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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-05 HPC MINCity of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission October 5, 2009 Present: Howard Lieberman, Chairman, Micky Cook, Gayle Hudak, Jerry Krakowski, Roger Tomten and Scott Zahren Staff present: Planner Mike Pogge Absent: Jeff Johnson Mr. Lieberman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes Mr. Zahren moved approval of the minutes of Sept. 9, 2009. Mr. Krakowski seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. OPEN FORUM No comments were received. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. DEM /09 -39 A demolition request for a porch addition and lean -to at a property at 437 Broadway St. S. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Dave and Kathleen Newman, applicants. Mr. Newman was present. He provided photos of the structures proposed to be removed from the primary structure and briefly described plans to add a master bedroom and detached garage, both of which will improve the marketability of the home /property, he said. Mr. Newman addressed the issue of a mature tree that will have to be removed to accommodate the garage and said neighbors have indicated they would prefer to have the tree removed rather than changing the location of the garage, which might impact views. Mr. Tomten asked if any thought had been given to repeating the corner board treatment as viewed from the street on the rear elevation /addition. Mr. Newman said they are matching all other details of the primary structure, such as window trims, and said matching the corner boards as suggested would be possible. Mr. Tomten asked about siding material; Mr. Newman said it would be the same as the primary structure — horizontal lap siding. Ms. Cook asked if plans would impact any views; Mr. Newman said the plans actually open up side views. Mr. Lieberman opened the public hearing. No comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Lieberman noted that all nine steps required for the issuance of a demolition permit had been met and moved approval, suggesting the plans enhance the home while maintaining its structural integrity. Ms. Hudak agreed that the plans make the house more usable for a modern family without changing the basic structure and seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. DESIGN REVIEWS Case No. DR.09 -40 Design review of signage for Purefex Salon at 114 Main St. N. in the CBD, Central Business District. Laura Hoefler, applicant. The applicant was not present. After Mr. Tomten moved to approve with the condition that the applicant utilize existing masonry holes to the extent possible, Mr. Krakowski questioned City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission October 5, 2009 approving without the applicant being present. Mr. Lieberman moved to table this case due to the applicant's absence. Mr. Zahren seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Ms. Cook said she would like information about colors; Mr. Pogge said that had been submitted, and the colors are within the approved color palette for the downtown district. Case No. DR/09 -37 Design review of previously approved accessory dwelling unit for relocation on a lot at 315 Olive St. W. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Mark Balay Architects, representing Jeff Anderson and Greg Stokes, applicant. The applicant was not present. Mr. Pogge stated Mr. Balay had informed him that he had a conflict and since Mr. Balay was at the September meeting when the plans were approved, Mr. Pogge had told him his appearance was not critical. Mr. Pogge pointed out plans include the changes to windows suggested by the HPC. Ms. Cook asked about the issue of water connections. Mr. Pogge said the Water Department has indicated that only one water service connection is required unless there is a lot split, at which time two connections would be required. Ms. Cook asked about a condition of approval related to completion of a porch project; Mr. Pogge stated that was a condition added during Planning Commission review of the project due to a neighbor's concern about a porch addition that was started but never completed. Ms. Cook said she thought it was appropriate to add that condition. Mr. Tomten, seconded by Mr. Zahren, moved approval as conditioned. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Case No. DEM /2007 -50 Extension of approval of demolition (initial approval expires Nov. 5, 2009) of a single - family residence at 1509 Pine St. W. Bob Stanislaw, applicant. In the staff report, it was noted that there has been no changes to any ordinances that would affect the originally approved demolition permit request. Mr. Lieberman, seconded by Mr. Zahren, moved approval of the one -year extension of the demolition permit. Motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Pogge referred to a letter in the packet he wrote to Cynthia Kneisl in response to a concern she expressed during the open forum portion of the September meeting regarding the height of an accessory dwelling unit under construction at 1004 Sixth St. S. The letter references City code and states that staff has measured the home and accessory dwelling unit and determined that the accessory dwelling unit meets City code requirements regarding height. Mr. Lieberman asked if any response had been received to the letter; Mr. Pogge responded in the negative. Mr. Lieberman asked about the status of the new post office building, noting that the HPC had requested the applicant to appear at this meeting regarding proposed changes to the approved plans. Mr. Pogge stated the applicant is going back to the originally- approved plans. Mr. Pogge stated the Washington County Historical Society has recommended the appointment of Robert Goodman to the HPC and asked that the chair and Ms. Cook set up a time to interview Mr. Goodman. Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Lieberman, second by Ms. Hudak. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker 2 Recording Secretary