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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC Meeting Mintues 2024-06-04"_ ryr ,I11 vs' SCO HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES City Hall - Council Chambers 525 North Third Avenue Pasco, Washington TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER City of Pasco Historic Preservation Commission was call to order by Chair Dan Stafford. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Dan Stafford, Marilynn Baker, Davi Tate, and Malin Bergstrom, a quorum was declared. Commissioners Excused: Staff Present: Associate Planner Jeff Adams, Public Works CIP Manager Ryan Mahaffey and Carmen Patrick, Administrative Assistant II APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Baker moved to approve the Historic Preservation Commission Meeting minutes of May 7, 2024, Commissioner Tate seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. UNFINSHIED BUSINESS None PUBLIC HEARINGS None WORSHOP A. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Renovation and Expansion Public Works CIP Manager Ryan Mahaffey came to present and update the Commission regarding the current status of the Community Center. He noted that virtually everything about the building was failing, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and even the structural blocks (de -calcification at the ground level). He discussed the outcome of the outreach events so far and what the community is wanting to see. He explained that there were only 70 surveys turned in, but many suggestions came from the dot boards. Survey respondents who expressed concern about an Historical Preservation element were only at 2%. Mr. Mahaffey also noted several that any expansion would require more parking; likely over 100 spaces. He conveyed the Architect's intent to architecturally connect the center to the Kurtzman Park area to the south using fenestration and open spaces. He also noted that the recurring theme brought up in stakeholder/focus group discussions was that they wished for a community center with a recreation aspect, NOT a recreation center with a community center aspect. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Pagel of 3 June 4, 2024 Mr. Mahaffey presented 3 options being discussed at this time: 1. Renovation and Expansion 2. Partial Demolition, Renovation and Expansion 3. Total Demolition and New Construction Questions/Comments from the Public: Guest Dallas Barnes noted his credentials as a PhD and seasoned researcher, and questioned the validity of the survey, as very few surveys were returned, and no demographic information was collected. He also noted that soccer fields already existed all around the City (including the new "A Street Soccer Complex); that there was no need for yet another soccer facility. He emphasized that he was for "Remodel, not repurpose." Guest Webster Jackson asked if there was an intent to change the name of the center. Mr. Mahaffey responded that the City had no intention of changing the name of the center. Questions/Comments from the Commissioners: Commissioner Devi Tate noted her credentials as an architect and pointed out that if there is no change in occupancy there is no legal requirement for upgrades to meet current code. She also opined that indoor space need not be soccer space. Mr. Mahaffey responded that because this is a City project the City intends to bring everything up to code. Commissioner Malin Bergstrom cited her experience with the NAS Pasco control tower renovation and how the Port was prepared to demolish the tower, so she and many others needed to demonstrate the value of the historic structure by raising the funds, restoring it and making it into an aviation museum that is an asset to the community. Associate Planner Jeff Adams shared a conversation he had with Mr. Mahaffey that even if they were to spend $6m on renovation, the building is still structurally vulnerable, and that the City would need to revisit the center in 10 years with another $6m or more; perhaps it would be inefficient to spend so much money for such a short-term rather than on a long-term benefit. A majority of the Commission is worried about preservation. That they would like the center remodeled, not repurposed. They were concerned of there not being any demographics regarding the names, race, and ages of the people who turned in the surveys nor who took part in the dot board, and that the history is not important to younger people. Commissioners Stafford and Baker stated it is their vote to take #3 total demolition off the table. Ryan Mahaffey assured he would take all the Commissions concerns back and discuss with other staff and their consultant. OTHER BUSINESS None Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 February 15, 2024 ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Stafford adjourned the meeting at 6:00 pm. espectfully submitted, C, ien atrick, Admin .trat- ive Assistant II Community & Economic Development Department Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 February 15, 2024