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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08-02 HPC MIN City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission August 2, 2004 Present: Howard Lieberman, chair (7: 10 p.m.) Phil Eastwood, Diane Hark, Jeff Johnson, Patte Kraske and Brent Peterson Others: Planner Sue Fitzgerald Absent: Roger Tomten Vice Chair Jeff Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr. Peterson moved approved of the minutes of July 7, 2004. Ms. Hark seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DRl04-45 Design review of a hot dog vending cart at 204 N. Main St. Todd Romocky and Bev Krieger, applicants. The applicants were present. Mr. Johnson clarified that the cart would be located in the fenced area at the property, not on the sidewalk. Mr. Peterson asked about arrangements for trash removal. The applicants stated they have portable trash receptacles. The applicants also noted only water and soft drinks would be sold from the cart. 10/10/2005 Mr. Eastwood, seconded by Mr. Peterson, moved approval as conditioned. Mr. Johnson suggested adding the condition that the applicants provide waste receptacles. Mr. Eastwood and Mr. Peterson accepted that addition to the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. DRl04-46 Ms. Fitzgerald informed the Commission that this case has been canceled. Case No. DRl04-47 Design review of sign age at 415 N. Main St. Cornerstone Gifts has moved from the Grand Garage to a new location at 415 N. Main St. The owner is requesting to hang a 2x8 banner above the windows to match neighboring businesses. Mr. Johnson noted that the sign plan for that building provides for an interior directory and does not allow for exterior signage. He noted that lettering can be placed within the glass of the business. Upon questioning of the applicant, it was noted that the building could be named, similar to the signage for the Chestnut Street Building. Mr. Johnson moved to deny the exterior signage. Mr. Eastwood seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. 1 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission August 2, 2004 Case No. DRl04-48 Design review of signage for the Lived In Room, 826 S. Fourth St. Faith Bancroft representing the applicant. The building is located at the corner of South Fourth and Churchill streets. Ms. Bancroft explained the signage would be placed on the existing sign band at the corner of the building, so there would be signage on both the Fourth Street and Churchill Street elevations. She provided a graphic of the proposed sign. There would be no awnings on the building, and the sign would not be lighted. Mr. Johnson suggested adding a darker border to better define the sign. Mr. Johnson moved approval of the requested signage with e a dark perimeter band, with the condition that the sign not be lighted; allowing the requested signage to be placed at the two elevations in the existing sign band above the entry door. Mr. Eastwood seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Other business: Councilman Gary Kriesel and Robert Gag, chair of the Planning Commission, appeared to request the HPC's support of a proposal to bring Ed McMahon, vice president and director of land use program for the Conservation Fund, here to give a presentation/seminar on developing a S1::lli~<.El/~f)05>mmunity. They explained that the idea grew out of a seminar they and other City representatives had attended at River Falls, where Mr. McMahon had been a featured speaker. HPC members were very supportive of the proposal and agreed to work with Mr. Kriesel and Mr. Gag, and provide any funding that might be available in the HPC' s budget, in arranging for a presentation by Mr. McMahon. There was a brief discussion about in-fill structures. Mr. Gag said he wants to be proactive and develop a set of guidelines and neighborhood characteristics that developers must abide by. Mr. Eastwood suggested that the HPC and Planning Commission should work together to formalize such a set of guidelines. Mr. Johnson noted that the HPC has completed the historic surveys so this would be an appropriate time for the City to establish a conservancy district. Mr. Johnson suggested to Mr. Kriesel that the City Council charge the Planning Commission and Heritage Preservation Commission with the task of looking at developing a conservancy district as an impetus to developing guidelines for in-fill structures. There was a continuation of the discussion regarding downtown banners/beautification with Bob Lane and J oci Tilsen of the Chamber's Historic District Committee. Much of the discussion centered on what the Committee hopes to accomplish with banners. In addition to making the downtown visually attractive and pedestrian-friendly, the Committee wants to attract local people to the downtown district. Several HPC members 2 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission August 2, 2004 again expressed concern that banners obscure signage, contribute to visual clutter, and don't provide a sense of Stillwater's identity. Ms. Tilsen suggested that having banners all one color might eliminate the concern about "clutter." Mr. Johnson suggested part of the problem with banners might be the rigid oblong look; he provided a sketch of a possible alternative design. Mr. Johnson also suggested that expanding pedestrian lighting along Second and Third streets might be an alternative to banners. It was agreed to continue the discussion at the September meeting. A letter regarding Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. rail line abandonment in Stillwater was included in the agenda packet. There was a brief discussion as how to respond to the letter. Mr. Lieberman said the City should be a consulting party as a matter of record. Mr. Johnson suggested the City's position regarding the 106 process is that the City has no problem with the abandonment of the track. Mr. Johnson also pointed out the oversight of failure to reference the depot at the Freight House. Mr. Johnson expressed a concern about a plastic, brick bar on the patio of the Water Street Inn. Ms. Fitzgerald will talk to the owner about that matter. Mr. Lieberman adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. 10/10/2005 Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary 3