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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-06 HPC MINi 0 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission September 6, 2000 Present: Howard Lieberman, chair Beth Diem, Jeff Johnson, Dean Miller and Roger Tomten Others: Planner Sue Fitzgerald Absent: Phil Eastwood and Robert Kimbrel Mr. Lieberman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Tomten, moved approval of the minutes of Aug. 7, 2000, as presented; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DR/00 -24 Design review of proposed storage building at 1709 S. Greeley St. Tom Hoffinan, applicant. Mr. Hoffinan was present. Mr. Johnson moved approval as conditioned, saying the applicant had done a good job of dealing with HPC concerns expressed at the August meeting regarding the proposed building materials and the height of the garage doors. Ms. Diem seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. SUB/DR/00 -64 Design review of a drive -thru facility at 1820 Market Drive. Dave Reimer, applicant. Present were Dave Reimer and Paul Williquette, owner of the local Dairy Queen franchise. Mr. Williquette explained he is seeking permission to move to the location on Market Drive; the space would be subleased from LeeAnn Chinn's, Mr. Reimer said. There will be no changes to the exterior lighting from that previously approval for LeeAnn Chin's; the awning will be the same shape, but the color will be changed to a royal blue. Ms. Fitzgerald informed the applicant logos are not allowed on the awning or directional sign. Mr. Williquette asked about the possible use of an ice cream symbol on the directional sign. Mr. Reimer noted there is a sign plan in place for the PUD which Mr. Williquette will have to adhere to. He suggested that they return with a sign package that meets both the PUD and city criteria. Mr. Tomten moved approval as conditioned, with the additional conditions that there be no signage on the awning and that the applicant return with a sign package. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. SUB/DR/00 -62 Design review of an accessory dwelling unit at 711 S. First St. Jeff and Rita Ross, applicants. 1 0 0 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission September 6, 2000 Mr. Ross was present. He questioned the condition of approval that the garage be of similar material /color as the primary structure. He stated the house is clapboard, and he would like the option of using board and batten for the garage; Mr. Tomten noted that board and batten and clapboard are of the same time period. Regarding color, Mr. Ross said he thought using blue to match the house might be too much, noting the garage will be set back 50 feet from the road. The front gable of the new garage will be the same as the house; the side gables will be more plain, he said. The roof pitch also will match the house. Mr. Johnson suggested doing something with the transom light to reduce the forehead space at the front elevation. The window sash will be one - over -one with the exception of those at the rear elevation. Mr. Johnson asked what the HPC's charge is in such matters, pointing out that other garages have not come before the group. Ms. Fitzgerald stated HPC review is required because the request is for an accessory dwelling unit. Mr. Johnson moved approval, allowing vertical batten as an option, with of the new structure to be compatible with the color pallet of the house and the color submitted to staff for review. Mr. Miller seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Other items: • Ms. Fitzgerald asked members about plans for attending the annual Historic Preservation Conference. She stated she had not received any information as of meeting time. Ms. Fitzgerald will call members with the conference schedule and for their final attendance plans. • Ms. Fitzgerald updated members on the signage at the Valley Bookseller. The applicant did not receive a requested variance from the Planning Commission for the V logo on the front elevation. Ms. Tilson then asked Ms. Fitzgerald for approval to eliminate the lettering on the awning in exchange for use of the graphic on the front elevation. Ms. Fitzgerald said an HPC member was in her office when the request was made, and the decision was made to give approval. • Ms. Fitzgerald informed members that Mr. Empson was the only person who responded to the RFPs to conduct the Carli - Schulenburg survey. Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Tomten, moved to accept Mr. Empson's proposal; motion passed unanimously. Ms. Fitzgerald passed out house assignments; she stated she would like members to have their research done by November and asked that they keep track of their hours and film receipts. • Mr. Lieberman raised the issue, brought to the HPC's attention by Mr. Empson, of a barn/stable that had been demolished in violation of the city's ordinance. Ms. Fitzgerald explained that she had a conversation with Rodney Bahr, the developer who demolished the structure, and informed him of the city's demolition ordinance. She stated Mr. Bahr had seemed cooperative. Subsequent to that conversation, she said she asked City Attorney David Magnuson to send a letter to Mr. Bahr regarding the ordinance. However, the building department was under the misconception the ordinance only applied to dwelling units, not to outbuildings, and issued Mr. Bahr a demolition permit. Mr. Lieberman said he was not 2 1 • City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission September 6, 2000 • comfortable with letting the matter go. After discussion, it was decided to send Mr. Bahr a letter informing him again of the city's ordinance and telling him that a contractor's license to be business in the city is a privilege. • Mr. Lieberman asked about the structure on the lot behind Sandy Hudson's business in downtown Stillwater. Ms. Diem raised a question about the garage at Churchill and South First. Ms. Fitzgerald will check into those two issues. • Ms. Fitzgerald said she had talked with the person from the Yacht Brokers regarding that signage that is in violation of the sign ordinance. She said the Yacht Broker owner said Mr. Stefan had told him the sign was permissible. It also was noted the banner is still up at the hardware store. Ms. Fitzgerald will speak with Mr. Stefan regarding those two matters. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary k1