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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-1998 DRB Minutes DESIGN REVIEW BOARD WEDNESDAY,MAY 27, 1998 MINUTES ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE Vice-Chairperson Paul Gleye called the meeting to order at 3:35 . He directed the secretary to record the attendance. There is a quorum present. Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Visitors Present: Walt Willett Kim Walker Derek Strahn Kris Ellingsen Paul Gleye Ed McCrone Chris Saunders David Quammen Roger Cruwys Bill Hanson Andrew Epple Pete Stein Mara-Gai Katz Carol Schott Paul Bertelli Henry Sorenson Susan Brewer Ann Arbor-Miller ITEM 2. MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 1998, MEETING Vice-Chairperson Gleye asked if there are corrections or additions to the April 28, 1998, minutes, hearing none, the minutes stand approved as read. ITEM 3. PROJECT REVIEWS A. Quammen/Ellingsen COA/ADR/Dev#Z-9864 - (Strahn) 414 South Third Avenue - A Certificate of Appropriateness Application with a Deviation to allow the relocation of the existing house, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and construction of a new single family house Pete Stein, David Quammen,Kris Ellingsen joined the DRB. Historic Preservation Planner Derek Strahn reviewed the application, noting the location, the requested deviations, the relocation of a historic property, and the recommended conditions. He noted he has talked to the applicants about moving the structure, which they had planned prior to the condition being written. He noted that line drawings could be substituted for the black and white photos required in condition l.B.2. Planner Strahn noted Staff is in support of the requested deviation to encroach into the front yard. He noted there has been no neighborhood comment on this project. Mr. Willett asked if the setback requested is similar to that of the existing residences on that block. Planner Strahn noted it is similar, and mimics what is there currently. Mr. Cruwys asked why the home is not setback the full 25 feet. Mr. Stein noted the applicants are trying to preserve the green ash tree root system in the rear yard. Mr. Quammen noted the tree was one of the drawing points for buying the home. Design Review Board:Minutes—May 26,1998 Ms. Ellingsen noted the project has been well presented. She noted that when looking at renovating the existing home, the wiring was shot and extensive remodeling would have to take place. Planner Strahn noted he and the applicants have discussed remodeling the residence, and he has determined that the moving of the structure is appropriate. It would take a complete redefinition of the structure to meet the Standards of the Secretary of the Interior. Vice-Chairperson Gleye asked if the neighbors, Paul Bertelli and Susan Brewer, had any comments. Mr. Bertelli noted they like the building, the materials,the setbacks and they don't object to the turret, however,they have asked if there is an alternative to it. Mr. Cruwys really likes what the applicants have done, commending them for taking advantage of the southern exposure. He is in support of the deviation. Mr. Willett noted he is in support of the deviation. He noted the project is appropriate for the neighborhood. His concern is will the structure look out of place in the neighborhood, noting this structure could easily look like an original building from an earlier era and it isn't. Ms. Katz noted she is in favor of the project. She asked about the turret feature. Mr. Stein explained that often the windows would just point out at the neighbors. He and the applicants have made it a point to have a view from each of the windows. He noted the interior spaces of the house are relatively small. He described the interior of the house and how it captures the significant outdoor features. Mr. Quammen added that the purpose of the turret is for a quiet space for one to four people. He noted that in response to Mr. Willett's comment about mimicking historic buildings, the purpose is to have a house that will have historic character 100 years from now. Planner Strahn added that there is little risk in fooling a historian 50 years from now as the building materials,the windows, and roofing materials are not what was used historically. He noted it does reference the neighborhood. Vice-Chairperson Gleye noted he agrees with Planner Strahn. The project does mimic the historic area. He noted the turret is acceptable due to the location of it being near the middle of the home. He feels it is a fine project. Vice-Chairperson Gleye asked if they have someone who will move the house. Ms. Ellingsen noted they have two people who have indicated an interest. If they don't take it, she and her husband plan to move it themselves to a vacant lot. Mr. Quammen noted the one party has put down money in Rainbow subdivision. If their financing doesn't work out,there is a second lady who has a site for this home. Ms. Ellingsen noted they tried to give the home away to HRDC and others, however, none of them wanted it as there were no lots available. Ms. Katz moved to recommend approval with the recommended staff conditions to the City Commission. Mr. Willett seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0, with Mr. Willett, Mr. Cruwys, Ms. Katz, and Vice-Chairperson Gleye voting yes and with none voting no. Design Review Board Minutes-'fay 26,1998 2 B. Gallatin Center Concept PUD #Z-9859 - (Arkell) West ofN. 19"1 Avenue between Baxter Lane and Valley Center Drive A Concept PUD to allow development of 142 acres into commercial PUD lots. (First of two reviews) Vice-Chairperson Gleye introduced the application. Planning Director Andrew Epple presented the application, noting the location, and the need for the PUD review. Vice-Chairperson Gleye asked if any tenants have been secured. Planning Director Epple noted that Target has expressed an interest. He noted the lavender area on the map will be the first to be developed. Discussion followed on the size of the lots, the landscaping character of the project, the size of the parking lots which were described as seas of concrete,the location of the green space walkways, the location of the parking lot spaces in relation to the structures, and how the 30% open space requirement is being met. Mr. Cruwys noted that the waterways are ignored in too many Bozeman area developments, and should not be in this development. The people spaces, and the buildings should front on the creeks. (Henry Sorenson arrived at 4:30 p.m.) Vice-Chairperson Gleye noted that the DRB and the City need to be cognizant of the future neighbors to the west. The buildings will butt up against the stream and be in the front yards of their neighbors. Mr. Cruwys noted he would like to see something more imaginative. Discussion followed on stream, stream/ditch, and ditch definitions. Mr. Sorenson commented that the written document and the site plan don't match. The concepts in the document haven't been implemented on the site plan. It was generally agreed the development needs to be re-designed to break up large expanses of parking and orient buildings and activities more toward the water courses. ITEM 4. ADJOURNMENT Prior to adjournment, the secretary distributed supplements to Members' zoning ordinances. Mr. Sorenson moved, Mr. Cruwys seconded, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 5-0 Paul Gleye, Vic -Ch4merson, Design Review Board Design Review Board Mimites-'Ray 26,1998 3