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HRAB 04-20-93 Meeting AgendaFILE COPY COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703/678-0682 MEMORANDUM1 TO: Historic Resources Advisory Board FROM: Ron Lilley, Planner II RE: Meeting Date and Agenda DATE: April 12, 1993 There will be a meeting of the Historic Resources Advisory Board on Tuesday, April 20th, at 7:30 pm in the Conference Room of the Old County Courthouse. Please let me know if you are unable to attend. AGENDA 1. Discussion with Warren Hofstra. 2. Discussion of Work Program in light of February 22nd Joint Work Session with Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission. 3. Consideration of plaque design contest submissions. 4. Consideration of Allan Tischler's proposal. 5. Other, as necessary. Enclosures follow. 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 V-Vmchcster, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 Enclosures The following items related to the agenda for the meeting, and as follow up to our February meetings, are enclosed. Please review these in preparation for our upcoming meeting: 1. A summary of the February meetings. 2. A statement regarding Warren Hofstra's request to address the HRAB. 3. HRAB Work Program discussion thoughts. 4. Notes on Plaque design contest. 5. Letter from Allan Tischler. 6. Information items - Civil War Information Center announcement - Letters on Family Drive -In Theatre - VDHR letter about Sunrise - VDHR Announcement about Survey and Planning Funds - March '93 "Footnotes" - March '93 "Virginia Preservation Update" - Updated HRAB Membership List Summary of February Meetings 2/10 and 2/11 Landmarks Review Sessions Attendance Members: Ray Ewing Mary Jane Light Judith Swiger Lee Taylor Gary VanMeter John Venskoske Staff: Ron Lilley Others: Maral Kalbian, Arch. Hist. Todd Shenk, Ping Cmsn Liaison Agenda items: 1. Preparation for the Joint Work Session Members reviewed the draft agenda for the Work Session scheduled for February 22nd. The agenda was agreed upon with a few minor revisions. 2. Group review of Significant Properties Members reviewed the 68 properties that were assigned the highest level of significance (level 5) in the Rural Landmarks Survey and there was complete consensus that those properties were properly categorized in terms of significance. Members also reviewed the 295 properties that were assigned the second-highest level of significance (level 4) in the Survey, and again there was complete consensus as to their categorization. 2/22 Joint Work Session Attendance HRAB Members: Ray Ewing Mary Jane Light Judith Swiger Lee Taylor Gary VanMeter John Venskoske Maral Kalbian, Arch. Hist. Board of Supervisors: Richard Dick Charles Orndoff Bev Sherwood Harrington Smith Planning Commissioners: Ron Carper Marge Copenhaver Manuel DeHaven Jim Golladay John Light John Marker George Romine Todd Shenk Agenda Items: 1. Update on work of the HRAB Staff: John Riley Steve Owen Bob Watkins Ron Lilley Others: No. Va. Daily Winc. Star Warren Hofstra Ray Ewing reviewed the HRAB responsibilities as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and summarized the accomplishments of the HRAB to date. 2. Rural Landmarks Survey presentation Mary Jane Light reviewed the history and funding of the Rural Landmarks Survey effort and introduced the Survey author, Maral Kalbian. Maral presented her slide show of the Survey, and then briefly reviewed the survey document, which all officials present had received. The level of work and presentation were acknowledged with applause. Thoughts about using the Survey for education, probably in video format, were presented and were well-received. 3. Preservation Philosophy and Proposals Ray Ewing and Ron Lilley presented some thoughts for discussion about the basic need for preservation regulations and some specific proposals that the HRAB would like some BOS and PC reaction to. Basically, all of the proposals presented met with favorable responses, with a tendency toward maximization of options for individual landowners. The need for education was emphasized by those reacting to the proposals. Other suggestions included: - checking with the City of Winchester about their tax -incentives program - including the recently -completed Archeological Sites Survey (Hofstra/Geier) in consideration of historically significant sites - generally viewing the HRAB role as one of assisting developers in terms of accommodating historically significant portions of development sites. Warren Hofstra Dr. Warren Hofstra, Associate Professor of History at Shenandoah University and co- author of two archeological surveys for Frederick County, has requested a short time at our April meeting to discuss inclusion of archeological sites in the HF nR's consideration 0 of historically significant sites. He said he would also like to touch on the Civil War Heritage initiatives concerning Frederick County. Members may recall that archeological sites were specifically mentioned as within the purview of the HRAB at the Joint Work Session in February. Discussion of HRAB Work Program We need to discuss priorities and goals in light of the input we received at the Joint Work Session. Among the things to consider/plan for: - education program - schools - local civic/social groups - Virginia/National Landmarks Register information program - review of rezonings, master plans affecting historically significant sites - completion of plaque design contest - review of plaque applications - inclusion of Archeological Sites in HRAB purview - looking into tax -incentives - developing bonus provisions for certain development scenarios - discussing how to assist developers - tourism development coordination Of Note: Staff will be working on a map of Civil War -related sites in Fred. Co. -- trying to get it together by end of April. This is in support of PDC Civil War Heritage effort. Plaque Design Contest The HRAB needs to select their top five choices of the designs submitted for the contest so they can be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for their final judging. We will be accepting entries through Friday, April 16th. So far, we've received about 10 entries, but I'm expecting a fair amount of "last minute" entries. I'll bring all the submissions to our meeting for HRAB judging. Allan Tischler Request Attached is a copy of a letter from Allan Tischler to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors proposing the acquisition of easements for various Civil War monuments. Also attached is Richard Dick's reply. The HRAB may want to respond to Mr. Tischler's proposition. Allan L. Tischler 841 Wardensville Grade Winchester, VA 22602 "Valley District" Frederick County Planning Commission Frederick county Board of Supervisors 601 S. Loudoun St. Winchester, VA 22601 v= r;;;= ay March 19, X399 J In light of the amount of funding that will be disbursed to Frederick County through the ISTEA and in particular to historic easements, I propose that the latter be acquired for the Capt. Russell Hastings/23rd Ohio Inf. Monument located in Ft. Collier Industrial Park, the 1st Maryland Artillery Monument located in Stephenson, the 128th New York Inf. Monument located south of Belle Grove, the Maj. Gen. S.D. Ramseur Monument located at the entrance to Belle Grove, and genuine consideration given Cto the Brig. Gen. Charles Lowell Monument at the front of the Wayside Inn and the 8th Vermont Inf. Monument located on Don Ratcliff's property across from Belle Grove. The rationale is that these sites are not collectively being protected on any basis by any historical or heritage organization, nor has the Dept. of Historic Resources taken any steps to acquire them as landmarks, and they deserve legimate protection by the latter through the proposed initiative of your respective bodies. Ownership currently is divided between corporate, private, and VDOT entities. Having seen to the restoration and repair of these sites, I look forward to your written reply and'I have supplementary data to enhance your genuine pursuit of these heritage requests. cc: file Allan L. Tischler t COPY TO: _RGOWHS WORMS _ _ BJS JLL,� COPY DATE- `37,:� -k I C4 :2� COUNTY of FREDERICK Board of Supervisors Richard G. Dick - Chairman Robert M. Sager 703/665-5666 Opequon District W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Vice Chairman Beverly J. Sherwood Shawnee District Gainesboro District James. L. Longerbeam Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. Back Creek District Stonewall District March 29, 1993 Mr. Allan L. Tischler 841 Wardensville Grade Winchester, VA 22602 Dear Mr. Tischler: I am in receipt of your letter dated March 19, regarding monuments. By copy of -this letter, I am asking our planning department to investigate this matter with the Virginia Department of Transportation. Your offer of supplementary data is much appreciated and may become very useful to us. RGD:clt cc: Board of Supervisors John R. Riley, Jr. Robert W. Watkins Kris C. Tierney Mark D. LeMasters Sincerely, Richard G. Dicka Chairman, Frederick County Board of Supervisors jf ,1 301993 1 t ' Information Items - Civil War Information Center announcement - Letters on Family Drive -In Theatre - VDHR letter about Sunrise - VDHR Announcement about Survey and Planning Funds - March '93 "Footnotes" - March '93 "Virginia Preservation Update" - Updated HRAB Membership List _}00NO-} n �1 �r�rr March 3, 1993 Preservation of Historic Mr. Kris Tierney Winchester Frederick County Planning Office Post Office Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 The Kurtz Building Dear Kris, We have good news! The Shenandoah Valley will soon have its first Civil 2 north Cameron Street War Information Center funded in part by a grant from the National Park Service. The Center, opening April 15, 1993, will be located in the Kurtz buildir?. a recently renovated historic bu dling in, rlowntovrn Winchest-en Winchester, VA 22601 The Kurtz serves as a cultural center housing the Old Town Welcome Center (open 7 days a week), a Gift Shop, exhibitions and community meeting rooms. (703) 667--3577 The Civil War Information Center has two main objectives: * assist visitors in learning about the historical significance of the Shenandoah Valley; and * market Civil War sites throughout the Valley. These. goals will be acheived through two means. First, a professionally designed permanent. exhibit entitled, "Shenandoah, Crossroads of the Civil War" will focus on the role of the Valley in the War. Second, an area will be .reserved for distribution of Valley -wide information on Civil War battlefields, museums, attractions and parks. We invite your assistance and participation! If you have literature you would like included in the Center, please send samples to me at the above address. We welcome your suggestions of others we should contact for literature or additional information. Also, we plan to have a gala grand opening on April 14, 1993, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event includes a ribbon cutting for the new Center as well as the official "unveiling" of the Shenandoah Valley Travel Association's new brochure on Civil War Sites in the Valley. Invitations will be mailed in the near future. We encourage you to attend or send representatives from your organization. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Sincerely, Anna G. Thomson F Executive Director Enclosures , PHILIP M. GRABILL PHILIP M. GRABILL, IR. MICHAEL R. COOK GiR.®iBai,iL & GM,.Aiaiimm ATTORNEYS AT LAW LA rE:RS ROW P. O. BOX 312 WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA 22664 April 2, 1993 Mr. John R. Riley, Jr., Clerk Board of Supervisors County Administrator Frederick County Post Office Box 601 Winchester, Virginia 22601 In Re: Dalke's Theatres, Inc. Dear Mr. Riley: I represent Dalke's Theatres, Inc., the owners of the Family Drive -In Theatre located on US Route 11 near Stephens City in Frederick County. Tim Dalke, the president of the corporation was surprised to learn in the newspaper that a recent study performed by or on behalf of the county recommended his property to be included on the registry of historic landmarks. I would appreciate very much your providingme with a copy of the report on this study and any information or insight you may have as to whether or not serious consideration of this proposal is forseeable. My client has obvious concerns about the regu- lations and restrictions which could be placed upon this property especially in light of the fact that it is not a property ordinarily considered as a historical landmark. Any information you could provide me with regard to this proposal which is not protected by the Freedom of Information Act I would appreciate your doing. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. With best regards, I am Very truly yours, PHILIP M. GRA LL, JR. PMGjr/ko cc: J. Timothy Dalke COUNTY of FREDERICK y Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703/678-0682 April 9, 1993 Philip M. Grabill, Jr. Grabill & Grabill, Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 312 Woodstock, Viginia 22664 Re: The Family Drive -In Theatre on U.S. Route 11 Dear Mr. Grabill: As staff for the County's Historic Resources Advisory Board, I am in receipt of your April 2 letter to John Riley. Your client's concerns about the the potential impacts of historic designation of the Family Drive -In Theatre are understandable and I'm writing to advise you of the County's intentions regarding such designation. A comprehensive survey of the County's historical sites and structures was recently completed and published as the Rural Landmarks Survey Report for Frederick County Virginia. The Family Drive -In, along with 67 other properties, was rated as being of the highest level of significance among the 1800+ properties that were surveyed. It is deemed as potentially eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, primarily because it is an intact example of a new building type developed as a consequence of the automobile. Copies of the report's pages that pertain to the Family Drive -In are enclosed to provide you a little more detail about the property review and National Register criteria. As for whether or not serious consideration of the proposal to include the property on the National Register is expected, I can only tell you that the proposal comes from an experienced architectural historian. The Historic Resources Advisory Board has concurred in the proposal, so it does appear to have serious consideration. You may want to contact Mr. Jim Hill, National Register Assistant at the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, for further insight about the proposal's chances of adoption. In any case, the property owner would need to be notified that the property is being nominated for inclusion on the Register, and could not be included over the owner's objections. There are no restrictions that apply to properties on the State. and National Registers. The properties may lose their eligibility for listing if they are substantially altered, but there are no restrictions on altering the property. 9 North Loudoun Strcct P.O. Box 601 Grabill ltr. April- 9, 1993 page 2 I can understand Mr. Dalke's surprise at learning of a proposal about his property in the newspapaer. The HRAB is planning an informational meeting about inclusion on the State and National Register for all of the owners of the 68 properties deemed most significant and potentially eligible for the registers. Mr. Dalke should be receiving notice of that once the meeting plans are arranged. The County is proud of the wealth of historically significant sites within its boundaries and wants to have a fair, balanced approach to preserving such sites. The hope is to enhance the quality of life in the County, which may very well benefit Mr. Dalke's business. I hope this provides what you need. Feel free to contact me if you have further questions about this. Sincerely, _47 o� .'� Ronald A. Lill—(", Planner II copy to (without enclosures): John R. Riley, Jr., County Administrator Robert W. Watkins, Planning Director HRAB members Hugh C. Miller, Director March 12, 1993 �) r� 1 -`---------moi COMMONWEALTH of VIRCjINIA Department of Historic Resources 221 Governor Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Robert W. Watkins, Director Frederick County Planning 9 Court Square P. O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 RE: Sunrise, Frederick County (DHR File N4 34486) Dear Mr. Watkins: TDD: (804) 786-1934 Telephone (804) 786-3143 FAX: (804) 225-4261 Recently the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, the Commonwealth's agency responsible for administering historic preservation programs, received information regarding the history and significance of Sunrise. This information was submitted by along with a request that the department conduct a preliminary evaluation of the property to determine whether it is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. I must emphasize that this evaluation does not constitute a formal action to add this property to those registers. The National Register and Virginia Landmarks Register are lists of properties important for their prehistoric and/or historical associations. Only those properties found to be significant for their associations with events or persons or determined to be good examples of an architectural style or method of construction are eligible for inclusion on the registers. Additionally, properties must meet age and integrity standards. Inclusion on the registers applies no restrictions regarding what the owner may do with his property. Registration makes a property eligible for protection and financial incentives such as easement donations, tax credits for rehabilitation and grant funds, not available to unregistered properties. More importantly, registration is a way of honoring the significance of a historic property and recording its history and appearance by collecting information that becomes a permanent record in the Department's archives. The information submitted about this property has been considered by the department's National Register Evaluation Team, a group of staff representing a variety of disciplines and agency programs, at one of its semi-monthly meetings. It is the staff's opinion that Sunrise is an eligible historic resource. While this review is not dependent upon an owner's consent, we are notifying the owner and you of the department's evaluation so that you can participate in this process should you so desire, and so that you may know to contact us should you have any questions. We will make a recommendation that this property is an eligible historic resource to the State Review Board, an advisory group consisting of preservation professionals from throughout the state. We anticipate that the board will consider the staff recommendation regarding the eligibility at its upcoming meeting. Meetings of the board are open to the public. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 20`x, 1993, in Senate Room A of the General Assembly Building, corner of Broad and Ninth streets, Richmond, beginning at 10:00am. As with the staff's evaluation, the Review Board's conclusion does not constitute any formal action to nominate this property to the registers. If the Review Board concludes that this property is eligible for registration, the applicant or any other interested party may wish to prepare and submit the more extensive formal register nomination. Prior to any action to register the property, federal and state regulations require the department to notify the owner, as well as local officials, and give both the opportunity to express opinions on the nomination before any formal action is taken. Though the formal notification requirements come into effect only when a formal nomination is being considered, we want to call your attention to the fact that the historical significance of this property is being considered and we would welcome any additional information you may wish to share with us. The enclosed materials should explain in more detail the register process and the implications of listing. However, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sini 4' j H. Del Enclosures HBM/jch w- s- /U l t; y 1, p 4351 • ; { 7 : , \ 03 50 'ilb? fi W> Q z /QS c II �O 2 •11 ..�I I i•il , D o 2 / •> 11 U SII U // : I / . U II 1 1 1 Ip .. ` rt)� 4350I' V� I \ 07 / � 1 I lir .A 0 t �Q rn� Q , goo., G 1 r ( Ili I N- I � II irr 10U i�� N O 11 m II i., 50 44nt of Roy k i I100 J\ n�� 9 1.T01 •`I�BM70' - lj"fee i1 4349 I I °i ' • �. 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Miller, Director Department of Historic Resources TDD: (801) 786-,92-1 221 Go%ernor Street Telechone 801) 736-31a3 Richmond Virginia 23219 FAX: i801i 225-1261 SURVEY AND PLANNING FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR COST SHARING AGREEMENTS April 1, 1993 : Historic ID ''+\ 1..... e%d to the 'I.. i. iri+., F f.in.�n to f`If! Department �� ni,wiiC 'RC�uurDe� �u�i rid i5 pi�aacu w announce uic avai 1au;.' it -y- of fund., o support a program to promote local and regional survey and planning projects. This program continues to be offered in response to the Governor's Executive Memorandum 1-91 which requires agencies to reduce administrative burdens imposed on local governments in the management of state financial assistance programs. Only local governments and planning district commissions will be eligible for participation In this program. Eligible entities may submit joint proposals that incorporate the participation of state agencies other than DHR. To briefly summarize the program, DHR will solicit proposals from local governments and planning district commissions for the purpose of entering into Cost Sharing Agreements for a broad range of eligible survey and planning activities described below. DHR is requesting that all proposals submitted state the ability to provide a cash contribution equal to 50% of the total project costs. Proposals will be evaluated based on the criteria set forth in the proposal package. DHR will select those proposals that most clearly address our priorities and proceed to develop and execute Cost Sharing Agreements. Agreements will obligate the proposing entity to transfer their proportionate share of the proposed project cost to DHR. DHR will procure the services necessary to fulfill the scope of work contained in the proposals. DHR will asstlime the following responsibilities: contract administration, procurement, and documentation requirements. Proposed Schedule: April 28, 1993 Pre -proposal conference May 7, 1993 Deadline for receipt of proposals June 1, 1993 Complete proposal evaluations June 1, 1994 All project work completed Work Standards: 'HR will ensure that all products produced as a result of the Cost Sharing Agreements will meet dll DHR requirements and conform with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Eligible Projects: Preservation components of local comprehensive plans Community preservation plans designed for implementation through local comprehensive plans Surveys that record and assess both architectural and archaeological resources County -wide or city archaeological resource management plans Reconnaissance architectural or archaeological surveys that identify/predict historic areas/properties for local historic resource protection Establishment of an effective local historic zoning ordinance Intensive surveys in threatened areas Surveys of Community Development Block Grants target areas Thematic surveys Evaluation Criteria: significance of resources within project area significance of survey/planning area severity/immediacy of threat appropriate project design/strategy comprehensiveness -projects addressing both archaeological and architectural resources anticipated use of project products evidence of cash contribution evidence of other support coincidental to the project, i.e., office space, volunteers, etc. NOTE: Other contributions may not been substituted for cash contributions in whole or in part. Proposal Process: Proposal packages may be requested in one of the following ways: (1) in person from the agency receptionist located at 221 Governor Street, Richmond, VA; (2) by phoning (804) 786-3143; or (3) by returning the form below. An optional pre -proposal conference will be held at 221 Governor Street, Richmond, VA on April 28, 1993, at 10:30 a.m. The purpose of this conference is to allow potential offers an opportunity to present questions and obtain clarification relative to any facet of this process. If you have any questions about the application, the program, or the evaluation process, please contact Julie Vosmik, Survey and Register Programs Manager, at (804) 371-0826. Completed applications must be received by 4:15 p.m., Friday, May 7, 1993. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please send me a proposal package for the State Survey and Planning Fund. Name --------------------------- Address --------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- Return this form to: Julie Vosmik, Survey and Register Programs Manager Department of Historic Resources 221 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219 OTAN,01 E `v iginiaDeparimenCoiHisToricresources Number 18 Historic Resources Board Meets in Richmond The Historic Resources Board met in Richmond in December and February and approved 11 new properties for the Virginia Land- marks Register. The newly designat- ed landmarks are: Annandale (Bote- tourt County); Dogget House (Fred- ericksburg); Fudge House (Cov- ington); Gibson Chapel and Battle House at the Blue Ridge School (Greene County); Guilford (Clarke County); the Andrew Johnson House (Giles County); Michie Tavern (Albemarle County); Mount Sterling (Charles City County); Oak Grove (Northampton County); and the Stanton Family Cemetery and Wood- side (Buckingham County). The Board also authorized 12 new historical highway markers. Titles of the new highway signs are: Benjamin D. Tillar, Jr. (Greenville County); Ravensworth (Fairfax County); Sad Reunion and Virginia Estelle Ran- dolph (both in Henrico County); Shawver Mill and Bluefield College (both in Tazewell County); Carter Woodson Birthplace (Buckingham County); Freedom's Fortress (Hamp- ton); United Negro College Fund (Gloucester County); Salem Flying Artillery, C.S.A. (Salem); Stuart Hall (Staunton) and Whitmell P. Tunstall (Pittsylvania County). All of the new markers have been spon- sored by private individuals and organization. March, 1993 in Richmon Buildings sponsored by1 The. A.P. V Case Studies ♦ House Museu ♦ Private Proal Buildings Two Virginia Properties Receive Special Honor Two well-known 20th -century landmarks in Virginia have been designated National Historic Landmarks by the Secretary of the Interior. The Pentagon, built at the outbreak of World War II, symboliz- es the emergence of the United States as an international military power. It is probably one of the most recog- nized structures in the nation. Shack Mountain (1935-36) in Albemarle County, is regarded as the principal architectural work of Sidney Fiske Kimball, founder of the School of Architecture of the University of Virginia. Kimball is credited with encouraging scholarly research and restoration of historic landmarks. Department Observes Black History Month The Department's observance of Black History Month this year was highlighted by a symposium at the Booker T. Washington National Monument organized by John Kern, Director of the Department's Roa- noke Office. Presentations were given on black communities associat- ed with Hollins College and the Gainsboro neighborhood in the City of Roanoke. During the Historic Resources Board's February meeting, action was taken to designate an African- American cemetery located in Buck- ingham County - the Stanton Family Cemetery. This cemetery, which survives in remarkable condition, was established by a prosperous black family prior to the Civil War. Four historical markers (one in December and three in February) that mark significant sites, events and individuals associated with Virginia's African-American heritage were authorized by the Board. Over the years signs have been approved that highlight such subjects as black education on Virginia's Eastern Shore, the Robert Russa Moton High School in Farmville, and the first landing of Africans in English North America, a marker dedicated at Jamestown by Governor Wilder last summer. At the February Board meeting, John Salmon, the Department's highway marker program manager, offered a list, of topics on Black history that would be appropriate for new markers in the future. The Department's Boards were treated to a slide (continued...) presentation by the Department's senior architectural historian, Calder Loth, who described the landmarks associated with African-American history in Virginia that have already been designated as Virginia Landmarks. The slide presentation is the basis for a Department publication that will illustrate the rich collection of resources in Virginia defining the State's African-American experience. The Department is acutely aware of the gaps in its inventory of African-American landmarks and welcomes suggestions and ideas for landmarks deserving of formal recognition. Virginia Heritage Tourism Weeks - 1993 May 3-15, 1993, marks Virginia's first Heritage Tourism Weeks. The joint program of the Department and the Division of Tourism, is the first of its kind in the nation and will focus statewide attention on Virginia's most valuable asset - its history. A linking of National Tourism Week and National Historic Preservation Week, the observance will offer Virginia's historic towns, villages and neighborhoods the opportunity to raise awareness of their unique qualities. In a letter sent to communities last fall, Hugh C. Miller and April Young said "Visitors to Virginia are eager to experience authentic neighborhoods, towns and villages... They want to touch and be touched by values they hold dear: community, simple living..." Each historic community in Virginia has its own story to tell-- this observance will give that effort wider visibility. A key element in this effort is to encourage cooperation among communities. Localities can develop tours that use scenic byways to link towns -- driving tours that join larger cities with smaller villages — walking tours that unite neighborhoods. The Department is offering assistance to localities that wish to participate by providing historical information from its files on local historic districts. Customized radio public service announcements will be provided to interested communities. The Department is happy to provide suggestions for ways to join in this statewide observance. The Division of Tourism will promote Heritage Tourism Weeks through its Cale;i ar of Events, in much the same way it promotes Historic Garden Week. The state tourism office will incorporate advertising into its national marketing that will capture the atmosphere of small communities. A presentation on Virginia Heritage Tourism Weeks is scheduled for 3 PM on Sunday, March 28 as part of the Governor's Annual Tourism Conference. For more information, call Margaret Peters or Deborah Woodward at (804)786-3143. News for Certified Local Governments More funds and services are on the way for Virginia's Certified Local Governments. $61,700 is available for CLGs to conduct surveys, produce educational materials and prepare preservation plans in 1993- 94. Applications are due April 2; projects should be underway by July 1. This year CLG funds are going to five projects, including a survey of the College Hill historic district in Lynchburg. Having complete information on historic buildings in College Hill is particularly timely because the area is targeted for programs to eliminate substandard housing. The survey will help Lynchburg proceed with housing improvements without hurting significant historic structures. CLGs are benefitting from new Department staff and activities. David Dutton, an archaeological planner, has prepared a slide presentation to help communities plan for their archaeological resources. The archaeological presentation is part of each workshop and training session for local review boards in CLG communities. Following the slide presentation in Petersburg, review board members participated in testing of the area adjacent to the historic courthouse to see if there were archaeological resources. The Department has begun publishing a quarterly newsletter for Certified Local Governments. The newsletter is available on request to all local governments interested in learning about preservation. For information on the CLG program or to receive the newsletter, call Ann Andrus at (804)225-4256. Archaeology Lab Gets Needed Help Two important archaeological collections could not have been processed or properly curated so promptly without the help of student interns and volunteers. Artifacts from the Hughlett's Tavern project in Northumberland County were washed and labeled by volunteers, ensuring the timely completion of the site report. A collection of prehistoric artifacts that had been partially burned in a fire and transferred to the Department for curation, was sorted, washed and identified to be added to the Department's collections. Nearly half of this effort was provided by six student interns and 12 volunteers who provided valuable service while learning about proper curation procedures. The interns, four from the University of Richmond and two from Virginia Commonwealth Uni- versity, each contribute 20 hours a week. The volunteers work on Saturdays, washing and sorting artifacts. The Department curation staff is grateful for their assistance; it resulted in the completion of important projects that otherwise would have to wait for staff attention. For information on how to volunteer, call Beth Acuff, (804)371-0831. ISTEA Offers New Benefits for Preservation Enacted in 1991, the Federal Intermodel Surface Transportation Efficiency Act or ISTEA, is changing the way Virginia approaches transportation spending. With the interstate system complete, transportation officials are looking at new ways to move people and goods in an efficient and environmentally sound manner. Transportation plans will no longer focus exclusively on building more roads to accommodate the automobile. ISTEA offers a greater voice to everyone interested in transportation planning. The public has the opportunity to take part in the decision-making process from the very beginning of a project. Local governments will have a greater role in deciding how funds are spent and in how projects are selected. Many of the new planning requirements should help to heighten the awareness of the overall social, economic, environmental and aesthetic effects of transportation decisions. Plans must also address recreational travel and tourism as well as existing land use. In Virginia, interest groups comprised of preservationists, bicyclists, trail users and rail advocates have united to form the Virginia Surface Transportation Coalition. The coalition provides a forum to discuss the workings of ISTEA and to help federal and state officials in getting information out on ISTEA in Virginia. Information on the coalition is available from The Preservation Alliance of Virginia at (704)886-4362. Preservationists are focusing on the ISTEA requirement that the state must devote 10 percent of its federal transportation money to enhance the community's well-being. The cate- gories for funding are: providing trails for pedestrians and bicyclists; acquiring scenic or historic easements or sites; scenic or historic highway programs; landscaping; preservation of historic resources; rehabilitation of historic transportation -related buildings or facilities such as canals; preservation of abandoned railroad corridors; control and removal or outdoor advertising; archaeological planning and research; and mitigation of pollution due to highway water runoff. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is presently establishing the enhancements program for Virginia. VDOT is setting up a competitive grant program for the estimated $7.5 million annually it expects to receive for the next six years. The program should be in place by April 1. While the competition is open to all organizations and individuals, applicants must have the endorsement of the local jurisdictions where the project is located. Applicants must also identify a 20% in kind or cash match for the funds. The deadline for applications is July 1, 1993. To get an application or additional information, contact D. L. Eure of VDOT at (804)786-2918. Activities in nine of the 10 categories are relevant to preservation. Local governments, planning district commissions, private organizations and individuals are encouraged to develop proposals. Preservationists should work with other interest groups to develop regional projects that will encompass several of the eligible categories, thereby increasing the overall "enhancement" of a broad area. Call Elizabeth Hoge for technical assistance (804)225-4258. Roanoke Area Residents Delp Department The Junior League of the Roanoke Valley has awarded the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation a "Community Opportunity Grant." The grant will provide additional copies of the educational video, Ae Architectural History of Western Virginia, produced by the Department's Roanoke Regional Office. The grant also will fund separate presentations of the video's eight segments for teachers to use in individual lesson plans. Survey and research efforts in the Roanoke Valley have been augmented by the many hours donated by area volunteers and interns. Local historian Frank Smith has accompanied Roanoke staff on all phases of the survey of North Fork of Goose Creek in Bedford County; he also helped Hollins College intern Cynthia Coleman to prepare the historic context for the area. Another Hollins College intern, Terra Klugh, has helped enter data and prepare an historic context for the commercial buildings in Rocky Mount. An historic context and survey for the City of Salem has resulted from work by Roanoke College intern, Heather Bowers. The detailed research and intensive survey by interns has enabled the RRPO staff to put together a more comprehensive survey of historic resources. In addition, volunteers and interns have helped establish new contacts with area residents interested in historic preservation, while they, in turn, have gained valuable field experience. 1993 Legislation The 1993 General Assembly enacted legislation -- House Bill 2081 -- that adds archaeological sites to the definition of historic areas and lists "historic areas" as one of many factors that localities must study in preparing comprehensive plans. The bill gives a locality the option to forego survey on its own but requires it to include historic areas identified and surveyed by the Department. Survey and Planning Funds are presently available to assist local governments and planning district commissions in identifying historic resources and planning for their protection in (continued...) 1993-1994. The costs of projects are shared between the Department and the locality. Applications are due May 7 and new projects will be announced June 1. Typically, suc- cessful projects are a cooperative effort between the Department and the local government and interested organizations. To eliminate the burden of administering the project, the Department assumes responsi- bility for hiring a qualified consultant and managing the budget. Projects currently underway include county -wide architectural surveys of Louisa, Fluvanna and Shenandoah; neighborhood surveys of Front Royal and Lynchburg, and a second phase of survey in Virginia Beach. Rich- mond, Fluvanna and Louisa counties are in the process of conducting assessments of archaeological resources. FOOTNOTES is funded is part by a grant from the Natio_I Park Service, U. S. Dept. of the 7marior. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the R Iabiliterim be Act of 1973. the U. S. Dept. of the hrior prohibits discrimination on the basis of nm, For applications or to discuss color, _,lonal origin or handicap in its federafly assisted programs -If you belle a yon have been discriminated agaiat in any program possible projects, contact Julie or activity or fadiry described °bots, or if you desire farther mfom slim, please write to: Office for Fatal Oppornmiry, U.S. Dept of the finer", Washington, D.0 =40.Tba cmrba and opimms of this publication do not exeeurW reflect the views or policies c Vosmik, (804)371-0826. the Dept. of the imerior, nor dors the mention of trade ties or commercial products constitute endorsement or raarmnmdatim. by tba Do". of the haerior. lin Dept. of iGstoric Rese—cs, in accordance with the America_ with Dimbilitics Actwill maim this publication available is brvilb, large prem or audio tape upon request. Please allow 24 weeps for dchwry. 221 Governor Street • Richmond, Virginia 23219 • (804) 786-3143 • FAX 225-4261 • TDD 786-1934 Virgi�n_ia Department of "Historic Resources 221 Governor Street • Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 786-3143 a FAX 225-4261 a TDD 786-1934 9560 HISTORIC RESOURCES ADVISORY P.O. BOX 601 BOARC WINCHESTER, VA 22601 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID RICHMOND, VA. PERMIT NO. 1225 virginia Preservation Update March 1, 1993 The 1993 session of the Virginia General Assembly saw extensive activity on preservation and con- servation bills. Legislation moni- tored by the Alliance included both gains for Virginia's historic resour- ces and attacks on the Common- wealth's preservation program and historic sites. CARRYOVER BILLS Several preservation -related bills were "carried over" from the 1992 session for further consideration in 1993, but only two required action by the General Assembly. Both HB 850 (requiring local govern- ment and property owner approval prior to the designation of ten acres of more of historic property) and HB 1157 (abolishing the De- partment of Historic Resources and merging its functions with the state library) were killed at the com- mittee level early in the session. The Alliance also worked with legislators to ensure that bills per- mitting landowners to "opt out" of local historic district zoning were not introduced. BILLS DETRIMENTAL TO HISTORIC RESOURCES SB 1043 — Introduced by Senator Frank Nolen (D -Augusta) in re- sponse to "property rights" advo- cates in Henrico County and James City County, SB 1043 would have prohibited the Director of the Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) from nominating proper- ties to the National Register of Historic Places if the owners ob- jected. If passed, the law would have been contrary to the Code of Federal Regulations, which re- quires VDHR to submit such nom- inations for a determination of eligibility. The Alliance opposed the bill as an attempt to circumvent federal law and disrupt the work of VDHR. The bill died in the Sen- ate Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources committee. SJR 348 — This resolution would have requested the Virginia con- gressional delegation to propose legislation eliminating the Nation- al Park Service's right of condem- nation to acquire property for the Richmond National. Battlefield Park and to prevent the donation or sale of property to the Park by willing landowners. The bill was amended in committee to also pro- hibit additional land acquisition by the Park Service for the Shenan- doah National Park. The bill's original patron was Sen- ator Henry Marsh (D -Richmond), responding to a request by property rights advocates in Heru-ico Coun- ty. Senator Marsh later pulled his support for the bill. In the Senate Rules Committee, the bill passed by one vote after a proxy vote against the bill was disallowed. Following the Senate's action, PRESERVATION ALLLVCE O O F V I R G I N I A Vol. 6, No. 3 Senator Marsh went before the House Rules Committee and asked that the bill be dropped from the docket. After considerable activity over several days, the bill — with the assistance of Speaker Tom Moss (D -Norfolk) — was left on the calendar and died. A later at- tempt to add this language onto another resolution was defeated by one vote, finally killing the matter for the session. The Alliance opposed this bill for three reasons: 1) it proposed to take away the property rights of owners who would want to sell or donate property to the Park Ser- vice (and was thus an "anti -proper- ty rights" bill); 2) it proposed to take away a legitimate government tool from the federal government; and 3) it flew in the face of the 67% support given by Virginians last November to expand the state's parks through the bond referendum. HJR 624 — Introduced by Dele- gate Glenn Croshaw (D -Virginia Beach), this resolution directs a joint subcommittee of the House and Senate to study governmental actions affecting private property fights. .-mss w4 ginally drafted, u e bill had an inherent bias towards new "takings" legislation, and the Alliance opposed it. Amendments made to the bill in the House (with participation from the Alliance) took away this bias. Although Post Office Box 1407 Staunton, Virginia 24402-1407 (703) 886-4362 FAX: (703) 886-4543 preservationists and conservation- ists do not feel this study is neces- sary, we will work with the legisla- tive study committee over the next year to ensure that all sides of the takings issue are heard. This is a very important bill, as the anti - preservationists would like to use this study to introduce a bill to chill all governmental regulations related to preservation and the en- vironment. HB 1938 — As originally drafted, this bill would have changed the state's enabling legislation for local tax abatement programs for reha- bilitating older buildings, permit- d^g &m -cltdc and new construc- tion to be defined as rehabilita- tion. These sections of the bill were removed in committee. SB 1024, — This bill by Senator Walter Stosch (R -Henrico) would have prohibited the development of linear parks, greenways, and other systems of trails (scenic trails, recreation trails, and con- necting trails) without the permis- sion of the governing body of the locality. The Alliance opposed this bill as it proposed to take away the property rights of individuals that would want to develop such a trail and again flies in the face of the recent vote on the parks bond re- ferendum. The bill was amended so that only notification of the local governing body was required. LEGISLATION SUPPORTING VIRGINIA'S PRESERVATION EFFORT HB 2081 Delegate Bob Blox- om's (R-Accomac) bill dealing with historic areas and local comprehensive plans is an impor- tant step forward for Virginia pres- ervationists. The bill adds archae- ological sites to the definition of historic areas in the section of the code addressing local comprehen- sive plans, includes historic areas in the list of items that may be surveyed by the local planning commission preparing the comprehensive plan and adds archaeological sites to those areas that can be protected by special zoning. Preservationists have long argued that careful planning before development takes place can help mitigate unnecessary conflicts. This bill was a result of the 1992 study by VDHR of preservation options undertaken as part of the HJR 198 study resolution. HB 1654 — This bill by Delegate Whitt Clement (D -Danville) enume- rates the specific requirements for the maintenance of vacant build- ings and requires the owner of a vacant building to pay a fee and register the building with the local building department. The Alliance supported this bill as a means of discouraging "demolition by neg- lect" in historic districts. The bill passed in an amended form. HJR 411 and SJR 235 — These identical resolutions, by Delegate Vince Callahan (R -Fairfax) and Senator Janet Howell (D -Fairfax), called for a study of the state's Scenic Rivers and Byways pro- gram, a move the Alliance sup- ported in response to the Scenic Byways elements in new federal transportation legislation. These bills were amended so that George- town Pike in Fairfax County be- came the only area included in the study. SB 788 — Introduced by Senator Charles Waddell (D -Loudoun), this bill will permit counties to use certain discontinued highways for non -vehicular transportation and recreation corridors, greenways, or for historic preservation purposes. The Alliance supported this bill, which passed both houses. SB 1019 — Senator Charles Col- gan's (D -Prince William) bill to allow representatives of local his- torical commissions to enter upon the land of private or family ceme- teries for the purpose of conduct- ing official business passed both houses in an amended form. The Alliance supported this bill. BUDGET ITEMS — The Alliance supported a VDOT budget amend- ment to have all enhancement funds under the federal ISTEA legislation administered by the Commonwealth Transportation Board in Richmond. We felt this would ensure that the enhancement projects (which can include historic preservation activities) would be implemented in the most effective manner .... A bill by Delegate Mar- ian flan Inndinohnm (D -Alexan- dria) to create an Arts and Historic Preservation Fund with new tax revenues was amended to delete the establishment of the fund .... Al- most one quarter of a million dol- lars was allocated in the budget for the following preservation projects: Kurtz Building; Belle Grove; Fred- ericksburg Old Town Hall; Ben Lemond Manor House; Clifton Primative Baptist Church; Manas- sas Industrial School/Jeannie Dean Memorial; Historic Crab Orchard Museum; Little England Chapel; the Old Presbyterian Church in Pocahontas; and Fredericksburg's Old Stone Warehouse. WRAP-UP — Our work was greatly enhanced by the addition of Legislative Counsel Reggie Jones and our efforts were also strengthened through our alliance with the Virginia Environmental Network. Two member organiza- tions — the Lower James River Association and the Piedmont En- vironmental Council — played key roles in work on SJR 348 and HJR 624, and our telephone network got the word out to our members at several crucial moments during the session. A full wrap-up of the session will be given at our annual Virginia Preservation Conference on April 15-17 in Danville. For information, call (703) 886-4362. The foUowing have Provided underwriting support of the Preservation Alliance over the past year: Anonymous (1); the Assockdon for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities; Mrs. A.D. Barksdale; Mr. and Mrs. S. Allen Chambers, Jr.; Mrs. Leslie Cheek, Jr.; the Eugene Nor Foundation; Mr. and Mrs. Addison B. Thompson.