Historic District Commission

MANISTEE CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meeting of Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers. 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 June 1, 2022, Agenda. IV Approval of Minutes At this time Historic District Commission can take action to approve the May 4, 2022, Meeting Minutes. V Public Comment on Agenda Related items At this time, the Chair will ask if there are any public comments. VI New Business VII Old Business • 435 River Street – Joesph Mathewson • Permit Review VIII Public Comments and Communications concerning items not on the agenda. At this time, the Chair will ask if there are any public comments. IX Correspondence X Reports DDA Executive & Economic Development Director Museum Curator Planning & Zoning Administrator XI Members Discussion At this time, the Chair will ask members of the Historic District Commission if they have any items they want to discuss. XII Adjournment 1  HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 MEETING MINUTES May 4, 2022 A meeting of the Historic District Commission was held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 4:00 pm, Manistee, Michigan. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm by Chair Trucks. Members Present: William Connor, Ron Helmboldt, Lee Trucks, Thad Taylor, and Dennis Otto Members Absent: Shelly Memberto Others: Katie Mehl (City Zoning /Planner 1), and Nancy Baker (Recording Secretary) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Connor wished to amend the agenda under Old Business, change 235 River Street to 435 River Street. MOTION by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Connor to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed with a voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Otto, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to approve the February 2, 2022, minutes as printed. Motion passed with a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS None NEW BUSINESS None OLD BUSINESS 435 River Street—Joseph Mathewson Ms. Mehl stated Mr. Mathewson couldn’t attend due to a medical appointment. HDC; windows are not historically designed, façade is incomplete, the windows were replaced without HDC approval, situation not rectified. The HDC has a blight concern. MOTION by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to recommend to the city that the building of 435 River Street on the Oak Street side be identified/sited as a blight location. With a roll call vote 3-2 motion passed. City of Manstee 2020 Historic District Commision May 4, 2022 Page 1 Yes; Connor, Helmboldt, Taylor No; Otto, Trucks Discussion ensued; Mr. Mathewson is willing to rectify the situation, the windows did not have HDC approval, exterior painting not proper HDC color, the museum to look at past façade design and give him guidance/suggestions. Ms. Mehl will send the city police department a memo that the HDC considers 435 River Street blighted and will contact Mr. Mathewson to get the museum’s assistance with the situation. Permit Review Ms. Mehl provided the permit list. The HDC reviewed each open permit. Ms. Mehl will provide photos and an update on each permit. She will close permits whose project shows completion. An updated permit listing will be presented at the next meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None CORRESPONDENCE None REPORTS DDA Executive & Economic Development None Museum Curator Mr. Fedder: signed off on the library’s request for routine repair and maintenance to the building’s exterior- repairs to blend in with the present exterior façade; working with visitors center, Right Sign Design group and Little River Bank of Ottawa Indians- compiling new walking booklet of the community- visitors center received a USDA grant for the booklet- several other county community historic areas will be included; origin walk will be placed at First Street Beach area with sculptures. Planning & Zoning Administrator Ms. Mehl: was in attendance when city council approved the walking booklet and origin walk. She noted a February meeting minutes correction- Commissioner Connor’s term is up in February 2024 not in 2022 as stated. MEMBERS DISCUSSION Commissioner Trucks welcomed Ms. Mehl. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 4:36 pm by the chair. Nancy Baker Nancy Baker, Recording Secretary City of Manstee 2020 Historic District Commision May 4, 2022 Page 2 Historic District Commission Katie Mehl May 25, 2022 Manistee County Planner 395 3rd St. Manistee, MI 49660 Joesph Mathewson 231.723.6041 planning@manisteecountymi.gov 435 River St. www.manisteemi.gov Manistee, MI 49660 Dear Mr. Mathewson, Your property at 435 River Street was discussed at the May 4, 2022 Historic District Commission meeting. The Commission would like to invite you to their June 1, 2022 meeting, at 4:00 PM in the City of Manistee Council Chambers. The HDC would like to work with you to come to a resolution that will bring your property into compliance. Please contact me no later than the end of the day, May 23, 2022, to let me know if you will be able to attend the meeting. If you cannot attend, the Commission may wish to pursue enforcement action on the windows. I look forward to hearing from you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Katie Mehl Zoning Administrator City of Manistee Historic District Commission Katie Mehl May 16, 2022 Manistee County Planner 395 3rd St. Manistee, MI 49660 Sergeant Doug VanSickle 231.723.6041 planning@manisteecountymi.gov City of Manistee Police Department www.manisteemi.gov 70 Maple St Manistee, MI 49660 Dear Sergeant VanSickle, At the May 4, 2022 Historic District Commission Meeting, the property of 435 River Street was a topic of discussion. The Commission made a motion to notify the Police Department of the blighted building to initiate blight enforcement. The Commission has been working with the property owner regarding windows that were installed without a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) permit issued. The HDC felt the windows were not the only concern with the property, as they felt the building is blighted. This letter serves as formal notification from the Historic District Commission regarding the blighted property at 435 River Street to the Manistee County Police Department. Please find attached the draft minutes from the meeting. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Katie Mehl Zoning Administrator City of Manistee  HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 MEETING MINUTES May 4, 2022 A meeting of the Historic District Commission was held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 4:00 pm, Manistee, Michigan. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm by Chair Trucks. Members Present: William Connor, Ron Helmboldt, Lee Trucks, Thad Taylor, and Dennis Otto Members Absent: Shelly Memberto Others: Katie Mehl (City Zoning /Planner 1), and Nancy Baker (Recording Secretary) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Connor wished to amend the agenda under Old Business, change 235 River Street to 435 River Street. MOTION by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Connor to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed with a voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Otto, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to approve the February 2, 2022, minutes as printed. Motion passed with a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS None NEW BUSINESS None OLD BUSINESS 435 River Street—Joseph Mathewson Ms. Mehl stated Mr. Mathewson couldn’t attend due to a medical appointment. HDC; windows are not historically designed, façade is incomplete, the windows were replaced without HDC approval, situation not rectified. The HDC has a blight concern. MOTION by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to recommend to the city that the building of 435 River Street on the Oak Street side be identified/sited as a blight location. With a roll call vote 3-2 motion passed. City of Manstee 2020 Historic District Commision May 4, 2022 Page 1 Yes; Connor, Helmboldt, Taylor No; Otto, Trucks Discussion ensued; Mr. Mathewson is willing to rectify the situation, the windows did not have HDC approval, exterior painting not proper HDC color, the museum to look at past façade design and give him guidance/suggestions. Ms. Mehl will send the city police department a memo that the HDC considers 435 River Street blighted and will contact Mr. Mathewson to get the museum’s assistance with the situation. Permit Review Ms. Mehl provided the permit list. The HDC reviewed each open permit. Ms. Mehl will provide photos and an update on each permit. She will close permits whose project shows completion. An updated permit listing will be presented at the next meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None CORRESPONDENCE None REPORTS DDA Executive & Economic Development None Museum Curator Mr. Fedder: signed off on the library’s request for routine repair and maintenance to the building’s exterior- repairs to blend in with the present exterior façade; working with visitors center, Right Sign Design group and Little River Bank of Ottawa Indians- compiling new walking booklet of the community- visitors center received a USDA grant for the booklet- several other county community historic areas will be included; origin walk will be placed at First Street Beach area with sculptures. Planning & Zoning Administrator Ms. Mehl: was in attendance when city council approved the walking booklet and origin walk. She noted a February meeting minutes correction- Commissioner Connor’s term is up in February 2024 not in 2022 as stated. MEMBERS DISCUSSION Commissioner Trucks welcomed Ms. Mehl. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 4:36 pm by the chair. Nancy Baker Nancy Baker, Recording Secretary City of Manstee 2020 Historic District Commision May 4, 2022 Page 2 Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 Picture 5 Picture 6 Picture 7 Picture 8 Picture 9  Katie Mehl Planning/Zoning Administrator 395 Third St. Manistee, MI 49660 231.398.3587 kmehl@manisteecountymi.gov Historic District Commission Permits as of 5/25/2022 www.manisteemi.gov Date Approved Permit # Date Expires Address Name Details Status 10/2/2008 PHDC08032 6/30/2021 347/349 River St Paula Rozmarek Ledge Reconstruction In Progress 7/10/2009 PHDC09014 6/30/2021 347/349 River St Paula Rozmarek Storefront Renovation/Restoration In Progress 3/7/2012 PHDC12001 6/30/2021 411 River St Jeff Gordon Entrance Door In Progress 4/2/2015 PHDC15004 6/30/2021 411 River St Jeff Gordon Storefront In Progress 4/2/2015 PHDC15005 6/30/2021 411 River St Jeff Gordon East Façade In Progress 4/14/2021 PHDC21-001 4/14/2022 350 River St Sue & Mike Mulder Painting Complete 4/22/2021 PHDC21-003 4/22/2022 354 River St River Flow Assets LLC Vinyl window graphic Complete* 5/24/2021 PHDC21-004 5/24/2022 321 River St Paulette Juncker Projecting Sign Complete 5/26/2021 PHDC21-005 5/26/2022 354 River St Kristin & Paul Howes Painting window brick In Progress 5/26/2021 PHDC21-006 5/26/2022 371 5th St Guardian Angel Church Michigan Historical Marker Sign In Progress 5/26/2021 PHDC21-007 5/26/2022 383 River St Historic Vogue Theatre Tile entrance maintenance Complete 9/13/2021 PHDC21-012 9/13/22 312 River Bluefish Dumpster enclosure/maintenance In Progress 9/23/2021 PHDC21-015 9/23/22 457 River Tracy Judkins Sign 4x4 Complete 11/16/2021 PHDC21-016 11/16/22 375 River Hicking Properties Vinyl sign Complete 1/14/2022 PHDC22-001 1/14/23 338 River Purple paintbrush Sign COA Complete 2/10/2022 PHDC22-002 2/10/2023 440 River St Fricano’s New façade In Progress 2/10/2022 PHDC22-003 2/10/2023 433 River St Suzanne Riley Projecting Sign Complete 2/23/2022 PHDC22-004 2/23/2023 354 River St Kristen & Paul Howes Reface existing projecting sign Complete 4/07/2022 PHDC22-005 04/07/2021 390 River St William Sievert Window/Wall Sign Complete 05/10/2022 PHDC22-006 5/10/2023 369 River St Brandon Ball Painting Building In Progress 05/12/2022 PHDC22-007 5/12/2022 95 Maple St Library Maintenance & Repair In Progress