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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-1989I-~.ST~N~S HERiTagE PRESERVaTiON Minutes of the Meeting of November 15, 1989 at the City Council Chamber, 7:30 p.m. Present: commissioner~ Goderstad, Simacek, Malm and Thorsen Absent: Commissioners Hoeschen and Olsen Also present: John Grossman, Harry Schoen, Ethel Theiling The Meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Simacek 1. Minutes of the Meeting of May 17, 1989 Mr. Malm moved and Mr. Thorsen seconded approval of the minutes as printed. For the motion: four. 2. Building permit review - 225 slbley, Masonic Block (Commercial Historic District) Mr. Schoen proposes two new windows on the south wall. They are required for the new use, apartments, as the building code requires an exterior emergency exit for bedrooms. Mr. Schoen has an interpretation from City Council that apartments are a permitted use in the back half that floor because they are on the second floor as viewed from their entrance on the east side of the building. The front half of that floor will remain commercial in use. See attached plan and elevation. The design is similar to the original window openings of that size on that side of the buildings. Tinted concrete may be used if limestone is not available for the keystone or quoin and the sill. The brick will not duplicate the hand-made originals, but will match them as closely as possible in color, size and texture. The width of the mortar joints, the color of the mortar and the depth and kerfing of the mortar will match the original as closely as possible. Portland cement will not be used in the mortar. The window frames and glass will be double hung. Standards See attached copies of the National Register standards which apply in this case, Numbers 2 and 9. Comments John Grossman reviewed the design with Mr. Schoen and suggests the following. The design and materials are compatible with the building's historic appearance. The new windows will not damange the building's character because the area is a plain brick wall where distinctive features will not be destroyed. The new windows' dimensions are proportionate to the existing but their location and distance from each other must also be proportionate. The spacing and number of windows on the above two floors is not regular. However, placing the new windows below the outside two windows on the floor above may lo0k the best while serving the bedroom inside. Although the frame and sash do not need to duplicate originals, because all originals were removed in the past, double-hung windows are standard for the building's age and locale, so their use is strongly urged. Mr. Schoen brought a new issue to the meeting. He asked permission to install an outside vent-fan for the lower-level kitchen on the south wall. This would requre removing brick for an 18" duct. Action After discussion the Commission and Mr. Schoen agreed on the following conditions for approval of a permit. a. The two new windows must be the same size and shape as the existing window openings on the floors above. The new windows will be placed on line vertically with the inside edge of the windows above. b. The window frames and sashes will be dark brown and double- hung. c. Matching limestone will be used for the keystone and sill. The brick will be as close a match as possible. The mortar will match the original in color, width and depth. d. The vent will be located as close to the ceiling as possible and will be painted to blend with the building. Mr. Goderstand moved and Mr. Malm seconded approval with the above conditions. For the motion: four; opposed: none. 3. Consideration of grant application for 1990. The next application deadline for state Grants-in-Aid is January 19, 1990. About $100,000 will be available. The maximum award for one project is $7,500. All grants must be matched with services, donations of funds. The Commissioners agreed to make application. The area of primary interest is the organization and preservation of the Jacobsen collection of reference materials. They also determined to write her with thanks for the gift and notice of their plans. 4. Membership in Dakota County Historical Society. The annual dues for the HPC will be $25.00. As the HPC must have a representative to the Society, the Commissioners felt that membership and support was appropriate. Mr. Malm moved and Mr. Thorsen seconded approval. For the motion: four. 5. Hazel Jacobsen,s reference collection. Bob Olson and Ethel Theiling have looked over the storage of the collection now in the old Courthouse. The County has provided the HPC with a room for this purpose. However, the collection needs to be catalogued and filed, both to make the material accessible and to preserve it. They will do the work, but need supplies, such as the following: 200 file folders, 30 file boxes, kraft paper and tape for newspapers, file cards and boxes, lables and tags. These items can be purchased through the city's tax exempt procedure. A rough estimate of $200 would be needed. Ethel Theiling described the cataloguing procedure she has begun. Mr. Malm moved and Mr. Thorsen seconded $200 for supplies to get the work started with the understanding that additional needs would be met. For the motion: four. 6. The terms of Raulo Malm and Tom Olson expire as of Dec. 31 Both are eligible for one more three-year term. Mayor Stoffel can be asked to reappoint. At this time there is still one vacant seat. Mr. Malm said he would accept reappointment. 7. Building Permit approval by staff - 207 Sibley Mike DeChantal, owner of 207 Sibley, has applied for HRA assistance and a building permit for rehabilitation work. The work is all interior, including insulation, fixtures, plumbing and wiring. As they work has no effect on the exterior appearance, and there is no need for HPC review, Mr. Grossman authorized the permit and assistance on behalf of the HPC. 8. Tipsinna (Indian Turnip) habitat Mr. Malm read a letter from Carl Fultz, forwarded by Hazel Jacobsen-Theel. He asked that this area be protected by park status or historic preservation. Mr. Malm volunteered to investigate the ownership of the area and work with city staff. 9. Next Meeting The next meeting will be held in January, 1990 with the exception of permit reviews which may come up. This will be a planning meeting. Persons interested in membeship will be interviewed. 10. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by voice vote at 9:00.