WICHITA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MINUTES 14 November 2005 CITY HALL, 455 N. MAIN, 10TH FLOOR-MAPD CONFERENCE ROOM 3 P.M. The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Board was held Monday, November 14, 2005 at 3:00 P.M. in the Metropolitan Area Planning Department 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: Kim Edgington Jim Guy Elena Ingle Mim Hiesterman George Platt Claire Willenberg Members Absent: Roberta Johnson Staff Present: Kathy Morgan, Senior Planner, Historic Preservation, MAPD Mike Gable, Office of Central Inspection Marsha Meier, City Archaeologist Valerie Robinson, Recording Secretary ITEM NO. 2 ADDITIONS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA Remove Item 7- 30. Application was misfiled and does not require action by the Historic Preservation Board ITEM NO. 3 REVOLVING LOAN FUND UPDATE Revolving -$81,976.39 Deferred - $52,444.61 Non-Residential Revolving - $0 ITEM NO. 4 CORRESPONDENCE ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE 10 OCTOBER AND 17 OCTOBER MEETINGS Motion #1 made by Guy, 2nd by Hiesterman to approve 10 October 2005 minutes with a correction to Motion #7. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). Motion #2 made by Ingle, 2nd by Guy to approve 17 October 2005 minutes. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). ITEM NO. 6 OLD BUSINESS 1. MAJOR: (HPC2005-00081) Environs, Sedgwick County Courthouse APPLICANT: Acme Sign Inc FOR: 456 N Main Applicant proposes to install new ATM and signage. Motion #3 made by Edgington, 2nd by Ingle to find that the installation of the ATM canopy and sign does not encroach, damage or destroy the environs of the Old County Courthouse, Soldiers and Sailors Monument and the US Federal Building. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). ITEM NO. 7 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS 1. MINOR: (HPC2005-00174) Revolving Loan Application APPLICANT: Richard L. Moore FOR: 1025 S. Market Applicant proposes to tear off roof to deck, re-sheet and install asphalt shingles. 2. MINOR: (HPC2005-00228) environs, Topeka/Emporia Historic District APPLICANT: Robert Jobert FOR: 1314 N. St. Francis Applicant proposes to tear off deck, re-deck and install 30 yr Composition shingles. 3. MINOR: (HPC2005-00229) environs, Park Place/Fairview Historic District APPLICANT: Miguel Quesada FOR: 417 W 16th Applicant proposes to re-roof house. 4. MINOR: (HPC2005-00230) Topeka/Emporia Historic District APPLICANT: Gottschalk Roofing FOR: 1244 N. Emporia Applicant proposes to tear off roof to deck, re-sheet and install 30 year composition shingles. 5. MINOR: (HPC2005-00231) environs, Hypatia House and Llewelling House APPLICANT: Jose Anaya FOR: 1310 N. Market Applicant proposes to tear off roof to deck, recover with 3-tab composition shingles. 6. MINOR: (HPC2005-00232) environs, Stackman Court Apartments APPLICANT: American Home Service FOR: 805 Gilman Applicant proposes to install vinyl siding to match existing profile. 7. MINOR: (HPC2005-00233) Warehouse and Jobbers Historic District APPLICANT: Miracle Signs FOR: 238 N Mead Applicant proposes to install four banners and one wall sign. 8. MINOR: (HPC2005-00234) environs, McCormick School APPLICANT: KD Roofing FOR: 1039 S Elizabeth Applicant proposes to tear off roof to deck and install 30 yr laminate shingles. 9. MINOR: (HPC2005-00235) environs, Topeka/Emporia Historic District APPLICANT: Roof Mechanics FOR: 1125 N Topeka Applicant proposes to tear off composition roof and replace with 30 yr composition and reinsulate and install TPO on flat roof. 10. MINOR: (HPC2005-00236) environs, Sternberg House APPLICANT: Roof Mechanics FOR: 1111 N Jackson Applicant proposes to tear off roof to deck, solid sheet and install 30 yr laminate shingles. 11. MINOR: (HPC2005-00237) Warehouse and Jobbers Historic District APPLICANT: Miracle Signs FOR: 235 N Mosley Applicant proposes to install new neon sign and outline parapet with blue neon. 12. MINOR: (HPC2005-00238) environs, Park Place/Fairview Historic District APPLICANT: Fernando Fernandez FOR: 1722 N Waco Applicant proposes to repair porch deck and replace porch pillars, same materials. 13. MINOR: (HPC2005-00240) environs, Scottish Rite Temple APPLICANT: Freedom Roofing FOR: 223 N Emporia Applicant proposes to remove flat roof material and replace with Durolast. 14. MINOR: (HPC2005-00241) environs, Topeka/Emporia Historic District APPLICANT: Bob Weninger Construction Co FOR: 1615 N Market Applicant proposes to tear off roof to deck, solid sheet and install 30 yr heritage shingles. 15. MINOR: (HPC2005-00242) environs, Park Place/Fairview Historic District APPLICANT: William Hipsher FOR: 232 W. 14th Street Applicant proposes to tear down garage. 16. MINOR: (HPC2005-00243) environs, Engine House No. 6 APPLICANT: Jose Ibarra FOR: 1344 S Main Applicant proposes to repair siding on rear of house and framing as needed recover with 4" wood type lap siding. 17. MINOR: (HPC2005-00246) Topeka/Emporia Historic District APPLICANT: A & L Roofing FOR: 1244 N Topeka Applicant proposes to remove wood shingles, re-deck and cover with Heritage 30 composition shingles. 18. MINOR: (HPC2005-00247) environs, Allen House APPLICANT: American Home Service FOR: 236 N Quentin Applicant proposes to install new vinyl siding profile not to exceed 6" lap. 19. MINOR: (HPC2005-00249) Revolving Loan Application APPLICANT: Robert Zander FOR: 202 N. Spruce Applicant proposes to tear off roof to deck, re-sheet and cover with 3-tab shingles. Deferred Loan Application 20. MINOR: (HPC2005-00253) environs, Campbell Castle APPLICANT: Arambula Construction Co. FOR: 1001 W Riverside Applicant proposes to tear off roof down to deck, re-felt and cover with composition shingles. 21. MINOR: (HPC2005-00254) environs, Campbell Castle APPLICANT: Home Improvement Plus FOR: 1233 N River Blvd Applicant proposes to tear off roof to deck, cover with Heritage shingles. 22. MINOR: (HPC2005-00255) environs, Occidental Hotel APPLICANT: Miracle Signs FOR: 255 N Main Applicant proposes to install new signage for Bank of the West. Replace pole sign and install new channel letters on south and west elevations and directional signs. 23. MINOR: (HPC2005-00256) Warehouse and Jobbers Historic District APPLICANT: Buckley Roofing Company FOR: 252 N Mosley Applicant proposes to install new roof membrane. 24. MINOR: (HPC2005-00262) environs, Occidental Hotel, US Federal Bldg, Hayford Bldgs APPLICANT: Wichita Awning Company FOR: 323 N Market Applicant proposes to remove to existing ¼ barrel awnings and replace with closed end angle awnings. 25. MINOR: (HPC2005-00263) environs, Allen House APPLICANT: Gregg Wilhite FOR: 315 N. Roosevelt Applicant proposes to replace flat roof material with new white reflective TPO membrane. Motion #4 made Guy, 2nd by Hiesterman to receive and file minor Certificates of Appropriateness HPB2005-174, 228 through -238, -240 through -243, -246, -247, -249, -253 through -256, -262 and -263. 26. MAJOR: (HPC2005-00252) environs, Ark Valley Lodge APPLICANT: TriMark Signworks FOR: 707 N Main Applicant proposes to install electronic message board 14'2" tall, sign cabinet 8' X 4', with single line 10" letter height. Motion #5 made by Guy, 2nd by Edgington to find that the electronic message board sign does not encroach, damage or destroy the environs of the Ark Valley lodge. Motion carried (4-2) with Willenberg and Ingle voting nay. 27. MAJOR: (HPC2005-00258) environs, Old City Hall APPLICANT: Shelden Architects FOR: 115-121 E Douglas Applicant proposes to demolish two, two-story buildings and replace with parking garage. Motion #6 made by Willenberg, 2nd by Ingle to find that the demolition of 115 and 121 East Douglas and construction of multi-story parking garage does not encroach, damage or destroy the environs of Old City Hall and that the architect is to return with elevations for design review and approval. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). 28. MAJOR: (HPC2005-00259) environs, Kress Building APPLICANT: Spangenberg Phillips, Brad Teeter FOR: 210 E Douglas Applicant proposes to demolish Lerner building and build parking garage between Michigan building and Kress building. Motion #7 made by Willenberg, 2nd by Edgington to find that the removal of the slip cover and sign from the front of the Michigan Building (206 E Douglas), demolition of Lerner building is approved with the condition that the alley vacation can be done and the construction of a 3-level parking garage does not encroach, damage or destroy the environs of the Kress Building. Further, the elevation design is to be brought back to HPB for review and approval. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). 29. MAJOR: (HPC2005-00260) environs, University Hall APPLICANT: Friends University FOR: 1917 W Mentor, 511 S. Glenn and 515 S. Glenn Applicant proposes to demolish existing structures and build new student housing. Representatives of Friends University, University Friends Church, Delano Neighborhood Association and immediate neighbors were present to discuss the project. Motion #8 was made by Ingle, 2nd by Platt to find that the demolition of the three houses and concrete block garage and construction of 3 new apartment buildings as presented in the application does not encroach, damage or destroy the environs of University Hall. Edgington recused herself from the decision. Motion carried (4-1 with Guy voting no). ITEM NO. 8 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1. Update on Arena project – Stephanie Knebel and Wes Darnell Wes Darnell reviewed the proposed arena location within the East site and Stephanie Knebel, County project co- manager, outlined the next steps for getting the design concepts completed. Members were present and asked questions about the Arena locations. 2. Loan application for 1545 Park Place Board directed staff to authorize use of deferred loan fund to assist with repair of only the leaking roof areas and to contact Historic Midtown Neighborhood Association to see if they might be able to assist the property owner. 3. Staff reminded board members about the Commercial Tax Credit seminar November 17 at the Hyatt downtown. ITEM NO. 9 ADJOURNMENT Motion # 9 was made by Guy, 2nd by Hiesterman to adjourn at 6:10 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. 1