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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC Packet 08-19-2025HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Agenda for Meeting of August 19, 2025 Regular business at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Volunteer Room I. Call to Order and Quorum II. Minutes: A. July 15, 2025 III. Certificate of Approval Review A. 114 6th Street E – New windows – Tabled B. 623 Tyler St – New fence C. 120 2nd St E – New window D. 221 Sibley St – New vents IV. OHDS – Original Hastings Design Standards Review V. Business and Information A. 701 11th St – Century Home plaque request VI. Adjourn The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on September 16, 2025 at Hastings City Hall HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting of July 15, 2025 Held at 7:04 p.m. at City Hall, Volunteer Room I. Call to Order and Quorum Commissioners present: Bremer, Schilts-Johnson, Peterson, Simacek, and McCoy Absent: Toppin, Smith, Alitz Edell, and Borchardt Staff: Fortney Chair Bremer called the meeting to order. II. Minutes: A. June 17, 2025 Approved by Chair Bremer III. Certificate of Approval Review A. 322 2nd Street W – New windows – Tabled Motion by Commissioner Simacek to remove the item from the table, seconded by Commissioner Peterson. Approved 5-0 Fortney presented the staff report. Chair Bremer asked if the applicant provided any documentation of damage for the existing windows as requested at the June meeting. Staff said no additional information was submitted. Staff added that he offered to visit the property and take pictures but did not receive a response. Aaron Lewicki, with Renewal by Anderson explained the issues with the windows and said there are pictures of the windows included in the information. Commissioner Peterson said the pictures were taken from far away and do not show damage and they are not clear. Lewicki said the pictures were not taken close. Lewicki said that the homeowner has tried some repairs himself, but the windows still have problems. Chair Bremer said the commission must determine that it is not feasible to repair the windows. She added to do that, the commission must be presented with proof of significant damage or a statement or quote from a window restorer explaining or showing that repair is not feasible. She added that just because a homeowner cannot make the proper window repair, it doesn’t mean repair is not feasible. Bremer said the homeowner is not intending to replace the windows themselves. Commissioner McCoy asked staff if they can table it again for the documentation. Fortney responded that staff and the Commission has asked multiple times and have not received anything additional. He added that the application should receive a final vote tonight due to the time it has been pending without requested information. He added they can reapply next month if it is not approved. Motion by Commissioner Bremer to deny the request based on the following findings of fact, seconded by Commissioner Peterson. Approved 5-0 - The Hastings Design Guidelines state that wherever feasible, historic windows should be repaired rather than replaced. Residential Guideline 4: Windows 1. Maintain and Conserve o No information was provided to the HPC on the feasibility of repair, despite requests from staff and the HPC at its June 17, 2025 meeting. o No close pictures or other evidence was submitted as requested by staff on multiple occasions and by the HPC at its June 17, 2025 meeting. - Without the requested information, the HPC could not determine findings for replacement of historic windows. B. 114 6th Street E – New windows Fortney presented the staff report and added that the applicant emailed photos of the damage to the windows shortly before the meeting. Eric Perkins, the applicant, said the pictures show some micro cracks in some windows, broken window stools, and missing stops. He added that some locks are missing, and the rope and pulleys do not operate. He also mentioned that the two upper front windows are new replacements from the 1950s. Perkins stated that they chose Pella because they would best maintain the historic window appearance, even with full screens on the outside. Commissioner Simacek said the issues can be repaired and noted that nearly all the windows at the Confluence are original and have been repaired and upgraded with weather stripping and storm windows to vastly improve efficiency. Perkins said he has contacted Hayes Window Restoration but has not yet received a quote. He added that they will obtain a quote but are concerned that some windows may be feasible to repair while others are not. Perkins stated they want all their windows to match. Motion by Commissioner McCoy to table the request until the applicant receives a restoration quote, seconded by Commissioner Peterson. Approved 5-0 IV. OHDS – Original Hastings Design Standards Review V. Business and Information A. 315 Pine Street update Fortney presented the approved plans along with restoration progress photos. The commissioners were excited to see the progress. VI. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner McCoy to adjourn at 8:34 pm, seconded by Commissioner Schilts- Johnson. Approved 5-0 Respectfully Submitted - Justin Fortney CERTIFICATE APPLICATION Tabled 8-2025 114 6th Street E. Eric Perkins – Replace 15 historic windows Ca. 1900, Old Hastings Historic District, contributing Request: The applicant is proposing to replace 15 historic 3 over 1 double hung windows. The windows also have existing aluminum storms windows. The window installer said the existing windows have operational issues, some glass is cracked, some storm windows are missing, and some inner stops and stools are damaged and or missing. The proposed window replacements are Pella Lifestyle Series. They are a wood aluminum clad double hung, with 3 over 1 exterior aluminum grid. They are a full frame window that will be inserted into the frame of the existing window after removing the sashes and stops. The exterior trim will not be affected, but a drip cap flashing will be added. See attached for applicant’s comparison of the replacement vs refurbished window quote. Ordinance, Guidelines Design Guidelines (Page 21) 4: Windows 1. Maintain and Conserve Wherever feasible, historic windows and sash should be repaired rather than replaced, especially on principal elevations. 3. New Sash: Glazing The size and number of panes of glass in each sash should not be altered. New sash, if installed, should duplicate the existing or other appropriate historic models. Artificial muntins or grids should at the least be located on the exterior of the window and match the original window design. 5. Storm Windows Repair or replicate historic wood storms wherever possible. Storm windows should not have vertical or horizontal divisions that conflict with the divisions of the historic sash and should be flush with existing trim. If combination metal storms must be installed, they should have a baked enamel factory finish. Staff Findings The Design Guidelines state that where feasible, historic windows should be repaired rather than replaced, especially on principal elevations. Some operational issues and damage was presented to the HPC. These types of issues can be repaired. The review was tabled to allow the applicant time for a rehabilitation quote. The quote is included in this report. More than half of the quote is for storm windows made of Accoya, a modified wood product with a 50-year warranty. They seem to be custom made and are significantly more expensive than commercially available custom wood, vinyl, or aluminum storms. Their benefit is a historic wood appearance with minimal maintenance. The principal elevation windows would be in the front of the home. The second story windows have apparently been replaced with appropriately looking windows. They are not readily repairable, and the guidelines would not suggest that they should be repaired. The first-floor principal windows are in the porch. This protects them from the elements and are usually good candidates for preservation. In this case, the porch has been enclosed. The applicant has submitted the following comparison of replacement and rehabilitation. Original application proposal New quote comparison 8-7-2024 Hi Justin, We got a repair quote from Hayes Windows and have attached documents (examples of storm and quotes) related to that to this email. I have also summarized the options we have below along with our preference for the HPC to review. At this time we would prefer to go with the Pella option as it maintains the appearance while removing the current storms with a more historically accurate screen on the exterior. They will also get the project done in a reasonable time for winter and provide improved energy efficiency and operations. Pella ~$32,000 to replace all 15 windows with inserts that have a full screen on exterior side and aiming to be flush with existing trim on house exterior. 2 Month project timeline. Hayes ~$20k (not everything) : ~$10k for 11 storm windows and ~$9k to repair/refurbish 13 windows. The 2F GBed windows cannot be repaired due to already have been replaced. 5 month project timeline. [Quotes are on the following pages] Regards, Eric Hayes Window Restoration 2508 24th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55406 612-259-7855 info@hayeswindows.com Lic# BC 750502 Proposal For Contract Client Information: Eric Perkins 114 6th St. E Hastings, MN 55033 (763) 443-4167 eperkins17@gmail.com Brief Description of Work: Combination storm window production and installation Client Priorities: Protect original historic windows, allow ventilation as double-hung windows were designed, provide historic character for old home to adhere to historic district guidelines Project Details Combination storm window production and installation ● Custom two-lite storm sashes will be milled of Accoya and assembled using mortise-and-tenon joinery. ● Once assembled, unpainted frames will be fit on-site and modified as needed for secure fit within opening. ● Frames will be primed and painted with two coats of customer-specified paint. ● Custom fabricated interchangeable glass and screen panels will be made for upper and lower sash and numbered to correspond with specific window openings. ● Upon completion, sash will be installed with new stainless steel turn buttons. *Optional old storm removal/disposal ● Where present, old storm windows will be removed from their openings and recycled or disposed of. Service type Cost Per Unit Proposed Cost Combination storm window production and installation ● 50-59 united inches (1 window –stairway landing ) ● 70-79 united inches (8 windows – corner room, tv room, dining room) ● 80-89 united inches (2 windows – primary bedroom) $850.78 $904.34 $957.90 $10,001.30 *Optional old storm removal/disposal (up to 11 windows) $36.50 TBD up to $401.50 Project total 50% deposit due to schedule $10,001.30 + TBD $5,000.65 Hayes Window Restoration 2508 24th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55406 612-259-7855 info@hayeswindows.com Lic# BC 750502 Proposal For Contract Client Information: Eric Perkins 114 6th St. E Hastings, MN 55033 (763) 443-4167 eperkins17@gmail.com Brief Description of Work: OPTION 1: Interior Mechanical Work OPTION 2: Full Restoration of Primary Bedroom Windows Client Priorities: Ensure proper function of original historic windows, preserve old house charm Project Details OPTION 1: Interior Mechanical Work Sash cord repair, tune-up, and weatherstripping – upper and lower sash ● Window stops will be removed and upper and lower sash will be removed from opening. Existing sash cords will be discarded and new sash cords will be installed. Pulleys will be lubricated. ● Paint will be scraped in jambs and on sash to allow full operation. ● Locks will be tuned up and shimmed where needed. Lower sash may be planed for better meeting rail alignment. ● New hardware (sash locks or pulls) will be supplied and installed where missing or requested by client. ● Spring bronze weatherstripping will be installed along the lower jambs of the lower sash and V-bronze weatherstripping will be installed along upper jambs of upper sash. ● Bulb seal will be installed on bottom edge of lower sash and top edge of the upper sash. ● V-bronze weatherstripping will be installed at meeting rail. Brush pile will be used to fill gaps around the parting bead at the meeting rail. ● Inner stops will be installed and adjusted to allow full operation of lower sash. ● For painted interior trim, chipping and marring can occur during the repair. No touch-up painting is included in this proposal. Install parting beads and window stops, tune up window for proper function ● Where missing, parting beads and window stops will be custom milled and installed. ● Measurements will be taken to mill parting beads to appropriate dimensions. ● Side jamb parting beads and head jamb parting beads will be custom milled. ● Window stops will be custom milled to match profile of remaining window stops. ● Parting beads and window stops will be stained to match existing windows. ● Parting beads and window stops will be installed and adjusted to allow full operation of upper and lower sash. Free upper sash, replace spring bolt with “crow’s foot” prop stay, repair lower sash glass ● Upper sash will be cut from exterior paint lines and paint will be scraped from jambs to allow for full operation of upper sash ● “Crow’s foot” prop stay will be installed to keep lower sash open. ● Lower sash will be removed from opening. ● All original glass and glaze will be removed. ● Exposed wood will be conditioned. ● New glass will be installed with knife-grade glaze. ● Sash will be glazed but not painted due to putty curing time. We recommend that the client paints the putty after a 3 week cure time. Premature putty failure may result if putty is left unpainted for an extended period. Service type Cost Per Unit Proposed Cost Sash cord repair, tune-up, and weatherstripping – upper and lower sash ● 3 windows – dining room $442.90 $1,328.70 Install parting beads and window stops, tune up window for proper function ● 7 windows – corner room, TV room $221.45 $1,550.15 Free upper sash, install prop stay, repair lower sash glass ● 1 window – stair landing $370.00 $370.00 Project total 50% deposit due to schedule $3,248.85 $1,624.43 Hardware ● Sash lock (2 windows – primary bedroom) ● Sash pull (2 windows – primary bedroom) $36.05 $20.60 $113.30 Sash cord repair, tune-up, and weatherstripping – upper and lower sash ● 2 windows – primary bedroom $442.90 $885.80 Project total with primary bedroom 50% deposit due to schedule $4,247.95 $2,123.98 OPTION 2: Full Restoration of Primary Bedroom Windows Double-hung window full window restoration ● Upper and lower sashes will be taken off-site for restoration. ● On-site, jambs will be prepped for paint, primed, and painted (everything interior of the storm window and exterior of inner stop trim) to maintain full operation for upper and lower sash. ● New sash cords will be installed for the upper and lower sash. ● Spring bronze weatherstripping will be installed along the lower jambs of the lower sash and V-bronze weatherstripping will be installed along upper jambs of upper sash. ● Bulb seal will be installed on bottom edge of lower sash and top edge of upper sash. ● V-bronze weatherstripping will be installed at meeting rail. Brush pile will be used to fill gaps around the parting bead at the meeting rail. ● In-shop, all original glaze will be removed. Where present, broken panes will be replaced and original glass will be cleaned. Exposed wood will be conditioned. Excess paint will be scraped from exterior side of glass. New knife-grade glaze will be applied. ● Where present, failing wood elements and joinery will be repaired or replaced with new wood. ● Parting stops will be replaced with newly milled stops of the same dimensions. ● Exterior side of sashes will have wood elements scraped and sanded to bare wood. Wood elements and glaze will be primed and painted with two coats of Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior Low Lustre. ● For painted windows, interior side of sashes will be fully stripped, scraped and sanded to bare wood, primed and painted with two coats of Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior Low Lustre. ● For stained windows, interior side of sashes will be scraped and sanded to bare wood, stained, and coated with two coats of Spar Urethane. ● Original sash locks and pulls will be restored. Non historic or broken hardware can be replaced and historically appropriate replacements can be supplied and installed for additional $10-50/item. Approximate 8 week turnaround for off-site restoration. Storm windows are the only barrier from elements and for security during this time. Plywood window coverings can be installed at client request or where storm windows are not present. Insulating window plastic will be installed on interior trim during winter restorations. Service type Cost Per Unit Proposed Cost Double-hung window full window restoration ● 3/1 double-hung window (2 windows – primary bedroom) $2,332.00 $4,664.00 Project total 50% deposit due to schedule $4,664.00 $2,332.00 Pella Reserve Traditional window shown in wood from applicant (with 3 over 1 intended). The proposed window listed on the application is a Pella Lifestyle Series (shown below) Lifestyle Series Double-Hung This is the window model stated in the application. It is a full frame wood window with aluminum exterior. CERTIFICATE APPLICATION 8-2025 623 Tyler Street – Jenny Melton New fencing Ca. 1890, Old Hasting Historic District Requests: The applicant proposes installing a new 4-foot-tall black fence in the side yard. The front fence would be an ornamental style and the side and rear would be black chain-link. Ordinance, Guidelines Residential Guideline (page31) 11: Fences and Walls 2. New Fences New fences should be compatible with the architectural character, materials, and scale of the principal building and surrounding streetscape. Fences enclosing the front yard should be semi-transparent. Appropriate materials include wrought iron and painted wooden pickets. In general, complete enclosure by opaque fences is not appropriate. 3. Chain Link Fences Chain link fences should not be used to enclose front yards or the front half of side yards. Fences that allow some visual penetration of front yard space are preferable to complete enclosure. Chain link fences should not be used to enclose front yards or the front half of side yards. Staff findings: The height and style of the front fence meets the Design Guidelines, as does the transparency. Chain-link fencing should not be used to enclose the front half of side yards. Technically the first 15-feet of side fencing should also be decorative to fully meet the intent of the guidelines. Staff rendering CERTIFICATE APPLICATION August 2025 120 2nd Street E Ben Ubl New first floor window Ca. 1870, East Second street Historic District NR Request: The applicant would like to install a new window on the east side of the first floor. Five of the six windows on that level have been permanently shuttered and walled over on the inside. The applicant would like to install a new fixed steel divided window in the first one nearest the corner. The window would be the full length, requiring the dropped ceiling to be modified appropriately. Design Guidelines Windows: (Page 21) 4: Windows 2. New Sash: Size and Shape Existing window openings should be retained. New windows should be compatible with existing historic units. Whenever possible, choose new units of wood, rather than metal. If metal is selected, it must have a baked enamel or other appropriate factory finish. 3. New Sash: Glazing The size and number of panes of glass in each sash should not be altered. New sash, if installed, should duplicate the existing or other appropriate historic models. Staff findings: It would be nice to have windows again in the openings. Staff has not come across any historic window photos. The applicant said they have not found any photos before the 50s style aluminum windows were installed. The remaining window near the side door is an older double hung wood window with insulated glass and wooden storm window. It has been filled in on the top like other building windows because a drop ceiling was added without a setback to accommodate the full-length windows. The Design Guidelines state that new windows should be compatible with existing historic units. The original unit style is not known. Other side street windows of similar size appear to be double hung. Opening of windows for ventilation was very pragmatic. While banks had security concerns, the windows were not likely in secure areas. Most windows downtown used larger pieces of glass. Additional information from the applicant T-bar interior with 3”x1.25” 16ga Steel Frame. Glass will be double paned insulated panels fabricated by Northwestern Glass Fabrication. Window to be fixed full height with interior drop ceiling modification to accommodate full clearance. [The proposed window] was just a sample from the internet. We used to do a lot of work in downtown Minneapolis with those kinds of windows and I couldn't find any good pics from that time. Its basically an old standard for old building that we aesthetically loved. Unfortunately we can't find any pictures of the building from before the introduction of the 50s style aluminum windows so we were hoping to do something like this. If the rules state that this has to be identical to the original plan we may not be interested at this time. A double hung basic window is not only a security risk for us but is also aesthetically a bit drab for what we envisioned an old bank building to look like. Inspiration example of finished product Remaining window below, which is not historic. Staff Rendering CERTIFICATE APPLICATION 8-2025 221 Sibley Street. Luke Hafstad, Hafstad Real Estate LLC– Salon Vent Ca. 1881, East 2nd Street Historic District, National Register Request: The applicant is improving the commercial tenant space for a salon, and it requires a vent for the nail station. They located a vent that combines exhaust and intake that is like the existing vents that were approved. The vent may be painted to match the building. Ordinance, Guidelines Design Guidelines (Page 37) Commercial Staff Findings There are no specific guidelines for mechanical equipment other than if placed on a roof, it should be kept back to not be visible from the ground. The vents are in wood and may be painted to match the building. They may also be removed if they are no longer required. The HPC reviewed alternate locations for venting, which were more detrimental as they went through masonry or windows. Planning Commission Memorandum To: Heritage Preservation Commission From: Justin Fortney, City Planner Date: August 19, 2025 Item: Century home plaque request – 701 11th Street West HPC Action Requested: Review and consider authorizing the sale of a Century Home Plaque to the applicant for the actual cost of $100. Background Information: Please see the review criteria below with staff response based on the application materials. 1.Original structure should have been built for residential use (no combined uses with commercial or other types of uses). Multi-family structures, bed and breakfast establishments, and other properties are eligible as long as the building has retained its architectural integrity as a residential structure. Staff: the structure was clearly built and used as a house. 2.Building shall be documented to be 100 years old or older. Staff: County records indicate a construction date of 1855. The 1937 aerial photography clearly shows this house in this location with the existing additions and roof planes. The 1867 Bird’s Eye painting shows a home on this location. 3.House must reflect its original architectural character. Staff: The house retains its original design and character. 4.Additions and alterations to the house are acceptable; however, the original architectural character should not be compromised. Houses that have been re-sided with vinyl or other siding types are not automatically disqualified from recognition. A moved building may qualify as a site if the move was made to preserve the resource from demolition and if the moved building was not altered in a manner that is inconsistent with its historical integrity. Staff: Additions are from the period of significance. 5.House shall not exhibit signs of deferred maintenance, which threatens the economic life of the structure. House should demonstrate how to care for older homes. Staff: There are no visible signs of deferred maintenance. Staff recommends approval to issue a Century Home Plaque upon payment of the casting fee. One page of the abstract was provided. The 2nd abstract entry notes the date of location as Oct. 17, 1855 of 80acres. I don’t believe this signifies construction of a house. It is more likely to be a first survey or claim of property. 1937 Present