Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM Council Chambers Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2-3 Minutes: Historic Preservation Commission - March 24, 2025 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson 4 Memo: Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson b. Certificate of Appropriateness Application – 251 West 2nd Street 5 - 13 Memo: Certificate of Appropriateness Application – 251 West 2nd Street 6. COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS 7. ADJOURNMENT  Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes 5:00 PM - Monday, March 24, 2025 Council Chambers The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of New Richmond was called to order on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present: PRESENT: Jon Hailey, Liz Montello, Craig Kittel, Brad Guinn ABSENT: Ben Kurth, Tara Van Eperen, Troy Boe OTHERS Amber Toutge, Michelle Scanlan PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA Jon Hailey made a motion to adopt the Agenda. Brad Guinn seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATION - 413 WEST 1ST STREET Amber Toutge reported that Kate Reinhardt submitted a certificate of appropriateness application for 413 West 1st Street. The house located at 413 West 1st Street was built in 1886 in the Italianate era, and was historically known as the “Mary and Orrin J. Williams House.” The applicant is proposing to enclose the back porch on the north (rear-facing) side, which is not original to the house. Proposed work includes new siding, windows, doors, gutters and light fixtures. 413 West 1st Street is located in the West Side Historic District. The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and locally designated as a Historic Preservation Overlay District. There was discussion regarding materials to be used, and corresponding decisions to be made by the Historic Preservation Commission. City staff reviewed the application and recommend approval of the certificate of appropriateness application with three conditions: 1. The applicant shall provide the make and model of the northern door to City staff once selected. 2. The new gutters shall be a K-style or have a half round profile. 3. The new light fixtures shall have a cutoff angle of less than or equal to 90 degrees. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting March 24, 2025 Jon Hailey made a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for 413 West 1st Street with three conditions as noted. Brad Guinn seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATION – 447 WEST 1ST STREET Amber Toutge shared that City received an application from Anne and Steve Deplazes for a certificate of appropriateness for 447 West 1st Street. The house located at 447 West 1st Street was built in 1888, and was historically known as the “William Johnston House.” The house has a side- gabled architectural style. The applicant is proposing to replace six existing windows, add two new windows, and restore one historic window. All of the windows proposed to be replaced and/or added are located on secondary elevations. The applicant is also proposing to add shakes to the gables on the east and west sides of the house. 447 West 1st Street is located in the West Side Historic District. The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and locally designated as a Historic Preservation Overlay District. There was discussion regarding materials to be used, and corresponding decisions to be made by the Historic Preservation Commission. The proposal is in correlation with an attic remodel. Interior work is not subject to review by the Historic Preservation Commission. City staff reviewed the application and recommended approval of the certificate of appropriateness application. Craig Kittel made a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for 447 West 1st Street as presented, with no conditions. Brad Guinn seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS Because so many people at the meeting live in the Historic District, Amber asked the group how they would like to receive information about guideline updates. There was consensus that a newsletter would be appreciated, perhaps highlighting bigger changes. Michelle Scanlan reminded Commission members to come to the March 25 Appreciation Gathering at the City Hall. ADJOURNMENT Brad Guinn made a motion to adjourn at 5:40pm. Jon Hailey seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting March 24, 2025  MEMO Prepared for: Historic Preservation Commission Staff Contact: Amber Toutge Meeting: Historic Preservation Commission - 24 Jun 2025 Subject: Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City Council approved board and commission appointments for the new legislative session at their May 12th meeting. The Historic Preservation Commission, and other boards and commissions, should elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the new legislative session at their next meeting. The chairperson reviews the agenda in advance of the meeting with the designated staff lead, and facilitates the meetings. In the absence of the chairperson, the vice-chairperson fills in and leads the meeting. The chairperson should be determined first, followed by the vice-chairperson. Commission members can nominate someone or nominate themselves. If there are multiple members interested in the same position, voting can be done via paper ballot. If there is only one member interested in a position, the Commission can vote to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot.  MEMO Prepared for: Historic Preservation Commission Staff Contact: Amber Toutge Meeting: Historic Preservation Commission - 24 Jun 2025 Subject: Certificate of Appropriateness Application – 251 West 2nd Street BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Kati and Robert Shannon submitted a certificate of appropriateness application for 251 West 2nd Street. The house at 251 West 2nd Street was built in 1873 with an Italiante architectural style, and was historically known as the “Frank W. Bartlett House.” The applicants are proposing to install a new fence and patio, and replace existing light fixtures. 251 West 2nd Street is located in the West Side Historic District. The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and locally designated as a Historic Preservation Overlay District. The property is subject to New Richmond Municipal Code (NRMC) Section 121-59 (Historic Preservation Overlay District), and the West Side Historic District Design Guidelines. PROCESS The application is subject to review by City staff and the Historic Preservation Commission. DETAILED ANALYSIS Please refer to the attached slideshow. RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommend approval of the certificate of appropriateness application with no conditions. ATTACHMENTS: 251 West 2nd Street Slideshow Page 2 of 9  Certificate of Appropriateness Application 251 West 2nd Street Page 3 of 9  Background – 251 W 2nd St • Built in 1873 Page 4 of 9 • Italiante architectural style • Historically known as the “Frank W. Bartlett House” • Fun Fact: Frank’s father was the City’s first post master • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988  Certificate of Appropriateness Application Page 5 of 9 Applicant proposing to: 1. Install fence 2. Install patio 3. Replace light fixtures House located in the West Side Historic District • Subject to NRMC 121-59 and West Side Historic District Design Guidelines (HDG)  Fence Page 6 of 9 • HDG: Fences shall consist of wood pickets, wrought iron or metal • Proposal: Install 6’ cedar picket fence (see location below) • Proposal consistent with HDG Style Location  Paving Page 7 of 9 • HDG: New patios shall be compatible with scale, proportion of open space and character of adjacent properties. Concrete not preferred but acceptable. • Proposal: Install 484 sq ft stamped concrete patio between back steps, garage and gazebo • Proposal consistent with HDG  Lighting Page 8 of 9 • New Richmond Municipal Code Section (NRMC) 121-51: Light fixtures and freestanding luminaries shall have a cutoff angle of less than or equal to 90 degrees • Proposal: Dark sky rated light fixtures (see below) • Proposal consistent with NRMC  Staff Recommendation Page 9 of 9 City staff recommend approval of the certificate of appropriateness application with no conditions.