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HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting of October 18, 2022
Held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall
I. Quorum: Smith, Simacek, Chouman, Peterson, and Youngren
Absent: Borchardt, Sovik Siemens, Blasing, and Toppin
Staff Present: Justin Fortney, City Planner
II. Minutes: September 20, 2022
Vice Chair Smith approved the minutes without any corrections.
III. Certificate of Approval Review
A. 214 2nd St E – New Sign
Fortney presented the staff report with an explanation of the Zoning Ordinance’s projecting sign
requirements. He added that it states the sign material must be wood or metal. Fortney said the
applicant stated the proposed sign was made of a thinner wood, which he believed may blow
around too much. He added that the applicant was going to use a thicker material if it does not
perform well. Commissioner Simacek said according to the photo, the sign is very light due to the
thin material and will likely blow around.
Motion by Chouman to approve the proposed sign as presented, seconded by Simacek;
motion approved 5-0
B. 523 Sibley St – House rehab and garage addition
Fortney presented the staff report. He explained all of the proposed changes to the house, which
was damaged by fire and had building code deficiencies to be corrected as required by the City
Building Official.
Fortney said the historic window configuration of the home was two over two double hung
windows. He added there are some other styles, but are not original. Fortney asked if the muntins
or window divisions are proposed on the outside of the glass as required by the Design
Guidelines. Gary LaChance, applicant said they are between the glass and do not come in the
choice reflective of the current windows. Fortney said that is not consistent with the Guidelines
mentioned or HPC approval history. Fortney explained that window divisions between the glass
look modern when you can see them and disappear entirely with any glare on the window. He
added that window replacement is only approved if the replacements look the same as the original
windows. LaChance said he would find comparable windows with the options required.
Fortney asked what the proposed reveal of the lap siding was. Lachance said it was about seven
inches. Fortney said the replacement siding must match the original, which likely exists under the
asbestos siding. LaChance said he can inspect the siding and adjust the width of the boards and
amount of overlap to match.
Motion by Peterson to approve the rehabilitation with the condition that the windows
proposed be reviewed by staff to confirm a 2 over 2 design with external muntins and the
siding will match the historic reveal, seconded by Chouman; motion approved 5-0
IV. Business
Fortney updated the HPC on the City Hall construction projects. He said the HVAC project
will be published on the city website for bidding in a couple of weeks and the roof will be
rebid a few weeks after that. He added that the city is considering gutter guards at the
Leduc estate.
V. Adjourn
Motion by Youngren to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 pm, seconded by Chouman; motion
approved 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted - Justin Fortney