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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-18-05 HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Meeting of January 18, 2005 I. Quorum: Commissioners Simacek, Boler, Siemens, LaBreck, Goderstad, Warg and Marten; absent Hellie. Staff: Grossman. II.Election of officers for 2005. Boler moved and Simacek seconded nomination of Warg for Chair. There being no other nominations, Warg was elected unanimously. Goderstad moved and Siemens seconded Boler for Vice Chair. There being no other nominations, Boler was elected unanimously. III. Minutes of November 3 and 16, 2004 (December meeting cancelled). Goderstad moved and Boler seconded approval of both minutes with the change to November 3, under other business: delete all between “Martin” and “asked”. Motion carried. IV. Review of building permits or design proposals Current design for north building on block 2 Boler moved and LaBreck seconded communicating the following to the Planning Commission along with comments from November 3 and 16 on the building designs for Block 2. Motion carried. ?? The commissioners observed that in some sections the window to wall area proportions are still more window oriented than the guidelines for new development (in historic districts) would suggest. ?? The commissioners observed that the riverfront building still has four floors of residential above the parking level without much horizontal variation. They recommend that a maximum height of three stories (above parking) or no more than 47’ for buildings on the riverfront as well as on Second Street. ?? The commissioners observed that the proposed design of the riverfront building did a good job of dividing the façade into distinctive vertical segments of varied width and color. ?? The commissioners asked that the disclaimer concerning their role in reviewing design of proposed development be included in any report to the City. V. Business Membership Staff noted that advertisement for applicants would be made as there will be two vacancies at the end of the month. One vacancy was not filled last year and Mr. LaBreck has chosen not to be reappointed for another term. Commissioners Siemens and Hellie were reappointed by Council Simacek moved and Warg seconded the HPC’s appreciation to Frank LaBreck for his dedicated work as a commissioner and extra effort as a committee member and attendee at annual conferences. Motion carried unanimously. VI. Information & reports Goals or plans for 2005: ?? annual mailing to owners and realtors ?? Preservation awards program in May ?? nominate a property or two to Council for designation. Staff for 2005. Planning and HPC will share an intern again this year. Plan to advertise in February and start work in March or April. VII. Adjournment . Goderstad moved and LaBreck seconded adjournment. Motion carried.