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SPRINGFIELD mSTORIC COMMISSION
Minutes: March 9, 2010
Present:
Ted Corbin
Paula Guthrie
KuriGill
Judy Williams
Kerry Barbero
John Tuttle
Tara Jones - Staff
Absent:
Joe Pishioneri - City Councilor
Molly Markarian - Staff
Guests:
Lisa VanWinkle
Craig Murphy
Carolyn Wells
Where:
Date/ Call to Order
Library Meeting Room
03/09/1 0 at 5 :30pm
I ITEM 1: Public Comment
There was no business from the audience.
I ITEM 2: Minutes Approval
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February 2010 minutes were approved with two changes to Item 3: Pam Lawrence is the
Director of McKenzie Personnel Systems (filling in the 'X'); the second sentence of the second
paragraph under Ebbert Church should read "Commissioner Tuttle said that lap siding should be
used (hardiplank if cost is an issue)."
I ITEM 3: Land Use Applications
744 E Street - Street Tree Removal
Staff Jones reported that the City wishes to remove a Walnufstreet tree in front of this property
that has been topped and is in poor condition. Notification will be made per City requirements.
532 D Street - Window Replacement
The property owner, Carolyn Wells, spoke about her desire to replace the windows on this
property. She would like to replace the 'street side windows with double clad, double hung
windows because the current windows do not open. She proposed non-grid windows. No
changes were proposed to the opening or trim.
Commissioner Barbero asked if Ms. Wells has seen old ~~i the house, and Ms. Wells
responded that she had not. Commissioner Tuttle said thattgridded windows would be preferred,
and he asked if Ms. Wells had looked into wood windows. Ms. Wells said that she cannot afford
wood windows, and that if she did change them to wood, the opening would have to change.
Date Received:
March 8, 2010
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Ms. Wells said that she wants to change the front porch, as well, by extending the stoop out and
across the left side of the house because her mother has a hard time getting into the house. Ms.
Wells cited an example on E Street where this has been done. She would also like to extend the
roof of the porch to reduce the penetration of heat into the front of the house. Commissioner
Corbin asked if the porch modifications would be permanent or temporary. Ms. Wells said that
the porch changes would be wood. Commissioner Corbin asked if she was considering a ramp,
and Ms. Wells said that she was not.
Commissioner Corbin said that the Commission would need to review drawings for porch
alterations (floor plan and elevation). Ms. Wells asked what modifications would conform to the
current design of the porch. Commissioner Tuttle said that if she extends the eave by two feet
then it should drop 10 inches. Commissioner Gill said that Commission will want to see the
scale and the footprint of the changes. Commissioner Corbin added that the Commission needs
to make sure the proposed modifications will fit with the neighborhood and the structure.
Commissioner Barbero suggested that Ms. Wells take pictures of a house that has the same
roofline that she wants.
Ms. Wells also said that she has a retaining wall that she is considering removing.
Commissioner Corbin said that replacing the wall would be expensive because it would have to
be replaced in kind and that landscape pavers would not be approved. He suggested that she
investigate repairing the retaining wall. Commissioner Gill added that the wall contributes to the
character of the neighborhood. Commissioner Tuttle suggested that a portion of the wall could
be replaced and that there is an example of a house on 6th Street where the owner patched their
wall.
I ITEM 4: EmX Station Interpretive Signage
Ms. VanWinkle ofLTD was present to share initial draft signage designs for the future ErnX E
Street station. Ms. VanWinkle started by reviewing the feedback she heard from the
Commission at the February meeting:
. full color not sepia
. not too heavy on text but more pictures
. convey who is Washburne
. have photos not diagrams
. involve kids
. map of walking tour, if space
. silhouette of the Washbume District
Ms. Van Winkle presented two design ideas depicting the architecture and the life during the time
when the Washburne Neighborhood developed. One example included a section oriented
towards children. The Commission provided feedback at the meeting, and Commissioners
Barbero and Williams volunteered to work with Ms. VanWinkle on the suggested revisions:.
. include a map
. only list four types of homes
. add more history of people
. make Washburne photos smaller Date Received:
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Scouts, attended to discuss the proposal to replace the existing 8x8 shed with a l2xl2 ~
shed. The existing shed is used' by the Boy Scouts to store their equipment, and
replacement is desired due to vandalism and deterioration. The new shed would be
constructed to match the existing garage next door.
Commissioner Tuttle said that he would prefer that T -I-II siding not be used since the
structure is visible from D Street and 6th Street. Commissioner Tuttle said that lap siding
or hardiplank should be used if cost is an issue, and Mr. Ewing agreed. Commissioner
Tuttle also discussed the pitch of the shed and the corner boards to match the garage.
Commissioner Corbin asked if the Commission had any additional concerns.
Commissioner Tuttle said that the shed is considered a temporary structure and can be
moved. Staff Jones said that there is a deed restriction on the property so that if the
property is sold then the shed will need to be removed. Commissioner Tuttle made a
motion to recommend approval of the application with the recommended changes in
pitch, siding, corner boards, and shingles to match the adjacent garage. MotiOli passed
without dissent. .
532 D Street
Staff Jones reported that the owner wants to replace the windows. The house was built in
the 1940's and is compatible but non-contributing to the Historic District. The current
windows are wood with aluminum storm windows.
Commissioner Gill said that if the oWner is looking for energy savings, she likely will not
see any compared to the aluminum storm windows. Commissioner Tuttle surmised that
the owner may be .seeking ease in cleaning and opening the windows. . Staff Jones said
that she will talk to the owners to ascertain their motivation for changing the windows.
I ITEM 4: Mohawk Neighborhood Survey results
Cara Kaser, Architectual Historian from SHPO, presented the results of the Mohawk
Neighborhood Survey of mid-century homes. She noted the progression in floorplan and
correlation to cultural trends. She also mentioned that Willamalane Park is very
significant and could be considered eligible for the National Register. The survey was
. the very first in Oregon for a mid-century neighborhood.
I ITEM 5: Commissioner Updates
Commissioner Guthrie typed up the minutes from last meeting. She is continuing to
work on the website. She passed out a draft F AQ document and requested that
Commissioners and Staff review it and provide feedback prior to the March meeting.
Commissioner Barbero contacted the owners at the historic house on Daisy Street to tour
it.
Commissioner Williams has been working on the website along with Commissioner
Guthrie.
Commissioner Corbin created drafted the meeting invitation for the Mohawk
Neighborhood.
Date Received:
I ITEM 6: StatTUpdates and Other Items
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Original Submittal