Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. April 29th, 2026 Minutes 
3.B. Election of Historic Preservation Commission Chair 
3.C. Discussion on replacement member 
3.D. Sign Permit Application from David Hochstetler, Jr. for Main Street Laundromat 1112 Main Ave 
3.E. Building Permit Application Residential Travis Smith Deck Replacement 1039 Forest Ave 
3.F. Zoning Discussion 
4. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
5. Officers' Reports
5.A. Chairperson's Report
5.B. Director's Report
6. Adjournment
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Meeting: August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Subject:
1. Open Meeting
Rationale:
  • In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the Council Chambers.
  • Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Discussion:
Janet Jeffries              Absent 
Jennifer Robison        Present             
Scott Kuncl                 Present
Thom Reeves             Present 
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • Action may be taken to discuss/limit discussion, to hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, and to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. April 29th, 2026 Minutes 
Discussion:
Scott Kuncl motioned and Thomas Reeves seconded to approve April 29th, 2026 minutes.   
Jennifer Robison: Aye, Thom Reeves: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye,
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Election of Historic Preservation Commission Chair 
Discussion:
Thomas Reeves motioned and Scott Kuncl seconded to elect Jennifer Robison as Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission. 
Scott Kuncl: Aye, Jennifer Robison: Aye, Thomas Reeves: Aye
 
Subject:
3.C. Discussion on replacement member 
Discussion:
There was discussion on the replacement of a member for the Historic Preservation Commission. 
Ourada stated that the charter states that you should have people that specialize in different aspects. Ourada stated that they are good with history and it could be someone involved in architecture. It will be something that we can defend with the National Parks Services since they review our plan and membership annually. Commission member Jennifer Robison asked if there is a geographical boundary and Ourada stated that there is not. They did that by design, since you will not get a full slate of commissioners all from Crete. 
Subject:
3.D. Sign Permit Application from David Hochstetler, Jr. for Main Street Laundromat 1112 Main Ave 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that 1112 Main Ave building is in a historic district. City Attorney Anna Burge stated that it is not a contributing building with SHPO with DTR a couple years ago. 
There was discussion on the brick details of the building.
Ourada stated that the City of Crete has an extensive sign ordinance. Historic Preservation Commission member Jennifer Robison stated that she doesn't think the new sign interferes with the architectural integrity or historical accuracy and is an improvement to the building. It is hard to read however but that is not something they are looking at. 
Commission member Scott Kuncl asked about the colors of the brick and Ourada asked if he could rephrase his question if Kuncl didn't mind. What do the commercial design standards say about this. Ourada introduced Building Inspector Trent Griffin. 
Ourada explained that they would be setting a precedent on how they do things moving forward. As part of the review process it will be recorded on the reasons for the recommendation. 
Ourada stated that they could treat the sign separate from the awning. The awning is cloth and it complies. The City has an extensive sign ordinance. 
The Historic Preservation Commission had a discussion about the fabric of the awning meeting the requirements and conforms and the building is not historically significant. It is a one-story building and Ourada added that it is contemporary construction. 
Scott Kuncl stated that as far as the  awning is concerned.The awning material is preferred by SHPO and is reversible without damaging the building. There are no concerns with the sign due to the non-contributing factor to the historical district and the building being historically insignificant. 

Scott Kuncl motioned and Thomas Reeves seconded that they have no concerns with their findings of the Sign Permit Application from David Hochstetler, Jr. for Main Street Laundromat 1112 Main Ave. Scott Kuncl stated that their findings are the following: As far as the awning is concerned.The awning material is preferred by SHPO and is reversible without damaging the building. There are no concerns with the sign due to the City having an extensive sign ordinance and the non-contributing factor to the historical district and the building being historically insignificant. 
Jennifer Robison: Aye, Thomas Reeves: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. Building Permit Application Residential Travis Smith Deck Replacement 1039 Forest Ave 
Discussion:
Building Inspector Trent Griffin stated that the property owner of 1039 Forest Ave would like to replace the deck in the back of the house and replace the north stoop. 
The Historic Preservation Commission members asked Griffin if he could please get a drawing of the work that is going to be completed along with a list of the materials that will be used for the project. 
Scott Kuncl motioned and Thomas Reeves seconded to table the Building Permit Application Residential Travis Smith Deck Replacement 1039 Forest Ave pending requested information. 
Jennifer Robison: Aye, Thom Reeves: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. Zoning Discussion 
Subject:
4. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
Rationale:
  • Resident testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person.
  • Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
5. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by Officers, Departments, Committees, or Councilmembers concerning the current operations of the City.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
5.A. Chairperson's Report
Subject:
5.B. Director's Report
Subject:
6. Adjournment
Discussion:
Scott Kuncl motioned and Thomas Reeves seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Jennifer Robison: Aye, Thom Reeves: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye
 
 

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