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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-07 HPC MIN City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission June 7,2004 Present: Howard Lieberman, Chair, Phil Eastwood, Diane Hark, Jeff Johnson and Brent Peterson Others: Planner Sue Fitzgerald Absent: Patte Kraske and Roger Tomten Mr. Lieberman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr. Johnson moved approval of the minutes of May 3,2004. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DRl03-54 Design review of exterior modifications for the Brunswick Building at 209- 211 S. Main St. John Wennberg, applicant. The applicant was present. It was noted the building in question is the Brunswick Building, rather than the McKusick Building as indicated in the agenda packet. Mr. Eastwood asked if the building plaque will be replaced. Mr. Wennberg responded in the affirmative, but stated he was not sure what the original plaque looked like. He said the replacement will likely include the name and date of construction. Mr. PetetlMW/OO65the St. Croix Collection at the Stillwater Library may have some useful information. The request is to repair some column bricks and replace the wood under the display windows. Mr. Johnson said the new brick should be as similar as possible to the original brickwork; he also suggested using lime mortar to match the original. Mr. Johnson moved approval as conditioned, with the additional conditions that the brick match the original as closely as possible, that lime mortar be used to match the original, and that the wood be painted a hunter green. Ms. Hark seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DRl04-28 Design review of additional exterior sign at Valley Ridge Shopping Center, 1250 Frontage Road. Steve Pajor and Kriss Novak, applicants. The applicants were present. The request is to add a 32" by 10' electronic reader board to the pylon sign. A variance is being requested from the Planning Commission. The applicants noted that interior and western-facing tenants need increased visibility. The reader board will scroll through some tenants' names, as well as provide community announcements. Members were understanding of the need for increased visibility but suggested a reader board might not be the answer. Mr. Lieberman noted that someone driving by the center might never see a tenant's name depending on the number of names listed and the timing of the message changes. 1 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission June 7,2004 Mr. Johnson pointed out the requested signage is against the design guidelines. Mr. Johnson made a motion to advise the Planning Commission that the requested signage is against design guidelines, but should the Planning Commission approve the variance, the Heritage Preservation Commission finds the requested color, location and square footage to be acceptable. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DRl04-05 Design review of kitchen production facility for Tasteful Thymes at 1931 Curve Crest Blvd. Donna Tarras, applicant. Ms. Tarras was present. She informed members that the location at Curve Crest and Greeley did not work out - she is back to the 1931 Curve Crest location. The request continues to be placement of her existing sign over the main entry, with goose neck fixtures at the front entrance and a downlit fixture over the rear entrance. She said at a later date she might want to add an awning on the front to match the other existing awnings on the building and add some kind of generic signage to the existing building monument sign. Mr. Johnson moved approval, allowing an awnings of similar color and style of existing building awnings, subject to staff review; allowing only one sign with the business name over the front entry, and allowing generic verbiage on tlh@/1fi~ent sign, also subject to staff review. Mr. Eastwood seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DRl04-29 Design review of signage replacement for Happy's Stillwater Diagnostic Center at 1730 Industrial Blvd. Happy Thomsen, applicant. Mr. Thomsen was present. All existing building signs will be removed, and existing wall pack lighting on the building will be shielded in conjunction with the new signage. Mr. Johnson asked if there would be building signage on the Industrial Boulevard elevation. Mr. Thomsen stated only the address will be indicated. Mr. Johnson noted that the proposed location of the new sign doesn't provide a lot of visibility from Industrial Boulevard. He suggested moving the sign more to the corner and placing it at an angle to increase visibility. Mr. Thomsen said he would like to do that, but noted a tree would have to be removed. Mr. Johnson moved approval with the option of placing the sign at the corner of Curve Crest and Industrial Boulevard, holding to the required 15' setback, with the conditions that the existing wall pack lighting be shielded, that all existing building signs be removed, and that landscaping plans be submitted to Ms. Fitzgerald for review. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. 2 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission June 7,2004 Case No. DRl03-17 Design review of revised/additional signage for Terra Springs at 610 N. Main St. Brian Sweeney, applicant. Mr. Sweeney was present. The request is for an 8x20' sign to be placed on the fence on the Main Street elevation, with 1 x4 or 5' feet banners on the sales trailers. All other existing signage on the site will be removed, he said. There was a question about how long the signs would be in place. Mr. Sweeney noted that the first two buildings in the development will be occupied beginning Oct. 1, so the signage probably won't be needed past late fall. Mr. Eastwood suggested that Mr. Sweeney inform realtors representing the developers that sandwich signs are not allowed other than during open house hours. Mr. Eastwood moved that the HPC recommend that the Planning Commission approve the requested variance, allowing the requested 20x8' sign and the banners on the sales trailers, with a sunset date of Dec. 31. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DRl04-30 Design review of exterior signage for Central Hub Bicycles at 1778 S. Greeley St. Ben Dickhausen, applicant. The applicant was present. He said the request is to place new signage in the existing monument base. The 4x6 signage will be patterned aftl<.Elftfi.62@@1age he had at his previous location; it will not be lit. Mr. Johnson moved to approve a 4x6, two-sided sign to be placed on the existing Routson Motors monument base, with the sign patterned after the existing Central Hub sign, and with the condition that the sign not be lighted. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DRl04-31 Design review of exterior signage for the Chop Shop at 220 Commercial Street. Derik Skogen, applicant. The applicant was not present. Ms. Fitzgerald said the applicant is requesting to paint over the two existing signs. However, she said, because the use of the building is changing, the applicant is only allowed one sign. Mr. Johnson moved approval with the condition that only one sign, either the existing wall sign or the existing projecting sign, is allowed, and if the wall sign is the preferred option, it shall be limited to six square feet, with the applicant to submit design details and paint color chips to staff for approval. Mr. Eastwood seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DRl04-32 Design review of exterior signage for St. Croix Active Wear at 209 S. Main St. John Law, applicant. 3 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission June 7,2004 The applicant was not present. Ms. Fitzgerald noted the request is for an existing business and the signage meets the square footage guidelines. Mr. Peterson moved approval as conditioned. Mr. Eastwood seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DRl04-33 Design review of a new bistro, Cafe Trocadero, at 200 Chestnut St. Mark Balay, representing the applicant. Mr. Balay was present. He stated the business will be located at the southwest corner of the building. Two new doors will be cut to allow the use of the existing courtyard for outside seating. The restaurant use will require installation of an exhaust fan with an exterior opening. Mr. Balay said he believes the applicant will be able to meet parking requirements, but has applied for a variance as a precaution. Mr. Johnson asked if any existing landscaping would be removed. Mr. Balay said landscaping would remain, as will existing stonework. Three awnings are proposed. Signage will be on a fixed canopy on the Chestnut Street elevation. Mr. Johnson suggested that the applicant minimize the visual and noise impact of the kitchen ventilation as much as possible. Mr. Peterson moved approval as conditioned. Mr. Eastwood seconded the motion; motion passed unanir1h~t.Hl~005 Mr. Balay informed members that the temporary banner on the site will be removed. Case No. DRl04-03 Design update and review of Stillwater Mills on Main, located on the northwest corner of Main and Mulberry streets. Melissa Pfannenstein, project architect with DJR Architecture, Inc., representing the applicant. Ms. Pfannenstein reviewed some of the design changes that have been made. Everything has been pulled inside the property line, she said. The Main Street elevation has been broken down into multiple facades. The brick colors will remain the same. Hardiboard will now be utilized rather than stucco, she explained. The rear corridor from the parking structure has been eliminated. Ms. Pfannenstein provided several color samples. Mr. Lieberman asked about handicapped accessibility along Main Street. Ms. Pfannenstein said there is handicap access at each end of the Main Street walkway. Mr. Lieberman noted the HPC will need updates as the development progresses. Mr. Johnson asked about the new HV AC units that are proposed. There will be no rooftop units. With the new system, furnaces and air-conditioning units are located in the individual residences; the air conditioning units are vented to exterior. Mr. Johnson asked that the developer look at acoustic abatement as the venting passes through the exterior louvers. Ms. Pfannenstein said they would look at that issue. 4 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission June 7,2004 Members were appreciative of the changes that have been made. Mr. Johnson moved approval as conditioned, changing condition of a~proval NO.2 regarding lighting to review by the Heritage Preservation Commission, with a 1 i condition that the mechanical unit ventilation louvers be looked at for sound mitigation and submitted to the HPC at a later date. Mr. Eastwood seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DRl04-34 Design review of exterior signage for The Salad Shoppe at 221 E. Chestnut St. Dave and Kathie Triemert, applicants. The applicants were not present. Mr. Lieberman spoke against the proposed spelling of "Shoppe." Mr. Johnson questioned whether the phone number was necessary on the sign, and said it would be nice to see color samples. Mr. Lieberman moved to approve with the conditions that the applicant be asked to consider changing the spelling of Shoppe; that the signage to less cluttered than submitted; and that color samples be provided to staff for review. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. DRl04-35 Design review of an 1l.e~dwelling unit at 403 Hancock St. Michael Vincent, applicant. Mr. Vincent was present. He said the new structure will match the existing house. He is asking the Planning Commission for a variance for the square footage. He said he has spoken to neighbors, and none have expressed any objections to his plans. Mr. Lieberman pointed out that the HPC can only review design; the square footage is for the Planning Commission to consider. Mr. Johnson moved to approve the design with the condition that the roof pitch match the existing house and that the siding of the new structure match the existing house or that the existing house be resided to match the new structure. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Other items: Bob Lane, Joci Tilsen and Meg Brownson representing the Historic District of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce appeared with a request to reintroduce the banner program in the downtown district. Ms. Brownson said the Chamber would buy the banners. The banners would be sponsored by participating businesses to help fund the program. They showed samples of proposed banners, which included the themes "explore, play, welcome and dining;" the banners also included the name of the sponsoring business. 5 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission June 7,2004 Mr. Eastwood said he felt the proposed banners don't fit the character of downtown. Several members suggested the banners would distract from business signage. Ms. Tilsen said the intent is to beautify the downtown area. Mr. Lieberman noted the HPC is not opposed to beautification. Mr. Eastwood moved to disapprove of the proposal at this time and to work with the Historic District Committee in looking at other alternatives. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Ms. Fitzgerald informed members that the new newspaper corral is working well. She also noted, as Mr. Balay mentioned earlier, that the Chestnut Building banner would be removed. Mr. Lieberman, seconded by Ms. Hark, moved to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary 10/10/2005 6