Historic Preservation Commission

BLUE SPRINGS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2018 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 December 7, 2017 minutes 2. NEW BUSINESS A. HPC-12-17-6176 / 1609 SW Smith Street / 4-ft. Picket Fence B. HPC-12-17-6170 / Hannahs Place Lot 8 / 820 SW Jones Street / 2 Story Single-Family House with attached 2 Car Garage C. HPC-12-17-6172 / Hannahs Place Lot 9 / 206 SW 9th Street / 1.5 Story Single-Family House with attached 2 Car Garage 3. OTHER BUSINESS A. 2018 Missouri CLG Forum / February 2, 2018 / Jefferson City B. 2018 Statewide Preservation Conference / May 2-4, 2018 / Sedalia 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 OR 816-228-0207 01.04.2018 HPC kf  City of Blue Springs 903 Main Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 Historic Preservation Commission MINUTES Thursday, December 7, 2017 A meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Blue Springs was held at City Hall in the East Conference Room located at 903 W Main Street on Thursday, December 7, 2017 with the following members, guests and staff in attendance: VOTING MEMBERS Ken Billups Jr. Kay Burrus PRESENT Chris Birkenmaier Riley Burrus Sr. Pam Albarelli Frances Hose, Chairman STAFF Matt Wright, Community Development MEMBERS ABSENT Mary Potter Donna Zion Chris Lievsay, District 2, Mayor Pro-Tem CALL TO ORDER Frances Hose, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Hose requested action on the Consent Agenda with a motion by APPROVAL Commissioner Ken Billups Jr., a second from Commissioner Kay Burrus, and a unanimous vote, the Minutes of July 12, 2017 were approved as submitted. AGENDA ITEM 2A Matt Wright, Senior Planner, Community Development, stated that before HPC-11-17-6122 / 203 NW the Historic Preservation Commission is a request for approval of the 15th Street / New House construction of a new single-family house to be located at 203 NW 15th Street. The applicant is requesting to construct a 1,393-sq. ft. single story bungalow-style house with an attached side loaded two-car garage at the rear of the house. The front elevation will be stucco and the sides will be wood siding. This home is located in Conservation Area 1. The HPC is to review the plans to see if this type of home would be compatible. Staff has reviewed the plans and recommend approval. QUESTIONS Commissioner Pam Albarelli asked if the color renderings in the agenda packet were of the actual home. David Smith, Applicant, stated that the home HPC Minutes – 12.07.2017 Page 1 of 2 kf  would be constructed similar to the color renderings. The roof will be a gable pitch roof. Commissioner Ken Billups Jr. asked if the property was platted. Mr. Wright stated that it is, and the house does meet the setbacks. Commissioner Billups Jr. moved to approve HPC-11-17-6122 / 203 NW 15th MOTION Street / New House. AGENDA ITEM 2A HPC-11-17-6122 / 203 NW 15th Street / New House Seconded by Commissioner Albarelli. SECOND Donna Zion – Absent VOTE Riley Burrus, Sr. - Aye Mary Potter – Absent Councilman Chris Lievsay (Dist. 2)-Absent Ken Billups Jr. – Aye Chris Birkenmaier – Aye Kay Burrus – Aye Frances Hose, Chairman - Aye Pam Albarelli – Aye (APPROVED 6-Aye, 0-No) Matt Wright discussed the Tree Preservation research he conducted. Mr. OTHER BUSINESS Wright noted that many communities have Tree Preservation Ordinances that AGENDA ITEM 3A are designed to protect mature trees from new development. The UDC Tree Preservation references tree protection in the UDC Section 407.040.6, which does give the Ordinance option of placing tree preservation easements over certain areas. Further discussion will follow. The Commission requested more information on what authority the City currently has for maintaining existing street trees and if property owners are free to remove those trees when they want to without any review process. Mr. Wright will discuss with both Parks and Public Works to get a better understanding of what authority, if any, the City has on street tree maintenance and removal. With no further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Albarelli MEETING ADJOURN to adjourn at 6:34 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Burrus. _________________________ Respectfully Submitted by, Karen Findora, Recording Secretary ____________________________________ __________________________ Frances Hose, Chairman Date HPC Minutes – 12.07.2017 Page 2 of 2 kf  HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: January 4, 2018 Agenda Item: 2A Case File Number: HPC-12-17-6176 Project Name: 1609 SW Smith Street Type of Application: Building Permit / Fence Request: Construction of a new fence Applicant: Bramble Built / Amber Bramble Property Owner: Sherry Borchert Engineer: N/A Architect: N/A Sign Designer: N/A Location (Address): 1609 SW Smith Street General Location: Northeast corner of SW 17th Street and SW Smith Street Area: 0.17 +/- acres Lots: 1 Existing Zoning: “T3/H-O” (Sub-Urban/Historic Overlay) Existing Land Use: Single-Family Residential Proposed Land Use: Single-Family Residential Comprehensive Plan Designation: Distinct Destination Attachments:  Downtown Application  Proposed fence location  2013 Historic Resources Survey Historic Preservation January 4, 2018 Commission: Other Boards Assigned: N/A Planner: Matt Wright, Senior Planner Page 1 of 3  Project: HPC – 1609 SW Smith St. Figure 1. Vicinity Map / General Location Map BACKGROUND INFORMATION/SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to build approximately 145 linear feet of 4-ft. cedar wood picket fence in the rear and side yard of 1609 SW Smith Street, which is located in the Old Town Historic District. The proposed location of the fence meets all fence requirements per the Unified Development Code (UDC). PREVIOUS ACTIONS/APPROVALS:  On February 20, 1990, the Board of Alderman approved a rezoning into the “H-O” (Historic-Overlay) which established the Old Town Historic District (Ordinance No. 1916).  On March 26, 2007, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning from “SF-7” (Single-Family) to “T3” (Sub-Urban) as part of the rezoning for the Downtown Zoning District. The City Council approved the rezoning on April 2, 2007. Page 2 of 3  Project: HPC – 1609 SW Smith St. OLD TOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT (1990): The house is within the boundaries of the local Old Town Historic District, approved in 1990 by the Board of Alderman (Ordinance No. 1916). The house was built in 1890 and is a contributing structure to the Historic District. HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY (2013): The house was built in 1890 and given a “good” integrity rating in the 2013 Historic Resource Survey, indicating that only minor changes have been made. FUTURE APPLICATIONS/REVIEWS ANTICIPATED OR REQUIRED: A building permit is required for all fence permits. Once the Historic Preservation Commission has approved the request, staff will administratively approve the fence permit application and issue the permit. ABUTTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Direction Current Zoning Surrounding Land Uses North: “T3/H-O” (Sub- Single-Family Urban/Historic Overlay) South: Right-of-Way SW Smith Street (local street) East: “T3/H-O” Single-Family West: “T3/H-O” Single-Family DISCUSSION: The proposed fence location, material, and height are appropriate for a single-family house in the Historic District. The proposed fence will not impact the historic integrity of the house. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed fence. Page 3 of 3  HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: January 4, 2018 Agenda Item: 2B Case File Number: HPC-12-17-6170 Project Name: 820 SW Jones Street Type of Application: Building Permit / New House Request: New construction of a single family house Applicant: Dwellings by Design KC / John Broker Property Owner: Dwellings by Design KC / John Broker Engineer: N/A Architect: N/A Sign Designer: N/A Location (Address): 820 SW Jones Street General Location: South of SW Jones Street, approximately 180-feet east of SW 9th Street Area: 0.07 +/- acres (3,240 s.f.) 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  Proposed building plans Historic Preservation January 4, 2018 Commission: Other Boards Assigned: Downtown Review Board – December 28, 2017 Planner: Matt Wright, Senior Planner Page 1 of 3  Project: HPC – 820 SW Jones St. Figure 1. Site Location Map BACKGROUND INFORMATION/SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to build a 1,433-square foot single-family house in Conservation Area 3. The proposed two-story house will include an attached rear-loaded two-car garage that will be accessed through a private access easement. The proposed house will complement the size, scale, and materials of the existing houses along SW Jones Street. The only noticeable change is the setback, which is 10-feet from the front property line compared to the 20-foot setbacks of the previously built houses. The Downtown Review Board recommended that the house be setback further to better align with the houses to the east, if possible. The applicant would like to maintain at least a 20-ft. deep driveway along the access drive. Staff will administratively review any plot plan revisions. The applicant is also requesting to expose the gable above the second-floor balcony, instead of having a ceiling and lap siding, which will add a new variation to the houses along SW Jones Street. HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY (2013)/CONSERVATION AREA 3 The subject property is currently undeveloped but is included within Conservation Area 3 (as approved by the City Council). According to the 2013 Historic Resources Survey: These blocks include early residential resources that directly abut commercial corridors. This neighborhood contains a mix of housing types and sizes that developed naturally. Other than the fact that the neighborhood is primarily residential, there is no unifying physical characteristic that defines it as a district. Commercial pressures at the Page 2 of 3  Project: HPC – 820 SW Jones St. boundaries, particularly along Main and Walnut Streets threaten the character of this area. Several resources constructed as residences have been converted to commercial use. While the change in use alone does not impact integrity, it could heighten pressures to replace existing buildings with non-compatible new construction. 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.  The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Final Plat (PF-03-17-5733) for “Hannahs Place 2nd Plat” on December 11, 2017. The City Council approved the Final Plat on December 18, 2017.  The Downtown Review Board approved the construction of 820 SW Jones Street (DRB-12-17-6169) on December 28, 2017. FUTURE APPLICATIONS/REVIEWS ANTICIPATED OR REQUIRED: The building plans must be reviewed and approved administratively prior to the issuance of a building permit. ABUTTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Direction Current Zoning Surrounding Land Uses North: Right-of-Way SW Jones Street South: “T3” Single-Family (Proposed) East: Right-of-Way Alley (undeveloped) West: “T3” Single-Family (Proposed) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed new construction. Page 3 of 3  HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: January 4, 2018 Agenda Item: 2C Case File Number: HPC-12-17-6172 Project Name: 206 SW 9th Street Type of Application: Building Permit / New House Request: New construction of a single family house Applicant: Dwellings by Design KC / John Broker Property Owner: Dwellings by Design KC / John Broker Engineer: N/A Architect: N/A Sign Designer: N/A Location (Address): 206 SW 9th Street General Location: East of SW 9th Street approximately 56-feet south of SW Jones Street Area: 0.10 +/- acres (4,500 s.f.) 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  Proposed building plans Historic Preservation January 4, 2018 Commission: Other Boards Assigned: Downtown Review Board – December 28, 2017 Planner: Matt Wright, Senior Planner Page 1 of 3  Project: HPC – 206 SW 9th Street Figure 1. Site Location Map BACKGROUND INFORMATION/SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to build a 1,392-sq. ft. single-family house at 206 SW 9th Street. The proposed one-and-a-half-story house will include an attached side-loaded two-car garage that will be accessed through a private access easement. The proposed house will complement the size, scale, and materials of the surrounding neighborhood. Additional houses with similar characteristics are proposed to be developed to the south and east. HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY (2013)/CONSERVATION AREA 3 The subject property is currently undeveloped but is included within Conservation Area 3 (as approved by the City Council). According to the 2013 Historic Resources Survey: These blocks include early residential resources that directly abut commercial corridors. This neighborhood contains a mix of housing types and sizes that developed naturally. Other than the fact that the neighborhood is primarily residential, there is no unifying physical characteristic that defines it as a district. Commercial pressures at the boundaries, particularly along Main and Walnut Streets threaten the character of this area. Several resources constructed as residences have been converted to commercial Page 2 of 3  Project: HPC – 206 SW 9th Street use. While the change in use alone does not impact integrity, it could heighten pressures to replace existing buildings with non-compatible new construction. 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.  The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Final Plat (PF-03-17-5733) for “Hannahs Place 2nd Plat” on December 11, 2017. The City Council approved the Final Plat on December 18, 2017.  The Downtown Review Board approved the construction of 206 SW 9th Street (DRB-12-17-6171) on December 28, 2017. FUTURE APPLICATIONS/REVIEWS ANTICIPATED OR REQUIRED: The building plans must be reviewed and approved administratively prior to the issuance of a building permit. ABUTTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Direction Current Zoning Surrounding Land Uses North: “T3” Single-Family South: “T3” Single-Family (Proposed) East: “T3” Single-Family (Proposed) West: Right-of-Way SW 9th Street RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed new construction. Page 3 of 3