Historic District Commission

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 MEETING MINUTES February 2, 2022 A Meeting of the 2022 Historic District Commission was held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 4:00 pm, Manistee, Michigan. The meeting was called to order at 4:02 by Chair Trucks. Members Present: Shelly Memberto, Ron Helmboldt, Lee Trucks, Thad Taylor, and Dennis Otto Members Absent: Nick Hawkins and William Connor Others: Zach Sompels (City Zoning /Planner 1) and Nancy Baker (Recording Secretary) APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Helmboldt to approve the agenda as printed. Motion passed with a voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Helmboldt seconded by Commissioner Taylor approve the January 5, 2022, minutes as printed. Motion passed with a voice vote PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS None NEW BUSINESS None OLD BUSINESS Fricano’s COA/Sign Permit Mr. Rick Slater, project contractor, reviewed the purpose and façade plans for the new east side addition to the building—siding, roof, and door. MOTION by Commissioner Taylor to accept the change on the east side from vinyl siding to block to be compatible with the west side. Commission Taylor wished to amend his motion. MOTION by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Memberto to approve the change of vinyl siding to block on the east end of the building to be compatible with the west end and the HDC City of Manstee 2020 Historic District Commision February 2, 2022 Page 1 authorizes Mr. Sompels and Mr. Fedder to make any minor changes needing to be done to the east exterior because of fire code per the fire marshal requirements. Motion passed with a voice vote. MOTION by Commissioner Memberto, seconded by Commissioner Otto to accept the proposed garage door changes to be something more historically appropriate to the downtown area and authorize final approval by Mr. Sompels and Mr. Fedder. Motion passed with a voice vote. MOTION by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Helmboldt for façade of the entire front of the River Street to be matching brick and coated with skim coat. Motion passed with a voice vote. MOTION by Commissioner Memberto, seconded by Commissioner Otto to approve the design with the noted changes that have been made, issue the Certificate of Appropriateness to continue with the project and to approve the sign application. Motion passed with a voice vote. Permit Review Mr. Sompels; permit list provided is up to date. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None CORRESPONDENCE None REPORTS DDA Executive & Economic Development None Museum Curator Mr. Fedder had nothing to report. Planning & Zoning Administrator Mr. Sompels stated Mr. Connor, Mr. Otto, and Mr. Helmboldt’ s HDC term expires February 28, 2022. They will need to reapply to continue their term. MEMBERS DISCUSSION Commissioner Trucks inquired if the Milwaukee House/area buildings or the Washington Street projects effect the HDC. Mr. Sompels stated they do not. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 4:34 pm by the chair. Nancy Baker Nancy Baker, Recording Secretary City of Manstee 2020 Historic District Commision February 2, 2022 Page 2