City of Puyallup - AWS
To be reviewed – December 7, 2017
City of Puyallup Design Review & Historic Preservation Board City Hall – Council Chambers August 17, 2017 4:00 PM (These minutes are not verbatim. The meeting was recorded, and copies of the recording are retained for a period of six years from the date of the meeting and are available upon request.)
DRHPB MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Kris Stamon, Vice Chair Chris Larson, Andy Anderson, Les Gerstmann, Luke Heath, Diane Henke, Wes Perkinson
DRHPB MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Senior Planner – Katie Baker; Associate Planner – Kendall Wals; Planning Intern – Chanae Johnson; Administrative Secretary – Michelle Ochs
After an off-site visit to Newell Hunt Furniture, the Board reconvened their meeting in City Hall Council Chambers at 4:47 p.m. A quorum was established. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mr. Larson moved to approve the agenda, with a second by Mr. Heath. The Board members unanimously approved the agenda. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES December 15, 2016 Mr. Gerstmann moved to approve the minutes with a correction regarding Jerry Isaksen’s attendance at this meeting (Mr. Isaksen was mistakenly marked as present and absent, and he was absent at this meeting). Mr. Anderson seconded the motion. The Board members unanimously approved the minutes. AGENDA ITEMS Downtown Design Review – Newell Hunt (113 W Stewart) (Recording start time 2:08) Ms. Wals gave an overview of the proposal for Newell Hunt Furniture, located at 113 W Stewart, with the applicant requesting awning and window replacements, a new storefront entry, and a third-story sunroom addition. Ms. Wals also briefly talked about the discussion by the Board at the pre-application meeting on July 20, 2017, and the applicable regulations and guidelines relative to the project proposal.
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Amy Dedominicus, the architect for the project, stated that she was there to answer any questions the Board might have. Board feedback and questions: •
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Mr. Larson expressed concerns regarding the materials used on the third-floor addition and whether they will match the existing building. Ms. Dedominicus explained that they will try to match the materials, but that they will be using lighter materials on the third floor so they will not add too much weight at the top of the structure. Mr. Larson suggested the possibility of having them use similar materials or at least similar colors and textures to match the rest of the building. Mr. Gerstmann and Mr. Stamon stated that they have no issues with the materials, if they are good quality, and the colors blend in well with the current structure. Mr. Gerstmann suggested that the depth of the canopy should be five feet to allow weather protection for two people passing on the sidewalk, and should be one solid piece to provide continuous weather protection along the front of the building. Arla Gustafson, owner of the property asked for consideration to have the three separate awnings to break up the building and bring balance to the building. Mr. Stamon recommended keeping the cornice element visible instead of hiding it, and a setback of the new extended height parapet to protect the original parapet cornice.
Mr. Anderson moved to approve the proposal with the following conditions: • • •
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Awnings shall meet the minimum five (5) foot depth standard of the Pedestrian Weather Protection guideline of the Downtown Design Guidelines. Continuous pedestrian weather protection (awning) is recommended, but not required. The tie in position of the new awning(s) shall be below the existing horizontal belly band cornice to maintain visibility of the existing architectural detail; provided, the cornice is still intact when the existing awnings are removed. The extended parapet cornice shall be set back from the existing parapet cornice on the building adjacent to the furniture store to preserve the existing cornice. Exterior materials on the third-story addition shall meet the quality standards of the Downtown Design Guidelines.
As part of the consideration of the awning, the Board finds the construction/type of the awning (e.g. fabric in lieu of replacement of the existing horizontal awning) acceptable as proposed, provided that the fabric is open to the bottom, nicer construction, and simple plain. Mr. Larson seconded the motion. The Board voted, and the motion passed 7-0. Downtown Design Review – Windermere Real Estate (Recording start time 44:39) Ms. Johnson presented a proposal by Windermere Real Estate for a new awning at 116 South Meridian. Ms. Johnson explained that exterior modifications to the building are required to receive Board approval, due to the age of the building (constructed prior to 1924). Ms. Johnson explained that the applicant is not present at the meeting today. The Board discussed the following concerns:
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The length of the awning does not continue along the front of the entire building. – The Board would suggest that it provide continuous coverage; but would not require it. The depth of the awning at four (4) feet. – The Board would require a five (5) foot depth. The fabric material of the awning. – The guidelines require glass or steel material for the construction of the awning, but the Board would consider a fabric awning depending on the quality of the material.
At staff’s suggestion, the Board determined that they would like to postpone their decision to a future meeting to give the applicant the opportunity to attend and address these concerns. Ms. Wals stated that if the applicant does not attend the meeting, they can either approve the proposal with conditions, or deny the application. OTHER BOARD BUSINESS Ms. Baker let the Board know that Luke Heath is resigning from the Board, and thanked Mr. Heath for his service. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
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City of Puyallup Design Review & Historic Preservation Board City Hall – Council Chambers August 17, 2017 4:00 PM (These minutes are not verbatim. The meeting was recorded, and copies of the recording are retained for a period of six years from the date of the meeting and are available upon request.)
DRHPB MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Kris Stamon, Vice Chair Chris Larson, Andy Anderson, Les Gerstmann, Luke Heath, Diane Henke, Wes Perkinson
DRHPB MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Senior Planner – Katie Baker; Associate Planner – Kendall Wals; Planning Intern – Chanae Johnson; Administrative Secretary – Michelle Ochs
After an off-site visit to Newell Hunt Furniture, the Board reconvened their meeting in City Hall Council Chambers at 4:47 p.m. A quorum was established. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mr. Larson moved to approve the agenda, with a second by Mr. Heath. The Board members unanimously approved the agenda. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES December 15, 2016 Mr. Gerstmann moved to approve the minutes with a correction regarding Jerry Isaksen’s attendance at this meeting (Mr. Isaksen was mistakenly marked as present and absent, and he was absent at this meeting). Mr. Anderson seconded the motion. The Board members unanimously approved the minutes. AGENDA ITEMS Downtown Design Review – Newell Hunt (113 W Stewart) (Recording start time 2:08) Ms. Wals gave an overview of the proposal for Newell Hunt Furniture, located at 113 W Stewart, with the applicant requesting awning and window replacements, a new storefront entry, and a third-story sunroom addition. Ms. Wals also briefly talked about the discussion by the Board at the pre-application meeting on July 20, 2017, and the applicable regulations and guidelines relative to the project proposal.
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Amy Dedominicus, the architect for the project, stated that she was there to answer any questions the Board might have. Board feedback and questions: •
• •
•
Mr. Larson expressed concerns regarding the materials used on the third-floor addition and whether they will match the existing building. Ms. Dedominicus explained that they will try to match the materials, but that they will be using lighter materials on the third floor so they will not add too much weight at the top of the structure. Mr. Larson suggested the possibility of having them use similar materials or at least similar colors and textures to match the rest of the building. Mr. Gerstmann and Mr. Stamon stated that they have no issues with the materials, if they are good quality, and the colors blend in well with the current structure. Mr. Gerstmann suggested that the depth of the canopy should be five feet to allow weather protection for two people passing on the sidewalk, and should be one solid piece to provide continuous weather protection along the front of the building. Arla Gustafson, owner of the property asked for consideration to have the three separate awnings to break up the building and bring balance to the building. Mr. Stamon recommended keeping the cornice element visible instead of hiding it, and a setback of the new extended height parapet to protect the original parapet cornice.
Mr. Anderson moved to approve the proposal with the following conditions: • • •
• •
Awnings shall meet the minimum five (5) foot depth standard of the Pedestrian Weather Protection guideline of the Downtown Design Guidelines. Continuous pedestrian weather protection (awning) is recommended, but not required. The tie in position of the new awning(s) shall be below the existing horizontal belly band cornice to maintain visibility of the existing architectural detail; provided, the cornice is still intact when the existing awnings are removed. The extended parapet cornice shall be set back from the existing parapet cornice on the building adjacent to the furniture store to preserve the existing cornice. Exterior materials on the third-story addition shall meet the quality standards of the Downtown Design Guidelines.
As part of the consideration of the awning, the Board finds the construction/type of the awning (e.g. fabric in lieu of replacement of the existing horizontal awning) acceptable as proposed, provided that the fabric is open to the bottom, nicer construction, and simple plain. Mr. Larson seconded the motion. The Board voted, and the motion passed 7-0. Downtown Design Review – Windermere Real Estate (Recording start time 44:39) Ms. Johnson presented a proposal by Windermere Real Estate for a new awning at 116 South Meridian. Ms. Johnson explained that exterior modifications to the building are required to receive Board approval, due to the age of the building (constructed prior to 1924). Ms. Johnson explained that the applicant is not present at the meeting today. The Board discussed the following concerns:
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The length of the awning does not continue along the front of the entire building. – The Board would suggest that it provide continuous coverage; but would not require it. The depth of the awning at four (4) feet. – The Board would require a five (5) foot depth. The fabric material of the awning. – The guidelines require glass or steel material for the construction of the awning, but the Board would consider a fabric awning depending on the quality of the material.
At staff’s suggestion, the Board determined that they would like to postpone their decision to a future meeting to give the applicant the opportunity to attend and address these concerns. Ms. Wals stated that if the applicant does not attend the meeting, they can either approve the proposal with conditions, or deny the application. OTHER BOARD BUSINESS Ms. Baker let the Board know that Luke Heath is resigning from the Board, and thanked Mr. Heath for his service. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
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