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Report of the Alachua County Historical Commission

Report of the Alachua County Historical Commission. November 22, 2011. Historical Commission Mission : To promote, preserve and protect Alachua County’s historic resources. Report Summary & Purpose.

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Report of the Alachua County Historical Commission

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  1. Report of the Alachua County Historical Commission November 22, 2011 • Historical Commission Mission : • To promote, preserve and protect Alachua County’s historic resources

  2. Report Summary & Purpose • Provides a general overview of information pertaining to Historic Preservation & intent of the Comprehensive Plan Historic Preservation Element • Historical Commission Requests BoCC to authorize “Completion of Historic Preservation Master Plan with objective to pursue Certified Local Government status” 

  3. Historic Preservation Element(HPE) Adopted 2002 and Effective 2005 • To protect, enhance and support historic resources and properties and paleontological resources within Alachua County • Establish a Historic Preservation Master Plan* • Site-specific identification and analysis of historic resources and properties in development approval • Promote Heritage Tourism *(2008 Evaluation & Appraisal Report recommendation to follow up)

  4. Master Plan Minimum Requirements per HPE Policy 1.1.2. 1. Identify Lead agency 2. Mechanism for coordination of Alachua County Historical Commission, & 3 County Departments (GM, EPD & PW) Consider Certified Local Government Mechanism for pursuing grants and other funding Establishment of a methodology to qualify a historic resource or property as significant Maintain an inventory of historic resources and properties Creation of a Historic Preservation Ordinance

  5. Positive Economic Impact Herlong Mansion B&B, Micanopy •Enhanced Property Values & positive impact on neighborhoods •Heritage Tourism

  6. Statewide Economic Preservation Impacts 2002-2008 • Historic Pres. total $213.8 million grants [Treated as $275.5 million in present value] 3,790 jobs statewide $152.5 million in income $197.2 million in gross state product $58.8 million in total taxes [state/local $16.5] $176.7 million in in-state wealth Source: 2010 Update, Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation in Florida, UF

  7. Next Cycle of Historic Preservation Grants has very limited funding • 2013 known state grant funding is $115,000 for Certified Local Governments (CLG) • 2012 Legislative appropriation will determine level of 2013 grants for other applicants • Chapter 267, F.S. (The Florida Historical Resources Act) is key authority for state historic preservation law; Section 267.061[1][a]6- requires state to assist local governments to expand and accelerate their historic preservation programs and activities.

  8. Report Recommends County for Certified Local Government CLG Status County Eligible for state grants • CLG links federal, state & local governments into a preservation partnership for property identification, evaluation and protection • Approval of local preservation ordinance by State required- Standard online form; Certification requests are reviewed by state staff within 45 days • CLG also requires county to document historic preservation ad valorem exemptions, creating a more convenient local process for owners; may result in more adaptive use & repairs. • CLG would allow more grant opportunities

  9. Certified Local Governments • Micanopy [photo] • Newberry • Gainesville • CLG jurisdictions already established will continue to implement and enforce historic preservation programs independently

  10. * COA Authority refers to decision-making for proposed property alterations

  11. Certified Local Government (CLG) • Requires ordinance to establish a historic preservation board to develop and oversee the functions of its historic preservation program • [Note: County Historic Commission could be assigned more duties/authority] • Existing Historic Ad valorem ordinance allows exemptions for 10 years, at such time the increased value added to tax rolls

  12. Review Process for Historic Ad Valorem Exemptions • Sec. 39.7.08. Designated organizations for review of applications.(a) Local historic preservation offices approved and certified by the department of state which are located within the county, or the division of historical resources of the department of state…. depending upon a property's location as follows:(1) Property in the county located within an incorporated municipality which has a local historic preservation office approved and certified by the department of state shall be reviewed by that local historic preservation office;(2) Property in the county located within incorporated municipalities which do not have local preservation offices approved and certified by the department of state shall be reviewed by the division of historical resources of the department of state; and(3) Property in the county which is located within the unincorporated areas shall be reviewed by the Division of Historical Resources of the Florida Department of State. [This will require amendment if County is approved as CLG]

  13. Report Recommends County Registry for Historic Properties • Administrative Process with review by Historic Board/Commission • Possible eligible properties identified as integral parts of historic districts that do meet the criteria or if properties fall within specific categories noted on the form • Simplified form from National Historic Register process

  14. Alachua County Local Registry • Recommended form based on national registry standards • All 2000 Historic Survey properties • Additional 1950s era and newer potentially eligible when 50 year criteria met and if meeting all the other standards required • Listing will document property owner interest in participating in preservation, allow grant search support & possible grant leverage , allow basis for ULDC Chapter 406 review

  15. Historical Commission next steps • Add detail on County archaeology resources- noting Florida Public Archaeology Network community partnership • Explore possible partnerships to facilitate grant funding possibilities for public workshops for completion of Master Plan • Consider Assessment & Design Tool • Historic Districts provide focus for efforts & promote historic preservation identity- Rural Clusters possible districts (note FLUE 6.4.5) • Future amendment of Code Sec. 39.7.08. and consideration of amendment to ULDC Chapter 406 regarding County Registry

  16. BoCC Action Requested • Historic Commission requests BoCC to authorize “Completion of Historic Preservation Master Plan with objective to pursue Certified Local Government status”  • Staff recommendation: Accept report and direct Historic Advisory Board & Staff to complete historic preservation master plan, finalize local historic registry, and pursue CLG status for Alachua County County

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