Historic District Commission
Regular MeetingManistee, MI · August 2, 2023
Agenda
MANISTEE CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Meeting of Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023, 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 August 2nd, 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 June 7th, 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
x 318 River Street – After the Fact COA Request
VIII Old Business
x Permit Review
IX Correspondence
X Staff 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 Meetings and Trainings Attended by Members
XIII Members Discussion
At this time, the Chair will ask members of the Historic District Commission if they have any items they
want to discuss.
XIV Adjournment
1
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
70 Maple Street
Manistee, MI 49660
MEETING MINUTES
June 7, 2023
A meeting of the Historic District Commission was held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 4:00 pm,
Manistee, Michigan.
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm by Chair Trucks.
Members Present: William Connor, Lee Trucks, Angie Quinn, Kathryn Kenny, Thad Taylor, Dennis
Otto
Members Absent: Ron Helmboldt
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 Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Kenny to approve the May 3, 2023
minutes as printed. Motion passed with a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS
None
NEW BUSINESS
COA (Certificate of Appropriateness) Request—369 River Street
MOTION by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to accept the request of COA
for 369 River Street.
Discussion: Brandon Ball-applicant stated the project is to be completed by winter or sooner, the
following are being used—2 windows being replaced with fiberglass doors, install metal escapes.
With a roll call vote. Motion passed.
Yes: Connor, Kenny, Quinn, Taylor, Otto, Trucks
City of Manstee 2020 Historic District Commision
June 7, 2023 Page 1
No: None
OLD BUSINESS
Permit Review
Katie Mehl:
Issued new permits since packets went out
New permits will be added to next month’s list
Will follow up with expired permits to close or an extension be requested
Joe Mathewson COA permit is good for 1 year -will check on project progress, has not applied for
sign permit
CORRESPONDENCE
None
REPORTS
DDA Executive & Economic Development
No one present to report
Museum Curator
Mr. Fedder: no report
Planning & Zoning Administrator
Ms. Mehl: by-law amendments approved by City Council -will use updated agenda starting next
meeting, 318 River Street-will investigate the garage door situation
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
MEMBERS DISCUSSION
Mr. Trucks: inquired on Planning Department handling HDC, county contract ends September 30th .
Mr. Gambill-City Manager: bringing city zoning back inhouse, job being posted soon, transitioning
September 30th, hiring building official and community development director/planning and zoning
administrator.
Ms. Quinn: some historic sites are outside historic district, city can apply for grants for historic study.
Mr. Gambill-this could be added to the website, contact Mr. Fedder (Museum Curator) for
information on buildings within the city.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Kenny to adjourn the meeting. The
meeting was adjourned at 4:20 pm.
Nancy Baker
Nancy Baker, Recording Secretary
City of Manstee 2020 Historic District Commision
June 7, 2023 Page 2
BEFORE
AFTER
Katie Mehl
Planning/Zoning Administrator
395 Third St.
Manistee, MI 49660
231.398.3525
kmehl@manisteecountymi.gov
www.manisteemi.gov
Date Approved Permit # Date Expires Address Name Details Status
5/10/2022
Historic District Commission Permits as of 7/26/2023
5/12/2022
PHDC22-006 5/10/2023 369 River St Brandon Ball Painting Building Complete
7/08/2022
PHDC22-007 5/12/2023 95 Maple St Library Maintenance & Repair In Progress
8/03/2022
PHD22-010 7/08/2023 321 River St Paulette Junker Doors/Windows Front & Rear In Progress
1/05/2022
PHDC22-014 4/03/2024 100 Washington St CDI Construction Design Façade In Progress
1/31/2023
PHDC22-015 1/05/2024 141 Washington St 141 Washington LLC Façade In Progress
2/02/2023
PHDC23-002 1/31/2024 312 River St Bluefish Kitchen Dumpster Enclosure In Progress
2/14/2023
PHDC23-003 2/02/2024 339 River St Up North Collectors Projecting Sign In Progress
3/09/2023
PHDC23-004 2/14/2024 369 River St Brandon Ball Window Installation In Progress
3/09/2032
PHDC23-006 3/09/2024 435 River St Joseph Mathewson Windows, Sign & Façade In Progress
3/09/2023
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 Complete
3/15/2023
PHDC23-009 3/09/2024 397 River St Snyder’s Shoes Façade Complete
4/13/2023
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
4/26/2023
PHDC23-013 4/13/2024 397 River St Snyder’s Shoes Sign Complete
5/18/2023
PHDC23-014 4/14/2024 318 River St Golden Stag Sign Complete
6/01/2023
PHDC23-015 5/18/2024 353 River St Nu 2 U Painting Building In Progress
6/01/2023
PHDC23-016 5/31/2024 353 River St Nu 2 U Wall Sign In Progress
6/05/2023
PHDC23-017 6/01/2024 378 River St Alpine Chocolat Haus Awning & Awning Sign Complete
6/05/2023
PHDC23-018 6/01/2024 342 River St Third Coast Boutique Window Signs In Progress
6/05/2023
PHDC23-019 6/05/2024 347 River St Rozmarek Façade In Progress
PHDC23-020 6/05/2024 411 River St Gordon Façade In Progress
6/13/2023
6/21/2023
PHDC23-021 6/13/2024 369 River St Brandon Ball Fire Escape & Doors In Progress
PHDC23-022 6/21/2024 400 River St WSCC Window Signs Complete
West Shore Community College - Downtown Education Center
MAIN LEVEL - RIVER STREET ENTRY AREA
White cut vinyl logo’s will be used to replace the existing vinyl applications currently onsite - in addition, build-
ing address numbering will be added above the double door entry along with WSCC logo’s to the doors.
400 River St.
Downtown Manistee
Education Center
Glass Vinyl
River Street/Main Level
South Entry
Existing Photo
West Shore Community College - Downtown Education Center
LOWER LEVEL - PARKING DECK ENTRY
White cut vinyl logo’s will be used to replace the existing vinyl applications currently onsite - in addition, WSCC
logo’s will be added to the doors.
Downtown Manistee Education Center
400 River St.
Glass Vinyl
Lower Level
Existing Photo
West Shore Community College - Downtown Education Center
MAIN LEVEL - EAST VESTIBULE
White cut vinyl text and graphics will be applied to the windows as shown below on the east and river street
(south) facing windows as indicated below.
400 River St.
VISITOR
INFORMATION
BUILD YOUR
SELF-SERVICE MyTinerary
ADVENTURES HERE
Glass Vinyl
East Entry - MCTA Partnership Space
VISITOR
INFORMATION
SELF-SERVICE
Glass Vinyl
East Entry - South/River St. Facing
Cut Vinyl icons along base of window
with larger vinyle cut letters/forms centered Glass Vinyl
in primary pane. East Entry - Interior Vestibule
West Shore Community College - Downtown Education Center
MAIN LEVEL - EAST VESTIBULE
Existing Photo - East Vestibule
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