Architectural Review Committee

WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES October 19, 2021 The meeting was called to order by Shane Jacobs at 8:20 AM PRESENT: Christine Bleyhl, Shane Jacobs, Diane Kane, Leslie Lowe, Paul McElroy, Tracy Rossi ABSENT: Stacy Caldwell STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring PUBLIC COMMENT: none MINUTES: The minutes from October 5, 2021 were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS Accessory Structure at WF Golf Course, WFGC, Terry Nelson (ARC 21-29) The applicant described the project, location and materials. The shed will be located outside the net and within the trees. Paul – look at the side, road side will be nice and clean and matches everything out there, no trees removed Motion: Leslie – move to approve Tracy – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously NEW BUSINESS 6263-6291 Shiloh Avenue, townhouses, Steve Luly (ARC 21-30) The applicant described the project – 2nd phase of the earlier building in 2019. Changes from the previous building including steps in the building, colors, material palette and garage doors. Leslie – would be nice to see a landscaped design for the owners; maybe a path or some sort of access to the bike path Tracy – may need HOA approval to install a path across the common open area Paul – like the building, nice design, good quality Leslie – likes the way the front elevations look 1 Motion: Tracy – move to approve Christine – 2nd Discussion: Leslie – still thinks it would be nice to have some sort of connection between the buildings, but it is HOA property and off this site; it would be a nice amenity for the neighborhood; would love it if they would bring it up to the HOA Vote: motion passes unanimously 1000 Wisconsin Avenue, mixed use bldg., Ken Huff (ARC 21-31) The applicant described the project; originally thought they could re-use the carwash but the site was constrained with the location of the building and the condition of the building wasn’t very good; better options for the overall site and enabled the addition of two apartments. Described the buildings and the materials; provided a colors and the Hardi will be a smooth finish; antique black-looking brick – the committee would like to see the brick Leslie – would have liked to see more articulation on the front of the building; some change in the building footprint Shane – concerned about the three materials in the same plane on the south elevation; there is no relief and simply butt into one another with no relation to the mass or form other than the roof transition above it Christine – share Shane’s concern with the transition from the white to the cedar – either a change in the plane or continue the materials across the front Leslie – would be nice to create a bit of streetscape look to be more attractive for the patrons using the patio and transition to building Diane – agrees with the material change comment; especially with the window on the edge Tracy – would really like to see the brick material Motion: Christine – move to table to see the materials, changes and landscaping Tracy – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 6588 Highway 93 S, Stockman Bank, Cushing Terrell (ARC 21-32) The applicant described the project, location. Provided some photos of buildings around town to show how it complements the community. The building is around 15,000 s.f. at about 35-feet – would like to put an outdoor space on top of the drive thru (north side of the building). Described the building, materials and provided some additional elevations. The garbage 2 elevation is masonry. Added a pergola for covered bike parking; changed the base color of the building. A bit nicer than the split-faced CMU – taller than typical. Tracy – makes a nice entrance into Whitefish; a nice addition; may cause other buildings at this intersection to upgrade Christine – nice to have a new landmark building on the highway Leslie – any opportunity on the deck to have plants/planters low vegetation – not a lot of soil; membrane roof Paul – enjoy the Stockman Bank buildings across the state; materials are steel yes, pre- built and powdered coated Motion: Leslie – move to approve Tracy – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 205 E 1st Street, parking structure, Armen Keuylian (ARC 21-33) The applicant described the project, location to add parking for the two-unit building on the corner. Shane – how open the car doors doesn’t look wide enough – especially on the lower level working with company that does this Paul – unique; interesting way to hide some automobiles Tracy – parking is wider in MT with the larger vehicles; required to have 4 spaces, but we typically find people only have one car Leslie – in the winter plowing can be a challenge with grass-crete; it’s a great way to create an illusion of lawn – snow blow or personal shovel works the best; sometimes it can be slick with ice build-up; aesthetically it can be nicer – better than asphalt Motion: Tracy – move to approve Diane – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously OTHER ITEMS • Pre-Ap, 37 Lupfer Avenue, Larch House, Block 26 Partners Described the project (32 key hotel with retail space on E 1st Street); located on Block 26; describe the site plan and the requirements from the Downtown Master Plan 3 Leslie – loves the idea of the courtyard and the cabin ideas; likes the use of the windows and the 2-story buildings and the Railway two-story gable; struggles with the look of the restaurant and the square-ish look of the restaurant/family room portions; appreciates the modern look but not too sure it complements the Railway District Paul – loves the architecture, but doesn’t think it blends with Whitefish; east elevation is a bit too industrial looking; concerned about the south elevation – too stark Tracy – also concerned with the east elevation Paul – maintain some quaintness of Whitefish breaking down the scale? Some day it will not be so visible when the property to the west redevelops Christine – excited to get one of their projects in town; understands the concerns; restaurant ties back to our industrial past; something to break the east elevation up vertically (covered entrance over each door or long covered awning); super excited for this Diane – loves this; instead of one giant building but lots of smaller spaces; smaller buildings are more in character with town; loves the top level (above the restaurant) with the openings Paul – likes it very much just concerned about the east elevation Shane – firm has a reputation for quality projects; agrees with the alley elevation concerns – some component like Christine suggested; thanks for the complete submittal at pre-ap Leslie – appreciates the industrial building look; loves it; relationship of the indoor-outdoor space achieved this where it is generally ignored on other projects • Pre-Ap, 6303-6323 Shiloh Avenue, townhomes, REH Consulting LLC POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT MEETING • Tree Preservation During Construction – continue until the next meeting Meeting adjourned at 10:05 AM 4