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RESOLUTION NO. HPC 2021-04
CITY OF STILLWATER
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION APPROVING A HERITAGE PRESERVATION USE VARIANCE
FOR A SIX-OFFICE REAL ESTATE SALES BUSINESS TO BE LOCATED AT 626
4TH STREET NORTH
HPC CASE NO. 2021-24
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater received a Heritage Preservation Use Variance
(HPUV) application from William (Bill) Griffith of Larkin Hoffman, representing 626 4th
LLC, prospective owner, and Tom and Sandy Lynum, property owners, to convert the
existing single-family residence and bed and breakfast into a six-office real estate sales
business; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed and considered the request based
on the documents shown in the application in a public hearing held June 23, 2021. At that
meeting, Commission discussed the request and noted the proposal was consistent with the
standards set forth for the issuance of an HPUV but that a condition of approval be the
garden area is a consideration for future Design Permitting review requirements .
Commissioner Steinwall made motion to recommend to the Heritage Preservation
Commission approval of the request, which was seconded by Councilmember Odebrecht.
All commissioners voted in favor; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission reviewed and considered the
request based on the documents shown in the application in a public meeting held July 21,
2021. At that meeting, Commission discussed the request and noted the proposal was
consistent with the standards set forth for the issuance of an HPUV. Chair Mino made
motion to conditionally approve the request, which was seconded Commissioner Heimdahl.
All commissioners voted in favor; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission approved the requested six-
office real estate business at 626 4th Street North with the following conditions of approval:
1. This HPUV shall not become effective until after the City Council’s 2nd Reading,
and publication, of the Heritage Preservation Use Variance ordinance.
2. Plans shall be substantially similar to those found on file with CPC Case No.
2021-37 and HPC 2021-24, except as modified by the conditions herein.
3. Design Permits shall be required for any exterior alteration in excess of $10,000
or that would substantially alter the character of the structure. This shall include,
but not be limited to, exterior alterations affecting the gardens. Alterations shall
be reviewed for conformance to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards and
generally guided by the City’s adopted historic residential guidelines.
4. At the time of building permitting, proof of parking shall be shown for six
additional off-street parking spaces. In the event the City fields numerous parking
complaints, the City may require the property owner to obtain a Design Permit to
install parking as per the approved proof of parking plan.
5. Solid Waste must be kept inside until trash day.
6. Adequate lighting must be provided between the structure and parking areas for
safety contiguous to residential structures
7. Additional external lighting is prohibited.
8. No general external lighting of the site that may impact the surrounding
residential area is allowed.
9. The property is limited to a four-square foot sign that must match the architectural
features of the building. Sign lighting must be directed at the sign. Downlit
lighting preferred. LED lighting intensity shall be limited to no greater than
3500K.
10. All changes to the approved plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Director. Any major changes will need to go to the
Planning Commission and Heritage Preservation Commission for review and
approval.
Adopted by the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of Stillwater this 18th day of
August, 2021.
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Amy Mino, Chair
Attest:
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Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner