Historic District Commission

Name: Historic District Commission — Manistee, MI
Start: 2014-10-02
End: 2014-10-02
Location: Manistee, MI

Regular Meeting

Manistee, MI · October 2, 2014

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 MEETING MINUTES October 2, 2014 A Meeting of the Manistee City Historic District Commission was held on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan. Meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by Chair Kracht. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Dave Carlson, T. Eftaxiadis, Teena Kracht, John Perschbacher, Mary Russell, Thomas R. Smith Members Absent: Vacancy Others: Brice Bossardet (River Parc Place LLC), Dr. Kenneth Borenitsch (415 River Street), Mark Fedder (Museum Director) Steve Harold (Museum Curator) and Denise Blakeslee (Planning & Zoning Administrator) APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION by John Perschbacher, seconded by Thomas Smith that the Agenda be approved as prepared. With a voice vote this motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION by John Perschbacher, seconded by Thomas Smith that the Minutes of the September 4, 2014 Meeting be approved as prepared. With a voice vote this motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Request for Design Guidelines, River Parc, 80 Washington Street Commissioner Eftaxiadis declared a conflict of interest due to a financial interest in the property. He removed himself to the audience. City of Manistee Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes October 2, 2014 Page 1 The Historic District Commission has received a request from the owner of the partially constructed building commonly known as River Parc, 80 Washington Street. The request is for the construction of a partial upper floor addition. Brice Bossardet, River Parc Place LLC., - Mr. Bossardet is working with the development of the property. The building is a non-contributing building which is blighted. They are proposing the construction of two penthouse units (fourth floor) for financial reasons. They are asking for feedback from the Commission. Renderings of the proposed addition were shown to the Commission. The penthouse would be set back on the south side (12’ – 15’) on the east and west side (20’- 25’) and flush on the center portion of the building on the north side. The brick, windows and doors would match the rest of the building. The Commission was receptive to the idea, but requested that the applicant include a view of all the sides of the building and elevations. Reschedule November Historic District Commission Meeting Staff will be attending the Redevelopment Ready Communities Best Practice Training Series on Thursday, November 6, 2014 this conflicts with the November Historic District Commission Meeting. MOTION by Mary Russell, seconded by Thomas Smith that the November 6, 2014 Historic District Commission meeting be rescheduled to Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 3 pm. With a roll call vote this motion passed 6 to 0. Yes: Perschbacher, Carlson, Eftaxiadis, Russell, Smith, Kracht No: None Schedule Meeting Dates 2015 The Manistee City Historic District Commission generally holds their regular business meetings on the first Thursday of each month. These meetings are held in Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee Michigan at 3:00 pm. Staff has prepared a list of meeting dates for 2015 for the Commissions consideration. MOTION by Thomas Smith, seconded by John Perschbacher that the Historic District Commission meetings for 2015 be scheduled as follows: January 8, 2015* February 5, 2015 March 5, 2015 April 2, 2015 May 7, 2015 June 4, 2015 July 2, 2015 August 6, 2015 September 3, 2015 October 1, 2015 November 5, 2015 December 3, 2015 *Changed due to holiday With a roll call vote this motion passed 6 to 0. Yes: Carlson, Perschbacher, Eftaxiadis, Smith, Russell, Kracht No: None City of Manistee Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes October 2, 2014 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS John Smith, 435 River Street – Icehouse A letter was sent to Mr. Smith to contact the Historic District Commission about the status of the “Ice House” located on the rear of the building (Water Street). The Commission discussed the issue. MOTION by T. Eftaxiadis, seconded by Thomas Smith that a Certified Letter or Notice of Correction be prepared and reviewed by the City Attorney giving Mr. Smith a reasonable amount of time to secure the permits needed and remove the Ice House or a citation will be issued. With a roll call vote this motion passed 6 to 0. Yes: Russell, Eftaxiadis, Smith, Perschbacher, Carlson, Kracht No: None Permit Review Joe Mathewson, 339 River Street – Corbels On November 7, 2013 the Commission discussed with Mr. Mathewson that the corbels on his building had not been reinstalled as originally placed (13 corbels instead of 14 corbels). At that time Mr. Mathewson said he would place fourteen (14) corbels as originally located on the building and will patch nail holes and seams as needed. The permit cannot be closed out until the corbels are correctly installed. MOTION by Dave Carlson, seconded by T. Eftaxiadis that a letter be sent to Mr. Mathewson informing him that the corbels need to be installed correctly for the permit to be closed out. With a roll call vote this motion passed 6 to 0. Yes: Carlson, Perschbacher, Eftaxiadis, Smith, Russell, Kracht No: None PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Dr. Kenneth Borenitsch, 415 River Street – Dr. Borenitsch just purchased the building at 415 River Street. He brought in historical photos and discussed his plans to renovate the storefront. He is asking to install a window system that is similar to the original windows shown in the photo. A new door will be installed in the middle that provides access to the upstairs apartment. They would remove the corbels and reduce the height of the lower cornice to allow for the installation of transom windows, similar to the appearance of the original portico. The two existing entry doors will remain, be painted to match the new windows, and higher transom windows will be installed above to match the proposed new windows. He would also like to install a “Lyric” sign that matches the original in the photos. City of Manistee Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes October 2, 2014 Page 3 The Commission discussed the project and it was suggested that the mullion between the windows be 4” or 5” to closer match the historical appearance in the photos. Brice Bossardet, River Parc Place LLC. – Their designer sent over renderings of how the building would look from the other sides. The Commission reviewed and discussed the design. An application will be needed that includes the renderings and elevations for the Commission to review. CORRESPONDENCE None STAFF REPORTS Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator – The City of Manistee has a Planned Unit Development for Harbor Village which is located outside of the Historic District. When the developer was proposing a new building design that the Historic Overlay Commission review and approve the design. When the Historic District Commission was established it replaced the Historic Overlay Commission. A request will be coming before the commission for design approval for a new building proposed at Harbor Village. MEMBERS DISCUSSION Commissioner Eftaxiadis informed the Commission that a new Historic Architect has been hired. Her name is Deborah Johnson. This service is available through the DDA, applicants need to contact Patrick Kay. He also spoke about Black Locust Trees. The Next meeting of the Historic District Commission will be on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by T. Eftaxiadis, seconded by Mary Russell that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed unanimously. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:30 P.M. MANISTEE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION __________________________________________ Denise J. Blakeslee, Recording Secretary City of Manistee Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes October 2, 2014 Page 4

Agenda

MANISTEE CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meeting of Thursday, October 2, 2014 3:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan AGENDA I Call to Order II Roll Call III Approval of Agenda At this time the Historic District Commission can take action to approve the October 2, 2014 Agenda. IV Approval of Minutes At this time Historic District Commission can take action to approve the September 4, 2014 meeting Minutes. V New Business Request for Design Guidelines, River Parc, Washington Street The Historic District Commission has received a request from the owner of the partially constructed building commonly known as River Parc on Washington Street. The request is for the construction of a partial upper floor addition. At this time the Commission will discuss the proposal with the applicant. Reschedule November Historic District Commission Meeting Staff will be attending the Redevelopment Ready Communities Best Practice Training Series on Thursday, November 6, 2014 this conflicts with the November Historic District Commission Meeting. At this time the Historic District Commission could take action to reschedule their November 6, 2014 Meeting. Schedule Meeting/Worksession Dates 2015 1 The Manistee City Historic District Commission generally holds their regular business meetings on the first Thursday of each month. These meetings are held in Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee Michigan at 3:00 pm. Staff has prepared a list of meeting dates for 2015 for the Commissions consideration. At this time the Historic District Commission could take action to schedule their meeting dates for 2015. VI Old Business John Smith, 435 River Street – Icehouse A letter was sent to Mr. Smith to contact the Historic District Commission about the status of the “Ice House” located on the rear of the building (Water Street). Permit Review At this time the Commission may take action to close out any outstanding permits. VII Public Comments and Communications concerning Items not on the Agenda At this time the Chair will ask if there are any public comments. VIII Correspondence At this time the Chair will ask if any correspondence has been received to be read into the record. IX Reports Main Street/DDA Director Museum Curator Museum Director Historic District & Zoning Administrator X Members Discussion At this time the Chair will ask members of the Historic District Commission if they have any items they want to discuss. XI Worksession XII Adjournment 2 MEMORANDUM 231.398.2805 City of Manistee Planning & Zoning Administrator Fax 231.723-1546 dblakeslee@manisteemi.gov www.manisteemi.gov TO: Historic District Commissioners FROM: Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning DATE: September 25, 2014 RE: Historic District Commission Meeting October 2, 2014 Commissioners, the next Historic District Commission will be on Thursday, October 2, 2014. We have not the following items on the agenda:  Request for Design Guidelines, River Parc, Washington Street - The Historic District Commission has received a request from the owner of the building commonly known as River Parc on Washington Street. The request is for the construction of a partial upper floor addition.  Reschedule November Historic District Commission Meeting - Staff will be attending the Redevelopment Ready Communities Best Practice Training Series on Thursday, November 6, 2014 this conflicts with the November Historic District Commission Meeting.  Schedule Meeting/Worksession Dates 2015 - Staff has prepared a list of meeting dates for 2015 for the Commissions consideration.  John Smith, 435 River Street – Icehouse – A letter was sent to Mr. Smith to contact the Historic District Commission about the status of the “Ice House” located on the rear of the building (Water Street). If you are unable to attend the meeting please call me at 398-2805, see you next Tuesday! HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 MEETING MINUTES September 4, 2014 A Meeting of the Manistee City Historic District Commission was held on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan. Meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Chair Kracht. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Dave Carlson, Teena Kracht, John Perschbacher, Mary Russell, Thomas Smith, Members Absent: T. Eftaxiadis (excused), Vacancy Others: Mark Fedder (Museum Director) Steve Harold (Museum Curator) and Denise Blakeslee (Planning & Zoning Administrator) APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION by Dave Carlson, seconded by Mary Russell that the Agenda be approved as prepared. With a voice vote this motion passed unanimously APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION by Mary Russell, seconded by Thomas Smith that the Minutes of the August 7, 2014 Meeting be approved. With a voice vote this motion passed unanimously NEW BUSINESS: None OLD BUSINESS Outstanding Permits Due to rain the Commission did not go out to review permits. Chair Kracht asked staff to add “Permit Review” City of Manistee Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes September 4, 2014 Page 1 to all future agendas to allow the commissioners the opportunity to review projects and close out permits as projects are completed. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None CORRESPONDENCE Commissioners received a copy of a letter from City Manager Mitch Deisch to John Smith regarding the Ice House. STAFF REPORTS/MEMBERS DISCUSSION Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator – Updated the commission on the building at 337 River Street (former H&K Building), there is a purchase offer on the building. Mr. Smith is given until the October Meeting to report to the Commission on the Ice House on the rear of 435 River Street. Mark Fedder, Museum Director – Jeff Gordon spoke to him about the columns on the building at 347 River Street, they need replacement and asked if he could use a block style column instead of a round column. The Commission said that he would need to bring examples to the Commission for their consideration. Steve Harold, Museum Curator – Spoke of the issues that the Mackinaw Island Historic District Commission is having relating to attorney fees, he expressed his appreciation of the work the City of Manistee Commission provides. The Next meeting of the Historic District Commission will be on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Mary Russell, seconded by Thomas Smith that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed unanimously. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:09 P.M. MANISTEE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION __________________________________________ Denise J. Blakeslee, Recording Secretary City of Manistee Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes September 4, 2014 Page 2 Memorandum Denise Blakeslee Planning & Zoning Administrator TO: Historic District Commissioners 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 231.398.2805 FROM: Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator dblakeslee@manisteemi.gov www.manisteemi.gov DATE: September 24, 2014 RE: River Parc Place II, LLC Design Guidelines Commissioners, we have received a request from River Parc Place II, LLC for Design Guidelines for the River Parc Building on Washington Street (south of North Channel Outlet). This building is a Non-Conforming Building that was under construction when the District was established. Original Design of the building was approved by the Historic Overlay Committee 2005/2006. The developer went bankrupt and the building is now a blighted structure. On September 23, 2014 staff was given access to the building and photos were taken to document some of the issues. The building was never secured from the elements and there are openings and gaps in the structure that need to be repaired. There are windows that are missing, broken and installed flush and recessed. The owner will be replacing all the windows and doors to meet building code requirements, replace rotted wood and siding, and repaint the exterior under Routine Repair and Maintenance authorized by the Museum Director. The Request for Design Guidelines is for the addition of a partial upper floor. The applicant will discuss the request at the October 2, 2014 meeting. They will present preliminary drawings at the meeting. Memorandum Denise Blakeslee Planning & Zoning Administrator TO: Historic District Commissioners 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 231.398.2805 FROM: Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator dblakeslee@manisteemi.gov www.manisteemi.gov DATE: September 24, 2014 RE: Reschedule November Meeting Schedule Meeting Dates 2015 Commissioners, Staff will be attending the Redevelopment Ready Communities Best Practice Training Series on Thursday, November 6, 2014 this conflicts with the November Historic District Commission Meeting which will need to be rescheduled. Staff recommends rescheduling the meeting to the following week, November 13th. We will also be scheduling meeting dates for 2015. The following are dates recommended by Staff. Please review the dates and times with your schedule and we will discuss them at the October 2, 2014 Meeting. The January Meeting has been changed due to the New Year’s Day Holiday. January 8, 2015* February 5, 2015 March 5, 2015 April 2, 2015 May 7, 2015 June 4, 2015 July 2, 2015 August 6, 2015 September 3, 2015 October 1, 2015 November 5, 2015 December 3, 2015 *Changed due to holiday

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