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October 15 2014
Roll Call: Nora,Jim, Willis,Jay present
Motion to approve September 10' and 24th meeting—Jay—seconded Jim—All approved
(October 8th meeting cancelled)
No Public Comment
Commissioners Comments:
Jay tendered his resignation. The 22"d of October will be his last meeting. He has moved
outside of the City limits.
Nora reported a conflict of interest on the 232 E. Bleeker conceptual application. She recused
herself from the review.
Old Business:
A. Rubey Park—Detailed Planned Development Review, Final Major Development and Commercial
Design Review
Staff recommendations: Justin Barker recommended approval with conditions set out in his staff memo.
(see page 22 of packet)
Applicant: John Krueger, COA, Sheri Sanzone, Bluegreen Gilbert Sanchez, Studio B
Commissioner's comments:
Willis questioned the roof drainage/snowmelt and color scheme. He wondered if the
building was energy efficient.
Norma asked whether the building would produce all its own energy. She questioned
whether the maples were native trees.
Jay asked about the vegetation on the roof and suggested aspen leaves for a pattern in
the glass. He received clarification about the elimination of parking by Wagner Park.
Public Comment:
Bill Sterling commented about the impressive new building. He was questioning if this
was the best location for the volume. He was concerned with the carbon footprint.
A letter was submitted by the McDonald's regarding displeasure with the removal of the
parking spaces.
Jim moved to approve Resolution#29 with conditions to change the language in condition 3 from native
species to "locally applicable species. Jay seconded the motion. The roll was called and there was a
unanimous vote of yes.
B. 301 Lake Ave- Final Major Development, Public Hearing,
Staff recommendations: Amy Simon recommended approval with conditions as summarized on page
141 of the packet. Amy submitted a revised resolution and commented adding a condition to clarify
waivers of Residential Design Standards.
Applicant: Bill Boehringer represented the ownership. Derek Skalko of 1Friday Design and Sheri
Sanzone of Bluegreen presented the project.
Public Comment: None
The board asked for clarifications about the landscape plan,the proposed materials and the roof deck.
Sheri Sanzone showed pictures of the existing landscape and explained that it is generally overgrown.
She described the plan to retain a meadow character in the right-of-way area, with decks and hard
surface elements low to the ground and close to the base of the house. Sheri explained the lighting plan
and the proposal to install some up-lights around the base of the historic house. Derek described the
proposed cold rolled steel that will be used as the siding on the addition, and the color that is intended.
Willis Pember suggested that staff and monitor must review a sample of this material. Willis applauded
the improvements to the project since Conceptual review.
The board discussed the Residential Design Standards and agreed that a single garage door, as designed,
is appropriate in this case. The board agreed that the windows on the addition ware appropriate.
The board discussed the windows on the historic house. Derek Skalko described their current condition
and suggested that the exsiting window frames may not be able to carry the weight of new insulated
glass.The board will allow staff and monitor to decide the appropriate solution for windows and
skylights on the historic building.
Commissioners Comments:
Jay moved to approve a revised Resolution#30 with additional conditions.
1)Staff and monitor to approve any replacement of existing mullions and frames for the
windows and doors and skylights of original house.
2) Staff and monitor to approve rolled steel material for the addition.
3) Ground mounted up-lighting is more appropriate than attaching fixtures to the historic
building in this case. The board supports approval of ground mounted fixtures..
Jim seconded motion.
Roll Call: Nora-Y Jim-Y Willis-Y Jay-Y
C. 232 East Bleeker—Conceptual Major Development, On-site Relocation, Demolition of Existing Garage
and Variances.
Staff recommendations: Amy Simon recommended a continuance as summarized on page 198. Staff
has concernswith the size of the addition and the addition being connected to the historic house. The
parking variance and floor area bonus should be restudied.
Applicant: Bill Boehringer represented ownership. Kim Raymond is the architect.
Kim described the project and the carious options the applicant has looked at regarding location for the
historic house and roof shape for the addition. Kim showed a new site plan that fit a total of four
parking spaces on the site, so that a parking variance would not be needed. Kim showed a number of
examples of other projects in town, making comparisons to the 232 E. Bleeker Street proposal.
Public Comment:
Howie Mallory stated the proposal was too large and the applicant should alter the design or withdraw
the application.
Linda Bump—See letter enclosed in packet on page 226. Linda reiterated Howie's displeasure with the
design.
Mirta Mallory was concerned about the alley variances and setbacks. She has concerns about snow in
the alleyway and the location of the utilities.
Phyllis Bronson was unhappy with the commission in general.
Jim suggested a continuance. Willis also asked for a continuance and a request to remove the request
for a setback variance for the alley. Jay stated the project needed more work and suggested a setback
variance in the front not back.
Jim moved to continue the meeting until the 19th of November 2014. Willis seconded and all approved
the continuance.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45