Architectural Review Committee

WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES May 2, 2023 The meeting was called to order by Diane Kane, chair, at 8:15 AM PRESENT: Christine Bleyhl, Grant Hughes, Diane Kane, Ryan Kiefer ABSENT: Leslie Lowe, Paul McElroy, Tracy Rossi STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring PUBLIC COMMENT: none MINUTES: The minutes from April 18, 2023 were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS Doug Vanee, 508 Dakota Avenue, duplex (ARC 23-08) The applicant described the changes from the previous submittal including the change to the driveway, extension to the front doors and addition to the front porch. Ryan – 1-foot is not a whole lot could pull it out an additional foot The Committee had a discussion about the number of corners to meet the standards Ryan – the more pronounced the front door, the better Grant – that’s what he was imagining when we discussed it last meeting. Motion: Christine – move to approve subject to moving the front door an additional two-feet minimum from the front of the building Ryan – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously Markus Foods Amendment, 9 Baker Avenue (ARC 22-17) The applicant described the changes to the building which are the re-inclusion of columns they originally thought were not structural. These will be rehabilitated. There are also changes to columns on the Haskill Creek side. Color the same, look the same. No new stone to the Markus side. Ryan – thinks the columns help the project Diane – agrees 1 Motion: Ryan – move to approve as submitted Christine – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously NEW BUSINESS Pin and Cue, Repaint, 6570 Highway 93 S, Scott McCraken (ARC 23-12) The applicant described the project including the paint and a metal siding on the gable ends. Corrugated panels – only on the sides not at the front. No new siding just repainting. Christine – asked more clarifications about the paint application Diane – could be an interesting contrast with a lighter trim color Christine – would like to see the paint samples on the building Ryan – especially for such a prominent building Motion: Grant – move to table subject to the Committee reviewing actual color samples on the building Ryan – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously Jalisco Cantina, Repaint, 540 Wisconsin Avenue, Chris Arterburn (ARC 23-13) The applicant described the project to match this building to the restaurant to the south. There will be some glazed to match the restaurant. They will also add rusted Corten under the front porch to match the restaurant. Christine – asked about the application of the paint to the building The colors are reversed from what was submitted in the application The roof will be upgraded at some point. There was discussion of finishing the existing roof a dark color to match the restaurant. Ryan – the colors can be approved with the existing roof Would like the roof to match the existing building Provide the Committee a sample of the roof color – stay with the asphalt but similar color Committee members decided they would also like to see the painting on the building Motion: 2 Christine – move to table to see the roof sample and review the color samples on the building Ryan – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously OTHER ITEMS Pre-Ap, Whitefish Yards, Lots 1, 2, 7 and 10, MT Creative Described the overall project, building locations, uses, building features with possible materials. The Committee discussed the project and offered suggestions and there was discussion of replicating historic buildings or simply being true to form. Can use modern materials with a nod to history. Other Items: The two bills directly related to the Architectural Review Committee continue to work their way through the legislative process. Staff will bring an update to the next meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:06 AM 3