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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-12-04 HPC MINHERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES The Heritage Preservation Commission met Monday, December 4, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater. Present: Chairperson Jeff Johnson, Tim Stefan, Marlene Workman, Bob Kimbrel and Howard Lieberman. Not Present: Katherine Francis, Shawn Draper. 1. Approval of Minutes: Bob Kimbrel made a motion to approve the minutes of November 4, 1991 Witt) the following addition: - Tim Stefan was present at the meeting. The motion was seconded by Tim Stefan. ALL IN FAVOR. 2. Case No. DR/91 -20 - Design Review for the placement of an 11 ft. by 2 ft. wall sign at 402 North Main Street in the CBD, Central Business District, Downtown Plan Area. Mrs. Struber's partner presented the proposals for the sign placement of the 11 ft. by 2 ft. sign and an additional round sign. Mr. Johnson stated only one sign is allowed per business. The applicant agreed to remove the small round sign. Jeff Johnson made a motion to approve the 11 ft. by 2 ft. sign proposal. Bob Kimbrel seconded the motion. ALL IN FAVOR. 3. Marlene Workman discussed the Sesquicentennial along with a recent discussion she had with some Councilmembers. She felt the City should begin thinking about a program for 1992. Marlene Workman made a motion to send the City Council a memo reminding them that 1993 is the Sesquicentennial year. Tim Stefan seconded the motion. ALL IN FAVOR. 4. Case No. DR/91 -22 - A sign program for the Fina Gas Station (previously SUPERAMERICA) at 1U3 North Main Street in the CBD, Central Business District, Downtown Plan Area. John Ogren, applicant, presented the proposal for the service station. The project consisted of the following: - A lighting sign band around the building and canopies. - A sign above each doorway facing Water Street and Main Street. - A free - standing sign at the location of the existing sign. Jeff Johnson felt this design for the building would make this a trademark building. He continued to discuss visibility of the free - standing sign from the corner of Main and Chestnut Streets and other locations. He felt this sign proposal will not add to the historic character of Downtown Stillwater, especially the back -lit signs which are very inappropriate. 1 Mr. Johnson proposed the following for the applicant's consideration: 1. The free - standing sing remain as is - internally illuminated without an increase in its square footage. 2. Add one sign under or on each canopy face towards Water and Main Streets. There are no design elements which make this sign proposal unique. The issues the Heritage Preservation Commission felt were inappropriate were: 1. Back -lit signage. 2. Trademark graphics in an historic district. Ann Terwedo will check other communities for unique signage. Mr. Ogren will return with a sign plan that takes the Heritage Preservation Commission comments into consideration. The Heritage Preservation Commission will be notified of this meeting later in December. 5. Case No. DR/91-22 - Signage for a valet parking proposal for Downtown Stillwater. Lon F. Feia, Applicant. Mr. Feia, LBF, presented the proposal for the temporary valet parking signs. The Commission felt that historic lettering similar to the signage on the "Brine's" building would be appropriate. Bob Kimbrel made a motion to approve the proposal at the concept level with the following conditions: 1. The valet parking signs shall be of uniform lettering and color. (The style of lettering shall be similar to the sign on the "Brine's" building. This lettering is appropriate to the period of significance in Downtown Stillwater.) 2. The valets shall have attire which reflects the signage and adds a uniform look to this service. 3. If this proposal for the valet service is approved, the applicant shall submit a final sign and uniform attire plan to the Design Review Committee. Howard Lieberman seconded the motion. ALL IN FAVOR. 6. The Commission reviewed the Awning Program recommendation for the buildings on the west side of Main Street between Myrtle and Chestnut Streets. Jeff Johnson made a motion to approve and distribute these guidelines to the property owners. Marlene Workman seconded the motion. ALL IN FAVOR. 1 Jeff Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Howard Lieberman seconded the motion. ALL IN FAVOR. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ann Terwedo 91