Historic Commission Minutes

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1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Johnson called the Historic District Commission meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Present:
Culp, Gudritz, Bayly, Rodgers, Johnson

Excused:
Holleman, Coponen

Also Present:
Chief Building Official, Rick Starling.

Motion by Culp, supported by Baylay to accept the April 20, 2005 minutes with no modifications. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Motion

Bob Sochacki, Trustee for the Library, and Julie Herrin, Library Director, appeared to ask if they needed the Commissions permission to remove the ballards that are in front of the Library/Library parking lot. The ballards cause safety issues and the snow removal company has a hard time removing snow with the current ballards. The ballards would be replaced with limestone stanchions.

The ballards were originally put in to detour people from driving through the path in front of the library; they were however still low enough so that the fire truck could drive over them if needed.

The plans were discussed with the Fire Chief, Jim Allen, and the Fire Department would not have a problem with the limestone stanchions. Building Official, Rick Starling stated that the Commission does not need to give permission, but plans need to be left with the building department.

City Administration: None.

City Council: None.

Historic District Commission: None.

Other Community/Governmental Liaisons: None.

Jim Notarianni was present to state that he would like to make two small improvements to his home. One being the wood on the deck that would be replaced with a Trex system and the other to replace the existing siding. A Trex system is a no paint and no maintenance deck system. The existing concrete steps would also have to be replaced. Mr. Notarianni’s builder was present to help explain the improvements to the home.

Commissioner Culp explained that they would need a drawing of the steps, with the dimensions, the deck, and the siding, for the Commission to see. The Building will also need copies of the plans.

Because Mr. Notarianni would like to start this project within the next month a sub-committee, Rodgers and Culp, will sign off on the plans after they are submitted and reviewed.

Motion by Rodgers, supported by Culp, to refer the matter back to the applicant to complete the final drawing plans and authorize the sub-committee to approve the completeness of the final plans. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Motion

Steve Lomske was present to ask the Commission to approve the demolition of home located at 208 S Rogers. The home was built in the 1960’s and is in rough shape. Mr. Lomske’s plans are to build a home in the future.

Prior to granting demolition there are a set of comprehensive guidelines that the applicant must complete before demolition is granted. It is a two-part structure, the first being why should the structure be taken down and second should the commission grant the approval.

Building Official will give Mr. Lomske the guidelines.

Motion by Gudritz, supported by Culp, to defer the application back to the applicant. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Motion

Ed Funke was present for approval to repaint the exterior of the home and the garage and remove one window on the west front floor elevation.

Chairman Johnson stated that the commission would still need drawing for the first floor construction. The Funke’s drawing would be subject to approval to remove the window. The first floor bath would be remodeled and the interior first floor partition would be removed to enlarge the bedroom.

Motion by Gudritz, supported by Culp, to accept for completeness to repaint the exterior. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Motion

Motion by Gudritz, supported by Rodgers to grant a notice to proceed with the exterior painting. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Motion

In regards to the window removal and remodeling, Commissioner Culp would like to see a drawing of what the plan will be. The most southern window on the west side would be removed in the remodel. Mr. Funke stated that if the window removal is something that they can do, they will provide drawings. The part of the home where the window would be removed is an addition to the home when it was turned into a duplex.

The Commission would like to see a proposed application because they are open to the remodel.

Matt Thurder’s Assistant was present to ask approval for demolition of the home located at 515 Linden. As stated earlier, the applicant must complete the guidelines before demolition is granted. Although plans were submitted, there were no side or back elevations submitted and the Commission has reservation for the type of elevation that they are planning to put in that neighborhood.

Motion by Gudritz, supported by Rodgers, to refer the application back to the applicant. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Motion

Lilly Lembree, owner of Petite Maison, was present get approval of the signs for her business at 103 E Main Street (formerly Preferences). She will replace the awning face from "Preferences" to "Petite Maision". There will be window graphics and on the door will have the logo and hours.

Motion by Gudritz, supported by Culp, to accept the application for completeness. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Motion

Motion by Gudritz, supported by Rodgers, to grant a notice to proceed with the signs. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Motion

No one was present to get approval for the orthodontic sign that will be located in CadyCentre. The sign will be designed with primary colors. The sign will be mounted where the existing wall bracket is and a second sign will be mounted above the back door.

Motion by Culp, supported by Gudritz, to accept the application for completeness. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Motion

Motion by Baylay, supported by Rodgers, to grant a notice to proceed with the signs. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Motion

The Commission further discussed the final report from the Downtown Steering Commission and how they will involved with specific tasks.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Wyman
Recording Secretary