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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-21 HPC MIN HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING March 21, 2018 7:00 P.M. Chairman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Present: Commissioners Goodman, Krakowski, Mino, Welty, Chairman Larson, Council Representative Junker Absent: Commissioners Hadrits and Steinwall Staff: City Planner Wittman APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of February 21, 2018 meeting minutes Motion by Commissioner Mino, seconded by Commissioner Welty, to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2018 meeting. All in favor, 5-0. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA Case No. 2018-04: An update to the Design Permit for a signage, lighting and outdoor dining plan for the property located at 402 Main Street South. Corey Burstad of The Elevage Group, property owner and Christine Pecard, applicant. Case No. 2018-05: Consideration of a Design Permit for new business signage for the property located at 232 Main Street South. Yani Abotbul, property owner. Motion by Commissioner Krakowski, seconded by Commissioner Mino, to adopt the Consent Agenda. All in favor, 5-0. NEW BUSINESS Case No. 2018-06: Consideration of a Design Review Permit for new business signage and exterior painting for the property located at 226 Main Street South in the DBD District. Gabi Sabongi, property owner and Melissa Parkos, applicant. City Planner Wittman stated that the applicant is requesting approval of exterior painting of the existing sage and white façade elements to black, dark gray and cream; and the installation of one, 36” by 20” projecting painted wood sign proposed to be hung from the existing wrought iron mount. The sign would read “Jori & June.” The applicant has indicated they may desire to have a metal sign in lieu of wood. On the basis HPC Case No. 2018-06 conforms to the Downtown Design Review District standards, staff recommends approval with six conditions. Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting March 21, 2018 Page 2 of 3 Chairman Larson suggested that the wood slats above the storefront be removed if that is possible to do without damaging the building. Commissioner Welty suggested if they can’t be removed, they could be painted to match the brick. Motion by Commissioner Welty, seconded by Commissioner Mino, to approve Case No. 2018-06, Design Review Permit for new business signage and exterior painting for the property located at 226 Main Street South, with the six conditions recommended by staff, adding Condition #7 that the wood slats above the storefront shall be removed or painted to match the brick. All in favor, 5-0. OTHER ITEMS OF DISCUSSION Small Wireless future Zoning Text Amendment Ms. Wittman informed the Commission that staff has completed a legislative version of the Zoning Text Amendment which would amend six sections of the City Code. In addition to establishing a greater purpose for right-of-way (ROW) management, tying Design Permitting to the HPC, and an overhaul of the existing Towers and Antenna Zoning Code section, there are specific sections pertaining to design review and permitting. She provided an example of a micro-wireless facility. Commission consensus was that it would be alright for micro-wireless facilities to be approved administratively, if there were a limit on how many per pole. She will bring the proposed ordinance to the next meeting for further review. Environmental Resource Management Invitations to Comment Ms. Wittman reported that the City has received two Invitations to Comment from Environmental Resources Management (ERM) regarding the future installation of two cellular towers, one of which would be located in the City of Stillwater. The HPC should comment on the potential affect to historic resources. There are no historic properties within 500+ feet of the proposed location, therefore staff believes that the tower will not impact historic properties. The Commission was in agreement. STAFF UPDATES 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update City Planner Wittman stated that the City Council has approved a contract with Landscape Research LLC to assist the HPC with the update of the Historic Resources chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The update will be done in conjunction with an HPC advisory committee. Landscape Research LLC is preparing a final work schedule. It is anticipated the HPC and its committee will meet with the consultants in April, prior to the HPC’s regularly-scheduled meeting. 2018 Commission Appointments and Nominations Ms. Wittman stated that the seats of Chairman Larson (appointed in 2012) and Commissioner Krakowski (appointed in 2009) will expire. Commissioner Krakowski has expressed an interest in continuing to serve. Two new applications have been received to date. She will check with City Clerk Ward about whether interviews are required and whether two Council members need to interview Chairman Larson for reappointment. Chairman Larson suggested the chair should rotate occasionally. Ms. Wittman said the chair is chosen in May. National Preservation Month and Preservation Awards (May) Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting March 21, 2018 Page 3 of 3 City Planner Wittman noted that May is National Historic Preservation month, when the City awards individuals and organizations whose actions have furthered historic preservation efforts in the community. She led discussion of possible awardees. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Goodman, seconded by Chairman Larson, to adjourn. All in favor, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Kink, Recording Secretary