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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-05 HPC MIN0 0 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION May 5, 1997 Present: Roger Tomten, chairman Katherine Francis, Jeff Johnson, Robert Kimbrel, Howard Lieberman, Jay Michels, and Brent Peterson Others: Sue Fitzgerald, planning Chairman Tomten called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Michels, moved approval of the minutes of April 7, 1997; all in favor. Case No. SUP /DR/97 -23 Design review of a hot dog stand at 213 S. Main St. Fred Francis, applicant. The applicant was not present. Discussion was delayed to see if the applicant would appear. When the case was brought back to the table, Ms. Fitzgerald said the request had been reviewed by the police, and that department had no problem with the request, including the requested hours of operations. Renee Vickerman of The Loggers was present and spoke in support of the request. Ms. Francis, seconded by Mr. Lieberman, moved approval as conditioned with staff to review the umbrella and stand. Mr. Michels said he thought the applicant should be present; he said he had a number of questions, such as questions regarding the storage of garbage. Motion of approval failed 2- 5, with Ms. Francis and Mr. Lieberman voting in favor. Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Michels, voted to table the request. Motion to table passed 6 -1, with Mr. Lieberman voting no. Case No. DR/97 -6 Design review of an exterior sign at 226 S. Main St. Curtis Olson, applicant. Mr. Olson was present and provided color chips and lettering samples. Mr. Johnson asked whether the sign would be placed on the existing metal box. Mr. Olson responded in the affirmative. There will be no lighting. Mr. Johnson asked if any other building changes were planned. Mr. Olson said the color of the trim is the only change planned. ! 0 Mr. Kimbrel, seconded by Ms. Francis, moved approval as conditioned; all in favor. Case No. SUP /DR/97 -24 Design review of the renovation and addition of residential apartments at 124 S. Second St. Jon Whitcomb, applicant. Present for the discussion were Mr. Whitcomb and his partner in the project, Dave Brooks. Mr. Whitcomb presented an architectural rendering of the proposed building. He said he was requesting concept approval; plans are very preliminary and he would come back to the HPC with more details as the project proceeds. Members generally were in favor of the concept of the mix of residential and commercial use. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Tomten raised a question about the pergola as shown in the drawings. Mr. Tomten said he felt it would be important for the front elevation to retain more of a commercial look. The applicants also were asked to provide actual elevations of the entire block, along with site plans and proposed materials. Mr. Johnson moved concept approval, with the applicants to return with details as the project progresses. Mr. Michels seconded the motion; all in favor. Case No. SUP /DR/97 -26 Design review of the modification of a bed and breakfast to increase the number of guest bedrooms from five to seven. Truett and Jill Lawson, applicants. Mr. Lawson gave a presentation outlining his case for approval. He noted the request falls outside the city's ordinance as it involves two separate structures and two special use permits. He also suggested that the site (1.2 acres) is large enough to support the expanded use. Mr. Lieberman noted that the HPC has been discussing possible revision of the B &B ordinance. He suggested that consideration be given to the request given the uniqueness of the site and the two structures. Mr. Peterson pointed out that the Lawsons' B &B operation is the only one in the city with guest rooms in two different buildings. Mr. Johnson noted the lot size and total square footage of the buildings both exceed the ordinance requirements. - Mr. kimbrel said he didn't see an issue regarding the additional bedrooms, but questioned the HPC's role considering the existing ordinance. Ms. Fitzgerald said the HPC's action would be the basis of her report to the Planning Commission which will consider granting the variance. Mr. Lieberman made a motion to encourage granting of the variance given the uniqueness of the site, the size of the lot, and the two separate buildings. Mr. Kimbrel seconded the motion; all in favor. Other business: • Election of vice - chairperson. Mr. Peterson nominated Mr. Michels; Mr. Michels said he would accept the nomination. Mr. Lieberman seconded the motion of nomination. Motion passed 5 -0. (Mr. Kimbrel left at 8:05 p.m., Mr. Michels did not cast a vote.) • Sabin (Greeley) architectural survey update. Mr. Empson provided an update of the survey. He said he hoped to have the bulk of the work done by June 1. He outlined several changes and additions he is making to the format /content of the survey. Members expressed their pleasure with the job Mr. Empson is doing. e Farmers Market proposal. Ms. Fitzgerald said Vern Stepan has proposed moving the farmers market from its current location in the parking lot by First Bank to behind the Maple Island complex. Members were in favor of the concept, depending on which parking lot would be used for the market. • Pioneer Park retaining wall update. Mr. Johnson outlined the findings of SEH's feasibility study. The study looked at two options: using quarry stone or cast in concrete and formline. Based on cost and long -term durability, Mr. Johnson said, SEH is recommending the cast in concrete and formline for reconstruction of the wall. Mr. Lieberman, seconded by Mr. Peterson, moved to go on record informing the City Council that either option is acceptable to the HPC. Motion passed 5 -0, with Mr. Johnson abstaining. • Other items Mr. Michels raised the issue of the continuing problem with the garbage storage at the Lumber Baron's. Ms. Fitzgerald said she would contact the management and report back at the next meeting. Ms. Fitzgerald said Grand Garage owners are planning to repaint an old Wrigley's sign on the building. She asked whether the HPC wished to 'review the proposal. Mr. Johnson said repainting the sign would be OK if done to Department of Interior standards. Mr. Peterson suggested having Charles Nelson review the plan. It was the consensus to bring the plan before the HPC and to contact Mr. Nelson regarding his opinion. Mr. Lieberman asked whether the HPC had reviewed any of the plans for the Famous Dave's project. Mr. Johnson noted the building is outside of the HPC's review authority, other than for signage. Ms. Fitzgerald reported that no signage plans have been submitted to date. Mr. Peterson, seconded by Ms. Francis, moved to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.; all in favor. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary