Architectural Review Committee

WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES December 1, 2020 The meeting was called to order by Kathy Skemp at 8:15AM PRESENT: Stacy Caldwell, Shane Jacobs, Diane Kane, Leslie Lowe, Kathy Skemp ABSENT: Paul McElroy, Tracy Rossi STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring PUBLIC COMMENT: none MINUTES: The minutes from November 3, 2020 were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS Façade Change, 1000 Wisconsin Avenue, Solus Architects (ARC 20-29) Applicant described changes to the landscaping (around the site and adjacent to the building); changes to the building materials that better complement The Quarry project; changes to the overhangs and they received an approval from The Quarry on their project/materials. Diane – the addition of landscaping is an improvement Leslie – Colorado Spruce in a 5-foot wide area is not going to work – they have a mature spread of 15 to 20-feet; the plants selected are not the correct size; where is the trash enclosure; where are the bike racks and pedestrian connections to the building; need to be thinking about pedestrian/bike circulation Applicant – could add a bike rack; still determining where the trash enclosure will be located Stacy – huge improvement; worth thinking through the ped-bike circulation/access; likely using the driveways Leslie – it is a huge improvement Shane – screen wall on the roof may not be enough; any changes will need to brought back to the Committee; there might be a better way to connect it to the design of the building so it doesn't look like a hat on the roof Kathy – an improvement over the previous version Motion: Stacy – move to approve as submitted with properly sized trees in the landscaping areas, an analysis of how pedestrian and bikes will flow through the site, and the trash enclosure Diane – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 1 Starbucks, Railing on top of Retaining Wall, 6405 Highway 93 S, MT Creative (ARC 20- 06) Applicant described railing color and material. The applicant apologized for not bringing the material before the Committee before its installation. Kathy – thinks its fine; it is simple; one can see through it without focusing on the railing Diane – asked if it meets code with the wide spaces in its design and installation Motion: Leslie – move to approve subject to confirmation that it meets Code Diane – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously NEW BUSINESS New Coffee Building, 1000 Wisconsin Avenue, Solus Architects (ARC 20-30) The applicant described the project, its location and proposed colors. The siding is the same as the main building with the addition of white brick to protect the building and complement the business's signage. Leslie – is that a walk-up window on the south side? Yes Kathy – will be the brick be a veneer or a full brick. Normal-sized full brick. Asked about maintenance of the brick Leslie – any concerns with the overhang being bumped by large vehicles? No Shane – what is the metal roof profile? Standing seem with a stitch – no delta rib; suggested the materials wrap the corner; opportunity to look at the two halves versus materials being applied on each face Motion: Leslie – move to approve subject to changes to the materials as suggested by Shane, updated bike/pedestrian connect between the walk-up coffee building and the Wisconsin Avenue bike path and ped/bike furniture in the landscaping (bike rack, seating, picnic table) Diane – 2nd Discussion: Leslie – the pedestrian access to the building could simply be a material change in the asphalt Vote: motion passes unanimously OTHER ITEMS 2 Big Mountain River subdivision, Mindful Designs, Pre-Ap The architect presented the thought process and design concepts for Big Mountain River subdivision. The Committee offered a number of comments. Kathy – looks great, asked about the plan for the roof edge and its detail Leslie – enjoyed presentation, thoughtful; it will be good to see how the project connects with the river's edge and its landscaping; further development of the community spaces Shane – appreciates the presentation, we don't get a lot of these types of presentations; enjoys that it isn't an overly busy project – thanks Diane – appreciates the thoughtful approach to the project; interesting design elements to add to our town Stacy – will be interested to see how this project fits into the neighborhood context – mass, scale, etc. Leslie – how address snow removal on the decks Architectural Review Standards Staff is finishing up adding the links in the document and will have it up on the webpage by December 2nd when the regulations go into effect. Meeting adjourned at 9:44 AM 3