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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistoric Landmarks Commission ApptDeschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT For Board Business Meeting of November 12, 2008 Please see directions for completing this document on the next page. DATE: November 3, 2008. FROM: Kristen Maze. Community Development Department 383-6701 TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of Board appointment for a new member to the Deschutes County Historic Landsmar cs Commission as the ex -officio Deschutes County representative. PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? NO. BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS: The purpose of this agenda item is to request that the Board of County Commissioners (Board) appoint Roman Hone' to fill the ex -officio (non-voting) position of the Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission. The Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission consists of nine official members and undetermined number of ex -officio members. This position will act in an advisory capacity to the landmarks commission. All members of the Historical Landmarks Commission, except those in the Cities of Bend, Redmond, and Sisters must be appointed by the Board. Interviews were held with a panel made up of one County Commissioner, the Landmarks Chairman and staff to fill a vacancy for an ex -officio member on the landmarks commission. Five individuals were interviewed with various backgrounds and the panel recommends that Ramon Hone' be the ex -officio County representative for the Historical Landmarks Commission. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: NONE. RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends that the Board appoint Ramon Hone' as the ex -officio County representative member of the Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission. ATTENDANCE: Kristen Maze, Associate Planner. DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS: Kristen Maze Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission. Community Development Department Planning Division Building Safety Division Environmental Health Division 117 NW Lafayette Avenue Bend Oregon 97701-1925 (541)388-6575 FAX (541)385-1764 http://www.co.deschutes.or. is/cdd/ MEMORANDUM TO: Deschutes Board of County Commissioners (Board) FROM: Kristen Maze, Associate Planner DATE: November 3, 2008 MEETING: November 12, 2008 SUBJECT: Request for the Board to Appoint a New Ex -Officio Member to the Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission BACKGROUND The Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission consists of nine official members and undetermined number of ex -officio (non-voting) members. There is an ex -officio member vacancy on the Landmarks Commission. This position will act in an advisory capacity to the landmarks commission. All members of the Historical Landmarks Commission, except those in the Cities of Bend, Redmond, and Sisters must be appointed by the Board. Interviews were held with a panel made up of one County Commissioner, the Landmarks Chairman and staff to fill a vacancy for an ex -officio member on the landmarks commission. Five individuals were interviewed with various backgrounds. The panel recommends that Ramon Hone be the ex - officio County representative for the Historical Landmarks Commission. The purpose of this agenda item is to request that the Board appoint Ramon Hone to fill this position. RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the Board appoint Ramon Hone to fill the ex -officio county representative position on the Historical Landmarks Commission. Attachments: 1. Ramon Hone Letter and Qualification Quality Services Performed ivith Pride ramdn hone architecture workshop October 6, 2008 Dee VanDonselaar, Associate Planner Deschutes County Community Development Dept. 117 NW Lafayette Avenue Bend, OR 97701 Re: Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission Dear Ms. VanDonselaar, As a community member of the fastest growing city in Oregon and one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States, it is important to me that Bend preserve, protect and honor its history. I have broad ranging career experience and am most interested in sharing my experience and expertise as part of the Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission. Prior to starting my own firm Iwas an Associate Director at the Jerde Partnership, an architecture and planning firm well known for its high quality master planning projects around the world and its re -invigoration of once blighted areas. As a part of the Jerde team I was able to put to use and further develop my planning and urban design experience. A brief summary of my qualifications: • B.A., with honors in Architecture, Greenwich University, U.K., 1990 • Post Graduate degree with honors in Architecture, Greenwich University, U.K., 1993 (Special focus studies in Urban Design and Revitalization of inner city areas) • Professional license under the U.K. Architects Registration Board since 1997 • Member, Royal Institute of British Architects • Currently completing NCARB license exams (80% completed) Select Project Experience: • The Great Eastern Hotel, London, United Kingdom The hotel was a listed (historic landmark), but dilapidated Victorian Railway Hotel in the heart of London in need of renovation. The challenge was to update the existing hotel to provide all the necessary amenities expected of a five star business hotel, whilst maintaining the character and grandeur of the original building. New facilities were added and existing historic rooms were renovated to bring them back to their former glory. • The Atlantic Hotel, the Island of Jersey, United Kingdom Upgrade of an existing 1930's hotel to meet current tourist demands whilst respecting the original design and concept of the hotel. 920 BOND STREET . SUITE 203. BEND . 97701 .: ramon :rn-aw.corr rambn hone architecture workshop •, 76-88 Wardour Street, London, United Kingdom Renovation of a turn -of -the -century building in the historic Soho area of London. The building contained a single tenant with much of the building unused. The client wanted to retro -fit the building to attract tenants. The project construction worked around the existing tenant whilst modernizing the buildings infrastructure for the current and new tenants. The ground floor was opened up to provide retail and restaurant opportunities, completing the once vacant streetscape and encouraging pedestrian use. Please feel free to contact me with any question you may have. I look forward to meeting with you in the near future. Best regards, Ramon Hone, RIBA 920 BOND STREET . SUITE 203. BEND . 97701 .: ramon @rh-ow.co n