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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-09 Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board Minutes Historic Preservation Advisory Board – 25 June 2009 Members Present: Courtney Kramer (staff liaison), Anne Sherwood, Courtney Gunderson, Mark Hufstetler (chair), Jane Davidson Klockman, Richard Brown, Lesley Gilmore, Ryan Olson, Mike Neeley, Lora Dalton-- quorum established I.Call to Order II.Minutes from the April meeting were unavailable, and will be approved in August. III.Public Comment a.There were no members of the public in attendance. IV.Introduction of Invited guests: a.Mike Peris, of the Greater Yellowstone Coalition b.Valarie, of the GYC c.Deb Rosa, of CTA Architects and Engineers d.Ben Elias, CTA e.Kristin________, with Legends Studio f.Kira Stoops, Legends Studio V.Project Review and recommendations to staff a.Gallatin Valley Seed Company Adaptive Reuse by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition; CTA the design team Ben presented the project. The building is a steel 1940’s warehouse, - which GYC would like to reuse for their headquarters in Bozeman. They chose the building for the high level of possible salvage options it offered. The goal is to have it LEED certified. Comments by Preservation Board members: - Lesley Gilmore abstained from commenting on this project, as she is employed by CTA. 1.Mark Hufstetler: Like the notion of GYC going into a building that is historic and treating the building with a lot of sensitivity. He was concerned with the south elevation and sees it as a disconnect with the rest of the building. He is uncertain if it respects the remainder of the structure. He thinks the materials aren’t quite a match. He does understand the need to define the entrance. Mark overall liked the project and is excited with the possibility of introducing light wells in the center of the building to provide natural lighting. 2.Lora Dalton: Her impression of the project is very posititve and is excited to see good adaptive reuse of the industrial budiling. She like the attempt to soften the building towards the residential to the south. She is very impressed. 3.Jane Klockman: “I like it, I guess that is the bottom line.” Jane noted that there is an awful lot of vertical rather than horizontal, asks about the landscaping: conifers vs. deciduous? a.Becky responds that the tight space on the lot require mostly deciduous with low lying conifers. 4.Mike Neeley: Thought the project looks good. Likes maintaining the majority of the structure and sees the alterations as adding to the evolution of the building. 5.Richard Brown: Like maintaining the original building and configuration of window openings. Understands Mark’s concerns and can’t come up with something better. 6.Anne Sherwood: Wonderful to see and application which doesn’t include demolition. She believes it is really exciting to see new use in the building. 7.Courtney Gunderson: likes the detail of the reuse and appreciates all of the effort. Anne Sherwood motions to express support for the overall concept of - the project and commend the GYC for their adaptive reuse project, with the condition that high quality exterior and detail photos of the building “as-is” be taken prior to alteration. Richard Brown seconds. - Motion passes unanimously. - b.American Legion new building, Legends Studios the design team Kira presented the project. Legends is working with the American - Legion to replace the building destroyed by fire. The Legion members are interested constructing a building which better fits their needs st and will generate more income. In the new building the 1 floor becomes the bar, the basement remains unfinished and the second floor becomes flexible space for their meetings or available for rent. Comments by the Preservation Board Members: - 1.Richard Brown: He always through that the older building was ugly. He’s concerned that the design for the alley side is too clean and too finished. Overall he likes the look of the front elevation and the depth of the windows. 2.Anne Sherwood: Doesn’t have a problem with the back, but is concerned that the design too much reflects the Jacobs Crossing st building. She likes the sunshades, and would like to see the 1 floor windows be 1 large plate of glass to be more reflective of2009 and 2010. Reccomends putting the dates of he building on the new building as cornerstones. 3.Lesley Gilmore: Likes the two different elevations, begins review with the back elevation. She sees the split face block everywhere, and recommends using a flat block instead of split face. She notes that the ramp will add layering to the elevation. On the front elevation, Lesley is concerned with the materials. She likes the combination of sandstone and brick, but urges the designer to re-think the use of soft sandstone on the base of a building. It will not wear well over time; maybe granite instead? Lesley notes that the base of the front elevation looks very 1907-1910, while the top looks very 2009. Maybe the windows should be double hung? Are the awnings oppressive? Could stainless steel be used to differentiate new from old. Lesley expressed concern that the articulation between stories was kind of heavy. She recommends thinner pilasters or thinner brick. 4.Courtney Gunderson: Likes the back entry and think its fits well in the same alley with the pour house. Likes the entry and the neon sign. Believes strongly that the sign old sign should be on the front (Main Street) elevation. Notes that the middle of the front elevation is heavy, and would like to see the base of the building feel more substantial and bulky in order to support the second story. 5.Ryan Olson: Would meld Anne and Lesley’s comments. Does believe the building reminds him of the Jacob’s Crossing building. Also thinks the old sign should go on the Main Street elevation, possibly above the entrance to the second story. 6.Lora Dalton: Recalls earlier post-explosion, when the community’s highest hope was that building built post- explosion are really good buildings. She recognizes that the client isn’t willing to go super modern, and adores the back which she thinks looks like an alleyscape should look. Definitely agrees that the sign should go on the front. The sign IS the Legion. Anne Sherwood motions to recommend approval of the new legion - with the strong recommendation that the sign go on the Main Street elevation and with consideration of adding cornerstone dates as well as other comments in the minutes. Richard Brown seconds - Motion passes unanimously. - VI.Chair’s Report a.Reappointment of members by the City Commission. Ryan Olson motions to recommend the commission re-appoint all - exiting board members who reapply. Lesley Gilmore seconds - Motion passes unanimously - b.Discussion of the BHPAB’s interaction with the Friends of the Story Mansion group. Jane Klockman relays a request from the Friends of the Story Mansion - group for a resolution of support for the Friends by the BHPAB, as well as help with events. Mark Hufstetler feels strongly that it is not the BHPAB’s position to - support other boards. He doesn’t think it’s a good idea to get too heavily involved with fundraising. After some discussion, Lora Dalton notes that the BHPAB should have - no problem supporting the mission statement of the FoS. But on a practical working basis the BHPAB should review partnering on an event by event basis. Lora Dalton motions that the education and outreach subcommittee - coordinate with other preservation-minded organizations. Anne Sherwood Seconds - Motion passes - VII.Subcommitee meetings were scheduled as: a.Education and Outreach, Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30pm. Location TBD? b.Planning and Policy, Tuesday, July 14 at 6pm at Richard Brown’s house VIII.Meeting adjourned.