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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-05 HPC MINHERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION July 5, 1995 Present: Jeff Johnson, chairman Robert Kimbrel, Brent Peterson, and Roger Tomten Others: Steve Russell, community development director; Susan Fitzgerald, planning Absent: Katherine Francis, Howard Lieberman, Jay Michels, and Todd Remington Mr. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Case No. ❑R 91 5-13. Design Review permit for wall signs at 321 S. Main St. Gasp No. DR195-14. Design review approval for awning at 321 S. Main St. Case No, OB/95-15. Design review approval for painting outside woodwork at 321 S. Main St. Applicant Patrick Anderson appeared regarding the three cases. The signage as proposed exceeds the maximum allowable. The maximum allowable is 218 feet; the proposal for the three signs totaled 378 feet. Mr. Anderson said the intent to to keep the signage within guidelines. Mr. Anderson showed what is believed to be an original building screen. The trim is painted green, a color Mr. Anderson would like to duplicate for the outside woodwork. The requested awning would be an antique green, like the awnings at J.P. Laskin and Kolliner's. Mr. Anderson said the intent is to try to match the green trim and awning colors as much as possible. The signage, as proposed, was gold raised lettering on either a black or dark green background. Mr. Russell suggested that considering the use of two shades of green in, the awnings and woodwork trim, a black background would be preferable for the signs. Mr. Johnson moved approval for three signs, 50 square feet for the rear and front of the building, with the remainder of the allowable 218 feet for the south elevation of the building. The signs shall not exceed two feet in height and shall be raised gold lettering on a flat black background. Mr. Tomten seconded the motion; all in favor. Mr. Kimbrel moved approval of the awning as conditioned. The colors ar materials are to submitted to Ms. Fitzgerald for her review. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion; all in favor. Mr. Kimbrel moved approval of the painting of the exterior trim as conditioned. Mr. Tomten seconded the motion; all in favor. Case No. QR/aUPIV/95---A7. Design review for special use permit for construction of three residential units and office space at 311 S. Third St. Don and Tim Nolde, applicants. Don Nolde appeared regarding the request. Mr. Johnson informed Mr. Nolde that the owner to the south of the property had appeared to express concerns about easement issues; however, those issues are addressed by the Planning Commission not HPC. Mr. Nolde said he would talk with his neighbor about his concerns. Commission members had a number of questions -- window details, colors, signage, lighting, cornice/parapet. Mr. Johnson also expressed his concern that window wells shown in the front of the building could become "trash receptacles." Mr. Nolde said his son has been working with the architect more than he has been. The existing building is to be removed to allow for construction of the new residential units. The building is about 114 years old. Mr. Johnson noted because of the age of the existing structure, there could be a technical issue because of the city's new demolition review process. Mr. Russell suggested that the HPC could give concept approval with the Noldes to return to the HPC after appearing before the Planning Commission. Mr. Johnson moved concept approval with the condition that the applicants return with details regarding: cornice, colors, front window wells, window details, signage, exterior awning materials, and exterior lighting, as well as to address the demolition approval. Mr. Tomten seconded the motion; all in favor. Case No. DR/95--13. Design review for a second stairway access at 312 N. Main St. Judd Orff applicant. Roger Ruetten, building owner, appeared regarding the request. He said the request for the additional staircase is based on the fire chief's inspection. He said the stairway would be about the same as currently exists for Larry's Floor Covering. Mr. Johnson noted that he thought the plan the HPC approved for Larry's Floor Covering included two windows on either side of the door with an awning above. Mr. Tomten noted that a new stairway access would encroach on the sidewalk and render the sidewalk west of the loading dock unusable. Mr. Johnson suggested the additional egress could be accomplished with an interior stairway exiting adjacent to the existing door. Ms. Fitzgerald said the recommendation of the fire chief and public works is that the additional stairway be placed on the east side of the building. Mr. Johnson moved to approve a stairway at the east elevation of the building, with the condition the stairs don't, encroach on public right-of- way and that the applicant follow through on the previously approved plans for Larry's Floor Covering. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion; all in favor. Other business City banners James Laskin, representing the City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, appeared with color and material samples for new banners for the downtown area. The banners will be three shades of red to provide a more festive look. The banners will be plain, with no lettering or logo. New blue banners also will be purchased for the parking lots; those banners may have "parking" printed on them. It is hoped to be able to salvage some of the old parking banners, which are of a slightly different shade of blue. Mr. Johnson suggested that consistency would be helpful in identifying the parking areas. Mr. Kimbrel, seconded by Mr. Johnson, moved approval as submitted; all in favor. r h Hill_5.Urvey Norene Roberts was present to go over the draft of the final survey report that will be submitted to SHPO. Riverview Park lot Cub Foods has requested installing a stairway to the north parking lot due to a problem of people climbing the hill in the area. Much of the discussion centered on the proposed metal railing. There also was a concern raised about drainage if the curbing is removed for the stairway. Mr. Tomten moved approval with the condition that the railing match the existing railings in style and with the condition that Cub complete the trash enclosure at its headquarters building and discontinue use of the backlighted signage as previously conditioned. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion; all in favor. Ms. Fitzgerald informed members that Cub has purchased a Victorian park bench for the upper level and has ordered two trash receptacles. Follow-up review of Lumber Baron Hotel Before beginning this discussion, Mr. Kimbrel asked to amend the minutes of the June 5, 1995, meeting. He wanted the minutes to indicate Mr. Johnson referenced the previous conditions of approval, including the condition that HPC was to be notified and approve any modifications to the plans. The developers were asked to appear at the June meeting because plans have been modified and the HPC had not been informed of the changes, as required in the conditions of approval. Mr. Kimbrel, seconded by Mr. Tomten, moved to approve the June 5 minutes as amended. All in favor. Mr. Johnson updated members on the meeting he attended with Mr. Hubbs and Mr. Nelson of the Minnesota Historical Society. He said Mr. Nelson reinforced HPC's position that it does have authority to request certain design elements and agreed that the suggested design elements would improve the project. The city subsequently received a letter from Mr. Berglund conceding the requested transoms and brick coursing design elements. Mr. Kimbrel asked how the HPC could keep track of all the conditions it has imposed to date. Mr. Russell said the June meeting resulted in six additional conditions of approval. Mr. Russell later suggested that perhaps the best approach to take to ensure that all conditions will be met is to ask Mr. Hubbs to provide the specifics of how the developers are going to incorporate all of the conditions into the construction plan; Mr. Johnson suggested also asking how the comments in the Department of Interior's response to the plans will be incorporated. Mr. Russell said he would write a letter to Mr. Hubbs asking for the details and requesting that Mr. Hubbs meet with the HPC at his convenience; the developers were to be asked to respond before the HPC's next meeting. Pioneer_ Park A scope of work for preparation of a comprehensive plan for Pioneer Park is being prepared. A committee will be established to assist in the plan preparation; a representative of the HPC will likely be asked to serve on the committee. Membership Mr. Johnson said Mr. Remington has moved from the city. He suggested leaving the position vacant and recommend to the City Council that the Commission revert back to the original membership of seven at the end of the year. Mr. Kimbrel, seconded by Mr. Johnson, moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. All in favor. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary Ito C, 4P(- L�, �,