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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-31-2020 HPC PacketCITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF HPC MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hastings Heritage Preservation Commission will hold a special meeting on Tuesday March 31, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at which the HPC will consider and take action on the following items: · Certificate of Approval Review 320 7th Street W – Approved Rehab and Addition Plan Changes 115 2nd Street E – New Window Signs 207 2nd street E – New Windows · Original Hastings Design Standards Review 415 5th Street West – New House The City Administrator has determined that an in-person meeting is not practical or prudent because of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the declaration of federal, state, and local emergencies pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 12 and other laws. Further, attendance of the meeting by any member of the HPC, City Staff, or the public at the regular meeting location in the City Hall is not feasible due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and closure of City Hall to members of the public. As a result of the foregoing, the HPC meeting will be conducted solely by telephone or other electronic means as provided in Minnesota Statutes § 13D.021 and no in-person meeting will be conducted in the City Council Chambers. The HPC meeting will be televised on Hastings Community Television (www.hastingstv.org<http://www.hastingstv.org>.) Although no public hearings will be conducted at the meeting, the public may provide comments prior to the meeting via email at PublicComment@hastingsmn.gov or by telephone (651) 480-2355. City Staff will undertake reasonable efforts to have comments received prior to the meeting presented to the HPC. To the extent practical, members of the public will be allowed to monitor the meeting electronically from a remote location utilizing the Zoom application. Any persons making a connection may be required to pay for the documented additional cost that the City incurs as a result of the additional connection. Further detail on how to view and participate in the public meeting and a copy of the meeting agenda and packet will be posted on the City’s website: https://www.hastingsmn.gov or you may contact City Hall at 651-480-2350. Posted this 24th day of March, 2020. s/__________________________ _______________ HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Agenda for the Meeting of March 31, 2020 Special meeting at 7:00 p.m. conducted solely by telephone or other electronic means as provided in Minnesota Statutes § 13D.021 and no in-person meeting will be conducted in the City Council Chambers. I. Call to Order and Quorum II.Minutes:A. February 18, 2020 III. Certificate of Approval ReviewA. 320 7th Street W –Rehab and Addition Plan Changes B. 115 2nd Street E – New Window Signs C. 207 2nd Street E – New Windows IV. Original Hastings Design Standards Review A. 415 5th Street West – New House V. Business and Information A. Preservation Awards Postponement VI.Adjourn The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on April 15, 2020 HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting of February 18, 2020 Held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall I. Quorum: Smith, Simacek, Sovik-Siemens, Toppin, Ragan-Scully, Johnson, Youngren, Douglas, and Borchardt. Staff: Fortney; Chair Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00. II. Minutes: February 18, 2020 Motion by Douglas for approval, seconded by Youngren; motion approved 9-0. III. Original Hastings Design Standards Review A. 415 5th Street West – New House - Concept Plan Fortney Presented the staff report. Some Commission members commented that it was their understanding that the OHDS guidelines were amended as they had recommended. Fortney said the OHDS Ordinance was amended to reflect the HPC as the advisory commission the City Council. He added that changes to the specific guidelines should come after that change was made. He added that this would be the appropriate time. Commissioner Borchardt commented that the architectural style appears to fit with the neighborhood. Commissioner Sovik-Siemens said the scale of the proposal seems to be much more appropriate than other infill projects in the last few years. Motion by Douglas to approve the concept proposal, second by Ragan-Scully; motion approved 9-0. IV. Business A. HPC Goals Committee Report Commissioner Toppin presented the Committees proposed goals to the HPC. She said it is their direction that the HPC utilize the City’s Facebook page vie the Communications Coordinator for outreach, create articles for the city newsletter as space would allow, and People’s Choice award category for the Preservation Awards. Fortney will communicate this direction to the communications coordinator for feedback and timelines, if appropriate. The Commission directed staff to look into Chaska’s rehab planning grant program. A. Minnesota Statewide HPC Training Manual Introduction Fortney presented the first chapter of the State HPC training manual. Staff said the next chapter to review would be the HPC Legal Framework chapter. V. Adjourn. Motion by Douglas, second by Simacek to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 pm; motion approved 6-0. Respectfully Submitted Justin Fortney To: Heritage Preservation Commission From: Justin Fortney, City Planner Date: March 17, 2020 Item: OHDS Review for New House – 415 5th St West – TC Habitat for Humanity HPC ACTION REQUESTED: Review the proposed house plans and provide recommendation to the City Council. BACKGROUND Existing Condition The Dakota County CDA (Community Development Agency) purchased and demolished the former house, which was old, but in good condition. This was done as part of the federal landbank program with federal funds, while the housing market was in turmoil. The lot has sat vacant for about ten years and the CDA has decided to sell the lot to TC Habitat for Humanity. The OHDS Ordinance has now been amended to reflect the HPC as the advisory commission to the City Council from the Planning Commission. Now that the HPC is involved in the process, they would like to recommend changes to the OHDS Guidelines that would make them easier to understand for homeowners, builders, and project reviewers. OHDS Intent The purpose of the OHDS area is to preserve and enhance traditional neighborhood design by reflecting the general characteristics of buildings dating from 1845 to 1940, which is the predominate era for building construction within the OHDS District. OHDS regulations ensure traditional neighborhood design by incorporating design features such as alleys, carriage houses, front porches, period sensitive housing design, sidewalks, and traditional street lighting. Design standards create and enhance the character of older neighborhoods by establishing regulations to guide property development and rehabilitation consistent with the unique historic character of the neighborhood. The intent is to preserve that streetscape’s character rather than the actual historical fabric that historical designation is intended to protect. HPC Memorandum OHDS Guidelines start on Page 62: https://www.hastingsmn.gov/home/showdocument?id=8445 Site Layout Building Setbacks (R-2) Minimum Proposed North (Front) 20’ (or inline with neighbors, but no less than 10’ 19.08’ East 7’ 7.25’ West 7’ 34’ South (Garage) 5’ 5.25’ The lot is 66’ wide by 140’ deep. This lot is adjacent to home built from 1865-1880’s, 1921- 1937, and the home to the south was built in 2002 Vehicular Access and Circulation The OHDS regulations require new detached garages to access developed alleys. There is an alley adjacent to this property and a detached garage is proposed to access it with a driveway. Design Review The current OHDS Guidelines include many requirements based on the immediate neighborhood average. This includes the way that the number and size of window openings should be determined, architectural detailing, roofing technique, entry materials and technique, upper wall style, among others. Designing a house by averaging the type and number of neighboring features is near an impossible task and certainly would not guarantee a good design. The Guidelines also consider the height, width, and length of the proposed structure separately based on those of the surrounding area rather than total scale. Staff has heard from residents in the OHDS area over the years that their primary concern related to infill is the scale, rather than the details included in the home. Scale Nearly all of the homes in the area are 1 ½ story like the proposed home and only a couple single and two stories. The proposed home is 24’ wide by 34’ deep for a foundation of 816 SF. The adjacent homes are 24 to 40 feet wide and 34 to 58 feet deep. The foundation sizes vary from 864 to 1,335 SF with an average of 1,174 SF. The scale of the proposed home is slightly lower than the average in the area. Many homes in the immediate area have been enlarged with additions over the past century. The home contains many features commonly found in the OHDS area including a prominent front porch, narrow lap siding, cornice, and double hung windows. The home also includes minor details more common on modern homes, which serve to separate it from attempting to replicate a historic home. These include some small fixed windows and lowered stairwell window. Attachments - Location Map - Certified Survey - Plans - Area Photos LOCATION MAP Across the Street Eastern Neighbor Western Neighbor CERTIFICATE APPLICATION 3-2020 320 7th Street W. Gary LaChance – House remodel, 2nd story addition, and attached garage minor changes. Ca. 1885 or 1890, Old Hasting Historic District- contributing Request: The applicants are proposing to change the following items: 1. line up some west side windows, as an interior wall has been removed. 2. Remove the rear sliding glass door and replace it with a standard door and one window. Originally, he proposed to only include a window, but a door is still desired. Staff Analysis Both changes are minor compared to the propped rehabilitation and additions. New window layout proposed Existing New proposal Approved Garage Existing Approved Proposed CERTIFICATE APPLICATION 3-2020 207 2nd street E. Replace nine second floor double hung windows- Dale Wallner Ca. 1863-1901, East Second Street Historic District Request: The applicant would like to replace the following windows in the building: · Front second and third floor windows, which are 1970’s or newer aluminum sliding windows. · Third floor windows on the east side of the building The proposed windows are vinyl double-hung American Dream model manufactured by Simonton Windows, INC. Design Guidelines (Page 21) Windows 1. Maintain and conserve - Wherever feasible, historic windows and sash should be repaired rather than replaced, especially on principal elevations. 2. New Sash: Size and shape - Whenever possible, choose new units of wood. Existing window openings should be retained. Window openings should not be enlarged or reduced to fit new units. New window openings should not be introduced into principal elevations. New windows should be compatible with previous or existing historic units. Replacement window details should have very similar size, reveal, proportions, and profile to the original windows. 3. New Sash: Glazing The size and number of panes of glass in each sash should not be altered. New sash, if installed, should duplicate the existing or other appropriate historic models. Artificial muntins or grids should at the least be located on the exterior of the window and match the original window design. Crank-out units should not replace double-hung sash. Staff findings: The windows are not historic, in a 1931 news story, its mentioned that a fire was burning the third floor and required cutting a hole in the roof to spray water because there were no exterior windows on that floor. A booklet of information about the building written by Hazel Jacobson Thiele (building owner) said the front windows were replaced with Pella windows. The original front windows were arched top double hung. There are some photographs showing the change of windows since the 1940’s. Sliding windows wouldn’t have been used historically and should not be used for replacements. The front windows would ideally be replaced with full height arched windows, but the HPC cannot compel work. The arched tops of the windows have been filled in and the interior has been finished over the window tops along with the ceiling having been dropped over two of the window tops on the second floor. The replacement sliders that were used included a transom window on the third floor. There is no proof that the original windows had a transom and it is unlikely. The current window opening size of the windows between the floors are about the same. Full double-hung windows on both floors will appear to be the same size from the ground. The windows on the east side of the third floor are only visible from a great distance away behind the alley. 1971 1910 East Proposed CERTIFICATE APPLICATION 2-2018 113 2nd Street E Jill Ragan-Scully – New signs Ca. 1863, East 2nd Street Historic District- Contributing Request: The applicant is asking for approval of new window signs. Ordinance, Guidelines 1. Sign Design Guidelines (Page 39) 5: Historic Commercial Buildings: General Guidelines 8. Signs, Awnings, and Lighting · a. Signs and awnings should follow regulations subject to provisions of the city’s zoning ordinance. · Wherever possible, signs should be placed in traditional sign locations… · Signs should be appropriately sized… traditional materials such as wood and metal. · Signs should not conceal architectural details or features and materials should be compatible with the materials of the building to which they are attached. · No part of the historic facade should be irreversibly damaged or altered in the installation of signs and awnings. Limit drilling new holes into masonry. Sign hardware should be attached to the building with holes drilled into mortar joints, if possible. Zoning Code § 155.08 SIGNS 7. Projecting signs must conform to the following. a. Minimum height above grade is 8 feet. Maximum height above grade is 11 feet for the sign, and 12 feet for the bracket. b. Sign may not project more than 2 and 1/2 feet from the face of the building. c. Total sign face may not exceed 6 square feet. d. Materials must be wood and/or metal. Plastic signs are not permitted. e. Projecting signs may not be lit, internally or externally. f. Plans must be submitted to show how the sign will be anchored to the building and masonry. g. Only 1 projecting sign permitted per business. h. Signs must be advertising a specific business name, not a generic product i. The sign area of the projecting sign comes off the total signage allowed for the building under these requirements. Staff findings: The new signs are appropriately sized and do not cover up any architectural details. They are a similar type of stickers that were approved by the HPC for the previous business and the new businesses previous location.