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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-06 HPC PacketIllwater T H E B I R T H P L A C E OF M I N N E S O T A Agenda Heritage Preservation Commission Notice of Meeting Monday, May 6 2013 7:00 p.m. - Discussion of candidates for recommendation to the Stillwater City Council. The regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission will begin at 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2013, in the Council Chambers at Stillwater City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater MN 55082. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF April 3, 2013 MINUTES 3. A 30 minute presentation by the Chamber of Commerce's Downtown Revitalization Committee related to ambience opportunities in Downtown Stillwater. 4. 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. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. DESIGN REVIEWS 6.01 Case No. DR/2012 -41. Design review of an awning for Osaka Express located at 108 Main Street North in the CBD, Central Business District. North Star Sign, applicant. 6.02 Case No. DR/2013 -17. Design review of signage and facade repair for Osaka Asian Bistro located at 108 Main St North in the CBD, Central Business District. Sean Flynn, applicant. Continued from the April 3, 2013 meeting. 6.03 Case No. DR/2013 -07. Design review of metal cast lettering spelling out Veterans Memorial attached to metal perimeter fence of the Riverview Parking lot at the corner of Third and Pine Street in the PA Public Administration District. Stillwater Veterans Memorial, John Kramer, applicant. 6.04 Case No. DR/2013 -19. Design review of internally - illuminated sign for Famous Footwear located at 1871 Market Drive in the BP -C, Business Park Commercial District. Anchor Signs, applicant. 6.05 Case No. DR/2013 -20. Design review of roof top exhaust and make -up at the American Legion located at 101 3rd Street South in the CBD, Central Business District. Russell Allen, representing the American Legion, applicant. 6.06 Case No. DR/2013 -22. Design review to replace an existing sign for RLJ Entertainment located at 232 Main Street North in the CBD, Central Business District. Jon Masonick, applicant. 6.07 Case No. DR/2013 -23. Design review of a patio for outside seating located at 116 Main Street South (Quick Fire Pizza) in the CBD, Central Business District. Ryan Lettner, applicant. 6.08 Case No. DR/2013 -24. Design review of sig_nageand for the construction of kiosk for Parma Wheelies Surrey Rental located at 204 Main Street North in the CBD, Central Business District. Nancy Musser, applicant. 6.09 Case No. DR/2013 -25. Design review to replace 45 existing windows and trim for the building located at113 Main Street South in the CDB, Central Business District. Jeff Beissel, Beissel Window and Siding, representing St. John's Home Corp, applicant. Page 2 of 2 HPC Agenda 6.10. Case No. DR/2013 -26. Design review of signage for Caldwell Bank located at 2510 Curve Crest Blvd in the BP -C, Business Park Commercial District. Signs Unlimited, applicant. 6.11 Case No. DR/2013 -27. Design review of signage for Squeeze It Juice Bar and Smoothies located at 1300 Frontage Road in the BP -C, Business Park Commercial District. Albrecht Signs, applicant. 6.12 Case No. DR/2013 -28. Design review of side wall termination vent for a small batch coffee roaster located at 120 Water Street in the CBD, Central Business District. Geoff Schodde, applicant. 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. OTHER BUSINESS 8.01 Discussion on the City Council's 1st reading of the Demolition Ordinance. 9. ADJOURNMENT C�1 1\T ,vater TOE IINTM ►LACE Of NINNEIOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING April 3, 2013 7:00 P.M. Vice Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. NOTE: MICROPHONES WERE NOT TURNED ON SO MINUTES ARE FROM DOCUMENTS ONLY. Present: Commissioners Brach, Johnson, Krakowski, Larson, Council Representative Menikheim Absent: Chairman Lieberman, Commissioners Goodman and Zahren Staff: Community Development Director Turnblad, Interim City Planner Douglas APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of March 4, 2013 meeting minutes Motion by Commissioner Brach, seconded by Commissioner Larson to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2013 meeting. All in favor, 4 -0. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. DESIGN REVIEWS Case No. DR/2013 -10. Design review of signage for Black Letter Books located at 102 Main Street South in the CBD, Central Business District. Cecilia Loome, applicant. Continued from the March 4, 2013 meeting. Community Development Director Turnblad explained that this sign request was discussed at the March 4, 2013 HPC meeting and tabled for clarification of the owner's intent regarding a previously approved awning plan. In January 2013, the HPC approved a design review permit for awnings at 102 Main Street and for two other adjacent commercial spaces. Staff contacted the property owner who provided a written statement relinquishing the - design review permit t for-the awnings and requesting-that-the HPC - approve the sign request. The applicant is requesting design review and approval for two wall signs: a 24.8 square foot wall sign along Myrtle Street East and a 43.3 square foot sign along Main Street North. The new wall signs would replace former This Love of Mine wall signs. The Main Street wall sign would state "Black Letter Books" on the first line and "used, rare, out of print" on the second line. Lettering would be gold on a dark lilac /gray background. The sign would include a red accent border and gold trim. The sign would be 13 feet, Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting April 3, 2013 8 inches wide by 3 feet, 2 inches tall for a total of 43.3 square feet. The sign would be constructed of painted wood with applied lettering. The sign would be not be illuminated. The Myrtle Street wall sign would state "Black Letter Books" in gold letters on a dark lilac /gray background. The sign would include a red accent border and gold trim. The sign would be 7 feet, 10 inches wide by 3 feet, 2 inches tall for a total of 24.8 square feet. The sign would be constructed of painted wood with applied lettering. The sign would not be illuminated. The proposed location, material, shape and lettering of the new signs are consistent with the recommendations in the Downtown Stillwater Commercial Historic District Design Manual. Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Brach, to approve the signage for Black Letter Books at 102 Main Street South. All in favor, 4 -0. Case No. DR/2013 -12. Design review of signage for Great Clips located at 1820 Market Drive in the BP -C, Business Park Commercial District. Albrecht Sign Company, applicant. Community Development Director Turnblad reviewed the request. The proposed sign is identical to the sign approved by the HPC on August 6, 2012 for the front elevation. The sign would state "Great Clips" in white acrylic letters outlined in black. No logo is proposed. The sign is 12 feet 2 inches wide by 20 inches tall for a total of 17.96 square feet. The sign will be internally illuminated. The proposed sign occupies less area than allowed under the zoning ordinance and staff recommends approval. Motion by Commissioner Brach, seconded by Commissioner Krakowski, to approve the signage for Great Clips at 1820 Market Drive. All in favor, 4 -0. Case No. DR/2013 -14. Design review of signage for A'salonna located at 324 Main Street South in the CBD, Central Business District. Ernie Shores, applicant. Community Development Director Turnblad explained the proposal. The applicant is requesting design review and approval to install a projecting sign for A'salonna at 324 Main Street S. The proposed sign face is 30 inches by 28 inches for a total of 5.83 square feet. The sign will state " A'salonna" in red letters and "Aveda Salon" in black letters on a white background. The A'salonna logo will be above the lettering. The logo is a white "A" on tan background outlined in red. A black arrow at the bottom of the sign points toward the salon's entrance on Nelson Street. The sign is proposed to be constructed from white composite aluminum and will be installed in an existing black metal frame on the Main Street facade. The sign will be illuminated by existing building lighting. The sign meets the requirements of the zoning ordinance. Staff recommends approval. Motion by Commissioner Krakowski, seconded by Commissioner Brach, to approve the signage for A'salonna at 324 Main Street South. All in favor, 4 -0. Case No. DR/2013 -15. Design review of signage for MidCountry Mortgage located at 350 Main Street North in the CBD, Central Business District. Scenic Sign Corporation, applicant. Community -Director Turnblad reviewed the request. The applicant is requesting design review and approval for a sign at 350 Main Street North in the Mills on Main building. The sign is proposed to contain the business name "MidCountry Mortgage" in black individual letters mounted to the building facade. The proposed sign is 9 feet, 4 inches wide and 2 feet, 3.5 inches tall for a total area of 20.5 square feet. The sign would be illuminated by external black gooseneck lighting mounted above the sign on the building and directed downward. Staff recommends approval. Page 2 of 4 • Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting April 3, 2013 Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Brach, to approve the signage for MidCountry Mortgage at 350 Main Street North. All in favor, 4 -0. Case No. DR/2013 -16. Design review of signage and facade door trim for Angels2Divas located at 221 Chestnut Street East in the CBD, Central Business District. Patti Danner, applicant. Community Development Director Turnblad explained the request. The applicant is requesting design review and approval to install a projecting sign for Angels2Divas at 221 Chestnut Street East. The proposed sign face is 2 feet by 3 feet for a total of 6 square feet. The sign will include the pink and black "Angels2Divas" name and logo and "Sinfully Stylish" below in black script. The background of the sign will be white with a pink and black decorative border. The sign is proposed to be constructed of painted alumalite board. Alumalite is a light- weight, durable aluminum composite panel with a high- density polyallomer core. The sign will be installed at the building corner, using a black metal decorative bracket 10 feet above the sidewalk. The sign will not be illuminated. The applicant has also requested approval to paint the door of the retail space a bright pink that matches their logo color to highlight their entrance. If the Commission finds the colors and materials acceptable, staff would recommend approval as conditioned. Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Krakowski, to approve the signage for Angels2Divas at 221 Chestnut Street East. All in favor, 4 -0. Case No. DR/2013 -17. Design review of signage and facade repair for Osaka Asian Bistro located at 108 Main Street North in the CBD, Central Business District. Sean Flynn, applicant. Community Development Director Turnblad explained the request. The applicant is requesting design review and approval for a sign and facade repair at 108 Main Street North for Osaka Asian Bistro. The applicant is proposing to cover the entire damaged facade area above the storefront windows with black polymetal. White vinyl letters stating "Osaka Asian Bistro" would be attached to the metal. No illumination is proposed for the sign. The proposed sign has appropriate colors and simple lettering as recommended by the guidelines. The metal material may be appropriate for the sign if limited to the sign area. Revising the text to one line would improve consistency with the design guidelines. There is an existing 32- square foot sign previously approved for the restaurant. This sign would need to be removed as a condition of any new sign permit. The applicant previously applied for design review for an awning, and that request was tabled by the HPC at its November 2012 meeting. That application has been withdrawn. Staff recommends that the HPC provide direction to the applicant regarding appropriate facade and sign design and materials and then table the application to the May 6, 2013 HPC meeting so that revised plans may be provided. Motion by Commissioner Brach, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to table the request. All in favor, 4 -0. Case No. DR/2013 -18. Design review of signage for Quick Fire Pizza located at 116 Main Street South in the CBD, Central Business District. St. Croix Sign, applicant. Community Development Director Turnblad explained that the applicant is requesting design review and approval to install a projecting sign for Quickfire Pizza at 116 Main Street South. The proposed sign face is 40 inches by 21.5 inches with an area just under 6 square feet. The oval sign will mchide the orange and black "Quickfire Pizza" name and logo on a gray background. The sign will have a black metal border, and the Quickfire orange and gray logo is incorporated into the black metal sign bracket. The sign will be constructed of brushed aluminum and will be installed above the restaurant entrance. The sign will not be illuminated. If the Commission finds the colors and materials acceptable, staff recommends approval as conditioned. Page 3 of 4 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting April 3, 2013 Motion by Commissioner Brach, seconded by Commissioner Krakowski, to approve the signage for Quick Fire Pizza at 116 Main Street South. All in favor, 4 -0. Case No. DR/2013 -13. Desi ' n review of renovation and ex . ansion of a residence located at 322 Broadwa Street South in the CBD, Central Business District. Mark Balay, representing Brian Brosdahl, applicant. Community Development Director Turnblad explained that the applicants are requesting design review for their proposed residential additions and remodel. The proposal includes: remodeling the existing garage; an addition to the south to connect the existing home to the garage; a new porch wrapping around a portion of the west side and extending across the north side of the home; addition of a new tower at the northeast corner; a new conservatory on the east side of the home. The existing home will be extensively remodeled, and the architectural style of the home will change from the existing 19th Century Vernacular to a Queen Anne style. Motion by Commissioner Brach, seconded by Commissioner Krakowski, to approve the request for renovation and expansion of a residence at 322 Broadway Street South. All in favor, 4 -0. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion on the City Council's 1st reading of the Demolition Ordinance This was tabled. Invitation to Parks Commission Open House Community Development Director Turnblad explained that the HPC has been invited to attend an open house at 7 p.m. April 22 at the Parks Commission meeting to review concept designs for the new Lowell Park bathrooms. Recommendation to the City Council for HPC Members Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to recommend that John Brach be reappointed and Elizabeth Welty be appointed to the HPC. All in favor, 4 -0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at Respectfully Submitted, Julie Kink Recording Secretary p.m. Page 4 of 4 Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: April 29, 2013 APPLICANT: Dan Smith, Sound Properties, and Sean Flynn, Northstar Sign REQUEST: Design Review of proposed signage and facade repair for Osaka Express CASE NOS.: 2012- 41/2013 -17 LOCATION: 108 Main Street N COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: DMU - Downtown Mixed Use ZONING: CBD - Central Business District HPC DATE: May 6, 2013 REVIEWER: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Melissa Douglas, Interim City Planner DISCUSSION In September 2012, the property owner requested design review for a new awning at 108 Main Street N for Osaka Asian Bistro (Case No. 2012 -41). This application was tabled by the HPC at the November 2012 meeting for additional information. On March 26, 2013, the applicant requested design review and approval for a new sign and facade repair at the subject property (Case No. 2013 -17). As that time, the property owner's representative indicated an awning was no longer being considered. The HPC reviewed and provided comments on this request at their April meeting and tabled it for redesign. RECOMMENDATION As a procedural matter, staff recommends that the HPC deny Case No. 2012 -41 to close this case file in absence of a formal request to withdraw from the property owner. Revised plans have not yet been received from the applicant for Case No. 2013 -17. Because the 60 -day statutory review period will expire at the end of May, staff will notify the applicant in writing of the city's intent to extend the review period to 120 days. Staff recommends the HPC table this item until their June meeting. c{I 1 (water ' H Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: April 24, 2013 CASE NO.: 2013 -07 APPLICANT: Veterans Memorial Committee REQUEST: Design Review of proposed signage for Stillwater Veterans Memorial LOCATION: 110 Pine St W COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: Institutional ZONING: PA - Public Administration HPC DATE: May 6, 2013 REVIEWER: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Melissa Douglas, Interim City Planner BACKGROUND At the March 19, 2013 City Council meeting, the Veterans Memorial Committee requested permission to install a new sign for the Stillwater Veterans Memorial on the City's wrought iron fence at 110 Pine St W. The City's sign regulations allow public signs, such as signs for points of interest or memorials, in all zoning districts and require City Council approval for any sign on public lands. The committee also requested a waiver of the prohibition on installing signs on fences. The City Council approved the location of the proposed sign and granted the waiver to allow the sign on the city's fence, contingent upon approval of the design review permit by the Heritage Preservation Commission. DISCUSSION The proposed sign would state "Veterans Memorial" in individual brushed bronze attached to the fence at the northwest corner of Third and Pine Streets. The letters are proposed to be attached to two aluminum channel rails matching the existing fence color. The rails would be bolted to the fence. The proposed sign is 8 feet long, and the individual letters are 6 inches high for a total of 4 square feet in area. The sign will not be illuminated. 110 PineStW Page 2 The committee has requested the proposed location for the sign so that passers -by would see the sign and the existing flowering star - shaped planter in the foreground with the flags and spire in the background. RECOMMENDATION Approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). 2. No additional signage without HPC approval. 3. No exterior lighting on the sign without HPC approval. 4. The Public Works Department shall review and approve the method and materials for mounting the proposed sign to the existing fence prior to installation. attachments: Location Map Applicant's Form, Letter and Photos 23w • Location Map Legend Zoning A -P, Agricultural Preservation RA- Single Family Residential RB - Two Family TR, Traditional Residential LR, Lakeshore Residential CR, Cottage Residential - CTR, Cove Traditional Residential CCR. Cove Cottage Residential - CTHR, Cove Townhouse Residential TH, Townhouse RCM - Medium Density Residential _ RCH - High Density Residential VC, Village Commercial - CA - General Commercial CBD - Central Business District BP -C, Business Park - Commercial - BP -O, Business Park - Office BP -I, Business Park - Industrial - IB - Heavy Industrial - CRD - Campus Research Development _ PA - Public Administration - PROS - Park, Rec or Open Space 77::1 Public Works Facility ROAD 1 WATER DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM Received FEB 1 3 2013 Community Development Department City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Community Development Department Stillwater, Mn 55082 Case No: E5 DM, ri Date Filed: R 4/3 Receipt No.: Base Fee: $25.00 9 Technology Fee: $25.00 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application. Photos, sketches and a letter of intent is required. All supporting material (Le. photos, sketches, etc.) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater. Only one copy of all supporting materials is required. However, any documents larger than 11 x 17 must be submitted in paper and pdf file format. After Heritage Preservation Commission approval, there is a 10 -day appeal period. Once the 10 -day appeal period has ended, the applicant will receive a design review permit which must be signed and submitted to the City to obtain the required building permits. All following information is required . PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Ho Pea TN- ig-is AN44-1. Pact E- Address of Project l' ) c Assessor's Parcel No. o? 4300 Zoning District PA Description of Project in detail 6“; Vi. i 6 -ki4 S fri 'k -tom � .r: ► k r Nt dt L-- P-ii4 a--E.. /2 F- r W- U' Pty kt / , ) pii-e rcma L - r-- r i4f .. Su hereby ZitilThe kore li statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used" If representative is not property owner, then property owner's signature is required. Property Owner V1 I t u )4 Representative ")./?341,4 k Ric' 1r�2 Mailing Address '=-a' 1 i -fir v Mailing Address k { 5 `? City State Zip .5n i-t. - k-r- 4 �1 Sv O Z,..City State Zip S i i t -i�.0A r(t /1; 4 .ST ° g 2.-- Telephone No. i" __ -L� c Telephone No CS.- (_ 3 dl `-` - 3 So 116 11I Sri - Requi-red) Prailitgalt S:\Pianning\design review permit.wpd Signature quired) January 29, 2013 February 11, 2013 FEB 1 2013 Vefe.rans g emari / Mr. Bill Turnblad P.O. Box 137, Stillwater, MN 55082 -0137 • Phone: 651 -439 -3868 or 651- 439 -5410 Community Development Dire ur651- 439 -3739 • Email: dickgwo @comcast.net City of Stillwater City Hall Dear Mr. Turnblad: Subject: Sign Permit Application Reference: Stillwater Veterans Memorial within the upper Riverview Parking Lot Please find attached a sign permit application for the use of metal cast lettering spelling out VETERANS MEMORIAL attached to metal perimeter fence at the corner of Third and Pine Street at the southwest corner the upper Riverview Parking Lot. The sign permit submission required information is referenced and provided as follows: 1. Sign Permit Review form (first attachment) . 2a. Drawing of the lettering, showing dimensions, describing materials, lettering color, illumination and support systems (attachment A). b. Photograph of specific location and mock up of lettering that would be secure to the metal fence (attachment B). c. Site plan showing the showing the location of the proposed lettering (attachment C). d. Cross - section showing how the sign will be attached and how it would extend from the metal fence (attachment D). e. No proof or other information that the sign is of historical significance has been provided. f. A building sign plan is not application to this sign permit submission. 3. The filing fee was not enclosed given the understanding in conversation with Mr. Mike Pogge that the nature and circumstances of the permit request may dictate that it could be waved. The contractor's license form has not been provided at this time with the request for consideration of allowing Mr. Charlie Ames, a skilled machinist, who is not a contactor but the owner of Ames Mechanical Development Company, to continue to provide his professional services free of charge to install the desired lettering. The quality and workmanship of other services Mr. Ames provides and has provided can be documented if needed. For the Veterans Memorial, Mr. Ames has previously done all of the repair and replacement of VETERANS MEMORIAL vandalized lettering (north facing retaining wall) over the years. Mr. Ames uses state -of- the -art materials, fittings, and custom compounds to secure the lettering that has not been loosened or pried off since being repaired and replaced. For the stated reasons, we request consideration for waiving the contractor fee for the services to be provided. Please advise if the sign permit application will require further design review by the Heritage Preservation Commission and if the presence of a representative from the Veterans Memorial Committee is desired if such a design review is required. Y furs tru y Kraemer 4350 Honoring Our Heroes, then, now, and forever Attachment A Drawing of Lettering VETERANS MEMORIAL Dimensions: Letter height 6" width 5 1/2" spacing 1/4" (between letters) length 8' (overall length of lettering) Material: Cast bronze Lettering Color: Brushed bronze Illumination: No (Cast lettering provides the option but is cost prohibitive at this time. Considering the increased cost of repair and replacement if vandalized, possible LED backlighting will not be considered until costs can be reduced and there is less threat of damage or removal of the letters). Support systems: Aluminum C-Channel Rails, 2- 8' long (secured to lettering and the posts with non removable stainless steel bolts- see attached fabricators information). Attachment B Photograph of Specific Location Northwest Corner of Intersection of Third and Pine Streets (including location of placement of lettering) _FIR ..``' f1E110 ,7.. Attachment C Site Plan (Location of lettering indentified on upper Riverview Parking Lot site drawing) 1YEST PINE STREET 133S1S IWJf03 IIIIIOS Lv 0 , O F ►— ,T 1'i�2c N Cr tp. i Ai E 0, MiNNf. S ii f A Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: April 29, 2013 CASE NO.: 2013 -19 PROPERTY OWNER: Stillwater MP II LLC & Chase Properties, Ltd APPLICANT: Anchor Sign REQUEST: Design Review of proposed signage for Famous Footwear LOCATION: 1871 Market Drive (Stillwater Marketplace) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: C - Commercial ZONING: BP -C Business Park Commercial HPC DATE: May 6, 2013 REVIEWED BY: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Melissa Douglas, Interim City Planner BACKGROUND The existing Famous Footwear store is within the second phase of Stillwater Marketplace constructed in 1998. A comprehensive sign plan (see attached) was approved for this phase through the development review process. DISCUSSION The proposed sign will replace the existing sign on the front elevation. The sign will state "Famous Footwear" in red acrylic individual letters. A square red and white logo, about 8 square feet in area, will precede the lettering. The total sign dimensions are 30 feet 6 inches wide by 34 inches tall with 86.32 square feet in area. The sign will be internally illuminated. The West Business Park design standards state that wall signs shall meet the requirements in the zoning ordinance. Section 31 -509, Subd. 8(b)(4) of the zoning ordinance allows for sign plans for multi- tenant buildings. The sign plan approved for this building allows: • Individual, internally lit channel letters centered on the sign band. • Individual letter style and colors any style selected by the tenant. 1871 Market Drive Page 2 • Sign length no longer than 85% of the tenant's sign band. • Logos up to 16 square feet in area. • Letters not to exceed 48 inches in height. • Letters five inches in depth. The sign band for Famous Footwear is 39.5 feet long. The proposed sign will use 77% of the sign band area. The proposed sign conforms to all other requirements of the sign plan. RECOMMENDATION Approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. The existing sign shall be removed before installation of the new sign. 2. Any revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). 3. No additional signage without HPC approval. attachments: Stillwater Marketplace Center II Comprehensive Sign Plan Location Map Applicant's Form and Sign Plan STILLWATER MARKETPLACE CENTER II COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN A. TENANT SIGNS: 1. All Tenant signs to consist of individual, internally lit channel letters attached to a raceway vertically centered on the sign band on the face of the building. The length of each sign shall not consume more than 85 % of the sign band over each Tenant. 3. Signs may contain a company logo not exceeding sixteen square feet. 4. Tenants may use any-letter style desired 5. Letter Details: a. Basic lettering not to exceed 48" in height except OfficeMax which will be 72" in height. b. All letters to have plexiglas with Tenant's choice of color. c. Trims and returns with Tenant's choice of color. d. All letters to be 5" in depth. Before installation, all signs must be approved by Landlord. PYLON SIGN: 1. OfficeMax, its successor and/or assigns may have a sign on the existing project pylon sign on Highway 36 as allowed for in the Stillwater Marketplace Operation and Easement Agreement. MARKET DR. CURVE CREST Subject Property Z 0 0 N. z sd Location Map Legend Zoning A -P, Agricultural Preservation RA- Single Family Residential RB -Two Family TR, Traditional Residential LR, Lakeshore Residential CR, Cottage Residential CTR, Cove Traditional Residential CCR, Cove Cottage Residential CTHR, Cove Townhouse Residential min TH, Townhouse RCM - Medium Density Residential RCH - High Density Residential VC, Village Commercial - CA- General Commercial CBD - Central Business District BP -C, Business Park - Commercial - BP -O, Business Park - Office BP -I, Business Park - Industrial ▪ IB - Heavy Industrial CRD - Campus Research Development IN PA- Public Administration MN PROS - Park, Rec or Open Space Public Works Facility ROAD WATER DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 Case No: Date Filed: 4113 Receipt No.: ifriccigg Fee: $25.00 ,, isys- ra The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application. All supporting material (i.e. photos, sketches, etc.) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater. Photos, sketches and a letter of intent is required. Fourteen (14) copies of all supporting materials are required. All following information is required . PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION 1871 Market Drive Address of Project(Stiiiwater Marketplace) Assessor's Parcel No.. 3203020330005 (Required) Zoning District BP-C Description of Project in detail Installation of (1) set of 34" intenially- illuminated, individual Famous Footwear darnel letters with Togo. = 86A2 sq.ft. "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, Information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct, I further certify will comply with the permit if it is granted and used" If representative is not property owner, then Stillwater MP 11 LLC & Chase Property Owner Properties' LTD. Mailing Address 3333 Richmond Rd # 320 City State Zip Beachwood, OH 44122 Telephone No. (216) 4646626 Signature (see attached authorization letter) (Required) H: \mcnamara \sheila \2005 \design review permit.wpd July 13, 2005 property owner's signature is required. Representative MAY SeYle Mailing Address 22(0 Disdter Avenue City State Zip Charleston, SC 29105 Telephone No. (800) 213-3331 Signature APR - 9 2013 Community Development Department CHASE PROPERTIES April 3, 2013 City of Stillwater. MN 216 Fourth Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Re: Famous Footwear (FF-1652) 1871 Market Drive Suite 3 Stillwater; MN 55082 To Whom It May Concern: Received APR - 9 2013 Community Development Department This letter enables Anchor Sign, Inc. to be an authorized agent of the property owner, giving them permission to obtain pen-nits and install signage for the project location listed above. Thank you in advance for all your cooperation. 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Anew' Sigh Int. lyour account manage, regatmng Iles statement. AnchorSign 1.8011.213. 3331 SIGN A Sign Type: Illumination: Square Footage: To Grade: 34" Famous Footwear Individual Channel Letters Internally Illuminated w/ LED's 86.42 Top of Sign To Grade = 15'-4 1/4' Bottom of Sign To Grade = 12' -6 1/4" Electrical Detail: White LEDs (6) 60w Transformer Total Amps: 5.10 (1) 20 amp 120V Circuit Req. General Notes: This sign is to be installed in accordance with the requirements of Article 600 of the National Electrical Code. 1) Grounded and bonded per NEC 600.7 /NEC 250 2) Existing branch circuit in compliance with NEC 600.5, not to exceed 20 amps 3) Sign is to be UL listed per NEC 600.3 4) UL disconnect switch per NEC 600.6- required per sign component before leaving manufacturer' *For multiple signs, a disconnect is permitted but not required for each section - 1/4° 1681/2" 14' -0112' Sign Layout Detail Scale: 1/4" =1.-0" 366` 30' -6" Specifications: 1. Existing Facade: Brick 2..040 Aluminum letter returns painted to match white 3. 0.125" x 1" white trim caps 4. 3mm Signabond Lite composite backs (interior of sign can painted white for maximum illumination) 5. LEDs - Channel letters: Sloan V- series Red - LOGO: JT 1.1 white 6. 3/16" Acrylic faces Channel letters: Rohm & Haas 2793 red acrylic LOGO: white acrylic with Red 3M #3630 -83 vinyl 7. Waterproof disconnect switch per NEC 600 -6 8. Primary electrical feed 9. Transformers 10. Mounting hardware to suit 148 1/4" 12' -41/4" 0 0 0 'A" Drain holes at bottom -- et letter cans (2) per letter Section LED Channel Letter Scale: N.T.S E-- FA M 0 U S • footwear Client Famous Footwear ., 03/25/2013 Original Rendering 50 me aoi ^'' "I Pba we 04/04/2013 Updated for Permit SD Site #: FF -1652 Address: 1671 Market Drive, Suite 3 y Stillwater, MN 55082 Stillwater Marketplace aron e � thewe.�wrr use w 01 Sen. Inc. •r0 ttie Pry snl �di ester, the rendering, It 01.e1ed cd91n0 drmeirg not to M iMeod. reproduced r exMEded n lns consent Pl Anchof Sign. MC. sr sue nione reprdeg eks stfNment. AnchorSign 1 800.2 13.333 1 Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: May 1, 2013 CASE NO.: 2013 -20 PROPERTY OWNER: American Legion APPLICANT: Russell Allen REQUEST: Design Review of proposed roof vent and make -up air unit LOCATION: 101 3rd Street S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: Downtown Mixed Use ZONING: CBD - Central Business District HPC DATE: May 6, 2013 REVIEWER: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Melissa Douglas, Interim City Planner BACKGROUND The subject property is the American Legion at 101 3rd Street S. This property lies outside the Downtown Commercial Historic District but within the Downtown Design Review District. The existing building was constructed sometime between 1910 and 1924. REQUEST The applicant requests design review and approval for rooftop venting and mechanical equipment. The rooftop vent and mechanical equipment serves a new kitchen hood required to meet minimum health and safety codes. The existing kitchen facility is non- compliant and poses a fire hazard without proper ventilation. The new vent and mechanical equipment will be visible from Third Street (see photograph below) and the adjacent property to the south. DISCUSSION The Design Manual for the Commercial Historic District provides guidelines for utility areas and mechanical equipment, stating that architectural elements should be used to screen mechanical equipment. Screening with architectural elements will very difficult 101 3rd Street S Page 2 given the size, location and clearance /material requirements in the building code. Staff recommends at a minimum painting the vent and equipment a dark matte color that blends with the building wall and roof colors. View from Third Street, arrow shows approximate location of proposed vent RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. The applicant shall submit a mechanical permit application for review and approval by the Building Official prior to installation. 2. The vent and mechanical equipment shall be painted a dark matte color that blends with the building wall and roof colors. 3. Any revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). attachments: Location Map Applicant's Form, Photographs and Sketches Location Map Legend Zoning A -P, Agricultural Preservation RA- Single Family Residential RB - Two Family TR, Traditional Residential LR, Lakeshore Residential CR, Cottage Residential - CTR, Cove Traditional Residential - CCR, Cove Cottage Residential CTHR, Cove Townhouse Residential TH, Townhouse RCM - Medium Density Residential RCH - High Density Residential VC, Village Commercial _ CA- General Commercial CBD - Central Business District BP -C, Business Park - Commercial - BP -O, Business Park - Office BP -1, Business Park - Industrial - IB - Heavy Industrial ▪ CRD - Campus Research Development - PA - Public Administration - PROS - Park, Rec or Open Space TB Public Works Facility ROAD _.......... WATER DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM Community Development Department City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Mn 55082 Case No: )e)l ) l7 Date Filed: /Lrl i3 Receipt No.: ' , 3 Base Fee: $2 .00 Technology Fee: $25.00 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application. Photos, sketches and a letter of intent is required. All supporting material (i.e. photos, sketches, etc.) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater. Only one copy of all supporting materials is required. However, any documents larger than 11 x 17 must be submitted in paper and pdf file format. After Heritage Preservation Commission approval, there is a 10 -day appeal period. Once the 10 -day appeal period has ended, the applicant will receive a design review permit which must be signed and submitted to the City to obtain the required building permits. All following information is required . PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Proje S 32� .57 -Assessor's Parcel No.C2 ( 0 3d° 2.-6)` AZZ01- OCc, • Zoning District - Description of Project in detail 1vc' ,yvO . Ya �w - 7 4 `� c,.►e.. °r TZ.: - Y V "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct. I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used" If representative is not property owner, then property owner's signature is required, Property Owner Mailing Address L c S 3 °757\--- City State Zip LU- 4 Ji - `M Telephone No. '�� 4 - \ o1'Rc t' Signature /f (Required) S:\Planning\design review permit.wpd Representative oss l_L ALL ►J. 4_o MMAtJ Mailing Address to . s '3 City State Zip S7 i Tg2,'v1 5O J z Telephone No. � t - 4 %%'c 14 7,5-- Signature = =l� (Required) January 29, 2013 Apr.19.2013 05:58 AM Ceme-Tube LLC .>72/7 Z>ey lov) 715 377 2135 PAGE. 3/ 9 Apr.19.2013 05:58 AM Ceme-Tube LLC (fl2v'ii4 (i 4 vc:7- q7 715 377 2135 PAGE. 4/ 9 ?'d g"'c'f-///7.< t 41/.149 -C.. /- 7" c3 6g-ea.) -ec <14,7 a c.le y of e 57Z)a J/;?yit. t,e2.. (.5 16fge,,,vx,„ 6 4? _ r,t,etpeo r A-LQ.1 cid-14.We_ re_ /c, ecia re 4 ire.. cl /ic--/eir S. e 6-_,/v76 n of-e 444 Apr.19.2013 05:58 AM Ceme-Tube LLC T1 715 377 2135 (Oa Vi/ 4 PAGE. 5/ 9 Platee 4-r "hr 01,0- rt, fri v74 V f7 IT 0 54,7ee-cl /f S ) /7t 04 /to f to ' ceir t/L-. Kli‹ 460(71 Plc)k. 7?) >e 0 t-ri-,s t/i Plc)k. 7?) >e 0 t-ri-,s t/i e Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: April 25, 2013 APPLICANT: John Masonick, representative, and Greg Gartner, property owner REQUEST: Design Review of proposed signage for RLJ Entertainment LOCATION: 232 Main Street N COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: DMU - Downtown Mixed Use ZONING: CBD - Central Business District HPC DATE: May 6, 2013 REVIEWERS: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Melissa Douglas, Interim City Planner CASE NO.: 2013 -22 BACKGROUND The applicant is requesting design review and approval to change the face on an existing free - standing sign at 232 Main Street N. The subject property lies outside the Stillwater Commercial Historic District but within the larger Downtown Stillwater Design Review district. The existing sign was originally approved in 1994. This approval allowed a free- standing sign up to 30 square feet in area and 6 feet in height per the zoning ordinance. A variance was granted at that time to allow an 8 -foot rather than a 15 -foot setback. The existing sign is externally illuminated by ground- mounted spot lights. Face changes were reviewed and approved by the HPC in 2008 for Mara Mi and in 2010 for Acorn Direct. In 2010, the HPC suggested but did not require shielding the existing sign lighting to reduce glare. DISCUSSION The applicant is proposing a new sign face to read "RLJ Entertainment" in blue and black letters with "Direct -to- Consumer Division" and the address below in smaller black letters. The sign background will be white. The sign face is 33- inches high by 66- inches wide for a total area just over 15 square feet. The sign is 70 inches tall. ■ 232 Main Street N Page 2 The Commercial Historic District Design Manual does not address free - standing signs. The zoning ordinance allows free - standing signs of up to 30 square feet in area and 6 feet tall. The existing sign area and height meet these requirements. As noted above, a variance was granted for the sign setback. Staff did visit the site after dark to view the existing sign lighting. It does not appear that shields were ever installed, and there is significant glare onto Main Street. In addition, both the variance approval and the sign ordinance require landscaping around the free - standing sign. Given the time of year and snow cover, the quantity and quality of landscaping were difficult to determine. These requirements are included as conditions of approval. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. Any revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). 2. No additional signage without HPC approval. 3. Shields shall be installed on sign lighting to reduce glare in conjunction with the sign face change. 4. Landscaping around the base of the sign shall be installed as needed to meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance and variance approval in conjunction with the sign face change. attachments: Location Map Applicant's Form, Sign Plan and Photographs Variance Approval 36 Location Map Legend Zoning A -P, Agricultural Preservation RA - Single Family Residential RB - Two Family TR, Traditional Residential LR, Lakeshore Residential CR, Cottage Residential CTR. Cove Traditional Residential ▪ CCR, Cove Cottage Residential • CTHR, Cove Townhouse Residential TH, Townhouse RCM - Medium Density Residential RCH - High Density Residential VC. Village Commercial - CA - General Commercial - CBD - Central Business District BP -C, Business Park - Commercial - BP -O, Business Park - Office BP -I, Business Park - Industrial IB - Heavy Industrial _ CRD - Campus Research Development _ PA - Public Administration ME PROS - Park, Rec or Open Space Public Works Facility ROAD WATER DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM Case No: t Wit-?-? Date Filed: Receipt No.: Base Fee: $25.00 C'J' -F Technology Fee: $25.00 Community Development Department City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Mn 55082 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application. Photos, sketches and a letter of intent is required. All supporting material (i.e. photos, sketches, etc.) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater. Only one copy of all supporting materials is required. However, any documents larger than 11 x 17 must be submitted in paper and pdf file format. After Heritage Preservation Commission approval, there is a 10 -day appeal period. Once the 10 -day appeal period has ended, the applicant will receive a design review permit which must be signed and submitted to the City to obtain the required building permits. All following information is required . PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project 222 N. 1M i . S 4. Assessor's Parcel No. Z (72 (2 IV , C)03,' iq Zoning District Description of Project in detail "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct. I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used" If representative is not property owner, Property Owner CI' (r(- C n Mailing Address City State Zip 3/C ( (1(1J5, -e ir., r. Telephone No. Signature then property owner's signature is required • quired) S: \Planning \design review permit.wpd Representative Mailing Address 2 14- tION4. s City State Zip z tLL 1-Q` 14 IJ Telephone No. ()(:) - t2 5i14�(c V trif Signature Required) nACLSOA\C:-' January 29, 2013 L■arie.d+' Acorn D i rect (65(Lci RiJ Entertainment Direct -to- Consumer Division 232 North Main Street Direct -to- Consumer Division 232 North Main Street ST • TE OF MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION CIT OF STILLWATER PROCEEDINGS In a Matter of the Planning Case No. V/94 -54 Req es t By: Greg Skoog ORDER GRANTING VARIANCE The above entitled matter came to be heard before the Planning Commission on the 10th day of October, 1994, on a request for a pursuant the City Code for the following described property: See attached P pose: The removal and replace of a new sign. Upon motion made and duly approved by the requisite majority of the Planning Commission, it is o dered that a Variance be granted upon the following conditions: 1. e sign height shall be reduced to six feet (as per sign ordinance). 2. e area around the sign shall be landscaped. 3. he size of the sign shall be limited to 3' x 6'6 ". 4. e sign shall be of a dark earthtone color with a lighter lettering. 5. e posts on the edge of the sign shall be a simple rectangle shape. Dat d this 24th day of October, 1994. Community Development Director Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: May 2, 2013 CASE NO.: 2013 -23 PROPERTY OWNER: LDL Company APPLICANT: Ryan Lettner, Quickfire Pizza REQUEST: Design Review of proposed patio for Quickfire Pizza LOCATION: 116 Main Street S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: DMU - Downtown Mixed Use ZONING: CBD - Central Business District HPC DATE: May 6, 2013 REVIEWERS: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Melissa Douglas, Interim City Planner REQUEST The applicant is requesting design review and approval for a new exterior patio for Quickfire Pizza behind the building at 116 Main Street S. Outdoor sales in the Central Business District require a special use permit. The Planning Commission will review the special use permit request at their May 13, 2013 meeting. The proposed patio location is surrounded on three sides by existing buildings (see photograph below). The patio will seat 28 and be accessed from a rear door in the restaurant. The applicant will grade the existing gravel- surfaced area and install a stamped- concrete patio (see attached sample photographs). Drainage will be directed to an existing storm sewer. The applicants also plan to construct two pergolas and add would enclose the patio from the lattice to screen the east wall. A solid cedar gate ou p adjacent private parking lot. Ceiling fans, lighting and speakers are also proposed. The fire pit shown on the plans was not approved by the Fire Marshall and is no longer part of the project. DISCUSSION Because of its location, the patio will not be visible to the public. The pergola, lattice and gate will be free - standing and self - supporting, so there will be no penetrations into 116 Main Street S Page 2 any of the existing building walls. Staff recommends adding a condition requiring lighting to be downward directed and shielded to prevent glare to adjacent properties. q Proposed patio location RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1 No penetrations are permitted into any existing building wall. 2. All lighting shall be directed downward and shielded to prevent glare to adjacent properties. Final lighting plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. Any revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). attachments: Location Map Applicant's Form, Plan and Photographs Location Map Legend Zoning A -P, Agricultural Preservation RA - Single Family Residential RB - Two Family TR, Traditional Residential LR, Lakeshore Residential CR, Cottage Residential - CTR, Cove Traditional Residential - OCR, Cove Cottage Residential CTHR, Cove Townhouse Residential TH, Townhouse RCM - Medium Density Residential won RCH - High Density Residential VC, Village Commercial - CA - General Commercial - CBD - Central Business District BP -C, Business Park - Commercial - BP -O, Business Park - Office BP -I, Business Park - Industrial IB - Heavy Industrial _ CRD - Campus Research Development _ PA- Public Administration - PROS - Park, Rec or Open Space I! Public Works Facility ROAD WATER DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM Community Development Department City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Mn 55082 Case No: b Date Filed: Receipt No.: Base Fee: $25.0 Technology Fee: $25.00 LES 1 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application. Photos, sketches and a letter of intent is required. All supporting material (Le. photos, sketches, etc.) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater. Only one copy of all supporting materials is required. However, any documents larger than 11 x 17 must be submitted in paper and pdf file format. After Heritage Preservation Commission approval, there is a 10 -day appeal period. Once the 10 -day appeal period has ended, the applicant will receive a design review permit which must be signed and submitted to the City to obtain the required building permits. All following information is required . PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project (1 G IV air\ 5t S Assessor's Parcel No. 28030Q014 1 0005 Zonin9 District I18 0 DescriptioN of Project in detail CO ncre+>✓ P0. (40 afla con u c+i0n 0 la- "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct. I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used" If representative is not property owner, then property owner's signature is required. Property Owner i; haQ/ (y -I ske t Mailing Address //7 $ . .494/ X7/. City State Zip ' 1', /wa.IP r, ssop a Telephone No. op- y ?q- /V,' 2 Telephone No. Representative 14 Q.r1 �-}�'v Mailing Address t ia, 5. M ac -, City State ZipS-1-1'( /A /ctkr\ Mk/ 55'0g2_ 3q-7O Signatur �''� S: \Planning \design review permit.wpd ired) Signature (Required January 29, 2013 April 18th, 2013 116 Main St S Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439 -7009 HPC, Planning and Stillwater City Council: Please see attached documentation and applications regarding the plans for our future patio. Our property has a unique courtyard that will offer our customers a pleasant outdoor dining experience that we are hoping to take advantage of. The summary of our documents show the plans, layout and feel that we are trying to achieve. We are hoping for up to twenty -eight seats, a gas fire pit and a pergola for privacy. Depending on the changing seasons and crazy MN weather, we would anticipate the possibility of operating the patio from April 1ST through November 315t. These dates will always be dependent on the weather during each year. Our hours of operation could be 10AM -10PM, seven days a week, depending on the demand. We don't plan on having any live music outdoors, however if in the future we would decide to have anything, we would apply for a permit at that time. We will be adding mood lighting and speakers to the pergola. Both the lighting and speakers are for ambiance and mood lighting. Our landlord owns all the surrounding property to the patio and we will work closely with him to insure that noise level and operating hours are suitable to everyone. Think you in,a•vance for your consideration. Ryan Lettner Quickfire Pizza (651) 439 -7009 8 gate to pr 'ate park ng ct F 22' 20.5' 8' gate to private park ng ot Ficcr Drains 22' ce up Exposed Agregate concrete s ab Existngstonewa s Ceda Gar_e 20' x 10' • pergol la :Cr tali 1 Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: May 2, 2013 CASE NO.: 2013 -24 PROPERTY OWNER: Steven Gnan APPLICANT: Nancy Musser, Papa Wheelie's Surrey Rental REQUEST: Design Review of seasonal kiosk and signage for Papa Wheelie's Surrey Rental LOCATION: 204 Main Street N COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: DMU - Downtown Mixed Use ZONING: CBD - Central Business District HPC DATE: May 6, 2013 REVIEWERS: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Melissa Douglas, Interim City Planner REQUEST The applicant is requesting design review and approval for a seasonal kiosk and signage for Papa Wheelie's Surrey Rental at 204 Main Street N. This property is outside the Downtown Commercial Historic District but within the Downtown Design Review District. Outdoor sales in the Central Business District require a special use permit. The Planning Commission will review the special use permit request at their May 13, 2013 meeting. The proposed kiosk will be on private property at the northwest corner of Main Street N and Commercial Street on an existing concrete area adjacent to Let There Be Light. The 7 -foot by 6 -foot kiosk will be present during the rental season, approximately April to October. The kiosk will be 8 feet high, sided with grey simulated shakes and a bronze metal roof. Material samples will be available for review at the meeting. The proposed 2.8 -foot by 3.5 -foot wall sign will be located at the peak of the roof on the east side of the kiosk. The sign area is 9.8 square feet. The sign will state "Papa Wheelie's Surrey Rental" in black and white letters on a green and red background with black trim. The sign will also include the Papa Wheelie's logo. 204 Main Street N Page 2 DISCUSSION The Design Manual for the Commercial Historic District does not specifically address temporary or seasonal structures or signs. In staff's opinion, the scale, design and colors of the proposed kiosk will not detract from the adjacent historic district. The proposed sign is larger than would be allowed based of the zoning ordinance standards for permanent wall signs. Wall sign area is calculated as one square foot allowed per linear foot of frontage, in this case 6 square feet versus 9.8 square feet as proposed. The smaller sign, however, may be out of scale with the kiosk. Given that this sign is not permanent, the HPC is not limited to a strict interpretation of the zoning ordinance. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. Any revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). attachments: Location Map Applicant's Form and Plans Location Map Legend Zoning A -P, Agricultural Preservation RA - Single Family Residential RB - Two Family TR, Traditional Residential LR, Lakeshore Residential CR, Cottage Residential _ CTR, Cove Traditional Residential - CCR, Cove Cottage Residential - CTHR, Cove Townhouse Residential TH, Townhouse RCM - Medium Density Residential RCH - High Density Residential VC, Village Commercial - CA- General Commercial - CBD - Central Business District BP -C, Business Park - Commercial - BP -O, Business Park - Office BP -I, Business Park - Industrial IB - Heavy Industrial CRD - Campus Research Development PA- Public Administration PROS - Park, Rec or Open Space Public Works Facility ROAD WATER DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM Community Development Department City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Mn 55082 Case No:� 13 Date Filed: Receipt No.: Base Fee: $25.00 Technology Fee: 25.00 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application. Photos, sketches and a letter of intent is required. All supporting material (Le. photos, sketches, etc.) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater. Only one copy of all supporting materials is required. However, any documents larger than 11 x 17 must be submitted in paper and pdf file format. After Heritage Preservation Commission approval, there is a 10 -day appeal period. Once the 10 -day appeal period has ended, the applicant will receive a design review permit which must be signed and submitted to the City to obtain the required building permits. All following information is required . PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project ZO$ /V- %Yip% SA Assessor's Parcel No. t1 9 /0 /-1 Zoning District C7?-2> Description of Project in detail Tem.-Ter-6 40.7c 6-14 y c d b r'e r, Gle s. '7 hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct. I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used" If representativeIS Property Owner Mailing Address 4;23-/ City State Telephone No. 4,--1 t property ownr, then property owner's signature is required. Signature Representative /il —cy Maxs'.e'f Mailing Address 8'oG Gf/i' / /a/- Si' td, S S o 5‘ i "City State Zip Sfi / /r./af� -/ ,1,v z-- O( .-q f7 (Required) S: \Planning \design review permit.wpd Telephone No. / S% 7 --Os S'2 Signature i,Z a-t/ /27>a 0 p.4/ 0/21 January 29, 2013 SURREY RENTAL s SURREY RENTAL Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: May 1, 2013 CASE NO.: 2013 -25 PROPERTY OWNER: Bruce Klosowsky, St. John's Horne Corporation APPLICANT: Jeff Beissel, Beissel Window and Siding Co. REQUEST: Design Review of proposed window and trim replacement LOCATION: 118 Main Street S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: Downtown Mixed Use ZONING: CBD - Central Business District HPC DATE: May 6, 2013 REVIEWER: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Melissa Douglas, Interim City Planner BACKGROUND The subject property is a three -story brick building in the Renaissance Revival style. It is a contributing building to the Downtown Commercial Historic District. The final report of the Intensive National Register Survey for Downtown Stillwater refers to the site as the "Staples Block" and notes that it was constructed in 1890 at the same time as the nearby Lumberman's Exchange Building. The Staples Block was also associated with lumbering activity and was built by O.H. Olsen. REQUEST The applicant is requesting design review and approval for window and trim replacement for 113 Main Street S. The applicant is proposing to replace existing wood - frame windows and associated trim on the upper floors of the front and rear facades with aluminum single -hung windows and trim. The windows and trim would be holly green to coordinate with the existing awnings at street level (see photograph below). No changes are proposed to the window opening size. 113 Main Street S Page 2 The attached photographs detail the proposed work. Previous window air conditioners have been removed with the installation of central air conditioning. These openings have been temporarily filled with plywood. On the front facade, existing brick will be removed from two window openings and replaced with windows. On the third floor, the wood will be removed from the round arches and replaced with fixed round top windows. The rear of the building fronts on Water Street. Two windows in the rear were at one time converted to doors; windows will be replaced in these openings. Existing brick will be removed from one additional opening and a new window installed. DISCUSSION The Design Manual for the Commercial Historic District provides guidelines for facade openings and materials. Appropriately colored anodized aluminum is considered an acceptable material for storefront windows and entries, but the manual does not address materials for upper story windows. The materials section in the manual states, "Buildings within the commercial core were constructed with brick, stone or wood...Compatibility with similar exterior construction materials in the immediate area is recommended in order to maintain the distinct character and harmony of the area." The manual also includes general design principles for restoration and rehabilitation from the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. This section states, "Deteriorated architectural features should be repaired rather than replaced whenever possible. In the event of replacement, new materials should match the original in composition, design, color, texture and appearance." 113 Main Street S Page 3 The 1992 National Register nomination materials for the historic district state that the windows on the upper floors of the subject building had been replaced, so the existing windows are not original. The applicant notes that the proposed windows have been used for historic renovations for the National Park Service. RECOMMENDATION If the Commission finds the colors and materials acceptable, staff recommends approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. Any revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). attachments: Location Map Applicant's Form and Photos Location Map Legend Zoning A -P, Agricultural Preservation RA - Single Family Residential RB - Two Family TR, Traditional Residential LR, Lakeshore Residential CR, Cottage Residential - CTR, Cove Traditional Residential - CCR, Cove Cottage Residential - CTHR, Cove Townhouse Residential TH, Townhouse RCM - Medium Density Residential RCH - High Density Residential VC, Village Commercial - CA- General Commercial - CBD - Central Business District BP -C, Business Park - Commercial - BP -O, Business Park - Office BP -I, Business Park - Industrial IB - Heavy Industrial CRD - Campus Research Development PA- Public Administration PROS - Park, Rec or Open Space Public Works Facility ROAD WATER -N\ DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM Community Development Department City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Mn 55082 Case No: Date Filed: Receipt No,: Base Fee: $25.00 Technology Fee: $25.00 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application. Photos, sketches and a letter of intent Is required. All supporting material (Le. photos, sketches, etc.) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater. Only one copy of all supporting materials is required. However, any documents larger than 11 x 17 must be submitted in paper and pdf file format. After Heritage Preservation Commission approval, there is a 10 -day appeal period. Once the 10 -day appeal period has ended, the applicant will receive a design review permit which must be signed and submitted to the City to obtain the required building permits. All following information is required . PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project 113 Main St. South Assessor's Parcel No28.030.20.41.0010 Zoning District CBD Description of Project in detailenlace in 45 existing window: and brick openings -new aluminum single -hung windows & cover existing trim in a matching aluminum material "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct. I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used" If representative is not property owner, then property owner's signature is required. St. John'sfBome Corp. Beissel Window and :Siding, Co. Property Owner % Bruce Klosows ' Representative Jeff Beissel Mailing Address 1218 6th Ave So. Mailing Address 1635 Oakdale Avenue City State Zip So St. Paul, MN 55075 Telephone No. cell- 651 -21 City State Zip West St. Paul, MN 55118 Telephone No. 651 -451 -6835 S: \Planning \design review permit.wpd 3anuary 29, 2013 Al 74 l I 1 I ul i, *It laII I a '�14ii1 ii�l 121 Saint Croix Trail North - Google Maps Go. https://maps.googl e.com/ maps ?f=q &source= s_q &h1 =en&geocode - &q... Address 121 Saint Croix Trail North Address is approximate 4 ; R G ow I cti, % L� 6 Rt�0 1 of 1 C-J/AJIaws 3/13/2013 2:36 PM Microsoft Word - 8000shs.doc - 8000shpdf ♦�At• UAKEI� (telephone) 573.744 -5111 (fax) 573- 744.5586 or 5522 www. quakenv intlows.com 3,2500 http:// www. quakerwindows .com/CD31 /8000sh.pdf #8000 SERIES SINGLE HUNG (Side load) (H -HC40) Quaker window Products reserves the right to change any/and all designs without notice. Due to periodic re- certification requirements, results shown may vary slightly. c 0 t) z 3 0 p z 1,000 HEADER MEETING RAIL 1 0 t!7 co ri 0 LEFT JAMB 3,250 SILL 0 C —MULL 6,500 WIND ❑W DIMENSI ❑N 1/2 SCALE 6 of6 3/13/2013 3:55 PM Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: April 29, 2013 PROPRTY OWNER: James Kron APPLICANT: Michael Dvoracek, Signs Unlimited REQUEST: Design Review of proposed signage for Coldwell Banker Burnet LOCATION: 2510 Curve Crest Boulevard COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: C - Commercial ZONING: BP -C Business Park Commercial HPC DATE: May 6, 2013 REVIEWED BY: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Melissa Douglas, Interim City Planner CASE NO.: 2013 -26 BACKGROUND The subject property is within the West Business Park design review district. In 2012, the HPC approved facade changes and a new sign for Great Harvest Bread at 2510 Curve Crest Boulevard. As part of that project, the building was divided into four tenant spaces as shown below. Great Harvest Bread is in space "C". The current proposal is for spaces "A" and "B ". 2510 Curve Crest Boulevard Page 2 DISCUSSION The applicant is requesting design review and approval for a new wall sign at 2510 Curve Crest Blvd for Coldwell Banker Burnet. Coldwell Banker will lease the remainder of the vacant space at the west end of the building. Only the front wall sign is requested at this time. The sign is proposed to contain the words "Coldwell Banker Burnet" in blue channel letters with a small blue and white logo. The sign will be 21 feet, 2 inches long and 38.6 inches high with just over 68 square feet in area. The sign will be illuminated. The West Business Park design standards state that wall signs shall meet the requirements in the zoning ordinance. The zoning ordinance allows one square foot for each foot of building, parallel to the front lot line. The applicant's space has 69 feet facing Curve Crest Blvd. The area of the proposed sign is 68 square feet, which meets the requirements of the zoning ordinance. RECOMMENDATION Approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. Any revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). 2. Only the front sign is approved at this time. Signs on the west end and rear of the building will require HPC review and approval. attachments: Location Map Applicant's Form and Sign Plan 7 Subject Property MARKET DR. N "" sd Location Map Legend Zoning A-P, Agricultural Preservation RA - Single Family Residential RB - Two Family TR, Traditional Residential ▪ LR, Lakeshore Residential CR, Cottage Residential CTR, Cove Traditional Residential - CCR, Cove Cottage Residential ▪ CTHR, Cove Townhouse Residential TH, Townhouse RCM - Medium Density Residential - RCH - High Density Residential VC, Village Commercial CA- General Commercial - CBD - Central Business District BP-C, Business Park - Commercial - BP -O, Business Park - Office BP -1, Business Park - Industrial IB - Heavy Industnal CRD - Campus Research Development ▪ PA - Public Administration w PROS - Park, Rec or Open Space Public Works Facility ROAD WATER 04/26/2013 10:38 IFAX stillwaterrealtyfax @cbburnet.com -+ Front Desk a002/003 Application for Sion Permit Fez: $50.00 Community Development Department 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 651- 430 -8820 960f n LIMITS -B Cr P6Yw'►o✓th► 73��f7$'9iF�a Address oa Hwy .675- I /1a ,M -6 1 /v1 N r"5"S3 �o Attached are the following documents (Required to be submitted villh aeon) ,d Attach a plan showing the sign size. location and typed material used. If the sign Is to be mounted on the building, show an elevation d the building and sign. Addttlonaly, d the building Is historic the sign mounting shall limit damage to the exterior of the building. D' Design Review application Cif required)_ AN signs in the Downtown Area and in the West Stillwater Business Park require design review by HPC. Declaratlon 1 hereby certify that the irriormafon provided it this application is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and beast I hereby authorize the City of Stillwater and any agent or employee dB. to inspect the proposed site at any reasorrebie time before and alter any permit Is issued related to this request. is available at Sbiwater City Hall. Remember to call' Gopher State One call at 651. 454-0002 before you dig to identify any underground utility iacations. This is a FREE service. WPIannIneormalapploalion for Sign Permit-doe Updated: September 23. 33O6 s _ _..: = J 1. r Z'� w X 38.cgrN Saran sit (It ��.OS ) Setbacks: From Property Una From Bldg From Drireway/Parldng Lot Odom &L "ilL3 . Materiels: 11404CL — a A`. vat Illuminsafere Yes a No It Yea, Type: Declaratlon 1 hereby certify that the irriormafon provided it this application is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and beast I hereby authorize the City of Stillwater and any agent or employee dB. to inspect the proposed site at any reasorrebie time before and alter any permit Is issued related to this request. is available at Sbiwater City Hall. Remember to call' Gopher State One call at 651. 454-0002 before you dig to identify any underground utility iacations. This is a FREE service. WPIannIneormalapploalion for Sign Permit-doe Updated: September 23. 33O6 04/26/2013 10:38 IFAX stillwaterrealtyfax @cbburnet.com .4 Front Desk Ij003/003 DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FARM Community Development Department City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street S:1!hin er, Mn 55082 Case No: Date Fled: Receipt No.: Base + e.� $25.00 Technology Fee: $25.00 The applicant is nespohsrible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supportng material sunikbed in connection with any applica ion. Photos, shetdhes and a letter of intent is required. Ali supporthqt material (Le. photos, sketchesi ems) submitted with application becomes the property of the city of Stillwater. Only one copy of ail supporting materials Is required. However, any documents larger than 11 x 17 must be submitted in paper and pdf file format. After Heritage Preservation Commission approval, there is a 10-day appeal period. Once the 10-day appeal period has ended, the applicant will receive a design review permit vWhidh must be signed and =brained to the City to obtain the required lidding penults. Ail following information is end. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Pmject7- 51063v,> st r JJ. lessor's Parcel No. Zoning Dlsbict Descrlption of Project In detail rg6Nyr 516 Al *I hereby slate the ftwegoing staten> and ell data, Infe hr of naad evidence ssenatedherewith in at respect* to the best of my knowledge and ballet. t. to be tree and =erect, Ifurther certify 1 wig amply wfth the pens* rf ills greeted alused"' If representative is not property owner, then property owner's signature is rgokeg Property Owner Ti m es C. gieenV Representative Mailing Address / 7 / 7 e.tdd t' rci Mailing Address City State Zip /k I((Nl 11,Z S10/4v Oty state Zip Telephone No. 6/2-- 510- Y3✓5 Telephone No. Senators c...00 Signature (Required) S:ViamirgAdisign navlew pernit*Pd can SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATION = 69'5.5 "LEASED = 69 SQ. FT. ALLOWED, *SIGN = 254 "WIDE X 38.58" HIGH = 68.05 SQ. FT. cot,.DWeu. BANKCR BURNET SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATION = 21'4" LEASED = 21 SQ. FT. ALLOWED, *SIGN = 123 "WIDE X 23.78" HIGH = 20.31 SQ. FT.- SIDE - WEST ELEVATION SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATION = 69'5.5 "LEASED = 69 SQ. FT. ALLOWED, *SIGN = 254 "WIDE X 38.58" HIGH = 68.05 SQ. FT. coLDweu BANKeR a BURNT= F SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATION = 69'5.5" LEASED = 69 SQ. FT. ALLOWED, "SIGN = 156 "WIDE X 30 "HIGH = 32.5 SQ. FT.- REAR - NORTH ELEVATION LANDLORD APPROVAL: DATE: CLIENT APPROVAL: DATE: S I G N S U N L.. I M ITE Co 400 H WY S S H A M E L, M Ni S 5 340 O F F I C E- 763/478 -9460 FAX - 763/478 -2034 COLDWELL BANKER BURNET 2510 CURVE CREST BLVD. STILLWATER, MN SCALE: DATE: 4 -9 -1 3 • DRAWN BY MICHAEL REVISED CONTENT IS PROPERTY OF SIGNS UNLIMITED, NO USE IS PERMITTED WITHOUT APPROVAL FILE: DRAWING NUMBER 411 Iwater N r 6' fl i t1 P 4 (: F 4 F M i Y N t '. O i A Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: May 1, 2013 CASE NO.: 2013 -27 PROPERTY OWNER: South Metro Centers V, LLC APPLICANT: Shane Boskovich, Albrecht Sign Company, Inc. REQUEST: Design Review of proposed signage for Squeeze It! Juice Bar LOCATION: 1300 Frontage Road (Valley Ridge Mall) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: C - Commercial ZONING: BP -C Business Park Commercial HPC DATE: May 6, 2013 REVIEWED BY: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Melissa Douglas, Interim City Planner BACKGROUND The new Squeeze It! Juice Bar will be located within the Valley Ridge Mall. The original sign package for the mall was approved via a variance in 1987 because the sign ordinances at that time did not address multi- tenant buildings. In 2003, a revised comprehensive sign plan (see attached) was approved for the mall by the HPC through the design review process. DISCUSSION The proposed sign will replace an existing sign on the south elevation. The new sign will state "Squeeze It!" in orange channel letters on a raceway with "Juice Bar and Smoothies" in green letters on a white oval below. The orange lettering will be 18.2 inches high and 10 feet, 10.75 inches long. The green lettering below will be just over 8 inches high and 7 feet, 10.25 inches long. Total area of the sign is 24 square feet. The sign will be internally illuminated. The West Business Park design standards state that wall signs shall meet the requirements in the zoning ordinance. Section 31 -509, Subd. 8(b)(4) of the zoning ordinance allows for sign plans for multi- tenant buildings. The approved sign plan 1300 Frontage Road Page 2 divided the mall into zones for sign purposes. The subject tenant space is in Zone A. For Zone A, the sign plan allows: • Signs limited to designated sign band. • Signage for store identification only with logos permitted if confined to the signage panel. • Individual illuminated letter style. • Minimum letter height of 10 inches. • Letters not to exceed 24 inches in height. • Minimum 12 -inch margin on either side of the allotted sign band. • Maximum area of 40 square feet. The green lettering should be increased to 10 inches to meet the minimum size requirement. There is ample allowance under the square footage maximum to increase the lettering size. The proposed sign conforms to all other requirements of the sign plan. RECOMMENDATION Approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. The sign shall be revised so that the minimum letter height is 10 inches. 2. Any other revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). 3. No additional signage without HPC approval. attachments: Valley Ridge Mall Comprehensive Sign Plan Location Map Applicant's Form and Sign Plan t k architecture specialty millwork virtual vision project management 118 E. 26th Street Suite 300 MpIs, MN 55404 P:612 -879 -8225 F:612- 879 -8152 www.tanek.com February 20, 2003 Proposed Stillwater signage Criteria 1. River Heights Plaza exterior signage shall consist of store identification only. Copy shall be restricted to the Tenant's proper names and major product or service offered. Corporate logos, emblems shields and similar identifying devices shall be permitted provided they are confined within the signage panel. 2. All signs shall be located in the designated sign band area assigned by the landlord. 3. All signage is to consist of individual illuminated letters or illuminated by direct light source. Fixture subjects to owner's review and approval. Minimum letter height to be 10" 4. Neon must be double -row for even illumination. 5. All neon must have 30 M.A. transformers. Argon gas (white, blues and greens) must have 60 M.A. transformers. 6. All signs must have a 12" margin on each side of their allotted sign band. 7. All letters must be constructed of aluminum. Sides may be painted to match the letter face. 8. Letters faces shall consist of 3/16" plexiglass. Color and font choices by Tenant. 9. All letters must be constructed to U.L. standards and must be U.L. approved. 10. Alt Signs for each Tenant, will be properly maintained. 11. The following is not permitted and is expressly prohibited: • Signs with exposed neon, fluorescent tubing or exposed lamps. • Signs with flashing, blinking, moving, flickering, animated, audible effects or types. • Printed signs on storefronts or windows. Exceptions are professionally manufactured temporary signs. Subjects to owner review and approval. Owner to determine temporary time period. • Paper signs, stickers, banners or flags. Exceptions are professionally manufactured temporary signs. Subjects to owner review and approval. Owner to determine temporary time period. • Exposed sign illumination or illuminated sign cabinets or modules. • Painted signs on the exterior surface of any building. • Signs located at or on the side or rear of any building except where the premises contains a customer service entrance opening directly onto parking areas and except for small identifying signs to facilitate deliveries. Exception to this for a tenant, who has an alternate entrance on the rear of building, this signage shall be in accordance with Landlord's standard sign format for rear. 12. Exterior signs in Zone A Upper to be limited to 2'x20' maximum area. Maximum letter height of 24 ". Maximum area 40 SF. Exception to this is for a tenant taking multiple bays -the tenant may be able to utilize a letter up to 48" high. The tenant may also be able to combine the allowable area of 40 SF per bay together for a single sign. Exterior signs in Zone A Lower will be limited to designated blade sign area of 1.5'x3' maximum area. Maximum letter height 18 ". Maximum area 4.5 SF. 13. Exterior signs in Zone B shall be limited to 2'x30' maximum for single line signs, and 4'x30' for two line signs. Signs shall be limited to a maximum of two lines of text signage. Maximum letter height of 24 ". Maximum area 60 SF for single line signage. Maximum area 120 SF for two line signage. Exception to this is for a tenant taking multiple bays -the tenant may be able to utilize a letter up to 48" high, limited to a single line of text. The tenant may also be able to combine the allowable area 120 SF together for a single sign. 14. Exterior signs in Zone C shall be limited to 6'x20' maximum area per bay. Maximum letter height 48 ". Maximum area 120 SF. 15. Exterior signs in Zone D shall be limited to 4'x10' maximum area. Maximum letter height of 48 ". Maximum area 40 SF. 16. Exterior signs in Zone E shall be limited to designated sign boxes. Sign boxes to be 3.5'x4.5`. Maximum area of sign box 15.75 SF. Interior tenants will be limited to exterior • TENANT SIGNAGE (MAXIMUM) 1- West End (Zone -B) 2- South Facade (Zone -B) 3 -South Facade (Zone -E) 4-East Facade (Zone -B) 5 -South Facade Arcade Upper (Zone -A) 6 -South Facade Arcade Lower (Zone -A) 6 -West Facade (Zone -A) 7 -West Facade (Zone -C) 8 -South End (Zone -C) 9-Entry Tower (Zone -D) (3) 2'X30' Sign Area (2) 4'x30' Sign Area (1) 4'x90'Sign Area (2) 2'X30' Sign Area (1) 4'X60' Sign Area (2) 3.5'x4.5' Sign Boxes (1) (1) 4'x30' Sign Area (9) 2'X20 Sign Area (2) 4'x60' Sign Area (7) 2'x30' Sign Area (3) (1) 4'x60' Sign Area (3) (1) 6'x60' Sign Area (3) 6'x20' Sign Area (1) 1.5'x3' Sign Area 2'x20' Sign Area 6'x20' Sign Area 6'x60' Sign Area (2) 4'x10' Sign Area NEW BANDING (MTRL. T.B.D.) TENANT SIGN SIGNAGE AREA • • -NEW TENANT SIGNAGE INDV. INTERNAL LIGHT LETTERS SIGN - 2 NEW BLADE SIGN ABOVE ENTRY OF ZONE -A STOREFRONTS r NEW DECORATIVE LIGI- FIXTURES TO WAS TOWE SURFACE (TYR) [IXTURE TYPE T.B.D.) 1 n t .t 0 ELEVATION - TYR BAYS RACE WAY TO BE PAINTED TO MATC H STUCCO (COLOR -1 ) NEW BANDING (MTRL. T.B.D.) RACE WAY TO BE GN 0 IIIIi ELEVATION 20' -0" MAX. PANTED TO MATCH STUCCO (COLOR -1) CHANNEL LETTER TRIM CAP ELECTRO BIT CAP _ NEON TUBING NEON STANDOFF - ELECTRO BIT SLEEVE TO RUN THROUGH WALL PENETRATIONS SEALED WITH SILICONE ACRYLIC FACE ELECTRO BIT CAP .040 ALUMINUM RETURN [f NEW BANDING rBRIO A G (Tr) r NEW SGNAGE SEE ELEV./CRITERIA OWEST ELEVATION - 1 rNEW FABRIC AWNING ITYP) ZONE -B r COLOR-1 (T R STUCCO) EXIST. TENANTS SGNAGE 10 BE PE- POSITIONED IN NEW DEFINED SIGNAGE AREA AS SHOWN. EXAMPLE OF SGNAGE: WHERE - TENANT' OR `TENANT SGN- 1S SHOWN •— NEW SGNAGE ZONE -E SEE ELEVJCRITEPA 0S�JTH ELEVATION - 1 11 ZONE -B ZONE - B 0 EAST ELEVATION IOW — COLOR - 2 ZONE - D COLOR -1 [11YP COLOR -1 STUCCO) dclE RIIrrET COLOR -2 NEW SGNAGE ZONE -A (TYP.) SEE ELEV./CINEMA ZONE - B COLOR -3 ZONE - A ZONE - D .10"11. Rry nu r_t r /ATV^.n: u1 z w w Text Subject OProperty i z GREELEY D J 66 0 z Location Map Legend Zoning A -P, Agricultural Preservation RA- Single Family Residential RB - Two Family TR, Traditional Residential ST! LR, Lakeshore Residential CR, Cottage Residential - CTR, Cove Traditional Residential _ CCR, Cove Cottage Residential CTHR, Cove Townhouse Residential TH, Townhouse RCM - Medium Density Residential RCH - High Density Residential VC, Village Commercial _ CA- General Commercial CBD - Central Business District BP -C. Business Park - Commercial - BP -O, Business Park - Office BP -I, Business Park - Industrial IB - Heavy Industrial - CRD - Campus Research Development _ PA- Public Administration irm PROS - Park, Rec or Open Space Public Works Facility ROAD ......_, WATER DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM Community Development Department City of Stillwater 21.6 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Mn 55082 Case No: Date Filed: Receipt No.: Base Fee: $25.00 Technology Fee: $25.00 The applicant Is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application. Photos, sketches and a letter of intent is required. All supporting material (i.e. photos, sketches, etc.) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater. Only one copy of all supporting materials is required. However, any documents larger than 11 x 17 must be submitted in paper and pdf file format, After Heritage Preservation Commission approval, there is a l0 -day appeal period. Once the 10 -day appeal period has ended, the applicant will receive a design review permit which must be signed and submitted to the City to obtain the required building permits. All following information is required . PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION iScv Fri facjc- Rcuci 1 UC- r ftwy t, Address of Project `Zh U Ate--r, M N Assessor's Parcel No,3a ' O &U ` SOU— Zoning District F5P x C. Description of Project in detail it "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct, .T further certify I will comply with the permit if it Is granted and used" If representative is not property owner, then property owner's signature is required. Property Owner ut }� ro-ro �.0 i'L u- V Representative . 01, ►' r' `x Mailing Address(2OOl 5)(A ti Ca_L-Kbi., if 2(O Mailing Address /) it City State ZipkiVi 'p,10"01k4, MN 553 City State Zip 4 -ii tf- Telephone Nt. tij - `4 4', Telephone No. Signature rJM4 1V1)4_/ Signature (Required) (Required) 5: \Planning \design review permit,wpd January 29, 2013 DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM Community Development Department City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Mn 55082 Case No: Date Filed: Receipt No.: Base Fee: $25.00 Technology Fee: $25.00 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application. Photos, sketches and a letter of intent is required. All supporting material (i.e. photos, sketches, etc.) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater. Only one copy of all supporting materials is required. However, any documents larger than 11 x 17 must be submitted in paper and pdf file format. After Heritage Preservation Commission approval, there is a 10 -day appeal period. Once the 10 -day appeal period has ended, the applicant will receive a design review permit which must be signed and submitted to the City to obtain the required building permits. AD following information is required . PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION 1300 Frontage- RoactWL;Jr t}wy i✓ Address of Project DhUik rr, Mt4 Assessor's Parcel No3A-OSO-9.0,'14'"'1 �1 DO( if, 55082-- - Zoning District F5P C.. Description of Project in detail Jn S} ( a''. Sc Lj- /` (7,144/1,1-4.( ` > , Wi z . . 0/ 1 / 4 ( 4 4 ., "7 hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct. 1 further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used" If representative is not property owner, then property owner's signature is required. Property Owner 30tA Metro V Representative Mailing Address(000( 510(1 Oa IL( , ii2-10 Mailing Address "7-ti- Maio 5/ / City State ZipMvki ViAt+0tkdt , AnN 5554-S City State Zipt °yid +, MN 5 4 Telephone N h -' - ,,, Telephone No, Signature (Required) S :\Planning\design review permit.wpd January 29, 2013 26 sq ft store front Proposed J, 7/R (JUICE BAR & SMOOTHIES ; A 1,8 An OCHANNEL LETTERS ON RACEWAY Scale 0/0" =1' For Production /Presentation 24 SQ FT Existing LETTER SPECIFICATIONS CHANNEL LETTER - TYPICAL SECTION - FRONT -LIT PLASTIC FACE .040' ALUMINUM 5' RETURN 1' TRIMCAP 3/16' ACRYLIC LED LISTED BUSHING 1/4' DRAIN HOLES (LETTERS AND RACEWAY) .060' ALUMINUM T X 7 EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE FASTENERS AS REO'D BY LOCAL JURISDICTION LISTED DISCONNECT SWITCH (NEC 600 -6) WITHIN SIGHT OF SIGN PRIMARY ELECTRICAL (NEC 600 -5) SEE ELEC. NOTES LED POWER SUPPLY N.T.S. LSTED Raceway - Paint to match Building Backer - White Aluminum Vinyl - Orange Face - Whtie Acrylic Returns - Standard Green LED'S - White Edge Trim - Green LED'S mounted on back of letter Low voltage transformer (in raceway) Primary 120V Channel Letter on Raceway Q • IQ t‘e • DESIGN • FABRICATION • INSTALLATION • SERVICE 7775 Main St. N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Office: 763 - 754 -2899 Fax: 763 - 767 -7316 Client Name: SQUEEZE IT JUICE BAR Location: • • MN Client Approval Landlord Approval Start Date: 00 /0010000 Last Revision: 04/17/13 JobI: 00000 Drawing Rev R: 10 Page: 1 of 1 Sales Rep: Name Designer: Shane Boskovich LISTED A [.1 Of MINNF S01 A Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: May 1, 2013 CASE NO.: 2013 -28 PROPERTY OWNER: Mainplace, LLC APPLICANT: Geoffrey IkutaSchodde, River Moon Coffee REQUEST: Design Review of proposed exterior vent LOCATION: 120 Water Street COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: Downtown Mixed Use ZONING: CBD - Central Business District HPC DATE: May 6, 2013 REVIEWER: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Melissa Douglas, Interim City Planner BACKGROUND The subject property is a two -story brick building and a contributing building to the Downtown Commercial Historic District. The final report of the Intensive National Register Survey for Downtown Stillwater refers to the site as the "John Karst Block" and notes that it was constructed in 1887 and the front likely refaced sometime between 1905 and 1912. REQUEST The applicant is requesting design review and approval for an exterior side wall termination vent. River Moon Coffee is proposing to relocate its coffee roasting operations to the site from the Brick Alley in conjunction with a new cafe. The proposed vent would serve the roaster. The vent is relatively small and unobtrusive (see photograph below). The vent would exit through the south building wall. The south wall is currently brick and stucco (see photograph below). The vent would exit adjacent to the trash enclosure and patio for Leo's Malt Shop. 120 Water Street Page 2 Example of proposed side wall termination vent South building wall, arrow shows approximate vent location DISCUSSION The proposed vent will require a small opening in the brick facade. The Design Manual for the Commercial Historic District provides guidelines for utility areas and mechanical equipment, stating that architectural elements should be used to screen mechanical equipment. Given the size and location of the proposed vent, it will be 120 Water Street Page 3 minimally visible. Staff recommends painting the vent the same matte color as the building wall to reduce its obtrusiveness. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. The applicant shall submit a mechanical permit application for review and approval by the Building Official prior to installation. 2. The side termination vent shall be painted the same matte color as the building wall. 3. Any revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). attachments: Location Map Applicant's Form and Sketch Location Map Legend Zoning A -P, Agricultural Preservation RA- Single Family Residential RB - Two Family TR, Traditional Residential LR, Lakeshore Residential CR, Cottage Residential CTR, Cove Traditional Residential CCR, Cove Cottage Residential _ CTHR, Cove Townhouse Residential TH, Townhouse RCM - Medium Density Residential 'norm RCH - High Density Residential VC, Village Commercial CA- General Commercial CBD - Central Business District BP -C, Business Park - Commercial - BP -O, Business Park - Office BP -I, Business Park - Industrial IB - Heavy Industrial CRD - Campus Research Development Wei PA- Public Administration PROS - Park, Rec or Open Space Public Works Facility ROAD WATER 04/24/2013 14:22 6514308810 CITY OF STILLWATER PAGE 01/01 DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM Community Development Department City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Mn 55082 Case No: ' .J# I _dg Date Filed: 'ire r Receipt No.: 'Lr Base Fee: $25.00 Technology Fee: $25.00 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application. Photos, sketches and a letter of intent is required. All supporting material (Le. photos, sketches, etc.) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater. Only one copy of all supporting materials is required. However, any documents larger than 11 x 17 must be submitted in paper and pdf file format. After Heritage Preservation Commission approval, there is a 10 -day appeal period. Once the 10 -day appeal period has ended,. the applicant will receive a design review permit which must be signed and submitted to the City to obtain the required building permits. All following information is required PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project 41' Assessor's Parcel No 2 ' 0.3OQO `ha 01 Zoning Districts, Description of Project in detail "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct, I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used" If representative is not property owner, then property owner's signature is re, uire •. goff Property Owner Li 7 — �'� � .���C�„ jr -�i�i � Representative /��' ��D� �� Mailing Address 1,25 jp Mailing Address k3 ? 5/2ici/ 5/6 °? City State Zipi.-(-4,0cJec 55.0 City State Zip 5 /7///0 550U Telephone No. lG 9 / z• ' Telephone No. 66J-j0 Sig i.���� equire S:\Pianning\destgn cview perrnit.wpd Signature (Required) January. 29, zn13 i11water T H E B I R T H P L A C E O F M I N N E S O T A TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director DATE: May 1, 2013 RE: Demolition Ordinance Amendment Review Timeline Extension BACKGROUND After the recent demolition cases related to St. Paul Lutheran Church, it became clear that the time allotted to completion of the local designation study, if needed, was not sufficient. If the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Council both deny a requested demolition permit, then a historian must research the property and write a report. If the findings of the report support the decision to save the building, then the City has to locally designate the property. The amount of time between the dates that the demolition permit was submitted until local designation is adopted cannot exceed 180 days. More than 180 days is needed to allow sufficient time to enter into a contract with a historian, have that contract approved by the City Council, have the historian complete the study, hold hearings on the study and local designation by the Heritage Preservation Commission, Planning Commission and Council. So, the HPC suggested an ordinance amendment that would allow the City 270 days to complete the process. The City Council was uncomfortable with the extra three months and sent it back to the HPC to find an alternate process that could be completed within 180 days. Last month the HPC reconsidered the situation and suggested that perhaps pre - approving a list of historians, and a negotiated price for completing the study, would save enough time to leave the review period at 180 days. Demolition Ord Changes May 1, 2013 CURRENT PROCEDURAL TIMELINE The review timeline according to the existing ordinance is about like this: Approximate day Task Day 1 Submission of demolition permit application Day 5 Demolition request sign posted on property Day 8 Public hearing notice published in newspaper Day 20 Public hearing held by Heritage Preservation Commission Day 50 CC must authorize proceeding with a designation study by this date Day 51 Planning Department sends out RFPs to historians for the designation study Day 81 Negotiated contract for designation study brought to Council for approval Day 171 Designation study completed Day 175 Publish public hearing notice for locally designating property Day 185 Heritage Preservation Commission hearing on study and adoption of local designation Day 195 Planning Commission hearing on study and local designation Day 205 Council hearing on designation study and local designation adoption If the Heritage Preservation Commission suggestion to pre- approve a list of historians and a negotiated contract price for the designation study were put into practice, then the 30 days between Day 51 and 81 could be eliminated. This would reduce the overall review timeframe from 205 days to 175 days. CHANGES Putting the pre- approved historian and price list approach into practice would not actually require an ordinance amendment. It would only require approval by the City Council. The proposal would create a list of acceptable historians at established prices. If a designation study need arose, the City Administrator would be allowed to enter into the contract for the City as long as the historian was on the pre- approved list and agreed to do the research at the pre- approved price. However, this would be a change in the current Council policy to approve every contract entered into by the City. If the Council agrees with the proposal, they could adopt a simple resolution to memorialize the policy exception. To make the new policy clear to applicants for demolition permits, the "Guide to the City of Stillwater's Demolition Ordinance" should also be revised to make the change clear. RECOMMENDATION If the HPC concurs with the analysis in this report, staff suggests recommending that the Council adopt an exception to the contract approval policy for these cases, and staff would then revise the demolition ordinance guide. bt 11 Minnesota 1� Historical Society April 30, 2013 Bill Turnblad City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 RE: Certified Local Government Grant Historic Residential Stillwater Podcasts Dear Bill Turnblad: Using the Power of History to Transform Lives PRESERVING. SHARING CONNECTING I am pleased to inform you that on April 19, 2013 the Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee reviewed the city's Certified Local Government grant application. Their recommendation was to approve grant of $9,000 for your project. The Grants Office is in the process of preparing the Certified Local Government Grant Agreement for your project. It will be forwarded to you within the next few weeks. On behalf of the Society and the State Historic Preservation Office, 1 am pleased to be able to inform you of this award. Our office looks forward to working with the city on this important project. Should you have any questions or concerns about the award, please do not hesitate to call Mike Koop at 651 - 259 -3452. Thank you. Sincerely, Barbra Howard Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Received MAY - 3 2013 Community Development Department Minnesota Historical Society, 345 Kellogg Boulevard West, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 651- 259 -3000 • 888 - 727 -8386 • www.mnhs.org COMMUNITY SYMPOSIUM Your to( &i . Your Future. 411111101 Ambiance Committee Rich Cummings Chair Sam Leon Laura Hoefler Aimee Pelletier Lisa McKasy Committee Mission "Identify a wide variety of opportunities that will enhance the ambiance, aesthetics, physical landscape — the overall look and feel or visual vibe that would be consistent throughout downtown." Cities Researched Red Wind White Bear Lake Osceola Hudson GREATER STILLWATER CHAMBER of COMMERCE Howard Lieberman, Chair Historical Preservation Commission City of Stillwater 216 4th Street N Stillwater, MN 55082 Commission Members: May 6, 2013 We appreciate the opportunity to update the HPC members and staff regarding exciting ideas our Downtown Revitalization subcommittee has identified that will ... "create a feeling that draws you into a place you want to be." Due to the major changes coming to downtown Stillwater over the next several years, we have a rare opportunity to create a wide variety of improvements to our aging infrastructure that will return our historic downtown to the iconic image and reputation that Stillwater has earned over the last 150 years. Throughout the subcommittee's research, several major themes emerged that offer excellent examples of many enhancements that will raise the ambiance and historical feel of downtown to new levels never before experienced by residents and out -of -town visitors These opportunities include: • Lighting • Streetscapind • Park Amenities • Signage • Maintenance Our PowerPoint presentation illustrates desired ambiance features and amenities that other cities have adopted to enhance their historical downtowns. We have also identified several examples of some unflattering issues that cast a negative impression and experience to those visiting downtown. It is goal not to find blame, but rather identify detracting elements and suggest solutions so we may offer the best experience possible. Our research included several local communities that have taken proactive steps to ensure the success of their downtowns. Their comments are shared in this preliminary project proposal. Regards, Rich Cummings Chair Project Proposal Ambiance Committee "Our brand is everything, and everything is our brand" Dr. Karen Gulliver Argosy University INTRODUCTION As we consider all the opportunities that may be available to revitalize downtown, bringing life to the district after 5 pm. is the most compelling opportunity we have to generate more visitor traffic and accommodate the increased biking market who will visit downtown after hours throughout the biking season. As new visitors take advantage of the newly completed Brown's Creek Trail and Lowell Park improvements, downtown will see a dramatic rise in shoppers and diners walking about the district's streets and sidewalks. Unfortunately, downtown goes dark after 5 pm. with stores closing and lights going dim throughout the district. What does this say to our residents and out -of -town visitors? Last fall, a tourism study conducted by Argosy University showed Stillwater's attractions as the number one reason why people visit downtown. The study also showed the experience visitors have downtown as the number one reason why they will, or won't, come back. The committee's research shows that enhancing the ambiance of historic downtowns result in a vibrant commercial district that continues long after the day's events and attractions have concluded. Through thoughtful use of lighting, streetscaping, park amenities, signage and routine maintenance, downtown will ensure each visitor experiences not just the history, glory and grandeur of our 150 -year -old downtown, but see it alive, vibrant and welcoming each day of the year. LIGHTING The greatest opportunity to increase downtown's ambiance and re- establish a revitalized commercial district is through the lighting of downtown streets, store fronts, restaurant patios, unique natural features, and iconic landmarks. Because historic downtowns throughout Minnesota are dying a slow death due to big box retail developments, convenient parking, and endless selection of goods and services, downtown commercial districts must promote every possible attribute that is unique to their historic buildings, landmarks and public spaces. Downtown Stillwater can celebrate its one -of -a -kind setting not just during the day but at night by letting visitors actually see its historical glory in the evening hours twelve months of the year. Our PowerPoint examples show the possibilities of modern LED lighting and how they can accentuate the beautiful attributes of our downtown with a warm glow in the evening. Project Proposal Landmark Lighting Ambiance Committee Perhaps the most obvious and endeared landmark of not just downtown, but our entire region, is the historic Lift Bridge. unfortunately, the icon of our city is only visible by few during the weekday and by those visiting during daylight hours on Saturday or Sunday. Why would we leave this historical icon in the dark when we should celebrate its history both day and night? Lighting the Lift Bridge not only celebrations its place in history, but also serves to create a safe, welcoming place for pedestrian and bicycle traffic once the bridge conversion is completed. We must also be mindful of light pollution, maintenance, installation investment, and any other issues that will be important to a crossing of a National Scenic River way. Funding for the bridge lighting may be available through the State, in conjunction with the new bridge, according to our conversations with MnDOT's John Chiglo, St. Croix Crossing's project manager. Patio Lighting Facade Lighting Currently our beautiful historic buildings fade from view at sunset. However, lighting them with well- placed up- lighting and unique signage lighting that evokes the character of downtown's history will showoff the building's facade and brighten the sidewalks, making them inviting and safe to walk. Through the use of ambient lighting of patio elements such as potted plants or shrubs, or over - hanging pergolas, restaurant patios come alive with engaging diners enjoying the patio's warm glow on a cool summer evening. Those walking along the sidewalks will see the twinkling of patio lights off in the distance, beckoning them to linger towards the restaurant and join in on the relaxing atmosphere. Tree Lighting It's not just the buildings, but trees (which we feel are in short supply in downtown) that also offer a canopy of Tight when lit from underneath. The city of Hudson lights up their trees all year long, creating an upbeat magical feeling for those strolling down the warmly lit sidewalk. Project Proposal Ambiance Committee Street Lighting Today, much of downtown Stillwater is dark. One of our committee's observations is that safer and better lighting will encourage visitors and employees to park farther away from a business when they feel comfortable walking further distances in the evening hours. Lighting of side streets also creates more continuity and consistency for those shopping or walking off Main Street. Recommendations Attribute Lighting The lighting of our hillside stairs and sandstone bluffs at either end of Main Street would provide both a safe and welcoming feeling for those using the stairs or entering downtown for north or south. Our research shows even our national parks use lighting to accentuate the park's natural features and paths in the evening hours. There are many experts, businesses, organizations, and individuals, who are willing to work together to understand how we can use these lighting opportunities to create a great after hours experience for both area residents and out -of -town visitors. Stiliwater's SEH consulting engineer has an experienced group of lighting experts that can be a great resource to us. Downtown lighting ordinances relating to restaurant patios, store fronts and business signage need to be revisited to ensure that we are not putting our downtown at a competitive disadvantage with other locations. We have other resources available who have expressed a desire to help with our lighting opportunities, including: GE LED Lighting, Phillips Lighting, 3M LED Lighting, and Excel Energy. STREETSCAPING With less bridge traffic in Downtown, there will be an opportunity to potentially widen our sidewalks for better pedestrian flow and other amenities like benches and trees. It might also give our restaurants an opportunity to do some outdoor dining, as is so popular in other cities. We would also like to see hanging baskets of summer flowers replace the clay pots which impede the flow of pedestrian on our current narrow sidewalks. Project Proposal Ambiance Committee Our conversations with Red Wing officials have provided interesting ideas regarding how they manage their downtown and parks in the summer They hire 50-60 college students to do their summer downtown and park maintenance. Two full -time park employees manage this small army of students. in addition, the County has a work release group that they employee year - round to do the "ugly" work of snow shoveling and buckthorn removal...they say it is very cost effective. They are also in the process of hiring a full -time volunteer coordinator as this part of their City's beautification has been growing steadily. Are we taking advantage of the volunteer army available in Stillwater? We also feel strongly that Hwy 95's ownership should be transferred from the State to either the County or the City. It will be very difficult for downtown Stillwater to control its own destiny when its Main Street is out of local control. Efforts need to be made to bring downtown's Main Street under local jurisdiction so we may continue moving downtown's economic opportunities forward. PARK AMENITIES The Ambiance Committee feels that our parks could be greatly enhanced by trees, statues, historic plaques, and park identifying signage. Photos of Lowell Park in 1940 show a beautiful landscape in sharp comparison to the open, barren landscape of Lowell Park today. We realize that the levy wail project will be a disruptor in the near future, but the heavy inflow of thousands of bikers into downtown will be greeted by a less than positive first impression of Stillwater. The potential addition of the Aiple property and our current Shoddy Mill site give us an opportunity to enhance our city's trail entrances. SIGNAGE Cattter-sal)r, A,rovo wax toaadea roanwttus's .,.: airs named for trerar R. earner. s. couritpaaeciand eddtat nava was a, M[. PAeatretd Re. and Na.Y. 97 . un• of Adams. .OYd. Ari OA." dya A." the Tharp 4i ant. An P,17 aria pp tailor, .s Jan Nora- re rw` - .4dama gave 2 r ria t* a1111152.. Chariareal 17 Fara rhe roan vier red 7 Mani/via • Historic Stillwater is the birthplace of Minnesota, but unfortunately there are few ambiance features that reflect this important designation. The Ambiance Committee suggests that a solution to this identity crisis could he in historic street signage, as well as plaques and perhaps sidewalk medallions, all of which would reinforce Stillwater's place in history. City entrance signs should be refreshed and new park markers identifying aspects of the location's history should be installed. We would like to investigate opportunities with the Historic Preservation Commission, Minnesota and Washington County Historical Societies, and other groups to suggest and implement a program to promote our heritage. We also believe revisiting the downtown district's sign ordinance should be part of this discussion. Project Proposal Ambiance Committee MAINTENANCE Stillwater's downtown is the city's identity, the epicenter where commerce and community interact. Because the vitality and prosperity of aging downtowns directly reflect the health and well -being of every community, it is essential that downtown be maintained at the highest level. If we take an honest look at downtown with an objective outsider's eye, we see a variety of opportunities to improve the physical condition and visitor interaction (functionality) that currently offers a negative experience to downtown visitors. As noted in Dr. Gulliver's study, everything impacts our brand, including aspects of downtown that impart a negative impression. We can't afford to have Stillwater's brand be diminished by negative attributes sprinkled about our historical district. The condition of downtown and how well it is maintained reflects our pride of ownership. Our discussions with Redwing, Hudson and White Bear Lake revealed a common attitude - that their downtowns were the heart of their communities, and its health reflected the health of the whole community. One result of this attitude was reflected in their prompt removal of snow from downtown. Currently, Stillwater's downtown snow removal policy is counter - productive at a number of levels, including safety issues, inconsistent clearing of sidewalks, clear access to crosswalk activators and water puddles at crosswalk locations. The totality of these issues results in a very negative experience for downtown visitors. Building and property maintenance, as well as trash cans and dumpster usage, are also areas of opportunity. SUMMARY Through the activities of the Downtown Revitalization Committee, civic leaders, city officials, and downtown business and property owners, will remain engaged in a pro - active collaboration to define what downtown Stillwater wants to be and start the implementation process before trail, park and bridge improvements come online. The challenge before all of us is not just to discover exciting opportunities that other cities have successfully implemented, or correct issues that detract from the downtown experience and Stillwater's brand, but to be open to new ideas, concepts or methods that may not have been embraced in the past. Stillwater's future potential is limitless when we ail work together, make the right decisions for the right reasons, and commit ourselves to create the best downtown Stillwater humanly possible. Let us begin to create that feeling that draws you into a place you want to be. Project Proposal Ambiance Committee INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS The Ambiance Committee proposes working with the City on the following recommendations so we may gain a greater understanding of the opportunities before us. • Engage the City's SEH engineer to work with the committee to learn more about LED lighting options, configurations and investment potential. The committee will continue to seek information from the fore - mentioned lighting and power providers. • Initiate a community discussion regarding downtown lighting opportunities with interested city commissions, community organizations, and area residents. • Review existing lighting, street sign and business signage requirements within the historical district with the appropriate commissions. • Support efforts to return Main Street to local control. • Create a park beautification and historical location recognition plan. • Examine snow to increase the level of routine maintenance of downtown including securing snoYtit removal bids from outside contractors now so we may understand the potential costs to resolve the snow removal issues for next winter.