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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-07 HPC Packet Revised Agenda Heritage Preservation Commission Notice of Meeting Monday , January 7 , 20 1 3 The regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission will begin at 7 p.m., Monday, January 7 , 201 3 , in the Council Chambers at Stillwater City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street , Stillwater MN 55082 . AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. AP PROVAL OF December 3 , 2012 MINUTES 3. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum is a portion of the Heritage Preservation Commission meeting to address subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The Heritage Preservation Commission may take action or reply at the time of the statement or may give direction to staff regarding investigation of t he concerns expressed. Out of respect for others in attendance, please limit your comments to 5 minutes or less . 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. DESIGN REVIEWS 5.0 1 Case No. DR/2012 -36. Design review of awning s and building painting located at 102 Main Street South, 106 Main Street South and 279 Myrtle Street East in the CBD, Central Business District. Acme Awning, applicant. Continued from the December 3, 2012 meeting. 5.02 Case No. DR/201 3 -01 . Design review of signage for DiaSorin located at 1990 Industr ial Blvd located in the BP -C, Business Park Commercial District. Douglas Schrenke, applicant. 5.03 Case No DR/201 3 -0 2 . Design review of signage for Abra Auto Body & Glass located at 2000 Curve Crest Blvd in the BP -I, Business Park Industrial District . DeMars Signs, applicant. 5.04 Case No. DR/2013 -03. Design review of window replacement for Marx located at 241 Main Street South in the CBD, Central Business District. Mark Hanson, applicant. 6 . NEW BUSINESS 6 .0 1 Discussion of Demolition Ordinance . 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8 . ADJOURN Agenda Heritage Preservation Commission Notice of Meeting Monday, January 7, 20 13 The regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission will begin at 7 p.m., Monday, January 7 , 2013 , in the Council Chambers at Stillwater City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater MN 55082. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. AP PROVAL OF December 3, 2012 MINUTES 3. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum is a portion of the Heritage Preservation Commission meeting to address subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The Heritage Preservation Commission may take action or reply at the time of the statement or may give direction to staff regarding investigation of the concerns expressed. Out of respect for others in attendance, please limit your comments to 5 minutes or less. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. DESIGN REVIEWS 5.01 Case No. DR/2012-36. Design review of awning s and building painting located at 102 Main Street South, 106 Main Street South and 279 Myrtle Street East in the CBD, Central Business District. Acme Awning, applicant. Continued from the December 3, 2012 meeting. 5.02 Case No. DR/2013-01 . Design review of signage for DiaSorin located at 1990 Industrial Blvd located in the BP-C, Business Park Commercial District. Douglas Schrenke, applicant. 5.03 Case No DR/2013-02. Design review of signage for Abra Auto Body & Glass located at 2000 Curve Crest Blvd in the BP-I, Business Park Industrial District. DeMars Signs, applicant. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6 .0 1 Discussion of Demolition Ordinance. 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. ADJOURN HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING December 3, 2012 7:00 P.M. Chairman Lieberman called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Present: Chairman Lieberman, Commissioners Johnson, Krakowski, Zahren, Larson, Brach Council Representative Cook Staff: City Planner Pogge APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of November 5, 2012 meeting minutes Motion by Commissioner Krakowski, seconded by Chairman Lieberman, to approve the minutes of the November 5, 2012 meeting. All in favor. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. DESIGN REVIEWS Case No. DR/2012-36. Design review of awnings and building painting located at 102 Main Street South, 106 Main Street South and 279 Myrtle Street East in the CBD, Central Business District. Acme Awning, applicant. Anthony Misenor of Acme Awning offered to answer any questions for the Commission. Chairman Lieberman reviewed that the applicant has painted portions of the building black, along with some of the precast concrete masonry surfaces. The City prohibits the painting of masonry surfaces due to issues of durability and spalling likely to occur over time. But due to the porous nature of the surface, there is little that can likely be done to effectively remove the paint. In addition, a total of three awnings are proposed, two on Main St and one on Myrtle St. Staff is concerned that the awnings are each differently shaped with varying angles which could further emphasize the disjointed elements of the front façade. Staff recommends that the two awnings on Main Street be redesigned to have a similar height, projection, and angle with each other and preferably at a 45 degree angle. Mr . Misenor said he was hired to help the building owner install three awnings. He stated that one awning does not have a 45 degree angle because it was felt if projected out further, it might encumber people trying to move something more than eight feet high down the sidewalk because of the stoplight being so close. Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting December 3, 2012 Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Johnson noted that there is inconsistency in the look of the building, such as blank wall space between windows and masonry above. Bringing the awning across the full length of the building might help. Mr . Misenor said this could be done at substantial cost. He could suggest this to the building owner. Commissioner Larson suggested it would look better to keep the bottom line of the awnings consistent. Commissioner Johnson said that mounting them at the same elevation and having them the same height relative to the building is what’s important. He also would like to know what the signage plan is. Chairman Lieberman pointed out that the Commission can’t make a decision tonight because it isn’t up to Mr. Misenor, as he is not the building owner. Motion by Chairman Lieberman, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to table the request until the building owner can be present. All in favor. Case No. DR/2012-49. Design review of signage for No Neck Tony’s located at 231 Myrtle Street in th e CBD, Central Business District. Olivia Horning, applicant. Anthony Misenor , owner of Acme Awning, stated he was present to get a better idea of the Commission’s rules to better help his clients. Chairman Lieberman explained that the question is the signing issue - one sign allowed per elevation, but now there are three signs, since the name No Neck Tony’s is now on the awnings. Commissioner Johnson pointed out other businesses are not allowed to have names on an awning and a sign. Mr. Misenor said the building owner could get a different valance. He believes the owner thought he had approval for the name being on the valance. City Planner Pogge clarified that the City allows symbols or generic words such as “beer and wine” but not a business name on an awning if there also is a sign. Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Krakowski, to require that “No Neck Tony’s” be removed from the existing awning valances and be replaced with matching fabric, and the stripes may remain, and it would be permissible to have a product name or symbols on the valance in accordance with the ordinance, but not a business name. All in favor. Case No. DR/2012-50. Design review of signage for Rafters located at 371 Main Street South in the CBD, Centr al Business District. Larry Cramer, applicant. City Planner Pogge explained that the applicant is requesting design review and approval for a sign that has already been installed. The sign that is remarkably different than the sign that was approved June 8, 2011. In addition, the applicant is requesting permission to add “Event Center” in red vinyl letters over a white patch on the awning that was added to cover up an old sign. Design guidelines require signage on awnings to be located on the valance. This proposal does not meet that and staff recommends against it. Additionally this site currently has a projecting sign along with the new wall sign. When the applicant originally submitted their sign application in 2011, the old establishment had a projecting sign and a awning sign for Cherry Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting December 3, 2012 Page 3 of 3 Bowl. Hence they were permitted to keep two signs when normally a business would be permitted to have just one sign. One of the conditions of approval for the new sign for this project was for the applicant to remove the awning sign. Staff recommends this condition remain in place to be consistent with the guidelines and ordinance. Commissioner Larson said he will abstain from the vote because he has a current business contract with the applicant. Motion by Commissioner Zahren, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to deny the request and require the installation of signage as previously approved, including the wall sign being centered, and also to deny the request to add the words “Event Center” to the awning. All in favor with Commissioner Larson abstaining. NEW BUSINESS 2011 -2012 Annual Report of the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission City Planner Pogge presented the report and told the Commission that at the Preservation Conference, Stillwater’s report was used as an example. He added that the City’s Heirloom Home and Landmark Sites web site is surprisingly popular. OTHER BUSINESS Union Depot Grand Opening Council Representative Cook encouraged Commissioners to attend the restored St. Paul Union Depot’s grand opening December 8. City Council Meeting December 4 - Findings of Fact Denying the Demolition Requests Chairman Lieberman pointed out on December 4, the Council will vote on the St. Paul Lutheran Church house demolition requests. He initiated general discussion of the issue, strategies and key points related to the cases. City Planner Pogge explained that if the Council denies the demolition, the process of review for potential historic designation will begin. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Zahren, to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. All in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Kink Recording Secretary Heritage Preservation Commission DATE : November 29, 2012 December 31, 2012 CASE NO.: 2012-36 OWNER: RHR Investments APPLICANT: ACME Awning REQUEST: Design Review of proposed building painting and awnings LOCATION: 102 Main St S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT : DMU – Downtown Mixed Use ZONING: CBD – Central Business District HPC DATE: December 2, 2012 January 7, 2012 PREPARED BY : Michel Pogge, City Planner NOTE: Revisions to the November 29, 2012 report are in legislative format. DISCUSSION The applicant is requesting design review and approval of a proposed building elevation change (painting) and awnings for property at 102 Main St S. The property is located at the SW corner of Main St and Myrtle St. Painting The applicant has already painted all of the cream color portions of the building black along with some of the precast concrete masonry surfaces. The attached photos without the awning shows the new completed paint scheme while the photos with the awnings show the white color prior to painting it black. The only concern staff has is typically the City prohibits the painting of masonry surfaces of any kind due to issues of durability and spalling that is likely to occur over time. In this case the painting is done and due to the pours nature of the surface there is little that can likely be done to effectively remove the paint. The commission should discuss this and decide on how to proceed. 324 Main St S Page 2 Awning A total of three awnings are proposed with two on Main St and one on Myrtle St. The awnings have a ridged internal structure with a free hanging valance; however, they are not the preferred hand crank style awnings. The awnings are solid black with the address on the valance. One concerning with the awnings is that they are each differently shaped with varying angles. While this is done to fit the opening it could further emphasis the disjointed elements of the front façade. Staff would recommend that the two awning on Main Street be redesigned to have a similar height, projection, and angle with each other and preferably at a 45 degree angle and that the one on Myrtle Street have a similar height, projection, and angle with the existing No Neck Tony’s awnings. At the December 2, 2012 meeting, the HPC requested that the applicant consider revising their awnings along Main St to span the entire length of the store front and have the two awnings be a similar size and angle. The attached plans show this revision. RECOMMENDATION Review and take an action. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. Additional masonry surfaces shall not be painted. All future exterior painting shall be submitted to the Stillwater HPC for review and approval prior to painting any exterior surfaces. 2. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission. 3. No additional signage without approval of the Heritage Preservation Commission. 4. The awning plans titled as “APPLICANT’S REVISTED AWNINGS” date shall be followed. 5. The two awning on Main Street be redesigned to have a similar height, projection, and angle with each other and preferably at a 45 degree angle and that the one on Myrtle Street have a similar height, projection, and angle with the existing No Neck Tony’s awnings. Revised plans shall be submitted to the City Planner for review prior to installation of the awnings. No signage shall be added to the awnings without approval of the HPC. attachments: Applicant’s Form and Applicant’s Letter Installation Address: 106 S Main St Awning Type: Traditional Soft Valance (free hanging) Overall Dimensions: 3' height 3' Projection 6'2" Width Material: Black Sunbrella Canvas Valance: 8 inch soft hemmed valance Valance Graphics: 3 number address; 6 inch white vinyl lettering Installation height from Sidewalk: At least 8 feet Installation Address: 102 S Main St Awning Type: Traditional Soft Valance (free hanging) Overall Dimensions: 5' height 2' Projection 4'10" Width Material: Black Sunbrella Canvas Valance: 8 inch soft hemmed valance Valance Graphics: 3 number address; 6 inch white vinyl lettering Installation height from Sidewalk: At least 8 feet Installation Address: 279 Myrtle St. Awning Type: Traditional Soft Valance (free hanging) Overall Dimensions: 2'6" height 2'6" Projections 9'3" Width Material: Black Sunbrella Canvas Valance: 8 inch soft hemmed valance Valance Graphics: 3 number address; 6 inch white vinyl lettering Installation height from Sidewalk: At least 8 feet Images: APPLICANT'S REVISTED AWNINGS Installation Address: 106 S Main St Awning Type: Traditional Soft Valance (free hanging) Overall Dimensions: 5' height 3'3" Projection Approx. 22ft Wide Material: Black Sun brella Canvas Valance: 10 inch soft hemmed valance (match size to Main Cafe) Valance Graphics: 3 number address; 6 inch white vinyl lettering Installation height from Sidewalk: At least 8 feet APPLICANT'S REVISTED AWNINGS Installation Address: 279 Myrtle St. Awning Type: Traditional Soft Valance (free hanging) Overall Dimensions: 2'3" height 2 "' Projections 9'6" Width Material: Black Sunbrella Canvas Valance: 9 inch soft hemmed valance Valance Graphics: 3 number address; 6 inch white vinyl lettering Installation height from Sidewalk: At least 8 feet Images: Heritage Preservation Commission DATE : December 31, 2012 CASE NO.: 201 3 -01 APPLICANT: DiaSorin REQUEST: Design Review of proposed signage for DiaSorin LOCATION: 1990 Industrial Blvd COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: C –Commercial ZONING: BP -C Business Park Commercial HPC D ATE: January 7, 2013 REVIEWED BY: Community Dev. Director PREPARED BY : Michel Pogge, City Planner DISCUSSION The applicant is requesting design review and approval for a sign at 1990 Industrial Blvd for DiaSorin. The sign is proposed to contain the words “D iaSorin ” in individual aluminum channel letters painted white on a blue background. The sign is 16.5 feet wide by 3 feet 4 inches tall for a total of 55 square feet in area. The sign will be non- illuminated. It should be noted that the existing sign on Northwestern Blvd will remain and the sign on Industrial Blvd is a duplicate of the existing sign. Since this building has two street frontages they are permitted to have two signs. For wall signage the West Business Park design standards provide that the signage shall be consistent with the Sign Ordinance. The zoning ordinance states that for a wall sign, ’the gross surface area of a wall sign may not exceed one square foot for each foot of b uilding, parallel to the front lot line’. The applicant’s building has 291 feet facing Industrial Blvd. The total sign area of the proposed sign is 55 square feet, which is smaller than allowed under the zoning ordinance. 1990 Industrial Blvd Page 2 RECOMMENDATION Approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission. 2. No additional signage without HPC approval. FINDINGS The proposed signs meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance and meet the intent of the West Business Park Design Manual . attachments: Applicant’s Form Drawing/photo of the proposed sign Heritage Preservation Commission DATE : December 31, 2012 CASE NO.: 2013 -02 APPLICANT: DeMars Signs REQUEST: Design Review of proposed signage for ABRA Auto Body & Glass LOCATION: 2000 Curve Crest Blvd COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT : C –Commercial ZONING: BP -C Business Park Commercial HPC DATE: January 7, 2013 REVIEWED BY: Community Dev. Director PREPARED BY : Michel Pogge, City Planner DISCUSSION The applicant is requesting design review and approval for a Wall and Monument signs at 2000 Curve Crest Blvd for ABRA Auto Body & Glass. Wall Sign The wall sign is proposed to contain the words “ABRA AUTO BODY & GLASS ” in yellow internally lit channel letters on a black aluminum background. The lettering is 34’ 4” wide by 2’ 6” tall for a total of 85.8 square feet in area. The sign will be illuminated. Following past practices, the black aluminum backer should be removed and the channel letters should be placed directly onto the building. Staff has recommended this as a condition of approval. Monument Sign The monument sign is proposed to contain the words “ABRA AUTO BODY & GLASS ” in yellow with the ABRA words consisting of the ABRA logo. The sign’s background will be an aluminum panel that has the yellow areas routered out to allow light through. This is very similar to the former Schoonover sign. The sign is 9’ 1.5” wide by 4 feet tall for a total of 36.5 square feet. The existing masonry base will be reused with this sign. The sign will be internally illuminated. 2000 Curve Crest Blvd Page 2 For retail signage the West Business Park design standards provide that the signage shall be consistent with the Sign Ordinance. The zoning ordinance states that for a wall sign, ’the gross surface area of a wall sign may not exceed one square fo ot for each foot of building, parallel to the front lot line’. The applicant’s retail space has 147 feet facing Curve Crest Blvd. The total sign area of the proposed wall sign is 85.8 square feet, which is smaller than allowed under the zoning ordinance. Additionally the zoning ordinance permits a monument sign up to 100 square feet in size. The total sign area of the proposed monument sign is 36.5 square feet, which is smaller than allowed under the zoning ordinance. RECOMMENDATION Approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission. 2. No additional signage without HPC approval. 3. The black backer proposed for the wall sign shall not be used and the letters shall be applied directly to the surface of the building. FINDINGS The proposed signs meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance and meet the intent of the West Business Park Design Manual . attachments: Applicant’s Form Drawing/photo of the proposed sign Heritage Preservation Commission DATE : January 7, 2013 CASE NO.: 2013 -03 APPLICANT: Mark Hansen, Marx Wine Bar and Grill REQUEST: Design Review of new second floor windows at 241 Main St S LOCATION: 241 Main St S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN D ISTRICT : DMU – Downtown Mixed Use ZONING : CBD – Central Business District HPC DATE: January 7, 2013 REVIEWE D BY : Community Dev. Director PREPARED BY : Michel Pogge, City Planner DISCUSSION The applicant is requesting design review to r eplace the second floor windows on the front Marx Wi ne Bar and Grill located at 241 Main St S . The windows will be single - hung Anderson 100 Series windows dark bronze in color. The exterior trim is Anderson ’s “Fibrex ” material. Fibrex is a mix of 40% wood fibers and 60% th ermoplastic polymer . Since the exterior is not proposed to be all wood the new windows require HPC review and approval. The building is located in the core Stillwater Commercial Historic District as listed on the National Registry of Historic Districts. The bui lding itself is a non -contributing buil ding to the Historic District and was built between 1951 and 1952 . 241 Ma in St S Page 2 ALTERNATIVES The Heritage Preservation Commission has the following options: 1. Approve the request as presented with the following conditions: a. All revisions to the approved plan shal l be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission. b. All f uture exterior chang es shall be reviewed by the HPC prior to the issuance of a bui lding permit. 2. Deny the request . 3. Continue the request for more information. The 60 day decision deadline for the request is M arch 4, 2013 and the next Heritage Preservation Commission meeting is scheduled f or February 4, 2013 . STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the requested design permit as conditioned in Alternative 1 . attachments: Applicant’s Form Current building picture