WICHITA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MINUTES 13 AUGUST 2007 CITY HALL, 455 N. MAIN, 10TH FLOOR 3:00 P.M. WICHITA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 3:18 P.M. ITEM NO. 1 ROLL CALL Members Present: Jim Guy Elena Ingle Claire Willenberg (in at 3:17) Mike Seiwert Kim Edgington (in at 3:20) Members Absent: George Platt Rachelle Pulkkila Staff Present: Kathy Morgan, Senior Planner, Historic Preservation Office Barbara Hammond, Planning Analyst, Historic Preservation Office Ingrid Mendoza, City Archaeologist Mike Gable, OCI ITEM NO. 2 ADDITIONS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA Ms. Morgan introduction the new City Archaeologist, Ingrid Mendoza. There were no additions or adjustments to the Agenda. ITEM NO. 3 REVOLVING LOAN FUND UPDATE Revolving Loan Fund – Residential $115,688.48 Revolving Loan Fund – Non-Residential Deferred Loan Fund – Residential $ 29,440.61 ITEM NO. 4 CORRESPONDENCE None ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE 9 JULY 2007 MEETING Motion #1 made by Ingle, 2nd by Seiwert to approve minutes of July 9, 2007 as presented. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). ITEM NO. 6 OLD BUSINESS 1. MAJOR: (HPC2007-00142) Warehouse and Jobbers Historic District APPLICANT: Richard Brown for Sheldon Kamen FOR: 139 N. Mead Applicant proposes to enclose surface area for use as nightclub patio and build two metal security enclosures. Richard Brown and Sheldon Kamen were present for question and comments. Motion #2 made by Seiwert, 2nd by Ingle to approve the construction of the brick wall for the outdoor patio area with the blind arches to have brick veneer. In addition the masonry wall as shown on drawing with the recessed blind arch be extended, using a dog-leg configuration to replace the extruded wire enclosures. The wall extension is to be the same height as the patio wall and have at least two blind arches. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). ITEM NO. 7 CONSENT AGENDA A. Roof Repairs HPC2007-00312; -314; -315; -317; -318; -320; -322 thru -327; -329 thru -332; -338; -341; -346; -347; -354; -356; -357; -359; -361 thru 363; -366; -367; and -370. B. Signs HPC2007-00319 825 W. Douglas. Change copy on existing sign. HPC2007-00321 1427 E. 1st. Awning with sign. HPC2007-00328 1233 S. Emporia. Change copy on existing sign panel. HPC2007-00335 1015 E. 2nd. Install non-illuminated channel letters on wall. HPC2007-00339 256 N. Ohio. New monument sign for St. Anthony’s church. HPC2007-00342 353 N. Market St. Replace worn banner with new metal pan sign. HPC2007-00343 328 N. Main. Install 3 new metal pan signs. HPC2007-00348 201 N. Main. Change copy on existing sign. HPC2007-00349 3001 E Douglas. Install new tenant panel on existing sign. HPC2007-00352 828 W 11th. Change copy on existing sign. HPC2007-00355 1319 E. Douglas. Change copy on existing sign. HPC2007-00364 2100 W. University. Replace existing billboard sign with new design containing LED component as per new sign code HPC2007-00368 325 N. Mead. New awning with signage for Hanna Café HPC2007-00371 340 S. Broadway. Install new sign face in existing sign cabinet HPC2007-00372 114 N. St. Francis. Install new non-illuminated aluminum sign panels and individual lighted channel letters HPC2007-00374 1235 N. Broadway. Replace existing reader board with 25 sq.ft. electronic message board C. Other HPC2007-00350 911 S. Emporia. Replace existing siding on house. HPC2007-00353 914 N. Faulkner. Replace metal siding with 3-inch vinyl and wrap trim on all windows. HPC2007-00358 235 N. Clifton. Install double – 4 vinyl siding on house and garage. HPC2007-00369 1344 S Main. Rebuild room addition that was condemned. Ms. Morgan reported that City Council approved the LED amendment to the sign code that regulates electronic signboards. It was adopted with the suggestions provided by this board: within an environs one LED per zoning lot and none in the Historic Districts or on individually listed buildings unless it is a theater. The electronic signboard has to be a component of an overall larger sign design and is approved by HPB. Electronic signboard within an environs becomes a staff approval action and will now appear under the consent agenda. Motion #3 made by Ingle, 2nd by Edgington to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). ITEM NO. 8 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS 1. MAJOR: (HPC2007-00351) Historic Revolving Loan application APPLICANT: Jacqueline Kannan FOR: 1603 N. Vassar Applicant proposes to borrow $5000 for roof repairs. Motion #4 made by Seiwert, 2nd by Ingle to approve the request for the deferred loan on the condition that all other requirements are met. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). 2. MAJOR: (HPC2007-00360) Park Place/Fairview Historic District. APPLICANT: Merle White FOR: 1715 Park Place Applicant proposes to repair fire damage to apartment unit and reconfigure original window placement and install new vinyl windows. Motion #5 made by Seiwert, 2nd by Ingle to allow the two windows for the bathrooms on the 1st and 2nd floors to be reduced to a smaller window opening; replicate the trim width to be identical to other windows on the house. The large window in the bay is to have a wider center fixed single pane and have on either side of it a 1 / 1 sash window. That window is to be the height and width the original opening and all trim to be the same as on the other windows. In addition, replacement siding is to match the original clapboard siding in material and profile. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). 3. MAJOR: (HPC2007-00373) National Register nomination APPLICANT: Terry White FOR: 200 S. Emporia Applicant seeks support for submission of Eagles’ Lodge National Register nomination to Kansas State Sites Review Board. Motion #6 made by Guy, 2nd by Willenberg to approve submittal of the Eagles’ Lodge National Register Nomination. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). ITEM NO. 9 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1. Update on widening and realignment at 13th and Broadway, presentation by Paul Gunzelman. 2. Kathy and Barbara will be attending the State Historic Sites Board of Review meeting in Topeka on August 18; there will be three items on that agenda. 3. Update on Dry Creek, City Archaeologist will be preparing a report to determine if there are any archaeological sites present. 4. Upcoming Nominations: Stouffer Apartment Building and the Ablah Double House. ITEM NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT Motion #7 made by Ingle, 2nd by Willenberg to adjourn meeting at 4:41 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).