Historic District Commission

MANISTEE CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meeting of Thursday, October 6, 2016 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 6, 2016 Agenda. IV Approval of Minutes At this time Historic District Commission can take action to approve the March 3, 2016 meeting Minutes. V New Business HDC-2016-17 James & Susan Matthews, 334 River Street – Gazebo A request for a certificate of appropriateness has been received from James & Susan Matthews, 334 River Street for the relocation of a gazebo from a famous Chicago Wedding Chapel which was disassembled and will be reconstructed and reassembled and installed in the yard area behind the wall to provide privacy from the parking lot/handicap ramp area to the east of the property. At this time the Historic District Commission could take action to approve/deny the request from James and Susan Matthews, 334 River Street for a gazebo. HDC-2016-18 Kit Holmes and Cynthia Millonzi, 346-348 River Street - Signage A request for a certificate of appropriateness has been received from Kit Holmes and Cynthia Millonzi to refurnish the existing sign on the building at 346-348 River Street. The sign exceeds the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and requires approval from the Historic District Commission. At this time the Historic District Commission could take action to approve/deny the request from Kit Holmes and Cynthia Millonzi to refurnish the existing sign on the building at 346-348 River Street. HDC-2016-19 North Channel Investors LLC, 86 Washington Street – Complete renovation of the exterior of the building Request for a Certificate of Appropriates has been received from North Channel Investors LLC for the complete renovation of the exterior of the building including: East side: Replacement/repair of the entire 1st floor facade, replacement of all windows, brick cleaning & repairs, repair/repainting of all wood elements. 1  West side: Replacement of all windows, addition of secondary entrance to building, addition of new balcony, replacement of exterior brick of "North" building, cleaning/repair of brick of "South" building. South side: Replacement of all windows & door, installation of new windows, addition of new balconies, cleaning/repair of brick wall. North side: Demolition of existing wall, construction of new wall, placement of new windows, addition of balconies, addition of entrance to apartments, and addition of utility doors/windows for brewery. At this time the Historic District Commission could take action to approve/deny the request from North Channel Investors LLC for the complete renovation of the exterior of the building. Schedule Meeting Dates 2017 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 2017 for the Commissioners consideration. At this time the Historic District Commission could take action to schedule their meeting dates for 2017. VI Old Business 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 Museum Curator Museum Director Planning & 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 30 2016 RE: Historic District Commission Meeting October 6, 2016 Commissioners, the next Historic District Commission will be on Thursday, October 6, 2016. We have the following items on the agenda: HDC-2016-17 James & Susan Matthews, 334 River Street – Gazebo - A request for a certificate of appropriateness has been received from James & Susan Matthews, 334 River Street for the relocation of a gazebo. HDC-2016-18 Kit Holmes and Cynthia Millonzi, 346-348 River Street – A request for a certificate of appropriateness has been received from Kit Holmes and Cynthia Millonzi to refurnish the existing sign on the building at 346-348 River Street. HDC-2016-19 North Channel Investors LLC, 86 Washington Street – Complete renovation of the exterior of the building - Request for a Certificate of Appropriates has been received from North Channel Investors LLC for the complete renovation of the exterior of the building. Schedule Meeting Dates 2017 - Staff has prepared a list of meeting dates for 2017 for the Commissioners consideration. 431 River Street – Façade Improvements – Due to scheduled time off for staff an application may be brought to the meeting on October 6, 2016 from Rachel Brooks for façade improvements at 431 River Street for the commission’s consideration. There are several new projects that will be coming to the Historic District Commission in the next few months, so it is important to have a quorum for the meetings. If you are unable to attend the meeting please call me at 398-2805.  HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall 70 Maple Street, Manistee, MI 49660 MEETING MINUTES March 3, 2016 A Meeting of the Manistee City Historic District Commission was held on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan. Meeting was called to order at 3:10 p.m. by Chair Kracht. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Dave Carlson, Teena Kracht, John Perschbacher, Lee Trucks Members Absent: Aaron Bennett (excused), T. Eftaxiadis (excused, Mary Russell (excused) Others: Mark Fedder (Museum Director) Steve Harold (Museum Curator) and Denise Blakeslee (Planning & Zoning Administrator) and others APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by John Perschbacher, seconded by Dave Carlson that the Agenda be approved as prepared. With a voice vote this motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Dave Carlson, seconded by John Perschbacher that the Minutes of the February 4, 2016 Meeting be approved as prepared With a voice vote this motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Kit Holmes and Cynthia Millonzi, 346/348 River Street – Inquiry on secondary egress Kit Holmes and Cynthia Millonzi own the building at 346/334 River Street and are planning to construct three residential livings spaces on the upper level of the building. They are asking for input from the Historic District Commission for secondary egress (fire escape) on the rear (north side) of the building. Staff contacted the State Historic Preservation Office regarding the inquiry. There is not a preservation brief that addresses fire escapes, but they indicated the design and location should be compatible with the historic character of the building and that the local Fire Department should be contacted regarding Fire Code. The main issue they address relating to fire escapes is relating to removing them. City of Manistee Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes March 3, 2016 Page 1 Staff discussed the request with Brent Haskins the Inspector for the Fire Department and he said he did not have an issue if it were built to meet the code requirements. The Fire Department would like to review the drawings and perform a site visit as they move along with the process. Discussion by the Commission included: o There is not a way to install an interior staircase for the second means of egress o Would be supportive of either a fire escape or porches on the rear of the building o Concerns about potential damage from a metal fire escape if not properly maintained can rust and stain the brick on the building o The DDA encourages the development of the properties with waterfront in the district and suggested sending photos of other buildings with porches overlooking the river for the owner to review. o Suggested the applicant send photos or specifications for their review prior to having engineered plans developed. OLD BUSINESS - None PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None CORRESPONDENCE - None STAFF REPORTS Mark Fedder, Museum Director – Issued a permit to 336 River Street - Certificate of Appropriates for a Window/Door Sign for “Dwelling Realty” Issued Permit #PHDC-16-005 Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator – spoke about window wraps and asked if the commission had any concerns with the installation of a window wrap vs a window display on the building at 332 River Street. MEMBERS DISCUSSION - None The Next meeting of the Historic District Commission will be on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by John Perschbacher, seconded by Lee Trucks that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed unanimously. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:30 pm MANISTEE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION __________________________________________ Denise J. Blakeslee, Recording Secretary City of Manistee Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes March 3, 2016 Page 2  HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 MEETING MINUTES August 2, 2016 A Meeting of the Manistee City Historic District Commission was held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan. Meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Chair Kracht. ROLL CALL: Members Present: T. Eftaxiadis, Teena Kracht, John Perschbacher Members Absent: Aaron Bennett, Mary Russell, Lee Trucks Vacancy Others: Denise Blakeslee (Planning & Zoning Administrator) The meeting was not held due to a lack of quorum. Meeting was closed. HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Permit Review Committee MEETING NOTES August 2, 2016 On January 5, 2012 the Historic District Commission established a Permit Review Committee. The Permit Review Committee consists of three members and one alternate appointed by the Chair that will review projects and close out permits. Members Present: Teena Kracht, John Perschbacher Members Absent: Mary Russell Site Visit – 334 River Street Since a site visit of 334 River Street was scheduled for the August 2, 2016 Historic District Commission meeting and a quorum of members were not present to hold the meeting and the meeting was not held due to a lack of quorum. Teena Kracht and John Perschbacher went on the site visit in the capacity as members of the Permit Review Committee to close out outstanding permits for 334 River Street. City of Manistee Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 1 Upon their return from the site visit the Commission reviewed and closed outstanding permits for 334 River Street. Staff was directed to close out all outstanding permits as outlined outstanding permits for 334 River Street with notes/photos from walkthrough 7/14/16 by Denise Blakeslee/Mark Fedder that was included in the August 2, 2016 meeting packet as follows: River Street Façade – PHDC09028 Permit PHDC09028 was issued on January 7, 2010 and had received an extension until December 31, 2013 for the following:  Remove East Entrance and install a garage door where a garage door previously existed.  Removal of the existing window and replace with an entrance door where an entrance door was previously located Both garage and entry door were installed. Demolition Permit – PHDC10012 Permit PHDC10012 was issued on June 3, 2010 for the demolition of a portion of the building as submitted with application HDC-2010-12 with the understanding that the building footprint will be as proposed when reconstruction is completed and had received an extension until December 31, 2013. Demolition is complete. Note Commission approved shed/pool addition with permit PHDC1020. Rear of Building (north Façade) – PHDC1020 Permit PHDC1020 was issued on September 22, 2010 and had received an extension until December 31, 2013 for the following:  Windows will be 6 over 6 OR 6 over 1.  The proposed egress door on the west side of the building and two doors on the riverwalk will be six panel steel security doors. o A double half sized window was installed on the west side of the building, over the kitchen sink area (second uppers story window from the riverwalk) City of Manistee Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 2  o Fourth upper story window from the riverwalk is a double window (original opening was a double window that was revealed once siding was removed). o Lower level third window and door were not installed due to neighboring staircase.  The privacy wall will reuse the existing 5 feet of concrete and 3 feet of existing brick. The step wall will reuse existing brick. In the event that a portion of the wall needs to be rebuilt then the applicant will need to come back to the commission for approval of finish materials. o Step wall was not constructed due to addition of shed/pool addition/gate was installed to provide egress from area.  The corrugated galvanized siding is to be painted within one year of installation. o On July 11, 2013 the Commission discussed if the siding needed to be painted as specified in the permit, they said they did not feel it would be required, but will wait for the site visit. During the site visit it was determined that the siding does not require painting.  The egress doors on the two decks will either be glass doors with grids as submitted with the application or a six panel steel security door.  The Shed/pool will have French doors with grids as submitted with the application.  The shed/pool addition with skylights will be acceptable as submitted with a reduction in the roof pitch as recommended by the Commission. o Skylights were not installed in the shed/pool addition. o Second story balcony has wrought iron spindles o First floor deck/ is smaller than proposed in request City of Manistee Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 3 Approving after the fact the following changes: o A double half sized window was installed on the west side of the building, over the kitchen sink area (second uppers story window from the riverwalk) o Fourth upper story window from the riverwalk is a double window (original opening was a double window that was revealed once siding was removed). o Lower level third window and door were not installed due to neighboring staircase. o Step wall was not constructed due to addition of shed/pool addition/gate was installed to provide egress from area. o Determined that the corrugated galvanized siding does not require painting. o Skylights were not installed in the shed/pool addition. o Second story balcony has wrought iron spindles o First floor deck/ is smaller than proposed in request French Door & Balcony NE Corner of the rear of Building PHDC12-015 Permit PHDC12-015 was issued on August 2, 2012 and had received an extension until December 31, 2013 for a French Door and Balcony with a 4’ x 10’ deck on the North East Corner of the rear of the building. o The applicant had to expand the deck to extend on both side of the windows to attach it to the building. City of Manistee Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 4 Approving after the fact that the deck is larger in size that appeared on the original request. Skylight – PHDC12-016 Permit PHDC12-016 was issued on August 2, 2012 and had received an extension until December 31, 2013 to restore skylight in area that was previously the auto shop. o Skylight was been installed The Permit Review Committee members closed the meeting at 3:15 pm MANISTEE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION __________________________________________ Denise J. Blakeslee, Recording Secretary City of Manistee Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 5  Historic District Commission Planning & Zoning Department 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 231.398.2805 www.manisteemi.gov Signage – Awnings Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness Please Print Submission of Application Signage within the Historic District requires an approved Sign Permit prior to review/approval by the Manistee County Historical Museum Director or Curator. Projecting Signs require a Building Permit prior to installation. Awning material and dimensions must be approved by the Manistee County Historical Museum Director or Curator. A Building Permit must be obtained prior to installation. Property Information Address: 346-348 River St. Parcel # Applicant Information Name of Owner or Lessee: Cynthia Millonzi and Mary Holmes Address: PO Box 2212, Wimberley, TX 78676 Phone #: 512-964-2801 Cell#: e-mail: cynthiamillonzi@gmail.com Name of Contractor (if applicable): Amor Signs Address: 443 Water St, Manistee, MI 49660 Phone #: 844-922-2667 Cell#: e-mail: sales@amorsigns.com License Number: UNK Expiration Date: UNK Sign Plan Requirements  Proposed signage or awning, drawn to scale showing dimensions as it will appear on the property. X  Description of proposed materials for signage or awning. (i.e. wood, vinyl lettering for windows, X metal bands, etc.)  Description of proposed materials for signage or awning. (i.e. wood, vinyl lettering for windows, metal bands, etc.) Authorization I hereby certify that the proposed work is authorized by the owner of record and that I have been authorized by the owner to make this application as his authorized agent, and we agree to conform to all applicable laws of the State of Michigan. All information submitted on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Applicant Signature: Cynthia Millonzi ______________________________________ Date: 9/26/2016 __________ By Signing this form the Applicant/Owner agrees to the terms of the Sign Permit and agrees to remove any non-conforming signs prior to installation of new signage.  Sign Plan for project attached (permit cannot be issued without plan) Office Use Only HDC - _______ - ____ Notes: Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________ September 26, 2016 City of Manistee Historic District Commission Planning & Zoning Department 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 231.398.2805 City of Manistee Board, Please accept our submission to retain and rehabilitate the current signage at 346-348 River St. It is our desire for the entire project is to maintain the character and charm of this historic building. Based on the research conducted by Mark Fedder (see attachment 1) the current sign most likely was installed in 1974. The sign has been a downtown fixture for more than 40 years and most people in town know this building because of the sign. It’s kind of a landmark on River St. We retained Amor signs to provide us two options for rehabilitating the sign (see attachment 2). The rehabilitation of the sign will bring current technology/materials to the project. Option one of the two designs modernizes the frame of the sign. Option two of the two designs uses the existing frame design. Both designs, of course, use the logo for The Music Vault. These designs are subject to further analysis of the existing structure to determine complete scope of rehabilitation. Amor signs would conduct the evaluation. Note that each signs depicts a reader board/sign below the actual sign. We are requesting approval for the addition of the reader board noting that our rehabilitation request for the sign is not dependent upon approval of the reader board but we would like to explain why we request the reader board. We would like to honor and support the musicians who will come to Manistee to perform. Kit, as touring musician, can attest there is nothing better than seeing your name in lights when you arrive at a venue to perform and it serves as a vital marketing tool for the business as well as the downtown. Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the board meeting in person as we are currently in WA state providing support for aligning family member. I understand you may have questions and I could be available by phone if necessary. I thank you for your consideration of our request and appreciate the support that has been extended to us by the City of Manistee. Sincerely, Cynthia Millonzi & Kit Holmes -digitally signed Cynthia Millonzi & Mary “Kit” Holmes At tac hment1 DIGITALLY PRINTED BACKGROUND ATTACHMENT 2 1 V A Listening Room MUSIC AULT ALUMINUM FACES ROUTED LETTERS WITH WHITE ACRYLIC BACKER FIRST SURFACE 230-141 GOLD NUGGET TRANSLUCENT VINYL V MUSIC AULT A Listening Room V PIANO KING 7-9 SAT MUSIC AULT A Listening Room 1a PIANO KING 7-9 SAT DATE: 9-20-16 SALES: MYLES AMOR INC SCALE: 1/2” ~Since 1946~ GRAPHICS: BIALIK FILE: PROJECTING SIGN _ ver 2 443 WATER STREET • P. O. BOX 433 • MANISTEE, MI 49660 • 231-723-8361 844-922-2667 • FAX: 231-723-9365 • www.amorsign.com FILE LOCATION: N \ DESIGN \ MUSIC VAULT ILLUSTRATION ONLY . NOT FOR PRODUCTION  ATTACHMENT 2 DIGITALLY PRINTED BACKGROUND REQUIRES EXISTING V CABINET AND SUPPORT 2 MUSIC EVALUATION AULT A Listening V Room MUSIC ALUMINUM FACES ROUTED LETTERS WITH WHITE ACRYLIC BACKER AULT FIRST SURFACE 230-141 GOLD NUGGET TRANSLUCENT VINYL A Listening Room PIANO KING 7-9 SAT 2a DATE: 9-20-16 SALES: MYLES AMOR INC SCALE: 1/2” ~Since 1946~ GRAPHICS: BIALIK FILE: PROJECTING SIGN_ver 2 443 WATER STREET • P. O. BOX 433 • MANISTEE, MI 49660 • 231-723-8361 844-922-2667 • FAX: 231-723-9365 • www.amorsign.com FILE LOCATION: N \ DESIGN \ MUSIC VAULT ILLUSTRATION ONLY . NOT FOR PRODUCTION  NORTH CHANNEL BUILDING ELEVATIONS South & Southwest Elevation – Dec 2, 2013 South Elevation – Dec 2, 2013  NORTH CHANNEL BUILDING ELEVATIONS East Elevation – “South” Building – Aug 18, 2016 East Elevation – “North” Building – Aug 18, 2016 NORTH CHANNEL BUILDING ELEVATIONS North Elevation - Dec 2, 2013 North Elevation – Dec 2, 2013 NORTH CHANNEL BUILDING ELEVATIONS Southwest Elevation – Dec 2, 2013 Southwest Elevation – Aug 18, 2016 NORTH CHANNEL BUILDING ELEVATIONS West Elevation – Dec 2, 2013 West-Southwest Elevation – Dec 2, 2013 Memorandum Denise Blakeslee TO: Historic District Commissioners Planning & Zoning Administrator FROM: Denise Blakeslee 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 Planning & Zoning Administrator 231.398.2805 dblakeslee@manisteemi.gov DATE: September 23, 2016 www.manisteemi.gov RE: 2017 Meeting Dates Commissioners, staff has drafted a schedule for 2017 Meeting Dates as follows: January 5, 2017 February 2, 2017 March 2, 2017 April 6, 2017 May 4, 2017 June 1, 2017 July 6, 2017 August 4, 2017 September 7, 2017 October 5, 2017 November 2, 2017 December 7, 2017 There are no conflicts with legal holidays this year and we will finalize the dates at the October Meeting.