Architectural Commission & Historic Preservation Commission

City of Oconomowoc ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, November 11, 2020 @ 5:00 PM @ City Hall, Council Chambers 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. Harbour – Consider/approve a façade update and signage package at 204 Summit Avenue. 3. Reports and comments from the City Planning Department. 4. Reports and comments from the Architectural Commissioners. 5. Adjourn. 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.  Department of City Planning Kristi Weber | 262.569.2173 oconomowoc-wi.gov/planning Architectural Commission Background November 11th 2020 : 5:00 pm at City Hall in Council Chambers Item #3 – Harbour; Façade Update The applicant is requesting approval of a façade update and signage package at 204 Summit Avenue. This building is located in the Downtown District zoned MC – Mixed-Use Commercial, and per Section §17.703 of the City’s Municipal Code the Architectural Commission shall approve/deny all exterior building changes. In the past, this property has had a variety of uses and signage applications. Primarily having the curb appeal of a rundown single family residential with an attached side business. The new Property Owner (also Applicant) is proposing a new cohesive updated look to the overall site, especially the Summit Avenue façade. Building Colors & Materials The new cohesive looks has (3) three areas; the new entranceway/porch, the updated house, and the annex (the previous location of the Fabric Gallery). The application shows a dark gray wood for the new entranceway, new white shaker siding, new dark gray shutters and design feather in the gable of the house, and new overhang with dimensional gray shingles to match the existing on the annex. Planning Staff supports all of the updates and design features to update the appearance of this property. Applicant to provide color samples at the meeting. Rubber Membrane Roof The application shows the new front entrance with a white rubber membrane roof. Planning Staff supports the rubber roof, however questions whether it will be visible from the road, and if so, maybe it should be gray to match the existing roof. The Applicant feels the white rubber membrane will not only benefit the heat gain/loss of the building but also complement the white siding. Commissioners to determine what color is warranted. Vision Corner Per Section §17.302 of the City’s Code considers Summit Avenue as an arterial street, the vegetation and fencing is restricted to 30” thirty inches within the 50’ x 50’ vision triangle. Planning Staff supports the landscaping hedge, with a maximum height of 30”. Fence The Commissioners can review the appearance of the fence, but they are regulated Per Section §17.214 of the City’s Municipal Code and a permit can be pulled with Building Inspection. Planning Staff supports the design of the fence and feels it brings a more formal-upscale design to the front yard of the property.  Architectural Commission Meeting Background November 11th, 2020 – Page 2 Signage In the past, this property has been multi-tenant and per Code §17.609(3)(a), a Master Sign Plan would be reviewed and approved by the Architectural Commission. The intent of the new property owner is to occupy the entire property. The Property Owner worked with Staff to create a signage plan that has been included with the application showing options along Summit Avenue and Cross Street. Planning Staff supports the text sign on the entranceway/porch is their main sign as it highlights the entry to the business and Option D on Cross Street for key exposure to the patrons from the Collins Street Parking Lot. Staff also feels Options B and C would for a secondary business entrance. Commissioners to determine the signage package based on the options provided, then Staff would review and approve administratively. Additional Logistics: • Sign Permit Required: Pending approval of the sign package, then a sign permit may be issued from the Building Inspection Department located on the second floor of City Hall for $50 per sign. • Diggers Hotline Required: the Applicant is responsible for calling Diggers Hotline prior to fence installation. Staff Comment Planning Staff would like to share that this is an overall great application (with only minor comments by Staff ) and is exactly what the City is looking for with older properties within the MC – Mixed-Use Commercial District. Planning Staff wants to thanks the Property Owners for their efforts with updating of this property. Recommendation: Approve the façade update for 204 Summit Avenue, with the following considerations: • Building Colors & Materials: Applicant to provide color sample at the meeting. • Rubber Membrane Roof: Commissioners to determine what color is warranted. • Signage: Commissioners to confirm signage options for an Administrative Review.  Michael Shea, Heirloom Industry Properties, LLC 2732 NE Thompson Street, Portland, Oregon 97212 503-799-1148 michaelanthonyshea@me.com Heirloom Industry Properties, LLC (Parcelle, store name) 204 Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Heirloom Industry Properties, LLC 503-799-1148 michaelanthonyshea@me.com Heirloom Industry Properties, LLC 2732 NE Thompson Street, Portland, Oregon 97212 503-799-1148 michaelanthonyshea@me.com November 1, 2020 April 30, 2021 MC YES October 14, 2020 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 letter of approval Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners Dear Architectural Committee: Kelly Tweeden and I, Michael Shea are writing to you today to inform you that as sole owners of 204 Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, we approve the following document of design and use intent for the property at that address. We appreciate your consideration, Michael Shea Kelly Tweeden Members Heirloom Industry Properties, LLC 2732 NE Thompson Street Portland, Oregon 97212 503-799-1148 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 project summary Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners Kelly and I recently purchased the property at 204 Summit Avenue in Oconomowoc. Our intent is to renovate and improve the building and use it as our own retail and office space. The business will feature homewares and interior design items with a modern point of view. The plan is to clean up the interior, restore wall, floor and ceiling surfaces, as well as update the lighting, widen the staircase and make the space clean and functional. The house portion has a ton of character, and we will reveal it and celebrate it, while also modernizing essential features. The plan for the exterior is to honor local efforts to preserve and amplify the architectural character of downtown. Even though the facade design is new, we want to make it fit within the historical context and distinct character of Oconomowoc. 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 site overview Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners LOT LINE 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners existing view 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners proposed renovation MATERIALS AND FINISHES - New wood cornice feature 18’ 6” - New vinyl shake siding - Existing sign removed - New Pella Windows New front entry door - New fascia in wood construction - Downspouts on SW and NW corners of new porch addition - White rubber membrane roofing - Composite shutters in color to match - New sign on upper facade: Dimensional lettering 10’ 6” - Perimeter boxwood hedging - Possible blue spruce tree - Perimeter 3’ metal fencing 10’ 4” depth of NOTE: we propose a night illumination “porch” solution for the overhead lettering on the facade. Most l likely solution will be a hidden, low-voltage LED strip light beneath the lettering on the crown detail. 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners proposed renovation West elevation White rubber roofing material Vinyl “shake” siding Wood paneling, mullions and crown molding 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners proposed “house” renovation South elevation White rubber roofing material - New wood cornice feature - New vinyl shake siding - Existing sign removed - New Pella Windows New front entry door - New fascia in wood construction - Downspouts on SW and NW corners of new porch addition - White rubber membrane roofing - Composite shutters in color to match 204 - New sign on upper facade: Dimensional lettering - Perimeter boxwood hedging - Possible blue spruce tree - Perimeter 3’ metal fencing NOTE: we propose a night illumination solution for the overhead lettering on the facade. Most l likely solution will be a hidden, low-voltage LED strip light beneath the lettering on the crown detail.  204 Summit Avenue Annex: existing view Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners Annex: proposed view Annex: Signage option A 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners proposed “house” renovation Annex: South Elevation Roof extension shingles to match existing color and spec. Vinyl “shake” siding EST. EST.2020 2020 New wider column wraps in wood Annex: Signage option B 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners Annex: Signage option C 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners Annex: Signage option D 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden House signage Property Owners 36” “HARBOUR” to be in dimensional lettering, mounted directly to the wood fascia wall. LED strip lighting 6” to be underneath on the molding. Color will be adjustable, with no color changes lasting less than 24 hours. The only foreseeable color change will be in alignment with holidays, or organized with the downtown business association. Address number to be in white vinyl applied directly to transom glass. 8” FONT = GILL SANS REGULAR 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Annex signage Property Owners 36” Sign to be wall mounted to new shingle siding, with a 3” offset from the wall. There is no need for added 18” lighting, as the porch has existing scone and ceiling fixtures. EST. 2020 204 Summit Avenue Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Michael Shea, Kelly Tweeden Property Owners Thank you!!