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Historic resources commission approves OSU Dixon Recreation Center generator screening
Summary
The Corvallis Historic Resource Commission approved HPP2025-01, allowing Oregon State University to build a brick enclosure to screen a backup generator east of the Dixon Recreation Center, finding the design compatible with the OSU Historic District subject to two staff conditions.
The Corvallis Historic Resource Commission on March 11 approved an historic preservation permit (HPP2025-01) for Oregon State University to build a brick enclosure to screen a backup generator east of the Dixon Recreation Center at 425 Southwest 20 Sixth Street.
Commissioners approved the application as conditioned in the city staff report dated March 11, 2025. The motion to approve carried with unanimous voice vote; three commissioners responded “aye” when the chair called for the vote. The approval is subject to the two conditions listed in the staff report; appeal instructions were read at the meeting.
The applicant, Becca Houdeling, identified herself as a senior planner for Oregon State University and said the generator and enclosure are needed because “Generators are common on OSU’s campus and necessary for emergency operations for building systems.” She told the commission Dixon Recreation Center has been designated as an…
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