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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 Historic District Commission MinutesDraft to Clerk 08/25/95 Adopted 09/14/95 To Clerk 09/20/95 LANSING HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION L=1 `�JS,Ii`)U C [Y CLLPiri MINUTES October 7, 1993; 5:30 p.m. Planning Division Planning & Neighborhood Development Department Conference Room 119 N. Washington Square Annex; 2nd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48933 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5 : 35 p.m. by Chair Suzanne Sawyer - Burleson. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Members Present: Guests: III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Fred Blanck Suzanne L. Sawyer -Burleson Robert Busby Wilbur Sherman Stephanie Whitbeck Mark Bailen Donna Wynant Robert Morris, City Visions Nancy Siechrist Anthony Garcynski The agenda was approved by consensus. IV. PUBLIC HEARING A . Advertised Public Hearings: None B . Members of the Audience Wishing to Address the Commission: Robert Morris, City Visions, led a discussion of the history of color in architecture. He discussed ways to research paint colors, good examples of color use in Lansing, and body/trim/roof combinations for various types of architecture. The Painted Lady movement was also discussed. Morris noted that the "Glass House" coming up for HDC consideration is of the Georgian Revival style. HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES, October 7, 1993 Page 2 IV. BUSINESS SESSION A. Approval of Minutes No minutes were presented for approval. B . Election of Officers It was moved by Whitbeck, seconded by Sherman, to elect Suzanne Sawyer -Burleson as the HDC Chair. In a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (5-0) . C . Old Business: 1. HPP Loan Requests, Glass House, 419 N. M.L. King Wynant presented a staff report on the proposal. It was moved by Whitbeck, seconded by Blanck, to approve the Historic Preservation Loan request up to $5000, provided that the colors to be used are approved per the suggestions made by Robert Morris. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (5-0) . 2. Jim's Tiffany, revised letter Wynant presented a draft of a letter to the Mayor regarding the status of Jim's Tiffany. It was moved by Wilbur, seconded by Whitbeck, to send this letter to the Mayor, with an upbeat message, containing the phrase "the historic character of the exterior building may be of interest in considering future uses of the building." A letter also should be sent to the owner. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (5- 0). 3. Shiawassee Street Bridge, letter to Snell The Commission expressed concern about the proposed Shiawassee Street Bridge reconstruction. It was moved by Whitbeck, seconded by Sherman, to draft a letter to Snell Environmental Group concerning this matter. 4. Other Business A dinner for Bill Atcheson and Al Eger is tentatively set for early December at Clara's Restaurant on E. Michigan Avenue. D . New Business: 1. Porch Restoration, 533 S . Grand Wynant presented a drawing for HDC consideration. HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES, October 7, 1993 Page 3 It was moved by Whitbeck, seconded by Blanck, to approve the exterior work on this project, as proposed per the drawing submitted. E . Committee Reports: None F . Other Communications: None VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. I. i C. LANSING HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION WY Y CLER { MINUTES November 3, 1993; 5:30 p.m. Local History Room Lansing Public Library 401 S . Capitol Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48933 CALL TO ORDER Draft to Clerk 08/25/95 Adopted 09/14/95 To Clerk 09/20/95 The meeting was called to order at 5 : 30 p.m. by Chair Suzanne Sawyer - Burleson. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Members Present: Guests: III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Fred Blanck Suzanne L. Sawyer -Burleson Robert Busby Wilbur Sherman Stephanie Whitbeck Mark Bailen, Tony Garzcynski Donna Wynant JoAnne Jager It was moved by Blanck, seconded by Whitbeck, to approve the agenda as printed. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (5-0) . IV. PUBLIC HEARING A. Advertised Public Hearings: None B . Members of the Audience Wishing to Address the Commission: JoAnne Jager presented an overview of the Local History Room at the Lansing Public Library. She discussed the purpose of the local history room and the historic collections and discussed general book information in the library, along with specific books pertaining to Lansing history. Her discussion included a review of the archival materials and memorabilia, and the Stebbins Real Estate collection (1920's through 1960's) , which provides pictures of buildings, the realtor, the date, LANSING HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION, November 3, 1993 Paae 2 and the dimensions. She discussed the hours of operation and the photo collection. IV. BUSINESS SESSION A. Approval of Minutes There were no minutes available for approval. B . Old Business 1. Bill/Al Dinner The date for the dinner for Bill Atcheson and Al Eger is tentatively set for January 13, 1994, at Clara's Restaurant on E. Michigan Avenue. A discussion ensued concerning the funds available to pay for this dinner. It was moved by Whitbeck, seconded by Sherman, to confirm the date of January 13, 1994, for this dinner. On a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously (5-0) . C. Historic District Ordinance Update A discussion ensued about the status of the new Historic District Ordinance in light of the upcoming expiration date. It was moved by Sherman, seconded by Blanck, to establish a working meeting on November 18, 1993. On a roll call vote the motion passed unanimously (5-0) . D . New Business 1. HPP Loan Request, 403 N. Sycamore This building was originally constructed around 1875. Wynant presented the proposal. It was moved by Blanck, seconded by Sherman, to endorse the project with two facades, and provide Historic Preservation Loan funding in the amount of $10,000. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (4-0, Whitbeck abstained due to conflict of interest) . E . Committee Reports: None F . Other Communications: None VI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Blanck, Seconded by Whitbeck, to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously (5-0) . The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Draft to Clerk 08/25/95 Adopted 09/14/95 To Clerk 09/20/95 Lr��'` �f.�� �I i' �I E 1 LANSING HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES December 2, 1993; 5:30 p.m. Planning Division Planning & Neighborhood Development Department Conference Room 119 N . Washington Square Annex; 2nd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48933 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5 : 45 p . m . by Chair Suzanne Sawyer - Burleson. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mark Bailen (left at 8:00 p.m.) Fred Blanck Suzanne L. Sawyer -Burleson Robert Busby Tony Garcynski (arrived at 7 : 00 p.m.) Wilbur Sherman Stephanie Whitbeck Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Donna Wynant Guests: Diana Reedy III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Whitbeck, seconded by Sherman, to approve the agenda, with the addition of #5 under "Old Business"; Dinner for Bill Atcheson and Al Eger. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (6-0) . IV. PUBLIC HEARING A . Advertised Public Hearings: None B . Members of the Audience Wishing to Address the Commission: None LANSING HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION, December 2, 1993 Page 2 IV. BUSINESS SESSION A. Communications 1. Thank you letter to the Public Library Wynant presented a draft letter to the public library. It was moved by Blanck, seconded by Bailen, to approve the letter as amended. In a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (6-0) . 2. Letter to Sidney P. Worthington, Director of Planning & Neighborhood Development, concerning the renewal of the ordinance. The letter was presented by Donna Wynant, and reviewed by the Historic District Commission. No action was taken. B . Handling of Minutes It was moved by Bailen, seconded by Sherman, to utilize abbreviated minutes, beginning February 1, 1993. On a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously (7- 0) C. Review of HDC Meeting Schedule for 1994 This schedule continues to utilize the first Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the second floor conference room. The schedule is to be reviewed for locations at the January 6 meeting. It was moved by Whitbeck, seconded by Blanck, to approve the meeting schedule with the above conditions. On a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0) . D . Rules of Procedure A discussion ensued about the revision of the Rules of Procedure for the Historic District Commission. It was moved by Whitbeck, seconded by Bailen, to review a revised Rules of Procedure at the January 6, 1994 meeting, and to prepare for a vote in February. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (7-0) . E. Dinner for Atcheson & Eger The Dinner for Bill and Al is to be held at 5:30 p.m. January 13, 1994, at Clara's. No action was taken. F. New Business 1. Rezoning at 1208-10-12 Turner Street, Z-10-93 LANSING HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION, December 2, 1993 Page 3 Wynant presented the rezoning proposal. It was moved by Whitbeck, seconded by Bailen, to approve the down -zoning of this property from "H" Light Industrial, to "G-1" Business District. It is further recommended that any new property owner maintain the same historic character and building height through an appropriate deed restriction. On a roll call vote, this motion carried unanimously (7-0) . 2. 601 S . Grand, Expansion of Office in Cherry Hill Historic District Wynant presented this proposal for information only. After the ensuing discussion, no action was taken on this proposal. It was moved by Whitbeck, seconded by Blanck, to table any action until the January 6, 1994 meeting. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (7-0) . G . Committee Reports The Ordinance Subcommittee submitted the proposed revision to the amended Historic District Ordinance, for information. A discussion ensued, and the Commission received the report and placed it on file. No other action was taken. H . Other Communications A discussion ensued concerning the expiration of the current Historic District Ordinance. It was moved by Sherman, seconded by Blanck, to ask the City Council to extend the 1983 Ordinance at the December 6 Public Hearing, for a period of one year to allow a thorough review and to make amendments as needed. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (7-0). VI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Sherman, Seconded by Blanck, to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously (7-0) . The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.