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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 06/01/1988LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING - MINUTES JUNE 1. 1988 The meeting began at approximately 5:30 P.M., at 200 West Mountain Avenue. Members attending were: Sally Ketcham, Carol Tunner, Wayne Sundberg, Dick Beardmore and Bud Frick. Staff was represented by Kari VanMeter and Judy Reed. AGENDA REVIEW OF CURRENT ITEMS Alpine Arts: Reviewed by Wayne Sundberg and Michael Ehler. ISSUES/COMMENTS: Clarification is needed on which windows will have the signage. Stone Lion Bookstore: Reviewed by Carol Tunner and Wayne Sundberg. ISSUES/COMMENTS: Clarification regarding which window, and exact dimensions of logo with words "Stone Lion." Tamarisk Family Fun Center: Reviewed and Sally Ketcham and Michael Ehler. ISSUES/COMMENTS: Material to be used for sign is duraply, 1/2" thick. The length of the sign across facade is 109". Clarification needed regarding edging or border around sign. Rio Grande Restaurant: Reviewed by: 1) Dick Beardmore and Sally Ketcham, and 2) Andy Mutz and Wayne Sundberg. ISSUES/COMMENTS: 1) None. 2) Clarification on how awning is to be attached to the building. Maxwell House: Reviewed by Sally Ketcham and Bud Frick. ISSUES/COMMENTS: Clarification on what type of material to be used, and what color of paint. Avery House: Reviewed by Andy Mutz and Dick Beardmore. ISSUES/COMMENTS: None --courtesy issue. LaCourt Hotel: Reviewed by Dick Beardmore and Bud Frick. ISSUES/COMMENTS: Need clarification regarding the handling of possible water damage to the existing roof, ceiling, also method of addressing flashing, vents, gutters, use of sealant, and method of attachment of new roof. Blaine Hotel: Reviewed by 1) Carol Tunner and Bud Frick, and 2) Michael Ehler and Andy Mutz. ISSUES/COMMENTS: 1) None. 2) Applicant may change style of front door. 246 Pine Street: Reviewed by Carol Tunner and Dick Beardmore. Mr. Beardmore will ask applicant if he will work with the existing lentil. Also might suggest to applicant to use double doors instead of an overhead door. CURRENT ITEMS Alnine Arts Mike Wittmer of Signs and Designs presented information to the Commission. Applicant would like to duplicate existing signage, with new signage to be painted on three additional windows on College Avenue. Mr. Beardmore moved to approve application as presented. Mr. Frick seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. Stone Lion Bookstore Mike Wittmer of Signs and Designs presented information to the Commission. Applicant would like to paint the Stone Lion logo, along with the words "Stone Lion" on the second window, East of College Avenue, on Mountain Avenue. Mr. Beardmore stated that the small "Stone Lion" logo had been previously approved on each window. v x Ms. Ketcham made the motion to approve the application with the proviso that it follows the application, with "Stone Lion" letters across the small logo for any windows other than the second window East of College Avenue, on the South elevation, which will be painted with the larger logo. Ms. Tunner seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 Tamarisk Familv Fun Center Mike Wittmer presented information to the Commission. Applicant would like to place the sign on the upper portion of the building facade, and also paint a window sign. Mr. Frick asked Mr. Wittmer if the sign has a border, and if it is to be painted. Mr. Wittmer stated there is an 1/8" border on the circular signage, which will be painted green, but the oval signage has no painted border. Mr. Wittmer also stated the window signage will be centered in the middle window below the duraply signage, and is to be painted gold. Ms. Ketcham moved to approve application for signage with the amendments made to the drawing which include a green border around the circular portion of the sign, and the signage mounted on the facade to be of 1/2" thick dura- ply. Mr. Beardmore seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. At this point, Ms. VanMeter asked the commission for suggestions on how to ensure applicants submit complete and detailed applications prior to deadlines. The Commission instructed Staff to follow up with a letter to Mr. Wittmer reminding him of submittal requirements. LaCourt Hotel Anthony Ferguson, owner of the property addressed the Commission. He is requesting approval to remove existing roof and rafters and replace with new trusses, sheeting, and sealant. Currently, the spacing on the ceiling rafters is 20"-28", and joists are 2"x 4", often stretched over 30', with little or no bracing. He would like to use trusses and apply EPDM sealant. Mr. Beardmore asked applicant about the bolting and spacing of the new raf- ters. Mr. Ferguson stated the existing rafters are notched into the brick, they will remain in place and the new rafters will be bolted into these existing rafters. All new roofing will be below the top level of brick. k Ms. Ketcham asked applicant how the joists will be applied. Mr. Ferguson stated they run the full length across the front. Mr. Sundberg asked applicant about the reinforcing "stars" he intends to use. Mr. Ferguson stated he currently has ten, 6" reinforcing stars he would like to use on the brick facade. Mr. Frick asked the applicant to submit a detail of the brickwork, showing the placement of the stars and rods, and also detailing the flashing and cap flashing installation. Ms. Ketcham asked applicant if the brick facade was pulling away from the building. Mr. Ferguson stated is was, but the new trusses would not pull the brick back, although it would probably strengthen and stabilize it. Mr. Beardmore made the motion to approve the application as submitted with the provisions applicant provide finalization of through bolt specifications and details and front parapet cap function, and this detail to be submitted for approval on behalf of the Commission by Mr. Frick and Mr. Beardmore. Ms. Ketcham seconded the motion. Mr. Beardmore asked applicant what type of bolts he will be using. Mr. Ferguson stated they would be "all -thread, cadmium plated" 3/4" to V thick. Ms. Ketcham suggested even spacing of the stars. Mr. Frick requested a scaled detail of the corbeling and the bolt pattern application. Ms. VanMeter clarified that the applicant will need to submit detailed informa- tion to the office for approval. Motion passed 5-0. Rio Grande Restaurant Pat McGaughran presented information to the Commission on the two items to be considered. Item I is to extend the neon trim to the adjacent storefront to add continuity to the newly expanded area, and also to install a neon beer sign in the adjacent storefront window. Item 2 is installing a canvas awning, by Peterson Canvas, over the rear patio. Ms. Ketcham moved to approve the application regarding the neon stripe and beer sign, as submitted. Mr. Beardmore seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 Regarding Second Portion of Application: Mr. Sundberg asked applicant to explain method of anchoring the proposed canvas awning over the rear patio. Mr. McGaughran stated they will use 3" long, 3/8" Hilti anchor bolts to fasten the angle clips to the facade. Ms. Ketcham asked if the awning will roll up. Mr. McGaughran stated it will not roll up, but will be removed during off- season. Ms. Tunner asked about the patio light and the pipe along the wall. Mr. McGaughran stated the awning will be mounted above the light, and a channel will be cut into the fabric to allow for the pipe on the wall. Ms. Tunner moved to approved the application with the stipulation that Peterson Canvas be directed to place the anchor bolts in the mortar joints, not the brick. Ms. Ketcham seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. Maxwell House Christine Clements, owner of the property, addressed the Commission. She would like to replace the platform of the front porch, which is badly deterio- rated. She is proposing to replace the existing porch and pour concrete footings, use 4" x 4" posts on the footings. The columns, ceiling, and molding are in good condition. She has located material for the platform that is nearly the same as the existing wood, but not quite as thick. She is proposing to paint the wood with an oil base polyurethane, or use an oil base primer and then a stain that has water repellant and wood preservatives. Mr. Beardmore asked about the slope of the porch and consequences of rain or snow. The applicant stated the porch is covered and is not subject to the problem of snow or rain. Mr. Frick moved to approve the application as stated with the following conditions: 2" x 4" sill plate to be redwood, as per code; footing to be minimum 30" below grade; that there be an additional joist in the 10'-4" section of the porch to accommodate the porch deck material (3/4" bead board, reversed) and 2" x 8" step headers be redwood, as per code. Also install bead board skirt around the face of the porch below porch floor level and on face of step installed; and removal of existing metal railing. Color of paint to be Sherwin-Williams Sequoia, solid body, alkyd stain, for the porch deck and skirting. Mr. Beardmore seconded the motion. Approved 5-0 246 Pine Mr. John Shafer, owner of the property, is proposing to install a metal overhead garage door at the rear elevation of the building. Mr. Beardmore asked applicant if he would be opposed to double doors instead of a single overhead door. Mr. Shafer stated he is in favor of the suggestion, if it will work. Mr. Beardmore moved to approve the concept of adding doors to the back of 246 Pine, specifically a pair of double doors, details to be timely submitted for the July 6, 1988 meeting. Mr. Frick seconded the motion. Passed 5-0. Thunderpup Properties Chris Grebenc presented the following information to the Commission. Item 1) Final review for rear elevation improvements, which include; a) repair of stucco, b) add access steps to the deck and use larger support posts for the deck, c) glass block in the windows at the West side, d) replace two existing second story windows, interior surface mount grids, e) exterior paint --trim to be maroon to match awnings proposed for the front, and an off-white for the field color, the deck to be natural redwood, f) atrium doors to be Simpson 15-10, but shall be eight -light. They propose to add gutter and downspouts later. Mr. Frick moved to approve application for the rear elevation as presented with the condition that the grills on the windows (portion facing out) be painted the same as trim colors. Ms. Ketcham seconded the motion. Passed 5-0. Regarding the second portion of the application, Front Elevation, applicant proposes to replace doors to match one existing door he currently has, which has glass at the top. He would like to install a fixed, thermal transom, fir jamb, omitting brick moulding, but caulk trim to brick. He would also like to install awnings above both doors. The three windows on the second floor will be fixed glass with the double hung styling. Front doors to be painted off-white. Mr. Beardmore moved to approve application as presented. Ms. Tunner seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. Avery House Ms. Ketcham presented this application as a courtesy item to the Commission. The Avery House is proposing installation of a Carriage Stone. APPROVAL OF MAY 4, 1988 MINUTES. Minutes were approved as submitted. NEW BUSINESS Ms. VanMeter stated to the Board that the Cultural Resources Commission has offered their support to LPC on an informal basis. Ms. VanMeter also wanted to discuss the problem of the vacancies on the Commission, and the concern about the need for wide variety of qualifications needed for this Commission. Mr. Beardmore pointed out that the City Ordinance specifies a mixed back- ground is required for this Commission. Mr. Beardmore also informed the Commission about the possibilities of becom- ing a Certified Local Government, and the benefits provided with this program. Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 P.M. Minutes were submitted by Judy Reed.