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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNotes, Meeting PLANNER 5/5/2010 . . 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 I 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 MAY -5 2010 Page 1 on Original Submittal . . 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: MAY - 5 2010M March 8, 2010 Page 2 oB Original Submittal . .He yY0~u~ i/C{ 110 '" 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 MAY - 5 ZOIO Original Submittal