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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-21 HPC MINHERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING February 21, 2018 7:00 P.M. Chairman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Goodman, Hadrits, Krakowski, Mino, Steinwall, Welty, Chairman Larson, Council Representative Junker Absent: None Staff: City Planner Wittman APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of January 17, 2018 meeting minutes Motion by Commissioner Steinwall, seconded by Commissioner Mino, to approve the minutes of the January 17, 2018 meeting. All in favor, 7-0. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA Case No. 2018-01: Consideration of a Design Permit for signage to be located at 450 Main Street North Suite 130. Monty Brine, property owner. Jason Husveth of CCES Inc. applicant Case No. 2018-02: Consideration of a Design Permit for signage to be located at 124 Main Street North. Richard McDonough of RM Realty, applicant Motion by Commissioner Hadrits, seconded by Commissioner Steinwall, to adopt the Consent Agenda. All in favor, 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Case No. 2017-39: Design Review Permit to operate a Segway tour business from 204 Main Street North, located in the CBD District. Steve Gnan, property owner and James Linden, applicant. City Planner Wittman stated that the applicant has updated his request. The new proposal includes: 1) A 56 square foot (7X8’), wood framed structure sided with 4” OC Pine painted plywood. The structure is proposed to have a 7/12 pitched, Ondura corrugated asphalt roof and a dutch door facing Main Street. The applicant has identified a range of earthtone colors for the siding and trim. He prefers brown or black for the roofing material. 2) Two signs: a) One, five square foot aluminum sign proposed to be affixed to the temporary structure. The sign is shown as black with white and yellow painted or vinyl lettering. b) One, six square foot sidewalk sign. While the applicant is proposing to have a 9x12’ aluminum trailer onsite, it will be stationary and parked in a location that is not visible from Main Street. The trailer will be Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting February 21, 2018 Page 2 of 4 used to store and recharge the Segways when not in use. The applicant has indicated he may be able to accommodate the entire business in the wooden structure. If that is the case, the trailer will not be located on the premises. The proposed design and colors of the structure generally conform to the intent of the Downtown Design Review District guidelines. With certain conditions, the signage can conform to the standards for Design Permits and the Downtown Design Review District guidelines. Therefore, staff recommends approval of a Design Permit for Stillwater Segways, with three conditions. Jim Linden, Stillwater Segway Tours, offered to answer any questions. He provided additional color swatches. He would like to use a dark brown roof in corrugated asphalt and an antique gold on the structure itself and prefers paint over stain for maintenance. There would be no public access to the building. He has met with the fire marshall and the state electrical inspector, who approved electrical hookup from Let There Be Light. The wooden structure might be set back further if the trailer is not needed. The wooden structure will be dismantled and removed at the end of the season. Chairman Larson remarked that either vertical or horizontal orientation for the siding should be acceptable. The color should not be metallic. Mr. Linden replied the color will be subdued. Motion by Commissioner Mino, seconded by Commissioner Welty, to approve Case No. 2017-39, Design Review Permit to operate a segway tour business from 204 Main Street North, with the three conditions recommended by staff. All in favor, 7-0. Case No. 2017-40: Consideration of a Design Review Permit to construct the proposed single family structure on the property located at XXX Linden in the RB District. NJC Holdings LLC, property owner and Paul Bruggeman, applicant. City Planner Wittman reported that the applicant has submitted updated plans which include the addition of soffit and corner trim boards on all four sides of the home. The plans also include the addition of a second story window on the east and west façades. The east façade window is located in a bathroom; the west façade window is located in the master bedroom. The window shape and size differ from one another and from those found on the front and rear of the home. Staff finds that the updated plans help carry trim detail to all four sides of the home. The windows, while not consistent in shape and size, contribute to four sided design. Staff finds HPC Case No. 2017-40 is in substantial conformance with the guidelines set forth for the Neighborhood Conservation District and recommends approval with nine conditions. Paul Bruggeman, Bruggeman Builders, offered to answer questions. Chairman Larson asked what happened to the rake board trim underneath the eve of the soffits. Ms. Wittman said the applicant chose to remove it completely - it had been previously proposed only for the front façade. Chairman Larson asked about the water table trim at the base. Mr. Bruggeman said he doesn’t like the look of a water table band but if that is required, he will include it. Chairman Larson said he agrees it would be odd to have siding below it, but there is a lot of siding here and a water table board would help break that up. However he doesn’t see it as a requirement. Mr. Bruggeman said he would like to add one window on each side of the walkout on the back if the grade allows. Commissioner Welty remarked that the side elevations are still bland. She asked if Mr. Bruggeman would consider wrapping the garage in board and batten instead of lap. Mr. Bruggeman said he is willing to do that. Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting February 21, 2018 Page 3 of 6 Motion by Commissioner Mino, seconded by Commissioner Steinwall, to approve Case No. 2017-40, Design Review Permit to construct the proposed single family structure on the property located at XXX Linden in the RB District, with the nine conditions recommended by staff, adding Condition #10, “board and batten shall be used on all three sides of the garage” and Condition #11, “walkout windows, if proposed, shall be consistent in size, shape and location with the proposed second story corner windows.” All in favor, 7-0. NEW BUSINESS Case No. 2018-04: Design Permit for a signage, lighting, and outdoor dining plan for the property located at 402 Main Street South. Elevage, property owner. City Planner Wittman noted that Elevage informed her they would not be able to be present at the meeting. She explained that the applicant is requesting approval of a Design Permit for a sign plan, lighting plan and patio/outdoor dining plan for the Joseph Wolf block of parcels and buildings located at 402 South Main Street. The sign plan includes: a) One wall sign. The single, 42 square foot wall sign will be located on the backside of the elevated patio area. The 3.5’ tall by 12’ long sign will be constructed from reclaimed wood and will have gold, pin mounted letters to read “Lora”, the name of the hotel, totaling 24” wide. The sign will have a gold casement. The sign is proposed to be lit. No lighting fixtures have been proposed. b) Three projecting signs: i) A 2’ tall by 3’ wide lit projecting sign. The engraved and painted wood sign will read The Long Goodbye” with “Libations and Salutations” and “Stillwater, MN” underneath. The sign will have a weathered brass casement. The sign will project approximately 4.5’ from the building. No lighting fixtures have been proposed. ii) A 2X2’ square lit projecting sign. The burnt wood sign with knockouts will read Feller” in Gold. The sign will have a weathered core-ten casement. The sign will project approximately 3.5’ from the building. No lighting fixtures have been proposed. iii) A 2’ diameter, lit circle projecting sign. The sign will be laser cut black metal and white washed wood and will read “Made Coffee”. The sign will project approximately 3.5’ from the building. No lighting fixtures have been proposed. c. Window signage. Ms. Wittman stated that window signage, as long as it does not exceed 1/3 of each window’s area, does not require review and approval by the HPC. However, details of proposed window signage have been included. The exterior lighting plan includes the installation of three first floor outdoor sconces that will be approximately 12” tall. They will contain an aluminum plate with a clear, incandescent bubble bulb. There will also be three third floor outdoor sconces in a similar design, approximately 9” tall. The applicant is proposing several different types of tables and chairs for outdoor dining and relaxing, to be enclosed by black planters, the Lora sign and railings. The middle, non-historic infill portion of the site is proposed to have crawling vines. Staff finds the application is consistent with the Site Alteration Permit standards and recommends approval of a Design Permit for signage, lighting and outdoor patio/dining at 402 Main Street South, with two conditions. Chairman Larson asked for clarification about the electrical cable used for the signs. He would like to know how they will enter the junction box and what the finished detailing will look like. He would like to note that on the historic stone, it is preferable to drill into a joint rather than the face of a stone. Motion by Chairman Larson, seconded by Commissioner Welty, to approve Case No. 2018-04, Design Permit for a signage, lighting, and outdoor dining plan for the property located at 402 Main Street South, with the two conditions recommended by staff, adding Condition #3 stating, “all proposed signs and arm brackets will be set in existing masonry joints to the greatest extent possible” and Condition #4 stating, “sign lighting, fixtures, wiring and junction box details will be submitted for review and approval prior to installation.” All in favor, 7- 0. OTHER ITEMS OF DISCUSSION 2040 Comprehensive Plan Historic Resources Chapter Update Consultant selection Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting February 21, 2018 Page 4 of 4 City Planner Wittman reviewed the proposals received in response to a Request for Services. Staff recommends Landscape Research LLC. The firm will review the existing Historic Resources chapter of the Comprehensive Plan with the HPC, the Council and Comprehensive Plan advisory committee, examine whether existing goals and policies are still relevant, look at past work, and draft future goals for 2040 with implementation strategies. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Historic Resources Chapter Update Committee Member selection Ms. Wittman provided names of candidates for the volunteer committee that will help the HPC update the Historic Resources chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Chairman Larson, seconded by Commissioner Mino, to recommend that the Council enter into a contract with Landscape Research LLC and to accept the nine committee members. All in favor, 7-0. Small Wireless Zoning Text Amendment Ms. Wittman gave a presentation on small wireless technology and how it will impact zoning. The current right-of-way ordinance is not adequate to regulate small wireless technology. The Planning Commission has discussed permitting and cost, and felt comfortable with the HPC looking at design. Design standards may be established in the zoning code. Small wireless uses are permitted by law in any area that is not an historic district or single family residential neighborhood; in such areas, a permit review may be required. The City may determine what is an appropriate support structure. Ms. Wittman said she has already received an inquiry from AT&T which is looking at installing three structures in Stillwater to close coverage gaps. Staff recommends that in the historic district and neighborhood conservation district, the City should reserve the right to require a Conditional Use Permit, and establish design standards. Commissioners discussed their preferences for more slender fixtures over wide bottom structures. Ms. Wittman said she hopes to have a draft prepared for the next Planning Commission meeting and will bring it back to the HPC also. STAFF UPDATES There were no staff updates. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chairman Larson, seconded by Commissioner Krakowski, to adjourn. All in favor, 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Kink, Recording Secretary