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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05281991 ~---/ ~ .,.?" . . . e e MINUTES Historic Preservation Commission May 28, 1991 All proceedings taped. The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by Teresa Goldsmith, chairman, at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken. Present: Christopher Carson, Teresa Goldsmith, Tom Johnson, Ann Landis, Pete Raab, Liz Smith, Mike Yawman. Rick Sepler, Planning Department, present. Guests: John Clise, Pam Clise, James Klontz, Mark Johnson, James V. Gonzales, Patricia Warren. Minutes from the May 14th meeting were read. Smith moved and Raab seconded that they be accepted and amended as follows: Ann Landis, Commissioner, was alsopresertt. No communications. Sepler introduced the new planning assistant for HPC, Kimberly Biss. No consent agenda. No public comment. New Business John Clise: Remodel second floor of Aldrich's to residential use. Pete Raab excused himself. Staff review: Sepler noted that review is mandatory and compliance voluntary. The building has been designated secondarily significant by the Secretary of the Interior. Conclusion was that the proposed plan contributes to the Historic District. Pulic testimony. Clise was asked how the stairwell is to be supported and finished underneath and what about balusters for the stairway? None were indicated on the drawing and it was noted that they will be required in order to meet the building code. Clise did not have a definite answer concerning the stairwell but suggested plain vertical balusters would be installed. Committee Report (Carson/Johnson); Suggested.that the area beneath the stairs be an open structure since there are architectural precedents in - · · · _.a e HPC minutes - 5/28/91 - page two e Port Townsend. Committee found that the design contributes to the District. Commission Discussion and Conclusion: Carson moved and Landis seconded that the proposed plan to remodel Aldrich's second floor contributes to the Historic District with the condition that a sketch of details refining the plan be prepared. Uanimous apþl'ovål.l.wmth ohe absent. Raab returned. El Sarape: Signage Staff Review: Since no representative from El Sarape ·was present, it was suggested that review be postponed. However, after discussion, it was decided to take a fine-minute breakj request that an El Sarape representative appear later that same evening and set up for a pre-applicatiøn conference concerning the Bay Vista II condominium project. Bay Vista II Condo project - Mark Johnson. Pre-application review. It was noted that the proposed structure is in the Bluff Narrows District and thus is subject to voluntary review and voluntary compliance. After reviewing many possible designs and considering many suggestions, it was suggested to Johnson that only abstract proportion studies - not detailed drawings - based on what was d'SÇussed, be brought to the next pre-app session. El Sarape: Signage Staff Review: Sepler noted that review and complianee are mandatory. Review included considering two new window signs and the repainting of the existIDgg projecting sign. The guidelines were found to conform where aþplitable except for the fact that there will be three signs rather than the øne stated by code as the limit. Staff conclusion was that the proposal c(mtributes to the District. Public Testimony~ It was noted that nothing new is being introduced - What was there is simply being repainted. Committee Report (Landis/Yawman): It was stated that the script-style lettering used for the window signs (already in place) is not appropriate to the architecture of the building and its period. Simple~ sans-serif letter- ing was suggested instead. It was suggested that the window signs be painted on the glass rather than be hanging wooden signs. The committee felt that the color choice can be improved to enhance the building. Commission Discussion and Conclusion: Raab moved and Carson seconded that the existing projecting signage and proposed windQw signs contribute to the Historic District as conditioned below. Sarson seconded. Conditions: 1) A plan for window signage to be applied directly to the window surface shall be submitted and approved by the HPC. 2) The temporary window signs shall remain in place only until permanent ~'., " · · · .. e e HPC minutes - 5/28/91 - page three signage is erected. 3) Background color shall be submitted to designated representatives of the HPC for final review. It was suggested that the background for the hanging, projecting sign be the neutral color now existing on panels below the front windows. These conditions requiring approval will be consent agenda items. The motion was approved anånimously. Announcements The next regular meeting of the HPC will be Wednesday, June 12, at 7 p.m. There will be an informal but public meeting to work on guidelines for new construction in the Historic District Tuesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. at Raab's home (a pizza meeting). It was suggested that the commissioners read the Main Street material} on signage in preparation for an upcoming workshop on the subject and as a possible handout for Vane and Kronquist. Smith moved and Landis seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Approved unanimously at 9 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~s. ""~ Barbara S. Marseille Secretary 6/1?/91 Amen~ment: On page two, El Sarape: Signage, Committee Report, strlke the flrst two sentences and substitute the following: "It was ~tated that al~hough the script-s~yle lettering used for the window signs ~s not approprla~e to the architecture of the building and its period, lt could be consldered simple in style and so would be acceptable."