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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. 2 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 3