Historic District Commission

MANISTEE CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meeting of Wednesday, May 3rd, at 4:00 PM 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 May 3rd, 2023, Agenda. IV Conflicts of Interest At this time, the Chair will ask if there are any members with a conflict of interest on the approved Agenda. V Approval of Minutes At this time Historic District Commission can take action to approve the April 5th, 2023, Meeting Minutes. VI Public Comment on Agenda Related items At this time, the Chair will ask if there are any public comments. VII New Business • COA Amendment Request – 457 River Street • Bylaw Amendment – RRC Training Strategy VIII Old Business • Update: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance – Signs • Amendment to HDC Guidelines #2 – Signage • Permit Review IX Correspondence X Reports DDA Executive & Economic Development Director (sent via email) Museum Curator Planning & Zoning Administrator XI Public Comments and Communications concerning items not on the agenda. At this time, the Chair will ask if there are any public comments. XII Members Discussion At this time, the Chair will ask members of the Historic District Commission if they have any items they want to discuss. XIII Adjournment 1  HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 MEETING MINUTES April 5, 2023 A meeting of the Historic District Commission was held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 4:00 pm, Manistee, Michigan. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm by Chair Trucks. Members Present: Ron Helmboldt, Lee Trucks, Angie Quinn, William Connor, Thad Taylor, Dennis Otto Members Absent: Kathryn Kenny Others: Katie Mehl (City Zoning /Planner 1) and Nancy Baker (Recording Secretary) APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Quinn, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to approve the agenda as printed. Motion passed with a voice vote. CONFLICT OF INTEREST None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Quinn, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to approve the March 1, 2023 minutes as printed. Motion passed with a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS None NEW BUSINESS COA (Certificate of Appropriateness)—95 Maple Street, Library Mark Fedder, Museum Curator, Library Board Member:  Install 10 new rear building windows  Efficiency issue with present windows  Usually approve routine repair and maintenance for COA, conflict of interest with board position MOTION by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Helmboldt to approve the COA application for 95 Maple Street, Manistee County Library. Motion passed with a voice vote. City of Manstee 2020 Historic District Commision April 5, 2023 Page 1 OLD BUSINESS Amendment to Zoning Ordinance (Z.O.)—Signs Katie Mehl:  Consulted with city attorney on regulations and approval of language changes  Modify signage guidelines and referencing the Guidelines in Z.O.  Guideline #2 Window Signs o Signage and Regulations, Sign Types, Window Signs, sentence added o Added “Temporary Window Signs” definition o Add to Chart—Temporary Window Signs and Temporary Upper Story Window Signs  Zoning Ordinance Article 15, C-3 District o Section 2103 Except Signs; B reference sentence added  Article 21, Additional Standards Box o Add statement under Article 21 MOTION by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to approve the amendments for submittal of Guidelines #2-Signs to SHPPO for review/approval. Motion passed with a voice vote. MOTION by Commissioner Quinn, seconded by Commissioner Helmboldt to send the recommendations of the Z.O. amendments referencing the HDC Guidelines #2-Signage to the City Planning Commission. Motion passed with a voice vote. Permit Review Ms. Mehl reviewed the permit list.  Approved COA from the last meeting-new permits added to list. • Joseph Mathewson, Manistee Proud, and The Outsider  Documents for administratively approved permits o 390 River, Manistee Home Décor & Antiques Vinyl window sign o 397 River, Snyder Shoes façade upgrades/changes o 308 River, catwalk  457 River, The Outsider, amendment to their sign; administratively approved PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None CORRESPONDENCE None REPORTS DDA Executive & Economic Development None Museum Curator Nothing City of Manstee 2020 Historic District Commision April 5, 2023 Page 2 Planning & Zoning Administrator None MEMBERS DISCUSSION Mr. Connor: will be absent for the May meeting. Mr. Trucks: April 21/22 Great Lakes Environmental Festival, general intent is to bring awareness and education of environmental issues to the public Commissioners agreed for HDC to check into getting involved in a booth for next year’s event. Ms. Quinn: applied for scholarship from Michigan Historic Preservation Network Conference which included a letter of recommendation from Ms. Mehl. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Quinn to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 pm. Nancy Baker Nancy Baker, Recording Secretary City of Manstee 2020 Historic District Commision April 5, 2023 Page 3 Historic District Commission Katie Mehl April 26, 2023 Manistee County Planner 395 3rd St. Manistee, MI 49660 Historic District Commission 231.723.6041 planning@manisteecountymi.gov 70 Maple Street www.manisteemi.gov Manistee, MI 49660 Dear Commission Members, The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for improvements at 457 River Street at the March HDC meeting. The property owner, Jon Faber, has contacted me and would like to propose an amendment to the approved COA. Following this memo, you will find the presentation approved at the March meeting, and a presentation showing what is proposed to be amended. I have included both presentations so you can see where the changes have been made. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Katie Mehl City of Manistee Zoning Administrator Manistee County Planner  OUR HISTORY: 457 River St. Manistee, Michigan Our building first opened its doors in Dec of 1922 originally as a Buick automobile dealership. This is it’s 100th year of standing. 1936 “In 1922, one of the most reported stories in the Manistee Daily News 1910s was the construction and subsequent completion of the new Manistee Buick Company building on the west end of River Street.” As written in “ Do you know the connection between Downtown Delights and Manistee's early Buick dealers?” Mark Fedder Manistee County Historical Museum May 24, 2022 457 River St. is located within the Historic Commercial District of Manistee, it is not however a contributing property to historical record. A view of the Manistee Buick Company is shown from Water Street during the first Manistee Forest Festival Parade in July 1936. Submitted photo/Manistee County Historical Museum  457 River St Renovation | Overview for Historic District Commission January-2023 THE OUTSIDER Food & Rec Our mission is to bring to go focused food together with recreation in a way that promotes exploration of the surrounding area with as minimal of a trash impact as possible. Food to go and pick up Burgers, sandwiches, hotdogs, ice cream, salads and sides Fountain Pop, coffee, tea Local ingredients, high quality, hand crafted Meals packaged to travel near or far Our 2 Core Offerings Food and drinks To go, pick up, built to travel For one or many Picnic & BBQ supplies Small assortment of grocery and bbq focused goods The Big Idea : Downtown is an extension of our dining room We will promote exploration of the downtown area by featuring outdoor public dining amenities in the area for our patrons to bring their food to such as picnic tables, benches and green areas. We want to activate use of public amenities! We will have maps in printed form that promote the use of public amenities and regularly featuring them in our marketing. We are seeking approval of several key items of facade improvements. We also want to put forth our parking lot patio conversion for feedback. 1. Our facade improvements a. Awning b. Signage c. West face brick exposure d. West face garage door installation 2. Our parking lot conversion to patio a. General site plan Concept of June-2023 Facade West (Built in 1922, this is 457’s 100 years and standing makeover) Expose the brick on the upper half of the building. New standard siding on lower half. Paint window / door trim. Return entrance to middle of building with garage door entrance / exit. Install exterior signage lighting. Striped fabric awning over door and ramp. Signage is painted directly on brick as was done historically on this facade. #DF6E3E #DED9CF #FEFEFE #FBB513 TT Awning Painted Brick Siding Door/window trim/White Sign *See next slide for specific paint colors A sign on 457 River st brick facade example. Also demonstrates entrance in middle of building where we’d like to put our new overhead door. Exterior paint colors Signage Main Painted on brick Signage Supporting Painted on brick Lap Siding Window and door trim  Installation of garage door on face of building. 10’ wide garage door 20’ 7’ 27’ 15’ 16’ 75’ 33’ 10’ 15’ 62’ Garage door detail  Exterior lighting & signage Signage is painted directly on brick. Approx 7’ Approx 7’ Approx 63’ Approx 105’ sq ft sq ft Approx 9’ Approx 15’ Exterior lighting detail Existing sign renovation Patio Barriers Large wide plank anchored barriers that double as planter “green” opportunity. Two installations. 1. One on our north side which will double as a counter for our patrons to view the channel and Marina. 2. One on our south side that will contain 3 booths with minimal shelter and greenery. Iron fence barrier Barrier installed that matches existing black iron design on rock barriers already on property. Wrought iron fence detail https://www.amazinggates.com/Sonoma-Wrought-Iron-Fence-4-Rail-p/11-fn-sonoma-8-4r.htm Patio configuration “IN SEASON” Bar top seating Great for viewing the marina and channel while you eat / drink. Benches Great for single patrons and/or kids, easy meeting spot. View of channel and fountain. Adirondack chairs Restful option with ear and eye shot of fountain and tree covered area. Picnic tables Seating for families and groups with shade and heat. Large high top Group high top option for food or just drinks. Will get late afternoon shade from building awning. 2 person table and chairs Cafe like seating for pairs. Heated and close to entrance and exist for quick and easy use. Will get late afternoon shade from building awning. 4 person table and benches 3 nooks with tables and benches using barrier and additional shoots from the barrier to create divisions. Patio configuration “OFF SEASON” Umbrellas swapped for pellet patio heaters Bar top seating Great for viewing the marina and channel while you eat / drink. Benches Great for single patrons and/or kids, easy meeting spot. View of channel and fountain. Adirondack chairs Restful option with ear and eye shot of fountain and tree covered area. Pellet patio heater. Picnic tables Seating for families and groups with shade and heat. Large high top Group high top option for food or just drinks. Will get late afternoon shade from building awning. 2 person table and chairs Cafe like seating for pairs. Heated and close to entrance and exist for quick and easy use. Will get late afternoon shade from building awning. 4 person table and benches 3 nooks with tables and benches using barrier and additional shoots from the barrier to create divisions.  Garbage & opening Patio accessories Bike parking examples Garbage / recycling station Garbage & opening Garbage & opening Bike Parking Patio furniture Patio furniture Patio heaters Timing: Feb - Complete acquisition March - City engagement April to June - Renovation Mid June Soft opening City Involvement: Facade approval Awning approval Signage approval Thank you for your review and feedback! Jon and Lisa Faber We are seeking approval of several key items of facade improvements. We also want to put forth our parking lot patio conversion for feedback. 1. Our facade improvements a. Awning b. Signage c. West face baton installation over brick. d. West face garage door installation 2. Our parking lot conversion to patio a. General site plan b. Patio Barrier Welcome Sign Concept of June-2023 (Built in 1922, this is 457’s 100 years and standing makeover) Facade West Cover exposed brick with wood based large baton approach. Color to match brick tone on River St. New standard siding on lower half. Paint window / door trim. Return entrance to middle of building with garage door entrance / exit. Install exterior signage lighting. Striped fabric awning over door and ramp. Signage is painted directly on facade as was done historically on this facade. #DF6E3E #DED9CF #FEFEFE #FBB513 TT Awning Painted Batten Siding Door/window trim/White Sign *See next slide for specific paint colors A sign on 457 River st brick facade example. Also demonstrates entrance in middle of building where we’d like to put our new overhead door.  Installation of garage door on face of building. 10’ wide garage door 20’ 7’ 27’ 15’ 16’ 75’ 33’ 10’ 15’ 62’  Exterior lighting & signage Signage is painted directly on brick. Approx 5’ Approx 4’ Approx 45’ Approx 72’ sq ft sq ft Approx 9’ Approx 18’ Existing sign renovation  Sign and opening Patio accessories Bike parking examples Sign ( Picture on next slide ) Sign and opening Bike Parking Patio barrier sign concept Wood based backdrop with aluminum sign secured. Backdrop is vertically run wood slats set close to each other but with gaps. There is some rain deflection Entering 32” x 40” aluminum sign Sign structure wood tone Aluminum sign design Entrance Historic District Commission Katie Mehl April 26, 2023 Manistee County Planner 395 3rd St. Manistee, MI 49660 Historic District Commission 231.723.6041 planning@manisteecountymi.gov 70 Maple Street www.manisteemi.gov Manistee, MI 49660 Dear Commission Members, As part of RRC Certification for the City of Manistee, the program has provided a “Board & Commission Training Strategy” which gives recommendations on how our community can further improve and implement training strategies. A large portion of this strategy recommended amendment to the Bylaws for each board and commission to incorporate training targets and a regular agenda item to discuss training attended by members. Following this memo, you will find a draft version of the Historic District Commission Bylaws that incorporates the recommendations. If the Commission feels these amendments are appropriate, staff will review the draft version with the City Attorney and bring the document back for final approval at the next regular meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Katie Mehl City of Manistee Zoning Administrator Manistee County Planner  CITY OF MANISTEE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION BY-LAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURES 1. AUTHORITY These By-laws and Rules of Procedures are adopted by the Historic District Commission of the City of Manistee, County of Manistee, (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) pursuant to Public Act 169 of 1970, as amended, the Local Historic Districts Act; Chapter 1290 Historic District of the City of Manistee Codified Ordinances, and the Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, the Open Meetings Act. 2. OFFICERS 2.1 Selection. At the December meeting, the Historic District Commission shall elect a chair, vice-chair and appoint a recording secretary who shall serve for the next twelve (12) months and who shall be eligible for re-election. Vacancies in an office of the Commission shall be filled at the next regular meeting of the Commission. The membership shall elect one of its members to fill the vacancy until the next annual election. 2.2 Duties. The chair shall preside at all meetings and shall conduct all meetings in accordance with the rules provided herein and sign all official documents. The vice-chair shall act in the capacity of the chair in the absence of the chair or in the event of a vacancy in the office of chair; in which case, the Commission shall select a successor to the office of vice-chair at the earliest practicable time. The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for execution of documents in the name of the Historic District Commission, the preparation of minutes, keeping of pertinent public records, delivering communications, reports, and related items of business of the Commission, issuing notices of public hearings and performing related administrative duties to assure efficient and informed Commission operations. In the event the Recording Secretary is absent, the chair or acting chair shall appoint a temporary recording secretary for such meeting. 2.3 Tenure. The officers shall take office at the first regularly scheduled meeting immediately following their election. They shall hold their office for a term of one year, or until their successors are elected and assume office. 3. MEETINGS 3.1 Meeting Notice. Meetings shall be conducted, and notice posted in accordance with the ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Manistee Historic District Commission 1 By-Laws and Rules of Procedures  Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.261 et. seq.). The schedule for regular meetings for the year shall be established at the last regular meeting of the previous year. 3.2 Commission Absences. In order to maintain the maximum participation of all appointed Historic District Commission members at all scheduled meetings, the following is the attendance guide and Commissioner replacement policy for “excused” or “unexcused” absences: 1. When appointed, each Commissioner should state his/her willingness and intention to attend each scheduled meeting of the Historic District Commission. 2. In the event of unplanned personal matters, business trips, family vacation trips, changed job requirements, sickness, or other physical disabilities that prohibit the Commissioner from attending the scheduled meeting; the Commission Chair or staff Liaison to the Historic District Commission should be notified as soon as possible prior to the time of the scheduled meeting of their inability to attend. The Commissioner upon this notification will receive an “excused absence” for the involved scheduled meeting. 3. If any Commissioner is absent from three (3) consecutive scheduled meetings without an “excused absence” for any of the three (3) meetings, the Commissioner shall be reported in writing to the City Manager. The City Manager will contact the Commissioner in writing and question his/her continued ability or interest in being on the Commission, giving the member a chance to rectify the attendance issue or submit a resignation. 4. There will be no limit on the number of consecutive “excused absences” for any Commissioner. However, if the Commissioner is repeatedly absent for at least 50% of the yearly scheduled meetings, that member will also be reported in writing to the City Manager. The City Manager will contact the Commissioner in writing and question the member’s continued ability or interest to be on the Commission. The Commissioner will be considered for an appointment nullification when the absences total six in the calendar year. 5. The appointment nullification action would be initiated by the City Manager and forwarded on to the City Council for official action. 3.3 Special Meetings. A special meeting may be called by the Chair, or three members of the Historic District Commission upon written request to the Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary shall provide notice of special meetings to commission members by personal delivery, first class mail, telephone or electronic mail such that the notice may be received by the members at least 18 hours prior to the special meeting. 3.4 Quorum. In order for the Commission to conduct business or take any official actions, a quorum consisting of at least a majority of the appointed Commissioners shall be present. When a quorum is not present, no official action may take place. The members of the commission may discuss matters of interest, but shall take no action until the next regular or ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Manistee Historic District Commission 2 By-Laws and Rules of Procedures  special meeting. 3.5 Motions. Motions shall be restated by the Chair before a vote is taken. The name of the maker and supporter of each motion shall be recorded. 3.6 Voting. An affirmative vote of the majority of those members present shall be required for the approval of any requested action or motion placed before the Commission. Voting shall ordinarily be by voice vote; provided however that a roll call vote shall be required if requested by any Commission member or directed by the Chairperson. All members of the Commission including the Chairperson shall vote on all matters, but the Chairperson shall vote last. 3.7 Order of Business. A written agenda for all regular meetings shall be prepared. The order of business shall be: Call to Order. Roll Call Approval of Agenda Conflicts of Interest Approval of Minutes Public Comment on Agenda related items New Business Old Business Correspondence Staff Reports Public Comments and Communications Meetings and Trainings Attended by Members Member’s discussion Adjournment 3.8 Rules of Order. All meetings of the Commission shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted parliamentary procedure as adopted by City Council for all Boards and Commissions within the City of Manistee. 3.9 Agenda Items. For an item to be considered at a regular Historic District Commission meeting, it must be received by the City at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting. 3.10 Conflict of Interest. 1. As used here, a conflict of interest shall at a minimum include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: a. A commission member issuing, deliberating, voting or reviewing a case concerning himself. b. A commission member issuing, deliberating, voting or reviewing a case concerning work on land owned by himself. ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Manistee Historic District Commission 3 By-Laws and Rules of Procedures  c. A commission member issuing, deliberating, voting or reviewing a case involving a corporation, company, partnership, or other entity in which he is a part owner, or any other relationship where he may stand to have a financial gain or loss. d. A commission member issuing, deliberating, voting or reviewing a case which is an action which results in a pecuniary benefit to himself. e. A commission member issuing, deliberating, voting or reviewing a case concerning his spouse, children, step-child, grandchildren, parents, brother, sister, grandparents, parents in-law, grandparents in-law or member of his household. f. A commission member may consider the possibility of declaring a conflict of interest if his/her home falls within a notification radius used for a Public Hearing. Because the sending of the notice automatically presumes some degree of interest, this fact should be recognized by declaring a conflict, particularly if a financial impact is likely. g. A commissioner who feels, in his/her judgment that his/her job, scope of duties and/or position may be at risk, pending the outcome of the permitting process. 2. A commission member shall, when he/she has a conflict of interest do the following immediately, upon the first review of the case and determining a conflict exists: a. declare a conflict exists at the beginning of the meeting where the case appears on the agenda, or when the topic brought up so such declaration is recorded in the minutes, and b. refrain from participating in the discussion, site inspection or review of the case, except where specific information has been requested by the commission, and c. refrain from casting a vote on any motion having to do with the case. 4. MINUTES 4.1 Preparation. Commission minutes shall be prepared by the Recording Secretary of the Commission. The minutes shall contain a brief synopsis of the meeting, including a complete restatement of all motions and recording votes; complete statement of the conditions or recommendations made on any action; and recording of attendance. All communications, action and resolutions shall be attached to the minutes. 5. ANNUAL REVIEW OF BY-LAWS The Commission shall annually review their By-Laws at the regularly scheduled meeting in December. 6. ANNUAL REVIEW OF TRAINING GOALS The Commission shall annually review their training goals at the regularly scheduled meeting in December. The annual goal for each Commissioner is at least four (4) hours of relative training. 7. AMENDMENTS These rules may be amended by the Commission by a concurring vote subject to subsection 3.7, during any regular meeting, provided that all members have received an advanced copy of the proposed amendments at least three (3) days prior to the meeting at which such amendments are to be considered. Amendments are subject to approval by City Council. ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Manistee Historic District Commission 4 By-Laws and Rules of Procedures I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above Bylaws were adopted the 1st day of June 2017. ____________________________________ Lee Trucks, Chair [Annotation: As approved by the City Council at their June 2, 2009 Meeting - Council authorized the bylaw amendments for all Boards and Commissions to include the new Board Absences language; directed all boards or commissions to implement and follow these changes as Council has requested; and authorized the Mayor to sign the amended bylaws.] [Annotation: On February 4, 2016 the Historic District Commission amended Section 6 Annual Review of By-Laws was amended for the annual review of the by-laws to take place in December instead of January] [Annotation: On June 1, 2017 the Historic District Commission AMEND Section 1 Authority by citing Chapter 1290 Historic District; NEW language for Item 3.1 Meeting Notice and 3.3 Special Meetings; DELETED Item 3.5 Public Hearings (renumbered list); ADDED the Order of the agenda to item 3.7 Order of Business; ADDED language that items for consideration must be received at least 10 days prior to the meeting to item 3.9 Agenda Items; DELETED Section 5 Open Meetings and Freedom of Information Provisions (renumbered list); ADDED to Section 6 “Amendments that Amendments are subject to approval by City Council”] Approved by the City of Manistee Council ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Date Roger Zielinski, Mayor ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Manistee Historic District Commission 5 By-Laws and Rules of Procedures  Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment The Manistee City Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at their regularly scheduled meeting for proposed changes to the City of Manistee Zoning Ordinance on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 7pm in Council Chambers at City Hall (231-398-2803), 70 Maple St., Manistee, MI 49660. The Hearing is being held to consider the adoption of proposed amendments to the City of Manistee Zoning Ordinance. Hearing Purpose: Amendment to the City of Manistee Zoning Ordinance as follows: Z23-02: Historic District Commission Guidelines Zoning Amendment Z23-02 has been prepared to amend the City of Manistee Zoning Ordinance to reference the City of Manistee Historic District Commission Guideline #2 – Signage, in Article 15 and Article 21 of the City of Manistee Zoning Ordinance. Copies of the proposed amendment are available for review or purchase at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 70 Maple St., Manistee, MI, 49660, the Manistee County Planning Department, 395 Third St., Manistee, MI 49660 (231-723-6041), and on the City’s Web Page www.manisteemi.gov. Interested parties are welcome to attend the hearing, or written comments with signature can be submitted to the Manistee County Planning Dept. 395 Third St. Manistee, MI 49660 by the end of business day on the day of the meeting. Written comments will be delivered to the Planning Commissioners but will not be publicly read aloud during the meeting, according to the City of Manistee Planning Commission Bylaws.  ORDINANCE Z23-02 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND IN PART ARTICLE 15 AND ARTICLE 21 OF THE CITY OF MANISTEE ZONING ORDINANCE ENTITLED “MANISTEE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE” WHICH WAS ADOPTED FEBRUARY 21, 2006. THESE AMENDMENTS ARE PREPARED TO REFERENCE THE CITY OF MANISTEE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION GUIDELINE #2 – SIGNAGE, AND TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH THE CITY OF MANISTEE ORDAINS: Section 1.: Amend Article Fifteen: C-3 Central Business District Amend SECTION 1500 PURPOSE AND INTENT, ADDITIONAL STANDARDS • Remove, Signage requirements subject to Article 21. • Add, Signage requirements subject to Article 21. Signage requirement in Historic District subject to HDC Guidelines #2 – Signage. Section 2.: Amend Article Twenty-One: Signs Amend SECTION 2103 EXEMPT SIGNS • Remove, B. Any sign wholly located within a building including window signs. Except signs in the Historic District that require Historic District Commission approval. • Add, B. Any sign wholly located within a building including window signs. Except signs in the Historic District that require Historic District Commission approval. See HDC Guidelines #2 – Signage for exempt signs within the Historic District. Section 3.: Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any clause, sentence, word, section, or provision is hereafter declared void or unenforceable for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect the remainder of this ordinance which shall continue in full force and effect. Section 4.: Effective Date; Publication. This Ordinance shall be effective ten (10) days after its enactment as provided in Section 4-3 of the City of Manistee Charter and seven (7) days after publication, whichever is later. The City Clerk shall cause a copy of this Ordinance to be published in a newspaper circulated in the city of Manistee, stating the date of the enactment and effective date of the Ordinance, a brief notice as to the subject matter of the Ordinance and such other facts 1 as the City Clerk shall deem pertinent. A copy of the Ordinance shall be made available for public use and inspection at the office of the Manistee City Clerk. Section 5.: Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. MADE, PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANISTEE, MANISTEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, THIS _____ DAY OF __________, 2023. ENACTMENT DATE: ____________________________ CERTIFICATION STATE OF MICHIGAN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF MANISTEE ) I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting Clerk of City of Manistee, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the Ordinance adopted by the Manistee City Council at a regular meeting held on the ___ day of ___________, 2023, the original of which is on file in my office. Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, including in the case of a special or rescheduled meeting notice by publication or posting at least eighteen (18) hours prior to the time set for the meeting. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my official signature this ____ day of __________, 2023. ____________________________________ Heather Pefley, City Clerk 2 Historic District Commission Katie Mehl April 26, 2023 Manistee County Planner 395 3rd St. Manistee, MI 49660 Historic District Commission 231.723.6041 planning@manisteecountymi.gov 70 Maple Street www.manisteemi.gov Manistee, MI 49660 Dear Commission Members, The proposed Signage Guidelines were sent to Alan Higgins with SHPO on April 10, 2023, via email, and he approved the changes the same day. I have included a copy of the amended guidelines for your reference and final review. At this time, staff is seeking action from the Commission to give final approval to the amended guidelines. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Katie Mehl City of Manistee Zoning Administrator Manistee County Planner  Historic District Commission Planning & Zoning Department 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 231.398.2805 www.manisteemi.gov Guideline #2 - Signage These Guidelines have been developed by the Historic District Commission to assist applicants. Each request will be reviewed individually by the Commission based on its own merit. Exceptions to these guidelines may be made by the Commission on a case by case basis. The examples used in the guidelines reflect buildings in the district which are Victorian, but alterations to a building should reflect the era in which the building was constructed. Signage within the Historic District can be approved by the Museum Director or Curator, who reserves the right to submit requests to the Commission at their discretion. The Historic District Commission uses the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as interpreted by the Preservation Briefs. Copies are available at the Manistee County Historical Museum and the Planning & Zoning Department at City Hall. Signs give a wealth of information about a particular time and place. Because historic signs often lack uniformity, they create a sense of vigor, spirit, and diversity. However, sign regulations are important within historic districts. Sign types need to integrate well with the historic character of the building and district. Here are some questions to ask when thinking about signs:  If the business is changing hands, how can historic signs be reused or replicated? The scale of the structure will dictate the size of the sign. The placement of the sign should not cover important architectural features or elements.  How can corporate logos and signs be adapted to blend with the historic character of the structure or neighborhood? In an age of uniform franchise and generic plastic signs, matching or blending them with the historic character of the building is nearly impossible. Modification of color, content, design, and size is needed. An appropriate sign would be made of wood, preferably engraved or embossed, with creative decorative elements (i.e., gold leaf, carvings, etc.). Two choices to secure signs to the wall include mounting the sign perpendicularly with brackets, or mounting it flat to the wall or fascia.  Signs should be compatible with the design qualities of the building’s facade and with the surrounding historic context. They need to be compatible with the scale and design of the building. SIGNS AND REGULATIONS Signs are important for every community because they give necessary information to a passerby. They may reflect the identity and character of the area. Over time, signage types will change in accordance with architecture and technology changes. Since they can leave a lasting impression on visitors, the Historic Historic District Commission Guideline as amended 4-4-13 #2 – Signage Page 1 District Commission can regulate various aspects of the sign (i.e. height, size, color, type, number, location, etc). Sign Types:  Hanging or Suspended Signs. These are signs that are either hung or suspended from a ceiling or other structure.  Wall Signs. These are signs mounted flush against the building or painted directly on the building.  Projecting Signs. These are signs that protrude from the building’s surface. They include perpendicular signs that hang out over the sidewalk, marquee signs, and other variations.  Ground Signs. These are signs that are not attached to a building. Ground signs shall be open base mount (posts). Solid skirt panels are discouraged.  Window Signs. These are signs either painted or hung on windows visible to the public from the exterior. Should be appropriate, visually pleasing and reflect the time period of the building’s architecture. No more than fifty percent (50%) of glass maximum.  Upper Story Window Signs. These are signs either painted or hung on windows visible to the public from the exterior. No more than twenty percent (20%) of glass maximum. Gilt print is recommended. No internally lit or neon signs are permitted.  Temporary Window Signs. These are signs that are not permanently affixed to the building, displayed in the window to advertise sales, products, and information related to the business on site, for no longer than sixty (60) consecutive days. The glass maximums for “Window Signs” and “Upper Story Window Signs” applies to temporary windows as well as permanent signs that require HDC approval. The signs listed above are not exclusive. Generally, a sign is considered something that promotes, identifies, informs, or advertises. A variety of signs may include logos and symbols. Variations in signage include posters, print on awnings, art on blank walls, display of flags, and A-frame signs on sidewalks. The sign’s form, function, placement, color, material, and lighting method are all important considerations. While sign regulation and control is to maintain public health and safety, it is also used for aesthetics. Signs in the historic district are reviewed to maintain the area’s character. Signs cannot be installed to conceal, destroy, or violate any architectural features of a building. Signs that are installed on an interim basis, such as realtor and construction signs not exceeding sixteen square feet in sign face, are allowed for the duration of the project. However, these signs should not cause a visual nuisance. Prohibited signs include, in addition to those identified in the zoning ordinance, anything that obstructs historic or architectural features; misleads, interferes, or confuses the viewers; and destroys or impairs the historic integrity of the resource or district. Historic District Commission Guideline as amended 4-4-13 #2 – Signage Page 2 General Sign Criteria: 1. Only on-premise business identification signs are permitted in the city. 2. All signs shall comply with the regulations for erection and construction of structures as contained within the City's Building Code. 3. Signs must use appropriate materials and be compatible with the historic character of the building. For example Bright chromium effect, glossy or leatherette finished vinyl is not acceptable on a Victorian era façade. Natural materials such as wood are appropriate on a Victorian Building. 4. Colors shall be appropriate for the era and the building. Fluorescent colors are prohibited. 5. The texture of sign must be compatible with that of the building facade. Sand blasted signs are not allowed. 6. With the exception of “Lighted Open Signs” (see standards below), internally illuminated signs are not permitted. Flashing, intermittent, rotating signs or signs that create the illusion of movement are prohibited. 7. Shape and form of signs shall be proportioned in mass and scale to the building where they are installed. 8. Logos (Corporate Logos) shall be integrated with designs compatible with the Historic District. 9. Plastic appearing materials are not allowed. 10. Halo Lit signs are permitted in the Historic District if they are simply stated (no Bright chromium effect or plastic appearing materials) with minimal illumination. The Commission reserves the right to reduce the illumination in the event that it is over-stated. The Historic District Commission reserves the right to address businesses that are not in compliance with the guidelines of the district or for failure to apply for a permit. Existing non-complying signage will be brought into compliance upon receipt of any application to the Historic District Commission. The following table provides the sign requirements for signage in the Historic District that does not require review from the Commission. Sign Type Standards Portable Signs or Eight (8) square feet, per sign face, maximum A-frame Signs Professionally fabricated signs are encouraged Not to exceed four and a half (4 ½) feet from ground level Placement on sidewalk where sign does not interfere with the pedestrian path. Historic District Commission Guideline as amended 4-4-13 #2 – Signage Page 3  Informational Flags Limited to one (1) flag per storefront Informational flags are allowed Flags must be of a size and shape and mounted in a manner so that they do not interfere with the pedestrian path Sign Type Standards Lighted “Open” Signs Limited to one (1) sign per storefront Limited to 1.5 square feet. Limited to “Open” Logos and other design elements such as geometric embellishments are not allowed. No more than two (2) colors are permitted. First Floor only Flashing, movements are not permitted. Temporary Window Limited to sixty (60) days maximum for display. Signs Limited to fifty percent (50%) of glass maximum, to include temporary and permanent signs that require HDC approval. Temporary Upper Story Limited to sixty (60) days maximum for display. Window Signs Limited to twenty percent (20%) of glass maximum, to include temporary and permanent signs that require HDC approval.  Signs exempted from HDC review include commemorative plaques (max. 1 sq. ft.) or signs required by federal, state, or local ordinance for purposes of traffic, public safety, and directional assistance.  Signs prohibited at all times include signs that create the illusion of movement or make noise, signs attached to any natural growth, and signs that are abandoned and do not relate to existing business. Historical Background relating to signage The signs in the downtown should work with the architecture to create a positive image for individual businesses and for the downtown as a whole. Four general concepts should guide the design of all signs.  Each sign should be carefully planned to fit its facade. It should not be so large that it overwhelms the facade. Instead, it should be designed so that it looks like a part of the total facade rather than tacked on. It should not cover important details, but should complement them.  Each sign should be coordinated with any other signs on the facade. The signs should look like they belong together. Each facade (storefront) should have no more than two or three signs.  The signs on neighboring buildings should be coordinated. They do not need to be similar, but they should not clash in color, size or design. There should be a harmony between them.  Most important, each sigh should have a high level of quality of design, materials, and workmanship. A simple well-made sign is far more appropriate than an extravagant sign which is sloppy in appearance. Quality sign makers should be able to do attractive signs using appropriate materials and colors. Historic District Commission Guideline as amended 4-4-13 #2 – Signage Page 4 This drawing shows a catalogue of the typical signage types that are appropriate for Historic Facades. Signage proposals should be limited to two, or at most, three signage types. Painted signs on upper floor windows Small flat signs hanging perpendicular to the facade wall (Projecting Sign) Long, horizontal flat signs under the storefront cornice (sign panel) Small flat hanging signs in the entry recess Canvas awning with sign on its front flap Window Display Painted sign on windows and/or door Movable signboards or placards for special announcements (portable or A-Frame Signs) Signage Suggestions Signs should be planned to fit into the facade rather than be applied to it. They should look like a balanced part of the facade. If more than one sign is desired, each sigh should be relatively small and visually related to the others. A lowered ceiling inside a store often creates an enlarged transom area which can be used as a sign panel. The sign should be carefully designed to fit the available area without becoming overwhelmingly large. Window display should be used as a typical part of storefront signage. Historic District Commission Guideline as amended 4-4-13 #2 – Signage Page 5 Signage Problems Signs which are too large overwhelm a facade. They destroy the balance between the various parts of the traditional facade. Flashy or electrical signs are not appropriate on the traditional facade and are prohibited in the Historic District. Signs should not cover up important parts of the facade. Too many signs on a facade create a cluttered, confusing appearance. Signs advertising product brands first and the business second should be avoided in favor of signs advertising only the business name and/or the service rendered. Signs should not reduce the window display area. Haphazardly-placed signs make the storefront look cluttered and sloppy. Even temporary signs should be carefully placed. Historic District Commission Guideline as amended 4-4-13 #2 – Signage Page 6  Katie Mehl Planning/Zoning Administrator 395 Third St. Manistee, MI 49660 231.398.3525 kmehl@manisteecountymi.gov Historic District Commission Permits as of 3/29/2023 www.manisteemi.gov Date Approved Permit # Date Expires Address Name Details Status 5/10/2022 PHDC22-006 5/10/2023 369 River St Brandon Ball Painting Building In Progress 5/12/2022 PHDC22-007 5/12/2023 95 Maple St Library Maintenance & Repair In Progress 7/08/2022 PHD22-010 7/08/2023 321 River St Paulette Junker Doors/Windows Front & Rear In Progress 7/12/2022 PHDC22-011 7/12/2023 432 River St BPO Elks No 250 Digital Sign In Progress 10/20/2022 PHDC22-013 10/21/2023 345 River St Manistee Inn & Marina Painting Building Complete 8/03/2022 PHDC22-014 4/03/2024 100 Washington St CDI Construction Design Façade In Progress 1/05/2022 PHDC22-015 1/05/2024 141 Washington St 141 Washington LLC Façade In Progress 1/31/2023 PHDC23-002 1/31/2024 312 River St Bluefish Kitchen Dumpster Enclosure In Progress 2/02/2023 PHDC23-003 2/02/2024 339 River St Up North Collectors Projecting Sign In Progress 2/14/2023 PHDC23-004 2/14/2024 369 River St Brandon Ball Window Installation In Progress 2/15/2023 PHDC23-005 2/15/2024 431 River St Brandon Devine Outdoor Seating Withdrawn 3/09/2023 PHDC23-006 3/09/2024 435 River St Joseph Mathewson Windows, Sign & Façade In Progress 3/09/2032 PHDC23-007 3/09/2024 325 River St Manistee Proud Tree Lights In Progress 3/09/2023 PHDC23-008 3/09/2024 457 River St The Outsider Façade, Signs & Garage Door In Progress 3/09/2023 PHDC23-009 3/09/2024 397 River St Snyder’s Shoes Façade In Progress Manistee Home Décor & 3/13/2023 PHDC23-010 3/13/2024 390 River St Vinyl Window Sign Complete Antiques 3/15/2023 PHDC23-011 3/15/2024 308 River St KSE Ventures LLC Catwalk In Progress 4/13/2023 PHDC23-012 4/13/2024 95 Maple St Library Windows In Progress 4/13/2023 PHDC23-013 4/13/2024 397 River St Snyder’s Shoes Sign In Progress 4/26/2023 PHDC23-014 4/14/2023 318 River St Golden Stag Sign In Progress