Architectural Commission & Historic Preservation Commission

City of Oconomowoc Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes April 5, 2023 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Flint at 4:30 pm. Members Present: Schultz, Schrang, Flint and Krogstad Members Absent: Johnson Staff Present: Gallo, Weber, Duffy and Dehnert 2. Approve the March 8, 2023 Minutes: Not available. 3. Market 203 – Consider/approve an update to an existing Master Sign Plan at 203 E. Wisconsin Avenue: Weber explained this multi-tenant building already has an approved Master Sign Plan under its previous owner. The building has been sold, and the MSP is being updated at the request of a new tenant to include vinyl signs on the front windows and (2) projecting signs hanging from brackets on the 2nd floor facing Wisconsin Avenue. The signage on the back of the building is not changing. Weber noted if approved the signage on the 2nd floor would be the first like this in the downtown. The building owner approved the request, and Weber recommends approval. Members questioned the signage on the 2nd floor, noting projecting signs are intended for pedestrians and believe this signage as proposed won’t be seen. They suggested carrying out the canopy to the edge of the sidewalk and including the name of the tenant on each side of the canopy or as an alternate consider a vertical blade sign on the 2nd floor. Gallo noted a right-of-way agreement would have to be entered into with the city if the applicant extended the canopy over the sidewalk. He suggested staff work with the applicant and come back next month. Motion by Schultz to approve the window signage in the master sign plan for Market 203 and hold off on the remaining signage in the front; second by Krogstad. Motion amended by Schultz to include approval of the signage on the back; second by Krogstad. Motion carried 4-0. 4. 116-118 N Main Street – Consider/approve a façade update at 116-118 N. Main Street: Weber explained the Architectural Commission granted approval on September 8, 2021 for work on the 1st floor of this building. Since then updates have been completed on the 1st floor including painting, installation of garage and entrance doors and fixing the concrete by the front doors. Weber noted the updates being reviewed tonight include a paint color for the 2nd floor, coping, windows and trim. She pointed out the detail above the windows and questioned the wood by the 1st floor garage doors. Weber recommended approval with considerations listed in the background. The applicant, Mark Radler, along with Dan Hutter and Sean Radler, explained they purchased new arched windows with pre-cast black frames; they want to paint the 2nd floor the same color as the 1st; and they used cedar by the garage doors. Members provided handwritten notes on a picture of the building (Exhibit 1) which reflected the accent brickwork should be highlighted on the arches; the wood by the garage doors should be wrapped with metal; and include glass in place of the wood above the door on the north side of the 1st floor. The applicants agreed to wrap the wood with aluminum. Motion by Krogstad to approve a façade update at 116 – 118 N. Main Street, with Exhibit 1 as referenced; second by Schultz. Motion carried 4-0. 5. Bridge Church / Multi-Tenant Building – Consider/approve a Master Sign Plan at 818 W Wisconsin Avenue: Weber explained the applicant is requesting approval of a master sign plan for their entire building which includes a wall and ground sign with an electronic messaging center. Staff requests the EMC be dimmable or be able to adjust the brightness due to its location near a residential neighborhood. The ground sign will be landscaped around the base, and the existing banner on the property must be removed before the sign permit is approved. Weber recommended approval of the request with considerations listed in the background. The applicant, Bob Krause of Bauer Signs, explained the wall sign will be internally illuminated with channel letters; the EMC has automatic tone down features and can be further adjusted if necessary; and encourages setting on/off hours accordingly. Weber added that they have planned a replacement panel for the monument sign in case the LCCA school leaves. Motion by Krogstad to approve a master sign plan for Bridge Church / multi-tenant building at 818 W. Wisconsin Avenue, subject to providing for staff to approve the messaging center timeframes and the banner is to be removed before the sign permit is issued; second by Schultz. Motion carried 4-0. S:Clerk\Committees-Commissions\Architectural\2023\ACMin 4-5-23 6. Momentum Early Learning / Multi-Tenant Building – Consider/approve building plans for a daycare multi- tenant building located at the southwest corner of Blue Ribbon Drive and Summit Avenue / WIS 67: Weber explained this applicant appeared before the Architectural Commission last month, and action was postponed so they could update their plans based on changes requested by the members. Their plans have been updated to include adding and reducing some windows and redoing the towers so they now return onto the roof. Concerns include missing main entrance features to make it stand out; different mullion patterns on certain windows and not others; need more information on building materials including fencing of the playground; and need to screen all mechanical units on the roof. Stephen Perry Smith explained the dumpster will consist of materials from the building; they left the south elevation undefined; towers will be located on either end of the south elevation along with 2 additional smaller towers in the middle of the building; the building includes step outs; changed the mullion pattern to match in all windows; thinking about moving the towers; not sure about future tenants but they will screen roof mechanicals if necessary; and the fencing around the playground will consist of vinyl PVC. The owner, Jennifer Miller, explained the garage area will be used for personal storage and clarified the fencing will be white. Members suggested adding awnings for future tenants; and pointed out all windows with the canopy above should align. Gallo noted there are no sign approvals this evening for this project, as the applicant will need to have a master sign plan because of having multiple tenants. Motion by Flint to approve the building plans for Momentum Early Learning / multi-tenant building and incorporate all recommendations listed in the background which are addressed in the Architectural Commission packet and that the glazing height of the north pedestrian entrance should match the north tower elevation; second by Schultz. Motion carried 4-0. 7. Reports and comments from the City Planning Department: Gallo noted the Landmark building plans are on the Plan Commission agenda for approval tonight. 8. Reports and comments from the Architectural Commissioners: None. 9. Adjourn: Motion by Schrang to adjourn at 5:42 pm; second by Schultz. Motion carried 4-0. Chris Dehnert, Deputy City Clerk S:Clerk\Committees-Commissions\Architectural\2023\ACMin 4-5-23