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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 10/05/1988LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING - MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 1988 The meeting began at approximately 5:30 p.m. at 200 West Mountain Avenue. Members attending were Carol Tunner, who acted as chairperson, Sally Ketcham, Andy Mutz, Bud Frick, and Prescott Handley. Staff was represented by Kari VanMeter. Ms. Peterson questioned when the specs for the Trimble Building awnings would be presented. Ms. VanMeter replied the specs should be included in the Novem- ber meeting agenda. She has had no contact, as of this meeting, with Mr. Peterson. The,September 7, 1988 minutes stood approved as submitted. CURRENT ITEMS White Dragon Martial Arts Ms. VanMeter presented background and recommendation of approval of the request for the signs with the provision that complete detailed drawings be submitted to Staff prior to sign permit. The applicant, Mr. Glenn Taylor, stated his intent to relocate his business to Old Town. The signs he requested approval for will be: 1. A hand painted identification sign on glass entry door. It will be painted in gloss enamel at eye level in white letters with red border. It will be 3 inches down from the top of the door, 6 inches in from the side door frame, and 27 inches up from grade. The content of the sign includes the logo identification for the business, the schools of martial arts taught, and the hours of operation. 2. Stained glass signs, framed in 2-1/4 inch solid white oak suspended by antique brass chains. Mr. Taylor submitted the portfolio of Mr. Ed Lucia, the artist who will do the stained glass signs. The portfolio included a colored rendering of the stained glass; red glass background with white letters which are actually etched, irradiated, into the glass. The signs of the schools of martial arts taught will measure 44" X 24". The sign in the transom with the name, "White Dragon," will measure 36" X 18". After questioning by the Commission, Mr. Taylor stated track lighting would be positioned to provide some illumination rather than having the signs back- lit. Mr. Frick moved to approve the signs as presented with the stipulation there be no lighting of those signs other than what can be achieved by interior track lighting. Ms. Ketcham seconded the motion. Motion to approve passed 5-0. Ms. VanMeter told Mr., Taylor she would send him a letter stating the find- ings of the Commission regarding his proposal. A carbon copy will go to the Building Inspection Department so Mr. Taylor can get the permit for the hand painted sign. Silver Grill Cafe John Arnolfo, the applicant, requested modification and painting of facade as well as installation of brick sidewalk planters with seating. The modifica- tion and painting of facade are basically a cosmetic fix while the installa- tion of the planters should be considered a permanent improvement and may conflict with pedestrian traffic. Staff recommended approval of the application with the stipulation the facades of both buildings be re -painted so they match and the uppermost stripe band be eliminated from the final design. Ms. Tunner questioned whether the planters would block the bottom stripe. Mr. Frick suggested the paper vendors be moved beneath the east window. Ms. Handley stated she believed that a stucco reface of 216 Walnut Street would be a more complete cosmetic alteration to which Ms. Ketcham replied as to expense and the permanent change which would result when placing stucco over brick. She suggested the top stripe be left out to de-emphasize the differ- ences in the cornices. Ms. Tunner stated she thought continuity could be achieved through painting and had no problem with the upper stripe as she felt it called attention to the entry. Mr. Frick suggested bracketing the paper machines between matching planters under the east window which Ms. Handley agreed would tie the concept together. Ms. VanMeter pointed out the possibility of a problem with an encroachment permit. Ms. Ketcham suggested the Commission require annuals be planted in the planters. Mr. Frick moved to approve the request as submitted subject to the following conditions: 1. Suggest two additional planters at south side of the door be used to contain paper machines subject to technical approval regarding easement and encroachment permits; 2. Both facades at 216 and 218 Walnut be painted; 3. The upper stripe of the facade of 216 Walnut be painted at the owner's discretion; and 4. Annual flowers be placed in the planters. Ms. Handley seconded the motion. Motion to approved carried 5-0. Strategic Plan Ms. Ketcham approved wholeheartedly the new draft, stating personal bias had been removed. She stated her position of sharing the ideas put forth in the Plan with other communities. A discussion followed in which the Commission members present agreed Staff would be able to approve some signs in order to free the Commission for promoting preservation and restoration. Ms. VanMeter was instructed to check with Ms. Massey and Mr. Sundberg for their comments. Ms. Tunner also suggested an annual review of the Guidelines. Ms. Ketcham suggested the business community have an input into the Commission with an ex-officio member in order to expand community understanding of the Commis- sion's purposes. Ms. VanMeter warned against making this representative a voting member as that may skew the expertise present in the board. On Page 17 of the Strategic Plan, the reference to the Planning and Zoning member was deleted. The paragraph now reads: "Membership of the Landmark Preservation Commission should include a representative from the Historic Old Town District and, as necessary, representatives from other districts." Mr. Mutz made a motion to adopt the Strategic Plan with the above stated change to Page 17. Ms. Ketcham seconded the motion. Motion to approve passed 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:30 p.m. Minutes submitted by Joyce Lewton.