CITY OF DEADWOOD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. Wednesday, March 9, 2005

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1 CITY OF DEADWOOD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Chairman Love called the meeting of the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission to order on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 5:15 p.m. in the Deadwood City Hall Meeting Room located at 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD PRESENT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: Dr. Michael Guilbert, Louie Lalonde, Troy Love, Ann Ochse, Sonny Sorenson, Rose Speirs, Terri Keene, Jim Wilson Historic Preservation Officer. ABSENT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: None ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA: Mr. Wilson requested deleting the following item under New Matters before the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission: d. GIS Computer Purchase A change to correct an error in the address listed for item (b) under New Matters before the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission was noted; the agenda should read 420 Cliff, Tautkus, Awning. Mr. Love announced the Presentation by TSP, Building Recordation would be held in the GIS Room. REVIEW MINUTES: Ms. Speirs moved, seconded by Ms. Lalonde and carried unanimously to adopt a resolution approving the minutes of the February 23, 2005 meeting as presented. VOUCHER APPROVAL: Operating Account: Ms. Lalonde moved, seconded by Ms. Speirs to adopt a resolution approving the HP Operating Account in the amount of $54, as presented. An explanation of the expenditure for fleece jackets was heard at the request of Ms. Ochse. Hearing no further discussion, upon vote taken thereon, the motion carried unanimously. Bonded Account: Ms. Ochse moved, seconded by Ms. Lalonde and carried unanimously to adopt a resolution approving the HP Bonded Account in the amount of $18, as presented. NEW MATTERS BEFORE THE DEADWOOD SIGN COMMISSION: 420 Cliff, Tautkus, Signs Mr. Wilson referred the commission to the following staff report: The applicant requests permission to install the following signs. 1

2 Address: 420 Cliff Applicant: Chubby Chipmunk Size: 2 x 8, 2 x 8 and 4 6 x 8 Location: All signs will be attached flat against the building. Material: Painted wood. Is a variance required? The sign ordinance allows for 100 square feet of signage on this building. The three signs requested total 68 square feet. A variance would be required to place signs on the sides of the building. This would appear to be reasonable request given the location on the highway with visible side facades and the fact that this is a non historic building located outside of the Deadwood National Landmark Historic District. A second variance would be required to allow the front sign to exceed 2 feet in height. A more detailed example of the proposed sign for Chubby Chipmunk was reviewed. Ms. Lalonde moved, seconded by Ms. Speirs to adopt a resolution to approve the following variances to the sign ordinance for Chubby Chipmunk, located at 420 Cliff on property owned by Sinclair Oil: 1) to allow installation of two (2) 2 x 8 signs on the sides of the building and 2) to allow the front sign height dimension of 4 6, exceeding the maximum height of 2 allowed by ordinance. Ms. Lalonde precipitated her motion to approve based on consideration of the facts that the building is located on the highway with visible side facades and this is a non-historic building located outside of the Deadwood National Landmark Historic District. Hearing no further discussion, upon vote taken thereon, the motion carried unanimously. NEW MATTERS BEFORE THE DEADWOOD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: 81 Stewart, Griffith, Door Replacement Mr. Love noted that the staff report should be corrected requesting project approval to install a new front door at 81 Stewart. The amended staff report provided by Mr. Wilson is as follows: The applicant requests Project Approval to install a new front door at 81 Stewart. Applicant: Tom & Nyla Griffith Owner: Tom & Griffith Constructed: 1890 CRITERIA FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PROJECT APPROVALS The Historic District Commission shall use the following criteria in granting or denying Project Approval: General Factors: 1. Historic significance of the resource: This building was built in 1890 and is a contributing building in the Deadwood National Landmark Historic District. 2

3 2. Architectural design of the resource and proposed alterations: The owner proposes to install a new wooden front door to replace the damaged and deteriorated, non-historic front door. The new door is appropriate in design and material. 3. General appearance of the resource: The appearance of the building will be substantially improved. Attachments: Photos Recommended Decision: The proposed new door will not encroach upon, damage or destroy the historic character of the building or of the Deadwood National Landmark Historic District. Ms. Speirs moved, seconded by Ms. Lalonde and carried unanimously to adopt a resolution approving the installation of a new wooden door on the front entrance of the home located at 81 Stewart as proposed by applicants, Tom and Nyla Griffith, as presented. 420 Cliff, Tautkus, Awning Mr. Wilson referred the commission to the following staff report: The applicant requests Project Approval to install a canvas awning at 420 Cliff. Applicant: Mary Chip Tautkus Owner: Sinclair Oil Constructed: 1945 CRITERIA FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PROJECT APPROVALS The Historic District Commission shall use the following criteria in granting or denying Project Approval: General Factors: 1. Historic significance of the resource: This building was built in 1945 and is outside the period of significance for the Deadwood National Landmark Historic District. The building is located outside the boundaries of the Deadwood National Landmark Historic District. It is not a contributing building in the Deadwood National Landmark Historic District. 2. Architectural design of the resource and proposed alterations: The owner proposes to install a dark green canvas awning over the front windows. The awning will be approximately 10 by General appearance of the resource: The appearance of the building will be substantially improved. The awning is a reversible change. Attachments: Photo Recommended Decision: The proposed awning will not encroach upon, damage or destroy the historic character of the building or of the Deadwood National Landmark Historic District. Ms. Lalonde moved, seconded by Dr. Guilbert and carried unanimously to adopt a resolution to approve the installation of a canvas awning on the business located at 420 Cliff, proposed by Mary Chip Tautkus and Sinclair Oil, the applicant and property owner respectively, as presented. 3

4 11 Jackson, Zwingelberg, Window Replacement Mr. Wilson referred the commission to the following staff report: The applicant requests Project Approval to replace windows at 11 Jackson. Applicant: William & Tamara Zwingelberg Owner: William and Tamara Zwingelberg Constructed: 1941 CRITERIA FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PROJECT APPROVALS The Historic District Commission shall use the following criteria in granting or denying Project Approval: General Factors: 1. Historic significance of the resource: This building was built in 1941 and is a contributing building in the Deadwood National Landmark Historic District. 2. Architectural design of the resource and proposed alterations: The owner proposes to replace damaged and deteriorated, non-historic windows with windows matching those in the rest of the house. The new windows are clad wooden windows that are appropriate for the age and style of the house. 3. General appearance of the resource: The appearance of the building will be substantially improved. Attachments: Photos Recommended Decision: The proposed replacement windows will not encroach upon, damage or destroy the historic character of the building or of the Deadwood National Landmark Historic District. Dr. Guilbert moved, seconded by Ms. Ochse and carried unanimously to adopt a resolution to approve the window replacement project at 11 Jackson, proposed by property owners William and Tamara Zwingelberg, as presented. Oral History Contract As directed by the commission, additional efforts to hire someone locally with the interest, experience and training to carry out the project were documented but unsuccessful. Ms. Lalonde moved, seconded by Dr. Guilbert to adopt a resolution to authorize staff to enter into a contract with Suzanne Julin to conduct oral history interviews. Mr. Love stated this is a budgeted item. Hearing no further discussion, upon vote taken thereon, the motion carried unanimously. Frehrichs Mine Site Signage, Information Only Copies of the text for the interpretive signs to be erected at the Frerichs Mine and Mill site received favorable reviews by the commission. Jewish Signage, Information Only Copies of the text for three separate interpretive signs to tell the story of Jewish settlement in Deadwood were reviewed. There will be a dedication ceremony of the interpretive sign to be placed in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery on April 1 st. 4

5 520 Cliff, Spindler, Information Only A copy of a letter dated February 28, 2005 from Mr. Wilson to Deadwood resident, Mrs. Treva Spindler, was included in the commission packets. Mr. Wilson has received copies of correspondence from elected officials in response to Mrs. Spindler s concerns, directing her to local governmental authorities. REVOLVING LOAN FUND/RETAINING WALL GRANT UPDATE: Retaining Wall Fund Voucher None. Revolving Loan Fund Disbursements Dr. Guilbert moved, seconded by Mr. Sorenson and carried unanimously to adopt a resolution to approve the Revolving Loan Fund Disbursements totaling $ 1, to the following: Lawrence County Register of Deeds, $22; Lawrence Title, $25; and, Lehmen Construction Company, $1,051.02, as presented. NHS Financial Report Joy McCracken presented the HP Revolving Loan Fund balance sheet, statement of revenue and expenditures, total loans outstanding, and the trial balance report for the month of February Review Loan Delinquency Report No changes to report. 81 Steward, Griffith, Place in Retaining Wall Program Ms. Lalonde moved, seconded by Dr. Guilbert and carried unanimously to adopt a resolution to approve placing property located at 81 Stewart, owned by Tom and Nyla Griffith, in the retaining wall program. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Budget Ms. Lalonde and Mr. Love reported on the current review of fixed and variable assets and various sources of funding for the 2006 budgetary process. Museum No report was given. HistoryLink Mr. Love noted Mr. Wilson s request to meet on Tuesday, March 15 th at 4:00 p.m. Advocacy No report was given. Chamber of Commerce Mr. Love reported on the topics discussed at the recent chamber of commerce meeting including the HBO Deadwood series. Ms. Lalonde stated the importance of promoting the present-day Deadwood as well. NHS Dr. Guilbert reported that at a recent meeting there was repeated discussion about ordinances and the international building codes. He will meet with John Fredrickson to discuss these issues further. 5

6 Hall of Fame and Recognition Committee Mr. Wilson reported that two (2) nominations have been received. The next meeting of the committee is April 8 th at 5 p.m. Design Guidelines Mr. Wilson distributed the proposed design guidelines to the commission and requested feedback by Wednesday March 2, ITEMS FROM CITIZENS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Ms. Speirs suggested commending the owner of the Big D General Store for the construction improvements on site. A certificate will be presented at the next meeting. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Wilson mentioned that the ballots for membership on the state historic society board of trustees have been received and reminded the commission to send in their ballots. Mr. Wilson stated he and Mayor Toscana congratulated Jay D. Vogt, State Historic Preservation Officer in Pierre and director for the South Dakota State Historical Society, for being elected President of the State Historic Preservation Officers Association on a national level. At this time, 5:42 p.m., the commission adjourned to the GIS room for the following presentation. PRESENTATION: TSP, Building Recordation [Ms. Keene arrived during the course of this presentation]. Holly Brenneise, architect with the firm of TSP, presented an on-line presentation of the expansive technology provided by the Cyark.org website. The Cyark.org website, and the visual archives network associated with it, were developed as a prototype project to test the concept of archiving high definition survey information of endangered world heritage sites. The new site surveys were made using laser scanning and state-of-the-art surveying and imaging methods. Approximately seventy-five (75) buildings in the city of Deadwood were scanned. The website was updated in recent weeks and she requested the commission and staff present review the information and offer feedback to her. EXECUTIVE SESSION: At the request of Mr. Frederickson, Mr. Love announced the commission would now meet in executive session to discuss contractual matters with no formal action to be taken thereafter. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business to come before the commission at this time, Ms. Spiers moved seconded by Ms. Lalonde and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. ATTEST: Mr. Troy Love Chairperson Historic Preservation Commission MBurket/Secretary 6