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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-15 HPC Packet AGENDA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers, 216 Fourth Street North August 15th, 2018 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Possible approval of minutes of June 20th, 2018 regular meeting minutes V. OPEN FORUM - The Open Forum is a portion of the Commission meeting to address subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The Chairperson may reply at the time of the statement of 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. VI. CONSENT AGENDA (ROLL CALL) - 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 commission member or citizen so requests, in which event, the items will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. 2. Case No. 2018-21: Consideration of a Design Permit for new business signage for the property located at 102 2nd St S in the CBD district. Greg LaMere, property owner and Monica Veil, applicant VII. NEW BUISNESS 3. Case No. 2018-18: Consideration of a Design Permit to operate a bar and grill, distillery and retail store at the property located at 227 Main St S in the CBD district. Mark Miller, property owner. 4. Case No. 2018-19: Consideration of a Design Permit for a 9 unit condominium structure to be located at 107 3rd Street North in the Downtown Design Review District and the Commercial Historic District. Jon Whitcomb, representing Browns Creek West LLC, property owner. 5. Case No. 2018-20: Consideration of a Design Permit for new business signage for the property located at 423 Main St S in the CBD district. Tim Keenan, property owner and Adam Lee Randall, applicant. VIII. OTHER ITEMS OF DISCUSSION IX. FYI – STAFF UPDATES 6. Final 2040 Comprehensive Plan Historic Resources Chapter Update X. ADJOURNMENT HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING June 20, 2018 7:00 P.M. Chairman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Goodman (arrived at 7:06 p.m.), Hadrits, Krakowski, Mino, Steinwall, Welty, Chairman Larson, Council Representative Junker Absent: None Staff: City Planner Wittman APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of May 16, 2018 meeting minutes Motion by Commissioner Hadrits, seconded by Commissioner Steinwall, to approve the minutes of the May 16, 2018 meeting. Motion passed 6-0. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Larson reported that Commissioner Mino cannot chair this year but may be interested in chairing next year and vice chairing this year. He asked for other nominations. Commissioner Hadrits asked that the election of officers be postponed one month. Motion by Chairman Larson, seconded by Commissioner Steinwall, to table nominations to the July meeting. Motion passed 6-0. OPEN FORUM Tyler Morris, 978 St. Claire, St. Paul, asked for input on a modular home he would like to build on a vacant lot immediately behind his mother’s home at 726 West Linden Street. He anticipates having native plantings instead of a lawn so it blends into the ravine. City Planner Wittman said Mr. Morris is aware that Commission input is not binding. The lot is undeveloped right-of-way that has access to a private driveway easement. It is not visible from any developed street and sits on top of a ravine. Due to the small size, 1,500 is the maximum lot coverage allowed for a house and garage. Chairman Larson said the intent is not to discourage modern style but to encourage contemporary architecture to be compatible with the historic as much as possible. He likes the scale of the proposed design and feels it is workable. Commissioner Welty remarked that the materials to be used would make or break the project. Some variances may be required. The landscape may change so what is hidden now may not always be hidden. She expressed concern about other homeowners on less secluded lots proposing similar designs. Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting June 20, 2018 Page 2 of 5 CONSENT AGENDA There were no items on the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING Case No. 2018-15: Consideration of a Design Permit to build a new residence on the property located at 1203 Third Avenue South in the RB District. Wendy Gimple, property owner and Dale Muhlenpoh, applicant. City Planner Wittman stated that the applicant is requesting a permit to construct a two and a half story, single-family walkout residence at 1203 Third Avenue South. The property contains a circa 1965 home that the property owner is proposing to remove. The new house will have a single 12/12 pitch, gable roof that will run parallel to the street. A single 12/12 pitch addition with stacked gables will extend towards the street; there will also be a shed roof dormer on the front face of the home. The attached garage will be set at an approximately 45 degree angle from the home. The garage roof lines will be similar to the residence. The garage is proposed to be located in front of the home, though it will be set back 50’ from the front property line. The house will be sided with a combination of LP Smartside lap siding with a 7” exposure and LP Smartside wall shingles. The trim will also be LP Smartside; the fascia and soffit are proposed to be aluminum. This will be carried on all four sides of the home. The roof will have 30 year asphalt architectural shingles. Little to no foundation will be exposed. A concern was received from the property owner to the north that the prevailing street pattern is not being met. Staff has determined there is no prevailing street pattern on the east side of the street. Houses vary between 24 and 105 feet from lot lines and garages vary from zero to 65 feet from the property lines. Staff finds that the project substantially conforms to the guidelines and, therefore, recommends approval of HPC Case No. 2018-15 with seven conditions. Ron Derrick, builder, clarified that the proposal is for a one and a half story home. Addressing the neighbor’s concern about privacy. Ms. Gimple said the bathroom window is high and it will be inoperable. Chairman Larson opened the public hearing. There were no comments. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Welty said commented that the proposed structure seems to block the view of the property to the south. Chairman Larson noted the house can move no further west than 20 feet from where it is currently proposed. Overall, the design looks great. If the home were moved further to the west, it would fall more in line from a streetscape standpoint and lessen the impact of views and privacy concerns of the neighbors. He asked if the applicant would be willing to move it further west. Mr. Derrick replied they would lose the driveway if the house were moved more than 10’ to the west. Ms. Gimple said that would not be her preference but she would like to appease the neighbors. Motion by Chairman Larson, seconded by Commissioner Mino, to approve Case No. 2018-15, Design Permit to build a new residence on the property located at 1203 Third Avenue South, with the seven conditions recommended by staff and adding Condition #8 to state “the house must move 10 feet closer to the west.” All in favor, 7-0. NEW BUSINESS Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting June 20, 2018 Page 3 of 5 Case No. 2018-14: Consideration of a Design Permit to build a retaining wall at the Veterans Memorial located at 103 Pine Street West in the PA District. Shawn Sanders representing the City of Stillwater, applicant. City Planner Wittman explained that due to failure of the existing retaining wall, a new retaining wall system is needed in the lower parking lot of the Veteran’s Memorial site. Three options are being considered: a piling with a concrete face similar to the wall in front of the Historic Courthouse; a cast in place concrete cantilever like the existing wall; or a recon rustic block modular wall. The existing infrastructure is not historic. Staff finds that, with certain conditions, each of the wall options would substantially conform to the intentions of the Design Review District and recommends approval with three conditions. Chairman Larson suggested the wall should look like the existing Veterans Memorial walls. Motion by Commissioner Mino, seconded by Commissioner Steinwall, to approve Case No. 2018-14, Design Permit for a retaining wall at the Veterans Memorial, 103 Pine Street West, with the three conditions recommended by staff, modifying Condition #2 to state “identical” rather than “similar.” Motion passed 7-0. Case No. 2018-17: Consideration of a Design Permit to replace the existing Armory retaining wall and railing on the property located at 107 Chestnut Street East in the CBD District. State of Minnesota and Washington County, property owners represented by Allan Brandt. Ms. Wittman stated that Washington County is planning upgrades and improvements to portions of CSAH 23, known as Third Street South. The plans include a reduction in the road width for wider sidewalks, curb bump-outs, new asphalt, repairing dry stacked retaining walls, and the replacement of an existing concrete faced, stone wall. The applicant is requesting consideration of the installation of a new retaining wall at the historic Armory site. Of the work proposed, the following has been determined to be a change, necessitating design review: 1. Installation of an architectural concrete textured wall in the Autumn Leaves Drystack pattern. The cut stone pattern will have faces that range between 10” and 4’11”. The wall will have a muted, multi-colored palette and anti-graffiti coating; and 2. Installation of a black pipe guardrail at the top of the wall along Third Street North. Staff finds that with certain conditions, the proposed request will conform to the intentions of the Design Review District. Staff recommends approval with three conditions. Commissioner Welty commented that the autumn leaves pattern looks like the stones are very small. Ms. Wittman said the stone size varies a lot. The stone forms are bigger at the bottom and smaller at the top. Commissioner Hadrits asked if it is feasible to reuse the railing. Ms. Wittman replied it can’t be reused for railing due to current code. The Commission may want to consider a standard condition that salvaging existing materials is strongly recommended. Motion by Commissioner Welty, seconded by Commissioner Hadrits, to approve Case No. 2018-17, Design Permit to replace the existing Armory retaining wall and railing on the property located at 107 Chestnut Street East, with the three conditions recommended by staff, adding that the findings specifically addressed permitting because the wall was not facing the public way, with the encouragement that the iron railing be salvaged. Motion passed 7-0. OTHER ITEMS OF DISCUSSION Comprehensive Plan (CP 2040) Chapter 5 (Historic Preservation) Update Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting June 20, 2018 Page 4 of 5 City Planner Wittman said comments about implementation and timelines will be taken for the next week. She asked Commissioners to submit their comments. STAFF UPDATES Planner I/Zoning Administrator Vacancy Ms. Wittman informed the Commission that Erik Olson-Williams has left City employment. Applications for the position will be accepted until the first week in July. Upcoming Meetings, Events and Conferences Ms. Wittman informed the Commission of the following: 1) June 20 Comprehensive Plan 2040 Historic Preservation Advisory Committee 2) July 18 Comprehensive Plan 2040 Historic Preservation Advisory Committee 3) July 10, 24 and 31 Summer Tuesdays - City Planning Staff will talk with the public about the Comprehensive Plan 4) July 18-22 NAPC Forum, Des Moines, IA 5) September 12-14 Preserve MN, Winona, MN 2019 Grant Cycle and HPC Work Plan Ms. Wittman said the 2019 grant cycle and work plan will be discussed at the next meeting. Council & Board/Commission Handbook Ms. Wittman provided the recently adopted handbook. The only substantial change is that missing three consecutive meetings may be grounds for asking a Commissioner to step down. Council liaison Junker added that every reapplying commissioner will be interviewed by the Chair and two Councilmembers. Ms. Wittman said there are candidates who are interested in serving on the HPC, so if any Commissioners are considering retiring, keep this in mind. Chairman Larson noted that he probably won’t be able to attend the next meeting but does not need to be present for the election of officers. Commissioners Welty and Krakowski will also be absent on July 18. Commissioner Requests Councilmember Junker reported that last night the Council voted 3-2 to approve the SUP and variances for the condominium proposal on the corner of Third and Myrtle. It will likely come before the Commission soon. The biggest concern was underground parking coming off of Myrtle Street. Ms. Wittman stated that the Planning and Downtown Parking Commissions are reluctant to approve new developments due to parking limitations downtown. Commissioner Hadrits remarked as the Commission discusses trends in the Comprehensive Plan, they should talk about limited parking. ADJOURNMENT Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting June 20, 2018 Page 5 of 5 Motion by Chairman Larson, seconded by Commissioner Hadrits, to adjourn. All in favor, 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Kink, Recording Secretary HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 15, 2018 CASE NO.: 2018-21 APPLICANT: Monica Weil, representing Revival Chiropractic REQUEST: Consideration of a Design Permit for new signage at 214 Main Street South, in the Downtown Design Review District. ZONING: Central Business District COMP PLAN DISTRICT: DMU–Downtown Mixed Use PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of a Design Permit to install an unlit, flat projecting sign at 102 2nd Street South. The sign will measure 21” tall and 36” in length. The (approximately) 6 square foot sign board will read “Revival Chiropractic” which is located in Unit #2 of the building. The applicant’s submission does not indicate the material proposed. The applicant has indicated it would be preferred to have the sign installed on the black column, facing Myrtle Street. However, the applicant is not proposed to the location on the north façade. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES Projecting signs are permitted by the sign ordinance so long as the sign is no greater than six (6) square feet. Municipal Code Section 31-509, Design permit states: HPC 2018-21 August 15, 2018 Page 2 of 3  The Standards for Review, Sec. 31-509(f) indicates the HPC shall utilize the following standards: o Outdoor advertising: The number, location, color, size, height, lighting and landscaping of outdoor advertising signs and structures in relation to the creation of traffic hazards and the appearance and harmony with adjacent development. o Special design guidelines for areas or districts of the city officially adopted by the city council. The Downtown Design Manual section pertaining to “Sign and Graphics” is attached for Commission review. FINDINGS This projecting sign uses simple, bold type style lettering in colors that keep with the Victorian tradition. The sign has sufficient contrast between the black lettering and the cream background. While wood is encouraged, aluminum signs have also been determined to be consistent with the Downtown Historic District. That said, while painted signs have been preferred, the HPC has permitted vinyl lettering when the lettering is raised and has a matte finish. Regarding the placement of the sign on the structure, the location (on a banding on the entryway pole) will have no impact on the actual structure as it will be easily removable. ALTERNATIVES The HPC has alternatives related to this request. A. Approve. If the proposed application meets the Design Permit standards and the Downtown Design Review District guidelines, the HPC should move to approve Case No. 2018-21. Staff recommends the following conditions for approval: a. The sign shall not be greater than six (6) square feet. b. The sign shall be made of painted wood or aluminum. If vinyl lettering is desired, a portion of the business name shall be raised. c. The pole banding and sign arm shall be black. d. The sign shall hang a minimum of eight feet off of the public sidewalk area. e. The sign shall obtain a Sign Permit prior to the installation of the sign. f. All modifications shall be reviewed and approved prior to be implemented. Major modifications shall be reviewed by the Heritage Preservation Commission; minor modifications shall be reviewed by staff. B. Approve in part. C. Deny. If the HPC finds that the proposal is not consistent with the Design Permit standards, and the design review district guidelines, then the Commission may deny the request. With a denial, the basis of action is required to be given. Furthermore, a denial with prejudice would prohibit the applicant from resubmittal of a similar application for one year. HPC 2018-21 August 15, 2018 Page 3 of 3 D. Table. If the HPC needs additional information to make a decision, the request may be tabled to the following meeting. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends conditional approval of HPC Case No. 2018-21 for the Revival Chiropractic projecting sign. ATTACHMENTS Sign Design Specifications Downtown Design Review District Guidelines (pages 26-33) Signs and Graphics Background During the peak of commercial activity in Stillwater, the signs in the historic commercial district had a distinct character that was a part of the overall streetscape. Many of the historic buildings were built to accommodate a storefront sign band in their original design. The efforts of the Design Manual are not meant to turn back the clock, but rather to preserve and enhance that distinct and historic character of Stillwater. All signage is subject to Stillwater building and zoning codes. 1. QUANTITIES, LOCATION AND SIZE Background In the past, streetscapes had a variety of sign types that not only identified the business, but also the name of the buildings, dates of construction, etc. The signs were simple, bold and well Crafted. Lettering was in clear, no-nonsense styles, maximizing the contrast between the background and the lettering. Varying sign types can be found in the historic streetscape including: (1) architectural signs, (2) storefront signs, (3) window signs, (4) awnings, (5) projecting signs, and (6) painted wall signs and murals. Every building should select the most appropriate sign type for its architecture and location. Guidelines • The maintenance and restoration of any existing historic signs is encouraged in lieu of replacement. • Signage for a business not located within the building is not acceptable. • Only one sign that contains the business name or graphic logo is permitted per street facing side. The exception is that a window sign may be used in addition to other sign types. • Signage should be located in such a way as to not obscure any architectural features of the building. A projecting sign with two faces is considered one sign. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 26 Signs and Graphics a. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNS Backround Architectural signs are integrated into the building fabric and are constructed of permanent materials such as stone or metal. Names and the dates of construction were common signs included on the façade. They were typically located in the roof parapet detailing or in a cornerstone detail. These add a sense of history and place to the character and fabric of Stillwater. Guidelines • Preserve existing architectural signs. • Promote the use of the original building names in new signage. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 27 Signs and Graphics b. STOREFRONT SIGNS Backround Storefront signs are those which are located on the horizontal band dividing the storefront windows from the upper façade of the building. Guidelines • 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. • Use simple, bold lettering with sufficient contrast between the lettering and the background. • “Trademark” or “Logo" signs may not be acceptable if the color and character of the sign is not in keeping with the historic character of the area. • The maximum area of the sign is regulated by the sign ordinance. • Graphics in the sign are included in the maximum allowable area. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 28 Signs and Graphics c. WINDOW SIGNS Background Window signs are applied inside the glass of storefront windows, upper floor windows and doorways. Their main focus was on the approaching pedestrian; therefore the signs gave more detailed information about the business. Guidelines • It may often be desirable to keep the display space clear. In these cases, insert the sign at the base or the head of the window, or both. • Keep the lettering small remembering that the reader will be in close proximity to the sign. Use several lines where necessaiy and consider curving the top line at the head of the window. • Lettering formed with neon may be used in the inside of the window, provided the size, light intensity, color and style are consistent with the theme of the buildong. • Total sign area in the window should not exceed one-third of the window area. • Display street numbers on or directly above the door, and business hours on the inside of the door or in an adjacent window. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 29 Signs and Graphics d. PROJECTING SIGNS Background Projecting signs are at right angles to the building face, either fixed to the wall or hanging from a bracket. Their major advantage over storefront or window signs is their ability to be seen by pedestrians and motorists from a distance down the street. If they get too large, however, they can obscure each other, so it is important to keep them small and simple. Guidelines • 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. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 30 Signs and Graphics e. PAINTED WALL SIGNS & MURALS Background Painted wall signs occasionally appeared on the side of buildings at comer 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 bac of “non-contributing" buildings, or on the back walls of “contributing” buildings. These have been addressed on a case-by-case basis. Guidelines • Where existing painted wall signs can still he found, leave them exposed, or restore them to their original colors. • No new wall signs or murals should he introduced on historic "contributing" buildings. • 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. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 31 Signs and Graphics 2. COORDINATION OF SIGNS Backround At the time of the commercial boom in StiIlwater (1870’s – 1900’s) most buildings were owned and occupied by single businesses. Merchants thought of their entire façade as potential sign space. For this reason, the signs were all well coordinated. Ownership and business use patterns have changed over the years, and many buildings now contain multiple businesses. It is important that tenants and owners cooperate to design a sign package, which will help to reunify the building façade. Guidelines • Multiple-tenant buildings should submit a Sign Package that includes building elevations (drawn to scale), sign types, locations and sizes. Do not put up signs piecemeal. View the building as a whole and plan a unified design strategy to take advantage of all possible sign locations. • Tenants and owners should use a common lettering style and color scheme on the building • Design the Sign Package to emphasize the whole width and geometry of storefronts and individual buildings. Avoid the use of unified signage across multiple buildings thai are obviously separate and of different and distinct scale or architecture. • Consider giving the entire building an identifiable name, i.e. "Stillwater Mercantile", with individual business signs near the entrances, or on a common directory. BUILDING SIGN PROGRAMTenant A: 14 sq. ft. sign Tenant B: 21 sq. ft. sign Tenant C: 28 sq. ft. sign Tenant D: 28 sq. ft. sign Tenant E: 21 sq. ft. sign D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 32 D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 33 Signs and Graphics 3. MATERIALS Background Apart from architectual signs, the original exterior signs of StiIlwater were constructed of wood and painted. Window signs were painted, etched or gilded. Today a great range of materials are available, including metals and plastics, and their unconditioned use can lead to a confusion of signage, which detracts from the unique character of Stillwater. Modern sign materials are acceptable provided their design is handled with an understanding of the Victorian spirit. An exception is made in the case of internally lit and back-lit signs, their nature is inherently foreign to the solid character of brick and wood Victorian architecture and they are bound to strike a false and distracting note in the streetscape. Guidelines • Use painted wood where practicable. It is the authentic material and will look appropriate against the weathered brick of Stillwater's commercial façades. Modern materials that simulate wood may be acceptable, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. • Neon may be used as an interior window sign only. • Backlit and internally lit signs are not appropriate. • Supporting brackets for projecting signs should be metal, painted black. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 34 Signs and Graphics 4. SHAPE OF SIGNS Background The signs of Stillwater were forthright and utilitarian. Simple, framed rectangular boards were constructed to fill the available spaces. A common type was the long narrow sign, which stretched across the top of the storefront windows. Guidelines • Design the sign shape to fit and fill the available space. Consider using long narrow signs spanning the full width of the façade. • If a projecting sign is used, keep it simple in shape, small in size and utilitarian in design. • Window signs should be symmetrical in layout and position. Top lines may be curved. 5. COLOR Background The commercial structures of this time period did not use a wide range of paint colors. The palette was particularly narrow; dark green, dark brown and black were common. Signs were painted for contrast rather than for color-black letters on a white background, gold letters on a black background. Complete ranges of paint colors are available today, ranging from the jarring to the pastel. If they are used indiscriminately, the unique historic character of Stillwater will be destroyed. Guidelines • Choose subdued colors and dark tones in keeping with the Victorian tradition. Properly selected combinations of dark brown and green, black, off-white and gold are all appropriate. • Choose tones with sufficient contrast to be clearly legible: dark on light or light on dark. • Support brackets of projecting signs should be black. 6. LETTERING Background Most of the original signs in Stillwater were strictly practical-the lettering had to be large enough to have an impact at the required viewing distance, and clear enough to be readily legible. Generally the style was a plain bold or classic uppercase arranged symmetrically, and one style was often repeated on various signs applied to one building. Guidelines • Choose a bold and simple type style and use it on all appropriate signs. Signs and Graphics 7. LIGHTING Background In the nineteenth century, Stillwater would have been dimly lit. Today we expect our cities to be bright and lively at night. We must achieve an acceptable standard of lighting without compromising the essential character of the historic setting. Guidelines • Use incandescent indirect lighting and place spotlights discreetly, in such a way as to shield the source from pedestrians and vehicular traffic. • Neon lights are permitted in window signs only. Design them with respect for the historic ambiance of the area. • Do not use flashing, moving or intermittent lights. • Do not use internally or back-lit signs, either projecting, wall mounted, or hung inside the window. • Do not use changeable or movable letters or graphics. 8. INSTALLATION Background With the high turnover of businesses in many of the historic buildings, signage has become temporary in nature. Efforts must be made to make sure that damage to buildings is minimized when signage is installed. Guidelines • The installation of any signage or graphics must have a minimal impact on the building and must allow the building to return to its original condition upon signage removal. • Reuse of existing mounting brackets, studs or holes is desirable. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 35 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 15, 2018 CASE NO.: 2018-18 APPLICANT: Mark Miller representing Neon LLC, property owner REQUEST: Consideration of a Site Alteration Permit for rear storefront construction and façade improvements to the structure located at 227 Main Street South ZONING: Central Business District COMP PLAN DISTRICT: DMU – Downtown Mixed Use PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of the storefront reconstruction and other façade improvements on the rear of the structure located at 227 Main Street South, a contributing building in the Commercial Historic District. The request includes the construct of a five-bay, accordion storefront of painted wood and insulated glass, including transom windows to replace the existing vertical, wood sided façade. A single door, with sidelight, will be installed on the southerly end of the façade. Retail uses are proposed for this storefront area. A façade rendering is available on the next page of this report. PROPERTY HISTORY According to the National Register listing, this structure was built circa 1884-1888 and known as the Eagles Club Aerie No. 94. However, historic Sanborn maps identify the building was used as a jeweler and a theater. The inventory record indicates (of the front façade) “This is a two story hard face red brick with butter joint building which is noticeably listing to the south. It has a metal dentilled band separating the first and second stories. There are metal hood molds over the three second story windows set in a single recessed bay. The cornice is elaborately paneled and corbelled. The HPC Case No. 2018-18 August 15, 2018 Page 2 of 5 parapet is bracketed between raised finials. Windows on the second story are new and smaller with plywood infill above.” The addition of the rear portion of the building appear to have initially been constructed by 1898. However, 1910 the addition was removed. By 1924 the existing footprint was in place. As noted on the 1924 Sanborn Fire Insurance map, the use was an ice cream factory. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES As the property has been designated as a Heritage Preservation Site due to its significance within the Commercial Historic District, the commission’s decisions must use the following (applicable) guidelines (as found in City Code Section 22-7: Heritage Preservation Commission) to evaluate applications for site alterations: Site Alteration Guideline Staff Analysis in conjunction with Downtown Design Review District Guidelines The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic material or distinctive architectural features must be avoided when possible. Any new design should respect the proportions as well as the detailing of the original design and should use materials, which are consistent with those used in the original buildings. Recessed entries should be retained in existing buildings and required in new storefront construction. The existing façade has no remnants of a HPC Case No. 2018-18 August 15, 2018 Page 3 of 5 traditional storefront. The façade is void of any historic character. The applicant is proposing to keep the height of the structure in line with the adjacent structure, to the north. All buildings, structures and sites shall be recognized as products of their own time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier appearance shall be discouraged; and Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the history and development of a building, structure or site and its environment. These changes may have acquired significance in their own right and this significance shall be recognized and respected. While the existing façade could be considered a product of its own time, it detracts from the pedestrian experience on Water Street and the elevated walkway in this location. Furthermore, the existing façade is littered with mechanical components that have been applied in less than desirable ways. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which characterize a building, structure or site shall be treated with sensitivity. There are no distinctive stylistic features of examples of skilled craftsmanship on this façade. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced, whenever possible. If replacement is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features must be based on accurate duplication of features, substantiated by historic, physical or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the availability of different architectural elements from other buildings or structures. Painted wood doors and wood framing are preferred. Aluminum doors and doorframes, aluminum windows and their accessories with a clear aluminum finish are not acceptable, although colored anodized aluminum is acceptable. The installation of a five-bay, wooden storefront shall be consistent with the period of significance for the structure as well as the Stillwater Commercial Historic District. Contemporary design for alterations and additions shall not be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant historical, architectural or cultural material and such design is compatible with the size, scale, color, material and character of the property, neighborhood or The kick plate, or bulkhead, functions to protect the display window by raising the glass area to a safer and more easily viewed height. Historically, materials have included wood panels, stone, brick and ceramic tile. The original kick plate materials should always be retained, maintained, or uncovered when possible. The use of materials that attempt to mimic HPC Case No. 2018-18 August 15, 2018 Page 4 of 5 environment. traditional materials is unacceptable. The use of historic materials is proposed in this accordion design. The ability for the owner to open and close the storefront accommodates a contemporary function which does not destroy significant historical, architectural or cultural material. ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS When determining whether proposed modifications are appropriate for the structure, the HPC must determine the historical record. A 1988 building permit was approved to allow for the conversion of the structure to the former jewelry store. However, no building permit plans have been retained. Through preliminary research staff has not been able to determine if the structure was in its current first floor configuration when the structure was listed in 1992. No photographs were found to accurately depict the rear elevation of this structure When determining the (re)construction of a portion of a structure, the HPC must consider what the owner would be allowed to do if no record exists. The Commission must determine if what is being proposed is sympathetic to the character of the structure and site or if what is being proposed creates a false sense of history. Given the aforementioned analysis, staff finds the construction of a wood and insulated glass storefront is consistent with the Site Alterations to a Heritage Preservation Site and the Downtown Design Review District. RECOMMENDATION The HPC has alternatives related to this request. A. Approve. If the proposed application meets the Downtown Design Review District standards, and the standards set forth for Site Alteration Permits, the HPC should move to approve Case No. 2018-18. Staff recommends the following conditions for approval: 1. Plans shall be consistent with those submitted to the Community Development Department dated July 16, 2018. 2. All new wood shall be painted or treated. 3. A building permit shall be obtained prior to construction. 4. No signs shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Design Permit and Sign Permit for each sign. 5. All minor modifications to the plans shall be approved in advance by the City Planner. All major modifications shall be approved in advance by the HPC. Determination of the distinction between “major” and “minor” is defined in the Zoning Ordinance. B. Approve in part. HPC Case No. 2018-18 August 15, 2018 Page 5 of 5 C. Deny. If the HPC finds that the proposal is not consistent with the Downtown Design Review District standards, then the Commission may deny the request. With a denial, the basis of action is required to be given. Furthermore, a denial with prejudice would prohibit the applicant from resubmittal of a similar application for one year. D. Table. If the HPC needs additional information to make a decision, the request may be tabled to the following hearing. RECOMMENDATION Staff finds the proposed structure alterations are consistent with the guidelines and recommends conditional approval of HPC Case. No. 2018-18. ATTACHMENTS Applicant Narrative HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 15, 2018 CASE NO.: 2018-19 APPLICANT: Jon Whitcomb representing Browns Creek West LLC, property owner REQUEST: Consideration of a Design Permit for a 9 unit condominium structure to be located at 107 3rd Street North in the Downtown Design Review District and the Commercial Historic District ZONING: CBD-Commercial Business District COMP PLAN: DMU-Downtown Mixed Use PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner BACKGROUND On June 19, 2018, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2018-27 approving a Special Use Permit and Variances for a 10-unit condominium building to be located at 107 3rd Street South. Conditions of approval included:  Plans shall be substantially similar to those found on file with CPC Case No. 2018-23, except as modified by the conditions herein or by the Heritage Preservation Commission approval Design Permit.  The Special Use Permit and Variances will not become effective until a Design Permit has been reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission.  All mechanical units shall be enclosed or screened from public view.  Landscaping shall be required on all four sides of the building. No landscaping or other obstructions may be planted or placed in the traffic site visibility triangle shown in blue on Site Plan A2 dated April 20, 2018.  Landscaping shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission together with its Design Permit review.  If the project is to have any permanent signs, a sign plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Heritage Preservation Commission together with its Design Permit review. REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of a Design Permit for a new structure to be located at 107 3rd Street South. Included in the submission is a site plan, landscaping plan, and façade renderings as well as floor plans and elevations. The applicant is proposing Heritage Preservation Commission consideration of a three-story building with partial mansard roof elements to screen stairwells and elevator components HPC Case. No. 2018-19 August 15, 2018 Page 2 of 5 which will rise above the roofline. The foundation will be limestone face. All three floors will be faced with red brick. The mansard roof will be a standing seam metal in dark gray. Dark gray, flat metal panels will be located on some of the vertical elements of the structure. The building will contain both black metal balconies (on the north, south and west facades); the eastern façade will have red metal and glass balconies. White trim elements, including metal and composite dentils on the cornice, will be featured on the building. There will be additional limestone elements for window sills and lintels. Over half of the rooftop will be green but will also have a roof deck patio. At-grade landscaping will include a variety of deciduous over story trees and coniferous trees and shrubs. The applicant’s submission does not include mechanical or lighting plans nor is any signage proposed for the structure. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS The standards for review of a Design Permit require the Commission to review the project for conformance with the following Downtown Design Review District guidelines: SETBACK  Infill buildings shall be built to the Main Street front property line…exceptions may be granted if the setback is pedestrian orientated and contributes to the quality and character of Main Street.  No side setbacks are allowed unless next to a public pedestrian way. The building is set back from all property lines. While the setbacks do not conform to the Zoning Code, the applicant obtained variances prior to the HPC review. However, the setbacks of this building respect the site triangle of Myrtle Street West and Third Street. PROPORTION  The proportions…should be sympathetic to the proportion of their neighbors.  Break up building masses into units of scale that relate to adjacent structures.  Design façade details, window openings and entries to conform to approximately the same proportional patterns of adjacent structures. The three and a half story building did not require variances as the partial half story was designed to hide customary rooftop protrusions (i.e. elevator and stairway bulkheads). The building’s mass is broken up by vertical elements. Window and door elements are vertically orientated. HEIGHT  The heights of new buildings shall conform to the average height of buildings on the block street face.  The height of new buildings shall be…within 10% of existing adjacent buildings.  Proposals should strive to maintain compatibility with adjacent cornice lines, floor to floor heights where these are strongly expressed…and any other elements which serve to unify the street elevation as a whole. The height of the three-story portion of the building is consistent with the Height Overlay District. The measurement, taken to the deck of the mansard roof, is consistent with the Zoning Code. With regard to the street elevation, there is no consistent design. This area is commonly known for the presence of steeples. The building allow for steeples to continue to rise above the fabric of the street. HPC Case. No. 2018-19 August 15, 2018 Page 3 of 5 PARKING  Every effort should be made to maximum…space directly on Main Street and locate parking behind the buildings.  Parking lots should be screened from the street. All parking is located underground. The access, off of Myrtle Street, has been designed to be as far from the intersection as possible, while still maintaining a uniform design on this façade. ROOFS  Infill building roofs…shall articulate the rhythm of the building.  Roof edges should be related in size and proportion to adjacent buildings. As noted, the mansard roof elements were designed to hide rooftop improvements. The design provides greater architectural detail in an area where boxy ‘bump ups’ could have been places. UTILITY AREAS AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT  Screen exterior trash, service yards, loading areas, transformers and air conditioning units.  Use architectural elements to screen mechanical equipment. Waste receptacles will be stored inside the building until collection day. Mechanicals are proposed to be located on the rooftop, hidden behind the parapet. DETAILING, FAÇADE OPENINGS, AND MATERIALS  …architecture should reflect some of the detailing of surrounding buildings in window shape, cornice lines and brick work.  The size and proportion of windows and door openings…should be similar to those on the adjacent facades.  Recessed entries should be…required in new storefront construction.  Painted wood doors and wood framing are preferred.  façade should be composed of materials similar to original adjacent facades.  New buildings should not stand out against the others but be compatible with the general area. Brick work, cornices and window detailing reflect the detailing of older structures in the vicinity. Windows and other vertical detailing elements are proportional; double hung widows are consistent with traditional window types in the City’s historic district, one block away. Materials proposed are similar in design to other buildings in the vicinity. The use of metal panels, however, is not traditional. However, the use of this type of material on modern buildings has provided for a design that is respectful to the historic community character while allowing for the use of modern materials. COLOR  The color of buildings should relate to the adjacent buildings colors to create a harmonious effect. The color relates to adjacent buildings. LIGHTING, AWNINGS AND SIGNS AND GRAPHICS  A coordinated lighting plan should be submitted for review with building plans. Provide information on each individual light fixture proposed, including fixture sections, lamp type and wattage.  The emphasis of the awning should remain one of shelter and protection, rather than signage. No lighting or signage plan has been submitted. An awning, proposed to be faced in rusticated limestone, it utilized at the entryways to the building. The design covers the stairway and ramp areas, providing protection from the elements. HPC Case. No. 2018-19 August 15, 2018 Page 4 of 5  Signage should be located in such a way as to not obscure any architectural features of the building. LANDSCAPING  Highlight important architectural features and structures by use of distinctive landscaping. • Frame and edge existing and proposed building where feasible with appropriate types of plant material to achieve human scale. • Carefully locate street trees and shrub plantings with the downtown area to buffer and separate walkways from traffic. Create shade where needed for pedestrians establish more clearly defined pedestrian use areas. Landscaping is proposed on the north, south, and western facades. Landscaping helps frame the sides of the building. Significant landscaping on the eastern façade does not exist; there is landscaping proposed for the southeastern corner, adjacent to the public sidewalk. ANALYSIS According to City Code Section 31-209(h), upon a finding by the design review committee that the application, subject to any conditions imposed, will need the standards of design review, secure the purpose of this chapter, the comprehensive plan and the heritage preservation ordinance, the design review committee may approve the design permit, subject to conditions as it deems necessary. If a finding is made that the permit would violate the standards of design review, it must deny the application. The 35’ tall building with a partial mansard roof, designed to screen mechanical components, will help visually frame the intersection of Myrtle Street West and Third Street. It will help provide for greater definition on this street corner. The use of historic and modern materials will allow for the building to be complimentary to the existing, built environment. The vertical design elements, set back from the public sidewalk and landscaping help break the vertical elements of the building. ALTERNATIVES The HPC has several alternatives related to this requests A. Approve, whole or in part. If the proposed application meets the Design Permit standards, and the Downtown Design Review District guidelines, the HPC should move to approve Case No. 2018-19, with or without conditions. At a minimum, staff would recommend the following conditions of approval: 1. The designs shall be consistent with those on file in the Community Development Department and dated July 20, 2018. 2. The applicant shall submit new design review applications for exterior lighting, mechanical, and sign plans. 3. All signs shall receive a sign permit prior to the installation. HPC Case. No. 2018-19 August 15, 2018 Page 5 of 5 4. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the commencement of the demolition and structural addition. 5. All minor modifications to the plans shall be approved in advance by the City Planner. All major modifications shall be approved in advance by the HPC. Determination of the distinction between “major” and “minor” is defined in the Zoning Ordinance. B. Deny. If the HPC finds that the proposal is not consistent with the Design Permit standards, and the Downtown Design Review District guidelines, then the Commission could deny the request. With a denial, the basis of the action is required to be given. Furthermore, a denial with prejudice would prohibit the applicant from resubmittal of a substantially similar application within one year. C. Table. If the HPC needs additional information to make a decision, the requests could be tabled. RECOMMENDATION Staff has determined the proposed structure substantially conforms to the Downtown Design Review District guidelines and recommends conditional approved of HPC Case No. 2018-19. ATTACHMENTS Site Location Map Narrative (3 pages) Site and Landscaping Plan Perspectives (3 pages) Façade Renderings (2 pages) Content Photos (5 pages) Building in Context (2 pages) Elevations (2 pages) Floor Plans (4 pages) Traffic Plan E A S T M Y R T L E S T R E E T E A S T C H E S T N U T S TSOUTH SECOND STREETSTATE HWY 95C S A H 2 3 A L L E Y C O M M E R C IA L A V E N U E SO UNI ON STALLEYALLEYC S A H 23115 223 102 212 200 120 102 208 232 107 214 220 123 106 231231231231 231 215 118112114116 110120106 104 108102 201 204 119 110 204 121 114123 209 215 219 124 124102 208 102 204 115117 101 213 225 226 108 140 221 107 218 233 212 106 126 220 275 217 148146 116 109 114112 224 221 304 219 µ 0 180 36090Feet ^ General Site Location Site Location Map 107 3rd St N ARCHNET Architecture l Interiors Sustainable Design 333 North Main Street Phone 651/430-0606 Suite 201 Fax 651/430-2414 Stillwater, MN 55082 www.archnetusa.com Friday, July 20, 2018 TO: Ms. Abbi Wittman, City Planner & Heritage Preservation Commission; City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 RE: New Residential construction at 107 Third Street North, Stillwater, MN Dear Ms. Wittman and Heritage Preservation Commission members, Please find attached the submittal documents for a new residential structure to be located on the northeast corner of 3rd Street North and Myrtle Street. This site has been the subject of several proposals since the demolition of a small residential building in 2010, including a post office and an office building. Earlier this year we submitted a residential proposal with a combination of setback and height variances that were denied by the Planning Commission and the Council. The proposal was modified to eliminate any height variances and minimize the setback variances and was approved by the City Council in July. As a condition of the approval, we have modified the site plan slightly to address vehicular access to the under- ground parking facility. This is detailed in the submittal and a copy of the traffic study con- ducted for the project is included for your review. SITE LAYOUT The site sits on the edge of the commercial core in what had been a transition from historic CBD building patterns (abutting lot lines and zero setbacks) to more suburban, administra- tion building patterns. We chose to maintain the full 15 foot setback on the south lot line in order to facilitate the best sight lines for southbound 3rd Street cars stopped and looking east. On the north, where the adjacent use is a municipal parking ramp, we chose to use the minimum 5 foot setback. On the the west, along 3rd Street, the major mass of the building sits at the required 15 foot setback, while projections to break up the mass of the facade, and stairs to grade penetrate the setback and required variances. The width of the building was kept to the minimum to allow a double loaded corridor in the parking garage (approxi- mately 62 feet). This left us with a 13 foot setback from the east property line, requiring a 7 foot variance. The vertical orientation of the building set the transition from parking garage to residence at the highest grade level (in the northwest corner of the site), and provided for the vehicle access off of Myrtle (approximately 13 feet below the main floor line). 107 Third Street North, Stillwater Minnesota Page of 1 3 The size and scale of the building is reminiscent of other adjacent buildings, such as the Lowell Inn, the Armory, the Jasoy Block, Trinity and Ascension Churches and the Public Li- brary, and is in harmony with the neighborhood and adjacent development. The exception being the 110 E Myrtle house located immediately to the east. ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER The character of the proposal draws its influence from the vernacular of the historic build- ings in Stillwater. This is broken down into the categories established in the Design Manual in the following ways; Setback Even though the site is located in the Commercial Historic District, the site is on the edge of the district and transitions across 3rd Street to a different zone. The character of 3rd Street doesn’t match the character of Main Street, so the setbacks proposed, especially for a fully residential structure seem appropriate. Proportion The overall mass of the building has been broken up into various, vertically oriented masses which relate to structures found throughout downtown. Window and door openings are verti - cally oriented following the standard orientation of openings downtown. Height The height of the proposal follows the overlay district requirement of 35 feet. Parking The sloping topography of the site provides the opportunity to conceal the majority of the parking structure from public view, and provide more than adequate parking for the intended use. Roof We feel that the overall massing and shape of the building is critical to creating a distinctive building worthy of this prominent site. The flat roof proposed for the majority of the building helps to minimize the overall mass. The elements typically found protruding from the roof deck for stairs and elevators have been enveloped into one central roof element. In this case, the mansard roof form was chosen, not only because it speaks to the vernacular ar - chitectural style of Stillwater, but because it provides a very low profile for the overall height of the building. Utility Areas and Mechanical Equipment Garbage and recycling storage will take place inside the parking garage, so it will not be vis - ible to the public. No mechanical equipment will be on grade, but rather located on the roof level and screened to prevent viewing by the public. Garage venting is located on the north elevation to reduce impacts to adjacent properties to the east. Detailing Brick work, cornices and window details reflect the detailing of surrounding buildings. Facade Openings Windows are sized and proportioned to reflect typical residential uses found downtown. Double hung and fixed units are used throughout with recessed, oversized wooden doors accenting the front entry. Materials The building rests on a rusticated limestone base with red brick as the main wall material. Stone lintels, sills and accent bands provide traditional detailing at the windows and doors. The brick walls are capped with a traditional articulated cornice. Panelized metal accents form the secondary wall material and break down the scale of the building into vertical ori - ented massing. We feel that the design, materials and colors chosen for the building are 107 Third Street North, Stillwater Minnesota Page of 2 3 compatible with neighboring buildings while at the same time elevating the character of the area. Color The natural stone and the dark red brick color will dictate the color family. See the attached material selections for final color selections. Lighting All exterior fixtures will be concealed with no light sources visible to pedestrians or motorists. A final lighting package will be made available at the time of the building permit set submit- tal. Signs and Graphics It is anticipated that the building will be named and a small sign displayed at the front entry. A final sign package will be made available at the time of the building permit set submittal. Landscaping Overstory shade trees are located in the west setback to reduce heat gain on the building and provide an edge to the street right of way. shrubs and grasses are utilized at the base of the building for screening and framing of walkway edges. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION, SAFETY AND CONGESTION During the review of previous proposals, there were concerns raised about the impacts of the development on the intersection of 3rd and Myrtle. The owners took on the responsibility of completing a traffic impact study, a copy of which is included in this submittal, and initiated site design modifications to improve traffic safety. DRAINAGE The site contains an existing impervious parking lot and two catch basins tied into the city storm sewer system. The parking lot is approximately 25 percent of the area of the lot, and will be removed with this proposal. Green roof systems will capture smaller rain events and the overflow will drain through internal roof drains in the building and tie to the existing storm water system. Around the building the grade will slope to the street rather than over adjacent property lines. HISTORICAL STRUCTURES, VISTAS, SITES AND THE IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT ON THESE RESOURCES. We feel this is an important corner in the city and requires a distinctive gateway building as indicated in recent city comprehensive planning documents. The site represents the entry to the Central Business District from the residential neighborhoods to the west, and is literally on the bluff edge of the historic commercial district. The building defines the corner of the intersection, continues the building faces along Third Street and Myrtle and further defines the view down Myrtle to the river. Thank you in advance for your consideration of our request, and we look forward to meeting with you, discussing the project further and answering any questions you may have. Respectfully, Roger Tomten Associate, ARCHNET 107 Third Street North, Stillwater Minnesota Page of 3 3 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLE3RD STREET NORTH MYRTLE STREETPID#2003020420059 CONTACT: BROWNS CREEK WEST, LLC C/O Jon Whitcomb  651-351-5005 Office 651-283-4884 Cell Jon@metroeastcre.com www.metroeastcre.com VICINITY MAP ST04008C SURVST04C BOUNDARY/TOPOGRAPHYSURVEY COUNTY/CITY: REVISIONS: PROJECT LOCATION: LAND SURVEYING, INC.CORNERSTONE Suite #1 6750 Stillwater Blvd. N. Stillwater, MN 55082 Phone 651.275.8969 Fax 651.275.8976 dan@ cssurvey .net DATE REVISION PROJECT NO. FILE NAME 107 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THIRD ST. N. CITY OF STILLWATER WASHINGTONCOUNTY The following Legal Description is as shown on Stewart Title Guaranty Company Issued by its Agent, Land Title, Inc. Title Commitment No. 545351, dated September 21st, 2016. Parcel A West 90 feet of Lot 15, Block 19, Original Town (now City) of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota. Parcel B: West 90 feet of Lot 14, Block 19, Original Town (now City) of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota. Parcel C: The South 45 feet of the West 90 feet of Lot 16, Block 19, Original Town (now City) of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota. Parcel D: The North 5 feet of the West 90 feet of Lot 16, Block 19, Original Town (now City) of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota. Abstract Property 11-13-17 INITIAL ISSUE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this plan was prepared by me, or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the state of Minnesota. Daniel L. Thurmes Registration Number: 25718 Date:__________________ THIRD &MYRTLE 0 NORTH10 20 EASEMENT NOTES: The following exceptions appear on the Stewart Title Guaranty Company Issued by its Agent, Land Title, Inc. Title Commitment No. 545351, dated September 21st, 2016 There are not survey related items shown on Schedule BII of said commitment. LEGEND SURVEY NOTES: UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC UNDERGROUND CABLE TV UNDERGROUND FIBER OPTIC UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE OVERHEAD UTILITY UNDERGROUND GAS SANITARY SEWER STORM SEWER WATERMAIN FENCE CURB [TYPICAL] CONTOURS FOUND MONUMENT 1/2" IP MARKED RLS 15480 SET 1/2" IRON PIPE MARKED RLS NO. 25718 CABLE TV PEDESTAL AIR CONDITIONER ELECTRIC MANHOLE ELECTRIC METER ELECTRIC PEDESTAL ELECTRIC TRANSFORMER LIGHT POLE GUY WIRE POWER POLE GAS MANHOLE GAS METER TELEPHONE MANHOLE TELEPHONE PEDESTAL SANITARY CLEANOUT SANITARY MANHOLE CATCH BASIN STORM DRAIN FLARED END SECTION STORM MANHOLE FIRE DEPT. CONNECTION HYDRANT CURB STOP WATER WELL WATER MANHOLE WATER METER POST INDICATOR VALVE WATER VALVE BOLLARD FLAG POLE MAIL BOX TRAFFIC SIGN UNKNOWN MANHOLE SOIL BORING SPOT ELEVATION TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONIFEROUS TREE DECIDUOUS TREE AREA: TOTAL AREA AS SHOWN = 13,674 SQ.FT.THERE ARE 7 PARTIAL PARKING STALLS DESIGNATED ON THIS PARCEL INCLUDING 0 HANDICAP STALLS. EXISTING PARKING: CALL BEFORE YOU DIG! TWIN CITY AREA:TOLL FREE:1-800-252-1166651-454-0002Gopher State One Call DENOTES EXISTING ACCESS CONTROL AS SHOWN ON RECORDPLAT UNDERGROUND UTILITIES NOTES: THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN HAVE BEEN LOCATED FROM FIELD SURVEY INFORMATION AND EXISTING DRAWINGS. THE SURVEYOR MAKES NO GUARANTEE THAT THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN COMPROMISE ALL SUCH UTILITIES IN THE AREA, EITHER IN SERVICE OR ABANDONED. THE SURVEYOR FURTHER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN ARE IN THE EXACT LOCATION INDICATED ALTHOUGH HE DOES CERTIFY THAT THEY ARE LOCATED AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE FROM THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. THIS SURVEY HAS NOT PHYSICALLY LOCATED THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. GOPHER STATE ONE CALL LOCATE TICKET NUMBER(S) XXXXXXX. SOME MAPS WERE RECEIVED, WHILE OTHER UTILITIES DID NOT RESPOND TO THE LOCATE REQUEST. ADDITIONAL UTILITIES OF WHICH WE ARE UNAWARE MAY EXIST. SITE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTASECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST,VICINITY MAP (NOT TO SCALE)NORTH11-13-17 PID#2003020420060PID#2003020420061PID#2003020420169 1. BEARINGS ARE BASED ON COORDINATES SUPPLIED BY THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SURVEYORS OFFICE. 2. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN PER GOPHER ONE LOCATES AND AS-BUILTS PLANS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF STILLWATER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 3. THERE MAY SOME UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, GAS, ELECTRIC, ETC. NOT SHOWN OR LOCATED. A D C B A BC D PRELIMIN A R Y NOTE: TOPOGRAPHY TAKEN FROM SURVEY DATED 1-23-13. NO ADDITIONAL SURVEYING TO DATE.SITE PLANSITE TRIANGLE NATIVE TO MINNESOTA ITEM COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME SIZE QTY. DOT DECIDUOUS OVERSTORY TREES: D.O.T. 1 KC KENTUCKY COFFEE TREE Gymnocladus dioica 2.5" Cal.,B&B 13 SkHl SKYLINE HONEY LOCUST Gleditsia tri inermis "skyline"2.5" Cal.,B&B 19 SuM SUGAR MAPLE Acer saccharum 2.5" Cal.,B&B 20 ABM AUTUMN BLAZE MAPLE 2.5" Cal.,B&B COT CONIFEROUS OVERSTORY TREES: C.O.T. 5 JP JACK PINE Pinus banksiana 6' Ht., B&B 6 NP NORWAY (RED) PINE Pinus resinosa 6' Ht., B&B 9 WP WHITE PINE Pinus strobus 6' Ht., B&B DUT DECIDUOUS UNDERSTORY TREES: D.U.T. 1 AM AMUR MAPLE Acer ginnala 6' Ht., B, BB 6 PD PAGODA DOGWOOD Cornus altemifolia 1.5" Cal. 14 JTL JAPANESE TREE LILAC Syringa amurensis japonica 1.5" Cal., BB 15 AS ALLEGHENY SERVICEBERRY Amelanchier laevis 1.5" Cal., BB CUT CONIFEROUS UNDERSTORY TREES: C.U.T. 1 BCJ BLUE COLUMNAR JUNIPER Juniperus chinensis var.6' Ht., B&B 2 PA PYRAMIDAL ARBORVITAE Thuja occidentalis pyramidal 6' Ht., B&B 3 RC RED CEDAR Juniperus virginiana glauca 6' Ht., B&B CLS CONIFEROUS LARGE SHRUBS: C.L.S. 1 AA AMERICAN ARBORVITAE Thuja occidentalis "techny"3' Ht. 2 BA BAKERS ARBORVITAE Thuja orientalis py. Bakeri 24" Dia. 4 JSY JAPANESE SPREADING YEW Taxus Cuspidata var.24" Dia. 5 MP MUGHO PINE Pinus mugo mughus 24-36" Dia. MCS MEDIUM CONIFEROUS SHRUBS: M.C.S. 2 DJY DWARF JAPANESE YEW Taxus cuspidata nana 24" Dia. 3 GA GLOBE ARBORVITAE Thuja occidentalis globosa'24" Dia. SCS SMALL CONIFEROUS SHRUBS: S.C.S. 1 BJ BROADMOOR JUNIPER Juniperus sabina "broadmoor"24" Dia. 2 CCJ CALGARY CARPET JUNIPER Juniperus chinensis "calgary carpet"24" Dia. 3 DMP DWARF MUGHO PINE Pinus mugo mughus var.24" Dia. LDS LARGE DECIDUOUS SHRUBS: L.D.S. 1 CL COMMON LILAC Syringa vulgaris var.3-4' Ht. 4 GN GOLDEN NINEBARK Physocarpos opulifollus luteus 3-4' Ht., BB 6 RD REDTWIG DOGWOOD Comus sangunea 3-4' Ht. 8 WV WAYFARINGTREE VIBERNUM Virurnum lantana 3-4' Ht., BB MDS MEDIUM DECIDUOUS SHRUBS: M.D.S. 2 AS AWATERER SPIREA Spirea bumalda 3' Ht. 4 DWE DWARF WINGED EUONYMUS Euonymus alautus compacta 3' Ht. 6 JB JAPANESE BARBERRY Berberis thunbergi 3' Ht. 11 ZH ZABEL HONEYSUCKLE Lonicera korolkowl sp.3' Ht. SDS SMALL DECIDUOUS SHRUBS: S.D.S. 1 AWS ANTHONY WATER SPIRAEA Spiraea bumalda sp.2' Ht. 2 CB CORALBERRY Symphonicarpos orbiculatus 2' Ht. 3 DGN DWARF GOLDEN NINEBARK Physocarpos opulifollus luteus (var.)2' Ht. 4 DKL DWARF KOREAN LILAC Syringa pallbiniana 2' Ht. 1 LANDSCAPE LEGEND A2site PLAN 1” = 20’-0” 1 A2 LOT DIMENSIONS; 90’ +/- X 150’ +/- LOT AREA; 13,500 SQ.FT. +/-(0.31 ac.) 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLEA9PERSPECTIVES 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLEA10PERSPECTIVES 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLEA11PERSPECTIVES 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLEA12PERSPECTIVES 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLEA13PERSPECTIVES 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLECONTEXTPHOTOS 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLECONTEXTPHOTOS 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLECONTEXTPHOTOS 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLECONTEXTPHOTOS 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLECONTEXTPHOTOS 19 July 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLEPERSPECTIVESIN CONTEXTA14 19 July 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLEPERSPECTIVESIN CONTEXTA15 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLE35'-0"2'-0"11'-0"11'-0"WEST ELEVATION 1 / 8” = 1’-0” 1 A1 EAST ELEVATION 1 / 8” = 1’-0” 1 A1 A33 3 A33 3 A711'-0"EXT.ELEV’S 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLESOUTH ELEVATION 1 / 8” = 1’-0” 1 A1 NORTH ELEVATION 1 / 8” = 1’-0” 1 A1 11'-0"11'-0"11'-0"35'-0"2'-0"3'-6"9'-0"9'-0"9'-0"A8EXT.ELEV’S 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLEFLOOR PLAN - GARAGE 1 / 8” = 1’-0” 1 A GARAGE PLAN13'-0"20'-0"REAR YARD SETBACK20'-0"REAR YARD SETBACK62'-0"15'-0"FRONT YARD SETBACK5'-0"T H I R D S T R E E T M Y R T L E 15'-0" FRONT YARD SETBACK5'-0"16'-10" 12'-10" FOOT PRINT OF GARAGE PLAN IN ORIGINAL APPLICATION: 9,343 SQ.FT. FOOT PRINT OF GARAGE PLAN IN NEW APPLICATION: 8,486 SQ.FT. REDUCTION IN FOOTPRINT: 857 SQ.FT. north stair elevator parking lobby mechanical trash 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2019 21 22 23 24 5'-0" SIDE YARD SET- BACK LINE OF PREVIOUS PROPOSAL A3 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLEDINING EAST DECK KITCHENLIVING W.I. CLOS.BATH 1 RAMP LIVING DINING DINING EAST DECK EAST DECK LIVING KITCHEN KITCHEN LAUNDRY FOYER FOYER BEDRM. 1 BEDRM. 1 BATH 1 BATH 1 W.I. CLOS. W.I. CLOS. BEDRM. 2 BEDRM. 2 BATH 2 BATH 2 north stair south stair elevator commons FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 1 1 / 8” = 1’-0” 1 A LEVEL 1PLANUNIT 1 GUEST UNIT UNIT 2 UNIT 3 FOYER LAUNDRY 1/2 BATH LAUNDRY UNIT 1: 1,943 SQ.FT., ONE BEDROOM, 1 ½ BATH UNIT 2: 2,050 SQ.FT., TWO BEDROOM, 2 BATH UNIT 3: 2,362 SQ.FT., TWO BEDROOM, 2 BATH GUEST UNIT: 335 SQ.FT., 3/4 BATH BEDRM. 1 BATH A4 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLEFLOOR PLAN - LEVELS 2-3 1 / 8” = 1’-0” 1 A1 LEVEL 2&3PLANDINING EAST DECK KITCHEN FOYER LAUNDRYBEDRM. 1 W.I. CLOS. BATH 1 LIVING DINING DINING EAST DECK EAST DECK LIVING KITCHEN KITCHEN LAUNDRY FOYER FOYER BEDRM. 1 BEDRM. 1 BATH 1 BATH 1 W.I. CLOS. W.I. CLOS. BEDRM. 2 BEDRM. 2 BATH 2 BATH 2 north stair south stair elevator commons UNIT 2UNIT 1 LIVING UNIT 3 LAUNDRY BEDRM. 2 BATH 2 UNIT 1: 2,315 SQ.FT., TWO BEDROOM, TWO BATH UNIT 2: 2,050 SQ.FT., TWO BEDROOM, TWO BATH UNIT 3: 2,362 SQ.FT., TWO BEDROOM, TWO BATH FOOT PRINT OF FLOOR PLAN IN ORIGINAL APPLICATION: 8,427 SQ.FT. FOOT PRINT OF FLOOR PLAN IN NEW APPLICATION: 7,974 SQ.FT. REDUCTION IN FOOTPRINT: 453 SQ.FT. A5 20 April 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLEROOF PLAN 1 / 8” = 1’-0” 1 A1 ROOF PLANSTORAGE GREEN ROOF north stair south stair elevator LOBBY ROOF DECK PATIO STORAGE ROOF DECK: 1,785 SQ.FT. wet bar seasonal toilet FOOT PRINT OF ROOF DECK PATIO IN ORIGINAL APPLICATION: 2,640 SQ.FT. FOOT PRINT OF ROOF DECK PATIO IN NEW APPLICATION: 1,785 SQ.FT. REDUCTION IN FOOTPRINT: 855 SQ.FT. A6 6 June 2018107 THIRD STREET N.STILLWATER, MN3RD & MYRTLE3RD STREET NORTH MYRTLE STREETPID#2003020420059 CONTACT: BROWNS CREEK WEST, LLC C/O Jon Whitcomb  651-351-5005 Office 651-283-4884 Cell Jon@metroeastcre.com www.metroeastcre.com VICINITY MAP ST04008C SURVST04C BOUNDARY/TOPOGRAPHYSURVEY COUNTY/CITY: REVISIONS: PROJECT LOCATION: LAND SURVEYING, INC.CORNERSTONE Suite #1 6750 Stillwater Blvd. N. Stillwater, MN 55082 Phone 651.275.8969 Fax 651.275.8976 dan@ cssurvey .net DATE REVISION PROJECT NO. FILE NAME 107 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THIRD ST. N. CITY OF STILLWATER WASHINGTONCOUNTY The following Legal Description is as shown on Stewart Title Guaranty Company Issued by its Agent, Land Title, Inc. Title Commitment No. 545351, dated September 21st, 2016. Parcel A West 90 feet of Lot 15, Block 19, Original Town (now City) of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota. Parcel B: West 90 feet of Lot 14, Block 19, Original Town (now City) of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota. Parcel C: The South 45 feet of the West 90 feet of Lot 16, Block 19, Original Town (now City) of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota. Parcel D: The North 5 feet of the West 90 feet of Lot 16, Block 19, Original Town (now City) of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota. Abstract Property 11-13-17 INITIAL ISSUE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this plan was prepared by me, or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the state of Minnesota. Daniel L. Thurmes Registration Number: 25718 Date:__________________ THIRD &MYRTLE 0 NORTH10 20 EASEMENT NOTES: The following exceptions appear on the Stewart Title Guaranty Company Issued by its Agent, Land Title, Inc. Title Commitment No. 545351, dated September 21st, 2016 There are not survey related items shown on Schedule BII of said commitment. LEGEND SURVEY NOTES: UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC UNDERGROUND CABLE TV UNDERGROUND FIBER OPTIC UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE OVERHEAD UTILITY UNDERGROUND GAS SANITARY SEWER STORM SEWER WATERMAIN FENCE CURB [TYPICAL] CONTOURS FOUND MONUMENT 1/2" IP MARKED RLS 15480 SET 1/2" IRON PIPE MARKED RLS NO. 25718 CABLE TV PEDESTAL AIR CONDITIONER ELECTRIC MANHOLE ELECTRIC METER ELECTRIC PEDESTAL ELECTRIC TRANSFORMER LIGHT POLE GUY WIRE POWER POLE GAS MANHOLE GAS METER TELEPHONE MANHOLE TELEPHONE PEDESTAL SANITARY CLEANOUT SANITARY MANHOLE CATCH BASIN STORM DRAIN FLARED END SECTION STORM MANHOLE FIRE DEPT. CONNECTION HYDRANT CURB STOP WATER WELL WATER MANHOLE WATER METER POST INDICATOR VALVE WATER VALVE BOLLARD FLAG POLE MAIL BOX TRAFFIC SIGN UNKNOWN MANHOLE SOIL BORING SPOT ELEVATION TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONIFEROUS TREE DECIDUOUS TREE AREA: TOTAL AREA AS SHOWN = 13,674 SQ.FT.THERE ARE 7 PARTIAL PARKING STALLS DESIGNATED ON THIS PARCEL INCLUDING 0 HANDICAP STALLS. EXISTING PARKING: CALL BEFORE YOU DIG! TWIN CITY AREA:TOLL FREE:1-800-252-1166651-454-0002Gopher State One Call DENOTES EXISTING ACCESS CONTROL AS SHOWN ON RECORDPLAT UNDERGROUND UTILITIES NOTES: THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN HAVE BEEN LOCATED FROM FIELD SURVEY INFORMATION AND EXISTING DRAWINGS. THE SURVEYOR MAKES NO GUARANTEE THAT THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN COMPROMISE ALL SUCH UTILITIES IN THE AREA, EITHER IN SERVICE OR ABANDONED. THE SURVEYOR FURTHER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN ARE IN THE EXACT LOCATION INDICATED ALTHOUGH HE DOES CERTIFY THAT THEY ARE LOCATED AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE FROM THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. THIS SURVEY HAS NOT PHYSICALLY LOCATED THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. GOPHER STATE ONE CALL LOCATE TICKET NUMBER(S) XXXXXXX. SOME MAPS WERE RECEIVED, WHILE OTHER UTILITIES DID NOT RESPOND TO THE LOCATE REQUEST. ADDITIONAL UTILITIES OF WHICH WE ARE UNAWARE MAY EXIST. SITE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTASECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST,VICINITY MAP (NOT TO SCALE)NORTH11-13-17 PID#2003020420060PID#2003020420061PID#2003020420169 1. BEARINGS ARE BASED ON COORDINATES SUPPLIED BY THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SURVEYORS OFFICE. 2. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN PER GOPHER ONE LOCATES AND AS-BUILTS PLANS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF STILLWATER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 3. THERE MAY SOME UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, GAS, ELECTRIC, ETC. NOT SHOWN OR LOCATED. A D C B A BC D PRELIMIN A R Y NOTE: TOPOGRAPHY TAKEN FROM SURVEY DATED 1-23-13. NO ADDITIONAL SURVEYING TO DATE.TRAFFIC PLANSITE TRIANGLE A2.1site PLAN 1” = 20’-0” 1 A2 LOT DIMENSIONS; 90’ +/- X 150’ +/- LOT AREA; 13,500 SQ.FT. +/-(0.31 ac.) TRAFFIC CALMING SUGGESTIONS: 1. DIRECTIONAL ARROWS ON APPROACH APRON TO INDICATE RIGHT-IN TURN FOR ENTRANCE, AND LEFT- OUT TURN FOR EXITING. 2. ANGLE CURB CUTS AT MYRTLE STREET TO ENCOURAGE MOVEMENTS DESCRIBED ABOVE. 3.0. ELIMINATE PARKING ON SOUTH SIDE OF MYRTLE BETWEEN THIRD STREET AND AMERICAN LEGION PARKING LOT ENTRANCE, TO ALLOW BI-PASS TRAFFIC AROUND LEFT TURN MOVEMENTS. OR 3.1. NO LEFT TURN SIGN POSTED ON SOUTH SIDE OF MYRTLE FOR MOVEMENTS INTO PROPERTY. 1 2 3.0 3.1 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 15, 2018 CASE NO.: 2018-20 APPLICANT: Adam Lee Randall, representing Caribbean Smokehouse REQUEST: Request for a Design Permit to install signage for Caribbean Smokehouse on the structure located at 423 Main Street North ZONING: Central Business COMP PLAN DISTRICT: Downtown Mixed Use PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of three signs to be added to the structure located at 423 Main Street South:  The installation of one, 3’ tall by 8’ long digital print, custom shape router cut sign to read “Caribbean Smokehouse”, the business name. The flat, metal sign is proposed to be flush with the wall face, underneath the existing ‘Brick Alley’ sign. Case No. 2018-20 HPC: August 15, 2018 Page 2 of 3  The installation of one, 25” tall by 32” wide projecting metal and laminate sign to be hung from an existing bracket, underneath existing exterior lights. The sign will include the business name and tagline of “putting family back into food” as well as graphics.  The installation of one, 57.5” wide by 12” tall single sided, brushed metal sized with a digital laminate print to read “Caribbean Smokehouse”. APPLICABLE GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS Municipal Code Section 31-509, Design permit states:  The Standards for Review, Sec. 31-509(f) indicates the HPC shall utilize the following standards: o Outdoor advertising: The number, location, color, size, height, lighting and landscaping of outdoor advertising signs and structures in relation to the creation of traffic hazards and the appearance and harmony with adjacent development. o Special design guidelines for areas or districts of the city officially adopted by the city council. The Downtown Design Manual section pertaining to “Sign and Graphics” is attached for Commission review. The following are applicable to this request: • Only one sign that contains the business name or graphic logo is permitted per street facing side. The exception is that a window sign may be used in addition to other sign types. • “Trademark” or “Logo” signs may not be acceptable if the color and character of the sign is not in keeping with the historic character of the area. • Use materials consistent with the period, such as wood signboards and metal brackets. • Multiple-tenant buildings should submit a Sign Package that includes building elevations (drawn to scale), sign types, locations and sizes. Do not put up signs piecemeal. View the building as a whole and plan for a unified strategy to take advantage of all possible sign locations. • Use painted wood were practicable. It is the authentic material and will look appropriate against the weathered brick of Stillwater’s commercial facades. Modern materials that stimulate wood may be acceptable, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. • Choose subdued colors and dark tones in keeping with the Victorian tradition. • Choose tones with sufficient contrast to be clearly legible: dark on light or light on dark. • Choose a bond and simple type style on all appropriate signs. FINDINGS The use of flat metal with digital, laminate graphics is not consistent with the Downtown Design Review District guidelines. Additionally, the trademark logo color and character is not in keeping with the historic character of the area. Lastly, only one sign is permitted on the side of the building facing Main Street; both the projecting sign and the free-standing (monument), multi-tenant sign are not in conformance with the Zoning Code nor the guidelines. Case No. 2018-20 HPC: August 15, 2018 Page 3 of 3 ALTERNATIVES A. Approve, whole or in part. If the proposed application meets the Downtown Design Review District standards, and the standards set forth for Design Permits, the HPC should move to approve, with or without conditions, Case No. 2018-20. B. Approve in part. C. Deny. If the HPC finds that the proposal is not consistent with the Downtown Design Review District standards, then the Commission may deny the request. With a denial, the basis of action is required to be given. Furthermore, a denial with prejudice would prohibit the applicant from resubmittal of a similar application for one year. D. Table. If the HPC needs additional information to make a decision, the request may be tabled to the following hearing. RECOMMENDATION On the basis HPC Case No. 2018-30 does not conforms to the Downtown Design Review District standards, staff recommends either denial or tabling the Design Permit for the Caribbean Smokehouse signs proposed to be located at 423 Main Street South. ATTACHMENTS Applicant submission (5 pages) Downtown Design Review District Guidelines (pages 26-33) Signs and Graphics Background During the peak of commercial activity in Stillwater, the signs in the historic commercial district had a distinct character that was a part of the overall streetscape. Many of the historic buildings were built to accommodate a storefront sign band in their original design. The efforts of the Design Manual are not meant to turn back the clock, but rather to preserve and enhance that distinct and historic character of Stillwater. All signage is subject to Stillwater building and zoning codes. 1. QUANTITIES, LOCATION AND SIZE Background In the past, streetscapes had a variety of sign types that not only identified the business, but also the name of the buildings, dates of construction, etc. The signs were simple, bold and well Crafted. Lettering was in clear, no-nonsense styles, maximizing the contrast between the background and the lettering. Varying sign types can be found in the historic streetscape including: (1) architectural signs, (2) storefront signs, (3) window signs, (4) awnings, (5) projecting signs, and (6) painted wall signs and murals. Every building should select the most appropriate sign type for its architecture and location. Guidelines • The maintenance and restoration of any existing historic signs is encouraged in lieu of replacement. • Signage for a business not located within the building is not acceptable. • Only one sign that contains the business name or graphic logo is permitted per street facing side. The exception is that a window sign may be used in addition to other sign types. • Signage should be located in such a way as to not obscure any architectural features of the building. A projecting sign with two faces is considered one sign. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 26 Signs and Graphics a. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNS Backround Architectural signs are integrated into the building fabric and are constructed of permanent materials such as stone or metal. Names and the dates of construction were common signs included on the façade. They were typically located in the roof parapet detailing or in a cornerstone detail. These add a sense of history and place to the character and fabric of Stillwater. Guidelines • Preserve existing architectural signs. • Promote the use of the original building names in new signage. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 27 Signs and Graphics b. STOREFRONT SIGNS Backround Storefront signs are those which are located on the horizontal band dividing the storefront windows from the upper façade of the building. Guidelines • 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. • Use simple, bold lettering with sufficient contrast between the lettering and the background. • “Trademark” or “Logo" signs may not be acceptable if the color and character of the sign is not in keeping with the historic character of the area. • The maximum area of the sign is regulated by the sign ordinance. • Graphics in the sign are included in the maximum allowable area. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 28 Signs and Graphics c. WINDOW SIGNS Background Window signs are applied inside the glass of storefront windows, upper floor windows and doorways. Their main focus was on the approaching pedestrian; therefore the signs gave more detailed information about the business. Guidelines • It may often be desirable to keep the display space clear. In these cases, insert the sign at the base or the head of the window, or both. • Keep the lettering small remembering that the reader will be in close proximity to the sign. Use several lines where necessaiy and consider curving the top line at the head of the window. • Lettering formed with neon may be used in the inside of the window, provided the size, light intensity, color and style are consistent with the theme of the buildong. • Total sign area in the window should not exceed one-third of the window area. • Display street numbers on or directly above the door, and business hours on the inside of the door or in an adjacent window. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 29 Signs and Graphics d. PROJECTING SIGNS Background Projecting signs are at right angles to the building face, either fixed to the wall or hanging from a bracket. Their major advantage over storefront or window signs is their ability to be seen by pedestrians and motorists from a distance down the street. If they get too large, however, they can obscure each other, so it is important to keep them small and simple. Guidelines • 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. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 30 Signs and Graphics e. PAINTED WALL SIGNS & MURALS Background Painted wall signs occasionally appeared on the side of buildings at comer 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 bac of “non-contributing" buildings, or on the back walls of “contributing” buildings. These have been addressed on a case-by-case basis. Guidelines • Where existing painted wall signs can still he found, leave them exposed, or restore them to their original colors. • No new wall signs or murals should he introduced on historic "contributing" buildings. • 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. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 31 Signs and Graphics 2. COORDINATION OF SIGNS Backround At the time of the commercial boom in StiIlwater (1870’s – 1900’s) most buildings were owned and occupied by single businesses. Merchants thought of their entire façade as potential sign space. For this reason, the signs were all well coordinated. Ownership and business use patterns have changed over the years, and many buildings now contain multiple businesses. It is important that tenants and owners cooperate to design a sign package, which will help to reunify the building façade. Guidelines • Multiple-tenant buildings should submit a Sign Package that includes building elevations (drawn to scale), sign types, locations and sizes. Do not put up signs piecemeal. View the building as a whole and plan a unified design strategy to take advantage of all possible sign locations. • Tenants and owners should use a common lettering style and color scheme on the building • Design the Sign Package to emphasize the whole width and geometry of storefronts and individual buildings. Avoid the use of unified signage across multiple buildings thai are obviously separate and of different and distinct scale or architecture. • Consider giving the entire building an identifiable name, i.e. "Stillwater Mercantile", with individual business signs near the entrances, or on a common directory. BUILDING SIGN PROGRAMTenant A: 14 sq. ft. sign Tenant B: 21 sq. ft. sign Tenant C: 28 sq. ft. sign Tenant D: 28 sq. ft. sign Tenant E: 21 sq. ft. sign D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 32 D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 33 Signs and Graphics 3. MATERIALS Background Apart from architectual signs, the original exterior signs of StiIlwater were constructed of wood and painted. Window signs were painted, etched or gilded. Today a great range of materials are available, including metals and plastics, and their unconditioned use can lead to a confusion of signage, which detracts from the unique character of Stillwater. Modern sign materials are acceptable provided their design is handled with an understanding of the Victorian spirit. An exception is made in the case of internally lit and back-lit signs, their nature is inherently foreign to the solid character of brick and wood Victorian architecture and they are bound to strike a false and distracting note in the streetscape. Guidelines • Use painted wood where practicable. It is the authentic material and will look appropriate against the weathered brick of Stillwater's commercial façades. Modern materials that simulate wood may be acceptable, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. • Neon may be used as an interior window sign only. • Backlit and internally lit signs are not appropriate. • Supporting brackets for projecting signs should be metal, painted black. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 34 Signs and Graphics 4. SHAPE OF SIGNS Background The signs of Stillwater were forthright and utilitarian. Simple, framed rectangular boards were constructed to fill the available spaces. A common type was the long narrow sign, which stretched across the top of the storefront windows. Guidelines • Design the sign shape to fit and fill the available space. Consider using long narrow signs spanning the full width of the façade. • If a projecting sign is used, keep it simple in shape, small in size and utilitarian in design. • Window signs should be symmetrical in layout and position. Top lines may be curved. 5. COLOR Background The commercial structures of this time period did not use a wide range of paint colors. The palette was particularly narrow; dark green, dark brown and black were common. Signs were painted for contrast rather than for color-black letters on a white background, gold letters on a black background. Complete ranges of paint colors are available today, ranging from the jarring to the pastel. If they are used indiscriminately, the unique historic character of Stillwater will be destroyed. Guidelines • Choose subdued colors and dark tones in keeping with the Victorian tradition. Properly selected combinations of dark brown and green, black, off-white and gold are all appropriate. • Choose tones with sufficient contrast to be clearly legible: dark on light or light on dark. • Support brackets of projecting signs should be black. 6. LETTERING Background Most of the original signs in Stillwater were strictly practical-the lettering had to be large enough to have an impact at the required viewing distance, and clear enough to be readily legible. Generally the style was a plain bold or classic uppercase arranged symmetrically, and one style was often repeated on various signs applied to one building. Guidelines • Choose a bold and simple type style and use it on all appropriate signs. Signs and Graphics 7. LIGHTING Background In the nineteenth century, Stillwater would have been dimly lit. Today we expect our cities to be bright and lively at night. We must achieve an acceptable standard of lighting without compromising the essential character of the historic setting. Guidelines • Use incandescent indirect lighting and place spotlights discreetly, in such a way as to shield the source from pedestrians and vehicular traffic. • Neon lights are permitted in window signs only. Design them with respect for the historic ambiance of the area. • Do not use flashing, moving or intermittent lights. • Do not use internally or back-lit signs, either projecting, wall mounted, or hung inside the window. • Do not use changeable or movable letters or graphics. 8. INSTALLATION Background With the high turnover of businesses in many of the historic buildings, signage has become temporary in nature. Efforts must be made to make sure that damage to buildings is minimized when signage is installed. Guidelines • The installation of any signage or graphics must have a minimal impact on the building and must allow the building to return to its original condition upon signage removal. • Reuse of existing mounting brackets, studs or holes is desirable. D E S I G N M A N U A L , C O M M E R C I A L H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T , S T I L L W A T E R , M I N N E S O T A 35 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 15, 2018 REGARDING: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner Attached is the final draft of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan’s Historic Resources chapter. The chapter will be sent the State Historic Preservation Office and to the Minnesota Historical Society as part of grant finalization. The chapter will be incorporated into the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, to be released for final public input this winter. 2040 STILLWATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: HISTORIC RESOURCES CHAPTER INTRODUCTION Stillwater is well known as one of the oldest cities in Minnesota, and its historic downtown and neighborhoods are inseparable from its picturesque St. Croix River setting. Beginning in the mid-1840s, the levee was lined with lumber and grain mills, factories, and rail yards. In the early 1900s, at the end of the St. Croix lumber era, citizens planned and raised funds to reclaim this riverfront land. Lowell Park, named for hotel owner and city leader Elmore Lowell, was the result. Lowell Park in 1918. MNHS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 5-1 CONTEXT 5-3 Stillwater History and Development Overview ANALYSIS OF CURRENT TOOLS 5-10 AND CONDITIONS Preservation Planning and Stillwater 5-10 Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission 5-11 Heritage Preservation Ordinance Commissioner Training and Education The National Register of Historic Places 5-12 and Stillwater Why are NRHP Properties Significant? Stillwater NRHP Districts Individual NRHP Properties Local Heritage Preservation Designation 5-14 Historic Contexts Neighborhood Studies Stillwater Commercial Historic District 5-15 Stillwater Commercial Historic District Design Guidelines Stillwater Neighborhood Conservation District 5-16 Neighborhood Conservation District Guidelines National Register-Listed and Eligible Districts 5-17 Stillwater South Main Street Archaeological District (NRHP) Stillwater Cultural Landscape District Public Outreach and Educational Resources 5-19 Heirloom Homes and Landmark Sites Program Walking Tours and Videos Research Resources GOALS, POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES 5-21 Heritage Preservation Program for 2040: 2040 Historic Resources Chapter Development Process Heritage Preservation Ordinance Goals Objectives and Policies for 2040 5-23 Program Timeline and Funding Sources 5-28 Chris Faust, 2011 View over the Stillwater Commercial Historic District PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-2 Lowell Park represented a growing understanding that the city’s historic buildings and landscapes were important resources worthy of protection. This effort has grown steadily and has gathered great community support. As detailed in this chapter, preservation goals, objectives, and policies are linked to many others, including those for downtown land use, transportation, natural resources, housing, and economic development. This Comprehensive Plan chapter update is intended to strengthen Stillwater’s preservation planning framework by examining existing needs and identifying new opportunities. Following a review of Stillwater’s development, the components of current planning programs and tools are analyzed, along with the result of meetings with the Historic Resources Advisory Committee, Heritage Preservation Commission members, and City staff. This information was used to develop goals, objectives, and policies as well as implementation timelines. Historic photo credits: Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) Washington County Historical Society (WCHS) Abbreviations: National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) National Historic Landmark (NHL) This historic resources chapter and format are part of the 2040 Stillwater Comprehensive Plan, and will be integrated with other chapters in the final plan document. Looking downriver from the Stillwater Public Library in 2016. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-3 CONTEXT for 2040: An Overview of Stillwater History and Development Lumber prospectors founded Stillwater on land inhabited by the Ojibwe for hundreds of years. Indian treaties signed in 1837 ceded millions of acres of land across Minnesota and Wisconsin, and investors from New England were drawn to potential sawmill sites on the St. Croix River. In 1844, John McKusick (1815-1900), a native of Maine, was among the founders of the Stillwater Lumber Company. Other companies added about a dozen more mills within the next decade. Stillwater was the site of the 1848 Territorial Convention that initiated the path to Minnesota statehood. It was selected as the seat of Washington County in 1849, and as the Territorial Prison site in 1851. Three years later, Stillwater organized a city government and elected John McKusick as mayor. When the second Washington County Courthouse (NRHP), was placed atop Zion Hill in 1869, it announced the city’s continuing significance as an important axis of the “St. Croix Triangle” lumber economy. This triangle was bounded by the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers and extended as far north as Mille Lacs Lake. Despite its location on Lake St. Croix—a setting highly praised by some steamboat visitors seeking scenery—early investors focused on Stillwater’s full industrial potential. For more than sixty years, Stillwater would prove an ideal setting for sawing and shipping the white pine harvested in Minnesota and Wisconsin forests. In addition to mill, factory, and steamboat sites, the riverfront offered a platform for rail construction connected to a national network. Sheltering bluffs offered some degree of separation from the smoke and noise of industry, but much of the activity was visible across a wide viewshed of city neighborhoods. Overview adapted from the Stillwater Cultural Landscape Report (2011) prepared by Landscape Research for the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Cultural Resources Unit (MnDOT CRU). As the stage for one of Minnesota’s leading lumber centers and a supply depot for the St. Croix Valley, the city’s early riverfront was continually remodeled to serve industry and commerce. The area below present- day Pioneer Park is shown in 1874 in the Illustrated Historical Atlas of Minnesota (A. T. Andreas). The same area in 1910. MNHS PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-4 The city’s leading position in the St. Croix lumber industry soared with the creation of the St. Croix Boom Corporation. Isaac Staples and other investors incorporated the company in 1856 to collect, measure, and raft logs downriver, creating a distribution point for the entire St. Croix. Located about two miles north of Stillwater, rafts containing millions of board feet of lumber were directed to the city’s mills and were also bound for Winona, St. Louis, and other mill sites. Inexpensive frame buildings made up much of the early commercial district. By the end of the Civil War in 1865, however, the owners of the six sawmills then in operation began to build enduring integrated business networks that included real estate, flour milling, transportation, banking and insurance, and manufacturing. Lumbering financed new enterprises, and new masonry buildings reflected increased investment. Many early sawmill firms would remain in business until 1914 and the end of the lumber era. After the Civil War, builders of Greek Revival and Italianate style houses selected prominent sites with panoramic views of the river as well as its numerous new industries. Isaac Staples’ Second Empire Style residence (ca. 1873), atop North Hill, featured an eye-catching mansard roof clad in polychrome slate tiles. In 1867, area business leaders organized the Stillwater & St. Paul Railroad. This line and the two that followed immediately brought economic and population growth and secured the city’s position as a lumber center. In 1871 the Stillwater, White Bear and St. Paul Railroad connected Stillwater with Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth. In 1872, the St. Paul, Stillwater, and Taylor’s Falls Railroad reached the city. By 1878 the Stillwater and St. Paul became part of the Northern Pacific transcontinental system. Rails and spurs were laid across the riverfront to sawmills and factories and connected to depots that supplied freight and passenger service and St. Croix Boom Site in ca. 1886. MNHS Main Street looking north in 1870. MNHS In 1870, with about 4,000 inhabitants, Stillwater was the largest settlement in Washington County. Small creeks creased the lightly wooded ravines, and the beginning of dense residential development is evident along the grid-plan streets: between 1870 and 1871, more than 200 houses were finished. MNHS PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-5 connected to river steamers. In 1876 a pontoon- supported, wood drawbridge spanned the river to Houlton, Wisconsin. This structure was rebuilt in 1911 and occupied the site of the present Stillwater Lift Bridge (1931; NRHP). By 1900, eleven sawmills located on the levee. Sawn lumber had been rafted downriver to other markets for processing, but rail connections allowed local manufacturers to produce lumber, lath, shingles, doors, sashes and furniture. The peak year for lumber traffic on the St. Croix was 1890, when one-half-billion board feet passed through the St. Croix Boom. The boom closed in 1914, marking the end of Stillwater’s lumber era. Grain dealers built mills and warehouses served by rail spurs laid along the levee. Boat builders, icehouses, and foundries of various types also located here. Foundry products were needed for mill and railroad development, and there was demand for many types of agricultural implements. In 1882, Seymour, Sabin & Co., a manufacturer of furniture and wood products, launched the Northwestern Manufacturing and Car Company, which had several successor firms including Northwest Thresher, until the building was razed in 1946. Stillwater’s late nineteenth-century prosperity mirrored that of many other Minnesota manufacturing cities. The townsite platted by John McKusick in 1848 was a standard grid plan, but many of the lots surveyed across the city’s hills and ravines provided picturesque building sites. Simple, gable-roofed vernacular dwellings built for laborers, shopkeepers, and artisans filled many of the lots, and some enjoyed great river views. North and South Hill were the focus of much early development. Builders erected excellent examples of Greek Revival, Second Empire, and Italianate style houses. A growing economy and wealth of local wood and stone products A simple vernacular house at 408 Maple Street W. (ca. 1875). WCHS The Italianate Style: 214 Elm Street N. (1877). WCHS The Queen Anne Style: L. E. Toronius House, 812 Harriet Street (1901). MNHS PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-6 also underwrote large Queen Anne style houses constructed by the city’s “lumber barons.” Many of these houses feature complex rooflines and elaborate porches and millwork trim. Stillwater’s large community of laborers included Germans, Scandinavians, Italians and other European immigrants, including Jewish families from Eastern Europe. African- American families were also members of the early community. Prominent hilltop sites were sought for steepled churches representing a variety of denominations and ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The Washington County Courthouse (1869, NRHP) was placed on the most prominent parcels on South Hill. A new crop of commercial-district business blocks reflected the economic success of the city as well as its cultural life. The Union Depot (1888, razed), an exceptional example of the Shingle Style, presided over its riverfront location near the bridge. The Hersey and Staples Block (1890; Main and Myrtle streets; razed), was built of locally quarried stone, with Lake Superior brownstone trim. The Lumber (Lumbermen's) Exchange Building (1890; NRHP) was the first modern business block in the city, and featured heating, plumbing, and electrical service, as well as an elevator. The craftsmanship and size of these buildings reflected a high level of investment for a city of 11,268 residents in 1890. Closing of the St. Croix Boom Company in 1914 was a critical event in the city’s economic history. Riverfront mill and factory buildings were put to other uses, but the new businesses were often short-lived. Investment in diversified manufacturing such as agricultural implements, allowed the city to retain its workforce and position as a trade center. The city’s population stood at 12,318 in 1900, but declined to 10,198 in 1910, 7,735 in 1920 and 7,013 in 1940. St. Michael’s Catholic Church (1873), 611 3rd Street S. (MNHS) Union Depot (1888, razed). MNHS Lumbermen’s Exchange, 101 S. Water Street (1890). MNHS PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-7 The Northwest Thresher, Twin City Forge and Foundry, Foote-Schultze, Smithson Paper Box, Stillwater Market Creamery, Minnesota Mercantile, and Stillwater Garment companies were among the city’s important early twentieth-century employers on or near the riverfront. The Stillwater Prison, located on N. Main Street in Battle Hollow since 1853, closed in 1914. During the next decades the riverfront area was slowly transformed by removal of industrial buildings, railroad tracks, and boathouses. The popular City Beautiful Movement, which emphasized urban planning built on a foundation of improved streets and neighborhood parks, was underway just as many people in Stillwater were beginning to understand the potential need for new uses for the riverfront. Evidence of the city’s progressive planning included streetcar service inaugurated in 1889, opening of the Minneapolis and St. Paul Suburban Railway (which after 1899 offered half-hour service to St. Paul), and completion of the Carnegie Library in 1903. Although the riverfront would continue to be dominated by industry for several more decades, the initial construction of Lowell Park (1911) represented the first step in reworking the city’s gateway, creating a public use along the former levee, and accommodating new automobile traffic. William A. Finklenburg of Winona designed the first phase of Lowell Park. The park extended two blocks south of Chestnut Street and featured a river wall with a lawn, plantings, and concrete benches. A north extension was completed in 1917 with plans by Minneapolis landscape architects Morell & Nichols. A riverfront pavilion was completed in 1923. The firm also prepared the Plan of Stillwater (1918). It was a blueprint for the modern city, proposing new ideas for parks, boulevards, housing, and riverfront land use. It called for a system of scenic drives linking views of the river valley, Looking up Chestnut Street in 1912. MNHS Main Street looking north, in ca. 1925. MNHS Carnegie Library (1903). MNHS PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-8 and the reclamation of ravines for park purposes. In 1917, the East Side Lumber Company on the Wisconsin side of Lake St. Croix donated their property to the City of Stillwater for park use. In 1931 American Legion Post 48 constructed Legion Beach. The site was later named Kolliner Park. It has been closed since 1979. When the new Stillwater Lift Bridge opened in 1931, the two-lane, 1,050-foot structure was the centerpiece of a redesigned riverfront. This was also a period, however, when city leaders planned to build future tourism and recreation markets. The Lowell Inn (1927), built on the site of the popular Sawyer House hotel, was an early symbol of the city’s potential as an automobile traveler’s destination. During the Depression years of the 1930s, Works Progress Administration (WPA) and other public funds assisted with some area improvements geared at tourism, including the placement of commemorative markers at Battle Hollow and near the Tamarack House, the site of the first county courthouse. Design and construction of the Lake St. Croix Overlook (NRHP), south of Stillwater, and the St. Croix Boom Site (NHL), north of the city, was completed by the Minnesota Department of Highways and utilized federal relief funds. Increasingly, visitors saw less and less of the city’s industrial past, although railyards still defined much of the riverfront. Notably, in 1918, lumberman Isaac Staples’ North Hill residence, built in ca. 1873 and overlooking his St. Croix Lumber Mill, was razed. During the 1930s, Pioneer Park was built on the site and offered a dramatic view of the Stillwater Lift Bridge and broad river and valley vistas. Following World War II, some merchants remodeled downtown facades with large signs and materials such as aluminum panels. In 1960, a new one-story Hooley’s Supermarket (razed) Lowell Park sunken gardens in 1934. MNHS General Plan of City of Stillwater, Minnesota, Showing Parks, Boulevard, and Main Highway System. Morell and Nichols, Landscape Architects and Planners, 1918. The Stillwater Caves in 1962. MNHS PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-9 replaced the Shingle style Union Depot (1888). Attractions such as the Stillwater Caves drew tourists, while replacement of key downtown buildings—such as the Hersey Staples Block at Main and Myrtle Streets with the Cosmopolitan State Bank in 1968—altered the traditional streetscape. Residents’ pride in the city’s historic houses was always evident, but interest in downtown historic preservation grew during the early 1970s. The Brick Alley (432 S. Main Street) was among the first of several downtown buildings adaptively reused as restaurants and specialty stores. The Connolly Shoe Factory at 123 N. Main Street, which now houses the city’s largest event center, is exemplary of continuing success with adaptive reuse. In 1973, the Stillwater City Council approved creation of the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC), reflecting increased community interest in preserving and revitalizing the city’s historic and cultural resources. In 1988, the National Park Service designated Stillwater as a Certified Local Government (CLG), providing access to historic preservation guidance and grants. In 1992, the Commission began to provide design review for properties within the Commercial Historic District. In the 1990s, the vacant Stillwater State Prison was proposed for adaptive reuse as housing. In 2002, before development began, the N. Main Street buildings were destroyed by fire. More than 300 rental and condominium units in three new riverfront housing projects have since been constructed on the prison and adjacent sites. Adaptive reuse projects continue within the Commercial Historic District and surrounding Downtown Design Review District, including a boutique hotel development (2018) in the former Joseph Wolf Brewery (1886) at 402 N. Main Street. Since completion of the St. Croix Crossing Bridge (2017), closure of the Stillwater Lift Bridge to vehicular traffic offers new recreational potential for the community and visitors. N. Main Street in 1974, looking south. (MNHS) S. Main Street in 2018, looking north. Public stairway reconstruction accompanied the adaptive reuse of the Joseph Wolf Brewery, 2018. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-10 ANALYSIS: Preservation Planning and Stillwater Stillwater’s efforts to identify, evaluate, and preserve its historic and cultural resources while encouraging adaptive reuse and reinvestment follow national standards for preservation planning. Preservation planning is “the process by which a community develops a vision, goals, and priorities for the preservation of its historic and cultural resources.” The National Park Service within the U. S. Department of the Interior provides Standards and Guidelines for all aspects of planning. The principles include: • Important historic properties cannot be replaced if they are destroyed. • To make responsible decisions about historic properties, existing information must be used to the maximum extent and new information must be acquired as needed. • Preservation planning includes public participation. As a Certified Local Government (CLG), one of forty-four in Minnesota as of 2018, Stillwater is eligible for federal grants that support historic preservation studies and public education programs. The Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and National Park Service (NPS) are partners in the effort. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Preservation Planning recommends: 1. Preservation Planning Establishes Historic Contexts Historic contexts organize information based on a cultural theme and its geographical and chronological limits. Contexts describe the significant broad patterns of development in an area that may be represented by historic properties. The development of historic contexts is the foundation for decisions about treatment of historic properties. First National Bank (1888) in the Stillwater Commercial Historic District. 2. Preservation Planning Uses Historic Contexts to Develop Goals and Priorities for the Identification, Evaluation, Registration and Treatment of Historic Properties Preservation goals are developed for each historic context to ensure that the range of properties representing the important aspects of each historic context is identified, evaluated and treated. Then priorities are set for all goals identified for each historic context. The goals for each historic context may change as new information becomes available. 3. The Results of Preservation Planning Are Made Available for Integration Into Broader Planning Processes Preservation of historic properties is one element of larger planning processes. Preservation goals and priorities, and results of studies and projects, need to be integrated with all aspects of community planning. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-11 Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) The creation of the Heritage Preservation Commission in 1973 occurred during a period of increased interest in historic resources at the national as well as local level. In the late 1970s, the successful rehabilitation of Stillwater’s Main Street buildings—such as those housing Brine’s Meat Market (219 S. Main Street) and Kolliner’s Clothing Store (113 S. Main), and development of the Brick Alley (423 S. Main) and the Grand Garage (324 S. Main)— demonstrated adaptive reuse and renewed interest in the city’s downtown core. As adopted by the Stillwater City Council, the Heritage Preservation Ordinance (Section 22- 7) states that the “preservation, protection, perpetuation and use of areas, places, buildings, structures and other objects having a special historical, community or aesthetic interest or value is a public necessity and is required in the interest of the health, prosperity, safety and welfare of the community.” The seven- member HPC meets monthly and is supported by Community Development Department staff. Commissioners are appointed to staggered three-year terms. The ordinance charges the HPC with designating heritage preservation sites and conducting design review for individual properties and those within specified districts; conducting ongoing study and survey of areas, places, buildings, structures and objects in the city; providing information and assistance to property owners, and with obtaining grants and other funds for ongoing work. By 1994, the Stillwater HPC was recognized in a Minneapolis Star Tribune article for demonstrating that “historic preservation is an economic development tool for drawing great numbers of visitors to town.” By this time, the HPC had sponsored several important studies, including the Historical Reconstruction of the Riverfront (1985), the Intensive National Register Survey of Downtown Stillwater (1989) and Stillwater Historic Contexts: A Comprehensive Planning Approach (1993). In addition to overseeing local designation and related studies, the HPC conducts design review for individually designated properties and those in the Downtown Design Review District and the Stillwater Commercial Historic District (Figure 3). The HPC reviews new construction in the Neighborhood Conservation District (Figure 3). The HPC also conducts design review for properties in the West Stillwater Business Park. Each district has specific design review guidelines. HPC responsibilities are also specified in other city ordinances. For example, the Demolition Ordinance (Chapter 34) provides procedures for HPC review of demolition permits for properties not currently listed but potentially eligible for local designation. The ordinance notes that such properties must be built on or before January 1, 1946, the date coinciding with the historic context period recommended in 1993. Site Alteration Permits (Sec. 31-215) further specify the requirements of design review for historic properties. Commissioner Training and Education In 2015 the City of Stillwater, in conjunction with the cities of Eden Prairie and Mankato, received a Heritage Partnership Program grant from the Minnesota Historical Society to retain professional services and develop a training curriculum for statewide distribution. The focus of the grant was to develop materials satisfying the educational needs of Heritage Preservation Commissions across Minnesota. The Heritage Preservation Commission Training Manual (2016) and other materials are posted on the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission website. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-12 The National Register of Historic Places and Stillwater The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. The passage of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) in 1966 created the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The NRHP is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archaeological resources. NRHP-eligible properties may be evaluated for the effects resulting from federally funded projects, such as road and bridge construction, as provided by the Section 106 process. Owners of income-producing properties eligible for the NRHP may be able to use federal historic tax credits for certified rehabilitation projects. Stillwater’s first NRHP property listing was in 1971 with the Washington County Courthouse (1869). The building was nominated as Minnesota's oldest functioning courthouse and one of its few surviving examples of monumental public architecture from the mid- 19th century. The second property was the Minnesota Territorial Warden’s House (1853), listed in 1974. It was recognized as the only surviving structure of the prison's Minnesota Territory period and chief remnant of its statehood years. The Stillwater Commercial Historic District (1992) and twelve individual properties have since been listed in the NRHP. They include a broad range of dwellings, public buildings, and industrial and commercial properties recognized for architectural style as well as their historical value to the development of the city. Some properties, including the Washington County Courthouse (1869), also have state significance. Washington County Courthouse (1869), in ca. 1900. Listed in the NRHP in 1971. (MNHS) Why are NRHP Properties Significant? Properties are evaluated for significance with the following NRHP criteria: The quality of significance in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects: A. That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or B. That are associated with the lives of significant persons in our past; or C. That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or D. That have yielded or may be likely to yield, information important in history or prehistory. Properties must also retain integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. There are also seven criteria considerations, including those applicable to religious properties, cemeteries, reconstructed PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-13 buildings, and properties achieving significance within the past 50 years. Stillwater NRHP Districts Stillwater Commercial Historic District Stillwater NRHP Districts Determined Eligible but not yet listed: Stillwater South Main Street Archaeological District Stillwater Cultural Landscape District Individually-listed NRHP Properties In Stillwater Commercial Historic District: Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Depot and Freight House (1883) 233 and 235 Water Street In Downtown Design Review District: Roscoe Hersey House (1880) 416 Fourth Street S. Ivory McKusick House (1868) 504 Second Street N. St. Croix Lumber Mills/Stillwater Manufacturing (1850, 1900) 402 Main Street N. Washington County Historic Courthouse (1869) 101 Pine Street W. Mortimer Webster House (1865) 435 Broadway Street S. Austin Jenks House (1871, NRHP). Other: Point Douglas-St. Louis River Road Bridge (1865) Stillwater Lift Bridge (1931) Bergstein Shoddy Mill and Warehouse (1890) 805 Main Street S. Austin Jenks House (1871) 504 Fifth Street S. Albert Lammers House (1893) 1306 Third Street S. Nelson School (1897) 1018 First Street S. William Sauntry House and Recreation Hall (1891) 626 Fourth Street N. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-14 Stillwater Local Heritage Preservation Designation The Heritage Preservation Commission can recommend designation of individual properties and districts through the local nomination process authorized by Minnesota Statutes (471.193). Properties must meet one or more of seven local significance criteria: A. The character, interest or value as part of the development heritage or cultural characteristics of the city, state or county. B. The location as a site of a significant historic event. C. The identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the city's culture and development. D. The embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, form or treatment. E. The identification as work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the city's development. F. The embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship that represent a significant architectural innovation. G. The unique location or singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the city. Properties must also retain integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. Historic Contexts As recommended by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Preservation Planning, evaluation of any individual property or district’s historic significance and integrity is based on one or more historic contexts. Contexts are typically based on one or more themes, a geographical area, and periods of significance. They describe the broad patterns of historical development of a community or region that are represented by the physical development and character of the built environment. Historic contexts can be developed for many kinds of properties, including designed historic landscapes and archaeological sites. Neighborhood Studies In 1993, following the completion of the city- wide historic context study, Stillwater Historic Contexts: A Comprehensive Planning Approach, the HPC began in-depth study of the city’s historic neighborhoods. Sixteen neighborhoods were initially identified. Context development, property inventory, and recommendations for future actions, including local designation and/or NRHP listing, have been completed for ten neighborhoods. Figure 1 shows the areas completed 1995-2005: North Hill Original Town (1995) South Hill Original Town (1996) Greeley Addition (1997) Dutchtown District (1998) Holcombe District (1999) Hersey Staples & Co. Addition (2000) Carli & Schulenburg’s Addition (2001) Churchill, Nelson & Slaughter West Half (2002) Churchill, Nelson & Slaughter East Half (2003) Staples and May’s Addition (2005) To date, no action has been taken on recommendations to designate all or part of these areas as local or NRHP districts. In 2013 the HPC and its consultant produced a draft of Stillwater, Minnesota: Preserving Historic Neighborhoods. The document includes general historical information, building rehabilitation information, and design guidelines. This information and detailed guidelines are adaptable to design review for any future historic districts, and are also an excellent source of general information. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-15 Stillwater Commercial Historic District The Stillwater Commercial Historic District was listed in the NRHP in 1992 and is also locally designated, with a slightly different boundary. Both districts encompass the area that parallels the river along Water and S. and N. Main streets, and the cross-streets of Mulberry, Commercial, Myrtle, Chestnut, Olive, and Nelson (Figure 2). The NRHP district includes 56 contributing buildings, two contributing sites, three contributing structures, and one contributing object. Contributing properties include primarily brick commercial buildings representing a variety of architectural styles from the 1860s through the 1930s. There are also examples of 1860s and 1870s Greek Revival and Italianate style dwellings at the edges of the district. The oldest remaining downtown core along N. and S. Main Street is composed of structures built between 1864 and 1875; some feature stone, party walls with brick-faced façades. In addition to historic commercial enterprises of many types, buildings related to lumber, rail, and manufacturing are well represented. Stillwater Commercial Historic District Design Guidelines The HPC reviews all building permits for exterior alterations and additions to properties within the Stillwater Commercial Historic District, including landscape alterations. If determined to be maintenance-related, roof repair and similar projects may receive review and approval from City staff. The Commercial Historic District is located within the larger Downtown Design Review District (Figure 2). Buildings in the larger district may have different levels of significance and integrity than those in the Commercial Historic District. The Design Manual for the Commercial Historic District (2006), contains design guidelines applicable to both districts. The adopted guidelines are intended to “direct and lead Stillwater in its endeavor to conserve and enhance its appearance, preserve its historical and/or architectural assets, protect and encourage areas of existing or potential scenic value, and assist its property owners.” Both NRHP listing and local designation are usually limited to buildings at least 50 years old, which now includes buildings dating from 1968 or before. District boundaries could accordingly be revised to include mid-twentieth century buildings. Bryan Mosier Cigar Store, Main and Chestnut Street, in 1915, and in 2010. (MNHS) Main Street from the Main Street stairs, in 2018 and in ca. 1880. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-16 Stillwater Neighborhood Conservation District In 2006 the Stillwater City Council established the residential Neighborhood Conservation District (NCD; Figure 3). According to the NCD ordinance, the objective of the NCD is to “conserve traditional neighborhood fabric, to guide future infill development within the district, and to discourage unnecessary demolition of structures that contribute to the district’s historic character.” The NCD includes most of Stillwater’s late nineteenth- and early-twentieth century residential building stock. Neighborhood Conservation District Design Guidelines The Neighborhood Conservation District Design Guidelines (2006) include standards for new construction, including garages. Standards emphasize setback, height, size and scale, massing, and overall relationship to the streetscape and neighborhood. The HPC reviews design proposals prior to issuance of a building permit for new construction, but additions and alterations to existing buildings are not currently subject to design review. 300 block of Hickory Street W., as shown in the Architectural Survey of the Staples and May’s Addition to Stillwater (2005). PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-17 National Register-Listed and Eligible Districts Stillwater South Main Street Archaeological District (NRHP) Beginning in the 1840s, decades of milling and other industrial use resulted in great alteration to the Stillwater riverfront. Although many structures have been razed, in certain areas there remains an important historic archaeological record. The Stillwater South Main Street Archaeological District has been determined eligible for listing in the NRHP (Figure 2). It includes the Hersey & Bean Sawmill and Planing Mill sites, which were part of one of Stillwater’s major nineteenth-century lumber milling complexes. At the northern end of the district, Slab Alley was a commercial and residential working class neighborhood dating from the height of the lumber boom prior to 1870; the dwellings were removed when TH 95 was constructed in 1934. Stillwater Cultural Landscape District As defined by the Department of the Interior, a cultural landscape is “a geographic area, including both cultural and natural resources and the wildlife or domestic animals therein, associated with a historic event, activity, or person or exhibiting other cultural or aesthetic values.” The Stillwater Cultural Landscape District has been determined eligible for listing in the NRHP (Figure 2). The district encompasses the city’s setting of shoreline, hills and ravines, and the Stillwater Commercial Historic District. It also includes the bluff-top historic neighborhoods that are part of the North and South Hill landscapes. The boundary generally follows the alignment and area of the Original Plat of the Town of Stillwater (1848), including viewsheds up, down, and across the St. Croix River. Slab Alley on South Main Street in 1932 (razed). MNHS South Hill, 2018. Looking at Stillwater, across the St. Croix River, from Houlton, Wisconsin, in 2011. Chris Faust, photographer. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-18 The Stillwater Cultural Landscape District includes 248 contributing properties on both the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of the St. Croix River, including the Stillwater Lift Bridge, Lowell Park, and archaeological sites. On the Wisconsin side of the river, the district includes Kolliner Park, owned by the City of Stillwater. Determination of district boundaries and significance was useful to planners during studies for the St. Croix Crossing Bridge (2017), to assess potential effects to the landscape setting. The district boundaries and historic contexts highlight the significance of Stillwater’s unique setting and natural resources, and the preservation of its hilltop and river views. The South Main Street Archaeological District and the Stillwater Cultural Landscape District are not locally designated. Looking south from Pioneer Park in ca. 1935. (MNHS) Looking south from Pioneer Park in 2011, prior to St. Croix Crossing Bridge construction. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-19 Public Outreach and Educational Resources Heirloom Homes and Landmark Sites Program (HHLS) In 2007 the City of Stillwater and the Heritage Preservation Commission established the Heirloom Homes and Landmark Sites Program to recognize property owners who maintain the historic character of their properties (Figure 4). In 2014 the program received an award from the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) for Best Practices in Public Outreach and Education. Heirloom Homes are defined by the HPC as houses located in the older part of Stillwater that have “good historical integrity and represent the various architectural styles of the nineteenth century or the first half of the twentieth century;” these landmarks are “among the most historically and architecturally significant properties in Stillwater.”1 Landmarks retain their architectural integrity and have been recognized by the City of Stillwater, although they are not locally designated. Some are listed in the NRHP. To date, more than one hundred dwellings of many styles and types have been recognized. In addition to showcasing these properties and providing information to owners about best practices in building conservation, the program illustrates the potential of historic preservation in the city’s neighborhoods. Program resources are linked to the Heritage Preservation Commission website. The website includes rehabilitation information, searchable databases, intensive research reports on the properties, and photographs. 1 http://www.stillwater- mn.org/hpc/Sample_interface/Categories/about.asp Thomas and Elmira Sinclair House (1857), NRHP), 402 Fourth Street N. (Suki Thomsen photograph) Albert and Helen Lammers House (1893, NRHP), 1306 Third Avenue S. (Suki Thomsen photograph) PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-20 Walking Tours and Videos The Stillwater HPC has an extensive and innovative program of videos and printed tour brochures that focus on the Commercial Historic District and the South Hill area. The material enhances public understanding of the city’s resources, and contributes to the offerings of the Stillwater Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. The tour stops on the “Pastcasts” by Daniel Hoisington, which are designed for viewing on hand-held devices, cover general Stillwater history as well as fourteen properties throughout the downtown area. Loops on Pine Street and Chestnut Street areas include eighteen properties. This work has been supported by the City of Stillwater and by Minnesota Cultural and Heritage grants, and with funds from the Department of the Interior through the CLG grant program. The Minnesota Department of Transportation also funded a walking tour brochure for the Cultural Landscape District (2013). In 2018, the City is developing additional web mapping applications including Arc GIS Story Maps, and walking tours. Research Resources The Washington County Historical Society, founded in 1934, is headquartered in Stillwater and operates the Warden’s House Museum at 602 N. Main Street (1853, NRHP). The organization also provides information about Stillwater’s historic resources and maintains a significant research collection. Planning for a new heritage center is underway. The Society is represented on the seven-member Heritage Preservation Commission. The Stillwater Public Library, housed in the Carnegie Library at 224 Third Street N., maintains the unique St. Croix Collection. The Collection holds important books, photographs, and other materials on the history of Stillwater, the St. Croix Valley, and Washington County. From Pastcasts South Hill Walking Tour PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-21 GOALS, POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES Heritage Preservation Program for 2040 Previous sections outlined the background and components of Stillwater’s Heritage Preservation Program. As discussed, the Heritage Preservation Commission has both regulatory and public education responsibilities, and interacts with many other city departments and commissions. The City and HPC also interact with federal and state agencies on management of resources eligible for or listed in the NRHP. Stillwater has been successful in documenting many aspects of its built environment, including the Commercial Historic District and historic neighborhoods. Maintaining existing historic resources while encouraging rehabilitation, reinvestment, and new development is an important challenge for the City and the HPC. Stillwater’s prominence as a scenic visitor destination with a recreational waterfront adds another dynamic, as does the potential to develop new mixed-use development within and at the edges of the Commercial Historic District. With the opening of the St. Croix Crossing Bridge in August 2017, the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge was closed to vehicular traffic. Currently being repurposed as a pedestrian and bicycle path and under restoration to its 1931 appearance, the structure remains the city’s central landmark. The new pedestrian and bike trail will be known as the St. Croix Loop Trail. Formerly, about 17,000 vehicles per day were traveling though downtown Stillwater and across the bridge, causing traffic congestion that discouraged pedestrians and cyclists. With the loss of this traffic, many residents report the city center feels more “knit together”. This is attractive to local residents, who are more likely to shop and dine downtown, as well as to visitors. The Stillwater Market Analysis (2016), prepared by Maxfield Research and Consulting LLC, noted that anticipated population growth in key cohorts may create additional opportunities for retail goods and service businesses in Stillwater’s Commercial Historic District and adjacent areas. A significant number of new retail businesses and restaurants and could be anticipated, as could proposals for residential and office development in mixed-use buildings. Demand for increased parking may accompany this growth. Maxfield also noted that Downtown Stillwater has “a number of physical characteristics that make it a strong shopping location and a highly desirable urban district.” 2 This analysis suggests that the City and HPC may review new development proposals geared for an increased number of visitors and residents. Good communication about the need for conservation of historic resources and application of appropriate guidelines for building rehabilitation and new infill construction will be required. Challenges and Opportunities It is easy to take Stillwater’s natural setting and unique historic resources for granted. However, future planning will need to adapt to many kinds of changing conditions. These changes may be due to increased visitor demand and increased number of residents, as well as environmental needs. For example, peak-season parking capacity and additional garage development requires careful consideration of impacts on existing resources. For historic resources as well as the community in general, many types of resiliency plans need to be considered, including those for significant rainfall events, and seasonal high water and flooding. Historic and cultural resources also need to be addressed when considering the demand for solar arrays, electric vehicle charging stations, and increased wireless capacity. 2 Maxfield Research & Consulting, Market Potential Analysis for Downtown Stillwater, Stillwater, Minnesota. Prepared for SRF Consulting, 2016, 53. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-22 2040 Historic Resources Chapter Development Process The City of Stillwater organized an Advisory Committee to participate in the preparation of the 2040 Historic Resources Chapter of the Stillwater Comprehensive Plan update, along with the Heritage Preservation Commission. The consultant from Landscape Research attended several meetings to review Stillwater’s preservation planning process and the 2030 comprehensive plan and recommend updates and revisions for 2040. The five preservation planning goals identified in the Heritage Preservation Ordinance and adopted by the Stillwater City Council in 1980 have been retained: Heritage Preservation Ordinance Goals 1. Safeguard the heritage of the city by preserving historic properties that reflect Stillwater’s cultural, social, economic, political, visual, aesthetic, or architectural heritage. 2. Protect and enhance the city’s appeal and attraction to residents and visitors, using the presentation of historic properties to support and stimulate business and industrial investment. 3. Enhance the city’s visual interest and aesthetic character and diversity. 4. Foster civic pride in the beauty and notable accomplishments of the city’s past. 5. Promote the preservation and continued use of historic sites and structures for the education and general welfare of the city's residents. The consultants also reviewed the Heritage Preservation Ordinance and related documents, the many studies and inventories completed since 1984, and public education materials. The recommendations of each study were noted, and the previous components of Stillwater’s preservation planning program presented in the 2030 Plan were analyzed. The Advisory Committee, Heritage Preservation Commission members, and Community Development staff provided information and feedback. Comments and observations from the Advisory Committee, HPC, staff, and the public were organized into categories including Ordinance and Guidelines, Staffing and HPC Resources, Local Designation and Program Development, Public Education, and Implementation. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-23 Objectives and Policies for 2040 1. OBJECTIVE Promote educational outreach and engagement opportunities related to historic preservation, including the cultural values and economic benefits of historic preservation. Areas: Public Education and Awareness POLICIES 1. Create new ways to participate in heritage preservation that encourage more residents to engage in and influence decisions about the places that matter to them. 2. Expand outreach around heritage preservation activities and resources, and encourage opportunities for learning and enjoyment through creative ways of presenting cultural and historic resources to the public. 3. Expand outreach to owners of designated historic properties and other properties important to the city’s heritage. Focus on the historic value of the properties, and offer maintenance and adaptive reuse information, including preservation workshops, expanded annual reports, and email updates. 4. Engage with and educate the next generation of stewards of the city’s built and natural environment. Include engagement with local schools, and existing and new owners of historic properties. Internships with the HPC may also create new audiences and participants. 5. Partner with community organizations to connect property owners with preservation education and technical support services. 6. Continue to support the efforts of the Stillwater Public Library (St. Croix Collection) and the Washington County Historical Society to collect and conserve materials related to all aspects of Stillwater’s history. 7. Provide ongoing training for Heritage Preservation Commissioners, including annual retreats and access to state and national preservation conferences. 8. Continue to expand current public education measures including videos and podcasts, brochures, walking tours, and interpretive exhibits. 9. Continue to add information from studies and public education programs to the HPC website, including the Heirloom Homes and Landmarks Sites program. Consider adopting a graphic system to unify the presentation. 10. Digitize existing historic resource inventory data (approximately 2,000 properties) and integrate all records with the HPC website. 11. Expand the Commission’s use of online web mapping applications such as Arc GIS Story Maps. 12. Continue to produce an HPC annual report designed for wide circulation. Such annual reports ensure that all city departments, community organizations, and residents have an understanding of the City’s ongoing historic preservation efforts. Stillwater Lift Bridge, 2018, during renovation as a pedestrian and bicycle path, and a foreground interpretive panel on bridge history and operation. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-24 2. OBJECTIVE Continue to identify, examine, and evaluate historic resources with historic contexts and historic designation. Areas: Identification, Evaluation and Designation Policies 1. Prioritize identification of publicly owned historic resources, including city parks, for evaluation, designation and preservation. Ensure that Stillwater’s capital improvement budget includes historic preservation activities. 2. Engage communities that have been traditionally underrepresented in Stillwater’s heritage preservation efforts to identify valuable historic resources and conduct further research on these resources. 3. Evaluate the ten previously completed neighborhood historic context studies and surveys for local and/or national designation. Recommend individual or district resources for local designation, and work with property owners, elected officials, and the State Historic Preservation Office to implement. These efforts should be incorporated into a long-range work plan. 4. Continue to complete additional context studies and survey for areas associated with the city’s history and overall development: • Sabin’s Addition and H.R. Murdock’s Addition • South Hill • North Hill • Wilkin’s Addition • Churchill Nelson 2nd Addition and Marsh’s Addition 5. Work with qualified archaeologists to organize existing data on significant and potentially significant archaeological sites and, where appropriate, develop tools to identify and protect these resources. 6. Use the Cultural Landscape District documentation as a guide to inventory the city’s public stairs, stone retaining walls, and linear circulation features such as stone paths. Work with Public Works staff on documentation, and evaluate the features for potential local heritage designation. 7. Evaluate the historic landscape of Lowell Park to ensure that future improvement conserves the scale, grades, circulation, and other features of the early-twentieth-century plans. 8. Identify and preserve unique Stillwater viewsheds. Looking from North Hill to South Hill over Second Street N., 2018. S. 5th Street, 2018. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-25 3. OBJECTIVE Continue to preserve and maintain historic resources, and encourage adaptive reuse. Areas: Preservation and Regulation Policies 1. Consider revisions to current preservation regulations to clarify approval practices and processes. Eliminate City Code inconsistencies, strengthen the connection between the Code and the design guidelines, and better clarify HPC roles and responsibilities. 2. Continue to refine and administer design guidelines so that the integrity of setting and context is maintained around historic resources, and that new development is compatible. Ensure that design guidelines reflect—and are tailored to protect—the significance criteria for which a property is designated. 3. Analyze design review practices to ensure that they are generally compatible with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, especially with regard to maintaining historic integrity. 4. Analyze the Downtown Design District and the Commercial Historic District. Review the existing Commercial Historic District design guidelines manual to determine if it meets the needs of the larger design review area. At minimum, revise the introductory material to better fit its current use. 5. Evaluate the potential expansion of the Commercial Historic District to include properties designated in 1992 that may now be potentially eligible within the 50-year local designation cut-off. 6. Explore interim protection as a tool for evaluation of threatened properties eligible for local designation. 7. Create and adopt design guidelines for evaluation of critical historic landscapes and viewsheds. 8. Encourage new development that retains and conserves many types of resources, including historic landscapes and archaeological sites. 9. Promote preservation as a means of achieving sustainability by reducing demolition waste and reducing the need for additional raw building materials. Support adoption of new technologies that make Stillwater more sustainable, including solar devices and electric charging stations. 10. Develop a financially feasible mothballing program for key resources requiring protection, including acquisition by the City or others, until suitable uses or owners are found. 11. Develop appropriate mitigation activities in cases where an important historic resource is lost or compromised. James and Rose Spencer House, 205 Walnut Street E. (ca. 1870), in 2016. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-26 4. OBJECTIVE Incorporate Stillwater’s cultural and heritage preservation goals in all city department initiatives, policies and practices. Area: Preservation Integration Policies 1. Strengthen heritage preservation and land use regulations to align with City goals, current preservation practices, and emerging historical contexts. 2. Work with city officials and planners to revise and clarify heritage preservation and zoning ordinances as they relate to the duties of the Heritage Preservation Commission. Eliminate City Code inconsistencies, strengthen the connection between the Code and the design guidelines, and better clarify HPC activities. 3. Encourage preliminary review and early consultation with City staff to explore appropriate reuse for historic properties. 4. Address the need to provide operating budget for professional services for long-term projects, such as local designation studies. 5. Increase staff capacity and resources related to implementation of historic preservation plans and objectives. 5. Establish a yearly internship program to assist HPC staff with special projects. 5. Improve current archiving of historic property records in City Hall, including reconnaissance- level surveys currently only on paper. Conserve records of Rivertown Restoration Inc. and other early preservation organizations and efforts. 5. OBJECTIVE Promote historic preservation as an economic development tool. Area: Preservation Partnerships Policies 1. Promote investment in cultural and historic resources that reflect broader City priorities. 2. Continue to incorporate historic and cultural resources into Stillwater’s tourism efforts. Work with the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau to support the many types of businesses that operate in historic buildings. 3. Develop, strengthen and promote partnerships to accomplish local preservation goals. These partners may include the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, Washington County Historical Society, Stillwater/OPH Convention and Visitors Bureau, Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, Stillwater Public Library, St. Croix River Association, and the National Park Service-St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Association, and organizations that seek to convert properties into affordable housing. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-27 6. OBJECTIVE Develop and promote financial incentives for preserving historically designated and other properties important to Stillwater’s heritage. Area: Financial Incentives Policies 1. Identify financial assistance for preservation planning and the rehabilitation of historic properties. Preservation programs may receive support from Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants (Legacy, Partnership and Capital Projects Grants-in-Aid), MnDOT Transportation Alternatives, and the Jeffris Foundation. Sources of private sector support should also be identified. Building rehabilitation resources may include loan and grant programs, Tax Increment Funds (TIF), façade easements, façade improvement programs, and historic rehabilitation tax credits. Promote these programs and host educational sessions for owners of historic properties. 2. Consider financial preservation incentives for owners and developers of properties that are not locally designated but that may be highly important to the city’s heritage. 3. Consider subsidizing architectural assistance for property owners who face challenging maintenance and remodeling issues. 7. OBJECTIVE Develop and expand recognition programs related to heritage preservation activities. Area: Recognition Policies 1. Continue to recognize outstanding projects, programs, organizations, and individuals that have significantly contributed to Stillwater’s heritage, broadened the appreciation of its history, and enhanced the urban environment. Include preservation partners and elected officials in the annual preservation awards programs. 2. Recognize the rehabilitation and maintenance efforts made by the owners of historic residences, and determine what kinds of “awards” are most effective and appreciated. Providing technical information and assistance, for example, may be more useful than a plaque or similar recognition. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-28 PROPOSED TIMELINE Historic Resources Implementation and Prioritization Recommendations General • Continue to identify new opportunities to increase awareness and appreciation of Stillwater’s cultural, natural, and historic resources. • Continue to develop new constituencies for historic preservation, including those within local government, new business owners, prospective home buyers, renters, and visitors. • Provide ongoing training for Heritage Preservation Commissioners and City staff. • Respond to new opportunities and challenges following the closing of the Stillwater Lift Bridge and its conversion to recreational use. • Ensure guidelines and policies accommodate and support new sustainable technology. Following the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s advice, “Create a sustainable and resilient community where historic properties are used as assets for promoting energy efficiency and community livability, and are protected from climate impacts.”3 • Continue to follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and Standards for Preserving Planning in all design review and planning activities. 3http://www.achp.gov/sustainability.html Phase I (1-3 years) 1. Revise current preservation regulations— currently dispersed across multiple areas of the zoning code—into a single preservation ordinance that will clarify and organize current practices for the public, city staff and public officials. The revised preservation ordinance will organize the enabling code for the Heritage Preservation Commission to include definitions, demolition code, design review practices, and design guidelines for all preservation-related activities. Identify gaps in local designation processes and explore additional tools, including but not limited to interim protection. The preservation regulation revision effort should consider reassignment of the West Stillwater Business Park design review to staff or general zoning review. 2. Consolidate adopted and draft design guidelines and sign guidelines into a single reference document that will be accessible to property owners, city staff and public officials. 3. Create and adopt design standards for new construction in historic districts, including related streetscape and urban design. 4. Analyze and prioritize the ten previously completed neighborhood context studies and surveys for potential local designation (see 5- 14). The North Hill Original Town, surveyed in 1995, and South Hill Original Town, surveyed in 1996, are high-priority areas to be considered for local designation review in Phase 1. 5. Analyze and prioritize properties potentially eligible for individual local designation, beginning with those already individually listed on the NRHP. Identify staff, consultant, and other resources to prepare local designation forms and work with property owners. 6. Analyze and prioritize properties potentially eligible for individual NRHP designation. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-29 Identify staff, consultant, and other resources to prepare nomination forms, work with property owners, and coordinate efforts with the State Historic Preservation Office. Phase II (3-5 years) 1. Identify publicly-owned resources for local designation evaluation, including Pioneer Park, the Stillwater Public Library, and the Third Street and McKusick Lake Pump Stations. 2. Work with the Stillwater Public Works Department to inventory cultural landscape features including ravines, public stairways, stone retaining walls, stone curbs, and linear circulation features such as stone paths. Evaluate and locally designate significant features. 3. Identify and protect Stillwater’s significant viewsheds, prioritizing those encompassing key natural landscape features and landmarks. Further study and evaluation should refer to Cultural Landscape District documentation and include development of conservation guidelines. 4. Continue to evaluate existing information and prioritize further local designation study (individual or district) for properties within completed survey areas: Greeley Addition (1997) Holcombe District (1999) Hersey Staples & Co. Addition (2000) Carli & Schulenburg’s Addition (2001) Churchill, Nelson & Slaughter West Half (2002) Churchill, Nelson & Slaughter East Half (2003) Staples and May’s Addition (2005) Dutchtown District (1998) Phase III (5-10 years) 1. Complete context studies and surveys for additional areas associated with the city’s history and development, including: Sabin’s and H.R. Murdock’s Addition Wilkin’s Addition Churchill Nelson 2nd Addition and Marsh’s Addition Phase IV (10+ years) 1. Continue to evaluate properties in twentieth- century neighborhoods for local potential local designation, including Forest Hills, Lily Lake, Sunny Slope, Fairmeadows, Croixwood, Oak Glen and Deerpath. PLAN OF STILLWATER Chapter 5 • Historic Resources • FINAL DRAFT 7/2018 5-30 Order of Map Figures: 1. Neighborhood Architectural Survey Areas 2. National Register of Historic Places 3. Local Design Review Districts 4. 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Old Stone Bridge2. William Sauntry Mansion and B&B3. Territorial Prison Site & Warden's House4. Ivory McKusick House5. Staples Mill6. Lift Bridge7. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Depot/Freight House8. Mortiz Bergstein Shoddy Mill & Warehouse9. Mortimer Webster House10. Roscos Hersey House11. Washington County Historic Courthouse12. Austin Jenks House13. Nelson School14. Albert Lammers House Historic District Boundary City Limit Surface Water NEAL AVE NCROIXWOODBLVD CURVE CRE ST BLV D W 60TH ST NSTILLWATERBLVDN OWENS ST NO RLEANS ST W PINE S T W 2ND ST N7 5 T H S T N 3RDSTS6TH AVE SC H E S T N U T S T E MAI N ST SMANNING AVE NST ONE B R I DGE T R L NWILKINS ST W MCKUSICK RD N OLIVE ST W MYRTLE ST W ORLEANS ST E CHURCHILL ST W DELLWOOD RD N LAUREL ST W P I N E S T E 62ND ST N MCKUSICK RDB O O M RDPARIS AVE NGREELEY ST SB E ACHR DNMAIN ST N60TH ST NNORTHLANDAVEBrick Pond ¬«15 ¬«12 ¬«66 ¬«5 ¬«24 ¬«23 ¬«5 ¬«55 ¬«64 ¬«11 ¬«15 ")36 ")36 ")95 ")96 ")5 ")95 ")96 ")36 µ0 1,800 3,600900 Feet Downtown Design Review District Neighborhood Conservation District City Limit Surface Water Design Review Districts NEAL AVE NOSGOOD AVE NCROIXWOODBLVD CURVE CRE ST BLV D W 60TH ST NSTILLWATERBLVDN OWENS ST NO RLEANS ST W PINE S T W 2ND ST N7 5 T H S T N 3RDSTS6TH AVE SC H E S T N U T S T E MAI N ST SST ONE B R I DGE T R L NWILKINS ST W MCKUSICK RD N OLIVE ST W MYRTLE ST W ORLEANS ST E CHURCHILL ST W SAINTCROIXTRLNDELLWOOD RD N LAUREL ST W P I N E S T EMANNING AVE N62ND ST N MCKUSICK RDB O O M RDPARIS AVE NGREELEY ST SB E ACHR DNMAINSTNNORTHLANDAVEH I J G FE D C B A 2 1 3 6 4 5 Brick Pond ¬«15 ¬«12 ¬«66 ¬«5 ¬«24 ¬«23 ¬«5 ¬«55 ¬«64 ¬«15 ¬«11 ")95")36")5 ")95 ")96 ")96 ")36 µ0 1,800 3,600900 Feet Completed Survey A. Dutchtown Addition B. Carli and Schulenburg Addition C. Staples and Mays Addition D. North Hill (Original Town) E. Greeley Addition F. South Hill G. Holcombe's Additions H. Churchill, Nelson, Slaughter Addition (East Half) I. Churchill, Nelson, Slaughter Addition (West Half) J. Hersey, Staples Addition Future Survey 1. Third Street South Neighborhood 2. Pine Street West Neighborhood 3. Olive and Pine Neighborhood 4. Sabin's Addition 5. Wilkin's Addition 6. Owens Street North Neighborhood Neighborhood Architectural Survey Areas Downtown Survey City Limit Surface Water NEAL AVE NOSGOOD AVE NCROIXWOODBLVD CURVE CRES T BLV D W 60TH ST NSTILLWATERBLVDN OWENS ST NO RLEANS ST W PINE S T W 2ND ST N7 5 T H S T N 3RDSTS6TH AVE SC H E S T N U T S T E MAI N ST SMANNING AVE NST ONE B R I DGE T R L NWILKINS ST W MCKUSICK RD N OLIVE ST W MYRTLE ST W ORLEANS ST E CHURCHILL ST W DELLWOOD RD N LAUREL ST W P I N E S T E 62ND ST N MCKUSICK RDB O O M RDPARIS AVE NGREELEY ST SB E ACHR DNMAIN ST NNORTHLANDAVEBrick Pond ¬«15 ¬«12 ¬«66¬«5 ¬«24 ¬«23 ¬«55 ¬«5 ¬«64 ¬«11 ¬«15 ")96 ")36 ")36 ")95 ")5 ")95 ")96 ")36 µ0 1,800 3,600900 Feet Potential Heirloom Homes Designated Heirloom Homes Designated Landmark Sites City Limit Surface Water Heirloom Homes andLandmark Sites Program