HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-1988 HERITAGE PRESERVATION O314!,11SSION
!,finutes of the Heeting of November 9, 1988
Staff: Grossman
Absent: Commissioners Hoeschen and Petersen
The moeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Simacek.
1. Minutes of August 31, 1988
Correction added to minutes: "~alm moved and Hoeschen seconded to write
Dakota County asking for space for HPC collections and work. For the
motion: four; opposed: none."
Olson moved and Maim seconded approval of minutes as corrected. For the
motion: five; opposed: none.
2. Nomination of Heinen House
The Commission considered the nomination to the local register initiated
by the Thorsens, who plan to acquire the property for use as a Bed &
Breakfast Inn.
The Commission found that:
a) The property has local historic significance as the residence of a
prominent and active citizen, John Heinen.
b) The property has local architectural significance as an example of the
Queen Anne style.
c) The property's condition is excellent thus preservation is feasible.
d) The property's location is highly visible and zoned residential, thus
its preservation is feasible and important to protect the integrity of
this area of Vermillion.
e) The intended use of the property, B & B, is very compatible with its
preservation.
f) The original building is relatively intact and the additions have been
sympathetic and have not altered the character or damaged the
structure.
Maim moved and Jacobsen seconded the recommendation to the City Council
for local designation of the Heinen House, 705 Vermillion, as a local
preservation site on the basis of the above findings. For the motion:
five; opposed: None.
3. New garage at 718 Vermillion (Howes-Graus House)
A permit for the foundation work was approved after 30ommissioners
visited the site and secured agreement to locate the garage as close to
the north property line as possible so not to block views of the house
from Vermillion.
The permit for construction was considered by the Commission. Drawings
were provided. Shutters representing windows on east end were suggested
by the Commission. Decorative woodwork will be added to gables. Olson
moved and Maim seconded approval. For the motion: five; opposed: None.
4. Annual CLG report
The report was mailed to the State Preservation Office on October 31st.
The report will also be sent to the City Council. Goderstad moved and
Jacobsen seconded approval of report to be sent to Council. For the
motion: five; opposed: none.
5. Plaques for buildings
Mr. Olson presented the type of plaque recommended. Oiscussion on what to
include on plaques followed.
Generally agreed to have the Commission, the designation as Hastings
Preservation Site, the name of the building or a prominent owner, and the
date of construction. Staff was asked to determine what funds were
available and how to charge for the plaques.
6. Commissioners terms.
The terms of Hazel Jacobsen and Florence Petersen end December 31st. As
they have served 3 terms, new commissioners will have to be selected and
nominated to the Mayor.
7. Adjournment.
Maim moved and Olson seconded adjournment. All Ayes.