Architectural Review Committee

WHITEFISH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES May 7, 2024 The meeting was called to order by Diane Kane, chair, at 8:16 AM PRESENT: Christine Bleyhl, Diane Kane, Leslie Lowe, Grant Hughes, Ryan Kiefer, Paul McElroy, Tracy Rossi ABSENT: none STAFF: Wendy Compton-Ring PUBLIC COMMENT: none MINUTES: The minutes from April 2, 2024 were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS 220 E 2nd Street, Mixed Use Bldg – amendment, Streamline Architects (ARC 22-31) Described the reasoning for the window change on the front elevation. The applicant provided several options but liked #3 the best. Ryan – likes #3 the best Leslie – agrees, #3 is the best; gives an interesting shape to the building Tracy – likes #2 combined with #3 without the belly band All agreed that was the best design Motion: Christine – moved to approve #3 with #2 showing the continuous stone without the belly band Grant – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 508 Dakota Avenue, townhouse amendment, Lyndon Steinmetz (ARC 23-08) Described the material change on both 502 and 508 Dakota Avenue from cedar to LP siding; black fascia and changed the colors. Ryan – the material change is concerning but the colors are fine Grant – it’s a residential material 1 Paul – maintenance-wise it will look nice longer; cedar will be a lot of maintenance; OK with it Leslie – hard to make an economic decision Christine – the split is a residential project versus a commercial project Motion: Grant – moved to approve as submitted Tracy – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 502 Dakota Avenue, townhouse amendment, Lyndon Steinmetz (ARC 23-08) Described the materials and colors change. Motion: Christine – moved to approve as submitted Tracy – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously 345 Spokane Avenue, amendments, nuWest Builders (ARC 22-29) POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 21ST MEETING NEW BUSINESS 101 Central Avenue, rooftop sunroom, nuWest Builders, (ARC 24-15) The applicant described the rooftop sunroom for usable space year-round. Adding a gabled roof to the existing structure and adding windows. Paul – where is it visible? From the parking lot to the east. Leslie – will the windows open? Yes. Likes the concept of a rooftop garden and this changes the use a bit, but now it can be used all seasons; wants to make sure there are still lots of plants and the windows open Paul – likes it; looks interesting Chrstine – only takes issue with the triangle windows; big solar gain and takes away from other windows Ryan – so tall, not a fan of the design – could set a precedent with other roof tops, could be a concern. Christine – concerns with the shape, it is dominate 2 Ryan – likes the concept, concerned with that particular location and seeing it becoming a trend on other historic buildings Christine – suggestions regarding the triangle windows Leslie – the concern is the roofline – is it the materials of roofline or the shape of the roof? Diane – the dark feels wood feels too heavy; should be similar to the siding might be helpful Motion: Leslie – moved to approve subject to the siding with all the lighter siding Grant – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes (5-2, Tracy, Ryan in opposition) *** PAUL McELROY RECUSED FROM THE FOLLOWING *** Riverside Plaza, 100 E 2nd Street, addition, John Peterson (ARC 24-17) No changes from the pre-ap Motion: Ryan – moved to approve as submitted Leslie – 2nd Discussion: none Vote: motion passes unanimously OTHER ITEMS Pre-Ap – Nordic Townhomes (Monterra Phase II), 6204 Monterra Avenue, Design Methods Architecture The applicant described the changes from the originally approved Monterra, Phase II. The Committee offered feedback to the applicant. Meeting adjourned at 9:19AM 3