SECTION IX

What Happens Next? Historic Preservation Priorities 2005- 2011

These priorities were developed in response to the public outreach and comment process in the previous chapter. This list will be used as the Heritage Commission proposes work plans to the City Council and will be a "blueprint" for the future of the Historic Preservation program in the city.

It is anticipated that this priority list will be annually updated as elements are completed or new issues arise.

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Historic Preservation Assessment and Action Plan City of Olympia

SECTION IX. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Historic prasouvatlon Priorities 2005-2011

These priorities were developed in response to the public outreach and comment process in the previous chapter. This list will be used as the Heritage Commission proposes work plans to the City Coo neil and v.il be a ·blueprint~ for the future of the Historic Preservation program in the clly.

~is antidpated that this priority list will be annuaDy updated as elements are completed or new issues ansa.

'Could be funded within 'anticipated' budget. #Would require additional General Fund monies. @Could be eligible for granllunding-CLG, National Trust or other source.

YEARS PROGRAM "INFRASTRUCTURE" PUBLIC OUTREACH INTRA/INTER-GOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION

2005- t . Finallza/Completa Compmonslvo Plan Amendments and 1. CollabOfllta with community media ond groups to promote Historic 1. Identify/clarify role olthe Heritage Commission regarding Input on city's own plans, ouch ao 2007 Process* Preservation•@ revising the use of the current city hall, comp plan amendments, zoning, conditional use permits.•

Delive<>hle: Hlsloric Presemtion Chapter, as weR as inclusion of Deliverable: -Ou1n!ach Plan fur Historic Preservation in Olympia. See Deliverable: Poficylprocess guide. historic preservation issues i1 other appropriate chapters-land Use, possible eiemenls-on page 74. EnvironmenL Housing, Economic Sustainabllity ole

(Note Items 2-4 would be done wh~e mar!<eting plan is being developed bul may be modified depending on outcome of plan.)

~- Revise Historic Preservation Ordlnanco and work with 2. Develop ptOtWill/pmj<cts forhlghllghllng downtown historic 2. Identify how hislot1c preservation supports the city's primary principles of sustainability, Community Planning and Dovolopment (CP&D) to idlenlify and district.'#@ growth managomont and urban design.• complete needed Clty Design Rovlew Ordinance changos. I Deliverable: Prioritized list of projects. (Note S()flle projects am being Deliverable: Report Deliverable: Proposed Historic Preservation Ontinance with analysis proposed as part of 2005 Lodging Tax Requests.) and options and re~sions to Cily Design Review Ortllnance. (See list on page 74.)

3. Wort<ing with CP & D, analyza and make recommendations on ·1. Continue to dovelop Walking Tour and dis1ributlon plan for existing 3. Provide training for cKy staff mlatod to Historic Prosorvatlon standards and Issues.' possible overlay zoning for historic propertlosllatltudo In zoning to brochures.#"@ Deliverable: Schedule of training. allow r.~ngo of uoes.# ~nitial wort< may bo done in 2005 by CP&D) Deliverable: New brochu,.s, reprint exisling brochures, distribution plan Deliverable: Proposed Ordinance or New Zone Including Chinese Heritage ood Re~sed Downtown Tours.

~- Ensure that Commission mambars continue to receive design ~ If a project opportunity arisH, collabor.~te on a major rehabilitation 4. Coordinate with CP & D to idontlfying areas whom donsity can be incroased with minimal revlowtnlnlng. • project In Olympia.#@ damage to the historic faMe.'@ Deliverable: Develop Training Schedule, budget fur training. Deliverable: Map or Report

5. ldonlify prlorltlos for nomlnatlons/surveyslreoean:h. 'II@ 5. Continue to attend meetings with State General Administration officials to coordinate tho state Deliverable: Priority list. master plan with city plans, Including pollclos to protect both historic propofties owned by tho

otate and those owned by othors that could be affecled by tho state's actions.'

Deliverable: Continue lo meet wtth GA on this matter. Clarification of advisory role of Herilage Commission on state projects.

6. Coordinate agroemonts to provide access to appropriato information on archaeological nttliOWCes io IDll.unt d'mr ptrotKllon.. •

Deliverable: Memorandum of agreement with OAHP for access to GIS information on an::haeological resources.

2007· 1. Develop .. How to I<Je tor Histone Register and Design Revtew 1. lmplemont areas of outreach plan.f 1. Implement PoUcles/Projocts previously Identified. 2009 ba_gd on iWiud ordln•~- Post k on Wab .JI @ Deliverable: Implementation of projects listed in comJJeted mar!<eling plan.

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2. Encourage rasearch, documentation and recognition Df the eontributions of various ethnic !lroups,lncludlng Native Americans, to local history.# Deliverable: Identify projects/programs associated with this goal.

20011- 1. Assess revised ordinance for needed modifications and I. ConUnuo to implement outreach plan. 1. Implement policies and projects identified above or ldontilied In prior yoar.;' work plans. 2011 monitor ordinance for evolving Issues to be addressed.

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ORDINANCE REVISIONS ISSUES

GENERAL REGISTER nNVENTORY ISSUES: DESIGN REVIEW ISSUES: OTHER: UPDATE ISSUES: Regulation of Inventory and Register properties -Olympia has a well- Balance between neighborhood and historic compatibility in design review issues- Olympia's design review Historic preservation Incentive options- The

developed inventory of historic buildings and an effective designation program considers both neighborhood compatibility and historic features, which can, at times, be seen as incompatible. primary incentive currently used to encourage owners Update city process. However, the role of the inventory buildings-those that have not Review of design guidelines should keep in mind both neighbortlood compatibility and lhe Secretary of the Interior's to improve and preserve their historic buildings is the ordinance to been formaHy designated as historic-is not clear. One approach would be to Standards. Instances where this incompatibility has occurred should be analyzed so that the guidelines can be refined Special Tax Valuation, a deferral of property lax for state model clarify lhat lhe inventory is for information purposes, to nolify property owners to meal bolh needs. preservation improvements. Other potential standards and the community that these properties have historical or architectural improvements that could be considered include: grants Clarify importance. An alternative approach is to apply some regulations, such as Mandatory compliance with design review and compliance enforcement- If design review is to have any meaning, or loans for specific improvements; reductions in city procedures, design review, to inventory buildings; this is the current procedure. A third compliance must be expected and enforced. The first step is assurance that any pem1its issued for lhe project fees for specific types of projects: exceptions to the guidelines, alternative would be to subject inventory buildings to further study when accurately reflect the design review decisions (such as the required materials). As construction proceeds, the inspector building and/or land use codes; and criteria demolition or significant alterations are proposed. A more detailed review of would then inspect for these factors as well as for building code and other requirements. Provisions for correction

their historic importance could then be made before any such action is notices should also assure that, if design review board decisions are not implemented correctly, the work wiU have to be authorized. redone, or whatever remedy is appropriate.

Ensure Role of City Council in Heritage Register designations- CurrenUy, the Demolition Delay- Many jurisdictions require that a delay occur before a demolition peiTTlit can be issued for a Historic Building coda conslderaUons for historic buildings consistency Heritage Commission lists properties on the Heritage Register, following a Register building. During this period (usually six to twelve months) the owner is encouraged to actively seek a buyer - Even though historic buildings often cannot meet the with City- public hearing and a review of the building's history and architectural integrity. who will preserve lhe property, or to wor1< wilh the city to refine the proposed project to preserve the building in an same codes as new construction,~ is possible to Wide Design Lis~ng is done only w~h lhe consent of lhe owner. The City Council has no appropriate way. protect life safety while preserving historic features. Review role in reviewing or approving the listing_ A second step, approval by the City This is an issue being faced successfully by cities and Ordinance Council, could be added. If this were to be done. criteria for the council's Economic hardship criteria for design review compliance- In some cases, complying with design review towns throughout the state. The Washington state (may require consideration should be developed, since the building's histone value/integrity requirements can appear lobe financially prohibi~ve for property owners. A procedure can be developed to provide Historic Building code (WAC 51-19) provides for amendment and the owner's consent would have already been established in the owners, in a coUaborative fashion, with information to assist them in making the required changes with little or no exceptions for historic buildings. The City could adopt of DR commission's process. increase over the cost of similar quality approaches. Often approaches such as restoring rather than replacing building this code, or appropriate sections. Training in use of Ordinance) features, hiring experienced craftsmen, and using appropriate substitute materials can make a project more affordable, the code and in the best techniques for meeting

especially considering the cost-benefit over the life of the product and the use of sustainable materials. seismic and other requirements could atso be provided for local building officials, architects and engineers.

Guidelines for delisting of Register properties - Buildings are listed on the Criteria for use of substitute materials- As old materials become increasingly difficult to obtain, and more new Rating system .. Olympia has had a rating system Olympia Heritage Register upon owner request and approval by the Heritage materials are developed, there is a great tendency to request the use substitute materials in repairing historic buildings. since 1990, primarily in the downtown and High Commission, following review of the building's history and architectural These substitutions are often allowed, with certain conditions such as allowing substitution on parts of the building that Density Corridor areas. Properties are rated •A" integrity. If a building is significantly attered or neglected, it may no longer are not visible from the street; limfting substitute materials to specific ones that are dosest in appearance to the original; through "D" and as part of the program, each of the have sufficient architectural integrity to meet the criteria for lhe Register. allowing substitute materials in cases where lhey are removable and will not permanenijy affect the building's integrity. levels are lhen linked to a list of recommendations for Currently, the property may be taken off the register by lhe same process to trealment of these properties in redevelopment as part place It on lhe register. i.e., a public hearing. There is no clarity about the of a SEPA mitigation policy. Neilher lhe rating system crite~a for delisting or lhe consequences related to the marker etc. The A,jpul Process lor Regl,.~•r D""lsn•llons - Currenlly. register daslgna~Oii$ can be appealed 10 the Olympia Cl!y nor the SEPA mitigation policies have been formally

. . . fo b 1. , th Coundl within 30 days of the Issuance of tlie Notice ol Placement on lhe Olympia HoritBg~ Regis!.,. only. No wriHen regulation could also contain a prov1s1on r appeal and the possi i 1ty .or e .d h

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owner and the Commission to develop a course of action to correct the QUL e- mes are n ,....-.. or lS proce ure. eva u on stiO\J. m e u "9 nance ravtSton precess as tc part of the ordinance update, this system should be problem and lhus retain lhe Register listing. whal the ai'P<OPriate body Is to h<>af ~ appoals and guldallnes for lhe ~'~'"''"'"· Umellnes etc. should be determl.ned. evaluated and codified if it is decided it should be

Any bases for subsequmt \lppesls CC~Jid also be ldet1lilied . T)lere Is currenlly no appeal process lor reoc,mondations included as part oflhe ro ram

Possible Outreach Plan Elements (to be refined whan tho plan Is developed):

of the Oesltln RB\ieW Ccmml!tae clll1e Herilege Comtnlsslor. P g ·

Regulation of properties abutting Historic Register properties - Current regulations require design review for properties abutting those that are listed on the Historic Register. A possible revision would be to regulate only those properties lhat clea~y impact the historic property visually. Anolher change would be to clarify lhat adjacent properties should be generally compatible wilh the historic properties and that it is not necessary that they emulate lheir features.

Staff Design Review· CurrenUy there is no statement regarding design review elements, i.e., same for same roof replacements, which can be handled by lhe staff instead of referring lhem to the Heritage Commission. As a practical matter, the staff is handling some of these routine items, but it would be helpful to identify and codify the elements and process,

Delermine Target Audiences and analyze the appropriate deliverables, services, costs and distribution for those audiences. Develop partnerships with local groups to increase awareness of historic preservation, Identify specific audiences that would be most important to long-term success, such as local officials and other community k3aders, educators and owners of buildings houses on the Historic Resources Inventory. Identify wilh City Officials and other parties, buildings to be restored or rehabilitated to enhance growth management goals. Conduct forum(s) on historic preservation issues. Increase outreach to elementary, middle school and high school students.

Increase outreach to neighborhood associations. Coordinate information and tours with the VIsitors' and Convention Bureau in order to find ways to encourage tourists, shoppers and businesses of all types to come to downtown Olympia. Identify events to build a sense of sense of community, help people Improve their houses, businesses, and neighborhoods and promote historic preservation. Conduct workshops, seminars and projects to involve and train interested people to become active in preservation in ways that best use their talent and interests.