Architectural Review Committee

WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES February 6, 2024 The meeting was called to order by Diane Kane, chair, at 8:15 AM PRESENT: Christine Bleyhl, Grant Hughes, Diane Kane, Ryan Kiefer, Leslie Lowe, Paul McElroy, Tracy Rossi ABSENT: none STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring PUBLIC COMMENT: none MINUTES: The minutes from January 2, 2024 were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS Baker Avenue North and South, Exterior Material Amendment, 329 & 331 Baker Avenue, MT Creative (ARC 19-30 & 19-31) The applicant provided background on the project from the original 2019 design with brick to what they are looking at now which is LP siding, metal and stone. Also, provided a picture of the materials/colors compared to the building across the alley. Tracy – likes the materials, not concerned with the shiny metal since there is matte finish Ryan – OK with materials, it’s unfortunate we aren’t getting brick, concerned with the use of LP siding, would prefer to see wood or something more substantial Paul – agrees with the LP comments Christine – agrees, we’ve denied LP siding on other buildings as it isn’t as durable Aaron has found it to be pretty durable on their own 15-year-old building Paul – brick to LP is too big of a jump for him; not a fan of LP Leslie – any alternatives to LP, everyone likes the color Understands the LP concerns, painted LP is better than painted wood, it will last longer Ryan – the texture will help, likes that it isn’t front and center; not a fan of this product either but it maybe is OK since it is not front and center; asked about texture on the LP panels Christine – LP always has a shiny appearance thinks no texture will look better, suggested a smooth Hardi panel with a more narrow and deeper batten Suggested a mock-up for the Committee to review versus delay the design Motion: Ryan – move to approve with smooth Hardi panel with 12-inch batten strips Leslie – 2nd 1 Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously NEW BUSINESS Depot Park Townhomes, unaddressed Railway Street and Columbia Avenue, 11 townhomes (ARC 24-02, 24-03, 24-04, 24-05, 24-06, 24-07, 24-08, 24-09, 24-10, 24-11, 24-12) Described the neighborhood outreach, project, site plan, landscaping, and materials/colors. Leslie – offered suggestions for the open space areas and something for young children; anything that could be added would be an improvement. Whitefish has no requirement for recreational amenities but even changing the pattern on the grass-crete for four square or a chessboard would be helpful and more inviting Ryan – how many different versions? Four. Likes the colors. Two different designs, four different colors, different orientation, along with different windows. Tracy – how does the orange hold up to the sun? Pretty well – they’ve used it on other projects Christine – likes the monochrome of the metal and siding Paul – agrees Diane – likes the same color with the texture change; feels Scandinavian Leslie – questions about ADA no requirement for it for ownership products, but they are working on making it as accessible as possible and looking at making one of the units ADA accessible and can make it accessible if someone requests it Paul – likes it, struggles with the color but it looks nice The Committee discussed the price point. Paul – it will be important to use materials that have long-term viability since it is an affordable housing project for low maintenance David would like to VE the wood feature out of the project Paul – could do something on the siding itself? Ryan – stain won’t last any less than paint; this is an important feature Leslie – the feature is important for the color, makes it less stark and it is worth keeping and would lose something with the design Diane – would just the corbels be enough? Ryan – would approve as is and come back with any amendments Motion: Christine – move to approve as submitted the entire project Ryan – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 2 OTHER ITEMS Food Truck park – review? Yes Staff will forward the meetings for the Governor’s Housing Task Force to the Committee as they will be talking about the Whitefish Architectural Review Committee. Meeting adjourned at 9:30AM 3