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What commissioners said and recommended

Chairwoman Ellie Sesnes and other commissioners reported the sign is large, heavy and needs at least two people and a bigger truck to move. The sign previously hung at the Chamber of Commerce and has metal reinforcement on the back and chain attachment points; one decorative chain had broken and the sign was removed for safety. Commissioners discussed potential permanent locations including City Beach, the Snack Shack south wall, the loading/boat ramp area and Hickory Park, and emphasized keeping the sign and work close to City Hall while final siting is decided.

Refurbishment plan and timing

- Commissioners and staff said the wood is dried and will need a preservative/stain and repainting of the lettering (blue and white are the noted colors). They discussed using a local artist/volunteer for the painting and obtaining three quotes for any printing/contracted work when SURA funds are used.
- Parks staff indicated fall would be the better season for moving and installing the sign since crews have more capacity after summer; commissioners agreed to pursue refurbishment this fall and to coordinate with Parks (Austin named as a parks contact) for moving and possible construction of a new framework if needed.

Implementation steps

- A commissioner will contact a local artist volunteer to inspect the sign and report back to the commission.
- Parks staff and the commissioner(s) will assess mounting options (wall mount on Snack Shack, metal posts, or a simple bolted concrete footing) and confirm equipment and crew availability for moving.

Ending

Commissioners agreed to inspect the sign in place behind the museum and to coordinate volunteer painting and Parks support with the aim of completing work this fall if volunteer availability and parks scheduling allow.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Sandpoint | Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission Meeting | 09/09/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission discussed the large Lake Pend Oreille wooden sign currently stored behind the museum, agreed to pursue refurbishment this fall and to coordinate volunteers and Parks staff for moving, treatment and installation.","taxTitle","Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho","taxId",52019,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6474909,"Commission approves relocation of 'scuba' wood sculpture to City Beach; staff to contact artist for base repair",310,1537490,1848000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5738785-0cb511f0d88a002fc7353a82c5572ca4&start=1537&end=1848","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5738785-0cb511f0d88a002fc7353a82c5572ca4/thumbnail_1537490.jpg","/articles/6474909/Sandpoint/Bonner-County/Idaho/Commission-approves-relocation-of-scuba-wood-sculpture-to-City-Beach-staff-to-contact-artist-for-base-repair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474909-e4769dc842f40e0a446d26077b4a6557/orig.mp4?Expires=1774996073&Signature=ULXxqMBqLFeH83Te8pZNwjuHDzMor9QWFazwZmMyD3P52unN1ErnLUw4ZQAf5Alh~yP33iqEX3DKQIdMBSIu9-OxDDIHJ~O-p2ealle4UwA9YW26FozHiu6gkhz9Piu89n9LRc6V5B21JgWHQs6B4tc6gu1r3JZjEH3ELUQ1tKmp1-~BjdWkiqLCOR6QKN7RFXEvVz2v89sAriqxGIzUKUcucufYVB3DPfjDgI9AC~v278OzwC1n1Fj82L-fYJJZ~6y051QNwNFGmUBUxBp153jEZksCKT9A4gcTtm2Um1Kzdw1wpV0thVmgFTwmRLaMZKtgdiARiGEevoTz1ygd6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission voted on Sept. 9 to relocate a carved wooden sculpture, described in the meeting as the \"scuba\" piece, to City Beach and to ask staff to contact the artist about repairing or fabricating a new base.

Background and vote: The sculpture, previously near City Hall, had developed structural rot at its base and was moved into storage at City Beach. Commissioners discussed storage location, siting options (marina, near the lake, or under the grandstands) and safety concerns for children climbing on the piece. The commission approved a motion to relocate the sculpture to City Beach and directed staff to contact the artist, Tom Bruner, about fabricating a new, secure base. The motion passed by voice vote with all commissioners present voting “aye.”

Why it matters: Commissioners said the sculpture is thematically appropriate for a lakeside location and likely more visible and accessible there; they also emphasized that an improved base is required for safety and durability.

Implementation and next steps

- Staff (Planning/parks) will contact the artist (identified in the meeting by name) to discuss fabricating a stable base and a timeline for reinstallation.
- Commissioners agreed to perform a site visit at City Beach to select a final location and to coordinate with Parks staff for installation and security measures.

Ending

The motion passed unanimously; the commission will reconvene to identify the final placement after the site walk and after staff reports on the artist’s availability and fabrication plan.","The Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation Commission voted to relocate a carved wooden 'scuba' sculpture to City Beach and asked staff to contact the sculptor about fabricating a new base.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6474913,"Sandpoint planner outlines zoning, overlay and certificate-of-appropriateness work to protect downtown character",3669,2004230,5674000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5738785-0cb511f0d88a002fc7353a82c5572ca4&start=2004&end=5674","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5738785-0cb511f0d88a002fc7353a82c5572ca4/thumbnail_2004230.jpg","/articles/6474913/Sandpoint/Bonner-County/Idaho/Sandpoint-planner-outlines-zoning-overlay-and-certificate-of-appropriateness-work-to-protect-downtown-character","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474913-795272329401472139058a0dca1fe90e/orig.mp4?Expires=1774996073&Signature=Bbay4wNw48XF2fDjTFqt6ZQ92~NgtbqgF~niwWknSTw7zvlPc7Ws02m46-oGj2yIQYQHm5~KYfTd76Ns0BhgXTDedk5sqi6lI4VkKRgZbRhzj-dPTL0kB1qKZC2dhL0wHys0I3mxvwFvaVLiO25Hqf~nGniBlrT9elDqJqcPp2Gh2k6pRXm9vCF26noBMlN72eIaktFH9uWZyHR03C7q~luIOwtyQrSYZJlothF28aqU0OLV3BAY9TEZYaCfmzPo66PPb68OQPSDuqvoDuxKqcmXIa8r3mxPu9-8OiZrOTwlI02N4YPdjBtl3dgGokZfj2tFk7jE7ce3HojL8Ybm3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bill Dean, Sandpoint city planner, told the Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation Commission on Sept. 9 that his top short‑term priority from council and the mayor is to translate the city’s comp‑plan preservation goals into concrete zoning and permitting tools for downtown.

Dean outlined a three‑part approach he said is needed: map an historic‑preservation overlay district on the zoning map, add procedures in the municipal code to require a certificate of appropriateness for work inside that overlay, and adopt design guidelines (incorporated by reference) the commission will develop and recommend to City Council. \"No building just springs out of the ground,\" Dean said, describing how permits and written rules drive real outcomes.

The proposal would change when and how projects are reviewed. Dean said he will rewrite relevant chapters of the municipal code (Title 9 and the building code) to establish the overlay, to define applicability for land‑use permits and to create an administrative process that includes notice and due process for affected property owners and neighbors. He said the overlay would be shown as a dashed “H” on the zoning map and the detailed design guidelines would live outside the code so they can be updated more easily.

Why it matters: Commission members and staff said the current comp‑plan language has not prevented some recent downtown projects from being built in ways some residents consider incompatible. Dean said the city’s present code contains only a single, broad phrase about compatibility that is difficult to use as a predictable standard. Establishing a clearer overlay and certificate of appropriateness would require applicants to address massing, materials and facade treatments before a building permit can be issued.

Details and next steps

- Dean said he will bring a draft boundary for the proposed overlay and a draft of the code amendments to the commission for review; the commission will help draft and refine the design guidelines before the package goes to City Council.
- He advised treating areas adjacent to the historic core differently: a broader set of downtown design guidelines for the larger commercial area and stricter historic‑preservation guidelines inside the hashed overlay. \"The blue, light‑blue and hatched areas can have different levels of review,\" one commissioner said; Dean asked the commission to confirm that approach.
- Dean flagged building height and adjacency as the commission’s most commonly voiced concern. He cautioned council and the commission that limits that substantially reduce economic viability (for example, for sites with costly foundations near Sand Creek) could delay redevelopment.

What was not decided

The commission did not adopt a final overlay boundary, nor did City Council vote on any regulations at the meeting. Dean repeatedly framed himself as the staff lead and said he will return with language and maps for the commission to edit.

Ending

Commissioners agreed to review Dean’s upcoming drafts and to form work groups to help draft guidelines. Dean said he will rewrite the relevant portions of Title 9 and bring mid‑stream drafts back to the commission in the coming months for formal recommendation to City Council.","City planner Bill Dean told the Sandpoint Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation Commission he will draft a historic-preservation overlay, code edits and design guidelines to connect comp‑plan goals to building permits; the commission will develop guidelines and advise council on boundaries and standards.","actionData","errors"]

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