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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-06 HPC MINHERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission met Wednesday, July 6, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 N. Fourth St. Present: Jeff Johnson, Chairperson Roger Tomten, Jay Michels, Pat Qualey, Howard Lieberman, Bob Kimbrel, K.B. Francis. Others: Chuck Dougherty, Duane and Martha Hubbs, Chuck Frieberg, The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Jeff Johnson. 1. Approval of minutes, June 8, 1994. Motion by Roger Tomten, seconded by Brent Peterson. All in favor. 2. Case No. DR/94 -7. Design Review for a 48 room hotel, conference center and restaurant at 127 S. Water Street in the Historic Commercial District. St. Croix Preservation Company, applicant. Chuck Dougherty and Duane Hubbs presented the proposal. Mr. Hubbs gave the design details of the project as outlined in the staff report. The goal is not to replicate the Lumberman's Exchange Building but adapt the new building in scale and proportion. The Lumberman's Exchange Building will be restored. In review of the existing conditions of the site, a lavender window was located in the original elevator shaft. This will be saved along with a tin ceiling which will be incorporated into the bar /restaurant. In the new building design, the view of Myrtle Street and the pavilion will be opened up. The balconies will be flush with the building lines and not extend outward. The trash/dumpsters will be kept inside. Howard Lieberman asked about the service area locations. Jay Michels questioned the HV /AC units on the roof of the structure. Jeff Johnson questioned satellites and other air - conditioning units. Chuck Dougherty stated that, at this time, no air - conditioning units will be used. Possible awnings were discussed. If they will be used, the design would have to be reviewed. Signage was addressed. There is only windowed signage planned at this time. Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission Minutes July 6, 1994 The following conditions of approval were added to the request: 1. Any signage will be submitted for design review. 2. A landscape plan for the parking lot shall be submitted for design review and be consistant with the Lowell Park Plan. 3. A landscape plan for the building site shall be submitted for design review. 4. The design of the project accommodates 48 hotel units. Any changes which will affect the design of the hotel will require design review. 5. The HV /AC units shall not be visible from the street. 6. No large antennas shall be viewed from the street. 7. The building line on the Myrtle Street face shall be the same as presently exists and there shall be no canopy. 8. All clear glass shall be used (with the exception of the lavender color in the transoms). 9. The window frames shall be wood or a material which, visually, resembles wood. The brick material of the hotel will match other brick materials in the Downtown area. Jeff Johnson questioned the windows. Mr. Hubbs stated that they will be one - over -one with either wood or a wood - appearing frame. Jeff Johnson made a motion to approve the design of the hotel project with the conditions. Seconded by Howard Lieberman. All in favor. Approved. Bhp -- b,k - � Ove. / c- 2. Case No. DR/94 -7. Design review for facade alterations to an existing structure (Tom Thumb) at 2601 W. Orleans in the Industrial Park. Chuck Frieberg, Applicant. Mr. Frieberg presented the proposal. He stated that this new plan will meet the needs of the area. The design of the structure will be brick. Jeff Johnson stated that signage is a problem. Ann Terwedo stated that the pyramids should not have signage. Jeff Johnson suggested that the propane be put on the free - standing sign and move the propane tank near the trash receptacles. The Commission discussed the placement of the ` propane tank. Jay Michels felt it was just too close to the intersection. i Yom+ Y� Q_e Howard Lieberman made a motion to approve the facade alterations with an addition that additional signage on the architectural features is not allowed. Seconded by Pat Qualey. All in favor. Approved. 3. Case No. DR/94 -8. Design review for the placement of 2'8" x 2'10" sign at 310 W. Main. Tim Stefan, applicant. HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission met Wednesday, July 6, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 N. Fourth St. Present: Jeff Johnson, Chairperson Roger Tomten, Jay Michels, Pat Qualey, Howard Lieberman, Bob Kimbrel, K.B. Francis. Others: Chuck Dougherty, Duane and Martha Hubbs, Chuck Frieberg, The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Jeff Johnson. 1. Approval of minutes, June 8, 1994. Motion by Roger Tomten, seconded by Brent Peterson. All in favor. 2. Case No. DR/94 -7. Design Review for a 48 room hotel, conference center and restaurant at 127 S. Water Street in the Historic Commercial District. St. Croix Preservation Company, applicant. Chuck Dougherty and Duane Hubbs presented the proposal. Mr. Hubbs gave the design details of the project as outlined in the staff report. The goal is not to replicate the Lumberman's Exchange Building but adapt the new building in scale and proportion. The Lumberman's Exchange Building will be restored. In review of the existing conditions of the site, a lavender window was located in the original elevator shaft. This will be saved along with a tin ceiling which will be incorporated into the bar /restaurant. In the new building design, the view of Myrtle Street and the pavilion will be opened up. The balconies will be flush with the building lines and not extend outward. The trash/dumpsters will be kept inside. Howard Lieberman asked about the service area locations. Jay Michels questioned the HV /AC units on the roof of the structure. Jeff Johnson questioned satellites and other air - conditioning units. Chuck Dougherty stated that, at this time, no air - conditioning units will be used. Possible awnings were discussed. If they will be used, the design would have to be reviewed. Signage was addressed. There is only windowed signage planned at this time.