Frank Hill
Most of support not sought, volunteered.
(This is not true according to sources I’ve spoken to)
Frank Hill, attorney representing SandRidge
Says they have support of Chuck Wiggin, owner of 101 Park Avenue building, and a letter from Skirvin Hilton manager John Williams, and a letter from Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. “To my knowledge, there is no opposition from any owner of a downtown property.”
Jonathan Poston
Offering $18,000 to pay for a historical building assessment
Suzette Hatfield
Bringing up a lot of new material, while Williamson had nothing but retread emotional arguments. Why did Preservation Oklahoma alot so much of its time to him and not Suzette? Odd.
Suzette Hatfield
Playing “Building Bingo,” showing how most of the buildings contribute to most of the goals of the design ordinance.
Says SandRidge focused on own needs and convenience, not a factor in the ordinance
Rod Baker
Board chair just told Preservation Oklahoma structural issues won’t be considered
Katie Friddle
Preservation Oklahoma director is reminding Board of Adjustment of statements by state preservation officers that the eligibility process for listing on the National Register of Historic Places shouldn’t be a part of this discussion
Williamson
Your job today is easy – the SandRidge proposal is not in compliance with design guidelines.
Live Blogging: Barrett Williamson, Keep Downtown Urban
He’s doing another powerpoint… “history will be written today. Whether we will be remembered in a good light or a bad light.” Williamson reminds the Board of Adjustment is charged with ensuring Downtown Design guidelines are followed. Says board was misinformed about facade on the India Temple building, thousands of examples of similar buildings restored.
Live Blogging: The SandRidge Energy/Preservation Oklahoma Battle
Michael Dunn is absent from today’s Board of Adjustment meeting; Jeff Austin has recused himself again. That means all three present must agree on a motion if there is to be a decision today.
