MINUTES WICHITA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD 10 AUGUST 2009 CITY HALL, 455 N. MAIN, 10TH FLOOR 1:30 P.M. Swearing in of officers by Karen Sublett: Guy, Willenberg, Seiwert, Pulkkila and Churchman. ITEM NO. 1 ROLL CALL Members Present: Jim Guy Jacob Laha Vicki Churchman Rachelle Pulkkila Claire Willenberg Mike Seiwert Proposed Member Present: Randy Doerksen, (In training, not yet sworn in) Members Absent: Staff Present: Kathy Morgan, Senior Planner, Historic Preservation Office Barbara Hammond, Planning Analyst, Historic Preservation Office Jeff VanZandt, Assistant City Attorney Mike Gable, Office of Central Inspection Katrina Ringler, State Historic Preservation Office ITEM NO. 2 ADDITIONS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA 1.) Request for letter of support from HMCA for Heritage Trust Fund Grant for the Clapp Piers 2.) Request by Schaefer Johnson Cox Frey for a Design Review Committee to assist with an environs project be added to the agenda under Miscellaneous Matters. ITEM NO. 3 REVOLVING LOAN FUND UPDATE Revolving Loan Fund – Residential $59,376.99 + approximately $3,000.00 in new receipts (unofficial estimate) Revolving Loan Fund – Non-Residential Deferred Loan Fund – Residential 40,000.00 ITEM NO. 4 CORRESPONDENCE Received notice that the Winders Historic District is confirmed by NPS to the National Register of Historic Places. ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE 13 JULY 2009 MEETING Motion #1 made by Seiwert, 2nd by Willenberg to approve the JULY 13, 2009 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). ITEM NO. 6 OLD BUSINESS A. MAJOR: HPC2009-00153 Environs, Bowers House at 1004 N Market, Stoner Apartment APPLICANT: Dan Dokken Law-Kingdon representing Hunter Health Clinic FOR: 931 N Market Applicant proposes to build new one-story commercial structure on vacant lot. Dan Dokken, architect, was present for questions and comments. Neighborhood residents Dave Crockett and Jason Karber commented on their approval of the proposed design Crockett was present and thanked board and Hunter Health Clinic for agreeing to negotiation; Karber sent letter which was distributed to board. Board members Seiwert and Laha attended a meeting with representatives of Historic Midtown Citizens Association and architect Dokken; Seiwert commented that consensus was established on revised design. Motion #2 made by Laha, 2nd by Seiwert to find the proposed plan submitted for HPC2009-00153, as reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2715-2725 does not encroach upon, damage, or destroy the environs of the Bowers House at 1004 N Market. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). ITEM NO. 7 CONSENT AGENDA The following items were reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2715 – 2725, as amended A. Roof Repairs HPC2009-00155 151 N Yale Re-roof on commercial building. ENV CM Jackman House HPC2009-00158 1834 N Market Re-roof on house. ENV Steinbuchel House HPC2009-00159 254 S Vassar Re-roof on house. ENV Hillside Cottage HPC2009-00163 1439 N Otis Re-roof on house. ENV Park Place/Fairview Historic District HPC2009-00164 1933 N Fairview Re-roof on residence. ENV Steinbuchel House HPC2009-00167 1226 N Jackson Re-roof on residence. ENV Chapman-Noble House HPC2009-00168 816 S Fern Re-roof on residence. ENV McCormick School HPC2009-00170 2234 S. Ridgewood Re-roof on residence. ENV Hackberry Archaeological Site B. Signs HPC2009-00161 338 Mead Ave. Install 48 sq ft aluminum flag sign. ENV Warehouse and Jobbers HD HPC2009-00166 202 S St Francis Install new channel letter sign – non illuminated. ENV East Douglas Avenue HD, Warehouse and Jobbers HD, Wholesale Grocery, Eagles Lodge #123 C. Other HPC2009-00162 431 S Bluff Repair basement wall. ENV Newbern-Gore House HPC2009-00165 1101 N Woodrow Replace brick stem wall and repair porch flooring, posts and roof. ENV Campbell Castle Motion #3 made by Seiwert, 2nd by Laha to approve the consent agenda as reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2715 – 2725. Motion carried unanimously as corrected (6-0). ITEM NO. 8 PROJECT REVIEW A. MAJOR: HPC2009-00149 Environs, Senator Chester Long House APPLICANT: Buckert Contracting for Michael Kelley FOR: 3422 Mildred Applicant requests approval for demolition of existing garage and construction of new three-car, one story garage 36 X 18 feet, vinyl siding. Mr. Buckert and Mr. Kelley were present for questions and comments. Motion #4 made by Churchman, 2nd by Pulkkila to find the proposed plans submitted for HPC2009-00149, as reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2715 – 2725 does not encroach upon, damage, or destroy the environs of the Chester Long House at 3401 East 2nd with the condition that the site plan meet all zoning requirements. Motion carried unanimously as corrected (6-0). B. MAJOR: HPC2009-00160 Environs, Sternberg House APPLICANT: Jesus Mendoza FOR: 1132 N Jackson Applicant proposes to remove steel siding and replace with stucco. Jesus Mendoza was present for questions and comments. Motion #5 made by Seiwert, 2nd by Pulkkila to find the proposed project, as reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2715-2725, does not encroach upon, damage or destroy the environs of the Sternberg House located at 1065 N Waco. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). ITEM NO. 9 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1.) Historic Midtown Citizens Association requested a letter of support for Heritage Trust Fund Grant for the Clapp Piers. Motion #6 made by Churchman, 2nd by Laha to instruct staff to write a letter of supporting the application for Heritage Trust Fund Grant by HMCA for the Clapp Piers. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). 2.) Request by Schaefer Johnson Cox Frey that HPB appoint a Design Review Committee to assist with an environs project. HPB Board members selected for committee: Pulkkila, Laha and Seiwert with Willenberg as alternate.) Mr. Biddle was present for questions and/or comments. ITEM NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT Motion #7 made by Churchman, 2nd by Seiwert to adjourn at 3:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). Following adjournment of HPB Meeting: Presentation of Certified Local Government training by Katrina Ringler, State Historic Preservation Office.