HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-06 HPC MIN• 9
Heritage Preservation Commission
March 6, 2000
Present: Howard Lieberman, chairperson
Beth Diem, Phil Eastwood, Robert Kimbrel and Roger Tomten
Others: Planner Sue Fitzgerald; two Stillwater Area High School government students
Absent: Jeff Johnson and Dean Miller
Mr. Lieberman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Approval of minutes: Mr. Lieberman, seconded by Mr. Eastwood, moved approval of the
minutes of Feb. 7, 2000; all in favor.
Case No. SUP/DR/00 -10 Design Review of office /warehouse building at 1900 Tower Dr. in the
BP -O, Business Park Office District. Ray Kennedy, applicant.
Mr. Kennedy was present and stated he was aware of all the recommended conditions of
approval. When asked about the proposed wall - mounted light by the front office entry area, he
said it would be a typical lantern fixture, but if there was a problem with that proposal, he would
eliminate the light at that location. All other lighting will be commercial type, downlit fixtures.
There will be no lighting along the sides or rear of the building; the lighting above the garage
doors will be downlit.
Regarding signage, Mr. Kennedy said the sign will not be lighted. If he cannot meet the required
setback — 15 feet from the front or side property line — the sign will be eliminated.
Ms. Diem asked about the concern regarding architectural consistency raised at the February
meeting. Mr. Tomten said his concern was with the design guidelines that calls for consistency in
detailing on all sides of a building; although, he said, he understood the intent of trying to give a
more residential look to the office entry. Mr. Lieberman said Mr. Kennedy was simply trying to
take a one - dimensional, functional building and give a little different look to the front. Mr.
Tomten agreed that he would have more of a concern if Mr. Kennedy's building was the first or
second building in the IP area, rather than being an in -fill structure, and he agreed that the
proposed plans fit in with other buildings in the area that have more of a residential look.
Mr. Kimbrel, seconded by Mr. Lieberman, moved approval as conditioned; motion passed
unanimously. Mr. Kennedy asked about the lighting by the front entry; it was the consensus that
lighting at that location would be OK if the fixture is covered and downlighted.
Case No. DR/00 -04 Design review of exterior signage and fencing at 233 S. Second St. in the
CBD, Central Business District. Cindie Sinclair, representing Camrose Hill, applicant.
Ms. Sinclair was present. She said there is still some question as to whether the fencing at the
studio's current location will be moved to the Second Street location; if the existing fencing is
0 •
Heritage Preservation Commission
March 6, 2000
not moved, any new fencing will be much the same, just a different color — olive green. Mr.
Tomten noted that the current store fencing is more of a trellis than fence, addressing any
potential design guideline concern regarding fencing. Mr. Tomten, as did other members, said he
liked the vision of the design proposal.
Regarding signage, Ms. Sinclair said the request is to have signage on the front of the building
(Second Street elevation) and one on the pergola. Ms. Fitzgerald noted that Ms. Sinclair had
inquired about the possibility of having directional signage on Main Street at some point in the
future and suggest that is an issue the HPC might want to look into. Mr. Tomten noted that since
the building in question is a multi- tenant building, a signage plan should be prepared.
Mr. Lieberman, seconded by Mr. Eastwood, moved approval as presented, allowing two signs
and suggesting that the Second Street signage be presented as a sign plan to be reviewed by city
staff. Mr. Tomten suggested adding language clarifying that a directional sign on Main Street is
not included in the approval; Mr. Lieberman and Mr. Eastwood agreed to that amendment to the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Case No. DR/00 -05 Design review of exterior modifications and signage at Shorty Cleaner and
Launderer at 121 East Chestnut St. in the CBD, Central Business District. Joleen Bourdaghs and
Carol Eggers representing Shorty's, applicants.
Ms. Bourdaghs was present. She stated due to the condition of the building, it will not be
possible to reuse the existing brick; however, the new brick will match the old to the extent
possible.
The main point of discussion centered on the location of the windows. Mr. Tomten said currently
the tops of the windows line up; as proposed, the window tops would not line up. Mr. Tomten
asked if the applicant would be willing to consider transom panels above the new windows and
door to be more in keeping with the historical character of the building. Mr. Tomten also said he
favored colored concrete rather than brick for the sills, and he suggested the applicant try to
minimize the amount of aluminum used if the existing tile can't be saved.
Mr. Lieberman suggested allowing the applicant to work out the design details with city staff.
Mr. Lieberman, seconded by Mr. Kimbrel, moved approval as conditioned, with the final design
element details to be worked out with the applicant and city staff in consultation with Mr.
Tomten so proper information can be communicated to the builder. Motion passed unanimously.
Heritage Preservation Awards
After considerable discussion, it was the consensus to give the following awards: La Belle Vie,
signage; FreightHouse, Heritage Award; Mark Balay Architects for renovation; and a Paper
Design Award to Territorial Prison developers. The awards will be presented by Mr. Lieberman
at the May 4 City Council meeting in conjunction with National Preservation Week. Mr. Kimbrel
2
i �
Heritage Preservation Commission
March 6, 2000
said he would like to see additional categories, such as residential or B &Bs. Mr. Lieberman said
that is something to look at for future awards.
Other items:
There was a brief discussion of the issue of closing in the open stairwell at the Lumber Baron's
Hotel. It was noted that the building is for sale and the issue should be addressed if there is a
change in ownership. Mr. Kimbrel also asked about the issue of vending machine signage; Ms.
Fitzgerald said that is a dead issue.
Mr. Lieberman, seconded by Mr. Tomten, moved to adjourn at 9 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
3