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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 HPC Agendas&,i 11100)9 ter, THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA November 30, 1989 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet Monday, December 4, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street. AGENDA .. Recommendation of new member to the City Council Review materials for Downtown Stillwater restoration projects. Some materials are included for your review.) Discuss and vote on new Heritage Preservation Commission Chairperson. 4. Continue discussion on work and agenda items for 1990. 5. Update on Downtown Plan. 6. Any other items the Commission may wish to discuss. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 Lill ter. THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet at 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1991 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL 16 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA 1. Review work items for 1991. 2. Review Phase I improvements - final plans. 3. Discuss annual SHPO workshop in April to be held in Stillwater and CLG workshop to be held at Fort Snelling. 4. Appointment of new Heritage Preservation Commission member. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 MINUTES HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Heritage Preservation Commission met Monday, December 4, 1989 in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present: Ray Zaworski , Dick Hauer, Marlene Workman, Duane Hubbs, Jeff Johnson and Maureen Lodge Others: Ann Pung-Terwedo, Assistant Planner. 1. The Commission reviewed material gathered on Downtown rehabilitation and restoration. 2. Bob Kim brel was recommended as the new member of the Heritage Preservation Commission. Duane Hubbs was nominated as Chairperson. 3. The Commission discussed the former Baptist Church on the corner of Pine and Fourth Streets. Issues were raised about the existing conditions, architecture and costs to restore the structure. Marlene Workman stated that something needs to be done with the structure very soon. Rspectfully submitted, Ann Pung-Terwedo • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA My I To: Heritage Preservation Commission Fr: Sue Fitzgerald Date: December 31, 1996 Re: HPC Meeting There were no requests submitted for design review this month, so we will not have a January meeting. At one of our pervious meetings we discussed revising the Downtown Design Guidelines. For the February meeting will you think about possible changes you'd like to see incorporated into the revised addition. Thanks. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 �• �. P �� ••�^ ���� '4",+. HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Dec. 5, 1994 Present: Jeff Johnson, Robert Kimbrel, Howard Lieberman, Jay Michels, Brent Peterson, Todd Remington and Roger Tomten Others: Ann Terwedo, planning department Absent: Kathy Francis Mr. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Jay Michels, seconded by Brent Peterson, moved to approve the minutes of the Nov. 7, 1994, meeting. The group welcomed new member Todd Remington. Case No. DR/94-14. Design review for a facade alteration and landscaping for the old gas station at 210 N. Main St. in the Dowtown Plan Area, Don Broman, applicant. Don Broman appeared representing Mohammand-Ali-Salehi-Moschei, owner of Stillwater Domino's pizza. Also present was Gary Bressler, project architect. Mr. Tomten asked obout the location of mechanical equipment. Mr. Broman responded that at most a condenser/heating equipment would be located on top of the building. Mr. Michels raised a question regarding the length of the curb cut, which may eliminate another parking space. Mr. Johnson asked about lighting plans, which Mr. Bressler said would probably include some additional lights on the building and lighted walkway. There was also some discussion regarding traffic flow and the direction of turns off Main Street. The primary focus of discussion centered on signage. The preference is for a free-standing 6' x 4' pylon sign, which would require a variance to the setback requirements. Mr. Bressler asked whether the sign would have to be wooden, as Domino's doesn't offer wood signage. Mr. Tomten noted the advantage of the durability of a painted wood surface versus plastic, and also pointed out that corporations are becoming more lenient in allowing variations from corporate guidelines, especially in historic districts. Mr. Johnson moved approval, with the two recommended conditions regarding benches and landscaping, with the additional conditions that the trash enclosure be of wood, that a modest lighting plan be submitted, and that the free-standing sign be of wood or metal. Mr. Tomten suggested adding an additional condition that the mechanical equipment on the roof be screened from view; Mr. Johnson accepted that addition to his motion. Jay Michel seconded the motion; all in favor. Case No. SUP/94-13. Design review for a facade alteration and signage for a facade creation at 330 N. Main in the Downtown Plan Area. Brent P. Thoreson, applicant. Ms. Thoreson appeared with the final drawings for the craft shop. Commission members complimented the Thoresons on the final design. Howard Lieberman, seconded by Jay Michels, moved to accept the revised design. All in favor. Case No. SUP/94-65. Design review for an auto service building on Lot 3, Block 3, Outlot C of the Stillawter Market Place. The property is located west of Market Drive between Orleans Avenue and Curve Crest Boulevard in the BP-C, Business Park -Commercial District, Robert Frey, applicant. The case was continued pending submission of additional plan details. Ms. Terwedo explained that Mr. Collwell was seeking the Commissions feeling regarding possible expansion of the number of guest rooms, from 3 to 5, at the B&B, the former Murdock house near Pioneer Park. Mr. Kimbrel noted the house was a B&B prior to the revision of the city's ordinance regulating B&B inns and questioned whether there might be any gradfather clause that might impact the request to expand the operation. Mr. Lieberman said the city could not shut down the existing B&B, but any expansion would have to come under the guidelines of the ordinance. The number of bedrooms in the original house determines the number of permitted guest rooms. There were four bedrooms in the original Murdock house, so three guest rooms are permitted according to the ordinance. No action was required. The Commission went on record against any expansion of the number of guest rooms in accordance with the ordinance. North Hill Survey Ms. Terwedo told Commission that RFPs were going out the week of Dec. 5, with a return deadline of Jan. 6. She said a consultant should be on board by the end of January, with anticipated completion in June. The consultant will be meeting with the Heritage Preservation Commission several times between February and June. She also said the the city was drafting a grant application for a South Hill survey to be done next year. Other business. Mr. Kimbrel suggested that the Commission should take some action regarding establishing a procedure to follow in the demolition of houses/structures. Mr. Johnson agreed and suggested that perhaps the age of the structure might be used as an initial screening. It was the consensus of the Commission to have staff direct a memo to the City Council recommending that a procedure, including a review by the Commission, be developed to follow in requests for building demolitions. Jay Michels asked for Commission members' opinion regarding design of the new bridge. The bridge review committee is expected to make a decision in December regarding a one pier or two -pier design. It was the consensus of Commission members that a double -pier design was preferable to a single -pier design. Mr. Kimbrel, seconded by Mr. Tomten, moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. All in favor. Respectully submited, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary. s THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Monday, December 75 1987 at 7:00 P.M. in the Margaret Rivers Room of the Stillwater Public Library. AGENDA 1. DennisGimmsted - 'Guest Speaker (REALLY! ! ! ) 2. Discussion on procedures for submittal of the Stillwater-Houlton Interstate Bridge to the National Register. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • 4A i I I ter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNES0TA October 28, 1987 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Monday, November 2, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. in the Margaret Rivers Room of the Stillwater Public Library. AGENDA 1. Dennis Gimmsted - Guest Speaker. 2. Discussion on revised Historic District. OTHER ITEMS - Minnesota Historical Society Workshops. CITY HALL:216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 e )9ter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA October 1, 1987 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Monday, October 5, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. in the Margaret Rivers Room of the Stillwater Public Library. AGENDA 1. Discussion of Heritage Preservation Commission role in the Downtown Plan - update on Downtown Plan. 2. Review outline and map of proposed Historic District. 3. Discussion on Stillwater-Houlton Bridge review and submittal to National Register. 4.= F.Y. 1987 Certified Local Government Grant Funds. Other Items - Please bring Resume's for submission to State for certification. Please bring any background or research material on Downtown Stillwater. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 el THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 9, ' 1987 at 4:00 P.M. in the Margaret Rivers Room Of the Stillwater Public ^ Library. 1. Introduction of s~ ' 2. Set meeting dates '~-- - and time.�'�'z 3. Past Heritage Preservation Commission activities and current charge. 4. Downtown Planning and Historic District. 5. Election of officers. 6. Other items for discussion. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH ST|LLVVATER, N1|NNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 812`438'6121 ' (&ij %WV nter, THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA 1. Approval of minutes - December 4, 1992. DESIGN REVIEW 2. Case No. SUP/92-52 - Design Review for United Building Center located between Curve Crest Boulevard and Orleans Street in the BP -I, Business Park -Industrial District. Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Applicant, 3. Case No. DR/93-1 - Design Review for a reception area addition to the Freight House deck at 305 South Water Street in the Historic Commercial District. Bob Sabis, Applicant. 4. Context Study/Robert Vogel. 5. Discussion of the status of the Stillwater/Houlton Historic Lift Bridge. 6. Angie Ibarra, Photographic Design, Exhibit Proposal. 7. Other Business. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. DR/93-1 Project Location: 305 South Water Street Comprehensive Plan District: Central Business District Zoning District: CBD Applicant's Name: Robert Sabis Type of Application: Design Review PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Design review for a patio addition to the Freight House deck. DISCUSSION: The request is to construct an addition to the Freight House deck. This area is presently the volley ball court on the northeast section of the deck area. The caboose will be moved to the north section. The materials used for the tent will be a shiny vinyl material. The color is white. A trash enclosure wi l 1 also be constructed as part of this project which has been needed in this area. Landscaping will also be added as part of this project. No additional signage has been proposed. The Heritage Preservation Corr mission must consider the architectural significance of the Freight Housenexisting visual elements of the deck. Does the tent addition meet the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines? Is this consistent with the integrity of Downtown Stillwater? FINDINGS: The landscaping and trash enclosure meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines; however, the tent material and shape is not in keeping with the historic integrity of Downtown Stillwater. ATTACHMENTS: - Plans. PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/92-52 DESIGN REVIEW MEETING: - January 4, 1993 PROJECT LOCATION: Washington Avenue between Curve Crest Blvd. and Orleans. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: Business Park - Industrial ZONING DISTRICT: Industrial Park. APPLICANT'S NAME: Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. TYPE OF APPLICATION: Special Use Permit PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Design Review for the construction of a building center and lumberyard. DISCUSSION: The request is for Design Review of a building center and lumberyard according to the conditions of approval for Case No. SUP/92-52 as attached. The design guidelines for the Business Park are also included so you may review the plan with the appropriate regulations. The plan shows the materials for the retail store will include a rock face concrete block. This is consistent with the guidelines because the black has been architecturally enhanced. The lumber storage area is not consistent with the guidelines; however, there is a trim of galvalume roof panels on the east and west elevations. The sign as shown is 90 square feet. This is consistent with the Sign Ordinance. No other signage is proposed. The fencing proposed will be a six feet chain link fence. The guidelines state opaque fencing be used. Chain link fencing wi 1 1 not screen the areas from adjacent properties. The landscape plan also shows Ivy to be placed at one location. The guidelines state landscaping will grow in three years to cover 30% of the fence face area. The applicant has not shown trash areas on the plan. RECOMMENDATION: BE prepared to discuss this project with the UBC representatives and make appropriate recommendations on the design elements of this project. ATTACHMENTS: - Site Plan. PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/92-52 Planning Commission Meeting: October 12, 1992 Project Location: On Washington Avenue between Curve Crest Blvd. & Orleans. Comprehensive Plan District: Industrial Park. Zoning District: Business Park Industrial Applicant's Name: Washington County Housing & Redevelopment Authority. Type of Application: Special Use Permit Project Description: Request to operate a lumberyard with outside storage in the Business Park Industrial District, BP -I. Discussion: The request is to construct a lumberyard and building center. The building includes 23,625 square feet of covered warehouse space, 50,000 square feet of outside storage, and 7,200 square feet of office/retail space. (See attached letters.) A paved outside display area is provided next to the retail space. Currently, 80-85% of the building center's sales are to building contractors. A Special Use Permit is required because of the outside storage area and a determination that the lumberyard use is appropriate for the BP -I district. The use is not listed, but of the Industrial Park districts (office, commercial and industrial) the industrial district is most appropriate for the use. The lumberyard use would be similar to a nursery. (See attached BP -I regulations.) The plans show 71 car parking spaces in three areas. This number is in excess of the required parking for an office/warehouse use (60 spaces). The plans will be reviewed by the Design Review Committee of the City, based on the West Business Park design guidelines. The warehouse building will have a perimeter foundation with floating slab floor. The building will have metal siding and roof. No lighting plan has been provided. A wall sign is shown on the front of the sales area building. The maximum sign area for the building is 90 square feet. RECOMMENDATION: Approval with conditions. PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/92-52 - Continued CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Maximum sign area shall be 90 square feet. 2. T h e project design shall be reviewed by the Design Review Committee for consistency with the West Business Park design guidelines before Council decision. 3. A lighting plan shall be submitted for Community Development approval. The light source shall not be seen from off site and light shall be directed down. 4. The plans shall be reviewed by the City -Engineer and comments incorporated into the final development plans. 5. The project shall meet Stillwater West Business Park design standards. 6. 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Continue as Design Review Committee as regulated by the Design Review Regulations and Preservation Ordinance. Comment on Phase II and Phase III of the Downtown Plan and related projects with special emphasis on design and sensitivity to the historic integrity of the area. Support and assist in the adaptive reuse study of the Stillwater Junior High School facility. Develop and adopt the Historic Context Study for inclusion in the Historic Resource Section of the Comprehensive Plan. Assist the City in support and consideration of various methods to preserve the Stillwater/Houlton Historic Lift Bridge. - Assist in the restoration and reconstruction of the Levee Wall and Lowell Park. Continue as Design Review Committee for the Stillwater Business Park. • ter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA Approval of Minutes - January 4, 1993. 1. 2. 3. 4. DESIGN REVIEW Case No. DR/93-1 - Design Review for a reception area addition to the Freight House deck at 305 South Water Street in the Historic Commercial District. _Bob Sabis, Applicant. Appointments and Reappointments. Discussion on Courthouse Vault Exhibit July 4, 1993 - Wilderness to Rivertown. Update on Context Study. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. DR/93-1 Project Location: 305 South Water Street Comprehensive Plan District: Central Business District Zoning District: CBD Applicant's Name: Robert Sabis/Todd Weiss Type of Application: Design Review PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Design review for a reception area addition to the Freight House deck. DISCUSSION: The Planning Commission reviewed the request for a deck addition at their regular meeting of January 11, 1993. They agreed with the Heritage Preservation Commission's recommendation that, visually the tent did not fit in with the historic integrity of the Freight House site and Downtown Stillwater. Howard Lieberman, representing the Heritage Preservation Commission, felt there may be other options to resolve the issue. Todd Weiss agreed. The Planning Commission directed the proposal back to the Heritage Preservation Commission for further review and recommendation. The Freight House has submitted the same plan without the tent. RECOMMENDATION: Determination of request. FINDINGS: The proposal, without the tent, meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Preservation Ordinance. ATTACHMENT: Site Plan. o o o --'--------------------XISTING WOOD DECK - / /B0vE� / ! � . \ / _ o^w7IA �POTTEU FLAN m ` ' ' "~^ / RELOCATED 41 ^ EXISTIt PARKII r 4., Preservation and theCha top Comprehensive Plan s 0,r N�V,� vzsoN Comprehensive plans represent the only formal, unified overview of the quality of life in a community. They are a status report on how a community is performing in the way of providing affordable housing, safe transportation systems, job growth, economic development, and a clean environment, among other indicators. Each of these issues is typically addressed in an element of the plan. They also provide a forum for setting goals about what the community wants to be in the future. A municipality's authority to do comprehensive planning comes from state planning and zoning enabling legislation. Comprehensive plans are a declaration of policy and intent of a local government, and, in some states (e.g. Florida and Oregon), they have the power of law. Even when comprehensive plans are only advisory, courts have historically supported the land -use and zoning decisions that were articulated in them. Historic preservation is an important element in establishing a community's character and its residents' quality of life. A preservation program provides a historical context for future planning and land -use policies, especially as these policies affect urban design. Older neighborhoods and buildings help determine what style and scale of future development is appropri- ate. Using past architectural styles and a historical urban form as a benchmark, historic preservation gives community residents a connection to the history of their home, neighborhood, city, and region. This "sense of place" fosters pride and gives people a greater incentive to remain active in the community as citizens, neigh- bors, and property owners. TYPES OF LOCAL PRESERVATION PLANS Communities with a strong policy commitment to preservation will, as a matter of course, include preservation concerns in several other elements of their comprehensive plan. Some communities, given adequate staff time and a policy commitment (or where required by state law), break out the elements of the plan into separate documents. These docu- ments are produced by staff, task forces, or steering committees with expertise in that policy area. Local historic preservation plans, in fact, are often a detailed off -shoot of an element in the community's compre- hensive plan. Kane County, Illinois, for example, recently published a historic preservation plan that was developed as a component of the its new compre- hensive plan. Kane County's plan is a good response to a common challenge for county preservation programs. The county's jurisdiction contains three types of settlement patterns: urban fringe areas, a handful of rural villages, and agricultural lands. The plan has specific goals and objectives to address the differing historic preservation concerns confronting each geographical area. For example, the goal for the suburbanizing and urban fringe areas is "to maintain the elements of the landscape that contribute to its attractiveness and historical character." The objectives then list ways in which this can be accomplished. One of these is to "retain existing buildings, including barns and creameries, by facilitating their reuse in ways appro- priate to their new environments." The goal for the rural villages is to "maintain the historic character [of the villages] while encouraging their development as commercial and cultural centers." Two of the seven objectives put forth to achieve this are to "permit new construction in village centers that is compatible in design and placement with existing structures" and to "separate the historic village from surrounding new development through the use of open space and landscaping" (Kane County 1989). Communities may also develop specific historic preservation plans, such as neighborhood, historic district, or resource -based plans that prescribe a detailed strategy a for specific area. Some of these' p funded through the Certified x plans and studies are Local Governments (CLG) program of the National�Lj'' Park Service, if the city has received that distinction. A 1990 survey by the National Park Service of State Historic Preservation Officers indicated that 13 percent of CLG grants to local governments went to the development of preservation plans (Morris 1990). Most communities that have locally designated districts or districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places have published an inventory of existing resources with detailed design guidelines for new construction and alterations. Although these documents are often referred to as plans, they do not contain policies and recommendations. Instead, their purposes are to educate the public on the history of the district, inform property owners what property alterations are acceptable according to local ordi- nances, and enable the local historic commission to administer the historic preservation ordinance. Other preservation plans go several steps further to outline strategies for expanding the district and identify problems or conflicts within the districts. 31 Eugene, Oregon, for example, did a specific plan for its West University Neighborhood. The purpose was to develop effective methods for identifying and resolving conflicts between new buildings and the neighborhood's historic properties (City of Eugene 1990). Identifying such conflicts is an integral part of the state of Oregon's preservation requirements for communities. (More details on the state program can be found below.) Eugene's West University Neighborhood plan does contain an inventory of historic resources in the area. The inventory ranks the properties according to their architectural and historical significance. The catego- ries used to assign significance —Primary, Secondary, Contributing, and Noncontributing —are those used throughout the preservation field. The survey information is part of the basis for the plan's recom- mendations. One of these recommendations points to certain areas of the neighborhood that have enough structures of primary and secondary significance to be nominated as National Register historic or locally designated conservation districts. It is important to note that great care should be taken in developing criteria for determining rank in an inventory. Criteria should include subjective elements. Also, it must be recognized that criteria and evaluation methods change over the years —including those used to measure what is aesthetically significant or of value. WHAT PRESERVATION GAINS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS Comprehensive planning serves a number of purposes that can help to advance preservation values and concerns. As mentioned above, preparing a comprehensive plan can bring historic preservation concerns to the forefront of local public policy when preservation is used to help meet the goals of each plan element. For example, the housing element of a comprehensive plan contains analyses of existing housing stock and describes what community hous- ing needs are not being met. There are several com- mon solutions to housing problems that involve preservation. Rather than just planning for the construction of new housing to meet shortages, a preservation -minded plan encourages rehabilitation. One goal outlined in the Asheville, North Carolina, comprehensive plan, for example, is to "promote the conservation of Asheville's older housing stock by developing new tools and creative programs to assist with rehabilitation efforts." The implementation 2 portion of the plan stipulates that money from the capital improvements program will be allocated to assist in developing rehab programs. Comprehensive plans also contain clearly defined strategies for implementing goals and policies. The Atlanta preservation plan sees the implementation portion of the plan as "necessary to define what tasks need to be accomplished, who will accomplish them, and when they need to be accomplished." This is not just rhetoric. The plan include details on the imple- mentation process, tasks, responsibilities, and time frame. The process refers to the individuals (in this case, the city's zoning administrator and the executive director of the urban design commission) who will implement the program on a day-to-day basis and the groups that will support them. The list of eight specific tasks includes: Meet with the city attorney to establish logistics and appropriate procedures for implementa- tion; and Work to obtain passage of ordinances and enabling legislation as well as proposed increases in city staff allocation to support preservation activities. The responsibilities section delegates which groups, departments, and others are charged with each of the eight tasks, and the time frame section specifies the Retaining aspects of Kane County's agricultural heritage in nezv development, such as keeping farmsteads in nezv subdivisions (above, in the background; and right) is a goal of the county's historic preservation plan. cR c ON As reeonnnended in its historic preservation plan, the city of Atlanta is analyzing hozu existing zoning classifications and floor area ratios in the downtown affect preservation efforts. Shozvn here, the historic Carnegie Building zt,ith the Peachtree Westin Hotel as a backdrop. months in which each task is to be completed (Atlanta Comprehensive Development Plan 1991). Finally, plans offer a forum for inter- and intragovernmental cooperation. The Kane County, Illinois, preservation plan, for example, acknowledges that municipal annexation of previously unincor- porated land can result in the loss of protected status of historic sites and districts if, in fact, the annexing municipality does not have a historic preservation ordinance. The plan encourages formal agreements between the county and its municipalities to "recog- nize one anothers' landmarks and afford them appropriate protection." Atlanta's comprehensive historic preservation program contains implementation strategies to coordinate the objectives of the program with those of the comprehensive plan, the community development department, and other agencies whose programs affect preservation. The following actions are recom- mended for coordinating historic preservation with the comprehensive plan: Incorporate the provisions of the preservation program into the city's comprehensive plan; Build cooperative working relationships between the urban design commission and the department of community development in designating and protect- ing historic resources; Examine the implications of existing zoning classifica- tions and FARs on preservation in neighborhoods, the central area, and the Peachtree corridor. There are very specific recommendations for adding preservation programs to community devel- opment programs: The urban design commission should work with Easements Atlanta to expand and market the facade easement program; The business improvement loan fund and the housing rehabilitation program should be applied to preserva- tion; The tax abatement system used for the housing enterprise zone program should be applied to historic multifamily structures; and City offices should be located in historic buildings when possible. STATE MANDATES FOR PRESERVATION PLANNING States with growth management laws are provid- W E C ing a built-in framework for incorporating preserva- tion ideals into the comprehensive plan. Six of the eight states that mandate local planning (Florida, Delaware, Rhode Island, Georgia, Maine, and Ver- mont) require that those plans provide for the protec- tion of historic and cultural resources; the two other states with mandated planning, New Jersey and Washington, recommend that preservation planning be done. The implications of three of these programs are discussed here. Florida: Incorporating Preservation Values in Plan Elements Florida has both a state comprehensive plan and mandates planning at the local level. The state plan includes preservation values in one of its 25 goals and in the policies of several other goals. The law requires that local governments plan for preservation of historic resources. Specifically, preservation values must be addressed in the community's future land -use, housing, and coastal zone management elements or in a separate preservation element. For example, under the future land -use element, historic district boundaries must be mapped, and historic properties meriting protection must be identified. The housing element requires identification of historically significant housing for the purposes of conservation, rehabilitation, and replace- ment. The coastal zone management element contains policies that guide redevelopment and historic preserva- tion near the coast. County and municipal plans may also include historic preservation in their overarching goals. One 33 such goal in the Broward County, Florida, compre- hensive plan is to "protect Broward County's natural and historic resources through well -planned patterns of growth and development" (Broward County Comprehensive Plan 1990). This goal has 10 underly- ing objectives, one of which is to "protect historic resources within Broward County from deterioration and loss." Five specific directives are set forth to reach this objective: The Broward County Land -Use Plan and local land - use plans shall map and maintain a current list of historically, architecturally, and archaeologically significant properties, and address the protection of these historic resources; Local land -use plans shall ensure the protection of historic resources; Local government entities with historic resources should implement programs that preserve and/or rehabilitate historic resources through techniques such as historic preservation ordinances, building code provisions, and tax incentives; Local government entities shall coordinate their historic resource protection with applicable state and federal laws; and Broward County and its local government entities shall consider the impacts of land -use plan amend- ments on historic resources. Oregon: Identify Threats to Historic Resources. The local historic preservation planning require- ment in Oregon's land -use planning law goes several steps further than other states'. A comprehensive plan must examine conflicts that may result in the alteration or demolition of historic resources. The examination process includes a review of applicable plans and policies, existing zoning, planned public and private improvements, the condition of the historic resource, and other local factors. Typical conflicts unveiled in this process include current threats (e.g., historic buildings in an advanced state of disrepair) and future threats (e.g., street widening, subdivisions, freeway extensions). If there is a potential conflict, the community must determine how likely it is that the conflict will occur. The city of Eugene, for example, examined the ratio of the value of historic buildings to the value of the lots on which they sit. When a building's value was lower than the land it was on, properties were considered to be likely candidates for demolition. The city also looked at the land values of areas containing historic resources and compared those values to surrounding land values. This analysis revealed that a large number of historic properties were situated on land that was valued lower than the surrounding parcels. Historic properties in those situations were consid- ered to be threatened with demolition due to redevel- opment pressure. The next step Oregon communities must undertake is to analyze the economic, social, environmental, and energy (ESEE) consequences of allowing conflicting land uses. These ESEE analyses consider the public consequences —not those faced by individual prop- erty owners. The results of the analysis are used to decide how to proceed. The choices are: to design a program to protect the threatened resource; to design a program that balances protection of the resource while allowing the conflicting use; or, finally, to allow the conflicting use and let the resource go. Interspersed throughout this process are commu- nity workshops —not just public hearings —to help determine the value of the resource to the community. The results of the entire process —identifying re- sources and scenarios to protect them, balancing their protection with other uses, or leaving protection up to the property owner —become part of the community's comprehensive plan. Rhode Island: Implementation Is the Key The Rhode Island Comprehensive Planning and Land -Use Regulation Act of 1988 requires communi- ties to include a natural and cultural resources element in their comprehensive plan and tie it to an implementation program. The implementation program —for all elements, not just preservation — defines the specific public actions to be undertaken to achieve the goals of the element. It also contains a schedule for these actions. The preservation requirement is straightforward: "The element shall include policies for the protection of the historic and cultural resources of the municipal- ity and the state." These policies and implementation techniques must be identified and included in the implementation program. The plan places particular emphasis on the impact of new development on the rural historic areas that surround the jurisdiction and historic districts in a town. It suggests an open space acquisition program to help create a buffer between urban, suburban, and rural zones, with the ultimate goal of preventing sprawl into the surrounding countryside. Although the state of Rhode Island does not specifically require municipalities to draw urban growth boundaries, the policy in place does indeed advocate a physical limit to new development. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARIES Six of the eight states with growth management laws, and selected communities in other states (e.g., Lexington and Georgetown, Kentucky, Boulder, Colorado, and Minneapolis -St. Paul), are using urban growth boundaries as a means to balance local growth and control sprawl. These boundaries are also commonly referred to as urban limit lines or urban service areas. The boundary consists of a 34 apped line that identifies the outermost limit of a city's planned expansion. Urban services (streets, water, sewers, etc.) are provided only within the boundary. The technique is designed to encourage compact urban development in and around existing urban areas in a way that uses land and public services efficiently and economically. It also serves to protect the rural and agricultural areas that surround cities from development. In Oregon, the state that pioneered the technique in the mid-1970s, a city's urban growth boundary must contain a 20-year supply of land zoned to accommodate housing, commercial, and industrial development, and the infrastructure necessary to support it. Outside the boundaries, land is zoned exclusively for agricultural and forest lands. Cities are required to reach agreement with their county on where the boundary is set. Urban growth boundaries are not effective unless they are integrated into the comprehensive plan, development review process, and zoning ordinance. In the state of Washington's growth management law, growth boundaries are a required element of the local comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan contains the demographic Boulder's urban grozvth boundary necessitated the adoption of infill development policies and guidelines to protect the character of the city's neighborhoods and commercial areas. data and background studies that support a local government's decisions about the location and volume of land necessary to support all possible uses in a given time frame. For example, the housing element of a community with a 20-year growth boundary would contain housing needs projections for that period of time, including the amount, type, density, and location of development. The goals and policies in each element of the comprehensive plan are used to evaluate proposals for development within the boundary. Zoning controls are an integral part of developing the boundary. Often minimum lot sizes must be increased outside the boundary to ensure that they remain agricultural and forested lands. Within the boundary, it is sometimes necessary to increase the allowable densities to encourage certain types of development and to promote compact development. Using urban growth boundaries as a growth management technique can have an impact on the protection of historic resources. The boundaries can be used as a tool to encourage revitalization and redevelopment of existing neighborhoods and downtowns. A key element of keeping a historic 413 Area 1 Area 2A Area 2B • Area 3 Q 35 neighborhood or commercial area viable is that it must be used. By discouraging exurbanization, urban growth boundaries can serve to steer development into older historic areas and established neighbor- hoods. This redevelopment, however, must be guided by design controls to make both rehabilita- tions and infill development compatible and contex- tual with the urban fabric and historical development patterns of the community. The effects of urban growth boundaries on estab- lished urban areas are not always measurable in the short term. Lexington -Fayette County, Kentucky, for example, drew its first 20-year urban limit line in 1958. The purpose of the limit line was to protect the scenic horse farms and agricultural areas that sur- round the city. The goal of protecting these areas is shared by planners, developers, and citizens. Horse farms are what Lexington is known for and what makes it a unique part of the country. The original urban service area was analyzed and redrawn during the 1980 comprehensive plan process. During the most recent comprehensive plan update in 1988, it was determined that the land identified in the 1980 urban service area is generally adequate to meet the area's development needs until 2005. Lexington -Fayette County planning director Dale Thoma reports that, as of January 1992, only 500 acres out of the 12,000 to 14,000 developable acres within the boundary had been developed (Thoma, telephone Iconversation, February 20,1992). Given the amount of land still available, the boundary has yet to create significant development pressure in established neighborhoods. However, the community reassesses the every few Y growth boundaryfears to determine if j there is ample developable land for residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Thoma projects that developers' willingness to build only within the boundary will wane as the remaining acreage within the 20-year boundary is developed. k Thoma also points to the acceptability of certain types of infill development in Lexington as an operative factor in how well a growth boundary may work. He says "a group of townhomes in a single-family neighborhood is j about the most radical thing you might get." In other words, a policy to encourage infill development must be sensitive to the political environment of the community and the residents' willingness to accept higher densities than already exist. { A 1991 analysis of urban growth boundary systems in Oregon indicated that communities had allocated too much land for future development within the boundary to make it an effective growth management j tool. The biggest problem, in fact, has been sprawl {; within the boundary. Consequently, the urban growth boundaries in that state have not created a demand for infill or redevelopment in older urban neighborhoods and historic areas within the city (Greenleaf and Kelly 1991). On the other hand, the Boulder, Colorado, phased development system —its version of an urban growth boundary —has had measurable effects on historic preservation and infill development since its incep- tion in the city's 1978 comprehensive plan. Within the city's jurisdiction, lands are designated as Area 1, 2, or 3. Area 1 is already developed, Area 2 is urban reserve (i.e., it is designated for future annexation and development), and Area 3 is open space. The city only approves development in areas where the full range of urban services already exist —that is, Area 1. The result is that most new development has occurred inside the city limits. This "confined development" has brought the adoption of infill policies and design guidelines for commercial and residential areas. One unique mecha- nism in place is the "house behind a house" ordi- nance. It allows single-family lots to be subdivided to add a second house behind the principle house. Allowing homeowners to build the second unit prevents conversions of historic houses to rooming houses —an obvious temptation in a town with a 22,000-student university. More than 100 second houses, or alley houses, have been built under the ordinance. All were subject to design review guide- lines to ensure that they are compatible with the neighborhood (McGeyser, telephone conversation, January 10,1992). Not every neighborhood has been amenable to this style of infill. According to Ruth McGeyser, the city's historic preservation planner, a number of neighbor- hoods have been downzoned at the request of the residents to prevent neighbors from subdividing their lots. Since the adoption of the 1978 comprehensive plan, the city has strongly encouraged all large-scale retail development to be built in the center of town. In 1979, the city extended an urban renewal district to help the Crossroads Mall (which is less than a mile from downtown) to expand to become a regional shopping center. Conversely, this policy has meant turning down proposals for outlying shopping centers. All new development within downtown Boulder — in both the historic district and the surrounding area —is subject to fairly stringent design guidelines. The purpose of the guidelines for new construction in the historic district is to "achieve compatibility with the surroundings." For the nonhistoric areas, the design guidelines reinforce the downtown as a pedestrian -oriented environment by "encouraging architectural solutions that are interesting in their designs and that will house interesting activities." These solutions include recommendations to provide direct access from the street to retail shops, to ensure easy visibility from the sidewalks into stores and to permit sidewalk cafes. These provisions are added to the typical requirements for compatibility between 36 new and old buildings with respect to height, mass- ing, scale, and uniformity among architectural features, such as aligning cornices and similar win- dow configurations. PLANNING AHEAD WITH URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARIES Urban growth boundaries can also serve as an impetus for protecting historic resources on both sides of the boundary that are not yet subject to development pressure. Just as environmentalists can alert planners as to the location of sensitive lands like wetlands and floodplains, historic preservation offices can provide maps and inventories of historic sites, landscapes, and archaeology. In the environmental realm, this is known as advanced identification —that is, targeting sites, neighborhoods, or open land for regulatory protection before it is threatened by development. A caveat is in order here with regard to publicly identifying historic and archaeological sites. These resources should only be mapped in general terms. Site specific locations of archaeological sites should not be made publicly available and should be given to developers judiciously. To specify the exact location of the sites will only put them at risk when the maps and plans are distributed to a wide audi- ence. The increasing use of urban growth boundaries and their support by preservationists points to some interesting trends. First, they represent the melding of planning and preservation ideals. A basic tenet of the urban growth boundary concept is the contain- ment of development and the prevention of exurban sprawl. This serves planning ideals by keeping urban areas vital and protecting agricultural and environ- mentally sensitive lands. It serves preservation ideals by encouraging the continued use of historic build- ings rather than their abandonment to sprawl. The challenge planners and preservationists face together is to encourage new infill and adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of older buildings that complement historic development patterns while maintaining a regulatory environment that is receptive to economic development. Creating a balance —in terms of appropriate design, types of uses, and quality — between new development and existing development is something that conservation district ordinances have successfully addressed. Such districts might be very effective preservation tools in areas that use urban growth boundaries. A detailed discussion of how conservation districts work is contained in a Chapter 2. STATE AND FEDERAL PRESERVATION PLANNING The federal government has also mandated all state historic preservation offices to prepare and implement a comprehensive statewide historic preservation plan. Because the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 did not explicitly articulate what the plan is to entail, many SHPOs have presented detailed inventories (also known as historic contexts) of their states' historic resources as their comprehensive plan. Other more progressive states have adopted plans that include inventories but also contain proactive strategies for achieving preservation goals through better coordina- tion with other agencies, increasing the role of the public, and developing an overall vision for preserva- tion in their states. Moreoever, in the last several years, the National Park Service, which oversees the activities of the SHPOs, has been developing new planning requirements for the states. In the future, SHPOs will be required to produce plans that provide an assessment of current important issues facing preservation, establish goals and objectives that provide a vision for the state (and for the SHPOs' work program), and that are developed with the input of outside agencies and professionals. The National Park Service believes that enhanced planning activity at the state level will help the SHPOs better serve local planners and preservationists by providing much - needed technical assistance as well as a stronger voice in the state legislature. In the last decade, preservation concerns and values have found their way into the comprehensive plan and the overall planning process. Too often, preservationists and planners have viewed each other as obstructionists who really do not understand one another's purpose or motivation. Today, many communities are recognizing the value of preservation from both a design and economic development point of view. Increasingly, municipalities are including a preservation element in their comprehensive plans or, at a minimum, incorpo- rating preservation techniques into other standard elements of the plan, including housing and urban design. A 1991 review of 300 comprehensive plans by the Planning Advisory Service of APA's Research Department indicated that almost half of these have a preservation element or have incorporated preservation into other elements. This suggests that planners are looking at preservation as part of the planning solution, rather than a problem to be dealt with. State -mandated planning laws have been instrumental in making this a reality. 37 Robert C. Vogel & Associates Historians, Archaeologists, and Preservation Planners 270 Brimhall Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105-2428 (612) 698-8224 20 January 1993 Ms. Ann Pung-Terwedo Stillwater HPC 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Dear Ann: This letter will serve as our fourth monthly report for the Historic Context Project. On 4 January, I attended the regular meeting of the Stillwater HPC and made a brief presentation updating commissioners on the status of the historic context projeck I also went over the format in which the historic contexts will be presented as part of the city's comprehensive plan. There was a consensus among members of the HPC that the historic context document should be developed as a guide for local government decisionmakers, rather than as a source of historical background information, emphasizing flexibility, long-term utility, and the need for future surveys. Archival research is largely complete and I am currently reviewing the information collected. Historical, archaeological, and architectural history sources relating to Stillwater are not particularly abundant and widely dispersed; indeed, it is rather surprising how little scholarly attention has been focused on the Stillwater area. Fortunately, a number of diligent avocational historians have assembled a considerable amount of historical information covering the ca.1840s-194k- professional historical J architectural studies of the downdown and riverfront have also produced some very useful data. With the exception of the downtown commercial district, the riverfront, and a few selected architectural landmarks, historic preservation survey data for Stillwater can best be characterized as incomplete. Very little reconnaissance -level survey work has been done outside of the National Register districts and site -specific studies undertaken by RTR and others, while somewhat useful in developing property type classifications, tend to be biased in favor of high -style architectural landmarks created by the local social/ economic elites during the 19th century. Virtually no systematic archaeological survey work has been attempted within the city limits, despite the recognized potential for pre -contact Native American and post -contact Euro-American properties. Stillwater's residential neighborhoods need to be systematically surveyed and critically assessed by professional historians, architectural historians, and other social scientists before their cultural resource value can be properly evaluated. The project is on schedule and within budget. The pace of historical research has slowed somewhat and actual writing of the draft historic context document will commence in late February. An invoice for services provided between 21 December 1992 and 20 January 1993 is enclosed. If you have any questions about the project, please do not hesitate to call me at 698- 8224. Sincerely, rt C Vogel President �voG��E OFF Sf E RNBE Itf i STERNBERG LANTERNS INC. 5801 N. 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CODE ACRYLIC LENS CODE LAMPING ASA Amber seeded MV Mercury vapor — acrylic add wattage and CSA Clear seeded line voltage acrylic HPS High pressure ATA Amber textured sodium —add acrylic wattage and CTA Clear textured line voltage acrylic MH Metal Halide — CA Clear acrylic add wattage and (clear line voltage like glass) 3L 3-lite cluster SA Smoke acrylic 6L 6-lite cluster WA White acrylic FC Frosted Chimney mo I Z Page 20 4201-LB Lighted Bollard (incandescent) $ 789.00 w/mercury vapor: 50, 75 watt max. 876.00 w/high pressure sodium: 35, 50, 70 watt max. 939.00 w/PL 838.00 add for side rings and chain Consult Factory 4401-LB Lighted Bollard (incandescent) 855.00 w/mercury vapor: 50, 75 watt max. 942.00 w/high pressure sodium: 35, 50, 70 watt max. 1005.00 w/PL 904.00 add for side rings and chain Consult Factory 4401-DLB Lighted Bollard (incandescent) 958.00 w/mercury vapor: 50, 75 watt max. 1046.00 w/high pressure sodium: 35, 50, 70 watt max. 1109.00 w/PL 1007.00 add for side rings and chain Consult Factory Page 21 3901-LB Lighted Bollard (incandescent) $ 691.00 w/mercury vapor: 50, 75 watt max. 778.00 w/high pressure sodium: 35, 50, 70 watt max. 840.00 w/PL 729.00 add for side rings and chain Consult Factory 230-LB Lighted Bollard (incandescent) 383.00 w/mercury vapor: 50, 75 watt max. 471.00 w/high pressure sodium: 35, 50, 70 watt max. 534.00 w/PL 434.00 add for side rings and chain Consult Factory 1910 RLM 508/4400-DRRT 12' above grade (incandescent) 1934.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175, 250 watt max. 2024.00 w/Metal Halide: 175, 250 watt max. 2084.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 2084.00 deduct for 10' above grade 4400-DRRT Post —21.00 add for 14' above grade 4400-DRRT Post Consult Factory Page 22 A850 on 4208-FP (incandescent) $ 990.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175, 250 watt max. 1078.00 w/Metal Halide: 175, 250 watt max. 1140.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1140.00 add for 4210-FP (10') Post 32.00 add for 4212-FP (12') Post 64.00 add for 4214-FP (14') Post Consult Factory add for refractor and disc reflector 137.00 add for SR (solid roof) see page 32 115.00 Assembly of 2-G1278PM and 1-G16 on 3608-P (incandescent) 1281.00 w/mercury vapor: 3-50 watt or 2-50 & 1-100 watt 1544.00 w/high pressure sodium: 3-35 watt, 3-50 watt 1728.00 w/high pressure sodium & 14" globes: 3-70 watt 1777.00 add for 3610-T (10') Post 107.00 add for 3612-T (12') Post 131.00 Assembly of 3-G1278PM and 1-G16 on 3608-P (incandescent) 1533.00 w/mercury vapor: 4-50 watt or 3-50 & 1-100 watt 1881.00 w/high pressure sodium: 4-35 watt, 4-50 watt 2129.00 w/high pressure sodium & 14" globes: 4-70 watt 2201.00 add for 3610-T (10') Post 107.00 add for 3612-T (12') Post 131.00 Pane 23 Boulevard D650 on 3908-P (incandescent) $1031 .00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175 watt max. 1 1 1 &00 w/Metal Halide: 175 watt max. 1181.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1181.00 add for 3910-T (10') Post 107.00 add for 3912-T (12') Post 131.00 add for 3914-T (14') Post Consult Factory add for refractor and disc reflector 137.00 add for SR (solid roof) see page 32 85.00 New 8930 on 4408-DFP (incandescent) 1444.00 w/mercury vapor and refractor: 100, 175, 250 watt max. 1631.00 w/Metal Halide and refractor: 175 watt max. 1693.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1693.00 add for 4410-DFP (10') Post 36.00 add for 4412-DFP (12') Post Consult Factory add for 4414-DFP (14') Post Consult Factory Victorian 6590 on 4508-FP (incandescent w/refractor) 1222.00 w/mercury vapor and refractor: 100, 175 watt max. 1309.00 w/Metal Halide and refractor: 100, 175 watt max. 1371.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1371.00 •add for 4510 (10') Post 34.00 add for 4512 (121 Post 64.00 2 Paae 24 Boulevard D650 on 4408-DFP (incandescent) $1352.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175, 250 watt max. 1441.00 w/Metal Halide: 175, 250 watt max. 1526.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100. 150 watt max. 1526.00 add for 4410-DFP (10') Post 34.00 add for 4412-DFP (12') Post 66.00 add for 4414-DFP (14') Post Consult Factory add for refractor and disc reflector 137.00 add for SR (solid roof) see page 32 85.00 1910 Acorn w/508 Fitter on 3900-RRT (incandescent) 1482.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175, 250 watt max. 1569.00 w/Metal Halide: 175, 250 watt max. 1631.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70. 100, 150 watt max. 1631.00 add for 12' above grade 3900-RRT Post 23.00 add for 14' above grade 3900-RRT Post Consult Factory 9403-TF on 3608-P (incandescent) 936.00 w/mercury vapor and frosted chimney: 100 watt max. 1078.00 w/mercury vapor and refractor: 175, 250 watt max. 1154.00 w/Metal Halide and refractor: 175, 250 watt max. 1216.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 70, 100. 150 watt max. 1216.00 add for 3610-T (10') Post 106.00 add for 3612-T (12') Post 131.00 add for 3914-T, etc., (14') Post Consult Factory Paqe 25 B1030/4511-T (incandescent) Consult Factory w/mercury vapor. Metal Halide or high pressure sodium: Consult Factory G16 w/508 Fitter on 3900-RR (incandescent) $1414.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175 watt max. 1503.00 w/Metal Halide: 100, 175 watt max. 1565.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70. 100. 150 watt max. 1565.00 add for 10' above grade 3900-RRT Post 106.00 add for 12' above grade 3900-RRT Post 131.00 add for 14' above grade 3900-RRT Post Consult Factory G18 on 5712-FP (incandescent) w/mercury vapor: 100. 175 watt max. 1663.00 w/mercury vapor w/large globe or ornamental up to 250 watt max. 1720.00 w/Metal Halide: 175 or 250 watt per above 1764.00 w/high pressure sodium: 150 or 250 watt per above 1720.00 add for 5714-FP (14') Post 67.00 add for 5716-FP (16') Post 134.00 add for 5718-FP (18') Post 201.00 Paae 26 Assembly of 3-1920 Flame Globes on 50PM and 1-1920 Flame Globe on 4408-DT (incandescent) $2624.00 w/mercury vapor: 4-50, 75, 100 watt max. 2973.00 w/Metal Halide: 4-100 watt max. 3224.00 w/high pressure sodium: 4-35, 50, 70, 100 watt max. 3224.00 add for 4410-DT (10') Post 23.00 add for 4412-DT (12') Post 47.00 add for 4414-DT (14') Post Consult Factory Cluster of 4-G1680PM and 1-G18 on 3910-T (incandescent) 2198.00 w/mercury vapor: 5-100 watt max. 2632.00 w/high pressure sodium: 5-100 watt max. 2941.00 add for 3912-T (12') Post 23.00 add for 3914-T (14') Post Consult Factory 8603 on 4908-FP (incandescent) 1114.00 w; mercury vapor and refractor: 100. 175, 250 watt max. 1339,00 w/Metal Halide and refractor: 175 watt max. 1400.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 70. 100, 150 watt max. 1400.00 add for 4910-FP (10') Post 34.00 add for 4912-FP (12') Post 64.00 add for 4914-FP (14') Post Consult Factory Paae 27 9623-TF on 3910-T (incandescent) $11 10.00 w/mercury vapor and frosted chimney: 100 watt max. 1198.00 w/mercury vapor and refractor: 175, 250 watt max. 1274.00 w/Metal Halide and refractor: 100, 175, 250 watt max. 1336.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1336.00 deduct for 3908-T (8') Post -22 add for 3912-T (12') Post 24.00 add for 3914-T (14') Post Consult Factory G16 w/508 Fitter on 3907-P (incandescent) 917.00 w/mercury vapor: 100 watt max. 1005.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70 watt max. 1067.00 add for 4910-FP (10') Post 169.00 add for 4912-17P (12') Post 200.00 Assembly of 2-G188OPM w/Ball Center Cap on 3608-P (incandescent) 1224.00 w/mercury vapor: 2-100, 175 watt max. each 1398.00 w/high pressure sodium: 2-70, 100, 150 watt max. each 1522.00 add for 3610-T (10') Post 106.00 add for 3612-T (12') Post 131.00 K3 Page 28 Assembly of 3-A840 on 50PM and 1-A850 on 3910-T (incandescent) $2410.00 w/mercury vapor: 4-100, 175 watt max. 2757.00 w/Metal Halide: 4-175 watt max. 3005.00 w/high pressure sodium: 4-70, 100, 150 watt max. each 3005.00 add for 3912-T (12') Post 21.00 add for 3914-T (14') Post Consult Factory G18 w/508 Fitter on 4910-FP (incandescent) 1090.00 w/mercury vapor: 175 watt max. 1178.00 w/Metal Halide: 175 watt max. 1241.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1241,00 deduct for 4908-FP (8') Post —28.00 add for 4912-FP (12') Post 30.45 add for 4914-FP (14') Post Consult Factory 965P on 3608-P (incandescent) 984.00 w/mercury vapor and frosted chimney: 100 watt max. 1071.00 w/mercury vapor and refractor: 175 watt max. 1148.00 w/Metal Halide and refractor: 175 watt max. 1210.00 w/high pressure sodium and frosted chimney: 70 watt max. 1133.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 100, 150 watt max. 1210.00 add for 3610-T (10') Post 106.00 add for 3612-T (12') Post 131.00 Page 30 1330 on 450-T 10' (incandescent) w/mercury vapor: 50, 100 watt max. w/high pressure sodium: 35, 50, 70, w/Metal Halide: 100 watt max. w/PL add for 450-T (12') Post add for 450-T (14') Post $ 838.00 925.00 100 watt max. 987.00 987.00 Consult Factory 25.00 Consult Factory 593 (open roof) on 4908-FP (incandescent) 1112.00 w/mercury vapor and refractor: 100, 175 watt max. 1199.00 w/Metal Halide and refractor: 175 watt max. 1262.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1262.00 add for 4910-17P (10') Post 34.00 add for 4912-FP (12') Post 64.00 add for 4914-FP (14') Post Consult Factory G18 w/508 Fitter on 4200-FP Pier (incandescent) 981.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175 watt max. 1069.00 w/Metal Halide: 175 watt max. 1131.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1131.00 Page 31 Avenue B750 on 3608-P (incandescent) $ 902.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175, 250 watt max. 990.00 w/Metal Halide: 175, 250 watt max. 1052.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1052.00 Page 31 (continued) add for 3610-T (10') Post 106.00 add for 3612-T (12') Post 131.00 add for refractor 112.00 RLM16 on 450-RRT Post (incandescent) 945.00 w/mercury vapor and refractor: 100, 175 watt max. 1133.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1195.00 add for 12' above grade 450-RRT Post 45.00 add for 14' above grade 450-RRT Post 68.00 Avenue B750 on 4410-T (incandescent) 1108.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175, 250 watt max. 1195.00 w/Metal Halide: 175, 250 watt max. 1257.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1257.00 add for 4412-T (12') Post 23.00 add for 4414-T (14') Post Consult Factory add for refractor 113.00 Page 32 A850-SR on 4410-FP (incandescent) $1281.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175, 250 watt max. 1369.00 w/Metal Halide: 100, 175, 250 watt max. 1431.00 w/high pressure sodium: 50, 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1431.00 add for 4412-FP (12') Post 23.00 add for 4414-FP (14') Post Consult Factory add for lamp mounted in SR roof 15.00 add for refractor and disc reflector 112.00 CC3693 Scrolls added as shown 179.00 Brass Perforated Ring as shown 79.00 A850 w/508 Fitter on 450 Pier (incandescent) 515.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175, 250 watt max. 602.00 w/Metal Halide: 175, 250 watt max. 664.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 664.00 deduct for G16 (16") Globe —22.00 deduct for A840 (14") Ornamental —23.00 Page 33 8835BB (incandescent) $ 206.00 w/mercury vapor: 50, 100 watt max. 295.00 w/high pressure sodium: 50, 70 watt max. 357.00 Assembly of 3-8878PM and 1-8830 on 3912-T (incandescent) 1539.00 w/mercury vapor: 4-100 watt max. 1888.00 w/high pressure sodium: 4-50, 70 watt max. 2134.00 deduct for 3910-T (10') Post —23.00 add for 3914-T (14') Post Consult Factory Railroad Station Lite on 3900-RR (incandescent) 1274.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175 watt max. & refractor 1463.00 w/Metal Halide: 175 watt max. & refractor 1524.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. & refractor 1524.00 4 Page 33 (continued) add for 10' above grade 3900-RRT Post 106.00 add for 12' above grade 3900-RRT Post 131.00 add for 14' above grade 3900-RRT Post Consult Factory Page 34 Assembly of 3-A850/6236PM/FCC/4416-DFP w/Brass Decorative Ring/2 Sets of Banner Arms w/mercury vapor: 3-100, 175, 250 watt max. $4061.00 w/Metal Halide: 175, 250 watt max. 4370.00 w/high pressure sodium: 100, 150, 250 watt max. 4385,00 Ornamental A850 on 3608-P (incandescent) 936.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175, 250 watt max. 1024.00 w/Metal Halide: 175, 250 watt max. 1086.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1086.00 add for 3610-T (10') Post 106.00 add for 3612-T (12') Post 131.00 add for refractor and disc reflector 137.00 add for SR (solid roof) see page 32 115.00 B750 w/Brass Dec. Ring & Cust. Finial (incandescent) 483.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175, 250 watt max. 570.00 w/Metal Halide: 175, 250 watt max. 633.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150, 250 watt max. 633.00 add for refractor 113.00 Page 35 Cluster of 4-G1478PM and 1-G16 on 3910-T (incandescent) $1998.00 w/mercury vapor: 4-50 and 1-100 or 5-50 watt max. 2432.00 w/high pressure sodium: 50. 70 watt max. 2741.00 add for 3912-T (12') Post 23.00 Page 36 RLM16 on 3600-RR (incandescent) $1181.00 w/mercury vapor and refractor: 100, 175 watt max. 1369.00 w/Metal Halide and refractor: 175 watt max. 1431.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 1431.00 add for 10' above grade 3600-RRT Post 106.00 add for 12' above grade 3600-RRT Post 131.00 RC15 w/Refractor on 350-P (8') Post (incandescent) 602.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175 watt max. 691.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 752.00 add for 450-T (10') Post 174.00 add for 450-T (12') Post 197.00 Assembly of 2-A850/50PM on 4412-DFP w/Twin Par Spotlights (incandescent) 2334.00 w/mercury vapor: 2-100, 175 watt max. each 2510.00 w/high pressure sodium: 2-70, 100, 150 watt max. each 2636.00 Page 36 (continued) deduct for 4410-DFP (10') Post —28.00 add for 4414-DFP (14') Post Consult Factory add for refractor and disc reflector 271.00 Page 38 Railroad Station Lite on No. 80BB w/Refractor (incandescent) $ 342.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175 watt max. 431.00 w/Metal Halide: 175 watt max. 493.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 493.00 Railroad Station Lite on RRBBWB w/Refractor (incandescent) 607.00 w/ mercury vapor: 100, 175 watt max. 695.00 w/Metal Halide: 175 watt max. 757.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 757.00 RLM16 on No. 62RRWB (incandescent) 259.00 w/mercury vapor and refractor: 100, 175 watt max. 478.00 w/Metal Halide and refractor: 175 watt max. 540.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 70, 100. 150 watt max. 540.00 Page 39 G1255 (incandescent) $ 253.00 G1255BB (incandescent) 283.00 w/mercury vapor: 50 watt max. 341.00 w/high pressure sodium: 50 watt max. 365.00 8112 SER Mansard (incandescent w/3-lite cluster) 193.00 w/mercury vapor: 50, 100 watt max. 312.00 w/high pressure sodium: 35, 50, 70 watt max. 374.00 9650 (as shown) 519.00 available w/remote mercury vapor or high pressure sodium ballasts Consult Factory G1278BB (incandescent) 267.00 w/mercury vapor: 50 watt max. 325.00 w/high pressure sodium: 50 watt max. 350.00 w/14" globe and high pressure sodium: 70 watt max. 436.00 915 (as shown) 104.00 915BB Ballast Backplate w/50 watt mercury vapor 221.00 w/high pressure sodium: 35, 50 watt max. 283.00 543 w/Closed Roof and 3-Lite Cluster (as shown) 338.00 543BB w/Open or Closed Roof and Ballast Backplate w/mercury vapor and refractor: 50, 100, 175 watt max. 537.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 35, 50, 70, 100 watt max. 599.00 P✓ Page 40 Ornamental A840 on No. 50WB (incandescent) $416.00 w/mercury vapor: 100 watt max. 504.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70 watt max. 567.00 Twin 4620TF on 78WB (incandescent) 571.00 Twin 4620TF on 78WBBB Ballast Backplate w/mercury vapor in the frosted chimneys: 50, 100 watt max. 717.00 w/high pressure sodium in the frosted chimneys: 35, 50, 70 watt max. 767.00 A830/LF (incandescent) 97.00 A830/LF BB w/50w MV 165.00 w/35w or 50w H PS 192.00 G14 on No. 60WB (incandescent) 266.00 w/mercury vapor: 75 watt max. 355.00 w/high pressure sodium: 50, 70 watt max. 416.00 8675 w/6-Lite Cluster (incandescent) 550.00 Available in mercury vapor, Metal Halide or high pressure sodium w/remote ballast Consult Factory Special 8380SER PB w/Polished Brass Roof (incandescent w/3-lite cluster) 499.00 w/mercury vapor: 50 watt max. 574.00 w/high pressure sodium: 35, 50 watt max. 637.00 Page 41 G1880 (incandescent) $333.00 w/mercury vapor: 100, 175 watt max. 453.00 w/Metal Halide: 175 watt max. 515.00 w/high pressure sodium: 70, 100, 150 watt max. 515.00 1362M (incandescent) 574.00 2-PL 13W 624.00 w/mercury vapor: 50, 100 watt max. 663.00 w/Metal Halide: 70, 100 watt max. 726.00 w/high pressure sodium: 35. 70, 100 watt max. 726.00 G1278 (incandescent) 237.00 Twin G1278 (incandescent) 515.00 Twin G1278BB Ballast Backplate w/mercury vapor: 50 watt max. 718.00 w/high pressure sodium: 35, 50 watt max. 842.00 w/high pressure sodium and G14 globes: 70 watt max. 890.00 Hanging Lanterns 8927 (incandescent) 577.00 w/mercury vapor and refractor: 50, 100, 175 watt max. 793.00 w/Metal Halide and refractor: 100, 175 watt max. 856.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 50, 70, 100, 150 watt max. 856.00 8627-TC w/6-Lite cluster (incandescent) 551.00 w/mercury vapor and refractor: 50, 100, 175 watt max. 789.00 w/Metal Halide and refractor: 175 watt max. 793.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 50, 70, 100, 150 watt max. 793.00 9612TF w/Chimney (incandescent) 493.00 w/mercury vapor in frosted chimney: 50, 100 watt max. 616.00 w/mercury vapor and refractor: 100, 175 watt max. 716.00 w/Metal Halide and refractor: 175 watt max. 778.00 w/high pressure sodium in frosted chimney: 35, 50, 70 watt max. 678.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 50, 70, 100, 150 watt max. 778.00 8627 w/6-Lite Cluster (incandescent) 454.00 w/mercury vapor and refractor: 50, 100, 175 watt max. 648.00 w/Metal Halide and refractor: 175 watt max. 710.00 w/high pressure sodium and refractor: 50, 70, 100, 150 watt max. 710.00 6 SOME ACCESSORIES Antique Finishes. i.e., verde green, etc Special Colors Banner Arms (plain) per set per side Banner Arms (ornamental) Banner Arms for Streamers Banner Eyelet, one per side Adder for Larger Scale #478 Arm No. 579PM Arm for Poles NO. 6236PM Arm for Poles Photo Cells in Plain Post (T) Photo Cells in Fluted Post (FP) Single Convenience Outlet in Plain Post (T) Single Convenience Outlet in Fluted Post (FP) GFI Outlet, box recessed into post Clamp -on Sign Arm House -side Shield Top Alzac Disc Reflector Glass Refractor. Type V or III Acrylic or Polycarbonate Refractors REPLACEMENT GLOBES AND ACORN SHIELDS These globes are neckless. Need neck reducer when globe fits into #508 fitter Add G12 G14 G16 G18 D650 A850 A840 B750 1910 1920 1930 Finial Reducer NOTES 7 Im 2 THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Since 1923 Sternberg Lanterns Inc. has earned a reputation through- out the electrical industry for high quality products and service. We warrant our products are manufactured in accordance with its appli- cable material specifications and are free from defects in materials and workmanship. Sternberg will, at its option, either repair or replace without charge, any properly installed Sternberg product that fails under normal operating conditions within three years from date of installation. Product must be returned, freight prepaid, to our plant and our inspection must determine that it is defective under the terms of this warranty. This warranty is only for product manufactured by Sternberg and does not extend to transportation, installation or replacement charges, nor does it apply to any equipment of another manufacturer used in conjunction with Sternberg equipment. Furthermore, Sternberg will not be liable for damage to the property to which the product is affixed or for any incidental or consequential damages. Sternberg disclaims all implied warranties including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Copies of specifications can be obtained from and all inquiries re- garding this warranty should be directed to Sternberg Lanterns Inc., 5801 N. Tripp Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60646; 1-312-478-4777. T 1`dRN11E 0 STERNBERG LANTERNS INC. 5801 N. TRIPP CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60646 312-478-4777 FAX 312-267-2055 y4t1-17 ter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET,, STILLWATER. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes: September 8. 1993. 2. Case No. DR/93-27 - Design Review for a sign plan which includes two (2) wall signs and replacement of a sign face for an existing free-standing sign. The property is located at 213 East Chestnut Street (Fi rstar Bank) in the Historic Commercial District. Marie Coyne, Applicant. -0 tgtf.D 3. Case No. DR/93-28 - Design Review for a 21 square foot sign and paint colors for a aca e at 226 South Main Street (formerly the Pet Shop) in the Historic Commercial District. Susan Sabongi, Applicant. 4. Context Study: - Review - Discussion of presentation to Planning Commission. 5. Other Business. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • --mom THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA July 14, 1993 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council: The Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission strongly supports the adaptive reuse project of the Commander Elevator. The elevator, which was constructed in 1898, is historically significant as defined in the Stillwater Historic Context "Stillwater Late Nineteenth Century Agricultural Development (1860's-1910's)". Although it is not formally a locally designated historic site, it should be preserved. Stillwater played an important role as a farm trade center of Washington County and St.- Croix County. This building is one of the last remnants along the riverfrout from this context. The Commission reviewed the design of the project at their regular meeting of July 12, 1993. The project was unanimously approved with remarks that the adaptive reuse project is sensitive to the visual image of the elevator. Preservation of our historic resources is valuable for the future of Stillwater. Preservation does not mean just saving the "Victorian" structures but saving those remnants, whether of high _architectural quality, or in this instance, a grain elevator. We hope you,, as a City Council, respect the preservation and adaptive reuse of a structure which has been part of our community for almost one hundred years. Sincerely, Jeff Johnson Jay Michels Tim Stefan Katherine Francis Pat Qua ey Brent Peterson Howard Lieberman Bob Kimbrel CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE 101 W. Pine Street Stillwater, MN 55082 (612) 430-6233 MARLENE de BOEF Coordinator Criteria for Determining Inclusion on Historical Inventory for 1993 Washington County Comprehensive Plan Historica site is defined as any building, former building, ruins, burial grounds, monument, marker, natural formation, or passage way that meets the following definition/criteria I. Age Must be at least 50 years old (the older it is, the more significant it is) AND II. Must have architectural- significance to community, region or state Example: example of a pure style of French Second Empire architecture. or Prairie School Architecture; needs to be in tact Is first, last, oldest.....in community, ie. oldest standing log cabin or only example of Italianate style architecture OR III. Is of local historical significance Examples: Century farms Sites/buildings associated with pioneer families Location of significant events (may be building such as where territorial convention was held or battle site, or tree that hs always been a landmarkon the old Military Road, etc.) Historical monuments or markers Cemeteries or burial grounds or Indian mounds Churches, esp if pre-1900 formation Archeological sites Sites of former buildings or institutions (i.e. Wildwood Amusement Park site, territorial Prison Site, St. Paul's College site, old mill sites, etc) Transportation related sites (i.e. hip .troic bridges or remains, military road passages, natural water crossings, depots, railroad tracks, etc) Native American sites (i.e. Red Rock, battle sites, Indian settlement sites) Please ---remember the site must qualify under Point I and under Point II OR III. There will be a lot of subjective discretion necessary, especially of sites that are post-1920's . Feel free to call me to further discuss the criteria if you wish. During the committee meeting, we talked about house built..in 30's or early 40's----maybe one good sample would be appropriate. There may be a group of buildings that are significant such as company row houses or several buildings from an old established company that have not be totally moderneized beyond recognition. GOOD LUCK ! ! "� i� ,_J • ter, THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Ann Pung-Terwedo, Planner DATE: February 5, 1993 SUBJECT: PAT QUALEY Mrs. Pat Qualey is interested in being on the Heritage Preservation Commission. Mayor Hooley has discussed it with her.. I spoke with Mrs. Qualey this week and she has a previous commitment soshe cannot make the meeting on February 23rd. We did speak about her interests and background. These include: She is originally from Park Rapids. She is a registered nurse. She is interested in the Arts and the Town. - Stillwater has lost many buildings and some have been restored appropriately. Knows a lot about the Downtown. Her husband owns St. Croix Drug. - Would like to contribute her time for the benefit of the community. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 STILLWATER HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT TO MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1992 TO SEPTEMBER 1993 Local Designation: No local esi gna ions were made during the 1992-1993 federal fiscal year. The local context study has been prepared and is presently being reviewed and revised for incorporation into the Comprehensive Plan. Design Review Permits: 1. Case No. DR/92-28 - Design Review for a facade restoration along with signage at 124 North Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Jack Wenneberg, Applicant. The first floor restoration included: 1. removal of wood panels in transom area, 2. Lower sill height as shown in historic photo. Replacement window (clear glass), 3. Sign Replacement in band above the window. The sign will be similar to Jim Laskin's sign, 4. Replace main entry door, 5. Removal of wood panels to expose transom area, Second Floor Restoration: - Replace inappropriate metal -cased window with wood -cased clear glass, one -over -one windows. Colors - Green, Burgundy, Beige The Commission had concern about the window replacement of the transom area. An additional condition was added to the request which included additional drawings of the transom area. Findings: The p__ po osal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines, Preservation Ordinance and Sign Ordinance. APPROVED. 1 2. Case No. DR/92-29 - Design Review for a four square foot projecting sign at 226 ast Myrtle Street in the Historic Commercial District. Jeanne M. Anderson, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Preservation Ordinance. 3. Case No. DR/92-30 - Design Review for a sign permit for a thirty square foot wall sign at 310 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Janel Belz, Applicant. Findings: The structure has been stuccoed and is not an appropriate storefront. Because of this, the sign location is flexible. The proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Preservation Ordinance.-�{�(�, 4. Case No. DR/93-1 - Design Review for a reception area addition to the refight House at 305 South Water Street in the Historic Commercial District. Bob Sabes, Applicant. Discussion: The area Teatures included: - landscaping - trash enclosure - tables - railings - lighting - a tent structure Findings: The Heritage Preservation Commission found the design of the tent structure was not appropriate adjacent to a National Register site and as viewed ire- I'Y,0, � the St. Croix River. The tent structure was denied based on the height, color, material, and shape of the tent. The other features were appropriate. 5. Case No. DR/93-2 - Design Review for a facade creation along with the placement of an eighteen square foot sign at 318 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Ned Souder, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Preservation Ordinance. 6. Case No. DR/9� - Design Review for paint colors for a series of struct es aY235 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District. Forrest Cole, Applicant. Findings: proposal met the intent of the Preservation Ordinance as it relates to color.P�� 7. Case No. DR/93-4 - Design Review for a European -style food cart in the courtyard of the Grand Garage at 324 South Main Street. Vickie A. Poisson, Applicant. Findin s: lTie proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines. 8. Case No. DR/93-5 - Design Review for construction of a carriage house at e historic Warden's House Museum, 602 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Charlotte Robledo, Applicant. The carriage house will be a replica of an old carriage house that once stood at that location. The color will blend with the stone face of the Warden's House. Findings: The proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines. The site is on the National Register of Historic Places. 9. Case No. DR/93-6 - Design Review for a temporary tent performance structure along wI s1gnage for the Stillwater Shakespeare Production at 501 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Marylou Meagher Grammans, Applicant. The Commission discussed the tent structure and material. Also, elements such as picnic tables and trash enclosures. Findings: T'ie proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Sign Ordinance. 10. Case No. DR/93-7 - Design Review for a 25 square foot sign, paint colors an a minor facade alteration at 125 South Main Street (old Thompson Hardware) in the Historic Commercial District. John Curtin, Applicant. 11. Case No. DR/91-1 - Design Review for flower boxes at 306 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District. James Laskin, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines, Preservation Ordinance and Sign Ordinance. 12. Case No. DR/93-8 - Design Review for a four square foot projecting sign at 235 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District. Joy Pendergast and Peter Tachney, Applicants. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Sign Ordinance. 3 STILLWATER HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT TO MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE Local Designation No local designations were made during the 1991-1992 Federal Fiscal Year. It would be premature to conduct local designations because the local historic context study has not been completed. Also, immediate issues such as design review and park planning have taken much of the Heritage Preservation Commission's time. Design Review Permits: The Heritage Preservation Commission reviewed approximately thirty three design review permits between October 1, 1991 and September 29, 1992 according to the intent of the Preservation Ordinance, Design Review Ordinance and Sign Ordinance. A summary of these cases and the findings of each case includes the following: 1. Case No. DR/91-15 - A resubmission for sign permit for a wall sign eighteen inches by eighty inches at 216 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Deborah Ash, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Preservation Ordinance Downtown Design Guidelines and Sign Ordinance. APPROVED. Note: The applicant decided not to change signage after approval was given. 2. Case No. DR/91-18 - Design Review for a sign permit for the placement of a six square foot wall sign facing Union Alley at 221 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District. Roger Kastelle, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Preservation Ordinance, Downtown Design Guidelines and Sign Ordinance. APPROVED. 3. Case No. DR/91-19 - Design Review for a sign permit for a thirty inch by seven feet blue and white wall sign at 101 East Myrtle Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Jim Isdahl, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Preservation Ordinance. APPROVED. 4. Case No. DR/91-20 - Design Review for a sign permit for an eleven foot by two foot wall sign for a business within the Staples Mill Complex at 402 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Joan Streuber, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Sign Ordinance. APPROVED. Ms. Strueber .was asked to remove a non -conforming sign she had placed outside the building. 5. Case No. DR/91-21 - Design Review for two duplexes at 310 North Second Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Nedegaard Construction Company, Inc., Applicant. This case was a Planned Unit Development protect which was conditioned for Design Review. Also, this site was in the Downtown Plan Area. 1 Discussion: This case was reviewed two times by the Heritage Preservation Commission. Issues the Commission felt were important on this case were the compatibility of the structure with the neighborhood, design of the structures in relationship to the lots, proportion and color. The North Second Street area is sensitive due to the character of the homes which abut Downtown Stillwater. Findings: After two meetings on this case, the colors were approved along with design detail. These plans met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines. 6. Case No. DR/91-22 - Design Review for a sign plan for the Fina Gas Station at 103 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. John Ogren, Applicant. Discussion: The proposal for this sign plan did not meet the intent of the -Downtown Design Guidelines; however, the sign regulation has a separate section for gas stations. The applicant and the Heritage Preservation Commission met two times on this case. It was finally agreed that the sign plan would include two wall signs, one facing Water Street and one facing Main Street, the replacement of the free-standing sign, graphic on the canopy. Internally illuminated. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Sign Ordinance for gas stations. APPROVED. 7. Case No. DR/91-23 - Design Review for valet parking signs throughout downtown Stillwater. CBF International, Applicant. Findings: The letter type and sign copy of the signs met the intent of the " Downtown Sign Ordinance and Design Guidelines. APPROVED. 8. Case No. DR/92-1 - Design Review permit for a sign program for a multiple use commercial structure at 114 East Chestnut Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Duane and Martha Hubbs, Applicants. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Sign Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. APPROVED. 9. Case No. DR/92-2 - Design Review for a sign permit for a twenty five square foot wall sign at 318 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Albert Mitchell, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Sign Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. APPROVED. 10. Case No. DR/92-3 & 92-17 - Design Review for a sign permit for the placement of a twenty six square foot wall sign facing Main Street and a twenty six square foot sign facing Myrtle Street along with a projecting camera graphic and infi l 1 columns and planters. Colors were submitted at a later date (DR/92-17) consisting of forest green and burgundy. 2 Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Preservation Ordinance, Sign Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. APPROVED. 11. Case No. DR/92-4 - Design Review for a sign permit for the placement of a twelve foot by two foot wall sign at 103 North Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Kristin and Jeffery Klemstrud, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Sign Ordinance, Preservation Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. APPROVED. 12. Case No. DR/92-5 - Design Review for a sign permit for the placement of a six square foot (antique) sign for Midtown Antique Mall at 214 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. MIke Kranz, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Sign Ordinance, Preservation Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. APPROVED. 13. Case No. DR/92-6 - Design review for the construction of a garage at 204 North Third Street. Stillwater Water Department, Applicant. Discussion: The Water Department was demolishing a garage constructed in 1936. This garage was not large enough to accommodate water trucks and other vehicles. The Water Board felt a new garage would fit their future needs. The Heritage Preservation Commission felt the new garage should be architecturally sensitive to the existing Water Department building constructed in 1891. The following are the recommended conditions which were sent to the City Council as part of a variance requested for the garage. 1. The window style should match the existing garage. 2. Dormer should be incorporated on the roof line. 3. The trim should be black. 4. Dormers shall be placed on the other garage which was constructed in 1989. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Preservation Ordinance, Downtown Design Guidelines and Sign Ordinance. APPROVED. The City Council approved the variance request on this proposal. They did remove the conditions for the dormer features. 15. Case No. DR/92-8 - Design Review for a facade restoration at 308 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Bob Li l lybl ad, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Preservation Ordinance and Sign Ordinance. NOTE: The applicants were approved for a traditional wood storefront. They received a building permit based on the plans approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission. To our surprise, a metal storefront was installed. They then proceeded to paint the storefront red based on an approved color from a small swatch. 3 16. Case No. DR/92-9 - Design Review for a sign permit for a twenty four, square foot wall sign at 224 East Chestnut Street in the Historic: Commercial District. Don Melander, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Preservation Ordinance. The color of the sign was not appropriate. APPROVED with removal of a twelve square foot projecting sign which was placed without a sign permit. 17. Case No. DR/92-10 - Design Review for a facade renovation at 112 South Main Street and infi l l panels for 118-126 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Mike Lynskey, Applicant. Findings: The concept was approved for 118-126 South Main along with the renovation of 112 South Main Street. Ann Pung-Terwedo reviewed color. The proposal met the intent of the Preservation Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. APPROVED. 18. Case No. DR/92-11 - Design Review for a new fence in the Courtyard area at the Grand Garage, 324 South Main Street, in the Historic Commercial District. Kevin LaCasse, Applicant. Findings: Mr. LaCasse did not submit sufficient information on materials. The concept met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Preservation Ordinance. APPROVED. 19. Case No. Dr/92-12 - Design Review for a sign permit for a six square foot. projecting sign at 220 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District. Laurel Arnold, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines, Preservation Ordinance and Sign Ordinance. APPROVED. 20. Case No. DR/92-13 - Design Review for the placement of an orange and brown striped awning at 132 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Lyle Anderson, Applicant. Findings: The awning proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Preservation Ordinance. APPROVED. (Later changed color on September 10, 1992) Blue and white. APPROVED. 21. Case No. DR/92-14 - Design Review for a sign permit for a thirty square foot sign to be mounted on a pole. The property is located at 501 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Roanne Axdahl , Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Sign Ordinance. APPROVED. 22. Case No. DR/92-15 - Design Review for a sign permit to place a twenty four square foot sign to be mounted below an overhang. The property is located at 501 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Dan Nelson, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Preservation Ordinance. APPROVED. 4 23. Case No. DR/92-16 - Design Review for a sign permit for the placement of an "open" flag at 209 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Seasons Tique, Applicant. Findings: The applicant needs to identify that his business is open. Jeff Johnson suggested a small "open' sign be placed below the projecting sign. Recommendation: Work with Seasons Tique on an appropriate "open" sign. 24. Case No. DR/92-17 - See Case No. DR/92-3. 25. Case No. DR/92-18 - Design Review for a Boat Plaza development for the St. Croix Boat and Packet Company. Dick Anderson, Applicant. Discussion: Major elements to the pan included a kiosk, a paver brick are, a deck area, benches and landscaping. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines at a concept level. The applicant's representative was requested to submit samples of the benches, kiosk, and landscaping for final review.s In August, benches, fencing and landscaping were placed on the site. This was done by the applicant who was aware that these elements needed to be reviewed. The Heritage Preservation Commission did feel the benches were appropriate for the site. At this time, a formal letter has been submitted by the Heritage Preservation Commission to the City Council stating their concerncs. 26. Case No. DR/92-19- Design Review permit for an adaptive reuse project of the historic kiln at Staples Mill which is on the National Register of Historic places. The property is located at 501 North Main Street in the Downtown Plaza Area. Monty Brine, Applicant. Findings: The proposed adaptive reuse project met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Preservation Ordinance along with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. APPROVED. 27. Case No. DR/92-20 - Design Review for a sign permit for the placement of a six square foot projecting sign at 118 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Tracey Mazanec, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Sign Ordinance, Preservation Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. APPROVED. 28. Case No. DR/92-21 - Design Review for a sign permit for a six square foot projecting sign, a twenty eight square foot wall sign and new paint colors (forest green and burgundy) at 215 South Main Street,in the Historic Commercial District. Dan Gremestrud, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Preservation Ordinance, Sign Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. APPROVED. 5 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORK ITEMS 1993 Work with private groups/individuals to assist in the preservation and restoration of Downtown Stillwater and surrounding residential neighborhoods. Continue as Design Review Committee as regulated by the Design Review Regulations and Preservation Ordinance. Comment on Phase II and Phase III of the Downtown Plan and related projects with special emphasis on design and sensitivity to the historic integrity of the area. Support and assist in the adaptive reuse study of the Stillwater Junior High School facility. Develop and adopt the Historic Context Study for inclusion in the Historic Resource Section of the Comprehensive Plan. Assist the City in support and consideration of various methods to preserve the Stillwater/Houlton Historic Lift Bridge. - Assist in the restoration and reconstruction of the Levee Wall and Lowell Park. - Continue as Design Review Committee for the Stillwater Business Park. 29. Case No. DR/92-22 - Design Review for a sign permit for new signage at 213 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District. Chris Humphrey, Applicant. Findings: Staff did not feel the proposal was appropriate for the First Star Bank (old First National). The applicant stated they would resubmit a new sign plan at a later date. 30. Case No. DR/92-24 - Design Review for a sign permit for the placement of a twenty five square foot wall sign and improvement to a structure (white paint with forest green awnings) at 501 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Susan Sabongi, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Sign Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. APPROVED. 31. Case No. DR/92-25 - Design Review fora sign permit for a six square foot projecting sign (green and off-white) at 221 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District. Nancy Stone, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Preservation Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Sign Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. APPROVED. 32. Case No. DR/92-26 - Design Review/Variance for a sign permit for three signs for Wolf Pass Gallery located in the Vittorio's (Wolf Brewery) Complex at 402 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Sondra Gozzi , Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines, Preservation Ordinance and Sign Ordinance. APPROVED. This has been only the second sign variance given in the Downtown in the past three years. 33.- Case No. DR/92-27 - Design Review for a sign permit for a ten square foot wall sign at 124 South Second Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Cynthia Hagle, Applicant. Findings: The proposal met the intent of the Sign Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. APPROVED. Heritage Preservation Commission Members Jeff Johnson, Chairperson Marlene Workman, Representative of the Washington County Historical Society. Tim Stefan Shawn Draper Bob Kimbrel, Vice Chairperson Katherine B. Francis Howard Lieberman (Resume attached) History Conference May 29-30, 1992 Katherine Francis, Tim Stefan and Ann Terwedo attended the History Conference. Bridge Plaque Olson Construction mounted the National Register Plaque on the Historic Stillwater Lift Bridge in October. Rivertown Restoration had donated funds to purchase the plaque. • gter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILLMEET MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH BEET, STILLWATER. - AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes: October 4. 199a. 2. Case No. DR/93-30 - Design Review for a six square inch projecting` sign at 23 1 2 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District. Mark Docksteader, Applicant. 3.- Case No. DR/93-12 - Design Review for the landscape plan and design elements as con itioned) for a 171 car parking lot at 100 West Pine Street. City of Stillwater, Applicant. 4. Context Study: ( What next?) 5. Other Business CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES The Heritage Preservation Commission/Design Review Committee met Monday, October 4, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers of City Hal 1 , 216 North Fourth Street. Present: Chairperson Jeff Johnson, Bob Kimbrel, Jay Michels, Brent Peterson, Howard Lieberman. Not Present: Katherine Francis, Pat Qualey, and Tim Stefan. 1. Approval of Minutes - September 8, 1993. Jeff Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes. Seconded by Brent Peterson. ALL IN FAVOR. 2. Case No. DR/93-27 Design Review for a sign plan which includes two (2) wall signs and replacement of a sign face for an existing free-standing sign. The property is located at 213 East Chestnut Street (Fi rstar Bank) in the Historic Commercial District. Marie Coyne, Applicant. Ray, from Suburban Lighting, presented the plan. He stated the sign face on the free-standing sign will only be replaced. It will be aluminum with bronze lettering. Jeff Johnson stated there is a two foot transom area above the doors. Lettering could be placed in the glass. Bob Kimbrel stated he has problems with the proposal because the signs cover the glass area. Howard Lieberman felt the signs don't work from an -historic standpoint. Jeff Johnson recommended the Fi rstar logo be painted directly on the glass. ,This would be more sensitive to the building. Bob Kimbrel made a motion to approve the free-standing pylon sign along with the recommendation that a vinyl decal or window painted sign be placed within the window areas above the doorways on the Second Street and Chestnut Street faces. Seconded by Jeff Johnson. ALL IN FAVOR. APPROVED. Bob Kimbrel made a motion to deny the wall signs as proposed for the Second Street and Chestnut Street faces. Seconded by Jeff Johnson. ALL IN FAVOR. WALL SIGNS DENIED. 3. Case No. DR/93-28 - Design Review for a 21 square foot wall sign and paint colors for a aca a at 226 South Main Street (formerly the Pet Shop) in the Historic Commercial District. Susan Sabongi, Applicant. Susan Sabongi presented the proposal. She stated the front of the store will be painted green, terracotta and beige. The sign as presented will be no larger than one square foot for each foot of frontage. 1 Heritage Preservation Commission Minutes October 4, 1993 Page Two Bob Ki mbrel made a motion to approve the project as proposed. Seconded by Howard Lieberman. ALL IN FAVOR. 4. Case No. DR/93-29 - Design Review for a 40 inch by 60 inch wall sign at 115 South Third StFe—et in the Downtown Plan Area. Jane Loechler, Applicant. A representative of the Healing Arts Center presented the proposal. Bob K i mb rel stated they would be allowed 20 square feet due to their frontage. He also said the sign location was out of scale. The color of the sign will be cream and orange, with a butternut border. The structure is more residential in character and should have a small sign. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of a 6 square foot projecting sign with nameplates. Jeff Johnson made a motion to approve a 6 square foot projecting sign with nameplates attached for the doctors. Seconded by Howard Lieberman. ALL IN FAVOR. APPROVED. * Ann will work with the owners on this case. 5. Context Study Bob imbre feel s more discussion needs to be done on the Context Study, goals and objectives. The Commission is concerned about how the community will react to Historic Districts in residential neighborhoods. Ann will discuss this issue with planners from St. Paul and Red Wing. There may be a possibility that we could get Beth Bartz, St Paul Preservation Planner, to discuss the issue of residential Historic Districts. 6. Ravines The issue of preservation of the city ravines was discussed briefly. Jeff Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Bob Kimbrel. ALL IN FAVOR. The meeting adjourned at 8:15. Respectfully submitted Ann Pung-Terwedo PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. DR/93-30 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting: November 1, 1993 Project Location: 235 East Chestnut Street Comprehensive Plan District: Central Business District Zoning District: CBD Applicant's Name: -Mark Docksteader Type of Application: Design Permit Project Description: Design Review for a sign permit for a six square foot projecting sign. Discussion: The request is to place a six square foot sign approximately eight feet above the sidewalk as shown. The sign as presented is black and white with wrought -iron brackets. Condition of Approval: 1. No additional exterior signage is allowed. Recommendation: Approval as conditioned. Findings: l-he proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Preservation Ordinance. Attachments: _ - - - Sign Location - Application Form. Permit No. Fee SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION CITY OF STILLWATER APPLICANT'S NAME 14rd �l �?C� c DATE APPLICANT'S OWNER ' Sy� _ _ , N-^,i•1E — J - S 1GNATUR EL OWNER'S .._ � , � � APPLICANT'S S ��E "/ r t T ADDRESS ADDRESS ,� j� 5 _s TELEPH ONE NUMBER 3� � -7 75 :TEL EPRONE NUMBER CONTRACTORS, CONTRACTORS NAME l - `c ADORESS , TELEPHONE NUMBER ' .STREET LOCATION OF PROPERTY LEGAL DESCP,IPTIO�i OF PROPERTY _. LOT dLcC. AQOiTION . SIGN PLANS: Attach plans showing the sign size, location and type of material used. it the sign is to be mounted on a building, show an elevation or the building and sign. CONDITIONS OF PERMIT APPROVAL: APPROVED: DENIED: Corrmunity Development Director Ap-a'� a g� 1, .a �k J f i - 10 ok-1,04, 5 l GA �oc�tto�1 Z7 A one 0 D A 1e" VON iPIV-45 ".7ZA, U,`�',� R -,,C E VI .4 ,n A, U ion a,­;Taek`4.` N at - " " "' I , "Se"'N ce �Nb ISSUES PAPER: CONSERVATION DISTRICTS This is the first in what the Interagency Resources Division of the National Park Service envisions as a number of occasional articles on issues relating to local historic preservation. Published under the banner of the Local Preservation series, these articles differ from regular issues of Local Preservation by virtue of their focus on current concerns which have yet to be resolved and not on established preservation practice, as is the subject of the articles in the regular series. The intention of the Issues Paper format is to stimulate dialogue and encourage new and creative thinking about alternatives in pressing local preservation issues. We are pleased to be able to inaugurate this new format with two articles on conservation areas or districts, by Robert E. Stipe and Carole Zellie respectively. Although the term has several meanings, conservation areas or districts suggest to many in preservation a method of achieving preservation ends at a neighborhood scale without some of the perceived burdens of the traditional historic district approach. The articles included here broach a number of important issues, among them: definition of conservation districts, consequences of designation as a conservation district (especially with regard to the regulation of alterations and new construction), relationship to existing historic districts, and the administration of conservation districts by local governments. The article by Robert E. Stipe entitled "Conservation Areas: A New Approach to An Old Problem" presents a somewhat idealized concept of the conservation area as a neighborhood, by virtue of its special qualities, slated to receive coordinated and enhanced attention and service from local government. Mr. Stipe makes the case against including regulatory controls in the conservation area designation by arguing that to do so would deprive preservation of an important "carrot" to be used when the "stick" of the traditional historic district may not be appropriate. Carole Zellie's article, "A Consideration of Conservation Districts and Preservation Planning: Notes from St. Paul, Minnesota," presents the results of her study of 20 conservation districts in place around the country. The analysis was conducted at the behest of the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office and the St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission. Ms. Zellie finds that the conservation district approach, as it is currently implemented, can be characterized in two ways: those having a neighborhood planning focus and those with architectural or historic preservation aims. The author concludes that, in certain circumstances, conservation districts can be a useful complement to traditional historic districts. However, she warns against dismissing the design review component entirely by making the case that design review is critical in neighborhoods in which the housing stock has suffered from unsympathetic alteration. E The articles in this Issues Paper reflect the still evolving nature of the conservation district concept and its place in the preservation tool kit. This publication aims to assist local preservationists in evaluating the usefulness of conservation districts by highlighting multiple perspectives on the issue. Stephen A. Morris, Editor, Local Preservation series, July 1993 2 CONSERVATION AREAS: A NEW APPROACH TO AN OLD PROBLEM by Robert E. Stipe Emeritus Professor of Design School of Design, N.C. State University Ever since the first Old and Historic District was established in Charleston, South Carolina in 1931, American communities have relied heavily on local historic district regulations for the protection of neighborhoods of distinguished architectural and historic character. Presently there are approximately 2,000 such districts in the United States, and their number has roughly doubled each decade since the 1930s. That this approach has proved its worth time and time again is beyond dispute, notwithstanding occasional difficulties encountered in the processes of administration and enforcement. But times have changed. Good planning and modern preservation philosophy, as well as an increasingly conservative public mood that is increasingly anti -regulation, suggest that it is time to supplement this traditional regulatory stick with a pro -active carrot. For descriptive purposes, this might be called the "conservation area" technique. Discussion of the overall concept of conservation areas, which is the subject of this essay, is complicated somewhat by the fact that several dozen cities across the county have already designated areas called conservation areas or districts, each slightly different from the others. Whatever called, and for reasons discussed later, these are for the most part more closely related to the traditional historic district than to the concept of a conservation area as defined here. The need for a supplemental approach springs partly from new thinking about the inherent value of neighborhoods and their associative values to both residents and the larger community, and partly from strategic necessity. Preserving neighborhoods, historic and near -historic, takes on special significance in today's changed political climate. The designation of a local historic district, whether through zoning or some other source of authority, is a vexing issue for elected officials in many cities and towns. Historic district ordinances require all property owners within a proposed district to comply with a police power regulation that carries with it both criminal and civil penalties for violation. They are also seen as regulating "taste" through the review of proposed additions or new construction. Mistakenly or not, the process is often perceived as government interference with individual rights of free speech and the unfettered use of private property. Thus, the local political sieve through which additional regulations must be filtered is an increasingly difficult one. The conservation area approach -- and the term "area" is used here throughout to make clear that ideally it is not a special kind of zoning district -- offers a number of distinct advantages. It fits well with contemporary thinking about what is worth preserving. It is more susceptible to local definition, more flexible in interpretation, and less threatening or restrictive to the average property owner. The conservation area approach melds easily with contemporary local planning processes and administrative structures; and, most important, admits to the evaluation process additional associative values, including human ones, without demeaning history or architecture. 3 What Is A Conservation Area ? In the best use of the term, the ideal conservation area is one that is crisply, if broadly, defined and easily distinguished from the traditional historic district. A working definition which originated in North Carolina more than a decade ago, defines a conservation area as one that "possesses form, character, and visual qualities derived from arrangements or combinations of topography, vegetation, space, scenic vistas, architecture, appurtenant features, or places of natural or cultural significance, that create an image of stability, comfort, local identity, and livable atmosphere. " This definition goes considerably beyond the defining element of a traditional historic district. The customary associative values, which focus on history and architecture and which stress the stylistic and material integrity of the place and its component parts, have broadened considerably. While architecture and its appurtenant features remain as explicitly enumerated values, history as such is expanded to take in the generically broader concept of culture. The form, character, and visual quality of the streetscape and landscape, as the staging area for architectural elements, predominates. Natural areas and landscapes are added to emphasize a special concern for a broader range of environmental considerations. Vernacular elements, now widely fashionable among preservationists, are also implicitly recognized as respectable associative values, as are aesthetics and spatial structure. Age, as such, is not a major consideration. Because the definition tends overall to place relatively greater importance on the preservation of a natural larger landscape, the word "conservation" seems a more apt descriptor than does "preservation." Most important, it is the presence of any one of these values or several of them in combination leading to "an image of stability, comfort, local identity and livable atmosphere" that takes center stage. Thus, integrity is replaced by imagery, and the values and perceptions of local citizens are weighted equally with the academic and scholarly credentials of experts. It is also useful to define this ideal conservation area in terms of what it is not. Unlike zoning historic districts, exemplary conservation areas are not regulatory in nature. While there are criteria by which they might be defined, they do not establish or even attempt to establish additional regulations above and beyond those that already exist. And the burden imposed by conservation area designation lies most heavily on the local government itself -- the mayor, manager, council, planning staff and several line and staff agencies of the city government -- rather than upon individual property owners. In other words, the ideal conservation area becomes a device by which a city or county imposes upon itself a special responsibility to undertake ambitious, specifically defined planning and design tasks targeted to the maintenance and improvement of the area so designated. From the standpoint of the property owner, conservation area designation thus becomes a carrot, rather than a stick. What Kinds of Areas Might be Designated ? In theory, there are three kinds of areas or neighborhoods to which the designation might appropriately be attached. First, the designation would be appropriate for those areas surrounding or bordering on an existing local historic district. In this sense, conservation areas might be regarded in customary planning parlance as "buffers," or transitional areas designed to protect the edges of an existing district. Second, the conservation area approach would be highly appropriate as a tool to protect what might be called "pre -natal" historic districts that don't yet meet the usual 50-year rule or which have not yet acquired the patina of age or character associated with the traditional district, but which skilled observers feel certain will qualify in perhaps 5 or 10 years. Conservation area designation would thus provide incentives to the private sector to protect and maintain a maturing but not -yet -ripe historic district of the traditional kind. 11 Third, the designation would be appropriate for areas or neighborhoods that while they might never qualify for "historic" status, are important to preserve and maintain solely for their social and economic value, or for their utility as affordable housing. It is important to stress that regardless of motivation, the limits of the utility of the concept are local imagination and creativity. How is a Conservation Area Established? Like a zoning historic district, the model conservation area is defined by precise boundaries shown on a map. Here the similarity to the traditional historic district ends. Since the designation of conservation areas does not impose on property owners any regulatory burdens other than those already in effect, the mapping and designation of conservation areas would best be accomplished by a resolution of the governing board as a policy directive, rather than by an ordinance. Designation might, of course, be accomplished through an executive order of the mayor or city manager, but this would not normally carry the political clout of a mandate from an elected board. What Would Be the Consequences of Designation? For the property owner, conservation area designation would have little impact insofar as restrictions or costly maintenance obligations are concerned. Although existing land use regulations would remain in effect, as would private deed restrictions of one kind and another, there would be no architectural review of additions or new construction, and there would be no restrictions on demolition. The impact of conservation area designation would fall primarily on public agencies and upon the city itself. The designation resolution or order would simply state, as a finding of fact, that the area was one of special interest deemed desirable and necessary to conserve for present and future owners, and to that end it would direct various local government agencies to undertake a number of activities: • to prepare or update, as appropriate, land use, transportation, public utilities, public facilities, housing, open space, historic preservation, urban design and other comprehensive plan elements for the area being designated; • as part of such planning, to have special regard for and to give special attention to the design, construction and maintenance needs of public thoroughfares, pedestrian ways, open spaces, landscape elements (including street trees), recreation areas and comparable amenities of the area, and to prepare detailed plans, designs, sketches and models proposing public improvement of these facilities and areas; • to prepare special and detailed recommendations with respect to improved housing, education, employment, health, protective and other human resource requirements of the area designated; • to establish appropriate means of communication between and among the public authorities involved, and provide for the active participation by residents of the area in the preparation of plan elements and program elements noted above; • to designate a responsible local government official to coordinate these activities, both from an inter -governmental and an intra-governmental standpoint; • to recommend to the manager and council, by a date certain, ways and means by which the local government should step up its maintenance and operating programs within conservation areas; 5 - to recommend to the governing board specific changes or additions to both the annual operating and capital budget programs of the local government for implementing the plans and programs suggested for the conservation area; and - to insure that no local government program of any kind resulted in adverse impacts on a designated conservation area. The activities listed above are not an exclusive list of activities that should be included in a conservation area program. Such a list would vary according to the special problems and needs of each such area. The council should, of course, provide the necessary financial resources for the additional planning, design and other studies to be carried out in designated conservation areas. Target dates for the completion of individual tasks might be specified. The main burden of implementing the council's mandate would fall upon the local planning, historic preservation, housing and renewal agencies. Other operating programs of the city, such as public works, parks and recreation, engineering, health and human services, etc., would also be involved. Depending on the organizational structure of the city, the city manager and/or mayor would be major players in the implementation process. In effect, designation as a conservation area would serve to force a variety of public officials and agencies, most of whom normally work in isolation from one another, to come together in a coordinated and energetic way, to focus their attention on the special character of designated areas. Should There Be Some Modest Additional Regulations in a Conservation Area? Whether or not to impose regulatory restraints in a conservation area, such as one prohibiting the demolition of older structures that might in another setting be regarded as "contributing," or reviewing new construction, raises a policy issue that must be decided in each local situation. However, the basic concept of a conservation area strongly implies a presumption against such regulation. The reason, as noted earlier, is that the times call for a new approach -- one that maintains a balanced carrot and stick philosophy, so to speak. Unless the conservation area approach is perceived as one that is less burdensome or threatening to the average property owner, as well as one that is more positive and forward -looking, it will be perceived as more regulation in disguise. Legal and Administrative Aspects of Conservation Areas Since local historic district regulation is an exercise of the sovereign authority of the state, whether carried out through zoning or stand-alone enabling legislation, it may be done only in accordance with state legislation and within state and federal constitutional limits. On the other hand, conservation area designation, as described in this article, does not involve the exercise of any additional regulatory authority, and so the planning enabling legislation of every state, coupled with the council's discretionary authority to manage the affairs of the city or town, is probably already adequate in and of itself. Depending on the form of government, the same would be true of the executive authority of the mayor or city manager to carry out the council's mandate. In other words, new legislative authority for a city or county to undertake concentrated conservation area planning programs is probably not necessary, even though specific state enabling legislation would probably be useful for its educational or incentive value, or as a foil to the innate conservatism of most city attorneys. What is required, however, is the political will to shower special attention on special areas of the city. Also required is the creativity and imagination to see the usefulness of the conservation area approach and to utilize it effectively. While it is a requirement in virtually all states that property taxes be collected on a uniform basis, there is no corresponding requirement that the public funds be spent equally on every no neighborhood. Given the special qualifications that lead to designation of conservation areas in the first place, justification for the extra expenditure involved should not be politically difficult. Clearly, such studies, plans, designs, public consultation and other tasks related to conservation areas will impose additional responsibilities on city employees, and this can be a significant stumbling block to initiating the process unless additional fiscal and personnel resources can be found. Because of the absolute necessity in conservation area planning for extensive public and resident participation and consultation, the use of out-of-town consultants will usually be inappropriate. As noted earlier, the limits to conservation area efforts are essentially the limits of local imagination and political and financial feasibility. For example, public conservation area planning efforts might in many cases be supplemented by such private sector initiatives as revolving loan funds. Or they might be supplemented by special education programs in local schools or the establishment of local city offices in affected neighborhoods. It remains crucial, however, that efforts targeted to improving the physical environment be balanced by programs that equally benefit the human aspects of the problem. It is clear that sound conservation area planning will require a more broadly based collection of special skills than those traditionally associated with historic preservation planning. The role of the local historic preservation community, lay and professional, will be even greater. What About Existing "Conservation Districts" ? That something less restrictive than the traditional historic district is needed to round out the kit of local preservation tools is evidenced by the fact that several dozen cities around the country established conservation districts during the 1980s. Variously named ("conservation district," "historic conservation district," "neighborhood conservation overlay district," "architectural conservation district," etc.), these have tended strongly to be variations on the traditional historic district, notwithstanding the nominal difference. Some are administered by a preservation commission; others by a planning or zoning commission. The nature of the activity regulated varies, the majority restricting demolition, and almost all controlling new construction to some degree, some less strictly than others. Who may nominate such districts also varies: in some cases designation is by property owners or a majority of them, and in others it is by a preservation commission or the governing board itself. Where there are specific design standards, application varies. In some there is control of architectural style, and in others only land use is regulated. The designated reviewing authority also varies: in some districts it is a preservation commission or architectural review board, and at others it is a planning or building official. Occasionally, design review is only advisory. The existence of these districts raises the question, "What's in a name?" While called "conservation" districts, they rely heavily for their effectiveness on a regulatory approach and are in reality lenient versions of the traditional historic district. While this does not lessen or reduce their usefulness, the proliferation of names and the casual reference to "conservation" values engenders confusion and makes it more difficult for the conservation area planning effort described above to achieve their full potential. 7 Conclusion While historic zoning districts and their milder cousins continue as useful implements in the preservation tool kit, such regulations are essentially sticks. Conservation areas represent more of a carrot approach, in that they emphasize the possibility of significant public contributions to the maintenance of environmental quality. Of special importance is the non -threatening character of conservation areas, with their promise of "no new regulations" and, by implication, additional public investment in operations and maintenance and, through capital improvements, in neighborhood infrastructure. While there is always a tendency to concentrate on design issues and on the improvement of the physical environment, conservation areas, as the planning descendants of earlier approaches to urban renewal and community development, also offer an increasingly relevant and constructive means of dealing with human issues as well. In the long run, conservation area planning and designation, if and when it catches on in the somewhat idealized form presented here, may provide benefits that equal those of the traditional historic district with which we have been preoccupied for so many years. A CONSIDERATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS AND PRESERVATION PLANNING: Notes from St Paul, Minnesota by Carole Zellie Principal, Landscape Research St. Paul, Minnesota Introduction At first examination, conservation areas or districts appear to offer appealing features to planners seeking an alternative to traditional historic districts with components such as binding design review for exterior alterations. As drafted in some cities, conservation districts offer a means to recognize the special histori and or/neighborhood character, and provide planning assistance and improvement without passing c through the often arduous process of historic designation and design review. In 1991, the St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission studied the conservation district concept to determine if other types of designation might be used to supplement the city's existing local historic districts. The study concluded that although a conservation district model might have some future utility, there were good reasons tocontinue with the city's program of historic district designation and design review. Combined with broad designation criteria, an aggressive public education program, and coordination with St. Paul's existing neighborhood planning effort, the sometimes controversial design review component can be supported as a critical tool for the maintenance and improvement of historic character. The study was sponsored by the St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission and the State Historic Preservation Office and conducted by Carole Zellie of Landscape Research. Prior to 1991, all of St Paul's local historic districts, including high -styled residential areas such as Summit Hill and Irvine Par were also listed on the National Register. Their architectural and historical significance was without dispute. However, a "new crop" of potential districts, characterized by older, largely vernacular buildings need for housing improvement, provided some challenge to the past designation process. Althoug great these areas meet the Heritage Preservation Commission's designation criteria -- which recognize significance of urban and social history as well as architectural history9 e n the were not eligible for the National Register because of a low level of integrity. a'sPla Planners these new areas d Commission members were interested in examining if a conservation district could provide special recognition and treatment for the architectural and landscape character of these areas without the burdens of traditional designation criteria and design review. During the course of the study, an excellent test case was evolving in Dayton's Bluff, an historic neighborhood just east of downtown St. Paul. Dayton's Bluff is one of the earliest neighborhoods in the city with some fine examples of late nineteenth-century residential architecture. However, much of the current building stock includes unsympathetically altered houses as well as many simple vernacular houses of a type which is ubiquitous across the city. Many residents are of low to moderate income and there are a good number of absentee landlords. Residents in the area have worked aggressively on strategies to improve the area and have employed several city -sponsored planning and rehabilitation programs. In 1991, Dayton's Bluff was under consideration for designation as a local historic district but did not meet National Register eligibility. Residents lobbied for designation as a local historic district not as a conservation district, which they regarded as inferior in status and benefits. Design review 1 was understood by many residents as an important new tool to halt further deterioration of the streetscape. 9 Although the public's distaste for the interference of design controls is widely discussed, this is not always the case, even in areas where private rehabilitation funds are limited. In Dayton's Bluff, residents viewed the design review controls as a positive benefit, and had a vision of the "Dayton's Bluff Historic District" rather than the "Dayton's Bluff Conservation District from the beginning. The Conservation District Overview The St. Paul study examined twenty ordinances in eighteen states and Vancouver, British Columbia. Interviews with a selection of planners were intended to learn how well the districts worked from a practical as well as the theoretical perspective. The relationship between co -existing historic districts and conservation districts was of particular interest. Concurrently, existing neighborhood planning programs and the operation of the Heritage Preservation Commission in St. Paul were examined in detail. These twenty ordinances represented nearly twenty separate variations of a theme related to the conservation of neighborhood character. At one extreme, conservation has been interpreted with rigorous standards for exterior alterations with guidelines based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. At the other extreme, only a review of new construction was provided. In general, the ordinances showed how communities differentiate issues of historic character from those of general neighborhood character. Most conservation districts have not been created primarily to meet historic preservation goals; "conservation district" is most often an umbrella term for "neighborhood planning district." Definitions In their introductory language nearly all conservation district ordinances addressed the need to promote the health, safety, economic, cultural, and general welfare of the public by encouraging the conservation and enhancement of the urban environment. The single term conservation (as opposed to conservation district) is seldom defined. Terms such as "built environment," "neighborhood character" and other elements vary in their usage. Language selected from three ordinances illustrates several approaches and conservation district definitions: Boston, Massachusetts Architectural Conservation District: 'Architectural Conservation District, any area designated by the commission in accordance with section four (designation by commission) as an area containing any physical features or improvements or both which are of historical, social, cultural, architectural or aesthetic significance to the city and cause such area to constitute a distinctive section of the city. Memphis, Tennessee Historic Conservation District: "A local historic district established by the city council requiring architectural design review guidelines for demolition, new construction, or additions to habitable areas of buildings, structures, sites and objects in the public right of way and within the boundaries of the historic conservation district." Omaha, Nebraska Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District: "The NC Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District is intended to accommodate unique land use, urban design, and other distinctive characteristics of older established neighborhoods. The NC District, used in combination with a base district, allows variations in permitted uses and site development regulations that are adapted to the needs of a specific neighborhood." 10 Purposes and Characteristics The need for a conservation district with historic preservation focus was apparent in Dallas in 1976, when the City was awarded a HUD 701 Demonstration Study Grant entitled "Conservation Strategies." Today there are eight conservation districts and eleven historic districts in Dallas; six of the historic districts and all of the conservation districts are residential. The conservation district ordinance authorizes the city to regulate and restrict the construction, alteration, reconstruction, or razing of buildings and other structures in "designated places and areas of historic, cultural, or architectural importance and significance." The ordinance notes that whereas the city has historic district and areas, the conservation district is established to provide a means of conserving an area's distinctive atmosphere or character by protecting or enhancing its significant architectural or cultural attributes. A separate ordinance is created for each conservation district with a plan which includes design guidelines. While the historic districts in Dallas generally use the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, the conservation districts write their own. Many of the conservation districts appear to be eligible as historic districts but have used the conservation district as an alternative. In other cities, preservation -oriented conservation districts have been created to perform primarily as historic districts. This occurred most often where there exists inadequate state or local legislation or local political support to create or administer historic districts. Conservation districts have often been created primarily to organize neighborhood planning efforts and coordinate housing rehabilitation programs as well as focus land use and zoning controls at the neighborhood scale. In some cities, such as Raleigh and Phoenix, the creation of the ordinance established a structure for creating neighborhood plans. From the ordinances, it was difficult to determine which conservation areas were not eligible for local historic district designation because of low integrity or other issues. The designation process for conservation districts operates with diverse designation criteria. Conservation districts which evolved from a neighborhood planning base tended to have very broad eligibility criteria. Most of those districts • developed as a means to assist historic preservation planning have designation criteria quite similar to those used for traditional historic districts, usually that based on the National Register of Historic Places criteria. All of the conservation district ordinances reviewed were regulatory and over three-quarters were overlay zoning districts. The choice of form appears to relate primarily to local precedent and the provisions of state enabling legislation. The approval of a majority of residents is required for the creation of conservation districts in most cities and, in most cases, the application appears to have been initiated by neighborhood groups. Where required, application fees paid by neighborhood organizations partially covered the costs of a study, and fee waiver procedures are also provided. The level of citizen participation in the designation process and design review varied greatly. Some conservation districts appear to serve areas that aren't physically "quite ready or "quite there" for traditional historic district designation (to quote planners), or where it is thought that the needs of low and moderate -income homeowners are not well served by the creation of a traditional historic district. Conservation districts can offer recognition and some level of design review to these areas. However, several planners interviewed were careful to note that without design review for exterior alterations, they felt an important revitalization tool was lacking. Some planners endorsed the conservation district as a good interim measure for areas currently not eligible for historic district designation, with later re - designation as historic districts. However, no examples of this kind of transformation were identified. 11 Relationship to Local Historic Districts The relationship of local historic districts and conservation districts within each city varied greatly. In Nashville, the Neighborhood Conservation District, the Historic Preservation District and Historic Preservation Landmarks are created by the same ordinance and serve the same general goals. Known locally as Historic Zoning and Conservation Zoning, they are promoted as a coordinated pair of strategies designed to conserve areas of historic and architectural significance. Both types of zoning require review of demolition proposals and the design of new construction by the city architectural review board, the Metropolitan Historic Zoning Commission (MHZC). Nashville's Historic Zoning Districts, however, provide an additional level of review and protection, in the review of exterior changes such as alteration to porches, doors, windows and roofs. Similarly, the Cambridge, Massachusetts Historical Commission coordinates both the city's historic and conservation districts. In a number of cities, however, there is little relationship between the staff or programs which administer the two types of districts. Some type of design review is a component of all conservation districts. However, what is reviewed varies greatly and this is the critical distinction between historic and conservation districts. Most ordinances provide for the tailoring of guidelines for design review to a specific area, but binding review of exterior architectural alterations is usually not a component of conservation districts. More typical in conservation districts is review of "built environmental characteristics," to quote Raleigh's ordinance, usually focusing on new construction considerations such as building height, scale, placement and setback, and materials. Review of demolition permits and the treatment of vacant lots are also standard components. Written guidelines and criteria for design review were included in all ordinances, but few examples included illustrations in the ordinance or in another document such as a handbook. Public information directed at conservation area residents varied. Some programs, such as those in Cambridge and Nashville, appear to have carefully planned this component of the effort while other programs provided few if any special publications. Vancouver, British Columbia, is among the few cities where the ordinance and design guidelines were illustrated with many drawings and photographs. Most planners gave mixed reviews of the success of the preservation -oriented conservation districts that they administer. Probably the most frequent critique of note for St. Paul was that some public as well as planner confusion seemed to prevail in cities with both heritage conservation and heritage preservation districts. Nearly all planners endorsed the positive public education role that conservation district designation played, but most wished for stronger design controls. Nashville as a Model for St. Paul The conservation districts in this study did not sort into tidy models. This is due in part to the architectural and historical diversity of the cities for which they were written, the diverse planning objectives at which they are directed, and the political frameworks in which they are administered. However, a primary division between the ordinances can be characterized as the "neighborhood planning model" and the "architectural or historic preservation model." In its final phase, the St. Paul study examined ordinances and conservation district programs in Phoenix, Dallas, Nashville, and Cambridge, in additional detail and concluded that the second model, with a focus on historic resources in addition to new construction, land use, and other neighborhood planning issues promised to be most useful for St. Paul. Nashville was of particular interest. As noted above, Historic and Conservation Districts were created here under one ordinance which gives the two classifications equal status and similar operation. The districts and landmarks were provided "to ensure preservation of structures of historic value to Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County." Among the specific purposes of the districts are the preservation and protection of the historical and/or architectural value of buildings, other structures, and historically significant areas, the creation of an aesthetic appearance which compliments the historic buildings or other structures, the stabilization and improvement of property values, to foster civic beauty and 12 ' ' - strengthen the local economy. There are currently two conservation 'and 'two historic --^ districts. r"-- largest~ '-' The oonoenxa�ond����imdu�ea1��Obui|d|nga.Thegeneuddea�nat�nprov�ionaofthe ordinance incorporate National Register criteria for both types ofdistricts. . , NaohviUe\splanner, 8hoinDennison, reported that the Conservation Districts "provide ' �choice." The difference between the Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Conservation Districts is that in the ' former, no structure shall be "conatnucted, aKered, repaired, relocated or demolished" unless the action complies with the requirements of the ordinance. In the latter, only construction, re|ocation, demolition and increase in habitable area are reviewed. By the criteria, both conservation and historic districts would appear to be eligible for1heN,i/mu|Regia1er although planning staff applied the criteria quite flexibly in the conservation districts. It appears that Naahvi||e'a historic districts contain the more high -styled buildings. Heno, as in other cities attempting to supplement historic districts with conservation diotric1a, the conservation districts were best suited to areas where there was already good maintenance, a pattern of relatively little exterior change, or where residents were strongly opposed todesign review. The conservation district, although offering some ' oon1no|, did not offer much to low -maintenance areas where review ofexterior alterations was regarded as critical. The Nashville nloda|pnovdgaavveUeprocess and ^ 'cnale a' for its `--or-- system. recognition provided by the conservation district the Nashville planner noted, wasregarded '�as positive bono�tand served toreassure new buyers that oorne type ofcontrol waoinplace.Well-designed public�- education mnator|a|oincluded ahandbook and several brochures. Conclusions for St. Paul 'St. Paul's neighborhoods a]re�dvb���f�fn�nl170atdct��umd/a ���, . o��h staffed with acommunity - 'organizer and aDistrict Planner, and there already exist specific long-range plans for each a ' .D���thoopreparedaphanvvh�h/nventohee�s|hva�a.aoc�|.pn+econonnicoomponentaand makes ' ---� _ _recommendations for treatment. However, the District Council plans donot follow ostandard format .with�/' ^ regard tocomponents ofhistoric and/or neighborhood character. AHeritage Conservation District mig1 ' encourage recognition and protection of historic neighborhood character in areas where the Commission ' orarea residents donot feel existing HehtaoePreaenxa�on[>��k�oontro�are opprophae' �(npo��uka�a Heritage Conservation District with limited -eoign revew, perhaps only of new construction ' -- and ' demolition, might be created in stable "newer" areas oftwentieth-century residences where existing historical research does not fully support designation as a Heritage Preservation District. Here, historic ' � architecture might contribute to neighborhood character, but if houses are not poorly maintained or _ subject to unsympathetic a|teoabon, design nuviovv might not be critical but recognition of the area's special qualities would assist in focusing public interest and planning assistance. A Heritage Conservation District ' might also be created as e buffer around new or existing Heritage Preservation Districts. Review of demolition permits and new construction would be of great use in older areas undergoing selectivebuilding clearance and redevelopment. ' 13 The study recommended that a Heritage Conservation District for future study should be based on models where: The District was administered by the existing Heritage Preservation Commission and planning staff and was well coordinated with historic district planning; The District was perceived by residents as having equal status and recognition with other local historic districts; The objectives of the Heritage Conservation District were clear and the review process efficient; Public information and education were used to further the goals of the district and planning program. It was also recommended that criteria for eligibility should be the existing Heritage Preservation Commission Guidelines. In their current form, these guidelines provide for broad interpretation of historical significance and would accommodate many types of areas. Activity regulated within the St. Paul Heritage Conservation District would include demolition, exterior design of new buildings, additions which increase habitable areas and relocation. Activities not regulated within the Heritage Conservation District would include exterior design of alterations to existing buildings, alterations to existing property (including fences, sidewalks, lighting and signs). The designation process should include an inventory of buildings and features, initiated by the Heritage Preservation Commission or the District Council; the development of preliminary boundaries and guidelines; and provisions for presentation for approval by residents through a public hearing and informal meetings. Design guidelines which address the exterior design of new buildings and the design of additions should be developed for each heritage conservation district. Additionally, this information should be made available to property owners in the form of a brochure or handbook. Finally, the permit review procedure should follow that specified in the current Heritage Preservation Ordinance. (It should be noted that unless the Heritage Conservation District met National Register eligibility criteria, tax certification could not be extended to the area.) Study Follow-up Heritage Preservation Commission members, St. Paul Planning and Economic Development staff, and State Historic Preservation Office staff were among reviewers of drafts of this study. Although the useful applications of the model proposed for St. Paul were recognized, several reviewers commented on the possibility for confusion between Heritage Conservation and Heritage Preservation Districts. Although it has been emphasized that the districts would be presented as of equal status, as has been done in Nashville, a number of reviewers reiterated that the existing guidelines were already flexible enough to designate a broad range of areas as historic districts. This does not, however, provide for special intervention in the buffer zones which usually lie at the edges of districts. The Heritage Preservation Commission follows the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Preservation Planning in its evaluation and designation processes. However, the Commission takes a broad view of the existing integrity of properties in evaluating their significance. Integrity is not specifically mentioned in the designation criteria. This contributes to the opinion that the existing Heritage Preservation District ordinance is sufficiently broad to protect many types of areas. 14 The study recommended new opportunities be created to work with the District Councils on strengthening the relationship between historic preservation and neighborhood planning. A good deal of effort has been put into creating legislation and administering historic districts for specific areas. However, while many people recognize the value of a designated historic building, appropriate conservation of older housing stock everywhere in the city is desirable. Much could be accomplished if public education programs encouraged homeowners to use care in planning exterior alterations, and if city -funded rehabilitation programs took a leading role in setting a high standard for affordable maintenence and rehabilitation work, particularly for siding and window replacement and porch repairs. The entire city, with the great bulk of its traditional housing built before 1930, might be regarded --if not designated --as a conservation area. Here, public education and housing improvement programs rather than design regulations could be leading tools in the effort to maintain building condition and integrity. (in August, 1992 the St. Paul City Council approved the Dayton's Bluff Historic District which contains over 500 properties. A design guidelines handbook has been prepared for distribution to all property owners in the area.) General Conclusions Evidence from around the country indicates that architectural and historic preservation -oriented conservation districts with limited design review can be a useful supplement to the traditional historic district. They function best in this role when they are applied to areas with a history of good maintenance and little exterior change and/or where residents are strongly opposed to full-fledged design review. In areas where there is a pattern of low maintenance and unsympathetic exterior alterations, conservation districts with limited design review are less effective at preserving neighborhood character. 15 Sources of Information on Conservation Districts Conservation District Project Research Report for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Deborah M. Kelley and Jennifer Goodman. Prepared by the Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. June 1991. Available from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: (202) 673-4000. Innovative Tools for Historic Preservation, Planning Advisory Service Report Number 438, Marya Morris. American Planning Association. September 1992. Available from the Planner's Bookstore, 1313 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637-2891. Phone: (312) 955-9100. W9 • r j)6gtei,, THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA November 10, 1993 Property Owners Capiz Art Gallery 120 North Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Capiz and Katherine Francis, Property Owners: It has come to our attention the facade on your building has been painted. As you are aware, Section 22.10 of the Stillwater City Code regulates building facade alterations including paint color. This review is conducted by the Heritage Preservation Commission. The purpose of reviewing color is so the historic buildings in the downtown are treated appropriately. In other words, to maintain an historic fabric. This is one of the reasons Stillwater is such an appealing place to live, shop and conduct a business. The City has worked very hard to maintain its character and quality. We know you, as owners of an historic property feel the same way; however, your recent action questions this. You bypassed the process of review and went ahead and painted your facade and stairway. As a Staff Person, I cannot ignore this action or approve of the facade paint color and pattern in which the stairs have been painted. I am requesting that you submit your facade alteration to the Heritage Preservation Commission for review as regulated in the ordinance and as every other business and property owner does in the Downtown. Please contact me at 439-6121 if you have any questions. Thank you. S' c rely, Ann Pung-Terwed City Planner APT/sm CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 f S MC� IRE k7l\ DAu1s AKCH11tCTS PA. --- ---.-_ 423 SOUTH MAIN STREET STILLWATER MN 55082 612.439.3710 t.:{rt:in 1 ILi lu '�'� �-► {� iO iL V E Ii.!1)JLLL, � i ILL YATIR% I'Lfr~41'll�'IINIG tDI AP.TI IIINT } FROH' 111 CI I EL t-'1CGLI I PE I~L: C01-11-1�8NDI ` ELE I/mATQI DATE. O; 10 93 OLITL I i sE i'Lr"M FOR PENO AT i ON OF THE 1:'U i LD I NIG rw L`% I EI' i C AKi♦ t ttrK/ K� ti�.� !4 K tK K� ft- L' 1 }�:r lr,4 i. The er;i;stinq founUU!1Uii rrUIl uti e OL IU. -U��r Ut !IM 11u1 MrIUO�- Cul 1i�1 remove v � defective pt7r'i.i oriv 3f 1d rebuild _ on bear `i i g f oundati on Y* al l -0 on vies and south i des e t erii�ri� Non Uppr UX.iriiateIq feet 3b0v ex l tlnq yi--de, adlUCerlt �:Iteet rile4^1! Ui I rplu#led i loI i LVnta � tr i p o f 1 1 Ushi ing on vy est "Y1 a i l �appr ,!� I riiUtel � _'� feet aho v le grade; r epclired' or rep] Used ;gat i.aged aUlfnd nii s �i nq metal punel � Ori YY eL t �iv'i3l l replaced 5a ted metal puriels VII 3uutli YYUi i �UJJJJI V1%I111Utcly I-' i t-et in height) reel Uced 6. Rusted and damaged metal panel - on wall of shed on ea -It side d r, ,. ; V'K � K - v- 1 r. K r. rCpall GU of I ep1001red Corn crib on y roof of shed on east side either" reinno ed or rtepuir ed S. metal Dane s'rn loYYer section of north side repaired or repl ;cad in c011 J,U1-1Cti0111 YYitII iii t al1aution of nYYY YYi+ridoVY 0 Ullu dO lr 3 f'1R KKA �Yl1AK' metal l Aii ^ I1 ;► K1yt1 1�Kt )0 feet 61"o e ;1_11uut; Iiil min IliGta� palir, 0 4Upr.1 U:ilri�U! ely � LL r adel Ul l ouut-11 of de al ld remove vi hi to metal G.T.A. sign Of the four side-0 of the upper tourer the eost :OhoYY U the nioUt dii r,U!ge from rust. Pep 1 UCi ng only the rusted ponel s Yr oul d he in the i u— iq t uri more evXpen- i ve and during the tI U1101 t i UI II iore unsi ghtl y. Therefore w1hen funds are $vailabie the riiiir`r eU�4 face of the tower r'Kother i-;A,, 4 irr'U I _qUt I Ctilul- ed t that time a re v i e'vv of the tirUi i puct and condition) vioul d determine further repair. items One through Nine will be completed ul ong 'wi th the present remodeling. YY Ur t, on the facades of isle upper to y,Pr_r Yr ill procueed vT,hI ri funds are available. r er THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET, SITTILLWATER. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes: November 1993. 2. Update: West Junior High Parking Lot. RTR - Archway. Preservation Benches (color). 3. Intensive Site Survey/ North Hill Original Town 4. Other Business. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER. MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • rfi n i Ye A r TimberForm Site CompCementsH� ..-.. r s*-.:, 2806-6 Bench 2802, 2806, 2807 and 2811-DT �t '� 4s 7R11-FT Litter Container otroduction All -steel benches, seats, matching litter containers, ash receptacle and planter in the Renaissance series provide unmatched utility in the most demanding public settings indoors or out. i This series presents a rich looking and hard working design family 7r' capable of coping with intense dbus usage in urban streetscapes o y shopping mall settings- 2807-8 Bench Thick powder coating on carefully with Intermediate Armrest fully welded components create e nd products with a much longer useful life than other similar appearing but tack welded and painted goods. 2802-6 Seat with Armrests 2$Ub-b tench VVIIII r%&asa•vv... Fann itenaim IK ®r PF Material: Steel. 'Y. Options: Coating color and mounting method. ~:# Colors: Stocked uncoated. Eight standard ; TimberForm colors and over 170 special designer colors available. Shipped: Unassembled. Mounting: Movable or permanent surface mount mount. Permanent and wall mounting requires appropriate anchor bolts (by others). :r. A--R% • THE BIRTHPLACE OF M I N N E S O T A MEMORANDUM TO: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: ANN PUNG-TERWEDO OiVpd- STEVE RUSSELL DATE: DECEMBER 1., 1993 Bill Baker is producing figurines of various Stillwater buildings. It just happens that he has a wonderful replica of the Commander Elevator. In the spirit of Christmas and spreading good cheer - we thought it might be fitting to give the Mayor a Commander Elevator. We are asking for a donation of $10.00. Thank you!! CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET, STILLWATER. ' 1. Approval of Minutes: October 4. 199a. 2. Case No. DR/93-30 - Design Review for a six square inch ;projecting sign at 23 1 2 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District. Mark Docksteader, Applicant. 3. Case No. DR/93-12 - Design Review for the landscape plan and design elements as con itioned) for a 171 car parking lot at 100 West Pine Street. City of Still water, Applicant. 4. Context Study: (What next?) 5. Other Business CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 REGISTRATION: Registered Architect, State of Minnesota 1991, State of Wisconsin 1993 EDUCATION: Graduate Fellowship, Rhode Island School of Design 1972, -Ceramics BFA, University of Minnesota, 1971, Painting EMPLOYMENT: 1993 to present Began Architectural Practice, providing services in MN and WI as a registered Architect. Also providing contract services to Muff inger/Susanka/ Mahady , Inca 1991 to 1993 Registered Architect, McGuire/Engler/Davis Architects, P.A. Responsible for all aspects of architectural practice,_ commercial and residential. Primary projects: Cannon Falls, MN residence; North Shore hotel; Retreat and Conference Center Washington County; Physicians Office -St. Paul; Lakeland, MN residence; Pol County WI, residential addition. 1983 to 1991 Architectural Draftsman, McGuire/Engler/Davis Architects, P.A. Participated in office practice of architecture with a variety of responsibilities including: model building,design development, developing construction details, preparing construction documents, cost analysis, site observation, client meetings and construction administration. The most notable project of this period being Eastbank Townhouses, for which I was responsible for architectural aspects and construction contracting. 1983 to 1972 Self Employed, Studio Artist in Ceramics and Masonry Construction Contractor. Aside from positions listed below, time was balanced between studio and contracting equally. 1980-81, Ceramics instructor, University of Colorodo, Boulder, CO 1974-76, Resident Artist, NEA (Artists -in -Schools) Milaca Schools, Milaca, MN western Wi: OTHER DISTINCTIONS: 1972-preset 1978, Nafi sin, 1990 to 1993t. xhibited throughout the United States in ceramics. Endowment for the Arts, Craftsman Fellowship VITAE Personal Wayne Branum 610 North Third Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Academic Training University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 1966-1971, B.F.A. 1971 University of Minnesota Graduate School, Minneapolis, MN 1971 Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI 1971-1972 Professional Experience -Ceramics Graduate Assistant, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 1971 Teaching Fellowship, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI 1971-1972 Resident Artist, Milaca Public Schools, Milaca, MN 1974-1976 A NEA Artist -in -Schools Program Visiting Artist, Milaca Public Schools, Milaca, MN 1976-1977 Instructor, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN 1978-1980 Instructor, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 1980-1981 Instructor, Kansas City Art Insitute, Kansas City, MO Summer 1982 Potter, Branum Pottery, Milaca, MN 1973-1984 Potter, MacKenzie Pottery, Stillwater, MN 1984-Present Potter, Branum/Pharis Studio, Roberts, WI 1992-Present Ceramic Wog kshoys St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN 1977 Casper College, Casper, WY 1981 Creative Arts Center, Fargo, N.D. 1982 Appalacian Center for Crafts, Smithville, TN. 1982 Kent State University, Kent, OH 1983 Montgomery Potters Guild, Montgomery County, MD 1983 The Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames, Iowa 1984 Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Humanities, Sun Valley, Idaho 1984 elected Exhibitions Minnesota Pottery: A Potter's View, University of Minnesota Gallery, Minneapolis, MN Scripps Annual Ceramic Exhibition, Lang Art Gallery, Claremont, CA Functional Ceramics 1981, The College of Wooster Art Museum, Wooster, OH Useful Pots, Arvada Center for the Arts, Arvada, CO Spouting Ideas, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI Fire and Ashes, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, PA Minnesota Ceramic Invitational, St. Cloud State University Gallery St. Cloud, MN Traveling Exhibition American Ceramic National, Downey Museum of Art, Downey, CA Mingei-Sota, The Hand and the Spirit Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ Macalaster Ceramics Invitational'83, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, St. Paul, MN Woodfiring in America, The Craftsman's Gallery, Scarsdale, NY On The House, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI One Person Show, By Design Gallery, Minneapolis, MN Surface/Function/Shape, University Center Gallery, Southern Illinois, University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, ILL Contemporary Clay '85, University Art Gallery, Rohnert Park, CA. Clay National, Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA The Minnesota Connection, The Craftsman's Gallery, Scarsdale, NY Clay: Everyday Plus Sunday, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, W! Utility Plus, Minnesota Gallery of the Minneapolis Insitute of Arts Minneapolis, MN Two Person Show, LePoudre Gallery, Minnetonka, MN "Potter's -Potters", Lowe Art Gallery, Sims Hall, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y. Midwest Clay and Fiber, Concept Art Gallery and The Clay Place, Pittsburgh, PA. Selected Exhibitions-cont. im Minnesota Potters, Silvermine Gallery/Stamford, Stamford, CT Feature Exhibition, Pro Art Gallery, St. Louis, MO 989 Beyond Craft: A Celebration of Creativity, School of Visual Arts, Visual Arts Museum, NY, NY "Warren MacKenzie, Teacher: Followers In The Functional Tradition" University Museum, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Featured Potter, Pro Art Gallery, St. Louis, MO 99 "The Expressive Teapot" Swidler Gallery, Royal Oak, MI 1991 "Sphere of Influence" Pro -Art, St. Louis, Mo. "The MacKenzie Legacy" Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Pittsburgh, Pa. "Recent Work" Raymond Avenue Gallery, St. Paul, MN 99 "100 Cups/An Invitational" Pro -Art, St. Louis, Mo. "Functional Pottery: Two Generations" Nancy Margolis Gallery NY, NY and Portand, ME 1993 NORTHWEST CLAY SYMPOSIUM "Tableware" Pottery Northwest, Seattle, WA. Ceramics Invitational: Bluffton College, Bluffton, Ohio Awards National Endowment for the Arts, Craftsmen Fellowship, 1978 Publications Studio Potter, Winter, 1975-1976 Ceramics Monthly, May, 1974, 1981 Craft Connection, 1st. Qt. 1981, "Sidelines" I a. Zoning Map Amendment to rezone a 3.1 acre parcel from RA, Single -Family � Residential to BP-C, Bus.Pk.Comm. located at 2500 W. Orleans St..& . Co.: Rd.S, City --Stillwater, applicant. ti 4rry Case No. SUB/94-3 - Minor Subdivision of a 3.46 acre parcel into 3 lots of 42,322 sq.ft., 39,121 sq. ft., & 63,785 sq. ft. located south of Green Twig Way In the RA, Single -Family Residential Dist., Richard W. & Janet R. Kutz; applicants. -�►A k c. Case No. PUD/94-4 - Planned Unit Dev. for a 19,115 sq. fL retail/office complex at _� 2500 W. Orleans & Co. Rd.S located in the RA Single -Family Residential Dist., Dick -: ' Zimmerman, Erickson Post, Inc., applicant. .1 . - ; ?s:fi «►�. �_:-.�:; , i - -^ s= iYt f i i _ t , t E_ I N" FROM: DATE: THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL PLANNING STAFF DECEMBER 29, 1993 MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION WORK ITEMS FOR 1993 Approximately 1993. In 1992, subject• 71 cases were heard before the Stillwater Planning Commissionbn 59 cases were heard. The following is a list of these cases y Variances 24 Special Use Permits 18 Subdivisions 10 Variance/Subdivision 1 Variance/Special Use Permit 3 Planned Unit Development 3 Zoning Map Amendments 1 Building Moving Permits 1 The Planning Commission recommended the following ordinances for adoption: Stormwater Management Ordinance "Restrictive Soils Ordinance Forest Protection Ordinance Trailer Parking Ordinance - Shoreland Management Ordinance Development on Sloped Areas Ordinance Sign Ordinance Amendment Ordinance Establishing Zoning Board The Planning Commission adopted a resolution finding the City's modification of the development program for Development District NO. 1, the modified tax increment financing plans for Tax Increment Financing District Nos. 1 through 5, and the proposed tax increment financing plan for proposed Tax Increment Financing District No. 6, all located therein, to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. The Planning Commission supported the adoption of becoming the Zoning Board reviewing certain planning cases. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 1 Planning Commission Work Items Continued - Bob Lockyear, Washington County Planner, held a workshop with the Planning Commission. This workshop outlined the role and responsibilities of the Commission. LARGE PROJECTS REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Target/CUB Subdivision Downtown Hotel CUB Corporate Office Project Public Parking Lot at Pine and Third Streets. • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: ANN PUNG-TERWEDO, CITY PLANNER DATE: DECEMBER 29, 1993 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Two arch i tec is submi tied letters of interest for appointment to the Heritage Preservation Commission. Both individuals would be excellent. - I am recommending Roger Tomten for appointment at this time. He voluntarily assisted our department in 1989 in the development of our Downtown Design Guidelines. These guidelines have been a wonderful tool for the implementation of the Downtown Plan and guided successful restoration and rehabilitation projects in the Downtown. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 STILLWATER (WASHINGTON COUNTY) HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY Fieldwork: Date: Fieldworker: Address: Inventory #: MN-SWC Present Name of Site or Business: Photo ID#: Historic Name of Site: Roll #: TIF Scatterd Site Parcel: Frame #: No Yes Plat/Parcel# Property Type (Land Use) Comprehensive Plan District: Downtown Plan Design Review: No Yes Approx. Legal Description: Present Owner's Name and Address: Site Features: Potential Threats: Historic Contexts: Religion Industry Commerce Residential Governmental Additional Context which may be apparent Specify: Site Summary Significance: Local State National Designation Status: HPC Site NR Site HPC Dist. NR Dist. MN-163- Name of District Contributing Noncontributing Date Built: Date Source: Style: Stories: Roof Style or Shape: Windows: Foundation: Wall Treatment: Alterations/Physical Descriptions: Open to Public: Yes Architect: Contractor: Historic Background: Sources: Statement of Significance: Additional Comments: Property Type: Present Use: Integrity: Excellent Good Fair Poor Structural System: Primary Exterior: Secondary Exterior: No Limited BACKGROUND & SIGNIFICANCE Original Owner: Page 2 Inventory No. Condition: Excellent Good Fair Poor • w Agter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET, STILLWATER. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes: November 1, 1993. 2. Update: West Junior High Parking Lot. RTR - Archway. Preservation Benches (color). 3. Intensive Site Survey/ North Hill Original Town 4. Other Business. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 Sites Complements TimberForm i .Jra• , .. F: l , � , . @ u rc �' � . u,. "��.��� � :S@'�:�. kc".�.w,�„ � jCe x'r!�H. 5�.}. ^ � .. �. �.. � u ^aF4�'* ..� .. -u ^�+e° 2807-8 Bench with Intermediate Armrest 2806-6 Bench 2802-6 Seat with Armrests 2802, 2806, 2807 and 2811-DT 2811-FT Litter Containe All -steel benches, seats, matching litter containers, ash receptacle and planter in the Renaissance series provide unmatched utility in the most demanding public settings indoors or F out. This series presents a rich looking and hard working design family capable of coping with intense daily usage in urban streetscapes or busy shopping mall settings. Thick powder coating on carefully fully welded components create end products with a much longer useful life than other similar appearing but tack welded and painted goods. I TimberForm m auick Facts. Material: Steel. .....Options: Coating color and mounting method. Colors: Stocked uncoated. Eight standard TimberForm colors and over 170 special designer colors available. Shipped: Unassembled. Mounting: Movable or permanent surface mount and wall - mount Permanent and wall mounting requires appropriate anchor bolts (by others). 77 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. DR/93-227 Project Location: 213 East Chestnut Street Meeting Date: October 4, 1993 Zoning District: Historic District Applicant's Name: Marie Coyne Type of Application: Design Review Project Description: A Design Permit for two (2) wall signs and replacement of an existing free-standing sign. Discussion: The request is to place two (2) wall signs above each entrance at FirStar Bank. The Chestnut Street face of the bank is the section of the bank which is a contributing structure in the Downtown Historic Commercial District. The signs, as proposed, will be placed above each doorway where existing glass panels are now. The signs will not cover any architectural features of the buildings. The "First National Bank" sign which is part of the buildings architecture will be retained. The existing internally illuminated drive-thru sign will simply be replaced. Findings: The proposal meets the intent of the Sign Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. Attachments: - Sign Packet - Application Form Permit No. jF Y l Fee SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION CITY OF STILLWATER DATE Zo . /qq3 APPLICANT'S NAME N1Ccr�e CO ynE.. OWNER'S ,� . .� APPLICANT'S NAME SIGNATURE OWNER ADDRESS 2 /3 G . ChC��tr) ttf TELEPHONE NUMBER 1-/3q CONTRACTORS NAME --�a btl" ban APPLICANT'S ADDRESS &077 LCiKe, Irrt0 14YP, /V -5fi//�YRf�r TELEPHONE NUMBERq"7��' CONTRACTORS ADDRESS 4,077 C.a4e— 6,71MO f9 A/ TELEPHONE NUMBER �%��I 71-1y0 STREET LOCATION OF PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY LOT BLK. ADDITION SIGN PLANS: Attach plans showing the sign size, location and type of material used. If the sign is to be mounted on a building, show an elevation of the building and sign. CONDITIONS OF PERMIT APPROVAL: APPROVED: DENIED: Community Development Director Cs/l ne dro/pury; iulpnloull soords {g - $ol iupl./rd [*/onq./r ./oIpur Jsg/ays PAtWJd./osul •ulrsuno} pup food aAisrJoavp apn/oul Arw sugsdo] sulod /rogj �IlrMssw� upl)wPod rjqM Rim - [sllr At�IpuMy �• CutOhl,g1 sv--vds zt. - so/ tugrnl ooupJIuo Jrinoly*A -� VA iGI� IH:. �� .. rrii■ r wrd�t•n�iO.rl��q� /!�)/.�'rfil•!Ar/1(��!'.f/Ilion 3ai9 xrp I [No" drolpupy { iulpnloul] records *j - sq supird ulrwiu 03 adgs AWVVOVA iWVM &� one (1) New 5/F alum. N •�± Lam. 1 /4" thk. F.C.O. Alum. Urs. "Firstar" Dk. Bronze A 313 3 One (1) New S/F Alum. Pan Sign w/ 1/4" F.C.O. Alum. Mrs. Non - Lit 1/4" thk. Alum. Lars. - Paint White w/ Bright Brass Lam. on Face, Stud Mnunt I tr-q to Ahm Pan i ONew Faces &Pole Cover for existing •D/F Lexan Sign Internally Illuminated Logo - White (Lexan) Bkgd. - Green Film VT 2864 Paint Drum/Retainer & Pole Cover - "Firstar" Charcoal YL South Second St. ct h �- A N i" AtEp�_ �'`/i�y/.5'S" G����/.jLc /C vti 13.E/v-c=c •�� �i-d PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. DR/93-28 Project Location 226 South Main Street Applicant's Name: Susan Sabongi Type of Application: Design Permit Project Description: Design Permit for a sign permit for a 21 square foot sign and sign colors. Discussion: The request is to replace the existing Stillwater Pet Store - sign with a new 21 square foot wall sign. The colors will be green, beige and sandpiper. The colors of the facade will be green, gold and terra cotta. Recommendation: Approval. Findings: The p—roposal meets the intent of the Sign Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. Attachments: - Application Form. SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION CITY OF STILLWATER DATE OWNER NAME A 5�'Foc� S - Permit No.?� Fee f '— � APPLICANT'S NAME 11m'o SiAPPLICANT'S SIGNATURE OWNER'S �-{ APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 6 I�� ,.�hPr�� �P'� ADDRESS TELEPHO r"` Y� OJZY t A� �j TELEPHONE NUMBER CONTRACTORS CONTRACTORS NAME ADDRESS Y 12 TELEPHONE NUMBER STREET LOCATION OF PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY LOT BLK. ADDITION �W � vlk4 SIGN PLANS: Attach plans showing the sign size, location and type of .�; used. If the sign is to be mounted on a building, show an elevation building and sign, ti N CONDITIONS OF PERMIT APPROVAL: R ' ' • iZ/i'. I nFNTFn- terPral fs the N i " Community Development Director - i y It •. �C' f � � � { ram/• owl ! l- t -me mg1 1w, ! C ..Mgt {j I ♦ 4 p ♦1 • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET,ILLWATER. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes: September 8,, 1993. 2. Case No. DR/93-27 - Design Review for a sign plan which includes two (2) wall signs and —re --placement of a sign face for an existing free-standing sign. The property is located at 213 East Chestnut Street (Fi rstar Bank) in the Historic Commercial District. Marie Coyne, Applicant. 3. Case No. DR/93-28 - Design Review for a 21 square foot sign and paint colors for a aca e at 226 South Main Street (formerly the Pet Shop) in the Historic Commercial District. Susan Sabongi, Applicant. 4. Context Study Review Discussion of presentation to Planning Commission. 5. Other Business. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 $ }} !4 p1p 110411 19 August 1993 Ann Pung-Terwedo Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission Stillwater City Hall 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Ann: Thank you for your letter providing the additional material and clarification we requested in our review of the 1992 Stillwater HPC Annual Report. The responses to our questions satisfy the conditions of items 4, 5, and 6 in our original evaluation. The Stillwater HPC has met all requirements for continued Certified Local Government status. A copy of an updated evaluation is enclosed. Please do not hesitate to call me at (612) 296-5451 if you have any questions regarding our review. We look forward to continuing to work with the Stillwater HPC in preserving an important part of the state's cultural resources. Sincerely, Michael Koop Historic Preservation Program Specialist enclosure MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY State Historic Preservation Office Due: 10/31/92 Submitted: 10/22/92 and 8/12/93 ANNUAL CLG EVALUATION Name of Government: City of Stillwater Fiscal Year: 1992 1. Number of local designations made during the year: 0 Does the report list the names and dates of designation NA for each? Yes/No Were all of the designations submitted to SHPO for review? Yes/No NA List reference file numbers: If the number of designations is zero, is there an adequate explanation for a lack of action? Yes/No Comments: A historic contexts study has recently been completed. It is anticipated that local designations will be prepared in the future. 2. Number of permits reviewed during the year: 33 Does the report contain a summary of the findings for permit review? Yes/No Comments: The summary provided is thorough. The relatively large number of reviews indicates that design review is having the desired effect. in Stillwater. CLG Evaluation - page 2 3. Does the report contain a listing of the members and officers of the HPC? Yes/No Does the report include resumes for new members? Yes/No Does the report indicate which member represents the county historical society? Yes/No Comments: 4. Does the report contain a listing of National Register nominations commented on and/or submitted for nomination NA during the year? Yes/No Comments: There were none for the period. 5. Does the report contain a summary description of the local inventory that demonstrates clear organization and public accessibility? Yes/No Comments: The information received on 8/16/93 indicates that inventory materials are kept in the Planning Department and in the future will be held at the public library. 6. Does the report contain an assurance that the HPC has adhered to the public participation stipulations? Yes/No Does the report contain an assurance that the HPC has adhered to the procedures on government records? Yes/No CLG Evaluation - page 3 7. Comments on descriptions of other activities of the HPC: Several members of the HPC were involved in an adaptive reuse study of the West Wing of the Stillwater Junior High School sponsored by the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. Other activities in which members of the commission were involved included conducting historic research for the redesign of Lowell Park, participating in the Downtown Review Task Force, and preparing additional information on downtown Stillwater buildings for a walking tour brochure. 8. Did at least one member of the HPC attend a SHPO workshop during the year? Yes/No List the member(s) and workshop date(s): Katherine Francis 5/29-30/92 Tim Stefan 5/29-30/92 Ann Terwedo (staff) 5/29-30/92 9. Did the commission conduct any projects under a CLG sub -grant during the year? Yes/No If so, list the project and Federal. Project Number: Architecture/History Survey, Phase I 27-91-60030B.007 Comments: The Phase I architecture/history survey provides the city with good information which will be helpful for their local historic district. 10. Other Comments: Evaluation completed by: Michael H. Koop Date: 6/7/93 and 8/19/93 14th Annual Heritage Preservation Commission/ Certified Local Government Workshop April 23-24, 1993 Minnesota Historical Society A workshop for local heritage preservation commissions, Main Street cities, as well as for communities considering adopting a local preservation ordinance and individuals interested in learning more about historic preservation in Minnesota. Attendance at a full day of sessions is required for those cities which have achieved Certified Local Government status. All sessions will be held at the Minnesota Historical Society History Center in St. Paul. Friday, April 23, 1993 Friday's agenda has been expanded this year to include a full day of sessions geared especially for Main Street cities, for new commissions, and for communities interested in learning more about design considerations for historic commercial buildings. 9:00 - 9: 30 a.m. Coffee and Registration 9: 30 - 10:45 a.m. Historic Preservation and Main Street: An Overview This two-part session will provide an overview of how local preservation programs function and how communities can initiate and implement an effective historic preservation agenda. Britta Bloomberg, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Charles Nelson, Historical Architect, SHPO 10:45 11:00 a. m. Coffee and Tea Break 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. Design Considerations and Preservation Issues (Part I) An introduction to architectural styles in Minnesota, planning for preservation, ,and exterior and interior treatments of historic properties. This session will be continued in the afternoon. Charles Nelson, Historical Architect, SHPO 12:30 1:15 p.m. Luncheon 1:15 - 2:00 p.m. Luncheon Address: Taking Charge Through Effective Planning Constance Beaumont, Senior Policy Analyst, National Trust For Historic Preservation, Washington, D.C. will address the need for planning in historic preservation, site operations and museums. She will address participants attending both this workshop and the Annual Meeting of Minnesota Historical Organizations being held concurrently at the History Center. 2:00 - 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions: Design Considerations and Preservation Issues (Part II) A look at how the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties are interpreted and form the basis for design review in preservation work. Cities are asked to bring slides illustrating case studies in their own communities. Charles Nelson, Historical Architect, SHPO Certified Local Government Grants Administration This session, for staff and others responsible for coordinating CLG grants, is required for cities currently administering a CLG grant and for cities receiving CLG funds for F.Y. 1993-1994 projects. It will include information regarding the 1992 amendments to the Historic Preservation Act that have an impact on the CLG program. Britta Bloomberg, Deputy SHPO Beverly Mitchell, Grants Assistant, SHPO 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. Bus and Walking Tour: "Pieces of St. Paul's Past and Today's Concerns" (optional) 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Reception and History Center Tours Take a behind -the -scenes look at the new History Center and tour the exhibits at your leisure, including "Saving Places: Historic Preservation in Minnesota" featuring photographs by Jet Lowe, photographer for the Historic American Buildings Survey and Historic American Engineering Record. Saturday, April 24, 1993 8: 30 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Registration 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Opening Session Thomas Gillaspy, State Demographer, Minnesota Office of Strategic and Long Range Planning Local historic preservation efforts are most successful when preservation planning links with broader planning initiatives. Understanding current trends and future projections for growth and change in communities is key to establishing this link. Minnesota's State Demographer will present an overview based on data from the 1990 census followed by time for questions. 10: 00 - 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Tea Break 10:15 - 11:45 p.m. Full Session: Meet Minnesota's Heritage Preservation Commissions - Information Sharing Forum. A series of 5-minute presentations given by local heritage preservation commissions highlighting one particular project or issue in each community. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon Pa 1:15 - 2:25 p.m. Concurrent Sessions: Understanding Your Community A look at how Heritage Preservation Commissions fit within the structure of local government and the relationship between commissions, city agencies, and other potential partners in preservation. Paul Krauss, Planning Director, City of Chanhassen Ede Thorstensson, St. Peter HPC chair Bob Vogel, Cottage Grove HPC staff Brian Peterson, Red Wing HPC staff, facilitating Dealing With Controversy in Preservation Local commissions, large and small, rural and urban, offer case studies illustrating how they have handled the political realities of working in their own communities. Joan Delaney, Pipestone HPC chair Martha Frey, Minneapolis HPC staff Sandy Manion, Lanesboro HPC chair Dan Rogness, Northfield HPC staff Dennis Gimmestad, Minnesota Historical Society, facilitating 2: 25 - 2:40 p.m. Coffee and Tea Break 2:40 - 3:50 p.m. Concurrent Sessions: Building Preservation Into Local Planning A look at how three critical issues -- property rights, natural and environmental concerns, and zoning -- are incorporated into preservation plans. Constance Beaumont, Senior Policy Analyst, National Trust For Historic Preservation, Washington, D.C. John Gertz, Eden Prairie HPC staff Garneth Peterson, St. Paul HPC staff John Grossman, Hastings HPC staff, facilitating Going Beyond the Ordinance Minnesota's commissions represent an increasingly diverse group of communities -- from urban centers to the rapidly growing suburbs, f om mid -size, cities with intact 19th century main streets to small rural communities. Innovative programs are key to supplementing regulatory responsibilities in order to stimulate good preservation. Patricia Gustafson, Faribault HPC staff Kathy Magrew, Minnetonka Community Resources Commission staff Jill Fisher, Duluth HPC staff 3 :50 - 4:30 p.m. Closing Session: Identifying the Issues -- A Plan for Minnesota's Resources This closing session will provide opportunity for participation in the revision of the comprehensive planning process being developed by the SHPO. 3 March 18, 1993 Dear Heritage Preservation Commission Members, Main Street Communities, Staff, and Friends: We are pleased to announce the 14th annual workshop for Heritage Preservation Commissions on April 23 and 24, 1993 at the Minnesota Historical Society's new History Center. Heritage Preservation Commissions, Main Street communities, and those representing communities that are in the process of considering or creating a local program are encouraged to attend, as are local historical societies and others with general interest in historic preservation. You will note that the workshop has been expanded to include two full days of sessions. Friday's sessions are geared especially for Main Street cities, for new commissions, and for communities interested in learning more about design considerations for historic commercial buildings. Saturday's sessions will cover a variety of topics designed to address the needs of an increasingly diverse audience. Descriptions of all the sessions are included in the enclosed agenda. Constance Beaumont, Senior Policy Analyst for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will give Friday's luncheon address, "Taking Charge Through Effective Planning," to a combined assembly of workshop participants and representatives from local and county historical organizations who will be attending the Annual Meeting for Minnesota Historical Organizations. State Demographer Thomas Gillaspy will offer Saturday morning's keynote with an overview of current trends and future projections for Minnesota's communities. As in previous years, all Certified Local Governments must have at least one commissioner in attendance for one full day of sessions as a condition of continued certification. We hope that several commissioners and staff can attend. A session for city staff members and others who coordinate the grants administration of Certified Local Government (CLG) projects will be held on Friday afternoon. This particular session is required only for cities currently administering CLG grants and for those that will receive funding in the next cycle. Also on Friday in the late afternoon/evening will be a bus and walking tour to several St. Paul historic properties followed by a reception at the History Center and behind -the -scenes tours of the new center as well as an opportunity to view the exhibits. We encourage you to invite some of your colleagues in local government -- your mayor, city council members, or other local elected officials or staff -- to join us for the tours and reception. 345 KELLOGG BOULEVARD WEST / SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 551.02-1906 / TELEPHONE: 61.2-296-61.26 March 18, 1993 page two The session, "Preservation Spotlight: Minnesota Communities" will again fill a good part of the morning agenda on Saturday. Short slide presentations from a variety of commissions will give participants a chance to see the range of preservation activities being conducted by local communities. These information sharing forums have been particularly well received at the last three annual workshops. Due to time limitations, we may not be able to hear from every commission attending, but a summary of local preservation commission activities reported in the 1992 annual reports will be distributed at the workshop. Your participation has made this session successful in the past, and your help is needed again in assembling materials for the presentations. Michael Koop of our staff will be coordinating this session and will be in touch with you to get your slides and plan the order of the session. Please note that participants may register for both Friday aid Saturday sessions or for either day's sessions. Please mail your registration form and payment to Michele Decker at the State Historic Preservation Office, Minnesota Historical Society, 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul, MN 55102. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Michael Koop at 612/296-5434. We look forward to seeing you on April 23 and 24. Sincerely, t,�,o e- t�, Britta L. Bloomberg Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Enclosures: April23-24, 1993 Workshop Agenda Workshop Registration Form The program for the workshop was developed with the assistance of a planning committee composed of John Gertz, Eden Prairie HPC; John Grossman, Hastings HPC; Patricia Gustafson, Faribault HPC; David Huseman, St. Peter HPC; Brian Peterson, Red Wing HPC; Ede Thorstensson, St. Peter HPC; Robert Vogel, Cottage Grove HPC; Art Weeks, Eden Prairie HPC; and MHS staff Dennis Gimmestad, Michael Koop, and Britta Bloomberg. .i er THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA > r MEMORANDUM TO: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: ANN TERWE DO DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 1993 SUBJECT: OPEN SIGNS The Downtown Business Community has been very vocal about the "open" sign issue in Downtown. Recently, the Sign Ordinance was strictly enforced with these types of signage. A strong outcry was heard up and down Main Street, I agreed to work with the Downtown businesses in order to come up with some type' of compromise. The attached open sign is the minimum signage which would still be visible. It is placed at 7 feet which is the minimum al lowed by the building code. The color could match the banners (burgundy or grey) . The size is 11 inches by 35 inches. PLEASE COMMENT!! vQ 1 f A) t1F,b i !`Z LA CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MIN E S 0 T A MEMORANDUM T0: EDITOR, STILLWATER GAZETTE FROM: ANN PUNG-TERWEDO, STILLWATER CITY PLANNER DATE: MARCH 31, 1993 SUBJECT: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission will meet Monday, April 5, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street. PLEASE NOTE: The Heritage Preservation Commission regularly meets on the first Monday of every month, CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • r I er THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes - March 1, 1993. 2. Roberta Opheim, Historic Minnesota Territorial Prison Site. DESIGN REVIEW 3. Case No. DR/93-1 - Design Review for the lighting plan, paving material ' trash enclosure structure, landscape plan and railing detail for the Freight House deck expansion at 305 South Water Street in the Historic Commercial District. Todd Weiss, Applicant. 4. Case Dr/93-3 =- Design Review for paint colors for a series of structures at � 235 East Chestnut Street_, in the Historic Commercial District. Forrest Cole A licant. v 5. Case No. DR/93-4 - Design Review for a European style food cart in the courtyard at the Grand Garage,, 324 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Vickie A. Poisson, Applicant. 6. Case No. DR/93-5 - Design Review for the construction of a carriage house at the historic Warden's House Museum, 602 North Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Charlotte Robledo, Applicant. 7. Case No. DR/93-6 - Design Review for a temporary tent performance structure along with signage fd'p'tti l lwater Shakespeare Production at 501 North Main Street (between Domino's Pizza and the North Main parking lot) in the Downtown Plan Area. Marylou Meagher-Gammans, Applicant. 8. Case No. DR/91-1 - Design Review for flower boxes at 306 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District, James Laskin, Applicant. d- 9. Case No. V/SUP/93-15 - Anal s i s and determination of variances to the Bed - and Breakfast Ordinance for a Special Use Pew at 210 East Laurel Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District, Clyde Jorgenson, Applicant. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 1 • er THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET, STILLWATER. - AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes Special Meeting, June 21, 1993 - Regular Meeting, July 12, 1993 2. Case No. DR/93-11 - Design Review for signage, fencing, and an information kiosk for the Grand Garage at 324 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Kevin LaCasse, Applicant. 3. Case No. DR/93-22 - Design Review for construction of a parking lot for Trinity Lutheran Church in the Downtown Plan Area. Don Valsvik, Applicant. 4. Case No. DR/93-23 - Design Review for a new door opening and painting a facade at 312 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Everett Spel tz, Applicant. 5. Case No. DR/93-24 - Design Review for a sign permit for a 17 square foot sign at 233 Sod-t-hSecond Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Deanna Getschel , Applicant. 6. OTHER BUSINESS CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. DR/92-11 Project Location: 324 South Main Street COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: Central Business District ZONING DISTRICT: CBD "APPLICANT'S NAME: Kevin LaCasse TYPE OF APPLICATION: Design Review Permit PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Design Review Permit for signage, fencing and other architectural features. DISCUSSION: The request is to complete the fencing and graphics for the Grand Garage which was given concept approval by the Heritage Preservation Commission on April 6, 1992. The present proposal includes removing the existing flagpoles in the in the courtyard area along with the existing concrete fencing. The replacement features include a fence with wrought iron, masonry piers and an information kiosk. The fence includes two archways with wrought iron lettering signage. Other signage in this proposal includes replacing the Esteban's projecting sign with a Grand Garage sign, replacing the Grand Garage sign with an E steban' s sign, adding the wrought iron archway signage and the kiosk signage. No additional signage is proposed. In order to be incompliancewith the Sign Ordinance, the kiosk building identification signage "Grand Garage should be removed. A graphic could be added. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The existing Grand Garage signage above the doorway shall be removed. 2. No building identification signage is allowed on the kiosk which faces Main Street. f FINDINGS: Tie proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines, Preservation Ordinance and Sign Ordinance. ATTACHMENT: Proposal. r7/�ct.€ °` P x NICHOLAS A. PALAIA ARCHITECTS, P.A. May 11, 1993 Ms. Ann Terwedo, City Planner City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Dear Ms. Terwedo: Attached please find Drawings A-1 through A-10 which show proposed changes for the Grand Garage building located on Main Street between Nelson Street and Nelson Alley. It is the intent of the Owner, Mr. Kevin LaCasse, to request approval for architectural improvements which will create a new plaza, and also to request simultaneously approval for proposed signage improvements. It is imperative that the architectural and graphic changes be approved together since they are designed to interact with each other in an overall design concept. For this approval the Owner agrees to remove the existing flagpoles and deteriorating fencing which now exists, and also update the existing graphics. The overall design concept attempts to unify and simplify the graphics giving priority to the pedestrian in its design, by creating a more orderly use of orientation and informational graphics. The development of the plaza is an attempt to encourage the pedestrian to pause and experience the unique streetscape of Main Street and Narly Park by utilizing comfortable seating, etc. during the summer months. Winter displays are also being planned for to make sure the plaza will remain active visually throughout the year. We have reviewed the sign ordinance and believe the signage as proposed meets the regulations. Thank you for your assistance in this matter and consider this letter as a formal request to be put on your agenda as soon as possible for approval. It is the intent of the Owner to proceed immediately once approval is granted. 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Z mcn c rnZ>mx ...► X N �XOOry --1xOx N :10 N U X co m m X --j -j m 00 m r J fi" ( 2'-8" 5" E 1 ! PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. DR/93-22 Project Location: North Third Street Comprehensive Plan District: Downtown Plan Area Zoning District: CBD Applicant's Name: Don Valsvik, Trinity Lutheran Church Type of Application Design Review Project Description: Design Review for a 22 car parking lot across from Trinity Lutheran Church. Discussion: The request is to pave the parking lot across from Trinity Lutheran Church. The plan shows how the lot will be designed. No additional landscaping is shown or proposed. Although no landscaping has been placed on this lot in the past, it is recommended the hedge ,be place along the south property line and various shrubs and perennials be planted in those areas behind the curbl i ne as shown and in the small islands in the lot. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The church shall plant a solid hedge on the south property line. 2. The small islands behind the curbl i ne and within the lot shall be landscaped with various plant materials including small evergreen shrubs and perennials. 31 Pt 0 RECOMMENDATION: Approval as conditioned. `�, r.. FINDINGS: The `proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines if all conditions of approval are met. ATTACHMENTS: - Site plan - Project description - Application. t I : Case Number -----------. Fee Paid ------------- Date Filed -------------- PLANNING ADMIITISiRAi VE- FORM Street Location of Property:--- =-- rEE T ��'�"' s _ //� f✓.TG' Legal Do' cription of Property: r _ T= marl �v�• Owner: Name --- Address Z/� --T _',`-�„77.��'�T____ Phone: o Applicant (if other than owner): blame________-__----r----------------- Address------------------------------ Phone: --------------- Type of Request.-- _-_ Rezoning ___ Approval ;of Preliminary Plat Special Use -Permit' ---* Approval of Final Plat . Variance 1/Oher wsrs� ��yye',k'iNF� .GoT,�i.9iY0.SGA�o�ir/Fi � p .e`er/ST/�crj ��6� Gm �' Description of Request: ------ _---------- / ----- _ ----- ----se �.E' 42/lam/�r/.,�'G /yTE�'T' ttii�..s Tc� �/.loU/,aE �► �9.�C.rlir/l .G a 7� - ��./.�T''X/`r! �G=l1! .�/l�rtC%/f3r^✓-<' vif� 5TT-r'�.�� t/.S �•L!l G'.K�' �..�lJ'F G ,I�' 6t"��� .. Signature of Applicant: Date of Public Hearing: ---____-- -___-_ ----------____-- MOTE: Sketch of proposed property and structure to be drawn. on back of whis form or at. ' • tacned, snowing the following: 1. North direction. 2. Location of proposed structure on lot. - 3. Dimensions of front and side set -backs. 4. Dimensions of proposed structure. 5. Street names. 6. Location of adjacent e1isting buildings. ' 7. Other information as may be requested. Approved _- Denied ___ by the'Planning Commission on _--- -- (date) subject to the following conditions: -__-------------------__---____---__ ------------------------------------------- Approved -_- Denied --- by the Council on ' ---------------- subject to the following conditions: ------------------------ -_----_____--- ------------------- - •-----------_r-------------------,_,-,---------------------------_- :..: Comments: (Use other side), ,. :. .. �. �c loz OY—ole ��� oo, 0 0, ee e-L� PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. DR/93-23 Project Location: 312 North Main Street Comprehensive Plan District: Downtown Plan Area Zoning District: CBD Applicant's Name: Everett SpeltZ Type of Application: Design Review Project Description: Design Review for installation of a double door along with paint colors Discussion: The request is to construct a doorway in the location as shown. The -door is planned to be a direct entrance into the "More Antiques" Store. The awning will be moved as part of the project. This building is not in the Historic District nor is it attractive. The applicant is working on selecting a paint color for the building but has not discussed it with the owner. He may have a color selected by meeting time. Recommendation: Approval. Findings: The proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Plan and Design Guidelines. Attachments: - Application - Floor Plan. PIlly 100 CASE NUMBER Case Number�`- t. Fee Paid __r __--__-r_-- Do-Ilea3 91,3- Filed ... PLANNING ADMINIS r RAi IVE FORM Street Location of Property: _ �'' �'� 1---Z- ______r r_rrr r_r _ rrr_r___r Logal Doscription of Propertys -----------------rrr____---------------- Gwner: lame .�..____1� �.^� �� __��--_; __ � � 4 ---------- Address ------------------------------ Phone: --------------- Applicant (i► other than owner): flame __—---------------- Address f �- �'� � ti/ Phone: . ------- Type I 1 1 L ______________ -----_----- . _ _ of Requests- __- Rezoning _-_ Approval of Preliminary Plat Special Use Permit --- Approval of Final Plat ___ Variance ___ Other ------------------- Description of Request: _ �� << c�"� ( _.-'_c'2=_-�-`'� = CE `- - `I c::) iz �% tit o tiT . �` v'2 �-- �? _ , 2 0 v b� L _ -�-`D - _ ��O — -----------=--r_ _ _______ ____ r LcJ N j 'Lp _-� _ �v v u,2 o Ct� T/ o_v A✓t-0_ � A i �i— W r A C A D *NOTICE: ENGINEERI►dG FEES MAY BE BILLED TO APPLICANT Signature of Applicant: -_ - - -- -=---;�-- L Data of Public Hearing: __�_' __ .�rL`� ��., --- NOTE: Sketch of proposed property and structure to be drawn -on back of this form or at- tached, showing the following: 1. North direction. 2. Location of proposed structure on lot. 3. Dimensions of front and side set -backs. 4. Dimensions of proposed structure. 5. Street names. 6. Location of adjacent existing buildings. 7. Other information as may be requested. Approved __r Denied -__ by the Planning Commission on ----------- (dute) subject to the following conditions: ____________________________________ ----------------------T------------------------------------------- Approved ___ Denied ___ by the Council on ---------------- subject to the +ollowing conditions:-----------------------------___---------------- ----..- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ----------r-_r�..- Comments: (Use other side), L,ft r�T to rj 0 IF PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. DR/93-24 Project Location:233 South Second Street Comprehensive Plan District: Historic District Zoning District: CBD Applicant's Name: Deanna Getschel Type of Application: Design Review Project Location: Design Review for a sign permit for a 17 square foot sign to the balcony. be placed below Discussion: The request is to place a 17 square foot sign to be attached below a balcony near the entrance of the Jazz Hair Design Shop. The sign will redwood. The colors will be aqua blue be sandblasted and magenta. This business location is hidden from Olive Street. The sign will identify the business appropriately. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: . No addition -a sign is allowed. RECOMMENDATION: Approval. FINDINGS: The proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and Preservation Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: - 71 gn - Sign Location - Application. P erm i 3L- No A 4-) Fee 41 SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION Cj-T1f OF STILLWATER APPLICANT'S NAME DATE i ~ � iAPPLICANT'S OWNER'S SIGNATURE APPLICANT'S OWNER'S OAMRESS A00RE. S VIC" I , -, = I -ZlNUMBER TELEPHONE —v TELEPHONE DUMBER CONTRACTORS CONTRACTORS ADORESS NAME ------ TELEPHONE NUMBER ---------- — . . .............. aSCRIPT10ii 01 ,STREET LOCATION OF pROP&1''.`1'Y LEGAL 0 r-j ION �LOT BLK. AO I f - ell f \a wet, ------- -1 pvcr� Lc� Ds-- location and ty,0 showing the sign size, • e of materi al PLANS: Attach plans . building, show an elevation of the sign is to be mounted on a us ala - If the building and sign, CoNOITIONS OF PERMIT APPROVAL: 9 a 4"W;A� w '47S9 Zr_ Cl) • `�� 1 t 7 DENIED: t oirector Co u ity Developmen 1 Is !! ,ail;; !I f �!I�►'(!,I!I ,I ,,�.;!:' Ili�lill (�i! '! illl�'i�i'�' �i=° P 1 I t1s Si • r ter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1993 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. - AGENDA 6:00 P.M. 1. Downtown Council /Discussion of temporary signage and street furniture on public sidewalks in the Downtown 7:00 P.M. /2.Approval of Minutes - May 3 1993. PP y , . Case No. DR/93-3 - Design Review for paint colors for a series of buildings uildings at 235 East Chestnut Street and 202 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District, Forrest Cole, Applicant, x4. Case No. DR/93-14 - Design Review for an adaptive reuse project for the Commander Elevator at 421 East Nelson Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Mike McGuire, Applicant. A5. Case No. DR/92-11 - Design Review for si gnage, fencing, and an information , kiosk for the Grand Garage at 324 South Main Street i n. the Historic Commercial District. Kevin LaCasse, Applicant. 6. ase No. DR/93-15 - Design Review for a 25 square foot wall sign at 370 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Charlene and Lydee Gulbrandser, Applicants. 7. CAse No. DR/93-16 - Design Review for a Target/CUB Foods Retail Center on the northeast corner of Highway 36 and County Road 5 in the BP-C.' Business Park Commercial District. RLK Associates, Applicants. 8. ase No. DR/93-17 - Design Review for a facade alteration at 1250-1500 Frontage Road West (River Heights Plaza) in the BP-C. Business Park - Commercial District. Garfield Clark and Associates, Inc., Applicants. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 1 Heritage Preservation Commission Agenda June 7, 1993 Page Two 9, ase No. DR/93-18 - Design Review for a six square foot projecting sign at 4228 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District. Heidi Knudson, Applicant. 10. edroom determination for a Bed and Breakfast proposal at 1306 South Third Street. John and Elizabeth Hilpisch, Applicants. 11. Context Study: Discussion and recommendations for modifications. 2 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/92-32 Planning Commission Meeting: July 13, 1992 Project Location: 919 West Anderson Street Comprehensive Plan District: Residential Zoning District: RB, Duplex Residential, RA Single Family Residential Applicant's Name: Lakeview Memorial Hospital Type of Application: Special Use Permit PROJECT DESCRIPTION Construction of a 40,969 square foot addition to the existing hospital and added parking. DISCUSSION: The request is to add 405969 square feet of floor space to Lakeview Memorial Hospital. The addition extends the hospital to the north eighty feet (main entrance) and to the west seventy feet (emergency entrance). Three residences fronting on Churchill Street would be removed to allow for reconfiguration and expansion of the front parking area. Two residences just west of the corner of South Everett and Churchill Streets would remain. The need for and purpose of the hospital expansion is detailed in the attached application project submittal information. As a result of the expansion, the main medical center entrance would be relocated from Everett Street to Churchill Street, 230 feet from the Greeley/Churchill Street intersection. A 117 car parking lot for clinic and hospital visitor parking would be construction between the north hospital expansion and Churchill Street. A new 52 car parking lot is proposed. Two residences on the east side of Everett Street across from the clinic would be removed to allow for the construction of the lot. New landscaping, lighting and new signage plans are proposed for the medical center (see attached plans). The design of the addition and material proposed are consistent with the existing structure. SETTING The hospital campus site is zoned single family residential and duplex residential. (See zoning map.) Besides the hospital, the existing land use in the area is primarily single family. To the south lays a wooded sloped area and Brick Pond. To the west is Greeley Street, single family residences and Lily Lake. To the north is Washington Park, and single family residences, and to the east single family and one duplex. (See existing land use map.) A hospital use is allowed in the Single Family and Duplex Zoning District with a Special Use Permit. The Special Use Permit review is to ensure the non-residential use is compatible with the residential qualities of the area. 1 Because of the extensive nature of the improvement, the entire medical campus is reviewed. In the past, minor additions or temporary parking expansion have been approved without comprehensive review. ANALYSIS The proposal is to add 40,900 square feet to the existing hospital. The addition will better organize the entrances to the clinic and hospital and redirect hospital traffic to Churchill Street from Everett and Greeley Streets. With the removal of the three residences on Churchill, the area of primary impact are the remaining two residences on the corner of Churchill and Everett. Mature vegetation setbacks and topographic help buffer the two residences from the medical use. Other proposed changes include relocating and expanding the emergency entrance over West Anderson Street (proposed for vacation) off of Greeley. This will bring the emergency entrance 150 feet closer to Greeley Street. The hospital/clinic entrance off of Everett Street is also being redesigned to provide clear access to the clinic/hospital areas. PARKING According to the Zoning Ordinance, the parking requirements for the clinic/hospital use is 289 spaces. The proposal is for 320 on site and 52 employee spaces across the Everett Street for a total of 372 spaces (according to the site plan). The proposed parking exceeds the requirements for the use by 83 spaces. The parking lot on the east side of Everett Street expands the hospital use into a residence block. Two residents directly to the east of the 52 space lot, located ten and fifteen feet from the property line, would be impacted by the parking use. This free-standing parking lot use can be allowed by the Cit if setback requirements are met and adequate y q provisions are made to buffer the use from the residential uses. The plans for the lot shows 22 foot tall lights located along the east parking lot boundary. It is recommended that pedestrian scale lighting be required for this lot, maximum 12 feet tall, and a six foot high solid board fence be built one foot from the east property boundary to screen the lot from the residences. A survey of the lot showing the location of existing trees was not available for this review. To the maximum extent, existing trees buffering the lot from the residences and street should be maintained and the parking lot fit into the site. No grading or drainage plan has been submitted for this lot. The 117 stall parking lot southeast of the Greeley/Churchill intersection is proposed as the major visitor parking lot for the hospital. The elevation of the site rises in a southeasterly direction from the intersection to the hospital. To accommodate the topography, a retaining wall is proposed for the corner of Churchill and Greeley. Besides retaining the parking lot, the wall would be used for the major medical center sign and directional signage for the clinic/hospital and emergency entrance. Four existing trees, two maples one thirty inch diameter, and two locust trees are located in the setback proposed landscaped area. It is difficult to determine from the landscape plan if those trees are retained but it is recommended that the trees, particularly the 30 maple 2 remain and be incorporated into the landscape plan. A detention pond is located in the area and may have to be modified to keep the tree. Other existing trees (two 26", two 22" and one 25" trees) are located further south along Greeley Street in the bermed landscaped area. These trees should also be retained. A 27 maple located just south of the driveway areas off Greeley will be removed for the building addition. The gravel parking lot paralleling Greeley Street will be reconfigured to accommodate the building addition and paved. It is recommended that additional bushes be added to the existing evergreen hedge to better contain car lights on site. A second Staff parking lot is located to the south of the hospital. A chain link fence is positioned along the east side of the lot (along the rear property line of residences located on Everett). It appears the owner of the residence has built a wood fence to screen the parking lot use from the residence. It is recommended that English Ivy, or some other vine, be planted to cover the chain link fence. Evergreens should also be planted on the east side of the fence to screen car lights during winter months. No major changes are proposed for the 107 stall parking lot located west of Everett. A review of the lot landscaping indicates that additional understory plantings would better screen the residence immediately to the south of the lot from parking lot Street trees should be planted between the lot and Everett Street. Further to the south along Everett Street directly in front of the clinic, several trees eight inch, eight inch, seven inch, twenty two inch and three f i ve inch are shown on the site survey. It is not clear if they are maintained in the landscape plan. It is recommended the existing trees be maintained. LIGHTING New lighting is proposed for all parking areas. The light standards are a box -type fixture on a twenty foot pole with a two foot tall concrete footing. This standard height is similar to other non-residential uses in a residential district. The lens of the proposed fixture is flush with the box enclosure to reduce glare. A light intensity plan for the proposed parking lot lighting was provided as a part of the plan (not included with Staff report). A standard used for evaluating parking lot lighting in residential districts requires that l ighting not exceed .5 hori zontal foot candles at the property 1 ine and 1.0 horizontal foot candles at the street right-of-way line. Lights should be located or cut off so that the light source (glare) is not visible from adjacent properties. The following conditions or performance standards are recommended as part of project approval: 1. Lighting intensity at residential property boundaries should not exceed .5 foot candles horizontal. 3 2. Lighting at the street shall not exceed 1.0 foot candles horizontal, except at parking lot entrances. 3. Maximum twelve foot tall pedestrian scale light fixture shall be allowed in parking lot east of Everett. 4. Glare from the light source shall not be visible from the street or adjacent residential properties. TRASH MANAGEMENT Currently, two unscreened trash receptacles are located on the emergency entrance (west) side of the building. A trash area should be located and structure constructed of materials similar to the building to screen the area. ENGINEERS REVIEW The hospital plans have been submitted to the City Engineer for review and comment. His comments have not been received as of this writing. It is possible that, based on projected traffic increases, additional right-of-way for a right turn lane at Greeley and Churchill will be required. The Traffic Engineer will review this situation. FINDINGS Based on the project review and conditions of approval, the following findings can be made. The proposed use will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare and will be in harmony with the general purpose of the Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION: Approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: . A solid board fence shall be constructed along the east property line of the 52 stall parking lot. The fence shall be located five feet off the property line, be landscaped with bushes and evergreens, and run from the Churchill Street setback line to the Anderson Street setback line. 2. Maximum light standard height for the 52 stall parking lot is twelve feet, subject to Community Development Director's approval. 3. The following existing trees shall be maintained and incorporated into the landscape plan - starting on Greeley Street north of the emergency access: A. Existing bermed area: 225 22, 26, 28, 26 inch trees B. Corner of Greeley and Churchill: 8 inch, 30 inch, 8 inch and 8 inch. C. In front of the clinic: 3-5 inches, 22 inches, 11 inches, 7 inches, 8 inches, & 8 inches. D. 52 stall parking lot: A survey shall be submitted showing the location of all existing trees. Existing trees shall be maintained to the maximum possible subject to Community Development Director's approval. 4. The retaining wall shall appear as the brick clinic/hospital walls. 5. There shall be no railing above the retaining wall. 6. Additional landscaping shall be provided in the following areas: A. Emergency parking lot (37 stalls) Bushes shall be added to better screen out cars as seen from the west. B. Everett Street lot (107 stall) Bushes shall be added to better screen parking lot from residence to the south. Six street trees shall be planted along Everett Street. C. Staff lot (59 spaces) Vines and evergreens shall be added to better screen the parking lot from rear of residence. 7. Lighting: A. Light intensity at residential property line shall not exceed .5 foot candles horizontal. B. Lighting intensity at the street right-of-way shall not exceed 1.0 foot candles except at parking lot driveway entrances. C. Glare from the light source shall not be visible from the street or adjacent residential properties. 8. A trash structure shall be constructed of complementary building materials to house hospital trash receptacles. 9. A detailed Signage Plan shall be approved by the Community Development Director before sign permits are issued for the medical center signs. 10. A grading permit, including erosion control measures, shall be obtained before construction begins. 11. A grading and drainage plan consistent with the Water Shed District requirement and grading requirements for the east 52 space parking lot shall be submitted and approved by the Community Development Director before parking lot construction. 12. The City Engineer and Utility Department comments shall be incorporated into the final plans. 13. There shall be neighborhood input into final landscape plan. 14. The traffic impact shall be reviewed by the City Traffic Engineer. ATTACHMENT: Plans PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval with conditions. PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/93-45 Planning Commission Meeting: July 12, 1993 Project Location: Land just south of the Brick Alley public parking lot. Comprehensive Plan District: Central Business District Zoning District: RB, Duplex Residential Applicant's Name: Andiamo Enterprises Type of Application Special Use Permit PROJECT DESCRIPTION Request for a 30 car parking lot. DISCUSSION: The proposal is to construct a 30 car parking lot. The site has been graded and is located just south of the Brick Alley public parking lot west of the railroad. This land was recently purchased by Andi amo Enterprises from the railroad. The parking lot design would not meet conventional parking lot design standards but could accommodate approximately 30 cars. The parking lot as proposed would be accessed from the north end of the Brick Alley parking public parking lot as controlled by a gate. A barrier would need to be constructed between Main Street and the south end of the Brick Alley lot to limit access. The Downtown Design Guidelines and Downtown Entry Corridor Study stress the importance of minimizing views of parked cars and maintaining the natural appearance of the corridor along the south Stillwater entry to the entry sign at the south end of the parking lot. Besides the lower location of the lot, a landscape plan has been prepared for the site. The landscape material will help screen the parking area from Main Street and block access from the Brick Alley parking lot. RECOMMENDATION: Approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The landscape plan as shown in the agenda packet shall be installed by May 30, 1994. 2. The final parking lot surfacing and drainage improvements shall be constructed as required by the Community Development Director to minimize erosion and impact on the railroad line. ATTACHMENTS: Plans. PAC 100 Case Number • Fee Paid ___------------ Date Filed --- PLANNING ADMINISTRATIVE FOIRM • �: ion of Pro ert • . S,r eet Locat p y j- f Property: ------------------_____----_------------ Legal Dascrip►ion o Owner: Name --------------- Address _'�__,[, Phone: _..=.�.- Applicant (iT other than owner): Name Address ------------------------------ Phone: --------------- Type of Request:- ___ Rezoning ___ Approval'.of Preliminary Plat .. Special Use Permit ___ Approval of final Plat ___ Variance ___ Other ___________________ . 0 CW, Desc. iption of Reciuest: ___ _4_�___-- . .------------------------------------------------------------------ Signature of Applicant: _________________________ Date of Public Hearing: --------------------------------------------- NOM Sketch of proposed property and structure to be drawn.on back of -ais form or at. • tached, showing the following: , 1. North direction. 2. Location of proposed structure on lot. 3. Dimensions of front and side set -backs. 4. Dimensions of proposed structure. ' 5. Street names. ' 6. Location of adjacent existing buildings. 7. Other information as may be requested. • Approved ___ Denied ___ by the'Planning Commission on ___________ (date) subject to the following conditions: _______ ------- ---------------------- 7------------------------------------------- p, Denied y j A Droved ___ b .the Council on ________________ svo ec: to the . following condi►ions: -------------------------- ----------------- - -------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Comments: (Use other side), : _ _ • I t THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, JULY 12, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM AT STILLWATER CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA Approval of minutes - June 6, 1993. 1. Case No. DR/93-14 - _Design Review for an adaptive reuse project of the Commander Elevator at 421 East Nelson Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Mike McGuire, Applicant. 2. Case No. DR/93-19 - Design Review for a parking lot with landscaping for the Andiamo Riverboats. The lot is located south of the South Main Street Parking lot in the Downtown Plan Area. Dick Anderson, Applicant. 3. Case No. DR/93-20 - Design Review for a sign permit for a six square foot projecting sign at 118 South Main Street in the Downtown Historic District. Mike Lynskey, Applicant. 4. Case No. DR/93-9 - Design Review for wall signs at 236 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Janice Eikenborg, Applicant. 5. Case No DR/93-21 - Design Review for a 30 square ft. monument sign for the Minnesota Zephyr at 699 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Dave Paradeau, Applicant. 6. Case No. SUP/93-41 - A guest room determination for a modification of an existing Bed and Breakfast permit ( from three rooms to four rooms) . Jon and Rita Graybill, Applicants. 7. Context Study Bob Vogel. 8. Bed and 'Breakfast Ordinance. 9. Lowell Park Plan - >Distribution of Final Plan. . 10. Other Business. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • ter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HER I TAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, JUNE 71 1993 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA 6:00 P.M. 1. Downtown Council /Discussion of temporary 'signag6' and street furniture on -- public sidewalks in the Downtown 7:00 P.M. Approval of Minutes - May 3, 1993. 3''Ca se No. DR/93-3 - Design Review for paint colors for:a series of buildings at 235 East Chestnut Street and 202 South Main Street in the Historic 'Commercial District. Forrest Cole, Applicant. 4 Cas N e o. DR/93- 14 _ Design Review for an adaptive reuse project for the Commander Elevator at 421 East Nelson Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Mike McGuire, Applicant. f Case No. DR/92-11 - Design Review for si gnage, fencing, and an information kiosk for the Grand Garage at 324 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Kevin LaCasse, Applicant. ase No. DR/93-15 - Design Review for a 25 square foot wall sign at 370 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Charlene and Lydee Gulbrandser, Applicants. 7. CAse No. DR/93-16 - Design Review for a Target/CUB Foods Retail Center on he northeast corner of Highway 36 and County Road 5 in the BP-C. Business Park Commercial District. RLK Associates, Applicants. Case No. DR/93-17 - Design Review for a facade alteration at 1250-1500 Frontage Road West (River Heights Plaza) in the BP-C. Business Park - Commercial District. Garfield Clark and Associates, Inc., Applicants. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 1 E\R=� �P�C�_ {�20 OeAcv1 S��_ Heritage Preservation Commission Agenda June 7. 1993 Page Two �.Case No. DR/93-18 -,Design Review for al-sixsquare 'foot projecting -sign at 228 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial -District. Heidi - Knudson, Applicant. 10. Bedroom determination for a Bed and Breakfast proposal at 1306 South Third Street. John and Elizabeth Hilpisch,, Applicants. 11. Context Study: Discussion and recommendations for modifications. OL-1 Y` \. 9 NYJ ANI n F, Real LAA '7 D?t- "T Y 4..0 TE.-R. HIP,,,,:� 2 ate; AS in Ing time Wid IMMUNE SEW-v11-ng Ota t1lue Heritzap- e rwa J, 1 b(SOVEN it I till? Ug 1110 tj) iIIII)ISMIETIt tIN idWq TA; hEICI &)IIy- till,T.Inie sonas to 1ve an me bers insw I veniv? lit and, -rvuallueJ to t1m; Woritage Witil gratitude arrid capp4redcalt p i.,,-i g IL: e e i n g i t-�,vT aincl n4n�& SAFE i-ri tlfr.'�� lv-, 1 NI,TE'.OTA! i The pI tclke-tn give-ri t.C.� I ---Itriene Wid ITIMIAM 1011PIT f0l- their WINQ IMOSI)ENtiVe, 1111d I&JE; i knc.!.,7 rul-ieir 'XIJ tef' � THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, MARCH 11 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA Approval of Minutes - February 1, 1993. DESIGN REVIEW 1. Case No. DR/93-2 - Design Review for a facade creation along with the placement of an 18 square foot sign at 318 North Main Street in the CBD, Central Business District. Ned Souder, Applicant. 2. Case No. DR/93-3 - Paint colors for 235 East Chestnut Street and 202-208 South Main Street, 3. Appointments/Reappointments. 4. Historic Context Update. 5. Open Signs. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA TO: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: ANN TERWEDO DATE: FEBRUARY 24» 1993 SUBJECT: OPEN SIGNS The Downtown Business Community has been very vocal about the "open" Sign issue in Downtown. Recently, the Sign Ordinance was strictly enforced with these types Of sfgnag8. A strong outcry was heard up and down |Main Street. I agreed to work with the Downtown 'businesses `in Order to come up with some type Of compromise.`'' � The attached Open Sign is the minimum sfQn8ge which would sti l l be visible. It is placed at 7 feet which is the minimum allowed by the building code. The color could match the banners (burgundyor'grey) . The size is } 1 . inches by 35 inches. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH ST|LLVVATER, M|NNESOTAb5O82 PHONE: 812'439-8121 3 :S7e r,c.h�5 CASE NO. DR/93-3 PAINT COLORS 235 East Chestnut Street (Smitty's Hair Design) Cream and Burgundy. 202 South Main Street (County Classics) Blue (Same as sign) Cream Burgundy (Your Treasure Island) Burgundy Cream S.+ $ .."3,..1' Ara : t. 2 ., 'F' ..-.,i of, a„ . U4.4 fi! kaa i 0 ,# ,. �w,•wvwww .nM»$".' a.�e0'r'i :J4`iy4a-a M s.rk am%adPM.'s&`Y# � ••.;v �.•• ..• .• N n t wpu�"awwy A i ,3'Nr � � yt JI Y. .n a d AVOW -.. ,. ,. ,:..„«...,:_.......,.,.,.,...:...:,......«_.._.«..�.«.�>.Ufa.,.�.........a�..w..,.....,.._,....... ..u,. ...a.w.....�.�.... .w.,. .�.. ... ...., .. .».- ..,� `Yn4t 3 „, . .... ,... .....,_,......_ >...T _,r _..., _.. .... ... __ ... . a. _. ... 9" :g n x 7 3 r � r r e qg a. un N m a � k p e c 4 a emr.;v M r J ° u^ i n r {. a b + t 17-41 , u- .rP "v srn. m" r i m R t r w a w a 9 Ra« 3 r x u.r rt y ae• r w.x �.„ ✓ 4-11 x x y3j[ r v C""� gp. •. S 1 Y 5 x S. u. * n` t w 14, A A " vv. bds vw yk s yaw a k Po t CST v y i M1,ta • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet Monday, June 21, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater. AGENDA 1. Context Study, Review and Comment. 2. Bed and Breakfast Ordinance Discussion. 3. Downtown "Open Signs" and other Downtown Design Review Issues. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STILLWATER CITY CODE, SECTION 31.01, SUBDIVISION 27, SIGN REGULATIONS. Section 1. Adding. The Stillwater City Code is hereby amended by adding Section 31.01 Subrivision 27 (3) Open Signs and Section 31.01 Subdivision 27 (5) (m) which shall hereafter read as follows: 31.01, Subdivision 27 (3) Definition Open Sign - A thirty five (35) inch by eleven (11) inch, cloth fabric sign which states "Open" and is intended for information purposes only. (8) Permitted sign is by a Sign Permit in the Central Business or General Commercial District. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: , A. 5 "Open" Sign. Open signs are permitted as an additional sign as approved by the' Community Development Director. (G) "Open" Sign 1. Area. The total area of an "Open" sign shall not exceed thirty five (35) inches by eleven (11) inches. 2. Height. An "Open" Sign shall be hung seven (7) feet above the sidewalk and shall not extend below this elevation. 3. Color. The color of an "Open" sign shall be: - nark blue - dark grey - dark green - burgundy - dark brown Section 2. In all other ways, the City Code shall remain in full force and effect Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law. Adopted by the City Council this day of 1989. • er T H E BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: ANN PUNG-TERWEDO DATE: MARCH 29, 1993 SUBJECT: CASE NO. SUP/93-15 BACKGROUND: The owners of the home at 210 East Laurel Street have applied for a three guest room Bed and Breakfast permit. As you may recall, the Jorgensons were previously issued a permit to conduct a three bedroom Bed and Breakfast. In November of 1992, the Bed and Breakfast Ordinance was amended due in part for a concern for the preservation of older historic homes that may be appropriate for Bed and Breakfasts uses. This Bed and Breakfast Ordinance is attached. In December of 1992, the Jorgensons requested a Special Permit to conduct a three bedroom Bed and Breakfast. The current request comes under the -newly adopted Bed and Breakfast provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. DISCUSSION: Since the home has been renovated, a variance to the Bed and Breakfast Ordinance is needed for this request. The following is a list and analysis of the variance. The Heritage Preservation Commission is requested to review the analysis with the Bed and Breakfast Ordinance and determine if this is indeed the variances needed in this proposal. 1. 91.01 Subdivision 25 (f) 8. The number of original bedrooms in the structure will determine the number of guest rooms that will be allowed. This shall be reviewed and determined by the Heritage Preservation Commission." Analysis: The front of the structure was renovated and will be used as the Bed and Breakfast. An addition was added which is the owner's residence. Therefore, the number of original bedrooms is not dictating how many guest rooms are allowed. ,tnarAvce is,,.reWire4 2. 91.01 Subdivision 25 (f) 12. Restorations or additions to a Bed and Breakfast shall meet the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation." CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 1 The Standards for Rehabilitation state: 3. "Al 1 buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own time. Alterations that have no historical bas i s and wh i ch seek to create an earl ier appearance shal 1 be di scour aged. " Analysis: The architectural features of the addition to this structure matches the original structure and seek to create an earlier appearance. It creates difficulty in analyzing which portion of the structure is the original and which the addition. A variance is required. 3. According to the Ordinance, the Bed and Breakfast will be at least one hundred (100) years old and/or show proof of historic significance to the character of the City. Analysis: Due to the alterations to the home, is this structure still considered 100 years old? Does it contribute to the historic significance of the City? The Heritage Preservation Commission should make this determination. The Bed and Breakfast Ordinance does not require local designation. DETERMINATION OF VARIANCE REQUEST: Please review the Bed and Breakfast permit request along with the Staff analysis of the variances. Be prepared to discuss this so the determination can be included in Case No. V/SUP/93-15 for the City Council meeting on April 6, 1993. n ORDINANCE NO. 768 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER DOES ORDAIN: 1. Section 31.01, Subdivision 4 (9) of the Stillwater City Code is amended to hereafter read as follows: DEFINITIONS Bed and Breakfast. An owner occupied historic residential structure used as a lodging establishment where a guest room or rooms are rented on a nightly basis and which only breakfast is included as part of the basic compensation. PURPOSE The City of Stillwater recognizes that Bed and Breakfasts are an asset to the community for the preservation of our historic homes. It is the intention of the City to limit Bed and Breakfast uses to those homes whereby a special use would benefit the city and surrounding area by allowing appropriate adaptive reuse for such dwellings. Allowing Bed and Breakfasts is in recognition that the expense of owning and maintaining historic homes has made them less suitable for single-family dwellings. Bed and Breakfasts are allowed by a Special Use Permit in RB and RCM zoning districts as regulated in Section 31.01 of the Stillwater City Code, Subdivision 13 (2) (d) and Subdivision 15 (1) (c) subject to the following conditions: 1. At least two off-street parking spaces must be provided on -site for the owner/manager and one parking space for each room rented Bed and Breakfast unit. The parking spaces shall be signed and plan approved by the Community Development Director. 2. The dining facilities of a Bed and Breakfast establishment shall not be -open to the public but shall be used exclusively by the registered guests unless allowed as a separate permitted or special use. 3. Bed and Breakfast uses in residential areas shall be located at least nine hundred (900) feet apart (approximately three blocks). 4. No liquor shall be sold on premises. If wine is served, a wine license must be obtained from the City of Stillwater. 5. Bed and Breakfast establishments are allowed an identification sign not exceeding four (4) square feet and shall be located on site. The sign must match the architectural features of the structure. 6. A Bed and Breakfast establishment is only permitted in a RCM or RB zoning District. Bed and Breakfast establishments are prohibited in all other districts. 7. The Bed and Breakfast structure will be at least one hundred (100) years old and/or will show proof of historic significance to the character of the City. 1 8. The maximum of f i ve (5 ) Bed and Breakfast guest rooms may be established in a residential Bed and Breakfast structure. The following lot and structure size criteria determines the number of guest rooms allowed in a Bed and Breakfast. Maximum Number Original Maximum Gross Minimum Zoning Guest Rooms Number of House Size Not Lot Size in Permitted Bedrooms Including Basement Square Feet In Square Feet 1 2 Up to 2,499 75500 2 3 25500 - 2,999 10,000 3 4 35000 - 35499 10,000 4 5 3,500 - 41999 155000 5 6 51000 up 202000 Maximum Gross House Size is determined by using the total square footage of habitable living space within the structure. 9. Adequate lighting must be provided between the structure and parking areas for safety contiguous to the residential structures. 10. Additional external lighting is prohibited. 11. A Bed and Breakfast establishment shall show proof of City building, fire and planning inspections, proof of operation licenses by Washington County and shall submit the State sales and use tax number for their business to the Community Development Department. 12. Restoration or additions to a Bed and Breakfast shall meet the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. 13. All Bed and Breakfast Special Use Permits shall be reviewed annually by the Community Development Department. A report shall be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council, during November of each year. PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. V/SUP/93-15 Planning Commission Meeting: March 8, 1993 Project location: 210 East Laurel Street Zoning District: Applicant's Name: Clyde and Mary Jorgenson Type of Application: Variance and Special Use Permit Project Description: A Variance and Special Use Permit for a three bedroom Bed and Breakfast. DISCUSSION: The request is to conduct a three bedroom Bed and Breakfast at 210 East Laurel Street. Mary and Clyde Jorgenson were granted a Special Use Permit on December 18, 1990 to conduct a Bed and Breakfast and renovated the home for this type of use. In December of 1992, the Jorgenson's requested this original permit be rescinded by the City of Stillwater for mortgage considerations on the home. This request is basically to reinstate that permit. Due to the recent amendments to the Bed and Breakfast Ordinance, a variance to the ordinance is required for the following reasons. 1. The home was renovated, not restored according to the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. 2. Due to the architectural and structural modifications to the house, it does not qualify for local historic designation. 3. The number and configuration of the original bedrooms have been changed. The Heritage Preservation Commission will review the Bed and Breakfast permit request and make a recommendation on the variances regarding the above items. This will be done prior to the City Council meeting. The applicants have renovated this home specifically for a Bed and Breakfast use and the home was restored before the Ordinance change. The home is on an 85,000 square foot lot adjacent to Pioneer Park away from other residential structures. The site can accommodate guest parking. The family parking is now located off Second Street and guest parking located off Laurel Street. Case No. V/SUP/93-15 - Page Two CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: As attached. RECOMMENDATION: Decision on request. FINDINGS: The proposal meets the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. The location of the home is conducive to commercial activity such as this. The use of the home will not have a detrimental impact on the adjacent residential neighborhood. ATTACHMENTS: - Application Form - Request to the City Council to reinstate the original permit. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL MARY AND CLYDE JORGENSON - 210 EAST LAUREL STREET 1. The Special Use Permit is issued to Mary and Clyde Jorgenson and is not transferable to successive owners. 2. The approved operators of the property shall reside and operate the Bed and Breakfast. 3. Three bedrooms and six guests maximum shall be allowed at any one time. 4. The parking spaces shall be provided and signed as shown on the proposed site plan. 5. No liquor to be sold on the premises. 6. Breakfast may be served only and only to the guests of the residence. 7. The Special Use Permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission upon complaint. 8. The structure shall be inspected by the Fire Marshal, Building Official, and Health Officer as required by such a use before the Bed and Breakfast begins operation. 9. 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Ll +0 7njc Lj pc+-h-cn'Cl �hCln i,- o I or i ),-,, Ljr, cjcr-afjc-)n of rctr+inl� v-D Gl �GUC� i P 1.,� � par-rn or- uro(yu'f Plo cc,-,.. n ca ORDINANCE NO. 768 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER DOES ORDAIN: 1. Section 31.01, Subdivision 4 (9) of the Stillwater City Code is amended to hereafter read as follows: DEFINITIONS Bed and Breakfast. An owner occupied historic residential structure used as a lodging establishment where a guest room or rooms are rented on a nightly basis and which only breakfast is included as part of the basic compensation. PURPOSE The City of Stillwater recognizes that Bed and Breakfasts are an asset to the community for the preservation of our historic homes. It is the intention of the City to limit Bed and Breakfast uses to those homes whereby a special use would benefit the city and surrounding area by allowing appropriate adaptive reuse for such dwellings. Allowing Bed and Breakfasts is in recognition that the expense of owning and maintaining historic homes has made them less suitable for single-family dwellings. Bed and Breakfasts are allowed by a Special Use Permit in RB and RCM zoning districts as regulated in Section 31.01 of the Stillwater City Code, Subdivision 13 (2) (d) and Subdivision 15 (1) (c) subject to the following conditions: 1. At least two off-street parking spaces must be provided on -site for the owner/manager and one parking space for each room rented Bed and Breakfast unit. The parking spaces shall be signed and plan approved by the Community Development Director. 2. The dining facilities of a Bed and Breakfast establishment shall not be open to the public but shall be used exclusively by the registered guests unless allowed as a separate permitted or special use. 3. Bed and Breakfast uses in residential areas shall be located at least nine hundred (900) feet apart (approximately three blocks). 4. No liquor shall be sold on premises. If wine is served, a wine license must be obtained from the City of Stillwater. 5. Bed and Breakfast establishments are allowed an identification sign not exceeding four (4) square feet and shall be located on site. The sign must match the architectural features of the structure. 6. A Bed and Breakfast establishment is only permitted in a RCM or RB zoning District. Bed and Breakfast establishments are prohibited in all other districts. 7. The Bed and Breakfast structure will be at least one hundred (100) years old and/or will show proof of historic significance to the character of the City. F� THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR REHABELITATIO[V The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing standards for all programs under Departmental authority and for advising Federal agencies on the preservation of historic properies listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. In partial fulfillment of this responsibility, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects have been developed to direct work undertaken on historic buildings. Initially used by the Secretary of the Interior in determining the applicability of proposed project work on registered properties within the Historic Preservation Fund grant-in-aid program, the Standards for Historic Preservation Projects have received extensive testing over the years --more than 6,000 acquisition and development projects were approved for a variety of work treatments. In addition, the Standards have been used by Federal agencies in carrying out their* historic preservation responsibilities for properties in Federal ownership or control; and by State and local officials in the review of both Federal and nonf ederal rehabilitation proposals. They have also been adopted by a number of historic district and planning commissions across the country. The Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR 67) comprise that section of the overall historic preservation project standards addressing the most prevalent treatment today: Rehabilitation. "Rehabilitation" is defined as the process of retu ing a'.' property to a state of utility, through repair or alteration, which makes passible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions and features of the property winch are significant to its historic, architectural, and cultural values. The Standards for Rehabilitation are as follows: 1. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure, or site and its environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose. 2. 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 should be avoided when possible. 6��'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. 4. 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. 0 5. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which characterize a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity. 6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced, wherever possible. In the event 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 should be based on accurate duplications 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. 7. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic building materials shall not be undertaken. 8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and preserve archeological resources affected by, or adjacent to any project. ' . Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties 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 environment. 10. Wherever possible, new additions or alterations to structures shall be done in such a manner that if such additions or alterations were to be removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the structure would be unimpaired. In the past sever al years, the most frequent use of the Secreta-y's ".Standards for Rehabilitation" has been to determine if a rehabilitation project qualifies as a "certi.f ied rehabilitation" pursuant to the Tax Reform Act of 1976, the Revenue Act of 1978, and the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981, as amended. The Secretary is required by law to certify rehabilitations that are "consistent with the historic character of the structure or the district in which it is located." The Standards are used to evaluate whether the historic character of a building is preserved in the process of rehabilitation. Between 1976 and 1982 over 5,000 projects were reviewed and approved under the Preservation Tax Incentives program. As stated in the definition, the treatment "Rehabilitation" assumes that at least some repair or alteration of the historic building will need to take place in order to provide for an efficient contemporary use; however these repairs and alterations must not damage or destroy the materials and features --including their finishes —that are important in defining the building's historic character. • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1993 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. - AGENDA 6:00 P.M. 1. Downtown Council /Discussion of temporary signage and street furniture on public sidewalks in the Downtown 700 P.M. 2. Approval of Minutes - May 3, 1993. "Case No D R/93-3 - Design Review for paint colors for a series of buildings at 235 East Chestnut Street and 202 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Forrest Cole, Applicant. 4s - . Ca a No. DR/93 14 -Design Review :for an adaptive reuse project for the Commander Elevator at '421 East Nelson Street in the Downtown Plan Area. 0�AMike McGuire, Applicant. �v ase No DR 92-11 - Design /Review for signage, fencing, and an information kiosk for the Grand Garage at 324 South Main Street in the ,Historic Commercial District. Kevin LaCasse, Applicant. V:''Case No. DR/93-15 - Design Review for a 25 square foot wall sign at 370 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Charlene and Lydee Gulbrandser, Applicants. 07 CAse No DR/93-16 - Design Review for a Target/CUB Foods Retail Center on the northeast corner of Highway 36 and County Road 5 in the BP-C. Business Park Commercial District. RLK Associates, Applicants. 8 Case No. DR/93-17 Design Review for a facade alteration at 1250-1500 Frontage Road West (River Heights ;Plaza) in the:BP-C, Business Park - Commercial District. Garfield Clark and Associates, Inc., Applicants. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 1 Heritage Preservation Commission Agenda June 7. 1993 Page Two Case No. DR/93-18 - Design Review for a six square foot projecting sign at 228 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District. Heidi Knudson, Applicant. Bedroom determination for a Bed and Breakfast proposal at 1306 South Third Street. John and Elizabeth Hilpisch, Applicants. 1 Context Study: Discussion and recommendations for modifications. 2 • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, MAY 31 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. - AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes - April 5, 1993. 2. Case No. DR/93-3 - Design Review for paint colors for a series of buildings at 235 East Chestnut and 202 South Main Streets in the Historic Commercial District. Forrest Cole, Applicant. 3. Case No. DR/93-7 - Design Review for a 25 and minor facade alterations at 125 South Commercial District. John Curtin, Applicant. 4. Case No. DR/93-8 - Design Review for -a four 235 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Pendergast, Applicant. 5. a 10. square foot sign, paint colors Main Street in the .Historic square foot projecting sign at Commercial District. Joy Case No. DR/93-9 - Design Review on paint colors for a structure at 236 South Main Street in the HistoricCommercial District. Janine Eiklenborg, Applicant. Case No. DR/93-10 - Design Review for a hotel development at 405 East Myrtle Street an 127 South Water Street (Lumberman' s Exchange` Building) in the _Historic Commercial District. Stillwater Hotel Associates, Applicants. Case No. DR/93-11 - Design Review for the renovation of an existing school into an office ding. The property is located at 110 East Pine Street ( East Junior High Building) in the Downtown Plan Area. CUB Foods, Applicant. - Case No. DR'/93-12 - Design Review for a parking lot for 150`cars. The property is located at 100 West Pine Street (West Junior High Building) in the Downtown Plan Area. City of Stillwater,, Applicant. Case No. DR/93-13 Design Review for a trash enclosure between' the Brick Alley 423 South Main Street) and The Dock Cafe (225 East Nelson Street) in the Downtown Plan Area. Mike McGuire, Applicant. - Case No. SUP/DR/93-30 - Special Use Permit and Design Review for office/retail bui ing at 1900 Tower Drive (just east of Arrow Building) in the Stillwater West Business Park District. Krongard Construction, Applicant. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 1 H.P.C. AGENDA May 3, 1993 Page Two 11. Case No. SUP/DR/93-31 - Special Use Permit and Design Review for Veterinary Clinic on northeast corner of Washington Avenue and Curve Crest Boulevard. The property is located in the Stillwater West Business Park. Kellison Company, Applicant. 12. Context Study/May Review. 2 ORDINANCE NO. 770 An Ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Stillwater City Code by amending Subdivision 3. Heritage Preservation Commission established, (1) Members. The City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, does ordain: 1. Section 22.10, Subdivision 3 of the Stillwater Code Members (1) is amended to hereafter read as follows: (1) Members. There is hereby created and established a City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission, hereinafter the "Commission," which shall consist of seven (7) voting members to be appointed by the Mayor, by and with the advise and consent of the City Council. The Chairman of the Stillwater Planning Commission or his designee and the City Planner of the City of Stillwater shall be ex.-officio non -voting members of the Commission. For a temporary period of three (3) years beginning January 1, 1993 and running through December 30, 1995, the membership of the Commission shall be expanded to eight (8) members. After that date, the Commission shall return to its original seven (7) members. 2. In all other ways, the City Code shall remain in full force and effect. 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law. Adopted by the City Council this 6th �A L Mary Lou Jdhnson, City er Published: April 16, 1993 day of A p r i l 1993. C -1 Char es ooley, ayor ORDINANCE NO. 771 AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 22.06 OF THE STILLWATER CITY CODE, • CHAPTER CREATING CONDITIONSi • APPOINTMENT T• CITY BOARDS ► D COMMISSIONS THE CITY COUNCIL► OF THE CITY OF STILLWATE t DOES ORDAIN: I. Enacting. It is hereby enacted Chapter 22.06 of the Stillwater City Code, a chapter creating conditions for appointment to City Boards and Commissions, that shall hereafter read as follows: Chapter 22.06 1. Eligibility. No person shall be eligible for appointment to any board or commission of the City whether the appointment be by the City Council or the Mayor, unless they are a qualified voter of the City, an owner of real property within the City, or an owner and an operator of a business with a place of business within the City. 2. Limitation on Service. No person shall be eligible to o serve on more than one committee at the same time. 3. Publicity. The City Clerk shall make reasonable efforts to publicize vacancies on any board and commission and shall keep a list or roster of the name, address, telephone number and qualifications of those interested in serving. 4. Procedure. When a vacancy occurs on any commission, a Selection Committee composed of the Mayor, City Coordinator and Departmental Supervisor whose duties are related to the function of the commission shall obtain a list of qualified candidates from the City Clerk. The Selection Committee shall, select one candidate for each vacancy and determine the candidates willingness to serve on the commission. The candidate shall then meet with the commission to more fully understand the responsibilities of the position. Thereafter the Selection Committee shall submit the name of the willing candidate to the City Council for final approval and appointment. S. Existing Service. This ordinance shall not disqualify those serving on more than one board or commission on the date of enactment of this ordinance and they shall be entitled to serve out their terms, but shall not be reappointed to more than one board or commission. II. Saving. In all other ways the Stillwater City Code shall remain in full force and effect. III. Publication and Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law. Enacted this 20th day of April, 1993. I Attest: city clerk 6111 Publish: May 10, 1993 t Charles M. Hooley, Mayor Y • ,I xate 01 0) . La t r. THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: ANN PUNG-TERWEDO DATE: APRIL 30, 1993 SUBJECT: EVALUATION OF THE HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND ANALYSIS -OF THE MURIA-IBLING MURAL IN THE`HALVERS'ON AUDITORIUM The attached Stillwater Junior High School West Wing: Evaluation of its Historical and Architectural Significance report prepared by Robert C . Vogel describes the evaluation of the historical and architectural significance of the West Junior High School based on the National Register of Historic Places criteria and Sti 1 lwater's Local Preservation Ordinance. The evaluation is a step by step review applying all criteria which determines -i f a property is historically significant. Presently the structure is not locally designated. Based on the analysis in the report, the West Junior High School is not historically or architecturally significant based on the criteria of the National Register and Local Preservation Ordinance. However, the community does have sentimental feelings toward the structure because many Stillwater residents have attended school there. Please review the attached report submitted by Robert Vogel on this evaluation. Please be prepared to discuss. Muri`al Ibl ing -Mural The mural in the West Junior High School was evaluated by Dave Marquis of the Upper Midwest Conservation Association. The attached letterdescribesits condition, treatment and costs. Staff Recommendation: Revl ew report evaluating the historic and architectural significance of the West Junior High building including the evaluation of the IblingMural and determine that the site -i s not of local or national historic or architectural significance. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 i ORDINANCE NO. 664 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22, OF THE STILLWATER CITY CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 22.10, SUBDIVISIONS 1-8 AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW SECTION 22.10 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. REPEALING. Sec- tion 22.10. HERITAGE PRESERVA- TION COMMISSION, Subdivisions 1-8 of the Stillwater City Code, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Section 2. ADOPTING. A new Section 22.10 is hereby added to the Stillwater City Code that shall hereafter read as follows: "22.10. HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION. Subdivision 1. DECLARATION OF PUBLIC POLICY AND PURPOSE. The Council of the City of •Stillwater hereby declares as a matter of public policy that the preservation, pro- tection, perpetuation and use' of areas, places, buildings, structures, and other objects having a special historical, community or aesthetic inter- est or value is a public ne- cessity and is required in the interest of the health, prosperity, safety and wel- fare of the community. The purposes of this chapter are to• (1) Safeguard the heritage of the City of Stillwater by preserving sites and structures which refle'ct elements of the City's cul- tural, social, economic, Political, visual or archi- tectural history; (2) Protect and enhance the City of Stillwater's appeal and attraction to residents, visitors and tourists, and serve as a support and stimulus to business and industry; (3) Enhance the visual and aesthetic character, diver- sity and interest of the City of Stillwater; (4) Foster civic pride in the beauty and notable ac- complishments of the past; and (5) Promote the preserva- tion and continued use of historic sites and struc- tures for the education and general welfare of the peo- ple of the City of Stillwater. Subd. 2. DEFINITIONS. As used herein, "Heritage Pres- ervation Site" shall mean any area, place, building, struc- ture, lands, districts, or other objects which have been duly designated Heritage Preservation Sites pursuant to Subd. 4(7) of this Chapter 22.10. Subd. 3. HERITAGE PRESERVA- mission shall make such by- TION COMMISSION ESTABLISHED. laws as it may deem advis- able and necessary for the (1) Members. There is conduct of its affairs, for hereby created and estab- the purpose of carrying out lished a City of Stillwater the intent of this ordi- Heritage Preservation Com- nance, which are not incon- mission, hereinafter. the sistent with the laws of "Commission," which shall the City of Stillwater and consist of seven (7) voting the. State of. Minnesota. members to be appointed by The commission shall make the mayor, by and with the an annual report, contain - advise and consent of the ing a statement of its ac- city Council. The Chairman tivities and plans to the of the Stillwater Planning City Council. Commission or his designee and the City Planner of the (4) Program_ Assistance. City of Stillwater shall be To accomplish the intent ex -off icio non -voting mem- "I V and purpose of this ordi- bers, of the Commission. nance, the City of Stillwater shall provide (2) , Term. The mayor and the Commission with. staff council shall initially support, including employ - designate two appointees to' ees of the City library serve a term of one year, staff acquainted with the three appointees to serve a historical archives and term of two years, and files, to perform the dut- three appointees to serve a ies prescribed -under this terms of three years. All ordinance.. subsequent appointments shall be for a term of Subd. 4. DESIGNATION OF three years. Members may HERITAGE PRESERVATION SITES. t be reappointed for consec�- tive terms. In the event (1) Reports The City of a vacancy, the vacancy Council, upon request of for the unexpired term the Commission, may direct shall be filled in the same the City staff to prepare manner as the appointment' studies which catalog is made. Members shall buildings, land, areas, serve without compensation districts, or other objects and shall continue to hold to be considered for desig- office until their succes- nation as a Heritage Pres- sors have been appointed. ervation Site. (3) Organization. The commission when formed shall elect from its mem- bers, such officers as it may deem necessary. The Commission shall have the power to designate and ap- point from its members var- ious committees. The Com- (2) Criteria. The Commis- sion shall recommend to the City Council areas, -build- ings, districts or objects to be designated Heritage Preservation Sites. In considering the designation of Heritage Preservation Sites, the Commissioner shall apply the following criteria: (a) Its character, in- terest or value as part of the development heri- tage or cultural charac- teristics of the City of Stillwater, State of Minnesota or the United States. (b) Its location as a site of significant his- toric event. (c) Its identification with a person or persons who significantly con- tributed to the culture and development of the City of Stillwater. (d) Its embodiment of distinguishing character- istics of an architectur- al style, period, form or treatment. (e) Its identification as work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has in- fluenced the development of the City of Stillwater. (f) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materi- als, or craftsmanship which represent a signif- icant architectural inno- vation. (g) Its unique location or singular physical characteristic represent- ing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, commu- nity, or the City of Stillwater. (3) Planning Commission review. The Commission shall advise the City Plan- ning Commission of the pro- posed designation of a Her- itage Preservation Site, including boundaries, and a program for the preserva- tion of a Heritage Preser- vation Site, and secure from the City Planning Com- mission its recommendation with respect to the rela- tionship of the proposed heritage preservation des- ignation to the Comprehen- sive Plan of the City of Stillwater, and its opin- ion as to the effect of the proposed designation upon the surrounding neighbor- hood and any other planning consideration which may be relevant to the proposed designation. The Planning Commission shall also give its recommendation of ap- proval, rejection or modi- fication of the proposed designation. The recommen- dation shall become part of the official record con- cerning the proposed desig- nation and shall be submit- ted by the Commission along with its recommendation concerning the proposed designation to the City Council. The Commission may make such modifica- tions, changes and altera- tions concerning the pro- posed designation as it deems necessary in consid- eration of the recommenda- tions of the City Planning Commission. (4) Communications with State Historical Society. A copy of the commission's proposed designation of a Heritage Preservation Site, • IWAter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes - March 1, 1993. 2. Roberta Opheim, Historic Minnesota Territorial Prison Site. DESIGN REVIEW 3. Case No. DR/93-1 - Design Review for the lighting plan, paving material, trash enclosure structure, landscape plan and railing detail for the Freight House deck expansion at 305 South Water Street in the Historic Commercial District. Todd Weiss, Applicant. 4. Case Dr/93-3 - Design Review for paint colors for a series of structures at 235 East Chestnut Street and 202 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Forrest Cole, Applicant. 5. Case No. DR/93-4 - Design Review for a European style food cart in the courtyard at the Grand Garage, 324 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Vickie A. Poisson, Applicant. 6. Case No. DR/93-5 - Design Review for the construction of a carriage house at the historic Warden's House Museum, 602 North Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Charlotte Robledo, Applicant. 7. Case No. DR/93-6 - Design Review for a temporary tent performance structure along with signage for the Stillwater Shakespeare Production at 501 North Main Street (between Domino's Pizza and the North Main parking lot) in the Downtown Plan Area. Marylou Meagher-Gammans, Applicant. 8. Case No. DR/91-1 - Design Review for flower boxes at 306 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District, James Laskin, Applicant. 9. Case No. V/SUP/93-15 - Analysis and determination of variances to the Bed and Breakfast Ordinance for a Bed and Breakfast special use at 210 East Laurel Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District, Clyde Jorgenson, Applicant. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 Heritage Preservation Commission/Design Review Committee Agenda - April 5, 1993 Page Two 10. James Laskin, Downtown "Open" signs. 11. Update on CUB Foods office project. 12. Update on hotel project for Lumberman's/H000ley's site. 13. Context Study update. 2 ter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes - March 1, 1993. 2. Roberta Opheim, Historic Minnesota Territorial Prison Site. DESIGN REVIEW 3. Case No. DR/93-1 - Design Review for the lighting plan, paving material; trash enclosure structure, landscape plan and railing detail for the Freight House deck expansion at 305 South Water Street in the Historic Commercial District. Todd Weiss, Applicant. 4. Case Dr/93-3 - Design Review for paint colors for a series of structures at 235 East Chestnut Street and 202 South Main Street in the Hi s t o r i c Commercial District. Forrest Cole, Applicant. 5. Case No, DR/93-4 - Design Review for a European style food cart in the courtyard at the Grand Garage, 324 ,South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Vickie A. Poisson, Applicant. 6. Case No. DR/93-5 - Design Review for the construction of a carriage house at the historic Warden's House Museum, 602 North Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Charlotte Robledo, Applicant. 7. Case No. DR/93-6 - Design Review for a temporary tent performance structure along with signage for the Stillwater Shakespeare Production at 501 North Main Street (between Domino's Pizza and the North Main parking lot) in the Downtown Plan Area. Marylou Meagher-Gammans, Applicant. 8. Case No. DR/91-1 - Design Review for flower boxes at 306 East Chestnut Street in the Historic Commercial District, James Laskin, Applicant, 9. Case No. V/SUP/93-15 - Analysis and determination of variances to the Bed and Breakfast Ordinance for a .Bed and Breakfast speci al use at 21-0 East Laurel Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District, Clyde Jorgenson, Applicant. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 Heritage Preservation Commission/Design Review Committee Agenda - April 5, 1993 Page Two 10. James Laskin, Downtown "Open" signs. 11. Update on CUB Foods office project. 12. Update on hotel project for Lumberman's/H000ley's site. 13. Context Study update. r a { 2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM The long range ( five to ten years) Implementation Program of the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission are: 1. Adopt the ten historic contexts as the City of Stillwater's official overview of its history and development. 2. Conduct intensive site surveys and designate historic properties and districts based on the historic contexts adopted. The following is the priority list for intensive site surveys based on the historic preservation planning areas. 1. North Hill Original Town HPPA (1994) 2. South Hill Original Town HPPA (1995) 3. Sabin's Addition HPPA (1996) 4. North Hill HPPA (1997)- 5. Greeley HPPA (1998 - beyond) 6. South Hill HPPA 7. Dutchtown HPPA 8. Staples Addition HPPA 9. Schulenburg's Addition HPPA 10. Forest Hills HPPA Lily Lake HPPA Sunny Slope HPPA Fairmeadows HPPA Forest Hills HPPA Croixwood HPPA Oak Glen HPPA Deerpath HPPA Each preservation goal for the context adopted a-e-a shall be taken into consideration during these surveys. 3. Continue as the Design Review Committee for Downtown Stillwater Commercial Historic District and Downtown Plan Area and other locally designated sites, districts, and structures. 4. Advocate for preservation of the Stillwater/Houlton Interstate Bridge. 5. Work with the Stillwater City Council, Planning Commission, and other commissions, for the preservation of our cultural , natural , and historic resources. 6. Educate the community as to the value of historic preservation. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OBJECTIVES In order to meet the long range goals of the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission, the following objectives shall be established: - Conduct intensive site surveys of the historic preservation planning areas. - Determine which properties, sites, and districts qualify for local historic designation. - Determine which properties, sites, and districts are eligible for placement on the National Register of Historic Places. - Preserve locally designated historic properties and those listed on the National Register of Historic Places. - Continue to preserve the Downtown Stillwater Commercial Historic District through Design Review process. Preserve the Stillwater/Houlton Interstate Bridge. PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. DR/92-11 Project Location: 324 South Main Street COMPREHENSIVEPLANDISTRICT: Central -Business District ZONING DISTRICT: CBD APPLICANT'S NAME: Kevin-LaCasse TYPE OF APPLICATION: Design Review permit PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Design Review Permit for signage, fencing and other- architectural features. DISCUSSION: The request is to complete the fencing and graphics for the Grand Garage which was given _concept=_approval by the Heri=tage'-Preservation Commission on Apri 1 b, 1992. The present proposal includes- removing the existing.flagpoles in the in the courtyard area al ong with the existing concrete fencing. The replacement features include a fence with wrought iron, masonrypiersand an information kiosk. The fence includes two archways with wrought iron lettering signage. Other signage in this proposal i ncl ude.s' replacing the '-Esteban's projecting sign with a Grand Garage sign, replacing the Grand Garage sign with an Esteban' s sign, adding the wrought iron archway signage and the kiosk signage. No additional signage is proposed. In order to be in compliance with the Sign Ordinance, the kiosk building identification signage Grand Garage' should be removed. A graphic could be added. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The existing Grand Garage signage above the doorway shall be removed. 2. No building identification signage is allowed on the kiosk which faces Main Street. FINDINGS: The proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines, Preservation Ordinance and Sign Ordinance. ATTACHMENT: Proposal. 95b-�4b�'7 NICHOLAS A. PALAIA ARCHITECTS, P.A. May 11, 1993 Ms. Ann Terwedo, City Planner City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Dear Ms. Terwedo: Attached please find Drawings A-1 through A-10 which show proposed changes for the Grand Garage building located on Main -- Street between Nelson Street and Nelson All'ey. - It -is '==the intent =- of the Owner, Mr. -..Kevin LaCasse, to request -approval for - architectural improvements which wi11-create- _-a new ;plaza;- `',and also to request simultaneously approval for -;proposed signage improvements. It is imperative that the architectural and graphic changes be approved together since they are designed to interact with each other in an overall design concept. For this approval the Owner agrees to remove the existing flagpoles and deteriorating fencing which now exists, and also update the existing graphics. The overall design concept attempts to unify and simplify the graphics giving priority to the pedestrian in its design, by creating a more orderly use of orientation and informational- - graphics. The development of the plaza is an attempt to encourage the pedestrian to pause and experience the unique streetscape of Main Street and Narly Park by utilizing comfortable seating, etc. during the summer months. Winter displays are also being planned for to make sure the plaza will remain active visually throughout the year. We have reviewed the sign ordinance and believe the signage as proposed meets the regulations. Thank you for your assistance in this matter and consider this letter as a formal request to be put on your agenda as soon as possible for approval. It is the intent of the Owner to proceed immediately once approval is granted. If you have any questions, please call me at my new number 788-5500. Sincerely, Nicholas A. Palaia, A.I.A. NICHOLAS A. 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XKp C a co D wz m -< t i y w �.. zI m m o 0 m O I , m -_ I - }j t yj D' J� �JL r - + Cl) U) -f-+� y 171 0 10" 1'-5"Cl) �+y pub-. I i ; n I o.,�. �%' _ z , m .. m m c I r O i 000 50>0m 0�0 m Z>Z-a >rT<T:R r m 0 c 0 M ToZm r 0.-1C > m - � b 0 .. --j �n m � ?5 to 0 �O.=cZ Ny C mz >�Om`AIv Z �_�-Vm -mp--4oQ� 4 mZ mZAm0n ; _ I _I III I i rp , It I I 11 9 qm CA ti ......... t i its t7' It C > M m 0 C) X > Z U) U) Cl) o a z z m G) m 0- m Cl) 0 -1tt 0 Zi. M 0 > 0 z 2zmi r7 m m .0 loop", 31-711 1 (n -0 0 -0 _0 0 Z5:E 0 0 0 fTi Zz --4 --4 0 M > CO > r- >MM.- -0 Z m cl) �n r cn rn z > m X >< co 0 x zt co x c: m x —C/)i m m co r DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION CASE NO. DR/93-15 PROJECT LOCATION: 370 North Main Street COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: Central Business District ZONING DISTRICT: CBD APPLICANT`S NAME: Charlene and Lydee Gulbrandser TYPE OF APPLICATION: Sign Permit PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A sign permit or e placement of a twenty five square foot wall sign. DISCUSSION: .._. The request is to place a twenty five square foot wall -sign above an overhang on the north side of the Stillwater Manufacturing building at 370 North Main Street. The si gnage is appropriate for the use according to the Sign Ordinance The colors are questionable; however, there is no historic area -wide color precedence. This site is not on Main Street. The sign is in place. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. No additional signage is allowed. RECOMMENDATION: Approva as conditioned. FINDINGS: The proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines. ATTACHMENT: Proposal-.- ' Permit No. i? - F SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION CITY OF STILLWATER - K. [r APPLICANT'S 'TAME D A � E , _ _-� APPLTCANT"Z L 01,4NEP i S Ail S i G-N r,n- Oc Y. C(� OWNER'S � � �. ��`,i,1✓ AP°LICANT' S s,7 i ` 1 A00RESS J - - TELEPHONE NUMBER 3 5 ` TELEPHONE NUMBER _.. CONTRACTORS CONTRACTORS ADDRESS, NAME . TELEPHONE NUMSER - - OC.4TION OF PROPERTY STRE=1 L LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY--- LOT 6LK. ADDITION Attach l ans showing the sign size, location and type ° materl al SIGN PLANS: A P on a bulldina, show an elevat-ion of the used. IT the sign is to be mounted building and sign. CONDITIONS OF PERMIT APPROVAL: je r� 8L r 14 •y r1 1 IHl i.lj, APPROVED: __ ..•---� r S_ DENIED. • Coamunity Development Oirector -,ry�'-isf�: ,r.,� a- i.��k�� c ` • 4"��'v r`� p74 _ `ate -3 �, ,' .k r . [,�. f5-•�� ;�� {�[ ^'3 t :•,��'���ss'��7,,.ihL'c�, �� }�4 `i'^[" yi�""',:3,i�` f�. z � x'� �i ;� ' ,n .s - ,F < '• u . S'tSv. ,(,..ray«�,� f�t�K" � �, > n K ' t�?�' +" ,{.w 4�' x�'f�-�"f a e. rY•c: \. AN j.v ec � yi 4 t � �-*ctY����Y 3 S+ -Y .2^s v Y s.j'�' � �d•t�^.� < u, .. �� � '___r"a ��``��..:..+=E. ,, ,t k-Y e .vw'z 5: ��ss s F y ` f i � z ??��� :C q,�'{{ 't��j} IMF:r• 4y t P r i"� � f�; `it {.�'vihS.Y .�, •Ytf7�. b �� � +,- _ �. a4 �.. �F.•�- T, r - L+I s. R.,>: as .s. �y.�. 4i: � 4 a.at-a•�t*.��s• ' �u.�i h;...� itns�.r''rp��4 ,Ir uv z t - ..f Ir llr" '" • 7r is ; y, Y . ! •,, a � . S'• r p 'y, t ti rg TV78 Ittis jr W IV I i ;< •.*91 TV It it it v TV - `` : r - .. PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. DR/93-18 Project Location: 228 East Chestnut Street Comprehensive Plan District: Central Business District Zoning District: CBD Applicant's Name: Heidi Jo Knudson Type of Application: Design Permit Project Description: A sign permit for the placement of a six square,, foot projecting sign. Discussion: nfiT e request is to place a six square foot pro'jocti ng sign approximately 15 inches from the building. The sign will beylocated above the awning for the Rexall Drug awning. The colors are Hunter Green and Beige. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. No additional signage is allowed. RECOMMENDATION: Approval. FINDINGS: The proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines. ATTACHMENTS: - Applii—cation Form - Sign Plan � ^ Permi Fee b/ �ri ] , SIQH ^ ���ach plansp�AM�`'showfng the sign_ .locatfon d type ^n� ' b mounted on a ''show �n-e\�va�]mI'or^�u�'- used. iT the sign is to e moun bu�ldin��.� -^ building and sign. ' CONDITIONS OF PERMIT APPROVAL: APPROVED: ' DENIED: `� �� >' �= �� J/�' � -',/9o. � .'��. INTRODUCTION Stillwater Historic Contexts: A Comprehensive Planning Approach initiates the comprehensive historic preservation planning process in the City of Stillwater. The historic context document was compiled in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for preservation planning which call for the establishment of historic contexts and the use of these contexts to develop goals and priorities for historic preservation activities.' This document presents an overview of the important themes in local history, delineates a range of historic property types, and proposes specific preservation planning goals for each context. The thematic narrative provided for each historic context is based on an analysis of the written record of Stillwater history. The present study does not pretend to be a fully documented, comprehensive history of Stillwater — such works already exist and are available to local preservation planners. Nor is it an intensive study in primary sources designed to uncover a wealth of hitherto unknown "facts" about Stillwater's history and cultural resources. Time and funding limits imposed on the project ruled out the use of oral history interviews, newspaper searches, examination of courthouse records, and other labor-intensive research techniques. Rather, the historic context document is an overview of some of the broad patterns important in Stillwater's historical development, based on a synthesis of the relevant historical, geographical, anthropological, and architectural history literature. The literary and archival sources consulted and their locations are presented in the Bibliography section. Assuming that the City will actively pursue a program of preservation planning and survey work, the historic context narratives will soon be out -dated as context data generated by continued survey activity are available. Historic contexts are by their very nature working documents that should be routinely used by planners, researchers, and local government officials. The historic context overviews and goals will be included in the City's official comprehensive plan. Historic preservation is relatively new in the City of Stillwater and the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPQ should be commended for its efforts to develop a systematic approach to the conservation, protection and use of the community's cultural resources. In the past, Stillwater preservationists have tended to view heritage preservation rather narrowly and primarily in terms of the preservation of architectural landmarks created during the nineteenth century by individuals ;associated with lumbering or related businesses. However, the belief that buildings, sites, structures, or districts should be preserved because of their cultural significance as representative examples of the kinds of properties traditionally important to ordinary people and their everyday lives has recently gained acceptance, as preservationists have become increasingly aware of the need to preserve and protect surviving vestiges of the heritage of Native Americans and working class Euro- Americans, as well as cultural resources associated with women, racial and ethnic minorities, and neighborhood subcultures. 1 Department of the Interior, National Park Service, "Archeology and Historic Preservation; Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines," Federal Register 48 (Thursday 29 September 1983), p. 44717. 1 The importance of maintaining an inventory of the city's heritage resources, organized by historic context, cannot be overemphasized. To date, preservation surveys have focused on the downtown commercial district and isolated architectural landmarks, leaving large areas within the city limits poorly documented. Previous surveys have also focused on large architectural properties and paid less attention to the evaluation of accessory buildings, structures, or historic landscapes. Little attention has been given to the area's archeological resources, although a number of potential sites have been identified. With the exception of properties located in the Stillwater Commercial Historic District, the documentation contained in many of the hundred -odd historic resource inventory forms presently on file is insufficient to permit evaluation. The existing historic property inventory files, which are presently in a state of some disarray, need to be reorganized and updated. Administrative Summary This report presents the results of a study of historic contexts relating to historic properties in the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, conducted by Robert C. Vogel & Associates, between November 1992 and June 1993. The project was financed in part by Federal funds granted to the city under the Certified Local Government (CLG) program administered by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Minnesota Historical Society under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The project was managed locally by city planner Ann Pung-Terwedo on behalf of the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). The Stillwater historic contexts study involved preservation planning and archival research activities. The city limits defined the geographical boundaries of the study; chronologically, research spanned the precontact and postcontact periods. The terms of the CLG grant agreement between the SHPO and the City of Stillwater set project objectives, time lines, and reporting requirements. All work by the consultant was conducted in accordance with standards and guidelines for historic preservation projects established by the Secretary of the Interior and the Minnesota Historical Society. The historic context project is the result of careful planning, systematic and interdisciplinary research, and strong community support. The Stillwater HPC was the principal force behind the project and provided the forum for public participation. Public interest in the project was sustained by meetings of the HPC with the consultant, by a public presentation of the preliminary research findings, and through the involvement of several local historians and preservationists in the compilation and review of historic context document. Potential users of the historic contexts were invited to review and comment on the draft document. Liaison with SHPO was maintained through meetings with the author and written progress reports. Research Design The primary preservation planning goal of this study was the development of a set of historic contexts applicable to local survey, evaluation, and registration activities in the City of Stillwater. A research design, outlining project goals, research methods, and expected results, was developed at the outset of the project. The Secretary of the Interior's standards and guidelines for preservation planning, identification, and evaluation were the required basis for the consultant's approach to developing historic contexts for K Stillwater.2 These historic contexts were designed to serve as the basic framework for organizing survey data and determining eligibility of individual historic properties for designation as historic sites. Baseline data about local cultural_ resources. was obtained from the county inventory files maintained by SHPO. Historic context information was distilled from a wide range of primary and secondary sources. Using the City's historic properties inventory, reports of previous historic preservation planning projects, and statewide historic contexts developed by SHPO as the point of departure, the author attempted to define some aspects of Stillwater's distinctive urban character and St. Croix Valley personality, linking individual historic properties with themes of national, statewide, and local significance. Historical research was conducted in both primary and secondary source materials. This effort was focused on reconstructing the chronology and patterns of physical development in the Stillwater area. A review of the available literary and documentary evidence yielded information about significant historical events, personages, and economic trends associated with Stillwater. Research in historic maps, photographs, and other graphic materials generated important data on settlement patterns and other aspects of the community's physical development. Archival research also enabled the consultant to identify a number of information gaps that will need to be filled by future research. No site specific research was planned or attempted. To guide preservation planning and organize future historic preservation surveys, the consultant and city staff subdivided the city into seventeen Historic Preservation Planning Areas (HPPAs), the boundaries of which correspond generally to subdivision boundaries and which are closely related to other land use planning districts already in use (see Map 1). Obviously, there are numerous buildings, areas, sites, and structures within the city limits which are historically interesting but not eligible for registration, either because of integrity problems or insufficient documentation. These "non -significant properties are not insignificant and will provide an important source of fascination and aesthetic interest for residents and visitors even though they may not be eligible for formal registration. Historic Contexts The Secretary of the Interior's standards for historic preservation refer to the historic context as an "organizational format that groups information about related historic properties, based on a theme, geographical limits and chronological period." National Register Bulletin 24, a basic primer on local surveys, defines an historic context as "a broad pattern of historical develo ment in a community or its region, that may be represented by historic resources. "T Historic contexts are the centerpiece of Stillwater's historic preservation planning process and will provide the essential framework for targeting future survey work, evaluating the significance of historic properties, organizing inventory data, and making decisions about which properties to register. The role of historic contexts in identification (i.e, survey) is to ensure that research is broad enough in scope to seek out the widest possible range of historic properties, and to efficiently plan survey 2See Ibid., p. 44716ff. 3Anne Derry, H. Ward Jandl, Carol D. Shull, and Jan Thorman, Guidelines for Local Surveys: A Basis for Preservation Planning National Register Bulletin 24 (Washington, 1985), p. 14. 3 activities. Evaluation uses historic contexts as a framework for applying the National Register criteria for determining significance. In general terms, development of the historic contexts involved archival research and review of the relevant historical, architectural, archeological, and planning literature, and analysis of the findings of previous local surveys. Every effort was made to create historic contexts that were applicable to properties in Stillwater, but which reflect broader cultural and historical themes suggested by statewide historic contexts developed by SHPO. Each of the historic context study units presented below is based on a theme relating to Stillwater history during the Pre -Contact, Contact, and Post -Contact periods.4 These themes describe important aspects of the development of the Stillwater area and delineate a series of broad, inclusive study units that are applicable to archeological sites and landscapes as well as architectural properties. Geographical and chronological limits of several of the study units overlap, as do many of the property type classifications. As an organizational framework, historic contexts are linked to actual historic properties through the concept of the property type. A property type is, simply, a classification system for grouping individual properties on the basis of shared physical and/or associative characteristics.s Historic contexts include generalizations about where particular property types are believed to occur, their physical characteristics, significance, and condition. Finally, historic contexts are theoretical constructs and the conceptual approach adopted by the consultant recognizes that future surveys will generate new data and information, enabling local planners to refine, modify, and elaborate the historic contexts. Historic Preservation grogram Goals In its historic preservation code and comprehensive plan, the City of Stillwater acknowledges that the preservation, protection, and use of historic properties is a public necessity. In order to effectively manage these resources, the City has adopted five basic historic preservation policy objectives: 1) Safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving historic properties which reflect Stillwater's cultural, social, economic, political, visual, aesthetic, or architectural history. 2) Protect and enhance the City's appeal and attraction to residents, visitors, and tourists, using historic properties as a support and stimulus to business and industry. 4The Pre -Contact Period covers all human time up to the initial encounter between Native Americans and Europeans, which occurred in Minnesota in the middle decades of the seventeenth century. The removal of Native Americans to reservations and the opening of the public domain to settlement marks the end of the Contact Period; in Minnesota, this occurred between 1837 and 1862. The Post -Contact Period deals with Euro-American settlement and development up until World War II. 5With regard to architectural property types, the style -type classifications used in this document are adapted from John I.-G. Blumenson's Identifying American Architecture (Nashville, 1981), Virginia and Lee McAlester's Field Guide to American Houses (New York, 1990), National Register Bulletin No. 31: Surveying and Evaluating Vernacular Architecture (Washington, n.d., draft), and Marcus Whiffen's American Architecture Since 1780 (Cambridge, 1969). 4 3) Enhance the visual and aesthetic character, diversity, and interest of Stillwater. 4) Foster civic pride in the beauty and notable accomplishments of the past. -- 5) Promote the preservation and continued use of historic properties for the education and general welfare of the people of Stillwater. The Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) was established by ordinance to identify and designate historic properties, review site alteration permits, and promote the historic preservation ethic through public education activities. As part of the ongoing comprehensive planning process, the HPC has adopted a number of objectives, which are presented below in order of priority: a) Preserve the Downtown Stillwater Commercial Historic District and adjacent historic properties through the design review process and such other means as are available. b) Preserve and protect residential historic properties, including buildings, sites, structures, and districts. c) Preserve and protect governmental and public buildings throughout the City. d) Conduct reconnaissance and intensive historic preservation surveys to identify significant historic properties in all Historic Preservation Planning Areas (HPPAs). e) Determine which historic properties identified by historic preservation surveys are eligible for National Register of Historic Places or local designation. f) Preserve locally designated historic properties and those listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places. g) Preserve the Stillwater/Houlton Interstate Bridge. implementing the Historic Contexts The implementation program for this document adopted by the HPC is as follows: 1) City Council adopts the ten historic contexts as the official overview of history and development in the City of Stillwater. 2) HPC conducts historic preservation surveys based on the historic contexts to identify and evaluate the significance of all historic properties within the city limits. 3) Historic preservation surveys (reconnaissance, followed by intensive identification and evaluation activities) of Stillwater neighborhoods, to proceed by Historic Preservation Planning Area (HPPA) as follows: 1994: North Hill Original Town HPPA 1995: South Hill Original Town HPPA 1996: Sabin HPPA 1997: North Hill HPPA 1998: Greeley HPPA 1999: South Hill HPPA 2000: Dutchtown HPPA 5 2001: Staples HPPA 2002: Schulenburg HPPA 2003 and beyond: Forest Hills, Lily Lake, Sunny Slope, Fairmeadows, Forest Hills, Croixwood, Oak Glen, and Deerpath HPPAs. The preservation planning goals for all ten historic contexts will be taken into consideration during these surveys. 4) HPC continues as the Design Review Committee for the Downtown Stillwater Commercial Historic District, the Downtown Plan Area, and such other locally designated districts and properties. 5) HPC advocates for the preservation of the Stillwater/Houlton Interstate Bridge. 6) HPC works with the City Council, Planning Commission, and other citizen advisory groups to coordinate local efforts to preserve and protect cultural, natural, and historic resources in the community. 7) HPC works to educate the community at large on the cultural values and economic benefits of historic preservation. 6 • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: ANN PUNG-TERWEDO DATE: AUGUST 17.1 993 SUBJECT: SEPTEMBER MEETING DATE The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet September 8th at 7:00 P.M. due to the Labor Day holiday weekend.An agenda will be sent out at a„ l ater date. ENJOY THE REST OF THE SUMMER!!! CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 I - t• THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 1993 AT 7:00-P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL,, 216 NORTH FOURTH STBEET, STILLWATER. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes: August 2, 1993 2-.Context Study: What's next? Implementation Plan Where does it fit into the Comprehensive Plan? 3. Adaptive Reuse Study, Territorial Prison Site. 4. Lowell Park Plan distribution. 5. Other Business. V,(N 4z- v-c- CA 01'�16-;4 vy.\ e- r C-�e r CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • r il . ter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA September 7, 1993 THE STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION WILL MEET ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1993 AT 7:00-P-.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH -FOURTH STREET. Approval of Minutes - August 9, 1993. AGENDA 1. Case No. SUP/93-50 - A Special Use Permit for the construction of a 31 ft. y 32 ft. storage garage at 1372 South Greeley Street (Stillwater Parks Department) . The property is located in the RCM, Medium D-ensi ty Residential District. City -of Stillwater, Tim Thomsen, Parks Department, Applicant. 2. Case No. V/93-51 - A Variance to the side and rearyard setback requirements (approximately 4-ft. sideyard proposed, 5 ft. required, approximately 2 ft. 8 inches rearyard proposed, 5 ft. required) for the construction of a 41 ft by 21 ft. four -stall garage. The property is located at 517 South Second Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Delwin P. Peterson, Applicant. 3. Case No. V/93-52 - A Variance to the frontyard setback requirement (22 ft. propose 0 ee required) for the construction of an entrance addition at 2614 Edgewood Court in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Ronald and Linda Kult, Applicants. - 4. Case No. V/93-53 - A Variance to .the sideyard setback requirement (1 ft. proposed, 5 ft-. required) for the construction of a tor_ f t. by 26 f t. garage at 313 W. Laurel Street. The property is located ? n�the RB, Two Family Residential -District. Daniel- Horejsi, Applicant. 5. Case No. V/93-54 - A Variance to the sideyard setback requirement on a corner lot 6 Tt. proposed, 30 ft. required) for an addition to a residential structure. The property is located at 402 South Owens Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Leon and Ruth Nesvacil, Applicants. 6. OTHER BUSINESS � Shoreland —Ordinance s RV Parking Ordinance CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 T � r uS Depa !110 9 a 10 mporwal on Fedwal Highway AdrmWjo c hon suboct: Transportation Enhancement Activities °si: APR 2 4 1992 Associate Administrator for qtO HEP•32 Ft°t"' Program Development �`in. of: To: Regional Federal Highway Administrators Federal Lands Highway Program Administrator Section 1007(a) of the ISTEA, adding 23 U..S.C. 133(d)(2), requires that 10 percent of the new Surface Transportation Program funds only be available for transportation enhancement activities.. Section 1007(c), amending 23 U.S.C. 101(a), defines transportation enhancement activities. Section 1024, amending 23 U.S.C. 134(f)(5), specifies that the programming of transportation enhancement activities is a factor to be considered in the development of metropolitan transportation plans and programs. Section 1025, adding 23 U.S.C. 135, specifies that the statewide transportation improvement program shall reflect the priorities for programming and expenditure of funds, including transportation enhancements. This memorandum provides interim guidance concerning the interpretation of these provisions. Oualifvina-Activities Several field offices have asked whether the list of activities in Section 1007(c) is exclusive or illustrative. It is exclusive. Only those activities listed in Section 1007(c) ave eligible to be accounted for as transportation enhancement activities. They are: 1. Provision of fac.i 1 i t i es fcr pedestrians and bicycles. 2. Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites. 3. Scenic or historic highway programs. 4. Landscaping and other scenic beautification. S. Historic preservation. 6. Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including historic railroad .facilities and canals). 7. Preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails). S. Control and removal of outdoor advertising. 9. Archaeological planning and research. 10. Mitigation of water.pollution due to highway runoff. F Many projects are a mix of elements, some on the list and some not. Those project elements which are on the list may be counted as transportation enhancement activities. For example, a rest area might include a historic site purchased and developed as an interpretive site illustrating local history. The historic site purchase and development would qualify as a transportation enhancement activity. Activities which are not explicitly on the list might qualify if they are an integral part of a larger qualifying activity. For example, if the' rehabilitation of a historic railroad station required the construction of new drainage facilities, the entire project could be considered a transportation enhancement activity. Similarly, environmental analysis, project planning, design, land acquisition, and construction activities necessary for implementing qualifying transportation enhancement activities are eligible for funding and may be counted toward the 10 percent requirement. Transportation Enhancement and Environmental Mitigation The Congress included the language on transportation enhancements as a means of stimulating additional efforts in the activities listed. Enhancement measures in the activities listed that go beyond what is customarily provided as environmental mitigation can be considered as transportation enhancement. States may not use transportation enhancement funds to finance normal environmental mitigation work. We realize that the process of determining which activities will be considered as normal mitigation and which will be accounted for as transportation enhancement.activities will be difficult. Initially, it will require close coordination between the State DOTs and their FHWA Division Offices on a case -by -case basis. Project linkage The definition of transportation enhancement activities includes the phrase, "with respect to any project or the area served by the project." Given its overall context, we interpret this phrase to mean that the proposed transportation enhancement activity must have a direct relationship to the intermodal transportation system, but not necessarily to a currently planned highway project. This relationship may be one of function, proximity, or impact. For example, an independent bike path is a functional component of the intermodal transportation system. Removal of outdoor advertising in the viewshed of a highway is justified in light of its Voxim_iity. Retrofitting an existing highway by creating a wetland to filter runoff from the highway would qualify based on the impact of the highway in terms of water pollution. 3 Once a relationship to the intermodal transportation system is established, transportation enhancement activities can be implemented in a variety -of ways. They can be developed as parts of larger transportation projects, as parts of larger joint development projects, or as stand-alone projects. P1a�nning-Process The metropolitan and Statewide planning role in the identification p 9 processes should occupy � central , planning, and funding of transportation enhancement activities. In particular, the planning processes are the appropriate mechanisms for determining funding priorities from among competing transportation enhancement activities, including those which are.- not part of larger transportation projects. FHWA field offices should strongly encourage the States and metropolitan planning organizat.ions (MPOs) to seek out and fully integrate transportation enhancement activities into both their plan development and programming processes. To be funded transportation enhancement activities must be included in the appropriate metropolitan and statewide transportation improvement programs. Given the widespread public interest in transportation enhancement activities, they should be highlighted in public involvement activities implemented under the new metropolitan and statewide planningrequirements. tannin q s' Procedures for planning, programming and developing transportation enhancement activities are of special interest to public interest organizations and.members of the general public. Project Development - Building on the work done in the planning process, State DOTs MPOs and FHWA field offices have a res onsibilit to activelyt transportation enhancement opportunities duringthe pursue of individual transporation projects. Accordin lfuture environlopmentmental en 9 Y� a environmental approvals should specifically take into consideration the potential for implementing transportation enhancement activities as part of the overall projects. During their involvement on these projects, FHWA field offices should promote transportation enhancement activities as a means of more creatively integrating transportation facilities into their surrounding communities and the natural environment. Where appropriate, transportation enhancement activities may be developed in cooperation with other State and local agencies and with private entities. However, the State DOT or other eligible transportation agency shall remain responsible to the FHWA for the enhancement project. Furthermore, transportation enhancement activities, including stand-alone transportation enhancement projects, must comply with all applicable environmental and other Federal requirements, even though the express purpose of the project is to enhance an element of the natural or cultural environment. 4 Financial Accounting The funds made available only for transportation -enhancement activities are derived from several sources. The main source is the STP, of which to percent is available only for transportation enhancement activities. In addition, 10 percent of (1) the funds resulting from reimbursements for segments of the Interstate system constructed without Federal assistance under 23 U.S.C. Section 160 and (2) the apportionment adjustments made pursuant to Subsection 10IS(a)-(c) of ISTEA are available only for transportation enhancement activities. The Office of Fiscal Services has already established an appropriation code for transportation enhancement activities and has notified you of the FY 1992 STP suballocation amounts available only for transportation enhancement activities. While 10 percent of each year's STP Apportionment may be obligated only for transportation enhancement -activities, there is no requirement that 10 percent of the funds for any given project be devoted to transportation enhancement activities, nor is there a requirement that 10 percent of the STP obligations made during a given fiscal year be devoted to transportation enhancement activities. Section 1007 specifies that the 10 percent of STP funds for transportation enhancement activities is separate from the STP funds which are subailocated to the larger metropolitan areas and to other areas of the State. Accordingly, while the STP sub -State allocation funds can be used for transportation enhancement activities, any such use would not count toward the 10 percent requirement. Monitoring Program Accomplishments Guidance on reporting requirements will be*forthcoming. It is very likely that States will need to prepare an annual report on overall STP obligations. To cover this contingency, States should maintain records on (1) the amounts obligated for transportation enhancement activities using the STP transportation enhancement appropriation code (counting toward the 10 percent requirement) and other STP funds (not counting toward the 10 percent requirement), and (2) how obligations for transportation enhancement activity are distributed among the A qualifying activities. A brief description of each specific transportation enhancement action for which STP funds have been obligated would also be very useful information. her Information The transportation enhancement provisions offer exciting new opportunities to achieve the goals laid out in the National Transportation Policy, FHWA's Environmental Policy Statement, and FHWA's strategic planning process. This is an area that will undoubtedly evolve rapidly as we begin implementing projects under the new authority. We will be issuing additional guidance and sharing information on successful endeavors as the opportunities arise.. In the meantime, please keep us informed about good examples of transportation enhancement efforts in your region. Our contact on transportation enhancement activities is Mr. Fred Skaer. He can'be reached at FTS 366-2058. Anthony R. Kane • ter THE BIRTHPLACE Of MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA Approval of Minutes - February 1, 1993. DESIGN REVIEW 1. Case No. DR/93-2 - Design Review for a facade creation along with the placement of an 18 square foot sign at 318 North Main Street in the CBD, Central Business District. Ned Souder, Applicant. J 2. Case No. DR/93-3 - Paint colors for 235 East Chestnut Street and 202-208 South Main Street, -3. Appointments/Reappointments. 4. Historic Context Update. 5. Open Signs. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 ING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. DR/93-2 Project Location: -318 North Main Street Comprehensive Plan District: Central Business District Zoning District: CBD Applicant's Name: Ned Souder Type of Application: Design Review PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Design Review for a facade creation along with placement of an approximate 18 square foot sign. DISCUSSION: The request is to create a storefront out of the south portion of the north half of the old Stillwater Manufacturing building (blue pole buildings). This storefront will be created with old pieces of architectural features taken off old buildings. The business name is Architectural Antiques, which will be reflected in this project. The sign proposed will be approximately 18 square feet which meets the Sign Ordinance regulations. The lettering wi 1 1 be gold with a dark background. These buildings on North Main Street do not really have historic merit nor do they have an established design theme. This project will be a vast improvement. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The sign shall be less than 34 square feet as regulated by the Sign Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION: Approval. FINDINGS: The proposed meets the intent of the Sign Ordinance and Downtown Design Guidelines. ATTACHMENTS: - Elevations. ;: •4' ,..� .._ rF ...��� i�., 27 �.. �_.rL <�S� 2..a� .-`!_ ..4 r H ..Y...- �c.i��:�. i �L..ef�]:v z. MEMORANDUM TO HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: ANN TERWEDO DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 1993 SUBJECT: OPEN SIGNS The Downtown Business Community has been very vocal about the "open" sign issue in Downtown. Recently, the Sign Ordinance was strictly enforced with these types of signage. A strong outcry was heard up and down Main Street. I agreed to work with the Downtown businesses in order to come up with some type of compromise. The attached open sign is the minimum signage which would still be visible. It is placed at 7 feet which is the minimum allowed by the building code. The color could match the banners (burgundy or grey) . The size is 11 inches by 35 inches. PLEASE COMMENT!! CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 CASE NO. DR/93-3 PAINT COLORS 235 East Chestnut Street (Smitty's Hair Design) Cream and Burgundy. 202 South Main Street (County Classics) Blue (Same as sign) Cream Burgundy Burgundy (Your Treasure Island) Cream Robert C. Vogel & Associates Historians, Archaeologists, and Preservation Planners 270 Brimhall Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105-2428 (612) 698-8224 20 February 1993 Ms. Ann Pung-Terwedo Stillwater H PC 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Dear Ann: This letter will serve as our fifth monthly report for the Historic Context Project. The project is proceeding on schedule, that is, we are in conformance with the timetable presented in our proposal of 4 September 1992. The data collection and analysis phase of historic context development has been completed and I have begun writing the historic context outlines. I am confident that we will be able to meet the 15 May 1993 deadline for the draft report. The mass of historical information relevant to Stillwater"s cultural resources is voluminous and I have taken great pains to keep my research focused on information relevant to the goals of the project. Because the purpose of the historic context document is to provide a framework for preservation planning decisions, I have not attempted to develop a complete, fully documented, comprehensive history of Stillwater. Rather, I have focused on identifying the most important themes in local / regional history and defining the architectural, archaeological, historical, and aesthetic values that give Stillwater its unique character and sense of place. At this point in time, it is feasible to define most of the local historic contexts only in broad, general terms. I have also sought to link local trends with regional, statewide, and national patterns that shaped the form of Stillwater's development. The research to date has identified a number of biases in the local 'public history' literature as well as major gaps in data. For example, background knowledge suggests that Stillwater's residential neighborhoods may have significant historic preservation value, yet the neighborhood history literature is not particularly abundant and widely dispersed. In terms of the cultural resource base, not much is known about these residential neighborhoods because previous surveys have concentrated on high -style architectural landmarks rather than common, vernacular forms. Historic contexts will need to be expanded, refined, and elaborated as additional reconnaissance and intensive surveys are undertaken -- you may want to think of Roberts' work on the riverfront and downtown business district as the model for future historic context- driven surveys. For each historic context, I will provide detailed recommendations for future preservation surveys, formulated as prioritized goals and study questions. Identification of historic property types may be somewhat problematic, given some of the gaps in the inventory. No archaeological work has been attempted within the city limits, although the potential for buried cultural deposits exists. Architecture/histtory surveys have focused almost exclusively on the downtown district and on selects high -profile standing structures. Very little work has been done with vernacular architecture, neighborhoods, or landscape features. However, one of the important functions of a historic context planning document is the formulation of study questions and models to be tested through archival research and field survey. In conclusion, you should not expect the historic context document to result directly in historic site or district nominations. Rather, it is intended for use as a guide for policy decisions and an overall framework for organizing identification, evaluation, registration, and treatment activities. An invoice for serves provided between 21 January and 20 February 1993 is enclosed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Ra-ert G Vogel President ,' STILLWATER HISTORIC CONTEXTS Outline (11 /2/92) Prehistoric American Indian Cultural Traditions in the Lower St. Croix Valley (ca. 10,00 B.C. to A.D. 1680s) Prior to European contact, American Indians had lived in the Stillwater area for a long period and through several successive cultures. The plainest evidence that Indians lived in the area in precontact times comes from archaeological sites, which document that humans probably first appeared in the St. Croix Valley about 10,000 B.C. The Stillwater city limits may contain significant archaeological deposits. Historic Indians and Initial European Contact in the Lower St. Croix Valley (ca. 1680s to 1854s) %� When Europeans came to the Lower St. Croix Valley in the late-17th century, the region was inhabited and utilized by the Eastern Dakota Indians. Unfortunately, little is known of the Dakota's use of the Stillwater site, although most early accounts mention Indians and there were roving groups of Dakota and Ojibwe in the area as late as the 1850s. Although only a few Euroamericans (e.g., Joseph R. Brown) lived in the Stillwater vicinity prior to 1843, their influence on later townsite development was important. Properties associated with this theme probably exist only as archaeological sites. Stillwater and St. Croix Triangle Lumbering (1843 to 1914) In the late 1830s, American lumbermen began arriving in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota to exploit the pineries of the St. Croix Valley. Stillwater was founded in 1843-1844 and soon emerged as the region's principal entrepot. Individual lumbermen and their families exercised a profound influence on the town's architecture and the development of civic institutions. After the collapse of the lumber industry in the early. 1900s, major shifts in economic activity occurred and Stillwater's distinctive urban character underwent significant changes. Town Planning and Development (1844 to 1942) The general plan of Stillwater was based on a model that had evolved over two centuries in New England and the Old Northwest. Street patterns, lot lines, and the differentiation between residential, commercial, and public use areas essentially define the urban landscape. A number of surviving historic landscapes document local decisions with regard to changing land uses, public policies, and attitudes. River, Rail, and Road Transportation (1839 to 1931) Stillwater has traditionally been the transportation nexus for the St. Croix Valley hinterland. The St. Croix waterway was the first highway but surface roads were built at .a very early date to link Stillwater with other settled areas, natural resources, and markets. The city was also an important shipping point on four regional rail lines. The importance of bridges in the city's physical history cannot be overemphasized. Late-19th Century Agricultural Development (circa 1860s to 1910s) Although lumbering was a significant cause for Stillwater's rapid growth between 1844 and 1890, in terms of historic sites and structures a greater influence may have been the rapid expansion of commercial agriculture after the Civil War. The "golden age" of agriculture (1880s-L910s) coincided with the boom periods in lumbering and railway development. Late-19th and Early-20th Century Industrial Development (circa 1860s to 1920s) Light manufacturing is by far the oldest and most important industrial activity in Stillwater. Most of the early industrial development was based on exploitation of the region's natural resources (lumber milling, brickmaking, etc.). Later industrial activity was more diversified but gradually declined after WW I. Development of Downtown Stillwater (circa '1860s to 1940s) Stillwater was founded as a frontier entrepot and developed rapidly as a central place serving the needs of a large and diversified hinterland. The architecture of the central business districts reflects changes in Stillwater's economic development and individual buildings document the histories of locally significant business entities. .Development of Residential Neighborhoods (1850s to 1930s) Stillwater's historic residential neighborhoods developed between 1850 and 1920. Individual houses, accessory buildings, streetscapes, and parklands document the social histories of individuals, families, ethnic groups, and the community as a whole; these properties also exhibit the characteristics of various national architectural styles and periods, as well as some regional/local vernacular forms. Most important in terms of historic preservation are the unique physical characteristics that give each part of town its own sense of time and place. Stillwater -City, County and State Government (1840s to 1940s) There is a strong localization of the development of public facilities within Stillwater, which has always functioned as an important regional public service center. Geographical and political factors seem to have been prominent in determining the locations of courthouses, armories, schools, libraries, and other civic buildings, which traditionally have tended to be clustered. s Mid-20th Century Urban Growth and Change (1930s to 1970s) During the last half -century the face of Stillwater has been transformed by economic and and architectural developments and by changes in public attitudes and government policies. Key factors influencing urban growth and change were the automobile, post-WW II urban renewal, and the rise of the preservation movement. w ASHING-TON COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE 101 W. Pine Street Stillwater, MN 55082 (612) 430-6233 MARLENE de BOEF Coordinator Notes from Sesquicentennial Exhibit Planning Meeting - February 12, 1993 Exhibit Title - Stillwater ---Wilderness to Rivertown Scope - Physical changes and landscape changes in the development of Stillwater 1700's to 1890. It will not be all inclusive in time or topic. There will be five sections: 1. Fur trade 2. Indian population 3. First settlements by whites 4. Stillwater becomes city (early boom times) 5. Stillwater matures (late boom time) Key - WH for Warden's House Museum, CS for City of Stillwater, HC for Historic Courthouse. Key denotes who has what or will check it out. FUR TRADE Text - time frame , river highway Trap - WH will check Snowshoes - WH Beaver skin to touch - HC check with Bell museum Photos - HC check with MHS INDIANS Text - area settled by both Chippewa and Dakota Battle Hollow monument in text Mosier Cigar Store Indian - 1880's folk art that was prominent in community for almost 60 years - Mark Balay working with MHS Indian photos of Eastern MN - HC check with MHS Arrow heads, mocassins, bead work - WH Tool - Ann FIRST SETTLEMENTS Eur_oamericans 1. Dahkota - Joseph R. Brown photo - WH photo of plaque - to betaken 2. McKusick & founders photo - Library CS copy of territorial petition - HC research MHS Seal & documents Need 3-D artifacts Lydia Carli's Quilt? WH Others? Brunswick House - Marty Hubbs contact Stillwater Exhibit Page 2 STILLWATER BECOMES CITY (early boom time) 1854 to 1875 or so 1. Photos WH search He - check with MHS 2. Etchings 3. charter for city 4. Original plat map 5. Prison Photos, key, other artifacts? WH 6. 3-D artifacts?? 7. Arrival of railroad ? Steamboats STILLWATER MATURES (later boom time 1880's to 1890) 1. Panarama photo WH 2. Gas main CS or WEI 3. other photos slab Alley - FIC at MHS downtown commercial blocks FIC at MHS riverfront - WH 4. Should RR be in this group ? 5. 1884 Sanborn insurance map CS Library 6 early city directory CS Above sd*ct to additions, deletions, and repositioning of times/themes; please consider this just a working outline Annual HPC/CLG Report A ccnrarmt-Pc Stillwater HPC 1991-1992 Fiscal Year iO)yater, THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA > August 10, 1993 Michael Koop, SHPO Office Minnesota Historical Society 345 Kellogg Blvd. West St. Paul, MN 55102-1906 Dear Mike: This letter is in response to your letter dated August 9, 1993 on the 1991-1992 CLG Annual Report for the City of Stillwater. No. 4 of the CLG evaluation: The City of Still water' or the Heritage Preservation Commission did not comment on any National ,Register Nomination s nor submitted to the SHPO any comments on 1 ocal 'or National. Register nominations. :a � In my view as the Staff support person to the Heritage Preservation w Commission, I felt it was premature at that time to conduct any nominations or recommendations of districts or sites for local designation or recommendations on nominations to the National Register. Not enough survey or evaluation. -had been conducted on sites in the City so appropriate designations, --or s recommendations could not be made. Survey and evaluation will follow -the Context Study which is being presently prepared. This planning .document is an important first step for the future of preservation -in Stillwater. No. 5 of the CLG evaluation: The Downtown Stillwater Historic'Commercial District site forms are on file in the SHPO office and need to be copied for the Stillwater Public Library St. Croix Collection. The site photos are on file in the Planning Department of the city as is the nomination form and the district boundaries. No. 6 of the CLG evaluation: The attached assurances evaluation has been signed. Thank you. I am sure this is what you needed. Si ce ely, An Pung-TPrwed City Planner APT/sm CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STILLWATER CITY CODE, SECTION 31.01, SUBDIVISION 27, SIGN REGULATIONS. Section 1. Adding. The Stillwater City Code is 'hereby amended by adding Section 31.01— uUFFivision 27 (3) "Open" Signs and Section 31.01 Subdivision 27 (5) (m) which shall hereafter read as follows: 31.01, Subdivision 27 "(3) Definition Open Sign - A thirty five (35) inch by eleven (11) inch, cloth fabric sign which states "Open" and is intended for information purposes only. (3) Permitted sign is by a Sign Permit in the Central Business or General Commercial District. i4PUPAI 0P rilITD PMPAITC A. 5 "Open" Sign. Open signs are permitted as an additional sign as approved by the Community Development Director. (G) "Open" Sign 1. Area. The total area of an "Open" sign shall not exceed thirty five (35) inches by eleven (11) inches. 2. Height. An "Open" Sign shall be hung seven (7) feet above the sidewalk and —shall not extend below this elevation. 3. Color. The color of an "Open" sign shall be: -�cark blue - dark grey - dark green - burgundy - dark brown Section 2. In all other ways, the City Code shall remain in full force and effect. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law. Adopted by the City Council this day of lggg, Cc. STILLWATER HISTORIC CONTEXTS LIST OF SOURCES CONSULTED (1/4/93) [Note: an asterisk N in the margin next to a bibliographic entry denotes a source material evaluated as especially useful for the development of historic contexts.] Amundsen., Craig, et a]. -q-ti1h+'&1erD0j+Y71o)+y7 PIA12 Prepared for the City of Stillwater by BRWJ. Inc.,, SEH., Inc.., and JMAJ Inc. December 1988. Andreas,, Alfred T. Chicago: Andreas Atlas Co.,, 1874. B e a rd s I e y, W e n d e I I G - .end It Cams to Res.- A llistol- 'y of jbp first j1flgpd 741-1-47,64 Robbinsdale: I'l-PtAodist t1ft7L-.,q0tz!, AL Patriot Printers., 1985. caps a z i , Paul - RRmiy7ls CeMeS Of Z ife /J7 q-tfflj+*&ter U n p u b I i shed manuscript, 1944. St. Croix Collection,, Stillwater Public Library. Chatelain, Verne E. Piol7taipr Unpublished manuscript, Minnesota Historical Society, 1929. Cl a r k e, L e w i s M. i"zop of k 21slrA, 6,fl& 51. pe,11 R h"a ter roill-ses end A/1J*7j7&---q0t& M a p p ro c u d e d by the Stillwater City Engineer Office, February 1888. Copy on file, State Historic Preservation Office. Dunn., James Taylor. "The St. Croix Valley Welcomes the Iron Horse." 35 (1957), 358-364. -The Minnesota State Prison During the Stillwater Era, 1853- 1914." ,y 37 (1960), 137-15 1. "Minnesota's Oldest Courthouse." lftl7ssot8llistory38 9621), 186-189. Rivers of America Series. New York: Holt, Rinehart.& Winston., 1965. Durant, Edward W. "Lumbering and Steamboating on the St. Croix River." j"i'01rip, Easton, Augustus B., ed. tllgjoy- � `�' CroixTali ,q 2 vols. Chicago: H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1909. [Washington County, 1:207-489.1 *Folsom Wi l l i am H.��',Fa 11�'a'11• E. E. Edwards, ed. St. Paul: Pioneer Press Co., 1888. [Washington County pp. 355-431.1 . "History of Lumbering in the St. Croix Valley, with Bi ographi Gal Sketches." PII:ar7A--;'0'a 11I.qforICai .':�OCIFttq Cai%CtiOAS 9 (1901), 291-324. Galbraith.. Frank H. ail -alp �fi a i�,••a, 1~Iali .qeril CF Chicago: McEwen Map Co., 1897. Glaser, Emma. "How Stillwater Came to Be." 24 (1943), 195-206. Holmes, Patye & Buechner. f&r-r-Irlttrr7§• T OM&e .HOICOMPP S Ad lI;&� Iil •a ; N. T Li thograph pl at map, n.d. Mi nnesota Hi story Center, St. Paul. Hol stron, Bi a n e Pose. A Aa�qaarrA o17 tb . 'tlllra•• tI8flt1f8rtI1I-I17§ Co Unpublished manuscript, 1981. Minnesota History Center, St. Paul. Patric! 'Z7fr AR1Wa IJohnston, Ftf ttC� repA.4z Photographs by John Runk. Afton: Johnston Publishing, 1962. Kennedy, Roger G. "Houses of the St. Croi x Val 1 ey." 14I 17asaIa I#zgto 38 (1963), 337-352. K roon, A1, and Charlie fiat more. "Remember Twi n City Forge?" RfstarfCai �r11i�fi i .fi 1978). [Newsletter of the Washington ngton County Historical Society.] Larson, Agnes M. "an the Trail of the Woodsman in Minnesota." 1 vftI7e-F0ta ; ,_: `� �v 13 (1932), 349-366. . "When Logs and Lumbar Ruled Stillwater." IYI )7F.gota 9i,-,q `ory 18 (1937), 165-179. Hii guru of The WIV Ie Rifle ifla•tf gtrY it jYZr1 a�ata Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1949. _Larson, J e ro m e W. qtillprater AlLaflectiofls, et7d L ij7coln School Da&&q - 1,1p1no1,,j&q Of 61-0 Wlj-ig I//,-- /J7 U n p u b I i shed m a n u s c ri pt.. 1982. St. Croix Collection,, Stillwater Public Library. Merritt, R a y H. 1rpotii1ity -Al '.. joflfjjej, &7d 1'0fltAoYPr.,q )c�%11,0istrirt 11.q. Arin V. lis I ory of the qt. Printing Office, 1979. 'q Corps of fA§fl7eerr Washington: Government Mitchell., William A. "Stillwater., Minnesota -- its Industries and Prospects." 2 (1882), 163-165. *Morrel I., Anthony U., and Arthur Nichols. R/e/7 of the ritq of .qt1jj)+,&ter Minneapolis: Morrell & Nichols., Landscape Architects,, , 1918. N e w man, M i I dyed d A. TAB A'Zlffierford NeigftorAooj�. /- 4qti._5 Stillwater: Croixside Press., 1969. P ro s s e r., R. S. ll. t f lic- M11bl Stei- M i n n e a p o I i s: Di I I on Press, 1966. *Roberts, N o r e n e. /j 7 1 eR.,.Ti Ye Ne t iol7e! Re§js t er . -qilrys 77 r V of Ooj+ toij. nlmosota Final Report prepared for the Stillwater HPC by Historical Research., Inc., Minneapolis. August 1989. a n d John A. Fri e d. I# tor/re/ Ree. omqtrilrtioR of tAp il7§1017 C011fltq, nii7fle.,-qo1a P re p a re d f or the St. Paul District Army Corps of Engineers by Historical Research., Inc.., and Associated Architects and Engineers, Inc. July 1985. Rogers, L a w re n e E. R&7eer L en-m&7 of Stilli-yetLar Ig?4j9- / 900 U n p u b I i shed term paper, Metro State University., 1984. St. Croix Collection, Stillwater Public Library. Roney, E. L. Z 004-ffl§ ffWA-j+'&rZr- A Compfletl&7 07'Plorr tA,617 & ne-17all- SY Stillwater: privately printed, 1970. Rosenfelt, Willard E. ed. filesbf17 qtL &7-A llfslory 0 J Sti I I eater: Croipsi de Press, 1977. *Runk,, John. Culler. tiolz Unpublished photographs. Minnesota History Center, St. Paul. �frlF ljmzirel7re AIlea "Still water, Minnesota." 1884, 1888, 1891, 1898, 1904, 191 O.P 1924, 1956, 1961. Sanborn Map Publishing Company, New York. Shepard, Myron. Sez-fiow-1 Plep of,�`�'lll������; l�l����fi���, from Arrilrete �i�,,rye �prd St. Paul: Pioneer Press Co. Li th., 1878. State Historic Preservation office (SHPG). Inventory files: Washington County. Records of local historic preservation surveys on file in the Minnesota History Center, St. Paul. [includes National Register, historic buildings, and archaeological site files as well as miscellaneous documents relating to local historic properties.] Sti ] 1 water Associ ati on of Pub] i c and 8usi ness Af f ai rs. 6& 0rel l dll5trlel .:r - r . i' �,Cf of 1�eo.q Relet q t ; Stillwater,, 1925. Stillwater Planning Commission. Prepared by the Washington County Planning Department and Design Planning Associates, Inc. August 1979. *Stour, Susan G. Cb8mbPr Cbro)71,rle.;:. Atll.��'nrq of t_qt111n-' tFr Are& Cbe Per al' C&77mprre, Stillwater: Croi xsi de Printing, 1991. #Thi i gen , Dean R. Velles, Railz:. A Hissor rof AWIAM& ifl 1AF R. Criaik i� 11 ,q Privately printed, 1990. U. S. Geological Survey. 7.5 Minute Series (Topographic). Photorevi sed 1980. Upham, Warren. L jp71f1re,71~e St. Paul: Minnesota Hi stori ca Society, 1969. [Reprint of 1920 edition.] Van Koughnet, Donald E. "Pioneer Industry in Minnesota." The Alilffl i PilepHy 31 (1932), 475, 456. War Department Corps of E n g i neers. 1h,&1f}ddlo 8nd zopiipr R1pipr- g..&O R ppr 3rd edition. Washington: Government Printing Office 1948. [includes maps of St. Croix River.] *Warner, George E., and Charles M. Foote, comps. 111.qtoig- of fY,&.qA1j7 'qtO .rl C01117I&I &,rld fAe.5t. CMA, Velle q ' Minneapolis: North Star Publishing Company, 108 1. W e a t h e rh e a OF H a ro I d - 1416st)I-eard to ffip -qt Crory- TA& .qtor& of qj. rroiA- 0011171 ,q, Wfsroi7silz Hudson: St. Croix County Historical Society, 1978. Wool worth, Al an. A Rraffle of.-losLapb Rpj7.qA&j+- ffron-y2 Unpub] i shed manuscript, n.d.,, Minnesota Historical Soiety- . We are attempting to create a major photographic exhibit (The Rediscovery of our Past), for the Stillwater Sesquicentennial Celebration. This could be a city wide exhibit of historical photographs depicting residents, activities and scenes of Stillwater. This exhibit has the possibility of tying together all the local institutions, businesses and organizations. Each organization could have the option of selecting the images most suited to their organization or selected theme and make the photographs part of their particular activity show or display. The exhibit could be a permanent property of the city or other organizatiol, It could be housed in the Minnesota State Historical Society. A second limited set of prints could be permanently hung at each site. Local businesses can participate by sponsoring or commissioning photographs to be hung in their businesses or displayed in their windows thereby attracting customers. With the endorsement and cooperation of organizations, current businesses, and citizens of Stillwater we will solicit funding. Major funding can be obtained from philanthropic organizations, art organizations, business organizations both local and state-wide. All photographs are to be museum quality from prints ranging in size from 1$ x 20 inches to wall size murals. The photographs will have unusual clarity and will be large enough to allow viewers to easily see all details printed in these photographs. We have the opportunity to showcase our rich history with pride, bring back to life the past to new generations and recall the bygone good old days. ADVANTAGES FOR STILLWATER We have the opportunity to preserve the rich history of our town. Long time residents of Stillwater can re -discover old friends, relatives or events in which they participated Old photographs aging in institutions can be preserved The city, state, or county has the opportunity to own a top museum - quality exhibit. Stillwater could benefit by loaning the exhibit to the MN Historical Society or make it a traveling exhibit. Stillwater can gain more norteriety as the birth place of MN. We can share the history of the past with the public. Will attract many vistors to Stillwater Properly coordinated exhibit can help sell the Stillwater Sesquicentenni Pictorical history Books and other entreuperurial Commenrative Products. VENUES FOR THE EXHTBTT TO BE CONSIDERED Tamarack Gallery Building Historical Courthouse Armory Wardens House Schools County Government Center Office Buildings Train Museum Library Business Lobbies Stores Possibly the old prison Obtain endorsements from all significant organizations and city to raise funds Obtain pictures from all significant organizations such as the courthouse, county and state historical society Businesses Publicity in printed media, TV, and Radio OTHER POSSTBILTTTES Create limited edition prints, numbered with certificates to be sold at a premium, Money be be used for designations to be determined 1ater. 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We have developed our own proprietary process that acquires the maximum quality that photographic materials are capable of obtaining. 11fochrome, formerly Cibachrome reputed to be the highest quality color print material on the market has been elevated to new standards by our new proprietary process. Our system delivers crisp, clean, black, and white prints, with extended tonal range and superior resolution. Our Ilfochrome print" material sets the industry standards for spectacular images, with brilliantly saturated color, superb sharpness, and fade -resistance. 124 SOUTH MAIN STREET SUITE 12 STILLWATER, MN. 55082 teknal communications Photo/graph"ic 612.430.3229 c T ' Aaltkp� lev";P4and 9-e4k l2d J)UM'" 4"- Anlin&ly yffoeli� J)"" BRING US YOUR PRIM) #ISTORICAL P#O7O6RAP#S AND WE CAN BRING T#6M BACK %0 LIFE ..... OR LAR66R TNEN -LIFE WITH THE USE OF MODERN HIGH RESOLUTION FILM AND A PROCESS WE HAVE DEVELOPED) WE ARE ABLE TO FAITHFULLY COPY ALL DETAIL RECORDED IN YOUR TREASURED HISTORICAL IMAGES. AFTER WE HAVE CAREFULLY COPIED ALL THE INFORMATION FOUND IN YOUR ORIGINAL IMAGE WE CORRECT THE.FLAWS OR RESTORE DAMAGED PARTS OF THE IMAGE TO THE DEGREE YOU DESIRE. WE PRINT WITH INFINITELY SUPERIOR FIDELITY THE HIGH RESOLUTION COPY WE HAVE MADE AND PROCESS IT TO MEET MUSEUM QUALITY ARCHIVAL STANDARDS. THIS NEW HIGH RESOLUTION FILM AND EXCLUSIVE PROCESS COMBINED WITH OUR PROPRIETARY EQUIPMENT ENABLE US TO MAKE UNFAILINGLY SHARP STANDARD SIZEPRINTSTO WALL MURALS, THAT BRING THE PAST BACK TO LIFE. ALL WORK IS PREFORMED IN OUR LABORATORY TO INSURE COMPLETE SAFETY OF YOUR TREASURED HEIRLOOM. WE HAVE SPECIAL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES TO HANDLE YOUR DELICATE ORIGINAL AND OUR COPY PROCESS DOES NOT DISTURB YOUR CHERISHED ORIGINAL. LET US RESTORE YOUR IIIN N6E P#O O6RAPNS TO NEW BEAUTY PACM) WI iN QUALITY TNAT CORN CREATE AN IMPACT IN YOUR BOARB ROOM, STORE., LOBBY, OFFICE OR NOM6 . 124 SOUTH MAIN STREET SUITE 12 STILLWATER, MN. 55082 Old Town Restorations Incorporated a non -profit corporation 158 Farrington Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (612) 224-3857 � July 17, 1978 Mr. John Ibarra Technical Communications 287 E. 6th Street -St. Paul, i24 55101 Dear John: On behalf of our staff and board of directors, I would like to thank you once again for your con- tribution to our exhibit in the First National Bank lobby. The photo -mural of the Norman Kittson house provided a focal point to the exhibit which would have been difficult to achieve otherwise. I can assure you that your generosity was most warmly appreciated here at Old Town. I wish you the best of luck in your photographic endeavors. Sincerely, NNedFor, PROJECTS COORDINATOR __j BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Matt Walton, President Mrs. Walter W. Fricke, Vice President Mrs. Hamilton Ross, Secretary Jeffrey Pearson, Treasurer Joanna Baymiller Mervyn Hough Ellen O'Connor Johnson Tom Jones James Keenan Craig Kercheval James S. Lynden Hugh Morgan Geoffrey Morton Ellen Read Arthur Shanabrook , Mrs. G. Richard Slade Louis Sudheimer EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Christopher Owens January 4, 1993 YOU'RE INVITEDt Dear St. Croix Valleyite: On Saturday, January 16, 1993 a -ceremony will be held to open Stillwater's Sesquicentennial year. The event will be held in the Stillwater National Guard Armory beginning at 12:30 p.m. The ceremony is open to the public. Because of your involvement in the community, the Sesquicentennial Committee wants to issue a special invitation to you to attend. The program will include presentation of the flag by Cub Scout Pack No. 114, selections by the Croix Chordsmen, a review of early American f lags by St. John' s Lodge No. 1 AF & AM and a proclamation by the Mayor of Stillwater, declaring 1993 to be the 150th Anniversary of the City. The Stillwater Jaycees will hold the 34th Annual Ice Cream Social in Lowell Park immediately following the opening ceremony. We sincerely hope you will accept this invitation to attend the Sesquicentennial Celebration opening ceremony. Cordially, The Stillwater Sesquicentennial Committee Mike Mahoney Shawn Draper Anita Buck Bob Utecht Gary Funke Ann Terwedo Gene Bealka Marguerite Rheinberger Dave Swanson ````,````,`„`�Uurnrrrrrrnitill►It►I o 1843 P` 1993 CENTii�4 •dam_ ��• � ``�� '��l���ertrgtttttttnutnt��u���������`` Stillwater' s Sesquicentennial Opening Event 34th Annual Stillwater Jaycee Ice Cream Social January 16, 1993 COME LAUGH AT WINTER AND EMBRACE OLD MAN WINTER IN THE NORTHLAND! Events will begin after the opening ceremony at the Armory or at approximately 1:30 p.m. and will include the following: The location will be in Lowell Park Cake Walk Free Ice Cream Please bring a food donation f or the St. Croix Valley Food Shelf One ice cream bar free to everyone!!'. Additional bars, coffee and hot chocolate will be available for purchase as well. Four person teams $20/team entry free Tournament will be held on Water Street behind Brine's Cash and prizes will be rewarded to the winning teams! Interested teams should contact Monty Brine at 439- 1862 for starting times. For further information on any of the Jaycee events, please contact Angela Dresis at 439-5324 or at work at 736-7916. PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/92-52 DESIGN REVIEW MEETING: - January 4, 1993 PROJECT LOCATION: Washington Avenue between Curve Crest Blvd. and Orleans. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: Business Park - Industrial ZONING DISTRICT: Industrial Park. APPLICANT'S NAME: Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. TYPE OF APPLICATION: Special Use Permit PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Design Review for the construction of a building center and lumberyard. DISCUSSION: The request is for Design Review of a building center and lumberyard according to the conditions of approval for Case No. SUP/92-52 as attached. The design guidelines for the Business Park are also included so you may review the plan with the appropriate regulations. The plan shows the materials for the retail store will include a rock face concrete block. This is consistent with the guidelines because the black has been architecturally enhanced. The lumber storage area is not consistent with the guidelines; however, there is a trim of galvalume roof panels on the east and west elevations. The sign as shown is 90 square feet. This is consistent with the Sign Ordinance. No other signage is proposed. The fencing proposed will be a six feet chain link fence. The guidelines state opaque fencing be used. Chain link fencing will not screen the areas from adjacent properties. The landscape plan also shows Ivy to be placed at one location. The guidelines state landscaping will grow in three years to cover 30% of the fence face area. The applicant has not shown trash areas on the plan. RECOMMENDATION: BE prepared to discuss this project with the UBC representatives and make appropriate recommendations on the design elements of this project. ATTACHMENTS: - Site Plan. i i i, j, PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/92-52 Planning Commission Meeting: October 12, 1992 Project Location: On Washington Avenue between Curve Crest Blvd. & Orleans. Comprehensive Plan District: Industrial Park. Zoning District: Business Park Industrial Applicant's Name: Washington County Housing & Redevelopment Authority. Type of Application: Special Use Permit Project Description: Request to operate a lumberyard with outside storage in the Business Park Industrial District, BP -I. Discussion: The request is to construct a lumberyard and building center. The building includes 239625 square feet of covered warehouse space, 50,000 square feet of outside storage, and 7,200 square feet of office/retail space. See attached letters.) A paved outside display area is ( ached Currently, 80-85q of the building center'ssales next to the retail space. A Special Use Permit is required because of sthes outside are to b storing contractors. determination that the lumberyard use is appropriate for the aBP-Ird distea rict. The The use is not listed, but of the Industrial Park districts(office, commercial and industrial) the industrial district is most appropriate for the use. The lumberyard use would be similar to a nursery. (See attached BP - regulations.) The plans show 71 car parking spaces in three areas. This number is in excess of the required parking for an office/warehouse use (60 spaces). The plans will • be reviewed by the Design Review Committee of the Citybased on the West Business Park design ' guidelines. The warehouse building wi 11 have a perimeter foundation with floating slab floor. The building will have metal siding and roof. No lighting plan has been provided. A wall sign is shown on the front of the sales area building. The maximum sign area for the building is 90 square feet. RECOMMENDATION: Approval with conditions. PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/92-52 - Continued CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Maximum sign area shall be 90 square feet. 2. T h e project design shall be reviewed by the Design Review Committee for consistency with the West Business Park design guidelines before Council decision. 3. A lighting plan shall be submitted for Community Development approval. The light source shall not be seen from off site and light shall be directed down. 4. 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In the next few years, Jacob Fisher, John McKusick, Elam Greeley, Elias McKean and Calvin Leach, all lumbermen, discussed a scheme for a sawmill south of Brown's claim and organized the Sti l lwater Lumber Company, naming it for a town in McKusick's home state of Maine. In 1843, thus establishing the City of Stillwater. (Norene Roberts 1988) Other phrases concerning Stillwater: - "Headwaters of Lake St. Croix" - "Where the water becomes still" STILLWATER SESOUICENTENNIAL YEAR 1843-1993 ARTICLE OF INCORPORATION, OCTOBER 26, 1843 The settlement of Stillwater began with Joseph Renshaw Brown, who built a house at the head of the St. Croix River in 1838 of Tamarack logs. In 1841 he took his family and the family of his sister, Mrs. Carli, to Tamarack House, thereby establishing the nucleus of future Stillwater. In the next few years, Jacob Fisher, John McKusick, Elam Greeley, Elias McKean and Calvin Leach, all lumbermen, discussed a scheme for a sawmill south of Brown's claim and organized the Sti l lwater Lumber Company, naming it for a town in McKusick's home state of Maine.- In 1843, thus establishing the City of Stillwater. (Norene Roberts 1988) Other phrases concerning Stillwater: - "Headwaters of Lake St. Croix" - "Where the water becomes still" STILLWATER SESQUICENTENNIAL YEAR 1843-1993 ARTICLE OF INCORPORATION, OCTOBER 26, 1843 The settlement of Stillwater began with Joseph Renshaw Brown, who built a house at the head of the St. Croix River in 1838 of Tamarack logs. In 1841 he took his family and the family of his sister, Mrs. Carli, to Tamarack House, thereby establishing the nucleus of future Stillwater. In the next few years, Jacob Fisher, John McKusick, Elam Greeley, Elias McKean and Calvin Leach, all lumbermen, discussed a scheme for a sawmill south of Brown's claim and organized the Stillwater Lumber Company, naming it for a town in McKusick's home state of Maine. In 1843, thus establishing the City of Stillwater. (Norene Roberts 1988) Other phrases concerning Stillwater: - "Headwaters of Lake St. Croix" - "Where the water becomes still" HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORK ITEMS 1992 - Continue to support and proceed with the nomination of the Downtown Stillwater Historic Commercial District to the National Register of Historic Places. Continue as Design Review Committee as regulated by the Design Review Regulations and Preservation Ordinance. Assist the school district during their adaptive reuse of the Stillwater Junior High and Washington School facilities. Conduct research, review plans and support the restoration and expansion of the Lowell Park and Levee Wall as part of the Phase II, Downtown Improvements. Review and comment on the design elements of any proposed parking ramp structures in the Downtown Plan Area. Assist the Downtown Plan Action Committee on all design elements of their planning efforts in the Downtown. Conduct a context study of the City of Stillwater as part of the Preservation Commissions on -going research into the history of the Community. Assist the City Council in the consideration of various methods to preserve the Stillwater/Houlton Lift Bridge to the National Register of historic places. Complete the downtown brochure on the downtown commercial historic district. Work with private groups/individuals to assist in the preservation and restoration of Downtown Stillwater and the surrounding residential neighbors. Assist and support the activities of other preservation advocates, Rivertown Restoration and the Washington County Historical Society. - Advocate and educate the community on the importance of the History of the City of Stillwater. Continue to work with the State Historic Preservation office. Other work items which may develop during the year. • ter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA June 3, 1993 Charlene & Lydee Gulbrandser In House 370 North Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gulbrandser: This letter will inform you your request will be heard by the Heritage Preservation Commission on Monday, June 7, 1993 at 7 : 00 P.M. i n the Counci 1 Chambers of Ci ty Hal 1, 216 North Fourth Street. You are required to attend this meeting to present your request and to answer any questions in regard to that request. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 439-6121. i cerely, Ann Pun9 -Terwedo� City Planner CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE:612-439-6121 ter r T H E BIRTHPLACE OF MINNES O T A June 3, 1993 Kevin LaCasse 7868 12th AVenue South Bloomington, MN 55425 Dear Mr. LaCasse: This letter will inform you your request will be heard by the Heritage Preservation Commission on Monday, June 7, 1993 at 7 :00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hal 1, 216 North Fourth Street. You are required to attend this meeting to present your request and to answer any questions in regard to that request. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 439-6121. S' cerely, Ann Pun9 -Terwedo� City Planner CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER. MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE:612-439-6121 THE BIRTH PLACE OF MINNESOTA June 3, 1993 Mike McGuire 423 South Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. McGuire: This letter will inform you your request will be heard by the Heritage Preservation Commission on Monday, June 7, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street. You are required to attend this meeting to present your request and to answer any questions in regard to that request. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 439-6121. S' cerely, Ann Pun9 -Terwedo City Planner CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 10 11 ter 11111110M THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA June 3, 1993 Forrest Cole 507 West Maple Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Cole: This letter will inform you your request will be heard by the Heritage Preservation Commission on Monday, June 75 1993 at 7 : 00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall , 216 North Fourth Street. You are required to attend this meeting to present your request and to answer any questions in regard to that request. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 439-6121. S n erely, w� .Ann Pung-Terwedo City Planner CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • er zoom THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA June 3, 1993 Heidi Knudson 228 East Chestnut Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Ms. Knudson: This letter will inform you your request will be heard by the Heritage Preservation Commission on Monday, June 7, 1993 at 7 :00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall , 216 North Fourth Street. You are required to attend this meeting to present your request and to answer any questions in regard to that request. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 439-6121. S' cerely, ceo .Ann Pung-Terwedo City Planner CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Jeff Johnson (�) 309 South Fifth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Robert Kimbrel 724 West Oak Street Stillwater, MN 55082 11 ene Workm 3 5674 0' venue North oa rk Heights, .9082 ,113 Q, ian e r 11 f K-- e sz.— J� ' i;--�1 - 111f C C rtnss- �rpy S Dra I C Y j'►It C k.e S 1221 n Circle i c - /Uo /� -�- it 'S t • S water, MN 5 j l _Ne --F st-Street �l 1 `% So 5t_i-1-Iwater, -MN,--55082- -55082- (':y?"�r e6 u-r-h-S-t-reet-- Stillwater, MN 55082 Three year terms 12-31-91, 12-31-9$•_3 12-31 -V_Q, % S 12-31-`j" 3 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Jeff Johnson 309 South Fifth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 12-31 -IqS- J Robert Kimbrel 12-31-9'1, 724 West Oak Street Stillwater, MN 55082 7ene Workm ` 5674 O' venue North 3 0 k GU Cie 111cf eat .�.�, 12-31-9�� oa rk Heights, 5�082 i S Dra , � t� y ! C k.e- iS 12-31-9� _3 ff2l n Circle � � tr,eMN 5 R�[7m�T!� %'•T.r�Z e�T tom` V W W/ L!e- beVKAc A- &- h � � j � �./ Sr 12-31 `� S St-i-nwater; -:-----.55082-- � Stillwater, MN 55082 Li T a; C'm i .t y� (�L� l Y Bob Three year terms HrrIN co :7J 11 1'1r- L-Z) I i IZD I VF rIF-% I J. MEER UITEK. M(I)WEST tAINSEKt 4ATIC)N AS(X1,11'K)N Ann Pung-Terwedo 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 April 28, 1993 D6ar Ann., Thank you for inviting me to consult with you about the W.P.A. mural by Murial ibling presently housed in the Stillwater Junior High School Auditorium. The Upper Midwest Conservation Association has treated many W.P.A. murals and has a special interest in. their history and conservation. The Ibling mural would unfortunately present many difficult, costly, and challenging problems.- As you now know, the mural is executed directly on the primed plaster wall and not on an auxiliary linen support as.we had hoped. In addition, solvent olvent tests reveal four layers of wall paint over the mural. solubility suggests that the two most recent -are latex based and the older two are oil bound' as is the mural itself. There does not. appear to be an isolating varnish between the mural and wall paint.- - Solvent tests also indicate that the wall paint is soluble and can be removed, How*ever, removal would be very slow, and tedious, i.e., a few square inches at a time. There is no record, to my knowledge, of the mural's condition jtist prior to its i n being painted over,. .. * However, ! don't think it is presumptuous' to suggest it was in need of repair. In additiori, the cracks in the plaster wall may'' have been patched each time the wall was subsequently painted. This patching material would also have to be removed,to restore the mural. Once the wall paint and patching material were removed additional conservation services will piobably be needed, i;e. , consolidation of flaking and insecurity, filling and inpainting losses in the design and application of a protective and stable varnish. A cost estimate for this phase would of course not be provided until. after the overpaint and patching material is removed. My best guess is. that the whole project could cost anywhere from $150,000. to $250,000 and take from four to six months. I hope this provides you and the City of Stillwater with some guidance in making some difficult decisions. Please don't hesitate to call me with any other questions that might arise. .Cordially David 'Marquis i,i i i Rr) /�%!F.N! ii" 57(A IT;. I IM ft� i\A N -11�C,14 1 b 1 870 120 MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: 30 April 1993 To: Heritage Preservation Commissions From: V Michael Koop, Historic Preservation P� Program Specialist g Subject: Preservation Week Poster We are pleased to be able to send you the enclosed poster announcing National Preservation Week events at the Minnesota History Center. Please let us know if you need additional copies. • ter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA April 29, 1993 Janine Eiklenborg 10343 Dellwood Road Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Ms. Eiklenborg: The Design Review Committee/Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Monday, April 5, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, to review your request (Case No. DR/93-9). Your attendance is requested at this meeting so the Committee can review your proposal and ask questions that pertain specifically to your project. I have atPerVdo the Staff report for your review. Si e ely—� jo A Pung- Planner En c. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • ter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA April 29, 1993 Joy Pendergast 4562 Lake Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Dear Ms. Pendergast: The Design Review Committee/Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Monday, April 5, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, to review your request (Case No. DR/93-8). Your attendance is requested at this meeting so the Committee can review your proposal and ask questions that pertain specifically to your project. I have attached the Staff report for your review. Si c rely, n Pung- erw4do Planner Enc. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • er r THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ADri 1 29, 1993 John Curtin 125 South Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Curtin: The Design Review Committee/Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Monday, April 5, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, to review your request (Case No. DR/93-7). Your attendance is requested at this meeting so the Committee can review your proposal and ask questions that pertain specifically to your project. I have attached the Staff report for your review. Sin e ely, -T Ann Pung-Terwed Planner Enc. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • ter THE BIRTHPLACE Of MINNESOTA April 29, 1993 Forrest Cole 507 West Maple Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Cole: The Design Review Committee/Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Monday, April 5, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, to review your request (Case No. DR/93-3). Your attendance is requested at this meeting so the Committee can review your proposal and ask questions that pertain specifically to your project. I have att ed the Staff report for your review. S' erelY, Ann Pung- erwedo Planner Enc. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 P. U' PPCI P. N11DWEST CONSERVATIo-N, AsSOCIATION 2400 Tam.AVENVE SOUM MLNNEAPOU$,,NjjNNES(yrA 511F.I.404 PHONE: 612-870-3120 612-870-3004 FAX Cover Sheet & Transmittal Record Date.- 4-28-9 3 # 1 Too I_ A. t - L, Company: s 3, 1 wa t ex - Telephone. 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Xf r _ .r • 17 Nr THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA z 10.1 w1ij TO: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMM SSION MEMBERS FROM: ANN PUNG-TERWEDO5 PLANNER DATE: APRIL 5, 1993 SUBJECT: FIRST ANNUAL PRESERVATION AWARDS The following are categories which the Heritage Preservation Commission could present for Preservation Awards: - most appropriate signage in Downtown, - best historic preservation (Downtown) (Residential), V'ro �C-ct - best new construction (compatibility with historic character of the Downtown area). This year the Commission could expand the winners because there has been so much happening in the Downtown. Please tell me what you would like to do on this matter. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 z z t 1 � i ix tt x d 3 y w « F� 9 tttt{{{{ t a. � a k � F r e r , .o-. r E tiM � L March 18, 1993 Dear Heritage Preservation Commission Members, Main Street Communities, Staff, and Friends: We are pleased to announce the 14th annual workshop for Heritage Preservation Commissions on April 23 and 24, 1993 at the Minnesota Historical Society's new History Center. Heritage Preservation Commissions, Main Street communities, and those representing communities that are in the process of considering or creating a local program are encouraged to attend, as are local historical societies and others with general interest in historic preservation. You will note that the workshop has been expanded to include two full days of sessions. Friday's sessions are geared especially for Main Street cities, for new commissions, and for communities interested in learning more about design considerations for historic commercial buildings. Saturday's sessions will cover a variety of topics designed to address the needs of an increasingly diverse audience. Descriptions of all the sessions are included in the enclosed agenda. Constance Beaumont, Senior Policy Analyst for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will give Friday's luncheon address, Taking Charge Through Effective Planning," to a combined assembly of workshop participants and representatives from local and county historical organizations who will be attending the Annual Meeting for Minnesota Historical Organizations. State Demographer Thomas Gillaspy will offer Saturday morning's keynote with an overview of current trends and future projections for Minnesota's communities. As in previous years, all Certified Local Governments must have at least one commissioner in attendance for one full day of sessions as a condition of continued certification. We hope that several commissioners and staff can attend. A session for city staff members and others who coordinate the grants administration of Certified Local Government (CLG) projects will be held on Friday afternoon. This particular session is required only for cities currently administering CLG grants and for those that will receive funding in the next cycle. Also on Friday in the late afternoon/evening will be a bus and walking tour to several St. Paul historic properties followed by a reception at the History Center and behind -the -scenes tours of the new center as well as an opportunity to view the exhibits. We encourage you to invite some of your colleagues in local government -- your mayor, city council members, or other local elected officials or staff -- to join us for the tours and reception. 345 KELLOGG BOULEVARD WEST / SAINT PAUL, MINNES®TA 55102-1906 / TELEPHONE: 612-296-6126 March 18, 1993 page two The session, "Preservation Spotlight: Minnesota Communities" will again fill a good part of the morning agenda on Saturday. Short slide presentations from a variety of commissions will give participants a chance to see the range of preservation activities being conducted by local communities. These information sharing forums have been particularly well received at the last three annual workshops. Due to time limitations, we may not be able to hear from every commission attending, but a summary of local preservation commission activities reported in the 1992 annual reports will be distributed at the workshop. Your participation has made this session successful in the past, and your help is needed again in assembling materials for the presentations. Michael Koop of our staff will be coordinating this session and will be in touch with you to get your slides and plan the order of the session. Please note that participants may register for both Friday and Saturday sessions or for either day's sessions. Please mail your registration form and payment to Michele Decker at the State Historic Preservation Office, Minnesota Historical Society, 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul, MN 55102. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Michael Koop at 612/296-5434. We look forward to seeing you on April 23 and 24. Sincerely, Britta L. Bloomberg Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Enclosures: April 23-24, 1993 Workshop Agenda Workshop Registration Form The program for the workshop was developed with the assistance of a planning committee composed of John Gertz, Eden Prairie HPC; John Grossman, Hastings HPC; Patricia Gustafson, Faribault HPC; David Huseman, St. Peter HPC, Brian Peterson, Red Wing HPC; Ede Thorstensson, St. Peter HPC; Robert Vogel, Cottage Grove HE Art Weeks, Eden Prairie HPC; and MHS staff Dennis Gimmestad, Michael Koop, and Britta Bloomberg. • ter THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes - March 1, 1993. 2. Roberta Opheim, Historic Minnesota Territorial Prison Site. DESIGN REVIEW Case No. DR/93-1 - Design Review for the trash enclosure structure, landscape plan Freight House deck expansion at 305 South /Commercial District. Todd Weiss, Applicant. lighting plan, paving material, and railing detail for the Water Street in the Historic 164 Case Dr/93-3 - Design Review for paint colors fo r Case No. DR/93-4 - Design Review for a European style courtyard at the Grand Garage, 324 South Main Street Commercial District. Vickie A. Poisson, Applicant, 6Xcase No. DR/93-5 - Design Review for the construction o f CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 Heritage Preservation Commission/Design Review Committee Agenda - April 5, 1993 Page Two James Laskin, Downtown "Open" signs. 1,-Y. Update on CUB Foods office project. 1 Update on hotel project for Lumberman's/H000ley's site. i3. Context Study update. 2 STILLWATER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WEST WING: EVALUATION OF ITS HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE Prepared for Department Of Community Development City Of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 By Robert C * Vogel & Associates Historians, Archaeologists & Preservation Planners 270 Brimhall. Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55105-2428 Robert C. Vogel Principal Investigator April 1993 Ite '•• • This document was prepared by Robert C. Vogel & Associates acting as consultants to the Community Development Department of the City of Stillwater. The goal of the study was to evaluate the historical and architectural significance of the Stillwater Junior High School and determine its eligibility for registration. In terms of historic preservation planning, evaluation is the process of determining whether a specific historic property meets defined criteria of significance. The following pages document the evaluation process and provide historic preservation planning recommendations relating to the proposed demolition of the school buildings. The subject of this report is commonly referred to as the West Wing of the Stillwater Junior High School and is located at Third and Pine Streets in the City of Stillwater. The property includes a large brick school building with classrooms, offices, gymnasium, swimming pool, auditorium, and a boiler room. The building was constructed between 1922 and 1927; in 1949 it was substantially upgraded with the addition of a swimming pool and expansion of the existing gymnasium and auditorium. The building was part of the Stillwater High School from 1922 to 1960; it was used as the district's junior high school between 1961 and 1993. The building appears to be structurally sound and is in a good state of preservation. PROJECT BACKGROUND In 1992 a consulting team sponsored by the Stillwater Area Schools in cooperation with the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota conducted a study of the potential adaptive reuse of the West Wing. The consulting team recommended a mixed -function reuse of the school building, based upon the assumption of continued public ownership of the property. At the time this report was written, Stillwater Area School District 834 plans to vacate the Junior High School complex at Third and Pine Streets at the end of the 1992-1993 academic year. Ownership of the school site will be conveyed to the City of Stillwater, which hopes to redevelop both the East and West Wing properties. One of the proposed uses of the former school lands calls for demolition and redevelopment of the West Wing as a parking facility to serve the needs of Cub Foods, which is rehabilitating the East Wing for its new corporate offices. In April 1993, the Stillwater Community Development Department contracted with Robert C. Vogel & Associates of St. Paul to conduct a study of the West Wing in order to assess its cultural resource value and historic site registration potential. Under the terms of Vogel's agreement with the City, the scope of the study was focused solely on the question of National Register eligibility and did not address the land use planning or development issues relating to the disposition of the junior high school property. Economic and political considerations were not factors in the evaluation process. Although it is commonly regarded as an historic property, the West Wing has never been the subject of a National Register evaluation and was until recently undocumented in any official inventory of Stillwater historic sites. The property was not included in any of the historic resource surveys conducted in the Stillwater area by the Minnesota Historical Society in the 1970s and 1980s. It's existence is not noted in any local historic properties survey and it is not situated within the boundaries of the Downtown Stillwater Historic District. EVALUATION CRITERIA The National Register of Historic Places, authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended, is the authoritative guide used by Federal, State, and local governments, private groups, and citizens to identify historic properties and to indicate which properties are worthy of preservation. Both NHPA and Stillwater's local ordinance define historic properties as districts, buildings, sites, structures, or objects which are significant in history, architecture, engineering, archeology, and culture. The concept of significance extends to locally important properties as well as resources of statewide or national significance. The Secretary of the Interior's standards and Stillwater's heritage preservation ordinance state three general requirements for National Register or local designation. First and foremost, historic properties must possess significance. The quality of significance of each individual historic property has to be evaluated on the basis of its importance in history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. Secondly, historic properties must satisfy at least one of the National Register eligibility criteria. Four specific eligibility criteria are applied to properties being considered for nomination to the National Register. These criteria are: Criterion A: Properties that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of national, state, or local history. 2 Criterion B: Properties that are associated with the lives of significant persons. Criterion C: Properties 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. Criterion D: Properties that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, important archeological information.) Finally, to be considered for registration, an historic property must derive its significance from an understanding of historic context, i.e., "the synthesis of factual and comparative information about the time, place, and historic development in which the property historically existed." 2 An historic context is simply a planning tool for organizing a body of information about the historic resources of a community by theme, geography, and chronological period. In historic preservation planning, individual historic properties are linked with historic contexts through the concept of property type, i.e., a grouping or classification of historic resources based on shared physical or associative characteristics. Historic contexts and property types provide the essential framework for determining the relative cultural resource value of individual historic properties at the national, statewide, and local levels of significance. To be significant, a property must possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. Integrity is the quality or qualities inherent in an historic property that convey its significance. National Register Bulletin 15: How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, states: To be listed in the National Register of Historic Places, a property must not only be shown to be significant under the National Register criteria, but it also must have integrity ... Historic properties either retain integrity (that is, convey their significance) or they do not ... 1 Department of the Interior, How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation (Washington, n.d.), p. 2. [National Register Bulletin no. 15 is hereinafter referenced as Criteria for Evaluation.] See also: Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36, Part 60. 2Department of the Interior, Guidelines for Completing National Register of Historic Places Forms (Washington, n.d.), p. 10. 3 The retention of specific aspects of integrity is paramount for a property to convey its significance.3 The National Register recognizes seven aspects of integrity: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. The Secretary of the Interior has established standards and guidelines for evaluating the significance of properties considered for nomination to the National Register. These standards and guidelines were published in the Federal Register of 29 September 1983. The Secretary has set forth four specific standards for evaluation: 1) Evaluation of the significance of historic properties uses established criteria. 2) Evaluation of significance applies the criteria within historic contexts. 3) Evaluation results in a list or inventory of significant properties that is consulted in assigning registration and treatment priorities. 4) Evaluation results are made available to the public.4 Technical information on the evaluation of historic properties is contained in National Register Bulletins No. 15: How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, and No. 16: Guidelines for Completing National Register of Historic Places Forms. Because the National Register of Historic Places criteria have been adopted by the City of Stillwater for local registrations, the present study applied the Federal standards and guidelines to the evaluation of the West Wing. HISTORIC CONTEXT Historic contexts are the centerpiece of the City's approach to community heritage preservation planning and are integral to the evaluation of the significance of the West Wing. According to the National Park Service: 3Criteria for Evaluation, p. 44. FFederal Register 48:44723-44724. El Decisions about the identification, evaluation, registration and treatment of historic properties are most reliably made when the relationship of individual properties to other similar properties is understood. Information about historic properties ... must be collected and organized to define these relationships. This organizational framework is called a 'historic context.' The historic context organizes 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 ... A single historic context describes one or more aspects of the historic development of an area, considering history, architecture, archeology, engineering and culture; and identifies the significant patterns that individual historic properties represent.5 The Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for evaluation state that the process begins with considering how the criteria apply within the historic context of the property's development: This is done by reviewing the previously developed narrative for the historic context and determining how the criteria would apply to the properties in that context, based on the important patterns, events, persons and cultural values identified.6 "Historic contexts are found at a variety of geographical levels or scales," states National Register Bulletin No. 15; "Regardless of the scale, the historic context establishes the framework from which decisions about the significance of related properties can be made. "7 The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Minnesota Historical Society has identified a range of statewide historic contexts as part of its Minnesota History in Sites and Structures comprehensive planning process.$ However, only properties which represent an aspect of the history of Minnesota as a whole are evaluated in statewide historic context. 51bid., pp. 44717-44718. 61bid., p. 44725. 7Criteria for Evaluation, p. 9. $State Historic Preservation Office, Historic Context Outlines: The Post -Contact Period Contexts (St. Paul, 1985). 5 The City of Stillwater is in the process of developing a comprehensive historic context document, expected to be submitted for approval in the summer of 1993. In the matter of the local significance of the West Wing, the relevant historic context is that of "Development of Residential Neighborhoods (1850s to 1930s)." The theme of the historic context is described below: Stillwater's historic residential neighborhoods developed between circa 1850 and 1940. Individual houses, accessory buildings, churches, stores, shops, schools, streetscapes, and public open spaces document the social histories of individuals, families, ethnic groups, and the community as a whole; these properties also exhibit the characteristics of various national architectural styles and periods, as well as regional vernacular forms. Most important in terms of historic preservation planning are the unique physical characteristics and associated values that give each neighborhood its own distinctive sense of time and place.9 Property types associated with this historic context include single and multiple family dwellings, accessory buildings, commercial buildings, schools, churches, parks, streets, and the remains of buildings and structures preserved as archeological sites. Development of "Government Hill" -- as the neighborhood around the old courthouse came to be known -- coincided with the initial building boom in Stillwater during the 1850s and the rapid expansion of the town's residential districts after the Civil War. Schools were traditionally part of the fabric of residential neighborhoods in Stillwater. While the first schools were held in private homes, by 1848 the settlement could boast of its first schoolhouse, occupied by a private school, which was located at Third and Olive Streets. The local public school board was established in 1850 and for some years rented classroom space in a downtown commercial building. In 1861, the town erected its first public schoolhouse, later known as the West Primary School. The following year, the school board built a modest frame classroom building on Government Hill -- on the site now occupied by the West Wing of the Junior High School -- which was succeeded in 1869 by Central High School. Central was later torn down (the materials were used to construct another school in the Schulenberg Addition) and was replaced 9Robert C. Vogel, Stillwater Historic Contexts (n.d.), [draft] n.p. IZ by a substantial brick building, also named Central High School, which opened in 1887.10 At this point in time, the "Residential Neighborhoods" historic context can be defined only in broad, general terms. No comprehensive, systematic surveys of the Government Hill and its environs have been completed and the recorded history of the neighborhood is not particularly abundant and widely dispersed. The historic context will need to be refined, modified, added to, and elaborated as additional historic preservation survey and historical background data accumulate. While the historical geography and cultural dynamics of the surrounding neighborhood are imperfectly known, the physical history of the West Wing is fairly well documented. The following brief history of the development of the school property was included in the 1992 reuse study report: The first building constructed on the site which we now call the West Wing was the High School built in 1887. This Romanesque Style building was later destroyed by fire in 1957. During the 1920s the building was extended to the west by three major additions until a complex was formed which occupied the entire block. These surviving additions include the gymnasium designed by Stebbins and Haxby and completed in 1923 ... the auditorium built in the same year, and classroom facilities constructed above the auditorium in 1927.11 On the basis of the data at hand, it would appear that its central location, commanding site, and accessibility by residents of Stillwater's neighborhoods were the most important factors in the development of the High School. The scale and chronology of the development of the West Wing probably reflects the decline of Stillwater's traditional economic base (lumbering, manufacturing) and the deterioration of the public school infrastructure erected in the late -nineteenth century. In a sense, the property documents the trend toward improved central school buildings and defines architectural, aesthetic, artistic, and educational values shared 1OThis paragraph is based upon published local history information collected as part of the Stillwater Historic Contexts project. 11 Rolf Anderson, et al., The Stillwater Junior High School: A Reuse Study (Minneapolis, 1992), p. 15. 0 by many other communities both large and small throughout the United States during the middle decades of the twentieth century. Historical records maintained by the Stillwater School District and the City of Stillwater provided the basic documentation used for evaluating the historical significance of the junior high school. These data were used to reconstruct the physical history of the building and to assess its place in the evolving character of the city. The preliminary results of the ongoing historic context project provided the general framework for assessing the culture resource value of the school building in terms of local development. The 1992 reuse study prepared by the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota and on -site inspection of the West Wing in April 1993 provided the baseline data for evaluating the property's architectural values and physical integrity. EVALUATION OF SIGNIFICANCE: ASSOCIATIVE VALUES Although the West Wing belongs to a property type (public school building) found throughout the state, its importance relates only to Stillwater, therefore the property was evaluated within the context of local history, rather than regional or statewide themes. The applicable local context was "Development of Residential Neighborhoods." Within this historic context, National Register Criteria A and B were applied to the West Wing in order to assess the building's possible linkages to historically significant events and persons. Under Criteria A and B, properties can be eligible for the National Register or local designation "if they are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history" or "if they are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past."12 While it cannot be denied that the history of the construction and use of schools represents interesting aspect of any community's heritage, public education is not a major theme in Stillwater history, as evidenced by the subject's comparatively brief treatment in published local histories. Indeed, it is difficult to make a case for preserving the West Wing as an essential defining attribute of the "sense of place" that gives Stillwater its historic character, for the development of the school site does not appear to have significantly shaped the form of adjacent residential and civic building development. If the school was in fact the site of a significant event, such as an historic political speech or famous theatrical performance, such 12Criteria for Evaluation, pp. 12, 14. occasions have gone unrecorded in the standard histories of the city, county, and state. A cursory inspection of the newspaper clippings files at the Stillwater Public Library failed to document any important events or community figures directly associated with the West Wing. While the school was of great importance in the social and cultural life of Stillwater, the building itself does not appear to have been pivotal in the careers of any politicians, educators, or business persons that made significant contributions to state or national history. The 1992 reuse study was unable to document the West Wing's historical significance in terms of the National Register, but the report speculated that its association with the Tozer family might be "of historical interest."13 As noted above, the Tozer Memorial Foundation provided $75,000 of the funding for the gymnasium. The National Register requirement for significance under Criterion B is based on the individual significance of a person or group within a historic context.14 In terms of National Register significance, the relevant historic context would be "Stillwater and St. Croix Triangle Lumbering." David Tozer (1823-1905), whose estate established the Tozer Memorial Foundation, was indeed a Stillwater resident engaged in the lumber business.15 However, this association does not appear to merit historic site designation. While the West Wing represents an historic school, it was not significant in educational history. Its age and simple association with local history is not enough, in and of itself, to qualify under National Register Criterion A.i6 With regard to Criterion B and the West Wing's linkage to the Tozer family, no finding of significance is possible because of the lack of scholarly treatment of David Tozer's importance as an historical figure, and because the connection occurred after Tozer's death in 1905.1 7 EVALUATION OF SIGNIFICANCE: DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION VALUES National Register Criterion C is the basis for judging the West Wing's significance in terms of architectural design, construction, and artistic values. 13Anderson, Reuse Study, p. 17. 14Criteria for Evaluation, p. 15. 15Warren Upham and Rose B. Dunlap (comps.), Minnesota Biographies, 1655- 1912 (St. Paul, 1912), p. 792. Tozer was born in New Brunswick and settled at Stillwater in 1856, where he was engaged in the lumber business. 16See Criteria for Evaluation, p. 12. 171bid., p. 15. 0 The West Wing does not appear to meet the Criterion C requirement that National Register properties "embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction." The building does not represent a distinctive specimen of any particular architectural style or period: the 1992 reuse study described the West Wing as exhibiting Medieval Style architectural characteristics, including "stone window surrounds and a parapet with crenellations." The reuse study went on to note that "the building's rather minimal stylistic features probably preclude the structure from being considered architecturally important."18 Properties may also be nominated to the National Register under Criterion C if they represent the technical or aesthetic achievements of a "master" architect or craftsman. However, the West Wing property would not be eligible as the work of a master simply because it was designed by a prominent architect. A number of skilled architects, contractors, and craftspeople were involved in the construction of the West Wing -- Stebbins and Haxby are the architects of record for the 1923 gymnasium addition, for example -- but none are recognized as "masters" by architectural historians. Criterion C also applies to properties with "high artistic values." The West Wing does not exhibit any outstanding design concepts or aesthetic ideals. Indeed, it is a rather typical example of public school architecture with some modest stylistic details. The mural in the school auditorium has attracted some attention because of its association with the United States Works Projects Administration (WPA) Federal Art Project (1935-1943). The mural, a realistic composition in the modern style, was executed by Minneapolis painter, graphics designer, and teacher Miriam Ibling (1895-?), who is also credited with WPA murals in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Owatonna.19 The historic background for evaluating the cultural resource value of such "New Deal" art in Minnesota is contained in a recent doctoral dissertation by Susan R. Eule and in articles by Kenneth E. Henrickson and Thomas O'Sullivan published in the Spring 1993 number of the magazine Minnesota History. None of these works single out the Stillwater mural as an outstanding specimen of WPA artwork. The 1992 reuse study team report recommended conservation and restoration of the mural -- which is presently hidden behind several layers of paint -- 18Anderson, Reuse Study, pp. 15-16. 19For biographical data on Ibling, see: Peter Hastings Falk (ed.), Who Was Who In American Art (Boston, 1985), p. 305. Ibling was a native of Parkersburg, Iowa, who studied at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and was at one time a teacher at the Walker Art Center. lue as part of the rehabilitation of the West Wing but did not comment on its artistic value.20 Following the guidelines established by the Department of the Interior, the mural would have no significance independent of the rest of the building.21 In the area of design integrity -- defined by the National Park Service as "the combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, and style of a property"22 --the West Wing falls short of the National Register eligibility requirement. For preservation planning purposes, the West Wing is classified as a building, although it includes several historically and functionally related structural units. National Register Bulletin 15 states that: Buildings eligible for the National Register must include all of their basic structural elements. Parts of buildings, such as interiors, facades, or wings, are not eligible independent of the rest of the existing building.23 The architectural integrity of the West Wing has been severely compromised by the loss of the old high school classroom building by fire in 1957. The old high school formed the core of the historic school complex and its loss removed a number of essential physical features (style, mass, and materials) from the property. The appearance of the West Wing has also been slightly modified, both in terms of its facade and interior spaces, although none of the essential design features of the 1923-1927 additions appear to have been lost. The boiler house and tunnel connecting the East and West Wings are not individually significant in terms of their design, materials, or construction methods.24 20Ibid., p. 17. In April 1993 a professional conservator inspected the mural and found that it was probably beyond recovering (Ann Terwedo, personal communication to Robert Vogel, 28 April 1993). 21 Criteria for Evaluation, p. 4. 221bid., p. 44. 23Criteria for Evaluation, p. 4. 24Persistent local tradition has it that two of the boilers in the West Wing boiler house were originally installed in the old Territorial/State Prison. The boilers in question were fabricated by the William Bros. Boiler Co. of Minneapolis. The present writer has been unable to find documentary evidence to support the connection with the prison. 11 EVALUATION OF SIGNIFICANCE: INFORMATIONAL VALUE National Register Criterion D is applied to properties which have potential research value: the criterion is commonly applied to archeological properties.25 The West Wing does not appear to retain any archeological resource value: the ruins of the old high school building have been destroyed and due to massive site disturbance the existing school building and grounds do not exhibit characteristics suggesting intact, buried archeological features. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The West Wing property was evaluated as an historic public school building within the context of the development of Stillwater's residential neighborhoods between the 1850s and the 1930s. There is no applicable statewide historic context study unit. While the property retains some aspects of its historical integrity (i.e., association and feeling), it fails to meet the minimum requirements for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. It is not directly linked to a significant event or pattern of events in Stillwater history, nor is it associated with the lives of any significant individual or group. The physical integrity of the property, an essential element in evaluating the West Wing's significance under Criterion C, has been severely compromised by the loss of the old high school building. The surviving West Wing is not in and of itself a distinctive or distinguished architectural entity, either in the context of Stillwater's public buildings or the development of the neighborhood in which the school is located. The present writer concurs with the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota 1992 reuse study's conclusion that the West Wing "may not be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places," although the report's suggestion that it is locally significant26 seems to suggest that some kind of sliding scale of significance exists for determining a property's eligibility for registration when there is a local alternative to the National Register. This is simply not the case: by ordinance, locally designated heritage sites in Stillwater must meet the same criteria as locally significant properties listed in the National Register. 25Criteria for Evaluation, p. 21. 26Anderson, Reuse Study, pp. 3, 17. 12 Robert C. Vogel & Associates offers the following specific preservation planning recommendations in relation to the West Wing: 1) No further evaluation work is recommended. A National Register of Historic Places inventory - nomination form should not be prepared for the West Wing. Local registration is not recommended. 2) A Minnesota Architecture -History Inventory Form should be completed for the West Wing and placed in the inventory files maintained by the State Historic Preservation Office and the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission. 3) If the West Wing is demolished, a description of the property along with a record of its history should be retained by the City. These data have potential historical and architectural history research value and the record of the property's evaluation may provide a useful basis for future preservation planning decisions. 13 W : •1 Anderson, Rolf, et al. The Stillwater Junior High School: A Reuse Study. Minneapolis: Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, [1992]. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. "Archeology and Historic Preservation; Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines." Federal Register vol. 44 no. 190 (29 September 1983), pp. 44716-44742. . How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. National Register Bulletin no.15. Washington, n.d. . Guidelines for Completing National Register of Historic Places Forms. National Register Bulletin no.16. Washington, n.d. Euler, Susan R. "Art for a Democracy: The WPA's Art Education Programs in Minnesota, 1935-1943." Unpublished Ph.D. dissertation, University of Minnesota, 1990. Falk, Peter Hastings (ed.). Who Was Who In American Art: Compiled From the Original Thirty-four Volumes of American Art Annual: Who's Who In Art ... Boston: Sound View Press, 1985. Henrickson, Kenneth E. "The WPA Federal Art Projects in Minnesota, 1935-1943." Minnesota History vol. 53 no. 5 (Spring 1993), pp. 170- 183. O'Sullivan, Thomas. "A Job and a Movement: The WPA Federal Art Project in Minnesota." Minnesota History vol. 53, no. 5 (Spring 1993), pp. 184-195. State Historic Preservation Office. Historic Context Outlines: The Post Contact Period Contexts. Minnesota History in Sites and Structures: A Comprehensive Planning Process. St. Paul: Minnesota Historical Society, 1985. Upham, Warren, and Rose B. Dunlap (comps.). Minnesota Biographies, 1655-1912. Minnesota Historical Society Collections vol. 14. St. Paul: Minnesota Historical Society, 1912. 14 Vogel, Robert C. Stillwater Historic Contexts. [Draft] Document being prepared for the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission. Robert C. Vogel & Associates, St. Paul. 15 P L A N N N G C 0 M M I S S 0 N E R S ForAmcr•ica's Municipal & County Planning oarck Planning for New Downtown Development f by Suzanne Sutro Rhees ost everyone has a mental ground -floor retail or office uses and picture of the "traditional" down- offices or apartments upstairs. The town: a Main Street lined with two- building walls frame the street, which or three-story block buildings with continued on page 4 ha+i�r`s .;"•'.'.+i.tµ. ra-,G"-^^J �}��..: .,�.1#�nv �?` ,..s,: ' ,,,.�. 4r R 'a..: r`td tu' . ✓. -..t" .. i". -d" :_?„ry"r n ^" ie ; ,u rlt 1. 1. 7. r �:�1"+. ��`k' .ic r .•r' Si?:... ' '�' � '• �k w .. ..� .n ^."itic, yr �,.,`.r�' `s^J` r � r w �-'�«. at�r \�\�III�/i � 11 /..�1 /��. 11 � ' F k trt I Y / 1 \• I ', ✓.. /mil/%�� �• I � 1! I 1 I'� • ` IY �' Y i i !i�!'1�//i ��= —��1,\./�/Li1/,1//.1/1111%� _ , t, �, � j''1'.1��\��:\•``\�11i/.%/i1/ an i i„dF1,0 ` • ri /• i / .?fi fin•,', PLANNING COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL NUMBER 9 MARCH/APRIL 1993 FROM THE EDITOR Miscellany No deep thoughts from the Editor this issue. Instead, a request for help. We are looking for information or ideas to help us with two planned ar- ticles. One article will be focusing on home occupations and how communi- ties plan and zone for them. The other article will be dealing with planning to preserve a community's heritage. If your city, town or county has been particu- larly active or successful with either of these topics, please give us a call. We are also continuing to look for your input in several other ways. First, if there's a topic you think we should be covering, let us know. Second, if your planning commission has something you'd like to share with other Journal readers, consider contributing to our "News & Notes" section. Third, if you'd be interested — or know someone who would be interested — in writing an "In- sights" column, we would like to talk with you. Finally, Journal readers may be in- terested to know that we "upload" first drafts of most upcoming articles into the municipal planning "library" of CompuServe — a nationwide electronic information service. CompuServe users can "download," review, and comment on these drafts. Many Journal articles have benefited from such feedback. A number of planners and planning com- missioners from across the country al- ready participate in this electronic community. We welcome your joining our informal "editorial board." If you would like more information, give us a call. But please note, this is no substitute for subscribing to the Journal! Wayne M. Senville Editor FEATURES Planning for New Downtown Development by Suzanne Sutro Rhees Planning for new development in downtown dis- tricts, whether in towns or cities, requires flexible zoning and careful consideration of design issues. 1 My Family's Business by John B. Kassel Some personal reflections on the death of downtown retailing. 8 Understanding & Making Use of People's Visual Preferences by Anton C. Nelessen & James Constantine How one firm discovers people's visual preferences — and helps communities make use of this information in the planning process. 12 Focus Groups & Market -Oriented Land Planning by Tim Newell A brief account of how and why land developers are increasingly using focus groups. 15 D EPARTMENTS The Effective Planning Commissioner Elaine Cogan asks: "How well do you use time at your planning commission meetings?" 3 The Planning Commission At Work Process is at the heart of the practice of planning, as Michael Chandler explains in this month's column. 9 Talking Transportation Greg Dale provides an overview of traffic impact studies. 10 News & Notes Reader Response A study of cellular towers The Lake Book 11 Insights Pamela Plumb explains how town councils and planning boards can develop a positive relationship. 16 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL NUMBER 9 ME THE EFFECTIVE PLANNING COMMISSIONER How We[ here are many important planning, zoning and land use issues in your community. You would not be on the planning commission if you were not sincerely dedicated to solv- ing them. Then, why are you sometimes vaguely dissatisfied that you were pressed into mak- ing important decisions prematurely be- cause there "just was not enough time" to do it right? Why does the commission spend hours on minutiae and minutes on policy? Why do you always seem to be playing catch up to meet the schedules of other agencies? Holding a public hearing until the early hours of the morning after a full meet- ing on the budget is less an indication of how busy you are and more a symptom of a commission out of control. Jamming the agenda with personnel matters so that either you take up public testimony when you are too tired to focus intelligently or postpone the hearing and risk the ire of people who have come miles to participate, is neither politically wise nor good management. Permitting staff to give long, involved reports you would have understood more completely if you could read them yourself reduces the time you have left to make good decisions. Allowing your planning board to be driven by unrealistic deadlines forces you to make incomplete or unwise deci- sions. These are some ways you can judge how well your commission uses the pre- cious but limited resource of time: • How many items are on your typical meeting agenda? In what order are they? If your commission is like most, your agenda is organized in linear or calendar fashion with little or no concern for the amount of time each matter will take. Take a good look at it. Do you always have to start with "old business" before you go on to "new business"? If the public is waiting impa- Use Your Time? By Elaine Cogan tiently to testify on an ite the agenda and likely to hours, be flexible: put it get restless and when yoi full attention. . • Does staff "read" information to you that you could absorb best on your own? Do not accept the excuse that involved technical information can be put "on the record" only if it is recited aloud. The United States Congress allows its members to insert all manner of material into the record without their being present; you certainly can do the same. Moreover, you can be more prepared for discussion on the substance of the issue if you have the infor- mation in advance. • How well does the staff use graphs and charts? One picture is still worth 1,000 words, but only if it is the right picture. Encourage staff to learn and use appropri- ate graphical techniques to illustrate points that may otherwise consume unnecessary explanatory time. (Editor's Note: For more on this, see Elaine's column, "Using Visual Aids," in Issue 41. • Do you allow sufficient time to delib- erate before you act? When was the last time you engaged in a substantive discus- sion before you made a decision — a deci- sion that allowed each member to bring Lastly, what is your satisfaction/dissat- isfaction quotient? Are you spending more time on your commissioner's job and en- joying it less? You are a volunteer. You have many other demands on your atten- tion, probably not the least, a full or part- time job. Yet, you would not have agreed to serve on the planning board if you did not think you had the time. But the critical question is, time for what? Set realistic and reasonable expectations and examine your performance periodically to make time your ally, not your nemesis. Elaine Cogan is a part- ner with the firm of Cogan Sharpe Cogan, Planning and Communications Consult-` � ants, Portland, Oregon. Her column appears in each is- sue of the Planning Commis- sioners Journal. Editor's Note: If your commission or board has any approaches to managing the agenda you'd care to share with other readers, please let us know. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL NUMBER 9 MARCH / A P R I L 1 9 9 3 M Planning for New Downtown Development continued from cover in turn is lined by sidewalks, on -street parking, and sometimes amenities such as shade trees and street furniture. It is a fa- miliar, reassuring image, assuming that the downtown economy is healthy and that the storefronts are occupied. Contrast this with another image: the one-story "mini - mall" with parking in front; the single -pur- pose office building set in the middle of large parking lots; the chain restaurant with its drive -through lane and "Anywhere USA" architecture — all separated from each other by ubiquitous parking lots and driveways. Now ask this: how can the traditional downtown attract needed new develop- ment without reducing the first image to the second one? Can new buildings and uses be added to the existing fabric of downtown without destroying its charac- ter? An understanding of some basic zon- ing techniques and design principles can assist the planning commission in finding a good "fit" between old and new. ZONING FLEXIBILITY First, examine the downtown zoning. Although it seems self-evident that the zoning should permit or encourage desir- able uses, many downtowns still contain outmoded industrial districts in areas now more suitable for retail, office or residen- tial uses. Where retail uses are permitted they should be defined narrowly enough to keep certain intensive "heavy commer- cial" uses (for example, auto -oriented busi- nesses such as car dealerships, service stations and repair shops) some distance from Main Street. A useful zoning technique is to only permit the larger or more intensive com- mercial uses on a "special permit" or con- ditional use basis. In other words, such uses may be permitted only if they can meet a number of clearly specified condi- tions, covering issues such as traffic, noise, Traditional downtown "Main Street" in Burlington, New Jersey — population 10,000. SION ERS JOURNAL N UMBER 9 MARCH / A P R I L 1 9 9 3 IN and compatibility with surrounding uses. Used judiciously, the special permit/con- ditional use process is a good way to place these issues on the table during the devel- opment review process. [Editor's Note: See "Special Permits: What They Are & How They Are Used," in Issue 3 of the Journal for more on this zoning technique]. In addition to specifying certain uses downtown, the zoning ordinance should be designed to encourage reuse of existing buildings and construction of compatible new buildings. This means that lot sizes and setbacks, as well as building coverage or impervious coverage limitations, should be based on what already exists in the downtown, rather than on some suburban ideal. If a "one size fits all" commercial district is used for both downtown and new suburban development, it is more than likely that the existing downtown will fail to meet the zoning requirements. In general, the traditional downtown will contain a mix of retail, office and resi- dential uses. To encourage more of a cer- tain use, say second -story apartments, a useful technique is to offer a density bonus for this type of development. For example, an increase in maximum building cover- age or floor area ratio might be permitted, or residential units might be exempted from density requirements. Second -story apartments can help to provide affordable housing while keeping downtown build- ings occupied. Many communities have also found that the downtown is an ideal place for elderly housing (apartments or some type of congregate housing) often in a rehabilitated building such as a hotel. Parking is often a constraint on new development in urban settings that pre- date the automobile. However, a thriving downtown encourages pedestrian move- ment between several destinations, reduc- ing the need for separate parking for each use. Permitting shared parking for com- patible uses (residential and office uses, or offices and restaurants) can create a more efficient parking pattern. Other flexible parking strategies include allowing the use of off -site parking — a municipal lot, for example — and adjacent on -street parking to meet zoning requirements. [Editor's Note: For more on how to make our streets more "pedestrian -friendly, " see "Taming the Automobile," in Issue I of the Journal]. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS "Santa Barbara... " p. 6 Both parking and driveway access can be centralized and shared by a number of businesses, creating safer, clearer traffic patterns. Where side Design issues are vital to maintaining " yard parking abuts the street it should be the traditional "look" and character of the downtown. A few simple principles can be screened by a low hedge or an attractively designed fence or wall. expressed either through the zoning ordi- Encourage architectural compatibility. nance itself or through a set of design guidelines with illustrations of "good" and New buildings should reflect, but not slay- ishly replicate, the rhythm and scale of "bad" examples. Drawings or photos give both the planning commission and the existing ones. Building height, roof shape, the rhythm of openings, and predominant applicant a much better grasp of the pre- buildin materials are all desi n elm is A walkway links parking structure in Edina, Minnesota, to downtown commercial district. ferred development pattern than words alone can provide. Respect the street line. Most Main Street buildings meet the sidewalk with no inter- vening setback, and new buildings should generally do the same. Zoning ordinances usually specify a "minimum" setback; why not a "maximum" as well? This leads to another rule of thumb: Don't let a parking lot separate the build- ing from the street. Instead, encourage park- ing on the street itself, in the rear or side yard, or in an off -site community parking lot. This rule will conflict with a basic prin- ciple of modern retailing: maximize vis- ibility of and access to parking. Nonetheless, many Main Streets have im- proved and sustained their commercial viability through a combination of on - street, rear yard, and off -site parking. g g e en that can be specified without dictating a certain historical style or stamping out originality. Many towns and cities have produced their own design guidebooks that illustrate their particular stylistic ele- ments. Q�l "Design Guidelines"p. 4 Encourage pedestrian friendly spaces and coordinated landscaping. Presumably all new downtown development would include extensions or upgrades of side- walks. However, new development can also create additional spaces: small plazas, landscaped walkways between buildings, and wider sidewalks that can accommo- date outdoor cafes and other seasonal uses. Creation of such spaces can be encouraged through bonuses and incentives in the zon- ing ordinance. Likewise, a coordinated plan for landscaping and street furniture — planters, benches, light standards — establishes a coherent framework into which new buildings can easily fit. Of course, some public investment, perhaps combined with strategies such as special service districts or tax increment financ- ing, is usually needed to initiate these im- provements in the existing downtown. Require appropriate signage. Small hand-crafted signs are appropriate for a downtown environment of narrow store- fronts and pedestrian or slow -moving ve- hicular traffic, while large plastic back -lit signs are usually out of place. Free-stand- ing signs are generally not feasible where buildings meet the street without a front yard; instead, wall signs (both flat and pro- jecting) are common. Sign size, type and location can be controlled by the zoning ordinance, while design guidelines can specify preferred materials (wood, metal, continued on next page PLANNING COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL NUMBER 9 MARCH / A P R I L 1 9 9 3 Planning for New Downtown Development continued from page 5 neon) and color schemes for signs. LARGE NEW USES ON THE EDGE OF DOWNTOWN The preceding strategies are easiest to apply to a single building that fills a gap in the downtown core. But what happens on the periphery, where vacant lots or surface parking may predominate? Is it possible to assimilate a really large new use — a discount store or a corporate headquar- ters, for example — into the fringes of downtown? "Wal-Mart Study" How about a parking structure, which may be neces- sary to the overall economic health of the district? In fact, a downtown location for such uses is usually better than their typical placement on the edge of town, in a com- mercial strip, or in an office park. The ideal situation is to convert an existing build- ing, such as a vacant warehouse, to ac- commodate a large office, retail, or even storage use. In many cases, however, new construction will be necessary. Since these new businesses often have very specific parking and circulation requirements, it may not be possible to follow the design principles listed above to the letter. The key is to preserve a pedestrian scale, especially on the side of the building adjacent to downtown. This could mean a double -fronted retail complex where one side preserves the street line and scale of adjacent buildings while the other side provides easy vehicular access and park- ing. Even a new shopping center can be linked to its surroundings by placing smaller buildings along the street front- age, screening the view of the parking lot. In cases where these strategies are not fea- sible (for instance, because of grading problems), the presence of sidewalks, parking lot screening and landscaping, and street furniture can help to link a large new building to its downtown setting. The development of a large vacant site can sometimes yield a major public ame- nity such as a town square or plaza that can act as a link between new and existing 9 M A R C H/ A P R I L 1 9 9 3 A franchise convenience store fits into the block in Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. development. Even a new parking lot can be landscaped and designed for public use on weekends for farmers' markets or craft fairs. Downtown Markets." Parking structures can be greatly im- proved by insisting that retail stores be lo- cated on the ground floor and byemploying a "false front" design, with building materials that echo those of sur- rounding buildings. FRANCHISE ARCHITECTURE One of the most difficult challenges planning commission face is dealing with franchise restaurants or stores in the down- town. The standardized architecture, park- ing, and site plans for franchises often ignore local character. However, many communities have stuck to their guns and succeeded in requiring compatible and context -sensitive designs. Edward T. McMahon, a Senior Associate at the Con- servation Fund, has been conducting re- search on place -sensitive franchise design. He has found that franchise location is first and foremost an economic decision — and that once a company decides to locate in a particular area, it is often willing to occupy an existing building (often at considerable cost savings) or to construct a new one that responds to its downtown context. McDonald's is one example of this: its Cedarburg, Wisconsin, restaurant is lo- cated in a new limestone building with a low monument sign; in Stowe, Vermont, the McDonald's looks like a traditional New England building; while in Raleigh, North Carolina, the fast-food restaurant occupies a former movie theater and uses the marquee for its sign. Some communities require compliance with design standards through a historic district ordinance or a special overlay dis- trict that applies to specific areas or uses. Scottsdale, Arizona, for instance, encourages a "Southwestern" architectural style for commercial and multi -family buildings, while New Orleans requires that fast food restaurants in certain districts go through a site plan review process to ensure compat- ibility with their setting. Others have relied on negotiation to bring about voluntary compliance with design guidelines. BUILDING SUPPORT FOR NEW DOWNTOWN STRATEGIES Implementing the strategies suggested in this article is not always easy. The plan- ning commission may face opposition from business owners or developers who feel that zoning changes, site plan review or design guidelines would unreasonably restrict their freedom to develop their properties. It is important to build support for any actions affecting the downtown by involving those groups in the planning process. The Na- tional Trust for Historic Preservation's Main Street program (the inspiration for many statewide programs) offers a useful model for involving the business community in positive actions for downtown revitaliza- tion, including coordinated store hours, events and promotions, and joint mar- keting efforts — in addition to building renovations and design standards. Many towns have also found that establishing an advisory committee or task force on downtown planning and zoning is a good way to educate and involve the various interest groups and the public that will ultimately benefit from a healthy and at- tractive downtown. Suzanne Sutro Rhees �I 'CP ply is a planner and writer liv- ing in Minneapolis. She formerly worked as a com- munity planner with the Montgomery County Plan- ning Commission in South- � eastern Pennsylvania, providing planning and zoning assistance to a number of that county's municipalities. Suzanne is the author of "Reinventing the Village: Planning, Zoning and Design Strategies." PLANNING COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL NUMBER 9 MARCH / A P R I L 1993 FEATURE My Family's Business ar several months we knew that" Christmas Eve we would have a death in the family. And we did. My family's business — a retail clothing store — closed its doors for good. It was 105 years old: born Port Henry, N.Y., 1887; died Middletown, N.Y., Dec. 24, 1992. I went to visit the patient just before the end. But what really shocked me was how bad the entire community looked. The old downtown section, which had been in steep decline since my grandfather's time, was deserted. And the early-1970s mall, where my father had moved the store, was two-thirds empty. Where was everybody? At the brand, spanking new Pyramid Mall, that's where. Thirty years ago when I was growing up there, Middletown was a typical Ameri- can town of 20,000 people in the Hudson Valley. It had a thriving downtown. Mer- chants decked out their stores for the crowds that came to cheer the semi-an- nual parades, complete with fire trucks and marching bands. But times changed. An interstate high- way was built nearby. In the early 1970s a farmer sold his fields near the highway exit to an out-of-state developer who built an enclosed mall. Eventually, most down- town businesses went to the mall. In those days the community did not seem mortally wounded, just weakened. The outskirts of town filled up with strip development. People drove more and walked less, waved through windshields more and met on sidewalks less. Traffic got worse. Farmland was gobbled up. Sub- urban development flourished. Then, in the 1980s, the amount of re- tail space exploded. The area turned into a regional shopping hub. Downtown be- came increasingly irrelevant and empty. The community tried to keep itself to - by John B. Kassel gether. Old-time stores still sponsored the Little League here and the 4-H there, but it was a losing battle: most people shopped at the chain stores. And then came Pyramid. The com- pany picked a neighboring town starving for tax base, made lots of promises and got plenty of breaks. The mall, "Galleria at Crystal Run," opened in the fall of 1992. It was a smash hit. Instantly. And, just as quickly, Middletown was crushed. Family store after family store announced closings. The area is hopelessly overbuilt with retail space. The commu- nity has now been spread even thinner. Where it is healthy it is anonymous and mediocre — the same public spaces, stores and amenities you could find anywhere in America. Where it is unhealthy it is de- crepit, and very, very sad. This story is all too common. Is it in- evitable? We must recognize that there is a revolution going on in the world of retail- ing — ask anyone in the business. Across the country, old-time traditional retailers — in clothing, hardware, shoes, stationery, books, jewelry, pharmacies, you name it — are folding left and right. They simply cannot compete with chain stores in terms of wholesale buying power. And, often, they are wedded to a high -service, personal style of business. All of this means higher retail prices; and increasingly for consum- ers, price is not just the bottom line, it's the only line. Whether the Pyramids and Wal-Marts of the world are driving this revolution or merely capitalizing on it is beside the point. But the arrival of a Pyramid or Wal-Mart hurts a community far more than the de- parture of the local stores they replace. Because they typically locate far from the traditional downtown and set up a rival "downtown," they strike at the community's heart. Shopping at local stores helps, but it's not enough. Most of us can't afford to buy from the little guy. We can't turn back the clock. We must accept the revolution in retailing. But we need not accept a gutting of our community. The new retail forces must be blended with the existing community, not allowed to create a rival one. This is hard. It re- quires creative planning, wise regulation, infrastructure development (like new transportation systems), and tax reform, to reduce the incentives to abandon exist- ing communities in favor of building new ones out of whole cloth. In the meantime, do drop in on your local retailer. Buy something you need. And chat with the owner if you feel so inclined. He may even show you pictures of his kids. If he does, I bet he'll tell you, with very mixed emotions, that he hopes they don't go into the business. John Kassel is an attor- ney in Burlington, Vermont. His family operated a retail clothing store for many years in upstate New York. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL NUMBER 9 MARCH / A P R I L 1 9 9 3 THE PLANNING COMMISSION AT WORK The Planning Process my last column, I said that planing can be thought of as a forward -thinking process ca- pable of helping move a community from today's reality to tomorrow's possibilities. Central to this proactive view of planning is the word "process." Defined as a systematic series of ac- tions directed to some end, process is the canvass upon which the practice of plan- ning takes form and shape. 1. PLANNING AS LEGAL PROCESS Planning, as most commissioners re- alize, is a structured process governed by legal principles, statutes and codes. The legal authority for local planning is derived from the state. A planning commission must be cog- nizant of its state's enabling law, for this will define the commission's range of sub- stantive duties and responsibilities, as well as the procedural requirements it must fol- low. Chief among the substantive duties will be the preparation and implementa- tion of a comprehensive plan. Procedural requirements will typically deal with the plan adoption and amendment process (for example, notice and public hearing re- quirements), and the process by which zoning and other plan implementation or- dinances are considered. 2.. PLANNING AS TECHNICAL PROCESS The planning process begins once a locality makes the decision to plan, and commits the necessary time, energy, and money to do so. The commitment to plan, although important, is meaningless without a struc- ture or sequence capable of transforming the commitment into a planning docu- ment. Accordingly, an important technical concern involves the steps a planning com- mission will follow to frame and then as- semble the plan. This will typically include: by Michael Chandler In the real world, the process outlined above is not always followed in a neat, step- by-step manner. Planning commissions must become accustomed to the fact that the process will not always work as planned. Accordingly, a planning commission's ability to adjust and even improvise is important. 3. PLANNING AS PUBLIC PROCESS Beyond the procedural requirements governing public hearings and plan adop- tion processes, a planning commission must decide what role the public will play in the planning process. Increasingly, citi- zens are being asked by planning commis- sions to perform key tasks associated with the development of a comprehensive plan. As a result, planning commissioners need to ask themselves: • Who are they hey "stakeholders" in the community? • How will they be involved in the process? • What information will the commission need from them, and from citizens -at -large? • How will this information be secured? 4. PLANNING AS MANAGEMENT A final process consideration involves the management of the planning activity. In communities with hired staff much of this will not require the planning commission's attention. Conversely, in communities with limited staff resources, the commission will have a greater man- agement role. Irrespective of staff re- sources, however, most planning commissions will need to deal with the following management issues: • The commission's internal organization • Development of a commission work plan, governing projected activities • Establishment of a reporting and work re- lationship with the governing body As I've tried to show, process is funda- mental to community planning. With this understanding in mind, in the next issue of the Journal I will turn, in greater detail, to the role of the planning commission in the development of the comprehensive plan. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL NUMBER 9 MARCH/APRIL 1993 TALKING TRANSPORTATION Traffic Impact Studies n my previous column, I gave you some background about transportation planning and the "big picture." A specific site analy- sis can only be successfully accomplished when there is a good understanding of how that site relates to your community's over- all transportation plan. The purpose of the traffic impact study ("TIS") itself is to help solve a localized problem and deal with project -related traf- fic within a limited area. Usually, this is the street system immediately adjacent to the site. As the size of the development grows, so should the area of analysis. The TIS must answer the question: "Does the traffic generated by the proposed development cause a decrease in service or safety?" If the answer is "yes," then the TIS should go on to assess how improvements can be made to mitigate the impact of the new traffic. SITE DESIGN Good traffic analysis depends upon good site design. The two are inseparable. The site planning and design process usu- ally begins with decisions relative to the building size and shape, and its placement on the site. The parking and on -site circu- lation are then designed around the build- ing. Finally, the intersections of the access drives with the adjacent street are estab- lished, sometimes with little or no consid- eration being given to the impact on the street. When inadequate attention is given to the location and design of access, and feed- back does not occur between site design and traffic engineering, the following prob- lems may result: • Inadequate access capacity. • On -site congestion. • Congestion on the public street system. • High accident experience. by C. Gregory Dale • Limited flexibility to adjust the design or operation to future changed conditions. Serious problems with conflicting de- sign considerations can be avoided if the TIS takes into account the following: • Existing traffic and other roadway condi- tions that would limit the extent of devel- opment on the site under consideration; • Changes in traffic conditions, traffic op- erations, or roadway design that will influ- ence the amount or nature of the development that can be accommodated on the site or with the site design; • Traffic -generation and trip orientation characteristics of the activities identified in the market feasibility study; and • Comparison of the traffic that might be generated by the development with an es- timate of the street and intersection capac- ity that can be expected to be available. If the capacity is insufficient, the market fea- sibility study can investigate other options (for example, a scaled -back project, a dif- ferent mix of uses, or another site) before significant investment decisions are made. MARKETING STUDY A marketing feasibility report is nec- essary for any major land use development. Its purpose is to determine the market area of influence, the projected build -out or lease -out period, and the potential short and long-term return on investment. It is a specialized study and is usually prepared by real estate marketing and financial pro- fessionals. The results of this study are critical in shaping the transportation, traf- fic circulation, and development decisions as part of the TIS. It should provide an accurate measure of the orientation and direction of travel for customers, employees, or users of the development. If a marketing study is not available, then the traffic engineer will have to use his or her best judgment — based on sources such as the Institute of Trans- portation Engineers' "Trip Generation Manual." SITE PLAN BASELINE DATA As I mentioned, a good site plan is critical to preparing a useful TIS. Certain information must be shown on the site plan in order to allow a reasonable analysis to be completed. At a minimum, this would include information on: emergency vehicle access; lane widths and turn bay lengths; directional signs; sight distance triangles; lighting; truck circulation; and parking layout. TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY REPORT The TIS should be an integral part of the development impact review process. it is specifically concerned with the trip gen- eration, distribution, and assignment of traffic on a roadway system to and from a proposed development. Trip generation is a measure of how much vehicular traffic the project will gen- erate. Vehicle volumes are usually given in terms of "average daily traffic" over a 24- hour period, or during a morning or after- noon "peak hour." The distribution and assignment of traffic involves estimating the percentage of traffic that will be coming from or going to the project from each continued on page 15 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL NUMBER 9 MARCH / A P R I L 1 9 9 3 NEWS & NOTES Cellular Tower Study FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN Faced with requests to site 120 foot high cellular towers in its community, the Farmington Hills Planning Commission organized a study committee composed of staff and members of the planning commission and zoning board of appeals, along with a representative of the Federal Communications Com- mission, to investigate the issue. The committee met over a period of several months — including meetings with repre- sentatives of the two licensed cellular companies — and developed a series of policy recommendations to deal better with the issue of determining cellular tower locations. Among the recommendations were that cellular towers be permitted by right in several industrial zoning districts, but require special approval else- where; that joint occupancy of towers be encouraged; and that towers no longer licensed or active be removed at the owner's expense. For more information or a copy of the study, contact Ed- ward Gardiner, City Planner, 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336; (313) 473-9545. The Lake Book YARMOUTH, MAINE Maine's Congress of Lake Associations has published a fairly short, and very readable, introduction to issues involving lakes. The Lake Book provides "lake basics," followed by infor- mative sections on topics rang- ing from "understanding septic systems" to "UFO's: unidenti- fied floating objects." While some of the material is specific to Maine, much of The Lake Book will be of value to commu- nities elsewhere. Most impor- tantly, The Lake Book can serve as a model of how to boil down technical issues into a format understandable to the average citizen. The Lake Book received an award for best publication from the Northern New England Chapter of the American Plan- ning Association. Copies of The Lake Book are available for $1, plus $1.10 post- age. Send a stamped, self-ad- dressed 9 x 12 mailing envelope to Joan Irish, COLA, RR 2, Box 391, Bayview St., Yarmouth, ME 04096. For additional informa- tion, you can reach Ms. Irish at: (207) 846-4271. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL NUMBER 9 MARC H / A P R I L 1 9 9 3 FEATURE Understanding 8 Making Use of People's Visual Preferences Editor's Note: The following articles, prepared by Anton Nelessen and James Constantine of the Princeton, New Jersey firm of Nelessen & Associates, explore one power- ful way by which a community can seek to learn — and make use of — the "visual pref- erences" of its residents. Methods such as those pioneered by the Nelessen firm help answer the challenge that dealing with aes- thetic or visual concerns is too subjective a matter for planners [for this point of view, see Frank Bryan's "Insights" column in Issue 7 of the Journal]. Following this article is a brief account of how developers are making growing use of 'focus groups" in planning their projects. Focus groups provide developers a mecha- nism for more closely examining the visual and aesthetic preferences of prospective homebuyers. Recall also our last issue and Clare Cooper Marcus' article, "Considering Residents' Needs" — as well as the article on Brunswick, Maine's, charrette. These too ex- plored ways of understanding and making use of what people want their surroundings to look like. 1. DEVELOPING THE VISUAL PREFERENCE SURVEY TM by Anton C. Nelessen 4j.1979, Metuchen, NewJer- sey"'commissioned the Rutgers University urban design studio (of which I was director) to help them pre- pare a plan for the downtown. Metuchen is a small, older town in central New Jer- sey, with a population of about 13,000. In thinking about the project, I began to ask myself how the people who lived in Metuchen thought about their downtown. What did they feel was positive? What didn't they like? What type and density of new development would they find accept- able? We photographed the town and picked other scenes from our slide library. The slides were then shown to towns- people at a large public meeting. We asked them to give us a positive sign if they liked the picture, and a negative one if they didn't. This was our first visual preference survey ("VPS"). After the meeting, the evaluations were added up. Interestingly enough, some scenes were rated positive by most of the participants, while others were over- whelmingly rated negative. We interpreted this to mean that there were building and landscape designs, land uses, and even densities, that almost everyone found ac- ceptable. If the acceptable images were in- corporated into the downtown plan, we reasoned, then the plan should be well - received by the town. Conversely, the plan should contain recommendations on how to deal with (either through prohibition or upgrading) the negatively rated images. The results of the VPS were used to guide the character of downtown streetscape improvement, facade renova- tions, and infill multifamily housing. Metuchen went on to adopt design codes based on the community's articulated pref- erences. Subsequent development received very favorable "reviews" from the town. In effect, the town's visual preferences were becoming reality. In the years since the Metuchen project, working with many different com- munities, we have found that the VPS en- ables citizens, government officials and developers to participate in creating a com- mon vision — for either a large develop- ment project, a part of the community or, even, the entire community. The survey allows a community to evaluate its exist- ing physical environment in order to learn if the current types of development meet with public approval. The survey can de- termine preferences for things ranging from types and densities of land use, to the style of downtown streetscape improve- ments. 2. WORKING WITH THE CITIZENS OF NORTH BEND, WASHINGTON by James Constantine '4;�6ith Bend, Washington is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan. Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains about thirty miles east of Seattle, North Bend is a community of 2,700 people that is facing intense suburban growth pres- sure. Historically a small town on a two- lane highway to the mountains, North Bend found itself situated at three inter- changes when Interstate 90 was com- pleted. During the past decade, new commercial and residential development pressures have been pushing down the I- 90 corridor toward North Bend. The de- velopment climate has already brought the community a new shopping mall, a huge warehouse facility, large residential annex- ation proposals, and a burgeoning "anti - PLANNING COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL NUMBER 9 MARCH / A P R I L 1 9 9 3 growth" movement. With these dynamics at work, it seemed sensible that a new com- prehensive plan needed to involve and balance all factions of the com- munity. The first step was to bring together citizens, elected officials, planning commissioners, property owners, developers, and anti- growth groups to work. coopera- tively in defining a "common s vision" for the future.t To this end, our firm, this past summer and fall prepared a Visuals Preference Survey for North Bend. It consisted of 220 slide images, about two-thirds of which were of various scenes in North Bend it- self. the downtown, the new mall, residential neighborhoods, multi- family projects, streets, parks, open space, and historic sites. Views in- cluded sidewalks, close-up details of landscaping and signs, and even some aerial shots. The remainder of the images were from other communities in the region, and from similar communities else- where in the nation. We showed the images to over 100 people at several public input sessions. Images were displayed one at a time, for about five sec- onds each. We asked the partici- pants to rate each image — on a scale ranging from +10 to -10 — based on their view of its appropri- ateness to North Bend. Ratings were tallied on personal computer score sheets. Individuals who moderately liked an image might rate it +4 or +5; individuals who slightly disliked the same image might assess it -1 or -2, and so forth. Zero was reserved for neutral re- sponses. After the survey sessions were com- 1. North Bend's "South Fork," a fairly typical automobile -oriented commercial strip received a very negative VPS rating from North Bend residents: -4.19. 3. A new downtown -style shopping mall in Massachusetts received a highly positive rating from North Bend residents: +5.07. In analyzing the survey re- sults, we compared the ratings of various images — for ex- ample, how the community evaluated the downtown com- pared to the new mall. We also looked at things like the rela- tive ratings of different types of sidewalks. We asked ourselves why the community rated im- ages in particular ways, and whether there were patterns to x== the way the images were rated. l� The survey results pro- vided direct public feedback on the community's recent course of development. The commu- nity gave low grades to scenes of deterioration in the old downtown, as well as to new v.. strip commercial development at the highway interchange. 2. North Bend Way, with its center "suicide lane," in the heart of down- town. It received a negative NPS rating: -1.38. Highly positive ratings were given to several scenic open space areas and historic build- ings, but surprisingly, also to scenes of a new downtown - style shopping mall in Massa- chusetts. In residential development, large-scale multi -family projects were viewed negatively by the com- munity. However, scenes of smaller multi -family infill projects received positive scores. In general, the commu- nity showed a preference for traditional, pedestrian -ori- ented development over auto- mobile -oriented suburban plete, we entered the score sheets of all the participants into a computer program that calculated an average (mean) rating for each image. The average score for the en- tire group determined the final rating of each image. forms. The survey results were analyzed and reduced to a set of the most represen- tative images, then translated into a com- munity "vision plan," which will help form the basis for the comprehensive plan. continued on next page PLANNING COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL NUMBER 9 MARCH / A P R I L 1 9 9 3 Existing Condition: A cross-section of North Bend Way in downtown North Bend (see also the middle photo on page 13). LK-160' 8'� R.O.W. 60' �14' P 8��12'�12= —12'� 8 G 14 10 R.O. W 52' After Redesign: The same street section, with design solutions based on the positve-rated "vision" (see bottom photo on page 13): widened sidewalks, shade trees, street lamps, curbside parallel parking, narrower vehicle lanes, and replacement of the suicide lane with a tree -lined median. ...Visual Preferences continued from page 13 One of the greatest strengths of the North Bend planning process has been its ability to develop consensus among diverse groups that sometimes represent compet- ing interests in development issues. Since the community at large has now clearly identified a common vision of the type of development that it favors, the planning commission has less guesswork to perform in preparing the comprehensive plan. �.« Using Models. " Since the plan will reflect a common vision, local officials and citi- zens can assist rather than hinder de- velopment. All concerned parties want to see development that they can point to with pride. Anton C. Nelessen is the Principal of A. Nelessen Associates, based in Princeton, New Jersey, with regional offices in Seattle, Wash- ington; St. Charles, Illinois; Natchez, Missis- sippi; and Ottawa, Ontario. James Constantine is a Senior Associate and founding member of the firm. The firm has used its visual prefer- ence survey method in numerous communities across the country. Please note that the terms "Vi- sual Preference Survey," and "Hands -On Models" are trademarks of A. Nelessen Associates. S I O N E R S JOURNAL NUMBER 9 MARCH / A P R I L 1 9 9 3 FEATURE Focus Groups & MarketmOriented Land Planning by Tim Newell ,r ft rowing number of land ity, but typically include slides or other vi- joy appreciation of property values — a ro elo devpers are looking more pre- sual presentations of architectural styles, benefit not just to the developer, but to the cisely at what potential home floorplans and neighborhood environ- entire community. buyers want in terms of housing and neigh- ments. The responses of the focus group provide the design team with a better sense I encourage my clients to use focus groups for virtually every new residential borhood environments.. Using "focus of home buyers' preferences for housing community — even those with only thirty groups," developers can get a much more and neighborhood settings. Focus group or forty lots. The value of the information accurate sense of future residents' prefer- responses are also useful in testing the va- gathered from potential buyers more than ences — and plan their communities ac- lidity of conclusions derived from other compensates for the time and expense of cordingly. market research activities. organizing the focus group sessions. Focus groups are comprised of indi- viduals who match the profile of likely The use of focus groups can be an asset when subdivision plans are submitted for Tim Newell is the president of The Newell home buyers for a proposed community. planning commission approval. Planning Group, P.A., a land planning and landscape archi- tectural firm based in Wilmington, North Caro - Names of potential focus group partici- boards and neighbors are more likely to lina. Tim has been involved in planning a number pants are derived from a variety of sources, support a plan that has been designed in of residential, recreational and mixed use commu- including demographic studies, sales cen- response to local residents' needs. New nities in the Carolinas and elsewhere. He is cur- ter or model home visitor registration lists, communities that are designed and devel- rently, serving as a member of the National and real estate brokers' client/prospect lists. oped with a strong marketing orientation Association of Home Builders' Land Developers Focus group sessions vary in their formal- are more likely to sell out quickly and en- Committee. Traffic Impact Studies continued from page 10 possible direction, and then allocating (i.e., assigning) the estimated traffic according to the projected distribution pattern. In my next column I will give you more detail about how the TIS report is prepared, what key data to look for, and how to make sure you get what you want. C. Gregory Dale, AICP, is a planner with the plan- ning and engineering firm of Pflum, Klausmeier & Gehrum, and works in theirr Cincinnati, Ohio office. Greg x is also a past president of the ' Ohio Chapter of the Ameri- can Planning Association, and frequent speaker at planning and zoning work- shops. His column appears regularly in the jour- nal. Town Councils & Planning Boards continued from page 16 communication are important. There are some specific steps that could enhance communication: • A yearly workshop to review and agree on roles, to discuss common community goals, and to establish the general work agenda for the year. • A regular update letter or progress re- port from the Board to the Council and vice versa on issues of mutual interest. • Agreement on ground rules for joint meetings, public statements and informal workshops. • Facilitated joint workshops on issues that have created or have the potential to create difficulties between the two groups. • Zoning and ordinance development pro- cesses that provide for community input early in the process thus reducing the like- lihood of conflict. The bottom line for a positive and pro- ductive working relationship between the Council and the Planning Board is a clear understanding of their different roles, a regular communications system and a healthy understanding of, appreciation and respect for each other's jobs. Pam Plumb is from Portland, Maine, where she is a consultant focusing on conflict management, group° dynamics, and problem solv- R ing. Pam served on the Port- land City Council from 1979 to 1990, and as the City's Mayor in 1981 and 1982. She is also a past president of National League of Cities, and has chaired the Maine Governor's Mu- nicipal Advisory Council. Her topic, the relation- ship between planning commissions and local elected officials, is an important one — and one to which we will return in future issues. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL NUMBER 9 MARCH/A'PRIL 1993 10 INSIGHTS Town Councils and Planning Boards: here has always been a delicate dance in the relationship between Town Councils and their appointed Planning Boards. Perhaps it comes from the community emotion that inevitably surrounds local land use issues. Perhaps it is rooted in a lack of clarity about their different roles. Whatever the origins of this tension, the relationship is fre- quently a source of debate and occasion- ally a source of friction. I would like to offer a few thoughts on what that relation- ship might ideally look like and make some suggestions on how to encourage that posi- tive result. A misunderstanding of roles is the most frequent barrier to a positive rela- tionship between councils and planning boards. What are the roles? The Council begins with the responsibility of appoint- ing the members of the Board. It is the Council's job to create a capable Board with a balance of experience and expertise. However, the Council then needs to leave the Board to do its job. The two groups have distinctly differ- ent jobs. Councilors are policy makers. They are elected by and are responsive to the public whom they represent in all its various constituencies. The Board mem- bers, on the other hand, are not policy makers. They are appointed to work within the ordinances adopted by the Council. They work within already established policy and do not change policy based on public comment. Even if the room is packed with citizens arguing that a per- mitted use be denied in a site plan hearing, it is not the Planning Board's role to change what is or is not permitted. Its role is to apply the given ordinance. If the public does not like what the ordinance permits, then the Council is the place to get it changed. Similarly, if the Board is concerned about the impacts of applying a given ordinance, its option is A CHALLENGING RELATIONSHIP by Pamela Plumb to recommend changes to the Council. Even in the process of rewriting or developing new ordinances, the Council is still the policy maker. The Board functions like a technical consultant to the Council recommending effective ways to accom- plish the general community goals re- quested by the Council. The Council gives a sense of direction to the Board. The Board then uses its specialized background and expertise to make recommendations back to the Council. The recommendations may be cre- ative and far reaching. They may be more complex or technically innovative than the Council ever imagined. But, it is the Coun- cil that makes the final decision with what- ever political considerations it deems appropriate. Each role is vital to a smoothly functioning community. But they are sepa- rate. If the Board tries to set policy or the Council tries to interfere with the applica- tion of the ordinance or fails to value the technical advice of the Board, confusion and trouble will follow. Equally important to a positive rela- tionship is effective and appropriate com- munication. When and how should the Council and the Board communicate? Should Councilors lobby Board members as the Board carries out its work? Should Board members consult with individual Councilors before making decisions or rec- ommendations? Neither is likely to be helpful. There needs to be a way for the Coun- cil to provide collective guidance, rather than disjointed or individual points of view which might not represent the view of the whole. There needs to be a way for the Board to share with the Council the back- ground and thought process that leads up to a recommendation for a zone change or a new ordinance. Although much of the work in small towns seems to get done around people's kitchen tables or in the aisles of the gro- cery store, clear and formal avenues of continued on page 15 )ournal'i In Coming Issues ... • Local. planning for greenways and bicycle paths. • When attorneys appear before planning boards. • How to preserve a community's heritage. • The home occupation boom & its planning impacts. • Are there lessons from Scandinavia's "eco-community" planning? • Preparing for public hearings. • Understanding "spot" zoning. And more from our regular columnists. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL NUMBER 9 MARCH / A P R I L 1 9 9 3 P L A N N I N G C O M M l S S l O N E R S 0 1 r I For America's Municipal & County Planning Boards March 20, 1993 Planning Director City of Stillwater 216 N. Fourth St. Stillwater, MN 55082-4898 Enclosed is the current issue of the Planning Commissioners Journal. Thought you might be interested in the lead article, which includes asidebar dealing with your City's design guidelines. g ly,M. Senville E r enclosure Tel: (802) 864-9083 Fax: (802) 862-1882 ® Compuserve:72570,460 PO. Box 4295 , Burlington, \/T 05406-4295 ORDINANCE NO. 768 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER DOES ORDAIN: 1. Section 31.01, Subdivision 4 (9) of the Stillwater City Code is amended to hereafter read as follows: DEFINITIONS Bed and Breakfast. An owner occupied historic residential structure used as a lodging establishment where a guest room or rooms are rented on a nightly basis and which only breakfast is included as part of the basic compensation. PURPOSE The City of Stillwater recognizes that Bed and Breakfasts are an asset to the community for the preservation of our historic homes. It is the intention of the City to limit Bed and Breakfast uses to those homes whereby a special use would benefit the city and surrounding area by allowing appropriate adaptive reuse` for ,such dwellings. Allowing Bed and Breakfasts is in recognition that the expense of owning and maintaining historic homes has made them less suitable for single-family dwellings. Bed and Breakfasts •are allowed by a Special Use Permit in RB and RCM zoning districts as regulated in Section 31.01 of the Stillwater City Code, Subdivision 13 (2) (d) and Subdivision 15 (1) (c) subject to the following conditions: 1. At least two off-street parking spaces must be provided on -site for the owner/manager and one parking space for each room rented Bed and Breakfast unit. The parking spaces shall be signed and plan approved by the Community Development Director. r 2. The dining facilities of a Bed,and Breakfast establishment shall not be open to the public but shall be used exclusively by the registered guests unless allowed as a separate permitted or special use. 3. Bed and Breakfast uses in residential areas shall be located at least nine hundred (900) feet apart (approximately three blocks). 4. No liquor shall be sold on premises. If wine is served, a wine license must be obtained from the City of Stillwater. 5. Bed and Breakfast establishments are allowed an identification sign not exceeding four (4) square feet and shall be located on site. The sign must match the architectural features of the structure. 6. A Bed and Breakfast establishment is only permitted in a RCM or RB zoning District. Bed and Breakfast establishments are prohibited in all other districts. 7. The Bed and Breakfast structure will be at least one hundred (100) years old and/or will show proof of historic significance to the character of the City. BYLAWS STILLWATER HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION I. Organizational Structure: The Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission is composed of seven (7) voting members appointed by the Mayor (Chapter 22.10, Subd. 3 of the Stillwater City Code). A. Membership: The qualifications for appointment to the Commission are: 1. Two members of the HPC shall be preservation related professionals (including the professions of history, architecture, architectural history, archeology, planning, real estate, design, building trades, landscape architecture or law). B. Term of Appointment: Appointments shall be term of three (3) years. C . Officers: 1. Chairperson: A chairperson shall be appointed by the Commission on a yearly basis. The responsibilities of the Chairperson shall include: a. Conducting the meetings. b. Responsible for coordination of HPC with other City Commissions and the City Council. 2. Vice Chairperson: A vice chairperson shall be appointed by the Commission on a yearly basis. The responsibilities of the vice chairperson shall include: a. Assist the Chairperson in that responsibility. b. To conduct meeting0h the Chairperson's absence. II. Meetings: The HPC shall meet the first Monday of the month. Special meetings may be called if needed. Liiil)gter 6. T H E BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTO�� DATE: MARCH 30, 1993 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION At the Council meeting of March 16th the City Council approved for first reading an ordinance amendment that expands temporarily for three years the membership of the Heritage Preservation Commission. (A copy of the Ordinance for second reading approval is attached.) With the amendment there are five vacancies on the Commission. The Heritage Preservation Commission recommends Jeff Johnson, Howard Lieberman, Jay Michels and Brent Peterson to the Commission. Other community residents with interest in historic preservation have indicated interest in membership on the Commission. The Mayor, "by and with consent of the City Council," is responsible for the Commission appointments. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve second reading of Ordinance amending Heritage Preservation Ordinance Chapter 22. 2. Appointment of five members to the Heritage Preservation Commission. ATTACHMENTS: - Heritage Preservation Commission memo - Zoning Ordinance Amendment CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • er THE BIRTHPLACE Of MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION DATE: FEBRUARY 255 1993 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION The following individuals are recommended by the Heritage Pre ery tior on Commission for appointments and reappossubmittedandnterviews held on reappointments. appointments are based on the resume February 23, 1993. ., . M REAPPOINTMENT PROFESSION AND INTERESTS J1or Structural Engineer Expertise in historic restoration LL _,-. ` Attorney Howard Li eberman,,` Interest in design and historic structures .APPOINTMENTS ` .' Jay Michelus�......� �4 rent Peterson, Downtown Resident Professional in construction trade. Historian, Washington County Historical Society Representative N`E (should a 11 vacancy occur or ineligibility of a recommended appointment) Julianne Anderson Antique Dealer Interest in historic restoration and design. Owns Historic Home. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 ORDINANCE NO. An Ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Stillwater City Code by amending Subdivision 3. Heritage Preservation Commission established, (1) Members. The City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, does ordain: 1. Section 22.10, Subdivision 3 of the Stillwater Code Members (1) is amended to hereafter read as follows: (1) Members. There is hereby created and established a City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission, hereinafter the "Commission," which shall consist of seven (7) voting members to be appointed by _the Mayor, by and with the advise and consent of the City Council. The Chairman of the Stillwater Planning Commission or his designee and the City Planner of the City of Stillwater shall be ex-officio non -voting members of the Commission. For a temporary period of three (3) years beginning January 1, 1993 and running through December 30, 1995, the membership of the Commission shall be expanded to eight (8) members. After that date, the Commission shall -return to its original seven (7) members. 2. In all other ways, the City Code shall remain in full force and effect. 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law. Adopted by the City Council this day of 1993. Charles Hooley, Mayor Mary Lou Johnson, City Clerk Published: Design Review - Review hotel plan (renovation of lumbermans building, construction of addition to building and parking lot). - Review renovation plans for East Jr. High Building. - Review parking lot plans and historic significance of West Junior High Building (HPC) Issues not before HPCLDesign Review Land Use - The Planning Commission (5-10) and City Council (5-18) will review hotel land use. Office reuse is a permitted use in the Public Administrative Office District (consistent with comp plan and downtown plan) . Use of TIF - The City Council has scheduled a public hearing on amendment to redevelopment plan and TIF District for 5-18-93.* Reuse of West Junior High Building - The City Council is responsible for determining what buildings are needed for community facilities and to evaluate financial impacts on the community. A previous study indicates that an estimated cost of west building renovation is $2.6 million and that does not include the cost of making parking and site work.' improvements. The same study estimates the annual operating costs for the west building to be $115,000. Besides cost of rehabilitation, the reuse of the west building would result in loss of parking for the office use and increased demand of a community facility. It was estimated that west wing building parking demand would be 150 - 250. Combines with the office use this number increases to 300 - 500 spaces. The cost of a parking structure to accommodate the cars is significant. * Plan available for review at City Hall and Public Library. 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C is 12-31-5& 3 -1221 n Circle S water, MN 5 t w (x-+ Cl t _ e b e tr iM cu e^- 12 - 31- c ' S S � �. , � <6 S��-water ;--MI N ---55082-�`��° 14- S f. Stillwater, MN 55082 Three year terms HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Jef f Johnson ((-�) 309 South Fifth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Robert Kimbrel 724 West Oak Street Stillwater, MN 55082 ene Workm 3 G GU • �{J, l /Cc,! cl Ste. 7oa4 74 0' venue North rk Heights, 082 r_k-mazer T n � �LrlWalCG S Dra � j Ct_ v j'�/1 ? C fie i S 1221 n Circle ; t �_(� �p , /j/t lc,c �i t. S water, MN52 1na24—N4rt4i--r-i:rat—Street- v�� 1 Sc� . h e e St-i-Uwater;-MN--55082_ ('mac-�, <6;1 Ala i ! ✓l i ii �- S . Stillwater, MN 55082 LindA a --Apt--4--- .3t llwat lei--5 88�— Three year terms 12-31-9-& 12-31--gr&') 3 12-31-918..3 12-31 -T-Q, ofS 12-31- 73 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Jeff Johnson t-`J) 12-31- J 309 South Fifth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Robert Kimbrel 12-31-9�, 724 West Oak Street Stillwater, MN 55082 ene Workm 5674 0' venue North oa rk Heights, '082 D-i_^ k-- tmer !1 '! �'z- l3 Yam'` 12-31 �38. 9.3 v�v�r7 L V Ctl1. ►7 1, t �L'Z' ncr_�oA- ��_.tTl. S Dra lz Y c C ke- (S 12-31-9$._3 ! 1 221 n Circle ; c �l-� Np - /l/� (t,C �l St. . S water, MN 550$� R�r►„�n f G �-fi t- t iM tom^- 12-31 -Sk c ' S_ S�-�w�e-r, WMN,.�..,..55082- (•��°� p6/ � /� �� n u-r-t-h-St-r-ee Stillwater, MN 55082 - Stillwate Mid--559$ Three year terms 123 North Second Street Stillwater, MN 55082-5002 USA Phone 612-430-22 10 FAX 612-430-2211 January 26, 1993 Charlie Hooley, Mayor 216 N. 4th St. Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Hooley, Enclosed please find an advance galley and some proof pages of T. CROIX VALLEY, the premiere book by Stillwater resident Debra. Chial. Because of your familiarity with the goings-on in Stillwater and your reputation within the Valley, we ask if you would endorse the book for our promotional purposes: our catalog, press releases, and perhaps the back of the book. In her first book, freelance writer and photographer Debra Chial displays the area's natural beauty in stunning photography. A Stillwater native, Chial imparts the natural and human history of this area, focusing on the river's geology as well as the stories of those drawn to its banks. Chial highlights local cultural festivals and such tourist attractions as the vineyards, apple orchards, paddle -boat rides, antique stores, and bed and breakfasts that the valley is renowned for. We would need to receive your endorsement by February 12th. If you have any questions or if you'd like to see further materials, please let me know at 430-2210 or fax me at 4130- 2 2 11 . Sincerely, Wendy VnAdy� Y S e il 4ik Marketing Associate encl. where 9 ood books are second nature • i vn er THE BIRTHPLACE Of MIN NES0TA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA Approval of Minutes - January 4, 1993. DESIGN REVIEW 1. Case No. DR/93-1 - Design Review for a reception area addition to the Freight House deck at 305 South Water Street in the Historic Commercial District. Bob Sabis, Applicant. 2. Appointments and Reappointments. 3. Discussion on Courthouse Vault Exhibit July 4, 1993 - Wilderness to Rivertown. 4. Update on Context Study. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE:612-439-6121 HERITAGE PRESERVATION' COMMISSION { Jeff Johnson 12-31-92 309 South Fifth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 12-31-91, Robert Kimbrel 724 West Oak Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Marlene Workman 12-31-92 5674 O'Brien Avenue North oak Park Heights, MN 55082 n.m.. �l "- c�• 12-31=98. 93 &k—*ear St R-1 ai.ci fi Shawn Draper 12-31-9*& 3 1221 Amundson Circle Stillwater, MN 55082 b e- 12-31-92 <6 � f t M50$2- �r f ' - SyQ � x" • 12-31-tY&`j 3 n ' a�� r•1 /• �7_�-L. T.+...,. ,..-ice Ci'rn�� mod, �lt��- Sf• _ � 'x .Stillwater, MN 55082 n cia Ex-Officio Member re Three year terms HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION 1992 Jeff Johnson (Chair) 309 South Fifth Street Robert Kimbrel 724 West Oak Street Marlene Workman 5674 O'Brien Avenue North Oak Park Heights Katherine B. Francis 113 E. Pine St. Shawn Draper 1221 Amundson Circle Howard Lieberman 914 So. Greeley St. -Tim Stefan 212 No. Main St. Bruce Brillhart 319 W. Pine St. Martha Hubbs 626 No. Fourth St. appt'd. 1/1/89 W. 1 appt'd. 1/2/90 W. 3 appt'd. 8/18/87 December 31, 1992 December 31, 1992 appt'd. 2/5/91 W. 1 December 31, 1993 appt'd. 12/3/91 W. 3 December 31, 1993 appt'd. 10/1/91 W. 4 December 31, 1992 appt'd. 2/5/91 W. 2 December 31, 1993 Applicants for Appointment W. 1 Jay Michels W. 2 118-1/2 No. Main St. W. 2 PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. DR/93-1 Project Location: 305 South Water Street Comprehensive Plan District: Central Business District Zoning District: CBD Applicant's Name: Robert Sabis Type of Application: Design Review PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Design review for a patio addition to the Freight House deck. DISCUSSION: The request is to construct an addition to the Freight House deck. This area is presently the volley ball court on the northeast section of the deck area. The caboose will be moved to the north section. The materials used for the tent will be a shiny vinyl material. The color is white. A trash enclosure will also be constructed as part of this project which has been needed in this area. Landscaping will also be added as part of this project. No additional signage has been proposed. The Heritage Preservation Commission must consider the architectural significance of the Freight House, existing visual elements of the deck. Does the tent addition meet the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines? Is this consistent with the integrity of Downtown Stillwater? FINDINGS: The landscaping and trash enclosure meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines; however, the tent material and shape is not in keeping with the historic integrity of Downtown Stillwater. ATTACHMENTS: - Plans. T H E BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 1993 SUBJECT PROCESS FOR RECOMMENDATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION. The Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission is a Certified Local Government Commission. This means the Commission is recognized by the State and Federal Government as meeting the qualifications of the National Historic Preservation Amendments Act of 1980 (P.C. 96-515). The Certified Local Government status gives the City of Stillwater the opportunity to receive matching grants for preservation =purposes. The City has received two grants since 1989. The first was for $9,250 which was used to survey and prepare a National Register Form for the Downtown Commercial Historic District. The district was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The Commission is presently working on its Historic Context Study which will set goals and policies for preservation planning in the ,future. This -grant is for $3,250. In order to maintain Certified Local Government Status, the Heritage Preservation Commission must have demonstrated individuals and/or expertise in historic preservation. These fields include history, architecture, architectural history, archaeology, planning, real estate, design, building trades, landscape architecture, or law. The Commission must also have a representative of the County Historical Society. Because of these stipulations, the Heritage Preservation Commission actively seeks these individuals in the community with these backgrounds to fi 1 1 vacancies._ They interview interested persons. The Commission makes the recommendation to fill the vacancies based on (1) the individuals experience, (2) profession, (3) interest in the areas of historic preservation and the preservation of the historic sites, districts and buildings in Stillwater. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 ��{ r ��. \ �i� �' 4 ; ' �," �� ._ ; ,�,' t\ /.� q\ � � t � \ � tJ !. � � � t � t �� t �i f� p �/� f �, �� u FROM WASHINGTON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DATA COLLECTION - 1980 & '81 ADOPTED BY BOARD - 1982-'83 ■� y V APPENDIX A A. Forest Lake Forest Lake Township B. Scandia 1. Scandia Elim Lutheran Church The congregation was organized at Hay Lake in the Daniel Nelson home on May 19, 1854. 2. Elim Cemetery The land was procured from Olaf Olin in 1860. The first named deacon, Bengt Jonson, and six former pastors are buried here. The second church stood on this land. _3. Elim Church Museum This log house, built in 1868, was used as the first parsonage. 4. Methodist Cemetery The third Swedish Methodist Church stood on the knoll at this site until 1920. 5. Swedish Monument This memorial to the first Swedish settlers in the State of Minnesota was erected in 1902. 6. Hay Lake School Museum The school district was organized in 1855. The present building became a Washington County Museum in 1974. 7., Johannes Erickson Log House This house was erected in 1868 and moved to its present site in February, 1975 to be used as a museum upon completion of restoration. 8. Lutheran Church This is the first lutheran church built in Washington County. Built in 1856, the church was also used as the first -school from 1860 to 1899. 9. Clara Ekegren's House This house was built by the first Scandia postmaster and was used as the first telephone office. The front door was taken from the second church edifice. 10. Scandia Mercantile Company This building dates back to 1879. and Tower Barn 85 11. Log House Landing 12. Crabtree Kitchen 13. Copas School 14. Indian Mound #1 15 Indian Mound #2 16. Inn Early immigrants debarked here. This is the only public landing on the St. Croix River in this vicinity. Part of this building dates back to the 1890's. This is also the site of an early sawmill and store. This schoolhouse, now an antique shop, dates back to 1874. There are two mounds of the original 27 still existing today. -Owned by William Ames, the house wa: built in 1886. 17. Yfslycke This was built by the Petersons, early Swedish settlers, and is now known as the Ekegren Farm. 18. Cedar Bend This bend in the St. Croix River was the boundary between the Chippewa and Sioux Indian Tribes. 19. Ernie Kertzcher House This house was one of the four early stores in Scandia. 20. Edquist - Elmstrom Home 21. Old Lammers Homestead This parcel was homesteaded in 1870. 22.. Early Methodist Cemetery Site 23. Town of Copas Ruins 24. Log House and Barn 25. Restored Log House 26. George Bergbend.Store C. Hugo 1. St. John Baptist Cemetery 2. St. John Baptist Church 3. Store This congregation was established in 1901. This store, the oldest commercial building in Hugo, dates back prior to 1890. 86 4. Private Cemetery D. May Township 1. Isaac Staples Clubhouse 2 Arcola Landing 3. Dakota .Sioux Camp.. 4. Indian Camp 5. Indian Trail 6. May Town Hall 7. School Number 4 8. Swen Anderson Farm 9. Morgan May Estate This cemetery was established prior to 1900. There is a Civil War veteran buried here. This large clubhouse on Big Marine Lake was used by guests of the prominent Stillwater businessman, Isaac Staples, when visiting his large estate in May Township. The clubhouse is now part of a veteran's camp. This area began with Martin Mower's sawmill built in 1846. From 1850- .1856 there was a general store and supply company here and Zebulon Griffin established a blacksmith shop here in 1848. The Mower House on this site is still used as a summer home. This town hall was built in 1894 for $417.19. The school was held in Martin Mower's house and buildings until this schoolhouse was built in 1868. Swen Anderson, who arrived from -Sweden in 1851, raised the first wheat north of Afton. Swen Anderson, who died in 1885, now has about 120 descendents in this area. Morgan May arrived here from England in 1818. He named many lakes in this area. He also bought the $2000 bond to build the Marine town hall when May Township was still part of Marine. 10. 2nd Congregational Church Organized in 1878 with 20 members, this church was built and paid for by Morgan May. E. Marine on St. Croix** 1. Marine Mill*** 2. Marine Lumber Company Vl 3. General Store 26. Orange Walker House -Site 4. Village Hall 27. Peter Liljegren House 5. Burkleo-Berkey House 28. Swen Magnuson House (Sunwood) 29. Graf C. Westergren.House 6. Marine School 30. George Sabin House 7. John Elmquist House 31. George B. Judd House 8. Charles Lindquist House 32. Charles Carroll Drug Store 9. Nels P. Roth House 33. Hiram Berkey Farm 10. Peter J. Carlson House 34. Mathias Welshon House 11. John Holt House 35. Charles Mermond Inn and Saloon 12. C. Wigren House 36. Peter Leadstrom House 13. Elisha M. Murch House 37. John Lindgren House 14. Swedish Lutheran Church 38. John Linnerooth House 15. August Lund House 39. Gustax Carlson House 16. Ole Anderson House 40. Monson - Otis House 17. Marine Township Hall 41. Nels Falk House 18. Asa Parker House 42. John Lohman House 19. Marine. Mills State Bank 43. Ole Westergren House 20. Judd and Vaszie Walker Sawmill 44. Gaskill - Rose - Gable Flour Mill 21. Swedish Lutheran Church 45. Peter Cotter House 22. St. Croix Hotel Ruins 46. Marine Mills Creamery Company 23. Nels Hockerson House 47. Laura Rose House 24. Red Bridge 48. Nels Rosengren House 25. Marine Ferry Site 49. Oakland Cemetery F. Mahtomedi 1. Wildwood Amusement Park Established in 1899 on the south shore of White Bear Lake by the Twin City Rail Transit Company, this park was used to promote streetcar service to this area. In operation until August, 1932 it is now divided into home sites. 88 2. Streetcar House This house was originally built as a summer cottage from five streetcars. This building technique was a popular. fad in the early 1900's. 3. Mahtomedi. Hotel At one time this hotel required reservations one year in advance. Part of the hotel was razed with the remaining section becoming a home. 4. Mahtomedi Chautauqua This is the site of a planned summer community of the Chautauqua religious organization. The community is credited with giving birth to Mahtomedi. Birchwood 5._ Birchwood Village Hall The village hall has been in use since 1932. 6. Cement Water Tower This water tower was the heart of a private water system in 1920. Grant Township 7. Rutherford Neighborhood The Rutherford Family, from Maine, began a cluster of farms in this area. Descendents of the Rutherford Family still live in Grant Township. G. Stillwater Township 1. St. Croix Boom Site*** 2. Stone Bridge Stillwater 3 William Sauntry Residence .10. Bourdaghs Residence C4.' Mortimer Webster House 11. Stillwater Auditorium 5. Captain Austin Jenks House 12. Haust Residence 6. Raymond Marlow House 13. Ascension Episcopal Church 7. James Hefferman House 414.= 1848 Convention Site*** 8. Judge Hollis Murdock Home 15. St. Michael's Catholic Church 9. Ivory E. McKusick Home 16.` Staples Block 89 17.�' Old Post Office 18.E Prison Site/Battle Hollow 19. Clayton Moulton House 20. Rev. Henry Nichols House 21. John S. Proctor House 22. Robertson House 23. Mrs. Rose Spencer House 24. Dr. Henry VanMeier House 25. The Victorian `26. Warden's House (Washington County Historical Museum) `27.� Old Washington County Courthouse*** H. Lake Elmo 1. Guardian'Angels Church*** 2. Lake Elmo Bank 3. Lake Elmo Railroad Station 4. Dittman House I. Bayport 1. Francis Bruce House *2. Ambrose Secrest House 3. Norman Kittson House 90 28.. Andrew Olsen House 29. Frank Berry House 30. Dan Fry Home and Store 31. John G. Nelson House 32. James Roney House 33. Louis Hospes House 34. Patrick Fitzgerald House 35. Col. Roscoe F. Hershey House 36. Samuel McClure House 37. David Tozer House 38. Magee House 39. Henry Stussi House This church is a fine example of an early gothic religious structure and is presently listed on the State Inventory of Historic Places. This stone house is an excellent example of pre -civil war Georgian architecture. Obviously, this house was of some substance along the early stage route. This house was the first settlement in Bayport (1842). It is now the Bayport Printing House. Secrest, the first permanent settler, moved into this house in 1852. Kittson built this house in 1842. He also headquartered his American Fur Trading Company here. 4. John Allan Farm 5. Joe Perro Home Site *6 Joe Perro - Ambrose Secrest Property *7. Baytown Village *8. Bangar Village *9. Middletown Baytown Township 10. St. Johannes Church 11. Residence 12. Stillwater Junction 13. Residence West Lakeland Township 14. Rentz School 15. Bebermyer House 16. Residence 17. Rentz Cemetery John Allan settled here in 1844 and grew wheat for 2 years.. Joe Perro, a riverboat captain, came to Bayport in 1847. This property was divided into a cemetery for Bayport, a Stillwater potter's cemetery and St. Michael's Cemetery in 1858. This village was platted in 1856. This village was platted in 1857. Platted in 1857, together with Bay- town and Bangar Villages, Middletown was platted as South Stillwater and incorporated in 1881. Important architecturally. Important architecturally. An important transportation junction. Important architecturally.. This small wood frame schoolhouse, built in the 1880's, is now utilized as a family dwelling. The house is a Greek Revival home- stead of the Civil War era built by a prominent family of the area. This house is a good example of 1880's homestead architecture. This cemetery may contain the oldest Planted tree in the County, a scotch .pine. J Woodbury 1. Woodbury United Methodist Church 2. McHattie House 91 3. St. Johns Church 4. Residence 5. Residence 6. Residence 7. Streiff House This house is a good example of mid - nineteenth century homestead 8. Czikalla Residence architecture. K. Afton 1. St. Peter's Lutheran Church The congregation was organized in and Cemetery 1863 and the church built in 1865. *2. Early Cemetery This cemetery is the burial site of Jacob Fahlstrom, an important Swedish settler. 3. Bolles Mill First privately owned mill in Minnesota, Bolles Mill was also the location of the first Afton post office. 4. Bolles House*** This house, built in 1856, is the oldest frame house in the area. *5. Hablitzel House This house was built before 1875. *6. Valley Creek School *7. Eastwood School *8. Swede Hill School 9. Dick Home This house has stone walls five feet thick and hemlock beams two feet thick and twelve feet long. *10. Tom Cooney Home Site 11. Bahnemann Barn This barn was formerly the old Afton mill. The building was moved to this site in 1872. *12. Landis School *13. Boxell School *14. German Lutheran Church and The church and the cemetery were Cemetery moved from this site to the Village of Afton about .1910. 92 *15. German Lutheran Church and Present site. Cemetery 16. Afton Theological Academy The structure was built on June 18, - 1868 and the seminary operated from 1884 to 1894. *17. Afton Methodist Church This church is now the Afton Branch of the Washington County Library. 18. Village Hall The village hall was originally the Congregational Church in 1895. *19. "Little Red House' This structure was the home of Rev. John Putnam in 1859. *20. H. L. Thomas House Thomas, one of the four men who platted Afton, built this house in 1859. 21.- Afton House Now a restaurant, this structure was built in 1867. 22. Little Brick School House*** This schoolhouse was built in 1857 for $500. 23. Arsenal Site This site was Civil War arsenal and drill ground in 1859. *24. Negro Woman's Cabin Site A black woman lived in a cabin on this site in 1859, probably one of the few blacks in this area. 25. Sawmill Site This is the former site of the Bahnemann Barn. *26. Steamboat Landing 27. Haskell's Farm Joseph Haskell broke sod in the spring of 1840 to plant three acres of corn and potatoes, the first farm crops recorded in Minnesota history. 28. Octagonal Barn This unusual barn is in the shape of an octagon. L. Lakeland. 1. Graham Hall Graham Hall was the meeting place of the Lakeland Town Council in 1905. 2. Congregational Church This church was built in 1867. 93 3. Sam Sanderson Store and Post Office *4. Lodge Hall Site 5. Baptist Church 6. Grout House** *7. Louis Olson Home *8. Andrew Nelson Home *9. Site of Railroad Station and Elevator *10. May Nursery Building *11. Bahnemann .House *12. Jenny Staples Jackson Home *13. Dickenson Home *14.. Tyler Home *15. Henry Tyler Home *16. Captain John Oliver Home *17. James O'Brien Farm *18. School Site *19. Mitchell.and A.E. Jackson Home 94 This structure was saved and restored by a floral shop, that utilizes it today. This was the site of a boarding house for sawmill workers. Built in 1868, this structure also served as a Swedish Lutheran Church, Community Club meeting place and a schoolhouse. This house is significant because of its early construction date and its unique architectural features. Louis Olson, a prominent businessman, operated'a ferry service. This structure was built by a sawmill owner. This structure was originally built as a hotel for sawmill workers. Bahnemann was a prominent lumberman. This was the home of a prominent 1860's family. This was the home of a prominent 1860's family. Captain Oliver operated a ferry service in this area. O'Brien was a prominent lumberman from Stillwater who ran this horse breeding farm. This is the site of the first school- house in Lakeland. *e0. Sawmill Site M. Newport 1. Red Rock The Red Rock is a large granite rock around which Sioux Indians worshiped. The Red Rock was moved to this site in 1964. 2. Red Rock This is the original site of the Red Rock. 3. Cabin Site This is .the site of the first home built in Newport (1839). The cabin was also used as the first Methodist parsonage. 4. Cabin The cabin is now located at site #4 on the property of the Newport'United Methodist Church. 5. John A. Ford Homesite This was the first home, trading post office built in Red Rock (1841). John and Mary Houlton Ford were the first permanent settlers here. 6. Ford Family Home This house was built for Willis Ford, the second son of John A. Ford. 7. Red Rock Camp Meeting Nationally attended meetings were Grounds held here from 1869 to 1937. *8. Sheep Yard Site This holding site for livestock illustrates the importance of New- port as a river town. Part of the mechanism for watering the animals is still visible. *9. The Mill on Mill Pond Site The mill, built in 1857, was steam operated. Destroyed by fire in 1874, a lumber and flour mill were erected on the site but these too burned in the late 1880's. 10. William R. Brown Home Brown came to Newport in 1841 as one of the town's first settlers. *11. First Methodist Parsonage Built in 1866, the parsonage became a private residence in 1874. 95 *12. Robert Knox Trading Post Built about 185,0, this structure housed the first post office, a dance hall and a tenement. 13. Silvus Store This store served the area circa _1858 to 1890. *14. Diamond Joe Lines Warehouse This was the point of departure for and Boat Landing 42 Civil War volunteers. :15. Pioneer Park Civil War volunteers were inducted in this park. *16. James H. Huganin Residence The prominent Huganins built their house in the 1880's. 17. Durand Store This general store was the center of village life for sixty years. A post office operated here for 26 years. *18. Baptist Church Built in 1868, this structure housed the Newport Library for 82 years. *19. Baptist Parsonage Built in 1869, the parsonage is now a private residence. *20. Red Rock Cemetery Circa 1850. *21. The Tower This structure is the old railroad switch house. N. Grey Cloud Township 1. Lime Kiln This kiln was in operation in the 1870's. 2. Indian Mounds Once a heavy concentration of mounds existed in this area, however, many have been destroyed by development. *3. Site of Ancient Woodland Many artifacts and mounds in this Culture Habitants area are rapidly being eroded by the Mississippi River. 4. Site of the Town of Grey This site was platted circa 1880. Cloud 5. Grey Cloud Steamboat This steamboat landing is mentioned Landing Site in history and river literature. 6. Umbrella Rock This rock outcrop protrudes over the river. .96 7. Robinson's Rocks This large Shakopee Dolomite Cliff is 60 to 85 feet in height and extends 4000 feet in length. This cliff is noted in early writings of the Mississippi River. 0. _Cottage Grove 1. Old Langdon Town Hall This town hall was built in 1875. 2. Old Langdon Depot Site 3. Atkinson Cemetery Circa 1858. 4. Atkinson House The Gibson family now lives in this house built in 1849 on the site known as Atkinson Corners. Fountain Spring School was held in this house in the early 1850's. 5. Old Munger Farmhouse This house was built in 1856. 6. Atkinson School Site District 53 was established in 1856. 7. Severance Mansion This mansion, formerly known as Cedar Hurst, was built-in 1867. C. A. Severance, a St. Paul attorney, purchased the mansion in 1906 and entertained Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Taft and Harding and Queen Marie of Rumania there. The Paris Peace Pact of 1928 was reportedly drafted there and Frank Kellogg, a partner in Severance's law firm, received the Nobel Peace Prize for it in 1930. *8.- Early Lyceum Hall Site This hall was built in 1852. 9. Norris Cabin Site The first wheat in Minnesota was grown on this homestead. 10. Dr. Steen Home This house was built in 1874. 11. Dr. Furber Home This house was built in 1874. *12. Old Cottage Grove Cemetery Circa 1856. P. Denmark Township *1. Lutheran Church Site 2. Shingledeher School 97 3. Indian Fishing Grounds .. These grounds are now buried by the Kinnicinik River deposits and - dredge spoils. 4. Indian Camp. Grounds 5. Basswood School Site The Basswood School was organized in 1854. 6. St. Mary's Episcopal Church 7. John Olson Store 8. Clothier Store and Post Office The store was built about 1876 and the post office was added in the 1880's. 9._ Point'Douglas Pioneer's Cemetery 10. St. Paul Parish Site The parish was built in 1868 but moved out of the County in 1905. 11. Point Douglas School This is claimed to be the first school in Minnesota. 12. Point Douglas Post Office Site 13. Point Douglas - Hastings Ferry 14. Dalrymple Wheat Farm 15. Dalrymple School 16. Military Road This road was laid out in 1849 and extended to Fort Snelling and St. Paul. 17. Point Douglas - Superior, This road was laid out in 1848. Grout Road St. Croix Trail (State Highway 95.) closely follows the original layout. *Not located on map **National Register of Historic Places ***State Inventory of Historic Sites 98 39 �h e� o� Ve stillwater area historic sites Washington county historic.- survey FIGURE 9 rnarine on st croix hl'st* ric district • er THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 1993 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION The following individuals are recommended by the Heritage Preservation Commission for appointments and reappointments. The recommendation for appointments are based on the resumes submitted and interviews held on February 23, 1993. REAPPOINTMENTS PROFESSION AND INTERESTS Jeff Johnson Structural Engineer Expertise in historic restoration Howard Lieberman Attorney Interest in design and historic structures. APPOINTMENTS Jay Michels Downtown Resident Professional in construction trade. Brent Peterson Historian, Washington County Historical Society Representative ALTERNATE (should a vacancy occur or ineligibility of a recommended appointment) Julianne Anderson Antique Dealer Interest in historic restoration and design. Owns Historic Home. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 r I er THE BIRTHPLACE Of MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 1993 SUBJECT PROCESS FOR RECOMMENDATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION. The Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission is a Certified Local Government Commission. This means the Commission is recognized by the State and Federal Government as meeting the qualifications of the National Historic Preservation Amendments Act of 1980 (P.C. 96-515). The Certified Local Government status gives the City of Stillwater the opportunity to receive matching grants for preservation _purposes. The City has received two grants since 1989. The first was for $9,250 which was used to survey and prepare a National Register Form for the Downtown Commercial Historic District. The district was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The Commission is presently working on its Historic Context Study which will set goals and policies for preservation planning in the future. This grant is for $3,250. In order to maintain Certified Local Government Status, the Heritage Preservation Commission must have demonstrated individuals and/or expertise in historic preservation. These fields include history, architecture, architectural history, archaeology, planning, real estate, design, building trades, landscape architecture, or law. The Commission must also have a representative of the County Historical Society. Because of these stipulations, the Heritage Preservation Commission actively seeks these individuals in the community with these backgrounds to fill vacancies. They interview interested persons. The Commission makes the recommendation to fill the vacancies based on (1) the individuals experience, (2) profession, (3) interest in the areas of historic preservation and the preservation of the historic sites, districts and buildings in Stillwater. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILL_WATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • er THE BIRTHPLACE Of MINNESOTA MEETING NOTICE The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet Tuesday, February 23, 1993 at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers to interview interested individuals for recommended appointments to the Commission. TIME 6:30 - Brent Peterson Society) 6:45 - Chuck Dougherty 7:00 - Martha Hubbs 7:15 - Jay Michels 7:30 - Julianne Anderson 7:45 - Bruce Brillhart (Washington County Historical QUESTIONS: Please tell us about your experiences, education, or profession which may contribute to historic preservation in Stillwater. What do you feel are important preservation issues facing Stillwater presently and in the future? CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 B R'E N T T H O M A S P E T E R S O N 502 West Churchill Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 (612) 439-8445 JOB Preserving and researching the historical events OBJECTIVE that have created our unique past. EDUCATION MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY -Mankato, Minnesota Received BS Degree in Law Enforcement in March 1986, with a minor in Political Science. Course work also included several history classes. WORK _M.INiIESOTA STAT:F X"T1qT0'RTCA.- 130C'.1771"7 EXPERIENCE St. Paul, Minnesota Site Interpreter - Minnesota State Capitol, 5/89 - Present Educate visitors and school children about the art, architectur and history of the Minnesota State Capitol, to stimulate their interest in the history of Minnesota and the political history, to provide information to the public and visitors and provide change and limited sales at the capitol information desk and to assist in the operation of the site. ST. CROIX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Hudson, Wisconsin House Director/Caretaker - Cctagon House Museum, 6/89 - 12/91 To operate the Ocatagon House during the seven month season, to include the following responsibilities: give guided tours, design and setup displays, coordinate volunteer guides and cashiers, provide research assistance to the public and also for the society. Year round responsibilities included: maintenance of the museum grounds and provide security of the site when the museum is closed. WASHTNGTON COLT*;mY HTSTlORIrAL Q0rTETY Stillwater, Minnesota Volunteer Tour Guide - Washington County Museum, 8/87 - Present Greets and assists patrons to the Washington County Museum. Provides services to the public through tours of the Museum. Answers reference questions and does referral to appropriate facilities foor assistance. MIKE TRACY INC., (STILLWATER COUNTRY CLUB) Stillwater, Minnesota Golf Pro Shop Assistant, 6/83 - 5/89 Assist club members with Pro Shop purchases. Golf cart maintenance and assistance to members in rental of the carts and collection of green fees. Page 1 of 2 B R E N T T H 0 M A S P E T E R S 0 N PUBLICATIONS Fishwrapper: Younger Brothers (1987), John W. Fowler (1988) St. Croix Magazine:- St. Croix River, (1990), Hudson, Wisconsin St. Croix Valley Winter Sports (1990), Steamboats (1990) Taylor Falls, Minnesota History (1990) St. Croix Views:- octagon House - Hudson Wisconsin (1990) Stillwater: A Photographic History 1843-1993. (1992) ACTIVITIES Awarded the Stillwater Country Club Junior Golf Scholarship. AND HONORS Elected to the Mankato State University Student Senate. Appointed to the Historic Courthouse Advisory Committee - 1993. Member of the Washington County, Minnesota Historical Society. Member of the Society of American Baseball Researchers Page 2 of 2 lver%aw n Inn-0 _iceprionat Bcd & Break fast 306 West Olive, Stillwater, MN 55082 ;hock & )udy Dougherty (612) 430.2955 "Dtillwater City Council shuck Dougherty Background Information for Application to -1 tage Preservation Commission following is some information on my background that I feel will 1p me in serving on the HPC: vIorked ten years in the restaurant industry. Part of my duties included overseeing the design and construction of three restaurants. i Renovated the Rivertown Inn, an 1882 Victorian home, converting it into one of the top Bed & Breakfast Inns in Minnesota. Renovation included adding seven bathrooms, air conditioning, and fire safety system. Member of Rivertown Restoration. Serve on the Board of the Minnesota Historic Bed & Breakfast Association. Current President of the Minnesota Bed &-Breakfast Guild, serving second term. Serving second term on the Minnesota State Tourism Advisory Board_ In the process of renovating the Carriage House at the Rivertown Inr. into living quarters. Member of the Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce_ Member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. - November 19, 1992 Niles Kriesel City Manager City of Stillwater Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Kriesel: It is my understanding there may be openings on the Heritage Preservation Commission this January. Should that occur, please submit my name for consideration to fill the vacancy. As you know, I have been involved in historic restoration and preservation for over twenty _years and have a serious interest in the preservation of our City's heritage and its preservation. I am also a Board Member of the Victorian Society of America for the North -Star branch in Minnesota, winner of a National contest for interior decorating and a business owner whose niche is Victorian decor. Should you have any Questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Martha Hubbs 626 N. Fourth St. Stillwater, MN 55082 612 / 430-2895 � s , urn, a,ln,g;--Terwedo City of Stillwater 21 6 N , 4-rh St . Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Dear Ann. I am sending Siang the following resume for the opening on the Historic Preservation Committee. I have just taken a new x)osition. so it You need to stet in contact with me during the day try Construction Materials, Inc.---929-0431. My ne mobile number is 868-%589. If I am unavailable on the mobile it will automatically roll over to my voice a3t,_ �.18i . mail. My home number is 5Lncerefu ,-X� _— Ja:. jcheI s Fenruary 7, 199 Members of. the Historic preservation Committee: x su01.r..it the yo1io-w-nr backa.roun lniorrnatlon on mvselfor consideration r or the open nosltlo'I"? On the Comm"ttee. T have 1?�TPC? intnr�tliwateY area for flrteen Vears.ftei !1 vearS as a partner in ?sohalt Specialties Co. or Laelan. I have recently arce!ot'e6 a �3ositlon wit-ft Construction materials, inc. or t i o�_I? S ?ar!_ as _ eniU:?a I manager for construction fabrics. I am married and have two children attend-ing St . C i oud State UniverSity. �4Ee reside at i 18-1 %'� '3, '�a1n St . , w�?1ch is a mart of the lor Blues_ of !Main St.. is the owner of a building that was constructer; i n i 882 , my Concern toy- the preservation or- the historical buildings or our city is of great importance. Ea_ually as important is ma ntaining t::e historical p''esencP 1P new UrUneCCS . ! have spent a great deal or time at -ot' the s-t11lwater Library and the Minnesota Historical Soclet v viewing the collections of John Runk and others. I feel that my background in construction and my interest in preservina our past makes me a qualified candidate for the oven position. I a�preci,ate your consideration Sincerely, Jay Michels JUI TP AND .. .__ ^ _ ! . i:V t:.: i' t- !-' d �'jr 7 h j 1 :•i � �_ _' i-. � '- r t—' r•- W... S •.t.. E { iw+ T E._ .3.r^ :" _ t !^ _ S i 1�\? + •! 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JULIANNE ANDERSON 119 WEST CHESTNUT STlLLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 (612) 439-4151 THE FREEFEvsVATION OF STILLWATER'S HZSTORIC INTEG;:�ITY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: RIVERTOWN RESTORATION SOCIETY HISTORIC HOME TOUR PERS2N�L RESIDENCE IMCLUDED IN TOUR OF HOME� TOUR GUIDE WASHINGTON COUNTY GUARDIAN AD LITEM YOUTH EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR, TRINITY LUTHERAN ST. PAUL WINTER CARNIVAL ROYALTY 1979 MULBERRY POINT ANTIQUES - PRESENT Antioues Dealer 04I0E00-0 OF MINNESO�A Research Assistant REINHAFQDT & AN[)ERSON, P.A. Legal Assistant 5TRINGER, 03011140 it RO10E1E03 P.A. Legal Secretary/Assistant MIWNESOTA TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION Legal Secret-ary/Education Coorhinator WAS��INGT�N COU1470 GUARDIAN AD LZTEM TFRAININB UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - B.S. DEGREE 1990 RASMUSSEN BUSINESS SCHOOL -- LEGAL SECRETARIAL The Mr. Nile Kriesel Bruce Brillhart City of Stillwater 216 N. Fourth St. Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Nile: By this letter I would like to express my interest in the next opening on the Historic Preservation Commission. I believe that with my background and experience can make a positive contribution to the Commission and it's objectives. Education & Experience: I have a BS and a MS degree in engineering, and also an MBA from the University of Minnesota. I have worked in high technology medical and military -electronics for 20 years, and am currently CEO of RBC Incorporated, a' - consumer electronics company based in Golden Valley, MN. Vikki Brillhart and I are currently restoring the Hersey/ Bean /Lehmicke mansion at 31.9 W. Pine to create.the historic Bed & Breakfast called The Ann Bean House. We.purchased the house as an 8-plex in 1990, and we began renovation -last year. Our house was on the RTR Historic Home Tour last year as an example of.a renovation in progress. Community Involvement: Historic Old West Side Neighborhood Association, Ann Arbor, MI-.1974-76 River Town Restoration, Stillwater, MN - 1990 - present Stillwater Chamber of Commerce - 1990 - present Stillwater Planning Commision Subcommittee for B&B ordinance revision 1992:' Comments: ,I have had a long term interest in historic preservation, beginning with the historic neighborhood I lived in after graduation from.college.. It'is .only recently that we have had the resources to begin our own restoration,. but this experience has been valuable in defining the advantages and limitations of historic preservation. I am a fairly new resident to Stillwater, but I feel my experience with historic restoration and preservation, combined with my ;diverse community experience can bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the commission. Sincerely, Bfegant Victorian Bed and Breakfast 319 `YV. Pine Street Stidwater, %N 55082 Bruce Brillhart (612) 430-0355 '4�27/gZ. l • ra e,, THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 1993 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION The following individuals are recommended by the Heritage Preservation Commission for appointments and reappointments. The recommendation for appointments are based on the resumes submitted and interviews held on February 23, 1993. REAPPOINTMENTS PROFESSION AND INTERESTS Jeff Johnson Structural Engineer Expertise in historic restoration Howard Lieberman Attorney Interest in design and historic structures. APPOINTMENTS Jay Michels DowntownResident Professional in construction trade. Brent Peterson H i s t o r i a n, Washington County Historical Society Representative ALTERNATE (should a vacancy occur or ineligibility of a recommended appointment) Julianne Anderson Antique Dealer Interest in historic restoration and design. Owns Historic Home. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 2828 Anthony Ln. So. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 781-8871 P.O. Box 838 Lakeland, Minnesota 55043 436-8589 December 15, 1992 Ms. Mary Lou Johnson City of Stillwater 216 N. Fourth St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Dear Ms. Johnson: I am responding to an article in the Courier Newspaper regarding the open positions on several of the commissions and committees of city government. I would be very interested in serving on the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, or the Downtown Parking Committee. If you have any questions regarding my letter of interest, please contact me at my home address of: 118-1/2 No. Main St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 430-1182-home/436-8589-office Sincerely, Jay Michels COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE T/ie Ann Bean House An Ekgant Vktor an Bed and *eakfiagt 3.19 W. Witte Strut Stiffivater, MN .55082 (612,) 430-0355 Ms. Ann Pung Terwodo City of Stillwater 216 N. Fourth St. Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Ann: By this letter I would like to express my interest in the current opening on the Historic Preservation Commission and also present my background and experience. Education: BS(Electrical Engineering) University of Michigan 197 MS(Electrical Engineering) University of Michigan 1974 MBA(Finance) University of Minnesota 1980 Experience: I have held several jobs of increasing responsibility in high technology industries dealing with medical and military electronics. I am currently CEO of R80 Incorporated, a small consumer electronics company based in Golden Valley, MN. Vikki Brillhart and i are currently restoring the Jacob Bean mansion at 319 W. Pine to create a historic Bed & Breakfast called The Ann Bean House. We purchased the house as an 8-plex last year, and we began renovation this year. Our house will be on the Historic Home Tour this year as an example of a renovation In progress, and we hope to open next month. We are in the process of applying to the National Register for listing of our home. Community Involvement: Historic Old West Side Neighborhood Association, Ann Arbor, MI - member 1974-76 River Town Restoration, Stillwater, MN - member 1990 - present Cub Scouts Pack 110, Edina, MN - Chairman, Cubmaster, Treasurer 1987-present Other Comments: l have had a long term interest in historic preservation, beginning with the historic neighborhood I lived in after graduation from college. it is only recently that we have had the resources to begin our own renovation, but this experience has been valuable In defining the advantages and limitations of historic preservation. I am a fairly new resident to the Stillwater area, but I foal my training in the processes of logical problem solving and rational decision making, combined with my diverse community experience can bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the commission. Sincerely, --vow— G---. Bruce Brillhart February 1,1993 Mayor Charles Hooley City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Re: Heritage Preservation Commission Dear Mayor Hooley: Please accept this letter of resignation from my appointment to the City of Stillwater's Heritage Preservation Commission effective February 1, 1993. It has been my honor to serve the City of Stillwater throughout the past four -plus years. I can no longer fulfill the duties of this appointment through the end of the current term due to new responsibilities associated with my involvement with various other community volunteer activities. In addition, I am a firm believer in change and my resignation will provide another interested party the opportunity to serve our city. I highly commend the past and current appointees to this commission as committed and conscientious servants of historic preservation. Further, the work of Ann Pung- Terwedo and Steve Russell should be recognized by City of Stillwater as exceptional. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the City of Stillwater on the Heritage Preservation Commission. M , { Shawn M. Draper 1221 Amundson Circle Stillwater, MN 55082 (612) 439-4235 xc: Jeff Johnson, Chr., Heritage Preservation Commission Ann Terwedo, City of Stillwater File February 1,1993 Mayor Charles Hooley City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Re: Heritage Preservation Commission Dear Mayor Hooley: Please accept this letter of resignation from my appointment to the City of Stillwater's Heritage Preservation Commission effective February 1, 1993. It has been my honor to serve the City of Stillwater throughout the past four -plus years. I can no longer fulfill the duties of this appointment through the end of the current term due to new responsibilities associated with my involvement with various other community volunteer activities. In addition, I am a firm believer in "change" and my resignation will provide another interested party the opportunity to serve our city. I highly commend the past and current appointees to this commission as committed and conscientious servants of historic preservation. Further, the work of Ann Pung- Terwedo and Steve Russell should be recognized by City of Stillwater as exceptional. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the City of Stillwater on the Heritage Preservation Commission. M , �' t Shawn M. Draper 1221 Amundson Circle Stillwater, MN 55082 (612) 439-4235 xc: Jeff Johnson, Chr., Heritage Preservation Commission Ann Terwedo, City of Stillwater File • ter, THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: MARY LOU JOHNSON FROM: ANN PUNG-TERWEDO, PLANN DATE: JANUARY 12, 1993 SUBJECT MARLENE WORKMAN' S REPRESENTATION ON THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION. The Heritage Preservation Commission is a Certified Local Government (CLG). This means that the Commission is certified by the National Park Service (according to the National Preservation Act of 1980) as a qualified Historic Preservation Commission by State and Local legislation. By state legislation which further defines the qualifications of Commissioners, the Heritage Preservation Commission must have representation of the County Historic Society. Marlene Workman is that representative of the Washington County Historical Society on the Commission. She also represents the Historic Courthouse, is an expert in the historic preservation field and restoration of historic properties. Her knowledge of Stillwater's history has been quite valuable. The CLG status of the Heritage Preservation Commission makes them eligible for matching grants from the Historical Society/National Park Service. The Heritage Preservation Commission has received two (2) grants. They include: - In 1989, a grant of $9,500 to conduct a historic sites survey of 135 downtown properties and preparation of a National Register Form for a Downtown Commercial Historic District. the District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. This year a grant of $3,250 has been granted for the Historic Context Study/Comprehensive Plan Update. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSIONIDESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET, STILLWATER. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes Special Meeting, June 21, 1993 - Regular Meeting, July 12, 1993 2. Case No. DR/93-11 - Design Review for signage,`fencing, ,and an information kiosk for the Grand Garage at 324 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Kevin LaCasse, Applicant. 3. Case No. DR/93-22 - Design Review for construction of a parking lot for Trinity Lutheran Church in the Downtown Plan Area. Don Valsvik, Applicant. 4. Case No. DR/93-23 - Design Review for a new door opening and painting a facade at 312 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Everett Spel tz, Applicant. 5. Case No. DR/93-24 - Design Review for a, sign permit for a 17 square foot sign at 233 Sou—t-F-Second Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Deanna Ge tschel Applicant. ' 6. OTHER BUSINESS CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Department: Historic Preservation, Field Services, and Grants Department Phone: 612-296-5451 Date: 4 October 1993 To: Minnesota Heritage Preservation Commissions From: Michael Koop� Historic Preservation Program Specialist State Historic Preservation Office Minnesota Historical Society 345 Kellogg Boulevard West St. Paul, MN 55102-1906 Subject: 1993 Annual Reports This memo is being sent as a reminder that the 1993 Annual Reports covering the time period 1 October 1992 to 30 September 1993, are due in our office on 31 October 1993. For those of you that are Certified Local Governments, this report is a requirement for maintaining CLG status. The contents of the report for CLG's are defined on pages 6 and 7 of the "Procedures For Applying For and Maintaining Certified Local Government Status." The attached form can be used to certify fulfillment of the report requirement stipulated in I.E.2.f. If you have any questions on this report or if you need a copy of the Procedures, please do not hesitate to call me. Annual HPCICLG Report HPC Assurances Fiscal Year 1. I hereby certify that the Heritage Preservation Commission has adhered to the public participation provisions as stipulated under Section D of the "Procedures For Applying For and Maintaining Certified Local Government Status" issued by the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office. 2. I hereby certify that the Heritage Preservation Commission has adhered to the "Procedures for the Proper Disposal of Government Records" pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 138.17 (see Appendix C of "Procedures For Applying For and Maintaining Certified Local Government Status"). Local Government Official (This form may be used to certify compliance with requirement I.E.f. of the Annual Report required for all CLG's . ) • I ter �M-�a THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA > MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION DATE: FEBRUARY 249 1993 SUBJECT PROCESS FOR RECOMMENDATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION. The Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission. is a Certified Local Government Commission. This means the Commission is recognized by the State and Federal Government as meeting the qualifications of the National Historic Preservation Amendments Act of 1980 (P.C. 96-515). The Certified Local Government status, gives the City of Stillwater the opportunity to receive matching grants for preservation purposes. The City has received two grants since 1989. The first was for $9,250 which was used to survey and prepare a National Register Form for the Downtown Commercial Historic District. The district was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The Commission is presently working on its Historic Context Study which will set goals and policies for preservation planning in the future. This grant is for $3,250. In order to maintain Certified Local Government Status, the Heritage Preservation Commission must have demonstrated individuals and/or expertise in historic preservation. These fields include history, architecture, architectural history, archaeology,, planning, real estate, design, building trades, landscape architecture; or law. The Commission must also have a representative of the County Historical Society. Because of these stipulations, the Heritage Preservation Commission actively seeks these individuals in the community with these backgrounds to fill vacancies. They interview interested persons. The Commission makes the recommendation to fill the vacancies based on (1) the individuals experience, (2) profession, (3) interest in the areas of historic preservation and the preservation of the historic sites, districts and buildings in Stillwater. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 :� . � .� a �// �� j %�. � � _� � �� �, ,� � � / ^ � �� �� ORDINANCE NO. 768 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER DOES ORDAIN: 1. Section 31.01, Subdivision 4 (9) of the Stillwater City Code is amended to - hereafter read as follows DEFINITIONS Bed and Breakfast. An owner occupied historic residential structure used as a lodging establishment where a guest room or rooms are rented on a nightly basis and which only breakfast is included as part of the basic compensation, ' PURPOSE The City of Stillwater recognizes that Bed and Breakfasts are an asset to the community for the preservation of ,our - historic homes. -It is the i n tenti on of the Ci ty to 1 imi t Bed and "Breakfast uses to those homes whereby a special use would benefit the city and -`surrounding. area by-' =: allowing appropriate adaptive* -reuse for such dwellings. Allowing Bed ands Breakfasts is in recognition that .the expense of owning and maintaining _. historic homes has made them less suitable for single-family dwellings, Bed and Breakfasts are allowed by a Special Use Permit in RB and RCM,4 zoning districts as regulated in Section 31.01 of the Stillwater Code, Subdivision 13 (2) (d) and Subdivision 15 (1) (c) subject to the following conditions: 1. At least two off-street ,Y parking spaces must be provided on -site .for the owner/manager and one parking space for each room rented Bed and Breakfast r p` unit. The parking spaces shall be signed and plan approved by the Community Development Director. 2. The dining facilities of a Bed and 'Breakfast establishment shall not be open to the public but shall be used exclusively by the registered guests unless allowed as a separate permitted or special use. 3. Bed and Breakfast uses in residenti al areas shall be located at least nine hundred (900) feet apart (approximately three blocks). 4. No liquor shall be sold on premises. If wine is served, a wine license must be obtained from the City of Stillwater. 5. Bed and Breakfast establishments are allowed an identification sign not exceeding four (4) square feet and shall be located on site. The sign must match the architectural features of the structure. 6. A Bed and Breakfast establishment is only permitted in a RCM or RB zoning District. Bed and Breakfast establishments are prohibited in all other districts. 7. The Bed and Breakfast structure will be at least one hundred (100) years old and/or will show proof of historic significance to the character of the City. Via_ '.-•: ., . . �; ;;: 8. The maximum of five (5) Bed and Breakfast guest rooms may be established in a residential Bed and Breakfast structure. The following lot and structure size criteria determines the number of guest rooms allowed in a Bed and Breakfast. Maximum Number Original Maximum Gross Minimum Zoning Guest Rooms Number of House Size Not Lot Size in Permitted Bedrooms Including Basement - Square Feet In Square Feet 1 2 Up to 2,499 7,500 2 3 25500 - 22999 10,000 3 4 3,000 - 3,499 10,000 ^: 4 5 32500 - 42999 155000 5 6 5,000 up _ T 20,000 r _ Maximum Gross House Size is, determined by using the total square footage of habitable living space within the structure. 9. Adequate lighting must be provided between the structure and parking :areas for safety contiguous to the residential structures. 10 -Additional external lighting is prohibited :�' M _ °{'cs'� ' 11. A Bed and Breakfast establishment shall show proof of City building; fire and planning inspections proof of operation licenses by Washington County and shall submit the State sales :and use tax number for their business to the Community Development Department. 12. Restoration or additions to a Bed and Breakfast shall meet the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. _ 13. All Bed and Breakfast Special Use Permits shall be reviewed annually by the Community Development Department. A report shall be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council, during November of each year. ORDINANCE NO. 768 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STILLWATER'CITY CODE, SECTION 31.01, SUBDIVISION 4 (9) BED AND BREAKFAST AND SUBDIVISION 25 (F) BED AND BREAKFAST THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER, MINNESOTA DOES ORDAIN: I. Amending. 1. Section 31.01, Subdivision 4 (9) of the Stillwater City Code is amended to hereafter read as follows: 1131.01, Subdivision 4 (9) DEFINITIONS 9. Bed and Breakfast. An owner occupied historic residential structure used as a lodging establishment where a guest room or rooms are rented on a nightly basis and which only breakfast is included as part of the basic compensation." 2. Section 31.01, Subdivision 25 (f) of the Stillwater City Code is amended to hereafter read as follows: 131.01, Subdivision 25 (f) Bed and Breakfast. PURPOSE The City of Stillwater recognizes that Bed and Breakfasts are an asset to the community for the preservation of our historic homes. It is the intention of the City to limit Bed and Breakfast uses to those homes whereby a special use would benefit the City and surrounding area by allowing appropriate adaptive reuse for such dwellings. Allowing Bed and Breakfasts is in recognition that the expense of owning and maintaining historic homes has made them less suitable for single-family dwellings. Bed and Breakfasts are allowed by a Special Use Permit in RB and RCM zoning districts as regulated in Section 31.01 of the Stillwater City Code, Subdivision 13 (2) (d) and Subdivision 15 (1) (c) subject to the following conditions:" 3. Section 31.01, Subdivision 25 (f) 3 of the Stillwater City Code is amended to hereafter read as follows: 1131.01, Subdivision 25 (f) 3. Bed and Breakfast uses in residential areas shall be located at least nine hundred (900) feet apart (approximately three blocks)." 4. Section 31. 01, Subdivision 25 (f) 4 of the Stillwater City Code is amended to hereafter read as follows: 1131.01 Subdivision 25 (f) 4. No liquor shall be sold on premises. If wine is served, a wine license must be obtained from the City of Stillwater." 5. Section 31.01, Subdivision 25 (f) 8 of the Stillwater City Code is amended to hereafter read as follows: 1131.01 Subdivision 25 (f) 8. The maximum of five (5) Bed and Breakfast guest rooms may be established in a residential Bed and Breakfast structure. The following lot and structure size criteria determines the number of guest rooms allowed in a Bed and Breakfast. Maximum Number Original Maximum Gross Minimum Zoning Guest Rooms Number of House Size Not Lot Size in Permitted Bedrooms Including Basement Square Feet In Square Feet 1 2 Up to 2,499 71500 2 3 21500 - 21999 10,000 3 4 31000 - 31499 10,000 4 5 31500 - 41999 15,000 5 6 5,000 up 20,000 Maximum Gross House Size is determined by using the total square footage of habitable living space within the structure. The number of original bedrooms in the structure will determine the number of guest rooms that will be allowed. This shall be reviewed and determined by the Heritage Preservation Commission. In the case of a family with children, the family's bedroom use shall be determined before the number of permitted guest rooms are determined, and no family member shall be displaced for a guest room." 6. Section 31.01, Subdivision 25 (f) 11 of the Stillwater City Code is amended to hereafter read as follows: "31.01, Subdivision 25 (f) 11. A Bed and Breakfast establishment shall show proof of City building, fire and planning inspections, proof of operation licenses by Washington County and shall submit the State sales and use tax number for their business to the Community Development Department." 7. Section 31.01, Subdivision 25 of the Stillwater City Code is amended by adding (f) 12 which shall hereafter read as follows: "31.01, Subdivision 25 (f) 12. Restoration or additions to a Bed and Breakfast shall meet the Secretary of Interior's standards for rehabilitation." 8. Section 31.01, Subdivision 25 of the Stillwater City Code is amended by adding (f) 13 which shall hereafter read as follows: 1131.01, Subdivision 25 (f) 13. All Bed and Breakfast Special Use Permits shall be reviewed annually by the Community Development Department. A report shall be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council, during November of each year." II. Saving. In all other ways, the Stillwater City Code shall remain in full force and effect. III. Publication and Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law. Adopted by the City Council this 22nd day of October 1992. 4WzallAbrahamson, Mayor ATTEST Mary Lo YJohnson, erk Published: November 19, 1992 • THE BIRTH PLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, JULY 12, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM AT STILLWATER CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA Approval of minutes - June 6, 1993. 1. Case No. DR/93-14 - Design Review for an adaptive reuse project of the Commander Elevator at 421 East Nelson Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Mike McGuire, Applicant. 2.-Case No. DR/93-19 - Design Review for a parking lot with landscaping for the Andiamo Riverboats. The lot is located south of the South Main Street Parking lot in the Downtown Plan Area. Dick Anderson, Applicant. 3. Case No. DR/93-20 - Design Review for a sign permit for a six square foot projecting sign at 118 South Main Street in the Downtown Historic District. Mike Lynskey, Applicant. 4. Case No. D R/93-9 - Design Review for wall signs at 236 South Main Street in the Historic Commercial District. Janice Eikenborg, Applicant. 5. Case No. DR/93-21 - Design Review for a 30 square ft. monument sign for the Minnesota Zephyr at 699 North Main Street in the Downtown Plan Area. Dave Paradeau, Applicant. 6. Case No. SUP/93-41 - A guest room determination for a modification of an existing Bed and Breakfast permit ( from three rooms to four rooms) . Jon and Rita Graybill, Applicants. 7. Context Study - Bob Vogel. 8. Bed and Breakfast Ordinance. 9. Lowell Park Plan - Distribution of Final Plan. 10. Other Business. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 • C. THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOIA MEETING NOTICE The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet Tuesday, February 23, 1993 at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers to interview interested individuals for recommended appointments to the Commission. TIME 6:30 - Brent Peterson (Washington County Historical Society) 6:45 - Chuck Dougherty 7:00 - Martha Hubbs 7:15 - Jay Michels 7:30 Julianne Anderson 7:45 - Bruce Brillhart QUESTIONS: Please tell us about your experiences, education, or profession which may contribute to historic preservation in Stillwater. What do you feel are important preservation issues facing Stillwater presently and in the future? CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 .tceptional Bed & Breakfast ;puck & Judy Dougherty JC 1' iver�o�cvn nn� 306 West Olive, Stillwater, MN 55082 (612) 430.2955 Stillwater City Council �huck Dougherty 3ackground Information for Application to ieritage Preservation Commission following is some information on my background that I feel will 1p me in serving on the HPC: gorked ten years in the restaurant industry. Part of my duties included overseeing the design and construction of three restaurants. Renovated the Rivertown Inn, an 1882 Victorian home, converting it into one of the top Bed & Breakfast Inns in Minnesota. Renovation included adding seven bathrooms, air conditioning, and fire safety system. Member of Rivertown Restoration. Serve on the Board of the Minnesota Historic Bed & Breakfast Association. Current President of the Minnesota Bed & Breakfast Guild, serving second term_ Serving second term on the Minnesota State Tourism Advisory Board_ In the process of renovating the Carriage House at the Rivertown Inn into living quarters. Member of the Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce_ Member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. November 19, 1992 Niles Kriesel City Manager City of Stillwater Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Kriesel: It is my understanding there may be openings on the Heritage' Preservation Commission this January. Should that occur, please submit my name for consideration to fill the vacancy. As you know, I have been involved in historic restoration and preservation for over twenty _years and have a serious interest in the preservation of our City's heritage and its Preservation. I am also a Board Member of the Victorian Society of America for the North -Star branch in Minnesota, winner of a National contest for interior decorating_ and a business owner whose niche is Victorian decor. Should You have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Martha Hubbs 626 N. Fourth St. Stillwater, MN 55082 612 / 430-2895 Dear ,a : His t Pk -- a . "fir t 2 on o have 3ust'r "8 in contact with ?ll t *' ors (_,� a I r olnome number is a ce r s lyr it E , .«: t»' L_ E7. 1 .... i ._ i.._ . lti ("-`. 1w. 1» a 3•i� I i 1z';'! �� r` t _•4 �"� 2 .__ . . _.. , ,_... . es, _ ON j._.f f •M ` 3f R T FORE .» EFT F kill TI ON t L L -WteaT 011 .a-iN E S s 3- 14 to 150 »i i i a'.'. •_. � • {': • -... t �•:• ..._ f-A f-' '_ j• �. 4: _ r _. T i� : r: •T• ••(•• r } fan r f ' ....1 t 7 t `.`• j+... __ . ..1» �• i t •� ._ . to . i t f �a : 44 i a� _ 1 ._. x t-a i irf i T i S r �...! N n I A i . ` !-Q1 iC i .... j..�_( _. � ._ A t f� i F5 t � i F ` 1 a ..r-t-'`"«. B L 141 E y is ` f'� + 04 w j! 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Education & Experience: I have a BS and a MS degree in engineering, and also an MBA from the University of Minnesota. I have worked in high technology medical and militaryelectronics for 20 years, and am currently CEO of RBC Incorporated, a consumer. electronics company based in Golden Valley, MN. Vikki Brillhart and -I are currently restoring the Hersey/ Bean /Lehmicke mansion at 319 W..Pine to create the historic Bed & Breakfast called The Ann Bean House. We purchased the house as an 8-plex in 1990, and we began renovation last year. Our house was on the RTR Historic Home Tour last year as an example of a renovation in progress. Community Involvement: Historic Old West Side Neighborhood Association, Ann Arbor, MI-.1974-76 River Town Restoration, Stillwater, MN - 1990 - present Stillwater Chamber of Commerce - 1990 - present Stillwater Planning Commision Subcommittee for B&B ordinance revision 1992: Comments: I have had a long term interest in historic preservation, beginning with the historic neighborhood I lived in after graduation from _college. It is .only recently that we have had the resources to begin our own restoration,. but this experience has been valuable in defining the advantages and limitations of historic preservation. I am a fairly new resident to Stillwater, but I feel my experience with historic restoration and preservation, combined with my diverse community experience can bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the commission. Elegant Sincerely, 'Victorian Bed and Breakfast �} 319 `1N. Pine Street a.�.. �. 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WORD{ MINNESOTA ,STATE. 14"T15T+C RTCAIS SOCITT'T EXPERIENCE St. Paul, Minnesota Site Interpreter - Minnesota State Capitol, 5/89 - Present Educate visitors and school children about the art, architeetur and history of the Minnesota State Capitol, to stimulate their interest in the history of Minnesota and the political history, to provide information to the public and visitors and provide change and limited sales at the capitol information desk and to assist in the operation of the site. ST. CROIX COUNTY HISTORICAL, SOCIETY Hudson, Wisconsin House Director/Caretaker - Octagon House Museum, 6/89-'12/91 To operate the Ocatagon House during the seven month season, to include the following responsibilities: give guided tours, design and setup displays, coordinate volunteer guides and cashiers, provide research assistance to the public and also for the society. Year round responsibilities included:` maintenance of the museum grounds and provide security of the site when the museum is closed. cnT!! .SFT T lNICT.,�" N A^! `'1T�iNT F. T r+.�" r� ate#? ;� /`! L SOCIETY rrs.S T w Stillwater,' Minnesota Volunteer Tour Guide - Washington County Museum, 8/87 - Present Greets and assists patrons to the Washington County Museum. Provides services to the public through tours of the Museum. Answers reference questions and does referral to appropriate facilities for assistance. MIKE'TRACY INC., (STILLWATER COUNTRY CLUB) Stillwater, Minnesota Golf Pro Shop Assistant, 6/83 - 5/89 Assist club members with Pro Shop purchases. Golf cart maintenance and assistance to members in rental of the carts and Collection' of green ` fees. Page 1 of 2 original north --facing building is Classical REvival style with a Greek proj ecting fully pedimental portico and four fluted Greek Ionic columns flanking the tabbed stone -faced entrance. Original Chestnut Street cast iron lamp ^\ standards are intact. Building, O.H. Olsen, Stillwater, 1905 and 1977 addition. �t1 223 West Chestnut Street, Tepass Block 1885 (Tailor Maid, Country Classics, Anna Lou's and State Farm Insurance): This is a four -bay, two-story red brick structure with hood moldings of metal around the second story windows. It has an elaborate metal cornice and parapet with an "1885" date block. L 8 South Main Street, Union Block, ca. 1873-1874 (The Croixside Press): This a two-story cream brick (painted beige and brown) commercial building. 2 South Main Street, Union Block, ca. 1873-1874 (John's Bar): This is a two- ory cream brick (painted beige and brown) commercial building with a flat roof d brick foundation. �3/fp S uth ain tr , Mo the Sty (' Am r ck, H a e i s): /Thi its a tof w t a at imeavone ound ion 224 9buth M4in Street, Commer-rqial Build Capped Sal66n an Eatery) :// T is is a Div!Ai.on 5-s or har r d f ce %bri buI1/dibg st copi g and els. 1' t ca. 1884-.-W88 (Bout one-third, ad story red br ' ck bu.il i with,, a f 1 t toof. The se dnd 'story ,wind ws arb replacements wi h stone w'ndco heade painted bla6k.� Th sto efrot had been alter,ed with s,ained g a and new dais la win s bet een,orlginl cast iron olumns. The metal corn c p we area has de'cora r e h ''ick cor ell incr an�hri^ar_kPi-� _ 319 Sfinkth MainStreet, Commercial Buildi re-1884 (Fancy Nancy's Jewe,jrry�:_ This °pis a tZ.- 301 cornice. The building was built for Ludwig and Felix Simonet in 1904, sons of Sebastian Simonet a Swiss immigrant who started the business in 1864. Ludwig and Felix ran their father's furniture business until 1925 then passed the business -OR to the next generation. Today the fifth generation Simonets reside over the business with the same pride as their forbearers. The Simonet site is the original site of the Grand Opera House which was destroyed by fire in 1902. f 223 South Main Street, Commercial Building, ca. 1900 (Village II): The brick above the display window is cream colored. A classic Revival style structure. �{ The building has a decorative metal parapet with central gable, moldings and J swags. 229 South Main Street, 1910 (The Village): This is a two-story, red brick structure painted red. X 127 South Main Street, Jarchow and York Block, 1890: This is a three -bay, two- story, red brick structure with rusticated red sandstone trim matched to the Mosier Brothers Block to the south. 125 South Main Street, John Karst Block, 1887 (Thompson Hardware): This is a two-story, red brick with butter joint single bay structure with horizontal stone banding at the lintels and sills of the second story windows. John Karst a dealer in hardwa re and stoves, built the building In 1887 and opened a hardware store. Julius F. Loeber and a former hardware store clerk Freed H. "Brooks" Thompson formed a partnership in 1923, bought the hardware stock of Charles Mosier and moved into the building. When Mr. Loeber died, his son continued as Thompson' partner until 1939 when the partnership dissolved. It remained Thompson Hardware until the Spring of 1988. 119 South Main Street, Staples Block, 1890 (Kolliner's): This is a three-story, red brick Renaissance Revival style structure with five unequal bays with foliated stone designs on the brick piers separating the bays. Th_=d stei-y w e . Tie - a -re f w Izn e1s . Re th Th was between the upper two floors. Theme- isa braokte d erpe in --tone. Th-e storefront is faced in glazed green hollow block and new display windows. Builder: 0. H. Olsen, Stillwater. 101 South Main Street, Cosmopolitan State Bank, 1967: Architect: Kilstofe and Vosejpka, Inc., Wayzata. This is a one-story reinforced poured concrete and stone faced bank building with a sweeping roof supported by reinforced concrete. 118 - 126, Excelsior Block, 1882 (Antiques, Saloon, R.L. Schneider, dentist): ) This is a two-story, four -bay, red brick structure trimmed in stone. Second story windows have a Queen Anne -style colored glass window transoms. There is �^ elaborate corbelling on the brick cornice and a panelled metal parapet with central gabled configuration. Second story windows have brick and stone segmented arches and the storefronts have been altered. South Main, east side: 323 South Main Street, Smithson Paper Box Company Building, ca. 1910 - 1924 (Simonet's storage): This two-story, red brick structure has stone sills, jack arched window lintels on the second story, original windows and doors and an asymmetrical front facade with raised basement. 319 South Main Street, Commercial Buildin , pre-1884 (Fancy Nancy's Jewelry): This is a two-story, cream brick structure with a corbelled brick cornice and stone parapet. Second story windows have stone lintels and brick segmented arches. Windows have dark glass fixed lights. Original hood molds are not visible under the window awnings. The storefront has been rebuilt and refaced. a t Qest t Street, First tional ank Buildin , 19 7 original north facing building is Classical Revival style with a Greek projecting fully pedimented portico and four fluted Greek Ionic columns flanking the tabbed stone faced entrance. The front facade is symmetrical. The building is tan brick on the rear and sides with cut Bedford limestone smooth block facing the front. The roof is flat. Windows on the second story have jack arched stone lintels with keystones. Over the portico is cut "First National Bank". There are new single light windows. Facing Second Street, the west facade is a new 1977 addition, too close in style to the original structure and of the same material. The west facing addition has single fixed light windows and tabbed window and entry surrounds and a gabled entrance which closely resembles the original structure. Because the original structure faces north on Chestnut and the much larger addition faces west, the addition does not mar the architecture and style of the original building. Original Chestnut Street cast iron lamp standards are intact. Builder: O.H. Olsen, Stillwater, 1905 and 1977 addition. 223 Wes Chestnut Street, c , 188 (Tai r Ma" Coun C ssics nna Lo ' Trimb nd Ass T is a fo bay t -st r , r b is truct re ith h od m ldin sa oun e s c nd to wi d ws. It h el or to me al c nice at it "1 8 " to blo k. T m t p rape i mi sing orm Rearoun hn os ay n t is bay ( r" le a d A soci tes ha the m st toalt ra io s w th h riz nta w od i "nT of er re store ront di l y w"ndo s n ce ta" a t tTh re fac d rick w is ater o nt. S co d stor indo new in 11 glass th appli d at QU 235 East Chestnut Street, Commercial Building, ca. 1898 - 1904 (Smitty's Barbershop): This is a one-story, red brick building with a flat roof and partially exposed original storefront with new display windows and entrance. South Water Street, east side: 239- 305 South Water Street, Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul passenger and freight depot, 1883 (Freight House Restaurant): This is one-story, masonry red brick structure with new standing seam metal roof was rehabilitated in 1983. It is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Riverfront, north of Nelson Street - east of Water Street, Park restrooms and city lift station, 1960, 1984: This is a masonry building of red brick, one story and a flat roof. The city lift station was built in 1960 and has an addition of Lowell Park restrooms constructed in 1984.ti� 4 Foot of Myrtle Street and Chestnut at the St. Croix River's edge, Lowell Park, levee and Municipal Pavilion, 1916+: Lowell Park stretches along the St. Croix River with a concrete levee along the river's edge, a drive, green grass, flower beds and trees, picnic tables, and a craftsman style open-air lattice work pavilion with a hipped roof and concrete foundation. There are two contributing structures this site: the pavilion (ca. 1916) and the concrete levee (pre- 1940). Just after World War I, Mr. Elmore Lowell, Stillwater Park card and owner of the Sawyer House, said to the Park Commissioners "I have $2 nTint=n in government bonds which I will turn over to the board as a fund to pay for a General Park Plan for Stillwater. If you will arrange with Morell and Nichols to prepare such a plan." Mr. Morell, distinguished as one of the best landscape men of the northwest, took active charge. His final plan was a masterpiece. He felt that its execution val give Stillwater great distinction. As years went by, improvements were made to the park according to the Morell and Nichols Plan. The levee wall was constructed between 1935 - 1938 and improvements such as restrooms and a pump house have been added since 1950. On Memorial Day, 1940, citizens of Stillwater dedicated a new flag pole in the name of Elmore Lowell. The Lions Club unveiled the monument for presentation to the City. Without Mr. Lowell's dedication to the City of Stillwater there would be no Lowell Park Third Street South, west side: 220 South Third Street, Jassoy Building, 1886: This is a three-story frame, red brick veneer structure designed in Queen Anne style with a flat roof. It has stone banding along the second and third stories and stone capitals. Bay windows flank the north and south ends of the second story. Masonry openings for windows are segmented brick arched. Some window openings are round -arched. The storefront has been restored. The interior of the building had a grand ballroom on the third floor. This was the lodge of the Knights _ of _Pythius- From Wisconsin, this building is a centerpiece to the picturesque Stillwater. According E.J. Roney, in his book Looking Backward, Theo Jassoy and Son were harness dealers, there business was located on Commerciab�Wnhd was a well-known business f irm in Stillwater in 1895. owpl g-spot -GGRtAlrZy. Richard Kilty, a lifetime resident of Stillwater, has restored the building to it s 1886 grandeur. East Myrtle Street, north side: 220 East Myrtle Street, Federal Building, 1903 (Old Post Office Shops): This two-story former Post Office Building is Classical Revival style with beige brick walls. It has a concrete foundation and a pyramidal slate roof with oculus dormers. Window openings facing south are brick round arched with stone keystones and wood surrounding multiple panes. The cornice has dentilling and modillion blocks. Some windows have corniced window heads with stone swags in decorative panels above the windows. This structure was designed under the administration of Supervising Architect of Treasury James Knox Taylor. This post office is one of the last remaining Taylor -designed post offices in Minnesota. -T�t ' Lot/&�t§t 9t' ONd P00t)Of f icy,-Thi Nudt been siAceA has 1\� rt\vac 18 226 East Myrtle Street, residence/office, pre-1884 (Stillwater Realty Company): This is a two-story, red brick house and office in the Italianate style with a hipped roof of asphalt shingle and a brick foundation. It has an asymmetrical front facade with paired segmented arched window openings on the second story and added shutters. The eaves have Italianate paired wood brackets. The rear has a two story brick appendage. The front entry has been altered with flanking pilasters and a wooden dentilled arch over the front door since 1956 when the wooden one story flat roofed front port was removed. There is some glass block infill in openings on the east side. The homes was built for Dr. Willis Horton Pratt; it is now vacant. Mrs. Van Meier, the wife of Henry Van Meier, M.D., still resided on the second floor until her death in 1991. Her husband opened his practice at this location in 1958 and remained here until his death in 1979. He practiced medicine in Stillwater for 51 years. There is a two-story vault in the rear of the structure used to store medicine and other medical equipment. South Second Street, east side: 233 South Second Street, duplex/commercial, pre-1884 (Second Street Store): This is a two-story, red brick building with a limestone foundation and hipped roof. The brick walls have been sandblasted and are pitted and soft. There are brick dentils under the eaves, a metal roof, a metal cornice and eaves and stone lintels and headers at the windows. The current windows are replacements: tinted single fixed lights. The storefront has been altered with new display windows and alterations. 113 North Second Street, H.C. Farmer Sunken Garden and Fountain, 1934 - 1935: This is a memorial sunken garden at the site of a natural spring. It was designed and built in 1934 - 1935. There is a rusticated limestone drinking fountain at the sidewalk level with a bronze plaque stating "A.D. 1937 - dedicated by the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Stillwater in memory of Henry Clay Farmer, 1858 - 1914". He had a foundry on this site. The sunken rock garden is symmetrical in arrangement and has two curved stone 10 stairways leading down below street grade. The staircase has two limestone end piers with wrought iron railings, a small limestone plaza. with pavers and stone benches and a standing pool. Planting in the rock garden include perennial and annuals such as: violets, cetum, hosta, columbine, Lily of the Valley, f lox, wild rose, Duty Miller, inpatients, Allisum, marigolds, mums, Arbor Vitae, snap dragons, day lilies, etc. The garden is maintained by the Perennial Garden Club of Stillwater, according to a second plaque. 118 South Main Street, Commercial Building, ca. 1867 - 1884 (Trade Winds Travel and Silver Light Photography): This is a two-story, limestone block building with a brick decorative frieze and molded metal cornice. The second story windows have brick segmented arches. The storefront has been completely altered and faced with cream brick except for an entry door and transom above. 108 - 112 South Main Street, Commercial Building, pre-1884, refaced with new facade after 1913 (Meg's Cafe, apartments, Elks Lodge): This three-story building originally had a different facade with upper story windows grouped in threes in a round -arched Palladian motif. After 1913, the present facade was put up. There are two sets of three windows grouped on the upper stories. The prominent molded cornice with modillion blocks and brick corbelling date from ca. 1913 renovation. The storefront has been altered. 102 South Main Street, Joseph Wolf Company Building, 1911 (Stillwater Photo SIA): This is a two-story, brown brick building with a flat roof and concrete foundation. It is classically inspired. It is trimmed with stone banding, coping and brick pilaster capitals with stone. The second story windows have been replaced with new windows and a bay window in the northeast corner of the east and north facades. The storefront has been covered with marble and smooth wood siding. 204 South Main, Commercial Building, ca. 1898 - 1904 (Mainstreet Hair Design, J u, ) . This one-story, double storefront, red brick building has a flat roof and brick foundation. Brick chamfering decorates the cornice area with dentilling and metal flashing. The entrance on the southwest corner of Chestnut and Main is cant -cornered. Storefronts have been altered with new display windows. 126 South Main, Commercial Building, ca. 1904 (Main Street Square, south portion): This is a two-story building of red brick with a flat roof. The cornice has brick corbelling and the four second story windows, now brick inf illed, are grouped together with stone columns and continuous lintel and terra cotta decorative surround. 122 South Main Street, John Karst Block, ca. 1891 (Main Street Square, north portion): This is a two-story building of red brick with a flat roof and brick V1,111\ foundation. The storefront has been altered to match. The second story windows have been removed and the three openings inffilled with brick. Terra cotta trim above these windows has foliated and circular patters of differing designs. The parapet is decorative brick with a central name and date block. 18 South Ma' tree s ,\ MArtir" ' s sloth Comm for This 11 l in 188 - 1887, north o- s a twstory,rd br }�buil g with aAf la r o Th eta ornic rea deco atsve b is co e li nd e21e b c e co n ' ce . ec nd sto y indo s,^� are c red i shu . ers t of n is nti y ne a 210 So Main S eet, Commerc' �eding, 189- 190 (Sherb ne's tfi wel s): Th�Z/nssom a one- tory ed bric e bay stru to with horizon al in e area . The storefront is cast iron and the rear roof is 08 South in treet, Commerci ildin , ca. 8 - 1904 ( lle's): This a/one-ory, b ick buildin with flat ro Te front acad was re cp bring the 20s. t is now b wn 're -face bri with s ldie course fla. The display windows are newer replacements. 227 South Main Street, Commercial Building, ca. 1884-1888 (The Eagles Club Aerie No. 94): 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 panelled and corbelled. The parapet is bracketed between raised Windows on the second story are new and smaller with plywood inf ill above. 219 South Main Street, Commercial Building, ca. 1860s (Brines): This three story stone building is faced in local Lily Lake brick laid in American bond on the front facade. The brick has been sandblasted. Stone sills and lintels are original. The original storefront has a violet small pane glass transom. The cornice and parapet area is plain brick and was rebuilt after a 1982 fire with destroyed the top of the third floor. Upper windows are new: one -over -one on the second story and single fixed light on the third story. The original cornice was removed prior to 1973. East Chestnut Street, north side: 224 East Chestnut Street, Commercial Building, pre-1884 (now vacant): This two- story double storefront building is red brick laid in American bond. It has a flat roof, molded metal cornice and dentilled frieze. Heavy drip moldings are located above the second story windows and central door. Windows are now one - over -one. The front facade is symmetrical and has stone lintels and sills on the second story windows. The central second story wood balcony has been removed. Storefronts have been altered with Vitriolite structural black glass sheathing. From 1936 -1956 this building was known as the Kalinoff Building. U226 East Chestnut Street, Commercial Building, pre-1884 (St. Croix Cards & Gifts, Hallmark): This is a two story, red brick building painted grey with ti altered smaller masonry openings and one -over -one windows with brick inf ill above on the second story and original stone window headers still intact. There is a wide frieze and metal dentilled cornice. Storefront has been altered with new display windows and multi -colored glazed tiles as well s black Vitriolite facing. St. Croix Drug was founded in 1881, The building has been a drug store since 12 215 South Main Street, First National Bank Building, 1888 (Winona Knits): This is a two-story, red brick structure with a f lat roof and three bays with a central bay window on the second story. It has an elaborate brick panelled and �J decorative cornice and a raised corbie-stepped parapet. The storef rant has been altered. 209 - 211, Brunswick Block, 1889: This is a two-story, red brick structure with stone trim and horizontal stone banding. There is a metal bracketed cornice with decorative brick panelling above the second story windows. The central bay has two windows above which is a semicircular foliated decorative panel. The storefront is not original. 129 South Main Street, Mosier Bros. Block, 1888 (Diamonds on Main - Stillwater { Bakery): This is a two-story, Queen Anne commercial style corner block with red brick and rusticated red sandstone trim. Bays are separated by plain red brick piers. There is a rounded corner window at the second story at the corner of Main and Chestnut. A date and name panel is located on the Main Street facade. There are decorative brick panels above the second story windows and brick corbelling at the tops of the recessed bays. It is topped with a decorative metal parapet. The storefront has been altered with applied vertical wood siding and new display windows. 127 East Myrtle Street, Hooley's Supermarket, 1960 - 1961: This one-story structure is concrete block with a flat roof and glazed red the brick with display windows. Architect: Ames, Crommett and Associates, St. Paul. This was the site of the Union Station, one of the most brilliant buildings in Stillwater. It was demolished in the 1960s. 113 - 121 South Water Street, Lumbermen's Exchange Building, 1890: This is an approximately square, three-story, red brick building with a flat roof and new brick parapet. The recessed upper story bays terminate in brick corbelling. There is brick infill under the original jack -arched window lintels and new smaller one -over -one windows installed in 1966. The first story has alterations and brick infill. East Chestnut Street, south side: 107 East Chestnut Street, Stillwater Armory, 1921 - 1922: This is a red brick, two-story and raised basement structure with a flat roof. The brick is laid in �� American bond with white mortar. It is trimmed in cast concrete. Brick soldier '�j course define the three floors (including the raised basement). There are new one -over -one double -hung metal replacement windows and a newer brick two bay garage addition on the east facade. Architect: Oscar T. Lang, Minneapolis. 121 East Chestnut Street, Stillwater Laundry, Inc. Building, ca. 1910 - 1924 (Shorty Cleaner/Launderer): This is a one-story, concrete block building with a corbie-stepped front parapet and rear gabled roof. The block walls are both smooth and rusticated with a contrasting brown brick parapet laid in Flemish bond. The foundation is concrete. Lateral windows have glass block infill. Front windows have a large single pane with wood infill surrounds. There are two glass and steel entry doors. "Shorty" Bourdaghs opened is business on this 13 n r�> r AC- 5v.,�` 4 site in 1943e This site was previously known as the Stillwater Laundry. 101 South Main Street, Cosmopolitan State Bank, 1967: Architect: Kilstofe and Vosejpka, Inc., Wayzata. -S-Nelson Street, south side: 211-1/2 South Nelson Street Barn, ca. 1891 - 1898 and Storage Building, ca. 1910 - 1923: There are two buildings, both contributing on this site, connected by a small frame addition. The barn is a 2-1/2 story building with a rock -faced coursed stone first story and brick veneer upper story. The roof is jerkin -head gabled above a wide wooden frieze. Window openings have stone sills and segmented arced lintels. Attached to the west end is a wagon, auto and truck shed built between 1911 - 1923. This is a long rectangular one-story building of rusticated concrete block. 239 South Nelson Street, dwelling/storage building, ca. 1883: This is a random ashlar two-story stone building with stone sills and lintels and a completely new low-pitched gabled roof with asphalt shingles, including new rafters. In 1888, this was a dwelling. There is a wagon entry on the north facade ground floor with a new I -bean lintel and three windows and a door on the second floor covered in plywood. 8,i,t"a� S�r�t , Gast side: k- 306 - 308, Commercial Building, ca. 1910 - 1914 This is a two story, single bay, Classical Revival style orange brick structure with wide stone lintels forming a continuous band above the second story windows. Second story windows have stone sills and one -over -one lights. There is a corbelled brick cornice and plain brick parapet. The transom area over the storefront display windows is infi.11ed with plywood and the storefront is altered with new display windows and ceramic tile kick. 14, Vac- t Lot, �*34, notr�ibu' g This �the�so o� C�ifo er uce. It a nd loty on the hwest f East estnut did W er r t . 330, Commercial building, ca. 1885, This is a two story red brick building with a flat roof and concrete faced foundation. The raised parapet is corbelled and panelled and the front facade is divided into three bays separated by pilasters with stone bases. Second story windows have new fixed lights and original stylized drip molds at the lintels. The storefront has been moderately altered. This building has been recently tuckpointed and the parapet repaired. 324, Grand Garage, 1973+ (#261, noncontributing): This two story multicolored brown brick structure with front gabled roofs and cupola has a brick and concrete foundation. It is trimmed in stone. It contains architectural details from a variety of demolished older buildings in the region. This is the site of the former Stillwater Motor Company Building. 312, Union Block, ca. (1873 - 1874 This is a two story 14 cream brick commercial building with a flat roof and brick foundation. The second story windows have replacement aluminum combination windows, but the masonry openings are original with arched hood moldings and keystones. The storefront has been altered by retains cast iron columns. The east facade walls are original; the windows are replacements. r 310, Union Block, ca. 1873 - 1874 , , This two story stone building with flat roof has lost all historic fabric .on the front facade. The storefront has been altered, the original three second story windows and openings with hood molds have been removed and the entire second ( story face has been covered in stucco and pierced with two small square windows. 308, Union Block, ca. 1873 - 1874, ( ): This is a two story cream brick (painted beige and brown) commercial building with a flat roof and brick foundation. The second story windows are smaller aluminum combinations with wood infill. The masonry openings are original with arched hood moldings and keystones. The storefront has been altered. 302, Union Block, ca. 1873 - 1874, ( This is a two story cream brick (painted beige and brown) commercial building with a flat roof and brick foundation. The second story windows are new aluminum combinations. The masonry openings are original with arched hood moldings and keystones. New metal flashing has been installed. The storefront has been altered with vertical wood siding and new entry and windows. 236,�, Northern States Power Company Division Offices, 1927, (Tamarack House Gallries, #266): This is a t story hard red.Jovel buildin with a flat roof , limsoe foundation and s ne coping endAbove tie econd stdr windows are three panelledxdecora ive brick/insentral po tion of`` the' parapet' is slightly raised. T e front° facaog` has w display winds . Window openings on the southi Ff acade�ital arche :,/Second floor windows o the ,front facade e riginal rtical munt' lights. There is brick sb°er coursing above the second story window openings at grade on the front facade. 232, Commercial Building, 1942 - 1943 (Hooley's TV and Appliance, #267, noncontributing): This one story brown brick structure with a flat roof with vertical wood signage above the display windows was inf ill in the early 1940s, after a fire destroyed two older structures. 226, Commercial Building, ca. 1888 - 1891, 1942 - 1943 alterations (Stillwater Pet and Supply Company, This building is a two-story red brick building faced in cream brick with red brick lintels, a flat roof and brick foundation. It has vertical wood board signage, soldier course headers above the windows and a recessed entry and angled display windows. Visible fabric and windows and openings date from around 1942 - 1943 after a fire damaged this building and destroyed two adjacent structures to the south (fie 224;, Commerial ildin . 18 - 1888 ( south pne-third, ` ,Mad Cappe, Saloon andY Eatery, #269) : This s a two Cory red brio- building with a -tat roof. The econ story win are replacements wit stone window heat rs painted 15 T. I L th 3trat,2-s Dep-artn'lel-It of e inierlor ice r­� cta 4,j 3 N U ei Vlz-, C'D) ZU 11 e,, cit, ! c) n n urnio a r 214 - 218, . Commercial Fuildinq, ca. 1884 - 1887 (north two-thirds, Martin's Clothing Store, #270) This -is a two story red brick building with a flat roof. The mieL. a! co-t-nice area has decorative brick corbelling and met -al bracketted cornice. S e c 0 n cx U4- storefront is entirely new. story W_Lndows are covered in shutters and the L 210, cqrrL:,,,,,ercial Building, ca. 189-8 1904 (Sherburne's Jewelers, 711,271): This is a onestory red brick single baystructure with horizontal infill in the transom area. The storefront is cast iron and the rear roof is hipped. 2018, Ccm-Mercial -Building, ca. 1898 - 1904 (,-,�'St_elle's 1`272): ' This is a one story brick building with a flat roof. The front facade was re -faced probably during the 1020s. it is now brown wire -faced brick with soldier course flat panels. The dis- play windows are newer replacements. 204, Commercial Buildin-T ca. 1904 (Mainstreet Hair Design, Poor Butterfly, 27 3 This one story double storefront red brick building has a flat roof and brick foundation. Brick chamife-ring decorates the cornice area with dentillinq, and metal flashing. The entrance an -the southwest corner Chestnut and Main -is cant- t- of L_ altered with new display windows. corn gyred. Storefronts have been a!- ",-274, noncont-ribut- ng): T 11-1 LS -52, Cqa,--me j f _x Rexall Drug, i rcial T7,uildinc 1869 (St. Croi t,,,7o stor-�r I imestone block building with a flat roof has. been entirely alt-ered exCe1_)L `or the stone window sjji_s windows. The roof was on north three second story 0 ly hipped. Windows, parapet flashing, Storefront brick and display �,,,indo,,,7s - --ginal and second story masonry winThe e L_ window openings have all been altered. sou11 half of the building was --,;_-uccoed c . a. 1930 and windows were re -placed. The north half was St-,Uccoed and original second story window openings made smaller ca.. 1 1-9/0 when part l,. dentilled frieze and metal cornice was re.,tioved. of the origina r 1-26, Commmercial Dui16j_nQ, ca. 1904 (Main Street Scluarer south portion, #275) .1r'h i s is a t_,,,;o-s-_ory red brick building with a flat roof and bri ck foundation. The S-- ore-F-0 altered to match Site 4�276- The second story windows have been 1. Front has been a!-' V- reT_110-Ved and the four_ openings infilled with brick. ,rick corbelling and a t aut M, - Cu'ot-',-.--a panel decorate the front facade. windows feature terra cot'IL---a surrounds and stone columns and lintels. north portion, '276): This is a 122, John Karst .Block, 1891 (Main Street Square, 7r - ion. The -story uilding of red brick with a flat roof and a brick foundaL. -275. The second story windows have been storefront has been altered to match t removed and the three openings infilled with brick. Terra cot-t-a trim above 'these windows has -foliated and circular patterns of differing designs. The parapet is decorative brick with a central name and date block. black. The storefront has been altered with stained glass and new display windows between case iron columns. The metal cornice area has decorative brick corbelling and brackets. �V128 - 130, Commercial Building, 1869 , f-r�t i ngl ; This two story limestone block building with a flat roof has LAJ been entirely altered except for the stone window sills on the north three second story windows. The roof was originally hipped. Windows, parapet y windows and second story flashing, storefront brick and display masonry window openings have all been altered. The south half of the building was stuccoed ca. 1930 and windows were replaced. The north half was stuccoed and original second story window openings made smaller ca. 1970 when part of the original dentilled frieze and metal cornice was removed. North Main, west side: 102 - 106, McKusick Block 1880, ( ,-'iorwest I This is a two story red brick structure trimmed in stone at I the pilasters between the windows and tying together the two flanking bays of four windows on the east facade, second story. The storefront has been altered with new windows, entrance and polished marble facing. Decorative brick panels recessed above second story windows are original. Built in 1880, this was originally three stories tall with an elaborate decorative cornice. The third floor was lost to fire after 1928. Second story windows are now single pane fixed light. Parapet coping is red tile. A small one-story brick addition was added to the north in ca. 1970. 110 - 112, Commercial Building, pre-1884 This two story orange red brick building has a brick decorative cornice and new metal flashing at the parapet. Second story windows have stone hood mold sand new single pane fixed lights. The cast iron storefront columns are original, but the display windows are relatively new. C 114, Commercial Building, pre-1884, altered ca. 1928 (�'- ��and Scat;^T�rl,�R�1• These two story orange brick building was refaced ca. 1928. It has a decorative brick cornice and two Chicago -style second story windows or display which are not original. First f to p y windows and red brick kicks are not original. 317, Commercial Building, pre-1884, first alteration 1937 and subsequently (Barbara Ann's none' -°fig): This is a two story red brick structure with a flat roof and little remaining original fabric. The original storefront was removed in 1937. More recently, the elaborate cornice and parapet, second story hood molds over the windows and windows have been removed. Second story windows are now dark glass single fixed light. 241, Commercial Building, ca. 1951 ( - y I ): This new two story brick inf ill replaced an older pressed metal building after a 1951 fire. -fie- e 16 229, Commercial Building, 1910 �"-- VlAy�;��'Q� : This is a two story red brick structure painted red. There is a chamfered brick cornice, central panel with diamond -shaped insert and date block and an entirely altered storefront. Second story windows are shuttered. 201, Reed's Block, 1965 (vaca t, #315, noncontributing): This is a two story re brick wild' g id in er'can ,cond with concrete trim. It has a flat roo The s o d stor ha vertical-u-- fixed light windows. Architect: Ackerberg and Associates, Inc. 221, office, ca. 1913 - 1915 (The Mind's Aye, #251): This is a craftsman style red brick one story structure with limestone trim and original one -over -one wood double hung windows. It has a limestone plinth, coping, cornice and horizontal Y sill band and a flat roof. South Union Street, east side: 119, Commercial Building, pre-1884 ( This two story painted brick building has a flat roof. The storefront has been completely bricked up and has no openings or entrances. 117, Commercial Building, 1882 (Community Volunteer Services, # This two story red brick building has a flat roof and sandstone block foundation. The date block reads "1882". Second story windows have segmented brick arches. The storefront has been altered, but retains fluted cast iron columns. 1 a 3 one fib 1 ): t el re g _ 123, Connolly Shoe Company Building, 1905 (Voyager PRess; WR Medical Electronics Company, #223): This is a two story red brick building with a limestone foundation. The cornice area is decorated with brick corbelling with metal flashing at the coping. Trim is stone: at the window lintels and running bands. Window openings have segmented arches and six -over -six lights on the second floor front facade and single fixed lights on the first floor. At the rear, there are segmented arched window openings on the east facade. The remnants of a painted sign with "Connolly Shoe Company" is evident on the south lateral side. Second Street, west side: 102, Stillwater Gazette Building, 1905, 1978 addition (#219): This is a two story red face brick building with butter joint. It is trimmed with stone at the window sills. It has a corbelled brick cornice and plain brick parapet with red tile coping. Second story windows are new smaller replacements with plywood inf ill at the top of the original sash. There is a fluted Ionic corner cast 17 iron column at the north entrance on the east asymmetrical facade. A one-story attached south addition is faced in brick over concrete block with a concrete block with a concrete loading dock put up in 1978. Builder: O.H. Olsen, Stillwater. 102, Lowell Inn, 1926 - 1927 (#221): This is a reinforced concrete and steel structure faced in brown brick with Federal -style end chimneys and a gabled asphalt roof. It has a 13-column, two-story, shed -roofed projecting wood portico on the front facade. Eaves are returned and four angled gabled roof dormers face east. The foundation is concrete. Some lateral windows on the south and north side have been inf filled or altered with brick inf ill. There is an attached one-story addition on the north side. Architect: William M. Ingemann. IN Mark S. Balay Architects 122 N. Main St. Suite B Stillwater, M 55082 (612) 430--3312 2/26/92 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission 216 N. Fourth St. Stillwater, MN 55082 Attn: Ann Pung-Terwedo Re: H.P.C. Submital of Rehabilitation Plans for 308 S. Main Dear Ann: As we discussed by phone I am working with Bob and PTarcy Lilyblad who are in the process of purchasing the former Croixside Press Building,308 S. Main. Thier potential developmewnt plans include a confectionery on the 1st floor and residence on the second floor. All uses are compatible with current zoning and occupancy. Historical research on this structure has yielded the attached photographs of 308 S. Main when the facade had not yet been modified and the occupant was Giebler and Co. a butcher. We have preliminarily been able to determine that the cast iron columns are still in place. This has encouraged the Lilyblads to consider a storefront renovation which includes the following: 1) Removal of existing modifications to expose and examine original materials. 2) Maintain three arched openings in a new storefront utilizing custom wood commercial windows and maintaining an appropriate sill height. 3) Create a recessed entry;vestibule,in the central opening,with the entry door on the south, or left hand, side of the vestibule. 4) Rehabilitation of the 1st floor interior spaces will include a candy kitchen at the front of the store which is seperated from the public area by a wood and glass partition, and a sales area to the rear for hand dipped chocolates, brittle,and hard candies. 5) Rehabilitation of the second floor will include a simple renovation of existing apartments to be suitable as a residence for Bob and Marcy Lilyblad3 with eventual replacement of second floor windows on Main St. A further presentation of schematic design elevations and floor:pp-lar_.for 1st floor will be presented at the H.P.C. meeting of March 2. 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"' t ��" IU N i><uusm Dgxwo ent of Trade and Fdoomimi c Devekq meat CITY OF STILLWATER LOCATION County Washington Region Metro Distance from Minneapolis/St. Paul 20 miles E Distance from Duluth 150 miles S Senate district 56 House district 56A POPULATION Area 1960 Census 1970 Census 1980 Census 1990 Census 1991 Estimate City 8,310 10,191 12,290 13,882 13,970 County 52,432 83,003 113,571 145,896 150,664 MSA* 1,535,297 1,874,612 1,985,873 2,464,124 .source or tsumate: Mate txmograpner. -Metropolitan Area Statistics INDUSTRY Major Employers Products/Services Employees Union % in Union Ind. School District 834 Education 865 MEA - Washington County Government 815 Cub Foods, Inc Retail Grocery 505 - Lakeview Memorial Hospital Medical 400 INCSTAR Inc. Medical Mfg. 390 SG, SM, TB 84 Design Fabricated Parts, Inc Automotive Graphics 250 - - UFE Incorporated Plastic Inject Mold 205 Maple Island Inc. Dried Milk Products 45 - - Pierce Business Products Inc Magnetic Ribbons 40 - - W. R. Medical Electronics Medical Mfg. 28 American Biosystems, Inc. Medical Products 17 - Ammerman Company, Inc. Ventilating Equip. 15 SMW 98 Ideal Tool & Machine Injection Molds 13 - - EMPLOYMENT* Employment Data Manufacturing Occupations in Area Type of Number Occupation Median Wage Employment Employed or Job Title per Hour Manufacturing 257,900 Machinist $16.19 Non -Manufacturing 1,137,700 Tool and Die Maker 16.04 Welder & Cutter 12.83 Total Employment 1,347,900 Punching Machine Setter, Oper. 12.27 Available in Labor Force 1,410,300 Assembler, Exc. Electronic 12.25 Annual Average Unemployment 4.4% Secretary, Exc. Legal/Medical 10.49 Combination Machine Tool Oper. 10.35 Electronic Assembler 10.23 Bookkeeping & Accounting 9.88 The 1,347,900 figure is total nonag. wage & salary jobs (Mpls./ St. Paul MS/). Source of Occupational Data: 1992 Minnesota Salary Survey. Labor Survey Note: 1992 annual average nonag. wage & salary employment. * Metropolitan Statistical Area Stillwater - 2 TRANSPORTATION RAIL Rail Lines Burlington Northern Inc. Frequency 1 daily Reciprocal Switching yes Piggy -Back Service 1 mile Distance to Main Line no Passenger Service in St Paul TRUCK Truck Lines 24 headquartered In metro area; over 100 first class carriers* Terminals 60* BUS Bus Service Greyhound, Jefferson* Intra City Bus MTC, Valley Trail WATER Navigable Water yes Depth 9 ft *Metropolitan Area Statistics AIR Airport 8* Distance to Airport 25 mikes Air Freight yes Distance to Freight 25 miles Services: Commercial yes Charter yes Jet yes Nearest Minneapolis -St Paul International* Airlines 10 Nat'l/Int'i.; 8 local/ regional;10 air cargo; charter varies* Navigational Aids all FAA aids for international airport* Runway 10,000 feet concrete* Distance to CBD - HIGHWAYS Interstate Highways 8 miles to 1-94 Federal Highways #12 State Highways #5, #36, #95 Load Limits 9 ton COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL TAXES Municipal Rate 28.651% Minnesota real estate taxes are based on market value, construed County Rate 27.620% to be the price that a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in a School Rate 66.169% free market. Tax capacity times the tax rate equals property taxes. Miscellaneous Rate 6.919% Tax capacity is the value of the property under $100,000 times 3.0% Total Rate 129.359% plus any value over $100,000 times 4.7%. GOVERNMENT Structure Employment Organization mayor council Regular Employees Part Time Employees Refuse Service contracted Fire Department 7 30 Master Plan yes Police 18 8 Budget $10,000,000 Sheriff 0 0 Industrial Plans Approved by Planning Comm. presented to city 49 4 City Council Insurance Rating 5 UTILITIES WATER SERVICE SEWER SERVICE Municipal Water Source wells Sewer Service Metropolitan Waste Control Storage Capacity 2,103,370 gal. Commission Pumping Capacity 4,250 gal/min Capacity of Treatement Plant 3,200,000 gal/day Total Tapwater Hardness 199 ppm Average Demand 2,400,000 gal/day Average Demand 1,523,000 gal/day Peak Demand 4,032,000 gal/day Peak Demand 4,000,000 gal/day Sewer Use Charge $39.00 per quarter or $2.10 Industrial Water Rate $1.25 per thousand gallons. per thousand gallons. ELECTRIC POWER TELEPHONE SERVICE Electric Utility Northern States Power Telephone Service U S West Communications Company Telephone 612/770-1347 GAS SERVICE Gas Service Northern States Power Company Telephone 612/770-1347 Stillwater - 3 COMMUNITY SERVICES ACCOMMODATIONS* BANKING/FINANCE Hotels 1 Financial institutions Rooms 33 and Deposits Central Bank $32 million; Motels 2 Firstar Bank of Minnesota $97 Motel Units 111 million; Norwest Bank $74 million; MEDICAL SERVICES Metropolitan Federal $50 Hospital Beds 97 million; Nursing Home Beds 290 97 commercial banks; 70 Doctors 56 savings and loan branch Dentists 17 offices, 5 home offices Nearest Hospital Lakeview Memorial Hospital (30 in metro area) MAIL SERVICE Post Office (Class) first PLACES OF WORSHIP Express Mail Service yes Protestant 17 Catholic 2 RETAIL SALES Jewish 0 Retail Sales in County $615,310,897 (1988) Other 0 $644,248,387 (1989) $683,757,435 (1990) MEDIA/MEETING SPACE $724,786,000 (1991 est.) Newspapers - Daily 1 Retail Sales in City $181,269,084 (1990) Weekly 2 Per Capita Income $20,682 (1990) Radio Stations - AM 24* FM 20* COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Meeting Facilities 10 Facilities/Festivals Lumberjack Days, Rivertown Capacity of Largest 400, 250,100 Arts Festival, St Croix Valley Chamber Choral, St Croix Valley Friends of the Arts, Music on the Waterfront, Fall Colors Art Fair, Drum Beauty & attractions associated with a metro area of 2 million. Service Organizations AAUW, BPW, VFW, Optimists, Lions, Rotary, Elks, Jaycees, Eagles, American Legion -Metropou[an Area %-RWIK a. -Accommodations: 220 Hotels/motels and 24,000 rooms EDUCATION Facts and Facilities Profile of Schools Pupil to Teacher Ratios: Elementary 19.1 /1 Number Enrollment Grades Included High School 17.3/1 High School Graduates Elementary 8 4,484 K-6 Going to College 64% College Graduates 25% Junior High 2 1,895 7-9 Nearest Technical College NE Metro In White Bear lake Senior High 1 1,800 10-12 TC Specialty Ehmtro-Mechanical Tech, Building Operation and Parochial 2 410 K-8 Maintenance Private 0 0 0 Distance to Technical College 12 miles Nearest Commmunity College White Bear Lake Distance to Community College 12 miles Nearest University 18 colleges and universities* Distance to University 25 *Metropolitan Area Statistics CLIMATE Facts and Figures Coldest/Hottest Months Number of Days Between Coldest Month Hottest Month Killing Frosts 167 Month January July Number of Days Above 90 deg. 14 Mean Daily Maximum (deg. F) 22 83 Average Annual Snowfall 42 inches Mean Daily Minimum (deg. F) 2 60 Average Annual Percipitation 24 inches Stillwater - 4 INDUSTRIAL SITES Site Various Services at Site elecb'licit)/ Acres Available 130 sanitary sewer Owner Various Owners & Agents gas Option Held by Develop. Group no storm sewer Site Zoned yes treated water In City Limits yes curb and gutter paved roads Christine White Executive Vice President Chamber of Commerce 423 South Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 612/439-7700 LOCATIONAL SERVICES Local Development Corporation Stillwater Area Economic Development Corporation I Chamber of Commerce Yes Contacts Steve Russell Community Development Director City of Stillwater 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 612/439-6121 Incentives Neal Casey, Executive Director Stillwater Area Econ. Dev. Corp. 423 South Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 612/439-4544 Financial assistance may be available to potential developers and businesses through use of industrial revenue bonds, assessment districts and Tax Increment Financing. 3/15/93 Minnesota Department of Trade & Economic Development Business Development and Analysis Division 500 Metro Square 121 7th Place East St. Paul, MN 55101-2146 USA (612) 296-5022 (800) 657-3858 er talks to Bud the Weimaraner, while Ziggy the cou- is left. Adam and Alicia Sower and a neighbor also .ture. Above right, Ziggy, at about six weeks, was al- als with Bud. (Gazette photo by Nadia White.) police chief told )ers there is no law pets in town, so nes 'from a long ations, of domesti- , which "makes a big difference" when it comes to temperament, says Rich. "He's good in a crowd. He's like a dog. If he's starting to get upset he'll let you know, he'll (See Cougar, page 3) rvea hazaraous materials pickup set Saturday Hazardous Materials Cleanup p.m. that day. Day is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. Nile Kriesel, Stillwater's city co- b, at Lily Lake Recreation Area. ordinator, noted this morning that Residents of Stillwater and the some area media have been stating surrounding area will be able to incorrectly that tires can be dropped drop off paints, insecticides, pesti- off. Tires will not be taken, nor will cides, used auto batteries, and other chunks of bituminous or asphalt, he household hazardous materials be- tween the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 (See Cleanup, page 3) County increased 232% over the years past 3-0 The preliminary census fig- into the county each and every ures for Washington County, day for 10 years. 1990, reflect a rocketing growth decade. Washington County popula- Preliminary figures show lion is up 232 percent from the more than 23 percent growth in 1960 figure of 52,432 people. 10 years, from 113,571 in 1980 If the growth rate would con - to 140,165 in 1990. tinue in this decade at the same The growth shows a net gain rate as the last 10 years, the pop - of two new families (average ulation would be over 172,000 size of three persons) moving by the year 2000. Census Years Washington Co. Population 1990 140165 113571� 1970 83003 Washington Co. Population 5243*2 Years Population ; 1950 34544 1850 10 so 26430 1860 6123 1930 24753 — 1870 11809 1880 19563 23761 1890 25992 1910 26013 1900 27808 27808 1910 26013 1920 23761 1890 25992 1930 24753 19563 1940 26430 1950 34544 1870 11809 1960 52432 6123 1970 83003 1980 113571 1850 1050 1990 140165 0 25000 50000 75000 100000 125000 150000 Population 10. James Laskin, Downtown "Open" signs. 11. Update on CUB Foods office project. 12. Update on hotel project for Lumberman's/H000ley's site. 13. Context Study update. Subd. 3. HERITAGE PRESERVA- TION COMMISSION ESTABLISHED. (1 ) Members. There is hereby created and estab- lished a City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Com- mission, hereinafter. the "Commission,11 which shall consist of seven (7) voting members to be appointed by the mayor, by and with the advise and consent of the City Council. The Chairman of the Stillwater Planning Commission or his designee and the City Planner of the City of Stillwater shall be ex -off icio non -voting mem- bers of the Commission. (2) Term. The mayor and council shall initially designate two appointees to serve a term of one year, three appointees to serve a term of two years, and three appointees to serve a -terms of three years. All subsequent appointments shall be for a term of three years. Members may be reappointed for consecu- tive terms. to the event of a vacancy, the vacancy for the unexpired term shall be filled in the same manner as the appointment is made. Members shall serve without compensation and shall continue to hold office until their succes- sors have been appointed. (3) Organization. The commission when formed shall elect from its mem- bers, such officers as it may deem necessary. The Commission shall have the power to designate and ap- point from its members var- ious committees. The Com- mission shall make such b� laws as it may deem adviE able and necessary for t.1 conduct of its affairs, fc the purpose of carrying of the intent of this ord--' nance, which are not incoi sistent with the laws ( the City of Stillwater al the. State of Minnesot- The Commission shall ma. an annual report, contai: ing a statement of its a; tivities and plans to t'- City Council. (4) - Program Assistanc To accomplish the inte and purpose of this ord, nance, the City Stillwater shall provi; the Commission with sta support, including emplo ees of the City libra staff acquainted with t. historical archives a files, to perform the du ies prescribed under th ordinance. Subd. 4. DESIGNATION HERITAGE PRESERVATION SITEC (1 ) Reports. The C_- Council, upon request the Commission, may dire the City staff to prep-:: studies which cata-_ buildings, land, are: districts, or other obje,� to be considered for des - nation as a Heritage Pr ervation Site. (2) Criteria. The Comm_ Sionshall recommend to City Council areas, bui ings, districts. or obje. to be designated HeritL Preservation Sites. considering the designat-- of Heritage Prese-rvat2 Sites, the Commissic Annual HPC/CLG Report Assurances HPC Fiscal Year 1. I hereby certify that the Heritage Preservation Commission has adhered to the public participation provisions as stipulated under Section D of the "Procedures For Applying For and Maintaining Certified Local Government Status" issued by the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office. 2. I hereby certify that the Heritage Preservation Commission has adhered to the "Procedures for the Proper Disposal of Government Records" pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 138.17 (see Appendix C of "Procedures For Applying For and Maintaining Certified Local Government Status"). Local Governmen (This form may be used to certify compliance with requirement I. E. f. of the Annual Report required for all CLG's.) 101,111", ffurm" nw,i1 1 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Department: Historic Preservation, Field Services, and Grants Department Phone: 6 2-296-5434 ` Date: 5 October 1992 To: Minnesota Heritage Preservation Commissions From: Michael Koop Historic Preservation Program Specialist State Historic Preservation Office Minnesota Historical Society 345 Kellogg Boulevard West St. Paul, MN 55102-1906 Subject: 1992 Annual Reports This memo is being sent as a reminder that the 1992 Annual Reports covering the time period 1 October 1991 to 30 September 1992, are due in our office on 31 October. For those of you that are Certified Local Governments, this report is a requirement for maintaining CLG status. The contents of the report for CLG's are defined on pages 6 and 7 of the "Procedures For Applying For and Maintaining Certified Local Government Status." The attached form can be used to certify fulfillment of the report requirement stipulated in I.E.2.f. If you have any questions on this report or if you need a copy of the Procedures, please do not hesitate to call me. 345 ELLOGC; BOULEVARD WEST / SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102-1906 /TELEPHONE: 612-296-6126 ater THE BIRTH PLACE OF M I N N E S O' FOR YOUR INFORMATION TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: ANN PUNG-TERWEDO, PLANNER DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 1992 SUBJECT: ANNUAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION REPORT. As submitted every year, the attached report gives an overview of the activities of the ``'Heritage Preservation Commission for 1992. This report Js mandatory in order to maintain Certified Local Government Status by the National Park Service. This status also makes the City eligible for Federal Pass Through Grants from the Department of Interior. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 9 August 1993 Ann Pung-Terwedo Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission Stillwater City Hall 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Ann: We have completed our review of the 1992 Certified Local Government report for the City of Stillwater. Our review indicates that the city will have met all of the requirements for continued Certified Local Government status when we receive the materials noted in numbers 4, 5, and 6 of our evaluation. A copy of our evaluation is enclosed. Although our review is later than usual, we hope it will be helpful in preparing next year" s annual report. We look forward to continuing to work with the Stillwater HPC in preserving an important part of Minnesota's cultural resources. Sincerely, f,. 14 � ��II, C Michael Koop Historic Preservation Program Specialist enclosure 345 KELLOGG BOULEVARD WEST/ SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102-1.906 / TELEPHONE: 612-296-6I.26 MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Due: 10/31/92 State Historic Preservation Office Submitted: 10/22/92 ANNUAL CLG EVALUATION Name of Government: City of Stillwater Fiscal Year: 1992 1. Number of local designations made during the year: 0 Does the report list the names and dates of designation NA for each? Yes/No Were all of the designations submitted to SHPO for review? Yes/No NA List reference file numbers: If the number of designations is zero, is there an adequate explanation for a lack of action? Yes/No Comments: A historic contexts study has recently been completed. It is anticipated that local designations will be prepared in the future. ?. Number of permits reviewed during the year: 33 Does the report contain a summary of the findings for permit review? Yes/No Comments: The summary provided is thorough. The relatively large number of permits reviewed indicates that design review is having the desired effect in Stillwater. CLG Evaluation - page 2 3. Does the report contain a listing of the members and officers of the HPC? Yes/No Does the report include resumes for new members? Yes/No Does the report indicate which member represents the county historical society? Yes/No Comments: 4. Does the report contain a listing of National Register nominations commented on and/or submitted for nomination during the year? Yes/No Comments: The annual report does not include a list of National Register nominations either commented on by the HPC or submitted to the SHPO according to the manual "Procedures For Applying For and Maintaining Certified Local Government Status" (I.E.24. This information must be submitted before this review can be completed and final acceptance of the report. 5. Does the report contain a summary description of the local inventory that demonstrates clear organization and public accessibility? Yes/No Comments: This might be done with a simple reference to the name of the inventory, the name of the National Register district, a map, or other source. The location of the inventory records should also be indicated. 6. Does the report contain an assurance that the HPC has adhered to the public participation stipulations? Yes/No Does the report contain an assurance that the HPC has adhered to the procedures on government records? Yes/No CLG Evaluation - page 3 7. Comments on descriptions of other activities of the HPC: Several members of the HPC were involved in an adaptive reuse study of the West Wing of the Stillwater Junior High School sponsored by the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. Other activities in which members of the commission were involved included conducting historic research for the redesign of Lowell Park, participating in the Downtown Review Task Force, and preparing additional information on downtown Stillwater buildings for a walking brochure. 8. Did at least one ,member of the HPC attend a SHPO workshop during the year? Yes/No List the member(s) and workshop date(s): Katherine Francis 5/29-30/92 Tim Stefan 5/29-30/92 Ann Terwedo (staff) 5/29-30/92 9. Did the commission conduct any projects under a CLG sub -grant during the year? Yes/No If so, list the project and Federal Project Number: 27-91-60030B.007 Survey, Phase I Comments: The Phase I survey provides the city with good information which will be helpful for their local historic district. 10. Other Comments: Evaluation completed by: Michael H. Koop Date: 6/7/93 • er THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1993 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET. AGENDA 1." Approval of minutes - December 4, 1992. DESIGN REVIEW 2. Case No. SUP/92-52 - Design Review for United Building Center located between Curve Crest Boulevard and Orleans Street in the BP -I, Business Park -Industrial District. Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Applicant. 3. Case No. DR/93-1 - Design Review for a reception area addition to the Freight House deck at 305 South Water Street in the Historic Commercial District. Bob Sabis, Applicant. 4. Context Study/Robert Vogel. 5. Discussion of the status of the Stillwater/Houlton Historic Lift Bridge. 6. Angie Ibarra, Photographic Design, Exhibit Proposal. 7. Other Business. 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