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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-16 HPC MIN HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 2018 7:00 P.M. Chairman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He noted that May is National Preservation Month. Present: Commissioners Goodman, Hadrits, Steinwall, Welty, Chairman Larson, Council Representative Junker Absent: Commissioners Krakowski and Mino Staff: City Planner Wittman ELECTION OF OFFICERS Motion by Chairman Larson, seconded by Commissioner Welty, to elect Mino as Chair. Motion passed 5-0. Motion by Chairman Larson, seconded by Commissioner Steinwall, to elect Hadrits as Vice Chair. Motion passed 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of April 18, 2018 meeting minutes Motion by Commissioner Hadrits, seconded by Commissioner Steinwall, to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2018 meeting. Motion passed 5-0. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA Case No. 2018-13: Consideration of a Design Review Permit to install a wall and a projecting sign for Pearl and the Thief on the structure located at 112 Main Street North in the CBD District. Jose Val Leon of Leon Properties, LLC, property owner and applicant representing Joseph Pirri of Pearl and the Thief. The Consent Agenda passed 5-0. no motion/second) PUBLIC HEARING Case No. 2018-10: Consideration of a Design Review Permit to demolish accessory structure on the property located at 914 Second Street South in the RB District. Steven and Stephanie Schifsky, property owners. City Planner Wittman stated that the applicants are requesting approval of the demolition of an approximately 200 square foot accessory structure. After demolition the property owner would like to Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting May 16, 2018 Page 2 of 4 reconstruct a functioning two-car, detached garage with attached workshop. Neighbors at 910 Second Street South indicated parts of the garage have already fallen into their yard. Staff recommends the Commission make the finding that there is no feasible alternative and approve the demolition of the accessory structure. Property owner Steve Schifsky stated the north side of the structure is buckling. They will recycle some materials from the structure for their new 2 1/2 car garage to be constructed at the rear of the property. They plan to replicate the house grille pattern on the new garage. Chairman Larson opened the public hearing. There were no comments. The public hearing was closed. Motion by Commissioner Welty, seconded by Commissioner Steinwall, to approve Case No. 2018-10, Design Review Permit to demolish accessory structure on the property located at 914 Second Street South. All in favor, 5-0. NEW BUSINESS Case No. 2018-11: Consideration of a design permit for a self-serve bicycle rental kiosk, an outdoor Commercial Recreational Business, on an undeveloped portion of the parking lot associated with 101 Water Street South, the Water Street Inn in the CBD District. Chuck Dougherty, property owner and Darren Dobier of Diro Outdoors, applicant. City Planner Wittman explained that Darren Dobier of Diro Outdoors, a local outdoor activities and gear rental business, is requesting the installation of a self-serve kiosk facility with up to 17 bicycles, to be located on the undeveloped portion of the Water Street Inn’s parking lot. While this business will be operated seasonally, the signage and bicycle mounts/locks would be permanent. There would be no onsite management but, rather, users would be able to rent a bicycle from their smartphone. The applicant is requesting consideration of: 1. a 23’ wide by 27’ deep, natural and dark gray slab stamped concrete area surrounded by cedar mulched beds on the west and north sides; and 2. two signs: a) one 16 square foot sign proposed to be inserted into a 4x4” cedar frame that will be charred for weather resistance. The sign, with lettering in Diro Outdoors signature green color, will contain instructions on use, and a map of Stillwater, Oak Park Heights, and state trails; and b) one small sign, affixed to the sign frame, which will indicate the area is monitored by video surveillance. The proposed design generally conforms 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 with two conditions. Darren Dobier, Diro Outdoors, explained the concept and offered to answer questions. Commissioner Steinwall asked if the center walkway will be a different color. Mr. Dobier stated it will all be gray. Councilmember Junker asked about future plans. Mr. Dobier stated he is not planning to open additional stations right now but would be able to in the future. At first there will be ten bikes and ten racks, expandable to 17 bikes if there is a demand for them. Commissioner Welty asked about the signage, and what would prevent people from hooking their own bikes to the racks. Mr. Dobier replied the sign will eventually be of a more permanent material like aluminum. He has no permanent solution to people using the racks for personal bikes but he will monitor that activity as time goes on. The Water Street Inn agreed to add a camera on their building focusing on the site. Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting May 16, 2018 Page 3 of 3 Commissioner Steinwall asked if the rear basket is considered signage. Ms. Wittman replied that staff determined that to be exempt. It will not be considered offsite advertising. Motion by Commissioner Hadrits, seconded by Chairman Larson, to approve Case No. 2018-11, Design Permit for a self-serve bicycle kiosk to be located on an undeveloped portion of the parking lot associated with 101 Water Street South, the Water Street Inn, with the two conditions recommended by staff. Motion passed 5-0. Case No. 2018-12: Consideration of an amendment to Design Permit 2016-27 for the Crosby Hotel to be located at 232 Main Street South in the Downtown Design Review district. Anne Loff, property owner and Matt Hoefler, applicant. Ms. Wittman stated that design permit was granted in 2016, additional design modifications have necessitated new Design Permits. This request is a combination of certain design changes that staff has determined to be substantial and not in conformance with the originally-approved design permit, as well as improvements requested by the HPC to be brought back for review. The applicant is requesting approval of modifications to the hotel’s previously approved design as well as approval of all mechanical components. The modified proposal includes: North Elevation: • The addition of balconies on the second story that will serve as an overhang above a first story entrance. East Elevation: • Changing single doors to double doors on the 1’ depth balcony units. • Reconsideration of full-depth balconies proposed in 2017, and partially denied by the HPC, on the second and third stories. Ms. Wittman noted that last night, the City Council denied the applicant’s request to direct the HPC to reconsider the full-depth balconies. • Addition of a rooftop mechanical guardrail. South Elevation: • Second story balconies, above a kitchen expansion approved by the HPC in 2017. Mechanical and Plumbing: • The installation of five ground-mounted air conditioning units on the north, west and south sides of the building. • The installation of a 1,200 MBH ground mounted air intake to be situated directly to the west of the property located at 218 Main Street North. • Air conditioner units (exteriors to be black) on all façades. • A series of rooftop heating units, all situated back from the 24” parapet. • A total of 15 rooftop plumbing protrusions to be painted black. • Three stainless steel kitchen vents located on the southern elevation. The applicant’s submission indicates there is a request to review a roof deck. No specifications or details were included in the plans. Staff recommends approval with seven conditions, not including the balcony expansion. Chairman Larson asked if the screening proposed will have a cap. Mr. Hoefler said it will be six feet tall and will block the view of the all the AC condenser units. Chris Ziebol, property owner, said as a result of meeting with the Building Inspector regarding the mechanical designs, all but one of them were moved from the north to the west side of the building. Councilmember Junker asked if the screen will muffle the sound from the mechanicals. Mr. Hoefler said somewhat. Chairman Larson asked about the mechanical unit’s close proximity to the property line. Mr. Hoefler replied that it is within code as long as the intake is at least ten feet from the property line, which it is. Chairman Larson asked about the protruding steel pipes. Mr. Hoefler said the 24” stainless steel ducts will be flush with the top of the two foot parapet on the roof. There will be three rooftop units, two hood vent exhausts and 15 plumbing vents that will be painted black. Councilmember Junker asked about the view from Second Street. Mr. Hoefler reiterated that the two foot parapet will surround the vents. Ms. Wittman noted that industry standards are trending toward higher rooftop units due to snow load. Building codes also are becoming concerned with screens becoming junk collectors for debris. Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting May 16, 2018 Page 4 of 4 Mr. Ziebol said a neighborhood meeting was held and neighbors seemed excited about the project. He explained the unique wood burning grill design that will be used for the restaurant. He said he is optimistic for a September 2018 opening. Motion by Chairman Larson, seconded by Commissioner Steinwall, to approve Case No. 2018-12, amendment to Design Permit 2016-27 for the Crosby Hotel to be located at 232 Main Street South, with the seven conditions recommended by staff, modifying Condition #2 to state “those plans submitted for and viewed at the May 16, 2018 meeting” and modifying Condition #6 to indicate “an 80% louvered metal panel shall be utilized for screening.” Motion passed 5-0. OTHER ITEMS OF DISCUSSION Heritage Preservation Awards Councilmember Junker commended staff and Chairman Larson on the well done presentation of the Heritage Preservation Awards at last night’s City Council meeting. STAFF UPDATES Comprehensive Plan Historic Resources Chapter Update Ms. Wittman provided a draft chapter for review and invited the Commission to a Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee meeting May 23. Other Projects Ms. Wittman informed the Commission that the retaining wall at the Historic Courthouse will be repaired. She also stated MnDOT is constructing the upper loop trail. On May 10, work was stopped because two small wall and foundation segments were found in the archaeological district. They were determined by the onsite archaeologist not to be historically significant. City staff has asked that any additional artifacts found be retained for City review. Also some carved stones were found on the Aiple property which are now in possession of the City. In addition, the Historic Courthouse is doing an architecture exhibit which will include some of the City’s resources. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Goodman, seconded by Chairman Larson, to adjourn. All in favor, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Kink, Recording Secretary