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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNotes, Meeting PLANNER 9/25/2008 S GFIELD mSTORIC co Minutes: September 9, 2008 SION Present: Ted Corbin - Vice Chair John Tuttle Maren Tomblin Paula Guthrie Tara Jones - Staff Molly Markarian - Staff Linda Pauly - Staff Excused: Roxie Metzler - Chair Sean VanGordon Kuri Gill Absent: Joe Pishioneri - City Councilor Guests: Don Martinson Judith Martinson Vangy Smith David Volt Steve Kneller Clayton McEchem Erin Herring Lissa Davis David Martinson Ron Gates Laura Ruggeri Where: Datel Call to Order Library Meeting Room 09/09/08 at 5:40pm I Minutes Approval: May 2008 and August 2008 minutes approval. Fix May minutes that Sean VanGordon, Linda Pauly, and Molly Markarian were present. Could not approve June 2008 minutes because of not having a quorum that was present at that meeting. I ITEM 1: Updates - Downtown District Staff Pauly presented what was happening with the downtown district. There is an RFP that went out looking for a downtown plan consultant to create a downtown plan and implementation. The RFP is due back on September 29th. More than 2 dozen firms have shown interest in bidding on this. There is a selection committee that will interview the finalists in October. Some of the topics as part of the RFP are parking management strategy, pedestrian traffic, downtown transit, open space, street design, building design standards, and revitalization code. The City is looking to recruit business owners and others for the committee. This is a long range plan on what the City will be looking at for the next 20 years. October and November we will be able to provide input into the process. The City will bring the consultants to us for a discussion on what we see is important for downtown. "I ITEM 2: Land Use Applications - 546 7th Street . ' Herring and McEchem along with their architect Kneller returned to show the Historic C<;>mmision their plan changes for their 2 car garage. They changed their setback and tv i)\: i "!: a:(]) fd~ cO::: made other plan ages to the proposed structure. Co.ssioner Tuttle says that it looks more like a shop than a garage. Commissioner Corbin asked if it was intential that the doors weren't centered. He believes that it looks quite big and that adding a belly band between the top and bottom floor will help break up the expanse. The applicants say the reason that the doors weren't centered is to allow shelving on one side. The shed on the side is to park a motorcycle. Commissioner Corbin said that if the doors are being custom made, maybe put an artificial fa'Yade on one side to even the doors out. Commissioner Tuttle suggested that they move the shed addition on the side back about 2 feet to make the expanse not as large and make a more interesting building. Commissioner Corbin said that if you move the shed back, you will probably want to adjust the side windows. The commission approved the plans with the addition of putting the side shed 2 feet back and adding the belly band and garage door changes as comments. Motion was approved. I ITEM 3: Discussion - IOOF Building Commissioners Corbin, Metzler, and Tuttle met with the lOaF to review the engineer information on the repair needs of the building. They wanted to come to see what funding sources there were for fixing the building. If the building is put on the National Register, they could get funds but not right away. The cornice overhang is sagging quite a bit and it is not known how much longer it will hold. The building is a significant building and a large contribution to Springfield. The Commission would like to partner with lOaF to figure out what can be done to preserve the building. There are 2 ways to fix the cornice, see what is wrong and fix it right then or take it off and store it to fix it later. Staff Markarian said they have options in getting funding in addition to pursuing putting the building on the National Register. Commissioner Corbin said that the lOaF should get a list of all of the repairs that need to be done and prioritize them. If they apply for grants in the future they can get repairs done in the future. Staff Pauly said that through the downtown urban renewal that there are emergency repair funds. It is through CETA. Commissioner Corbin said that since the building is on the local inventory, any repairs need come through the commission for approval. The Commission will give it our immediate attention. Commissioner Tuttle said that Uhlers does restoration work. lOaF said that it would be hard to open up the cornice find out what needs to be done, come back to the Commission for approval, and then get the work done. lOaF would like to try to open it up and get it fixed at the same time. Commissioner Corbin or Tuttle said they could come out the same day they open it up to determine what should be done. Commissioner Tuttle said that the guidelines are clear for restoration. It needs to be like material to repair it. Commissioner Corbin said that if there is no change and they are just repairing the problem, then it shouldn't be an issue. If they are putting a band aid in place, we would want to know about that. lOaF talked about the metal cap they had to replace to prevent leakage into the building. They need to replace more with a metal cap. lOaF said that Kaffier did their metal work last time and made the cap out of dark brown metal so it couldn't be seen. Commissioner Corbin said there is a Steadman, Kelly which is local and very good. If the cap is being replaced, the Commission does not need to be called out. ITEM 4: Discussion - Historic Plaques Date Received: Planner: T J ?s: D'O Commissioner Gill presented 7 different plaque mockups. With the 'plaques, we want them simple, basic, 16 x 16 in size (square). Commission looked at the mockups and narrowed them down to #5, 6, and 7. We want them to be on aluminum or stainless steel. Black, white or gray scale. Ideas will go back to Commissioner Gill on centering the text, have the date graphically stand out, not enlarge the font but try a few different fonts 1 . . SPRINGFIELD mSTORIC COMMISSION . Minutes: August 12,2008 Present: Kuri Gill John Tuttle Maren Tomblin Pallia Guthrie Sean VanGordon Tara Jones - Staff Molly Markarian - Staff Excused: Roxie Metzler - Chair Ted Corbin - Vice Chair Absent: Joe Pishioneri - City Councilor Guests: Andrew Epperson. Katie Chase Steve Krieller Clayton McEchem Erin Herring. Where: Date! Call to Order Library Meeting Room 08/12/08 at 5:30pm I Minutes Approval: June 2008 minutes approval tabled until wehave a full quorum. I ITEM 1: Land Use Applications - 532 C Street Andrew Epperson is doing a Boy Scout Eagle project He is looking at replacing the grill and rail around the steps going downstairs at the Ebbert Memorial Church. There seems to be people hanging out. on the steps leading dowostairs an.d they want to enclose it for security reasons. He presented an idea. It will have bifold doors. It was suggested by HC to make it strearnIined and paint it black to blend in. A suggestion was made to look at the Lane County. bike cages as an idea. It would fall into a Type 1 application. Motion was approved to replace the current railiog, paint it black, have the screen and gate using metal as the same design proposed without the scrolls. There may be a code requirement on the gates so Andrew may want to check with building department Staff Jones will email the application to Andrew. He will need to get church signatures. I ITEM 2: Land Use Applications - 546 7th Street , Proposal for a 2 car garage. Steve Kneller architect. There currently isn't a garage on the property. There was a carriage house but it located on. another lot: They will be taking down some young trees and a hedge. What they take doWn will be replanted down the parkway. It would be a Type 1 application for an accessory. building but if the trees are significant then it wollid be Type 2. There is a large heritage apple tree on the property but that won't come into play with the building of the garage. They are looking at replacing the trees with the same kind. There is no need for any curb cut Commissioner . I \) "i .~~ ~~ O:::Q) Q)c mC C~ . . Tuttle stated that the steepness of roof is not in line with the house. They have it steep so they can have storage above the garage. Tuttle suggested that they bring tip the walls higher to bring the pitch of the roof down. Staff Jones says you can't have the ridgeline higher than the house. Commissioner Tomblin suggested having a retum on the edge of . the garage roof like the house has. The applicants are looking at either building next May or start now. Commissioner Tuttle said they could come back in September meeting to get approval. They need to make sure and have a 10' front and rear yard setback. The back is 7' but eves can hang over 2'. Need 18' for car parking. The applicant says that it would not line up with the house. They are planning on using the same siding and paint it same color. Commission Tuttle suggested that they have a wooden garage door to keep in line with the style of the house. Applicant states that they were thinking of batten or center out swing doors. Commissioner Gill said that she was okay with the garage happening with the revisions suggested. Staff Markarian said they the application will be needed 2 weeks in advance of the next meeting. . Commission Tuttle said that we can make the approval before the City does. I ITEM 3: Land Use Applications - Carport Complaint. There has been a complaint about a carport being built without a building permit on 8th and F Street The carport is in the back yard. It is connected to the house and extends off the back eve. You can see It very clearly from the street. The oWner is being sent a letter from code enforcement about building the carport without a permit. It was constructed in the last year. The house is not owner occupied. Commissioner Gill said that it was compatible and not contributing. It doesn't affect the look of the neighborhood and it is very clean and non obtrusive. The problem is that when the car pulis in the carport the headlights shine right into the neighbors. Commissioner Tuttle said that if it a nuisance for them, they can pUt up a screen in their yard. Staff Markarian said that it is a Type 1 application. Commission Tuttle said that if it was fully enclosed attached garage then it would have been a Type 2. There is little impact with the Type 1. I ITEM 4: Land Use Application Process Staff Markarian talked about how to handle land use application. Staff Jones talks to clients at the counter about the process, criteria and application form. The potential applicant is invited to thi: next HC meeting for input and discussion but this is optional. The. applicant then submits a Type! or higher application. The application is then assigned to a staff member. Input is sought from HC prior to staff report. The HC provides input within the timeframe (at next meeting or sooner). Commissioner Tuttle said that Staff Gale used to make the call on whether to bring it to the HC or not. It was . decided that everything that is in the HC realm will be brought to the HC. I ITEM 5: Certified Local Government (CLG) opportunities and obligations Staff Markarian talked about how the process is changing for CLG grants. The funds come from the Federal Government annually. Now, everyone is funded but not at the same.amount. $3,000 is the low' end with $!0-15K at the high end. SHPO has a preferred altemati ve on funding. We need to make sure that we keep within the guidelines of spending the funds. It cannot be used for supporting our museum. There is a listing of priorawm-ds and also CLG frequently asked questions as Part.of the HC packet for this monttate Recelved: c; (2 cj Dr;, Planner: T J . County Lane #645 Thane Historic District . Historic Narre Ccmron Narre Address 546 N. 7th Street Springfield,Ore. 97477 Present Owner Rrg"'" ;'lnn Eva Ethel Hall Address ~d~ 7~h ~~,..""~ Original Use Residence Date of Construction 1907 S~OF OREGON lNVEN'IORY HIS SITES AND BUIlDINGS ~..<.fl State HJ. ric Preservation Office Oregon State Parks, Salan, Oregon 97310 , Physical description of property and statenent of historical significance: Situated to the side of a large, fonnally landscaped yard, this well;naintained house has a 'rrodified' character. Certain details carry "survival" patterns. Its gabled roof ll:;-story plan rests on a 1t.'OOd foundation. The exterior is drop sided with cornice trim and wide corner trim. The gable exhibits a broken . pediment with a narrow vergel:xJard with llDlding finishing the rake. A similar styling is seen over the front stoop. Six-over-ol\e sash ~lindOWS have siIrple trim. The appears to be another property involved in the 1893 tax foreclosures on properties owned by the Springfield l1anufacturing Carpany. Rufus Mallory sold the property to B.A. Washburne in 1905. Henry Korf and his wife June occupied the house in 1918. He was listed as a laborer in the 1918 directory. Date Received: Planner: T J c:z./)~ !r.Y(~ I Recorded by Dave Cole Date June 1984 For State Historic Preservation Office Map Designation and Number WD- MaP 3F /279 P Township 17 ~ 3 tfPSection 35 l:iSec. 24 Lot # 4400 Sources consulted: LCl'A Polk's 1918 Directory . . WASHBURNE HISTORIC DISTRICT Springfield, Oregon Property Information Summer 2003 Address 546 7th Street Assessor's Map # 17-03-35-24 #4400 NR classification PrimarY Sianificance (Contributina) Date of CQnstruction 1907 Historic name (if known) FEATURES Architectural classification Bunaalow # of stories 1.5 Foundation material(s) Concrete Roof form(s) and material(s) Gabled with compOsition shinale Siding material(s) Droplap sidina Decorative material(s) Window type(s) and material(s) 6: 1 wood sash and vinyl sliders Alterations/additions Porch reconstructed: rear addition: some window replacement Associated resources Early aaraae (surveyed 1996) Landscape features Small trees and shrubs Integrity Fair Condition Good PHOTO Received: 9/2\"icYo Planner: T J "'-'~ oat United States Department of the Interior . National Park Service , National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form . . CWJI Approval. /10. l024-o<lll Continuation sheet Item number 7 Page 101 2J9~Alte~ed_earlY~hQuse~46.N~~tro-s~eet; Assessor's Map 17-03-35-24 #4400 PI>imary-:>Ig.ltfi:eant ob ' ~ CQ,BtP, ~t1.'1g_ Owner: Roger and Eva Ethel Hall, 546 N. 7th Street, Springfield, OR 97477 Description: This 1907, gabled-roof, l~-story residence rests on a wood foundation. The exterior is drop sided with cornice trim and wide corner trim, The gable exhibits a broken pediment with a narrow vergeboard with molding finishing the rake. A similar styling is seen over the front stoop. ,This well-maintained house has a "modified" character. 'This appears to be another property involved in the .1893 tax foreclosures on properties owned by the Springfield Manufacturing Company. Rufus Mallory sold the property to B. A. Washburne in 1905. Contributing 279A. This one story combination garage/storage bJi1ding has SWlng open doors which face the alley. Part of this bJi1ding is shown on the 1912 Sanborn map. Wood floors and be ve 1 s idi ng a re a Is 0 pres ent. Compatible Non-contributing 280. Contemporary, 607 N. 7th Street; Assessor's Map 17-03-35-13 #2100 Owner: Harold G. & Garnet M. Scott, 1355 Taft Street, Eugene, OR 97402 Compatible Contributing 281. English Cottage, 635-637 N. 7th Street; Assessor's Map 17-03-35-13 #2000 Owner: John Rowland, 637 N. 7th Street, Springfield, OR 97477 Description: This house, built in 1935. has an adjoining apartment over the connected garage. It has lap siding, multi-paned windows, and narrow overhangs on a gabled roof. An attached enclosure with an offset-gable roof shelters the front door. These details give the house something of an English Cottage flavor. o Date ReceiVed: Planner: T J 912~ !n8 I . .