Architectural Review Committee
Regular MeetingWhitefish, MT · January 3, 2023
Minutes
WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 3, 2023
The meeting was called to order by Diane Kane at 8:15 AM
PRESENT: Grant Hughes, Diane Kane, Ryan Kiefer, Paul McElroy, Tracy Rossi
ABSENT: Christine Blehyl, Leslie Lowe
STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring
PUBLIC COMMENT: Committee members welcomed Grant to the Committee.
MINUTES: The minutes from December 6, 2022 were unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS
MH Legacy LLC, mixed-use building, E 220 2nd Street (ARC 22-31) The applicant
described the materials on the project, as that was the final item for the Committee to
review.
Paul – looks nice
Tracy – likes it
Paul – No more LP siding - correct
Motion:
Tracy – move to approve
Ryan – 2nd
Discussion: none
Vote: motion passes unanimously
NEW BUSINESS
222 Lupfer Avenue, triplex, Solus Architecture (ARC 22-33) The applicant described the
project, use, parking and described how the project integrates into the neighborhood.
There were questions about the zoning required open space and staff recommended this
discussion take place during Site Review, which this project hasn’t attended. Described
the building materials. The applicant was concerned abut what could happen next to his
mixed-use project so bought the property in order to develop something with less than
the maximum permitted by zoning.
Diane – important consideration while we grow
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Paul – likes it, very nice
Ryan – as long as the privacy fence is wood, OK with the project
Motion:
Tracy – move to approve
Ryan – 2nd
Discussion: none
Vote: motion passes unanimously
The Estates at Eagle Lake, 1926 & 1934 Whitefish Avenue, Pitts/Alton (ARC 23-01) The
applicant described the project and there are no significant changes from the pre-ap. The
applicant provided samples of the materials, windows, doors, garage, roof (all black),
decking (just off the backside), and back handrail
Ryan – what is the material above the garage – hardi smooth panel with a decorative
reveal
The Committee asked questions about the materials and their application on the buildings
Motion:
Tracy – move to approve subject to the glass in the garage door being pebbled
Ryan – 2nd
Discussion: none
Vote: motion passes unanimously
The Estates at Eagle Lake, 1942 & 1950 Whitefish Avenue, Pitts/Alton (ARC 23-02)
Motion:
Tracy – move to approve subject to the glass in the garage door being pebbled
Ryan – 2nd
Discussion: none
Vote: motion passes unanimously
The Estates at Eagle Lake, 1958 & 1966 Whitefish Avenue, Pitts/Alton (ARC 23-03)
Motion:
Tracy – move to approve subject to the glass in the garage door being pebbled
Ryan – 2nd
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Discussion: none
Vote: motion passes unanimously
OTHER ITEMS
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 AM
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Agenda
Whitefish Architectural Review Committee
AGENDA
January 3, 2023 at 8:15AM
418 E 2nd Street
City Hall, Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Public Comment
3. Approval of the December 6, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Old Business:
• MH Legacy LLC, mixed-use building, 220 E 2nd Street (ARC 22-31)
New Business:
1. 222 Lupfer Avenue, triplex, Solus Architecture (ARC 22-33)
2. The Estates at Eagle Lake, 1926 & 1934 Whitefish Avenue, Pitts/Alton
(ARC 23-01)
3. The Estates at Eagle Lake, 1942 & 1950 Whitefish Avenue, Pitts/Alton
(ARC 23-02)
4. The Estates at Eagle Lake, 1958 & 1966 Whitefish Avenue, Pitts/Alton
(ARC 23-03)
Other Business: none
Adjourn
NEXT MEETING: February 7, 2023
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