Architectural Review Committee

WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES September 6, 2022 The meeting was called to order by Diane Kane at 8:18 AM PRESENT: Christine Bleyhl, Diane Kane, Ryan Kiefer, Leslie Lowe (arrived at 8:57), Paul McElroy, Tracy Rossi ABSENT: (one vacancy) STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring PUBLIC COMMENT: none MINUTES: The minutes from August 16, 2022 were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS none NEW BUSINESS 9 Baker Avenue, façade change, MT Creative (ARC 22-17) The applicant described the project, location and the proposed changes – colors and materials to identify the new tenant spaces. Christine – asked about adding a 2nd floor Diane – for employee housing Christine – suggested making the grocery store more complementary to the updated south portion and integrate it better into the south portion. It still has a strong strip mall feeling. Something that shows the size of their own space. Not looking for a massing change just a material update. It is ripe for updating the materials. Diane – the public was worried about the change and, perhaps they are trying to keep it ‘Markus’ Christine – it’s a real missed opportunity and offered suggestions to better integrate the façade change; doesn’t have an issue with the south elevations Ryan – thinks those are good points; big change from what’s there now Paul – likes the scale and is fine with the changes; good to clean up the south side Ryan – likes the colors, likes the details Paul – probably wouldn’t choose orange, but that’s fine Christine – color is easy to change Tracy – likes seeing the stone removed; it’s pretty beat up Would like to have further discussion with the owner about the suggested changes Motion: Christine – move to approve as submitted 1 Paul – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 701 Spokane Avenue, repaint, Elliot Lindsey (ARC 22-18) We couldn’t open the photos and no one was present to describe the project. The Committee directed staff to contact the applicant. The Committee took no action. 444 Central Avenue, 4-unit residential development, Paradigm Architects (ARC 22-19) The applicant described the project, materials and colors. Tracy – likes the color palette and the materials; ties well together Christine – likes the off-set of the two buildings Staff brought up the concern with the decks in the side yard setback – discussed the possibility of an ‘at-grade’ patio. Staff also noted the setback issue if the driveway is to be considered as the required parking. Committee discussion on the landscaping Christine – with the setback issues on the south and north side thinks this needs to be resubmitted Motion: Christine – move to table to address the setback issues Paul – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 6394 Highway 93 S, Akers Storage, Dia Sullivan (ARC 22-21) Described the project, its location, the site plan, landscaping, materials and colors. The fence on the east side will be an ornamental metal and the remainder will be chain link – black vinyl and will tie into the building. Tracy – likes the location; so many are highly visible and proximity to multi-family – the colors and materials are nice; high quality materials Leslie – good location Tracy – will last longer with the higher quality materials Paul – the asphalt shingles are a nice touch Leslie – the landscaping looks good Ryan – asked questions about the fascia 2 Motion: Tracy – move to approve as submitted Leslie – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 740 Denver Street, 2-unit dwelling, Christine Blehyl (ARC 22-20) Described the project, location, materials, colors and landscaping. Paul – always likes the architecture but always notes these units should blend into the typical WF homes, but now they all go together for this neighborhood Leslie – it has been interesting to watch how the houses have been built up in the neighborhood; likes the break-up of the 2nd floor; green roofs are a challenge with the snow load and our seasons Motion: Paul – move to approve as submitted Tracy – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously OTHER ITEMS Meeting adjourned at 10:01 AM 3