Architectural Review Committee

WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES April 18, 2023 The meeting was called to order by Leslie Lowe, acting chair, at 8:15 AM PRESENT: Christine Bleyhl (via phone), Grant Hughes, Ryan Kiefer, Leslie Lowe, Paul McElroy ABSENT: Diane Kane, Tracy Rossi STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring PUBLIC COMMENT: none MINUTES: The minutes from April 4, 2023 were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS 1000 Wisconsin Avenue, amendments to approval (ARC 21-31) The applicant described the project with some sort of commercial space on the groundfloor and four apartments on the 2nd floor. Also, windows were added and the roofline changed; materials haven’t changed. Christine – how are you transitioning the building materials? With trim Ryan – the same plane with differing materials – works better to break up the plane; would work nicer with a bit of relief Paul – there isn’t any change in the approved materials Ryan – overall improvement Motion: Grant – move to approve as submitted Paul – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously NEW BUSINESS Doug Vanee, 508 Dakota Avenue, duplex (ARC 23-08) Described the project, landscaping, its location, the materials and colors. Ryan – likes the materials, but it’s a bit boxy Leslie – garage forward is not allowed in the standards could pull the front doors forward 1 Motion: Ryan – move to table to review the front doors forward and reduced driveway width Grant – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously Whitefish Yards, Lots 1 & 2, MT Creative (ARC 23-10/ARC 23-11) and Whitefish Yards pre-aps for Lots 7 & 10 The applicant requested the projects be postponed until the May 2, 2023 to sort out the setback/lot coverage issues with staff OTHER ITEMS 217 W 2nd Street, Mindful Designs The applicant described the project, its location and materials. The Committee provided feedback on the building; the project is headed in the right direction. Other Items: The two bills directly related to the Architectural Review Committee continue to work their way through the legislative process. The violation at 222 Central Avenue was re-noticed yesterday with a deadline to submit an application no later than May 2nd. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 AM 2