Architectural Review Committee

WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES September 21, 2021 The meeting was called to order by Shane Jacobs at 8:15 AM PRESENT: Christine Bleyhl, Stacy Caldwell, Shane Jacobs, Diane Kane, Leslie Lowe, Paul McElroy, Tracy Rossi ABSENT: none STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring PUBLIC COMMENT: none MINUTES: The minutes from August 17, 2021 and September 7, 2021 were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS none NEW BUSINESS 968 Colorado Avenue, townhouse, Chelmo (ARC 21-28) The applicant described the townhouse elements from the Architectural Review Standards for townhouses and changes made to the project and described these standards. The garage is stepped in a bit to meet the garage-forward standards. The retaining walls will likely be stacked rock. Leslie – questions/concerns about the landscaping design with this design; any landscaping along the street Tracy – any way to screen the utility box Diane – landscaping can be more than just trees Tracy – is there a solution to the very wide asphalt driveway Leslie – seems like there is an opportunity to better consider landscaping with the project Christine – we’ve seen a few projects with no landscaping; because this project is maximizing its use, we need to see more landscaping Leslie – ensure the plans are making a livable place The applicant described the building materials and their application on the building. Christine – the side elevation are in the same plane? Yes Committee discussion about the requirement for 8 corners and the reason for the corners; the applicant proposed to push in the garage in 2-feet Christine – the intent is not being met with just a rectangular box Tracy – can the southern unit be shifted back? 1 Christine – only have the siding change makes an attempt to break up the side but almost accentuates it; can also bump in versus bump out Paul – can the front portion of the building be pushed in a couple of feet? The light gray in the front might even be better than the dark gray in the front Christine – maxing out the footprint but the design needs to go hand in hand The lot is very tight; there isn’t as much space as it seems – narrow, slopes Christine – doesn’t feel comfortable approving not meeting the requirements; need to see more before we move forward Paul – need to help us overcome the boxy-ness of the building; consider swapping colors Stacy – like the mix of materials – boxy-ness and landscaping Leslie – we created new design guidelines and these need to be met Part of the reason for not stepping back the buildings is cost; stepping in would be challenging due to the stairs Motion: Leslie – move to table Tracy – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously Golf Accessory Building, WFGC, Terry Nelson (ARC 21-29) No one attended the meeting Motion: Tracy – move to table until the next meeting, as the committee had questions for the applicant Paul – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously OTHER ITEMS • Tree Preservation During Construction – continue until the next meeting Meeting adjourned at 9:02 AM 2