Architectural Review Committee

WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES November 1, 2022 The meeting was called to order by Diane Kane at 8:15 AM PRESENT: Christine Bleyhl, Diane Kane, Ryan Kiefer, Leslie Lowe, Tracy Rossi ABSENT: Paul McElroy (one vacancy) STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring, Alan Tiefenbach PUBLIC COMMENT: none MINUTES: The minutes from October 4, 2022 were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS 505 Wisconsin Avenue, addition, Docter (ARC 22-22) The applicant described the changes to the front of the building – stone and slight change to the entrance. The applicant will bring the materials back to the Committee. Motion: Leslie – move to approve subject to seeing the final materials Ryan – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passed unanimously 57 Crestwood Drive, amendments, New Leaf Construction (ARC 22-12) and 58 Crestwood Drive, amendments, New Leaf Construction (ARC 22-13) Described the building material changes – some of the materials are 18 weeks out – chose a color that was very similar to what was originally approved. A few other details were refined from the original approval. Tracy – looks good Christine – improvement Motion: Ryan – move to approve 57 Crestwood Drive Tracy – 2nd Discussion: none 1 Vote: motion passes unanimously Motion: Ryan – move to approve 58 Crestwood Drive Tracy – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously NEW BUSINESS 101 & 103 Central Avenue, addition, nuWest Builders (ARC 22-28) The applicant described the project, the interior remodel of both the Casey’s building and Fleur, and the materials. Tracy – likes it Motion: Tracy – move to approve Leslie – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously OTHER ITEMS Pre-Ap, 39 O’Brien Avenue, Jill Lawrance, MT Creative Described the project and its location. The building will have commercial on the first floor with three residential units upstairs and three single car garages. Tracy – struggles with the massing of these buildings in this neighborhood; the north side of E 2nd Street has changed dramatically though she recognizes this neighborhood will change; likes the character of the neighborhood Ryan – compared to some of the other buildings we’ve seen in this neighborhood this one is following the design standards much more; the massing is extreme – neighbors to the north will not see the sun, the neighborhood is changing; likes the E First Street elevation Christine – struggles with the west elevation next to a very small house to the north; noted it is important to be neighborly; challenge with meeting clients demands and the existing neighborhood Diane – wishes the building was two-story 2 Leslie – appreciates the porches and outdoor spaces; looks forward to seeing the landscaping plan The Committee had much discussion about the 3rd floor element. They like the general direction of the project and look forward to reviewing the final design. Leslie will be gone for the December meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 AM 3