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Public commenters raise concerns about museum-related garage project and alleged demolitions
Summary
Multiple public comments — including written exhibits attributed to Alex Schultz — challenged the city’s handling of historic properties, alleged inadequate notice for ADA accommodations, and raised claims that contributing structures were demolished without proper review; staff said comments would be included in the record and related items may be heard at upcoming meetings.
During the public-comment period the board received extended written and oral remarks alleging process and preservation failures tied to the museum and a city garage project and asking for more scrutiny.
A staff member read a multi-part submission that included claims the notice for a specific project arrived late for ADA accommodation requests, that an addition would exacerbate flooding, and that the city had previously demolished contributing structures without proper compliance review by the State Historic Preservation Office. The submission identified the author as Alex Schultz and included multiple exhibits the commenter asked be part of the record.
Board members acknowledged receipt and said the materials would be included in the record; staff indicated that some related items (including relocation of a building tied to the museum and a city garage application) would be heard at upcoming meetings. The board did not take action on the broader allegations but confirmed the public-comment materials will remain part of the file and that members could expect related agenda items at the special and regular April meetings.
