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06. Resolution 5431 - Kalispell Main Street Historic District Boundary Adjustment201 1st Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 �� 406.758.7740 FOR BuSINESs. Folt LIxE. �ON�1NA� Fax: 406.758.7758 City of Kalispell • www.kalispell.com Office of Community & Economic Development MEMORANDUM To: The Honorable Mayor Fisher and Kalispell City Council Members Cc: Jane Howington, City Manager From: Katharine Thompson, Community Development Manager Re: Resolution No. 5431 on Kalispell Main Street Historic District Boundary Increase Meeting Date: May 17, 20 10 BACKGROUND: The City of Kalispell was awarded a Preserve America grant from the State Historic Preservation office in the amount of $12,500 in October 2008. The purpose of the grant is to re -survey the existing Main Street Historic District and nominate an expansion of the district boundaries to the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places. The project began with the hiring of a historic preservation consultant in December 2008 and actual survey work began in January 2009. On March 19, 2009, a public meeting was held where a representative of the Montana Historic Preservation Office, Rolene Schliesman, gave a presentation on the importance of historic surveys, their potential outcomes and benefits. Also at this meeting a short presentation was given on the Kalispell Main Street project itself including its scope of work, process, timeline and budget. There were nearly 20 people in attendance at the meeting and the following day City staff and Ms. Schliesman walked Main Street and First Avenue East reviewing the buildings and speaking with property owners and business people occupying the buildings, further discussing the project. Eligibility for the National Register involves the property's age (50 + years), architectural integrity and significance (i.e. cultural, architectural). Through this project 74 properties were surveyed and of those newly surveyed, 24 properties are considered "contributing" and sixteen are found to be "non-contributing" to the district. Please see the attached map prepared by Cookie Davies. The ultimate benefits of this project are to: Make state and federal historic tax credits accessible to property owners within the District in accordance eligibility guidelines; • Identify historic properties and document their significance; • Grow the size of the Main Street Historic District to create a destination for cultural and heritage tourism; Create opportunity for signage on buildings and around the District to inform residents and visitors of the historic properties' existence and significance; Provide information to building owners within the District for promotion and incentives; * Provide information to organizations including the Kalispell Downtown Association, Kalispell Business Improvement District, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and others as they work to promote the downtown area for business and tourism; Provide a foundation from which this community can pursue restoration, redevelopment and economic development projects. An informational public meeting was held on April 29, 2010 and next a presentation in defense of the nomination will be made to the State Historical Society on May 21, 2010. As sums* ng state approval, the nomination then moves to the National Park Service to be considered for listing. Property owners within the district were notified by the State Historic Preservation office of their building's location within the proposed district boundary on April 16, 2010. Property owners may choose to tale no action, concur with the nomination or object. FISCAL IMPACT: Property listing on the National Register of Historic Places has no fiscal impact on the property owner. RECOMMENDATION: Council concurs with the National Register Listing of four City of Kalispell properties located within the new Kalispell Main Street Historic District: City Hall, 201 First Avenue East (non-contributing) Fire Hall Addition, 306 First Avenue East (non-contributing) City Water Building, 312 First Avenue East (contributing) Old City Hall, 336 First Avenue East (non-contributing) Respectfully submitted, katharine Thompson Jane Howington Community Development Manager City Manager Community & Economic Development Dept. NPS Form 10 900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No. 1024-001 S United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet A ZESOL4TION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTE-IF, SUPPORT FOR THE INCLUSION OF CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTIE. WITHIN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES PURSUANT TO TH NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT. WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell currently has a Main Street Historic District and was recently awarded a Preserve America grant from. the State Historic Preservation office for the purpose of resurveying the district for the possible expansion of its boundaries; and WHEREAS, the resurvey has been completed and the City of Kalispell owns four properties within the area proposed for expansion and pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act, is entitled to support, object or waive comment to the listing of its property within the district; and WHEREAS, the properties of the City within the proposed expansion are located at 201 First Avenue East (City Hail), 306 First Avenue East (Fire Hall Addition), 312 First Avenue East (City Water Building) and 336 First Avenue East (Old City Hall/Public Safety); and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City and its citizens that these listed properties owned by the City be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of THE CITY OF KAI....,IS PE LL AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the necessary documentation to show that the City of Kalispell supports the listing of its properties located at 201 First Avenue East (City Hall), 306 First Avenue East (Fire Hall Addition), 312 First Avenue East (City water Building) and 336 First Avenue East (old City Hall/Public Safety), all within the City of Kalispell, on the National registry of Historic Places. PASSED .AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR. OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 17TH DAY OF MAY., 2010. Tammi Fisher Mayor ATTEST: Theresa white City Clerk 1 i i a Ar .................... ........:.:.....:::........ April 19, 2010 Mayor Tarnmi Fisher and Kalispell city council City of Kalispell Po Box 1997 Kalispell, NIT 59901 Dear Mayor Fisher and Laurel city council: Historic Preservation Museum Outreach & Inter retatia � n Publications Research Venter We are pleased to inform you that a property within your jurisdiction, the Kalispell Main Street Historic District Boundary Increase in Kalispell, will be considered by the State Historic Preservation Review Board for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the Federal government's official list of historic properties worthy of preservation. Montana's State Review Board will consider this nomination at their next meeting. The nomination is scheduled to be presented at 11:00 am on Friday, May 21, 2010, at the McCormick cafe, 2419 Montana Avenue in downtown Billings. In case of scheduling changes, an agenda detailing the time of the nomination presentation to the Review Board will be posted at: htt .//mhs.mt. ovlsh po/reg ister/RBa enda.as . We invite your written comments on the historical, architectural, and archaeological significance of this property. We request written comments, if any, on this nomination and submit those comments to this office at least two weeks prior to the board meeting. Any comments you may have will be shared with the board. A draft copy of the nomination is posted online at: http://mhs.mt.gov/shpo/register/RBagenda.asp. If you have any questions, please contact nee at 444-3647 or via e-mail at ibo.ughton@,mt..qov. Sincerely, A� John Boughton National Register coordinator enc16sure: FAQs about the l atia, n al Re ' ister of Historic Places 9 support/ob1ection form 29,5 North Roberts Street P.O. Box, 201901 Helena, MT 5962o-19-0i (4o6) 444-2694 (4o6) 444-2696 FA.x mo ntanahis to ricalso cie ty. o rg Date Mark F. Baumler State Historic Preservation Officer Montana Historical Society 1410 8th Avenue Helena, MT 59620 Dear Dr. Saumler, This will confirm that I am fully aware of the effects of listing a property in the National Register of Historic Places. I recognize that, under the National Historic Preservation Act, I am entitled to comment on the proposed listings of properties within my jurisdiction. Following is the proposed listing: (Name of the Historic Property) ❑ On behalf of my iurisdiction, I support the proposed listing. ❑ On behalf of my jurisdiction, I object to the proposed listing. ❑ On behalf of ray jurisdiction, I hereby waive nay right to comment on the proposed listing. Sincerely, Official's Signature Printed Name and Title Date Address city State Zip FAQs about of Historic Places If the following questions and answeis leave you still wondering, please feel free to call us at the Montana State Historic Preservation Office. We are always glad to talk with you on the phone or in person about the National Register if there is something you'd like clarified Please write us or give us a call: 1410 $ Avenue, P.D. Box 201202, Helena, MT 59620 -1202, (406)444--7715. 1. What is the National Register of Historic Places? The National Register is the official list of the Nation's historic buildings and archaeological sites that are considered to be worthy of preservation, The Register was established in 1966 to help property owners, communities and neighborhoods recognize their important historic properties, to offer realistic incentives for preservation, and to insure that Federal actions do not harm these properties without alternatives being considered. The National Register was not designed as a major regulatory program nor as just an honor roll. The Register was intended to be broad rather than exclusive and includes many different kinds of properties important to the Nation, the State, a region or a local community. 2. If I list my home or business in the National Register, what restrictions will be placed on my rights to modify or sell the property? Listing in the National Register in of itself does not interfere with an owner's right to manage their property as they see fit. You may paint, remodel, administer, sell, or even demolish your property. You may alter your building at any time, unless you use Federal funds or the Federal tax incentives to rehabilitate it, in which case the alterations are reviewed by the agency in consultation with the State Historic Preservation office (this is true not only for National Register properties but also for those eligible for listing see Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act). Placing a property in the Register also does not obligate an owner to make any repairs or improvements. Moreover, the State or Federal government will not attach restrictive covenants to properties or seek to acquire them as a result of National Register - listing. Local governments may adopt, design, or review zoning ordinances affecting properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Please check with your local preservation office or planning office to see if your community has adopted such provisions. 3. Does Register listing mean that my property must be opened to the public on a regular basis? As the owner of a property listed in the Register, you will not be required to open your house, place of business, or historic site for public visitation. Your private property rights are in no way changed by Register listing, unless, again, you have accepted Federal funds for rehabilitation, in which case the public must be allowed to visit the property for a few days each year, 4. Can I get money to fix up my historic building if it is listen in the Register? National Register property owners may apply for Federal grants for buildings rehabilitation when Congress appropriates such funds. However, these funds are extremely limited and most property owners will not receive such funding. if you are a Community Cultural Organization., -we encourage you to check with the Montana Arts Council (444-6430) to determine whether the project you are considering would qualify for Cultural and Aesthetic Grant monies appropriated biennially by the Montana Legislature. 5. Is there some kind of tax credit I can get if I plan to repair my historic building? Yes. If a property is listed in the National Register, certain Federal tax provisions may apply. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 allows you to credit 20 per cent of the rehabilitation costs against your federal tax liability for the substantial rehabilitation of income --product properties such as commercial, farm, industrial, and residential rental buildings. work must meet certain standards and be reviewed and approved by the State Historic Preservation office and the National Park Service, Because tax provisions are complicated, individuals should consult their accountants for assistance in determining the tax consequences of the above provisions. 6. So what are the results of listing my property in the Register? Why should I consider doing so? Recognition Most of all, Register listing provided your property recognition for its historic value and rewards you for your efforts in preserving it. Listing of a building, site or district also afford it prestige that can enhance its value and raise community awareness and pride. while National Register- properties do not have to be preserved, listing does insure that preservation is taken to be an important consideration whenever a building's or site' future is in question Technical Assistance Owners of Register properties are also able to seek advice from the Montana Historic Preservation office on appropriate methods to maintain and rehabilitate older buildings or sites. Signs Owners of listed properties may apply for funds to obtain Montana's official National Register interpretive plaque to mount on a stand or hang on an outside wall of their building. The applicant pays only a $35.00 shipping and handling fee or $55.00, depending upon the type of sign, the balance coming from the Montana Historical Society. Government Agency Compliance Review The National Historic Preservation Act and the Montana State Antiquities Act require federal and state agencies to consider the impacts of all projects occurring on public lands, or with federal funding, that affect historic properties eligible for or listed in the National Register. In addition, the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 requires consideration of historic values in the decision to issue surface coal raining permits. 7. How do you decide whether something is significant enough to be listed in the National Register? The National Register carefully evaluates the quality of significance of each property being considered, for listing. To be eligible for the Register designation, a property must meet one of more of the following criteria: A. Be associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or B. Be associated with the lives of persons significant in our pasty or C. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or D. Have yielded, or may likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. In addition, properties must possess a high degree of integrity to qualify for listing in the Register — in other words, they must be relatively unchanged in appearance from the historic period. Generally speaking, a property must be at least 50 years old to be considered for the Register, unless it is of exceptional significance, or if it is an integral part of historic district. Non --historic properties that are located within the boundaries of historic districts are also listed in the Register as "non-contributing" components of those historic districts. Who can nominate properties to the Register? .Anyone can prepare a nomination for listing a historic property on the National Register -- from private owners to local historians to public lands manager to historic preservation professionals. Important properties worth of listing are identified by from people across Montana, who frequently are most familiar with their local history and properties deserving recognition. Eligible properties may also be identified by federal and state lands agencies, which must routinely consider historic resources as a part of their permitting and project activities.