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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250311 - HPC Minutes HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting of March 19, 2024 Held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, Volunteer Room I. Oath of Office A. The following commissioners took the oath of office • Mark Simacek • Krista Peterson • Wendi Schilts-Johnson II. Elect Chair and Vice Chair A. Motion by Commissioner Toppin to appoint Commissioner Bremer as the Commission Chair, seconded by Commissioner Alitz Edell. Approved 7-0 B. Motion by Commissioner Toppin to appoint Commissioner Peterson as the Commission Vice Chair, seconded by Commissioner Simacek. Approved 7-0 III. Call to Order and Quorum A. Commissioners: Toppin, McCoy, Peterson, Bremer, Simacek, Alitz Edell, and Schilts-Johnson B. Absent: Borchardt and Smith C. Staff: Fortney IV. Minutes: A. November 19, 2024 Approved by Chair Bremer with minor changes V. Certificate of Approval Review A. 700 618 Ramsey St – Chicken coop Fortney presented the staff report. The commissioners commented that the proposed chicken coop was relatively small and not visible from the street. Commissioner Toppin said she was surprised to read in the staff report that a chicken coop is not required to be removed if a resident stops keeping chickens. Fortney said the license is for keeping chickens and the zoning ordinance allows accessory buildings. He added that chicken coops can be an investment, and a resident might just take some time off for keeping chickens or convert their coop to or back to another use, like a garden shed. Motion by Commissioner Peterson to approve the coop as proposed, seconded by Commissioner Simacek. Approved 7-0 B. 312 2nd St W – Replace and expand deck Fortney presented the staff report. The commissioners commented that the deck is in the rear yard and not very visible. They said there would be little effect to the historic fabric of the home and the railings are not as noticeable as the existing ones. Motion by Commissioner Toppin to approve the proposed deck, seconded by Commissioner Alitz Edell. Approved 7-0 VI. OHDS – Original Hastings Design Standards Review VII. Business and Information A. Century Plaque Request – 1105 Maple St. Fortney presented the application. The commission reviewed and approved the application to purchase a century home plaque. They commented that the very old home was well maintained and uniquely far from the city core. Approved 7-0 B. Review proposed changes to the OHDS regulations Fortney presented the staff report to the commission. He said these proposed changes are in draft form and are related to additional design criteria in module two, which will be reviewed by staff soon. Fortney said he is looking for general feedback to determine if the proposed OHDS regulations are on the correct track. Commissioners discussed the proposal and made the following comments: • The maximum segment width of 35-feet should not cause design issues with homes that are narrow. Commissioners understand that module two will provide details on this and other topics. • There was apprehension to require that corner lots must place garages onto side streets. • Proposed regulations should achieve necessary design controls without reducing infill development. C. Form Preservation Awards Committee Commissioner Toppin explained how past preservation awards were chosen and presented. The following commissioners volunteered to help with the review: Toppin, Alitz Edell, and Schilts- Johnson. D. Discuss HPC goals for 2025 Commissioners discussed performing a historic resource survey. They wanted to begin planning a project scope this spring. Motion by Commissioner Toppin for the HPC to plan for a historic resource survey project in 2026, seconded by Commissioner Peterson. Approved 7-0 Commissioner Peterson left at 9:00 pm. VIII. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner McCoy to adjourn at 9:05 pm, seconded by Commissioner Alitz Edell. Approved 7-0 Respectfully Submitted - Justin Fortney