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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250420 - HPC Minutes Draft HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting of April 15, 2025 Held at 7:04 p.m. at City Hall, Volunteer Room I. Call to Order and Quorum Commissioners present: Bremer, Toppin, Smith, Peterson, Schilts-Johnson, and Alitz Edell (7:07); Absent: Borchardt, Simacek, and McCoy; Staff: Fortney Chair Bremer called the meeting to order. II. Add Items to the Agenda A. 306 2nd Street W – New greenhouse B. 615 3rd Street W – Mini-split AC Motion by Commissioner Toppin to add the items to the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Schilts-Johnson. Approved 5-0 III. Minutes: A. March 19, 2025 Approved by Chair Bremer IV. Certificate of Approval Review A. 413 2nd Street W – Move garage to property Fortney presented the staff report. The commission asked questions about the difference between the approved proposal and this one. Fred Weiland, applicant, said the building is slightly narrower, longer, and 200 more square feet in size. He added that it would be even with the front of the house. The commission asked what will be done to the structure as it is moved to the property. The applicant said the siding will be repaired and painted, the windows will be double hung like the main house, and the front of the building will be converted to an open porch for continuity with the district. He said the garage doors will be installed at the back of it facing south. Motion by Commissioner Alitz Edell to approve the proposal with the following conditions, seconded by Commissioner Smith. Approved 5-0 • The exterior of the structure is made in good repair, painted, and in line with the information included in the April 15, 2025 staff report. • The setbacks in city code or as approved by the Hastings Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals are appropriate. B. 301 2nd Street W – Repairs, windows, porch, porch railings, and foundation Fortney presented the staff report. John and Lorena Phelps, applicants, explained they removed the siding because the foundation and beam needed replacement. They added that they will replace it with the same dimensioned wood cedar siding. They explained that they replaced the front steps without HPC or Building Department approval because the old steps failed. The current steps were made for a different location on the property and were not meant to be permanent. They added that the steps will be wider like the former steps with a similar railing including 2x2 inch square spindles rounded in the middle as they have seen in photographs. The applicants said the damaged windows will all be repaired as-is except an original window on the top floor will be reinstalled in place of a vinyl window. Motion by Commissioner Alitz Edell to approve the proposal as presented, seconded by Commissioner Smith. Approved 5-0 C. 113 2nd Street E – New sign Fortney explained the applicant was unable to obtain some information from the sign company. Commissioner Alitz Edell said they would need additional information regarding the sign and hanger components so they would know what they are approving. Motion by Commissioner Smith to table the proposal for information on the appearance and materials of the sign and hanger, seconded by Commissioner Alitz Edell. Approved 5-0 D. 306 2nd Street W – New greenhouse Fortney explained that the applicant has presented a concept plan in the past showing the proposed greenhouse in this location. He added that the location is at the back of the property. He said the greenhouse construction is cedar wood and polycarbonate panels, which gives the structure a more traditional appearance, compared to other kits made from plastic or aluminum framing. Motion by Commissioner Alitz Edell to approve the proposal as presented, seconded by Commissioner Peterson. Approved 5-0 E. 615 3rd Street W – Mini-split AC Fortney explained that the equipment and lines are proposed in the rear of the home and are not visible from any street. Motion by Commissioner Smith to approve the proposal as presented, seconded by Commissioner Schilts-Johnson. Approved 5-0 V. OHDS – Original Hastings Design Standards Review VI. Business and Information A. Preservation Awards Fortney presented the 8 homes turning 100-years old this year. He said they will hold a Facebook contest again for the community’s favorite. Commissioners Toppin and Schilts-Johnson presented the candidates for preservation awards. Commissioners voted for the properties they felt best exemplified the award categories. Fortney said the HPC will present the awards at the May 19 City Council meeting. VII. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Schilts-Johnson to adjourn at 8:34 pm, seconded by Commissioner Smith. Approved 5-0 Respectfully Submitted - Justin Fortney