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13 <br /> The historic landmark designation process involves several steps culminating with the adoption <br /> of an ordinance by the BOCC for each individual landmark. The HPC adopted a motion at its <br /> November 2, 2022 meeting stating that the three proposed properties possess special historical <br /> and/or architectural significance and are worthy of landmark designation. The November 2, 2022 <br /> HPC meeting minutes are provided at Attachment 4. <br /> The application materials for each eligible property (Attachments 1-3)were then submitted to the <br /> State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for review and comment as required by state law. The <br /> SHPO provided positive reviews (Attachment 5). The next step is for the HPC to hold a joint <br /> public hearing with the BOCC, as required by the County's Historic Preservation Ordinance. <br /> (It should be noted that a fourth property, the Davis Cotton Gin and Barn, also received HPC <br /> approval at the HPC's November 2, 2023 meeting and was forwarded to the State Historic <br /> Preservation Office. However, the SHPO is still reviewing that property, so it is not eligible for <br /> further consideration at the County level at this time.) <br /> Following this joint public hearing, the BOCC and the HPC will take into consideration public <br /> comments, if any. It is projected that the HPC will then present final draft landmark ordinances to <br /> the Board of Commissioners for consideration and adoption, likely at the June 6, 2023 Business <br /> meeting. <br /> Peter Sandbeck, Cultural Resources Coordinator, introduced members of the Historic <br /> Preservation Commission (HPC). In attendance from the HPC were Art Menius (Chair)and Steve <br /> Peck, and Todd Dickinson and Anne Whisnant, who contributed to the research efforts. Peter <br /> Sandbeck gave the background of the landmark designation process. <br /> Peter Sandbeck made the following presentation: <br /> Slide #1 <br /> ,fy <br /> a <br /> HA4YEY5 CHAPEL <br /> EWE CH UP CH <br /> �+�9iRR <br /> Peter Sandbeck said there has been no opposition to this and that it is a voluntary <br /> program. He said that once a landmark is designated, they receive a 50% deferral on property <br /> tax. He said it is held in Escrow and if the landmark is damaged then the status is forfeited, and <br /> the taxes have to be paid back. He said this is a 1940 era church. <br />