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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 Historic District Commission MinutesDraft to Clerk: January 4, 2005 Approved: 2/7/05 To Clerk: 2/9/05 SHPO: 2/9/05 Meeting Minutes HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 5:30-7:00 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2005 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 I. CALL TO ORDER Todd Cordill, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m., and adjourned it at 6:58 p.m. Members present: Todd Cordill, Justin Draeger, Philip Mondro, Mary Toshach Excused Absences: Audrey Savage, Curtis Sonnenberg Staff Present: Bill Rieske, Principal Planner Others Present: Dale Goodrich, Alandale Associates Barb Kimmel, Development Office Christine Reed, H Inc. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Mr. Draeger, and CARRIED (4-0) to approve the agenda as presented. 3. COMMUNICATIONS - One piece of mail from the Michigan Historic Preservation Network 4. HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) - None. 5. STAFF COMMENTS - None. 6. PRESENTATIONS - None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT - None. n� 8. BUSINESS SECTION � A. New Business 1. Discussion of Revised Historic Preservation Program Overview (Draft). Minutes to Historic District Commission Meeting, January 3, 2004 Page 2 Commission members commented on the draft HPP Program Overview presented by Mr. Rieske. Comments included: ► Delete or rephrase and clarify the term "when feasible". ► Consider a separate section defining "feasibility" ► Add language which refers to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Policy Statement on Affordable Housing and Historic Preservation. ► Clarify the fact that the program deals with "rehabilitation" not "preservation". 2. Historic Preservation Program (HPP) loan requests. Mr. Goodrich, representing Alandale Associates, discussed their three requests for HPP funds. All three buildings are residential, and would be rehabilitated for rental occupancy. Because the applicants are working with SHPO office on a National Register nomination and preservation tax credits, they are very interested in adhering to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. As a result, some of the specifications will need to be revised. a. HPP-1-04, 734 West Ionia. This was a three -unit building, and the applicants propose to convert it back to a single family residence. It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Mr. Mondro, and CARRIED (4-0), to approve HPP-1-04 as revised to include: - Replacing porch skirting and columns like original. - New wood siding similar to existing. - Repair existing wood windows, or replacement with either Marvin wood windows or Marvin sashpacks. - Enameled aluminum storms/screens. - Original front door. - A lower front porch railing (e.g. 30") if allowed by code. b. HPP-2-04, 736 West Ionia This will be rehabbed for a single family residence. The front porch enclosure has already been removed in preparation for the rehab project. It was moved by Mr. Mondro, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED (4-0), to approve HPP-2-04 as revised to include: - Installation of Triple 3 vinyl siding to closely match original, - Build -out corners with hidden J channels, - Retain and repair existing front porch, replace decking with new, similar to original, Minutes to Historic District Commission Meeting, January 3, 2004 Page 3 - Retain and repair existing wood windows, - Enameled aluminum storms/screens. - Original front door. C. HPP-3-04, 738 West Ionia The number of units in his house will be reduced from three to two. It was moved by Mr. Draeger, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED (4-0), to approve HPP-3-04 as revised to include: - Retain and repair existing wood windows, - Enameled aluminum storms/screens. - Original front door. - Front porch design elements similar to those proposed for 734 W. Ionia. - Repair and paint existing wood siding. B. Minutes for Approval 1. December 6, 2004 - It was moved by Mr. Mondro, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED (4-0), to the December 6. 2004 minutes as presented. C. Committee Reports 1. Historic District Study Committee - update on Arbaugh, Mutual, and Prudden Wheel Building historic districts. Mr. Rieske reported that the preliminary reports are virtually completed, awaiting some final information. He hopes to transmit them this week, If this occurs, a public hearing will be held during a March 7, 2005 joint HDC/HDSC meeting. D. Old Business 1. Update on 221 E. Hillsdale. Mr. Rieske reported that the latest contact with Mr. Little has been by the Code Compliance Office, regarding trash removal and building security. No other progress to report. 2. Update on Historic Preservation Grant proposal - Black Child and Family Institute renovation of Genesee Street School. Mr. Rieske reported that the grant application was submitted by December 1, 2004, and the HDC's letter of support was submitted subsequent to the December 6, 2004 HDC meeting. We are awaiting notification by the SHPO. Minutes to Historic District Commission Meeting, January 3, 2004 Page 4 3. Minutes for Approval a. October 4, 2004 - It was moved by Mr. Draeger, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED (4-0), to approve the October 4, 2004 minutes as presented. b. November 1, 2004 - It was moved by Mr. Draeger, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED (4-0), to approve the November 1, 2004 minutes as presented. E. HDC Training - None scheduled. 9. PENDING ITEMS: FUTURE ACTION REQUIRED - None. 10. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS -None. 11. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESERVATION RECOGNITIONS- None. 12. ADJOURNMENT - It was moved by Mr. Mondro, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED (4-0) to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Next Regular Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2005, in the PND Conference Room. CADocuments and Settings\mgreko.LANSING\Local Settings\Temp\HDC Minutes 050103.wpd ij 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Approved: 4/4/05 To Clerk: 4/15/05 To SHPO: 4/15/05 Meeting Minutes HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 5:30-7:00 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2005 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Members present: Todd Cordill, Philip Mondro, Audrey Savage, Curtis Sonnenberg Excused Absences: Justin Draeger, Mary Toshach Staff Present: Bill Rieske, Principal Planner Others Present: Joan Clous, City of Lansing Personnel Department Cassandra Nelson, Student at EMU Christine Reed, H Inc. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - It was moved by Mr. Mondro, seconded by Mr. Sonnenberg, and CARRIED unanimously (4-0) to approve the agenda as written. COMMUNICATIONS - None. HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) - None. c� STAFF COMMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS - None. r PUBLIC COMMENT - Ms. Nelson indicated her interest in historic preservation and in the Commission's activities. 8. BUSINESS SECTION A. HDC Training - Ethics Ordinance. Ms. Clous presented the ethics ordinance, along with a short video. Historic District Commission Agenda, February 7, 2005 Page 2 B. New Business 1. Minutes for Approval - It was moved by Mr. Mondro, seconded by Ms. Savage, to approve the January 3, 2005 HDC minutes as corrected. 2. Historic District Commission Evaluation - Two completed evaluations were returned. C. Committee Reports 1. Historic District Study Committees - update on Arbaugh, Mutual, and Prudden Wheel Building historic districts. Mr. Rieske updated the Commission on the Arbaugh and Mutual Building preliminary reports, provided a revised timeline dated 2/3/05, and briefed the Commission on the approval steps remaining. Ms. Reed briefed the Commission on the Prudden Wheel project. D. Old Business A. Update on 221 E. Hillsdale - No activity reported. B. Update on Historic Preservation Grant proposal - Black Child and Family Institute renovation of Genesee Street School. The City is awaiting word on whether or not the grant proposal will be funded. 9. PENDING ITEMS: FUTURE ACTION REQUIRED 10. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS 11. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESERVATION RECOGNITIONS 12. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Next Regular Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2005, in the PND Conference Room. AGENDA ITEM: Historic District Study Committee Public Hearing on Preliminary Reports CADocuments and Settings\mgreko.LANSING\Local Settings\Temp\HDC Minutes 050207.wpd Approved: 9/12/05 To Clerk: 12/20/05 To SHPO: 12/20/05 Meeting Minutes HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 5:45-7:00 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2005 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER A. Members Present: Todd Cordill, Philip Mondro, Audrey Savage, Curtis Sonnenberg, Mary Toshach B. Members Absent: Justin Draeger C. Staff Present: Bill Rieske, Principal Planner D. Also Present: Christine Reed, H Incorporated APPROVAL OF AGENDA - It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Mr. Mondro, and CARRIED unanimously (5-0), to approve the agenda as presented. COMMUNICATIONS - None. HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) - None. STAFF COMMENTS - None. PUBLIC COMMENT - None. PRESENTATIONS - None. BUSINESS SECTION A. Minutes for Approval - March 7, 2005 and April 4, 2005 - It was moved by Mr. Mondro, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED unanimously (5-0), to approve the minutes to both meetings as presented. B. Committee Reports 1. Arbaugh & Mutual Building Historic District Study Committee - None. Historic District Commission Agenda, May 9, 2005 Page 2 2. Prudden Wheel Factory Historic District Study Committee - Mr. Rieske reported that the Prudden/Motor Wheel Factory Historic District Study Committee held its public hearing at 5:30 p.m. and approved the final report for transmittal to the Mayor and Council for consideration. C. Old Business - None. D. New Business 1. Commission Membership. Mr. Cordill stated that he would be unable to serve on the HDC after the expiration of his term, and requested that he not be reappointed. Mr. Mondro indicated his interest in being reappointed, and Ms. Toshach indicated her willingness to continue, pending her availability. IX. PENDING ITEMS: FUTURE ACTION REQUIRED - None. X. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS - Mr. Sonnenberg requested an excused absence for the previous meeting. This was approved by consensus. XI. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESERVATION RECOGNITIONS - Members offered the following suggestions as possible Historic Preservation Award recipients: Mr. Mondro: A commercial building on Michigan Avenue and Clemens Street across from the Speedway station has a nice blue & white paint job. Ms. Toshach: A house at the northwest corner of St. Joe and Martin Luther King. Mr. Cordill: The Immanuel Lutheran Church has a nice tuck -pointing job. It is a neogothic building constructed in 1914, with Davenport Masonry and lintels. Also the King's Kids Educational Day Care on W. Main Street. XII. ADJOURNMENT - It was moved by Mr. Mondro, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED unanimously (5-0), to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. CADocuments and Settings\mgreko.tANSING\Local Settings\Temp\HDC Minutes 050509,wpd Approved: 9/12/05 To Clerk: 12/20/05 r To SHPO: 12/20/05 Meeting Minutes HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 5:45-7:00 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2005 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER A. Members Present: Todd Cordill, Justin Draeger, Philip Mondro, Curtis Sonnenberg, Mary Toshach B. Members Absent: Audrey Savage C. Staff Present: Bill Rieske, Principal Planner D. Also Present: Shawn Elliott, Kevin Green, Craig Whitford APPROVAL OF AGENDA - It was moved by Mr. Mondro, seconded by Mr. Draeger, and CARRIED unanimously (5-0), to approve the agenda as presented. COMMUNICATIONS - None. HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) - None. STAFF COMMENTS - Mr. Rieske asked that this item be covered under "Commission Member Comments". PUBLIC COMMENT - None. PRESENTATIONS - None. BUSINESS SECTION A. New Business 1. Request from Shawn Elliott for establishment of a single -resource local historic district at the Ranney Building, 208 S. Washington Avenue. Mr. Elliott and Mr. Green discussed the significance of the Ranney Building. The Darius Moon building is architecturally significant, and its upper floors are unaltered and nearly intact. Dr. George E. Ranney is historically significant as a surgeon and Lansing landowner. It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Mr. Historic District Commission Agenda, June 6, 2005 Page 2 Sonnenberg, and CARRIED unanimously (5-0) to recommend the establishment of a Historic District Study Committee to study the requested historic district and make recommendations. Mr. Elliott, Mr. Green, Mr. Mondro, Mr. Sonnenberg, and Ms. Toshach all volunteered to serve on this study committee. 2. Discussion with Craig Whitford, of the Historical Society of Greater Lansing, regarding coordination of historic preservation activities. Mr. Whitford summarized some of the activities of the Historical Society, and opportunities to work together with the Commission, especially in the area of education, outreach, and HDC membership. He also discussed the local history room resources at the Capital Area District Library. B. Minutes for Approval - May 9, 2005 - No minutes were presented for consideration. C. Committee Reports 1. Arbaugh & Mutual Building Historic District Study Committee - None. 2. Prudden Wheel Factory Historic District Study Committee - None. D. Old Business - None. IX. PENDING ITEMS: FUTURE ACTION REQUIRED - None. X. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Sonnenberg requested an excused absence for the previous meeting. This was approved by consensus. Mr. Rieske reported that with the departure of Mr. Cordill from the Commission, Mr. Mondro, as vice chair, assumes the helm as the Commission chair. He and Mr. Mondro also reported on a discussion they had about potential HDC activities and opportunities, especially in the areas of education, the web site, Cherry Hill Historic District, and the conduct of meetings. XI. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESERVATION RECOGNITIONS - Mr. Mondro suggested that 124 Regent Street (south of Michigan, east of Marshall) and 1704 Jerome be considered as possible Historic Preservation Award recipients. XII. ADJOURNMENT - HDC members and staff thanked Mr. Cordill for his service and leadership as chair of the Commission. It was moved by Mr. Sonnenberg, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED unanimously (5-0), to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. CADocuments and Settings\mgreko.LANS1NG\Loca1 Settings\Temp\HDC Minutes 050606.wpd Approved: 10/17/05 To Clerk: 12/20/05 To SHPO: 12/20/05 E [J •_:� ee Ing Inu es HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2005 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 CALL TO ORDER A. Members Present: B. Members Absent: C. Staff Present: AGENDA Philip Mondro, Curtis Sonnenberg, Mary Toshach Justin Draeger, Audrey Savage Bill Rieske, Principal Planner D. Also Present: Shawn Elliott, Melissa Milton-Pung, Cassandra Nelson APPROVAL OF AGENDA - It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Mr. Sonnenberg, and CARRIED unanimously (5-0), to approve the agenda as presented. COMMUNICATIONS - None. HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) - None. STAFF COMMENTS - None. PUBLIC COMMENT - None. PRESENTATIONS - None. BUSINESS SECTION A. Committee Reports 1. Arbaugh & Mutual Building Historic District Study Committee - None. 2. Prudden/Motor Wheel Factory Historic District Study Committee - Minutes enclosed, no action needed. 3. Endorsement of the Ranney Building Historic District Study Committee - This item was TABLED by consensus, pending revision of the Study Committee Preliminary Report. Historic District Commission Agenda, September 12, 2005 Page 2 4. Set November meeting date for Monday, November 14, 2005. This item was removed from the agenda pending action on the Ranney Building Historic District Study Committee Preliminary Report. B. New Business Commission comments regarding the nomination of the Capital National Tower to the National Register of Historic Places. In the discussion regarding this nomination, Commission members concurred with the nomination report. It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Mr. Sonnenberg, and CARRIED unanimously (3-0) to: i. find that the property meets National Register Criteria "B" (significance of association with historical persons) and "C" (significance of architecture, construction, etc.), ii recommend approval of the proposed National Register nomination. C. Minutes for Approval - May 9, 2005 and June 6, 2005 meetings. It was moved by Mr. Sonnenberg, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED unanimously (3-0) to approve both sets of minutes. D. Old Business - None. IX. PENDING ITEMS: FUTURE ACTION REQUIRED - None. X. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS - None. XI. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESERVATION RECOGNITIONS - Ms. Toshach suggested consideration of a house on Sparrow Street across from St. Casmir's. XII. ADJOURNMENT - It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Mr. Sonnenberg, and CARRIED (3-0) to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. CADocuments and Settings\mgneko.LANSING\Local Settings\Temp\HDC Minutes 050912.wpd Approved: 11/14/05 To Clerk: 12/20/05 To SHPO: 12/20/05 Meeting Minutes HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2005 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER A. Members Present: Philip Mondro, Cassandra Nelson, Curtis Sonnenberg, Audrey Savage, Mary Toshach B. Members Absent: Justin Draeger, Melissa Milton-Pung C. Staff Present: Bill Rieske, Principal Planner D. Also Present: Shawn Elliott. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Mr. Sonnenberg, and CARRIED unanimously (5-0), to approve the agenda as presented. III. COMMUNICATIONS - None. IV. HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) - None. V. STAFF COMMENTS Ms. Toshach had raised the question of whether the new windows in the Arbaugh Building are subject to review and approval by the Commission. Mr. Rieske reported that the windows were covered under the original building permit, which was pulled prior to the establishment of the Arbaugh Building Historic District. The same is the case with the Prudden Wheel Factory. Mr. Rieske also reported that he had met with David Votta, who manages the Local History Room at the Capital Area District Main Library, regarding possible historic preservation strategies in Lansing. Mr. Votta is hosting a set of free preservation workshops in conjunction with the Michigan Historic Preservation Network. These workshops will be held October 19, 2005, January 18, 2006, and February 15, 2006 at 7 p.m. in the CADL Main Library. VI. PUBLIC COMMENT - None. VII. PRESENTATIONS - None. Vill. BUSINESS SECTION A. Committee Reports Historic District Commission Agenda, October 17, 2005 Page 2 Ranney Building Historic District Study Committee - Preliminary Report. At its meeting at 5:15 p.m., the Ranney Building HDSC voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the draft for transmittal to the SHPO, with the following changes: • Delete a bracketed phrase on Page 3, end of first paragraph. • Revise the boundary justification on Page 6. • Delete the last sentence in the recommendation on Page 13. • Clarify the maps by pointing out the subject property. • Include photos of the rear of the building. The next meeting of the HDSC is scheduled for December 19, 2005, when it will hold a public hearing on the preliminary report, and review a draft of the final report. The Commission, by consensus, endorsed the Study Committee's preliminary report, with the proposed changes. 2. Set December meeting date for Monday, December 19, 2005. The Commission, by consensus, agreed to hold a meeting on December 19, 2005, for the purpose of reviewing the HDSC's final report. B. New Business 1. Lansing procedures for the establishment of historic districts. Mr. Rieske reported that Amy Arnold, from the SHPO, indicated a concern that the Lansing Historic Districts Ordinance may not meet the requirements of the Certified Local Government agreement. He faxed a copy of the ordinance to Ms. Arnold for her review. A discussion ensued about the provisions of the Ordinance and whether owner consent should be required for the establishment of a district. 2. Work Program. The Commission reviewed the FY 05-06 Planning Office Work Program, specifically Section G on Historic Resource Planning (Pp. 4 and 5), in anticipation of revising it for FY 06-07. Item 10a was amended to read, "Consolidate and catalog all surveyed properties, and review for potential Historic District designation." C. Minutes for Approval - September 12, 2005 meeting. The Commission, by consensus, approved the September 12, 2005 meeting minutes as printed. D. Old Business - None. IX. PENDING ITEMS: FUTURE ACTION REQUIRED - None. X. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS - None. XI. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESERVATION RECOGNITIONS - None. XII. ADJOURNMENT - It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Mr. Sonnenberg, and CARRIED (6-0) to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. C:\Documents and Settings\mgreko.LANSING\Local Settings\Temp\HDC Minutes 051017.wpd Approved: 12/19/05 To Clerk: 12/20/05 To SHPO: 12/20/05 Meeting Minutes HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2005 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER A. Members Present: Melissa Milton-Pung, Philip Mondro, Cassandra Nelson, Mary Toshach B. Members Absent: Justin Draeger, Audrey Savage, Curtis Sonnenberg C. Staff Present: Bill Rieske, Principal Planner D. Also Present: None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - It was moved by Ms. Milton-Pung, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED unanimously (4-0), to approve the agenda as presented. COMMUNICATIONS - None. HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) - None. STAFF COMMENTS - None. PUBLIC COMMENT - None. PRESENTATIONS - None. BUSINESS SECTION A. Committee Reports 1. Ranney Building Historic District Study Committee - Update. The Preliminary Report was corrected per the Study Committee recommendations, and transmitted to the SHPO and Planning Board on October 20, 2005. No comments have been received as yet. The next meeting of the HDSC is scheduled for December 19, 2005, when it will hold a public hearing on the preliminary report, and review a draft of the final report. Historic District Commission Agenda, November 14, 2006 Page 2 B. New Business 1. 2006 HDC Meeting Schedule. Two schedules were presented in the meeting packet - one based on Monday meetings, the other based on Thursday meetings. After discussion, it was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Ms. Milton-Pung, and CARRIED unanimously (4-0), to approve the 2006 meeting schedule, with meetings on the first Monday of the month, and adjustments for holidays. 2. HDC Rules of Procedure. Mr. Rieske and the Commission members reviewed the current HDC Rules of Procedure at length. No changes were proposed, and no action was taken. 3. Dinner meeting with the Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals - Tuesday, December 20, 2005, at Clara's Restaurant. Mr. Rieske announced the December 20 meeting, and requested RSVPs from Commission members. C. Minutes for Approval - October 17, 2005 meeting. It was moved by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED unanimously (4-0) to approve the October 17 minutes as printed. D. Old Business - None. IX. PENDING ITEMS: FUTURE ACTION REQUIRED - None. X. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS - Commission members and staff speculated about the Bernero administration's support for historic preservation. Ms. Nelson inquired about data from previous historic preservation surveys. Rieske noted that the Planning Office has working maps of the areas deemed significant according to the information available. A discussion ensued about the historical significance of the Westside. Mr. Mondro inquired about 221 E. Hillsdale, and Mr. Rieske had no progress to report. XI. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESERVATION RECOGNITIONS - None. XII. ADJOURNMENT - It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Ms. Milton-Pung, and CARRIED (4-0) to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. CADocuments and SettingsVngreko.LANSING\Local Setlings\Temp\HDC Minutes 051114.wpd