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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-10 HPC MIN0 • City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission April 10, 2002 Present: Jeff Johnson, vice chair Beth Diem, Phil Eastwood, Diane Hark, Brent Peterson and Roger Tomten Others: Planner Sue Fitzgerald Absent: Howard Lieberman Mr. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.. Approval of minutes: Mr. Tomten noted there was no closing date listed for the Linder's Flower Mart, Case No. DR/02 -13. Ms. Fitzgerald will provide that date. Mr. Tomten, seconded by Mr. Eastwood, moved approval of the March 4, 2002, minutes with that addition; all in favor. Case No. DR/02 -14 Design review of exterior signage for Stillwater Art Guild Gallery, 316 N. Main St. Randall Raduenz, applicant. It was noted the location of the Gallery is 316 N. Main St., not 116 as listed on the agenda. Mr. Raduenz was present and provided color swatches. There will be no changes other than the lettering in the sign band. Mr. Peterson moved approval as conditioned, adding that the light source not be visible from the street. Mr. Eastwood seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/02 -15 Design review of exterior signage for Elations by the caves at 402 S. Main St. Bremer Construction representing the applicant. Steve Bremer was present. He said the request is for signage over the center arch on the Main Street elevation and the Nelson Street entrance. Upon questioning, Mr. Bremer said the signage would be placed above the key stones rather than above the arch. Lighting will be the same gooseneck fixtures as on the rest of the building. Color samples were provided. Mr. Eastwood, seconded by Ms. Diem, moved approval as conditioned, allowing two downlit gooseneck fixtures at each sign. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/02 -16 Design review of exterior signage for Valley Antiques, 117 S. Main St. Penelope Lavoi, applicant. Ms. Lavoi was present. There will be no lighting. The request is for one sign in the sign band, located above the awning. Color samples were provided. Mr. Tomten, seconded by Mr. Peterson, moved approval as conditioned. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/02 -17 Design review of Cesare's Wine Bar at 102 S. Second St. Leslie Alexander, applicant. 1 ,i City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission April 10, 2002 Ms. Alexander and the project architect were present. Ms. Fitzgerald noted that the Planning Commission had givn its approval for a special use permit and parking variance at its April meeting. Mr. Johnson noted the business will occupy the existing brick storage /warehouse area of the building only. Ms. Alexander stated the entrance is being moved to the south side of the building. The east fagade will be paneling. There will be a bank of windows; trim will be wood; the window framing itself will be aluminum clad exterior.. Mr. Tomten asked about colors. Ms. Alexander said possibly an egg plant /sage green combination, noting she was unsure if the Commission had a preferred color palette. There was a question about window glazing. The applicant responded the glazing will be clear; perhaps there will be some tint on the south elevation. The proposed signage is a wooden cut -out sign. Ms. Alexander asked about umbrellas for outdoor seating. Ms. Fitzgerald noted umbrellas are acceptable but cannot include the name of the business. Mr. Johnson asked about lighting. Ms. Alexander said lighting will be gooseneck fixtures of low wattage and said she would be willing to decrease the number of fixtures if necessary. Mr. Johnson suggested placing fixtures over every other window on the front elevation to be consistent with the south elevation. Ms. Alexander asked about lighting the canopy. Members noted that an entry light inside the wooden canopy to light the door would be allowed. Ms. Alexander asked about the required material for the trash enclosure, noting she would prefer a wooden or stucco enclosure rather than masonry; members said that would be acceptable. The trash enclosure will be located in the last parking space which is not usable. Mr. Tomten asked about mechanicals. The applicant is hoping to tap off the existing unit. If an additional unit is required, it will be screened. Mr. Johnson noted an option for screening is to paint the unit to match the building. Mr. Tomten suggested the applicant and owner of the adjacent building consider plantings to buffer the parking lot area from the sidewalk. Mr. Tomten moved approval as conditioned, eliminating the requirement of masonry from condition No. 6, indicating a wooden trash enclosure with matching detailing is acceptable; adding language to condition No. 14 that the canopy not be uplighted, but that a downlit fixture under the canopy is acceptable; and changing condition No. 15 to indicate three fixtures be allowed on the east and south elevations. Ms. Diem seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/02 -18. This case was continued to the May meeting. Case No. DR/02 -19 Design review of Curve Crest Villas located at the southwest corner of Orleans Street and Washington Avenue. Tim Nolde, applicant. 2 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission April 10, 2002 Representing the applicant was project architect Mike Diem of Archnet. Mr. Diem explained the topography of the site and plans for parking/retaining walls. The proposal is for two L- shaped, 45 -unit buildings. The project will include affordable housing; the target market is senior housing. The buildings will be three stories of prairie craftsman style; top story will be stucco with natural wood below, alternating siding. Units will have porches that may be screened. The units will be individually heated and cooled, eliminating roof -top mechanicals. Trash will be collected internally. There was a question about lighting. Mr. Diem said there will be four 20' high shoebox lights, with light bollards along the sidewalk. He noted that if there is an issue with exterior lighting, it is with the adjacent lumber yard. There will be recessed lighting under the entrance canopies. There was a question about plantings. Ms. Fitzgerald suggested that Black Hills spruce were preferable to the planned Colorado Blue due to the susceptibility to disease. Mr. Tomten noted the City has tree plantings in the boulevard area on Orleans and suggested perhaps the same species could be continued. There was a question as to whether the proposed monument sign meets the required 15' setback. Mr. Diem said that sign could be moved to the flag pole location. Mr. Johnson suggested that consideration to given to incorporating the prairie craftsman style of the buildings into the monument sign design. Mr. Tomten suggested the possibility of incorporating the gazebo with the nearby bus stop area, eliminating the existing bus bench. Mr. Johnson moved approval as conditioned with the additional conditions that Black Hills spruce be used, rather than Colorado Blue; that the north boulevard plantings be the same species as the City plantings on Orleans Street; that the details of the monument and entrance signage be further developed and submitted to staff for review; that the monument sign meet the 15' setback requirement; and that ground lighting be permitted, with location details submitted to staff for review. Mr. Eastwood seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -0 -1, with Ms. Diem abstaining. Other items: Review of first draft of West Half of Churchill, Nelson and Slaughter addition HPPA Survey — Don Empson. Mr. Empson was present. There was a brief discussion as to the ultimate purpose of the surveys — establishing an historic district, nominating properties for National Register designation. Mr. Empson noted that the intent was to survey most of the threatened areas first, and that has been accomplished. Mr. Empson suggested the City consider establishing its own historic designation, as federal designation is difficult to achieve. Mr. Johnson noted that after the next survey is completed, the HPC should be in a good position to propose conservancy area boundaries and design guidelines for in -fill housing. John Kerschbaum was present requesting a small ticket office for his gondola business. The structure, 6 x 6', galvanized/corrugated metal, would be located adjacent to the existing building tj i • City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission April 10, 2002 by the Otterfitters. The structure would be on skids and removable. The office would be in operation from May through October, with hours of perhaps 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The discussion centered on the requested sign, which is limited to 6 square feet. Members suggested signage be a 3x2 gondola, with lettering placed in the window of the building. Mr. Tomten drew a sketch of a possible design, which Mr. Kerschbaum stated he would try to reproduce. Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Peterson, moved approval of DR/02 -20, with the condition that the building matching the existing abutting shed in materials, that the size of the sign not exceed the ordinance, and that there be no lighting on the building or signage. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Fitzgerald noted that the building official has determined that the Arcola (Mulberry Point Antiques) building redevelopment will need to have an enclosed stairway in the back. Ms. Diem pointed out the stairway would have some type of window openings. Ms. Diem agreed to check with the building official regarding that possibility. Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Eastwood, moved to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary 4