Architectural Review Committee

WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES October 4, 2022 The meeting was called to order by Diane Kane at 8:15 AM PRESENT: Christine Bleyhl, Diane Kane, Ryan Kiefer, Leslie Lowe, Paul McElroy ABSENT: Tracy Rossi, (one vacancy) STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring PUBLIC COMMENT: none MINUTES: The minutes from September 20, 2022 were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS The Estates at Eagle Lake, 1942 & 1950 Whitefish Avenue, Zachary Pitts (ARC 22-24) The applicant described the changes including adding 8-corners, added interest on the sides of the buildings, addressed the building height and material transitions. They also submitted a landscape plan for the project. The applicant noted there is limited space for landscaping. Leslie – more thought could go into the curb appeal of the landscaping along the street; something with more ‘human-scale’ at the street level Paul – asked about the plane of the front building? One plane. Asked about the material of the garage door? Painted metal. One color would look better than striped on the color renderings. Diane – agrees, it’s a bit distracting thinks it’s the rendering – look at the material book; there are lights in it The garage doors are solid with windows Paul – clarification of the overhangs? Two different depths Leslie – retaining wall materials? Stacked stone Christine – believes there are a lot of opportunities with this building that are not being taken advantage of, it’s unfortunate; it’s a swing and miss Leslie – agrees, the back of the building is massive – not very comfortable from the back Paul – agrees, the front elevation is one massive box Leslie – we are looking at 4-story buildings for a two-unit building; they are massive buildings Diane – really take into consideration how the next buildings can look different from one another Paul – the minimum standards are being met; unfortunately, we aren’t achieving what we set out to achieve 1 Leslie – the mass of the building is part of the charge for this group; we do have some subjective standards and we are struggling with the mass and the scale of the building, but we are not here to design projects; yes, the minimums are met but mass and scale concerns still exist Paul – wasn’t part of the original discussion – so many opportunities for improving the building, doesn’t feel good about approving the project as it stands Motion: Christine – move to deny based on bulk, scale and mass Paul – 2nd Discussion: Paul – we need relief on the front of the building Christine – relief on all sides of the building Leslie – there are very few projects that do not meet the mass and scale Ryan – it is a box, it is very large and agrees that it isn’t in step with the goals of the community; may meet the standards but not the spirit Vote: motion 4-1 (Kane abstained) Whitefish Golf Course, 865 W 2nd Street, Amendment to 2021 Application for a Gazebo (ARC 21-29A) The applicant described the open-air pavilion, its location and materials. Motion: Ryan – move to approve Christine – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously NEW BUSINESS West 2nd Property Group, 145 W 2nd Street, repaint, Bill Kahle (ARC 22-27) The applicant described the project and how the paint with be applied. Look at the beams under the front awning and, if in good shape, may be able to stain the beam to match the interior wood beams, otherwise the black trim. The actual gas canopy will not change at this time. Motion: Ryan – move to approve Leslie – 2nd 2 Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 505 Wisconsin Avenue, addition, Docter (ARC 22-22) The applicant described the project, it’s location, the addition and materials. Leslie – appreciates the addition of the ADA accessibility and the bike racks to the front of the building Paul – can we dress up the front of the building, it’s a pretty basic front – something with the trim/wainscot – maybe add a stone wainscot and a truss detail at the entrance Ryan – gutters, matching the roof; fascia, wood Motion: Leslie – move to table subject to review of the front elevation suggested wainscot (rock or metal) and a truss detail at the entrance Ryan – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously OTHER ITEMS Pre-Ap, Whitefish Corridor (multi-family project between Colorado & Texas Avenues) Described the project, its location, open spaces and circulation. Leslie – suggested the designers really think about the open spaces and how it can be designed to create community – plat areas, bbq spaces, walking paths, etc. Committee asked about three stories along Colorado Avenue – needed to give 30% deed restricted housing Leslie – noted the various building elevation changes, depths and variation Paul – ensure all the site services are looked at and screened appropriately such as, trash, mechanical equipment, etc. Leslie – appreciates the vegetative buffer and the bits of landscaping throughout – very thoughtful; how about including some sort of woonerf (a surfaced paved in a different type of material that can also serve as a hardscape open space); could be an interesting exploration of open space Maybe over by the open space and community buildings Ryan – asked about the repetition of the buildings; the buildings are a family of buildings but not identical; carefully review the Arch Review Standards for the multiple multi-family structures 772 Denver Avenue, material change, Christine Bleyhl (ARC 21-26) The applicant described the material change and reasoning. 3 Motion: Leslie – move to approve Ryan – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously Meeting adjourned at 10:03 AM 4