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Committee discusses property designation outreach, business owners express interest in landmark applications
Summary
Members reported outreach to local property owners about historic designation and discussed assembling application assistance. A local DDA member—identified as interested in pursuing designations for three buildings—was invited to the next meeting and staff offered to review application materials one‑on‑one.
The Woodland Park Historic Preservation Committee reviewed outreach efforts to private property owners and discussed steps to encourage historic‑designation applications. Committee members said they have fielded interest from at least one local property owner and from participants who own buildings that may qualify for individual listing or district designation.
Committee members said John Gavalki, a member of the downtown development authority (DDA) and a local property owner, has expressed interest in pursuing historic designation for up to three of his buildings and asked to be connected with staff to review the application process. Staff offered to meet one‑on‑one to go over the application form, provide links to prior survey work, and walk interested owners through eligibility and grant opportunities.
Committee members noted a property at 116 West Lake Avenue appears on the assessor record as built in 1899 and the committee discussed pursuing designation for that cabin. Members also discussed the possibility of identifying a small historic district along Dallas Alley as a longer‑term objective for the preservation plan.
Staff said the city can provide the application form and links to prior survey materials and sign‑up sheets from past outreach efforts so owners who previously expressed interest can be recontacted. Committee members suggested staff reengage that list and invite interested owners to a future meeting to discuss designation steps.
No new designations were approved at the meeting; staff and volunteer members agreed to follow up with interested owners and to provide technical assistance on the designation process.
