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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-21-99HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting of September 21, 1999 1. Quorum: Commissioners Coutu, Goderstand, Schnirring, Simacek, Sovik~Siemeas, Thorsen, and Warg. Staff: Grossman. 2. Minutes: August 17, 1999: Motion by Goderstad, second by Schnirring to approve; motion carried. 3. Bills. 4. Review of building permits or design proposals. Application for new construction, 1512 E 4th by Dan and Lori Reuter. Barker House - Heritage Preservation Site The plans and views of location and appearance of a new house to be built on the west side of the Barker House were provided. The Planner considered the Barker house an accessory building on the same lot as the proposed ~.ew house because it is not served by utilities and cannot be occupied. Criteria for new construction on a Heritage Preservation Site calln for the commission to consider the effect oftbe work on the historic and architectural character of the surrounding buildings (Barker House) and neighboring houses (not historic).. Criteria calling for a compatible setback - on the same line as the front oftbe Barker House - cannot be met in this case because of th limited depth to wet ground behind the house site. The roof pitch is compatible and shingles will match. The window on the from will be double-hung and have muntins dividing the panes, and be similar in size and placemem to those on the Barker House. The from door style and place shown is compatible. The new house is about 1/3 higher and wider than the Barker House. The proportions and shape are compatible with the Barker House and other 19~ Century buildings. Several members of the Commission opposed an additional building on the lot because it would be too crowded, and because a view of the Barker House from the west would be hidden by the new construction. The Reuters acquired the property from the City under an agreement to stabilize and preserve the Barker House. Although Mr. Reuter made it clear to the City that he intended to build beside the Barker House when he acquired the property, the HPC was not informed of his intent at that time. Motion by Schnirring and second by Simacek to approve the design and size of the house, and the size, shape and openings. The from window must be double hung and about 3 X 5' as a condition of the building permit. Motion carried; ayes: 4, nays: 2. 5. Unfinished business The comprehensive plan draft for Heritage Preservation. Carole Zellie of Landscape Research presented the draft. Points of discussion include the necessity of internal and external procedures to ensure review of site plat% public works and infill construction in the conservation area. A map is needed to describe the area covered. The City will also need to add conservation zoning to the City code. 6. New business. 7. Staff & Committee Reports. A. Heritage Preservation Sites. The City Council passed a resolution designating all of the Heritage Preservation Sites recommended by the HPC. except for the depot, 403 E. Second. ADDRESS USE OWNER COMMENT 403 E. Second depot 615 W. 3n St. residence 625 W. 3~ St. residence 110 E. 4th St. vacant 312 E. 4m St. vacant 1512 E. 4t~ St. vacant 700 W. 4~ St. residence 401 W. 5~ St. residence 200-202 E. 7~ St. residence 412 W 8t~ St. 816 Eddy St. 323 Ramsey St. 307 Sibley St. 401-403 Vermillion residence residence residence residence commercial CP Rail Siemens Peterson Bathrick Schweisow Renter O'Neill Specht Cavanaugh McLaughlin Johnson Dillon Yandrasits Bathrick very opposed, letter written to council. opposed, plans rehab work favorable, rehab under way favorable favorable Staffbelieved that CP Railway would approach the City voluntarily if they did want to dispose of the depot. In that event, the depot could be moved to adjacent HRA property. B. LeDuc. Commissioner Warg reported on the LeDuc Citizen Advisory Committee. They will be meeting to review the Reuse team report when it is completed. Mr. Warg represents the HPC. 8. Adjournment. Motion by Sovik-Siemens and second by Goderstad to adjourn; motion carried.