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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-19 HPC Packeti11wak r TNI •I4T11rLACE G. IIIMM[SGTA PLEASE NOTE: Heritage Preservation Commission meetings are streamed live on the city website and available to view on Channel 16. Public can participate by attending the meeting in person at City Hall or by logging into https://www.zoomgov.com or by calling 1-646-828-7666 and enter the meeting ID number: 160 097 7928 AGENDA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING January 19th, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Possible approval of minutes of December 9th, 2021 regular meeting IV. OPEN FORUM - The Open Forum is a portion of the Commission meeting to address subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The Chairperson may reply at the time of the statement of may give direction to staff regarding investigation of the concerns expressed. Out of respect for others in attendance, please limit your comments to 5 minutes or less. V. CONSENT AGENDA (ROLL CALL) - All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Heritage Preservation Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a commission member or citizen so requests, in which event, the items will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. VI. PUBLIC HEARING VII. NEW BUSINESS 2. Case No. 2021-39: Consideration of a Design Permit for a Master Sign Plan for the property located at 402 Main St N in the Downtown Design Review District and the Neighborhood Conservation district. ABS Co., property owner. -Tabled from the December Meeting 3. Case No. 2022-05: Consideration of a Design Permit to amend the master sign plan for the property located at 401 Main St S in the Downtown Design Review District. Gina Kazmerski, of Image360-Woodbury, applicant and DCK Enterprises LLC, property owner. 4. Case No. 2022-06: Consideration of a Design Permit to replace the roof and gutter system on the Stillwater Public Library located at 223 4th St N in the Downtown Design Review District. City of Stillwater, property owner and applicant. VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS IX. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS X. FYI XI. ADJOURNMENT i I I \ i's'Ater THE OIRTIIPLACE OF NINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING December 8, 2021 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Chair Mino called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Chair Mino, Commissioners Finwall, Holmes, Larson, Thueson, Walls Absent: Commissioner Heimdahl, Councilmember Junker Staff: City Planner Wittman APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of minutes of October 20, 2021 Regular Meeting Motion by Commissioner Thueson, seconded by Commissioner Finwall, to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2021 meeting. All in favor. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA There were no items on the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. 2021-38: Consideration of a Design permit for a new single-family home to be constructed on the property located at 505 Elm St W in the Neighborhood Conservation district. Emily Blaser, of Oevering Homes, applicant. Michael Russ of Archangel Assets 4 LLC, property owner. Ms. Wittman reviewed the case. Michael Russ of Archangel Assets 4 LLC owns the property at 505 Elm Street West which has been split from 819 William Street North. The applicant has requested Design Permit approval for a new split-level single family residence with attached garage, to be built by Oevering Homes. The home will be sided with LP siding and also will have vinyl trim and shakes. The mix of siding will include horizontal lap siding and vertical board and batten trimmed with appropriately -sized corner, frieze, fascia, and trim boards. The single, oversized garage door is flanked by stone columns. Architectural shingles are proposed for the 12/6 and 12/8 pitched roof areas. Window styles are mostly consistent. The home's modern suburban design would not fit in most places of the Neighborhood Conservation District. Staff has proposed eight conditions of approval that could help make the structure more conforming to the Conservation District guidelines. Commissioner Larson asked about garage setback zoning rules. Ms. Wittman replied the front yard setback is 20 feet for homes and 30 feet for garages. The site plan shows the entire structure set back 33.5 feet. One of the staff -recommended conditions is to move the whole structure closer to front property line, to 30 feet, to better align with other homes on the street. Commissioner Larson recognized it would probably take a significant redesign of the whole structure to bring the house forward and leave the garage farther back. Ms. Wittman explained that floor plans are not public data and cannot be shared but it would require some redesign of the home especially given the split level nature. Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting December 8, 2021 Chair Mino opened the public hearing. Kathy Coffman, 501 Elm Street, asked that the conditions of approval include submission of an ingress/egress plan and a plan for material storage to be submitted to the City and the neighborhood. She is also concerned that there be a plan for runoff both during construction and afterwards. Emily Blaser, Oevering Homes, said they can replace the board and batten with shakes or traditional LP siding and can remove the stone to make materials more consistent. The building pad for the lot is small and the surveyor placed the home on the best location considering water sloping away from house. She can check to see if the house may be moved forward but cannot move just the house and not the garage, as that would affect the upstairs design. Minor changes on the front would be amenable. The company pays a surveyor to ensure that the water runs away from the home and away from neighboring houses. Ms. Wittman stated that an ingress/egress plan, storage of materials, and construction runoff are not for the HPC to consider. Other departments in the City are charged with addressing those concerns. A rain garden will be required to accommodate post construction runoff, and the City requires property owners to rectify it if any water goes from their property onto adjacent property. Chair Mino closed the public hearing. She asked why this type of house is proposed in this neighborhood? Ms. Blaser replied the building pad is very small and not many designs fit. A two story structure would tower over the neighboring homes. This design makes the most sense for the topography. Chair Mino said a front -facing garage is not traditional. She asked if the garage could be pushed back. Ms. Blaser answered they would need to redesign the house and that would affect the upper story. Commissioner Larson noted that people who buy property in the Neighborhood Conservation District should know there are special rules. A floor plan that works somewhere else might not comply. Ms. Blaser answered the house was design specifically for this lot because of the building pad size. Commissioner Larson responded there are an infinite number of house designs. The proposed design doesn't work well in this district. There are houses on either side that probably would not comply with today's design guidelines but it is not reason enough to design a new home in a similar way. For instance, one side of the house having no windows is not consistent with four-sided design. Commissioner Finwall noted there are nearby ramblers and split levels built prior to the designation of the district, but this house takes away from the neighborhood. It does not match the vernacular, mass and scale of other homes and should not be approved. Commissioner Thueson stated the design is garage -dominant. It does not fit with the homes around it. Commissioner Larson suggested having the designer work more with staff to get to where the Commission needs the design to be. Chair Mino pointed out the Commission is not opposed to modern design but must consider massing, scale, four-sided design and traditional garage setbacks. Ms. Blaser thanked the Commission for its feedback and Ms. Wittman offered to meet with the applicant in the next week. Motion by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to deny with prejudice Case No. 2021-38, Design permit for a new single-family home to be constructed on the property located at 505 Elm St W. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS Page 2 of 4 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting December 8, 2021 Case No. 2021-39: Consideration of a Design Permit for a Master Sign Plan for the property located at 402 Main St N in the Downtown Design Review District. ABS Co.. property owner. City Planner Wittman stated that the applicant is requesting approval of a Design Permit for a multi - tenant sign plan for the Isaac Staples Sawmill. The property has 211 feet of building frontage, allowing it to have 211 square feet of wall frontage. City Code indicates each business is permitted to have no greater than 25 square feet of wall signage. The applicant is proposing the following signs: four six - square -foot wall signs to be located on each side of the main entrance; one 20-square-foot wall sign for the southern -most, ground -level tenant space; four 25-square-foot wall signs for the northern- most, ground -level, mill tenant spaces; one 30-square-foot sign wall sign for ground -level tenant space "B"; one 35-square-foot wall sign for ground -level tenant space "C"; and one 30-square-foot free-standing sign for Staples Mill Antiques. The property has had signs for a long time with no sign plan. Overall, staff finds the proposed sign plan conforms to the Downtown Design Manual and City Code and recommends approval with four conditions. Commissioner Finwall noted that normally a sign plan would have more detail on materials, size, location and lighting. Ms. Wittman answered when the new sign code standards were adopted, most sign guidelines were converted into sign standards which allow City staff to administrative approve sign permits downtown. The Commission still reviews sign plans. Sign locations and sizes are shown and signs must meet City code. Commissioner Larson stated a graphic showing intended location of signs would help, rather than a spreadsheet with numbers. Chair Mino asked if the signs may be smaller than the existing signs. Ms. Wittman answered staff would be able to administratively approve smaller signs. The sizes shown would be their maximum sizes. Commissioner Finwall said the main sign, Isaac Staples Sawmill, should be included in the sign plan. Additionally, the sign plan should be done so that any turnover in signage would be consistent with the overall plan. She suggested a condition that all tenants should have the same size sign. Ms. Wittman pointed out that currently, signs A-G are not the same size. They will end up being 2.5' tall in different widths depending on the number of lights they have. Commissioner Finwall asked if the plan should also identify lighting. Ms. Wittman answered that lighting, if changed, would have to come back to the Commission. Commissioner Thueson suggested adding a condition that signs should be centered in the lighting space between the top of the window and the light. Ms. Wittman suggested the Commission may want to see a more comprehensive sign plan with greater detail which could help future staff implement the approval. Commissioner Finwall said she would like a verbal description of all signage on the building, including the Isaac Staples Sawmill sign size and location; an exact location for tenants' signs; including the existing freestanding sign and its location; and noting whether lighting is part of signage. Motion by Commissioner Walls, seconded by Commissioner Finwall, to table Case No. 2021-39, Design Permit for a Master Sign Plan for the property located at 402 Main St N, directing staff to work with the applicant to update the sign plan and bring it back before the Commission. Motion passed 5-1 with Commissioner Holmes voting nay. Page 3 of 5 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting December 8, 2021 Case No. 2021-40: Consideration of a Design Permit for exterior modifications for the property located at 315 3rd St S in the Downtown Design Review District and the Central Business District Bluff Top overlay. Catherine Kriewald, property owner. Ms. Wittman stated that Catherine Kriewald has submitted a Design Permit application to alter the structure used as her residence, to open a small commercial retail food space on the first floor. New storefront windows will be installed, as well as mosaic on the stoop, and the possibility of a rotating wall mural. The structure is a wood frame structure that has been wrapped in different non -historic materials. The brick facade where the wall mural is proposed may not be historic brick. With the exception of the window design (two designs being considered), the proposed building alteration does not materially impair the architectural or historic integrity of the building and site, adjacent buildings and sites, or the neighborhood as a whole. The applicant is willing to mirror whatever window style the Commission favors, on the other side of the door. Granting the design permit will not negatively alter the essential character and significance of the building, site, or its surroundings. Commissioners Thueson, Larson and Walls said they see no issues with the mosaic proposed for the doorway and do not see it as part of signage calculations. Chair Mino noted the slide window style is more traditional but either style would be appropriate. Commissioner Larson added that if the windows are vertical, he would want four panes with a divider. Ms. Wittman said if the whole Commission prefers the slider style, a condition could be added that the windows be 4 over 2 and be symmetrical. Commissioner Larson said he would like to require the applicant to submit the window style, once chosen, to staff for review and approval. Regarding the murals, he wondered if approved, what stops anyone from painting a graphic design on their house? Ms. Wittman explained the applicant is not ready to submit any mural designs. The Commission does not allow painting on historic brick but it is uncertain whether the brick wrap is historic. Commissioner Thueson said the Commission should review the specific mural design whenever it is available. He likes having murals in town but they must follow the guidelines. Painting masonry is a process that would be hard to reverse. He would like more research to see whether the wall proposed for the mural predates 1945. If so, a panel on top of the brick may be a better option. Commissioner Larson commented there is a product that shrink wraps onto brick and is removable. Motion by Commissioner Walls, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to approve Case No. 2021-40, Design Permit for exterior modifications for the property located at 315 3rd St S, with the five conditions recommended by staff, modifying Condition #2 to state the mosaic shall not be considered signage; adding Condition #6 stating that the windows shall have a 2 over 2 symmetrical design on both windows regardless of whether a flip up or slide over; and adding Condition #7 stating that specific mural design shall come back before the HPC for a design permit in advance of installation. All in favor. Chair Mino suggested having a future discussion about murals and what is appropriate. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS 125 Main Street South Mural Page 4 of 4 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting December 8, 2021 Ms. Wittman informed the Commission that earlier this year the Commission approved an aluminum composite mural to be placed on a stucco wall. The mural as installed does not look exactly as proposed but staff approved it as being substantially similar. In late October a downtown resident emailed saying they do not agree that it is similar to what was previously approved in terms of the type of aircraft in the painting. Staffs interpretation is that it was consistent even though they added a helicopter. She asked Commissioners to look at the mural and prepare to discuss it in January. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Review & 2022 Workplan Ms. Wittman stated that "analyze and prioritize designation opportunities, local and national" is still on the 2022 workplan. Additional activities involving the HPC will be development of the Chestnut Plaza, planning for reuse of the Bergstein Building, stabilization and rehabilitation of the Lowell Park Gazebo, and possibly rehabilitation of the sunken garden in 2023. 2022 Holiday Meeting Schedule The Commission agreed to move the November and December 2022 meetings one week earlier. Stillwater Women's Reading Club Presentation Ms. Wittman said she and Commissioner Thueson will speak to the Stillwater Women's Reading Club in April 2022 about the work of the HPC. FYI Commissioner Larson and Commissioner Holmes will put together a booklet with examples of good infill development in the Neighborhood Conservation District. Commissioner Larson brought up the question of how much downtown lighting is too much? The lighting on Chestnut Plaza is animated and seems to be multiplying. Commissioner Holmes remarked it's hard to define what is too much holiday lighting. It makes a difference whether it is permanent or temporary. Commissioner Finwall commented that lighting is an important design element for the historic district. An overall lighting study would be helpful, to include seasonal lighting guidelines. Ms. Wittman explained there were previous conversations with the downtown business community but there were never any guidelines or standards set. Staff can look at what has been done in the past regarding decorative lighting, and look at possible grant funding toward the end of 2022 to help with this analysis. The community will need to be involved in the discussions. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Walls, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m. ATTEST: Abbi Wittman, City Planner Amy Mino, Chair Page 5 of 5 iliwater THE B f FIT H P L A C E OF MINNESOIA PLANNING REPORT TO: Heritage Preservation Commission CASE NO.: 2021-39 MEETING DATE: January 19, 2022 APPLICANT: Monty Brine LANDOWNER: ABS Co. REQUEST: Consideration of a Design Permit for a multi -tenant sign plan LOCATION: 402 Main Street North DESIGNATION: National Register DISTRICT: Downtown Design Review District REPORT BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of a Design Permit for a multi -tenant sign plan for the structure located at 402 Main Street North. The property has 211 feet of building frontage, allowing it to have 211 square feet of wall frontage though the City Code indicates each business is permitted to have no greater than 25 square feet of wall signage. At the Commission's last regularly -scheduled meeting in December, the Commission discussed the sign plan and determined additional information was necessary prior to approving the plan. Since the Commission's meeting, a comprehensive sign plan has been developed for the property. SPECIFIC REQUEST The applicant is proposing the following signs: 1. Four (4), six square -foot wall signs to be located on each side of the main entrance. While one side will have three signs, dedicated to the (interior) tenant spaces, the other will be a leasing sign and is not anticipated to always be on the building. 2. One (1), 20 square -foot wall sign for the southern -most, ground -level tenant space 3. Four (4), 25 square foot wall signs for the northern -most, ground -level, mill tenant spaces 4. One (1), 30 square foot sign wall sign for ground -level tenant space "B" (currently occupied by Victorian's Pizza) 5. One (1), 35 square foot wall sign for ground -level tenant space "C" (currently occupied by the Stillwater Art Guild) HPC Case No. 2021-39 Page 2 of 3 6. One, 30 square foot free standing sign for Staples Mill Antiques. ANALYSIS The City has not adopted standards specifically for multi -tenant buildings. Newly adopted guidelines include: • View the building as a whole and plan a unified sign design strategy to take advantage of all possible sign locations. • The use of a common directory sign is encouraged. As noted to the Commission in December, the sign locations, sizes, and materials are consistent with the city code requirements and adopted design guidelines. The updated will better assist the City in administratively approving signage at the property. ALTERNATIVES A. Approve, whole or in part. If the proposed application meets the Downtown Design Review District standards, and the standards set forth for Design Permits, the HPC should move to approve Case No. 2021-39. Staff recommends the following conditions for approval: 1. Plans shall be consistent with those submitted to the Community Development Department and on file with HPC Case No. 2021-39. 2. All permanent wall and freestanding signs shall receive a sign permit from the City of Stillwater prior to the installation of the sign. 3. The Heritage Preservation Commission shall permit no additional signage without first obtaining approval of an amendment to the multi -tenant sign plan. 4. All minor modifications to the plans shall be approved in advance by the City Planner. All major modifications shall be approved in advance by the HPC. Determination of the distinction between "major" and "minor" is defined in the Zoning Ordinance. B. Deny. If the HPC finds that the proposal is not consistent with the Downtown Design Review District standards, then the Commission may deny the request. With a denial, the basis of action is required to be given. Furthermore, a denial with prejudice would prohibit the applicant from resubmittal of a similar application for one year. C. Table. If the HPC needs additional information to decide, the request may be tabled to the following hearing. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION The subject property is in the Downtown Design Review District, the Commission must determine the proposed site alteration will not materially impair the integrity of the building and site, adjacent buildings and sites, or the neighborhood as a whole. While signs, more temporary in nature, have little ability to significantly alter or materially impair the building, design uniformity should be a goal. The multi -tenant sign plan aims to achieve this goal. HPC Case No. 2021-39 Page 3 of 3 Overall, staff finds the proposed sign plan conforms to the Downtown Design Manual as well as City Code Section 31-509, Sign Regulations. Additionally, staff finds the proposed site alteration is compatible with, and will ensure continued significance and integrity of all properties within the historic district based on the period(s) of significance under which the district was designated. Furthermore, granting the design permit will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter and does not negatively alter the essential character and significance of the building, site, and its surroundings. Therefore, staff recommends conditional approval of the multi -tenant sign plan and associated signage at 402 Main Street South with the conditions outlined in Alternative A, above, and any imposed by the Commission after discussion. Attachments: Sign Plan (3 pages) cc Monty Brine Multi -Tenant Sign Plan 402 Main Street North December 9, 2021 1. Building Signs a. Historic, buidling sign — sign advertising the name of the building: i. Number: One ii. Location: Upper portion of the building on the east wall iii. Height: 3.5' iv. Length:31.5' v. Material: Painted wood or flat panel aluminum faced to be compatible with the building vi. Lighting: Non -illuminated b. Freestanding Sign — sign advertising a main tenant or the name of the building: i. Number: One ii. Location: Front yard with a 5' setback to the front property line iii. Size: Maximum of 10' high and 30 square feet in area iv. Material: Painted wood or flat panel aluminum faced to be compatible with the building v. Lighting: Non -illuminated 2. Lower Level Tenant Wall Signs a. Number: One per tenant b. Location: Above the tenant space, centered in the area above the tenant window and below the lights c. Size: defined per unit on the attached Exhibit A and B d. Material: Flat panel aluminum faced to be compatible with the building e. Lighting: One gooseneck sign to be installed above each sign. Lights to be compatible to the building. 3. Upper Level Tenant Wall Signs a. Number: One per tenant, to a maximum of three upper level tenant wall signs b. Location: Installed in a row on the left side of the main door. c. Size: 1.5 feet high by 4 feet wide d. Material: Flat panel aluminum faced to be compatible with the building e. Lighting: Non -illuminated 4. Leasing Sign: a. Number: One b. Location: Installed on the right side of the main door. c. Size: 1.5 feet high by 4 feet wide d. Material: Flat panel aluminum faced to be compatible with the building e. Lighting: Non -illuminated ABS Company 402 North Main Street • Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 EXISTING PROPOSED A MAGNOLIA 2.5 X 6.5 ft 2.5 X 8 ft 17.75SF 20SF B VICTORIANO 2 X 7.5 ft 2.5 X 12 15 SF 30 SF C ART GUILD 2X14ft 2.5X14ft 28 SF 35 SF D STUDIO ONE 2.5 X 10 ft 2.5 X 10 ft 25 SF 25 SF E 2.5 X 10 ft 25 SF F HAIR TAILOR 2. 5 X 8 ft 2.5 X 10 ft 20 SF 25 SF G GOODERY 2.5 X 8 ft 2.5 X 10 ft H 1.6 X 4 ft 6 SF I 1.5 X 4 ft 6SF J 1.5X4ft 6 SF K FOR LEASE 1. 5X 4 ft 1.5 X 4 ft 6 SF 6SF 209 SF iliwater THE B f FIT H P L A C E OF MINNESOIA PLANNING REPORT TO: Heritage Preservation Commission CASE NO.: 2022-05 MEETING DATE: January 19, 2022 APPLICANT: Gina Kazmerski, Image 360 LANDOWNER: DCK Enterprises LLC REQUEST: Consideration of a Design Permit for a multi -tenant sign plan and associated signage LOCATION: 401 Main Street South DESIGNATION: N/A DISTRICT: Stillwater Commercial Historic District Downtown Design Review District REPORT BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of a Design Permit for a multi -tenant sign plan amendment for the structure located at 401 Main Street South. SPECIFIC REQUEST The applicant is proposing the addition of a projecting sign, currently for Unpaved Athleisure. ANALYSIS The property currently has one projecting sign for Sota Clothing. The Code does not prohibit a property from having more than one projecting sign. Given this is a multi -tenant property with two tenants facing Main Street, it is reasonable to add an additional projecting sign to the sign plan. The proposed projecting sign will utilize a painted backer board with both vinyl and raised graphics. It will hang from a black arm bracket. Though the dimensional lettering will be acrylic, they will be raised 1/4" off of the backer board which is consistent with the intent of the code. HPC Case No. 2021-36 Page 2 of 3 The largest challenge for this projecting sign is that the building's overhang limits visibility of the projecting sign. Thus, the applicant is requesting the sign be placed in one of two ways though neither conforms to the required 8' separation distance from the bottom of the sign to the sidewalk. The first would be to the right of the door. However, in that location, it will be directly in line with the pedestrian way and could become a nuisance. The second would be hanging from the outer face of the overhang. However, that location is out of character for the district. Staff is recommending the hanging sign be located in one of two ways: 1. With a projecting arm bracket mounted in window trim so that the sign is centered with the door's transom window; or 2. Hanging from chains or posts from the underside of the overhang. Under both scenarios, staff recommends the sign not drop lower than the top of the doorway threshold as to help reduce pedestrian interference. ALTERNATIVES A. Approve, whole or in part. If the proposed application meets the Downtown Design Review District standards, and the standards set forth for Design Permits, the HPC should move to approve Case No. 2021-36. Staff recommends the following conditions for approval: 1. Plans shall be consistent with those submitted to the Community Development Department and on file with HPC Case No. 2021-36. 2. Projecting sign brackets must be centered with transom windows or hung from the bottom of the overhang. Projecting signs shall not hang lower than the top of doorway thresholds as to help reduce pedestrian interference. 3. All permanent wall and projecting signs shall receive a sign permit from the City of Stillwater prior to the installation of the sign. Individual panel signs, so long as they name the business and primary offering only, are permitted without the issuance of a sign permit. 4. The Heritage Preservation Commission shall permit no additional signage without first obtaining approval of an amendment to the multi -tenant sign plan. 5. All minor modifications to the plans shall be approved in advance by the City Planner. All major modifications shall be approved in advance by the HPC. Determination of the distinction between "major" and "minor" is defined in the Zoning Ordinance. B. Deny. If the HPC finds that the proposal is not consistent with the Downtown Design Review District standards, then the Commission may deny the request. With a denial, the basis of action is required to be given. Furthermore, a denial with prejudice would prohibit the applicant from resubmittal of a similar application for one year. C. Table. If the HPC needs additional information to decide, the request may be tabled to the following hearing. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION HPC Case No. 2021-36 Page 3 of 3 The subject property is in the Downtown Design Review District, the Commission must determine the proposed site alteration will not materially impair the integrity of the building and site, adjacent buildings and sites, or the neighborhood as a whole. While signs, more temporary in nature, have little ability to significantly alter or materially impair the building and historic district, located across the street, design uniformity should be a goal. Overall, staff finds the proposed sign plan amendment conforms to the Downtown Design Manual as well as City Code Section 31-509, Sign Regulations. Additionally, staff finds the proposed site alteration is compatible with, and will ensure continued significance and integrity of all properties within the historic district based on the period(s) of significance under which the district was designated. Furthermore, granting the design permit will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter and does not negatively alter the essential character and significance of the building, site, and its surroundings. Therefore, staff recommends conditional approval of the multi -tenant sign plan amendment at 401 Main Street South with the conditions outlined in Alternative A, above. Attachments: Narrative Request Sign Plan Amendment (1 page) Proposed Alternative Sign Location Approved Plan cc Gina Kazmerski, Image360 Catherine Kilbane AA December 17, 2021 City of Stillwater Planning Department Attn: Abbi Jo Wittman 216 4th St. North Stillwater, MN 55082 Graphics > Signage > Displays Received Community Development Department Owner: DCK Enterprises WI LLC Dennis & Catherine Kilbane 1544 Twin Springs Rd. Houlton, WI 54082-2112 Dennis.kilbane@gmail.com/catherine.h.kilbane@gmail.com RE: Heritage Preservation Commission Design Permit Application & Sign Plan 401 Main St. S (Suites 1 & 2*) 680 Commerce Dr. Suite 140 Woodbury, MN 55125 Dear Abbi: Image360 Woodbury, on behalf of the Property Owners, Dennis & Catherine Kilbane is submitting an AMENDED application for the sign plan for the multi -tenant building located at 401 Main Street South in Stillwater. The details of all previously approved tenant signs are included on the attached drawings for the West South and North elevations of the building. There are currently TWO existing signs on the building for the tenant located in suite #1, the Sota Clothing company (arm bracket sign) and the wall sign for UNPAVED ATHLEISURE. The previously approved directory sign has not yet been installed. The purpose of this amended application is to gain approval for another arm sign (meeting design standards) for Unpaved Athleisure as the current wall sign has been deemed difficult to see by potential patrons. The details for this additional sign are shown on page 3 of the attached package with placement detail shown on page 6. Please let me know if you have any questions or require additional information. Thank you for your consideration. Sinc Gin.' K. erski President Image360/Woodbury Unpaved Athleisure Sign Plan • Stillwater • West Elevation Front Exterior Arm Sign • Two single sided 3mm ACM sheets back to back painted black • Print to Cut logo graphic on both sides • 1/4" Dimensional acrylic letter on both sides, White FRONT VIEW Printed GFX on Faces 29" 1/4" White Acrylic UNPAVED n this box on the me be removed SIDE '!IEW Black Arm Bracket Printed GFX on Faces _ 1/4" White Acrylic 1 it Two 3mm ACM i%ilage360 651.444.8111 • info@image360woodbury.com 3 =.r Unpaved Athleisure Sign Plan Contact Todd Konigson Phone / Email 651.775.0783 konigson32@gmail.com Jobsite 401 Main St. S. Stillwater, MN 55082 Current Owner DCK Enterprises WI LLC Dennis Kilbane 1544 Twin Springs RD Houlton, WI 54082-2112 dennis.kilbane@gmail.com Designer Collin Terrell Salesperson Gina Kazmerski Date 9/22/2021 c Mamas ,ul • Delivery 1 w S TiIj Tropical is u. t +1 keout Cooks of Crocus HiII Kitchen supply sto•e PcTake®ut , 'ernStigp r. 400 401 Main St S, 5 li (water, MN 55082 - Stillwater ;ra • Cafeiinho Stillwater NOW OPEN!!! N.-re keout Delivery So Betty4un sN Fashion accessories stor Rose G-Id Vintage ••-• Darn Knit Anyway +K' 1ma9e350) 651.444.8111 • info@image360woodbury.com 1 Unpaved Athleisure Sign Plan • Stillwater • West Elevation Front Exterior Sign • 3mm ACM Backer painted black • 1/4" White Acrylic Letters • Letters tape silicone mounted to ACM Backer • Sign attached to building with screws FRONT VIEW 70.00 in I UNPAVED ATHLEISURE 00 0 0 5. SIDE VIEW 0.25 in 1 I 3mm 651.444.8111 • info(aimage360woodbury.com 2 Unpaved Athleisure Sign Plan • Stillwater • North Elevation c 0j 0 36.00 in im) age3 0 V Ul 5. 0 V (Jl 5. 651.444.8111 • info(aimage360woodbury.com Multi Tenant Wall Sign • 3mm ACM Backer painted black • 3mm brushed ACM panels • First surface black vinyl letters • 3/4" Diameter Black aluminum standoffs flush mounted 3 Unpaved Athleisure Sign Plan • Stillwater • South Elevation No Existing Signage (Alley Side) Existing Sign (Looking North) 651.444.8111 • info@image360woodbury.com 4 Unpaved Athleisure Sign Plan • Stillwater • Site Map Sti I (water Stairs } Laurie �k€k=�T uail Group Rea I E to Re61.teit i'gcricy 401 Main St S, Stillwater., MN 55082 Betty,June' Fashion ac e"ssories storevv. lip 1 2 3 Sign Type ACM w/ Dimensionals Existing Sign Multi Tenant Wall Sign 651.444.8111 • info(aimage360woodbury.com 5 ilwater THE BIRTH P L A C E OF MINSOA PLANNING REPORT TO: MEETING DATE: APPLICANT: LANDOWNER: REQUEST: LOCATION: DESIGNATION: DISTRICT: REPORT BY: Heritage Preservation Commission January 19, 2022 Mick Greiner, City of Stillwater Facilities Manager City of Stillwater Consideration of a Design Permit for roof and gutter replacement 223 4th Street North N/A Downtown Design Review District Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner CASE NO.: 2022-06 INTRODUCTION On behalf of the Stillwater Public Library, City of Stillwater Facilities Manager has submitted a request for HPC consideration of a Design Permit for exterior modifications to the Stillwater Public Library, a structure owned by the City of Stillwater. The project includes replacing the Google Street View (May, 2019) existing roof and gutter system with like materials. SPECIFIC REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of a Design Permit for new roof and gutters. ANALYSIS HPC 2021-14 Page 2 of 3 Located in the Downtown Design Review District, the City code requires the proposed design to conform to the existing setbacks and neighborhood street rhythm. Additionally, the height, scale, mass and proportion of the proposed alterations, including facade openings and roof style, shall be compatible with the site and its surroundings. Design guidelines for additions suggest using materials that are found onsite or those which were historically available. Furthermore, City Code indicates the HPC shall make findings that the application meets each of the following criteria in order to approve a design permit: • The proposed building alteration or new construction, including its appurtenances, does not materially impair the architectural or historic integrity of the building and site, adjacent buildings and sites, or the neighborhood as a whole. • Granting the design permit will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter and does not negatively alter the essential character and significance of the building, site, and its surroundings. The applicant is proposing to: • Remove the old roof tile and rubber -covered copper gutter system; • Replace any damaged or rotted underlayment; • Install two (2) layers of ice and water shield; • Complete installation of new built up roof system on the flat portions of the roof; • Install new Ludowici tiles; and • Install new copper gutter system; and • New metal flashing on curbs and stack covers to match the copper gutters. The project proposed is maintenance with the applicant proposing to utilize materials original to the building, including the original tile used when the structure was constructed in 1902. This is consistent with the adopted guidelines. ALTERNATIVES HPC has alternatives related to this request. A. Approve. If the proposed application meets the Downtown Design Review District standards, and the standards set forth for the issuance of Design Permits, the HPC should move to approve Case No. 2022-06. Staff recommends the following conditions for approval: 1. Plans shall be consistent with those submitted to the Community Development Department and are on file with HPC Case No. 2022-06 unless modified by the conditions herein. 2. HPC Design Permit approval does not constitute building permit approval. A building permit shall be obtained prior work commencement. 3. All minor modifications to the plans shall be approved in advance by the City Planner. All major modifications shall be approved in advance by the HPC. Determination of the distinction between "major" and "minor" is defined in the Zoning Ordinance. B. Approve in part. C. Deny. If the HPC finds that the proposal is not consistent with the findings set forth for the granting of a Design Permit, then the Commission may deny the request. With a HPC 2021-14 Page 3 of 3 denial, the basis of action is required to be given. Furthermore, a denial with prejudice would prohibit the applicant from resubmittal of a similar application for one year. D. Table. If the HPC needs additional information to decide, the request may be tabled to the following hearing. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION Generally speaking, the granting of this Design Permit will not alter the character of the building and its surroundings. In fact, this maintenance project will restore portions of the structure — specifically the gutter system — to their original condition. Staff finds the project substantially conforming to the adopted standards and guidelines. Therefore, staff recommends approval of Case No. 2022-06 with the conditions outlined in Alternative A, above. Attachments: Narrative Request Ludowici Tile Specifications (2 pages) Cc: Mick Greiner Abbi Wittman From: Mick Greiner Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2022 10:08 AM To: Abbi Wittman Cc: Mark Troendle; Shain Henry; Cindy Shilts Subject: Library Roof Project Attachments: Ludowici French Clay Roof Tile Product Datasheet.pdf Good morning Abbi as per the conversation we had this morning. I have attached the data sheet for the Ludowici tile that is spec'd for the roof replacement project at the Stillwater Library. The scope of work for the project is as follows: • Removal of old tile and rubber covered copper gutter system (the rubber was added later in years, assuming to seal the original system) • Replace any damaged or rotted underlayment • Install two (2) layers of Ice and water shield • Complete installation of new built up roof system on the flat portions of the roof • Install new French tile produced by Ludowici tile (the same company that produced the original tiles in 1902) that will match existing. • Install new copper gutter system(s). • New metal flashing on curbs and stack covers, replacing all of the existing so they color match each other exactly We are rebuilding the roof to what it was when it was originally designed and built with the exception of the added layer of Ice and water shield, which will make it more durable through the years. The roof line(s) will not change and all of the tile will match color and sheen wise throughout the project. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the project, please do not hesitate to connect with me. Thank you, have a great day. Mick Greiner Facilities Manager — City of Stillwater mgreiner@ci.stillwater.mn.us 0: 651-430-8831 1 LEGACY COLLECTION FRENCH INTERLOCKING TILE LUDOWICI Introduced in the 1890s, Ludowici's French low profile interlocking tile is a favorite of discriminating architects and one of the most sculptured and dimensional products in our product offering. Large and durable, French terra cotta tile has deep locks on all four sides, plus two prominent flutes on the surface for both a dramatic aesthetic and superior drainage. When applied to a roof, these flutes produce a shadow effect for a highly refined, distinctive appearance. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTIC Weight Per Square Pieces Per Square Overall Size Exposure INTERLOCKINGFRENCH 1025 lbs. 133 pcs. 9"x161/4" 81/8" x 13 3/8" Minimum Slope 3:12 Color Blends Base Texture Available in most standard and custom colors." For more information about Ludowici's color program, please see the Colors of Ludowici brochure. Smooth Also available in custom textures.* Please see the Terra Cotta Textures brochure for more information. PROFILE APPROVALS & CERTIFICATIONS • Miami -Dade NOA No:12-0904.16 • State of Florida Approval No: FL 13777 • ASTM C1167 Grade 1 Roof Tile With Water Absorption Less Than 2% • Class A Fire Rated • IAPMO UES ER-452 LUDOWICI WARRANTY All Ludowici tiles are manufactured in the United States and carry a 75-year warranty against color fading and manufacturing defects. For complete warranty details, please visit www.ludowici.com. 75 YEAR WARRANTY MADE IN AMERICA FOR OVER 130 YEARS GREEN ATTRIBUTES Ludowici terra cotta is an energy -efficient, sustainable choice for your new roof. Learn more about our green story in the Ludowici Green Promise brochure. crodletocradle ,,,, OO ENERGY STAR Excluding Impressionist Color Series. Textures available include top sand and weathered. Please see a sales representative for more details. Photos are for representation purposes only and should not be used for final product selection. Tiles ordered should be chosen from actual samples available at the time of order. Ludowici reserves the right to alter and adjust products, colors and finishes at any time. Please contact a sales representative for more information. © Ludowici Roof Tile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. www.ludowici.com LRT-516-1017 FRENCH INTERLOCKING TILE LUDOWICI° OClosed Ridge End (Not shown on diagram, see below) Field Tile ® End Band NWDetached Gable Rake Jabal limmastir xstUd,k4 O Ridge Terminal Hip Hip Starter HIP & RIDGE Visit www.ludowici.com to download a detailed product sheet on Hip, Ridge and Decorative Hip Starters. PROFILE Circular Cover Hip & Ridge Trim Group #102/#206 Hip & Ridge Trim Group O HIP STARTER CC -Hip Starter #152 Hip Starter HIP CC -Hip #102 Hip Roll RIDGE 0 CLOSED RIDGE END C CC -Ridge #206 Ridge CC -Closed Ridge End #206 Closed Ridge End TERMINAL CC-2 Hip 1 Ridge Terminal #102/#206 2 Hip 1 Ridge Terminal CC -Low Bump 2 Hip 1 Ridge Terminal #405 High Bump 2 Hip 1 Ridge Terminal #406 High Bump Gable Terminal FITTINGS PROFILE 0 DETACHED GABLE RAKE CI END BAND Left Rake Right Rake Length 161/4" 161/4" Exposure 13 3/8" 13 3/8" Weight 2.9 lbs./pc. 5.7 lbs./pc. © Ludowici Roof Tile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. www.ludowici.com LRT-516-1017