The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission (HPAC) is an important component of historic preservation efforts in Truckee including implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan. HPAC is tasked with reviewing and making recommendations on projects located in the Historic Preservation Overlay District and providing direction to staff, the community, and decision-makers on the historic preservation topics.
Other responsibilities include reviewing, commenting and making recommendations on:
- National Register Nominations,
- Environmental Assessments,
- Historic Inventory/Design Guideline updates, and
- Land use applications, housing and redevelopment projects, and infrastructure improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Town of Truckee is currently seeking two types of members: one professional in the discipline of architecture, historic, architectural history, planning or historic preservation, and one lay member.
It is desirable that members reside, work, or own property or a business in the Historic Preservation Overlay District. In addition to regular meetings, each commission member shall attend at least one informational or educational meeting, seminar, workshop, or conference per year that pertains directly to the work and functions of the commission.
HPAC meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. The term of appointment runs from the date of appointment to November 2029.
Applications may be picked up from the Town Clerk's Office, Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road or online.
The application period will close on September 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
See this flyer for more information.