Architectural Review Committee

WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES December 7, 2021 The meeting was called to order by Shane Jacobs at 8:18 AM PRESENT: Christine Bleyhl, Stacy Caldwell, Shane Jacobs, Diane Kane, Leslie Lowe, Paul McElroy, Tracy Rossi ABSENT: none STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring, Jessica Nymark PUBLIC COMMENT: none MINUTES: The minutes from November 2, 2021 were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS none NEW BUSINESS Larch Hotel, 37 Lupfer Avenue, Tom Kundig (ARC 21-34) The applicant provided an overview of the project, how they responded to comments from the pre-ap in October, neighborhood context and how the building responds, described the buildings, updates to the alley elevation based on comments from the pre-application meeting, how the mechanical equipment is screened from view and described the materials. Leslie – retaining wall materials? Locally sourced stacked rock; all hardscape will be locally sourced would like to see the plant palette working with local landscaping and working with Cate at BBLA Noted the landscaping in some of the downtown planters have outgrown their spaces so be careful on-going maintenance is important Christine – keep in mind that some of the locally sourced rock can be difficult to work with – oranges and browns that might not complement the building materials/colors likely be in the grays Paul – addressed all the comments from last meeting Tracy – really likes the projects, it looks beautiful Motion: Leslie – move to approve Tracy – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 1 Don K, remodel, 6219 Highway 93 S, Aaron Wallace (ARC 21-35) The applicant described the façade change and enclosed areas, received approval from Chrysler yesterday on the tower element, described the Shiloh Avenue frontage improvements (sidewalk & street trees), described the materials and colors, like to slightly tint the windows for the solar gain – the standards say no to tinting but it is very slight (committee doesn’t consider it tinted), likes the tower to signify the main entrance but changed to eliminate the arch and the ‘sunburst’ element and use gray tile (no sample) Leslie – the tower is an improvement Shane – would like to see the tile and grout sample when available tile wraps around the tower Christine – location of signs; painted gray dryvit Tracy – what is the sheen of the metal? It’s flat Christine – landscaping is staying the same? Yes Motion: Leslie – move to approve Tracy – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously Miles Avenue Condos, 10-unit condo building, 4-8 Miles Avenue, Ken Huff (ARC 21-36) The applicant described the project (pre-ap in August), described the building, location, layout, landscaping – ornamental landscaping with conifer/deciduous and native plant restoration along the river, public trail along the river that someday will connect to the south, described the colors and materials of the building, described garage mitigation Leslie – garbage? Haven’t decided yet Native seeding mix? Plugs and shrub may add seeding Paul – view from 2nd Street? should be a bit difficult to see due to vegetation and adjacent condos Shane – windows? Darker/bronze or black Casey – the owner would like to postpone this item until he’s had more time with the project Motion: Leslie – move to table Christine – 2nd Discussion: Leslie – Communal outdoor space, bike parking Vote: motion passes unanimously 2 OTHER ITEMS • Tree Preservation During Construction – continue until the next meeting Meeting adjourned at 9:25 AM 3