6:00 PM Virtual Platform Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Mesa Council Chambers 57 East First Street
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Historic preservation virtual community meeting in Mesa
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- Lead : The Mesa Historic Preservation Office will host a community meeting on Wednesday Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. via Zoom to provide an introduction to the historic preservation office and programs in Mesa, and the opportunity to learn more about the City’s variety of valuable historic resources. Details at www.mesanow.org
The Mesa Historic Preservation Office will host a community meeting on Wednesday Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. via the Zoom virtual platform. The meeting will give historic district residents, historic property owners and any interested community members an introduction to the historic preservation office and programs in Mesa, and the opportunity to learn more about the City’s variety of valuable historic resources.
Historic Preservation Office staff will be available for a question-and-answer session in which attendees can pose their questions about Mesa’s historic buildings, historic districts, preservation processes, their own historic homes and offer their preservation-related suggestions. Historic Preservation Board Members will also be in attendance to introduce themselves to the community. Those interested in learning how to create new historic districts are also encouraged to attend.
A number of City officials and administrators will offer their remarks regarding the role of historic preservation in Mesa’s thriving future.
Please visit https://www.mesaaz.gov/residents/historic-preservation-office to access the meeting information and Zoom link.
The purpose of Mesa’s Historic Preservation Program is to facilitate public knowledge of the City’s historic past, promote better awareness of its architectural and cultural history, and work sustainably with historic property owners to foster civic and neighborhood pride so future generations will have the opportunity to appreciate Mesa’s unique cultural heritage.
The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al (480) 644-2767.
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Historic Preservation Board LINK Click or Tap Here
Visit Historic Preservation Office site for more information about neighborhoods, buildings, maintenance and many other resources.
The Historic Preservation Board (HPB) is a seven-member citizen advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Downtown Development Committee, the Planning & Zoning Board, the Board of Adjustments, the Zoning Administrator and City Council.
The HPB oversees historic preservation on a citywide basis.
The HPB is responsible for hearing citizen comments and making recommendations on historic preservation zoning overlays for historic districts and historic landmarks (including archeological sites), as well as requests for demolition, new development within established historic districts, hear and decide appeals regarding proposed development, renovation, alterations, or additions to buildings or structures designated as historic.
The HPB establishes and maintains the Mesa Historic Property Register and conducts studies for assessing the potential of buildings, structures, or areas for designation as historic sites or districts.
The HPB also makes recommendations to the City Council regarding public policy development for the preservation of historic resources through the City.
As part of each meeting agenda, action may be taken on:
historic zoning overlay matters,
special use permits, design review cases regarding additions, changes or modifications to historic resources,
historic preservation survey projects,
applications for historic designation, and other matters affecting established historic resources.
During meetings, citizens may address the HPB on items pertaining to the agenda.
Members of the Board may also be members of any other board or committee of the city. There shall be seven (7) members who are residents of the city at large. Members hall serve for three (3) years. Any vacancy shall be filled by the Mayor and City Council within a reasonable time after a vacancy occurs, for the unexpired term. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed. The members of the Board shall serve without compensation.
Members of the Board shall be selected form the areas of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, landscape architecture, archaeology, cultural geography or anthropology, or have demonstrated strong interest in past matters that involve historic preservation issues.
For a full explanation of the duties and responsibilities of the Design Review Board see Title 2 - Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 22 of the Mesa Code of Ordinances.
| Board Member | Date appointed | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Chair: Brandon Benzing | 07/01/20 | 06/30/23 |
| Vice-Chair: Laura Schaffer-Metcalf, Ed. D | 07/01/14 | 06/30/21 |
| Milagros Zingoni | 07/01/16 | 06/30/22 |
| Barbara Bingham | 07/02/19 | 06/30/22 |
| James Babos | 01/27/20 | 06/30/21 |
| Niti Desai | 07/01/20 | 06/30/23 |
For more information please call the Historic Preservation Officer, Nana Appiah.
Phone: 480-644-2181
__________________________________________________________________________________Chair Brandon Benzing Vice Chair Laura Schaffer-Metcalfe Ed.D.
Boardmember Milagros Zingoni
Boardmember Barbara Bingham
Boardmember James Babos
Boardmember Michelle Dahlke
Boardmember Niti Desai
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| Meeting Name: | Historic Preservation Board | Agenda status: | Final |
| Meeting date/time: | 8/19/2020 6:00 PM | Minutes status: | Draft |
| Meeting location: | Virtual Platform Historic Preservation Community Meeting | ||
| Published agenda: |  Agenda |
1 Introductions
a. Development Services Director Christine Zielonka
b. Planning Director Nana Appiah
c. Historic Preservation Coordinator Arianna Urban
2 Introductions and Remarks
a. Councilmember Jen Duff
b. Vice-Mayor Mark Freeman
3 Introductions
a. Historic Preservation Board Members
4 Remarks: Historic Preservation Board Chair Brandon Benzing
5 Presentation
a. The Historic Preservation Office and its Functions
b. Upcoming preservation programs
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August 19, 2020Historic Preservation Board Meeting Agenda - Final
6 Questions from Attendees
