Historic Preservation Commission

LAFAYETTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 26, 2012 7:00 PM Lafayette Board of Works Room Attendance: Kurt Wahl, Julie Ginn, Steve Meyer, Gale Payne, Scott Gilkey, Ellie Haan, Dick Nagel, Rick Schwarz Staff: Brian Bugajski Guests: Eric Grossman (representative for 800 Main Street) Seeing a quorum Commission President Kurt Wahl called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Approval of Minutes Rick moved to approve the minutes from the February 27, 2012 meeting. Ellie seconded. The motion passed 6-0. Committee Reports Public Relations Committee Brian reported that the Public Relations Committee had not met prior to the meeting. District Committee Brian reported that the District Committee had not met prior to the meeting. COA Committee Committee Chair Rick Schwarz reported that he was unable to attend this month’s COA Committee meeting and that Committee member Ellie Haan would be giving the report. Ellie reported that the Committee met with the applicants on tonight’s agenda on March 19, 2012 to review their COA applications. Ellie reported on the COA during the COA Request portion of the meeting. COA Requests 800 Main Street – Rear Deck Installation Ellie reported that the COA Committee discussed the plans for the installation of a rear deck over a garage addition to 800 Main Street with the applicants’ representative, Eric Grossman. The proposed work includes the installation of a wood deck and staircase to be constructed over an existing single story garage area to the rear of 800 Main Street. The proposed work also includes the installation of an access door to the deck to be placed in an opening in the second story masonry created by the removal of a large ventilation unit. Ellie reported that after reviewing the application the Committee recommended approval of the application as submitted. Steve motioned to approve the application as submitted, Gale provided a second, and the motion was opened for discussion. Kurt indicated that he is currently consulting with the owners of 800 Main Street and recused himself from the discussion and vote. Rick took over as Vice President of the Commission. Rick asked if Eric knew what the intended use of the second floor would be. Eric indicated possible apartments or a banquet facility, but that the owners were unsure at this time. Rick noted that if the new second floor deck was to be used as a secondary egress for the second story code required that the doorway be a minimum of three feet wide. Steve asked if installation of a deck over a slanted roof would cause any drainage problems. Eric indicated that there should be no drainage problems and that the supports for the deck that protruded through the roof would be properly flashed to prevent any leaks. City of Lafayette Community development department 515 Columbia Street Lafayette, Indiana 47901 Phone: 765-807-1090 fax: 765-807-1099  LAFAYETTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Seeing no further discussion on the motion, Rick called for a vote. The motion passed 5-0 with Kurt recusing himself from the vote. 518 Main Street – Alley Mural Installation Ellie reported that the COA Committee discussed the plans for the installation of an alley mural on the east side of the building at 518 Main Street. The proposed work includes the installation of large wooden panels, anchored at the mortar joints, which will feature a relief collage of distressed musical instruments. The relief is planned to be no greater than four inches in depth, which falls behind the current depth of existing protrusions from the masonry wall. Ellie reported that after reviewing the application the Committee recommended approval of the application as submitted. Rick motioned to approve the application as submitted, Gale provided a second, and the motion was opened for discussion. Brian noted that this is a joint mural project between the City of Lafayette and the Tippecanoe Arts Federation. The property owner at 518 Main Street has agreed to the installation and signed an agreement with the City. Since the alley masonry is still bare brick, the project will be mounted to wooden panels and anchored at the masonry joints – causing minimal damage to the historic brick. Rick asked if the Commission could request a set back of the mural, to make sure it did not visually interfere with the storefront. Kurt noted that if the City considers the alley to be an accessible route, the mural designers should pay close attention to the ADA code, section 307, which refers to protrusions from flat surfaces. Steve motioned to amend the motion under discussion to add two conditions; the first being that the southern edge of the mural will not pass beyond the vertical plane established by the south-most upper story windows of the alley, and the second that the mural will comply with all applicable ADA requirements. Rick seconded the motion to amend and the amendment passed 6-0. Seeing no further discussion, Kurt called for a vote on the amended motion, and the amended motion passed 6-0. Staff Report Brian noted that there had been one staff approvals for a new awning skin installation at 408 Main Street during the month of March. Brian presented an updated draft of the signage design guidelines and asked for comments from the Commissioners. Steve noted that he had some notes to pass along regarding the design guidelines and that he would do so following the meeting. Brian indicated that the new draft was reviewed by the City Attorney and met their approval. A final draft will be sent to the Commission prior to the next meeting. Public Comment There was no public comment. Adjournment With no further public comment and no further business Steve moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 pm. Ellie seconded. The motion was approved 7-0. The next meeting of the Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is scheduled for Monday, April 30, 2012 at 7:00pm in the Board of Works Room, Lafayette City Hall. Respectfully Submitted, Signed _____________________________________ Brian M. Bugajski Carrie Janney, Secretary Historic Preservation Commission City of Lafayette Community development department 515 Columbia Street Lafayette, Indiana 47901 Phone: 765-807-1090 fax: 765-807-1099