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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-07-12 HPC MINHERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES The Heritage Preservation Commission /Design Review Committee met Monday, July 12, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Department Conference Room at City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater. Present: Chairperson Jeff Johnson, Bob Kimbrel, Tim Stefan, Jay Michels, Brent Peterson, Howard Lieberman and Katherine Francis. Not Present: Pat Qualey Others: Ann Pung- Terwedo, Dick Anderson, Mike McGuire, Janine Eikenberg, Jelle DeBof, Keith Lawson. 1. Approval of Minutes - June 7, 1993. Bob Kimbrel made a motion to approve the minutes of June 7, 1993 with the following changes: - The date of the meeting was June 7, 1993, not June 5, 1993. - A member of the Commission seconded Jeff Johnson's motion to approve Case No. DR/93 -16. Ann will check the original minutes and make the change. 2. Case No. DR/93 -19 - Design Review for a parking lot with landscaping for the Andiamo Riverboats. The lot is located south of the South Main Street parking lot in the Downtown Plan Area. Dick Anderson presented the proposal. He stated the lot would be buffered from Main Street. Jeff Johnson had a concern regarding drainage into the river and the shoreland regulations. An additional condition was added to the proposal which states: 3. Submit a paving plan by Spring 1994 with paving completed by July of 1994 upon review and comment by the Department of Natural Resources. Jeff Johnson made a motion to approve Case No. DR/93 -19 with Condition No. "3 ". Jay Michels seconded the motion. ALL IN FAVOR. APPROVED. 3. Case No. DR/93 -14 - Design Review for an adaptive reuse project of the Commander Elevator at 421 East Nelson Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Mike McGuire presented the plan. He reviewed each elevation drawing and explained his reasoning for the placment of windows and infill areas. Howard Lieberman arrived. 1 Jeff Johnson questioned the window alignment on the south elevation. Discussion followed on this subject. Bob Kimbrel made a motion to approve Case No. DR/93 -14 with conditions. Seconded by Jay Michels with a strong statement of support. ALL IN FAVOR. APPROVED. Howard Lieberman stated that a letter of support for the project be directed - to the City Council. This letter should include comments that the building is historic and worthy of preservation. _V 'Y'( -, j �f_ i y � a �� 4 1 r v � v . ( si' yr , 4. Case No. DR/93 -9 - Design Review for wall signs at 236 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Janice Eikenborg, Applicant. Janine Eikenborg presented the proposal. She stated the Olive STreet sign remains the same. The Main Street signage is proposed to be changed. instead of having signage on the awning, brass lettering will be placed directly on the building. The building will also be cleaned. The Commission stated the awning shall be canvas. Bob Kimbrel made a motion to approve Case No. DR/93 -9 as presented. Howard Lieberman amended the motion by adding a condition that the awning be canvas. Seconded by Brent Peterson. ALL IN FAVOR. APPROVED. 5. Case No. DR/93 -21 - Design Review for a 30 square foot monument sign for the Minnesota Zephyr at 699 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Jelle DeBof presented the plan. Ann Terwedo added that the sign setback from Main STreet is the same as previously approved. The City oes need a copy of permission from MnDOT giving approval for the sign to be located at this site. The sign will be 30 square feet and the base of the sign will be either brick or redwood. Bob Kimbrel made a motion to approve Case No. DR/93 -21. Seconded by Jay Michels. ALL IN FAVOR. APPROVED. 6. Case No. SUP /93 -41. A guest room determination for a modification of an existing BEd and Breakfast permit (from three to four rooms). Jan and Rita Graybill, Applicants. Rite Graybill explained the project. Ann Terwedo added that the room exists and no structural modifications will be made in order to make it into a guest room. Bob Kimbrel made a motion to concur that the additional room in the Bed and Breakfast establishment meets the Bed and Breakfast regulations. Seconded by Brent Peterson. ALL IN FAVOR. APPROVED. 7. Case No. DR/93 -9 - Design Review for a sign permit for a six square foot projecting sign at 118 South Main Street. Keith Lawson presented the proposal. He stated the color options will be similar to the existing inful areas in the transoms. They will be leaving the signage color to the sign painter. The Commission discussed the word "SHOPPES ". Howard Lieberman feels this word is not appropriate. Ann Terwedo added this term is old English and is rather a "themed" term. Howard Lieberman would like he word "SHOPPES" removed and Main Square be the only wording added. Mr Lawson agreed. Ann Terwedo stated the brackets should be done in wrought iron. Mr. Lawson stated they would be. Howard Lieberman made a motion to approve the sign with the word "SHOPPES" removed and the sign will be mounted with wrought iron brackets. Jeff Johnson seconded the motion. ALL IN FAVOR. APPROVED. 8. CONTEXT STUDY Bo Vow presented the changes to the transportation section of the Context Study. The Heritage Preservation Commission members have until the week of July 19th to comment on the study and make any other additions. Katherine Francis arrived. 9. Bed and Breakfast Ordinance The Commission iscusse t e Bed and Breakfast Ordinance. Howard Lieberman questioned if the ordinance was too restrictive. Is 100 years too restrictive? Is the three block limit too restrictive? Brent Peterson stated the ordinance just came into effect and it has not had a chance to work. He stated the City should wait one year to see if the Ordinance works. Jeff Johnson stated that having to apply to the Secretary of Interiors Standards for rehabilitation is the toughest section in the Ordinance. The Commission questioned items 3, 7, and 12 in the Ordinance which are the regulations for the three block limit, the 100 year old restriction and the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Bob Kimbrel made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Jeff Johnson. ALL IN FAVOR. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ann Pung- Terwedo 3