Historic District Commission

CITY OF BATTLE CREEK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING 10 North Division, Battle Creek, MI 49014 Minutes for Monday, January 13, 2024 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: By Chairperson Simpson 4:03 p.m. ATTENDANCE: Chairperson Simpson asked for attendance to be noted. Comm. Simpson, Present Comm. Drozdowski, Present Comm. Davis, Present Comm. Sallee, Absent Comm. Thornton, Present Comm. Steinbrunner, Absent Comm. Case, Present Staff Present: Travis Sullivan, Planner Administrator, Melody Carlsen, Administrative Assistant, Ben Peacock, Planner, Patrick Batterson, Assistant City Attorney. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes. COMMISSIONER DROZDOWSKI MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 9, 2024 MEETING MINUTES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER THORNTON. A roll vote was take: ALL IN FAVOR, NONE OPPOSED, MOTION APPROVED. CORRESPONDENCE: None. OLD BUSINESS: A. H22-24 (99 W MICHIGAN AVE) Petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 99 W Michigan Ave, filed by Cody Newman for the addition of a second floor to the building that will become residential units with a brick façade in the rear of the building, an addition of a third floor and rooftop deck that will be masonry on the front and rear facades. Parcel #0253-00-044-0. Staff Presentation: Travis Sullivan gave the staff report for H22-24. Applicant Presentation: Cody Newman was present to speak and answer questions from commissioners. Questions from Commissioners: Commissioner Commissioner 1  COMMISSIONER DROZDOWSKI MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM #H22-24, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER THORNTON. A roll vote was taken: ALL IN FAVOR, NONE OPPOSED. MOTION APPROVED. NEW BUSINESS: A. H01-25 (238 NE CAPITAL AVE) Petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 238 NE Capital Ave, filed by Donald McClellan for the construction of a carport for residential use, reconstruction of the sidewalk, and replacement of the stairs with formal painted concrete. Parcel #3870-00-008-0. Staff Presentation: Travis Sullivan gave the staff report for H01-25. Applicant Presentation: Donald McClellan was present to speak and answer questions from commissioners. Questions from Commissioners: Commissioner Commissioner Simpson Commissioner Case COMMISSIONER CASE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE H01-25, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DAVIS. A roll vote was taken: ALL IN FAVOR, NONE OPPOSED. MOTION APPROVED. B. H02-25 (252 CHESTNUT ST) Petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 252 Chestnut St, filed by Olmstead Construction for the removal and replacement of roofing, to include the replacement of 3 tab asphalt shingles and replacement of the cooper flat roofing. Parcel #5390-00-014-0. Staff Presentation: Travis Sullivan gave the staff report for H02-25. Applicant Presentation: Jessica Scott was present was present to speak and answer questions from Commissioners. Questions from Commissioners: Commissioner Simpson Commissioner Case Commissioner Commissioner MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER CASE TO POSPONE ITEM H22-24 UNTIL THE JANUARY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SALLEE. A roll vote was taken: ALL IN FAVOR, NONE OPPOSED. MOTION APPROVED. 2 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS AND STAFF: Commissioner Steinbrunner askes staff if there was any way to receive text message reminders of the meetings the day of the meeting. Commissioner Sallee stated she does not understand why the commission passes everything for the white people but the black people we always have to have them come back. Commissioner Simpson addressed Commissioner Sallee’s comments. Steering Committee Meeting date set for January 13th at 3:30 pm. MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER DAVIS FOR THE STEERING COMMITTEE TO MEET ON JANUARY 13TH, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DROZDOWSKI. A roll vote was taken: ALL IN FAVOR, NONE OPPOSED. MOTION APPROVED. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Simpson adjourned the meeting at 5:41 pm. Submitted by: Melody Carlsen, Planning and Zoning Administrative Assistant 3