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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 Historic District Commission MinutesCITY OF LANSING Historic District Commission — Executive Committee 5:30-7:00 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2008 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Members Present: Phil Mondro, Mary Toshach, Kara Wood Members Absent: Mark Harvey, Cassandra Nelson, Nathalie Winans Staff Present: Bill Rieske, Others Present: None. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. The meeting agenda was approved by consensus. 3. COMMUNICATIONS — None. 4. HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) — None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. 6. STAFF COMMENTS — Mr. Rieske requested confirmation of e-mail addresses. 7. PRESENTATIONS — None. 8. BUSINESS SECTION A. Committee reports, minutes for approval — October 15, 2007 COW, September 10, 2007, October 1, 2007 minutes. No action taken. B. Old Business. 1. Downtown National Register Nomination update. Commonwealth Cultural Resources Group (CCRG) is conducting the study for the nomination. This project was initiated by the Lansing EDC to make 20% historic preservation tax credits available to downtown property owners. 2. Michigan School for the Blind update. 3. Guidelines and procedures update. D. New Business. 1. 2008 Meeting Schedule — No action taken. 2. Neighborhood Pattern Book — Mr. Rieske distributed draft Neighborhood Pattern Books, and requested input by HDC members. This pattern book is being developed as part of the Master Plan project, but has other applications as well. 3. Potential Power Station HDSC Nominees. Mr. Rieske asked who would be interested in serving on the Historic District Study Committee for the Power Station project. Mr. Mondro, Ms. Toshach, and Ms. Wood all volunteered to serve. Gary Scheuren had offered to serve on behalf of the applicant. Kristine Kidorf will be the consultant on the project. 9. PENDING ITEMS: FUTURE ACTION REQUIRED A. Discussion of potential policy regarding the designation of single resource properties that have already pulled building permits for renovation. B. Historic preservation planning and its relationship to the Master Plan Project. C. Michigan School for the Blind Historic District Study Committee Report. D. HDC Guidelines and Review Procedures 10. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS — Ms. Winans reported that some rehabilitation work will be done on her residence in the Cherry Hill neighborhood. 11. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESERVATION RECOGNITIONS — None. 12. ADJOURNMENT — The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Next scheduled meeting - 5:30 PM, Monday, March 3, 2008, in the PND Conference Room PAPLANNING OFFICE\Historic District Cmsn\HDC 2008\HDC Minutes 2008\HDC Minutes 080204.doc L-1 7 CITY OF LANSING Historic District Commission Executive Committee 5:30-7:00 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2008 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Members Present: Phil Mondro, Mary Toshach, Nathalie Winans, Kara Wood Members Absent: Mark Harvey, Cassandra Nelson Staff Present: Bill Rieske Others Present: Jeff Riley, Walker -Riley Management, owner of 515 and 519 Cherry Street, re: 306 E. Lenawee Street Gavin Gardi, 2525 Duryea Ct., East Lansing, owner of 306 E. Lenawee Street Gary Scheuren, The Christman Company Robert Christensen, State Historic Preservation Office. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS — None. HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) — 306 E. Lenawee Street, Demolition of Detached Garage. A. Public Hearing. Mr. Rieske presented the case, Mr. Riley and Mr. Gardi spoke in favor of the proposal. The applicant is in the process of selling the property. The house was restored in 1986. The garage has a flat roof, and has incurred significant water damage to the masonry. The applicant was given a choice to fix or demolish the garage, and proposes demolition. The garage is 1500 square feet in size, with a 1000 square foot concrete slab at the west end of the building, and the driveway at the east end. The property is part of Lansing's auto heritage, It is the former site of several repair shops, owned by Joseph and Ira Durhammer and Clarence Jones. It was listed as an auto repair facility in city directories beginning in 1923, and continued in this use until at least 1945, when it is still depicted as such in the Sanborn Atlas. Alternatives were discussed including using the existing wall as a retaining wall, retaining the existing slab, and extending a wrought iron fence. Jeff Riley, owner of 519 and 515 Cherry, spoke in favor of the project, and recommended retaining the existing fence. B. Commission action — The members by consensus approved a notice to proceed, conditioned on the applicant conducting field measurements and photo documentation, and to approve the extension of the fence along the west property line to the SW corner of the property. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Christensen said that the Downtown Lansing National Register Nomination is at the first draft stage. It covers 80 to 85 properties. He plans to review the second draft. Mr. Riley said there are often people hanging out at the picnic table in front of the old Cherry School. STAFF COMMENTS — None. PRESENTATIONS — None. BUSINESS SECTION A. Committee Reports/ Minutes for approval 1. Committee of the Whole, October 15, 2007 2. September 10, 2007, October 1, 2007. B. Old Business. 1. Ottawa Street Power Station update. 2. Michigan School for the Blind update. 3. Guidelines and procedures update. 4. Downtown National Register Nomination update. 5. 2008 Meeting Schedule 6. Neighborhood Pattern Book — It was suggested that we drop the development eras and the document's green background. C. New Business. 1. Mr. Rieske noted that the Planning and Neighborhood Development Department is looking into available dates for board and staff members to attend a Lugnuts game. 9. PENDING ITEMS: FUTURE ACTION REQUIRED A. Discussion of potential policy regarding the designation of single resource properties that have already pulled building permits for renovation. B. Historic preservation planning and its relationship to the Master Plan Project. C. Michigan School for the Blind Historic District Study Committee Report. D. HDC Guidelines and Review Procedures 10. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS — A discussion ensued regarding the Neighborhood Pattern Book. Suggestions included eliminating the development eras, and changing the green background. 11. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESERVATION RECOGNITIONS — None. 12. ADJOURNMENT — The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Next scheduled meeting - 5:30 PM, Monday, May 7, 2008, in the PND Conference Room PAPLANNING OFFICE\Historic District Cmsn1HDC 2008WDC Agendas 20081HDC Agenda 080407.doc Virg Bernero, Mayor DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. CAPITOL AvENUE • LANSING, MI 48933-1236 • (517) 483-4066 • FAx: (517) 483-6036 PLANNING OFFICE 316 N. CAPITOL AVE., SUITE D-I Joint Meeting Historic District Commission and Ottawa Street Power Station Historic District Study Committee 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2008 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER — Historic District Study Commiittee Members Present: Phil Mondro, Gary Schueren, Kara Wood Members Absent: Mary Toshach (excused) Staff Present: Bill Rieske, Interim Planning Manager Others Present: Valerie Marvin A quorum of the HDSC is present. CALL TO ORDER — Historic District Commission Members Present: Phil Mondro, Cassandra Nelson, Nathalie Winans, Kara Wood Members Absent: Mark Harvey, Mary Toshach, Staff Present: Bill Rieske, Interim Planning Manager Others Present: Gary Scheuren, Christman Company A quorum of the HDC is not present. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - The meeting agenda was approved by consensus. 3. COMMUNICATIONS — None. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None. 5. HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) — None 6. Ottawa Street Station Historic District Study Committee Preliminary Report — Approval for Distribution. Historic District Commission Minutes, June 4, 2008 Page 2 Members reviewed the Preliminary Report draft in detail at the meeting, and suggested editing changes during the course of this review.) It was moved by Mr. Scheuren, seconded by Ms. Wood, and CARRIED (3-0), to approve the Preliminary Report for distribution only, to the Planning Board and the State Historic Preservation Office, with the following conditions: • That the draft be revised to include the editing changes noted by the members. • That the requisite maps be included, • That the discussion of how the building meets the criteria for the establishment of a district be separated according to criteria and be more explicitly stated in the Preliminary Report, and • That Mary Toshach be consulted and her comments addressed prior to the distribution of the Preliminary Report. 7. Adjournment — The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. PIPLANNING OFFICE\Historic District CmsnlDistricls\Power Station HDSC Agenda 080604.doc CITY OF LANSING Historic District Commission 5:30-6:20 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2008 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Members Present: Phil Mondro, Cassandra Nelson, Mary Toshach, Nathalie Winans, and Kara Wood Members Absent: None Staff Present: Bill Rieske, Asst. Planning Manager Others Present: Kate Barrier, of the City of Lansing Development Office Jeff Riley, of Walker -Riley Management, owner of 509 Cherry Street 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. The meeting agenda was approved by consensus. 3. COMMUNICATIONS — None. 4 HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) — HDC-2-08, 509 Cherry Street, Reroof. A. Public Hearing. Mr. Rieske presented the case. Mr. Riley spoke on behalf of the project. This is a proposal for (1) complete roof tear -off and reroof (replacing decking as needed), (2) removal and replacement of current eave-trough system, and (3) removal and replacement of all four exterior doors. The applicant stated that currently the house has a hodge-podge of shingle colors. He proposes to reroof the entire roof with CertainTeed Landmark Series Designer Shingles, and selected the Moire Black color. The doors are Model CLC 52 steel exterior insulating door, white, 4 panal, prehung, with a peep hole, and will fit in the original door openings (e.g. 32"). B. Commission action. It was moved by Ms. Winans, seconded by Ms. Nelson, and CARRIED (5- 0), to approve the reroof, eavetroughs, and exterior doors as proposed, provided that the original door openings be maintained. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS 6. STAFF COMMENTS 7. PRESENTATIONS — None. 8. BUSINESS SECTION A. Committee Reports/ Minutes for approval — None. B. Old Business. Ottawa Street Power Station (No action.) C. New Business. 1. Review of rehab specifications — 322 S. Holmes St. Kate Barrier, of the City of Lansing Development Office, presented the case. The Development Office is coordinating rehab work on this house and requests HDC comments on the specifications. This house was moved from its original location in the Hunter Park area in 1915. These revisions pertained to window repair/replacement, the use of vinyl siding, and the use of wood siding on the side facing the street. A discussion ensued about the cost differential between the use of wood -framed windows v. vinyl -clad. he HDC discussed these revisions with Kate Barrier, of the Lansing Development Office, who has made the requisite revisions to the specifications. It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Ms. Nelson, and CARRIED (5-0), to approve the project specifications as revised. These revisions include: • Wood framed thermopane windows on the street side, • The attic windows opening in, • No mullions in the windows, • Wood siding (as opposed to vinyl) on the side of the house facing the street. 9. PENDING ITEMS: FUTURE ACTION REQUIRED A. Discussion of potential policy regarding the designation of single resource properties that have already pulled building permits for renovation. B. Historic preservation planning and its relationship to the Master Plan Project. C. Michigan School for the Blind Historic District Study Committee Report. D. HDC Guidelines and Review Procedures E. Guidelines and procedures update. F. Downtown National Register Nomination update. H. 2008 Meeting Schedule. I. Neighborhood Pattern Book. J. Commission Member Preservation Recognitions. K. Committee Reports/ Minutes for approval - October 15, 2007 (COW), September 10, 2007, October 1, 2007, June 4, 2008 (Joint HDC/HDSC) 10. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT Next scheduled meeting - 5:30 PM, Monday, August, 2008, in the PND Conference Room P:\PLANNING OFFICE\Historic District Cmsn\HDC 2008\HDC Agendas 2008\HDC Agenda 080407.doc CITY OF LANSING Historic District Commission Executive Committee 5:30-6:20 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2008 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m Members Present: Phil Mondro, Cassandra Nelson, Mary Toshach, and Kara Wood Members Absent: Mark Harvey, Nathalie Winans, (excused) Staff Present: Bill Rieske, Asst. Planning Manager Others Present: Tom Stanton, 216 Huron St. Carol Skillings, 216 Huron St. David Birney, Peaks & Valleys Roofing Hank Klein, Development Office Bob Christensen, SHPO Gary Scheuren, Christman Company 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA — Approved by consensus. 3. COMMUNICATIONS — None. 4 HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) - HDC-3-08, 216 Huron, Reroof. A. Public Hearing Mr. Stanton and Ms. Skillings propose to reroof the house at 216 Huron St. in the Darius Moon House Historic District. Mr. Rieske introduced the case. Most of the comments and explanation was made by Ms. Skillings, Mr. Stanton, and Mr. Birney. This house had been located at 116 S. Logan St. , and was moved to its present location in the late 1970s. It was designed, built, owned, and occupied by Lansing architect Darius Moon. The existing gray shingles will be removed and replaced with architectural, high - definition shingles made by GAF, Timberline series, 50-year warranty, in color of Weathered Wood, to simulate the wood shingle roof that was originally on the house. Roofing includes ice dam control, flashing, etc., and a flat porch roof will be specially treated to avoid further water damage. The roof will be vented using "roof pots" that will be as unassuming as possible, mostly on the back or non -street view, of the house (south side). A fan can be used to exhaust through a new gable vent out the back (west) side of the house, away from any street views, and in the 1980's addition. The decorative band of wood shingles in the tower roof will be replaced where necessary with real cedar shingles Oust on the tower), to replicate the original. The tower roof will be finished off with new metal ridge caps, like the original. The decorative tin cresting will be removed evaluated for possible reuse. Historic District Commission Executive Committee, Augur. 4, 2008 Page 2 of 3 The installation of furnace, fireplace, kitchen, and bathroom vents will be coordinated with the roof replacement, and their locations and colors will be as unobtrusive as possible. This is a tax credit project, and approval from the State Historic Preservation Office is expected in September of this year. No other comments from the public were received. B. Commission action. It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Ms. Nelson, and CARRIED (4-0) to approve HDC-3-08 as proposed. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None 6. STAFF COMMENTS - None. 7. PRESENTATIONS — None. 8. BUSINESS SECTION A. New Business. 1. Review of Specifications - Lead Safe Lansing (LSL) Projects in Cherry Hill Historic District. The purpose of the discussion of these properties was to provide input to the Development Office on the specifications for Lead Safe Lansing projects prior to the invitation for bids. Mr. Klein, of the Development Office, described the Lead -Safe Lansing program and presented the specifications proposed for both properties. This program is designed to prevent lead poisoning in children. The program is targeted to benefit low -and- moderate income families, who may own or rent properties. Both properties are owned and managed by Yip Tan, a Cherry Hill resident and landlord. Commission members advised Mr. Klein on an informal basis and concluded that the specifications he presented were well within the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and the rehabilitation standards for the Cherry Hill Historic District. No Certificate of Appropriateness was issued on either property in accordance with Section 1220.05 of the Historic Districts Ordinance because this advisory review occurred prior to the bid process, and therefore prior to the receipt of any building permit application. a. 223 E. Hillsdale. The work proposed for this property includes tree trimming and removal; front porch replacement; window repair; wet planing, scraping and sanding painted surfaces (siding, trim, windows and doors); and exterior painting, with "historic" colors. All work is to be completed in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Historic District Commission Executive Committee, Aug6-, 4, 2008 Page 3 of 3 Standards for Rehabilitation. b. 612 Cherry Street. The work proposed for this house is similar. It includes tree trimming and removal; roof replacement; replacement of door thresholds; window repair; wet planing, scraping and sanding painted surfaces (siding, trim, windows and doors); and exterior painting, with "historic" colors. B. Old Business. 1. Ottawa Street Power Station - National Register Nomination (included in the July 7, 2008 meeting packet.) This is the National Register Nomination, which is complemented by the establishment of the local historic district. The subject matter of this report is also reflected in the report for the local district. It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Ms. Wood, and CARRIED (4-0) to approve the nomination. 2. 2008 Meeting Schedule. - It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Ms. Nelson, to approve the 2008 meeting schedule. 3. Neighborhood Pattern Book. No action taken. C. Committee Reports/ Minutes for approval - None. 9. PENDING ITEMS: FUTURE ACTION REQUIRED A. Discussion of potential policy regarding the designation of single resource properties that have already pulled building permits for renovation. B. Historic preservation planning and its relationship to the Master Plan Project. C. Michigan School for the Blind Historic District Study Committee Report. D. HDC Guidelines and Review Procedures E. Guidelines and procedures update. F. Downtown National Register Nomination update. G Neighborhood Pattern Book. H. Commission Member Preservation Recognitions. I. Committee Reports/ Minutes for approval - October 15, 2007 (COW), September 10, 2007, October 1, 2007, June 4, 2008 (Joint HDC/HDSC), July 7, 2008 10. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS - None. 11. ADJOURNMENT - It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Ms. Nelson, and CARRIED (4-0) to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Next scheduled meeting - 5:30 PM, Monday, September 8, 2008, in the PND Conference Room Virg Bernero, Mayor DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. CAPITOL AVENUE • LANSING, MI 48933-1236 • (517) 483-4066 • FAx: (517) 483-6036 PLANNING OFFICE 316 N. CAPITOL AVE., SUITE D-1 Joint Meeting Historic District Commission and Ottawa Street Power Station Historic District Study Committee 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2008 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER — Historic District Study Commiittee Members Present: Phil Mondro, Gary Schueren, Kara Wood Members Absent: Mary Toshach (excused) Staff Present: Bill Rieske, Interim Planning Manager Others Present: Valerie Marvin A quorum of the HDSC is present. CALL TO ORDER — Historic District Commission Members Present: Phil Mondro, Cassandra Nelson, Nathalie Winans, Kara Wood Members Absent: Mark Harvey, Mary Toshach, Staff Present: Bill Rieske, Interim Planning Manager Others Present: Valerie Marvin Gary Scheuren, Christman Company A quorum of the HDC is not present. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - The meeting agenda was approved by consensus of both bodies. 3. COMMUNICATIONS — None. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS — Ms. Marvin stated that she was present as an observer who is interested in preservation and is considering applying to the Mayor's Office for a seat on the Historic District Commission. 5. HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) — Ottawa Street Station Historic District Study Committee Preliminary Report. Historic District Commission Minutes, October 6, 2008 Page 2 A. Public Hearing. Mr. Rieske introduced the case. Mr. Scheuren was present on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Rieske stated that by law, the Study Committee is the body that is responsible for submitting the final report to the Mayor and Council for consideration. It can take action at this meeting to do so, notwithstanding the lack of quorum on the part of the HDC. This report was completed at the request of the property owner, James M. Cash, Senior Vice President of The Christman Company. Mr. Scheuren represents Christman on the Study Committee. The final report is essentially the same as the preliminary report, which was reviewed by the Study Committee It was transmitted on August 7, 2008 to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the Lansing Planning Board in accordance with Section 1220(03) of the Codified Ordinances. The only SHPO comment was that "the report meets the requirements of Public Act 169 of 1970, as amended. The Planning Board, at its meeting on September 2, 2008, reviewed the report, and voted unanimously, (6-0) to endorse the report and to recommend its approval. No member of the public spoke regarding this proposal. B. Study Committee Action. After the public hearing, the Study Committee voted unanimously (3-0), to approve the report as its Final Report and recommend the establishment of a local historic district for the Ottawa Street Station, 217 E. Ottawa Street. 7. Other Business — None. 8. Adjournment — The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. P:\PLANNING OFFICE\Hisloric District Cmsn\Dislricts\Power Station HDSC Agenda 060604.doc