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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-02 HPC Packetr 7� water THE BIRTHPLACE CSF MINNESOT'A. HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Monday, June 2, 2014 - 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers at Stillwater City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 5, 2014 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. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Heritage Preservation Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Heritage Preservation Commission member or citizen so requests, in which event, the item(s) will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately 5.01 Case No. 2014-17 Request for a Design Review for a sign for Sew With Me at 1250 Frontage Road West. Laurie Maki, applicant and Mark McCorkel, applicant. 5.02 Case No. 2014-18 Request for Design Review for a sign for Enchante at 224 Chestnut. Tomy O'Brien, owner and Sarah Quickel, applicant. 5.03 Case No. 2014-22 Request for Design Review to for the site alteration of the structure located at 226 Main Street South. The alteration includes painting the wood exterior and to add a projecting sign for My Sister's Cottage. Gabi Sabongi, owner and Terry Halverson, applicant. 6. DESIGN PERMITS 6.01 Case No. 2014-19 Request for a Design Review for a 26" x 120" sign for A'SALONNA Salon & Spa at 225 East Chestnut Street. Michael Hafner, owner. Ernie Shores, applicant. 6.04 Case No. 2014-20 Request for a Design Review for a sign for KLBB Radio at 102 Main Street. Sound Properties, owner. Chauncey Peterson, applicant. 6.05 Case No. 2014-21 Request for Design Review for the Freighthouse Mural at 305 Water Street South. JFS — Stillwater LLC, owner. Larry McGough, applicant. 6.06 Case No. 2013-38 Request for an amendment to Case No. 2013-38 for an enclosed trash enclosure for Water Street Inn to be located at 101 Water Street. Chuck Doughtery, property owner. Roger Tomten, representative/ 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT 11lWater 7NE IINT N►LACE OF IN INN EEO TA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING May 5, 2014 7:00 P.M. Chairman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairman Larson, Commissioners Brach, Goodman, Johnson, Krakowski (arrived at 7:15 p.m.) Welty, Council Representative Menikheim Absent: Commissioner Mino Staff: City Planner Wittman APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible Mproval of April 7, 2014 meeting minutes Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Brach, to approve the minutes of the April 7, 2014 meeting. Motion passed, 5-0. OPEN FORUM Roger Tomten, representing the Water Street Inn, provided an update on parking, the trash enclosure, and street width issues along Myrtle Street in conjunction with the proposed hotel addition. CONSENT AGENDA Case No. DP/2014-13 Request for a Design Permit for a sign for Revamp Remodeling & Design located at 105 New England Place 4145. Mary M. Devens, applicant. Case No. DP/2014-14 Request for an amendment to DP/2013-62, Multi -tenant master sign plan for 102 Main Street North. Chauncey Peterson, applicant. Case No. DP/20144 Request for a Design Permit for an unlit wall sign for Lemke Anderson PR located at 102 Main Street North. Chauncey Peterson, applicant. Case No. DP/2014-5 Request for a Design Permit for two unlit wall signs for KLBB Radio located at 102 Main Street North. Chauncey Peterson, applicant. Case No. DP/2014-15 Request for a Design Permit for an unlit wall sign for OSAKA Sushi & Asian Bistro located at 102 Main Street North. Chauncey Peterson, applicant. Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Welty, to adopt the Consent Agenda with the inclusion of directory signs for Case No. DP/2014-14. All in favor, 5-0. Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting PUBLIC HEARINGS May 5, 2014 Case No. DP/2014-16 Request for a Design Permit for exterior modifications to the structure located at 200 Chestnut Street. Merle Sorensen, owner, Scott Kragness, aplicant, Mark Balay, representative. City Planner Wittman explained the request. The applicant is proposing the following exterior modifications. West Elevation: Conversion of metal service entrance to a new aluminum storefront entry; installation of a metal cover over the existing drive-through window; installation of an (approximately) 16' long, 6' tall fence to screen existing mechanical equipment. North Elevation: Conversion of an existing dormer window into a hood exhaust location; and installation of an (approximately) 16' long, 6' tall fence to screen existing mechanical equipment. Additionally, modifications to the site are proposed that include the conversion of the parking lot to head -in parking along the western property line. This would create two-way traffic from Myrtle, abandoning the drive-through and egress on Second Street South. Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1) The drive-through window shall be covered with a wood panel, painted white; 2) the new door opening shall be constructed of a similar size and of similar materials as all other door openings on the structure; 3) the hood exhaust shall be routed through the roof of the structure and screened from street view; 4) prior to installation, a fence permit shall be obtained. The permit shall indicate a fence height, from grade, of no greater than 6' and painted or stained a color as determined by the HPC; 5) Design Review permit applications shall be submitted and approved by the HPC for any future outdoor patio, signage and any additional alteration; 6) if alternative provisions are found for the lack of onsite parking by the Downtown Parking Commission, prior to business opening: A curb shall be installed on South Second Street; and the western parking lot shall be painted according to plan. Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Krakowski, to approve Case No. DP/2014-16 with conditions 1-6 noted in the staff report, with modification to Condition 42 requiring white anodized aluminum with dimensions submitted and modification to Condition 44 that the fence be painted white. After discussion, the motion was rescinded. Motion by Commissioner Welty, seconded by Commissioner Krakowski, to approve Case No. DP/2014-16 with conditions noted in the staff report, with modification to Condition 42 and Condition 44 as stated in the original motion, and with modification to Condition 43 indicating the vent would go through the roof, if possible, but that the vent may replace the dormer and painted the color of the roof. All in favor, 6-0. NEW BUSINESS Stillwater Heirloom Homes Program Applications City Planner Wittman provided a draft of the Stillwater Heirloom Homes Program Application for discussion. South Hill Walking Tour Brochure Draft - Dan Hoisington City Planner Wittman introduced a draft of the South Hill Walking Tour Brochure for discussion. Potential Historic Preservation Funding_ProgPrograms Discussion City Planner Wittman reported that at the request of Chairman Larson, staff has started the process of researching state and federal programs for funding assistance to assist private property owners in the rehabilitation of their structures. The City has a facade restoration loan program but it is not funded. The Page 2 of 3 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting May 5, 2014 program was funded through TIF monies but the state no longer allows the City to utilize funds in this fashion. To date, staff has not been able to find seed monies for this program. Preservation Awards Discussion City Planner Wittman informed the Commission that the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM) is accepting nominations for the 30th annual awards program. She requested the Commission consider whether there is a project, person or organization that deserves acknowledgement. Additionally, the City has submitted a nomination to the National Alliance of Preservation Commission's (NAPA Commission Excellence award for the HPC's Heirloom and Landmark Sites Program and Walking Tours. The nomination was encouraged and supported by the State Historic Preservation Office. The City is expected to hear from the NAPC in mid-May. FYI SHPO CLG Grant Award: Bergstein Reuse Study City Planner Wittman informed the Commission that the Minnesota Historical Society' s Grants Review Committee reviewed the city's Certified Local Government grant application. Their recommendation was to approve grant of $17, 250 for this project. The Grants Office is in the process of preparing the Certified Local Government Grant Agreement for the project and it will be forwarded to the City within the next few weeks. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Brach, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to adjourn. All in favor, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Kink Recording Secretary Page 3 of 3 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 2, 2014 CASE NO.: DP/2014-17 APPLICANT: Brite Images Sign Company representing Sew With Me REQUEST: Design Permit request for signage at 1250 West Frontage Road located in Valley Ridge Mall, a property within the West Stillwater Business Park Design Review District ZONING: BP -C: Business Park Commercial COMP PLAN DISTRICT: Commercial PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner ' REQUEST APPLICABLE GUIDELINES, REGULATIONS AND FINDINGS Signs in the in the BP -C zoning district must conform to an adopted multitenant sign plan. The proposed sign meets the requirements of the multitenant sign plan approved by the HPC as DP/2013-42. The signs also conform to the 1989 West Stillwater Business Park Plan. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Commission approve the Design Permit as submitted with the following conditions: 1. No additional permanent signage shall be permitted. 2. Substantial changes shall be review by the Heritage Preservation Commission. ATTACHMENTS Site and Sign Specifications (1 page) 1250 West Frontage Road (Sew With Me) Case No. DP/2014-17 (HPC: 6-2-2014) Page 1 of 1 \ � q 9 E U § 0 o / c a £ _ ^ \ .7 Ln ° - c \ 2 — @ 2 / k �$ .E Ln 2 ? / E \ 2 c C)o t R C) � % % ± » ~ % >1 .. 4 cu ) 0 � U E cu ® ) a _ \E � O � } i} )� « W \ ® )§\ \ \ \ \ /§ L § \ \ 6 a § § > § 6 / ƒ ` �_ LJJ ¥ / z ƒ / . y . } .. w U / \ s y L 5 ± J @� \ � q 9 E U § 0 o / c a £ _ ^ \ .7 Ln ° - c \ 2 — @ 2 / k �$ .E Ln 2 ? / E \ 2 c C)o t R C) � % % ± » ~ % >1 .. 4 cu � ■ t � U 1 « cu ® ) a C: � O � # � Cl) a « � CD M .. 4 ■ t : ■■ 1 « � � ^� � ® ) a \ � ^ # � 4 a « � MEETING DATE: APPLICANT: REQUEST: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION June 2, 2014 Sarah Quickel CASE NO.: DP/2014-18 Request for a Design Permit for a 19.5 square foot wall sign for Enchante located at 220 Chestnut Street East ZONING: Commercial Business District COMP PLAN DISTRICT: Downtown Mixed Use PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of a 19.5 square foot wall sign to be located at 220 Chestnut Street East. The sign is proposed to have a black frame and read 'Enchante' in gold, raised letters. The sign is not proposed to be illuminated. APPLICABLE GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS The Downtown Design Review Manual indicates: • Storefront Signs: The storefront sign should be used to display the primarily name of the business only. Use only one line of lettering if possible, leaving out secondary information. • Shape of Signs: Design the sign shape to fit and fill the available space. Consider using long narrow signs spanning the full width of the facade. • Materials: Modern sign materials are acceptable provided their design is handled with an understanding of the Victorian spirit. 220 Chestnut Street East Case No. DP/2014-18 (HPC: June 2, 2014) Page 1 of 2 • Color: Choose tones with sufficient contrast to be clearly legible: dark on light or light on dark. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval DP/2014-18 with the following condition: 1. Reuse existing mounting brackets, studs or holes wherever possible. 2. Surfaces where old signs are removed will be patched to match the existing facade. 3. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the HPC. ATTACHMENTS Applicant submission (4 pages) 220 Chestnut Street East Case No. DP/2014-18 (HPC: June 2, 2014) Page 2 of 2 Gollmcnto ultetters on VAck 6c ,\\ Size 1-1/2x. 13,totA( of 19.5 sift. I 15207 N 63rd St. Date Required Deposit P! Estimate is good for 30 days Banners, coro signs & «¥:,»2\rer MEETING DATE: APPLICANT: REQUEST: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION June 2, 2014 Terry Halverson CASE NO.: DP/2014-22 Request for a Design Permit to paint the exterior and for a projecting sign for My Sister's Cottage located at 226 Main Street South ZONING: Commercial Business District COMP PLAN DISTRICT: Downtown Mixed Use PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of exterior painting of a non-contributing building in the Downtown Commercial Historic District as well as for one projecting sign at 226 Main Street South. The painting would include changing the existing white and blue facade elements to Louisburg Green, Saybrook Sage and White Chocolate Benjamin Moore colors. The vinyl graphics on the (nearly) six square foot sign, hung by a new wrought iron mount, would read My Sister's Cottage. 226 Main Street South Case No. DP/2014-22 (HPC: June 2, 2014) Page 1 of 2 APPLICABLE GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS One hanging sign, no greater than six square feet, is permitted per business in the CBD. The sign ordinance further indicates projecting signs must be visible from the sidewalk and not be a hazard to pedestrians. If lighted, the sign must be externally lit. The sign conforms to these standards. The Downtown Design Review Manual indicates: • Materials: Modern sign materials are acceptable provided their design is handled with an understanding of the Victorian spirit. • Color: Choose tones with sufficient contrast to be clearly legible: dark on light or light on dark. The relationship of the colors and tones used on new or improved structures must be compatible with the color and tone patterns already established by adjacent buildings. The White Chocolate tasteful use of color and accent can introduce variety and charm, whereas the indiscriminate use of colors and color combinations can overload the senses and produce visual conflict and chaos. Exercise caution in the use of colors and tone combinations and their patterns. The goal is to achieve an area -wide complementary blend of background colors combined with selected and limited uses of primary and focal colors. The color of buildings should relate to the adjacent buildings colors to create a harmonious effect. Avoid colors which visually overpower or strongly contrast with adjacent building colors and established downtown color schemes as a whole. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval DP/2014-22 with the following condition: 1. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the HPC. ATTACHMENTS Applicant submission (4 pages) 226 Main Street South Case No. DP/2014-22 (HPC: June 2, 2014) Page 2 of 2 My Sisters Cottage 226 S. Main St Stillwater, MN S,k n Bracket wiflf '��,,ie vnorixinted 9 to �wx k� Sign a P(Vfrom bcmornr of stg?rt to It A I m — — — .. i i — o I l / h �, ,.L fir% ���r�/�i�//ai/i✓�i�j�i!l�i/ii/iii%% ii/�� ,.. ,W i , r, t Ic To % ori RTI�-IIMWIWICITI UITUT 226 S. Main St Stillwater, MN Sign Scale: 23.5"H x 36"W /I,",' d"", , C"", C; I M� P41 0 I MEETING DATE: APPLICANT: REQUEST: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 3, 2014 CASE NO.: DP/2014-19 Ernie Shores, representative, A'Salonna Salon & Spa Request for a Design Permit for a wall sign and a projecting sign for A'Salonna Salon & Spa located at 221 (225) Chestnut Street East ZONING: Commercial Business District COMP PLAN DISTRICT: Downtown Mixed Use PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of a Design Permit for one wall sign and one projecting sign to be located at 221 (225) Chestnut Street East. The unlit wall sign, proposed to encompass the existing 110 square foot sign area, does not conform with the existing zoning regulations of one square foot per one linear foot of business frontage. While this business had a 110 square foot sign in this location, the sign was illegally installed and never received design approval by the HPC. The applicant is proposing a high-density foam letters to be stud mounted to the board. The area of the lettering is consistent with the zoning regulations. The 3.2 square foot (24" square), circular projecting sign will be hung from a new aluminum bracket. The acrylic sign is proposed to be framed in aluminum. The applicant is requesting the sign be internally lit. APPLICABLE GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS One hanging sign, no greater than six square feet, is permitted per business in the CBD. The sign ordinance further indicates projecting signs must be visible from the sidewalk and not be a hazard to pedestrians. If lighted, the sign must be externally lit. The provisions for external 221 Chestnut Street East Case No. DP/2014-19 (HPC: June 2, 2014) Page 1 of 2 illumination are found within the zoning ordinance as well as the Downtown Design Review standards. Wall signs are permitted by the sign ordinance at a ratio of one square foot per one linear foot of the structure, parallel to a lot line. The Downtown Design Manual indicates the following guidelines for projecting signs: • The maximum area of the sign and the minimum height above the sidewalk is regulated by the sign ordinance. • Use materials consistent with the period, such as wood signboards and metal brackets. The Manual further indicates: Materials: Modern sign materials are acceptable provided their design is handled with an understanding of the Victorian spirit. Shape: Design the sign shape to fit and fill the available space. Consider using long narrow signs spanning the full width of the facade. Color: Choose tones with sufficient contrast to be clearly legible: dark on light or light on dark. ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval DP/2014-19 with the following condition: 1. The frame of the wail sign shall be made of wood and painted cream, to match existing facade elements of the structures, with a wood trim painted black. 2. The painted dimensional foam letters, with optional logo, shall not exceed 21.5 square feet in size. 3. The projecting sign shall not be internally lit. 4. All major revisions to the approved pian shall be reviewed and approved by the HPC. ATTACHMENTS Applicant Submission (3 pages) 221 Chestnut Street East Case No. DP/2014-19 (HPC: June 2, 2014) Page 2 of 2 F / eE,//////m777777L9 § it I SALONN CUME= Date Required Deposit Esfimate is good for 30 days. Banners, corc, signs & orders under $300 require payment at the time of order. All other projects will start with 50% down, Rapt sip 6 Aluminum Wcket pintd to m&6 lop w[or. Sip s6pc it out of A(mminum Ad fAces of Acqlic, Wouti like to 6Ave smAK number of LEDs insiAe of an to f9e t top A stn lk flow. Not lookinj for A brijW3 (it fAce 6ut Alain A slitk 1low. Brilkness cou(i be Jpstd to compI3 wA suthesfions. 15207 N 63rd St. Stillwater, MN 55082 651.206.8025 toddO-stcroixsian.c*v Date Required Deposit I I IMF IN � I WE 11 P MEN ol HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 2, 2014 CASE NO.: DP/2014-20 APPLICANT: Chauncey Peterson, Demars Signs, representing KLBB REQUEST: Request for a Design Permit for two wall signs for KLBB radio to be located at 102 Main Street South ZONING: Commercial Business District COMP PLAN DISTRICT: Downtown Mixed Use PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of a Design Permit for two wall signs to be located at 102 Main Street South. One wall sign is proposed for each the Main Street and Chestnut Street facades. A 11.6 square foot halo -lit sign is proposed to be located above the Main Street door to the upstairs of the structure. A 16 square foot, unlit sign is proposed for the Chestnut Street facade. This sign, too, would be located above the access to the second story. APPLICABLE GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS Wall signs are permitted by the sign ordinance at a ratio of one square foot per one linear foot of the structure, parallel to a lot line. Signs located in multi -tenant structures are to be consistent with an HPC -approved sign plan/program. The Manual further indicates: Materials: Modern sign materials are acceptable provided their design is handled with an understanding of the Victorian spirit. 102 Main Street South Case No. DP/2014-20 (HPC: June 2, 2014) Page 1 of 2 Color: Choose tones with sufficient contrast to be clearly legible: dark on light or light on dark. Lighting: Use incandescent indirect lighting and place spotlights discreetly, in such a way as to shield the source from pedestrians and vehicular traffic. • Do not use internally or back -lit signs, either projecting, wall mounted, or hung inside the window. ANALYSIS, DISCUSSION AND FINDINGS While the unlit sign on Chestnut Street meets the requirements set forth in the sign ordinance and is consistent with the Downtown Design Manual guidelines and the multi -tenant sign pian, the Main Street sign may not. Staff has discussed with the applicant the Downtown design guidelines in relationship to whether or not the halo -lit sign may be construed as an internally or back -lit sign. The applicant has included the following link, b I www.—oL-11 ,h( ._cc—)r i Lwak,1,0 i 1Mfor guidance and understanding of what a halo -lit sign will look like during the day and at night. ALTERNATIVES AND RECOMMENDATION The Commission has the following alternatives: 1. Move to approve, with or without conditions, DP/2014-20. 2. Move to deny, without prejudice, DP/2014-20. 3. Move to table DP/2014-20, requesting more information. Staff recommends the Commission review DP/2014-20 with relationship to the Victorian spirit of downtown Stillwater. If the Commission should move to approve, staff would recommend incorporating the following conditions of approval: 1. All major revisions to the approved pian shall be reviewed and approved by the HPC. ATTACHMENTS Applicant Narrative Main Street Signage (3 pages) Chestnut Street Signage (1 page) 102 Main Street South Case No. DP/2014-20 (HPC: June 2, 2014) Page 2 of 2 410 93 `Ave." Coon Rapids, MN 55432 763.786.5545 Stillwater Planners... KLBB Radio is applying for a permit to install a halo -lit reverse channel letter LED sign on Main St. in Stillwater. These type letters are much different than face -lit letters. Many feel these letters have a distinctly classy look over standard lighted signage and are popular in modern indoor shopping malls and downtown areas. Reverse letters do not illuminate on the face (opaque aluminum) but direct the lighting backwards against the wall. This light (blue and white in KLBB's case) floods the surface behind the letter allowing illumination to come behind and around the edges of the letter. This is referred to as a "halo" effect. The footcandle power of a halo -letter is approximately'/ the illumination of a facelit letter using the same amount and intensity LED modules as a light source. They are popular with city Zoning Departments across America because they give a subtle, stylish look to commercial signage and are good for neighborhoods with mixed commercial/residential use because residences are not exposed to garish lighting fortmats popular in suburban strip malls. 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HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 2, 2014 CASE NO.: DP/2014-21 APPLICANT: Larry McGough, Agent, JFS- Stillwater, LLC REQUEST: Request for a Design Permit for a mural to be located at 305 Water Street South ZONING: Commercial Business District COMP PLAN DISTRICT: Downtown Mixed Use PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of a mural to be located on the red caboose at the Freight House, 305 Water Street South. While the applicant has indicated they would like a mural with historic themes, they would prefer to have a more contemporary mural in this location. The partially existing mural depicts a sheriff holding a bottle, a train with beverage -can cars, a deer/elk and folks dancing amongst cacti. APPLICABLE GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS The sign ordinance indicates graphic design signs require a special use permit (SUP). Prior to obtaining the SUP, staff has advised the business that a Design Review permit is required from the Heritage Preservation Commission. The Downtown Design Manual indicates "[p]ainted wall signs occasionally appeared on the side of buildings at corner locations, or where a low adjacent roofline exposed an expanse of plain brick wall above. As these signs were high on the building, the message was simple and the lettering was large and bold. In the time period of the 1920's -1950's, there were occasions of painted advertising in these areas. More recently, there have been murals created on walls of "non-contributing" buildings, or on the back of "non-contributing' buildings, or on the back walls of "contributing" buildings. These have been addressed on a case-by-case basis". Guidelines indicate: • Murals on "non-contributing' buildings have been allowed with individual review, provided they have a historic theme, and do not advertise an existing business or company. 305 Water Street South Case No. DP/2014-21 (HPC: June 2, 2014) Page 1 of 2 ANALYSIS, DISCUSSION AND FINDINGS The period of significance in the Downtown Commercial Historic District was 1860 to 1940 with most of the construction occurring prior to 1900. The Freight House was constructed in 1888 with a National Register period of significance from 1875 to 1899. With this in mind, the historic themes should be during the period of significant and relevant to Stillwater. While the contemporary mural includes some historic themes (i.e. a sheriff, trains, deer and folks dancing), the depiction of beverage cans (not introduced until the mid -1930s) is not historic. Furthermore, the depiction of cacti in the mural is not indicative of the vegetation found in eastern Minnesota. ALTERNATIVES AND RECOMMENDATION The Commission has the following alternatives: 1. Move to approve, with or without conditions, DP/2014-21. 2. Move to deny, without prejudice, DP/2014-21. 3. Move to table DP/2014-21, requesting more information. Staff recommends the Commission review DP/2014-21 with relationship to the Victorian spirit of downtown Stillwater. If the Commission should move to approve, staff would recommend incorporating the following conditions of approval: 1. All revisions to the approved pian shall be reviewed and approved by the HPC. ATTACHMENTS Applicant Narrative Proposed Design (2 pages) 305 Water Street South Case No. DP/2014-21 (HPC: June 2, 2014) Page 2 of 2 Freight House Proposed Mural and Garden Area 1. The Caboose at Freight House a. The Freight House currently has a historic caboose placed at the north end of the property. b. The Caboose is begging to rust and look very rough and has been a consistent spot for graffiti c. We would like to paint a mural with some historic references with images of the types of activities that take place at the Freight House and the area Dancing, Old Trains, Sheriff, Red Deer/Elk 2. Garden Area The area currently around the caboose has become a very dirty area and a place that trash and debris tend to accumulate. We would like to plant fresh flowers and create a green space around the base of the area. b. We fill this will become a popular area for folks to gather and take photos x HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 2, 2014 CASE NO.: DP/2013-38 Amendment APPLICANT: Roger Tomten, representing Chuck Dougherty, applicant REQUEST: Request for a temporary trash enclosure to be located at 101 Water Street South ZONING: Commercial Business District COMP PLAN DISTRICT: Downtown Mixed Use PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner BACKGROUND In the fall of 2013, the property owner requested a design permit for a trash enclosure to be located on a parking lot adjacent to 101 Water Street South. The HPC denied the request as the application was not consistent with a 20 year old design permit. The applicant appealed the HPC's request. The City Council tabled the item to allow for the applicant to work with neighboring property owners on a potential shared facility. The neighboring property owner was not interested in the shared enclosure. So, Water Street Inn proposed a temporary enclosure attached to the west wall of the Water Street Inn. This enclosure is intended to remain in place until the planned Water Street Inn addition is built. Then the trash will be stored inside. The Council approved the proposal with a condition that it must receive a Design Permit from the HPC and the condition that it must be built and in use by July 1, 2014. APPLICABLE GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS The Commercial Historic District Design Manual guidelines state to "screen exterior trash enclosures and storage areas... from view of nearby streets and adjacent structures in a manner that is compatible with the building and site design". RECOMMENDATION Approval of the amendment to Design Permit 2013-38 with the following conditions: 1. The enclosure shall be temporary and no trash shall be kept outside except within the structure as conditioned by the Special Use Permit approval. 2. The structure shall be completed and used by July 1, 2014. ATTACHMENTS Applicant Narrative and Specifications (5 pages) 101 Water Street South Case No. DP/2013-38 Amendment (HPC: June 2, 2014) Page 1 of 1 Y-" 'fir . .. ✓. ! ..., � 333 North Main Street Suite 201 Stillwater, MN 55082 Architecture ® Interiors SustninF�h(e Design Phone 651/430-0606 Fax 651/430-2414 www.archnetusa.com Thursday, May 22, 2014 Ms. Abbi Jo Wittman City Planner, City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 RE: Water Street Inn, 101 Water Street, Stillwater, MN Dear Ms. Wittman and HPC members, Attached please find documents for a temporary dumpster enclosure for the Water Street Inn. As a condition of approval, the City Council has required that an enclosure be constructed by July 1 st, 2014, with the understanding that it be removed upon completion of the new ad- dition. Since the enclosure is meant to have a limited two-year life span, the enclosure design strives for minimal impact to existing structures and light weight construction materials. The entire enclosure will be constructed of cedar with black strap hinges for the doors. The cedar will be left to gray naturally with no finishes or paints. The enclosure location currently is a landscaped area between the base of the building and the sidewalk. This area would be filled in with a concrete slab and the enclosure structure se- cured to the new slab. This site allows us to utilize an existing curb cut located directly across from the enclosure. We are striving to maintain a 5 foot minimum sidewalk width and will be significantly downsizing the dumpsters in order to accommodate the small area. As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you in advance for all of your help in expediting the processing of the application. 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