WICHITA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MINUTES
9 FEBRUARY 2004
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, February 9th, 2004 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 :			Paul Cavanaugh (Chair)
					William Deer 
George Platt
Randal Steiner 
Claire Willenberg
			 		Mim Hiesterman in at 3:15pm					

Members Absent :			Kim Edgington
					
Staff  Present :				Kathy Morgan, Senior Planner, Historic Preservation, MAPD
					Jeanne L. de Grasse, Planning Analyst 
					Mike Gable, OCI
					Tricia Waggoner, City Archaeologist
					
ITEM NO. 2	ADDITIONS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Motion #1:	Motion by Platt, seconded by Willenberg, to add HPC2004-00014 under Item # 7.  Motion carried 
unanimously (5-0).

ITEM NO. 3	REVOLVING LOAN FUND UPDATE                 

	Kathy Morgan reported the loan balances as of 12/31/2003        

Revolving Loan Fund – Residential		$ 91,250.51
Revolving Loan Fund – Commercial	$        00.00
Deferred Loan Fund – Residential		$ 80,896.20

ITEM NO. 4	CORRESPONDENCE

There was no correspondence

ITEM NO. 5	APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE 8 DECEMBER BOARD MEETING

Motion #2:	Motion was made by Steiner, seconded by Platt to approve the minutes from the 12
		January 2004 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously (5-0).

ITEM NO. 6	OLD BUSINESS 

There was no old business on the agenda.

ITEM NO. 7 	CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS

	1.	MINOR:	(HPC2003-00198)  Case International Harvester Building
		APPLICANT:	Sign Pro
		FOR:		355 N Rock Island St

Applicant proposes to install a temporary 5' x 8' site sign/banner.

2.	MINOR:	(HPC2004-00001)   Kirby House, Old Cowtown Museum
	APPLICANT:	Roof Mechanics
	FOR:		1871 Sim Park Drive

Applicant proposes to tear off old roof to decking and replace with #1 wood shingles, flashing as required.

3.	MINOR:	(HPC2004-00004)  Environs, Steinbuchel House
	APPLICANT:	Richard Wagner
	FOR:		1912-1914 N Wellington Place

Applicant proposes to re-roof the 4 family dwelling; composition shingles, flashing as required.

4.	MINOR:	(HPC2004-00005)  North Topeka & Emporia Historic District
	APPLICANT:	Barbara Klingaman
	FOR:		1214 - 1216 N Emporia St

Applicant proposes to re-roof the Cowtown "Old Town Gift Shop" with class B fire rated #1 wood shingles.

5.	MINOR:	(HPC2004-00006)  Occidental Hotel
	APPLICANT:	Gary L. Oborny
	FOR:		300 N Main St

Applicant proposes to extend cable lines into bldg; under concrete and through a junction box at rear of bldg.

6.	MINOR:	(HPC2004-00010)  Environs, North Topeka & Emporia Historic District and Hypatia 
House
	APPLICANT:	Dale R. Smith
	FOR:		1315 N Broadway

Applicant proposes to repair fire damage; replace window and cedar siding, sheetrock two rooms.

7.	MINOR:	(HPC2004-00011)  Wichita Scottish Rite Center
	APPLICANT:	Wichita Scottish Rite Center
	FOR:		332 E 1st St

Applicant proposes to add a ½ barrel-style awning over entry ramp on north east side.

8.	MINOR:	(HPC2004-00012)  Warehouse & Jobbers Historic District
	APPLICANT:	Sign Pro
	FOR:		116 N Mead

Applicant proposes a sign face change to existing wall sign and awning.

9.	MINOR:	(HPC2004-00013)  Old Sedgwick County Courthouse
	APPLICANT:	Jim Osterlund
	FOR:		510 N. Main

Applicant proposes to install interior chases to redirect storm water runoff from roof.

Motion #3:	Motion was made by Steiner, seconded by Platt, to approve the project with the request to cover 
base of chase boxing with trim to match existing baseboard.  Motion carried unanimously (6-0).

Motion #4:	Motion was made by Willenberg, seconded by Deer, to receive and file HPC2003 - 198, 2004-001, 
-004, -005, -006, -010, -011, -012, and  -013.  Motion carried unanimously (5-0).

10.	MAJOR:	(HPC2004-00014)  Topeka & Emporia Historic District
	APPLICANT:	Tom James
	FOR:		1212 N Topeka

Applicant proposes to remodel upstairs bathroom, extending into converted upstairs porch. Windows will be installed 
in existing openings to match rest of house.  Tax credit project already reviewed by SHPO. 

Motion #5:	Motion was made by Willenberg, seconded by Platt, to approve the project as presented with 
confirmation from SHPO as to window style approved.  Motion carried unanimously (6-0).



ITEM NO. 8	MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS

1.	Proposal to re-roof the African-American Museum
2.	Board Retreat, March 8
3.	Recognition of 9 years of service – Jim Guy, outgoing board member
4.	Election of Board Officers : George Platt elected president, Paul Cavanaugh elected 1st Vice President, 
Randal Steiner elected 2nd Vice President.


ITEM NO. 9	ADJOURNMENT

Meeting was adjourned at 3:45pm.



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