is important for the Commission to know?
First, that they need not be intimidated by the codes
or their enforcers. The values the historic commission
attempts to protect are culturally important, and
provide a sound rational for seeking alternative
means of providing safe structures when strict
application of the code would have negative impacts
to the historic building.
Second, that codes are not all encompassing, and
thus do not describe the only method of achieving
life or property protection. Many codes include
administrative means of seeking variances when
strict applicationwould cause a hardship or a conflict
with another public purpose such as historic
preservation. These variances allow the historic
building to be analyzed as a unique structure, and
can often produce sensitive solutions that achieve
both goals of safety and preservation. Some codes
actuallydirectly grant the code officials theauthority
of approving solutions outside of those required by
the code. In the hands of a knowledgeable official
interested and sensitive to historic structure, such
provisions can produce excellent results.
Third, in the interest of providing the most
appropriate historically sensitive building solutions,
itiscritical that the architect or owner be anadvocate
for the historic building. These are the individuals
who set thecourseof theproject and direct theextent
to which alternatives will be seriously explored. The
expertise of architects experienced in preservation
projects cannot be understated.
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Finally, it is always helpful for the historic review
commission to have an ongoing and positive
relationship with the code official. A mutual
understanding of goals and priorities is critical to
establishing a process that seeks a building solution
maximizing both safety and preservation concerns.
If appropriate, a code official might be sought as a
member of the commission.
Marilyn E. Kaplan, A1,11, is a Preservation Architect with specipc
experience in many code -related issues. She has smed as Senior
Architect in the New York State Historic Preservation Office and
on the NationalFireProtection Association's Committeeon Cultural
Resources. She is curremllyprincipalof Preservation lArchitecture,
a firm specializing in historic projects. (518-766-2459)
TRADITIONAL BRICK FRONT -
PROPOSED FOR
INTERNATIONAL STYLE
BUILDING
In August 1991 the Vermont Supreme Court upheld
a decision by the Chittenden Superior Court
overturning the Burlington Planning Commission's
denial of a permit for the Vermont National Bank to
replace the facade of its downtown Burlington Office
building.
Built in 1958 and designed by the architectural firm
of Freeman, French, and Freeman, the green -glass
curtain wall structure, in the woods of Glen Andres
"...is a significant example of the corporate high style
of the 1950s..." and is "...the cornerstone of what is
the only potential commercial International Style
district in upper New England."
All the State's leading architectural historians
concurred that the structure —Vermont's very own
variationof the Lever House --is of major arclutectural
significance and worthy of preservation. So did the
Burlington Planning Commission and City Council,
the Burlington Free Press, the Vermont Advisory
Council on Historic preservation, the Vermont
Division for Historic preservation, the Preservation
TruStof Vermont,and the National Trust for Historic
preservation. A study undertaken by the Preservation
Trust showed restoration to be an economically
feasible alternative to alteration.
Much should, and no doubt will be said over the
coming months about the Court`5 controversial
decision. What remains now is the that the same
bank which twenty years ago tried to level the
Windsor House (a historic commercial building in
Windsor Vermont), has of late been earning a
reputation as a friend of the arts through generous
gifts to cultural organizations. Nowtheyalsohave a
chance to further advance this commitment by being
a responsible steward of one of Vermonts 20th
century design treasures.
Reprinted with the permission of Historic Vermont, published by
the Preservation Trust of Vermont in cooperation with the Vermont
Division for Historic Preservation and the University of Vermont
Historic Presemation Program.
Vermont Natrional Bank in downtown Burlington, Vemont
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NEWS from the NATIONAL ALLIANCE of PRESERVATION COMMISSIONS WINTER 1992
Building Codes vs Preservation
of Historic Property
by Stephen V. Skalko, P.E.
Many times, in historic preservation and
conservation Circles, we here the
comment that Building Codes stifle
rehabilitation, restoration or reuse of buildings
with historical or architectural significance. While
undoubtedly thatsometimes occurs, realistically
it does not have to occur as often as said. In
actuality the goals of Building Codes are not
necessarily at odds with the goals of preserving
historic buildings. The key is a proper approach
to preservation of historical property working
within the framework of the community's
Building Code. To address the proper approach
lets first review some of the goals of building
codes typically adopted by local government.
In this country there are one of three "Model
Building Codes" that most local jurisdictions
(city or county) adopt for regulation of building
improvements. They are the Standard Building
Codel, the BOCA National Building Code2 and the
Uniform Building Code3. Theirspheres of influence
are the Southeast, the Northeast and the Western
parts of the United States respectively.
The Hart Building in h1won, Georgia is an example of
how building codes and preserrvation mMface-
The intent of all three codes are to provide the minimum requirements in buildings, to secure the beneficial
interests of public safety, health and general welfare, by regulating all new construction, additions,
alterations and repairs of buildings. These requirements, developed over time, are based on previous years
of experienceon what requirements werefound lackingto provide safebuildings (i.e. reviews of deficiencies
from past building disasters) and changes to incorporate constantly changing construction technology,
whether itbe design trends, occupant needs ornew materials and methods of construction. Naturally,when
a project under consideration is an existing building, with historical or architectural significance, the latest
codes often reflect requirements that were not previously required or provided in these older buildings.
Forexample, the code requires at least two means of exiting from the upper floors of abuilding. The purpose
in requiring two exits isbased on the premise thatshould a fireorother emergency block escape through one
of theexits then a second exitisavailable to the building occupants. Numerous pre-1950s buildings wereonly
provided with one exitstair,since thatwasall the code required when someof thesebuildings wereoriginally
built.
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Tfw ALLIANCE REVIEW
To achieve the goal of safe buildings for the public
the code specifies a construction permitting
procedure for the construction of new buildings as
well as the addition, alteration or repair of existing
buildings. Hence, the dilemma. The code requires
that the building undergoing the alteration or repair
conform to the building code as a condition for
issuanceof thebuilding permit. If anexistingbuilding
has inadequate exits and a proposal for major
renovation is submitted to the Building Department
then the expectation will be to address the inadequate
exits as part of the project.
Of course constructing an additional stair tower on
the exterior of a building could adversely affect the
historical or architectural esthetics of the building.
By the sametoken adding anew stair towerinternally
could also add costs, affect significant building
features or use up valuable floor space such that the
economic viability of the project is out of balance. If
requiring additional stairs results in theprojectbeing
scrapped then the historic preservation goal will not
be met. Building code goals are also jeopardized.
Another goal of building codes is to protectproperty.
if the building being considered for renovation is
vacant and remains vacant usually it will be subject
to deterioration and vandalism. Vagrants typically
seek out these types of buildings in inclement
weather. It is very common for fires to be started for
warmth and cooking It is also very common for these
fires to go unattended and start a fire in the vacant
building. Should the occur then not only does the
fire threaten the vacant building but can also pose a
danger to adjacent property. This is not consistent
with the property protection goal of the building
code.
Sometimes thebuilding under consideration is legally
occupied but in need of capital expenditures to
improve comfort, esthetics, function and long term
maintenance. It the improvement project becomes
stalled then not implementing improvements does
nothing to further the occupant safety goal of the
building code. The fact is unimproved or
deteriorating historic buildings are contrary to the
goals of building codes.
Fortunately, all three model codes have specific
sections to address "historically significant"
buildings. Generally the sections say that a building,
under consideration for alterations, restorations or
repairs, does not have to conform to all of the
requirements of the latest adopted Building Code
provided: thebuflding has been officiallyclesignated
as historical by appropriate authorities (i.e. local
Historic Review Boards, Building Boards of Appeal,
State or local Preservation Offices, etc.) and, the
building is judged safe by the Building Official. At
first glanceit might seem thatthe code gives buildings
with historical significance a blank check for code
compliance. This is definitely not the case! Instead
these sections are intended to recognize the dilemma
discussed above and outline an approach to provide
for sensitive application of the code. To review this
approach lets first examine the requirement for
designation as historically significant.
2
Each of the Model Codes, though using somewhat
different code language, clearly expects an officially
sanctioned procedure to be followed in establishing
the building's historical designation. One reason for
this is to avoid an argument or debate between the
project proponent (i.e. architect, developer, owner,
etc.) and the Building Official on whether or not the
building has significant historical features. Using a
legally established entity, such as an Historical
Review Board or a State or local Historical Office or
Preservation Commission, places the "historically
significant" decision into the hands of a group that is
assumed well qualified to exercise proper judgement
for the community. Secondly this procedure assures
the general public that, when the historical building
provisions of the Building Code are applied, the
building in question qualifies for the special
considerations intended in the code. Special
considerations bring into play the second condition
of the code section. The building must be safe to
occupy according to the Building Official. Existing
buildings being considered for renovation Must be
assessed inrelation to the requirements in the present
budding code. The assessment should include fire
safety items such as the occupancy proposed in
relation to the type of construction pernutted, the
number and types of exits that exist or are required
and otherfire safety features thatexist orarerequired
by the code. The assessment should address any
structural requirements thatarise from theproposed
renovation such as increased floor live loads. This
assessment can be used to evaluate what, if any,
additional fire safety and structural issues should be
considered, to make the building safe, once the
renovation project is complete.
The assessment also becomes a tool for the design
team and the Building Official to use in arriving at
solutions to insure the intent of the code for a safe
building is met. The historical buildings provisions
permit the Building Official to use judgement in
accepting design solutions that, though not
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specifically stated in the code, when implemented
will secure an equivalent level of safety. These
solutions can include fire safety features such asfire
rated compartirkentation, fire alarm. systems and
sprinklerprotenion as alternatives to thenumberof
exits or excessive travel distances. Of course each
building must be assessed on an individual basis to
determine the acceptable solutions particular to that
building.
An example is the restoration of the Hart Building in
Macon, Georgia. This building, built in 1902, is a five
storymasonryand wood framestructure with notable
arch tectural fea,ftires on the exterior. It is located on
a very prominent comer in the heart of downtown
Macon. Figure I shows the original floor plan with a
single corridor serving separate offices on eachfloor.
The upper floors of the building had been vacant foro
many years and were considered unacceptable, from
a f ire safety point of view, because those floors were
served by only one exit stair that was completely
open from top to bottom, and surrounded an open
elevator shaft. In the event of a fire on any lower the
exit stair could quickly become unusable and fire
spread to upperf loors was imminent. Thealtemative
for escape was an outside fire escape ladder that was
only accessible through other tenants offices.
Today's code requires two means of exit from a
building's upper floors. TheHart Building however,
is so small in floor plan (approximately 1700 sq. ft.)
that providing two stairs would use up valuable
lease space. Additionally adding an exterior stair
would be detrimental to the original architectural
features of the building's facade.
The solution, through sensitive application of the
building and fire safety codes, involved increasing
the fire resistance ability of the building structure;
developing a single, properly enclosed e)at stair
with pressurization capability; installation of
'automatic sprinkler protection; installation of a
manual fire alarm system; and restricting the use of
each floor to single tenan ts. Figure 2 reflects the final
floor plan and fire safety features. These measures,
combined with the good fire department access,
resulted in a successful renovation project of a
building with historical architectural significance to
downtown Macon.
Preserving buildings with historical or architecturally
significant features is important to preserving the
heritageof ourcornmunities. Providing
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not pose a danger to the public or
adjacent property is also important.
Utilizing the historical buildings
provisions in building codes, which
AIR ..0 require appropriate historical building
N"OSuRE safety assessment reviews, is one way
to meet preservation and buildingsafety
goals for the public good simul-
taneously.
Figum ]--The Hart Building—TypicalexistingflDor plan
.111C,
Standard Building Code, developed by the
Southern Building Code Congress,
International, Birming-ham, Alabama.
2 BOCA National Building Code, developed
;17 by the Building Officials and Code
Administrators, Inter -national, Inc.
mc� Country Club, Illinois.
R1
KEY SAVIETY PROVISIONS
�NA STAIR ENCLOSURE VVITH
PRE �UMIZATI 0 IN
Z-"R COLUMN AND FLOO.11E.L.N.
PROTECTION
IULL AUTOMATIC FIRE PPOTEC-
_"O. SISTC.
MANUAL 'IRE ALARM SYSTEM
EMERGENCY LONTIMG
Figure 2 —The Hart Building —Typical proposedfloor plan
3
3 Uniform Building Code, developed by the
International Conference of Building
Officials, Whittier, California.
Stephen V. Skalko,P.E., isa Codeand Standards
Engineerfor the Portland Cement A=ciation. He
was formerly a building official for the City of
Macon, Georgia.
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The ALLIANCE REVIEW
BURDING AND SAHTY
CODFS:
AN ENTRODUMON
By: Ma,,ilyn E. Kaplan, AIA
There are many reasons for the Historic Review
Commission to be knowledgeable in the area of building
codes. These codes govem all buildings, including
those designated historic and under the scrutiny of the
review commission. Their application can have
substantial impact on the historic building, and they
are likely to be administered by a sister government
agency tothecommissionchaTged with historic reviews.
For reasons of internal operation, public appearance,
and protection of the historic building itself, it is
advantageous for the historic review commission to
understand the basic administrativeand technical tenets
of the building code.
Building codes are documents intended to protect
the public's health, safety, and welfare. They are
often administered and enforced by a department of
buildings, although the code official may reside in
other offices such as the departmentof planning, fire
safety, etc. While typically a function of a
municipality, in rural areas code enforcement can be
a function assumed 1by the county.
Most states and localities adopt one of the "model
codes" either in entirety or inpart. Threebasicmodel
codes are currently used throughout the United
States: the Uniform Building Code in the west, the
Standard Building Codein the south,and the BOCA
National Building Code in the northeast. In many
cases, these codes ar- modified to address issues of
particular state or regional concern, such as seismic
(earthquake resistant) design, energy conservation,
etc. Additionally, separate special purpose codes
addressing issues such as plumbing, fire safety,
energy conservation, etc. may be adopted.
Eachof thesemodel codes includes special provisions
for historic buildings; while they do not alleviate all
of the problems faced by the historic structure, they
do provide some relief from the otherwise strict
requirements. Additionally, special codes specifically
written for historic buildings exist, providing the
highest degree of protection of historic building
materials and character.
Building and fire codes are written primarily for
new construction, and regulate the manner in which
buildings are to be constructed and used. They weigh
the level of hazard presented by a given use with the
degree of safety provided by it. Considered in the
degree of safety are factors such as construction
materials, numbers of floor, total square footage,
number and types of exits etc. This approach is not
problematic for new construction where a building
can be designed to meet specific requirements.
However for the historic structure, conflicts can
readily arise when requirements for new buildings
are imposed on structures built under an earlier set
of construction standards.
This is not to say that all historic or older buildings
are unsa-fe. Rather, they represent approaches to
construction different from those currently accepted
for modem construction. It must be remembered
ttat there is no single approach to achieving building
safety. While the codes represent a valid approach,
otherapproaches may provideat leastan equivalent
degree of safety for the building and its occupants.
What is important for the Commission to know?
First, that they need not be intimidated by the codes
or their enforcers. The values the historic commission
attempts to protect are culturally important, and
provide a sound rational for seeking alternative
means of providing safe structures when strict
applicationof the code would have negative impacts
to the historic building.
Second, that codes are not all encompassing, and
thus do not describe the only method of achieving
life or property protection. Many codes include
administrative means of seeking variances when
strict application would cause a hardship or a conflict
with another public purpose such as historic
preservation. These variances allow the historic
building to be analyzed as a unique structure, and
can often produce sensitive solutions that achieve
both goals of safety and preservation. Some codes
actuallydirectly grant the code officials the authority
of approving solutions outside of those required by
the code. In the hands of a knowledgeable official
interested and sensitive to historic structure, such
provisions can produce excellent results.
Third, in the interest of providing the most
appropriate historically sensitive building solutions,
itiscritical that the architector owner be anadvocate
for the historic building. These are the individuals
who set thecourseof theproject and direct theextent
to wWch alternatives will be seriously explored. The
expertise of architects experienced in preservation
projects cannot be understated.
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WwrER 1992
Finally, it is always helpful for the historic review
commission to have an ongoing and positive
relationship with the code official. A mutual
understanding of goals and priorities is critical to
establishing a process that seeks abuilding solution
maximizing both safety and preservation concerns.
If appropriate, a code official might be sought as a
member of the commission.
Marilyn E. Kaplan, AIA, is a Preservation Architect with specific
experience in many code-reLated issues. She has served as Senior
Architect in the New York State Historic Preservation Office and
on the National FireProtection Association'sCommitteeon Cultural
Resources. She iscurrentlyprincipalof Preservation lArchitecture,
a firm specializing in historic projects. (518-766-2459)
TRADITIONAL BRICK FRONT -
PROPOSED FOR
INTERNATIONAL STYLE
BUILDING
In August 1991 the Vermont Supreme Court upheld
a decision by the Chittenden Superior Court
overturning the Burlington Planning Commissiores
denial of a permit for the Vermont National Bank to
replace the facade of its downtown Burlington Office
budding.
Built in 1958 and designed by the architectural firm
of Freeman, French, and Freeman, the green -glass
curtain wall structure, in the woods of Glen Andres
"...is a significant exampleof the corporate high style
of the 1950s..." and is "...the cornerstone of what is
the only potential commercial international Style
district in upper New England."
All the State's leading architectural historians
concurred that the structure —Vermont's very own
variationof the Lever House —is of major architectural
significance and worthy of preservation. So did the
Burlington Planning Commission and City Council,
the Burlington Free Press, the Vermont Advisory
Council on Historic preservation, the Vermont
Division for Historic preservation, the Preservation
Trust of Vermont, and the National Trust for Historic
preservation. A study undertakenby thePreservation
Trust showed restoration to be an economically
feasible alternative to alteration.
Much should, and no doubt will be said over the
coming months about the Courrs controversial
decision. What remains now is the that the same
bank which twenty years ago tried to level the
Windsor House (a historic commercial building in
Windsor Vermont), has of late been earning a
reputation as a friend of the arts through generous
gifts to cultural organizations. Nowtheyalsohavea
chance to further advance this commitment by being
a responsible steward of one of Vermont's 20th
century design treasures.
Reprinted with the permission of Historic Vermont, published by
the Preservation Trust of Vermont in cooperation with the Vemont
Division for Historic Preservation and the University of Vermont
Historic Preservation Program.
VUlnUnL iyumonai VanK M aOWntOWn bUrUngton, Vermont
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON CLG PROGRAM
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA — THE RESOURCES AGENCY
PETE VALSON, Govemm
OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
P.O. BOX 942896
SACRMEM09429"Wl
(916)&%3-6624
FAX: (916) 053-9824 C E R T I F I C A T 1 0 N
f o r
CERTIFIED LOCAL ORDINANCES/LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS
a n d
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Nearly all California city and county governments have some
jurisdiction over individual historic, architectural, or
archeological properties, or over historic districts. Two federal
certification programs are available through the California Office
of Historic Preservation (OHP) for the protection of these historic
resources. While both of these programs have very similar names,
and are based on the same local ordinance provisions, each has a
benefit not available through the other.
CERTIFIED LOCAL ORDINANCE/LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT: Tax Benefits
A government may apply for Certified Local Ordinance status when it
has developed an ordinance that establishes a historic preservation
review commission responsible both for the identification of
historic properties and for at least review and comment on proposed
projects affecting significant properties. Once the ordinance is
certified, the review commission may designate local historic
districts that qualify for Certified Local District if they
substantially meet National Register of Historic Places criteria.
Certified Local ordinance/Local Historic District application are
reviewed by OHP and approved by the National Park Service.
Local historic districts are established and administered by the
local community and have three main purposes: to preserve the
unique characteristics of structures and their surroundings within a
certain area; to maintain and improve the setting for those
structures; and to encourage the builders of new structures in the
are to choose architectural designs which complement the historic
structures.
Property owners are eligible for Federal 20% investment tax credits
for the costs of rehabilitation work on income -producing historic
structures located in Certified Local Districts. Please contact OHP
for information on how to apply.
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CERTIFIED WCAL GOVERNMENT: Program Participation and Grant
Eligibility
A local government may be eligible to enter into an agreement with
OHP as a Certified Local Government (CLG) for local participation in
federal historic preservation programs administered through OHP.
Eligibility is based on an ordinance, as described above, with
additional provisions for jurisdiction over the entire city or
county, and for review commissioners to represent
preservation -related professions to the extent available in the
community.
Governments having CLG status may choose to expand their involvement
in such preservation programs as nominations to the National
Register, review of applications for rehabilitation investment tax
credits, and environmental review of projects having federal
involvement. Qualified staff or consultants at the local level,
working with OHP, would expedite the review of these program
components and provide the local perspective in project development.
Federal grant funds are distributed by OHP each year for
preservation program activities; eligibility for these competitive
grants is limited to Certified Local Governments (CLGs).
APPLICATIONS
Applications for CLG status involve completing a local preservation
program summary and obtaining a resolution from the governing body
authorizing the application, as well as two copies of the
preservation ordinance and resumes of all review commissioners. The
only materials necessary for a Certified Local Ordinance application
are two copies of the ordinance and a letter from the duly
authorized representative submitting the request. Both application
packets are available through OHP. The same ordinance serves as the
basis for both forms of certification, each of which has an
exclusive benefit. OHP recommends that both certifications be
obtained to assist in the planning process of identifying and
protecting significant cultural resources. Each may be obtained
individually.
For application materials and further information on these federal
certification programs, contact OHP's Certified Local Government
coordinator at the address listed on the letterhead.
October 1993
.IJJ� 089
STATE OF CAUFORNiA — THE RESOURCES AGE14CY PETE VALSON, Govom"
OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
P.O. BOX 942896
SACRAMENTO 94296 =1
[6D-ZdW1 U'AN661" Ae-kilp"'N* * e-i,
"M990194U, 494
Wvp�*;IIPIUOW;�
The 1980 amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
provided for the establishaent of a Certified Local Government (CID) Program.
miis program allows for direct local government participation in California's
ccrVrehensive statewide historic preservation plan.
She CLG Program encourages the preservation of significant cultural
resources by promoting a partnership between local governments and the state of
California. Local involvement in preservation issues permits a cia to assume a
leadership role in the preservation of the community's cultural heritage and to
have a formal participation in the National Register nomination review process.
Local interests and concerns are integrated into the official planning and
decisicn-making processes at the earliest possible opportunity.
Any local government is eligible to apply for certification, with the
exception of regional commissions and councils of governments. A local
govexrnent is any general purpose political subdivision of California such as a
city or a county. Pbr the "threshold level of participatic0l, local governments
must:
1. Enforce appropriate state and local legislation for the designation and
protection of historic properties.
2. Establish an adequate and qualified historic Preservation review
ccmnissicn by local law.
3. Maintain a system for the survey and inventory Of historic Properties'
4. Provide for adequate Public Participation in the local historic
preservation Program, including the process of recomwndiM Properties
for nomination to the National Register.
5. Satisfactorily perform the responsibilities delegated to it by the
state.
Local governments may participate at the expanded level of participation by
ocuplying with all responsibilities required at the threshold level. By mutual
written agreement with the local governing body, the state may delegate
additional responsibilities to the CLG.
Local goverrmmft may be certified to participate in the program at the
"expanded level of partielpaticne, by fulfilling selected elements of the
following requirements:
1. The cm may adopt a historical preservation element for the local
jurisdiction's General Plan, as authorized by the California Government
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Code. 7he CLG, in conjunction with the state, shall establish
procedures for the implementation of the element.
2. 7he CLG may participate in the envircruwntal review of local projects in
accordance with the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended.
3. The CTG may participate in the review and comment on historic
preservation certification applications for the federal tax incentive
program-
4. Mie CI-G ray develop educational programs promoting historic preservation
at the local level.
5. C=mission members may act in an advisory capacity to other officials
and departments in the local government.
6. 7he CIG may participate in the Mills Act prcperty-tax relief program for
owners of historic properties.
7. The CIG may participate in the Marks Historical Rehabilitation Act for
issuance of tax-exempt industrial development bonds.
8-- The CIG may prepare National Register of Historic Places nomination
forms for submittal to the State for individual properties and districts
within its jurisdiction.
9 The CriG may establish and administer a Preservation revolving fund.
10. The CIG may establish a Permanent administrative staff position
responsible for local preservation activities.
11. The CIG may researrh and publish literature on historic preservation in
general and specifically at the local level.
12. By mutual written agreement with the local government body, the state
may delegate additional responsibilities to the CIG.
For further details an levels of participation, see "Procedures for
Certified Local Goverment Historic Preservation Program" published by the Office
of Historic Preservation. cliss are responsible for providing local match for
federally funded grant projects or programs -
Sandra J. Elder
Coordinator
Certified local GCN�ment Program
(916) 653-0877
3-1-1-91
091
WATE OF CAUFORNIA - THE
PETE WILSM, GVVWW
OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
P.O. BOX 942NO
SACRAMENTO 042DS-OWI
(910)6534M
FAX: (918) 853-OM
CERTIFIED L40CAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
List of Videos Available for Loan
Jessie Blakely Ross Log Cabin 10 minutes
U.S. Forest Service
1992
Downtown Tour of Reedley
1987
Third Street Language Houses
Chico Heritage Association
1989
State Historical Resources Commission
Meeting, November 5, 1982
Benicia
Science & Sacrilege
The Study of Native American Remains
UC Santa Barbara, 1981
"Valley by Design"
Production of KMTF-TV, Channel 18
PBS Television, Fresno
1987-88
Cultural Resource Training
Southern California Edison
December 1990
Marconi: News Interview, 4-89
Marconi Life Story
Marconi KGO Interview, 1-4-90
"The Legacy of Pancho Barnes
Cronwell Productions
5-20-92
From Rancho to Historical Landmark
Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society
June 2, 1989
"Backroads" of Whitter Ranch, Sacramento
KRON TV
February 3, 1991
Poor quality
30 minutes
5 minutes
full tape
40 minutes
60 minutes
14 minutes
full tape
12 minutes
58 minutes
5 minutes
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"Frederick, MD., A Historic Preservation
committee at Work"
National Park Service
1992
"Saving Place,,
Northeast Regional
National Trust for
1992
Office of the
Historic Preservation
Seismic Retrofit of Historic Buildings
Conference, November 18-19, 1991
Fifteen (15) videos available on different
subjects
15 minutes
1�7 minutes
each tape is
two sided
South San Francisco 14 minutes
South San Francisco
1992
Community Leadership Actionpak 90 minutes
(includes leaders guide and participant workbook)
International City Management Association
1993
"Working Together: California Indians & 9 minutes
The Forest Service", Part I Basketry:
Sustaining a Living Tradition
U.S.D.A., Forest Service, 1993
A Partnership for the Future 13 minutes
The Los Angeles Central Library
Community Redevelopment Agency
September 1985
A Grave Matter", Malama, Hawaii 25 minutes
Reburial Request to uc Berkeley
June 1993
Preservation Possibilities 30 minutes
National Park Service
July 1986
16 Mm Movie: Houses Have History 20 minutes
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STATE OF CAUFORNIA — THE RESOURCES AGENCY
PETE VALSON, Gomw
OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
P.O. BOX 942896
SACRAMEW094296-OWI CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT
(916)653-6624 CERTIFICATION CONTACT LIST
FAX: (918) SM-9824
Ms. Judith Altschuler, Associate Planner County: Alameda
City of Alameda Planning Department
Date Certified: 12-19-86
Room 102 - City Hall
Direct Contact:
2263 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, California 94501
(510) 748-4554 FAX (510) 748-4548
Ms. Patricia Cratty
County: San Diego
Senior Management Analyst
Date Certified: 2-12-88
City of Carlsbad Engineering Department
Direct Contact:
2075 Las Palmas
Carlsbad, California 92009
(619) 438-1161 ext 4395 FAX (619) 720-2037
Mr. Dean Parsons, Associate Planner
County: Contra Costa
Town of Danville Planning Department
Date Certified: 10-23-91
510 La Gonda Way
Direct Contact:
Danville, California 94526-1740
(510) 820-1080 FAX (510) 838-0360
Mr. Jay Paul, Assistant Planner
County: San Diego
City of Escondido Planning Department
Date Certified: 11-30-89
201 North Broadway, Civic Center Plaza
Direct Contact:
Escondido, California 92025-2798
(619) 432-4537 FAX (619) 738-4313
Mr. Craig L. Bruorton, AICP, Senior Planner County: San Bernardino
Fontana Historic Preservation Commission Date Certified: 12-2-92
8353 Sierra Avenue Direct Contact:
Post Office Box 518
Fontana, California 92334-0518
(909) 350-7631 FAX (909) 350-7691
Mr. John McKenna, Director County: Los Angeles
City of Glendale Planning Department Date Certified: 2-12-88
Attention: Jerry Wasser Direct Contact:
633 East Broadway Jerry Wasser
Glendale, California 91206-4391
(818) 548-2140 FAX (818) 240-7913
Ms. Ruthann Lehrer County: Los Angeles
Neighborhood and Historic Preservation Date Certified: 5-19-92
Officer, City of Long Beach Direct Contact:
Dept. of Planning & Building, 5th Floor
333 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90802
(310) 590-6864 FAX (310) 590-6068
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Mr. Vance Phillips, Staff Liaison County: Santa Clara
Historical Commission Date Certified: 12-4-90
City of Los Altos Direct Contact:
One North San Antonio Road
Los Altos, California 94022
(415) 948-0226 Ext 212 FAX (415) 941-7419
Ms. Sandy Baily County: Santa Clara
Town of Los Gatos Planning Department Date Certified: 7-25-90
110 East Main Street Direct Contact:
Post Office Box 949
Los Gatos, California 95032
(408) 354-6873 FAX (408) 354-8431
Ms. Marsha Maleske, Principal Planner County: Napa
City of Napa Cultural Heritage Commission Date Certified: 2-18-88
Post Office Box 660 Direct Contact:
955 School Street
Napa, California 94559-0660
(707) 257-9530 FAX (707) 257-9522
Mr. Gary Knecht, Coordinator
Cultural Heritage Survey
City of Oakland Planning Department
One City Hall Plaza
Oakland, California 94612
(510) 238-3941 FAX (510) 238-6538
Ms. Rita Baker, Senior Planner
City of Oceanside Planning Department
300 North Hill Street, Civic Center
Oceanside, California 92054
(619) 966-4-770 FAX (619) 966-4164
Mr. George Zimmerman, Asst. Planning
official, Dept. of Planning and
Community Environment
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Post office Box 10250
Palo Alto, California 94303-0862
(415) 329-2561 FAX (415) 329-2240
Ms. Mary Jo Winder, Senior Planner
Urban Conservation Division
City of Pasadena
100 North Garfield, Room Ill
Pasadena, California 91109-7215
(818) 405-4228 FAX (818) 405-4244
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County: Alameda
Date Certified: 12-19-86
Direct Contact:
County: San Diego
Date Certified: 3-8-91
Direct Contact:
County: Santa Clara
Date Certified: 2-11-92
Direct Contact:
Michael Bethke
County: Los Angeles
Date Certified: 9-30-86
Direct Contact:
'. .00,095
Mr. Doug Mc Isaac
City of Redondo Beach Planning Dept.
415 Diamond Street
Post Office Box 270
Redondo Beach, California 90277-0270
(310) 318-0637 FAX (310) 379-9268
Mr. Charles Jany, Secretary
Redwood City Historic Resources
Advisory Committee
1017 Middlefield Road
Post Office Box 391
Redwood City, California 94064-0391
(415) 780-7239 FAX (415) 780-7225
Mr. James R. Barnes, City Planner
San Clemente Community Design Commission
Community Development Dept.
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673
(714) 498-2533, Ext. 3301 FAX (714) 361-9376
Mr. Bill Levin, Secretary
City of San Diego
Historic Site Board
1010 Second Street, Suite 600
San Diego, California 92101
(619) 533-3625 FAX (619) 544-0670
Mr. John Desch, Staff
County of San Diego
Historic Site Board
5201 Ruffin Road, Suite B
San Diego, California 92123-1666
(619) 694-3725 FAX (619) 467-0629
County: Los Angeles
Date Certified: 12-4-90
Direct Contact:
County: San Mateo
Date Certified: 11-20-92
Direct Contact:
County: Orange
Date Certified: 3-3-93
Direct Contact:
County: San Diego
Date Certified: 9-30-86
Direct Contact:
County: San Diego
Date Certified: 1-5-89
Direct Contact:
Mr. Arthur Henriques, City Planner County: Santa Clara
City of Santa Clara Planning Department Date Certified: 11-14-86
1500 Warburton Avenue, City Hall Direct Contact:
Santa Clara, California 95050
(408) 984-3111 FAX (408) 241-8291
Ms. Joan Brady, Planner
Planning Department
County of Santa Cruz
701 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
(408) 454-3140 FAX (408) 454-2131
County: Santa Cruz
Date Certified: 11-14-86
Direct Contact:
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Ms. Patty Mc Cartney, Asst. Planner
Santa Monica's Program and
Policy Development
1685 Main Street
Post Office Box 2200
Santa Monica, California 90406-2200
(310) 458-8585 FAX (310) 458-3380
County: Los Angeles
Date Certified: 6-9-92
Direct Contact:
Mr. George White, Secretary to Commission County: Santa Clara
City of Saratoga Date Certified: 10-6-88
13777 Fruitvale Avenue Direct Contact:
Saratoga, California 95070
(408) 867-3438 FAX (408) 741-1132
Ms. Jo Ann Rouse, Associate Planner
City of Sunnyvale Planning Department
456 West Olive Avenue
Post Office Box 3707
Sunnyvale, California 94088-3707
(408) 730-7452 FAX (408) 730-7699
Ms. Bev Shane, Acting Director
County of Tuolumne Planning Dept.
2 South Green Street
Sonora, California 95370
(209) 533-5611 FAX (209) 533-5696
Ms. Christine Shingleton
Assistant City Manager
City of Tustin
15222 Del Amo Avenue
Tustin, California 92680
(714) 573-3107 FAX (714) 573-3113
Ms. Christine Sinnette,
Architectural Heritage
Landmarks Commission
City of Vallejo
555 Santa Clara Street
Post Office Box 3068
Staff Liaison
and
Vallejo, California 94590
(707) 648-4506 FAX (707) 552-0163
Ms. Sandra J. Sanders, Admin Asst.
County of Ventura
Cultural Heritage Board
800 South Victoria Avenue, L11030
Ventura, California 93009
(805) 654-3964 FAX (805) 654-2424
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County: Santa Clara
Date Certified: 1-7-93
Direct Contact:
County: Tuolumne
Date Certified: 11-12-91
Direct Contact: Amy Augustine
Senior Planner
County: Orange
Date Certified: 7-31-91
Direct Contact: Dana Ogdon
(714) 573-3116
County: Solano
Date Certified:
Direct Contact:
County: Ventura
Date Certified:
Direct Contact:
5-19-92
11-12-91
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Ms. Anne E. Browning, Planning Mgr. County: Los Angeles
Department of Community Development Date Certified: 10-23-91
City of West Hollywood Direct Contact:
8611 Santa Monica Boulevard Jennifer Davis
West Hollywood, California 90069-4109 Associate Planner
(310) 854-7475 FAX (310) 854-7391 (310) 854-7475
Mr. John Bencomo, Principal Planner
Community Development Agency
County of Yolo
292 West Beamer Street
Woodland, California 95695
(916) 666-8020 FAX (916) 666-8728
October 1993
County: Yolo
Date Certified: 1-30-89
Direct Contact:
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Department of Park$ and Recreation
National BiStOriC Preservation Act Of 1966
Certified Local Government Program
CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT
Participantz
Recitals:
1) The participant agrees to execute and administer a program for the
identification and protection of historic architectural and archeological
resources throughout its jurisdiction according to the terms contained in tne
State of California's 'Procedures for certified Local Government Historic
Preservation Programa (*Procedures*), incorporated herein as Exhibit A, as
approved by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, accoraLng
to the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as am&nded
in 1980 (16 USC 470; Public Laws 89-665 and 96-515).
2) This agreement shall begin on the date it is signed by the State Histcric
Preservation officer (SHPO), and shall remain in effect unless the Participan:
requests decertification as a Certified Local Government or is decertified ---.!
the SEPO, pursuant to the Procedures.
3) The Participant shall meet the provisions of the Threshold Level of
Participation delineated in the Procedures: enforce appropriate state and I=ca-'
legislation for the designation and protection of historic properties; estatilar
an adequate and qualified historic preservation review commission (OReview.
Commissionw) by local lawy maintain a system for the survey and inventory c!
historic propertiesi provide for adequate public participation in the local
historic preservation program, including the process of recommending properiies
for nomination to the National Register Of Historic Places (*National Regismern
and satisfactorily perform the responsibilities delegated to it by the stace.
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4) The SM sha.11 submit all cecomendations for nominations to the National
Register for properties in the participant's jurisdiction to the Participant for
review and comment by the Review Commission. The participant agrees to ensure
that the professional technical expertise related to the subject of each
recommendation for nomination is either available on the Review commission or is
obtained pursuant to the Procedures.
5) The Participant shall enforce its historic preservation ordinance, A copy
of which is incorporated herein as Exhibit 8; the participAnt shall obtain the
prior appr9val of the SHPO for any amendments to said ordinance.
6) The participant and SzOO shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, and
regulations pertaining to the execution and administration of the terms Of the
Procedures.
7) The sHpo shall inform the Participant of procedures for applying for grant
funds for which the Participant is eligible as a Certified Local Government.
I STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PARTICIPANT
IState Sistoric Preservation vxxicer Authorize Representative
Title
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA — THE RESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor
OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
POST OFFICE BOX 942896
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 942964WI
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
PROVIDES GRANT ELIGIBILITY
The California Office of Historic Preservation is pleased to announce a federal preservation
program that significantly expands the crucial role of local governments in the protection of
their cultural resources.
Cities and counties with official legislation for identifying and preserving their historic
architectural and archeological resources are eligible for federal status as Certified Local
Governments (CLGs). Through a separate federal program. some governments already have
Certified Local Ordinances that in most cases meet the requirements for CLG status.
Governments having CLG status may choose to expand their involvement in such
preservation programs as nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, review of
building rehabilitation plans for investment tax credits, and environmental review of projects
having federal involvement. Qualified staff or consultants at the local level, working with
this office, could expedite the review of these program components and provide the local
perspective in project development.
Local governments that have achieved CLG status are also eligible to apply for funds from
the Historic Preservation Fund. Congress has established a pass -through grant program
whereby at least ten percent of California's annual federal grant for statewide historic
preservation is distributed on a competitive basis to CLGs for local preservation programs.
Local preservation groups can use the CLG program as a method of organizing local planning
efforts involving existuig cultural resources.
There is no deadline for applying for CLG status. However, a government must already be
certified in order to apply for the CLG grant funds by the grant application deadline of
December I of each year. The certification review period includes up to 45 days for this
office's review and 15 days for official federal certification. The grant application is a
separate form from the certification application.
If you have any questions on this program or on the enclosed certification application form,
or you would like to request a grant application form or further information on preparing a
local preservation ordinance, please contact Eugene Itogawa of my staff at (916) 322-9605.
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Kathryn ua rienri
State Historic Preservation Officer
Enclosure
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ORDINANCE 238
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 7
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE.
The City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Title 7 of the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby amended.
SECTION 2. There is hereby added to the La Quinta Municipal Code Title 7 which is
to read as contained in Exhibit "A" hereby attached.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty (30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 4. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this
Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by resolution of the City
Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this Ordinance and
it's certification, together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of the City
of La Quinta.
The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City
of La Quinta held oil this 7th day of December, 1993, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JOH 14 J. P 4A, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
AWN HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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TITLE 7
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Chapters:
7.02 General Regulation and Administration
7.04 Historic Preservation Commission
7.06 Historic Resources, Historic Landmarks and Historic Districts
7.08 Permits and Permit Procedure
7.10 Enforcement, Penalties, and Severability,
Chapter 7.01
GE�ffiRAL REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
Sections:
7.02.010
Short Title.
7.02.020
Purpose and Intent.
7.02.030
Boundaries and Areas of Application.
7.02.040
Definitions.
7.02.050
Review of Development Plan.
7.02.010 Short Titl . This title shall be known as the "Historic Preservation Ordinance".
7.020.020 Pujj)ose anj Intent. It is the intent and purpose of this title to:
(A) Effect the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of historic resources, landmarks,
and districts that represent or reflect elements of the City's diverse cultural, social, economic, political,
and architectural history;
(B) Safeguard the City's historic heritage, as represented by its historic resources, landmarks,
and historic districts;
(c) Stabilize and improve property values;
(D) Foster civic pride in the character and accomplishments of the past;
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(E) Protect and enhance the City's attraction to residents, tourists, and visitors and serve to
support and stimulate business airid industry;
(F) Strengthen the economy of the City;
(G) Promote the use of historic districts and landmarks for the education, enjoyment and
welfare of the people of the City.
7.020.030 Boundaries and Areas of Application. This Title shall apply to all historic
resources, publicly and privately owned, within the corporate limits of the City.
7.020.040 aefinition�. Whenever the following words or terms are used in this Title they
shall have the meaning established by this Section.
(A) "Alteration" means any change or modification, through public or private action, of any
historic resource or of any property located within a historic distfict, including, but not limited to,
exterior changes to or modifications of a structure or any of its architectural details or visual
characteristics, including paint color and surface texture, grading, surface paving, new structures,
cutting or removal of trees and other natural features, disturbances of archaeological sites or areas, and
the placement or removal of any objects such as signs, plaques, light fixtures, street furniture, walls,
fences, steps, plantings and landscape accessories affecting the historic qualities of the property.
(B) 'Archaeological site" means an area where remains of man or his activities prior to
keeping of history are still evide.nt.
(C) 'Certificate of Appropriateness" means a certificate issued by the City Council approving
such plans, specifications, design or statements of work for any proposed alteration, restoration,
construction, removal, relocation or demolition, in whole or in part, of or to any historic resource or
to any improvement within a historic district.
(D) "Commission" means the Historic Preservation Commission established by this Title.
(E) "Contributing structure" means a structure within a designated historic district which has
a special character, special historic or aesthetic interest or value, and is incorporated into the district
for that reason.
(F) 'Exterior architectural feature" means the architectural style, design, general
arrangement, components and natural features and all the outer surfaces of the improvement, including,
but not limited to, the kind and texture of the building material, the type and style of all windows,
doors, lights, signs, walls, fences, and other fixtures appurtenant to such improvement, and the natural
form and appearance of any grade, rock, body of water, stream, tree, plant, shrub, road, path,
walkway, plaza, fountain, sculpture, or other form of natural or artificial landscaping.
(G) "Historic District" means any area which contains one or more historic resources or
landmarks which has a special character or special historical value, along with other structural, cultural,
architectural, archaeological, agricultural, community or aesthetic value, or which represent one or more
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architectural periods or styles typical to the history of the City, that has been designated a historic
district pursuant to this Title.
(H) "Historic resource" means improvements including, but not necessarfly limited to,
buildings, landscape, structures, signs, features, sites, places, areas, or other objects of scientific,
aesthetic, educational, cultural, architectural, agricultural, or historic significance to the citizens of the
City.
(1) "Historic resources inventory" means the historic resources inventory adopted and
maintained by Council pursuant to Chapter 7.06 of this title.
(J) "Improvement" means any building, structure, place, site, structural work of art,
landscape feature, plant life, life -form, scenic condition, parking facility, fence, gate, wall or other
object constituting a physical betterment of real property, or any part of such betterment.
(K) "Landmark" means any property or improvement, manmade or natural, which has special
historic, cultural, architectural, archaeological, community interest or value as part of the development,
heritage or history of the City, the State of California, or the nation, and that has been designated as
a landmark pursuant to this title.
(L) "Ordinary maintenance" means any cleaning, painting, and/or other restoration which
does not result in the alteration of an improvement or landmark.
(M) "Paleontological site" means an area where fossilized or otherwise preserved remains of
plants or animals which generally predate man's emergence on the earth are still evident.
(N) "Person" means any individual, association, partnership, firm, corporation, public agency,
or political subdivision.
(0) "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation" means the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings by the U.
S. Department of Interior or the National Park Service.
(P) "Site means any parcel or portion of real property which has special character or special
historic cultural, archaeological, architectural, community, or aesthetic value.
7.020.050 Review of Development Plan. As part of the environmental review of
development projects affecting historic resources, the plan and application shall be referred to the
Historic Preservation Commission for review if a potential impact has been identified. The Commission
may recommend that specific environmental studies be done as part of the environmental review for the
project. The Commission shall receive notice of all environmental review decisions on a project
potentially affecting any historical resource and may submit written comments to the land use Planning
Director.
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HISTORIC PRUERVATION COMMISSION
Sections:
7.04.010
Creation
7.04.020
Appointment
7.04.030
Duties
7.04.040
Organization, Rules, and Procedures
7.04.010 Creation. There is hereby established in the City a Historic Preservation
Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "Commission", consisting of five members appointed by the
City Council. All raembers of the Commission shall have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge
of historic preservation and the cultural resources of the City.
7.04.020 Appointmen .
(A) Three commissioners shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of
architecture, history, architectural history, planning, or other historic preservation -related disciplines,
such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural
anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the City. Two commissioners shall
be lay members who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in
historic preservation, American studies, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, or other historic
preservation-rclated disciplines.
(B) The initial appointment of the members of the Commission shall be as follows: two
members for three years and three members for two years. Thereafter, appointments shall be made for
a three year term.
(C) A member of the Commission may be removed from his or her position by a majority
vote of the City Council. A vacancy is filled in the same manner as the original appointment. A person
appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the remainder of the unexpired tem.
(D) The Commission shall fix the time and place of its regular meetings in accordance with
State Open Meeting Law. The Commission shall not meet less than once in each three month period.
(E) The Commission shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its members. The chair
and vice chair serve for a term of one year and until the successor of each is elected and takes office.
The secretary shall be the Planning and Development Director or his/her designee.
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(F) (1) Chair. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the Commission. He/she shall
appoint each committee and shall perform the duties necessary or incidental to his/her office.
(2) Vice chair. The vice chair is chair in the absence of the chair or the inability of
the chairperson to act.
(3) Secretary. The secretary shall keep minutes of each meeting and shall record the
official actions taken, On all official actions on which a vote is taken, the secretary shall record the
vote by roll call, with the chairperson voting last. The secretary shall certify each official act and/or
resolution of the Commission. The secretary shall maintain records of operations and shall perform
such other duties as the Commission assigns.
7.04.030 Dutic .
(A) The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, Planning
Commission, and Design Review Board, in all matters relating to the identification, protection,
retention, and preservation of historic areas and sites within the City.
(B) It shall be the responsibility of the Commission to provide advice to the City Council on
the following matters:
(1) Criteria for guidelines to be used in a comprehensive historic survey of properties
within the City;
(2) The designation of historic landmarks or historic districts;
(3) Historic sites and areas to be considered for listing on La Quinta's historic
resources inventory;
(4) The adoption of standards to be used by the Commission in reviewing applications
for permits to construct, change, alter, modify, remodel, remove or significantly affect any historic
resource;
(5) The purchase of interests in property for purposes of historic preservation;
(6) Any other matter which the City Council deems necessary to protect historic
resources.
(C) The Commission shall be responsible for:
(1) Reviewing the conduct of land use, housing and redevelopment, municipal
improvement and other types of planning and programs undertaken by any agency of the City, the
County, or State, as they relate to the historic preservation of the community;
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(2) Publicizing and periodically updating survey results;
(3) Maintaining La Quinta's historic resources inventory;
(4) Maintaining a local register of historical areas and sites within the City;
(5) Performing any other functions that may be designated by the City Council;
(6) Investigating and making recommendations to the City Council on the use of
various Federal, State, local, or private funding sources and mechanisms available to promote historic
resource preservation in the City.
(7) Approval or disapproval, in whole or in part, or approval with conditions of
applications for permits pursuant to Chapter 7.08 of this Title.
(8) Reviewing all applications for permits and environmental documents, pertaining
to local, State, or Federal designated or potentially designated historic resources. The Planning and
Development Department shall forward all such documents to the Commission for review and comment,
prior to review and approval by the Planning Commission as appropriate.
(9) Reviewing the actions and proposed actions and advising on environmental review
processes of all City Departments and public agencies concerning the effects of their actions, programs,
capital improvements, or activities on designated and potential historic resources within the City.
(10) Considering whether denial of Certificates of Appropriateness (permits) affecting
cultural resources results in economic hardship to the property owner according to the procedures
outlined in Chapter'7-08.
(11) Cooperating with local, County, State, and Federal governments in the pursuit of
the objectives of historic resource preservation.
(12) Assuming whatever responsibilities and duties may be assigned to it by the State
under the Certified Local Government Provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as
amended.
(13) Providing opportunities for direct public participation in all responsibilities
delegated to the Certified Iocal Government including the survey and National Register nomination
process. Commission meetings shall be open to the public with published agendas and minutes in
accordance with the California Cq)en Meeting Act. The published agenda shall be mailed in advance
of meetings to individuals and citizen organizations interested in the Commission's activities.
(14) Rendering advice and guidance, upon the request of the property owner or
occupant, on the restoration, alteration, decoration, landscaping, or maintenance of any historic resource
including landmarks, landmark sites, historic districts, or neighboring properties within public view.
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(15) Rendering advice and guidance to property owners or occupants on procedures
for inclusion of a historic resource on the National Register of Historic Places, and encouraging such
inclusions.
(16) Participate in, promote, and conduct public information, educational, and
interpretive programs pertaining to historic resource preservation.
(17) Undertaking any other acfion or activity necessary or appropriate to the
implementation of its power or duties to fulfill the objectives of historic resource preservation.
7.04.040 Or2anizati )n. Rules. and Procedure . The Historic Preservation Commission shall
establish such rules, regulations, and procedures as are consistent with this Chapter for the transaction
of business, and shall keep a public record of its resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations.
(A) A quorum of the Commission shall be defined as three voting members.
(B) The Commission shall develop and adopt its own operating rules and bylaws, thereafter
having the power and authority to perform all of the duties hereinafter enumerated and provided. The
operating rules and bylaws are to be approved by the City Council.
(C) Keep minutes and records of all meetings and proceedings including voting records,
attendance, resolutions, findings, determinations, and decisions. All such material shall be matters of
public record.
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DELC RESOURCES. HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND
HISTORIC DISTRICTS
Sections:
7.06.010
Establishment of Historic Resources Inventory
7.06.020
Criteria for Historic Resources Inventory
7.06.030
Historic Landmark Designation Procedures
7.06.040
Historic District Designation Procedures
7.06.010 EsMtLlishingit of Historig Re5ources inventory. The City Council shall establish
and maintain a historic resources inventory according to the requirements of the State Historic
Preservation Office.
7.06.020 Criterri
ja foC.Historic Resources Inventory. A historic resource may be considered
for inclusion in the historic resource inventory based on one or more of the following:
(A) It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the City's cultural, social, economic,
political, aesthetic, engineering or architectural history; or,
(B) It is identified with persons or events significant in local, State, or national history; or,
(C) It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction,
is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship or is representative of a
notable work of an acclaimed builder, designer, or architect; or,
(D) It is an archaeological, paleontological, botanical, geological, topographical, ecological
or geographical site which has the potential of yielding information of scientific value; or,
(E) It is ageographically definable area possessing concentration of site, buildings, structures,
improvements or objects linked historically through location, design, setting, materials, workmanship,
feeling and/or association, in which the collective value of the improvements may be greater than the
value of each individual improvement.
7.06.030 Land_mark Designation Procedures. Landmarks shall be established by the City
Council in the following manner:
(A) Any person may request the designation of an improvement as a landmark by submitting
a written request for such designation to the Historical Preservation Commission. The Historical
Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, Design Review Board or City Council may also
initiate such proccedings by motion.
(B) Any such request shall be filed with the Planning and Development Department upon
prescribed forms and shall include the following data:
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of site:
(2)
cu I tu ral, arch i tectural
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Name and address of property owner and assessor's parcel number and address
Description of the proposed landmark, including special aesthetic,
or engineering interest or value of a historic nature, including information about
table features, construction and other information indicating the historical
significance of the site;
(3) Sketches, photograph, or drawings;
(4) Statement of condition of the improvement;
(5) Explanation of any known threats to the improvement of the site;
(6) Additional information:
(a)
Site plan in appropriate scale;
(b)
Legal description of the property;
(c)
Photographs, old and recent;
(d)
Proposed use;
(e)
Existing zoning;
(f)
Bibliography and references;
(g)
Chain of title, if available.
(C) Within forty-five (45) days of the date of the request, the Commission shall hold a public
hearing to review the landmark application according to the criteria of Section 7.06.020.
(D) Notice of the public hearing shall be published in a paper of local circulation at least ten
(10) days prior to the hearing date. In addition, notice of the date, place, time, and purpose of the
hearing shall be mailed, return receipt requested, to the owner of the proposed landmark property as
shown on the last equalized assessment role at least fourteen days prior to the date of the public hearing.
Failure to send notice by mail to any property owner when the address of such owner is not on the latest
equalized assessment role shall not invalidate any proceedings in connection with the proposed
designation.
(E) A notice of the request for designation as a landmark shall be forwarded to the Building
and Safety Department and no building or demolition permits for any alteration to any exterior
architectural features of the proposed landmark shall be issued while the matter is pending final
decision.
(F) After the public hearing the Commission shall by resolution, make a report and
recommendation to the City Council. If the Commission determines that the improvement does not
meet landmark criteria, the process shall terminate and the Commission shall notify the property owner
and applicant of such termination in writing within ten days of the Commission's determination. If the
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Commission determines that the historical resource warrants landmark designation and the property
owner has consented to same in writing, then the Commission shall submit a written recommendation
to the City Council incorporating its reasons in support of the proposed landmark designation. Without
the property owner's consent to the proposed designation, the proposal shall terminate.
(G) The City Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed historic landmark
designation within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the recommendation from the Commission.
(H) At the conclusion of the public hearing on the proposed designation, the City Council
shall, by resolution, designate, conditionally designate, or disapprove the designation of the landmark.
Written notice of the City Council action shall be mailed to the property owner.
7.06.050 Historic D strict Designation Procedures. Historic districts shall be established
by the City Council in the following manner:
(A) The procedures for designating a historic district shall be the sarne as for designating a
landmark, except as other -wise provided in this Section.
(B) Any application for designation of a historic district shall be filed with the Planning and
Development Department upon the prescribed form and shall include the following data:
(1) Boundaries of the proposed district and a list of names and addresses of property
owners, assessor's parcel numbers and addresses of properties within the boundaries;
(2) Description of the proposed historic district, including special aesthetic, cultural,
architectural or engineering interest or value of a historical nature;
(3) Sketches, photographs, or drawings;
(4) Statement of condition of structures and improvements within the district;
(5) Explanation of any known threats to any historic resource within the district;
(6) Other information requested by the Planning and Development Department.
(C) If written consent of two-thirds of the owners of property within the proposed district to
the proposed designation is not obtained at the time of the Historic Preservation Commission hearing,
the process shall terminate and the Commission shall notify the property owners and applicant of said
termination within fourteen (14) days of the Commission's determination.
(D) If the Commission determines that the area warrants historic district designation, it shall
submit a written recommendation to the City Council incorporating its reasons in support of the
proposed district designation, within thirty (30) days of its decision. Such recommendation shall include
a report containing the following information:
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(1) A map showing the proposed boundaries of the historic district and identifying all
structures within the boundaries, contributing or noncontributing;
(2) An explanation of the significance of the proposed district and description of the
cultural resources within the proposed boundaries;
(3) Recommendations as to appropriate permitted uses, special uses, height and area
regulations, minimum dwelling size, floor area, sign regulations, parking regulations and any other
modification to existing development standards necessary or appropriate to the preservation of the
proposed historic district;
(4) Proposed design guidelines for applying the criteria for review of Certificates of
Appropriateness to the nominated historic district.
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PERMITS AND PERMIT PROCEDURES
Sections:
7.08.010 Permits to Work on Historic Resources, Landmarks or Historic Districts
7.08.020 Permit Procedure
7.08.030 Permit Criteria
7.08.040 Duty to Keep in Good Repair
7.08.050 Existing Improvements
7.08.010 Permits to Work on Historic Resources, Landmark or Historic District.
(A) It is unlawful for any person to tear down, demolish, construct, alter, remove or relocate
any improvement or any portion thereof which has been designated a historic landmark pursuant to the
provisions of this Chapter, or which lies within an historic district, or to alter in any manner any feature
of such a designated landmark, landmark site or improvement within a historic district without first
obtaining a permit in the manner provided in this Chapter.
(B) No Board, Department, or Commission shall grant any permit to carry out such work on
a designated landmark, landmark site or within a historic district, unless a permit has previously been
issued by the City Council as provided in this Chapter. No application for a building permit, demolition
permit, grading permit, redevelopment permit, conditional use permit, variance, development plan, zone
change, tentative parcel or subdivision maps or any other permit which would allow the addition of a
designated landmark, landmark site or any improvement in a historical district shall be deemed complete
unless a permit has previously been issued pursuant to this Chapter.
(C) No permit shall be necessary for ordinary maintenance and repair if the proposed work
will not alter or change the style, color, design, features, or character of the landmark site or
improvement and a permit is not required under §301(b) of the Uniform Building Code, nor does this
Chapter prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, demolition or removal of any
such improvement when the Building and Safety Department certifies to the Council that such action
is required for the public safety due to an unsafe or dangerous condition which cannot be rectified
through the use of 1he State Historical Building Code.
7.08.020 Permit P cedu .
(A) An application for a permit to do work in a Historic District or on a designated landmark
shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department on forms provided by the Planning and
Development Director. This application must include the plans and specifications for the proposed
work. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of said complete application the Commission shall review
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the application and shall make a written report to the City Council. The City Council shall hold a
public hearing on the application within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Commission's report. Notice
of the public hearing shall be given as provided in Chapter 9.164.040 of this Code.
(B) At the conclusion of the public hearing on the permit application, the City Council shall,
by resolution, issue or deny, in whole or in part, any permit application.
7.08.030 P_ertqit CritiLna. The City Council shall issue a permit for the proposed work
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if, and only if, it dettermines:
(A) In the case of a designated historical site, that the proposed work would not detrimentally
alter, destroy, or adversely affect any architectural or landscape improvement;
(B) If the owner of a designated historical site or landmark demonstrates to the City Council
that such property cannot be economically used and denial of a permit would deprive the owner of all
or most of his or her economic interest in the property, the Council may issue the permit with an
effective date one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of issuance of the permit to allow time for
the investigation of alternatives to the work proposed in the permit application, such as acquisition of
the site or improvement by the City or a public interest group;
(C) In the case of construction of a new improvement, upon a historic site, that the exterior
of such improvement will not adversely affect and will be compatible with the external appearance of
existing historically designated improvements in said site;
(D) That the applicant has presented clear and convincing evidence of facts demonstrating to
the satisfaction of the City Council that such disapproval will impose immediate and substantial hardship
on the applicant because of conditions peculiar to the person seeking to carry out the proposed work,
whether this be property owner, tenant or resident, or because of conditions peculiar to the particular
improvement, or other feature involved, and that approval of the application will be consistent with the
purposes of this Chapter.
7.08.040 Duty to K Q in Good RQai . The owner, occupant or other person legally
responsible for a landmark or historic district shall keep in good repair all portions of such landmark,
district or historic site when subject to control as specified in the designating ordinance or permit and
all interior portions and appurtenances thereof whose maintenance is necessary to prevent deterioration
and decay of the historic resource. It shall be the duty of the Building and Safety Director or designee
to enforce this section.
7.08.050 Existing I iprovement - All repairs, alterations, reconstructions, restorations
or changes in use of existing improvements shall conform to the requirements of the State Historical
Building Code.
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Chapter 7.1
ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES. AND SEVERABILITY
Sections:
7.10.010 Enforcement
7.10.020 Restitution
7.10.010 Enforcement
(A) Whenever any alteration, demolition, relocation, construction, or grading of any site is
being done contrary to the provisions of this Title, the Building and Safety Director or designee may
order the action stopped by notice in writing served on any person or persons engaged in the doing or
causing such action, and any such person or persons shall forthwith stop such activity until authorized
by the Building and Safety, Director or designee to proceed.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry out any work on any improvement or site in
violation of a notice stopping such work.
(C) Any violation of the provisions of this Title shall constitute a public nuisance.
7.10.020 Restitution. Upon damage, destruction or removal of a historic resource,
designated landmark or historic district without permit, the Preservation Commission shaR review the
action- and make reA-.ommendation for restitution commensurate with damage inflicted, specifically
assessing the historic, as well as economic, value of the resource destroyed.
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MINUTES
HISTORICAL PRESE;RVATION COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta. City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
June 15, 1994
1. CALL T ) OMER
A. The meeting was called to order at 1:05 P.M. by Associate Planner Leslie
Mouriquand-Cherry.
H. ROLL C kLL
A. Associate Planner Cherry introduced each of the members and requested the roll
call. Present: Commission Members Henderson, Millis, Pallette, Puente, and
Wright.
B. Staff Present: Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand-Cherry, City Attorney Dawn
Honeywell, and Department Secretary Betty Sawyer.
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1 Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand-Cherry explained the purpose and
function of the Commission and asked each of the members to give a brief
biography of themselves.
2. Each member was given the Historical Preservation Commission handbook
and Associate Planner Cherry went over the contents of the book.
3. Commissioner Pallette asked if the Commission would be reviewing actual
projects submitted to the City. Stated they would and explained the
process.
4. Associate Planner Cherry informed the members they would have to
attend one conference on Historical Preservation yearly to keep State
Certification, once the City was certified. Discussion followed relative
to the State Certification process. Several opportunities are available to
meet this requirement.
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5. Commissioner Pallette asked who the Commission was responsible to.
Staff stated that for project reviews, they would report to the Planning
Commission, but there were instances when they would report directly to
the City Council. Each case would be evaluated separately. Members
discussed with staff the procedure projects were submitted and how they
would be processed and what type of reports the Commission would
review.
6. Staff informed the Commission that they would be developing a City
Resource Bank containing a list of archaeological sites, structures, etc.
Members discussed with staff physical inventorying of sites throughout the
City and possible ways this could be accomplished.
7. City Clerk Saundra Juhola explained to the members the purpose and
procedure for filing their "Statement of Economic Interest" forms. She
stated the City Attorney would elaborate more on the legal aspect of the
form.
8. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell explained the Brown Act to the members.
Summarizing that the essence of the Act was to see that government action
took place in a public place and allowed public input; agendas must be
followed; additional items must be added to the next agenda; social
functions can be attended collectively, but they must refrain from
discussing any items pertaining to historical preservation; they are allowed
to meet with applicants individually; and it is unlikely but possible, they
would ever have to meet in a close session.
City Attorney Honeywell went on to discussion the different aspects of
"conflicts of interest", the "Statement of Economic Interest" form.
8. City Attorney Honeywell went on to explain Contractor's Form 1090
regarding the City entering into a contract with any member of the Board.
It was stated no Commissioner can have input or receive any monetary
gain from any type of contract they City enters into with any person.
Discussion followed regarding examples.
9. Staff opened for discussion the day and time the Commission would hold
their meetings. Following discussion it was determined that the
Commission would meet on the third Thursday of the month at 3:00 P.M.
It was the consensus of the members that at first the Commission would
meet each month until organized and procedures were established and
quarterly thereafter or as the need arose.
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IV. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Henderson/Pallette to adjourn this regular
meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission to a regular meeting on July 21, 1994, in the
La Quinta City Hall Study Session Room. This meeting of the La Quinta Historical Preservation
Commission was adjourned at 3:03 P.M., June 15, 1994.
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