La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Plan Heritage Preservation Commission Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Sara Dechter, AICP City of Flagstaff Comprehensive Planning Program

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Commissions and Public Hearings P&Z Work Session August 26 Public Hearing #1 Sept. 9 Public Hearing #2 Aquaplex Sept Parks and Recreation Traffic Commission & Bicycle AC Pedestrian AC & Heritage Preservation City Council Oct. 13 & 20 September 17 Final Public Hearing Draft Final Edits Final Transportation Recommendation

La Plaza Vieja (‘Old Town’) Oldest settled neighborhood – fresh water spring 1850’s 1882 – 10 buildings, water stop & post office 1883 – moved ‘downtown’ Lumber companies and Workers’ housing – primarily Hispanic & Basque families City recommended a district as part of the Southside proposal in the late 1990’s Photo 1: Flagstaff Old Town; the original town site at Old Town Springs, circa Photo courtesy of NAU archives.

Provide an analytical framework by identifying important historic themes of the neighborhood within time and space: – Community Planning and Development, Industry, Ethnic Heritage, and Architecture. – Period of Significance – Integrity issues from alterations and additions Provide an analytical framework by identifying important historic themes of the neighborhood within time and space: – Community Planning and Development, Industry, Ethnic Heritage, and Architecture. – Period of Significance – Integrity issues from alterations and additions Photo 4: Arizona Lumber Co., Lower Coconino Street, 1890—Arizona Historical Society / NAU Cline Library Archives Historic Context Report

Neighborhood Boundary City held 5 visioning sessions in 2008 to establish the boundary. Reconnecting historic neighborhood was a priority for participants in 2015 public meetings. Historic inventory of Upper and Lower Coconino Avenue was identified as a priority. City held 5 visioning sessions in 2008 to establish the boundary. Reconnecting historic neighborhood was a priority for participants in 2015 public meetings. Historic inventory of Upper and Lower Coconino Avenue was identified as a priority.

AL&T Houses moved from elsewhere Historic Route 66 hotels and Armory form the gateway Historic School Old Town Springs Area not inventoried for historic resources Area Previously considered for Historic District

Single Family Cottages

Commercial Historic Structures

Heritage Resources Approach 1. Preservation and Restoration – Research – Structures and buildings – Gateways 2. Compatible Reinvestment and Redevelopment – Redevelopment of private property – Reinvestment in historic Old Town Springs Park 1. Preservation and Restoration – Research – Structures and buildings – Gateways 2. Compatible Reinvestment and Redevelopment – Redevelopment of private property – Reinvestment in historic Old Town Springs Park

Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Goal and Policies

Historic Preservation Implementation

Policy Areas and Compatible Redevelopment Neighborhood Core = Preserve, Restore, Revitalize Transition Area = Revitalize, Preserve, Redevelop Commercial Edge = Redevelop, Reconnect Neighborhood Core = Preserve, Restore, Revitalize Transition Area = Revitalize, Preserve, Redevelop Commercial Edge = Redevelop, Reconnect

Compatible Redevelopment Goal 6 – Preserve Neighborhood Character and Goal 7 - Preserve and Enhance Existing Housing Stock – Sustainable building practices – Direction on compatible redevelopment in each Policy Area – Recommends an overlay district to help guide new development and preserve historic context Goal 6 – Preserve Neighborhood Character and Goal 7 - Preserve and Enhance Existing Housing Stock – Sustainable building practices – Direction on compatible redevelopment in each Policy Area – Recommends an overlay district to help guide new development and preserve historic context

Single Family Cottages

Commercial Historic Structures

Incorporation of Historic Architecture into New Structures

Old Town Springs Park Provide interpretation of the settlement’s natural and cultural history in the park Enhance the appearance and prominence of the spring – including partial restoration City Park improvements Provide interpretation of the settlement’s natural and cultural history in the park Enhance the appearance and prominence of the spring – including partial restoration City Park improvements

Old Town Springs Park

Role of Historic Preservation Commission Support new and updated inventories Preservation grants for property owners Assistance conducting and funding research Partnerships with neighborhood and museums Possible new applications for district status to SHPO Support new and updated inventories Preservation grants for property owners Assistance conducting and funding research Partnerships with neighborhood and museums Possible new applications for district status to SHPO

Project Contacts Website: Phone or – Sara Dechter, Comprehensive Planning Manager (928) – Jennifer Mikelson, Associate Planner (928)