Architectural Review Committee

WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES April 2, 2024 The meeting was called to order by Leslie Lowe, vice chair, at 8:15 AM PRESENT: Christine Bleyhl (via phone), Leslie Lowe, Grant Hughes, Ryan Kiefer, Paul McElroy, Tracy Rossi ABSENT: Diane Kane STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring PUBLIC COMMENT: none MINUTES: The minutes from March 5, 2024 were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS 220 E 2nd Street, Mixed Use Bldg – amendment, Streamline Architects (ARC 22-31) The contractor described the changes requested and challenges with the previous elevation on the south. The request is to change the 2-floor glass to stone. It isn’t a curtain wall window but two 8-foot windows and there are concerns with sound and thermal properties. Paul – not a fan of the stone; what about a metal or some other siding design? Ryan – talked about an option with using metal in place of the glass Leslie – agrees, it would look better to be within the same plane Tracy – does not like the horizontal element of the stone and matching the same height as the windows Paul – remove all the extra stone and look at the board and batten or flat metal panel Ryan – without going back to the curtain wall system, any material would be proud of the windows Tracy – feels it is top heavy Motion: Paul – moved to table to come up with a better solution Tracy – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 1 Whitefish Corridor Community, unaddressed Texas-Colorado Avenue, Dahlin Group (ARC 24-14) The applicant reviewed the west elevation on the Colorado Ave building in response to the concerns raised by the Committee at the previous meeting. The two earlier version were shared along with the updated elevation. Ryan – elongated the windows helped, the three pack helps to balance it out Paul – solved the blank wall problem Leslie – an improvement Leslie – recommend the landscape architect look at the Glacier Nursery plant list, some of the plants noted on the plan will not work well here and some turn into some invasive species; a lot are native and that is great but about four to five are a bit concerning; has noted some blight on viburnum Motion: Tracy – moved to approve as submitted Paul – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously NEW BUSINESS 615 Riverside Drive, repaint, Steve Sterling (ARC 24-16) New owners of the carwash, looking at a refresh of the building and include some repairs to the equipment Tracy – is an improvement Ryan – asked how the painting will be applied – primer plus paint; could add long-term maintenance by adding painting to the concrete block. Also, it is a very dark color palette – not a fan of the grays and blacks, but understands the need to refresh Paul – thinks it will blend in especially with all the trees, great improvement and likes the color palette The sign will have some accent color and will add flower baskets Paul – roll-up doors – any change? No changes and no changes to the roof Motion: Tracy – moved to approve as submitted Grant – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 2 38 Central Avenue, The Park Food Truck Court, Justin Doll (ARC 24-13) Described the project. The fencing will be horizontal with 2-inch gap with 4-inch wood Ryan – likes the permeability of the fence and the height is nice Leslie – suggested a 2 x 12 treated at the bottom of the fence to contain the berm/bark/landscaping; courtyard space – heat becomes an issue suggests including some trees; people like trees as it adds a living element to the space; really encourage the incorporation of a couple of trees; it would make it a much nicer space to be in Tracy – will you have an ability to have misters? No irrigation, will likely have umbrellas The gate is designed to look like the gate in the drawing. Ryan – likes the look of the new stage The sails and tents will be removed in the winter. The container will be covered with a barn wood Ryan – finish on the fence wood? Clear coat on pine Cedar can be untreated but pine should be treated; likes the clear Paul – cedar will hold its integrity better and it only costs a bit more Leslie – add a couple of trees; concerned about irrigation Motion: Ryan – moved to as submitted with a suggestion to add a couple of trees Paul – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously OTHER ITEMS Pre-Ap – Riverside Plaza, unit 7, 100 E 2nd Street, John Peterson The architect reviewed the proposal and visited with the Committee about the addition. All looked forward to reviewing the final project. REMINDER: No meeting on April 16, 2024 Meeting adjourned at 9:18AM 3