Board Meeting, August 8, 2005

restrictive and requires the owner to go back through the approval process before the full Commission and Metropolitan Group if any changes are made. However, there is a reason to believe that this is an incorrect zoning since it is an exception to the density of population rule, unlike the standard "D-8" zoning which means a certain density of population per acre and changes can be made without going through the entire process again. Stylistically, the exteriors are very much like those at the 38ᵗʰ & Meridian styled buildings. This project will have retail stores in the first level, for 50 feet, possibly including a liquor store.

• Pres. Forman asked the board to take a position on the 21ᵗʰ & Meridian project. O'Shell stated her opinion that this seemed unfair since the Land Use Committee appeared split 50-50 on the issue of zoning. Chumley stated the Certificate of Appropriateness before the Board will be presented at the September meeting. Forman asked the Chair to try to have the Land Use Committee come to some type of an agreement to present to the Board. If they are unable to reach an agreement, the Board will hold a special meeting to decide the matter.

• A letter from the Mansur Group was then read to the Board, stating their plans to build six new town homes as part of their Herron Art School Reuse proposal, which includes 28 residential units altogether. Koesene wants to build 76 units and a large condo unit on the existing parking lot which would leave no parking for the Art Fair. Chumley stated Mansur's proposal estimate is for $10.3 million vs. Koesene's plans to spend $14+ million.

• Jones Moved to support the Mansur proposal due to it's lower density, their contact with HMPA through the Land Use Committee and demonstrating concern with neighborhood input, as well as leaving approximately half of the parking lot at the Art School, which the neighborhood has traditionally used for the Art Fair. She clarified that her Motion did not include the foundry buildings since both the HMPA Board and membership have already voted to support HMPF in their bid to obtain these buildings for rehab use. The Motion was then seconded by Veatch. Discussion: Zoning of both proposals was an unknown, but most of the Art School campus is zoned "D-8" per Chumley. But it was noted that the Artist work-use condos in Fountain Square are zoned "C-S". The vote was taken to support the Mansur proposal for the reasons stated in Jones Motion. No abstentions. Motion carried. Tom stated he would circulate the HMPA Letter of support to all Board members before submitting it to Kathy Davidson, Chair of the Reuse Committee.

• Angela reported that the 16ᵗʰ Street Corridor Committee, after presenting five different placements of buildings to be situated on the corner of 16ᵗʰ and Central had narrowed it's focus to Kroeger.

• Forman stated he was receiving a lot of inquires on building in the HMP neighborhood.

e. Publicity Committee. Carole Veatch, Chair, reporting. The HMP Garage Sale is still scheduled for 8/27/05, to be held approximately from 8 a.m. ─ 4 p.m. or whenever anyone wants to start and end their individual garage sale. She needs infromation for putting on the map of the neighborhood which will be posted around HMP. She stated she does not have much information yet from persons who might be intrerested but Tom said he had received a number of inquiries on the website and would pass that information on to her..

f. Clean Up Committee. Jennifer Jones reported that the Fall Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, 9/10/05. A Packer Truck has been arranged to be provided for this purpose. Chumley asked if some attention could be given to cleaning up sidewalks where possible.

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5. Unfinished/Old Business: None.

6. New Business. Pres Froman reminded everyone that the September meeting would be an election of new board members. Sharon, Angela, Jill and Mario are departing and, as such, they will conduct the Election. There will ne 3 running for a 3-year term; and 1 for a 2-year term. Forman will open the floor and collect names. He will also prepare Election Ballots. Then, immediately following, he will conduct the Annual Meeting. He emphasized that Board members need to encourage old and new residents to run. Trying to get a balance on the Board between new residents and residents with experience in the neighborhood. All continuing Board members will need to set up an organizational meeting time and date immediately after the Annual meeting - maybe within the following week. the "By Laws" Books should be brought to the Organizational Meeting by departing Board members.

7. Forman also needs to identify people who have done special work over and beyond for recognition at the September annual meeting. Needs 2 or 3 names. He will also contact the Foundation President for this purpose.

8. Next Meeting. Reminder: The next membership meeting will be held the Monday after Labor day or 9/12/05. The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 19, 2005, at 6:30 p.m., at the Church.

Adjournment. Schweizer moved, seconded by Jones, to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Approved.

GLORIA K. O'SHELL, Secretary for the Board