Isleton Historic Preservation Review Board (IHPRB)

Historical Review Board

IHPRB Important Notice for Main Street Building Owners & Residents

Our History

The Isleton Historic Preservation Stakeholder Committee was formed in December, 2009 to develop policies, goals and objectives in order to advance the historic interests of the City.

Subsequently, the City Council of the City of Isleton approved and adopted Historic Preservation Ordinance 05-2011 and an Accompanying Negative Declaration on August 24th, 2011. These actions resulted in the establishment of Isleton's Historic Preservation Review. Board, to protect Isleton’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places for its Chinese and Japanese Commercial Districts

IHPRB Operational Manual
The IHPRB has been functioning without an official Operational Manual with Adopted Policies since the
formation of Isleton's Historic Commercial District in 2011. Isleton's Municipal Ordinance (City of Isleton
Ordinance 8.17.010) mandates the production of these documents, which must also be reviewed and
adopted by City Council Resolution before implementation. Discovery of this foundational absence by
the current Board, which was seated in late 2023 and early 2024, has necessitated a strategic approach
to IHPRB's proceedings going forward.

Regular Meetings

As a result of these circumstances, we have not been able to hold any "Regular Meetings," which by
definition are scheduled according to the Operational Manual, with agendas posted at least 72 hours
in advance and include a general public comment period as well as public comments on agenda items.
To progress, we will be holding "Special Meetings" (in lieu of Regular Meetings) until our Operational
Manual is established and ratified.

Special Meetings
Special Meetings require agenda postings at least 24 hours in advance and can be scheduled at any
time as needed by the presiding Board Member, or a quorum of the Legislative Body, and include public
comment on items on the agenda only.

Ad Hoc Committees
To prepare for these upcoming Special Meetings, our Co Chairs have appointed several Ad Hoc
committees, with each committee comprised of no more than two (2) IHPRB members. These
committees are diligently researching specific issues relevant to the Historic District and process COAs,
allowing for thorough discussion in a publicly noticed meeting. Ad Hoc Committees can be formed by
the Chair or the Board and consist of fewer members than a quorum.
Meeting Notifications
We anticipate holding our first Special Meeting shortly and encourage you to look for the announcement
at the bottom of this IHPRB webpage, at Isleton's City Hall, DeJack's Market, and the Isleton Post
Office.

IMPORTANT NOTE
The IHPRB is currently seeking two (2) building professionals or citizens with knowledge and a deep
interest in preservation and revitalization of Isleton's Historic Commercial District. Please contact us at
IHPRB@CityOfIsleton.com [<<Insert hot link here.]
We look forward to your interest and participation with Isleton's Historic Preservation Review Board.

Current Board Members

Paul Cantelli, Co-chair (11/28/2023)
Lori Kent, Co-chair (11/28/2023)
John Randolph, Council Member (03/26/24)

To contact the IHPRB: Email IHPRB@cityofisleton.com

Information About Historic Preservation in Isleton

For any exterior alterations done on Main Street, which is Isleton's Historic District (from H to the Water Tower), a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is required in addition to any relevant building permits before such work begins (e.g. painting, roofing, fencing, landscaping, glazing, light fixtures, signage, fencing ...). You may also obtain a paper COA Form at City Hall.

The Isleton Historic Preservation Review Board (IHPRB), is here to help to ensure that your projects are in compliance with local, State and Federal standards for the preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of Historic Properties, and properties within Isleton’s Chinese and Japanese Commercial Districts. The period of significance is from 1926 to 1941, protecting unique architectural features and styles as well as historic paint colors.

If you own property that is not on Main Street, but is older than 50 years, please consult us regarding the possibility of adding it to the National Register of Historic Places. Historic Preservation Resource Guide

Thank you