Historic Preservation Commission

PLANNING SERVICES NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES TH 911 NORTH 7 AVENUE I P.O Box 4169 POCATELLO, IDAH0 83205-4169 208.234.6184 WEB https://www.pocatello.us HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC) AGENDA Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 6:00 p.m. 911 N. Seventh Avenue, City Council Chambers In-person attendance remains limited. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, social distancing measures are still in place. MASKS/FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED. City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Program access accommodations may be provided with three (3) days’ advance notice by contacting Skyler Beebe at sbeebe@pocatello.us; 208.234.6248 or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID. The Historic Preservation Commission is a citizen advisory group to the City Council. They are charged with making decisions concerning the exteriors of the buildings in the Downtown Historic District, make recommendations to the City Council for designation of historic properties and historic preservation and promote historic preservation in the city. The Commission also plays a vital role in the City’s downtown revitalization efforts. All meetings of the HPC are recorded for record retention and transcription. The following is the official agenda of the Historic Preservation Commission. Discussion and Commission action will be limited to those items on the agenda. AGENDA ITEM 1: ROLL CALL AND DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND EX-PARTE CONTACT Disclose who was talked to, the basic substance of the conversation, and whether the conversation had any influence. Disclose if there is anything personally or professionally that would not allow an impartial or unbiased decision. Disclose if a site visit was done, location(s) of the visit, and what was seen. AGENDA ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission may wish waive the oral reading of the minutes and approve the regular meeting minutes from January 5, 2022 and the open house meeting minutes from January 19, 2022. (ACTION ITEM) AGENDA ITEM 3: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Off the Rails Brewery – Pocatello LLC & Station Square LLC, has submitted an application for a certificate of appropriateness to replace the back entrance and add a patio side door on the north side of the building at 228 S. Main Street. The application also includes the addition of landscaping and patio space on the non-building portion of property located at 200 S. Main Street. (ACTION ITEM) AGENDA ITEM 4: 244 W. CENTER STREET – THE MONARCH BUILDING The Commission will hear an update regarding the rehabilitation plans for the Monarch building at 244 W. Center St. *** WORK SESSION *** THE BRADY CHAPEL CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN PLAN The Commission may wish to discuss and coordinate plans for funding & events. • Discussion on grants and funding • Event planning DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT ENGAGEMENT The Commission may wish to discuss and coordinate plans to engage the public in the Downtown Historic District. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER I VETERAN'S PREFERENCE  HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA 2 Minutes for January 5, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, Municipal Building 911 N. 7th Avenue, Pocatello, ID The meeting began at 6:03 PM AGENDA ITEM #1: ROLL CALL AND DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND EX- PARTE CONTACT Disclose who was talked to, the basic substance of the conversation, and whether the conversation had any influence. Disclose if there is anything personally or professionally that would not allow an impartial or unbiased decision. Disclose if a site visit was done, location(s) of the visit, and what was seen. PRESENT: Jared Barthlome, Ruta Casabianca, Denis Clijsters (arrived at 6:05 PM), Cindy Peterson, Josh Pohlman, and Marty Vizcarra. EXCUSED: Elizabeth Fore STAFF: Jim Anglesey and Aceline McCulla. None of the members had any conflict of interest or ex-parte contact. AGENDA ITEM #2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission may wish to waive the oral reading of the HPC meeting minutes from December 1, 2021, and approve the minutes as written. It was moved by J. Pohlman and seconded by C. Peterson to approve the minutes as written from December 1, 2021. Those in favor: Barthlome, Casabianca, Peterson, Pohlman and Vizcarra. Unanimous. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #3: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Mark Dahlquist of NeighborWorks Pocatello, represented by Randy Dixon of Relight the Night, has submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a neon display on the corner of 206 N. Arthur Avenue, the Eagles Building. Randy Dixon of Relight the Night gave a summary about the Eagles Aerie 119 neon sign and placing it on the Eagle Building and restoration will begin upon the COA approval by the HPC. The sign will be restored with exact matching blue and white letters with the white neon lights. It will be mounted on the corner at a 45 degree angle with a bucket and second man installation type. The Eagles sign will be the twenty-first neon sign rehabilitated in Pocatello. It was moved by C. Peterson and seconded by D. Clijsters to approve the request by NeighborWorks Pocatello and Relight the Night for a new neon display as presented. Chair Vizcarra noted to include the conditions listed in the staff report and to authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Appropriateness. The motion did not go to vote, Failed. It was moved by C. Peterson and seconded by D. Clijsters to approve the request by NeighborWorks Pocatello and Relight the Night for a new neon display as presented, finding the application meets the criteria for review under Chapter 17.04.210.I of Pocatello City Code as well as the Design Guidelines for Pocatello’s Downtown Historic District and the National Standards and the conditions listed in the staff report, and to authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Appropriate. Those in favor: Barthlome, Casabianca, Clijsters, Peterson, Pohlman and Vizcarra. Unanimous. Motion carried. HPC Meeting 1.5.2022 Page 1 of 2 With no other business, Chair Vizcarra closed the meeting at 6:17 PM and moved the Commission into the work session. *** WORK SESSION *** Chair Vizcarra opened the work session at 6:17 PM. THE BRADY CHAPEL CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN PLAN The Commission may wish to discuss and coordinate plans for funding & events. • Discussion on grants and funding • Event planning DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT ENGAGEMENT The Commission may wish to discuss and coordinate plans to engage the public in the Downtown Historic District. • Downtown Meetings – Anglesey will have this posted to the City’s FB page. • HPC purpose & future direction • Revision to guidelines timeline – Anglesey applied for a CLG grant and he should be hear back in February 2022. With no other business, Chair Vizcarra closed the work session at 6:57 PM. Submitted by: ___________________________________ Approved on: _________________________ Aceline McCulla, Secretary HPC Meeting 1.5.2022 Page 2 of 2  HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA 2 Minutes for January 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Station Square, 200 S. Main Street, Pocatello, ID The meeting began at 6:00 PM PRESENT: Ruta Casabianca, Denis Clijsters, Elizabeth Fore, Cindy Peterson, Josh Pohlman, and Marty Vizcarra UNEXCUSED: Jared Barthlome STAFF: Jim Anglesey and Matt Kerbs AGENDA ITEM #1: HPC OPEN HOUSE The Commission seeks to interact with the public regarding historic preservation. The Commission engaged in a conversation with members of the public regarding the purpose of the Commission as well as local and national historic preservation standards. With no other business, Chair Vizcarra closed the meeting at 7:00 PM. Submitted by: ___________________________________ Approved on: _________________________ Jim Anglesey, Staff Liaison HPC Meeting 1.19.2022 Page 1 of 1  PLANNING SERVICES NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES 911 NORTH 7 TH AVENUE I P.O Box 4169 POCATELLO, IDAH0 83205-4169 208.234.6184 WEB https://www.pocatello.us AGENDA ITEM NO. ____3_____ POCATELLO HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Off the Rails Brewery-Pocatello LLC & Station Square LLC LOCATION: 228 S Main Street & 200 S Main (Non-building portion) CITY STAFF ASSIGNED: Jim Anglesey, Long-Range Senior Planner MEETING DATE: February 2, 2022 RECOMMENDATION & CONDITIONS: Staff concludes that the application for a certificate of appropriateness is compliant with Pocatello Municipal Code Section 17.04.210 with the following conditions: 1. Trees included in the landscaping as proposed shall be at least one and one-half inches (1 ½ ") in caliper for each and shall be selected from the city's approved planting list; 2. Trees, shrubs, perennials, perennial grasses, and ground covers shall be located and spaced to accommodate their mature size on the site; 3. All land use and development within the City of Pocatello shall be equipped with an irrigation system appropriate to the type of plantings and soil properties; and 4. All applicable standards of the City of Pocatello Municipal Code Title 17 Zoning Regulations not herein listed and applicable shall apply. REQUEST: Off the Rails Brewery – Pocatello LLC & Station Square LLC, has submitted an application for a certificate of appropriateness to replace the back entrance and add a patio side door on the north side of the building at 228 S. Main Street. The application also includes the addition of landscaping and patio space on the non-building portion of property located at 200 S. Main Street. BACKGROUND: The building at 228 S. Main Street was built after 1931. The Inventory-Nomination Form for the Pocatello Historic District listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 states, “This small single-story red brick building has been painted white. Although the store front has been altered, the original brick façade, concrete coping band, and proportions are intact and visible. The building appears to have been built within the district’s period of significance, which extends to 1939.” DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR POCATELLO’S DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT: Staff finds the following standards identified in the design guidelines for the downtown historic district to be applicable to this application: 1. Exterior alterations and changes should be kept to a minimum. 2. The building should conform to surrounding buildings and other street features. 3. Every effort should be made to maintain and preserve the building’s original materials and colors. 4. Original and distinctive architectural details should be retained or restored. 5. Signs should be architecturally compatible with the design of the original or proposed building. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER I VETERAN'S PREFERENCE THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR’S STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES: Staff finds the following standards identified in the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties to be applicable to this application: “Rehabilitation is defined as the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values.” Standards for Rehabilitation: 1. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces and spatial relationships. 2. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. 3. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. 4. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize the restoration period will be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. 7. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. 8. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be distributed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. OPTIONAL MOTIONS: 1. Approval of the Application: “Move to approve the request from Off the Rails Brewery – Pocatello LLC & Station Square LLC as presented, finding the application meets the criteria for review as well as all local and national standards, with the condition that: [insert any additional conditions of approval] and authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Appropriateness” 2. Denial of the Application: “Move to deny the request from Off the Rails Brewery – Pocatello LLC & Station Square LLC as presented, finding the application does not meet the criteria for review as well as all local and national standards, finding that: [cite findings for denial].” REVIEW CRITERIA (17.04.210.I) Compliant City Code and Staff Review Yes No N/A Code Section Analysis 17.04.210.I.1 Adverse impacts to the historical integrity of the property or structure shall be minimized. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Review The work includes the installation of an overhead style door on the rear façade and utilizing the existing rear door and relocating it to the north side of the building at 228 S. Main Street. The work also includes landscaping and patio features on the Certificate of Appropriateness – 228 S. Main Street City of Pocatello Planning & Development Services Page 2 of 3  non-building portion of 200 S. Main Street – The Fargo Building. The exterior portions of the building that will be affected are composed of cinderblock construction and do not contain any defining features to the building. The Fargo building will not be altered in this project. As proposed, there are no adverse impacts to the historic integrity of the building. 17.04.210.I.1.a Changes to the defining characteristics of the building or site shall be minimized. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Review The exterior portions of the building that will be affected are composed of cinderblock construction and do not contain any defining features to the building. The defining characteristics of the building will be maintained. 17.04.210.I.1.b Removal of historic materials and features of the building or site shall be avoided. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Review There are no historic materials or features of the building that will be removed. 17.04.210.I.1.c Historic materials shall be retained where possible. Where not feasible, compatible ☒ ☐ ☐ materials shall be encouraged. Staff Review Historic materials will be retained. 17.04.210.I.2 The proposed work shall be compatible with the property or structure itself, as well as the surrounding neighborhood or district. Consideration shall be given to exterior design, site layout, proportion, detail, scale, color, texture, and materials. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Review The proposed work as presented is compatible to the structure. the patio and landscaping will complement the Fargo building as well as 228 S. Main providing interest and outdoor seating for Off the Rails Brewery. 17.04.210.I.3 Landscaping shall be compatible with the historic character of the property itself, as well as with the surrounding neighborhood or district. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Review Landscaping and patio design is compatible to the character of the property and the district and will not negatively impact the defining features of either building. Trees included in the landscaping shall be selected from the Portneuf Valley Tree Guide. 17.04.210.I.4 The style, materials, size and location of signs shall be compatible with the historic character and scale of the property or structure as well as the surrounding ☐ ☐ ☒ neighborhood or district. Staff Review No signage is included in this project. 17.04.210.I.5 The Historic Preservation Commission must consider the property’s suitability for preservation or restoration; educational value; cost for preservation or restoration; cost of acquisition, restoration, maintenance, operation, or repairs; possibilities for adaptive or alternative use of the property; appraised value and administrative and ☒ ☐ ☐ financial responsibility of any person or organization willing to underwrite all or a portion of such costs. Staff Review The subject properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ATTACHMENTS: A. Application & Supporting Materials Certificate of Appropriateness – 228 S. Main Street City of Pocatello Planning & Development Services Page 3 of 3  ATTACHMENT A HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 2, 2022  PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PO Box 4169, 911 North Seventh Avenue Pocatello, Idaho 83205 (208)234-6184 FAX (208)234-6586 Please email to: planning@pocatello.us Date received by staff: ____________ HPC Meeting: __________________ Dates for review will not be scheduled until plan review approval has been received. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION OR BUILDING ALTERATION WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT (A Prerequisite to obtaining a Building or Sign Permit) NOTE TO APPLICANTS: The Historic Preservation Commission generally meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. In order to appear on the agenda, complete application materials must be submitted to the Planning & Development Services Department at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting date. Complete applications will be considered by the HPC within forty-five (45) days of receipt. Applicant: Representative: Off the Rails Brewery-Pocatello LLC Name:_________________________________________ Firm & Contact:__________________________________ 460 W Connor St. Mailing address:_________________________________ Mailing address:__________________________________ Pocatello, ID 83204 City, State, Zip:__________________________________ City, State, Zip:___________________________________ 818-665-8529 Phone:________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________________ justin.arias@offtherailsbrewery.com Email:_________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________ TYPE OF WORK:  New Construction  Demolition*  Exterior Building Alteration (Sign) *All demolitions require a public hearing in accordance with Section 17.04.210. All such hearings shall be set within forty-five days after receipt of an application. See #5 below. Remove current back door and Brief description of work, add additional sheet if you need more space: _______________________________________ replace with garage door for back entrance. Move old door for patio side door which _________________________________________________________________________________________________ will be around 34' - 40' from the back of Off the Rails. Garage door will be closed to _________________________________________________________________________________________________ public access. Patio side door will serve as second exit for the brewery. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS (pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance Section 17.04.210): 1. A clear statement of the proposed work, including colors, materials, landscaping, canopies, and signs; 2. Plans illustrating the size, height and completed appearance of the proposed work; 3. A site plan showing all existing buildings and structures and the proposed work; 4. Any other project information deemed necessary by the historic preservation commission. Page 1 of 2  5. Certificate Of Appropriateness; Standards For Review: In reviewing applications for certificates of appropriateness for new construction or alterations of buildings, sites, structures, and objects within a historic district, the criteria for review are as follows: A. Adverse impacts to the historical integrity of the property or structure shall be minimized. 1. Changes to the defining characteristics of the building or site shall be minimized. 2. Removal of historic materials and features of the building or site shall be avoided. 3. Historic materials shall be retained where possible. Where not feasible, compatible materials shall be encouraged. B. The proposed work shall be compatible with the property or structure itself, as well as the surrounding neighborhood or district. Consideration shall be given to exterior design, site layout, proportion, detail, scale, color, texture, and materials. C. Landscaping shall be compatible with the historic character of the property itself, as well as with the surrounding neighborhood or district. D. The style, materials, size and location of signs shall be compatible with the historic character and scale of the property or structure as well as to the surrounding neighborhood or district. E. The historic preservation commission must consider the property's suitability for preservation or restoration; educational value; cost for preservation or restoration; cost of acquisition, restoration, maintenance, operation, or repairs; possibilities for adaptive or alternative use of the property; appraised value and administrative and financial responsibility of any person or organization willing to underwrite all or a portion of such costs. 6. A title report, property deed, or other legal documentation of ownership of the site in question, whether freehold, option, or lease for anything other than sign installation. 7. In cases where the application is for demolition, the necessity for the demolition shall be justified in writing. This shall include at a minimum: A. A detailed structural analysis conducted by a licensed architect or structural engineer. B. The reasons for the building’s demolition and the urgency for so doing. PLEASE NOTE: Issues relating to access to or encroachments upon public rights-of-way are not within the purview of the Historic Preservation Commission. Such matters must be reviewed and decided by separate application to the City Engineering Department. The approval of this application does not permit the violation of any federal or state codes, any section of the Building Code, or other Pocatello Municipal Codes as adopted. Approval of this land use permit does not exempt applicant from the provisions of the federal Fair Housing Act or ADA requirements. Further, other conditions, requirements, etc. may be imposed as part of the building permit process. This application shall not be considered complete (nor will a hearing be scheduled) until all required information has been submitted and verified. I hereby acknowledge that I have read this application and state that the above information is correct and I agree to the above terms and conditions. I am also aware the applicant or a representative must be present at the Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Justin Arias 01/18/22 Print Building/Property Owner(s) Name: _______________________________________ Dated: __________________ Signature of Building/Property Owner(S): ______________________________________ Dated: __________________ 01/18/22 IMPORTANT: Should the Commission decline to issue this certificate, applicants may appeal to the City Council by written request submitted to the Planning & Development Services Department within thirty (30)days of the date of the written decision. Page 2 of 2 Updated 7/11/2019  Patio Project Off the Rails Brewery/Station Square General Outline: Upon completion of change of ownership at Off the Rails, we would like to partner with Station Square on this patio project to be implemented in Spring 22’. Off the Rails will remove the current door in the back of the brewery (Appendix A) and move it to be a patio side door (Figure 2). The dimensions of the double door dimensions are 76”W x 86”H and the complete door frame is 114”W x 119”H. The double door dimensions will place the door between 34’ – 40’ from the back entrance of the brewery on both sides (Appendix B & C). Per the patio diagram (Appendix D), we will build out a concrete pathway for easy entrance and exit. A new garage door will replace the current door with similar style to the current garage door in the front entrance (Appendix E). The back entrance to Off the Rails will be closed to the public and serve as a brewery/employee entrance. The patio side door will serve as the second egress exit for patrons. Patio Design The current design is a great visual for what we want to achieve for the space. A cozy patio area with greenery to create an inviting environment in Old Town Pocatello. Ideally, the deck will be composite decking to maintain a clean look over the years through weather. The trees and shrubbery will add a nice addition to the back area. We can add concrete barriers on both sides of the deck entrance for additional safety to create a barrier from vehicles. 1  Appendices Appendix A. – Current back entrance to Off the Rails Brewing 2 Appendix B. – Between the chair and shelving is the area designated to be the patio side door, which is 33’ – 40’ from Off the Rails Back entrance. 3 Appendix C. – Area designated to be patio side door (outside view), 33’ – 40’ from Off the Rails back entrance 4 Appendix D. – Initial patio concept design for Off the Rails/Station Square (Myers & Andersen). 5 Appendix E. – Commercial garage door in front entrance of Off the Rails Brewing 6  STATION SQUARE LANDSCAPE CONCEPT RESURFACE STATION SQUARE OR REPLACE BUILDING CONCRETE EXISTING AIR UNITS EXISTING SURFACE 5 FEET LOW COLUMNAR TREE/BUSH SCREEN SHADE TREE: (8-10 FEET) EASTERN RED BUD JAPANESE LILAC EXISTING METERS LANDSCAPE AREA: SPIREA DAYLILLYS ORNAMENTAL GRASS INTEGRATED BENCH OFF THE RAILS LANDSCAPE AREA: ROCK MULCH GROUND COVER SIDEWALK ECT. U.P. AVENUE EXISTING TRASH DECK ON GRADE: 5 FEET 10 FEET 5 FEET MAINTAIN DRAINAGE BIN UNDER DECK, 3 FEET NOTE: DIMENSIONS ARE FOR REFINANCE FIELD VERIFY