Architectural Review Committee

WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES April 4, 2023 The meeting was called to order by Leslie Lowe, acting chair, at 8:15 AM PRESENT: Christine Bleyhl, Grant Hughes, Leslie Lowe, Ryan Kiefer, ABSENT: Diane Kane, Paul McElroy, Tracy Rossi STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring PUBLIC COMMENT: none MINUTES: The minutes from February 7, 2023 were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS 222 Lupfer Avenue, amendments, Solus Architecture (ARC 22-33) The applicant described the project and its changes on the north elevation. Materials are the same. Leslie – looks better Christine – exterior stair (with a cover) to an open deck; materials? Described with what they might be; concerns with the use of wood on a zero-lot line – check the building code Ryan – if it’s steel and open, it might be OK If they have to enclose it, they would need to come back Motion: Christine – move to approve as submitted as an open staircase and deck Grant – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 345 Spokane Avenue, amendments, nuWest Construction (ARC 22-29) The applicant described the changes to the previous project. The finishes have not changed – just the structure itself. Ryan – the enclosure of the southern deck is a bit of blank wall Tough, it’s the men’s restroom; wants to focus it to the doors Leslie – kind of likes it Christine – fairly symmetrical; isn’t bothered by the revision 1 Motion: Christine – move to approve as submitted Grant – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously NEW BUSINESS 301 Akers Lane, church, Nu West Construction (ARC 23-09) Described the project, landscaping, its location, the materials and colors. Leslie – this is probably one of the nicest site driven designs with the landscaping and layout Christine – asked questions about the board form concrete. It will be an applied material – troweled on-site Leslie – questions about the lighting to make sure they are dark sky compliant and low wattage as possible Christine – nice looking building Motion: Christine – move to approve as submitted Ryan – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously Storage Building, 626 Woodland Place, Babiak, (ARC 23-07) The applicant described the project, its location, neighborhood context. Several material options were provided. Christine – suggested it be tabled in order to see the actual samples, color (siding, roof) Leslie – struggling with the context of the neighborhood Grant – noted sections of the Resort-Community referencing the neighborhood scale; prefer it to look more residential versus a very large mini storage building Leslie – it’s not accessory to main office and concerned with how it will feel in the neighborhood; noted additional sections within the Resort-Community district Christine – concerned with the size, scale, massing and materials of the project Ryan – isn’t necessarily concerned with the metal but with the large scale of the building Christine – it’s a balance between what the client wants and what the standards say – if it got approved the Committee would see a lot of backlash from the community; we would need to see similar sensitivity that the previous applicants provided Leslie – suggested the applicant review the standards with the client; look closer at the site to include landscaping to enhance the site 2 Christine – unusual use for this area Motion: Christine – move to deny Grant – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously OTHER ITEMS Staff reported on a couple of bills working their way through the MT legislature that might impact the Architectural Review Committee. Staff will forward the current full text to the Committee. Staff also reported on a violation – façade change without review. Staff will contact the builder/owner and have them come in. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 AM 3