HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-01 HPC MINCity of Stillwater
Heritage Preservation Commission
Oct ober 1, 2007
Present: Howard Lieberman, C hair , Ph il Eastwoo d, Robert Gag, Gayle Hudak, and Scott Zahren
Mr. Lieberman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Approval of minutes : Mr. Zahren, seconded by Ms. Hudak, moved approval of the minutes of
Sept. 5, 2007. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case No. DEM/07 - 46 A demolition request for a garage at 1208 Ramsey St. W. in the RA,
Single Family Residential District. Lakeland Contractors LLC, ap plicant. Continued from the
Sept. 5, 2007, meeting.
Mr. Lieberman noted this Case was continued from the last meeting, primarily because the
applicant had not submitted the required documentation regarding the cost of restoration or
alternative to demolit ion.
Mr. Lieberman opened the public hearing. No comments were heard, and the hearing was closed.
Mr. Eastwood noted that the documentation missing at the last meeting had been provided as
requested , and he suggested that the structure proposed for demoli tion is not critical to the
historic character of the City. Mr. Eastwood moved to approve the demolition permit. Ms. Hudak
seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously.
Case No. DEM/07 - 49 A demolition request for a 16’ x 22’ garage at 1322 W. Ramsey St. in the
RA, Single Family Residential District. Chris Rustad, applicant.
The applicant and his wife were present. Mr. Lieberman reviewed the nine steps necessary for
the issuance of a demolition permit and noted that this was a complete packet. The applic ant
briefly explained plans for a new garage. Mr. Lieberman opened the public hearing. No
comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Lieberman moved to approve the
demolition request. Mr. Zahren seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Pogge informed members of a joint meeting with the City Council, Planning Commission,
Parks Board and HPC on Nov. 8 to review Comprehensive Plan draft goals and asked members to
attend if at all possible.
There was discussion about the st atus of the bridge project, transportation bill and the Sierra
Club lawsuit. There was discussion about a recent report regarding phosphorus levels in the St.
Croix River.
There was discussion about the Stillwater tours to be held in conjunction with the National
Preservation Conference.
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City of Stillwater
Heritage Preservation Commission
October 1, 2007
OTHER BUSINESS
Heirloom Homes project – Mr. Pogge asked if members had a chance to review the sample web
sites listed in the agenda packet. Mr. Zahren asked about the enclosed map. Mr. Pogge stated the
identified parcels are properties Don Empson identified as potentially historic properties,
potential Heirloom Homes. He explained the color coding – green indicates that SHPO has
information on the proper ty, tan/orange that SHPO does not have information.
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Greg Mathis and Chris Evans of The 106 Group were present to get input regarding the
composition of the project website. Mr. Mathis reviewed possible components the City might
want to include on the we bsite. Mr. Pogge pointed out this is a voluntary program, information
will be included only if a property owner agrees to participate in the project.
Mr. Eastwood asked if it would be possible to access information regarding a district, such as
Dutchtown, as well as individual properties. Mr. Mathis explained how that could work. Mr.
Eastwood asked if significant outbuildings or significant feature of a particular site would be
included. Mr. Lieberman suggested information regarding construction material m ight be useful.
Mr. Mathis and Mr. Evans reviewed some of the possible design specifics of the site and the
sample web sites.
Mr. Lieberman suggested that members review the sample sites in more detail. Mr. Pogge stated
The 106 people will be back in Jan uary or February with a project update. Mr. Pogge stated that
six residents had volunteered their homes to be “guinea pigs” in helping get the site up and
running. Mr. Pogge said the goal would be to bring a sample back in January with promotional
material . Mr. Pogge asked members to provide him with any general feedback in the next several
weeks.
Mr. Eastwood, seconded by Mr. Lieberman, moved to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
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