MINUTES WICHITA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD 13 APRIL 2009 CITY HALL, 455 N. MAIN, 10TH FLOOR 3:00 P.M. ITEM NO. 1 ROLL CALL Members Present: Jim Guy Elena Ingle Vicki Churchman (in at 3:20) Rachelle Pulkkila Claire Willenberg Kim Edgington (in at 3:05) Members Absent: Mike Seiwert Staff Present: Kathy Morgan, Senior Planner, Historic Preservation Office Barbara Hammond, Associate Planner, Historic Preservation Office Jeff VanZandt, City Attorney Mike Gable, Office of Central Inspection Mackenzie Stout, City Archaeologist Mr. Jeff VanZandt introduced himself. He is the new attorney taking the position on this board that Sharon Dickgrafe held. ITEM NO. 2 ADDITIONS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA Copy of the State Preservation Conference Schedule, to further discussed under miscellaneous matters. ITEM NO. 3 REVOLVING LOAN FUND UPDATE Revolving Loan Fund – Residential $ 44,916,62 Revolving Loan Fund – Non-Residential Deferred Loan Fund – Residential $ 40,000.00 ITEM NO. 4 CORRESPONDENCE None ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE 9 MARCH 2009 MEETING Motion #1 made by Ingle, 2nd by Pulkkila to approve the March 9, 2009 minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously (5- 0). ITEM NO. 6 OLD BUSINESS None ITEM NO. 7 CONSENT AGENDA The following items were reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2715 – 2725, as amended 1. Roof Repairs HPC2009-00045 1702 N Fairmount Re-roof on apartment: ENV Fairmount Cottage, Fairmount Cong Church HPC2009-00047 1609 N Waco Re-roof on residence: ENV Park Place/Fairview Historic District HPC2009-00051 411 N Grove Re-roof on residence: ENV Johnson Drug Store HPC2009-00054 5119 E Douglas Re-roof on residence: ENV Belmont Arches HPC2009-00055 1617 N Park Place Re-roof on residence: Contributing structure, Park Place/Fairview HD HPC2009-00058 534 N Grove Re-roof on residence: ENV Johnson Drug Store HPC2009-00061 136 N Emporia Re-roof on commercial: ENV East Douglas Avenue Historic District HPC2009-00066 2318 N McLean Blvd Re-roof on residence: ENV Elizabeth McLean House HPC2009-00067 2242 Ridgewood Dr Re-roof on residence: ENV Hackberry Archaeological Site HPC2009-00068 810 N Buffum Re-roof on residence: ENV Smyser House HPC2009-00072 1127 N Topeka Ave Re-roof on residence: Contributing structure, Topeka/Emporia HD HPC2009-00075 110 N Fountain Re-roof on residence: ENV Belmont Arches 2. Signs HPC2009-00040 1001 N Broadway new sign face on existing sign for Subway: ENV Bowers House/Stoner Apt HPC2009-00044 300N Meade, Ste 108 relocate signs from 7828 W Maple: ENV Warehouse and Jobbers HD HPC2009-00048 700 W Douglas replace existing awning with new : ENV 800 Block West Douglas HPC2009-00050 125 N Emporia add sign for CALLCAP on existing tenant sign: ENV East Douglas Ave HD 3. Other HPC2009-00049 1308 N Waco Replace windows on north side of house: ENV Chapman Noble House HPC2009-00052 1226 N Larimer Install vinyl siding and windows, re-roof house: ENV Bitting Historic District HPC2009-00053 520 N Broadview Repair windows, tuckpoint, and repair clay tile roof: ENV Belmont Arches HPC2009-00057 308 S Roosevelt Repair fire damage to house and garage: ENV Newbern-Gore House HPC2009-00062 1016 N Jackson Demolition of fire damaged house: ENV Sternberg House HPC2009-00064 400 W Central Build carport b/t apartment bldgs: ENV Old County Courthouse and Monument HPC2009-00065 1257 N Fairview Install 4-6 inch vinyl siding: ENV Park Place/Fairview HD HPC2009-00070 1204 W Riverside Replace old shed with new to match house: ENV Smyser House, Riverside Cottage, Stackman Court Apts HPC2009-00071 332 E 1st Street Install communications equipment on west elevation: Scottish Rite Consistory HPC2009-00073 106 E16th Street Build detached carport: contributing structure Park Place/Fairview HD HPC2009-00074 1007 S Dodge Install vinyl siding including soffit and fascia boards: ENV McCormick School HPC2009-00079 927 S St. Francis Build storage unit 20 X60 one-story 4-6 lap siding, front gable: ENV Grace ME Church Motion #2 made by Ingle, 2nd by Edgington to approve the consent agenda as reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2725 – 2725. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). ITEM NO. 8 PROJECT REVIEW A. MAJOR: HPC2009-00056 – Wichita High School APPLICANT: Dave Burk FOR: 324 N Emporia Property owner requests support of nomination of the Wichita High School to the Register of Historic Kansas Places and the National Register of Historic Places. Dave Burk presented the nomination and stood for questions and comments. Motion #3 made by Guy, 2nd by Ingle to support the proposed nomination of the Wichita High School as reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2715-2725. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). B. MAJOR: HPC2009-00076 – Winders Historic District National Register Nomination APPLICANT: Barbara Hammond for the property owners FOR: 1038-40, 1044 and 1045 S. Topeka Property owners request support of nomination of the Winders Historic District to the Register of Historic Kansas Places and the National Register of Historic Places. Julia Lusk, Loren Winders, Wanda Dunagan, Earl Dunagan and Darvin Wilson were present for questions and comments. Motion #4 made by Churchman, 2nd by Ingle to support the proposed nomination of the Winders Historic District as reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2715-2725. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). C. MAJOR: HPC2009-00078 – W.O. Van Arsdale House. APPLICANT: Donald R. Steelberg FOR: 201 N Broadview Property owner requests support of nomination of the W.O. Van Arsdale House to the Register of Historic Kansas Places and the National Register of Historic Places. Donald Steelberg presented the nomination and stood for questions and comments. Motion #5 made by Ingle, 2nd by Willenberg to support the proposed nomination of the W.O. Van Arsdale as reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2715-2725. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). D. MAJOR: HPC2009-00080 – Environs Review, Lassen Hotel, the Farmers & Bankers Historic District, and the Orpheum, Kress, and Michigan Buildings. APPLICANT: Roger Brown, Law Kingdon Architecture FOR: 125 N Market, Wichita Executive Centre (formerly SC Telcom) Applicant proposes to apply temporary signage to the skywalk windows advertising space for lease in the Wichita Executive Center building. Roger Brown and Craig Simon, Dale Miller, MAPD, and JR Cox, OCI, were present for questions and comments. Motion #6 made by Willenberg, 2nd by Churchman to find that HPC2009-00080, as reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75- 2715-2725 does not encroach upon, damage, or destroy the environs of the Lassen Hotel, the Farmers & Bankers Historic District, and the Orpheum, Kress, and Michigan Buildings. We do request that the Historic Preservation Board have submitted to them any changes in signage contents for their review and approval. Motion carried (5-1). Ingle opposed. E. MAJOR: HPC2009-00081 – Ellis Singleton Building, state and national register listed APPLICANT: Roger Brown, Law Kingdon Architecture FOR: 221 S Broadway Applicant proposes temporary leasing signage to north and south walls of the structure. This item was deferred until May 11, 2009 HPB meeting to be presented under Old Business. F. MAJOR: HPC2009-00082 – Environs Review, Kaufman Bldg, Wheeler Kelly Hagny Bldg, Ellis-Singleton Bldg. APPLICANT: Roger Brown, Law Kingdon Architecture FOR: 209 E William Applicant proposes temporary leasing signage on the south elevator wall of the structure. Roger Brown and Craig Simon were present for questions and comments. Motion #7 made by Edgington, 2nd by Pulkkila to find that HPC2009-HPC2009-00082, as reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2715-2725 does not encroach upon, damage, or destroy the environs of the Kaufman Bldg. Wheeler Kelly Hagny Bldg, and Ellis-Singleton Bldg and any sign changes requires review and approval from the Historic Preservation Board. Motion carried (5-1). Ingle opposed. Applicant proposes temporary leasing signage on the east elevator wall of the structure. Motion #8 made by Edgington, 2nd by Pulkkila to find that -HPC2009-00082, for signage on the east elevation be approved as submitted as reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2715-2725 does not encroach upon, damage, or destroy the environs of the Kaufman Bldg. Wheeler Kelly Hagny Bldg, and Ellis-Singleton Bldg and any sign changes requires review and approval from the Historic Preservation Board. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). G. MAJOR: HPC2009-00083 – Kaufman Building APPLICANT: Roger Brown, Law Kingdon Architecture FOR: 214 S Market Applicant proposes temporary leasing signage in storefront windows. Roger Brown and Craig Simon were present for questions and comments. Motion #9 made by Willenberg, 2nd by Ingle to find that HPC2009-00083, as reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2715-2725 does not encroach upon, damage, or destroy the environs of the Wheeler Kelly Hagny Bldg. and Ellis-Singleton Bldg this signage to be reviewed after 12 months and any sign changes requires review and approval from the Historic Preservation Board. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). H. MAJOR: HPC2009-00084 – Michigan Building APPLICANT: Roger Brown, Law Kingdon Architecture FOR: 206 E Douglas Applicant proposes to demolish Michigan Building. Brad Teeter was present for questions and comments. Motion #10 made by Willenberg, 2nd by Pulkkila to find that HPC2009-00084, as reviewed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-2715- 2725, has no feasible or prudent alternative to the demolition of the building, with the condition that the infill construction be compatible in scale and architecture detail. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). ITEM NO. 9 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1. Report on Belmont Arches. 2. State Preservation Conference Schedule. ITEM NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT Motion #11 made by Ingle, 2nd by Willenberg to adjourn at 5:15 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).