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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-2003HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting of June 17, 2003 I. Quorum: Commissioners Craft, Goderstad, Boler, Sovik-Siemens, Hellie, LaBreck and Martin present. Staff.' Grossman. Interested persons: Patrick Mancino, Denise Dawson, Carrie Vaitakis and Bill Boler. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Boler. II. Minutes of May 20, 2002: Motion by Goderstad, second by Craft to approve, 7-0. IlL Review of building permits or design proposals 101 E. 4th Street. City Hall. Consider roofing material. Motion by Craft, second by Martin to approve zinc-tin coated copper as provided by the architect, SLL - Leo Daly; motion carried 7 - 0. As the design had been approved at the May 20 meeting, staffwiLl complete the Certificate of Approval. A letter of approval from the SHPO is expected and will be attached. IV. Business 502 W. 7t~ Street. Patrick and Susan Mancino. Consider a recommendation to Council to designated the property as a Heritage Preservation Site. The owners of the nominated property, and neighboring owners were notified by mail that the action is on the agenda and they will have an opportunity to be heard. a. Staffpresentation. Mr. Grossman summarized (1) the nomination form with its statements of historic and architectural significance, (2) that the Planning Commission and the City Council approved the Mancinos' request for a variance thereby releasing the building permit to build an addition to the back of the house, (3) the Planning Commissions recommendation against designation of the property, (4) a letter from Mr. Hertogs, representing the Mancinos, stating their opposition to the designation, (5) the ordinance requirements for a recommendation to Council. b. Comment by owners and public. Denise Dawson, 422 W. 7th welcomed the Mancinos, remembered her former neighbor and owner of the property, Ms. Ruth Morton, and said she wished that the house would be designated. Carrie Valtakis, 416 W. 7th said that the house is Ms. Morton's legacy as she took the best care o£it she could, and wished that the HPC would recommend it as a historic site. Bill Boler, 402 W 7th, encouraged the HPC to continue with the designation as the house fits the character of the neighborhood as it stands now. The owner, Mr. Mancino, declined to comment. e. Commissioners questions and comments. Ms. Craft was not sure the HPC should proceed because of the owner's opposition and the Council's action in approving the variance. Ms. Siemens said it was the HPC's role to nominate properties, even if the Council did not designate all those nominated. Mr. LaBreck noted the neighbors present wanted the designation. Mr. Goderstad said the house deserves designation on its merits, even if the new addition was vinyl sided. Ms. Martin suggested that the HPC hold action until seeing the SHPO comment, which has not yet been received. The comment is expected before the Public Hearing on July 7. Motion by Martin to table the nomination to the next meeting for SHPO comment; second by Cralt; 3 ayes, 4 nays; motion not carried. Motion by Goderstad, second by LaBreck to recommend designation to Council with the following findings: The Commission finds that 502 W. 7th Street possess local historic significance due in particular to a resident, Professor John Lewis, City and State Superintendent of Schools, and local architectural significance as an example of Gothic revival and stick style on a vernacular home as described and shown in the nomination; and the Commission also finds that the following conditions are met: · That the location and setting is compatible with future preservation and use. · That the physical condition is such that preservation, maintenance or adaptive use is economically feasible. · That the distinguishing characteristics of significance are for the most part original and intact or capable of restoration. · That the existing or proposed use is compatible with the preservation and maintenance of the site. The vote was 5 ayes, 2 nays; motion carried. Staffwill present the nomination to Council at the Public Hearing on July 7, with the HPC's recommendation to designate. V. Information 307 W. 7th Street - Chuck and Patty Rich request HPC to consideration roof modification. Chairperson Boler appointed a committee, Craig, Siemens and Hellie, to meet with the Richs at the property and report to the HPC. A special meeting will be called if necessary. VI. Adjournment. Motion by LaBreck, second by Goderstad to adjourn; motion carried.