Historic Preservation Commission

BLUE SPRINGS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017 6:00 PM Blue Springs City Hall – East Conference Room 903 W. Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Approval of July 12, 2017 minutes 2. NEW BUSINESS A. HPC-11-17-6122 / 203 NW 15th Street / New House 3. OTHER BUSINESS A. Tree preservation ordinance discussion 4. ADJOURN If special accommodations are required for citizen participation in this meeting or if you have any questions or comments on any agenda items, PLEASE CALL 816-220-4504 12.07.2017 HPC mw  City of Blue Springs 903 W. Main Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 Historic Preservation Commission MINUTES Wednesday, July 12, 2017 A meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Blue Springs was held at the Dillingham- Lewis Museum / Blue Springs Historical Society located at 101 SW 15th Street Wednesday, July 12, 2017 with the following members, guests and staff in attendance: ATTENDANCE Mary Potter Donna Zion Chris Birkenmaier Kay Burrus Pam Albarelli Riley Burrus Sr. Frances Hose, Chairman STAFF Matt Wright, Senior Planner ABSENT Ken Billups Jr. Chris Lievsay, District 2, Mayor Pro-Tem Karen Findora, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER Frances Hose, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Hose requested action on the Consent Agenda with a motion by APPROVAL Commissioner Potter, a second from Commissioner Zion, and a unanimous vote, the Minutes of June 14, 2017 were approved as submitted. AGENDA ITEM 2 Matt Wright, Senior Planner, Community Development, stated that before HPC-07-17-5913 / 1002 W the Historic Preservation Commission is a request for approval of façade Main Street / Façade improvements at 1002 W. Main Street. The building was previously used as Improvements a barber shop, but is proposed to be used as an office. The building was built in 1960 and is primarily concrete block with a brick veneer front. The applicant is requesting to update the façade on the front and add cedar planks over the brick veneer, add a metal awning over the door and window, and add landscaping in front of the building, which requires the applicant to cut HPC Minutes – 07.12.2017 Page 1 of 2 mw  out 2-feet from the sidewalk. The sidewalk cutout will still leave enough space for the sidewalk to meet ADA requirements. APPLICANT Mike Yancik and John Broker were both present to answer questions from the Commission. QUESTIONS Commissioners asked questions about the landscaping in the front of the building and requested that the landscaping match the time period of the downtown, as well as require minimal maintenance. Mr. Yancik presented another option for the awning that would include wood lattice, to look more like a pergola. The Commission was in favor of the wood pergola awning. MOTION Commissioner Albarelli moved to approve HPC-07-17-5913 / 1002 W Main AGENDA ITEM 2 Street / Façade Improvements. HPC-07-17-5913 / 1002 W Main Street / Façade Improvements SECOND Seconded by Commissioner Burrus VOTE Donna Zion – Aye Mary Potter – Aye Riley Burrus, Sr. - Aye Ken Billups Jr. – Absent Councilman Chris Lievsay (Dist. 2)-Absent Kay Burrus – Aye Chris Birkenmaier – Aye Pam Albarelli – Aye Frances Hose, Chairman - Aye (APPROVED 7-Aye, 0-No) OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Potter asked if staff had looked into the local, state, and federal regulations to share with the group. Mr. Wright said that he had received the federal regulations from the State Historic Preservation Office and can email those out to the Commission. Mr. Wright will also email out the local regulations. Commissioner Albarelli asked about a tree preservation ordinance. Mr. Wright said that he will see what other communities have adopted for their historic districts and downtown areas. MEETING ADJOURN With no further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Burrus to adjourn at 6:53 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Potter. _______________________________ Respectfully Submitted by Karen Findora, Recording Secretary ____________________________________ __________________________ Frances Hose, Chairman Date HPC Minutes – 07.12.2017 Page 2 of 2 mw  HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: December 7, 2017 Agenda Item: 2A Case File Number: HPC-11-17-6122 Project Name: 203 NW 15th Street Type of Application: Building Permit / New House Request: New construction of a single-family house Applicant: Dave Smith Sales, Inc. (David D. Smith) Property Owner: Dave Smith Sales, Inc. (David D. Smith) Engineer: N/A Architect: N/A Sign Designer: N/A Location (Address): 203 NW 15th Street General Location: West of NW 15th Street approx. 51-ft. north of NW Summit Street Area: 0.16 acres Lots: 1 Existing Zoning: “T3” (Sub-Urban) Existing Land Use: Vacant Proposed Land Use: Single-Family Residential Comprehensive Plan Designation: Distinct Destination Attachments:  Downtown Application  Building Permit Application Other Boards Assigned: Downtown Review Board – November 30, 2017 Planner: Matt Wright, Senior Planner Page 1 of 3  Project: HPC – 203 NW 15th St. Figure 1. Site Location Map BACKGROUND INFORMATION/SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to build a 1,393-sq. ft. single-family house at 203 NW 15th Street. The proposed single-story bungalow-style house will include an attached side- loaded two-car garage at the rear of the house. The front elevation will be stucco. The sides and rear elevations will be wood siding. PREVIOUS ACTIONS/APPROVALS:  On March 26, 2007, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning from “SF-7” (Single-Family Residential) to “T3” (Sub-Urban) as part of the rezoning for the Downtown Zoning District. The City Council approved the rezoning on April 2, 2007.  The City Council approved the designation of Conservation Areas in the Downtown Blue Springs area (Resolution No. 76-2015) on October 5, 2015.  On April 12, 2017, the Board of Adjustment approved a Variance (VAR-03-17- 5736) that permitted a front-loaded garage on the subject property. FUTURE APPLICATIONS/REVIEWS ANTICIPATED OR REQUIRED: The application was approved by the Downtown Review Board on November 30, 2017. Once the application has been reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Commission, staff will approve and issue the building permit for the new house. Page 2 of 3  Project: HPC – 203 NW 15th St. ABUTTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Direction Current Zoning Surrounding Land Uses North: “T3” Single-Family South: “T3” Single-Family East: Right-of-Way NW 15th Street West: Right-of-Way Alley (undeveloped) HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY (2013)/CONSERVATION AREA 1 The subject property is currently undeveloped but is included within Conservation Area 1 (as approved by the City Council). According to the 2013 Historic Resources Survey: These blocks contain residential resources with a common size and scale that create an identifiable character consistent with a late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century residential neighborhood. Later resources, including mid-century houses are compatible with the scale of the earlier resources. Although exterior alterations to siding, windows, and porches often compromise the integrity of these resources, possibly preventing them from becoming included in the local historic district, the guidelines included with the Conservation overlay could assist homeowners with improvements to their properties that restore integrity, eventually rendering it eligible for local designation. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the building permit for the construction of a new house at 203 NW 15th Street. Page 3 of 3