Architectural Design Review Board Tuesday, August 1, 2017 4:30 p.m. Planning Commission Tom Alf Steve Beckman At-Large Council SID Armand Bloch Robert Brown Kevin Burke Vacant Tony Traub Chamber of Commerce Rossville Dayton Lane Architect German Village Historic Hamilton Madam Chair Mary Pat Essman Pauline Fairbanks Thomas O Neill Todd Palechek Debby Ripperger Karen Whalen Rob Weigel Jane Jacobs Jennifer Albinus Ann Brown Shi O Neill Staff: Ms. Kathy Dudley (Assistant Law Director), Ms. Kim Kirsch, Mr. Ed Wilson, Ms. Charla Henderson, and Mr. Daniel Tidyman. The meeting was called to order at 4:31 p.m. by Madam Chair Essman. I. Roll Call Present were Tom Alf, Steve Beckman, Robert Brown, Madam Chair Mary Pat Essman, Jane Jacobs, Jennifer Albinus, Todd Palechek, Debby Ripperger, and Shi O Neill. II. Swearing in of Those Providing Testimony to the Board: Ms. Dudley swore in all audience members wishing to give testimony. Mr. Wilson introduced Mr. Daniel Tidyman, the new Associate Planner for the Planning Department, to the Board. 1
III. IV. Properties Seeking COA - New Business 1. 317 Ross Ave Painting The Applicants, Emily J and Timothy C Weller, have submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for the property of 317 Ross Ave. The proposal involves Painting. The subject property of 317 Ross Ave is part of the Rossville Historic District. Proposal Painting o Exterior of Home o Porch Columns o Rails o Garage o Trim Paint Color o Body of house and Garage - Sherwin Williams Gray Matters o Columns, Rails, and Trim - PPG Delicate White In the event the Architectural Design Review Board refuses to issue to an 2
Mr. Wilson gave a summation of the item before the Board and showed photos and all supporting documentation for the request. Samples of both colors were distributed to the Board for their review. Mr. Wilson advised the Board that the Applicant was not present for the meeting. With no one else in the audience wishing to speak on the matter, Mr. Alf made a Motion to close the Public Hearing. With a 2 nd by Mr. Beckman and a roll call vote of 9-0, the Motion passed and the Public Hearing was closed. Ms. Jacobs stated that she has seen the residence, and she thinks the color will look good with the colors of other houses in the neighborhood. Mr. Alf made a Motion to approve the request as presented. With a 2 nd by Ms. O Neill and a roll call vote of 9-0, the Motion passed and the request was approved. 2. 707 Rhea Avenue Deck Structure at Rear Side of the House The Applicant, Aaron Grant, has submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for the property of 707 Rhea Avenue. The proposal involves a Deck Structure at Rear Side of the House. The subject property of 707 Rhea Avenue is part of the Historic Inventory. Proposal A New Deck is proposed for the Rear-Side / Eastern Portion of the property. Deck Measurements: 20 Feet by 24 Feet and will be free-standing (not attached to the main structure) Deck Construction will be constructed of pressure treated lumber with rails made from wood and steel balusters which resemble wrought iron. 3
In the event the Architectural Design Review Board refuses to issue to an Mr. Wilson gave a summation of the item before the Board and showed photos and all supporting documentation for the request, including an aerial photo of the property. Mr. Aaron Grant, Applicant, was present and addressed the Board. Mr. Grant stated that the deck will actually be on the east side (as opposed to the rear) of the house, and it will only be able to be seen from Rhea Avenue. He said that the deck is just being built at this time, and will not be stained unless they come back before the Board. Mr. Brown verified with Mr. Rivera that it is compliant with Building codes per his department. Mr. Brown also verified with the Applicant that the professional contractor that they hired will apply for a permit, and he said that they will. After a few more questions from the Board for the Applicant and no one else in the audience wishing to speak on this matter, Mr. Palechek made a Motion to close the Public Hearing. With a 2 nd by Mr. Beckman and a roll call vote of 9-0, the Motion passed and the Public Hearing was closed. After Ms. Ripperger expressed a concern that it will be able to be seen from the street, Mr. Brown made a Motion to approve the request as presented. With a 2 nd by Mr. Palechek and a roll call vote of 9-0, the Motion passed and the request was approved. 3. 343 North Second Street Rear Stair and Landing Replacement The Applicant, Luff & Co, LLC - Phillip Luff, has submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for the property of 343 North Second Street. The proposal involves Rear Stair and Landing Replacement. The subject property of 343 North Second Street is part of the German Village Historic District. 4
Proposal Replacement of Rear Stair and Landing with wooden stairs and landing The Substructure (Wood Stairs and Landing), Framing, Rails and Spindles will be painted using the same colors as approved in a COA from August 4, 2015. o Sandbar, SW 7547 - for the Columns and Spindles o Resort Tan, SW 7550 for the Framing In the event the Architectural Design Review Board refuses to issue to an Mr. Wilson gave a summation of the item before the Board and showed photos and all supporting documentation for the request. The Applicant, Mr. Luff, was present and addressed the Board. He gave a bit more detail of what his intentions are and why he wants to make the changes. He added that that it s really going to be more of a landing than a deck, and it will look better than the concrete stairs. With nothing further from the Applicant and no one else in the audience wishing to speak on this matter, Mr. Alf made a Motion to close the Public Hearing. With a 2 nd by Ms. Ripperger and a roll call vote of 9-0, the Motion passed and the Public Hearing was closed. 5
Mr. Alf made a Motion to accept the request as presented. With a 2 nd by Ms. Ripperger and a roll call vote of 9-0, the Motion passed and the request was approved. 4. 422 N 2nd St Lean-to Basement Door The Applicant, Harold G Gentry, has submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for the property of 422 N 2nd St. The proposal involves constructing a lean-to basement door for the property. The subject property of 422 N 2nd is part of the German Village Historic District. Proposal Constructing Lean-to Over Basement Door o 4 10 ½ W X 6 8 L X 7 3 Will use paint color similar to brick o Using plywood siding panel that matches existing paint color. Rubber roof installed by C & J Roofing o Installing 6 Gutters and Down Spouts Installing 36 X 80 6 Panel Door o Door swings out o Concrete Threshold In the event the Architectural Design Review Board refuses to issue to an 6
Mr. Wilson gave a summation of the item before the Board and showed photos and all supporting documentation for the request. The Applicant, Harold Gentry, addressed the Board. He said that he wants to make the changes for security reasons, and also because it will help keep water out of the basement. After a brief discussion between the Board and the Applicant, Mr. Alf made a Motion to close the Public Hearing. With a 2 nd by Ms. O Neill and a roll call of 9-0, the Motion passed and the Public Hearing was closed. After a discussion between the Board members, Ms. Ripperger made a Motion to approve the request as presented. With a 2 nd by Mr. Alf and a roll call vote of 9-0, the Motion passed and the request was approved. V. Miscellaneous/Discussion/On the Radar Mr. Wilson gave the next tentative meeting date of 8/15/17, and said that to date, no new cases had been received. Mr. Wilson then gave information regarding the next two Plan Hamilton meetings. Ms. Jacobs shared with the Board that she had gone to 333 Vine Street and had given assistance with the door. She also said that the windows just needed to be reglazed and painted, and the Applicant would be doing that. Adjourn With nothing further, Mr. Alf made a Motion to Adjourn. With a 2 nd by Ms. Ripperger and all ayes, the Motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 4:58 p.m. Submitted by: Ed Wilson Secretary, ADRB Mary Pat Essman Madam Chair, ADRB 7