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Commission reports four completed surveys; three properties likely candidates for landmark nomination
Summary
Commission members reported completion of four field surveys and identified three properties that may qualify for local landmark nomination.
Commission members told the Sedona Historic Preservation Commission on July 14 that they completed field surveys of four properties and identified three as promising candidates for local landmark status.
Karen and Bobby (commission members who led fieldwork) reported surveys and photographs for the Church of the Red Rocks United Church of Christ, the Star Motel, the Sedona Community Cemetery and Nick’s Cafe. Karen said the church is owned locally by the County Church Council in Sedona, which she said makes it a stronger candidate. She described the Star Motel’s original sign as an intact historic element and said the motel owners may be receptive to landmarking. “Bobby and I noticed that there’s not what they can do too much to change the footprint of that,” a commissioner said about Nick’s Cafe’s corner lot.
Commissioners said the Sedona Community Cemetery will not pursue landmarking; surveyors found the site largely at capacity and noted owners have discussed adding a mausoleum. The commission discussed outreach to property owners: one owner of the Star Motel has been contacted and staff plans to provide survey copies to owners before formal nomination.
Commissioners discussed the process for advancing surveys: the commission performs preliminary field surveys and owner outreach, and the city may hire a professional surveyor for deeper documentation when pursuing an official landmark nomination. Staff reminded the commission that commissioners who vote on landmark status must complete required training; the commission also identified SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) as a technical resource for guidance on additions and treatment.
Commissioners agreed to refine the draft surveys, incorporate architectural language where needed, and have staff or volunteers prepare final versions for potential nomination. They also discussed recruiting volunteers to research historical context and records to support nominations at later stages.
