HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC Resolution 2023-27 (RESOLUTION GRANTING DESIGN APPROVAL FOR AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AT 205 WALNUT STREET EAST)City of Stillwater
Washington County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION HPC 2023-27
RESOLUTION GRANTING DESIGN APPROVAL FOR AN ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT AT 205 WALNUT STREET EAST
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater received a design review application from Ian
Elverum ("Applicant"), for property located at 205 Walnut Street East, legally described
as in Exhibit A (the "Property"), regarding the Design Reivew of an accessory dwelling
unit in the Neighborhood Conservation Review District and Downtown Stillwater Design
Review District; and
WHEREAS, the on August 16, 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 recommends to the Planning Commission
that the proposed accessory dwelling unit for 205 Walnut Street East located in the
Neighborhood Conservation Review District and Downtown Stillwater Design Review
District meets the minimum requirements of the Stillwater Design Guidelines. The
approval of the design is based on the following findings:
The proposed design meets the requirements of the Stillwater Design Guidelines.
FINDINGS
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) The accessory dwelling unit is proposed in a location that is compatible with the
main structure of the site and existing traditional garages in the surrounding area.
e) The accessory dwelling unit is not attached to the front of the historic house.
Conditions of Approval-
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.
Adopted by the Heritage Preservation Commission this 16th day of August, 2023
CITY OF STILLWATER
Matt Thueson, Heritage Preservation
Commission Chair
ATTEST:,
Ti Glad ill, Community Development Director
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Applicant's Property
Abstract Property Type
Parcel ID: 28-030-20-44-0075
Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 43, of the Original Town (now City) of Stillwtaer, Washington
County, Minnesota