Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2010 06 21 APPROVED

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 21, 2010 Page 5 of 8 Troy Russ, Director of Planning and Building Safety, gave a presentation stating the process for which staff is taking regarding the requested improvements on 701 Main Street. The proposed improvements include:  Some new windows and doors.  New siding on one wall.  Modification of the roll up doors. Russ gave an update as to the recent interpretations the City Attorney, Sam Light, had provided regarding demolition. Stewart stated this should go through a demo review process if there are changes to the front of the building. He also stated he did not believe the building had much architectural integrity. Muckle stated the HPC should do all they can to expedite the demolition request. Russ stated there are some contradictions in the process, most specifically regarding architectural classification versus how to apply the design standards. Chad Sholders, applicant, stated he believed the codes the planners have to use makes their job very difficult. Muckle stated the process should be reviewed and fixed. Sholders asked to have the process expedited. Koertje stated Sholders would have the commitment of the HPC to process this application as soon as possible. Update/Discussion/Action – Signs Gavin McMillan presented a PowerPoint regarding the recommended modifications to the sign code. Wall Sign discussion Stewart stated the street frontage requirement is a good element and he believed the maximum height requirement (to second floor) is good. He stated there could be an issue when a building has a false front – how would staff measure the second floor. Poppitz recommended to add the word “primary face” when speaking of corner lots. Russ stated staff is actually recommending the secondary frontage be allowed a 1’ of sign area for every linear foot of building (1 to 1 ratio) and primary frontage receive a 2 to 1 ratio.