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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-04 HPC MINPresent: City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission March 4, 2002 Howard Lieberman, chairperson (5 minutes late) Beth Diem, Diane Hark, Jeff Johnson, Brent Peterson and Roger Tomten Others: Planner Sue Fitzgerald Absent: Phil Eastwood Mr. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr. Johnson had one comment on the February 4, 2002 minutes. Case No. DEM/02 -01. Paragraph 10 should read: "He said he believed the applicant was sincere in his intent to make the new homes fit the character of the neighborhood and said he would propose having HPC design review the new houses, providing that the owner approves, as part of the demolition permit. Mr. Bailey said he would welcome HPC design review and consented to design review as a condition to obtain the Demolition Permit". Moved by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Tomten, moved approval of the minutes of February 4, 2002, presented; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/02 -05 Design review of a building addition to Sulter's Wine & Spirits at 2225 Curve Crest Blvd. Andy Kass, Jim Kellison. Mr. Kass and Mr. Kellison were present. The discussion centered on exterior lighting. There will be two security lights on the building, one on the south side and one on the west side. They are going to try to relocate existing fixtures, if possible. Mr. Johnson observed he didn't think the existing security lights were downlit. Mr. Kellison stated that all building materials would match existing building. Trash enclosure materials will be match building. Mr. Johnson moved approval as conditioned, shielded/cutoff. Motion by Mr. Tomten., Mr unanimously. with condition No. 2 include security lights be Peterson seconded the motion, passed Case No. DR102 -06 Design review of a building addition to Rick's 36 at 2255 Tower Drive. Jim Kellison representing applicant. Mr. Kellison was present to discuss the project. He stated that all materials used would match the existing building. He said if the security lighting is not shielded he would make the change and down light/shield all security lighting on the building. Mr. Kellison said with the addition the building still meets the parking requirements. Mr. Johnson moved approval as conditioned with one more condition, that all security lighting be downlit. Ms. Hark seconded the motion. All in favor, passed unanimously. Case No. DR/02 -07 Design review of an awning for Johnny's TV located at 242 North Main Street. David Fazendin, applicant. Mr. Fazendin was not present. Ms. Fitzgerald said Mr. Fezendin had called to say he could not make it to the meeting. She had talked with him about the awning. She stated that the proposed awning had more signage than the sign ordinance permitted. Mr. Fezendin agreed to have the business name on the top of the one to one awning, nothing more. The valance would be used for listing items within the store, keeping within the signage permitted by the sign ordinance. The colors will be white lettering on a burgundy awning. Mr. Lieberman moved approval with the condition final review and approval by staff. Ms. Hark seconded the motion. Amended by Mr. Johnson to include two more conditions 1, the lettering meet permitted size, with no signage on the ends of the canopy. Number 2, awning is not to be lit. Passed unanimously. Case No. DR/02.09. Design review of exterior signage for US Bank at 213 Chestnut Street. Loren Lorenzen, Universal Sign, representing applicant. Mr. Lorenzen was present. He presented a drawing of the signs. Stating that the colors would be red for the shield, white lettering on a dark blue background. Mr. Johnson asked if the size of the signs that are there now for FirStar would change. Mr. Lorenzen said the square footage would stay the same at the downtown bank, but would change at the Stillwater Blvd. Bank. Mr. Johnson asked if the parking lot would be available to the public when the bank is not open. Mr. Lorenzen said he couldn't comment since it was not his bank. Mr. Johnson said it would be nice if the City could look into it sometime in the future. Mr. Johnson moved approval with the condition — the ATM signs be removed. Seconded by Mr. Tomten. Passed unanimously. Case No.DR/02 -08 Design review of exterior signage for US Bank at 6001 Stillwater Blvd. Loren Lorenzen, Universal Signs, representing applicant. Mr. Lorenzen said the building sign will stay the same size, but the monument sign will be longer, and lower to the ground than the existing monument sign. Mr. Peterson said he would like them to keep it at 120 square feet, since at present if the use of the building changed, they would be permitted only a 100 square foot sign. Mr. Lieberman said he would be comfortable with Mr. Lorenzen's proposal. Mr. Lorenzen stated that the ATM signs would be removed. Mr. Johnson moved approval with the condition the ATM signs be removed. Mr. Tomten seconded the motion and added a second condition of approval, that the pylon and monument signs will have blue backgrounds. Passed unanimously. Case No. DR/02 -10 Design review of exterior signage for the Brunswick Inn located at 114 East Chestnut Street. Joele Hiers, applicant. Janien and Merlin Eiklenborg presented the project. The applicant is requesting design approval for the new Brunswick Inn and Amys at Brunwick, replacing the Harvest Inn. Mr. Tomten asked if the projecting sign were on the same bracket as the existing Harvest Inn, they stated it would be the same. Mr. Johnson questioned how customers would be entering the two businesses that will be there. One is the Inn and the other is a pastry shop /restaurant. Ms. Eiklenborg stated that both doors would be use so both businesses could use either door. Mr. Johnson thought that it was a plus for the businesses since there could be some confusion as to which door was to which business. Both signs will have gold lettering on black backgrounds. Lighting was discussed. Ms. Eiklenborg said the signs were not going to be lit, but said there were two flood lighting fixtures there, and they'd try to use them. Mr. Johnson questioned the existing lights, that they didn't work that well, the lighting was directed into the street. Ms Eiklenborg asked if they could be shaded. Mr. Johnson said that since there is lighting there now, doesn't work very well and is not what they felt appropriate, and if they wanted to light it, they could work with staff. Ms Eiklenborg said they needed some kind of lighting for their guests coming and going at night. Mr. Johnson suggested some sort of "goose neck" fixture that would shine down. Mr. Peterson moved approval. Ms. Hark seconded the motion with an additional condition, the lighting fixtures on the building be some type of "goose neck" fixture. Mr. Lieberman commented that if there were any changes to Amy's in Brunswick Pastry that they would need to be reviewed by the commission. Ms. Eiklenborg asked if they could have a light for the guests. Mr. Lieberman said staff could approve it. All in favor, passed unanimously. Case No. DR/02 -11 Design review of an office building for Family Means located on Northwestern Avenue (southeast corner of Tower Drive and Northwestern Avenue). Brian Larson, representing applicant. Arba -Bella Beck and Brian Larson were present. Mr. Larson presented the site plan stating that they felt the layout was the best use of the site. The intent was to create a long building with parking along the building. This would alleviate all the parking being on the street side of the building. The site has a shared access driveway and one other driveway. Mr. Larson said the building facade would be red/brown brick with a brown/bronze medal seam roof. Mr. Johnson asked what color the window frames and trim would be. Mr. Larson stated that they would be sand color. Mr. Johnson asked what the trash enclosure would be like. W. Larson said it would be red/brown brick to match the building. Mr. Larson went on to talk about the condenser that was located near the front of the building on the north side. He said it would be 4 ft. wide, 3 '/Z ft. high and 19 ft. long. The condenser will not have on and off sounds; it will have a fan sound. There will be a berm around it and they could add some landscaping, he said. Mr. Tomten inquired about lighting and which fixtures will be used. Mr. Larson said the first picture on the handout would be the one installed. These poles would be located on the south edge of the site by the pine trees. Mr. Larson said at this time they have no plans for security lighting on the building. Mr. Larson stated that at this time they have not designed a sign for the business. They will come back to HPC when they have a plan. Mr. Johnson noted that there was some sort of roof equipment, air vent or louver on the plan. Mr. Larson stated that that was correct, but the decision was made on Friday to remove the louver. The louvers that will be used for air intake will be located on front (south elevation) of the building that has what looks like louvers. Mr. Johnson moved to accept the building Mr. Johnson made a clarification that there will be no roof louver as shown in the plan. And that option design as submitted with condition #18 sign needs to be approved. #1 light fixture is accepted. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. All in favor, passed unanimously. Case DR/02 -12 Design review of an accessory building located at 320 West Pine Street. Michaela Mahady - SALA Architects representing applicant. Cub Davis and Michaela Mahady were present. Ms. Mahady brought a model of the accessory building for presentation. She pointed out that the design of the accessory building picked up on the features of the main house. The materials use on the accessory building will match the main structure as will the pitch of the roof, dormers, windows and trim. Ms. Mahady said the driveway would be a circle drive. Mr. Johnson moved approval of the accessory building design. Mr. Tomten seconded the motion. All in favor, passed unanimously. Case No. DR/02 -13 Design review of Linder's Flower Mart at River Heights Plaza, 1250 Frontage Rd. Peter A. Linder, applicant. Peter A. Linder was present. The greenhouse will be located in the southwest area of the plaza's parking lot. It will be operational from April to July. Other business: Courage St. Croix is expanding their indoor swimming pool. They are requesting design approval of a fence to conceal a mechanical unit. Approval was given. The next meeting will be April 10, not April 1. Mr. Lieberman adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sue Fitzgerald Recording Secretary