Summary
The board says it can't figure out who at the county identifies historic properties, applies the Secretary of the Interior standards, or consults with the State Historic Preservation Officer — and incidents like the Little Theater furnace work and graffiti on petroglyphs suggest gaps. Planning Manager Valdez may bring county staff to explain their processes.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Owners of historic buildings and the whole community, since historic sites would get flagged before damage happens.
Historic buildings and archaeological sites can be damaged when no one at the county flags them.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Historic Preservation Advisory Board — September 2, 2026
The board's 2026 work plan lays out what it intends to focus on for the year, from reviewing historic properties to preservation programs. It was presented by Planning Manager Danyelle Valdez for discussion and possible action.
Historic Preservation Advisory Board — August 5, 2026
The board says it can't figure out who at the county identifies historic properties, applies the Secretary of the Interior standards, or consults with the State Historic Preservation Officer — and incidents like the Little Theater furnace work and graffiti on petroglyphs suggest gaps. Planning Manager Valdez may bring county staff to explain their processes.
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