portland, oregon
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CITY OF Randy Leonard, Commissioner 1221 S.Vl 4th Avenue, Room 210
PORTLAND, OREGON Portland, Oregon g7ZO4
Telephone: (503) 823 -4682
OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETV Fax: (503) 823-4019
nandy@ci, portland. or. us
August 26,2010
To: Mayor Sam Adams Office of the Mayor
From: Randy Leonard Commissioner of Public Safety
subject: Appointment to the Historic Landmarks commission
New Appointment
we have one upcoming vacancy on the Historic Landmarks commission.
Richard Engeman's 2nd full term will expire October 1, 2010 after seruing two 4-year terms on the Historic Landmarks Commission. I am recommending Kirk- Ranzetta to fill Richard's Architectural Historian position on the Commission. Kirk! term will be from October 2,20t0 through October L, Z0I4.
With this appointment, the Historic Landmarks Commission currenfly has one vacancyin the Planning Commission category, This membership category has remained vacant since January 13, 2005. However, the position is being dissotved with the creation of the Planning and Sustainability Commission. I have enclosed an updated Historic Landmarks Commission membership list for your records,
Enclosure
Historic Landmarks Commission :
The Historical Landmarks Commission provídes leadership and expertise on maintaining and enhancing Portland's historic and architectural heritage. The Commission identifies anã protects buildings and other properties that have historic or cultural significance or special architectural merit. Ïhe Commission provides advice on historic preservation matters, and coordinates historic preservation programs in the City. The Commission is also actively involved in the developmentof design guidelines for historic design districts.
The Historic Landmarks Commission consists of eight members, none of whom may hold public elective office. The Commissíon must include a member of the Planning Commission; a historian with knowledge of local history; an architectural historian; an architect; two members from the following: landscape architecture, real estate, construction, community development, urban planning, archeology, law, finance, cultural geography, cultural anthropology, or related disciplines; and two members at-large, All members must have demonstrated interest competence, or knowledge of histort preservation. No more than two members of thå Commission may be in the business of buying, selling, leasing, or developing real estate for profít, or be officers of such a business. The Planning Commission member is chosen by the Planning Commission chair. The other members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed bythe City Councíl' The terms shall be a maximum of four years with a maximum of two full terms.
Powers and duties,fhe Historic Landmarks Commission has all of the powers and duties which are assígned to it by PCC Title 33 or by City Council. The Commission powers and dutiês include: 1. Establishing or removing Historic Landmark and Conservation Landmark desígnations for specific buildings or sites in quasi-judicial reviews; 2' Recommending the establishment or removal of Historic Landmark and Conservation Landmark designations to the City Council in legislative actions; 3' Recommending the establishment, amendment, or removal of Historic Districts and conservation Districts to the Planning commission and the ciÇ council; 4. Recommending and developing design guidelines for Historic Districts and Conservation Districts to the City Council; 5' Reviewing development proposals for Historic Landmarks and Conservation Landmarks and in Historic Districts and Conservation Districts; 6. Reviewing demolition and relocation requests for ceftain Historic landmarks and buildings in Historic Districts; 7. Providing advice on historic preservation matters to the Hearings Officer, Design Commission, Planning Commission, Portland Development Commission, other City commissioni and committees, and City Council; and B. Initiating and coordinating historic preservation and public outreach programs in the City,including reviewing recommendations for national register status and making recommendations to other governmental agencies regarding historic preservation programs anã ¡ssues.
Current Members of the Commission are:
Name Membership Category Term ExpiresAft DeMuro Historian rcrctlfi ¡2nd full terml Carin Carlson Public at Large IU30lL3 [1't futl term]Brian Emerick Architect 10l0UIt [1't full term]Kirk Ranzetta Architectura I Historian 10l0Ll14 [l't full term] Harris Matarazzo Public at Large L}l}tlll [l't partial term]Carrie Richter Law ILl3Ol13 [2nd fult term]Paul Solimano Archeology 2l17l13 [1't fuil term]Vacant Planning Commission+
xCoincides with current term on Landmarks Commission
Primary staff to the Historic Landmarks commission: Tim Heron so3-Bz3-7726 This page revised August 2010
rnterest Form for cify Board & commission Äppointments ' The purpo'te of thisfornt is to obtain information/br.use in making appointments to cily boards, commissio,s,ønd committees, and to assi'vt the Mayor in møkiig inquiries coìt"Zrnng the qualifications of applicantsforttppointmenl' Please note information prov¡lecl in th¡s doc,ument x pupirc ii¡oriøioi, with the exception of-thatthe confidential section' (rnþrrnation in th| confidentiøl sectíon wrù onîy be d¿silosert asiiqurred hy taw.) Ifyouhave a recenily prepøred bíography or resqmé, please attach n ø ìt x¡or*, Ihanhyoufor your interest.
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Na¡ne: Kirk E RanzettaFirst l[iddle Initial LastMailirrg Add¡ess: 3825 NE 63d Avenue
P"^t{.^",J. ,tl k l'lætz occupation: Architectuar Historian/culturar Resources speciarist
Daytime Phone: SßAfi-3608 Email: [email protected]
Biography/Resumé Attached? ffi yes f]¡lo
CI{ECK UP To 'I'HREE (3) GROUPS YoU ARE INTERESTED IN (descriptions are on¡ne): D A¿jusmcnt committee E Housing &. coì,nmunirv Develop com. - fl portland planning commission! Alternative Technologv-Adv com ñ üã*i"e-autmriryãrÞoJruíi fl porttand uritity Review BoardE nuil¿i¡e code BoardîfÁppeal Ë irir* n¡gnts co"mrnission [-l private-for-I{i¡e Board of Reviewff Business License Anpeals'rioard E r"äîp*a""t police - Cidz; Review coro E njñilouoluement Advisory CouncilE citizeu campaign iónmittee ñ lou"i*uoie¿"ì-*ry ði-,o-¡ir"" U purchasing Board of Appeals l-J civil service Boa¡d
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List cducation, incluttÍng degree(s) earned:
PH.D. Urban Affairs and public policy, University of DelawareM'A' urban Affairs and.Pub-lic Policy,'university-of Delaware, specialization in Historic prescrvationB.A. Ilistoric preservation, =' - -' ,tvtary Waslt"gton Cã[ege .'Preservation Institute: Nantuckei - g F¿diate:r-diu in desip within a historic context, architecturalrecordation, and historic prsservation Í'ough the universitv &ri"ri¿" Iì"){lEIVEI} t REcEtVED
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l'r Choice: Name of Board/commission/commíttee: portland Historic Landmarks commission
A. Reasons for wanting to serve on this group:
I have been interested in Historic Preservation since I was a teetrager. upon movi-ng to portland in 2003 ancthaving worked in the city, have growïr in my appreciation for th; city'; historic aióhitecture. I have workedJwith a mutber of neighborhood groups as well ¡t¿il i¿uuts and havé gaincrl an understanding .f ,;; õ;"historic presenrationneeds at tfte grassroots and"s agency levels. I view the portland Historic Landmarks Cornmission as having an important role, not onlyin dêsigu review, but as an important partner ancl citizen-ledadvisor in the conservation of the city's historic legacy. es u in the Rãu ornisto¡c preservatio¡r, I fecl-"o*ultantthat providing good customer service thnough souncl ancl consistent decision making is the key io a"nievinginePHLC's regulatory mandate.
B. List skills or knowledge that would be releva¡rt to this Board/commission:
a Fonne¡ Review and compliance Coordinator for the oregon Sfate Historìc preservation Commission. a Former Survey and Registration (National Register) Coordinator for the Oregon State Historic
Preservation Commission. As a historic preservation consukant at ENTRD( since 2006, I have servecl as a project manager forpro,jects involving the Pofland Public Schools, Buclmrau Histo¡ical Associatioq oåo tf,ãl*iogooNeigtrborho od Âssociation.
a Completed or am completing National Register nomìhations within the City of portland, a An understanding of the City's historic resources and their relative importance. ¡ An understanding of the City's history. a An understanding of the city's historic preservation-related ordinances. a See resume for additional experience_
C. List work or volunteer experience that would add to your expertfue for this Board/Commission
I)ates (from/to) Employer or Volunteer Activity Responsibilities2006/present ENTRD( SeeResume2003-2006 Oregon SIIPO See Resume1996-2003 Self-employed consultant See Resume
2nd cholce: Name of BoarcVCommission /Committee:
A. Reasons for wanting to serve on this group:
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B. List.skitls or knowledge that would be relevant to this BoarilCommission:
C. List work or volunteeq experìence that would add to yow expertise for this Board/Commission:
Dates (frour/to) Employer or Volunteer Activity Responsibilities
3ru Cholce: Name of Board/Commi ssisû/g.mmittee:
A. Reasons for wanting to serve on this group:
B. List skills or knowledge that would be relevant to this Board/Commission:
' C. List work or volunteer experience that would add to your expertise for this Board/Commission
Dates (frorr/to) Employer or Volunteer Activity Responsibilities
List your experience working on dÍverse teams or committees: As a consultant I have worked for a diverse assortment of clients and on multidisciplinary project teams. I understand and embr¿ce the ricbness that diversity of background and approach brings to decision making and
welcome opportunities to learn from my fellow comrtittee members. For a numbqr of particularly complex, multi-state projec{s, I havc facilit¿ted meetings with Native American tribes, federal and state agencies, and
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private developers- I have cxperience in serving on and fol'a number of dilferent conrmissions. Betwee' 1996 and 2002,I servcd as a staff member to the St. Mary's County (Maryland) t{istoric Prcservation Commission. I also served on the Board of Directors for the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, Boar<l of Directors for the Martha Bames Foundation, and the Restor¿tion Committee of Sotterley plantation.
f)escribe your understanding ofthc scrvices the city ofporfland provides:
The cþ of Portland serves a diverse population of citizens a¡d businçsses that deserve frst-rate customer service. V/hether this is from city employe*t ãt ho- volunteer commissions, the city of portland provi<les a diverse set ofservices througå a number of City Bureaus and offices that provide a broacl range of servic,es. These administrative branches, ultimately supervised by the City's Board of Commissioners, include fiust to name afew) the Porfland Bureau of Transportation, office ofNeighborhood Involvement, Water Bureau, portland parks and Rccreation, as well as the Bureau óf Planrring a¡lcl Sustainable Development. Within the context of thePFILC, the Bureau of Planning and Sustainable Development provides staif recomrnendatio¡x to the pHLC.
My signature affirms that all information contained herein is true to the best of my knowlcdge, and that Iunderstand that any misstatcment of fact or misrcpresentatlon of credentials may-result ¡n thii applicationbeing disqualified from furthcr consideratiou.
Datc: October !2,..20.99-
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Disciptine/Specialty
¡ Historic Preservation r Planning ¡ Pubtic Póticy
Education
r Ph,D., Urban Affaírs and
Pubtlc Poticy, UnÍvenity of .Detaware, Newark, 2006
r Master of Ârts, Urban Affairs
and Pubtic Poiicy, University
of Detaware, Newark, 1996
r Bachelor 0f Arts, Historic
Preserv¡tíon, Mary
Washington Univenity, VÁ,
1994
Continuing Education and Certifications
¡ University of Ftorida,
PreserYation lnstitute:
Nantucket, MÀ, 1994.
Awards
r Winner of the Sussman Príze
for Best Dissertation fn Pubtic
Potiqy in the College of Human 5ervices, Education
and Pubtic Potiry, University
of Delaware, 2007,
Professional Affiliations
r Vemacular Architecture
Forum
Safety/Certificati ons
r Americän Red Cross CPR
Certification, current
Kirk Ranzetta, Ph.D.
Cultural Resources SPecialist
Summary of Qualifications Dr. Raneetta has over fourteen years of private. public, and non profit sector
work experienqe in cultural resource managçment, historic presewatiory and
environmental permitting, I-Ie has extensíve experience in the Pacific
Norlhwest, Midwest, an<l Mid-Atlantic regions managingi technically
reviewing, and completing cultural resource surveys for compliance with
Section 106 of the NFIPA and NEPA(EA/EIS). Public transporiation and
energy/water infrastmcture projects as well as historic skmctule studies has
been integral to Dr, Ranzetta's prackice. He has also sewed as a ted[rical
editor, cirafted text, and conducted field work for culiural resoulce reports and
other NFIPA and NEPA related-documents. Interagenry and tril¡al
consultation under sectio¡r 10ó of the NHPA is also a specialty'
Prior to working at ENTRIX, Dr. Ranzetta served as the lleview and
Compliance Coordinator for the Oregon SHPO where he consulted with
federal agencies on hundreds of projecþ evaluated cultural resoulce reports
for technical sufficiency, assisted agencies in the negotiation and preparation of
MOAs, and worked to sheamline project reviews. This experience included
working closely with cultural Ïesoulces staff from the oregon DOT, Oregon
Energy Siting Counci! USFS, FËRC, BPA, USFWS, BIA and BLM in Oregon'
These reviews were conducted in compliance with section 106 of the NHPA,
Section 4(f), NBPA HABS/HAER requirements, ORS 358'653, and OAIì
Chapter 345. He also served as the Survey and Regisfration Coordinator for
the state, working to streauùine zurvey rnethodologies for community or
compliance-oriented architechrral survey projects and also provided technical
reviews of National Register nominations in preparation for the State Advisory
Committee on Historic PreservatÍon
Dr. Ranzetta has published articles for local, national and intemational journals
and presented academic papers on a variefy of cultural resource topics' I{e
was named the winner of th* S.trtman Prize for Best f)issertation in Publjc
Poliey in the college of Human Services, Education and Public Poliry at the
University of Delaware in 2007. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at
the universiÇ of oregon and university of washington, vancouver where he
teaches Cultural Resource Management iurd Recording Historic Buildings'
ProJect Experience (Community Architectural Surveys)
Project Manager, Architectural HÍstorian, Porttand Public Schools Historic
Building Assessment, Portland, OR, 2009
EN'IRIX was retained by Portland Public Schools (PPS) to conduct a historic
buildíng assessment of the sd¡ool district's 98 properties. The assessment
included identifying and evaluating the significance of the district's tristoric
school building+ providing management and conservation recommendations,
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and presenting the findings to a number of public boards and commissions. The project resulted in thecompilation of a 890 +/- page document that was completed. within 3 % months.
lloÆ.t Manager, Architectural Historian, lrvington Neighborhood RLs survey project, portland, oR2008
ENTRIX was retained by the lrvington Community Association of Portland to provide project managementand a¡chitectural suwey expertise for the largest volunteer-led. Standard RLS survey to be conducted in oregon to date' Consistent with the SIJPO 2008 Guidelines, ENTRIX completed a 100 ¡esource ,,sample,, survey, a project research design, a voluntee¡ orientation for about g0 voltrntee¡ surveyors/ and wili beconducting survey data checks for approximately 3,0(Ð properties within the lrvington neighborhood ofPortland' The project will conclude with a final survey ,"port consistent with SHpo z00g Guidelîlzes and apublic meeting.
Project Manager, Architectural Historian Buckman Neighborhood windshield Architectural survey,Portland, OR
Dr' Ki¡k Ranzetta of ENTRIX was retained by the Buckman l-Iistorical Association to determine whether ahistoric district could be identified within the neighborhood. The work ilcluded conducting a windshield survey of approximately 1,400 properties to identify potential contributing and. non-conuibutiig ,"ro*.ur, ,odetermine where lristoric district boundaries could be drawn, and where architect*rat survey *ìiJiã
"i"r*ofocrrsed' A letter report was prepared and presented to the Buckman Historic Association.
Project Principal/sole Proprietor: phase ill - phase vllr of the sr. lrlary's county, rrtaryrand surveyProject, 1996-2002. Client: Maryland HistoricalTrust & St. Mary,s County Couuinmänt. Integrated historic preservation into the overall land. use planning process. Authored the county,s Êirsthistllic preservation plan, facilitated public meetings related to ûre plan and organized a working group toestablish priorities and strategies for the overall document. Reviewed land use proposals for impabts uponhistoric resources'and scenic corridors, provided design and site recommendations for new construction onindividual historic buildings' Documented several hundred historic sites that were included in the MarylandInventory of Historic Places, photographed several hundred historic sites according to MIIT stapdards thatíncluded 5 x 7 black-and-white processing on fiber-based paper and labeling, authoied over twelve NationalRegister Nominations that satisfied National I'ark Servicã, requirements, and authored a National HistoricI-andmark nomination for Sottertey Plantation in consultation with the National park Service .
Historic structure/Building Recordation projects Architectural Historian: Finney House Building Evaluation project, university of oregon/MontanaHeritage Comrníssion, Virginía Ciiy, Montana, 200ã. I
IAs part of an interdisciplinary team from the Unive¡sity of oregon's llistoric preservation Department, Dr.Ra¡zetta assisted in the recording and shuctural evaluation of the c. 1g64 }irmey House, one of the lastremaining horizontal log buildings in Nevacla city, Montana (a former mining town) to exist at its originallocation' Retained by the Montana Heritage Commissiorç Dr. Ranzetta conducted a¡chitechrral investigationsof lhe interio¡ and exterior historic fabric, digiüilly photographed the building conducted a conditions assessment, completed measured drawings, and prepared tñe final report. rf,"iig^ifi"".t findings of the report may alter how the building is currentry interpreted to the public
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Project Principal: Historlc Structure Analysis of Clocker's Fancy. Client: Historic St- Mary's City, 2000'
Teaming with lohn O'Rourke and Gus Kiorpes, conducted a site inveskigation of Clocker's Fancy, an early
nineteenth cenlury dwelling situated near Historic St. Maq/s City. Conducted documentary research, a site
investigation and historic fabric analysis and identificatiory prepared a site plan and annotated measured
drawing for the house. Submitted final report to dient on schedule.
Project Principal/Sole Proprietor/Advisor: Sotterley Ptantation Rehabilitation Project, Hollywood,
Maryland. Clíent: Sotterley FoundatÍon' 1998.
Prepared Annotated bibliography, assembled historical researctr, compiled yearly mainténance
documentation, and organized/archivally stablized historic photographs collection in preparation for a mulhi
million dollar rehabilitation of Sotterley Plantation and one of the National Thusls 1.1 Most Threatened
Historic Buildings in America ¡.1rgg7. Also served on the Foundation's Restoration Committee and provided
advice concerning the building's history and the integrity of historic fabric. Also authored the National
Historic Landmark for the property.
Project Experience (Energy e Water lnfrastructure)
Mid-Atlantic Power Pathway Project, Southern and Eastèrn Shore of Maryland, Potomac Electric Power
Company, 2008-2009
The 72 mile Western Shore portion Mid-Atlantic Power Pathway Project is desþed to ìmprove reliability and
increase energy imports into the Mid-Atlantic Region by expanding transmission through Southern and
Eastem Shore of Maryland. This is subject to Marylarid's Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
(CPCN) and ENTRX and its zub-contractors prepared the environmental review documents (ERDs) in
suppoft of that document. Dr. Ranzetta reviewed all cultural resource rePofts/ visual impact reports, and
pràpared cultural resource sections for the ERDs for all segments of the Project'
Project Scientist, Architectural Historian: Enbridge Alberta Clipper Pipelìne Project: North Dakota,
Minnesota, Wisconsin, 2008-2009 (Ctient: U.S. Department of State)
ENTRIX, Inc. is the third-paúy conhactor for the Department of State's Enbridge Alberta Clipper Pipeline
Project EIS for the construcHon of a S2Gmile interstate crude oil transportation pipeline from the U'S.-Canada
border near Neche, North Dakota to the Enbridge terminal near Superio4 Wisconsin. Dr. Ranzetta prepared
draft text for cultuïal sections in EIS documents, coordinated/facilitated consultation with over 48 Native.
American tribes, provided agerrcy correspondence support, prepared briefing memoranda for DOS stafl
provided teclnical reviews öf ati cutturul ,"root.u rãports, and identified data gaps. Dr. Ranzetta also
coordinatedÆacilitated interagency consultation with federal and state agencies including the ACHB BIA,
USFS, USACE, as well as the SHPO's of NOrth Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin' f)r. Ranzetta is also
preparing draft text for the Programmatic Agreement for the Project and addressing/integrating comments
from consulting parties.
ProJect Scientist, Architectural Historian, Keystone TransCanada Pipeline Project, South Dakota, North
Daliota, Nebraská, O(lahoma, lllinois, Missouri, and Kansas, 2007-2008 (U.S. Department of State)
ENITRX, Inc. was the third-party contractor for the Department of State's Keystone Pipeline Project EIS for
the construction of a 1,37&mile interstate crud.e oil transportation pipeline from the U'S'-Canada border in
North Dakota to refineries in Illinois and Oklahoma. Dr. Ranz-etta prepared draft text for Programmatic
Agreement to satisy requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), drafted
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NEPA and NHPA technical assistance documents for the Deparlment of state in preparation fo¡correspondences to dozens of Indian tribes, federal agencies, sHPOs, as well as the Advisory cotrncil onHistoric Preservation' Technicaliy reviewed all cultural resource sections of the EIS and. prepared text for thetribal and agency consultation sections.
Project scientist, Architecturaf Historian: sunstone Pipellne project - Eastern oregon, z00g (clientSunstone pipeline LLC/NRG LLC). D¡' Ranzetta served as a Project Scientist/Architecfural Historian fo¡ the Sunstone pipeline project whichconsists of an approxi,matety 590-mite long natural gas pipelirre. ENTRD(, I¡¡c. has bee¡r retained by SunstonePipeline, LLÇ and Natural Resource Group, LLC, to conduct a cultural resources study for a 12g.6 mile
.fhe'segment of the pipeline fhat Passes through Malheur, Baker, uniory and umatilla coúnties, oregon.sunstone Project is regulated by the Federal Energ"y Regulatory commission (FERC) under section 7(c) of theNatural Gas Act (15usc 777). As such, the project is subjeci to review under the National EnvironmentalPolicy Act (NEPA) and, Sectio¡r 106 of the National Flistoric Preservarion Act (NHpA) (16 usc 420) and it,simplementing regulations (36 cFR 800)' Dr. Ranzetta has prepared an architectural zurvey work plan,managed fieldwork for architectural historianr, .or,rulted wiftr tne oregon sl-Ipq and reviewed the finatreport for architectural tesources.
Project scientist: ,:t.?y1î": PþelinesrFl3Éf^2 Retíabitiry upgrade (Herch Herchy Aqueducr), sanMateo and Alameda Counties, Caliiornla, 2OO7"2OOgPrincipal author of cultural resouîces report completed in cornpliance with section 106 and CEQA standardsand guidelines for the san Francisco Public utilifies commission in coordination with the city and counÇ ofsan Francisco's Major Environmentat Analysis DÍvision. cooa,r"t*a background research arrd fieldwork tlratrecorded fwenLy-three indivictual resources and two historic districts that included four linear water pipelìnesthat extended 21 miles. Photographed atl structures and prepared DpR forms according to califomiastandards' Authored cultural resource technical. report as *ou o, the cultural sections of the Ënvironmental
106 compliance report. comptered report *itlti" rh" .;;;;;;;i; condensed projectffff"l"o"rtlsection Project Manager, Emily Evans water/utility Line Project, washington Department of community, Trade,and Economlc Development, Tonasket,W^, ZOOI
oversaw the completion of a culhrral resources survey for HUD-funded project to conshuct utitiry and waterlines to a private residence (and former Indlan Ailottment property) near rural Tonasket, washington.Managed client contâcts, reviewed and edited cultural ,"ro,r."u, report for section 106 complia"*:;;;facilitated client consultation with the washington Departrnent of Aichaeology and Histo¡ic preservation andthe confederated rribes of the colville R.eservation by pieparing ug""*ycompletion of a cultural resource overyiew and report ør the Cá.rft" fri¡"."orri'rpl"a"""-.'"r;r;;ä;;;
Project ExperÍence (FERC Reticensing) Project 'scientist/Architectural Historian: Entoe Dam FERC Re-liscencing proJect, okonogan county,washington ,20o7-2oog 'Jvsrrçrr¡5 rr vJrtr'L, '
working with the okonogan Public utilities District as a part of a larger hydro-electric licensing effort, Dr.Ranzetta served as an architectural historian/project scientist and teclurically reviewed the projecls cuÌturalResources Report and FERC re-licensing application section to ensure compliance with appropriate FERC
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Kirk Ranzetta, Ph.D.
regulatory requirements and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for the project' He also
technically rewewed the Aesthetics Resources Technical Report and applicable FERC re-licensing application
sectiosn for compliance with FERC requirements. Coordinated the production of Proiect visual simulations
to address interagency coinments (that included NPS and BLM), prepared an Aesthetics Plan for the Project,
and answered Additional Information Requests (AIR) for r\esthetics tesburces within the Project.
Project Scientist: Kilarc-Cow FERC Llcencing Surrender Application (LSA), Shasta County, Californla, 2008-2009.
Working with Pacific Gas &Electric, drafted tìe ¡ecreation ahd aesthetics sections for the Draft License
Su¡render Application for the Kilarc-Cow Project. Conducted fieldwork, photographed recreational and
aesthetic resources, evaluated Project impacts to ¡ecreational and aesthetic resources by using recreational
resoufce data and visual resource methodologies, coordinated development of GIS maps for tedmical rePort
and draft LSA sections, drafted technical reports, and drafted LSA sections for aesthetics and ¡ecreation'
Project Experience (Transportation)
Project Scientist: Greenbridge - White Center Connector ProJect (SW 98th Street Project), King County
Road Services Division, White Center, WA, 2007
Conducted culhrral resources survey/ edited project report, managed budget for ped.eshian enhancement
project located in White Center, Washington in compliance with Section 106 of ihe NHPA and NEPA. The
survey recorded nine cultural resources within the project APE corridor using the new Washington State
Historic Resource Inventory Forms. AII forms were prepared to comply wíth all necessary Section 106 and
state survey guidelines. The project report was submitted to the dient on budget and on time.
ProJect Scientist, Architectural Historian, Lower Crystal Springs Dam Bridge Replacement Project, Hillsborough, San Mateo County, California, 2008
Working for San Mateo Courrty, co-authored the Historic Resources Evaluation Report (HRER), Historic
Properfy Survey Report (I{PSR), and Finding of Effect Report (FOE) for this FHWA/Caltrans Local Assistance
Project. Responsibilities included working with Caltrans and San Mateo County to develop appropriate
project documentatiorç drafting reports, and editing DPR523 forms. Project evaluated the NRHP eligible and
nationally significant Lower Crystal Springs Dam and developed strategies for minimizing proiect effects to
this important engineering structure. Effects analysis included coordinating visudl simulations to better
understand impacts from new bridge construction
Project lvtanager, Architectural Historian, l-15 Corrldor Enhancement Project, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2007
Edited and re-wrote a historic context and Nevada Historic Resource Inventory (HRI) Forms for suburban
residential properties in North Las Vegas and Las Vegas for use by the Nevada Departrnent of Transportation,
Conducted reseafch that analyzed the architectural development of Las Vegas from the mid-nineteenth
century to present with an emphasis on the mid-twentieth cenhrry residential ardritecture and the çreation of
the city's suburban landscape.
Project Experience (Private Sector/Development)
Project Manager, Proposed Remedial Actions at the Owens-Brockway Glass Container, lnc. Site, Portland, OR, 2008
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Managed the preparation of a Cultural Resources Section 106 Technical Report to satis$r the condifions of anArmy Corps. of Engineers Nationwide Penlit 38 condition to comply with the NFIPA. Managed contactswith client, gversaw budget, conducted reseatch, reviewed and edited cultural resources report. The reportin"lttded an archaeological suwey and testing of a contaminated site near Johnson Lake. Alt on-site cultural resoutces personnel were HAZWOpER hained.
Project Scientist/Architectural Historian: coyote springs Development project, L¡ncoln county,Nevada, 2OO7-2OOB.
coordinated effective regu-tatory strategies to centralize and speed federal reviews of cultu¡al resource rePorts drafted in preparation for an EIS that analyzes the impacts of azzp00 acre, environ-rnentally se¡sitive,planned unit development outside of Las vegas Nevada. Maintained consultation records and drafteclcultural resource components of the NEpA EIS document.
Project Scientlst/Architectural Historian: Horseshoe Grande project, soboba Band of the Luisenolndians, San Jacinto, CA, 2007-2009
Managed contacts with clients and the Bureau of Indian Affairs and assisted in reviewing and editing thecultural resource report completed in compìiance \rith section 106 of the NI-IpA and olher applicableregulations and standards for architechrral and archaeological suweys in Califomia, Conducted research onhistoric limekilns in california and prepared document for submittal to client. Also reviewed and editeddraft EIS sections for culhrral resource$ for submittal to Bureau of Indian Affai¡s.
HABS/HAER Experience
!g91ggt-own (DE) Uníted States Post offlce, Sussex county, Delaware (HABS No. DE-298 or HABS DEL,3-GEOTO,3-)
For Sussex County Government, Dr. Ranzetta recorded a Depression-era United States post Office accordingto Nafional Park se¡vice's HABS/HAER standards. Wo¡k included measuring and ink-drawing basemenifirst floor and second floor'plans, conducting historical research, drafting HABS report including architectural description and history, preparing photo-documentation record, assisting HABS large-format photographerDr' David L' z\mes, labeling all photographs, and preparing all materials for submission to HABS. MaterialswereacceptedbyHABS,photographsandfloorplanareavailableforviewingat@
ll-P-aurs Episcopal church, Nantucket, Barnstable iounty, Massachusetts (HAB5 No. ÀtA-16ó9 or HABSMASS,lO-NANIl f 0-)
As part of a larger student team for the prestigious Preservation l¡stitute: Nantucket, Dr. Ranzetta recorded T" SJ' Paul's Episcopal church construcied in 1902. Dr. Ranzetta completed a hand drawn sheet depictingthe church's elaborate Gothic-style doors. Dr. Ranzetta completed the drawing according to HABS/HAER
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by HABS/HAEIì. rhe drawing is at http://memory.loc.sov/csi-
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Employment History ¡ Cultural Resources Specialist, ENTRIX, 1'012006 - present
Adjunct Professor, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR" 2007-2009'' ¡ Adjunct Professor, University of Washington - Vancouver,2006,2008.
s Survey and Registration Coordinator, Oregon State Ilistoric Preservation Office, 2006.
r Reyiew and Compliance Coordinator, Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, 2003-2006.
Sole Proprietor, Cont¡act Architech¡ral Flistorian, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, 1996-2002' ¡ Senior Architecbural Historian, (part-time) KCI Tedrnolo gies, 2000'2001.
Architectural l{istorian, (parÞtime) A,D Marble,2003.' r Research Assistant, Center for t-IistoricArchitechrre and Design, University of Delaware, 1994-1,996,200'L.
Publications Peer-Reviewed, Published Books, Papers É Reviews r Ranzetta, Kirk 8.. I'm Go'in Down Coun$: An Architectural lourney Through St. Mary's County. Crownsvillg
Md.: Maryland Historical Trust Press, forthcoming, 2009.
r "The Dating of 'Ibbacco Bams in St. Mary's Counfy, Maryland: ExperÍmenting with the Archaeolo$Y
of Architecture." Proceedíngs of the ,second lnternational Congress of Construction History. Cambridge, UK:
Routledgc,2006.-. r The Chnngùrg Parødigms of Agriculturøl Knowledge: The Polícy, Memory, ßnd Culture of the MaryIand
Tobncco Buyout. Dissertation, University of Delaware, 2006'
r -. "'fhe Myth of Agricultural Complacenry: Tobacco Barns of st. Mary's County, 1790-1890" in Kim Hoagtana and Kenneth Éreisch, ed,s. Peispectiaes inVernacular Architectvre X. Knoxvillq TN: University of
Teniressee Press, 2006. -, . Review of Thomas F. King s, Thinking About Culturøl Resource Mønagement: Essøys from the Edge'
Walnut Creek, CA: Alta Mira Press, 2002 in Vernacalør Architecture Nswsletter No.97 (Falt 2003).
-.Project Reports r Ranzettar Kirk E. et al. Multi-State Energy Corridors and the Use of Programmatic Agreements: Meeting
the Cultural Resources Challenge Through NEPA and NHPA. lntemational Righþof-Way Conference,
Portland, OR,2009.
f)emuth, Kimberly, et al. Emily Evans UtilityiWater Line Project, Culrural l(esources Section 106 Report.' seattle, wA: ENTRX, 2007 (Contributing author).
¡ Ranzetta, Kirk E. et. al. Greenbridge - White Center Cormector (SW gSth Project), Cultural lìesources
Technical Report. fuattle. WA: Entrix,2007. (Contributing author)
r Bay Division Pipeline ReliabilÍfy Upgrade Project: Cultural Resources Tecl'rnical Report (Draft)'
Seattle, WAr ENTRX,2008. (Principal author) -,
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r standards and Guidelines for Documenfing Historic Resources in oregon. salem, oR: HeritageConservation Division, office of Pa¡ks and Recreaüðn Deparhrent, 2006. (princiial author)--'
| John o'Rour\e, and Gus- Kiorpes' "A Report on the Structural Integrify, llistoric Architecturgstablizatio+ and Preservation of clocker's F*"y." Reporr ro. lrisio¡c ;;:il;t;¿ ciry cornmission,LFebruary 2002.-'
' Painting A Self-Portrait: ,4 Historic Preservation Plan for St. Mary,s Counry Maryland.Leonardtown, Md: st. Mary's county Department of pranning & Zoning. tr¡arctu ztiog.
- :-' Final Reportl Phase W St' Mary's County Histo¡ic Sites Survey, Recormaissance Architectural survey and Photography' Leonard.town, Md; st. Ma,ry's co,rt ty Deparünent of planning and Zoning.October,2000.
r Fr'nal Report: Phase-V, st. Mary's County Flistoric Sites Survey, Multiple property Nomination andPreservation Plan. Leonardtown, uai st. uaíy's counry n"purir"ái; piai,'irríioa zor,ir,g october1999.-' Final Report: Phlsg-tv,st Ma4/s County Hìstoric Sites Suwey, Milestown (zth) and St. Inigoes (1st) ' ::-'Districts' Leonardtown, Md: st. Maryt Countybepartment of plarurírg and zoning t'réa.
Architech¡¡al Investigations at the St. Clements Shores WWTP Rapid Infiltration Basins. Report for r
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' :-;-.-.-:.Final Reporh Phase T: It}ly's Corrnty Historic Sites survey, Leonardtown (3rd) and paruxe¡rt(6th) Diskicts' Leonardtown, þ[d¡ st. Märy's counry Departmenr of planning and zonini, tllz.
'-- Historic h:d"T. Buüding Survey, Georgetown United States post office, HABS No. DE-298.Newark, DE: center for Historic er¿¡itectuie and Ëngineering, Coilege rf u;il Afãi., *a public potiryv q - ---o-University of Delaware, lgg4-1,gg1. t "Architechrral Evolution" in Building,Analysis of the African Meeting House. preservatio¡ lnstitute;Nantucket, 1994.-*' National Register Nominations
1994 Riverview, Port Royal, Virginia (NR) 1998 Buena Vista, Leonardtown, Maryland (NR) 2000 St. Ma¡y's County ]ail, Leonard.town, Maryland (NR*) 2000 Blair's Purchase, Bushwood, Maryland (NR*) 2000 All Saints Episcopal Churdr, Oakley, Maryland (NR*) 2000 Ellis GristMiIl, Bushwood, Maryland (NR*) 2000 Ali Faith Churdç Charlotte Halt, Maryland (NR) 2000 Historic Resources of st. Ma1y's county, 1600-19s0 (Multiple property, NR*)2001 Sotterley Planta tiorç Hollywo od, Mar¡zland (NFII")2002 Duke Building, Leonardtown, Maryland (NR'F) 2002 Eldon, Leonardtown, Maryland (NIì.*) 2002 Leonardtown Bank of the Eastem shore Trust company, Leonardtown, Maryrand
(NR) 20Ð,2 Fenwick House, l,eonardtown, Maryìand (NI{*)2002 St, PauI's M.E. Church, Leonarcltown, Maryland (NR")
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Addendum to Quaker Hill Historic District, wilmington, Delaware (NR, draft)2002 2003 The Hi,qtoric Resources of Delaware's underground Rail¡oad (Multiple Property,
NR-ilraft,) 2004 Abell House, Leonardtown, Maryland (NR)
2006 Bisbee Hotel, Klamath Falls, Oregon (NR)
2006 Smith House, Portland, Oregon (NR) * Approved by the Maryland Govemo/s Consulting Committee
CommÍttees & Affiliations Board of Di¡ectors, Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (former)
Board of Directors, Martha Barnes Foundation (former)
Restoration Committee, Sotterley Plantation (former)
st. Mary,s county Historic Preservation commissiorç Advisor (former)
Awards and Accomplishments . MørainB. Sussman Prize forBest Dissertation in Public Policy in the College of Human Services,
Education and Public Policy, University of Delaware ',2006' Awarded Full Tuítion Scholarships aná Graduate Stipends at thç University of Delawarc,7995,2001', r 2002 Recognized for distinguished service by the St. Mary's County Historic Preservation CommissiorL
2002. o Grøce WadsToorth Awørdfor professional promise in historic presewatiory Mary Washilgton Univ',
7994. Scholarship for the study of architecture, Mary Washington Universlty,1993'1994'o l. Binford.Wølford-nepattmentøl
. Llonorsawarded for the successfrrl completion and defense of senior thesis, M.ay 1994'
Academic Experience, Guest Lectures and Presentations
r Adjr:nct Asst. Professor, University of Oregon, I{istoric Preservation Program, 2007-2009'
r Adjunct Professor, washington state university - vancouver, 2006,2008.
. Portland,2009InternationalRight-of-Way Conferencg PaPerPresentel,
. Second International Congress on Conskuction History, Cambridge, United Kingdorn, 2006'
o Utility lloundtable on Cultural Resources (UROC), Suest Presenter, Troutdale, Oregon' 2007'
Western Asseciation of Foresters, guest Presenter, Oregon State University, 2006'
. Oregon Energy Coordinators Association,2006'
. Nafional Trust for Historic Preservation Arurual Conference, Session Organizer and Facilifator, ,,preserving Cultural Landscapes Through Civic Agriculture." Portland, Oregon, September 2005'
o University of Oregory federal and state historic preservahon regulations, 2003-2006'
o FJUI)/DOE workshop fo¡ federal grant recipients, Portland/Eugene, OR, 2004-2006'
r St. Mary's College oiMaryland Environmental Shrdies Conference, April 2003'
r Talbot County Flistorical Society, Easton, Maryland, October 2000'
o Vemao¡lar Architecfure Forum, Duluth, Minnesota; June 2000'
. Patuxent River Symposium, Solomons, Maryland. April 1999'
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¡ St, Mary's College, Sr. Mary's City, Maryland. April 1999. . Mary Washington Collegø Fredericksburg, Virginia. lggg_7ggg. . University of Delawarq Newarlç Delaware. lggZ_i,:ggg.¡ . Vernacular Architecfure Forum, Lawrence, Kansas. M,ay 1996.
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From: Austen,Nell(Wagenaar)
Sent: Friday, October 16,2009 12:30 PM
' To: '[email protected]'
Gc: Heron, Tim; Torgerson, Leanne
Subject: lnterest Form - Historic Landmarks Commission
Greetings Kirk Ranzetia;.
We are pleased to inform you that your lnterest Form for City of Portland Board and Commission Appointments was received in the Office of Neighborhood lnvolvement today indicatíng your interest in being appointed to the following board:
Historic Landmarks Commission Bureau of Development Services ContacL Tim Heron, 503-823-7726
Please direct ali further inquiry to the contact listed above.
Your interest in serving on this important City commission is much appreciated by all of us. You will be notified if you are appointed,
Thank you,
Nell WcAencqr Austen Adm inistrotív¿ Coordinotor Office of Neighborhood Involvement I??t 5W 4th Ave- Rm 110 Porflsnd OR 97?04 503-823-3997 503-823-3O5O fax nwa us!e!-@s!=pa4le nd..sr. us
To help ensure equal access to Çity programs, servrbes and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/seruices fo persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-2036, TTY 503823-6868 with such requesfs.
t0/16/2009
Office of Mayot Sam Adams City of Portland
September 1,2010
As Mayor and Commissioner of Finance & Administration, I request Council confirmation of the following appointments to the Historic Landmarks Commission.
Appointment Membership Categor'), Term Kirk Iìanzetta Architectural Historian October 2,2010 through October 1,2014 (Replacing Richard Engeman)
Respectful ly submitted, ..'
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Agenda No.
APPOINTMENT REPORT Title
Appoint Kirk Ranzetta to the Historic Landmarks Commission for a 4near term to expire October 1,
2014 (Report)
INTRODUCED BY Comm issioner/Aud itor:
Mayor Adams
COMMISSIONER APPROVAL
Mayor-Finance and Administration - Adams- --;- -
Position liUtilities - Fritz
Position 2Morks - Fish
Position 3/Affairs - Saltzman
Position 4/Safetv - Leonard
BUREAU APPROVAL
Bureau: Office of the Mayor
Prepared by: Leanne Torgerson Date Prepared:8126110
Financial lmpact Statement
Completed n Amends Budget n Not Required X
Council Meetino Date 9t1t10
Gity Attorney Approval
AGENDA
TIME CERTAIN N Start time:
Total amount of time needed: (for presentation, testimony and discussion)
coNSENr/ '\),1-1 i¿a\ \
REGULAR N Total amount of time needed: (for presentation, testimony and discussion)-
CLERK USE: DATE FILED
LaVonne Griffin-Valade Auditor of the City of Portland
By: Deputy
ACTION TAKEN:
sEP 01 2ûtû
FOUR-FIFTHS AGENDA
1. Fritz
2. Fish
3. Saltzman
4. Leonard
Adams
COMMISSIONERS VOTED AS FOLLOWS:
YEAS NAYS
1. Fritz
2. Fish
$altzman
4. Leonard
Adams