Gallitzin Borough Community Development Strategy Phase I

GALLITZIN BOROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY PHASE I

Prepared By: CAMBRIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION COURT HOUSE ANNEX EBENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 15931

For the : GALLITZIN BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 1989

The preparation of this report was financed in part by a SPAG Grant from the Department of Community Affairs, under the provisions of Act 5A approved June 29, 1988, as administered by the Bureau of Community Planning, Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs. FORWARD Phase I of the Gallitzin Borough Community Development Strategy comprises the Strategy's Introduction and Community Setting and Inventory. Also briefly considered within Phase I is a survey of households and businesses within the Borough which will be utilized to determine community constraints and assets. The results and analysis of this survey will be fully undertaken in Phase I1 as will Strategy goals and objectives, recommendations, and implementation procedures. The background information contained in Phase I describes Gallitzin Borough in terms of the community's vital statistics. This information is somewhat abbreviated and condensed but allows for a thorough understanding of the Borough's background and its existing conditions. The Phase I portion of the Strategy sets the agenda for formulating a community development policy which will be considered in Phase 11. This policy will be oriented toward economic revitalization through a program of preservation and conservation of local resources. PHASE I WORK PROGRAM Page Heading Section No.

I 1 Study Purpose and Need------1 Coordination and Technical Support----- 2

Community Goals and Objectives------3 I1 COMMUNITY SETTING AND INVENTORY------4 4 IP 4 6 7 9 3 11 15

19 23 23 0 25 28 30 30 33 33 0 37 37 40 41 i I11 COMMUNITY CONSTRAINTS AND ASSETS------42 APPENDICES A. Household Opinion Survey a B. Merchants Opinion Survey

0 LIST OF TABLES Page No.

1. 11 2. 13 3. 14 4. 17 5. 18 6. 21 7. 22 8. 28 9. 38 10. 39 11. 40 1 12. 41

LIST OF MAPS 1 1. 5 2. 8 3. 26 4. 27 5. 29 6. 31 7. 32 8. 35 9. 36

1 I. INTRODUCTION The Gallitzin Borough Community Development Strategy is an attempt by elected officials, community leaders, associated agencies, and local citizens, to develop and foster economic stabilization and community revitalization. While community development, like planning, is concerned with community lifestyle and long term trends, its focus is more on shorter-range 0 concerns in areas such as planned development (or maintenance) of the local economic base, and regional/ national marketing of the community and its attractions. In this regard, a "strategy" tends to be more t short-term, project-oriented in its attempt to improve the economic structure of the community. A "strategy" Q abbreviates and condenses descriptions and background information and focuses its attention on the special goals and needs of the community. By placing its efforts into a small geographical area, this Strategy can isolate factors directly related to community development in Gallitzin Borough. Various constraints and assets associated within the community can be analyzed and synthesized, thus determining the community's future development potential. Studv PurDose and Need The purpose of the Gallitzin Borough Strategy is to stabilize and enhance the existing economic base through the preservation and expansion of historical and cultural resources. Community development strategies, when properly formulated and implemented, can diversify the local economic base, enhance a com- a munity's historical, cultural and socioeconomic makeup, and create long-term employment opportunities. The economic base within Gallitzin Borough has been traditionally anchored by the coal mining and steel manufacturing industries. In addition, the economic stability of the community has also been predicated on e the railroad industry whose combined manufacturing, maintenance and repair facilities have supported the coal and 'steel industries. However, long-term declines in manufacturing production levels within these two (2) primary industries has all but decimqted this once stable economic base. The apparent need for economic e diversification within Gallitzin Borough is evidenced by high unemployment, a declining tax base, reduced municipal services, and an aging infrastructure that is costly to maintain and replace. The primary intent of this "Strategy" is to determine the possibilities for economic diversification with Gallitzin, based upon the e retention and expansion of historically significant resources.

1. Coordination and Technical Support Community development efforts must be coordinated and assisted by other agencies, organizations and people to be successful. Local input and involvement are crucial in identifying community problems and determining future goals and strategies. The establishment of clear, continuing, and productive links between the public and private sectors will help 4 solidify the Strategy process. The coordination and assistance of the following groups are deemed necessary to foster community development in Gallitzin Borough. 1. Gallitzin Borough Council 2. Gallitzin Borough Planning Commission e 3. Cambria County Redevelopment Authority 4. Cambria County Planning Commission 5. America's Industrial Heritage Commission 6. The Residents of Gallitzin Borough 7. The Gallitzin Borough Business Community 8. Greater Gallitzin Alumni Association Q 9. National Park Service 10. Gallitzin Tourist Council The staff of the Cambria County Planning Commission will meet as needed with the above named groups to develop goals and objectives, to aid in the c preparation of surveys, and the analysis of results, and review initial drafts of the Strategy. The America's Industrial Heritage Commission (AIHC) is a nine (9) county regional effort to preserve and promote historical industrial sites and cultural 4 resources that have shaped western Pennsylvania's industrial development. A basic premise of this joint effort is to stimulate future economic development, increase local tourism, and improve the regional transportation system. The focus of the Commission's project is on the development, enhancement, and interpretation of iron/steel making, coal and transportation themes. The Gallitzin Borough Community Development Strategy will attempt, wherever possible, to integrate the conceptual themes of the AIHC as they relate to, and are representative of, the Strategy's purpose.

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Community Goals and Objectives li, A necessary component of the planning process in preparing a strategy for Gallitzin Borough is the formulation of community development goals and objectives. The goals and objectives are formulated following the identification of specific problems and needs within the community. A determination of Gallitzin Borough's problems and needs will be made through a household and business opinion survey. From the survey results, various community constraints and assets will be recorded and utilized to formulate the Strategy goals and objectives. In this manner, the Strategy will be directly linked to the community's !. major needs and goals.

3. 11. COMMUNITY SETTING AND INVENTORY REGIONAL SETTING The Borough of Gallitzin is located along the eastern continental divide of the Allegheny Mountains in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Gallitzin is bordered by Tunnelhill Borough and Blair County to the east, and by Gallitzin Township to the north, south and west. The regional location of Gallitzin Borough within Western Pennsylvania is presented on Map No. 1. The geographic location of Gallitzin Borough facilitates an economic, cultural and social linkage to other small communities situated in Cambria and Blair counties. The linkage is predicated upon the Borough's proximity to the transportation and railroad facilities which connect and integrate the small communities located on either side of the Allegheny Mountain Range. The Borough is located approximately 15 miles due west of the City of Altoona and approximately 34 miles northeast of the City of Johnstown. Geographically, Gallitzin is situated midway between the cities of Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. The immigrants who constructed the railroad settled permanently in the small community and began to build homes and establish businesses. The majority of the residents found jobs in coal mining and other industries, all of which were associated with the newly constructed railroad. The physical development of Gallitzin Borough was derived from "Old World" culture and ethnic traits which were brought across the ocean by the immigrants and employed in the subdivision of land, the layout of streets and the construction of buildings. The cultural heritage of the new residents also gave the community a regional setting and atmo- sphere much like that of their home land and provided for an acceptable transition into the new environment. Physiography A brief discussion of the physical characteristics relevant to the use of land in Gallitzin Borough is necessary for understanding and controlling environmental problems often associated with the improper development of land. A more detailed discussion of Gallitzin Borough's physiographic'characteristics is presented in the Gallitzin Borough Comprehensive Plan which was prepared by the Cambria County Planning Com- mission in 1976. For the purpose of this study, it is not necessary to detail the major physical characteristics associated with the Borough. However, this * study will address two (2) important physiographic

4. G ALLlTZlN BOROUGH COMMUNITY DEVLOPMENT STRATEGY PREPARED FOR GALLlTZlN BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PREPARED BY CdMBRlA. COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION. REGIONAL LOCATION MAP I DATE:I~~~ 1 I MAP NO. L , SCALE : I"= 48 mi. The preparation of this report was financed in part through a SPAG Grant from the Department of Community Affairs under the provisions of Act SA 0 approved June 29, 1988, as administered by the Bureau of Community Planning, Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs. 11.111 features affecting land use patterns within the Borough. These features are topography and soil characteristics. Topography Gallitzin Borough is located within the following physiographic classification: Major Division - Appa- lachian Highlands, Province - Appalachian Plateaus, Section - Allegheny Mountains. The Borough is actually i situated in the Allegheny Mountain Range along the eastern portion of the Appalachian Plateau. The average elevation is 2,200 feet above sea level and elevation extremes range from 2,000 to 2,400 feet above mean sea level. The general topography of the Borough can best be described as plateaus and rolling hills, surrounded by high ridges. Map No. 2 shows the general topography of Gallitzin and the surrounding area. Approximately 360 acres, or 74 percent of the land, is level, containing slopes from 0 - 16 percent. However, due to the elevation extremes within the Borough, there also exist varying degrees of slope ranging from 16 to 25 percent. This degree of slope is usually difficult for most types of development. Factors such as high construction costs, storm water runoff,.and drainage considerations deter the land's full development potential. Slope in excess of 25 percent exist within the Borough. However, only about 5 percent or 24 acres of land falls under this category. The steep slopes which surround the Borough need not impede community development efforts. This area of natural and scenic beauty can be utilized for passive or active recreation purposes. The following summarizes each of the slope characteristics in terms of planning considerations, and should serve as a guide for conceptual planning and local review of new development. Each category is described in terms of developmental suitabilities: 4 1. 0-8% Generally Desired for Development 0-3%--Suitable for slab on grade building types, most large buildings, major road and highway development. 3-5%--Suitable for single family development on small lots, secondary roads, and large parking areas and most of the activity noted above. These slopes provide a minimum of plan restrictions, are of minor interest and conducive to geometric schemes. The circulation patterns 4 are not dictated by topography.

6. 5-8&--Suitable for single family development on medium sized lots, minor roads, and smaller parking areas. Large apartment buildings require special attention.

2. 9-16% Generally Suitable for Development g-lO%--Suitable for single family development on large lots and townhouses. Dynamic quality I. I. for site planning on these slopes is becoming a factor. 10-16%--Suitable for 2-1/2 story garden apartments, walk-up units, and terraced construction methods. Land contours are major plan factors. I+ Normal grade is perhaps too steep for wheeled traffic and suitable access points may be limited. Use of retaining walls, ramps, steps, will be a major- engineering element. 3. 17-25% Generally Difficult for Development Townshouses with multi-level entrances and certain cluster techniques required. Cost of development is an important factor. Ground- water and surface water may not be intercepted or diverted, erosion to slopes prevalent. Good views add a dynamic landscape quality. Development here is particularly dependent on the extent of the slope area. 4. 25%+ Generally Unsuitable for Development Avoid development in these areas. Very costly and likely to be severe bedrock, erosion and draining problems. Destruction to vegetation high. Difficult to create use areas. High costs for building and foundation excavation, paving, grading and wall construction. Soil Characteristics Within Gallitzin Borough there exist several characteristics of soils that can affect the development of land. Features of soils which affect how land may be developed are internal drainage, source and depth to bedrocks, water tables, flooding, texture, and slope. All of the land in Gallitzin Borough is comprised of the Cookport-Hazelton-Laiding Association. This Association consists of soils that are commonly found in broad mountains and broad to narrow ridges. The Cookport soils are deep, moderately well drained, moderately slowly permeable, and slowly permeable, and

7. GENERAL TOPOGRAPHY MAP MAP NO.

The preparation of this report was financed in part through a SPAG Grant from the Department of Communitv Affairs under the provisions of Act 5A 0' 2000' approved Junk 29, 1988, as administered by the bureau of Community Planning, Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs. I 1 are on uplands. Slopes range from 0 to 25 percent. Soils of the Hazelton series are deep, well drained, and moderately rapid to rapidly permeable and are on uplands. Slopes range from 3 to 25 percent. Laidig soils are deep, well drained, and moderately slowly permeable, and are on uplands. Slopes range from 3 to 45 percent. Most areas of the above soil association in Gallitzin Borough were at one time forested. At the present time, however, the majority of the areas of soils within the Cookport-Hazelton-Laidig Association are covered by such structures as residential and commercial buildings, streets, parking lots, and public facilities. The soils in these areas have been altered and adapted by grading for urbanization. The slopes have been adjusted to permit urban development and range from 0 to 16 percent. The major limitations for developing the remaining undeveloped area within this soil association are severe slope, stoniness, erosion, and a seasonal high water table. Historical Perspective

The history of Gallitzin Borough began in 1849 when the Pennsylvania Railroad chose a route through the heart of the Allegheny Mountains for its main line to connect the thriving cities of Pittsburgh and Phila- delphia. This proposed course necessitated the construction of a tunnel at the Allegheny Mountain summit. In the same year, 1849, an office for the civil engineers in charge of the tunnel project was built. The erection of this office building.marked the beginning of the present day Borough of Gallitzin. Only two (2) families, the Watts and the McCloskey's, lived in this area at the time the Penn- sylvania Railroad engineers adopted the new route. However, from the beginning of work on the railroad to a its completion in 1853, 300 to 400 men were employed. Due to the Irish famine of 1849, a great majority of the laborers were Irish immigrants. As the work pro- gressed, many of the laborers leased land, built homes, and settled in this location. A post office was established in the new village on June 18, 1856, and from that time forward the town bore the name of Gallitzin in honor of the beloved missionary priest of this area, Father Demetrius Gallitzin. On December 3, 1873, the Borough was incorporated. A code of municipal laws was adopted in 1874 and Michael Fitzharris became the new town's first Burgess.

9. Industries, such as lumber, stone quarrying and textiles, developed rapidly upon completion of the railroad in 1853. However, by 1881, coal had emerged as the principal industry. Industrial products were shipped to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and other points along the newly constructed Pennsylvania Railroad. In 1882, the Taylor and McCoy Coal and Coke Company operated a plant and 240 coke ovens were built, having a capacity of 1,200 tons daily. Because of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Gallitzin Borough achieved relatively fast economic growth’and development during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. During this period in Gallitzin’s history, prosperity was directly linked to coal mining and the production of related products. The ability to export coal, lumber, quarry stone and textile-products was made possible by an advanced railroad network. In 1940, the Borough recorded a peak population of 3,618 people and was one of the most prosperous communities in Cambria County. However, from 1940 to the present time, population figures have continued to decline. The decline is the result of depressed economic conditions, especially in the coal mines and steel manufacturing industries.

10. a 1 LAND USE PATTERNS AND CATEGORIES Gallitzin Borough contains 483.92 acres of developed and undeveloped land. Over the last ten (10) 0 year period, land use patterns show a general increase in the amount of developed or urban related usage. Table 1 presents specific land use categories for 1978 and 1988. During this period the amount of undeveloped land decreased by 59.19 acres. At the same time, the number bf acres devoted to developed land use cate- IO gories, with the exception of light manufacturing, has increased. This increase is not significant within any one category, however, when considered in. combination, the increase may be viewed as a positive indication of minor growth and development. Most noticeable is the growth reflected in residential, commercial and trans- il) portation/communication land use. No propensity for agricultural, mining and heavy manufacturing has taken place during this ten (10) year period. The land use patterns which have occurred in Gallitzin Borough over the previous ten (10) year period have been minor in terms of absolute increases or decreases. The increase in developed categories has depleted the amount of land classified as undeveloped. In this sense, the land use patterns may be seen as being constantly in a state of flux, changing back and forth to adjust for individual and community needs. In 0 terms of future growth and community development, the 122.47 acres of undeveloped land can be viewed as signif- cant in that they will allow the other land use categories to expand within limits as determined by slope and soil considerations. TABLE 1 Gallitzin Borough Land Use Patterns 1978 - 1988 Absolute Percent Category Acres 1978 Acres 1988 Change Chanqe

Residential 137.01 151.72 14.71 10.7% Agricultural 0 0 0 0 Mining 0 0 0 0 Light Manufacturing 3.07 1.9 -1.17 -38.1% ' Heavy Manufacturing 0 0 0 0 Transportation/Communication 133.99 155.17 21.18 15.8% Commercial 7.49 18.27 10.78 143.9% Services 1.65 6.20 4.55 275.8% Public/Semi-Public 19.05 28.19 9.14 48.0% Undeveloped 181.66 122.47 -59.19 -32.6% * Totals 483.92 483.92 Sources: CCPC; 1978 Land Use Print-out of Cambria County Assessment Records CCPC: 1988 Cambria County Tax Assessment Records

11. An analysis of land use provides basic information necessary for the planning process. Not only does this allow a general view about the existing types of development contained in a community, but the amount of developed and undeveloped land is important in estab- 4 lishing future development and/or revitalization objectives. A study of land use patterns is not an end in itself, but it affords the opportunity to make judg- ments as to how existing patterns can be adopted to meet future needs. Data summarized here is a result of a computerized tabulation in acres of Cambria County Assessment Office records, compiled and reviewed by CCPC staff. The data is then arranged in land use categories by parcels. The following summarizes the categories used: 1. Residential--Includes all residential uses such as single-family dwellings, double-houses, multi-family units and trailers. Yard areas used for residential purposes are also included. 2. Agricultural--Includes farming, horticulture, forestry and supportive services. 3. Mining--Includes active and abandoned mining and quarries and related offices and services. 4. Light Manufacturing--Includes food, apparel, lumber and other similar industries. 5. Heavy Manufacturing--Includes petroleum, primary metals, machinery and other similar 11 industries. 6. Transportation and Communication--Includes rail water, air and surface carriers and transfer facilities, public communication and streets. 4 7. Commercial--Includes wholesale and retail trade. 8. Services--Includes finance, insurance, real estate, personal and business services, automotive and other services. 9. Public/Semi-Public--Includes schools, libraries, recreation, churches, government, membership groups and other institutional services.

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10. Undeveloped Land--Includes public and private vacant land, waterways and forested land. 0 Land use classification is designed to provide basic data on land characteristics along with the various activities that occupy land within the community. Two (2) major land use categories have been addressed with regard to existing land use patterns in Gallitzin Borough - developed or urban related and un- a developed or non-urban related. Table 2 illustrates the significance in the delineation between developed and undeveloped related land use categories within Gallitzin Borough, as compiled in 1988. The data presents the percentage of the total land being used in an intensive manner, related to urban development and 0 the extensive use of land within the community classified as undeveloped, which considers vacant, wooded, waterways and abandoned mines. TABLE 2 Gallitzin Borough * Developed and Undeveloped Land 1988

Land Use Category Acres Percent of Total Developed 361.45 75% Undeveloped 122.47 25% Total 483.92 100% Source: Cambria County Planning Commission; Compiled from 1988 Tax Assessment Records. The majority of land (75%) may be classified as developed in Gallitzin Borough. However, approximately 123 acres, or 25 percent of the total land area can accommodate new construction. It is important to note that, in terms of vacant undeveloped land, this acreage figure includes an estimated 92.24 acres of public * vacant land owned by the Borough of Gallitzin. The remaining 30.23 acres is owned by private individuals and represents only 25 percent of the undeveloped land area. Thus, while the majority of land within the Borough is confined by existing development and must rely on in-fill expansion, there remains a significant amount of acreage for future new development. Of course, the development of most of this land will necessitate a positive effort by Borough officials to promote growth by offering publicly owned land for sale. The future development of this land may also be limited by phy- 3 sical factors such as topography and soil conditions.

13. Table 3 presents a summary of the 1988 land uses in Gallitzin Borough by the categories defined earlier. This information was tabulated from 1988 tax assessment records and reflects the existing use of land by parcel in Gallitzin Borough. Based upon the defined categories, land use devoted towards transportation and communication ranks as the highest of any one land use, followed by residential. Combined, the two (2) land uses comprise 306.89 acres or 64 percent of the total land area. The land use categories show no particular I concentrations of light manufacturing, and heavy manufacturing, or mining. Agricultural land uses are non-existent. The commercial and services land use categories are mainly concentrated within the business district, however, isolated businesses do exist. The public/ semi-public land use category represents public lands with buildings and/or a dedicated public use. For the purpose of land use tabulation in Gallitzin Borough, public vacant land has been tabulated as undeveloped. In terms of developed land, the Borough expresses a strong preference for residential and related uses. The composition of other land uses does not aggregately express a dedicated concentration and supports the preference for a residential community. Of major relevance to the future growth of the community is the considerable amount of undeveloped land. Again, the major portion of vacant and undeveloped land is publicly owned. However, this should not necessarily preclude economic growth and development.

TABLE 3 Gallitzin Borough Land Use Tabulation in Acres by Category 1988 Percent Percent of of Category Acres Developed Land Total Land (I Residential 151.72 41.9% 31.4% Agriculture ------Mining ------Light Manufacturing 1.9 .53% .39% Heavy Manufacturing ------Transportation/Communications 155.17 42.8% 32.1% Commercia 1 18.27 5.1% 3.8% Services 6.20 1.7% 1.3% Public/Semi-Public 28.19 7.8% 5.8% Undeveloped 122.47 N/A 25.3% Totals 483.92 100.0% 100.0% Q Source: Cambria County Planning Commission; Compiled from 1988 Tax Assessment Records

14. POPULATION TRENDS AND PROJECTIONS Population trends are an expression of an individual community's rate of growth or decline as recorded over a period of time. An analysis of population trends can also provide for a better understanding of some of the underlying factors responsible for a community's general economic health. For example, new housing construction, existing housing conditions, water and sewer facilities, business stabilization and utility and transportation systems are all dependent upon population growth. The population of Gallitzin Borough grew steadily from 2,392 persons in 1890 to 3,580 persons in 1920. Prior to 1890, no official record of Gallitzin's population exists. However, unofficial tabulations indicate that around 1870 the community of Wattstown and the surrounding area which would some day become Gallitzin had a population of 9,000 people. This apparent population boom was a result of an influx of e immigrants working to build the Pennsylvania Railroad through the Allegheny Mountain summit. Table 4 presents official population trends for the community from 1890 to 1980. As indicated, the population grew at a steady pace until 1930, when the Borough experienced its first population decline in 40 years. e The loss was only 3.4 percent or 122 people; however, it was to be a prelude for a continuing decrease which was to last through 1980. The exception to this decreasing trend was 1940 when the population peaked at 3,618 people. At this time, the town's basic indus- a tries of coal mining, stone quarrying, and lumbering were also at peak employment levels. However, these industries began a general decline in terms of production levels and number of employees during the 1940's. The end result was a population loss of 516 people between 1940 and 1950. This trend continued for the next thirty year period as the local economic base continued to feel the effects of reduced levels of coal production. Between 1940 and 1980, the population of Gallitzin Borough decreased by 1,303 persons or 36 percent. The official 1980 figure of 2,315 residents is actually 77 people less than the 1890 population figure of 2,392 and provides further evidence of the e rise and fall of the Borough's population level during the past 90-year period. The population decline in recent years parallels a corresponding population loss in communities surrouding i the Borough and also for Cambria County as a whole. A population trend comparison has been compiled and also presented on Table 4. With the exception of Gallitzin

15. e Township, all of the surrounding communities have experienced population declines between 1970 and 1980. The general population declines not only in Gallitzin Borough, but also in neighboring communities, mirrors '(I the trend county-wide over the last ten (10) years. The underlying causes are many; however, the distressed local economy economy and contingent loss of jobs has caused considerable out-migration of the work force, and is the key factor most attributable to the population decreases. Population projections indicate what population changes might occur in the future, given certain inherent assumptions in the projection method and data. The projections for Gallitzin Borough were made utilizing the ratio trend method. This method assumes that the relationship of a minor civil division, such as Gallitzin Borough, to a larger geographical area, such as Cambria County, will prevail in the future. For instance, in 1980, Gallitzin Borough contained 1.26 percent of the county's population. Based upon the ratio trend technique, the Borough will also contain 1.26 percent of the county's projected population in 1990 and 2000. The population projections for Gallitzin Borough and Cambria County, using the ratio trend technique, are presented on Table 5. The Pennsylvania State Data Center (PSDC) has projected Cambria County's population using a cohort- component demographic method. This methodology uses age groups, births and deaths, fertility rates and migration rates, to determine future population. The cohort-component model employs a computer and is a rather sophisticated method of projecting population. '4

The detailed (PSDC) projection results may be \. considered a reliable reference source to apply other population projection techniques, such as the ratio trend method. As Table 5 shows, the PSDC has projected a consistent decrease in the County's population between 1980 and the year 2000. During the 20-year a period, Cambria County is expected to lose 31,132 persons and record a 17 percent total population decrease. Employing the ratio trend method to this projection will also place corresponding population decline within Gallitzin Borough for the same period of time. However, in numerical terms, the loss in Gallitzin will not be as great. The Borough is expected to record a population loss of 392 persons from 1980 to 2000. From an historical trend analysis (See Table 4), the Borough recorded a similar population loss (468 people) between 1960 and 1980. i

16. A projection refers to fature population levels. The levels are based upon various methodologies, some of which have been alluded to in the above discussion. The projections for Gallitzin Borough may be viewed as being on target when one considers the loss of jobs and other negative economic indicators brought on by a stagnant local economic base. A potential population loss of 392 persons by the year 2000 in Gallitzin Borough may be seen as severe at first glance; however, in light of economic and other community factors, this figure appears somewhat realistic.

TABLE 4 GALLITZIN BOROUGH POPULATION TRENDS NUMERICAL PERCENTAGE YEAR POPULATION CHANGE CHANGE

1890 2392 ------1900 2759 367 15.3% 1910 3504 754 27.0% 1920 3580 76 2.2% 1930 3458 -122 - 3.4% 1940 3618 160 4.6% 1950 3102 -516 -14.3% 1960 2783 -319 -10.3% 1970 2496 -287 -10.3% 1980 2315 -181 - 7.3% e

POPULATION TREND COMPARISON NUMERICAL % CHANGE MUNICIPALITY 1970 1980 CHANGE 1970-80 Gallitzin Borough 2496 2315 -181 - 7.3% Tunnelhill Borough 508 359 -149 - 29.3% Gallitzin Township 1041 1250 209 20.1% Cresson Township 2895 2739 -156 - 5.4% Cresson Borough 2446 2184 -262 - 10.7% Sankertown Borough 881 804 - 77 - 8.7% Cambria County 186 ,785 183,263 - 3,522 - 1.9% SOURCES: Cambria County Historical Sites Survey: Preliminary Report: RACC, 1980. e U.S. Department of Commerce; Bureau of the Census, Report No. PSDC 80-18-87.

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CAMBRIA COUNTY/GALLITZIN BOROUGH

POPULATION PROJECTIONS

1980-2000

POPULATION % CHANGE POPULATION 8 CHANGE YEAR CAMBRIA COUNTY* COUNTY GALLITZIN BOROUGH** GALLITZIN

1980 183 ,263 --- 2315 1985 175,883 - 4.03% 2222 - 4.03% 1990 168 ,962 - 3.94% 2135 - 3.94% 1995 161,111 - 4.65% 2036 - 4.65% 2000 152,131 - 5.57% 1923 - 5.57%

* SOURCE: Pennsylvania State Data Center; PSDC News Vol. 5, No. 1, p.4, August 1986.

** SOURCE: Computed utilizing ratio trend method (County projected population times 1.263% or .01263)

18. HOUSING UNIT TRENDS AND CHARACTERISTICS Housing, like population trends, can be a very good 0 indicator of a community's growth rate. However, caution must be taken when analyzing housing data for this purpose. New housing construction can indicate a positive growth sequence, whereas, new housing resulting from the conversion of single family units into 2 or more apartments may reflect a need for new e housing, but not necessarily community growth. A housing unit as defined by the U. S. Bureau of Census, is a house, an apartment, a group of rooms, or a single room, occupied as separate living quarters. In other words, a single room where the occupants live and eat separately from any other persons in the building, and which has direct access from the outside, is considered a housing unit. It is important to note this determination when discussing housing unit trends and characteristics. r I A housing unit trend comparison for Gallitzin and e selected surrounding boroughs is considered on Table 6. Boroughs were selected for comparison purposes, as opposed to townships, because of their inherent housing similarities. The comparison is for the ten (10) year period from 1970 to 1980 and shows a positive growth rate in the number of housing units recorded over this period. Gallitzin Borough assimi-lated 73 new units or a 9.2 percent increase in its housing stock. The remaining six (6) boroughs compared also showed slight to moderate numerical gains in their total number of housing units. The net increase in housing units in Gallitzin Borough and the selected communities parallels a similar increase county-wide. Cambria County recorded a net increase of 8,434 units during the ten (10) year period. The data presented on Table 6 suggests community growth, based upon a recorded increase in the number of e housing units. However, housing unit growth, as discussed previously, may not be directly related to community prosperity and economic well-being. Although Gallitzin Borough experienced a ten (10) year net housing increase of 73 units, it also experienced a net population loss of 181 persons. This demographic scenario will be subsequently discussed to further understand the underlying causes of increased housing units and comparative population declines. The overall character and living standards in Gallitzin Borough can be seen by examining its housing stock. Adequate housing assures a sound tax base and attributes to the general well-being of the community. Some key housing unit characteristics for 1970 and 1980 are presented on Table 7. The trend indicates that the majority of units continue to be owner occupied as opposed to renter occupied. In 1980, slightly over 75 i percent of the housing stock was owner-occupied. Renter-occupied units declined during the ten (10) year period, while the number of vacant units, whether for sale or for rent, increased by 17 units. The most important and advantageous aspect of Gallitzin's housing stock is the fact that most housing units in the community have been, and continue to be owner- occupied. This ensures adequate maintenance and upkeep of the housing stock and provides for a greater sense of community pride. The average number of persons per occupied housing unit decreased from 3.24 persons to 2.41 persons during the period. This is a county, state-wide and national housing trend, as the number of single households and smaller family size predominates. The reduction in family size is one factor contributing to the population decline in Gallitzin Borough. A decrease in the number of housing units built prior to 1940 over the period reflects the apparent loss of 14 housing units. In 1980, slightly over 73 percent of Gallitzin's housing stock was built before 1940. In terms of public water and sewage facilities, the community has provided more than adequate service to 4 residential hosuing untis over the last ten (10) year period. In 1980, only one (1) housing unit was not on the public water system and only 22 units were not connected to the public sewer system. Because of inflation and the general increase in the cost of living, Gallitzin has experienced substantial increases in housing unit rental cost, and in the value of owner occupied housing units. The median rental rate grew by $50.00 on a monthly basis and was $115.00 in 1980. Also, the median value of owner occupeid housing units recorded a $15,073 increment between 1970 and 1980 in Gallitzin Borough. The median market value of an owner 4 occupeid housing unit in 1980 was $22,100. The data presented on Table 7 adequately depicts the general housing situation in Gallitzin Borough. Most noteworthy is the increase of 73 new units which have resulted from new construction and the conversion of former single-family dwellings into apartments. The fact that only about 20 percent of the current housing stock is renter occupied also is an important consideration and lends credence to the concept of an owner-occupied tenured residential community.

20. TABLE 6

GALLITZIN BOROUGH

HOUSING UNIT TREND COMPARISON io 1970-igao

NUMERICAL % CHANGE BOROUGH 1970 1980 CHANGE 1970-80

797 870 73 9.2% 0 Gallitzin Loretto 131 192 61 46.6%

Lilly 438 496 58 13.2% * Ebensburg 1,438 1,618 180 12.5% .Cresson 781 a57 76 9.7% I Carrolltown 437 482 45 10.3% I Portage 1,330 1, 367 37 2.8%

Cambria County 58,701 67,135 8,434 14.4% a SOURCE: 1970 U.S. Bureau of Census, Report No. HC 70-1-A40 1980 U.S. Bureau of Census: Report No. HC 80-1-A40 . 0 NOTE: Housing Units include occupied and vacant year-round excluded are seasonal and migratory units.

21. TABLE 7 GALLITZIN BOROUGH HOUSING UNIT TRENDS

1970-1980

CHARACTERISTICS 1970 % TOTAL 1980 % TOTAL

Owner Occupied 587 73.7% 653 75.1% Renter Occupied 183 23.0% 173 19.9% Vacant Units 27 3.4% 44 5.1% Persons/Occ. H-Unit (Avg.) 3.24 N/A 2.41 N/A Built Prior to 1940 650 81.6% 636 73.1% Public Water System 789 99.0 869 99.9% Public Sewage Disposal 786 98.6 848 97.5% Median Rent Paid (Mo.) $65.00 N/A $115.00 N/A Median Market Value $7,022 N/A $22,100 N/A Total Housing Units 797 870

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Census: 1970 Fourth Court Summary Tape, Selected Population and Housing Data. U.S. Bureau of Census; Southern Alleghenies Information Network, 1980, Report No. lAOOl

22. COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE Within Gallitzin Borough there exists a defined network of infrastructure and related support facilities. An adequate transportation network comprising the Federal and State highway system along with the local road system is a basic infrastructure necessity. Also of importance is the.system of water and sewer facilities which serve individual properties e within the community. Public utilities such as electricity must also be available to homes and businesses if the community is to grow and prosper. Likewise, recreational facilities are necessary for the general well-being of community residents. This 0 section of the Gallitzin Strategy will identify the existing community infrastructure, making note of its implications in terms of growth and community development. Regional Transportation Network The regional transportation network serving Gallitzin Borough is part of an extended Federal and State system traversing western Pennsylvania. Map No. 3 presents a segment of Pennsylvania's Official Trans- portation Map depicting the regional highway network serving Gallitzin Borough and the sub-state region. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has identified three (3) primary highway corridors in the southern alleghenies region which are directly linked to future economic growth and development within Cambria and Blair Counties. Gallitzin Borough's proximity to the corridors is an important infrastructure consideration and may be considered the cornerstone in the community's attempt to foster economic development through historical preservation and tourism. The Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission (SAPDC), supported by ARC funding, compiled economic impact studies associated with the three (3) defined corridors. The purpose of the economic studies was to determine the anticipated local economic impacts and benefits derived from the federal highway network. Included in the reports are the identification of interchange development sites along the corridors as potential economic stimulators to local community growth. The corridor reports may be used as supportive reference material for understanding the regional implications of corridor development in Cambria and Blair counties.

Q U.S. Route 22 (ARC Corridor "MI') is the major primary arterial traversing Cambria and Blair counties east and west. This highway connects the bi-county

23. region with Harrisburg to the east and Pittsburgh to the west. Route 22 also serves the southern alleghenies transportation network via numerous interchanges and through many local connector highways. Recently, U.S. Route 22 has been reconstructed from Ebensburg (Cambria County) east to the Village of Cross Keys (Blair County) as a four-lane limited access highway. The new highway extends immediately south of Gallitzin Borough and a partial interchange has been constructed at the intersection of U.S. 22 and State Route 4001. (See Map No. 4.) This new interchange is located approximately 2 miles southeast of the Borough of Ga 11 itz in. U.S. Route 219 (ARC Corridor "N") is the major north and south primary arterial within Cambria 4 County. U.S. 219 extends from the Johnstown urbanized area north to U.S. Route 422, just west of Ebensburg Borough. U.S. 219 and U.S. 22 intersect outside of Ebensburg providing a four-lane limited access highway connecting the cities of Johnstown and Altoona. t U.S. 219 is scheduled to be extended northward from the present terminus at U.S. 422. When completed this highway improvement effort will provide a north and south artery through the center of Cambria County, connecting the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the south and Interstate 80 to the north. U.S. Route 219 is approximately 15 miles west of Gallitzin Borough and is best accessed by traveling west on U.S. Route 22. The third regional corridor which has implications to the future development of Gallitzin Borough is U.S. Route 220 (ARC Corridor "0"). This primary arterial traverses Blair County north and south, connecting the City of Altoona with Interstate 80 north and the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the south. U.S. 220 is four-lane limited access from the Turnpike north to Duncansville Borough. The section from Duncansville to 17th Street in Altoona is existing four-lane limited access and future highway plans call for the completion of U.S. 220 as a limited access highway from 17th Street north to the Village of Bald Eagle. U.S. Route 220 and new U.S. Route 22 intersect south of Altoona near the Village of Cross Keys. U.S. Route 220 is approximately 8 miles east of Gallitzin Borough and is best accessed by traveling east on U.S. Route 22. Other important regional primary highways impacting Gallitzin Borough are U.S. 422 mentioned above, and PA Route 53. A listing of the primary and secondary highway system is presented on Table 8. Route 422 has its eastern terminus at Ebensburg and

24. intersects U.S. 219. It provides a western route to Interstates 79 and 80 and eventually to Youngstown, Ohio. Route 53 traverses southwest to northeast along the eastern fringe of Cambria County passing just west of the Borough. Route 53 connects with U.S. Route 219 north of Johnstown and extends northward to Interstate 80. Its alignment provides Gallitzin with direct highway access to many of the smaller communities in Cambria County. The regional transportation network serving Gallitzin Borough also contains a system of two (2) secondary or major intra-municipal arterials. PA 36 traverses the Allegheny Mountain Range in a southeast to northwest alignment connecting the City of Altoona and Ashville Borough at the intersection of PA 53. The highway then extends northward through Cambria County and eventually intersects with Interstate 80 in Jefferson County. PA 164 also connects Cambria and Blair counties providing local access from U.S. 220 to PA 53 and U.S. 22. The alignment is southeast in nature traversing the Tussey Mountain Range in the southern alleghenies region and terminating near Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County. Local Transportation Network The local transportation network serving Gallitzin Borough is comprised of state and locally e maintained highways which connect and access the primary and secondary highways discussed above. Local access or major local connector roads are utilized for daily short trips between communities and for access to the Federal system. A listing of the major State Routes (SR's) and Township Roads (T) which compliment the primary and secondary highways serving Gallitzin Borough is also presented on Table 8. As Map No. 4 depicts, the system connects smaller population concentrations and provides access to small urban and rural centers, or collects and distributes traffic to the major highway network.

25. e PREPARED FOR GALLITZIN BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PREPARED 8Y CAMERIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 1' REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MAP DATE :'1989 t MAP NO. I ~~ I SCALE: T"= 10mi. N The preparation of this report was financed in part through a SPAG Grant from the Department of Community Affairs under the provisions of Act 5A 0 10mi.j' rapproved June 29, 1988, as administered by the Bureau of Community 1 - PREPARED FOR GALLITZIN BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PREPARED BY CAMERIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION MAP DATE :1989 I I MAP NO. , SCALE: I"= 1 mi. The preparation of this report was financed in part through a SPAG Grant from the Department of Community Affairs under the provisions of Act 5A 0 approved June 29, 1988, as administered by the Bureau of Community Planning, Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs. - TABLE 8 GALLITZIN BOROUGH HIGHWAY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Secondary Arterials Major Local Connectors Primary Arterials (Major Intra-Municipal) (Local Access)

U.S. 22 PA 36 SR 1013 SR 2014 i (Corridor "M") PA 164 SR 1015 SR 2016 U.S. 219 ( Corridor 'I N 'I ) SR 4001 SR 3012 U.S. 220 SR 4002 SR 8015 (Corridor ''0") T430 T441 U.S. 422 PA 53

SOURCE: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Arterial Transport Systems.

Local Street Network Gallitzin Borough contains 12 miles of State and Local highways. This local road system constitutes all roadways not classified as primary or secondary. The road network serves primarily to provide access to the land and buildings adjacent to them and usually extends over a relatively short distance. Included in this category are 10.55 miles of local streets maintained by Gallitzin Borough and 1.45 miles of State roadway maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PA DOT). Map No. 5 presents the system of streets which serves Gallitzin Borough. The major thoroughfare serving the community is State Route 1015 which extends through the Borough as Chestnut, St. Thomas, and Forest Streets. State Route 1015 connects with SR 8015 (Pa 53 spur) at its western terminus. Its eastern terminus extends to SR 2016 (Sugar Run Road) in 4 Tunnelhill Borough and continues east connecting Gallitzin Borough with the City of Altoona. Another major street within the Borough limits is SR 1013 which extends from Chestnut Street through South Main Street terminating at the southern-most boundary line of Gallitzin Borough. In addition to the State system of local roads mentioned above, the Borough of Gallitzin

28. GALLlTZlN BOROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

PREPARED FOR GALLlTflN BOROUGH PLANNING-- COMMISSION 0 PREPARED BY CAMBRIP COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSlON LOCAL STREET MAP DATE: 1989 MAP NO. SCALE: 1”=625‘ k The preparation of this report was financed in part through a SPAG Grant 0 625 from the Department of Community Affairs under the provisions of Act 5A 5 approved June 29, 1988, as administered by the Bureau of COmUnity Planning, Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs. -1 also contains a network of locals streets and auxiliary roads which serve the community. Water Facilities The water system serving Gallitzin Borough currently consists of five (5) gravity flow reservoirs situated in an area approximately 2500 feet north of the Borough. The system also serves Tunnelhill Borough and a small portion of Gallitzin Township along PA 53 just northwest of the Borough. The existing water distribution system as shown on Map No. 6 includes a transmission main extending from the reservoirs south to a pumping station where the water is distributed throughout the metered service area. The existing water system in Gallitzin Borough is dependent upon adequate levels of seasonal precipitation. During dry periods the Borough purchases water from the Highland Sewer and Water Authority. This contingency water source necessitates voluntary water restrictions for all non-essential uses because the purchased water rates are much higher than the normal rates charged by the Borough. The existing water system also experiences periods when the quality of the water is extremely poor. This situation can only be corrected by installing a filtration plant and by making necessary repairs to the existing distribution system. In an attempt to rectify these deficiencies in their existing water system, the Borough of Gallitzin is applying for funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVest). If approved, the PennVest funds will assist in financing improvements to the existing water system which includes: a covered potable water storage tank: enlarging and dredging existing reservoirs: water treatment facilities; pumping station modifications: and water distribution system renovations. Map No. 6 also identifies the proposed water facility improvements to the Gallitzin Borough water system. Sewer Facilities Sewer service is provided in Gallitzin by the , Gallitzin Borough Sewer and Disposal Authority. / Service is provided throughout the Borough by means of a combined sanitary and storm sewer system. The system is comprised of four (4) major components encompassing collection lines, interceptor lines, detention tank, and sewage treatment plant (STP). The STP was built in 1978 and has a peak flow capacity of 900,000 gallons per day. Map No. 7 presents the major sewer system components serving Gallitzin Borough.

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PREPARED FOR GALLlTZlN BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION 0 PREPARED BY CAMBRlb COUNTY PLANNING COMMlSSlON WATER FACILITIES MAP (PROPOSED) IDATE:1989 A I MAP NOa , SCALE: I”=2000‘ The preparation of this report was financed in part through a SPAG Grant from the Department of Community Affairs under the provisions of Act SA 0’ approved June 29, 1988, as administered by the Bureau of Community 6 Plannina. Pennsvlvania Deoartment of Comunitv Affairs. l!z5z5a 1 SEWAGE FACILITIES MAP I DATE: 1989 SCALE: I"= 2000' The preparation of this report was financed In part through a SPAG Grant from the Department of Community Affairs under the provisions of Act SA 0' 2000' approved June 29, 1988, as administered by the Bureau of Community Planning, Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs. 111" Utili ties Gallitzin Borough is served by an electrical utility. The southeastern division of the Pennsylvania ,. Electric Company (Penelec) provides electricity to the Borough. Map No. 8 identifies the service area of Penelec's southeastern division. In addition, telephone service in Gallitzin is provided by Bell of Pennsylvania and cable television service is provided 0 by T.C.I. of PA, Inc. Natural gas is not available in Gallitzin; therefore, the utilization of fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas, provided by various vendors, is common for heating purposes. Recreational Facilities Recreational facilities in Gallitzin Borough consist of four (4) public areas dedicated to both passive and active recreational activities. The

I location of these recreation areas is presented on Map. No. 9 and a brief description of each facility is e presented below. 1. The Greater Gallitzin Athletic Field is owned and operated by Gallitzin Borough. The recreational area is located in the southeastern portion of the Borough. The e facility is bordered on the north by Franklin Street, on the south by Liberty Street, on the west by South Main, and on the east by an unnamed dirt road. This site consists of approximately 10 acres. e It contains a football field, dirt track, two baseball fields, bleachers, dugouts, and sufficient lighting for night-time activity. This recreation area is the largest in Gallitzin Borough and it has tremendous potential as a major recreation facility for the community. 2. The Gallitzin Little League Field is located south of the Penn Cambria Junior High School. This recreation facility is maintained and 0 operated by the Gallitzin Borough Little League. The Little League organization is self-supporting and operates a well-organized successful recreation program. The facility consists of a completely fenced little league field, dugouts, and a concession stand. There are approximately 7 to 8 teams which e participate in the Gallitzin Little League Tournament each year. This recreation

33. facility provides still another asset to the Borough of Gallitzin. 3. The St. Thomas Street Playground is bounded to the north and east by residential land uses, to the west by the community's fire hall, and to the south by a commercial lumber yard. This site is easily accessible by way of St. Thomas and Church Streets which border the site. The playground location is within easy walking distance for most of the town's residents and is accessible by bicycle or automobile for those people living further from the site. No vegetation exists on the St. Thomas Street site other than grass which covers all of the site except for the existing paved court area. The only facility currently existing on the site is a paved basketball court. 4. The Portage Street Recreation Area is accessible by way of S.'Main Street, one of the principle paved streets in the Borough. The site is within several minutes walking distance of most of the town's residents and is readily accessible by bicycle or automobile for those people living a long distance from the area. No vegetation exists on the site. The only recreation facility currently existing on the site are two chainlink fence-enclosed tennis courts.

34. PREPARED FOR GALLlTflN BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PREPARED BY CAMBRlA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION I I ELECTRIC SERVICE AREA MAP ( PENELEC) DATE :1989 1 MAP NO. L SCALE: l”= lomi. N The preparation of this report was financed in part through a SPAG Grant . from the Department of Community Affairs under the provisions of Act 5A 0 approved June 29, 1988, as administered by the Bureau of Community 8 Planninu. Pennsvlvania Devartment ai Cammunitv Affairs. -lomid RECREATIONAL FACILITIES MAP DATE: 1989 MAP NO. SCALE: 1 "= 625' )t The preparation of this report was financed in part through a SPAG Grant 0 625' % from the Department of Community Affairs under the provisions of Act 5A 9' approved June 29, 1988, as administered by the Bureau of Community Planning, Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs. -\ ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHAFLACTERISTICS- The economic and social characteristics relevant to Gallitzin Borough are important factors to be considered when developing a community strategy. Local social and economic characteristics may be considered the mainstay of potential community development efforts in that they allow an individual community to be analyzed in terms of its socio/ a economic makeup. This section of the Strategy will analyze Gallitzin's labor force, educational attainment, and some key income indicators. This information will foster a better understanding of the Borough's past and provide some possible insight into future social and economic conditions. Employment A profile of Gallitzin's work force as compared with the County-wide work force is presented 0 on Table 9.. The information compares the types of industries Gallitzin and county workers were employed in by industry title in 1980. The comparison indicates a noticeable difference in the manufacturing and professional work force categories. A much greater percentage of Borough residents were employed in e manufacturing (35.5 percent) as compared to county residents (22.0 percent). Also, a somewhat lower percentage (17.3 percent) of Gallitzin residents were employed as professionals compared to the county percentage (23.6 percent) within this industry. The Gallitzin work force also shows a greater preference 0 for employment in the transportation industry than does the county work force. This preference presumably reflects employment in the railroad sector of the transportation industry. Employment by occupation provides for another 0 comparison of Gallitzin Borough's and Cambria County's work force. Table 10 presents such a comparison by showing the occupations of employed persons sixteen years of age or older. The occupational profile indicates that the majority of workers (41.0 percent) in Gallitzin were employed as laborers in 1980. The county percentage for this occupation was only 24.2 e percent. Also, the percentages for occupations in managerial and sales and support groups are considerably lower than the percentages county-wide. The percentage for service occupations approximates that of the county as do the percentages for the 0 farming and craft and repair groups.

37. The findings of the work force profiles presented on Tables 9 and 10 indicate a diversified employment scenario within Gallitzin Borough. However, there appears to be a much greater propensity for blue-collar employment related to the manufacturing and transportation industries, and a lesser reliance on professional and specialized service employment. TABLE 9 GALLITZIN BOROUGH EMPLOYED PERSONS 16 YEARS BY INDUSTRY 1980

Gallitzin Borough Carnbria County Industry Number Percent Number Percent Agric., Forest, Fish., Mining 51 6.0% 5 ,991 9.6% Construction 24 2.8% 2 ,515 4.0% Manufacturing 299 35.5% 13 ,796 22.0% Transportation 95 11.3% 2 ,937 4.7% Communication, Public Utility 5 0.6% 1,959 3.1% Wholesale Trade 36 4.3% 1,855 3 :O% Retail Trade 97 11.5% 10 ,115 16.2% Financial Services 17 2.0% 2,845 4.5% Business & Repair Service 8 0.9% 1,488 2.4% Personal Services 37 4.4% 1,772 2.8% Professional 146 17.3% 14, 769 23 e 6% Public Administration -28 3.3% 2 ,547 4.1%' TOTAL 843 100.0% 62 ,589 100.0%

' SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Census 1980 Census of Population and Housing - STF3A

38. TABLE 10

GALLITZIN BOROUGH EMPLOYED PERSONS 16 YEARS BY OCCUPATION 1980

Gallitzin Borough Cambria County a Number Percent Number Percent Managerial 80 9.5% 11,712 18.7% Sales & Support 150 17.8% 16,195 25.9% Service 112 13.3% 8,582 13.7% Farming 10 1.2% 683 1.1% Craft & Repair 145 17.2% 10,293 16.4% 0 Laborers -346 41.0% 15,124 24.2% TOTAL 843 100.0% 62,589 100.0%

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Census 9 1980 Census of Population and Housing - SFT3A

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39. Education The Penn Cambria School District provides elementary and secondary education for children residing in Gallitzin Borough. Additionally, there is one (1) non-public elementary school serving kinder- garten through grade 8. The Penn Cambria Intermediate High School and the Penn Cambria Gallitzin Elementary School are located within the Borough limits. Educational attainment for persons 25 years of age and over in Gallitzin Borough for 1980 is presented on Table 11. The data is compared with the attainment levels recorded on a county-wide basis. Most noticeable is the recorded percentages for the number of high school graduates within the Borough. Only 48.3 percent of Gallitzin residents 25 years and over had completed I secondary education. This figure is well below the county-wide completion rate of 61.1 percent. The underlying causes of Gallitzin's low high school I completion rate are numerous; however, depressed economic conditions may be the overriding deterrent to educational attainment levels. TABLE 11 GALLITZIN BOROUGH PERSONS 25 YEARS AND OVER BY YEARS OF SCHOOL COMPLETED 1980

Gallitzin Borough Cambria County Years of School Number Percent Number Percent

0 - 8 Years 481 34.1% 26,287 23.8% 9 - 11 Years 247 17.5% 16,751 15.2% 12 Years 553 39.2% 49 ,046 44.4% 13 - 15 Years 67 4.8% 8,944 8.1% 16 or More 61 4.3% 9,507 8.6%

TOTAL 1,409 110 ,535 HS GRADS 681 48.3% 67 ,497 61.1%

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Census 1980 Census of Population and Housing - STF3A

40. Income A comparison of key income indicators for a Gallitzin, surrounding boroughs, and for Cambria County is presented on Table 12. The data, although recorded in 1980, may be considered relevant to present income levels for comparison purposes. Poverty status for 287 persons was recorded for Gallitzin and the poverty rate was established at 12.4 in 1980. A comparison of this e rate to the rates of other boroughs and the county as a whole shows that Gallitzin Borough sustained the highest rate of poverty; the exception being Loretto Borough where a 21.0 poverty rate was recorded. This high rate is due to the inclusion of college students as 0 part of Loretto's total population, thus, inflating the number of persons below the poverty level. The lowest per capita income figure, excluding Loretto Borough, was also recorded within Gallitzin Borough. The income comparison data also places Gallitzin at the bottom of median family income range within the identified municipalities. The income figures presented on Table 12 serve to substantiate Gallitzin's apparent need for economic stabilization and also reflect the general decline of the community's economic base in relation to nearby communities and e Cambria County as a whole. TABLE 12 GALLITZIN BOROUGH * INCOME COMPARISON 1980

Median Family Per Capita Poverty Rate Borough Income Income Persons Rate

Gallit z in $16,367 $5 ,700 287 12.4 Loretto $19 ,357 $3 ,140 107 21.0 Lilly $19,965 $5 ,878 66 4.5 Ebensburg $21,323 $8 ,124 194 4.9 Cresson $18,665 $6 ,146 171 7.9 Carrolltown $18,629 $5 ,713 108 7.7 -e Portage $16,775 $6 ,335 431 12.3 I Cambria County $18,886 $6,324 17 ,221 9.7

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Census 1980 Census of Population and Housing - STF3A

41. COMMUNITY CONSTRAINTS AND ASSETS A determination of Gallitzin Borough's constraints and assets will be made employing a mail-out, mail-back survey methodology. A total of 180 households or 25 percent of all households in Gallitzin were surveyed in this manner. In addition, 40 businesses located within and surrounding the Borough were also selected as survey participants. The purpose of the surveys was to obtain the opinions of local residents and merchants with regard to various negative and positive community factors. The survey results will be tabulated and analyzed during Phase I1 of the Strategy development. The findings will be used to formulate the Strategy's goals and objectives. In addition, the findings will allow the community's constraints and assets to be synthesized; thereby providing the framework for the Strategy's recommended improvements.

Appendices A and B present the household and merchant opinion surveys respectively, which will be utilized to determine Gallitzin Borough's constraints and assets.

42. APPENDIX A

GALLITZIN BOROUGH 0 HOUSEHOLD OPINION SURVEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Dear Resident: The Cambria County Planning Commission is conducting a survey of Gallitzin Borough Residents. Your opinions will be very helpful in determining community needs in Gallitzin Borough. Please help us to better understand your community by answering the 3 questions below and returning this survey in the envelope provided. This survey will only take about 10 minutes of your time to complete. 1. In your opinion, which of the following are constraining the economic growth in Gallitzin Borough. Please rank the four most important to you. (Use 1, 2, 3 and 4) Unemployment -Lack of Developable Land Poor Housing -Poor Traffic Circulation Poor Water Quality -Poor Community Leadership Poor Streets/Roads -Inadequate Sewerage Treatment -Dilapidated Buildings -Lack of Downtown Businesses 2. Which of the following types of business activities do you think are needed to foster community development? (Please rank - Use 1,2 and 3.) -Mining Railroad -Commercia 1 Tourism Financial -Manufacturing Services Recreation -Small Businesses 3. In your opinion, which of the following do you consider an asset to fclture development? Please rank the three (3) that you consider most important. (Use 1, 2 and 3.) -Forest Zoo U. S. Route 22 -Prince Gallitzin Park 0-Lemon House Horseshoe Curve -Local Cultural Heritage Erculiani's -Gallitzin Tunnels -Local Historical Buildings Please use the spaces provided below to make any additional comments that you may have concerning future development and growth in Gal- litzin Borough. 0

If you wish to speak with the Planning Commission over the phone, please do not hesitate to call us at 472-5440, Extension 325 - a Ask for Jerry. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP a APPENDIX B GALLITZIN BOROUGH MERCHANTS OPINION SURVEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Dear Merchant: The Cambria County Planning Commission is conducting a survey of local businesses. Your opinions will be very helpful in determining business needs in downtown Gallitzin. Please help us to better understand your downtown by answering the questions below and returning this survey in the envelope provided. This survey will only take about 10 minutes of your time to complete. 1. Is downtown traffic a problem, as you see it?

2. Is downtown parking a problem?

3. Do you think that downtown needs a certain type of new business? If so, whicl, type? -

4. Would you be willing to participate in a program to rehabilitate, restore, or otherwise improve all the storefronts in downtown? 5. Would you favor the establishment of a downtown historic district? (Briefly explain effects, advantages, etc.)

6. What do -you think are the biggest problems downtown?

7. What do you think are downtown's assets?

Please use the spaces provided below to make any additional comments that you may have concerning the business climate in Gallitzin Borough.

If you wish to speak with the Planning Commission over the phone, please do not hesitate to call me at 472-5440, Extension 325. Ask for Jerry.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP c GAL I,I T Z IN BOROUGH COPIMIIN IT Y DE VEL0 PMENT STRATEGY

PHASE 11'

* Prepared by:

CAMBRIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION COURT MOUSE ANNEX EBENSBURG , VENNSYLVAMIA 15 9 3 .l

For the:

GALL ITZ I N BO RO UG II P L ANN I NG COMM IS S ION I. I. FEBRVARY 19 9 0

The preparation of this report was financed in part by a SPAG Grant from the Depart.ment of Community Affairs, under the provisions of Act 5A approved June 29, 1988, 0 as administered by the Bureau of Community Planning, . Pennsylvania Department of: Community Affairs. GALLITZIN BOROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY PHASE I1 WORK PROGRAM Page Heading Section No. I. COMMUNITY CONSTRAINTS Market Isolation------1 High Unemployment/Population Loss------3 Household Opinion Survey------6 Household Written Comments------8 Merchants Opinion Survey------14

11. COMMUNITY ASSETS 21 23 25 28

111. STRATEGY FOR FUTURE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT '4 31 33 i 36

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0 APPENDICES A - Gallitzin Borough Household Opinion Survey B - Gallitzin Borough Merchants Opinion Survey C - Guidelines for Certified Local Governments Program e D - Historic Resources Survey Form Packet E - Model Historic Preservation Ordinance F - Johnstown Tribune Democrat Article LIST OF TABLES Page No. 1. Southern Alleghenies Region Unemployment Rates---- 5 2. Southern Alleghenies Region Population Estimates-- 5 3. Household Opinion Survey - Question No. 1------10 4. Household Opinion Survey - Question No. 2------10 5. Historical Properties Inventory------26 6. Household Opinion Survey - Questions No. 3------30

LIST OF EXHIBITS

1. Household Opinion Survey - Written Comments------11 2. Merchants Opinion Survey Questions------17 3. Merchants Opinion Survey - Written Comments------20 4. Strategy Implementation Schedule------48 *

e I. COMMUNITY CONSTRAINTS The major constraints or limiting factors which affect community development within Gallitzin Borough must be considered and analyzed prior to developing a strategy for economic growth. Gallitzin, like many communities in Western Pennsylvania, is faced with a myriad of existing problems which place constraints upon developmental efforts. The purpose of this section of the Strategy is to bring these constraints into perspective through problem identification. Two (2) primary sources of information were utilized to identify the community constraints affecting Gallitzin. First, a basic overview of some generic community problems which are relevant to Gallitzin but also exist throughout Western Pennsylvania are addressed. These constraining factors are well documented and may be considered within the context of any effort to promote economic growth and development. Second, to support and validate this existing data, an opinion survey of households and businesses in Gallitzin was conducted. The purpose of the survey was to determine community needs through the identification of factors which local residents and merchants considered to be constraining economic growth. Market Isolation The remote location of Gallitzin Borough to major market areas such as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia may be considered as a constraint to economic growth. This market isolation factor can create locational problems for plants and industries whose costs of production are highly responsive to transportation costs. Gallitzin's early growth from 1853 to 1940 was made possible by railroad access which served to i connect the small community to the coal, lumber, and textile markets in the western and eastern parts of the state. The location of the Pennsylvania Railroad facilitated the transportation of people, materials, and products, thereby negating the Borough's remote location. However, from 1940 through the present time, Gallitzin's competitive location based upon the railroad industry has slowly deteriorated. A number of factors precipitated this decline and have served to isolate Gallitzin and most of western Pennsylvania from strategic market areas.

1. Summation The following chronological summary of economic and market considerations may be collectively considered when describing the Borough's market isolation. 1. Starting in the early 1940's, the market demand for processed bituminous coal led to the proliferation of small companies and numerous coal mining towns along the Pennsylvania Railroad. The competition from these additional coal producers significantly decreased Gallitzin's locational advantage in the extraction of coal. 2. Advanced technology and economies of scale during the 1950's made the costs of coal production a capital intensive operation. Small mining communities like Gallitzin were economically isolated when mines began closing and production efforts were relocated to much larger concentrated mining facilities. 3. The railroad network from 1950 to present time continues to be the most cost effective IQ) means of transporting coal to specific market areas. Coal is primarily being processed at large preparation plants and transported by rail as a raw material to local markets. Steel manufacturing plants and electrical power generating stations have become the two (2) largest consumers. 4. The expansion and increasing use of modern highway facilities along with the advent of the modern trucking industry during the 1960's and 1970's revolutionized the e transportation of raw materials and finished products. Transportation costs for plants and industries became more dependent upon distance to and from market areas. 5. In the late 1970's and continuing into the 1980's, the demand for American-made steel has decreased significantly. This has in turn greatly diminished the demand for local steel products and subsequently the demand for the coal used in steel manufacturing. The decline in coal and steel production has 0 created market isolation for much of Western Pennsylvania.

2. Hiqh Unemployment/Population Loss Within the context of identifying constraints to community growth, both population loss and unemployment must be considered. A detailed discussion of Gallitzin's population and employment was presented in Phase I of the Strategy under Economic and Social Characteristics. It is the intent in Phase I1 of the Strategy to expand upon this discussion emphasizing population loss and unemployment in terms of being considered as economic resultants. Overall, depressed economic conditions in the steel and coal mining towns of western Pennsylvania during the last eight (8) year period has created persistent high unemployment and has resulted in significant population losses. The implications of this economic scenario are not, therefore, specific to Gallitzin and are better perceived by addressing population loss and unemployment at the regional and county-wide levels. Within this framework, Gallitzin may be viewed as a microcosm reflecting the economic and social systems of small communities within the Southern Alleghenies Planning Region. This region comprises the six (6) coterminous counties of Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset. Unemployment rates for the Southern Alleghenies from 1980 through 1988 have been annualized and are presented on Table 1. The figures indicate that the rate of unemployment in 1988 has significantly declined throughout the six (6) county region. However, the recorded yearly averages continue to remain above state-wide and national averages. Overall, the regional average unemployment rate has been reduced from 11.2% to 7.6%. The most noticeable reduction took place within Cambria County where a 5.4% drop in the unemployment rate occurred between 1980 and 1988. However, reduced unemployment rates do not necessarily indicate a growing economy. They can, as is the case in Cambria County, reflect job loss, out-migration and a declining population base. Table 2 presents 1980 population counts and 1988 population estimates for the respective counties. Collectively, the region's population base has been estimated to decrease by 14,406 people between 1980 and 1988. The figures indicate that Blair, Cambria, and Somerset counties will lose a total of 18,027 persons. This substantial decrease is partly offset by increases totaling 3,621 people experienced in Bedford, Fulton, and Huntingdon counties during the same period of time. The net regional population loss reflects out-migration by individuals and families in search of job opportunities. It can be attributed to mass lay-offs in the

3. steel manufacturing sector and a general reduction in coal mining employment levels. It is important to 0 note, as Table 2 indicates, Cambria County has been estimated to lose 13,168 people or 7.2 percent of its population base between 1980 and 1988. This figure represents 73 percent of the total population decline of 18,027 people expected to occur in Blair, Cambria, and Somerset counties. Summation Persistent high unemployment rates and population decline in Cambria County and the Southern Alleghenies Region from 1980 to 1988 are the economic e results of depressed market conditions within the steel and coal mining industries. The following economic considerations are relevant to the high unemployment and population scenarios described above. 1. The economic base within Cambria County and the Southern Alleghenies Planning Region during the 1980's has deteriorated because of substantial work force reductions in steel manufacturing and coal mining. 2. Numerous other manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries dependent upon these two (2) basic industries have also had to reduce the size of their work forces. 3. Reduced levels of production and economic activity in almost all sectors of the local 0 economy during the late 1970's and early 1980's has resulted in population loss preceded by above average unemployment rates. 4. The residual widespread lack of economic activity has been particularly devastating to small communities such as Gallitzin Borough I. and has served to constrain community growth and development.

4. TABLE 1 SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES PLANNING REGION UNEMPLOYMENT RATES (ANNUAL AVERAGES)

Southern Alleghenies Unemployment Rates % Change Counties 1980 1988 1980-88 Bedford 12.2% 8.4% - 3.8% Blair 9.7% 6.9% - 2.8% Cambria 12.6% 7.2% - 5.4% Fulton 10.0% 7.1% - 2.9% Huntingdon 11.1% 8.3% - 2.8% Somerset 11.4% 7.7% - 3.7% Southern Alleghenies (Average) 11.2% 7.6% - 3.6% Pennsylvania (Average) 7.8% 5.1% - 2.7% United States (Average) 7.1% 5.5% - 1.6%

SOURCE: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Department of Labor and Industry, Pennsylvania Civilian Labor Force Series, 1970-1988.

TABLE 2 SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES PLANNING REGION POPULATION ESTIMATES

Southern Alleqhenies Population Numerica 1 % 1988 Change Change Counties 1980 (Est.) 1980-88 1980-88 Bedford 46,784 48,000 1,216 2.6% Blair 136 ,621 132 ,500 - 4,121 - 3.0% Cambria 183 ,263 170 ,100 -13 ,163 - 7.2% Fulton 12,842 14 ,400 1,558 12.1% Huntingdon 42,253 43 ,100 847 2.0% Somerset 81,243 80,500 - 743 - 0.9% REGION TOTALS 503 ,006 488 ,600 -14,406 - 2.9%

SOURCE: Pennsylvania State Data Center; PSDC News, August, 1989 4 Vol. 8, No. 3.

5. Household ODinion Survev 0 In order to adequately identify and determine community constraints that may be considered specific to Gallitzin Borough, a Household Opinion Survey was conducted. (See Appendix A,) The household survey intent was two (2) fold. First, it was intended to provide valuable insight into residential opinions concerning community constraints. Second, it was also viewed as a means of determining residential opinions on various community assets necessary for future growth and development. In this section of the Strategy, the Household Opinion Survey will be evaluated in terms of identifying community constraints. In the following e section of the Strategy, the survey will be utilized to identify community assets. A total of 180 households were surveyed through mail-out/mail-back methodology. The households were randomly selected, whereby one (1) out of every four (4) housing units in Gallitzin Borough was surveyed. A total of 70 surveys were returned for a sampling ratio of 39 percent. The survey contained three (3) questions. Question No. 1 and Question No. 2 dealt specifically with community constraints and will be initially discussed. e Question No. 1 The first survey question and responses are presented on Table 3. Residents were asked to identify and prioritize four (4) out of ten (10) pre-selected community constraints. The lists of community constraints or factors which may limit economic development were chosen because they are representative of the universe of problems facing small communities such as Gallitzin Borough. The individual household responses, however, identify specific constraints which are considered unique to the people who reside within the Borough. A total of 279 responses were tabulated for the ten (10) community constraints. This figure, as shown on Table 3, represents all recorded answers regardless of individual ranking. The majority of households (65 responses or 23.3%) considered poor water quality to be the major constraint to economic growth. The relevance of this response is significant e because poor water quality was also ranked first a total of 26 times, or 42.6% of all the No. 1 rankings. Residents also felt the following three (3) factors were constraining community growth within the Borough: Downtown Businesses (51 responses or 18.3%); a Unemployment (39 responses or 14.0%); and Poor Community Leadership (36 responses or 12.9%). In addition, there appears to be a proportionate concern for poor streets and roads (35 responses or 12.5%).

6. However, this concern did not receive any No. 1 rankings. The most noticeable aspect of the results to Question No. 1 is the fact that the four (4) most 4 important community constraints chosen by the households were also overwhelmingly ranked as the No. 1 problems facing Gallitzin. Poor water quality, lack of downtown businesses, unemployment, and poor community leadership in combination were responsible for 57 of the 61 first place rankings. Question No. 2 The second Household Opinion Survey question was concerned with the identification of the need for various business activities. This need or lack of local business activity is a constraint to future community development. The nine (9) business activities presented on Table 4 were chosen because of their significance to Gallitzin's past and because of their potential for future economic growth. Households were asked to identify and rank the three (3) business activities they considered necessary for Gallitzin's development. A total of 212 responses were received for all the activities listed. Small businesses received 57 responses (26.9%), and was also ranked No. 1 twenty-six (26) times representing 42.6 percent of all first place rankings. d Households also indicated that manufacturing (37 responses or 17.5%) and recreation (27 responses or 12.7%) were the other two (2) business activities most needed to foster community development. However, there is also a strong preference for service and tourism il type businesses to stimulate local economic growth. It is interesting to note that the fewest number of responses were recorded for mining (4 responses or 1.9%) and railroad (9 responses or 4.2%) business activities. The low response for these two (2) basic industries which have traditionally anchored Gallitzin's economy reflects evidence of the associated general decline in employment levels and job opportunities. Household preference seems to be more in favor of a diversification of business activities with less reliance on one (1) or two (2) major industries as in the past. Such local preference is supported by the number of times the particular business activity was ranked No. 1. With the exception of small businesses, which in themselves represent a diversified local economy, the No. 1 rankings were fairly evenly distributed. Small businesses, manufacturing, recreation and tourism aggregately were 4 responsible for 46 or 75 percent of the first place rankings.

7. a I' I' Household Written Comments I '0 Exhibit 1 provides a comprehensive listing of written comments derived from the 70 household surveys. Households were provided space at the bottom of the survey form to make any additional comments concerning development and growth in Gallitzin Borough. The written comment portion of the survey provided each IO respondent with the opportunity to express his or her personal opinion. Written comments are unique in that they provide a composite of community constraints which can be used to compliment the household survey questions. e The written responses were quite varied and wide ranging in terms of expressing the needs of Gallitzin Borough. However, it appears from the 28 household responses listed on Exhibit 1 that certain concerns are more representative of Gallitzin's needs than others. In particular, there is an expressed e concern for a clean and reliable public water system to serve the community. The growth and development of small retail and service type businesses are also listed as major concerns of the survey respondents. Within this economic grouping, a grocery store, hotel, restaurant, recreational activities, and the need for small commercial businesses were specifically identified. The written comments also reinforced the need to stimulate economic growth by exploring the development of the Gallitzin Tunnels and its associated railroad network. In terms of overall commercial and manufacturing growth, the proximity of U.S. Route 22 to a Gallitzin is considered a distinct advantage. Household residents also expressed the need for public transportation to and from Gallitzin for shopping and related daily activities. Last, and possibly most important, the comments reference the need for a cooperative effort between community leaders, private businesses and the general public in order to promote development and growth in Gallitzin Borough. Summation The Household Opinion Survey has provided a * format for the identification of Gallitzin's most pressing needs. The needs or problems have been collectively grouped as those factors or constraints that have a negative impact on community development. The significance of the opinion survey is that the responses identified and prioritized community constraints, thus directing attention to the most critical needs of Gallitzin Borough. The survey has indicated that the following listing of prioritized

8. e community constraints or needs must be addressed for progress and growth to occur. 4 1. Poor Water Quality because of inadequate supply and distribution system 2. Lack of Downtown Businesses to stimulate and enhance the local economic base 3. Unemployment rates which are above regional and state levels 4. Poor Community Leadership and lack of cooperation by elected officials to citizen concerns 4 5. Small Businesses needed to diversify local economic activity 6. Manufacturinq sector development to employ laid-off skilled workers 4 7. Recreation facilities to provide a sense of community by fostering group activities 8. Commercial business development in the wholesale, retail, and service sectors 4 9. Tourism promoted through the interpretation of Gallitzin's industrial and cultural heritage

10. Transportation in terms of improved local 4 roads and streets and public mass transit

9. TABLE 3 GALLITZIN BOROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY HOUSEHOLD OPINION SURVEY e Question No. 1 In your opinion, which of the following are constraining the economic growth in Gallitzin Borough? (Please rank the four most important to you. Use 1, 2, 3, and 4.) Percent Times Percent Community Total of Ranked of No. 1 Constraints Responses Total No. 1 Rankinqs Uemployment 39 14.0% 12 19.7% e Poor Housing 3 1.1% 3 4.9% Poor Water Quality 65 23.3% 26 42.6% Poor Streets/Roads 35 12.5% 0 0.0% Dilapidated Buildings 26 9.3% 0 0.0% Lack of Developable Land 10 3.6% 1 1.6% Poor Traffic Circulation 8 2.9% 0 0.0% Poor Community Leadership 36 12.9% 10 16.4% Inadequate Sewer Treatment 6 2.2% 0 0.0% Lack of Downtown Businesses 51 18.3% -9 14.8% TOTALS 279 100 .O% 61 100.0%

TABLE 4 GALLITZIN BOROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY HOUSEHOLD OPINION SURVEY Question No. 2 Which of the following types of business activities do you think are needed to foster community development? (Please rank - Use 1, 2, and 3.) Percent Times Percent Bus ines s Total of Ranked of No. 1 Activities Responses Total No. 1 Rankinqs Mining 4 1.9% 2 3.3% Tourism 21 9.9% 5 8.2% Services 22 10.4% 3 4.9% Railroad 9 4.2% 2 3.3% Financial 11 5.2% 4 6.6% Recreation 27 12.7% 7 11.5% Commercia1 24 11.3% 4 6.6% Manufacturing 37 17.5% 8 13.1% Small Businesses 57 26.9% -26 42.6% TOTALS 212 100.0% 61 100.0%

SOURCE: Gallitzin Household Opinion Survey: December, 1988.

10. EXHIBIT 1 GALLITZIN BOROUGH HOUSEHOLD OPINION SURVEY Written Comments Please use the spaces provided below to make any additional comments that you may have concerning development and growth in Gallitzin Borough. Responses 1. Pride in property 2. Self-serving grocery store, can't get to Cresson all the time 3. A store like Shop N' Save 4. No storage tank - won't be able to pay water bill 5. I think all dilapidated buildings should be razed and the land be put to better use 6. Should have more recreational activities 7. Need strong leadership with the welfare of the people utmost in our decisions of building a better community 8. There should be a financial and tax package prepared and offered to businesses for Industrial Park Development 9. Should have transportation (small bus) for anyone to take to downtown bank, drug store, hairdresser, doctor, etc. on i certain days of the week 10. Clean up the town. The bridges need fixed and painted, weeds and bushes need cleared, improve the curbing and sidewalks, and less trash laying around. Encourage businesses to fix up or tear down 11. We need the indsutrial development group to start holding meetings. This way they can try to get some small businesses in town 12. Route 22 is an asset to Gallitzin; also the railroad. We need some small manufacturing jobs to help keep our young people here and we must update our water system 13. Better use of railroad for manufacturing and commercial usage to help our community keep our young people - Better water quality, wider streets - We have no downtown activity. 4 14. Transportation, at least through and to the larger towns

11. (Altoona and Johnstown) - Hotel where someone may stay for a few days - A restaurant affordable and open in the evening - Entertainment (movies). 15. Gallitzin has very poor leadership and police protection and how do you expect growth and development with this? 16. We need better community leadership that would be interested 0 in preservation of the town and not in themselves 17. Planning and executing of a comprehensive plan must include citizens having expertise in professional, financial, and business know-how - It must include visionaries not afraid to make things happen. 18. Water system is awful - All summer I take my wash to Altoona so it comes out clean - Not allowed to use it for gardens or anything 19. Complete new water system 20. Water is biggest need - Property taxes way too high at 25 mills - Appearance of downtown area will never help. I think Oriental Ballroom could be used as a good attraction if tourism is to be a big activitiy in this area. * 21. Gallitzin's a very nice town to grow up in except there is not enough for the kids growing up in today's world to do. Gallitzin has nothing. If the kids do want to do something, its out of town with no transportation. There needs to be more. 0 22. Members of council have a deaf ear after election. The only reason they run for council is for their own personal gain. 23. We need a grocery store in town badly. 24. We need something for the teenagers to keep them off the 0 streets. 25. Main Street. Have small businesses such as a coffee shop to serve coffee, a danish, ice cream and soft drinks to keep people in town when they come to see the Galltizin Tunnels. Ffiteen minutes and they are out of town. 2 6. I think the government of this community should work better with business to develop the town. They should consider financial "breaks" on water and sewage costs, make Gallitzin more accessable to business traffic and try to encourage people to settle here with their children instead of catering to the whims and wishes of a retirement town. There is nothing here for our children. Gallitzin doesn't have a place for kids to go - no dances except 2 or 3 during the school year, no swimming, no community center. Our children are bored in this town. e 12. 27. Gallitzin, in my opinion, also makes it hard for businesses instead of easier. They ban trucks from most of our stretes cause the noise bothers people. They passed a recent 4 ordinance saying truckers can't arrive at night and sleep in their vehicle until they can do business in the morning, yet they do not provide a place for these people to sleep, so where do they go? - Out of Gallitzin! They will buy their meals elsewhere, get lodging elsewhere, and spend their money elsewhere. This town offers nothing to the people we have doing business here and does little to encourage more. Instead of developing we are going to end up losing the little we have.

28. Gallitzin is dead. What future do our children have? No recreation, nothing to keep them here.

SOURCE: Gallitzin Household Opinion Survey; December, 1988.

13. Merchants Opinion Survey In order to further identify and assess e community needs and problems within Gallitzin Borough, a Merchants Opinion Survey was initiated involving 47 local businesses. (See Appendix B.) The survey was conducted to obtain opinions from business owners and operators in regard to Gallitzin's downtown business area. Only seven (7) surveys were returned: however, ie the tabulated responses as presented on Exhibit 2 provided sufficient data to identify and evaluate many of the problems considered specific to the downtown area. The survey contained seven (7) questions followed by a written comment portion. Collectively, I the survey questions provide an assessment of the 4 downtown area's constraints and to some extent its assets from a business perspective. Presented below is a listing of each survey question along with a brief discussion of the combined responses. Question No. 1 - Is downtown traffic a problem, as you e see it? Four (4) of the merchants responding to this question did not consider downtown traffic to be a problem. However, these opinions were premised upon apathy, brought on by the overall lack of economic activity and the apparent opinion that there is no need for customers to visit downtown Gallitzin. Two (2) of the merchants indicated their concern for tight streets and one (1) was concerned about the possibility of increased traffic due to economic expansion. e Question No. 2 - Is downtown parking a problem? All of the seven (7) merchants responding to this question felt that downtown parking was hurting business activity. One (1) merchant considered parking on both sides of the streets to be a problem. Another respondent stated that the streets are too narrow, and one (1) merchant indicated that the problem is that there is no parking available. Question No. 3 - Do you think that downtown needs a certain type of new business? The responses to this question were varied and in general were compatible with the results of the Household Opinion Survey. Merchants felt that a diversification of business activities would help the downtown. The listing involved restaurants and lodging facilities, small retail and service oriented businesses and manufacturing and retail outlets. Reference was also made to the Gallitzin Tunnels and tourism as a possible new business.

14. Question No. 4 - Would you be willing to participate in a program to rehabilitate, restore, or otherwise improve all the storefronts in downtown? This question received four (4) yes responses I and three (3) no responses. One (1) of the no answers indicated that rehabilitation of storefronts was not the solution but just cosmetics over the problem. The fact that four (4) out of seven (7) merchants would participate in a program of storefront restoration is noteworthy considering the general apathy reflected by the merchants survey. Question No. 5 - Would you favor the establishment of a

~ downtown~~ historic district? (Briefly explain effects, advantages, etc.) Five (5) of the seven (7) responses to this question were positive favoring a downtown historic district to help promote tourism and economic growth. The merchants made references to the Gallitzin Tunnel and the establishment of a park area overlooking the tunnels as specific tourist attractions. Question No. 6 - What do you think are the biggest problems downtown? The answers to this question ranged from the lack of parking and general apathy to zoning and the i consolidation of the business district. There appears to be a concern for downtown appearance and the lack of a defined central business area in terms of its location and buildings. Question No. 7 - What do you think are downtown's assets? The responses to this question concerning Gallitzin's downtown assets are fairly compatible with the household survey findings. The history of mining and roading along with the Gallitzin Tunnels are 4 identified in both surveys as community assets. Accessibility to a major highway and the need for small business development are also examples of survey compatibility. One (1) merchant also felt that low prices for real estate in the downtown area was a community asset. Merchants Written Comments Exhibit 3 presents the written comments from each of the seven (7) respondents. The written portion of the survey provided viable opinions concerning i Gallitzin's business climate from a merchants point of view. The information supports and refines the survey responses discussed above. There is evidence of a

15. consensus among merchants that the general appearance of the downtown needs to be improved. The development of tourism through railroad, mining, timber and coke making are also needed to stimulate business growth. A e concerted downtown business plan to compete with Altoona and the restructuring of Gallitzin's infrastructure by Borough officials would help generate business growth. Summation e The Merchants Opinion Survey has helped identify several of the problems or needs which are relevant not only to Gallitzin's downtown but also to the community as a whole. This information utilized in conjunction with the results of the Household Opinion Survey will serve to substantiate Gallitzin's community constraints and assets. The merchants survey as discussed above has supplemented the Strategy's development by providing the following list of prioritized community constraints and assets. lo 1. Downtown Business District to be restructured in terms of its location and geographic boundaries. 2. General Appearance of the downtown area to be made more attractive by promoting cosmetic improvements. 3. Parking and traffic circulation improvements downtown to facilitate business and customer needs. 4. Small Business growth and development in the retail and service sectors to anchor the economic base. 5. Manufacturing and Retail outlet development to take advantage of access to major highways.

6. Tourism to include development of the Gallitzin Tunnel park area and coal mining heritage. 7. Downtown Historic District designation to foster and promote economic development through tourism. 8. Community Pride to eliminate general apathy and promote public and private cooperation to improve the downtown.

16. EXHIBIT 2 GALLITZIN BOROUGH MERCHANTS OPINION SURVEY Question No. 1 Is downtown traffic a problem, as you see it? Responses 1. Yes, tight streets. 2. No, there is no reason to use area 3. Yes, especially for the school buses 4. At present not a problem but increased traffic due to expansion would definitely be a problem 5. No 4 6. No. There is not any traffic. 7. Lack of traffic is the problem due to poor access from main road, run down buildings, and no centralized business area (too far from one another).

Question No. 2 Is downtown parking a problem? Responses 1. Yes 2. Yes - none available 3. Yes - streets are too narrow 4. Yes - now on both sides of streets 5. Yes 6. Yes 7. In some areas Question No. 3 Do you think that downtown needs a certain type of new business? If so, which type? Responses

1. A dinner type restaurant 2. Retail merchandiser, any would help to reverse the downtown spiral. 3. Yes - any type to increase employment would help 4 4. Restaurant & Lodging. Anyone visiting has no place in town to stay and/or eat. 5. Yes - clothes store, appliance store 6. Small service oriented businesses 7. Manufacturing/retail outlets that would employ residents and attract consumers. Tourist attractions (an old railroad car ( & photos of the tunnels.)

17. Question No. 4 Would you be willing to participate in a program to rehabilitate, 0 restore, or otherwise improve all the storefronts in downtown? 1. Yes 2. No solution, just cosmetics over problem 3. Yes 4. Yes 5. No 6. No 7. Yes

Question No. 5

Would YO’ fav r the establishment of downtown historic district? (Briefly explain effects, advantages, etc.)

Re sponse s 1. Yes - Railroad museum and photography platform at base of Main Street at tunnels. 2. N/A at this time. 3. Yes - The proposed walking bridges and park area would help bring more tourists. 4. Yes - Tourism and an increase of business 5. Yes 6. No 7. Yes - Effect: Make downtown area more attractive Advantage: possibly attract tourists and new industry creating employment

Question No. 6 What do you think are the biggest problems downtown? Response s 1. Apathy, lack of zoning, consolidate businesses, get rid of bars. 2. General apathy - also lack of necessary facilities to entice business. 3. Needs to be more attractive - trees, shrubs, etc. 4. Appearance - the lack of attractiveness to local community 5. No parking, no downtown buildings 6. Parking, appearances, street cleanliness 7. Lack of central business area Question No. 7

What do you think are downtown's assets? Responses

1. Very accessible 2. Low prices for real estate 3. History of mining and roading 4. Small centrally located businesses could provide covenient shopping 5. Bakery in town, factory 6. None 7. The tunnels as a tourist attraction

SOURCE: Gallitzin Merchants Survey: December, 1988.

19. EXHIBIT 3 GALLITZIN BOROUGH MERCHANTS OPINION SURVEY

Written Comments Please use the spaces provided below to make any additional comments that you may have concerning the business climate in Gallitzin Boruogh.

Re spons e s 1. Develop tourism, railroad, mining, timber and coke making. 2. The entire program must be restructured - poor water system, poor sidewalks, appearance, poor representation by Borough officials 3. The town needs keyed up with its business area, including trees, shrubs, flowers, etc. to beautify the community. Businesses would grow and increase employment to the town and surrounding areas. 4. The local residents have become accustomed to shopping in Altoona before shopping in Gallitzin. This in spite of many shoppers indicating some price and selections are better than Altoona. 5. No comment 6. None 7. Lack of a concerted plan to attract new business or industry or keep what we have.

SOURCE: Gallitzin Merchants Survey; December, 1988. 0

0 20. 11. COMMUNITY ASSETS There exists within Gallitzin Borough and the surrounding region certain growth factors or community assets which have the potential to stimulate economic growth. An evaluation of these relevant resources is necessary prior to formulating a community development strategy. Gallitzin Borough and Western Pennsylvania is comprised of a diversified landscape of cultural and historical resources. The entire region's unique historical background is predicated on the development and growth of the nation's railroad, steel-making, and coal mining industries. The primary purpose of this section of the Strategy is to provide a comprehensive evaluation of Gallitzin's community assets while emphasizing the significance of cultural and historical resources. Gallitzin's assets were determined utilizing two (2) sources of information. Initially, some background information documenting Gallitzin's cultural heritage, historical properties, and proximity to U.S. Route 22 will be discussed. This information will be supported and expanded upon using data obtained from the Gallitzin Household Survey. This original data helps direct attention to certain key community cultural, historical, and transportational resources. Used in combination, the two (2) information sources will present a comprehensive overview of Gallitzin's most viable community assets. Cultural Heritage The cultural heritage of Gallitzin Borough originated with the influx of immigrants from western Europe during the latter half of the 19th Century. The majority of early immigrants were of Scotch-Irish descent, however, new job opportunities soon persuaded immigrants of German, Italian, and Polish nationalities to migrate from western Europe. The impetus for this influx of new residents was the Pennsylvania Railroad's decision in 1849 to construct a railroad tunnel at the summit of the Allegheny Mountains. The tunnel was to connect the main lines of the Pennsylvania Railroad through the Allegheny Mountains from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Thus, the beginnings of Gallitzin's cultural history dates back to the late 1800's -- a period when immigrants from western Europe undertook an extensive enterprise designed to connect the western and eastern parts of Pennsylvania by rail. The immigrants brought with them numerous cultural traits which strongly influenced the social, economical, and physical development of Gallitzin Borough. The transfer of "Old World'' cultural and ethnic traits to

21. the "New World" frontier was vital to the survival of the immigrants. A strong work ethic, religious freedom, and family unity were notable characteristics of the various ethnic groups. These and other ethnic traits helped transform early Gallitzin into a thriving mining community and set in motion what was to become its cultural heritage. In 1853, the Pennsylvania Railroad was e completed, providing rail transportation across Pennsylvania. The majority of immigrants who had built the railroad system decided to make Gallitzin their permanent home. Thus, a settlement landscape began to take form which was centered on the railroad and transport industries. The new railroad system gave l. l. birth to the coal mining, lumbering, and textile industries creating new jobs and providing opportunities for more immigrants and other settlers in need of work. The majority of new workers were employed in the coal mining industry which by 1881 had become Gallitzin's major employer. It was during this period in Gallitzin's history that its cultural heritage took root --a cultural heritage which combined the transmitted social and institutional values of the various ethnic groups along with a set of values developed from living and working in the railroad and coal mining industries. Gallitzin's cultural heritage has survived intact into the present day and is uniquely expressed within its ethnic composition. Further evidence is exhibited within the built-up environment and can be visually identified through certain residential and commercial buildings. The significance of Gallitzin's cultural heritage as a community asset is relevant in terms of its growth and development within the railroad and mining industries.

0 Summation The cultural heritage of Gallitzin Borough originated in western Europe and was transported by various immigration groups to the new industrial environment. The individual cultural heritage and ethnic traits of each colonizing group was maintained; however, a common or dominate culture adhered to by all groups was formulated. This common culture originated and is distinct from other cultures because of the settlement patterns and environmental conditions associated with the development and growth of the railroad and coal mining industries. The following 0 list summarizes Gallitzin's community assets as they relate to its cultural heritage:

22. 1. A strong ethnic composition derived from late nineteenth and early twentieth century European stock. 2. A set of values and beliefs premised on family unity, work ethics and freedom of religion. 3. A cultural landscape settlement interpretive of America's railroad and mining industries.

4. An historical landscape interpretive of buildings and structures related to America's industrial heritage. 'i Historical Properties The identification of historical properties within Gallitzin Borough must be considered within the context of the development of the railroad and coal mining industries. Properties of historical significance may be collectively viewed as community assets in terms of their possible contribution to economic growth through tourism. Foremost among Gallitzin's historical sites are the Gallitzin Tunnels built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1853. The construction of the tunnels replaced the Pennsylvania i Canal System as Cambria County's principal mode of transportation and connected Gallitzin to industrial markets in eastern and western Pennsylvania. The Gallitzin Railroad Tunnels are considered historically significant and have been placed on the Pennsylvania State Register of Historic Places. It is the intent of 4 this section of the Strategy to provide a listing of additional resources in Gallitzin which have historical and/or architectural significance. The architectural history of Gallitzin Borough began during the 1850's with the completion of 4 the Pennsylvania Railroad. Coal and other bi-products of this new means of transportation greatly influenced the physical development and design of buildings and structures. Gallitzin's landscape is mostly comprised of Vernacular late nineteenth and early twentieth century houses and other buildings. In addition, there 4 exists a variety of contemporary homes ranging from small ranch types to larger split-entries. However, distinct properties related to Gallitzin's historical growth period which lasted from 1850 to 1910 are difficult to assess. Most of these properties and their architectural integrity have been considerably 4 altered. Thus, the Borough of Gallitzin appears to have more of a turn-of-the-century appearance than a mid-nineteenth century character. Alterations to

23. homes and buildings have been considerable and are more of the norm than the exception. The architecture of Gallitzin Borough exhibits strong cultural and ethnic influxes. No one distinct or unique style dominates the local landscape. Several ethnic groups, primarily from eastern and southern Europe, together with the earliest wave of western European immigrants interchanged style and tradition in creating a basic Vernacular style or architecture. These cultural and folk traditions combined with social and occupational differences resulted in further pattern varieties in Gallitzin's architecture. The most common type of Vernacular or folk housing scattered throughout Gallitzin Borough evolved from English colonial design. Most noticeable is the I house and its sub-types which are constructed of two-story timber frame surfaced with horizontal clapboards and shingles. In addition to the Vernacular style of architecture, Gallitzin Borough also exhibits several historical examples of Victorian architectural design. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries building construction followed traditional lines of development, and folk structures that were closely connected to ethnic groups predominated. Symbolic and decorative aspects of architecture appeared infrequently and were mostly reserved for government, education, or religious buildings. Examples of Victorian design in Gallitzin is a visible symbol of the wealth and prosperity which once existed. Victorian style is a highly ornamented, massive style of architecture and decor representative 0 of 19th Century England. In Gallitzin, this style of architecture was largely restricted to the design of important public buildings and for the spacious homes. of the wealthy. The Victorian style of architecture, like the Vernacular style, has also undergone repetitive alterations which make it difficult to 0 interpret. Summation Table 5 presents a listing of Gallitzin Borough's most significant historical and architectural resources. The Cambria County Historic Preservation Site Inventory conducted in 1980 provides the-basis for Gallitzin's historical property inventory. At the time the survey was conducted, the buildings appeared to be in sound condition, however, no detailed studies were conducted then nor have there been any recent studies 0 to determine specific structural conditions. The sites were evaluated for their local significance for both historical and architectural associations. It is hoped

24. that this inventory will provide the basis for future preservation planning in Gallitzin Borough. U.S. Route 22 A detailed discussion of Gallitzin's overall transportation network inclusive of U.S. 22 was presented in Phase I of the Strategy under Community Infrastructure. Herein, U.S. Route 22 will be individualized as a community asset in terms of its I economic impact upon the future growth of Gallitzin Borough. The greatest potential for increased economic activity exists within specific areas surrounding interchanges known in economic terms as Localized Impact Areas (LIA's). A study conducted by the Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission in 1986 identified the Cresson LIA to include three (3) interchanges as potential growth areas. The Study entitled Corridor "MI' U.S. Route 22, Economic Impact Study and Plan for Cambria County listed the Cresson South/Lilly, Cresson Summit and Gallitzin/Tunnelhill interchanges as subareas within 4 the Cresson LIA. An LIA is defined in the Corridor "MI' U.S. 22 Study as an area along the corridor which can be expected to experience certain development as a result of the relocation of U.S. Route 22. The impacted areas are one (1) mile to two (2) miles in radius and center upon the interchanges or intersection of U.S. Route 22 with major cross routes in the existing local road network. Such an area is generally sufficient to define the area that is likely to be directly influenced by an interchange. Closely spaced interchanges such as those representing the Cresson LIA can influence each other and are represented by 4 overlapping circles. The Gallitzin/Tunnelhill subarea is centered on the intersection of U.S. Route 22 and S.R. 4001 which delineates the Cambria-Blair boundary line. The greatest potential for economic activity in Gallitzin exists at this interchange. However, residual growth and development from the Cresson/Lilly South and the Cresson Summit interchanges could also have an impact on Gallitzin's future development. The potential for commercial and industrial growth at the three (3) LIA's exists because these are the only places that businesses are allowed to locate on a controlled access highway. The Cresson LIA, along with the three (3) interchange subareas, make U.S. Route 22 an economic asset to Gallitzin Borough and surrounding communities.

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TABLE 5 GALLITZIN BOROUGH HISTORICAL PROPERTIES INVENTORY

Year Architectural Architectural Property Address Built Style Significance Present Use 1. 324 Chestnut Street 1860 Victorian Good Comerc ia 1 2. 614 Main Street 1880 Victorian Poor Mixed 3. 415 Main Street 1910 Vernacular Fair Cml./Res. 4. 406 Main Street 1860 Victorian Excellent Residential 5. 325 Main Street 1860 Vernacular Fair Residential 6. 435 Portage Street 1850 Federal Excellent Residential 7. Jackson Street 1900 Vernacular Fair Church 8. 702 Jackson Street 1905 Other Good Mixed 9. Jackson Street 1905 Vernacular Fair Municipal Bldg. 10. Gallitzin Tunnels 1853 Transportation Exceptional Transportation 11. 600 Sugar Street 1855 19th Century Revival Excellent Residential 12. 303 St. Thomas Street 1870 Victorian Good Residential 13. 1006 Quarry Street 1907 Victorian Good Residential

SOURCE: Cambria County Historical Preservation: Stie Inventory; Historical Preservation Department, Redevelopment Authority of Cambria County, 1980.

26. Summation The Gallitzin/Tunnelhill, Cresson/Lilly, and Cresson Summit interchanges along U.S. Route 22 are 4 potential economic impact generators. Locational practices of businesses and firms indicate a high degree of preference for developmental sites at or near such interchanges. A major development such as a shopping center or large high-tech industrial firm at any one (1) of the interchanges could act as a stimulus 4 for Gallitzin Borough's economic base. The following general observations were noted by the Corridor "M" U.S. 22 Study. The observations pertain to the corridor in terms of its anticipated economic impacts and associated problems at a regional (three county level) as opposed to a site specific LIA. However, the 4 findings are noteworthy and are reflective of the interchanges within the Cresson LIA. 1. Existing U.S. Route 22 through the northern three (3) counties (Cambria, Blair, and Huntingdon) of the Southern Alleghenies Region has provided for both movement of traffic and a stimulus to development within the municipalities through which it passes. 2. Relocated and reconstructed U.S. Route 22 will move traffic through and within the Region more efficiently and more safely. Furthermore, it will stimulate development within the Counties through which it passes generally, and at locations where cross routes interchange with new U.S. Route 22 specifically. 3. Development pressures at these cross routes, referred to as Localized Impact Areas (LIA's), will far exceed those throughout the remainder of the corridor. 4. While most of the LIA's provide excellent opportunities for economic development, financial impacts (demands) will be experienced by the municipalities in which the LIA's are located. 4 5. Land Use Controls within the municipalities in which the LIA's are located are either non-existent or inadequate to properly guide the type and intensity of development which is expected to occur. 4 6. Local infrastructure within and surrounding the LIA's are inadequate to accommodate the

27. 4 intensity of development which is expected and to take full advantage of the future development potential. a SOURCE: Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission: Corridor "M" U.S. Route 22 Economic Impact Study and Plan - Cambria County, 1986. Household Opinion Survey As previously noted, the basic premise of the Gallitzin Household Opinion Survey was to determine community constraints and community assets toward economic growth. Two (2) of the Household Survey's three (3) questions, in addition to the written 0 comments portion dealt with community constraints and have been discussed under the Strategy's Community Constraints section. (See page 6.) The third and final question on the Household Survey was directed to finding out residential opinions about community and local assets. The results of this survey question will help expand upon the community assets to which we have already alluded.

Question No. 3 The final question on the Household Opinion Survey considered community resources. Households were e requested to identify and rank three (3) assets from a pre-determined list of nine (9). The pre-selected listing attempted to present those community resources which give Gallitzin a distinct advantage in terms of growth potential. As Table 6 indicates, a total of 195 responses were tabulated. The Gallitzin Tunnels (43 0 responses or 22.1%) received the most attention as a community asset. U.S. Route 22 (42 responses or 21.5%) was the second choice, followed by the Horseshoe Curve which compiled 28 responses or 14.4 percent of the total. These three (3) community resources received 113 responses or 58 percent of the total recorded. Gallitzin residents also indicated that they consider the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (Lemon House) to be a local community resource for future growth. U.S. Route 22 was the overwhelming choice as the most important community asset, receiving 27 first place rankings or 44.3% of the total. Correspondingly, the Gallitzin Tunnels was ranked second registering 13 No. 1 rankings. Of the 61 first place rankings listed on Table 6, U.S. Route 22 and the Gallitzin Tunnels in combination were selected 40 times. The decidedly strong household preferenced for prioritizing these two (2) 0 community assets is supported by the fact that they also received the most number of overall responses. Residents also prioritized the Forest Zoo, Horseshoe Curve, and Prince e 28. Gallitzin State Park as community resources. Gallitzin's cultural heritage and historical buildings received 14 and 3 total responses, respectively; but were ranked No. 1 only once apiece. 4 Summation The Gallitzin Household Opinion Survey has served to identify and prioritize community assets for growth. The assets can be collectively grouped as possible growth factors which need to be explored for future development to occur. The survey has indicated that residents are very much aware of the local resources which Gallitzin can utilize to effectively promote economic growth. The following presents a prioritized- listing of community assets or resources that may be considered as economic generators and be nurtured for economic activity to take place:

1. U.S. Route 22 and its potential for commercial and industrial development generated at interchange locations. 2. Gallitzin Tunnels as the cornerstone for promoting tourism as part of Gallitzin Borough's industrial heritage. 3. Horseshoe Curve as a railroad monument and major tourist attraction as part of America's Industrial Heritage Project. 4. Lemon House and Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site as part of America's Industrial Heritage Project.

5. Cultural and Historical Heritage derived form the early growth and development of America's railroad and mining industries. 4

29. TABLE 6 GALLITZIN BOROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY e HOUSEHOLD OPINION SURVEY

Question No. 3 In your opinion, which of the following do you consider an asset 0 to future development? (Please rank the three (3) that you consider most important. Use 1, 2, and 3.) Percent Times Percent Total of Ranked of No. 1 Community Assets Responses Total No. 1 Rankings 0 Forest Zoo 14 7.2% 7 11.5% Lemon House 24 12.3% 2 3.3% Erculiani's 9 4.6% 1 1.6% U.S. Route 22 42 21.5% 27 44.3% Horseshoe Curve 28 14.4% 5 8.2% e Gallitzin Tunnels 43 22.1% 13 21.3% Prince Gallitzin Park 18 9.2% 4 6.6% Local Cultural Heritage 14 7.2% 1 1.6% Local Historical Buildings -3 1.5% -1 1.6% TOTAL 61 100.0% e 195 100.0%

SOURCE: Gallitzin Household Opinion Survey: December, 1988. e

30. 111. STRATEGY FOR FUTURE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The Household and Merchant Opinion Surveys have identified and prioritized various community I constraints and assets. This section of the Strategy will seek a synthesis of these findings by providing a series of recommended improvements and a format for Strategy implementation. The primary intent of this section is to provide a resource for community development within Gallitzin Borough by recognizing and providing a solution to existing problems which are limiting economic growth. The following list of overall community goals and objectives was formulated from a review of the community characteristics identified in Phase I. This basic background information was then supplemented by and expanded upon through an evaluation of community constraints and assets. The goals and objectives are comprehensive in nature, attempting to direct development efforts in areas that are attainable from existing resources. No attempt was made to define goals and objectives which lie beyond the scope of the realities of costs and funding levels. Goals and Objectives The overall community goals and objectives allude to three (3) dynamic and crucial community development needs or factors. These being: Infrastructure Improvement, Economic Development, and Historical and Cultural Preservation. The goal assigned to each factor reflects the ideal statement of community aspirations in regard to solving existing problems. The goals represent a desired state of affairs and may not be entirely attainable. However, they are based upon realistic expectations. In contrast to the stated community goals, the objectives provide a means for obtaining each individual goal and focus on the specific steps to be taken. The stated objectives will serve to formulate an assessment of needs within the community and help define the specific strategies to use in resolving the needs. A. Infrastructure Improvement Goal: To improve and maintain public facilities necessary to support and promote a decent standard of living. Objectives 1. Ensure the provisions of an adequate and dedicated public water system.

31. 2. Provide for the resolution of parking and traffic circulation problems in the downtown area. 0, 3. Institute a systematic schedule of repair and maintenance to municipal streets and roads.

4. Facilitate a program of housing and IO store-front rehabilitation for substandard structures. 5. Promote a program directed toward the clean-up and beautification of buildings, streets, and recreation e facilities. B. Economic Development Goal: To promote the growth and development of a strong local economic base. Objectives:

1. Establish a Downtown Business Association or Business District Authority to coordinate and manage revitalization efforts. 2. Insure the availability of land and rental space for commercial and industrial development. 3. Encourage small business expansion and development as a priority concern for diversifying the local economic base. 4. Coordinate local economic activity by promoting commercial and industrial development through public/private partnerships. 5. Define the geographkal boundaries of the downtown business area and promote this area as the center of business activity. C. Historical and Cultural Preservation Goal: To preserve and promote the historical and cultural resources associated with the heritage of America's railroad and mining industries.

32. Objectives:

1. Increase community .awareness of the importance of conserving cultural 4 attributes and historical properties as economic development opportunities. 2. Provide financial incentives to individuals and organizations willing to restore and preserve historically 4 significant properties. 3. Insure the development, marketing, and promotion of local historical sites and buildings as tourist attractions. 4 4. Encourage the adoption of an historical preservation ordinance to act as a catalyst for the preservation and restoration of historical properties. 5. Develop a working partnership with 4 America's Industrial Heritage Project to foster and promote regional tourism. Needs Assessment An assessment of Gallitzin's most pressing 4 needs serve to synthesize the documented community constraints and assets with existing conditions. The needs assessment will address the main issues facing the community as it attempts to resolve existing problems. The identified needs will be more specific than the listed goals and objectives and will set the 4 stage for the recommended strategies and implementation process which will follow. The goals and objectives identified three (3) community development factors considered crucial for economic growth to occur. The needs assessment will expand upon the three (3) factors by prioritizing the key elements or improvements 4 necessary to accomplish them. Infrastructure Improvement Needs 1. The most important infrastructure need in Gallitzin Borough is a public water supply 4 and distribution system. This major gap in the existing community infrastructure system exists both in terms of a dedicated supply and reliable distribution system. However, community water problems should be remedied in the very near future. A Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVest) loan and grant water project has

33. been approved with construction commencing in the Spring of 1990.

2. There is a concerned need for additional customer parking within the downtown business area. Traffic circulation and directional patterns into and out of Gallitzin Borough also need to be adjusted to better facilitate vehicular movement and eliminate flow problems from major highways. 3. Owner-occupied and renter-occupied substandard dwelling units need to be rehabilitated. Vacant dilapidated structures need to be demolished and the vacant land utilized as efficiently as possible. There is a need in Gallitzin Borough for moderately priced single-family housing. 4. The downtown business area in particular, and the entire community in general, is in need of cosmetic building facade and landscaping improvements. Fix-it-up type improvements to residential homes, store-fronts, and the streetscape are needed to improve the appearance of Gallitzin. Economic Development Needs 1. There is a need to define the boundaries of the downtown business district (CBD) and development better communications between government officials, business leaders, and local residents in terms of revitalizing the downtown. A Business District Association and downtown manager are needed to coordinate and implement Gallitzin Borough's revitalization efforts. 2. The existing economic base needs to be expanded beyond the traditional industries of railroad, transportation, and coal mining. Industrial and commercial diversification is necessary to secure a sound economic base. The use of vacant buildings and land for io business activity needs to be encouraged and new commercial and industrial sites need to be identified and favorably priced. 3. Every attempt needs to be made to retain existing small businesses and provide expansion opportunities. The reuse of vacant buildings and available land needs to be directed toward small business development a 34. emphasizing a diversified mix of retail, service, and financial sector activities. 4. Economic development efforts need to be focused on public/private partnerships which reduce unemployment and promote business growth. Programs directed toward providing job training and placement for unemployed workers need to be.explored. Businesses need to be made aware of existing state and local programs directed toward employment opportunities. Historical and Cultural Preservation Needs 1. The need to increase and coordinate the participation of key community leaders in the development of Gallitzin's historical and cultural resources is necessary. Particular attention needs to be placed on preserving and promoting existing historical properties and sites. 2. The establishment of an historical preservation ordinance protecting historical structures and sites is necessary for historical preservation to occur. A survey and inventory of historical structures and 4 sites needs to e conducted and maintained in accordance with state preservation guidelines. 3. The designation of a single site or historic district is necessary in order to establish 4 the link between historic preservation, tourism, and the travel industry. Existing historic sites and structures need to be developed as key components of economic growth through tourism. Community awareness and support of historical preservation as a 4 viable economic tool needs to be fostered. 4. Historical and cultural preservation activities need to be coordinated and administered by a local agency whose primary responsibility would be to interface with other local, state, and federal preservation organizations. Community development through tourism needs to focus on Gallitzin's railroad, transportation, and coal mining resources, and incorporate these resources into regional themes associated with tourism 4 promotion.

35. Stratecries to Address the Needs Gallitzin's community development needs a originated from a synthesis of community constraints and assets. The needs assessment decidedly focused on a comprehensive examination of three (3) existing problem areas. The directional effort for resolving these existing problems will be identified in specific steps or strategies. The intent is that each strategy 0 help formulate a well-rounded approach to problem resolution. This approach will include a strategy statement, state administrative agency, local administrative agency, program funding, and implementation agency for each community need. Infrastructure Improvement Strategies 1. Strateqy Statement: Eliminate existing water problems by expediting Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVest) water project. This project consists of building a water treatment plant, installing two (2) large storage tanks and enlarging existing reservoirs. State Administrative Aqency: Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVest), P.O. Box 1344, Harrisburg, PA 17105; (717) 787-8137. Local Administrative Agency: Gallitzin Borough Council, Municipal Building, Gallitzin, PA 16641; (814) 886-8871. Program Fundinq: Project Dependent. Low-interest loans and limited grants. Gallitzin Borough Water Project - $2.5 million loan and $250,000 grant. a Implementation Agencies: Gallitzin Borough Council; Gallitzin Water Department 2. Strategy Statement: Conduct a customer parking and traffic circulation study within the Downtown Business Area. This study should consider structured improvements such as parking lot location, street design, circulation patterns, curb and sidewalk restoration, and accessibility to U.S. Route 22. a 2a. State Administrative Agency: Small Communities Program Division, Bureau of Housing and Development, Department of

0 36. Community Affairs (DCA), 515 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 783-3910. Local Administrative Agency: Redevelopment Authority of Cambria County (RACC), 207 West High Street; Ebensburg, PA 15931; (814) 472-6711. Program Funding: Project Dependent. Grant - No local match. Implementation Agencies: Gallitzin Borough Council; Gallitzin Borough Planning Commission: 4

2b. State Administrative Agency: Downtown Revitalization Program - Department of Local Government Services, Municipal Training Division, Room 529, Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-5177 Local Administrative Agency: Gallitzin Borough Council, Municipal Building, Gallitzin, PA 16641; (814) 886-8871. Program Fundinq: Non-applicable - Program provides advice and direction on ways to organize downtown revitalization programs. ImDlementation Acrencies: Gallitzin Borough Council, Gallitzin Borough Planning Commission, Downtown Business District Association.

3. Strategy Statement: Devise a multi-year program directed toward improving the 4 existing housing stock through new construction, substandard housing rehabilitation, and demolition of vacant dilapidated buildings. 3a. State Administrative Agency: Small Communities Program Division, Bureau of Housing and Development, Department of Community Affairs (DCA); 515 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-3910. Local Administrative Agency: Redevelopment Authority of Cambria

37. County (RACC), 207 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931; (814) 472-6711. 0 Program Funding: Project Dependent. Grant - No local match. Implementation Agencies: Gallitzin Borough Council; Gallitzin Borough Planning Commission. 3b. State Administrative Agency: Housing/ Community Development Program - Community Development Division, Bureau of Housing and Development, Department of Community Affairs, 507 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-5327. Local Administrative Agency: Redevelopment Authority of Cambria County (RACC), 207 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931; (814) 472-6711. Program Funding: Grant and dollar-for- dollar local match. Implementation Agencies: Gallitzin Borough Council; Gallitzin Borough Planning Commission; Downtown Business District Association.

4. Strategy Statement: Institute a community- I. I. based fix-it-up program to promote building facade, property, and general landscaping improvements. This program should focus on basic improvements such as minor structural repairs, a coat of paint, yard maintenance, and sidewalk restoration. Local Administrative Agency: Gallitzin Borough Council, Municipal Building, Gallitzin, PA 16641; - (814) 886-8871. Program Fundinq: Project Dependent. General budget allocations; Resources of individual property owners. Implementation Agencies: Gallitzin Borough Council; Gallitzin Borough Planning Commission; Private Individuals.

38. Economic Development Strategies 1. Strateqy Statement: Define the boundaries of the Central Business District (CBD) in cooperation with the business community and local residents. Promote the formation of a Downtown Business District Association to oversee and coordinate downtown revitalization efforts. Consider a mainstreet manager or economic development coordinator 1 responsible for managing and implementing local efforts to promote economic growth and development. la. State Administrative Agency: Main Street Manager Program - Community i Development Division, Bureau of Housing and Development, Department of Community Affairs, 507 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-5327. Local Administrative Agency: Gallitzin Borough Council, Municipal Building, Gallitzin, PA 16641; (814) 886-8871. Program Funding: Grant - Local match. Three (3)..* Year slidins match ratio: First year - $35,000 &ant/$5,000 local i match; second year - $30,000 grant/ $10,000 local match, third year - $20,000 grant/$20,000 local match. Implementation Agencies: Gallitzin Borough Council; Downtown Business District Association; Main Street Manager. lb. State Administrative Agency: Housing/ Community Development/Main Street Technical Assistance - Community Development Division, Bureau of Housing and Development, Department of Community Affairs, 507 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-5327. Local Administrative Agency: Gallitzin Borough Council, Municipal Building, Gallitzin, PA 16641; 886-8871. Program Funding: Non Applicable - Program provides free technical advice and-general information in identifying problems and solutions to community revitalization.

39. Implementation Agencies: Gallitzin Borough Council; Downtown Business 0 District Association; Mainstreet Manager. 2. Strategy Statement: Expand and diversify the existing economic base by providing locational incentives for industrial and commercial firms. Develop and promote an industrial park emphasizing light industrial and commercial development. Reactivate the Gallitzin Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) to operate and manage the industrial park and market its locational advantages. 0 2a. State Administrative Agency: Community Economic Recovery Program - Office of Regional and Community Initiatives, EDP/Department of Commerce, 408 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-7330. Local Administrative Agency: Gallitzin Borough Council, Municipal Building, Gallitzin, PA 16641; (814) 886-8871. Proqram Fundinq: Grant - No local match, up to $50,000 for individual communities. $100,000 for regional or area-wide consortia of communities. Implementation Agencies: Gallitzin '0 Borough Council, Gallitzin Industrial Development Authority. 2b. State Administrative Agency: Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) - Bureau of Bond and Loan Programs, EDP/Department of Commerce, 479 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-6245. Program Funding: Low-interest loans and second mortgages providing from 30 to 70 e percent of project costs. l Implementation Agencies: Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority; Gallitzin Industrial Development Authority; Private Corporations. a

e 40. 3. Strategy Statement: Continue to promote the .. retention and expansion of commercial and manufacturing firms through tax abatement. Expand the existing LERTA program to include repairs and additions to residential properties. Vacant lots and commercial buildings should be promoted as small business opportunities and assistance provided to small'businessesin need of low-interest loans. 3a. State Administrative Agency: Non-Applicable - Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Program (LERTA). Legality established by Pennsylvania State Legislature under Act d 76 of 1977. Local Administrative Agencies: Gallitzin Borough Council, Municipal Building, Gallitzin, PA 16641; - (814) 886-8871. 4 Penn Cambria School District, 214 Powell Avenue, Cresson, PA 16630; (814) 886-8121. Cambria County Commissioners; Assessment Office, Court House, Ebensburg, PA 15931. (814) 472-5440; ext. 454. Proqram Funding: Non-Applicable - Program allows local taxing bodies to exempt property improvements from taxation for a period up to ten (10) years. Implementation Agencies: Gallitzin Borough Council, Penn Cambria School District, Cambria County Tax Assessment Office. 4 3b. State Administrative Agency: Pennsylvania Capital Loan Fund Program, Burea; of Business Financing, EDP/- Department of Commerce, 494 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; d (717) 783-1768. Local Administrative Agency: Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission, Suite 100, Southern Alleghenies Plaza, 1506 Eleventh Avenue, I Altoona, PA 16601; (814) 946-1641. ,

41. Program Funding: Low-interest loans to businesses for capital development projects. Implementation Agency: For-profit manufacturing, industrial, advanced technology, and computer related firms. 3c. State Administrative Agency: Appalachian Development Program (Enterprise Development) - Office of Enterprise Development, EDP/Department of Commerce, 404 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 783-8950. Local Administrative Agency: Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission, Suite 100, Southern Alleghenies Plaza, 1506 Eleventh Avenue, Altoona,. PA 16601; (814) 946-1641. Program Funding: Grants and technical assistance to develop new-industry in the Appalachian area. Implementation Agencies: For-profit new industries and small businesses. e 4. Strategy Statement: Promote public/private economic partnerships directed at improving job skills and reducing unemployment levels. Provide opportunities for employment growth by linking community efforts to regional and state-wide labor programs directed at dislocated workers, job training, and low- income families. Inform commercial and manufacturing firms of public employment partnerships and provide assistance to local ,residents in search of employment. 4a. State Administrative Agency: Customized Job Training Program (CJT), Office of Regional and Community Initiatives, EDP/ Department of Commerce, 408 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-7330. Local Administrative Agency: Admiral Peary Vo-Tech, R.D. #2, Ebensburg, PA

Program Funding: Project Dependent - Funding levels based upon project budget .

42. Implementation Agencies: Admiral Peary Vo-Tech; Penn Cambria School District; For-Profit Companies and Firms. i 4b. State Administrative Agency: Job Training Partnership Act, Program (JTPA) Title I11 - Bureau of Job Training Partnership, Department of Labor and Industry, 1105 Labor and Industry Building, 7th and Forster Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 783-8944. Local Administrative Agency: Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission, 541 58th Street, Altoona, PA 16602; (814) 946-1673. Program Funding: Grant funds distributed via formula Implementation Agency: Gallitzin Borough Council; Private Industry Councils. 4c. State Administrative Agency: Employment and Community Conservation Program, Bureau of Human Resources, Department of Community Affairs, 358 Forum Building, I Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-4140. Local Administrative Aqency: Gallitzin Borough Council, Municipal Building, Gallitzin, PA 16641; (814) 886-8871. Program Funding: Project Dependent - State Grants. Implementation Agencies: Gallitzin Borough Council, Gallitzin Industrial Development Authority, Downtown Business District Association. Historical and Cultural Preservation Strategies 1. Strateqy Statement: Organize local efforts to preserve existing historical properties 4 and-cultural attributes through research, planning, and promotional programs. Coordinate and promote historical and preservation activities between elected officials, the business community, and local citizenry. Allow for public participation 1 and input into the planning and development of historical and cultural programs.

43. State Administrative Agency: Tourist Promotion Matching Fund Program - Office of Communications, EDP/Department of Commerce, 453 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-5453. Local Administrative Agency: Gallitzin Area Tourist Council, c/o Gallitzin Borough Council, Municipal Building, Gallitzin, PA 16641; (814) 886-8871. Program Funding: Matching Fund - Local share. Implementation Agency: Gallitzin Area Tourist Council. 2. Strategy Statement: Adopt an historical preservation ordinance to protect historical properties and sites from alteration, relocation, and demolition. Establish an Historic Preservation Commission to oversee a program of identification, evaluation, and protection of historical structures. Meet the requirements and apply for certification under the Certified Local Governments (CLG's) program in Pennsylvania. State Administrative Agency: Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Grant Program - Bureau for Historic Preservation, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, P.O. Box 1026, Harrisburg, PA 17108; (717) 783-5321. Local Administrative Agency: Gallitzin Borough Council, Municipal Building, Gallitzin, PA 16641; (814) 886-8871. Program Fundinq: Grants-in-Aid Local Match - 70/30 grants and 50/50 grants for survey and planning activities (non-construction). Implementation Agencies: Gallitzin Borough Council; Gallitzin Area Tourist Council, Gallitzin Historic Preservation Commission. 3. Strategy Statement: Begin the process to obtain nomination of the Gallitzin Tunnels to the National Register of Historic Places. Continue to promote the Gallitzin Tunnels as a major tourist attraction in association with America's Industrial Heritage Project

44. (AIHP). Establish a mini-park and associated tourist facilities overlooking the Gallitzin Tunnels and promote this tourist attraction as an historical transportation link between the Horseshoe Curve and the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site. 3a. State Administrative Aqency: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Bureau for Historic Preservation, Box 1026, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1026; (717) 783-8946. Local Administrative Agency: AIHP, National Park Service Field Office, 13A Juniata Street, P.O. Box 565, I Hollidaysburg, PA 16648; (814) 696-9380 .or 696-9381. Program Funding: Grants-in-Aid Local Match - 70/30 grants and 50/50 grants for identification and nomination process. Implementation Agencies: Gallitzin Area Tourist Council; Gallitzin Historical Preservation Commission. 3b. State Administrative Agency: Recreational Improvement and Rehabilita- tion Act Program (RIRA), Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, Department of Community Affairs, 555 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-7672. Local Administrative Agency: Gallitzin Borough Council, Municipal Building, Gallitzin, PA 16641; (814) 886-8871. I Program Funding: Grants-in-Aid - Local Match 50/50 up to $200,000 also grants - 100 percent funding up to $15,000. Implementation Aqencies: Gallitzin Borough Council; Gallitzin Area Tourist Council. 4. Strategy Statement: Coordinate and implement historical and cultural preservation programs in conjunction with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Heritage Preservation Commission (SPHPC). Promote and market community assets aSsociated with railroad/transportation, coal

45. mining, and cultural heritage within the parameters of the State Heritage Park Program and the designation of the Johnstown-Windber- a Altoona Heritage Corridor. State Administrative Agency: Southwestern Pennsylvania Heritage Preservation Commission, 13A Juniata Street, P.O. Box 565, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648; e (814) 696-9380 or 696-9381. Local Administrative Agency: Gallitzin Area Tourist Council, c/o Gallitzin Borough Council, Municipal Building, Gallitzin, PA 16641; (814) 886-8871. Program Funding: Non-Applicable - Coordination Activities. Implementation Aqencies: Gallitzin Area Tourist Council; Gallitzin Historic Preservation Commission. Strateav ImDlementation Schedule A schedule for implementing each strategy has been formulated and is presented as Exhibit 4. The a schedule considers the allocation of a tentative phase and time period for initiating the respective strategies, the primary program funding, and possible implementing agencies. The phases and time periods are not absolute, but reflect a static sequence of activities which can occur simultaneously, and with considerable overlapping in terms of project start-up and completion. The implementation schedule covers a three (3) phase, three (3) year period. However, depending on local resources and available funding levels, the various projects and activities could take up to several years to complete. The schedule has been developed so that each strategy phase and time period addresses at least one (1) of the identified community needs. These being, Infrastructure Improvement, Economic Development, and Historical and Cultural e Preservation. Exhibit 4 also lists the primary program funding source for each strategy. The state funding programs are specific to the stated project. However, the actual eligible state activities described under each program may contain an area or range in common with other strategies. The funding list is comprehensive but not finite in nature, attempting to

46. identify the major existing state programs as they relate to current community development needs. Possible implementation agencies responsible for instituting and carrying out the proposed strategies have also been identified and are listed on Exhibit 4. The local agencies have been grouped in combination based upon the particular strategy or activity to be accomplished. Strategies may be undertaken by each agency individually or collectively noting that there is an inherent overlap of i responsibilities assigned to each strategy.

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EXHIBIT 4

STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

I Possible Tentative Phase/ Primary Implementing Strategy Time Period Program Fundinq Agencies Eliminate existing water problems Phase I Pennsylvania Gallitzin Borough by expediting water improvement 1990 Infrastructure Council, Gallitzin projects Investment Water Department Authority (PennVest)

Organize local efforts to research, Phase I Pennsylvania Gallitzin Area plan, and promote historical and 1990 Department of Tourist Council, cultural preservation activities Commerce - Economic Gallitzin Borough Development Planning Commission Partnership (EDP)

Adopt Historical Preservation Phase I Pennsylvania Gallitzin Borough Ordinance, establish Historical 1990 Historic and Council, Gallitzin Preservation Commission, and Museum Commission Area Tourist become a Certified Local (PHMC) Council, Gallitzin Government Historic Preserva- tion Commission

Conduct customer parking and Phase I Pennsylvania Gallitzin Borough traffic circulation study within 1990 Department of Council, Gallitzin the downtown business area Community Affairs Borough Planning ( DCA 1 Commission

Define the boundaries of the Phase I Pennsylvania Gallitzin Borough Central Business District (CBD), 1990 Department of Council, Downtown form a Downtown Business District Community Affairs Business District Association, and consider a (DCA) Association, Mainstreet Manager Mainstreet Manager

48. STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE -- (Continued)

Possible Tentative Phase/ Primary Implementing Strategy Time Period Program Funding Agencies

Expand and diversify t,,e existing Phase I Pennsylvania Gallitzin Borough economic base by providing 1990 Department of Council, Gallitzin locational incentives to Commerce- Industrial Develop- industrial and commercial firms Economic Develop- ment Authority ment Partnership (EDP1 Begin nomination process of Phase I1 Pennsylvania Gallitzin Borough Gallitzin Tunnels to the 1991 Historic and Council, Gallitzin National Register of Historic Museum Commission Area Tourist Places (PHMC) Council, Historic Preservation Commission Devise a multi-year program to Phase I1 Pennsylvania Gallitzin Borough improve the existing housing 1991 Department of Council, Gallitzin stock through new construction, Community Affairs Borough Planning rehabilitation, and demolition (DCA) Commission, Mainstreet Manager Promote the retention and expansion Phase I1 LERTA, Pennsylvania Gallitzin Borough of commercial, manufacturing and 1991 Department of Council, Southern residential structures through tax Commerce-Economic Alleghenies Planning abatement, and provide assistance Development & Development for low-interest loans to small Partnership (EDP) Commission (SAPDC) businesses Institute community-wide fix-it-up Phase I11 Gallitzin General Gallitzin Borough program and general landscaping 1992 Budget, Individual Council, Gallitzin improvements Property Owners Borough Planning Commission, Private Individuals

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Possible Tentative Phase/ Primary Implementing Strategy Time Period Program Funding Agencies

Coordinate and implement Phase I11 Non-Applicable Gallitzin Borough historical and cultural preserva- 1992 Coordination and Council, Gallitzin tion programs with Southwestern and technical Area Tourist Pennsylvania Heritage Preservation advice (SPHPC) Council, Gallitzin Historic Preserva- tion Commission Promote public/private economic Phase I11 Pennsylvania Admiral Peary partnerships directed at 1992 Department of Vo-Tech, Penn improving job skills and reducing Commerce - Cambria School unemployment levels Economic Develop- District, For- ment Partnership Profit Companies (EDP)

50. APPENDICES

A. GALLITZIN BOROUGH HOUSEHOLD OPINION SURVEY

B. GALLITZIN BOROUGH MERCHANTS OPINION SURVEY

C. GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS PROGRAM

D. HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY FORM PACKET

E. MODEL HISTORICAL PRESERVANCE ORDINANCE, LIBERTY, MISSOURI

F. JOHNSTOWN TRIBUNE DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER ARTICLE APPENDIX A

GALLITZIN BOROUGH HOUSEHOLD OPINION SURVEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Dear Resident: The Cambria County Planning Commission is conducting a survey of Gallitzin Borough Residents. Your opinions will be very helpful in determining community needs in Gallitzin Borough. Please help us to better understand your community by answering the 3 questions below and returning this survey in the envelope provided. This survey will only take about 10 minutes of your time to complete. 1. In your opinion, which of the following are constraining the economic growth in Gallitzin Borough. Please rank the four most important to you. (Use 1, 2, 3 and 4) -Unemployment -Lack of Developable Land -Poor Housing -Poor Traffic Circulation -Poor Water Quality -Poor Community Leadership -Poor Streets/Roads -Inadequate Sewerage Treatment -Dilapidated Buildings -Lack of Downtown Businesses 2. Which of the following types of business activities do you think are needed to foster community development? (Please rank - Use 1,2 and 3.) -Mining -Railroad -Commercial -Tourism -Financial -Manufacturing -Services -Recreation -Small Businesses 3. In your opinion, which of the following do you consider an asset to future development? Please rank the three (3) that you consider most important. (Use 1, 2 and 3.) -Forest Zoo -U. S. Route 22 -Prince Gallitzin Park e-- Lemon House -Horseshoe Curve -Local Cultural Heritage -Erculiani' s -Gallitzin Tunnels -Local Historical Buildings Please use the spaces provided below to make any additional comments that you may have concerning future development and growth in Gal- litzin Borough. e

If you wish to speak with the Planning Commission over the phone, please do not hesitate to call us at 472-5440, Extension 325 - e Ask for Jerry. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP e A- 1 APPENDIX B GALLITZIN BOROUGH MERCHANTS OPINION SURVEY COMMUNITY DEYELOPMENT STRATEGY

2. Is downtown parking a problem?

3. Do you think that downtown needs a certain type of 4 new business? If so, whicl, t:.q:e?

4. Would you be willing to participate in a program to rehabilitate, restore, or otherwise improve all 4 the storefronts in downtown? 5. Would you favor the establishment of a downtown historic district? (Briefly explain effects, advantages, etc.) 4

6. What do you think are the biggest problems downtown?

7. What do you think are downtown’s assets?

Please use the spaces provided below to make any additional comments that you may have concerning the business climate in Gallitzin Borough. 4

If you wish to speak with the Planning Commission over the phone, please do not hesitate to call me at 472-5440, Extension 325. Ask for Jerry. “HANKS FOR YOUR HELP

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BUREAU FOR HISTORIC P3ESERVATION PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL & MUSEUM COMMISSION Box 1026, Barrfsburg, Pennsylvania 17108-1026 (717) 783-8946

Aqgroved August 29, 198s Corrected February 11, 1987

c-1 I. Introduction In 1-966, Congress initiated the national historic prese-mation program to operate as a decentralized partnership between the Federal goverrunent and the States . The Federal government established a program of identification, evaluation and protection of historic resources which is primarily carried out by the States. The success of this working relationship encouraged Congress to expand the partnership to provide for participation by local 4 governments as well. The 1980 Amendments to the National Ristoric Preservation Act are the legal basis for the new federal- state-local preservation partnership. Qualified local 'governments will be certified to carry out functions in this 4 partnership including 1) eligibility to apply to the State Historic Preservation Officer for matching funds earmarked for "certified local governments" and, 2) responsibility For review of nominations of properties to the National Register of Bistoric Places. In order to became certified, a local government must meet a number of requirements, chief of 4 which are to have enacted an historic preservation ordinance and appointed an Historic Architectural Review Board or preservation commission. The federal act directs the State Bistoric Preservation Officer and the Secretary of Interior to certify local governments to participate in the 4 partnership. This document will outline how the partnership could work in Pennsylvania. These guidelines were prepared in response to National Park Service regulations (36 CFR 61.5) and after extensive consultation with respreseE%atives of local governments and preservation organizations. Comments from these groups were particularly helpful in designing the funding portion of the program. Comments received are available for review at the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Currently, we have over 50 locally established historic districts in Pennsylvania. The certified local government program will allow the State to recognize and strengthen existing programs in communities with Act 167 Historic Architectural Review Boards or historic preservation commissions established under home rule legislation. In addition, it will provide incentives for participation by 4 other communities. The Pennsylvania Historical and Musewn Commission believes that many communities with a Ristoric Architectural Review Board or historic preservation commission will be able to request local certification that should further the inclusion of local interests and concerns into Pennsylvania state preservation programs and the integration of historic preservation issues into local planning and decision-making processes.

c-2 11. Requirements for Certification of Local Government Programs in Pennsylvania -

0 The federal law (National Historic Preservation Act Amendments or' 1980) that established the certified local government concept contains five broad standards, all of which must be met by the local historic preservation commission befors the local government can be certified. The federal standards, when appropriate, are further defined and expanded below to indicate the specific standards a .,local government must fulfill to be certified in Pennsylvania. I DEFINITION : "PRESERVATION COMMISSION" REFERS TO HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD, HISTORICAL COMMISSION, OR OTHER ADVISORY BOARD ESTABLISHED BY A LOCAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE. A. Local governments must "enforce appropriate state or local legislation for the designation and protection of historic properties." 1. Local governments must have adopted an ordinance under Act 167 (of 1961) and administer municipal historic districts in accordance with requirements of that Act or, in the case of 1st an'd 2nd class cities and home rule municipalities., appropriate local legislation which provides a mechanism for the designation of historic properties and, at a minumum, their protection and preservation through review and approval or denial of permits for all exterior alteration, relocation a and demolition (see below) 2. The criteria upon which a local government's historic preservation commission reviews proposals for alteration and demolition must be clearly set forth in the ordinance. Design standards which conform with the Secretary of Interior's ten basic Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR 67) are recommended but not required. 3. The ordinance or, where appropriate, an administrative action persuant to the ordinance, which designates resources for protection must clearly delineate the landmarks or boundaries of designated districts to be protected. 4. The local government through its historic preservation commission, where appropriate, must review and render decisions on alterations to or relocation of all structures or sites within the boundaries designated by . the ordinance (no

c-3 categorical exclusion can be made for anv type of structure, site, or applicant).

5. The local government through its historic 4 - preservation commission must review and render decisions on any proposed demolitions within the boundaries designated by the ordinance and must have authority under the ordinance to deny demolition permits where appropriate, 4 6. The local government through its historic preservation commission must review and render an opinion or decision on all proposed new construction within the boundaries designated by the ordinance. 7. Decisions of the local governing body made persuant to review as above must be binding upon the applicants, Provision for enforcing decisions and a right of appeal must exist in the pregervation ordinance or, by reference, the administrative procedures act. 4 8. Each commission and its local governing body shall have in effect rules of procedure or by-laws pertaining to all official duties related to historic preservation under the local government 4 certification program and submit them to the State Historic Preservation Officer. At a minimum, these should establish regular meeting times, attendance and tzaining requirements for commission members, and provisions to cover issues of conflict of interest. 4 E, Local government shall "establish by state or local legislation an adequate and qualified historic preservation review commission composed of professional and lay members". 1. Each certified local government shall have a preservation commission with a minimum of five (5) members, All members shall have a demonstrated interest, competence or knowledge in historic presemation, 2. At least one commission member shall be a registered architect, and other members shall meet relevant enabling legislation requirements and have professional expertise in a field closely related to historic preservation (i.e., history, architectural history, archeology, or other historic preservation related disciplines such as urban planning, American Studies, American Civilization, Cultural Geography, or Cultural

c-4 I. AnthropoloFyr). Information on the credentials of -the commission members must be kept on file and -available to the public and the State Historic Preservation Officer. Local governments may be certified without the minimum number of types of disciplines if they can demonstrate that they have made a reasonable effort to fill those positions to the extent available in the community. A good faith effort shall include contacting professionals who are known to reside in the community and contacting universities or professional organizations to locate such professionals in the community if they are not known to live there. Nothing in this part shall be construed to encourage the appointment of professionals who do not have a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. However, professional expertise in unrepresented disciplines must be sought when considering National Register nominations and other actions that wiLl impact properties normally evaluated by a professional in such disciplines . (See R6 below.) 3. The appointing authority shall act within 90 days to fill any vacancy. 4. Each commission member and staff person is required to attend at least one informational or educational meeting per year, made available or approved by the State Historic Prese-nation Officer, pertaining to work and functions of the commission or to historic preservation. Such meetings may also be made available to elected municipal officials. 5. An annual report of the activities of the commission shall be submitted to the State Historic Preservation Officer. Reports shall include, but are not limited to, items such as number of cases reviewed, newly designated districts or landmarks, resumes of new commission members and stafflconsultants, appointments to the commission, attendance records, and all minutes relating to National Register nominations. The report must document the educational meetings referenced above. A report to date on the year's e expenditure of grant funds should be included. 6. The certified local government historic preservation commission shall review all proposed National Register nominations for properties within the boundaries of the municipality. When a 0 c-5 National Register nomination which is nomally ,evaluated by a professional in a specific discipline is considered (e.g., archeological site) and that discipline (e.g., archeology) is -not represented on the commission, the commission must seek expertise in this area before rendering its opinion. (See if2 above.) This can be accomplished through consulting (e.g., universities, private preservation organizations, or regional planning commissions) or by other means as appropriate,,. (See Section 111.1 7. The State Histokic Presemation Officer may, at his/her discretion and by mutual written agreement with the local governing body, delegate i further responsibilities to the individual certified local government or historic preservation commission. Such responsibilities will be complementary to and carried out in coordination with the State Historic Preservation Officer as outlined in Sec. 36 CFR 61.4 (b). 8. In order to carry out the duties delegated to it by the State Historic Preservation Officer and to provide technical and advisory services to the hi,storic preservation commission, other municipal agencies, and the public, the certified local government must employ, contract with, or otherwise have access to, on at least a part time basis, a qualified professional in historic preservation (as defined by U.S. Dept. of Interior regulations, 36 CFR Part 61 - Professional Qualifications Standards). Equivalent experience and/or training will be considered by the State Historic Preservation Officer. Minimum staff responsibilities must include reviewing and commenting to the historic preservation commission on administration, applications, National Register nominations, and related preservation issues.

C, The local government shall "maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic properties." I, A listing of officially designated historic districts, buildings, sites, objects, and,/or structures in the municipality must be maintained. 2. An inventory of all surveyed areas, historic I districts, buildings, sites, objects and/or structures identified to date as historic resources within the municipality must be maintained. C-6 3. A certifisd local government shall develop or contihue' a program/proceaure to carry out a comprehensive survey for identification of historic districts, buildings, sites, objects, and structures within the municipality. 4. All inventory material shall be: a. In accordance or consistent with the statewide comprehensive historic preservation plan and the State Historic Preservation Officer's Guidelines for Historic Resource Surveys in Pennsylvania. b. Accessible to tKe public, .except for restrictions on the location .Iof archeological -sites when deemed necessary 'by the State Historic Preservation' Officer or local government. c. Kept up-to-date d. Submitted to -the Seate Historic Preservation Officer. 'Inventory material not funded by the State HistoriG Preservation 2 Officer will be copied at the State Historic Preservation Officer's expense for submission to that office.

D. "Local government shall provide for Sdequate public I. I. participation in the local historic preser.vation programs, including the process -of recommending properties for nomination to the National Register".

1. All meetings of hi.sto&-lc,' , preservation commissions must be publicly announced and be open e to the public. The agenda must be available to the public for review prior to ..the meeting. Cammission meetings must . occur _* at regular intervals at least four times a ,year. P.ublic notice must be provided prior to any special meetings; all requirements of "Sunshine Act" No. 84 of 1986 shall be met. 2.- .Careful minutes of all decisions and actions of the commission and the governing body, including the reasons for making these decisions, must be kept on file and 'available for public I) inspection. 3.' All decisions by a commission or governin body related to enforcement of loca-1 legislati or CLG responsibilities shall be made in a pub 0 c-7 forart, and applicants shall be given writtsn noti ficat io n by mail of decisions or -rsccmmendations or' the cammission. (This notification may be in t!!e fom of a cow 0: the -recommendation made to or by the local governing I body.) In the case of National Register nominations, notification should be given to the property owner (s).

4. The rules of procedure adoqted by the t commission shall be available for public inspection. E. "Local government shall satisfactorily perform the responsibilities delineated above and those specifically delegated to it under the Act by Lle Stats I Historic Presemation Officer .W The process -for monitoring of the certified local government is described in Part.V; .- 111. Certified Local Government Participation in the Nati.onal Register Nomination Process 1. '*, . -.. .. J - .. A. AIL certified local govertunents .-an eligible to participate in the National Register przocess regardl,ess of par'ticipatlon in the. funding process. B, Before,a property within the jurisdiction of the Certified Local Government is- considered by the Pennsylvania Historic Presemation Boazd for nomination to &e . National Register, the 'State Historic Preswation Officer will notify in writing the owner and the certified local governmeht. 'Notification will be sent eo the chief elected official and the presemation commission at least 60 days before the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Board meeting at which the nosnation will be considered. The certified local govekent's official recommendation on the significance' of the nominated property will be presented to the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Board at their meeting in writing or, if the certified local government chooses, their staff may be present at the meeting to offer comments in person, This process may be expedited with the concurrence of the Certified Local Government. If both the chief elected official and the historic preservation commission recammend against a proposed National Register nomination on the basis of its significance, it will not be nominated by the State Ristoric Preservation Officer unless within 30 days an appeal is filed with the State. If such an appeal is

C-8 filed, the State shall follow procedures for making a norniRation pursuant to the National Historic a Preservation Act, Section 10l(a). Any report and recommendation made under this section shall be included with any nomination submitted by the State to the Secretary of Interior. During its 60 day review period, the certified local '0 government shall provide a reasonable opportunity for public comment. The certified local government may respond wikh "no comment" within the designated 60 day review geriod. However, certified local governments must comment on at 0 least 75% of all National Register nominations within their jurisdiction. C. Certified local governments are encouraged to hold public meetings on proposals for establishment of National Register historic districts. Findings and e recommendations mav be presented to the Historic Preservation Board as described in part B above. D. State Historic Preservation Office staff will advise the certified local government of any site visit a to review a potential National Register property or distric't within the government's jurisdiction and invite a representative of the certified local government to participate. The State may not delegate authority to nominate properties directly to the National Register. IV. Process for Certification of Local Governments in Pennsylvania A. The chief elected official of the appropriate local a governing body shall request certification from the State Historic Preservation Officer. The request for certification shall include 1) a written assurance by the chief elected official and evidence that the local government has fulfilled all the standards for certification outlined above, 2) a copy of the local 0 historic preservation ordinance and by-laws or procedures, 3) a list and accompanying maps of the areas designated as historic districts or individual landmarks, and 4) resumes for members and staff of the historic preservation commission including credentials of expertise in fields related to historic presenration. B. Request for certification will be reviewed in accordance with the requirements for certification described previously in Section 11. When a Local

c-9 government certification request is approved by the State Historic Preservation Officer, the State Historic Preservation Officer will prepare a written agreement stating the specific responsibilities of the local government when certified. The State Historic Preservation Officer will forward the approved request and certification agreement to the Secretary of Interior . C, The State Historic Preservation Officer will 4 respond to the chief elected official within 45 days of the receipt of an adequately documented written request and advise him/her of the recommendation made to the Secretary of Interior. The State Historic Preservation Officer's certification of the local government to participate in the National Historic Preservation Program will constitute certification by the Secretary of the Interior unless exception is taken by the Secretary of Interior within 15 working days of his/her receipt of the State Historic Preservation Officer's approved certification. 4

V. Process for Monitoring and Decertification of Certified Local Governments in Pennsylvania

A. The' State Historic Preservation Officer office will d conduct a periodic review and monitoring of certified local governments not less than every two years to assure that certified local crovernment Performance is consistent with requirements for cergification and coordinated with the identification, evaluation, and preservation programs of the state historic preservation office. The Certified Local Government will be notified not less than 60 days in advance of such an evaluation. Written evaluations will be maintained. The State Historic Preservation Officer shall also review the annual report submitted by certified local governments, records of the 4 administration of funds allocated from the Historic Preservation Fund, and other documents as reasonable and necessary, Evaluation criteria shall include, but not be limited to : 1. Meeting the five eligibility requirements described in Section 11. 2. Performance of delegated responsibilities, such as review of National Register nominations, administration 4 of grant funds, and other delegated functions within established standards and time periods.

e10 4 .3. Adherence to federal standards for grant administration, and 4 . Coordination of responsibilities with the State qistoric Preservation Officer. If the State Historic Preservation Officer's evaluation indicates that the performance of a certified local government does not meet the requirements slated above, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall document that assessment and specify for the local government ways to improve performance. The certified local government shall be given a period of not less than 30 days, nor more than 120 days, to implement improvements. If the State Historic Preservation Officer determines that sufficient improvement has not occurred, the State Historic Preservation Officer will recommend decertification of the local government to the Secretary of the Interior, citing specific reasons for the recommendation. When a local government which has received grant assistance is decertified, the State will conduct financial assistance closeout procedures as specified in the National Register Programs Manual,

VI. Transfer of Historic Preservation Funds to Certified Local Governments e A. The local share of the Pennsylvania allocation from the Historic Preservation Fund will be available to certified local governments on a 70030% matching basis for survey work and a S0-50% matching basis for all other historic preservation activities and projects. Local matching share may be cash or eligible in-kind e expenses as per federal standards. Presently, federal law provides that at least 10% of the Historic Preservation Fund allocation to Pennsylvania be set aside for distribution to certified local governments. At such time as Congress may appropriate more than $65 million to the Historic Presenration Fund, a different distribution formula will be in effect, resulting in a proportionately larger share to certified local governments, B, In order to be eligible to receive a portion of the local share of the Historic Preservation Fund e allocation to Pennsylvania, the Department of Interior requires that each certified local government: 1. shall have adequate financial management systems which: 0 c-11 a) meet federal standards of the Office of Management and- Budget Circular A-202, Attachment G, "Standards for Grantee Financial Management Systems." b) are auditable in accordance with Federal Accounting Office Standards for Audit of Governmental Organization, Programs, Activities, and Functions. c) are evaluated by the State Historic Preservation Officer at least every 2 years (see Section VI

2. shall adhere to all requirements of the I National Register Programs Manual, and 3. shall adhere to any requirements mandated by Congress pertaining to the Historic Preservation Fund , 4, Only direct costs may be charged unless the Certified Local Government has a current indirect cost rate approved by the cognizant Federal . agency. Indirect costs may be charged only if the Certified Local Government meets the requirements of'the National Register Program Manual,

The Bureau for Ristoric Preservation-Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is willing to assist all local governments in developing and implementing financial management systems that address the requirements listed above. C. Each Certified Local Government will be eligible to apply for an annual basic program allocation, based on .- that year's Certified Local Government share of Pennsylvania's Historic Preservation Fund apportionment. The exact amount of the CLG share (no less than 10% of Pennsylvania's annual appropriation3 and the division between Basic Program Pool and Special Projects Pool and funding. priorities (see VI1 below) will be determined and announced annually, based on the amountArequested in initial letters of intent. Only after eligible requests for Basic Program Pool funds are fulfilled will Special Project Pool applications be considered. The State is not required to award funds to all governments eligible to receive them, The State Historic Preservation Officer Will seek to assure a reasonable distribution between rural and urban areas and to maximize the number of

c-12 communities receiving funds within the limits of other program requirements. 8

Basic Program Pool 1. It is the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's intent to make basic program grants a funding-- priority for Certified Local Governments that submit acceptable applications. In order to be acceptable, the Certified Local Government must provide, on a yearly basis, an application which includes : a) assurance of matching share (cash and/or in-kind) and acceptance of state funds b) demonstration of an understanding of annual state priori ties c) project description clearly stating measurable objectives that are reasonably attainable within the funding period and will have a specific impact and tangible results. It must be clear that funds awarded will be sufficient ie to generate effects directly as a result of the Certified Local Government funding received. The tangible results requirement may not-be waived even if there are many otherwise eligible applicants for the Certified Local Government basic program allocation. 0 d) project budget detailing itemized project's cost, including both grant and matching funds.

e) Projects must clearly increase the capability and effectiveness of local governments to address historic preservation issues. Basic funding goals will be identification, evaluation, nomination, and protection of historic resources. These may be accomplished through survey, nomination of properties to the National Register, establishment of local historic district (s), public education programs, planning studies, local historic preservation commission education and staffing, and development of comprehensive community-wide historic preservation plans. Special Projects Pool 2. Any remaining funds will be awarded competitively to Certified Local Governments based on special project applications submitted to the State Historic Preservation Officer. 8 C-13 D. No certified local government can receive more than 30% of the available Certified Local Government share of funds, unless this requirement would preclude award of the required 104 allocation to Certified Local Governments. Proposals will be evaluated based on annual state historic preservation priorities and the five criteria established in Section C above. Any State directed specific uses of funds shall be consistent with the State comprehensive historic preservation process. Written Certified Local Government grant agreements with the local government shall include Certified Local Government requirements. Use of federal funds will be limited by all existing federal and state restrictions, i.e., these funds cannot be used for acquisition and development of property or matched with other federal funds (except CDBG). Certified local governments will be subgrantees of the State. Certified local government funds cannot be used as a substitute for existing local funding for historic preservation. Rationare for Certified Local Government grant awards and the amount awarded shall be available to the public . The State Historic Preservation Officer s off ice is responsible, through financial audit . for the proper accounting of Certified Local Government monies in accordance with OMB Circular A-102, Attachment P.

VI1 . Application for Pas s-Through Funds 4 In order to receive Certified Local Government funds, the chief elected official of a certified local government shall submit an annual application to the State Historic Preservation Officer that outlines the proposed activity and the budget, including the source of match. Application requirements are detailed in Section VI.

Thing of the Application Process - State Historic Preservation Office announces annual priorities, basic program grant levels, and solicits CLG letters of intent (approximately August I). - Certified Local Government sends a letter of intent including the amount of basic program allocation for

c-14 which it will apply to State Historic Preservation Of fieer (apgroximately Sep t e.& er I). 8 - State Historic Preservation Officer notifies certified local governments of amount of available funds and distributes funding apglications for both Basic Program Pool and Special Projects Pool funds (approxbately November 1) . - State Historic Preservation Officer receives applications from Certified Local Governments by application deadline (approximately January I) . - State Historic Preservation Officer receives National e.. Park Service approval of annual work program (approximately January I) - Historic Preservation Offico-r reviews and evaluates applications within 45 days. Information on grant recommendations and selection process will be available to the public upon request (approximately February 15). - State Historic Preservation Officer submits informational SF 424's to National Park Service for review and comment within 20 days (approximately March 7) a - With'in ten (IO) days of National Park Service approval, State Historic Preservation Officer notifies local governments of grant awards (approximately March 31)

C-15 APPENDIX D 0 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLWNIA PENNSYLWNIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION BUREAU FOR HISTORIC PRESERVrnON Box 102s HARRIS8URG. PENMSYLIANIA 1710U.1026

0 Historic Resource Survey Form Packet

The attached Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form and instructions are intended for use by persons requesting the nomination of historic buildings, stsuctuses, sites, objects or districts to the National Register of Historic Places -and by public agencies and their consultants to obtain the State Historic Preservation Officer's (SHPO) opinion of the significance of historic/architectural resources as required - under the National Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, 8 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation of 1978 and related laws and regulations. Please note that archaeological sites require a separate form; instructions and/or information on identifying and evaluating archaeological sites may be obtained by contacting the Bureau for Historic Preservation (BHP). Attached are instructions on how to complete sections 1 to 30 of the Historic Resource Survey Form for a single property and for a historic district (pages 9-14) and information on National Register Criteria, Integrity and Areas of Significance (pages 3-6). Since the significance of properties must be evaluated in context, survey form preparers are strongly urged to provide information relating the specific properties 8 submitted for evaluation to broader patterns of history, architecture, engineering or culture. For information on establishing historic/architectural context, including surveys or other studies which may have been completed in your area, please contact the BHP. 0 Also attached are an outline of the results of listing in the National Register (page 7) and priorities that the BHP may use under certain circumstances in processing National Register nominations (page 8). Finally, outbuilding and interior data sheets that may be used to supplement the survey form are a included at the end of thls packet. The BHP reviews submitted survey forms on a bi-weekly basis I and normally responds within 30 days. Applicants seeking I National Register listing will be sent a written evaluation of l the surveyed property and, if the property appears to meet National Register Criteria, a National Register Nomination Form e and instructions. Agencies seeking to comply with historic preservation law8 will be sent the State Historic Preservation Officer's opinion of the properties in question as well as comments on the effects of proposed projects on historic resources. 4

D-1 For further information on completing the attached survey form please write or call the BHP at (717) 783-8946. Regukztiaa of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit untawful diclcr%nation

D-2 Evaluation of Significance The BHP uses the criteria of the National Register of Historic Places in evaluating the significance and integrity of properties proposed for historic registration or identified in connection with public projects sutiect to historic preservation review. The criteria apply to a wide range of properties which may be significant in local, state or national history.

The National Register Criteria The quality of significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, and: A. that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or B. that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past: C. that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work.of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction: or

D. ' that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Ordinarily cemeteries, birthplaces, or graves of historical figures, properties owned by religious institutions or used for religious purposes, structures that have been moved from the original locations, reconstructed historic buildings, properties primarily commemorative in nature, and properties that have achieved significance within the past 50 years shall not be considered eligible for the National Register. However, such properties w alif if they are integral parts of districts that do meet t e' criteria or if they fall within the following categories. A. a religious property deriving primary significance from architectural or artistic distinction or historical importance; OX B. a building or structure removed from its original location but which is significant primarily for architectural value, or which is the surviving structure most importantly asaociated with a historic person or event; or C. a birthplace or grave of a historical figure of outstanding importance if there is not other appropriate site Or building directly associated with his productive life; or

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I D. a cemetery which derives its primary significance from graves of persons of transcendent importance, from age, from distinctive design features, or from association with historic events; Or E. a reconstructed building when accurately executed in a suitable environment and presented in a dignified manner as part of a restoration master plan, and when no other building or structure with the same association has survived; or F. a property primarily commemorative in intent if design, age, tradition, or symbolic value has invested in with its own historical significance; or G. a property achieving significance within the past 50 years if it is of exceptional importance. Integrity To be listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, a property must meet Criterion A, B, C, or D -and must possess integrity. Integrity is the authenticity of a property's historic identity, evidenced by the survival of physical characteristics that existed duxing the property's historic or prehistoric period. If a property retains the physical characteristics it possessed in the past then it has the capacity to convey association with historical patterns or persons, architectural or engineering design and technology, or information about a culture or people. Integrity applies to historic resources in seven ways: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association. The principal test to establish whether a property has integrity is to ask whether or not the property retains the identity or character for which it is important. All properties change over the. The retention of integrity depends upon the nature and degree of alteration or change. It is not necessary for a property to retain the physical features or characteristics that it had during its period of significance. However, the property must retain the essential physical features that enable it to convey its past identity character and therefore its significance. or 4 Areas of Significance The National Register has established several categories of significance in which properties meet National Register criteria. If possible please explain the importance of your property in terms of one or more of the following areas of significance (use block 27 of survey form):

D-4 0 Axeas of Significance AGRICULTURE The process and technology of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock and plants. ARCHITECTURE The practical art of designing arid constructing buildings and structures to serve human needs. ARCHAEOLOGY The study of prehistoric and historic cultures through excavation and the analysis of physical remains. The creation of painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and decorative arts. COMMERCE The business of trading goods, services, and commodities. COMMUNICATIONS The technology and process of transmitting information. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT The practical art of designing and changing the physical structure of communities to enhance the quality of life. CONSERVATION The preservation, maintenance, and management of natural or manmade resources. ECONOMICS The study of the production, distribution, and consumption of wealth; the management; of monetary and other assets. EDUCATION The process of conveying or acquiring knowledge or skills through systematic instruction, training, or study. ENGINEERING The practical application of scientific principles to design, construct, and operate 0 equipment, machinery and structures to serve human needs. ENTERTAI"T/ RECREATION The development and practice of leisure activities for refreshment, diversion, 0 amusement, or sport. ETXNIC HERITAGE The history of persona having a common ethnic or racial identity. EXPLORATION/ e SETTLEMENT The investigation of unknown or little known regions; the establishment and earliest Waiafi4w?G. Of new settlements or

D-5 0 HEALTH/MEDICINE The care of the sick, disabled, and handicapped; the promotion of health and hygiene. INDUSTRY The technology and process of managing 4 materials, labor, and equipment to produce gcods and services. INVENTION The art of originating by experiment or ingenuity an object, system, or concept of practical value. ( LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE The practical art of designing or changing land, bodies of water, and natural elements to enhance the physical environment. ( ' LAW The interpretation and enforcement of society's legal code. LITERATURE The creation of prose and poetry. MARITIME HISTORY The history of the exploration, fishing, navigation, and use of inland, coastal, and deep sea waters. MILITARY The system of defending the territory and sovereignty of a people. PERFORMING ARTS The creation of drama, dance, and music. PHILOSOPBY The theoretical study of thought, knowledge, and the nature of the universe. POLITICS/ GOVERNMENT The enactment and administration of laws by which a nation, State or other political jurisdiction is governed; activities related to political process.

RELIGION The organized system of beliefs, practices, ( ana traditions regarding mankind s relationship to perceived supernatural fOrC8S SCIENCX The systematic study of natural law and phenomena. SOCIAL HISTORY The history of efforts to promote the welfare of society; the history of society and the lifeways of its social groups. TRANSPORTATION The process and technology of conveying passengers or materials.

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D- 7 0 PRIORITIES FOR PRCCSSSING. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA

The Bureau for Historic Pre :emation has established priorities for processing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. We anticipate use of the prforities in the following circumstances:

1. to assist the Bureau, when necessary, in scheduling the review of properties (for example, during periods of unusually high volume of nomination activity) and; 2. to assist the Bureau in the administration of grant programs and other projects to nominate properties to the National Register. Although the priorities may effect scheduling, they have no influence on deciding whether specific properties meet National Register' criteria. Properties meeting two or more priority categories will be assigned to the higher of highest priority. The priorities are listed below in order of importaacs. Priority will be given to properties: I. having excaptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting tha hI8tory and/or architactur. of ouz nation, state or local communities in that order; 2, for which registration will significantly assist in their preservation from threats of alteration, neglect or demolition.

3- which are located in areas which axe underrepresented in Pennsylvania's National Ragistar listings1 4. which are propead for multiple nomination, according to Natioaal Rsglrt8r historic district, thunatfc group OX multipla ra80urcms fomats; 5. which d8mon8tratm the importance of restoration, rehabilfiation and rmuse of significant resources under fedual tax priorities and; 6. which ara 1ocat.d in area8 fox which a solid context for evaluation axiats, for example, areas surveyed with PHMC grant a8SfStaZlC8. If you believe your property would possess a nomination priority if the BHO finds it necessary to prioritize applications please circle applicable prlority area above and explain briefly on the reverse side of this sheet. If priority 1)s is applicable indicate whether a Historic Preservation Tax Certification has been filed with the BHP.

D-8 a HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY FORM INSTRUCTIONS - SINGLE PROPERTY Please type form or use legible handwriting. Information a requested on the form may be supplemented with floor plans, detailed site plans or interior photos or other information necessary to describe significant aspects of the property. The BHP wlll request additional information if needed to complete our evaluation. Generally, historical documentation relevant to the significance of the property should be addressed on the Survey Form. Generally copies of deeds, wills, publications or other primary and secondary documents should not be submitted. Section COUNTY: county in which the resource(s) is located. 0 MUNICIPALITY: local govexmental area in which the resource is located (city, borough, township, not always the same as mailing address). SPECIFIC LOCATION: street address or physical location of e the resource (not RD mailing address). SURVEY CODE: supply if known: refers to properties surveyed under (BED) Bureau for Historic Preservation sponsored surveys. PRESENT NAME: the current name of the property if applicable. (i.e.? Greentree Farm; Smith, John, House: Black Forest Apartments), HISTORIC NAME: principal name(s) associated with the I property in the past: often the name of first or most /. prominent owner. LOCAL SURVEY ORGANIZATION: if known, name, address, phone number Of group which- recorded the site during a survey. OWNERS NAME A#o ADDRESS: the current owner's name and addre88 . TAX PARCXL NUMBER: local tax number, if applicable. GEOGRISPHICAL DATA: the map location of the resource must be submitted on a U.S. Geological Survey topographic mapI 7.5 minute series, or on a copy of a section of a l. l. topographic map with the name of the map noted (eg., Philadelphia I - PA-N. J. ) The UTM references will be calculated by the BHP if not available. STATUS: note name and date of any survey or inventory which included the property if applicable.

. D-9 (12) CLASSIFICATION: check appropriate box or boxes to account for resources documented on survey form: A site is the location of a significant event, a prehistoric or historic occupation or activity, or a building or structure, whether standing, ruined or vanished, where the location itself possesses historic, cultural, or archaeolo1;ical value regardless of the value of any existing structures. The term "structure' is used to distinguish from buildings those constructions made usually for purposes other than creating shelter, such as dams or bridges.

An object is constructed or sculpted and has functional, aesthetic, cultural, historical, or scientific value. Although it may be, by nature or design, movable, it is associated with a specific setting or environment, such as statuary in a designed landscape or a ship. A buildinq, such as a house, barn, church, hotel or similar construction, is created to shelter any form of human activity. "Building" may also be used to refer to a historically and functionally related unit, such as a courthouse and jail or a house and barn. In NR district should be checked "yes" if the resource(s) documented on the form is in an existing or potential National Registez district. Identify existing or potential district in block 26 of the survey form. Please note that the BHP discourages nomination of properties located in historic districts already listed in the Natianal Register . (13) DATE: construction date or dates of structure, site, object including dates of major additions. (14) PERIOD: select appropriate period or periods: before 1700; 1700-1749; 1750-1799: 1800-1824; 182501849: 1850-1874; 1875-1899; 1900-1924; 192501949; 1950-1974; 1975-2000 (15) STYLE: select overall style of structure (Folk, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Renaissance Revival, Italian Villa, Italianate, Second Empire, Victorian Gothic, Stick Style, Eastlake, Queen Anne, Shingle Style, Chateauesque, Vfctorlan Romanesque, Victorian Vernacular, Beaux Arts C1a88icism, Neo-Classical/Classical Revival, Georgian Revival, Tha Commercial Style, Art' Deco, Moderne, Bungoloid, Utilitarian, Other, specify (161 ARCEITECT OR ENGINEER: if known. (17) CONTRACTOR OR BUILDER: if known.

D-10 e (18) PRIMARY BUILDING MATERIAL: the major construction material or method of construction (1.e. stone, log, frame, etc.) not siding materials, (i.e. permastone, asbestos shingles, etc. 1

(19) ORIGINAL USE OF THE RESOURCE: Residence, grist mill, etc. (20) PRESENT USE OF THE RESOURCE: Residence, store, etc. (21) CONDITION OF THE RESOURCE: please select one: excellent, e good, fair, poor, ruins, site. (22) INTEGRITY OF THE RESOURCE: excellent, good, fair, poor.

123).. SITE PLAN: sketch of the site showincr the location of the main structures, outbuildings and road or stream features, label all roads by- name and route number and include north e north arrow.

(24) PHOTO NOTATION CAPTION: explanation of the photo view, direction of photo, date of photo. i (25) FILE LOCATION: not applicable. (26) DESCRIPTION: a description of the physical appearance and integrity of a property is important in making an accurate assessment of its significance. To be useful, the description of the property should be concise, factual, detailed, and well organized. All alterations to the resource must be described and dated including restoration treatments. PEiMC Outbuilding and Interior Data Sheets, included in this packet, may be stapled to the survey form to expand description of significant interiors and important collections of rural outbuildings.

(27) SIGNIFICANCE: the statement of significance should convey, in concise terms, how the resource meets National Register criteria and areas of significance. An opening paragraph summarizing the importance of the property should be followed by a more detailed account of the events, personalitim, prehistoric or historic occupations, e activities, or characteristics that contribute to the property's significance. Please note that before a property's eligibility for listing in the National Register can be determined, its significance must be established in relationship to other properties within a specific historic theme, period and geographical area. The BHP therefore 0 encourages survey form preparers to relate the specific facts on a property to broader events or trends and comparable examples.

D-11 e .4 (28) BIBLIOGRAPHY: list Source from which information for the form was compiled. General reference works on architecture, archaeology, etc. should not be included unless they provide specific information which is of assistance in evaluating the property. Use a standard bibliographical style listing author, full title, date and 4 location of publication, publisher, and page number.

(29 & 30) Name and address of preparer of the survey form and date of preparation. PHOTOGRAPHS: submit a clear 3"x 5" black and white or color 4 photo showing a principal view of the historic resource. Attach the photo to the card using staples along the edge of the photo. If additional photos are needed to adequately depict the resource - staple an envelope on the back of the survey form and enclose photos. The following data should be recorded in pencil on the back of all 4 photos. Avoid photography during heavy leaf cover. Name of Resourca, County PD: Date Photographed PV: View shown in the photograph

FLOOR PLANS: Floor plans are generally not required but may be important in explaining successive periods of construction or in cases where the floor plan is an important and distinguishing feature of the resource (for example, folk and vernacular house types). Floor plans may be of sketch 4 quality; exact measurements are not required. e HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY FORM INSTRUCTIONS - HISTORIC DISTRICT

A district possesses a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sit-s, buildings, structures, or objects united historically or aesthetically by plan or physical development. A historic resource form for a historic district must address the overall significance of the district, suggested district boundaries and a justification for the boundaries chosen. In e filling out the survey form for historic districts the following sections of the form will require special attention. SPECIFIC LOCATION: for districts enter either the inclusive street address numbers for all primary buildings and structures, for example: 12-157 Main St., 380 Frost e St., and 20-125 Oak St., or a rough description of the boundaries, for example: roughly bounded by Smithfield Lake, North and Lowell Avenues, and Interstate 73; eight blocks in downtown Huntersville centered around University Square. e 6) PRESENT OR HISTORIC NAMES: furnish names by which the district is known or now being proposed as name of district . Modifiers such as "commercial", rural," "industrial", or "residential", may be included to define the predominant historical quality of the district. OWNERS NAME AND ADDRESS: If more than one property owner write in "Multiple". CLASSIFICATION: write in the word "district". DATES: Write in a range of dates which best represent the range of resources contributing to the district (eg., 1825-1935) PERIOD: Write in N/A 16, 17, 18) STYLE, ARCHITECT, BUILDER, BUILDING MATERIAL: specify one or two if dominant. SITE PLAN: see 'sketch map" instructions below: DESCRIPTION: Supply an overall description of the district including the general character of the district (such as residential commercial or industrial) types of resources represented (including prominent buildings types , construction materials and styles), layout approximate number of buildings, and qualities which distinguish the district from its surroundinga. Explain how the district conveys a sense of cohesiveness and address the effect intrusions and noncontributing elements on the district's integrity.

D-13 (27) SIGNIFICANCE: Outline the overall significance of the district and discuss how this district meets the National Register criteria.

PHOTOGRAPHS: Submit sufficient 3"x 5" black and white ( photographs to portray the district and its integrity. Several photos should show a number of contiguous buildings (streetscapes) Be sure to have representative photos from all areas of the district, both of significant/contributing structures and non-contributing structures. 4 SKETCH MAP: Provide sketch map showing proposed boundaries of district, names of streets, road numbers, north arrow and direction of photo views.

D-14 4 a I PHMC OUTBUILDING AND INTERIOR DATA SHEETS: Although generally designed for use by organizations or agencies conducting historic resource surveys PHMC Outbuilding and Interior Data Sheets may be submitted supplementary to survey forms 0 in National Register and Review and Compliance. Their use however is optional. PHMC OUTBUILDING DATA SHEET Coun Historic Name Municipality Outbuilding types: Bake oven Ice house Smokehouse a Barn Kiln Springhouse Butcherhouse Malthouse/stillhouse Stable Cattle shed Milkhouse Summer kitchen Carriage house Outhouse, privy Tobacco barn Chicken coop Pig sty Tool shed Corn crib Pump house Wagon shed Creamery, dairy Root cellar Waahhouse Dryhouse Scale house Well 8 cistern Garage Silo Windmill Granary Smithhouse Other Height I Stone I Dominant (level or (.- yes I Materials Type of Shape of OUTBL DG stories or no) I Wall J Foundat. 8ondf ng Oped ng a

On a separate 84 x 11" sheet describe briofly the layout and organization of the outbuildinqs or draw a sketch plan of the cosrglex. describe any notable features such as unique hardwara,.datestones, framing, roo2 types, additions, architectural unity, atc. that might appear on specific outbuildings.

D-15 PHMC INTERIOR DATA SHEET County:

Historic Name: Municipality : 4

Describe floor plan arrangement and use of zooms:

Ornamental features : (I

Doors

Window Frames 4

Staircase

Mantelpieces 4

Woodwork

Wall finishes 4

Hardware

Other 4

Use separata 84 x'lla rhmt to sketch the floor plans and record additional .data.

D-16 PENNSYLVANIA HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY FORM 7. Local survey organlzation I BUREAU FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOX 1026 )PA HISTORICAL & MUSEUM COMMISSION Harrisburg, PA 1712C

8. ProPerty owners name and address 9. tax parcel number 1 other number 10. 1U.T.M. a ’ArW

sheet:

’ -2. classitleation 13. date(s) (how determined) IS. style. design or folk type ! site ( 1 structure ( ) object ( 1 building ( 1 14. period 20. present use , In N.R. distrlct ye1 ( 1 no ( 1

’ 16. architect or engineer I 17. contractor or builder E. primary building mat./COnStrUCtiOn( 21. condition 0 I 22. integrity I f ...... 23. site plan with north arrow ...... q ...... j ......

BLACK AND WHITE PRINT(S1 ...... 3%” x 5” enlargement or medium format contact ...... note location of negative in block 24. ) ......

; 24. photo notation

I, 25. flle/locatlon I 26. brief description (note unusual features. integflty. environment, threats and associated buildings)

I J (continue on beck if necessary! : 27. history, significance andlor background

(continue on back if neeessarv) 26. sources of information 29. prepared by: 1

leontrnue on back if necessary) D-17 .. APPENDIX E

Appendix E. An Ordinance Providing for the Preservation of Structures or Areas of Historic or Architectural Significance Liberty, Missouri* WHEREAS, movements and shifts of population and the 4. Protecting and enhancing the attractiveness of the changes in residential, commercial, and industrial uses city to home buyers, tourists, visitors, and shop- and customs threaten the destruction of areas, places, pers, and thereby supporting and promoting structures, works of art, and other objects having special business, commerce, industry, and providing historic, community, architectural, or aesthetic impor- economic benefit to the city; tance, interest, value and whose preservation and con- or 5. Fostering and encouraging preservation, restora- tinued utilization are necessary and desirable for the en- tion, and rehabilitation of structures, areas, and joyment and beauty of the city of Liberty and for the neighborhoods and thereby preventing future ur- welfare of the citizens of Liberty; and ban blight. WHEREAS, the city of Liberty contains many structures and areas that embody a sense of time and place unique B. Definitions to the city, or which exemplify or reflect the cultural, Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases social, economic, political, or architectural history of the in this ordinance shall be interpreted so as to give nation, the state of Missouri, or the city; and them the same meaning as they have in common usage and so as to give this ordinance its most WHEREAS, the protection of the historic and architec- reasonable application. tural character and resources of the city of Liberty is necessary for the promotion of its economic development; 1. Alteration-Any act or process that changes one and or more of the exterior architectural features of a structure, including, but not limited to, the erec- WHEREAS, Sections 20 and 40 of Chapter 89 of the tion, construction, reconstruction, or removal of Missouri Cities, Towns, and Villages Act authorizes estab- any structure. lishment of a comprehensive program for the designation and protection of features of historic significance; 2. Area-A specific geographic division of the city of Liberty. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUN- 3. Certificate of Appropriateness-A certificate TY, MISSOURI: issued by the Preservation Commission indicating its approval of plans for alteration, con- SECTION ONE: struction, removal, or demolition of a landmark That "The Zoning Ordinance of the city of Liberty of or of a structure within a historic district. 1971," as amended, shall be further amended by renumbering Section XXXI through Section XXXIX in- 4. Certificate of Economic Hardship-A certificate clusive as Section XXXII through Section XL respective- issued by the Preservation Commission authoriz- ly, and by adding thereto a new section, numbered Sec- ing an alteration, construction, removal, or tion XXXI and entitled "Historic Preservation"; so that demolition, even though a Certificate of Ap- hereafter the said Section XXXI shall be and read as propriateness has previously been denied. follows: 5. Commissioners-Members of the Liberty Historic Preservation Historic Preservation Commission. A. Purpose 6. Construction-The act of adding an addition to a The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the an existing structure or the erection of a new prin- educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare cipal or accessory structure on a lot or property. of the community by: 7. Council-The City Council of the city of Liberty. 1. Providing a mechanism to identify and preserve the distinctive historic and architectural 8. Demolition-Any act or process that destroys in characteristics of Liberty which represent part or in whole a landmark or a structure within e elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, a historic district. political, and architectural history: 9. Design Guideline-A standard of appropriate ac- 2. Fostering civic pride in the beauty and noble activity that will preserve the historic and architec- complishments of the past as represented in Liber- tural character of a structure or area. ty's landmarks and historic districts: 10. Exterior Architectural Appearance-The ar- 3. Conserving and improving the value of proper- chitectural character and general composition of ty designated as landmarks or within historic the exterior of a structure, including but not districts; limited to the kind, color, and texture of the 'February 8. 1983, draft. building material and the type, design, and e E-1 0 character of all windows, doors, light fixtures, of or the disqualification of the regular members. I signs, and appurtenant elements. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only. Members may be removed for cause by the Mayor 11 Historic District-An area designated as a and City Council upon written charges and after "historic district" by ordinance of the City Coun- public hearing. e cil and which may contain within definable geographic boundaries one or more landmarks E. Officers and which may have within its boundaries other Officers shall consist of a chairman, a vice-chairman, properties or structures that, while not of such and a secretary elected by the Preservation Commis- historic and/or architectural significance to be sion who shall each serve a term of one (1)year and designated as landmarks, nevertheless contribute shall be eligible for re-election; but no member shall to the overall visual characteristics of the land- serve as chairman for more than two (2)consecutive mark or landmarks located within the historic years. The chairman shall preside over meetings. In district. the absence of the chairman, the vice-chairman shall 12. Landmark-A property or structure designated perform the duties of the chairman. If both are ab- as a "landmark' by ordinance of the City Coun- sent, a temporary chairman shall be elected by those cil, pursuant to procedures prescribed herein, that present. The secretary to the Preservation Commis- is worthy of rehabilitation, restoration, and sion shall have the following duties: preservation because of its historic and/or ar- 1. Take minutes of each Preservation Commission chitectural significance to the city of Liberty. meeting; 13. Owner of Record-The person, corporation, or 2. Be responsible for publication and distribution other legal entity listed as owner on the records of copies of the minutes, reports, and decisions of the County Recorder of Deeds. of the Preservation Commission to the members 14. Preservation Cornmission -The Liberty Historic of the Preservation Commission: Preservation Commission. 3. Give notice as provided herein or by law for all 15. Removal-Any relocation of a structure on its public hearings conducted by the Preservation site or to another site. Commission; 16. Repair-Any change that is not construction, 4. Advise the mayor of vacancies on the Preserva- removal, or alteration. tion Commission and expiring terms of members; '0 and 17. Structure-Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent or temporary 5. Prepare and submit to the City Council a com- location on or in the ground, including, but plete record of the proceedings before the Preser- without limiting the generality of the foregoing, vation Commission on any matter requiring buildings, fences, gazebos, advertising signs, Council consideration. billboards, backstops for tennis courts, radio and 0 television antennae, including supporting towers, F. Meetings and swimming pools. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the members. All decisions or actions of the Preservation Commis- C. Composition of Historic Preservation Commission sion shall be made by a majority vote of those The Liberty Historic Preservation Commission shall members present and voting at any meeting where consist of seven (7) members, residents of Liberty, all a quorum exists. Meetings shall be held at regularly of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and ap- scheduled times to be established by resolution of the e proved by the City Council. The Mayor shall make Preservation Commission at the beginning of each every reasonable effort to appoint persons with a calendar year or at any time upon the call of the demonstrated interest in the history or architecture Chairman. No member of the Preservation Commis- of the city of Liberty, and at least one (1)member sion shall vote on any matter that may materially or of the Preservation Commission shall be a Missouri- apparently affect the property, income, or business registered architect, one (1)an attorney, and one (1) interest of that member. No action shall be taken by a person experienced in real estate. the Commission that could in any manner deprive or restrict the owner of a property in its use, modifica- D. Terms tion, maintenance, disposition, or demolition until The term of office of the members of the Preserva- such owner shall first have had the opportunity to tion Commission shall be for five years, excepting that be heard at public meeting of the Preservation Com- the membership of the first Preservation Commission mission, as provided herein. The chairman, and in appointed.. shall serve respectively for terms of one for his absence the acting Chairman, may administer one year; one for two years; one for three years; one oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. All for four years; and one for five years. A member may meetings of the Preservation Commission shall be serve only two consecutive terms. Three alternate open to the public. The Preservation Commission members shall be appointed to serve in the absence shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the

E- 2 vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records of such actions. Applicants may be required to sub- its examinations and other official actions, all of mit plans, drawings, elevations, specifications, which shall be immediately filed in the office of the and other information as may be necessary to Preservation Commission and shall be a public make decisions; record. 11. To consider applications for Certificates of Economic Hardship that would allow the perfor- C. Powers and Duties mance of work for which a Certificate of Ap- The Preservation Commission shall have the follow- propriateness has been denied; ing powers and duties: I.2. To develop specific design guidelines for the 1. To adopt its own procedural regulations; alteration, construction, or removal of landmarks 2. To conduct an ongoing survey to identify or property and structures within historic historically and architecturally significant proper- districts. ties, structures, and areas that exemplify the 13. To review proposed zoning amendments, ap- cultural, social, economic, political, or architec- plications for special use permits, or applications tural history of the nation, state, or city; for zoning variances that affect proposed or 3. To investigate and recommend to the Planning designated landmarks and historic districts. The and Zoning Commission and to the City Coun- Director of Community Development shall send cil the adoption of ordinances designating prop- applications for special use or zoning variations erties or structures having special historic, com- to the Preservation Commission for comment munity, or architectural value as “landmarks.” prior to the date of the hearing by the Planning and Zoning Commission or Board of Zoning 4. To investigate and recommend to the Planning Adjustment; and Zoning Commission and to the City Coun- cil the adoption of ordinances designating areas 14. To administer on behalf of the city of Liberty any as having special historic, community, or ar- property or full or partial interest in real proper- chitectural value as “historic districts”; ty, including easements, that the city of Liberty may have or accept as a gift or otherwise, upon 5. To keep a register of all properties and structures authorization and approval by the City Council: that have been designated as landmarks or historic districts, including all information re- 15. To accept and administer on behalf of the city quired for each designation: of Liberty such gifts, grants, and money as may be appropriate for the purposes of this ordinance. 6. To determine an appropriate system of markers Such money may be expended for publishing and make recommendations for the design and maps and brochures or for hiring staff persons implementation of specific markings of the streets or consultants or performing other appropriate and routes leading from one landmark or historic functions for the purpose of carrying out the district to another; duties and powers of the Preservation Commis- sion and the purposes of this ordinance: 7. To advise and assist owners of landmarks and property or structures within historic districts on 16. To call upon available city staff members as well physical and financial aspects of preservation, as other experts for technical advice: renovation, rehabilitation, and reuse, and on procedures for inclusion on the National Register 17. To retain such specialists or consultants or to ap- of Historic Places; point such citizen advisory committees as may be required from time to time: 8. To nominate landmarks and historic districts to the National Register of Historic Places, and to 18. To testify before all boards and commissions, in- review and comment on any National Register cluding the Planning and Zoning Commission nominations submitted to the Preservation Com- and the Board of Zoning Adjustments, on any mission upon request of the Mayor or City matter affecting historically and architecturally Council; significant property, structures, and areas; 9. To inform and educate the citizens of Liberty con- 19. To confer recognition upon the owners of land- cerning the historic and architectural heritage of marks or property or structures within historic the city by publishing appropriate maps, newslet- districts by means of certificates, plaques, or ters, brochures, and pamphlets, and by holding markers: programs and seminars: 20. To develop a preservation component in the General Plan of the city of Liberty and to,recom- 10. To hold public hearings and to review applications for construction, alteration, removal, or mend it to the Planning and Zoning Commission demolition affecting proposed or designated land- and to the City Council: marks or structures within historic districts and 21. To periodically review the Liberty Zoning Or- issue or deny Certificates of Appropriateness for dinance and to recommend to the Planning and

E- 3 e Zoning Commission and the City Council any ty, state, or national event; amendments appropriate for the protection and continued use of landmarks or property and 3. Its identification with a person or persons who structures within historic districts; and significantly contributed to the development of the community, county, state, or country; 22. To underiake any other action or activity e necessary or appropriate to the implementation 4. Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of its powers and duties or to implementation of of an architectural style valuable for the study the purpose of this ordinance. of a period, type, method of construction, or use of indigenous materials; H. Surveys and Research 5. Its identification as the work of a master builder, The Preservation Commission shall undertake an designer, architect, or landscape architect whose e ongoing survey and research effort in the city of individual work has influenced the development Liberty to identify neighborhoods, areas, sites, struc- of the community, county, state, or country; tures, and objects that have historic, community, architectural, or aesthetic importance, interest, or value. 6. Its embodiment of elements of design, detailing, As part of the survey, the Preservation Commission materials, or craftsmanship that render it ar- shall review and evaluate any prior surveys and chitecturally significant; studies by any unit of government or private 7. Its embodiment of design elements that make it organization and compile appropriate descriptions, structurally or architecturally innovative; facts, and photographs. Before the Preservation Com- mission shall on its own initiative nominate any land- 8. Its unique location or singular physical mark for designation, it shall first develop a plan and characteristics that make it an established or schedule for completion of a survey of the city of familiar visual feature; Liberty to identify potential landmarks. The Preser- 9. Its character as a particularly fine or unique ex- e vation Commission shall then systematically identify ample of a utilitarian structure, including, but not potential landmarks and adopt procedures to limited to farmhouses, gas stations, or other com- nominate them in groups based upon the following mercial structures, with a high level of integrity criteria: or architectural significance; and/or 1. The potential landmarks in one identifiable 10. Its suitability for preservation or restoration. neighborhood or distinct geographical area of the city of Liberty; Any structure, property, or area that meets one or more of the above criteria shall also have sufficient 2. The potential landmarks associated with a par- integrity of location, design, materials, and workman- ticular person, event, or historical period; ship to make it worthy of preservation or restoration. 3. The potential landmarks of a particular architectural style or school, or of a particular architect, K. Report and Recommendation of Preservation engineer, builder, designer, or craftsman; Commission The Preservation Commission shall within forty-five 4. Such other criteria as may be adopted by the (45) days from receipt of a completed nomination in Preservation Commission to assure systematic proper form adopt by resolution a recommendation survey and nomination of all potential landmarks that the nominated landmark or historic district does within the city of Liberty. or does not meet the criteria for designation in I. Nomination of Landmarks and Historic Districts Paragraph J of this ordinance. The resolution shall e Nominations shall be made to the Preservation Com- be accompanied by a report to the Planning and Zon- mission on a form prepared by it and may be sub- ing Commission containing the following mitted by a member of the Preservation Commission, information: owner of record of the nominated property or struc- 1. Explanation of the significance or lack of ture, the City Council, or any other person or significance of the nominated landmark or organization. historic district as it relates to the criteria for designation; J. Criteria for Consideration of Nomination 2. Explanation of the integrity or lack of integrity The Preservation Commission shall, upon such in- of the nominated landmark or historic district; vestigation as it deems necessary, make a determination as to whether a nominated property, structures, 3. In the case of a nominated landmark found to or area meets one or more of the following criteria: meet the criteria for designation: 1. Its character, interest, or value as part of the a. The significant exterior architectural features e development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the nominated landmark that should be of the community, county, state, or country; protected; 2. Its location as a site of a significant local, coun- b. The types of construction, alteration, demoli-

E-4 tion, and removal, other than those requir- The relationship of a structure within a historic ing a building or demolition permit, that district to the open space between it and adjoin- should be reviewed for appropriateness pur- ing structures should be compatible. suant to the provisions of Paragraphs V 4. Roof Shape-The design of the roof should be through Z of this ordinance. compatible with the architectural style and character of the landmark and surrounding struc- 4. In the case of a nominated historic district found tures in a historic district. to meet the criteria for designation: 5. Landscaping-Landscaping should be compati- a. The types of significant exterior architectural ble with the architectural character and ap- , features of the structures within the nominated pearance of the landmark and of surrounding historic district that should be protected; structures and landscapes in historic districts. b. The types of alterations and demolitions that 6. Scale-The scale of the structure after alteration, should be reviewed for appropriateness pur- construction, or partial demolition should be suant to the provisions of Paragraphs V compatible with its architectural style and through 2 of this ordinance. character and with surrounding structures in a historic district. 5. Proposed design guidelines for applying the criteria for review of Certificates of Ap- 7. Directional Expression-Facades in historic propriateness to the nominated landmark or districts should blend with other structures with historic district. regard to directional expression. Structures in a ' historic district should be compatible with the 6. The relationship of the nominated landmark or dominant horizontal or vertical expression of sur- historic district to the ongoing effort of the rounding structures. The directional expression Preservation Commission to identify and of a landmark after alteration, construction, or nominate all potential areas and structures that partial demolition should be compatible with its meet the criteria for designation. original architectural style and character. 7. Recommendations as to appropriate permitted 8. Architectural Details-Architectural details in- uses, special uses, height and area regulations, cluding materials, colors, and textures should be minimum dwelling size, floor area, sign regula- treated so as to make a landmark compatible with tions, and parking regulations necessary or ap- its original architectural style and character and propriate to the preservation of the nominated to presenre and enhance the architectural style landmark or historic district. or character of a landmark or historic district. 8. A map showing the location of the nominated landmark and the boundaries of the nominated M. Notification of Nomination historic district. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall schedule a public hearing on the nomination within thirty (30) The recommendations and report of the Preservation days following receipt of a report and recommenda- I Commission shall be sent to the Planning and Zon- tion from the Preservation Commission that a ing Commission within seven (7) days following the nominated landmark or historic district does or does vote on the resolution and shall be available to the not meet the criteria for designation. Notice of the public in the offices of the Preservation Commission. date, time, place, and purpose of the public hearing and a copy of the completed nomination form shall L. Design Guidelines be sent by regular mail to the ownerk) of record and Design guidelines for applying the criteria for review to the nominators, as well as to property owners ad- of Certificates of Appropriateness shall, at a joining the nominated landmark or historic district minimum, consider the following architectural at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the hear- criteria: ing. Notice shall also be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the city of Liberty. The 1. Height-The height of any proposed alteration notice shall state the street address and legal descrip- or construction should be compatible with the tion of a nominated landmark and the boundaries of style and character of the landmark and with sur- a nominated historic district. 14 rounding structures in a historic district. 2. Proportions of Windows and Doors-The pro- N. Public Hearing portions and relationships between doors and Oral or written testimony concerning the significance windows should be compatible with the architec- of the nominated landmark' or historic district shall tural style and character of the landmark and be taken at the public hearing from any person con- with surrounding structures within a historic cerning the nomination. The Preservation Commis- district. sion may present expert testimony or present its own evidence regarding the compliance of the nominated 3. Relationship of Building Masses and Spaces- landmark or historic district with the criteria for con-

E-5 sideration of a nomination set forth in Paragraph J testimony in the same manner as provided in of this ordinance. The owner of any nominated land- Paragraphs M and N of this ordinance. Any resolu- mark or of any property within a nominated preser- tion or ordinance shall be accompanied by a written vation district shall be allowed reasonable opportuni- statement explaining the reasons for the action of the 3 to present evidence regarding significance and shall Council. The City Clerk shall provide written notifica- be afforded the right of representation by counsel and tion of the action of the Council by regular mail to the reasonable opportunity to cross-examine expert nominator, the appellant, and the owner(s) of record witnesses. The hearing shall be closed upon comple- of the nominated landmark or of all property within tion of testimony. a nominated historic district. The notice shall include a copy of the designation ordinance or resolution 0. Determination by Planning and Zoning Commission passed by the Council and shall be sent within seven Within thirty (30) days following close of the public (7)days of the Council action. A copy of each designa- hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall tion ordinance shall be sent to the Preservation Com- make a determination upon the evidence whether the mission, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and nominated landmark or historic district does or does the Building Department. not meet the criteria for designation. Such a determination shall be passed by resolution of the Plan- S. The Designation Ordinance ning and Zoning Commission and shall be accom- Upon designation, the landmark or historic district panied by a report stating the findings of the Plan- shall be classified as a “District H-Historic District,” ning and Zoning Commission concerning the relation- and the designating ordinance shall prescribe the ship between the criteria for designation in Paragraph significant exterior architectural features; the types I of this ordinance and the nominated landmark or of construction, alteration, demolition, and removal, historic district and all other information required by other than those requiring a building or demolition Paragraph K of this ordinance. permit that should be reviewed for appropriateness; the design guidelines for applying the criteria for P. -Notification of Determination review of appropriateness; permitted uses; special Notice of the determination of the Planning and Zon- uses; height and area regulations; minimum dwelling Commission, including a copy of the report, shall ing size: floor area; sign regulation; and parking be sent by regular mail to the owper of record of a regulations. The official zoning map of the city of nominated landmark and of all property within a Liberty shall be amended to show the location of the nominated historic district and to the nominator “District H-Historic District.” within seven (7) days following adoption of the resolution. Within seven (7)days following a deter- T. Interim Control mination by the Planning and Zoning Commission No building permit shall be issued by the Building that the nominated landmark or historic district does Department for alteration, construction, demolition, meet the criteria for designation, a copy of the resolu- or removal of a nominated landmark or of any prop- tion and report accompanied by a recommendation erty or structure within a nominated historic district that the nominated landmark or historic district be from the date of the meeting of the Preservation Com- designated shall be sent. to the Council. mission at which a nomination form is first presented until the final disposition of the nomination by the Q. Appeal City Council unless such alteration, removal, or A determination by the Planning and Zoning Com- demolition is authorized by formal resolution of the mission that the nominated landmark or historic City Council as necessary for public health, welfare, district does not meet the criteria for designation shall or safety. In no event shall the delay be for more than be a final administrative decision reviewable under the one hundred eighty (180) days. Missouri Administrative Procedure and Review Act provided, however, that the nominator or any owner U. Amendment and Rescission of Designation of the nominated landmark or of property within the Designation may be amended or rescinded upon peti- nominated historic district may within thirty (30)days tion to the Preservation Commission and compliance after the postmarked date of the notice of the deter- with the same procedure and according to the same mination file with the City Clerk a written appeal to criteria set forth herein for designation. the Council. V. Certificate of Appropriateness R. Action by City Council A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required The Council shall, within sixty (60) days after receiv- before the following actions affecting the exterior ar- ing the recommendation that the nominated landmark chitectural appearance of any landmark or property or historic district be designated or receiving a writ- within a historic district may be undertaken: ten appeal, either reject the recommendation or writ- 1. Any construction, alteration, or removal requir- ten appeal by formal resolution or designate the land- ing a building permit from the city of Liberty; mark or historic district by an ordinance. The Coun- cil may hold a public hearing before enacting the 2. Any demolition in whole or in part requiring a resolution or ordinance and provide notice and take permit from the city of Liberty;

E-6 3. Any construction, alteration, demolition, or or reapply for a building or demolition permit that removal affecting a significant exterior architec- takes into consideration the recommendations of the tural feature as specified in the ordinance Preservation Commission. designating the landmark or historic district. Z. Standards for Review In considering an application for a building or demoli- W. Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness tion permit or for a Certificate of Appropriateness, Every application for a demolition permit or a the Preservation Commission shall be guided by the building permit, including the accompanying plans following general standards in addition to any design and specifications, affecting the exterior architectural guidelines in the ordinance designating the landmark appearance of a designated landmark or of a proper- or historic district. ty within a designated historic district shall be for- warded by the Building Department to the Preserva- 1. Every reasonable effort shall be made to pro- tion Commission within seven (7) days following vide a compatible use for a property that re- receipt of the application by the Building Department. quires minimal alteration of the budding, struc- The Building Department shall not issue the building ture, or site and its environment, or to use a or demolition permit until a Certificate of Ap- property for its originally intended purpose. propriateness has been issued by the Preservation 2. The distinguishing original qualities or Commission. Any applicant may request a meeting character of a building, structure, or site and with the Preservation Commission before the applica- its environment shall not be destroyed. The tion is sent by the Building Department to the Preser- removal or alteration of any historic material vation Commission or during the review of the ap- or distinctive architectural feature should be plication. Application for review of construction, avoided when possible. alteration, demolition,. or removal not requiring a building permit for which a Certificate of Ap- 3. All buildings, structures, and sites shall be propriateness is required shall be made on a form recognized as products of their own time. prepared by the Preservation Commission and Alterations that have no historical basis and available at the office of the Preservation Commis- that seek to create an earlier appearance shall sion. The Preservation Commission shall consider the be discouraged. completed application at its next regular meeting. The 4. Changes that may have taken place in the Preservation Commission may establish a subcom- course of time are evidence of the history and mittee of five of its members to review routine ap- development of a building, structure, or site plications for a Certificate of Appropriateness when and its environment. These changes may have delay to the next regular meeting would create an un- acquired significance in their own right, and necessary inconvenience to the applicant. A Cer- this significance shall be recognized and tificate of Appropriateness may be issued prior to the respected. next regular meeting upon the signatures of four of the members of the subcommittee. 5. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship that characterize a X. Determination by Preservation Commission building, structure, or site shall be treated with The Preservation Commission shall review the ap- sensitivity. plication for a building or demolition permit or for a Certificate of Appropriateness and issue or deny the 6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be Certificate of Appropriateness within forty-five (45) repaired rather than replaced, wherever possi- days of receipt of the application. Written notice of ble. In the event replacement is necessary, the the approval or denial of the application for a Cer- new material should match the material being tificate of Appropriateness shall be provided the ap- replaced in composition, design, color, texture, plicant and the Building Department within seven (7) and other visual qualities. Repair or replace- days following the determination and shall be accom- ment of missing architectural features should panied by a Certificate of Appropriateness in the case be based on accurate duplication of features, of an approval. substantiated by historic, physical, or pictorial evidence, rather than on conjectural designs or Y. Denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness the availability of different architectural A denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be elements from othey buildings or structures. accompanied by a statement of the reasons for the 7. The surface cleaning of structures shall be denial. The Preservation Commission shall make undertaken with the gentlest means possible. recommendations to the applicant concerning Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that changes, if any, in the proposed action that would will damage the historic building materials shall cause the Preservation Commission to reconsider its not be undertaken. denial and shall confer with the applicant and attempt d to resolve as quickly as possible the differences be- 8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to pro- tween the owner and the Preservation Commission. tect and preserve archaeological resources af- The applicant may resubmit an amended application fected by, or adjacent to, any project.

E- 7 4 9. Contemporary design for alterations and addi- two years: itemized operating and maintenance tions to existing properties shall not be discour- expenses for the previous two years; and aged when such alterations and additions do depreciation deduction and annual cash flow not destroy significant historical, architectural, before and after debt service, if any, during the or cultural material, and such design is com- same period: patible with the size, scale, color, material, and 0 7. Remaining balance on any mortgage or other character of the property, neighborhood, or financing secured by the property and annual environment. debt service, if any, for the previous two years;

AA. Certificate of Economic Hardship 8. All appraisals obtained within the previous two Application for a Certificate of Economic Hardship years by the owner or applicant in connection 0 shall be made on a form prepared by the Preserva- with the purchase, financing, or ownership of tion Commission. The Preservation Commission the property; shall schedule a public hearing concerning the ap- 9. Any listing of the property for sale or rent, price plication and provide notice in the same manner as asked and offers received, if any, within the in Paragraph M of this ordinance, and any person previous two years; may testify at the hearing concerning economic hardship in the same manner as provided by 10. Assessed valuebf the property according to the -e Paragraph N of this ordinance. two most recent assessments; The Preservation Commission may solicit expert 11. Real estate taxes for the previous two years; testimony or require that the applicant for a Cer- 12. Form of ownership or operation of the proper- tificate of Economic Hardship make submissions ty, whether sole proprietorship, for-profit or concerning any or all of the following information not-for-profit corporation, limited partnership, e before it makes a determination on the application: joint venture, or other. 1. Estimate of the cost of the proposed construc- 13. Any other information, including the income tion, alteration, demolition, or removal and an tax bracket of the owner, applicant, or prin- estimate of any additional cost that would be cipal investors in the property considered incurred to comply with the recommendations necessary by the Preservation Commission to of the Preservation Commission for changes a determination as to whether the property does necessary for the issuance of a Certificate of yield or may yield a reasonable return to the e Appropriateness; owners. 2. A report from a licensed engineer or architect BB. Determination of Economic Hardship with experience in rehabilitation as to the struc- The Preservation Commission shall review all the tural soundness of any structures on the prop- evidence and information required of an applicant erty and their suitability for rehabilitation; for a Certificate of Economic Hardship and make 3. Estimated market value of the property in its a determination within forty-five (45) days of current condition: after completion of the pro- receipt of the application whether the denial of a posed construction, alteration, demolition, or Certificate of Appropriateness has deprived, or will removal; after any changes recommended by deprive, the owner of the property of reasonable the Preservation Commission: and, in the case use of, or economic return on, the property. Writ- of a proposed demolition, after renovation of ten notice of the determination shall be provided the existing property for continued use. in the same manner as required by Paragraph X.

4. In the case of a proposed demolition, an cc. Appeals estimate from an architect, developer, real A determination by the Preservation Commission estate consultant, appraiser, or other real estate that an application for a Certificate of Ap- professional experienced in rehabilitiation as to propriateness or for a Certificate of Economic Hard- the economic feasibility of rehabilitation or ship be denied shall be a final administrative decision 0 reuse of the existing structure on the property. reviewable under the Missouri Administrative Pro- cedure and Review Act, and any appeal from a 5. Amount paid for the property, the date of pur- denial shall be to the circuit court as provided chase, and the party from whom purchased, in- therein. cluding a description of the relationship, if any, between the owner of record or applicant and DD. Fees and Penalties the person from whom the property was pur- The Preservation Commission may establish an ap- '. chased, and any terms of financing between the propriate system of processing fees for the review seller and buyer: of nominations, Certificates of Appropriateness, 6. If the property is income-producing, the annual and Certificates of Economic Hardship. Any per- gross income from the property for the previous son who undertakes or causes an alteration, con-

E- 8 I struction, demolition, or removal of any nominated SECTION TWO or designated landmark or property within a This ordinance takes precedence in the event of any con- nominated or designated historic district without a flict with any other ordinance of the city of Liberty. Certificate of Appropriateness or a Certificate of Economic Hardship shall be guilty of a misde- SECTION THREE meanor and upon conviction thereof shall be If any particular section of this ordinance is declared to I punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars be unconstitutional or void, only that particular section ($50) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500). is affected, and all other sections of this ordinance shall Every day each such vio!ation shall continue to ex- remain in full force and effect. ist shall constitute a separate violation. The Preser- vation Commission may institute any appropriate SECTION FOUR action or proceeding in the name of the city of This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and Liberty to enjoin, correct, or abate any violation after its passage, approval, and publication in the man- ( of this ordinance. ner provided by law.

E-9 APPENDIX F e

JOHNSTOWN TRIBUNE DEMOCRAT

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D SMCook~TI~eMbm~DcmarPt Heritage eyed Gallitzin’s main street needs to be rejuvenated, residents say. 8 as catalyst for Gallitzin Planners seeking catalyst ‘. Continued from 1E community. I) Art Julian, a semi-retired professor for Gallitzin in heritage at St Francis College and lifelong local resident, has said the town no By Kathy Mellott project longer has a main street and the tra- The MbuncDemoaat Jerry Parisi, county planner who will conduct the stu- ditional business shopping area has dy, said the heritage project may be just what the commu- moved six miles down the mountain Gallitrin nity needs. to the Logan Valley Mall. The Cambria County Planning Commission plans to “We feel that Gallitzin has a good chance of heritage Mr. Beigay agreed with Mr. Julian’s 0 take a detailed look at this small community in hopes of Dreservation,” he said analysis. I spurring business, industrial and residential growth.- Another long-term benefit from the study, according “It’s tough, we see it happening all The planners say America’s Industrial Heritage Pro- to Mr. Parisi, is the possibility of designating a portion of over the place,” Mr. Bei!?y said. “It‘s ject can be a catalyst. the town as a state historical district. not what the locals want. At a cost of $15,000, the two-phase study will take Mr. Paris1 said the council, the community and busi- The planner compared Callitzin’s more than a year to complete and will examine the poten- nessmen will be briefed on the planning commission’s stu- situation with a similar one in neigh- tial for tying growth into a resurgence of interest in the dy at a public meethg at 7 p.m. November 29 at the b boring Cresson. rich history of the community, according to Brad Beigay, rough building. “We see it all the time - Cresson is planning commission executive director. “Hopefully, the end result will be a communitydevel- concerned about a lack of devel- e “Basically it‘s a start - we’re looking at some of the opment strategy that will take on a regional setting,” Mr. opment downtown,” he said. “The opportunities the people might have to stimulate growth Parisi said same thing is happening in the rest of in their community,” Mr. Beigay said The study will Iwk at population, housing and busi- Cambria Countq,and in the western “We’ll be looking at constraints and assets and try to nesses in this community of 2,315 people. The planners part of the state. tie in a little bit with America’s Industrial Heritage Pm will attempt to develop trends and anticipated growth Mr. Beigay said this area of the ject.“ patterns. state is lagging behind the eastern The project, formed through federal legislation, has Mr. Parisi said surveys of 180 households - 25 percent part of Pennsylvania, which has targeted a nine-county area for funding to preserve his- of the borough’s residences - and 40 merchants will be implemented creative ways to revive torically rich sites. relied upon heavily. its downtown areas. The Gallitzin Tunnels, designed by the engineers re- e “We will be looking at the opiniolls and attitudes of The purpose of the study is to serve sponsible for the Horseshoe Curve, were built between the respondents,” he 1850 and 1900 as the first major railroad link to tbe West. said as a reference guide. County planners mentioned the tunnels as one of a num- Mr. Parisi said the business survey will go to all busi- “It will tell the people where they ber of sites that can be linked with the historical Lemon nesses in Gallitzin as well as to some on the outskirts that . should go to get a business going,” Mr. House along old Route 22, approximately two miles from are tied to the economy of the town. Parisi said. town. The cost of the detailed study will be covered by a 50 “It’s not going to be an answer to all Several weeks ago community leaden told The Tri- percent grant from the state Department of Community of the problems, but it will provide a bune Democrat their hopes for future growth are with the Affairs, which will be matched by a contribution from the format for future development” , a Gallitzin Tunnels and the possible link with the heritage Continued on 4 E J

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