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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-05 HPC MINAFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION • Stillwater Gazette 1931 Curve Crest Blvd. Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439 -3130 Fax: (651) 439 -4713 8/29/07 State of Minnesota) ss_ County of Washington) The undersigned, being duly sworn, on oath, says that s/he is the Publisher or authorized agent and employee of the Publisher known as the Stillwater Gazette, and has full knowledge of the facts which are stated. (A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a qualified newspaper, as provided by Minnesota State Statute 331A02, 331A07 and other applicable laws as amended. Printed below is a copy of the lowercase Alphabet, from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowledged as being the size and kind type used in composition and publication of the of notice. abcdefghijkhnnopgrstuvwxyz Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed to me V- on this lj j day of , 2007. Notary public • City of Stillwater 216 4th St N. Stillwater, MN 55082 4 MARK EDWARD Br. 8r ft4 iN „Ra NOTARY PUF3 IC MINNESOTA My Commission Expires Jan. 31 2f, ; Invoice #: 00006701 Terms: Net 30 Inches Description Price Total 5 1 Day Notice of Meeting Change - $7.90 $39.50 Stillwater Heritage Preservation - 8/29 • 1Qaximum rate per column inch under Minnesota Law: $16.90 per 12 -pica column Sub Total Payment Balance Due $39.50 $39.50 $0.00 $39.50 Stillwater Gazette, August29, 2007 NOTICE OF STILLWATER HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHANGE OF MEETING DATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the Labor Day Holiday the Heritage Preservation Commission will hold Its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 instead of Monday, September 3, 2007 in the Council Chambers at Stillwater City, Hall, 216 North 41h Street. Do not hesitate to contact the Community Development Department at office (651) 430 - 8820 if you have any questions or need further information. Bill Tumbled Community Development Director 8/29 • • • City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission September 5, 2007 Present: Howard Lieberman, Chairperson, Phil Eastwood, Robert Gag, Gayle Hudak, Jeff Johnson, Larry Nelson, Roger Tomten and Scott Zahren Staff present: Community Development Director Bill Turnblad Mr. Lieberman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr. Tomten, seconded by Mr. Nelson, moved approval of the minutes of Aug. 6, 2007. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. DEM /07 -44 A demolition request for a 20' x 14' barn at 1818 Broadway St. N. in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Kirk Johnson, applicant. Mr. Lieberman reviewed the nine steps required for the issuance of a demolition permit. The applicant was present and spoke to the poor shape of the structure, including roof, foundation and siding. He stated he plans to construct a new one -car garage plus storage in a similar location on the property. Kirk Johnson stated he had spoken with historian Don Empson who told him that it was unfortunate that the structure appeared to be in a condition that it is not economically viable to repair the structure. Mr. Lieberman opened the public hearing. No comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Lieberman stated he would hate to lose a structure that is 107 years old, but it is in disrepair, with an estimate of $20,000 to repair. Mr. Nelson said the photos of the structure speak for themselves from an economic point of view. Ms. Hudak and Mr. Zahren agreed with Mr. Nelson's comments, with Ms. Hudak adding that it appears the condition of the structure is to the point of danger. Jeff Johnson noted the original structure has been altered with the addition of a garage entry, and suggested that if not for the alterations, there would be more interest in preserving the structure. Jeff Johnson, seconded by Mr. Zahren, moved approval of the demolition permit based on the completeness of the application. Mr. Eastwood said he would like to see Mr. Empson's comments. Mr. Eastwood said he had a problem losing a structure such as this, which contributes to the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Eastwood spoke of the issue of demolition by neglect. The applicant stated their original intent was to preserve the structure, but they discovered it is beyond their means to do so. Motion to approve the demolition permit passed by unanimous vote. 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, applicant. Mr. Lieberman opened the public hearing. No comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Charles Drake, Lakeland Contractors, apologized for forgetting to include an estimate for the cost of repair in the application packet. Mr. Zahren asked if a new garage would match the primary structure. Mr. Drake said yes, when funds are available to construct a new garage. Mr. 1 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission September 5, 2007 Johnson noted that applicants must follow the requirements of the ordinance, and no cost estimate is included, and he pointed out there is no timetable and no urgency to putting up a new garage. Mr. Drake said they are in the process of redoing the porch for the homeowner, are hoping to finish the construction project next week and had hoped to do the demolition while they were on site. In the absence of the completion of the nine steps required for the issuance of a demolition permit, Mr. Lieberman moved to table this request until the next meeting. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Tomten suggested the possibility of approving the permit subject to the applicant submitted a cost estimate to staff, noting that this structure does not contribute to the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Johnson spoke of a concern about setting precedent and also pointed out that this is a public hearing and approving with the condition that an estimate be provided to staff would amount to leaving staff to make a decision without public input. Mr. Lieberman stated that if a request falls within the parameters of the demolition ordinance, all nine steps must be followed. Motion to table passed unanimously. DESIGN REVIEWS Case No. DR/07 -45 Design review of Liberty 5th Addition office /retail building at the southeast corner of County Roads 12 and 15, Outlot D, Liberty Village. Mike Waldo, Liberty Office Group, LLC, applicant. Mr. Waldo stated the design plans have been approved by the Kroenings. The Liberty architectural review committee also reviewed and approved the plan with some recommended changes, mostly to minor details such as flushing the rake ends and beefing up the columns, he said. Mr. Tomten asked about the awnings. Mr. Waldo provided color samples and stated the awnings would be cloth /material, not structural. Mr. Johnson asked about lighting. Mr. Waldo said he wasn't sure about lighting or signage plans because he is not sure of the tenant mix at this point. Mr. Waldo stated with the nearby streetlights, he isn't sure if lighting will be needed in the parking lot; he said there likely would be can lighting underneath the entries and something by the entrance on the park side. Regarding landscaping plans, Mr. Johnson suggested the applicant consider lower plant materials sde to the sight distance to the corner; a representative of the applicant explained plant materials will be contained in a low retaining wall away from the street. Mr. Waldo stated there will be some mechanicals outside and the trash receptacle will be enclosed with the same material as the primary structure. Mr. Waldo stated the siding will be 4" lap siding, rather than the 6" siding as stated in the agenda packet. He also noted that the building will have a basement, unlike what was noted in the agenda packet. Mr. Tomten said he thought these were good plans and represent the character everyone has been striving for in the Village Commercial District. Mr. Lieberman moved to approve the plans as presented and conditioned, changing the reference to 6" siding to 4" lap siding and noting the building will have a basement. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion asking Mr. Lieberman to add conditions that the windows be 6 over 6, that the awnings be of cloth material, and that signage and lighting plans be submitted for review at a later date. Mr. Lieberman agreed to the additional conditions. Amended motion passed unanimously. Mr. Johnson also requested that the drawing City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission September 5, 2007 detailing the architectural review comments submitted the evening of the meeting be made part of the record. Case No. DR/07 -47 Design review of signage at 1875 S. Greeley St., Stillwater Area Public Schools, in the BP -I, Business Park Industrial District. ASI Modulex, applicant. A representative of Independent School District 834 was present. He explained the reason for the decision to replace the existing monument sign. The new signage will not be lighted. An existing flagpole will be washed in light as required. Mr. Tomten moved approval of Case No. DR/07 -47 as conditioned. Ms. Hudak seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/07 -48 Design review of signage at 1500 Frontage Road in the BP -C, Business Park Commercial District. Arrow Designs, representing Washington County. No one was present representing the applicant. Mr. Johnson asked about lighting. Mr. Turnblad stated that as submitted, the sign will not be lighted. Mr. Johnson moved approval of the plans as submitted and conditioned, clarifying that the signage will not be lighted. Mr. Zahren seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS • Mr. Zahren pointed out the house at Willow and Second Street, the subject of considerable discussion by the HPC, is for sale. • Mr. Tomten brought up the provision in the demolition permit process that is supposed to allow the HPC a chance to review plans for a replacement structure. Mr. Tomten noted that as the ordinance currently stands, if an applicant doesn't build a replacement structure immediately after demolition, the applicant could ultimately build something very different than what the HPC thought would be done with the property. Mr. Gag suggested tweaking the infill guidelines to ensure HPC review in such instances. Mr. Johnson noted the primary intent of the demolition ordinance is to get the applicant to think about the decision and possible alternatives to demolition. • Mr. Eastwood spoke of the issue of demolition by neglect and the possibility of enacting a maintenance ordinance. Mr. Turnblad spoke of the difficulty of enforcing such ordinances. • There was a question about the status of the parking ramp design process. Mr. Turnblad noted the RFPs have been evaluated and narrowed to three finalists. • Mr. Turnblad noted the National Trust Conference is scheduled for Oct. 3 -6 and suggested that members who want to attend should contact Mr. Pogge. Mr. Lieberman, seconded by Mr. Eastwood, moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary