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Benton County Historic Resources Commission
The Historic Resources Commission's Mission
The Benton County Historic Resources Commission's mission includes:
- reviewing and maintaining a Cultural Resources Survey for the County;
- reviewing sites for eligibility and placement on the Benton County Register;
- promoting the use and preservation of historic resources;
- providing technical assistance to owners who wish to improve their historic properties;
- seeking funding and professional assistance for survey, planning, repair, maintenance, rehabilitation, and restoration of historic resources;
- promoting public awareness and interest in Benton County historic resources; and
- reviewing applications for demolition permits and building permits for exterior alterations of structures listed on the Benton County Register of Historic Resources.
Members of the Commission
The commission is composed of seven members: one each from the Benton County Historical Society, historical resources protection community, construction industry or architectural community, real estate community, and historical structure resident community; also two from the public at large.
The commission members serve for a term of three years, July 1 - June 30.
NAME/ADDRESS |
TERM |
APPOINTED |
|
1. Architecture Vice-chair |
Scott McClure Corvallis |
Begin: 07/01/06 4th Term |
04/01/03 |
2. Public-At-Large |
Emily Killin North Albany |
Begin: 07/01/06 2nd Term |
04/15/03 |
3. Historic Resources Protection |
Vacant |
Begin: |
|
4. Public-At-Large |
Margaret W. Fox Corvallis |
Begin: 07/01/06 1st Term |
06/20/06 |
5. Owner of Historic Property (historic resources protection) |
Doug Eaton Corvallis |
Begin: 07/01/05 1st Term |
05/17/05 |
6. Public-At-Large |
Vacant |
Begin: |
|
7. Benton County Historical Society Chair |
Lawrence A. Landis Rural Corvallis |
Begin: 07/01/05 4th Term |
04/02/02 |
Historic Resources Staff
Chris Bentley, Associate Planner
Community Development, Benton County
Phone: 541-766-6293
E-mail
Recorder: Chris Bentley
Meetings
The Commission meets on the third Monday every month, 7:30 pm at:
Avery Facility Large Conference Room
360 SW Avery Ave.
Corvallis, OR 97333
Phone: 541-766-6819
Fax: 541-766-6891
For more information see our list of historic properties and historic resources and links. Information regarding historic preservation in Benton County can also be found in Chapter 89 of the County's Development Code (PDF).
