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<br /> <br />Questions, comments, and discussion: <br /> <br /> <br />-Commission members discussed the number of units (200) proposed and the reason for that <br />number, federal and state tax credits, any feedback or discussion with University Heights <br />Subdivision (to the west), building heights proposed, and the role of the Historic Preservation <br />Commission. <br /> <br />-Commission members also discussed how the proposed building related to the surrounding <br />buildings in terms of size, scale, and location and the intent of the Civic Complex Historic <br />District. <br /> <br />Mr. Hamilton made a motion to reject the proposal as submitted. The motion was seconded by <br />Mr. Myers. The motion carried by a vote of 3 to 1 to reject the proposal as submitted. <br /> <br /> Further Discussion <br /> <br /> <br />-Commission members discussed the proposed density of the redevelopment concept and <br />expressed concern about the size and density for this site. There was also concern about the <br />relationship between the existing buildings and proposed buildings due to the size, scale, and <br />location of the proposed buildings. It was stated that it might not matter if the Delmar building <br />was kept because the historical integrity would be diminished due to the size of the surrounding <br />buildings that were proposed. <br /> <br />-Commission members also stated that it would be important to hear any concerns from <br />University Heights Subdivision. <br /> <br />-The 1985 Civic Plaza Master Plan was also discussed and the lack of any reference to future <br />development at this location. <br /> <br />-It was also stated that the scale of any proposed buildings and the view of buildings from the <br />street was more important than the question of whether to save a building or not. <br /> <br />4. Other Business <br /> a. Public Comments <br /> There were no further public comments. <br /> <br />5. Election of Officers <br /> <br />A motion was made by Mr. Hamilton to nominate Ms. Marin as Chairperson. The motion was <br />seconded by Mr. Wesenberg and carried unanimously. Ms. Marin was elected to serve as <br />Chairperson. <br /> <br />A motion was made by Ms. Marin to nominate Mr. Hamilton as Vice-Chairperson. The motion <br />was seconded by Mr. Myers and carried unanimously. Mr. Hamilton was elected to serve as <br />Vice-Chairperson. <br /> <br />6. Adjournment <br /> <br />The meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm. <br /> <br /> <br />tğŭĻ Ћ ƚŅ Ћ <br />