HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC Resolution 2023-14 (Design Approval in the Downtown Design Review District for 601 Main Street North)
City of Stillwater
Washington County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION HPC 2023-14
RESOLUTION GRANTING DESIGN APPROVAL IN THE DOWNTOWN
DESIGN REVIEW DISTRICT FOR 601 MAIN ST N
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater received a design review application from
Manitou Fund (“Applicant”), located 601 Main St N, legally described as in Exhibit A (the
“Property”), regarding exterior building modifications located in the Downtown Design
Reivew District; and
WHEREAS, the on May 17, 2023, the Heritage Preservation Commission for the
City of Stillwater considered the request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Heritage Preservation
Commission of the City of Stillwater hereby approves the exterior building modifications
located in the Downtown Stillwater Design Review District. The approval of the design is
based on the following findings and conditions of approval.
FINDINGS
1. 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.
2. The proposed building or site alteration or new construction 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.
3. 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.
4. The existing structure was constructed circa 1992 and is not defined as a historic
resource by Stillwater City Code.
5. The proposed design meets the requirements of the Stillwater Design Guidelines.
6. New windows are compatible with existing windows and trim
7. The proportion, size, rhythm, and detailing of windows and entries are visually
compatible with that of the existing building.
8. Additions are located on the most inconspicuous elevation of the building.
CONDITIONS
1. Plans shall be consistent with those included in this report.
2. All minor modifications to the plans shall be approved in advance by the
Community Development Department. 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.
3. Design approval does not constitute final approval. The Applicant must secure
proper permits and approvals from the City.
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Adopted by the Heritage Preservation Commission this 17th day of May, 2023.
CITY OF STILLWATER
Matt Thueson, Heritage Preservation
Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Applicant’s Property
Torrens Property Type
Parcel ID: 28-030-20-11-0035
All that part of Tract 2 as described on Certificate of Title Number 65, and delineated
upon the map marked "Exhibit B" attached thereto, as the same is recorded in the office
of the Registrar of Titles of Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the easterly line of Main Street and the northerly line
of Laurel Street as shown on the plat of the "ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF
STILLWATER as amended by MYRON SHEPARD'S PERFECTED PLAT OF THE CITY
OF STILLWATER dated May 21 , 1878"; thence North 08 degrees 36 minutes 08
seconds East, assumed bearing, along said easterly line of Main Street 48.00 feet;
thence South 81 degrees 23 minutes 52 seconds East along a line hereinafter referred
to as "Line A" 18 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel being described; thence
North 07 degrees 24 minutes 09 seconds East 447.07 feet; thence northeasterly 209.25
feet along a non-tangential curve concave to the northwest having a radius of 284.57
feet, a central angle 42 degrees 07 minutes 50 seconds and the chord of said curve
bears North 32 degrees 29 minutes 03 seconds East; thence North 11 degrees 25
minutes 08 seconds East, along tangent, 35.93 feet, more or less, to the easterly line of
said Tract 2, Certificate of Title Number 65; thence South 04 degrees 55 minutes 28
seconds West along said easterly line 635.47 feet; thence southerly 18.56 feet along
said easterly line on a tangential curve concave to the east, having a radius of 2873.93
and a central angle of 00 degrees 22 m inutes 12 seconds, to said northerly line of
Laurel Street; thence South 72 degrees 51 minutes 06 seconds West along said
northerly line 26.15 feet, more or less, to a point 124.00 feet easterly, as measured
along said northerly line from said easterly line of Main Street; thence South 12 degrees
12 minutes 16 seconds West along said easterly line of Tract 2 a distance of 28.68 feet
more or less to the centerline of said Laurel Street; thence South 72 degrees 51
minutes 06 seconds West along said centerline 84.25 feet, more or less, to the
intersection with a line drawn parallel with and 34.00 feet easterly, as measured at right
angles, of said easterly line of Main Street; thence North 08 degrees 36 minutes 08
seconds East parallel with said easterly line, 59.36 feet, more or less, to the intersection
with an easterly projection of the before described "Line A"; thence North 81 degrees 23
minutes 52 seconds West along said projected line 16.00 feet to the point of beginning.
Torrens Property, Certificate of Title No. 76312
Torrens Property Type
Parcel ID: 28-030-20-11-0094
That part of Tract A described below:
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TRACT A: All that part of Tract 2 as described on Certificate of Title Number 65, and
delineated upon the map marked "Exhibit B" attached thereto, as the same is recorded
in the office of the Registrar of Titles of Washington County, Minnesota, described as
follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the easterly line of Main Street and the northerly line
of Laurel Street as shown on the plat of the original town, now City of Stillwater, as
amended by Myron Shepard's Perfected Plat of the City of Stillwater, dated May 21 ,
1878; thence North 08 degrees 36 minutes 08 seconds East, assumed bearing , along
said easterly line of Main Street 48.00 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel being
described ; thence South 81 degrees 23 minutes 52 seconds East 18.00 feet; thence
North 07 degrees 24 minutes 09 seconds East 577.57 feet; thence North 08 degrees 40
minutes 21 seconds East 331.78 feet; thence no rtherly 263.23 feet along a tangential
curve, concave to the west, having a radius of 2914.74 feet and a central angle of 05
degrees 10 minutes 28 seconds; thence North 38 degrees 28 minutes 46 seconds East,
not tangent to said curve, 69.16 feet, more or l ess, to the easterly line of said Tract 2,
Certificate of Title Number 65; thence northerly along said easterly line of Tract 2 to the
most northerly corner thereof; thence southerly along the westerly line of said Tract 2 to
the point of beginning; which lies westerly of a line run parallel with and distant 18 feet
easterly of the westerly line of Tract A herein before described, and southerly of a line
run parallel with and distant 447.07 feet northerly of the southerly line of said Tract A.
Torrens Property, Certificate of Title No. 80190