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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-04 HPC MINate Tiff EIIITMâ–ºIACE Of MIMXEEETA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING September 4, 2013 7:00 P.M. Chairman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Present: Chairman Larson, Commissioners Johnson, Brach, Goodman, Welty (arrived at 7:07 p.m.), Council Representative Menikheim Absent: Commissioner Krakowski Staff: Community Development Director Turnblad, City Planner Wittman APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of August 5, 2013 meeting minutes and August 12, 2013 special meeting minutes Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Brach, to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2013 meeting. All in favor. Motion by Commissioner Goodman, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2013 special meeting. All in favor. OPEN FORUM Commissioner Johnson noted that a neighbor of the Van Horn property on Pine and Fifth Streets, where a garage is about to be demolished, is interested in relocating the garage to his own property. City Planner Wittman responded that staff has been in contact with both parties and suggested some options for relocating the garage; however, the demolition permit has been granted and it will be up to the property owners involved. CONSENT AGENDA Case No. DR/2013 -47. Design permit for signage for HS Chiropractic (Valley Ridge Shopping Center) located at 1290 Frontage Road in the BP -C, Business Park Commercial District. Dick Walsh, applicant. Case No. DR/2013 -48. Design permit for signage for Greeley Offices located at 1940 Greeley Street South in the BP -I, Business Park Industrial District. Clark Nyberg, applicant. Case No. DR/2013 -50. Design review of siding for Americas Best Value Inn located at 1750 Frontage Road West in the BP -C, Business Park Commercial District. Tom Parent, JG Hause Construction, applicant. Motion by Commissioner Brach, seconded by Commissioner Goodman, to approve the Consent Agenda. Ayes: Chairman Larson, Commissioners Brach, Goodman, Johnson, Welty. Nays: None Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting September 4, 2013 PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. DEM /2013 -49. A demolition request for a detached garage located at 408 Greeley Street North in the RB, Two Family Residential District. April Rust, applicant. City Planner Wittman explained that the applicant is requesting a demolition permit for an approximately 400 square foot garage located at 408 Greeley Street North in order to replace it with a functional two -car garage. Staff finds the structure is not an historic resource and there is no feasible alternative to demolition. April Rust, applicant, offered to answer any questions. Chairman Larson reminded the applicant that the new garage will need to follow the Conservation District guidelines. Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Brach, to approve the demolition, finding that the property is not deemed by the Commission to be an historic resource and that there is no alternative to demolition. All in favor. Commissioner Johnson reminded the applicant that the Infill Design Guidelines will apply to the new structure. NEW BUSINESS Design permit violation In response to an inquiry by Chairman Larson about a property where a design permit was not followed, City Planner Wittman reviewed options provided by the City Attorney. The options include: issuing a citation for violating the zoning code; or issuing an injunction requiring the property owner to change what they've done to match what was approved in the permit. Since a certificate of occupancy on this residence has not been issued, the owner may request that the Commission consider an amendment to the design permit to allow what was built. Because the City's zoning code and building code aren't linked, there is nothing allowing the building inspector to postpone issuing a certificate of occupancy based on non- compliance with the design permit. City Planner Wittman said she will talk with the City Attorney about the options and bring them back to the Commission at the next meeting. Council Representative Menikheim remarked that the Council is beginning to focus more on enforcing rules and special use permits. Commissioner Johnson requested a recap of the Council action regarding denial of the permit for a trash enclosure at the Water Street Inn. City Planner Wittman responded that the Council upheld the denial and gave Mr. Dougherty until September 20 to submit a new design. Should he not submit a new design consistent with the SUP and development agreement, a citation will be issued. Commissioner Johnson pointed out that Council Representative Menikheim was the only Councilmember who did not support the HPC's recommendation for denial. Councilmember Menikheim responded that he perceived a lot of personal animosity carried forth for years which comes into play in decisions, in his view. Page 2 of 4 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting August 5, 2013 Commissioner Johnson reminded Council Representative Menikheim that Mr. Dougherty was one of the three parties who signed the original SUP requiring that trash be kept inside the building. He perceived two different messages from the two meetings: 1) it's an old SUP and it wasn't enforced, so now we should start from scratch; 2) we should enforce the ordinances and direct staff to follow through. Council Representative Menikheim replied that it's not a change in position but the process as it unfolds. City Planner Wittman said staff will be following up. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion of 2013 -2014 Podcast Project City Planner Wittman stated that the Council voted to contract with Dan Hoisington, against the Commission recommendation for Don Empson, on a split vote. Mr. Hoisington would like to meet with the Commission for direction on the project. He also asked, if the City is favorable, if he could do two additional podcasts for a total of 16. Commissioner Johnson suggested there might be some appropriate homes around the historic courthouse, St. Michael's, St. Mary's, several houses on Pine, 6th and Chestnut Streets that are unique. Chairman Larson noted the podcast shouldn't exclude the smaller "working people" houses which are the real story of Stillwater. Commissioner Welty commented that the podcasts should address not only the architectural style but also the functionality of the home and how its residents lived. Commissioner Johnson added that what is interesting is the history of pasture and outbuildings needed to maintain horses that belonged to some of the bigger houses, accounting for a blend of newer homes that have been built in among older ones. Commissioner Goodman added that the podcast could reflect the timing of development of the town, with new and old homes together, a dormant period until after World War II, and then an upswing in building. Commissioner Johnson suggested that Mr. Hoisington take a trolley tour to see what it focuses on. City Planner Wittman stated she will convey to Mr. Hoisington that the Commission is interested in depicting the lumbering era, different architectural styles, and different classes of homes in the same neighborhood. She feels the City might be able to obtain at least one more CLG grant. Discussion of HPC Vacancy City Planner Wittman informed the Council that she received a new application from Carrie Bren, and found previously submitted applications from Pat Thorson and John Rheinberger. She asked for direction. The Commission agreed to recommend to the Council that Pat Thorson be appointed, if she is still interested, and to interview Carrie Bren for a future seat, since she isn't able to start until January. Idea for a community event Page 3 of 4 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting September 4, 2013 Commissioner Welty said she understood there used to be a luge in Stillwater. It would be great if there were a luge or some sort of sledding run to use as the centerpiece of a wintertime community festival. City Planner Wittman reminded the Commission that the Council has directed staff to obtain proposals from event coordinators interested in running community wide events. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Goodman, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Kink Recording Secretary Page 4 of 4