WICHITA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MINUTES 13 OCTOBER 2003 CITY HALL, 455 N. MAIN, 10TH FLOOR-MAPD CONFERENCE ROOM 3:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Board was held Monday, September 8th, 2003 at 3:00 P.M. in the Metropolitan Area Planning Department's Conference Room, City Hall – Tenth Floor, 455 N. Main, Wichita, Kansas. ITEM NO. 1 ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order and board members stated their names. Members Present : Jim Guy (Chair) Paul Cavanaugh Randal Steiner Kim Edgington Mim Hiesterman George Platt William Deer Members Absent : None Staff Present : Kathy Morgan, Senior Planner, Historic Preservation, MAPD Jeanne L. de Grasse, Planning Analyst Mike Gable, OCI Tricia Waggoner, City Archaeologist Michele Enke, City Historian ITEM NO. 2 ADDITIONS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA There were no additions to the agenda. ITEM NO. 3 REVOLVING LOAN FUND UPDATE Kathy Morgan reported the loan balances as of 10/01/2003. Revolving Loan Fund – Residential unavailable Revolving Loan Fund – Non-residential unavailable Deferred Loan Fund – Residential unavailable ITEM NO. 4 CORRESPONDENCE Copy of the letter of denial to Mr. S. Anthemides, HPC2003-141 ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE 11 AUGUST BOARD MEETING Motion #1: Motion was made by Cavanaugh, seconded by Hiesterman, to approve the minutes from the 8 September 2003 meeting. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). ITEM NO. 6 OLD BUSINESS 1. MAJOR: (HPC2003-00155) Environs, US Post Office and Federal Bldg, Hayford Bldgs, Occidental Hotel. APPLICANT: First United Methodist Church FOR: 330 N Broadway Applicant is requesting to increase the size of the previously approved illuminated sign structure, 22' tall x 7' wide with a 3.5' tall x 10' wide electronic message display panel, by two (2') feet in height. Motion #2: Motion was made by Cavanaugh, seconded by Edgington, to approve changes as requested. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). 2. MAJOR: (HPC2003-00141) Environs Kress Bldg, and Wheeler, Kelly, and Hagney Bldg APPLICANT: Steve Anthimides FOR: 223 E Douglas (Lewins Bldg) Applicant proposes to convert store location into a parking garage. Motion #3: Motion was made by Cavanaugh, seconded by Steiner, to receive and file the decision made by the Historic Preservation Board Design Review Committee. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). ITEM NO. 7 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS 1. MINOR: (HPC2003-00167) Park Place/Fairview Historic District APPLICANT: Don Klausmeyer Construction FOR: 1540 N Fairview Applicant proposes to tear off old roofing to decking, replace with composition 3-tab, flashing as needed. 2. MINOR: (HPC2003-00168) Environs, Warehouse and Jobbers Historic District APPLICANT: Raw Wood Furniture FOR: 921 E Douglas Applicant proposes to install porcelain letters on north and east elevations. 3. MINOR: (HPC2003-00170) Environs, Old Sedgwick County Courthouse APPLICANT: Compton Construction FOR: 608 N Broadway Applicant proposes to install new 2'8" x 3'10" aluminum windows in otherwise blank stuccoed concrete wall. 4. MINOR: (HPC2003-00171) Environs, Warehouse and Jobbers Historic District APPLICANT: Sign Pro FOR: 525 E 1st Street Applicant proposes to install new vinyl lettering on existing metal panel sign. 5. MINOR: (HPC2003-00173) Environs, Warehouse and Jobbers Historic District APPLICANT: Luminous Neon, Inc. FOR: Warren Theater at 2nd and Mead Applicant proposes to install an internally illuminated sign cabinet directly above the existing ATM machine. 6. MINOR: (HPC2003-00174) Environs, Warehouse and Jobbers Historic District APPLICANT: Envision Communications, LLC FOR: 630 E Douglas Applicant proposes to re-face existing sign with new lettering and to install new projecting sign. Motion #4: Motion was made by Cavanaugh, seconded by Hiesterman, to receive and file Certificates of Appropriateness HPC2003-167, -168, -170, -171, -173, and -174. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). 7. MAJOR: (HPC2003-00178) Michael Edward Kelly Residence APPLICANT: Jerry L. Cole FOR: 1711 N. Market Applicant proposes to replace wire fence around back yard with 6' white vinyl fence and install a new 42' wrought iron fence in the front yard. Motion #5: Motion was made by Steiner, seconded by Cavanaugh, to approve project as presented. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). 8. MAJOR: (HPC2003-00178) Judge Wall House APPLICANT: Sheldon Kamen FOR: 601 N Emporia Applicant proposes cut a hole in west wall of building to install a 10' tall x 12' wide aluminum overhead door. Motion #6: Motion was made by Cavanaugh, seconded by Platt, that the project does not encroach, damage or destroy the environs of the Judge Wall House. Motion carried unanimously (6-0, with Steiner abstaining). ITEM NO. 8 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1. 307 N Rutan : House has vinyl siding, so not eligible for listing. Owners are considering converting the carriage house into an apartment. MAPD is in support of this use. 2. 1324 N Topeka : use of artificial siding : Motion #7: Motion was made by Cavanaugh, seconded by Steiner, to support the use of artificial siding. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). 3. Formal vote to use funds for Kansas Aviation Museum – an amendment to MOU. Motion #8: Motion was made by Edginton, seconded by Platt, to amend the MOU. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). 4. Discussion to have November board meeting at Ark Valley Lodge: members were in favor of this location. 5. Required attendance at Historic Preservation Board meetings. ITEM NO. 9 ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 4:02pm. 1