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Commission accepts final Cliff May homes survey; staff to continue owner outreach before nomination
Summary
The commission accepted an intensive-level survey concluding parts of the Cliff May homes are eligible for the National Register; staff said further owner outreach is needed before committing funding to a local-district nomination.
The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously accepted the final intensive-level historic resources survey for the Cliff May homes on Dec. 10 and discussed next steps for a potential historic-district nomination.
Consultant Anne Campana (Kautz Environmental Consultants) presented the final report, which identifies multiple tracks eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and incorporates edits requested in prior public meetings. Staff said the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) concurred that tracks 3 and 5 are eligible for the National Register.
Commissioners and staff discussed outreach to property owners: local designation typically requires owner agreement, while a National Register nomination is governed by a lower-objection threshold (if fewer than 51% of owners object the nomination can proceed). Staff recommended pausing additional funding for a local nomination until more owners express support and said outreach (door-knocking, flyers and neighborhood meetings) will continue next year.
Commissioner Serfis moved to approve the report; the commission voted unanimously to accept the document and directed staff to continue owner outreach and return with recommended next steps.
