HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-03 HPC MINCity of Stillwater
Heritage Preservation Commission
August 3, 2009
Present: Howard Lieberman, Chairperson, Micky Cook, Gayle Hudak, Jeff Johnson and Jerry
Krakowski
Staff present: Planner Mike Pogge
Absent: Phil Eastwood, Roger Tomten and Scott Zahren
Mr. Lieberman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Approval of minutes Ms. Hudak moved to approve the minutes of July 6, 2009, as presented.
Mr. Lieberman seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously.
OPEN FORUM
Mark Hanson, Cottonwood Court, Stillwater, stated he had revised plans for the patio at Marx
Wine Bar and Grill. Mr. Lieberman moved to place this as the last agenda item.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case No. DEM /09 -30 A demolition request for a portion of a primary dwelling unit and garage at
223 Pine St. W. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Richard Van Horne, applicant.
The applicant was present. He reviewed plans to demolish the existing wood - framed rear
addition to the home and replace it with a new 500 square -foot master bedroom with a walkway
to the back to the house. He said they would like to demolish the garage and replace that
structure at some point. Mr. Van Horne briefly addressed other plans for renovation of the
primary structure, including removal of several wood gables and restoration of the original
verandas along the west and north sides of the house, and restoration of window openings.
Mr. Lieberman noted there are nine steps required for approval of a demolition permit, and one
of the things the Heritage Preservation Commission looks at is the completeness of an
application. Mr. Johnson stated the applicant had done a good job with plans for the new
addition and said he thought plans were appropriate to the historical character of the original
structure. In discussion, it also was noted that the addition to be demolished was not a part of
the original structure and not representative of the original architecture. Mr. Johnson stated he
was a bit concerned that one of the nine required steps, advertising a structure for sale or give-
away, had not been completed; he noted that could be excused for the addition as that could
not reasonably be sold, but he questioned that omission for the garage. Mr. Van Horne
suggested that given the structural integrity of the garage, it is unlikely anyone will be interested
in purchasing or taking that structure. Mr. Lieberman suggested approving the request, subject
to the applicant advertising the garage for sale.
Mr. Lieberman opened the public hearing. No comments were received, and the hearing was
closed. Mr. Lieberman moved approval of the application with the condition that the applicant
advertise the garage for sale as soon as possible. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, clarifying
that approval is given for the demolition of the wood frame portion of the main structure, with the
request for the garage demolition continued to the next meeting, with the applicant to report
back to staff if there is any interest expressed after the garage is advertised for sale or give-
away. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Cook pointed out the address listed for the residence is
incorrect, should be 429 Pine St. W.
City of Stillwater
Heritage Preservation Commission
August 3, 2009
CASE NO. DEM /09 -34 A demolition request for a garage at 214 N. Owens St. in the RB, Two
Family Residential District. Amy Best, applicant.
The applicant was not present. Mr. Johnson noted that an e-mail had been received from the
applicant regarding the estimated cost of rehabbing the structure.
Mr. Lieberman opened the public hearing. No comments were received, and the hearing was
closed. Mr. Johnson noted that the only item not completed in the application was the cost, and
that has now been received by e -mail. Mr. Johnson pointed out the applicant has no plans to
replace the garage at this time. Mr. Pogge stated this property is in the process of being sold as
part of an estate sale, and a pending purchase is contingent on the garage being removed. Mr.
Pogge stated a new owner likely will want a new garage and will have to obtain abuilding permit
and meet all codes.
Mr. Johnson moved approval as submitted, with the supplemental information dated July 31,
2009. Ms. Hudak seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously.
DESIGN REVIEWS
Case No. DR/09 -32 Design review for proposed signage for Scentchips at 204 Main St. S. in the
CBD, Central Business District. Dan and Deb Florh, applicants.
Dan Florh represented the applicants at the table. Mr. Johnson said he thought the colors were
good, but suggested that the signage be set in the sign band space rather than higher up on the
building as submitted. Mr. Florh agreed that would be possible, but noted the signage might
have to be longer due to the width of the sign band space. Mr. Johnson verified the sign would
not be lighted. Mr. Florh stated they have changed plans for colors of the building — they would
like to paint the door maroon, Rookwood Red in the provided color palette, rather than beige as
originally submitted. It was verified the sign will be mounted into the masonry, not the brick.
Mr. Johnson moved approval of the Case No. DR/09 -32 as conditioned, with the additional
condition that the sign, not to exceed 13 square feet, be placed in the sign band and below the
masonry parapet and approving the colors as submitted, green as the body of the building with
red door and red and beige trim. Mr. Krakowski seconded the motion; motion passed
unanimously.
Case No. DR/09 -33 Design review for proposed signage for The Kitchen at 324 Main St. S. in
the CBD, Central Business District. Corey Welke, Mathey Signs, applicant.
The applicant was present. Mr. Lieberman reviewed the requested signage. Mr. Johnson asked
about previous signage on a canopy on the south elevation; the applicant stated the canopy is
being removed by the building owner. Mr. Johnson suggested the white space in the proposed
sign on the Main Street elevation is more pronounced and may not get the desired message
across; the applicant responded that they plan to bold up the text some, and the LED lighting
will provide some color. Ms. Cook wondered if the proposed signage might not lead to some
confusion with another tenant; the applicant responded they are aggressively marketing the
space.
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City of Stillwater
Heritage Preservation Commission
August 3, 2009
Ms. Hudak, seconded by Mr. Lieberman, moved approval as submitted and conditioned. Motion
passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Mark Hanson presented some revised plans for the outdoor patio area at Marx Wine Bar and
Grill. Mr. Lieberman noted for the record that the HPC had previously approved plans for the
new patio area. Mr. Hanson said rather the block and stucco wall previously discussed, they
would like to use a steel grid support system with metal panels; he said the metal panel will
have some type of copper /patina treatment. Mr. Hanson provided some drawings of plans for
the record. Mr. Hanson noted this new proposal gives more of a contemporary feeling and is
consistent with building materials in the area. He said the wall will still be about 7' tall. Mr.
Johnson said he thought this was a good use of materials on the alley side of the business. Mr.
Lieberman said he thought this was more consistent with the interior of the business and moved
to approve the design modification for the outdoor space as presented. Mr. Krakowski seconded
the motion; motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Pogge referred to the information in the agenda packet regarding the annual preservation
conference. He asked members interested in attending to contact him as soon as possible. He
said there may be some grant money to pay the registration fees. Mr. Pogge noted that at least
one HPC member must attend in order for the City to keep its local government certification
status.
There was some discussion of the Heirloom Homes program in view of the decision to decline
next year's grant due to the requirement for the local match. Mr. Pogge said there have been
some tweaks to the web site, such as featuring a House of the Day. Mr. Pogge noted that
Stillwater is the second city to have declined next year's grant. He also suggested there may be
other opportunities for grants to meet the local match requirement in future years.
Mr. Lieberman, seconded by Ms. Cook, moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
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