Architectural Commission & Historic Preservation Commission

City of Oconomowoc ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, June 12, 2019 @ 5:00 PM @ City Hall, Conf. Room #3 NOTICE: If a person with a disability requires the meeting be accessible or materials at the meeting be in an accessible format, call Diane Coenen, City Clerk, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at 262-569-2186, or TDD at 262-569-3272 to request adequate accommodations. AGENDA: 1. Roll Call and Confirmation of appropriate meeting notification. 2. Approve Minutes of May 8, 2019. 3. Herr’s Mobil Service – Consider/approve canopy and a digital reader board at 402 E. Wisconsin Avenue. 4. Grill 164 – Consider/approve façade update at 164 E. Wisconsin Avenue. 5. Vespera II – Consider/approve building plans for condominium units to be located on St. Andrews Drive. 6. Reports and comments from the City Planning Department. 7. Reports and comments from the Architectural Commissioners. 8. Adjourn. Diane Coenen, City Clerk Members of other City governmental bodies (boards, commission, committees, council, etc.) may attend the above noticed meeting of the Architectural Commission in order to gather information. The only action to be taken at the above noticed meeting will be action by the Architectural Commission. Architectural Commissioners should notify the City Clerk's Office at 262-569-3236 if they are unable to attend. T:\Boards_Commissions\Architectural Commission\__1__Agendas\2019\ACAgda 6-12-19.doc  City of Oconomowoc Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes May 8, 2019 Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Members Present: Kent Johnson, Anne Krogstad and Kurt Schrang Members Excused: Paul Schultz and Jeremy Flint Staff Present: Jason Gallo, Robert Duffy, Ald. Charlie Shaw and Chris Dehnert 2. Approve the April 10, 2019 Minutes: Motion by Schrang to approve the April 10, 2019 minutes; second by Krogstad. Motion carried 3-0. 3. Blink Retail Store – Consider/approve a Façade Update at 165 E. Wisconsin Avenue: Gallo explained this request is for approval of a façade update on a building in the downtown. Updates include a new larger window, add new wood panels and paint all new & existing panels “White Dove”, and widen the door opening to the west to make both doorways even. On the second floor the existing brick will be cleaned, the guardrail will be replaced, and the wood above the windows and panels along the roof edge will be painted “White Dove”. Staff is concerned there is not enough contrast between the proposed color and the brick. Laurel Whelan, building owner, plans to have the brick cleaned, remove the purple along the roof edge, and paint the building in a light color similar to another building in the downtown. Gallo will check to see if the other building was ever approved for the building color as painted. Whalen clarified the window will have a bronze frame and the railing will be a dark brown. She said it is a simple building and wants to showcase the brick and clean lines. Members agreed with the proposed colors and questioned what the plans are for the water table and gutter system. Whelan said they plan to have the water table repaired, gutters cleaned up and all bracketing painted with “White Dove”. She added the new tenant intends to have a projecting sign, and Gallo noted signage is not part of this request as staff may be able to administratively approve it if it complies with the sign code. Motion by Schrang to approve the façade update for Blink retail building at 165 E. Wisconsin Avenue as submitted; second by Krogstad. Motion carried 3-0. 4. JDJ Properties of Oconomowoc – Consider/approve Exterior Façade Renovations for 357 W. Wisconsin Avenue: Gallo explained this request is also for approval of a façade update to a building. The owner intends to paint the building a dark gray “Fieldstone”, replace the shingles on the roof with pre-finished metal panels in a lighter gray (“Ash Gray”), box in the pillars with an LP wrapping material, and add a 8’ x 12’ vestibule with a gable roof onto the front entrance. Staff recommends approval of this request. Mark Jurczuk, building owner, said he will be adding a fence around the dumpster located next to the building consisting of smart siding to match the building color. He also plans to paint the brick on his building. Members suggested that he not paint the brick due to maintenance concerns; suggested that the columns and end gable on the vestibule should be painted white; and questioned what code requirements were for the depth of the vestibule and how it will impact parking stalls. Jurczuk does not want to lose the handicap stalls so he may have to reduce the size of the vestibule. Motion by Krogstad to approve the exterior façade update for JDJ Properties of Oconomowoc at 357 W. Wisconsin Avenue as proposed with the following building colors: the main building and the walls of the vestibule will be painted “Fieldstone” (dark gray); the metal roof panels will be “Ash Gray” (light gray); the columns and gable end of the vestibule will be painted white; the roof will be black shingles and the existing stone will remain as is; second by Schrang. Motion carried 3-0. 5. Vespera II – Consider/approve Building Plans for Condominium Units to be located on St. Andrews Drive: Gallo explained this request is to approve the plans of 3 different types of condominium units to be built on St. Andrews Drive and the streets behind. This area was developed in 2006 as a Planned Development with 36 condominium units consisting of single family, duplexes and one commercial unit. Seven units were built (3 S:Clerk\Committees-Commissions\Architectural\2019\ACMin 5-8-19 duplexes and 1 single-family home) and then development stopped due to the economic downturn. All the current homes in this development have frontage on St. Andrews Drive. The new proposal includes 6 duplexes with frontage on St. Andrews Drive and 7 duplexes on the streets behind it. The existing duplexes have two stories and the proposal consists of duplex ranches. The existing buildings have unique features and characteristics and were built with a Tuscan Mediterranean style which was originally approved by the Architectural Commission. Gallo recommends approval of the units that do not abut St. Andrews Drive and postpone approval of the design for the units on St. Andrews Drive. The applicant, Craig Caliendo, said he can design and build something that can blend with the other units nicely but does not intend to have tile roofs or stucco exteriors. He would include architectural features like pergolas and half walls, shingled roofs in a terra cotta color, dark brown gutters, stone window sills and a wood-look garage door. Caliendo indicated he would be willing to incorporate other modifications to make these units look similar to the current buildings in the development and was looking for direction from the members. He was willing to come back with updated plans that include more masonry and details but they will not be 2-story buildings. The members requested Ken Ulickey, President of the Homeowners Assn for the development, to give input on the proposed building plans. Ulickey said Caliendo has attempted to work with them and appreciated his efforts to include more Mediterranean details but the buildings will still be different than the existing homes. He said the emails/letters that were sent to the members indicate people want more questions answered before these buildings are approved. Ulickey said there are concerns that if the buildings are approved now, they will not be able to change anything. Gallo noted this is a unique situation as the existing buildings are part of Vespera, and the new buildings will be part of Vespera II. There will also be separate plans and documents which will govern the Vespera II development. Members noted Mediterranean architecture does not have to be 2- story buildings but instead is included in the details and colors, such as window trim, window style, trellis’, landscaping, columns, stone accents, etc. The proposed garage doors are acceptable and stone chimneys are not necessary. Members said Caliendo should consider their suggestions and come back with more details; the developer should work with the current owners; trying to duplicate what has already been built can be expensive but some things can be done to make them similar; not enough detail has been presented; this is a perfect example of what happens when the economy takes a turn; and it is nice when an applicant works out the details and then presents the plan to the Architectural Commission. Caliendo doesn’t agree that his plans were premature; he has reached out to the current homeowners and it is hard to design around the desires of 7 owners. He agreed to look at rubber (tile) roofs, believes he has been given enough direction and is willing to work with the homeowners. Motion by Krogstad to table the building plans for Vespera II condominium units on St. Andrews Drive until the applicant is ready to return; second by Schrang. Motion carried 3-0. 6. Reports and comments from the City Planner: None. 7. Reports and comments from the Architectural Commissioners: None. 8. Adjourn: Motion by Schrang to adjourn at 6:00 pm; second by Krogstad. Motion carried 4-0. Chris Dehnert, Deputy City Clerk S:Clerk\Committees-Commissions\Architectural\2019\ACMin 5-8-19  Department of City Planning Jason Gallo | 262.569.2166 oconomowoc-wi.gov/planning Architectural Commission Background - June 12th 2019: 5:00 pm at City Hall in Conference Room #3 Item #3 – Herr’s Mobil Service; Canopy & Digital Reader Board The applicant is requesting approval for a variety of site improvements to the Mobil Gas Station at 402 E. Wisconsin Avenue. They plan on removing the existing canopy, tearing up the concrete, replacing the underground fuel tanks, installing new gas pump dispensers, relaying concrete, replacing the canopy, installing new canopy lighting, replacing the ground sign with digital reader board and doing interior renovations to the store. The Architectural Commission is reviewing only the canopy and digital ground sign. Canopy The existing canopy is 33.5’ x 62’ and the proposed canopy is 45’ x 50’ with an overall height of 18’. The new canopy will have brick on each column 48” from grade, to match the building. The existing canopy does not have brick. The canopy will also have two signs, similar in location and size to what they have now. The fascia of the canopy will have a “eye brow” light bar on the top to accent the Mobil graphics. Staff has no concerns with these proposals. Ground Sign / Digital Reader Board (EMC) The existing ground sign will be removed and replaced. A prior special exception was approved in 2004 for the location of the ground sign. The new sign will be the same size and location as the existing. The applicant is also requesting a digital reader board. Per Section §17.609(1)(a) of the City Code, the EMC “shall not exceed 25% of the total sign area…” The application is requesting approval of an EMC that is (24’ x 48”/144 = 8 SF) Total Sign Area is 61”x85”/144=36 SF, so the EMC is 22.2% of the overall sign and meets code. Planning Staff supports the size of the EMC. White Background To keep consistency with white signage in the Downtown, Staff highly recommends the “Mobil” white sign have an opaque background. Meaning, at night the letters would glow but not the white background. Building & Sign Permits Required: A building permit is required for the canopy. A sign permit is required for each sign from Building Inspection located on the second floor of City Hall for $25 per sign. Recommendation: Approve the Canopy and Signage Plans for Herr’s Mobil Gas Station located at 402 E. Wisconsin Avenue, with the following considerations: • White Background: ‘Mobil’ white sign to be opaque  Architectural Commission Meeting Background June 12th, 2019 – Page 2 Item #4 – Grill 164; Façade Update The applicant is requesting approval of façade renovations for the existing building at 164 E. Wisconsin Avenue. The changes include replacing three windows on the east side of the building, painting the building and trim, and the back dumpster area is requesting to be re-built. The building will be painted mountain suede, and the trim color to be rugged canyon. Building Color The applicant is proposing ‘rugged canyon’ and ‘mountain suede’ paint colors. The applicant’s painter informed Staff that he took a sample of the front façade to the paint store and had the exact color replicated. Planning Staff is comfortable with the color palette and feels it is complimentary to the previous updates. Applicant to provide the color samples at the meeting. Wall Signs The applicant does not request any signage approvals at this time. The renderings show a text on the east elevation identified, a sign on the east and north elevation of the dumpster enclosure. No formal action is needed regarding signage by the Architectural Commissioners. When the applicant knows more information, they shall submit an application to the Planning Department for review. The approval process will be determined at that time for the signage. Recommendation: Approve the Façade Renovations Plan for 164 E. Wisconsin Avenue as submitted. Item #6 – Vespera Condominiums II; Building Plans The applicant is interested in finishing the Vespera Condominium project. The existing development was approved in 2006 with 36 total condominiums, consisting of single-family and duplex units. Since that time, seven units were constructed. Of the 29 remaining units, the developer would like to change the site plan and is asking for approval of 26 units, a decrease from the original count by three less units. Their plan is to construct 13 buildings, all duplex units. There will be a mix of several different unit types. The previous development was approved as a Planned Development (PD) and all the architecture of all units required approval by the Architectural Commission. This will continue as the case, the units will need review and approval by the Architectural Commission. This project was discussed and postponed by the Architectural Commission on May 8th 2019. During that meeting, there was good discussion by both the applicant, as well as feedback from the existing homeowner’s association representative. Since that meeting, the applicant and homeowner’s have continued discussions. The applicant have brought in new renderings with stucco material for the buildings abutting St. Andrews Drive. Hardiplank siding will be the main material for the units not abutting St. Andrews Drive. Staff will allow the applicant to walk you through the updated changes. The existing owners have made a formal statement regarding this request, which has been included in your packet. Staff reviewed the application and feels the applicant took the prior discussions and recommendation of Staff to heart and has increased the level of detail for the units abutting St. Andrews Drive. Recommendation: Approve the proposed architecture for Vespera II Condominiums on St. Andrews Drive.