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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-07 HPC MIN0 • HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION April 7, 1997 Present: Roger Tomten, chairman Jeff Johnson, Howard Lieberman, Jay Michels, and Brent Peterson Others: Sue Fitzgerald, planning Absent: Katherine Francis and Robert Kimbrel Chairman Tomten called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Approval of minutes Mr. Johnson asked that the minutes in the second and third paragraph on page 2 be corrected to indicate that the color of the lettering, not the sign band, is to be natural aluminum and to clarify that condition of approval No. 7 refers to parking lot improvements and landscaping. Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Lieberman, moved approval of the minutes of March 3, 1997, as corrected; all in favor. Case No. SUP /DR/97 -15 Design review of a popcorn wagon at 401 S. Main St. John I. Shinn, applicant. The applicant was not present. Ms. Fitzgerald explained that the request is for the same operation as last year. There were no complaints last year. She said in future she would recommend granting a permit for a three - year period. Mr. Johnson said the operation has worked fairly well at that location. He noted that the permit is granted to the owner and not to the structure. Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, moved approval as conditioned. Mr. Michels suggested adding a condition that the style and appearance of the wagon remain the same. The additional condition was accepted by Mr. Peterson and Mr. Johnson. The amended motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/97 -1 Design review of a fence at 210 N. Main St. Cindie Sinclair, applicant. Ms. Sinclair was present for the discussion and had provided more detailed drawings as requested. Ms. Sinclair said her intent is to complete the fence around the perimeter of the business before proceeding with any l r-�, ._ 0 • other improvements. Ms. Fitzgerald said the building owner is in favor of the plans. The fence will be painted a sage green to match an existing trellis. There was some discussion at the table regarding suggestions for the pergola. Ms. Sinclair said she would like the option of doing the pergola off to the side. The pergola design would not be as shown in the current drawings, she said. Members expressed some concern about the possible roof use and agreed it would be premature to indicate any concept approval of that use ' at this point. Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Michels, moved approval of the south elevation trellis area and perimeter fence, sage green with white trim, with details regarding the front elevation and the possible roof use to come back to the HPC in the future. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/97 -5 Design review of concept plan for St. Paul Lutheran Church, 609 S. Fifth St. Mr. Peterson abstained from the discussion as he is a member of St. Paul's congregation. Representing the church were Pastor Bill Schonebaum, Edward Seekel and Jim Sandahl. Ms. Fitzgerald said she and Mr. Russell had gone through the house that is scheduled to be demolished. She said the house is not historically significant and the interior would have to be gutted in order to be of any future use. She said staff would recommend granting a demolition permit but would like a master plan for the other property, including two houses, the church plans to purchase. A church spokesman said the intent is to increase parking and upgrade landscaping, with a long -term plan of upgrading the rear entrance of the church building. There was considerable discussion regarding "creative ways" of meeting parking needs other than having a large surfaced parking lot. Also expressed was a concern about the possible demolition of the other two houses. Mr. Johnson asked if the church would consider using plant materials to create a boulevard look in order to separate the parking lot from the 0 0 street. He also suggested that the Planning Commission look at curb cuts, (� water runoff and related issues. Mr. Tomten asked about lighting. There are no plans for lighting at this time. The church spokesman said the hope is to begin demolition of the house within 90 days, with grading and landscaping after that is completed. He said he thought it would be possible to submit a final landscaping plan within 30 days. Mr. Johnson moved to table considerable of approval to the May meeting until the revised landscaping plan has been completed, along with lighting and signage plans. He also noted there is "some resistance" among HPC members for further demolition. Mr. Michels seconded the motion; all in favor. Other business: • James Laskin, representing the City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, was present requesting approval of eight hanging baskets on Main Street, four on the north end and four on the south end. Mr. Laskin said the request is to hang the baskets on an experimental basis. Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Michels, moved approval of the request on a one -year trial basis, with the condition that the baskets be hung a minimum of eight feet off the sidewalk and that city staff review the design of the baskets and the mounting brackets; all in favor. • HPC awards selection. Mr. Tomten presented slides of the possible selections in the various categories. The following winners were determined by a consensus vote: Signage -- Sebastian Joe's; Facade Renovation -- Logger's; Re -use -- Grand Catering; New Structure -- ABS Building. The awards will be presented at a City Council meeting in May. • Ms. Fitzgerald informed members the City Council had approved payment of the registration fee for members to attend the Minnesota Historical Society's annual workshop. Members were asked to inform Ms. Fitzgerald by April 21 if they would be attending. • There was a discussion of Mr. Empson's request to change the name of the Sabin Survey area to the Greeley Survey area. Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Michels, moved to approve making that change. 0 0 It also was noted that Mr. Balay is no longer involved in the survey. • Mr. Michels updated members on action he personally had taken regarding the garbage situation at the Lumber Baron's hotel. • Mr. Johnson raised the issue of the Myx sign that has not been through the design review process. • Election of a vice chairman was scheduled for the May meeting. Mr. Michels, seconded by Mr. Lieberman, moved to adjourn at 9 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary 1 y.