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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-07 HPC MINCity of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission January 7, 2002 Present: Howard Lieberman, chair Beth Diem, Diane Hark, Jeff Johnson, Brent Peterson and Roger Tomten Others: Planner Sue Fitzgerald Absent: Phil Eastwood Mr. Lieberman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr. Tomten, seconded by Mr. Peterson, moved approval of the December 3, 2001, minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/01 -42 Design review of an awning at 243 S. Main St. Mark Hanson, applicant. Mark Hanson was present. Mr. Lieberman moved approval as conditioned and to refer the sign/awning to city staff to work with Mr. Hanson on the design details. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Johnson noted there were two drawings, one indicating an awning on both levels and one indicating an awning on the first level only and asked which option the applicant preferred. Mr. Hanson said Mr. McGarry, building owner, was more involved with the canopy /awning that he was. Mr. Lieberman said while he is generally not in favor of awnings, he said this building is a non - distinguished building and awnings might help set the space apart. Ms. Hark suggested that if the upper level awning is done, then the entry to the apartment door definitely should be done as well. Mr. Hanson expressed a concern that it might not be possible to meet the required 1:1 pitch and still have his signage visible. Mr. Tomten noted that signage could be put on the awning if that is the case. Mr. Johnson said he thought it would be possible to meet the pitch requirement and still have the sign visible. Mr. Johnson suggested amending the motion to state that approval is given to place an awning over the storefront only or the width of the building with a separate piece over the apartment doorway and if an awning is done on the second level it should be placed as high as possible. Mr. Lieberman also suggested indicating approval of flower boxes that the applicant indicated he might want at some time in the future. Mr. Peterson seconded the amendments. Amended motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/02 -1 Design review of an exterior sign for Shield Plus at 221 E. Myrtle St. James Mahnke, applicant. • 0 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission January 7, 2002 Mr. Malinke was present. Mr. Johnson asked on which side of the awning the signage would be placed. Mr. Malinke stated most likely on the west side. He said the signage would e dark gray, with white lettering and there will be no lighting at this time. Mr. Tomten moved approval as conditioned, changing condition No. 3 to indicate that there is no lighting at this time and that the applicant must come back before the HPC if lighting is desired at some point in the future. Mr. Johnson also suggested indicating that the sign is to be placed west of the entry. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/02 -2 Design review of a building renovation at 270 N. Main St. John and Melissa Uppgren, applicants. Mr. and Mrs. Uppgren were present. Mr. Uppgren handed out an addendum to the project booklet that was prepared for the HPC and briefly reviewed the proposal and a history of the building. Mr. Uppgren asked about condition No. 4 relating to the trash enclosure and asked if the enclosure could be block, rather than solid masonry as stated in the condition. Mr. Johnson said the language in that condition should be changed to indicate that the enclosure be constructed of an opaque material, rather than specifying that it be solid masonry. Mr. Uppgren also asked about condition No. 5 regarding placement of rooftop equipment, noting that such equipment is, in a sense, visible everywhere. Mr. Johnson said the desire is that the equipment be placed back away from the parapet as much as possible. Mr. Peterson also noted that the equipment should be the same color as the roof. Mr. Uppgren provided cuts of the proposed exterior lighting; the units will be down lighted. Regarding the windows, the applicant stated the windows may not be exactly 2'7 x 2'6, as shop drawings have not been completed yet. A clear pane system will be used. Mr. Johnson asked if the glazing would be clear; Mr. Uppgren said it would be bonze tinted, as light as possible, as the intent is to see through the windows. Mr. Johnson asked whether the entryway would cascade out, noting the boiler room is beneath the proposed entryway and construction won't be easy. Mr. Uppgren responded that he was aware of the challenges and stated it will be similar to the existing entry, stepping up and in. Regarding signage, Mr. Uppgren stated at this time, a wall- mounted address sign, back - lighted, is the only request. Mr. Lieberman asked if an additional entry on Main Street is requested. Mr. Uppgren stated that if some future tenant desires a Main Street entry and signage, that request will come back to the HPC. 2 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission January 7, 2002 Regarding landscaping, Mr. Uppgren said he has no plans at this time due to the problem of controlling the stream that runs through the property. He stated he will be paving and striping the parking lot and asking the City for assistance with controlling the water flow. Ms. Diem expressed a concern that it appeared from the drawings the fire escape might interfere with the handicapped access. Mr. Uppgren stated he would make sure that is not the case. Mr. Tomten asked about interior lighting. Mr. Uppgren stated there will be some effect lighting at night and for safety. However, he stated the interior lighting will be small ceiling lights. Mr. Johnson moved approval of the project, with the addendum, and as conditioned, changing the wording of condition No. 4 to indicate the trash enclosure must be of an opaque material. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Other items: • Mulberry Point parking structure update — Ms. Fitzgerald said at this point, there are no plans to proceed with the proposal. • Mr. Lieberman asked about the status of the Tom Thumb lighting. Ms. Fitzgerald stated Suburban Lighting has been contacted and the situation will be remedied that week. • Mr. Lieberman noted the Lowell Inn has changed ownership and said the City should be sure that any exterior modifications come before the HPC. • Mr. Lieberman noted that Steve Bremer is busy at work on the Vittorio renovations and encouraged members to stop by and see the work in progress. • Ms. Fitzgerald noted there was to be a meeting with Charlie Nelson regarding the Territorial Prison plans. Mr. Johnson said it is important that the HPC received written documentation of the meeting. • Mr. Lieberman stated he did not mind spending another year as chair, and it was agreed that he should do so. Ms. Fitzgerald noted the Mr. Johnson, Mr. Eastwood and Mr. Lieberman all had been appointed to another term on the HPC. • Mr. Peterson noted that the awning at More Antiques /St. Croix Antiques has verbiage on all three sides. Mr. Lieberman asked that Mr. Harvey appear before the HPC regarding his mortgage company signage. Mr. Lieberman adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary 3