HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-09-1996 DRB Minutes DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1996
CITY COMMISSION ROOM, CITY HALL, 411 EAST MAIN
3:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cliff Chisholm, Roger Cruwys, Walt Willett, and Ed McCrone
STAFF PRESENT: Derek Strahn, Andy Epple, Carol Schott
VISITORS PRESENT: Bayliss Ward, Thomas Nygard, Peter Ohman, John Domenech,
Joan Rudberg
Chairperson Cliff Chisholm called the meeting to order. He noted that a request for an
addition of an informal review to the agenda. Hearing no objections, he stated the
informal review would be added to the end of the agenda.
A. CONSENT ITEMS
1. Nygard COA Z-9657 (Strahn)
131 E. Main
_ A Minor Site Plan with a Certificate of Appropriateness application
to allow the renovation of interior and exterior of the structure.
Chairperson Chisholm inquired of Mr. Strahn and Mrs. Schott if any letters of protest
had been received. Both stated none had been received. Chairperson Chisholm moved,
Mr. Cruwys seconded, that the application be approved as per staff conditions. Motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1996
CITY COMMISSION ROOM, CITY HALL, 411 EAST MAIN
3:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cliff Chisholm, Roger Cruwys, Walt Willett, and Ed McCrone
STAFF PRESENT: Derek Strahn, Andy Epple, Carol Schott
VISITORS PRESENT: Bayliss Ward, Thomas Nygard, Peter Ohman, John Domenech,
Joan Rudberg
B. PROJECT REVIEWS
1. Ohman MiSP/COA Z-9658 (Strahn)
612 S. 10th Avenue
- A Minor Site Plan with a Certificate of Appropriateness application
to allow the renovation of a garage into a studio apartment.
Historic Preservation Officer/Planner Derek Strahn presented the project. Mr. Ohman
joined the DRB. Planner Strahn noted that the existing flat roof will be replaced with a
gable roof. The applicants are requesting deviations to allow the modification of the
existing garage which encroaches 7' into the required 8' side yard setback and to allow
the applicants to surface the proposed rear yard parking area with gravel. He continued
that Staff supports both deviations. He noted that a letter has been received in
opposition to the application from Mr. Don Pilotte of 608 S. 10th Avenue. He
concluded that Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness by DRB
for the application subject to the conditions of the Staff report.
Chairperson Chisholm inquired if the Board had any questions of Staff.
Mr. McCrone inquired about the zoning of this project. Planner Strahn noted it is zoned
R-4. Mr. McCrone inquired about existing parking. Mr. Ohman noted that he parks in
the driveway.
Mr. Ohman asked about pushing the parking into the comer of the lot to give a little
more lawn space. Discussion ensued on the side yard and rear yard setbacks and parking
in them. Chairperson Chisholm noted that the lawn strip provides the opportunity to
plant a hedge, enclose the trash container, or have a grassy area between the alley and
the parking lot.
Chairperson Chisholm inquired about the deviation to allow the gravel driveway. He
noted that this is different from the deviation allowed on the Ball property as it is
located on the edge of town. This property is more centrally located. Discussion ensued
on the alley. Mr. McCrone stated that he supports Staffs recommendation due to the
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gravel already in the alley. He also supports the setback deviation.
Chairperson Chisholm noted that the apartment is small with a loft to be used for
storage. The storage area will surely be used as a bedroom. He suggested installing
egress windows to allow the use of the loft as a bedroom as well as for storage. Planner
Strahn explained that the DRC was concerned with the 7' encroachment into the 8' side
yard. DRC suggested turning the roof 90 degrees, parallel to the alley, and he has no
problem with that idea. Chairperson Chisholm noted that the loft is unusable as a
bedroom without an egress window. Discussion ensued on the building code issue with
the fire-rated wall.
Mr. Willett was concerned that if the loft is a sleeping area, are the pull down stairs
acceptable. Planning Director Epple didn't think so, however, it is also a building code
issue. Mr. Willett suggested a spiral stairway.
Chairperson Chisholm moved to continue this application until July 23, Mr. McCrone
seconded. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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