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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-14-2014 CHPC MINUTES 4 CALDWELL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Meeting of July 14, 2014 @ 5:00 P.M. Caldwell Public Library-- Idaho Room 1010 Dearborn, Caldwell, Idaho 1. Call to order. Vice-Chairperson Randolph called the meeting to order at approximately 5:07 p.m. II. Roll Call Members Present. Chuck Randolph, Lorene Oates, Megan Dixon, De Etta L. Ewing, and Elaine Carpenter Members Absent. Steve Maughan and Kevin Manning. Others Present. April Cabello, Planning Technician; and Brian Billingsley, Planning &Zoning Director. Others Absent. Rob Hopper, City Council Liaison. Ili. Approval of Minutes. L MOTION To APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 27, 2014. MOTION: Megan D. SECOND: Elaine C., MOTION PASSED. IV. Certificate of Appropriateness Interviews. A. Case Number CA-05-14 a request by Eugene Gunderson for Certificate of Appropriateness approval of an addition to an existing non-conforming garage. The site is located at 1904 Blaine Street. Testimony: April Cabello, Planning Technician, 521 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, ID 83505, explained that the applicant has requested to add on to an existing non- conforming garage. Brian Billingsley, Planning & Zoning Director, explained that the application before the commission is regarding expanding an existing garage. The applicant will speak to the reason why they have to expand the garage towards the street rather than the side property line. Mr. Billingsley confirmed the side yard setback adjoining the street in the R-1 Zone is 15ft and that City Council will be considering an ordinance amendment provision giving the Planning & Zoning Director the ability to grant up to 25% administrative variance. Mr. Billingsley stated in this case if the Certificate of Appropriateness is approved tonight and City Council passes the ordinance amendment then he could grant an administrative variance and applicant would not have to go to the Planning & Zoning Commission for special use CHPC Meeting, July 14, 2014 Page 1 r approval. Mr. Billingsley also stated that if the Historic Preservation Commission finds a reason why he should not approve the variance administratively then he would take the case before the Planning Zoning 9 Commission for approval. Mr. Billingsley further explained that the ara a will front the alley o g g y no t �9 Avenue. Dean Gunderson, applicant's representative, Gunderson Plannin g & Design, g 934 S. Waterton Ave., Eagle, ID 83616, signed in favor of the application and stated that the applicant wants to expand the non-contributing structure but in a way that avoids a particular hardship on this property due to over P p Y head power lines, underground utility easement for public sewer and water connections for the primary residence. Mr. Gunderson stated the applicant has looked at the existing accessory setbacks along 1 9t Avenue determining an average accessory structure setback. Mr. Gunderson gave several reasons why the certificate of Appropriateness should be approved: • The proposed addition brings the existing non-conforming garage e g g structure into compliance with the pattern of architectural characteristics found throughout the District. The proposed addition is physically subservient to the primary conforming building, with a height well below the maximum permissible height allowed for accessory ry structures. The proposed addition does not occupy the entire backyard — in fact, it provides a semi- protected rear-yard patio Y for the residents, while maintaining a side-streetlrear and landscaped Gaped area along the 19th Avenue frontage. • The proposed addition is in the rear yard of the lot, located behind and subservient to the primary residential building. • The proposed addition modifies the existing garage's roof form to mimic the roof form of the existing primary residential building. While the existing garage is a single-slope roof identical in pitch to the attenuated portion of the sloped roof found on the rear of the primary building, the ro osed P P addition has a gable roof that matches the 9-1/2:12 pitch found on the main gable of the residence —this ensures an identical roof form between the modified accessory structure and the primary conformin g .buildin g • The proposed addition uses the identical exterior finishes and colors found on the existing primary building. Specifically, cedar shingles (matching both texture and size) painted the same gray color as found on the primary building (and the existing portion of the garage), architectural woodwork and trim (exactly matching the columns and trim found on the primary building) painted the same white color found on the rims P rY building (and the existing portion of the garage). • The proposed addition is built to conform to the size and massin g found on the accessory structures/garages throughout the District, and is appropriately subservient to the primary building. While this does mean the rooflines are lower than those found on the primary buildin g — the overall roof form mimics that found on the primary building. • The proposed addition (and the existing portion of the a} are alley- loaded y loaded — no changes to the curb, sidewalk or fence along 19th Avenue is proposed. • The proposed garage addition does not encroach upon the e setbacks found for all average g garages along 19th Avenue within the District. Further, the proposed addition brings the existing garage more into compliance with the original garage that had been on the property — dating to at least 1949. CHPC Meeting,July 14, 2014 Page 2 Mr. Gunderson stated that the applicant asks that the HPC find the proposed garage addition is in-keeping with the Purpose Statement for the Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission (02-17-03). Specifically, that the addition will "... encourage the harmony in the planning of new buildings and developments with existing historic buildings in the proximity" will "preserve and enhance the environmental quality of the neighborhood" will further "promote the creation of historic districts" through the demonstration of quality planning and construction, and finally "strengthen the city's economic base by the stimulation of conservation and reuse." Mr. Gunderson stood for questions. Mr. Billingsley thanked the applicant for submitting excellent plans; it makes the commission's job easier in making a decision. Commissioner Ewing stated this is a fine example on how to improve your own property and improve the neighborhood. It is a beautiful addition. Commissioner Ewing also stated that this was a way to cooperate with the home owner and that she understands it will be on an individual basis but in order for these homes in the district to be purchased the City needs to figure out how to allow the home owners to have parking and garages. This is an example of how add to a covered garage. Commissioner Dixon praised the applicant on how helpfully through the text was and appreciated the quotations from the Historic Preservation and City documentation. Commissioner Oates stated she liked this project. Vice-Chairman Randolph closed the public testimony. MOTION TO CLOSE TESTIMONY: Vice-Chairman Randolph SECOND: Commissioner Carpenter Passed: Unanimous roll call vote. Findings of Fact for Case Number CA-05-14 MOTION: Vice-Chairman Randolph SECOND: Commissioner Dixon Passed: Unanimous roll call vote. Conclusions of Law for Case Number CA-05-14 MOTION: Vice-Chairman Randolph SECOND: Commissioner Oates Passed: Unanimous roll call vote. Order of Decision for Case Number CA-05-14 MOTION: Vice-Chairman Randolph SECOND: Commissioner Ewing. The motion for Approval was approved with unanimous vote. V. Audience Participation. None. VI. Actions Since Last Meeting. None. V11. old Business. A. Street Side Mailboxes Update. Continued to the next CHPC meeting. CHPC Meeting, July 14, 2014 Page 3 s r Vlll. New Business. None. 1X. Commission & Staff Reports. A. chuck R. wondered about a notification that was sent to the neighborhood from the city for sidewalk LID with a dead line to sign up. Chuck wondered if it was front fagade only. Brian B. responded that the notification would have come from the Engineering Department and that he had no knowledge of the mailing ut would find out and email the commission. 9 . B. chuck R. shared with the commission a notification about the 10cn Avenue Bridge Replacement Project and suggested that commission members should attend the first public meeting if the commission was interested. C. April C. reported that there is a possible Certificate of Appropriateness application coming before the commission for new home construction on a vacant lot located at 1509 Blaine. D. Brian. B reported that Katie Phillips the code Enforcement official is now full time along with a summer intern Emily Hatch helping Katie P. Brian B. further stated that on Fridays he has code enforcement looking for yard sales in the Historic District and on some of the main streets in Caldwell. E. Chuck R. wondered about the status of the property on the corner of Linden and Indiana and if it had been torn down. Brian B. responded yes the city bulldozed the building, the city had given orders to the property owner to bulldoze the property within 90 days or if not then the city would bulldoze the building and lien the property. F. De Etta E. expressed her appreciation for the complete and thoroughness of the Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted by the Gunderson. G. Chuck R. and some of the commissioners gave a list of properties for the commission to go and take a look at for a variety of reasons:1417 Fillmore;1716 Fillmore; 1520 & 1702 Fillmore; 1410 Cleveland; 1502 Blaine; 1504 Blaine; 1210-1208 Everett;1521 Cleveland; 1513 & 1509 Blaine; 201n & a Fillmore; 20'' & Everett; and 18 to & Cleveland. Brian B. confirmed with the commission the items that need code Enforcem ent to review are: the water boxes in front of the Presidents home; 1513 Blaine; Mead & Arlington. X. Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by April Cabello, MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BELOW BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON CHUCK RANDOLPH ON THE D TE NOTED BELOW. 114 O� Vice-Chairperson Randolph Date a A EST: Brian Billingsley, Planning Director Date For detailed minutes, please request a copy of the digital recording. HPC Meetin ul 14, 2014 Page 4 � g► � Y