Architectural Commission & Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingOconomowoc, WI · June 2, 2021
Minutes
City of Oconomowoc
Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2021
Chairman Flint called the meeting to order at 4:32 pm.
Members Present: Jeremy Flint, Anne Krogstad, Paul Schultz, Kurt Schrang and Kent Johnson
Staff Present: Kristi Weber, Jason Gallo and Chris Dehnert
2. Approve the May 5, 2021 Minutes: Motion by Johnson to approve the May 5, 2021 minutes; second by
Schultz. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Zion Episcopal Church – Consider/approve a Building Facade Update at 237 N. Lake Road: Weber
explained this request is for a color update to the church rectory buildings consisting of a home, storage shed,
garage and fence located in the Isthmus zoning district which requires review by the Architectural Commission.
The existing residence has some stone on it, and the building, fence and shed are all the same cream color. The
applicant put together an on-line interactive dashboard with 5 color choices which allows a person to see what the
façade would look like with each color. They prefer choices #1 and #3 and are requesting feedback from the
commissioners on a paint color combination for the buildings. Rev. Scott Seefeldt of Zion Episcopal Church
explained the original house color has faded and he prefers choice #3 with the colors Garret Gray and Chateau
Brown. Members questioned if they intended to paint the garage door and gutters, noting they can’t be painted if it
is prefinished metal. Rev. Seefeldt was unsure about the garage door, said they may be replacing the gutters and
will be replacing the windows in the future. Motion by Schultz to approve color choice #3 for the building façade
update at Zion Episcopal Church, 237 N. Lake Road; second by Johnson. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Park at Prairie Creek Ridge Condominiums - Consider/approve Building Plans for the condominiums
located off Whalen Drive, west of Fay Lane: Weber explained this development will be located in the northeast
section of the City and consists of (8) 4-unit and (16) 2-unit buildings for a total of 64 condominium units. These
units will have a similar look as the condo development (Village Crossings) in Pabst Farms. The applicant updated
their original submittal at staff’s request by adding gable and flat roof dormers with windows to break up the
roofline of the 4-unit buildings. Staff is concerned as the front and rear of elevation “A” of the 4-unit buildings do
not match. Weber noted the applicant brought along color samples; the clubhouse and pool were not included in
the application, and no action is needed on them tonight; when the applicant is ready, they will submit plans to
staff to determine the review process; all HVAC and mechanical equipment should be screened, and venting on
the roof is to be minimized and colored to blend in; and HVAC ground units are to be screened with landscaping.
Weber recommended approval with considerations listed in the background. The applicant, Craig Caliendo
explained the buildings will consist of various building styles, colors and elevations. Materials include Hardiplank
prefinished siding and shakes, thin cut stone and dimensional asphalt shingles. He wants the buildings to look
different and worked with a team to put together the color schemes. Members comments included: the style of the
2-unit buildings look good; the front and rear of elevation “A” of the 4-unit buildings should match; prefer the
proposed shed roofs with the windows instead of the smaller gable; and suggested revising the roofline on both
elevations to include 2 larger dormers with three individual windows and remove the gable completely. Motion by
Krogstad to approve the revised building plans for Park at Prairie Creek Ridge Condominiums located off Whalen
Drive, west of Fay Lane, with the following changes to the 4-unit buildings: eliminate the gable on the rear
elevation and include 2 larger shed roofs with 3 windows each on the front and rear of elevation “A”; second by
Johnson. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Reports and comments from the City Planner: Weber introduced Jasmyn who is interning in the Planning
Department this summer. She is in her last year of graduate school and is working on a historical review of all
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properties in the City which staff has been wanting to get done. Weber also noted there will be a July meeting
due to projects that will be moving forward and questioned if members will be available on July 6th, which they all
indicated they should be.
6. Reports and comments from the Architectural Commissioners: Members questioned the status of the
property on Cross Street which had previously come through for approval. They noted windows had been
replaced but no other work has been done since. Staff will make an inquiry.
7. Adjourn: Motion by Johnson to adjourn at 5:09 pm; second by Schrang. Motion carried 5-0.
Chris Dehnert, Deputy City Clerk
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Agenda
City of Oconomowoc
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 @ 4:30 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. Approve Minutes of May 5, 2021.
3. Zion Episcopal Church – Consider/approve a building façade update at 237 N. Lake Road.
4. Park at Prairie Creek Ridge Condominiums – Consider/approve building plans for the
condominiums located off Whalen Drive, west of Fay Lane.
5. Reports and comments from the City Planning Department.
6. Reports and comments from the Architectural Commissioners.
7. 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.
City of Oconomowoc
Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes
May 5, 2021
Chairman Flint called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
Members Present: Kent Johnson, Jeremy Flint, Anne Krogstad, Paul Schultz and Kurt Schrang
Staff Present: Kristi Weber, Jason Gallo and Chris Dehnert
2. Approve the April 7, 2021 Minutes: Motion by Schultz to approve the April 7, 2021 minutes; second by
Krogstad. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Mullen’s Dairy Bar – Consider/approve a Special Exception for the Sign Plan at 120 E. Wisconsin
Avenue: Weber explained the canopy and menu board signs for this exterior only business were approved and
signage on the stair tower was postponed at the March 3, 2021 Architectural Commission meeting. Initially the
applicant was going to place a smiley face on the tower and the name of their business on the wall of the adjacent
building. The applicant has switched the locations of these signs and plans to put their name and logo on the stair
tower which will be wrapped on all sides in white cedar boards. Members questioned how the sign will be placed
on the tower, and the applicant, Josh Keepman, explained the boards will be layered on the tower and the sign
will be sandblasted into the boards. The sign will be up lit at night. Weber explained the other proposed sign is the
smiley face which was supposed to go on the tower but after discussion at the March meeting, is proposed on the
wall of building to the west. Both buildings are now owned by the same person and there is no longer any issue
with its proposed location. Weber noted both signs will require a special exception as they are each larger than
50 sf. She concluded the signage on the tower will be visible from the lake and surrounding area, and the smiley
face location on the wall will be an attraction. Weber recommends approval of the request as proposed. Motion
by Krogstad to approve the special exceptions for signage for Mullen’s Dairy, 120 E. Wisconsin Avenue, as
presented; second by Johnson. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Reports and comments from the City Planner: Weber provided an update to a member’s previous inquiry
about the “home” signage on the south side of the Fowler Lake Village building. Staff contacted the owners and
they will remove it from the building by the end of October. Members questioned why they wouldn’t just come in
for approval of the signage. Gallo explained he gave them both options and they decided to remove the signage.
5. Reports and comments from the Architectural Commissioners: None.
6. Adjourn: Motion by Johnson to adjourn at 4:40 pm; second by Krogstad. Motion carried 5-0.
Chris Dehnert, Deputy City Clerk
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Department of City Planning
Kristi Weber | 262.569.2173
oconomowoc-wi.gov/planning
Architectural Commission Background
June 2nd 2021 : 4:30 pm at City Hall in Council Chambers
Item #3 – Zion Episcopal Church Rectory; Building Facade Update
The Applicant is requesting approval of a building façade update of the Zion Episcopal Church Rectory
located at 237 N. Lake Road. The property is located in the Isthmus Zoning District (under review of
§17.204) and all building changes in this district require review and approval by the Architectural
Commission Per Section §17.805(3)(b).
Location
The location of the church rectory buildings and fence is highly visible on three sides from N. Lake
Road, as well as from the Downtown Boardwalk. Planning Staff felt that the size of the project and
the specific colors being requested warranted Architectural Commissions review and approval.
Color
The Applicant would like to change the exterior color of the church rectory buildings; which
includes the main residence, the garage and the small accessory building (located between the
garage and the church office) and the fence. The existing color of the rectory buildings and fence
is a light cream that is consistent and compliments the cream variegated stone on the house.
The Applicant has submitted five different color schemes, with number one and three being their
favorite. The differences are in the proposed trim-fascia-gutter colors as well as the garage colors.
The garage door is also included in the color schemes. Paint swatches were provided with their
application. Click on this interactive link to the color schemes as well: Design Dashboard.
Planning Staff feels these color schemes are dark for the amount of wood present on all of the
rectory buildings, especially if it the fence is also painted brown. Planning Staff prefers the original
color scheme as naturally compliments the existing stone on the house as well and blends nicely
with the church buildings. Commissioners to determine which color scheme is warranted.
Note: Staff is always very appreciative and supportive of property owners doing continued building
and property maintenance.
Recommendation:
Commissioners to determine which color scheme is warranted for the church rectory buildings
(house, garage, shed) and fence located at 237 N. Lake Road.
Architectural Commission Meeting Background
June 2nd, 2021 – Page 2
Item #4 – Park at Prairie Creek Ridge Condominiums; Building Plans
The Applicant is requesting approval of building plans for the Park at Prairie Creek Ridge
Condominiums located off Whalen Drive, west of Fay Lane. This project includes (64) condominium
units; (8) 4-unit double duplex buildings and (16) 2-unit buildings. All buildings will be single story,
ranch style buildings with full basements.
Building Massing
When the application was initially submitted, Planning Staff had concerns about the rooflines for the
4-unit buildings. Per code §17.207(5)(d) states, “Large, unbroken expanses and long continuous rooflines
shall be avoided.” The Applicant modified the rooflines and submitted updated drawings for review
within the packet (Commissioners please refer to the drawings date-stamped May 20th). Planning Staff
supports the new proposed rooflines as submitted.
4-Unit Building Dormers
The dormers shown on the Front Elevation ‘A’ and Rear Elevation, do not match. Both of these
elevations appear to be mirrored with the addition of the access door between the garages on the rear
elevation. Planning Staff suggest that the gable and the flat roof dormer should be mirrored on both
of the elevations.
Building Materials & Colors
The Applicant has provided (5) building color pallets within the packet. The proposed buildings will
have fiber cement siding and shakes, real thin-cut stone, dimensional asphalt shingles and aluminum
gutters. The Application shares that this proposed development will look very similar to the Village
Crossing at Pabst Farms. Planning Staff supports the proposed building materials and colors. Applicant
to provide building material samples at the meeting.
Clubhouse / Pool
The site plan shows a clubhouse and pool in the center of the project; however, no details about this
building were submitted. Applicant to provide elevations, floor plan and fencing information.
HVAC / Mechanical Equipment
Planning Staff just wants to remind the applicant that any visible rooftop venting needs to be
screened or any venting on the roof/elevations should be minimized and colored to blend into
the building. Also, any ground HVAC units should be landscaped.
Recommendation:
Approve the building plans for Park at Prairie Creek Ridge Condominium located off
Whalen Drive, west of Fay Lane, with the following considerations:
• Clubhouse / Pool: Applicant to provide elevations, floor plan and fencing details.
• Mechanical Equipment: Any visible rooftop venting needs to be screened or any
venting on the roof/elevations should be minimized and colored to blend into the
building.
Department of City Planning
174 E. Wisconsin Avenue Oconomowoc, WI
Architectural Building Review www.oconomowoc-wi.gov I 262.569.2166
The following information is required to be included and explained in your submittal. The submittal shall be
12 copies (no larger than ll"x17") and collated:
X□ This Application and $75 Application Fee
□X Project Summary/ Narrative
□X Overall site and building plan(s)
□N/ABuilding elevation(s) to scale with dimensions
o Identify true elevation markers and overall building height
o Identify all building materials (i.e. maker, color specs)
□N/AColor renderings of building elevation(s)
□N/ADumpster plan(s) and enclosure details (i.e. colors, materials)
□N/AExterior lighting plan(s) and details
□N/ALandscaping plan and plant list
□X [Email] All of the above in .pdf format (under 5MB) to Planning Staff
o Jason Gallo, City Planner: JGallo@oconomowoc-wi.gov I phone: 262-569-2166
o Kristi Weber, Planner: KWeber@oconomowoc-wi.gov I phone:262-569-2173
□ [At Meeting] Provide and present all building materials and color samples for project
Name of Applicant requesting the review: _____________ Dawn Anderson ____________
2777 Mission Road, Nashotah,
Applicant's Address (include city, state and zip code): ______________________ WI 53058 _
262-434-0918
Applicant's telephone number:_____________________________
Applicant's email dawnanderson03@gmail.com
address:-------------------------------
Zion Episcopal Church Rectory
Name of Establishment requesting the review:______________________ _
235 N. Lake Rd.
Address of Establishment (include city, state and zip code): ____________________ _
Christina Tremaine, Sr. Warden
Name of Establishment's primary contact: ________________________ _
___________________________
Primary contact's telephone number: 612-961-1039
christinatremaine@gamil.com
Primary contact's email address:-----------------------------
Zion Episcopal Church (Fr. Scott Seefeldt, Rector)
Property Owner of establishment requesting the review:___________________ _
Property Owner's Address (include city, state and zip code):_____________________
237 N. Lake Rd.
262-567-7507
Property Owner's telephone number:__________________________ _
zion-oconomowoc@sbcglobal.net
Property Owner's email address: ___________________________ _
July1, 2021 July 30, 2021
Desired Start Date:__________ Anticipated Completion Date:___________ _
Zoning of Property: ____ In the Downtown District? (yes/no) ___ -OR- on the Isthmus? (yes/no) _Y__
Administrative filing fees are due at the time an application is filed with the City Clerk's Office and are not refundable. In addition to
the Administrative fees, City Planning Staff time will be charged back to the applicant. The Applicant will receive monthly invoices of
payments due.
As Applicant/Agent/Property Owner, I agree to pay all chargebacks and to conform to the approval given by the City Planning
Department / Architectural Commission.
Dawn Anderson May 13, 2021
Signature Date
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Dawn Anderson
2777 Mission Road
Nashotah, WI 53058
dawnanderson03@gmail.com
May 13, 2021
Architectural Building Review Committee
Department of City Planning
174 E. Wisconsin Avenue
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Dear Architectural Building Review Committee,
I’m writing on behalf of Zion Episcopal Church to request the approval of a new paint color
for the Rectory (home of our priest and his family) located on the grounds of the parish
property.
It has been approximately 18-20 years since the property was last painted, and the building
is well past-due on this and other deferred maintenance projects. Having secured the
services of a lead abatement-certified painting company, we hope to start the project—
including repairs on rotting woodwork, painting of the house, garage, shed, and fence on
north side of property, and replacement of the fences between the church building and the
house—on or around the first week of July, to be completed by the end of July.
In hopes of selecting a tasteful color that coordinates with the city-approved choices of the
surrounding buildings, we contacted the painting company’s color professional, who
supplied five options (attached). Our preference is for choice #3 or #1. We trust that the
committee will find either one acceptable and provide the necessary approval at your June 2
meeting so that we can move forward within the proposed timeline.
Thank you for considering our request,
Dawn Anderson
Attachment
Prairie Creek Ridge
Palette #1—Chilton Webwall
Prairie Creek Ridge
Palette #2—Lisbon
Prairie Creek Ridge
Palette #3—Maple Ridge
Prairie Creek Ridge
Palette #4—Tumbled Victoria
Prairie Creek Ridge
Palette #5—Asheville
Subdivision: Prairie Creek Ridge - Exterior Materials/Colors
Date: May 19, 2021
Color Palette #1
Material: Color:
Owens Corning Driftwood
Shingles: Oakridge®
Valleys/Flashings: Baked Enamel Medium Bronze
Body Color: James Hardie Lap Siding Cobblestone
Corner/Trim Color: Real Trim Mega Griege SW7031
Soffit/Fascia: Real Trim Mega Griege SW7031
Gutters & Downspouts: ABS Supply Norwegian Wood
Stone: Halquist Thin Cut Stone Chilton Webwall
Mortar: Mortar Gray
Window Trim Color: Real Trim Mega Griege SW7031
Window Color: Alliance Tan
Front Door: Fiberglass Black Fox SW7020
Front Storm/Screen: Larson Aluminum Earthtone Bronze
Garage Door: HAAS #600 Series Carriage Style Sandstone
Subdivision: Prairie Creek Ridge - Exterior Materials/Colors
Date: May 19, 2021
Color Palette #2
Material: Color:
Owens Corning Driftwood
Shingles: Oakridge®
Valleys/Flashings: Baked Enamel Medium Bronze
Body Color: James Hardie Lap Siding Timberbark
Corner/Trim Color: Real Trim Intellectual Gray SW7045
Soffit/Fascia: Real Trim Intellectual Gray SW7045
Gutters & Downspouts: ABS Supply Brookstone
Stone: Halquist Thin Cut Stone Lisbon
Mortar: Mortar Gray
Window Trim Color: Real Trim Intellectual Gray SW7045
Window Color: Alliance Tan
Front Door: Fiberglass Urbane Bronze SW7048
Front Storm/Screen: Larson Aluminum Earthtone Bronze
Garage Door: HAAS #600 Series Carriage Style Trinar Beige
Subdivision: Prairie Creek Ridge - Exterior Materials/Colors
Date: May 19, 2021
Color Palette #3
Material: Color:
Owens Corning Driftwood
Shingles: Oakridge®
Valleys/Flashings: Baked Enamel Medium Bronze
Body Color: James Hardie Lap Siding Kahki Brown
Corner/Trim Color: Real Trim Accessible Beige SW7036
Soffit/Fascia: Real Trim Accessible Beige SW7036
Gutters & Downspouts: ABS Supply Hickory Oak
Stone: Halquist Thin Cut Stone Maple Ridge
Mortar: Mortar Gray
Window Trim Color: Real Trim Accessible Beige SW7036
Window Color: Alliance Tan
Front Door: Fiberglass Java SW6090
Front Storm/Screen: Larson Aluminum Sandstone
Garage Door: HAAS #600 Series Carriage Style Sandstone
Subdivision: Prairie Creek Ridge - Exterior Materials/Colors
Date: May 19, 2021
Color Palette #4
Material: Color:
Owens Corning Driftwood
Shingles: Oakridge®
Valleys/Flashings: Baked Enamel Medium Bronze
Body Color: James Hardie Lap Siding Aged Pewter
Corner/Trim Color: Real Trim Worldly Gray SW7043
Soffit/Fascia: Real Trim Worldly Gray SW7043
Gutters & Downspouts: ABS Supply Linen
Stone: Halquist Thin Cut Stone Tumbled Victoria
Mortar: Mortar Gray
Window Trim Color: Real Trim Worldly Gray SW7043
Window Color: Alliance Tan
Front Door: Fiberglass Urbane Bronze SW7048
Front Storm/Screen: Larson Aluminum Earthtone Bronze
Garage Door: HAAS #600 Series Carriage Style Trinar Beige
Subdivision: Prairie Creek Ridge - Exterior Materials/Colors
Date: May 19, 2021
Color Palette #5
Material: Color:
Owens Corning Driftwood
Shingles: Oakridge®
Valleys/Flashings: Baked Enamel Medium Bronze
Body Color: James Hardie Lap Siding Monterey Taupe
Corner/Trim Color: Real Trim Wool Skein SW6148
Soffit/Fascia: Real Trim Wool Skein SW6148
Gutters & Downspouts: ABS Supply Sage
Stone: Halquist Thin Cut Stone Asheville
Mortar: Mortar Gray
Window Trim Color: Real Trim Wool Skein SW6148
Window Color: Alliance Tan
Front Door: Fiberglass Suitable Brown SW7054
Front Storm/Screen: Larson Aluminum Earthtone Bronze
Garage Door: HAAS #600 Series Carriage Style Trinar Beige
Additional Building Dimensions
Below are additional dimensions for the proposed units. The first dimensions for the HEIGHT of the unit
are the measurement from grade to the top of the roofline. Second measurement, WIDTH, is the
measurement from the overhang on the left side of the unit to the overhang on the right side of the unit of
the front elevations. The third measurement, LEGNTH, is the measurement of the overhang on the front
of the unit to the overhang on the back of the unit on the side elevations.
Breton (pg. 5)
HEIGHT: 31’ 1 ¼ ”
WIDTH: 82’
LEGNTH: 66’ 4”
Castillion (pg. 9)
HEIGHT: 31’ 0 ¼ “
WIDTH: 86’
LEGNTH: 70’ 6”
Dartmoor/Estonian (pg. 13)
HEIGHT: 30’ 4”
WIDTH: 74’
LEGNTH: 100’
Fourplex Unit (pg. 2/3)
HEIGHT: 32’ 6 1⁄8 “
WIDTH: 158’
LEGNTH: 92’
0"
7'-
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