historic resources Commission
Agenda meeting- March 26th 2009--6:45 PM
Action Summary
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Commissioners present: Veatch, Meyer, Antle, Marvin, Wiechert
Commissioners excused: Sizemore, Williams
Staff present: Braddock Zollner, Parker
ITEM NO. 1: Action summary
Motioned by Commissioner Veatch, seconded by Commissioner Antle, to approve the February 19th, 2009 Action Summary.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0
ITEM NO. 2: CoMMUNICATIONS
a) No communications from other Commissions, State Historic Preservation Officer, or the general public.
b) Commissioner Veatch stated he would abstain from Item #4.
ITEM NO. 3: L-02-01-09 714 Mississippi Street; John Robert Greenlees House; Lawrence Register of Historic Places Nomination. Submitted by Eric Kirkendall, the property owner of record.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Ms. Braddock Zollner presented the item.
APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Dennis Domer stated the home was owned by John Robert Greenlees from 1865-1911 and was an interesting home. He said Mr. Greenlees was in the potato business and later established the Mutual Oil Company which he sold to Continental Oil. Dr. Domer stated Mr. Greenlees lived in the home at 714 Mississippi Street for over forty years.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one from the public spoke to this item.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Veatch stated the property had been reviewed at the State level.
ACTION TAKEN
Motioned by Commissioner Veatch, seconded by Commissioner Wiechert, to adopt the resolution to recommend 714 Mississippi Street to the Lawrence Register of Historic Places as a landmark.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0
ACTION TAKEN
Motioned by Commissioner Veatch, seconded by Commissioner Marvin, to have Staff prepare a report to accompany the resolution including information set forth in Section 22-404.2 Subsection 1-7 and an environs definition.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0
ITEM NO. 4: DR-2-12-09 1725 New Hampshire Street; Rezoning and Demolition of existing structure; Certified Local Government Review. The property is in the environs of the Edwards House House (1646 Massachusetts), and the Eugene F. Goodrich House (1711 Massachusetts), National Register of Historic Places. Submitted by Wally Storey Associates for Dillon Companies Inc, for Woodoc Investments LLC, the property owner of record.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Ms. Braddock Zollner presented the item.
APPLICANT PRESENTATION
The applicant was present to answer questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dennis Brown, president of the Lawrence Preservation Alliance, stated he assumed the proposal was a tear down and a parking lot was proposed. He said the line of site to the House House was blocked by Babcock Place which was built before there was a Historic Resources Commission. Mr. Brown said the Goodrich house was across from Massachusetts Street and was in the line of site. He said the Historic Resources Commission needed to determine the character defining features of the building. Mr. Brown said preservation was the act of recycling buildings. He said the proposal was to tear down a perfectly good usable building for a parking lot. Mr. Brown said the exterior of the building was in good shape but he was uncertain of the buildings inside condition. He said the Dillon’s store parking lot had ever been full. Mr. Brown stated the proposal to demolish 1725 New Hampshire Street was very disappointing.
Mike Meyers, stated the building acted as a buffer between the neighborhood and the commercial buildings. He said losing the structure would do damage to the neighborhood.
Mr. Farha stated the applicant had approached him to buy the property at 1725 New Hampshire Street. He said the project had been heard by the Planning Commission and passed unanimously 6-0. Mr. Farha said there was not enough parking at the Dillon’s store presently.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Wiechert said he had parked at the Dillon’s store once every week and seldom noticed the lot full. He said he saw no evidence there was a need for more parking.
Commissioner Meyer said the property was an environs review. She said the building was not character defining.
Commissioner Antle stated he supported the Staff recommendation.
Commissioner Marvin said she agreed with the Staff recommendation.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated she had struggled with the project. She said the plans for the future were not available to Staff but the applicant wanted to proceed.
ACTION TAKEN
Motioned by Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Antle, to approve the proposed project, with the following conditions, and make the determination the proposed project does not encroach upon, damage or destroy listed historic properties and their environs in accordance with the Standards and Guidelines for Evaluating the Effect of Projects on Environs,
the standard of evaluation.
1. The applicant will allow staff to photograph the property before demolition.
2. The applicant will supply a building condition analysis to be reviewed and approved by the Historic Resources Administrator.
3. Any changes to the approved project will be submitted to the Historic Resources Administrator prior to the commencement of any related work.
Motion carried, 4-0-1
ITEM NO. 5: DR-2-13-09 702 E 11th Street; Hobbs Park Restroom; Certificate of Appropriateness Review. The property is listed on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places. Submitted by Mike Meyers of Hernly Associates, Inc, for the City of Lawrence, the property owner of record.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Ms. Braddock Zollner presented the item.
APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Mike Meyers, Hernly Associates, stated the project was a tax payer funded project. He said the structure was pre-fabricated and would be less visible from the listed properties. He stated the structure would sit back away from the street.
Commissioner Wiechert asked if there was a skin around the structure.
Mr. Meyers stated the structure would be a cast concrete structure.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Phil Collison, East Lawrence Neighborhood Association stated the old restroom was in bad shape and there was a concern for people hanging out around the structure.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Marvin said she felt uncomfortable telling the public to follow rules but the City did not follow the rules for the demolition.
Commissioner Antle asked Staff if there had been follow up on how the demolition had happened.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated there was a lot of discussion regarding the demolition. She said there were significant issues with the sanitary sewer.
Commissioner Veatch asked Staff what the criteria was for the location of the new restroom.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated the structure was to be out of the line of site of the Bromelsick House. She said the restroom would be locked during certain hours.
ACTION TAKEN
Motioned by Commissioner Antle, seconded by Commissioner Wiechert, to approve the proposed project, with the following conditions, and make the determination the proposed project does not encroach upon, damage or destroy listed historic properties and their environs in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, and Chapter 22 the Historic Resources Code of the City of Lawrence, the standards of evaluation.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0
ITEM NO. 6: DR-2-17-09 812 Maine Street; Demolition and New Construction; Certified Local Government Review. The property is in the environs of the Ralph and Cloyd Achning House (846 Missouri), National Register of Historic Places. Submitted by Jason and Alexandra Todd for Jay Hurst, the property owner of record.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Ms. Braddock Zollner presented the item.
APPLICANT PRESENTATION
The applicant stated he was available for questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dennis Brown stated he agreed with the demolition request but wanted to relate the decision to the Historic Resources Commission and the City Commission. He said the Lawrence Preservation Alliance evaluates projects and provides information to the Commission and Staff. He said a board member from the Lawrence Preservation Alliance had toured the property at 812 Maine Street and there would not be much historic fabric left after renovation.
Mr. Todd stated the house was gutted on the interior when he purchased it. He said he had met with Dennis Brown regarding the destruction of the structure and agreed to save items and materials that could be saved.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Veatch said the analysis was thorough. He asked the applicant if the cost to rebuild the structure would be the same as the rehabilitation cost.
Mr. Todd stated he would make an effort to save the glass in the home and donate it to Kennedy Glass Company. He said the cost to rebuild the exact same structure would be the same as renovating the structure.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated the numbers in the cost analysis were so close it showed how much of the building material would be replaced.
Commissioner Wiechert asked if the plans in the packet were the plans the applicant would use to rebuild the structure.
Mr. Todd stated there would be few changes to the plans.
ACTION TAKEN
Motioned by Commissioner Veatch, seconded by Commissioner Marvin, to approve the proposed project, with the following conditions, and make the determination the proposed project does not encroach upon, damage or destroy listed historic properties and their environs in accordance with the Standards and Guidelines for Evaluating the Effect of Projects on Environs, the standard of evaluation.
1. The applicant will work with the Architectural Review Committee to finalize the design of the structure and garage;
2. The applicant provide complete construction documents with material notations to be reviewed and approved by the HRA prior to release of a building permit;
3. Any changes to the approved project will be submitted to the Historic Resources Commission prior to the commencement of any related work.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0
ITEM NO. 7: DR-2-18-09 712 Rhode Island Street; Garage New Construction; Certified Local Government Review and Certificate of Appropriateness. The property is listed as a contributing structure to North Rhode Island Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. The property is in the environs of the Octavius W. McAllaster Residence (724 Rhode Island), Lawrence Register of Historic Places, the United States Post Office (645 New Hampshire), and the Lawrence Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. The property is also located in the Downtown Conservation Overlay District. Submitted by Tony Backus of Backus Construction Co, for Rainbow Works LLC, the property owner of record.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Ms. Braddock Zollner presented the item.
APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Tony Backus stated a comment at the previous Historic Resources Commission meeting was that the garage was not compatible with the neighborhood. He showed photos of existing garages in the neighborhood. He said he took the roof line of the garage and twisted it one hundred and eighty degree so that the peak would now run north to south instead of east to west. He said there would also be plants installed for a privacy blocker. Mr. Backus stated the garage would be placed nine feet from the alley. He said the garage would consist of cedar siding and raised panel garage doors. He said the new garage would fit in with the neighborhood.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Phil Collison said he was familiar with the structure and it had not been livable for quite some time. He said the rehabilitation would be positive for the neighborhood.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Antle asked Staff if there needed to be more detail of the final version of the garage doors.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated the final version of the garage doors had changed from the previous submitted plans.
Commissioner Meyer read the staff recommendations to the applicant.
Ms. Braddock Zollner said the concern for Staff was the size of the structure.
Commissioner Veatch asked Mr. Collison if he approved of the current garage plans.
Mr. Collison stated the current plans for the garage were more appropriate for the neighborhood.
ACTION TAKEN
Motioned by Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Antle, to approve the proposed project, with the following conditions, and make the determination the proposed project does not encroach upon, damage or destroy listed historic properties and their environs in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, Chapter 22 the Historic Resources Code of the City of Lawrence, the standards of evaluation.
1. The applicant provide complete construction documents, with material notations, including door details, to be reviewed and approved by the Historic Resources Administrator prior to release of a building permit;
2. Any changes to the approved project will be submitted to the Historic Resources Commission prior to the commencement of any related work;
3. The property owner will allow staff access to the property to photo document the project before work commences, during construction, and upon completion of the project.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0
ITEM NO. 8: DR-3-19-09 928 Ohio Street; Rehabilitation and New Addition; Certified Local Government Review and Certificate of Appropriateness. The property is listed as a contributing structure to Oread Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. The property is in the environs of the Benedict House (923 Tennessee), the Charles and Adeline Duncan House (933 Tennessee), Col. James and Elizabeth Blood House (1015 Tennessee), George and Annie Bell House (1008 Ohio), and the Michael D. Greenlee House (947 Louisiana), National Register of Historic Places. Submitted by Imran Wahla for Claude Attebury, the property owner of record.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Ms. Braddock Zollner presented the item.
APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Zach Stoltenberg, Schneider and Associates stated he was available for questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Candice Davis, 947 Louisiana Street, stated she had not clearly read the proposal. She said she did not understand the scale of additions that were being allowed in the Oread Historic District. She said developers were putting as many bedrooms as possible in boarding houses. Ms. Davis stated the original footprints of homes were being doubled. She asked the Commission if the original size of the home was considered. She said most people want to get the most money they could out of their investment but she was trying to make the neighborhood livable for families and not only for renters.
Mr. Stoltenberg stated the current structure was a boarding house and the use of the structure would not be changed.
Commissioner Meyer asked the applicant if the property owner had considered the state tax credit program.
Mr. Stoltenberg stated the property owner would utilize the state tax credit program.
Commissioner Meyer asked Mr. Stoltenberg how many bedrooms the structure would have and if parking was an issue.
Mr. Stoltenberg stated the structure would have eight bedrooms. He said an offsite parking agreement had been utilized and the number of required parking spaces was five.
Commissioner Antle asked how many bedrooms the structure currently had.
Mr. Stoltenberg said currently there were four or five people currently living in the structure.
Commissioner Meyer asked Staff if there was an accessory structure on the property.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated there was no accessory structure on the property.
Commissioner Meyer asked the applicant how many boarding houses were on the block.
Mr. Stoltenberg said the property owner also owned the property next door which was currently under renovation. He said the projects were similar. He said the foundation of 928 Ohio Street was in need of massive repairs and the addition that had been added was not constructed properly. Mr. Stoltenberg stated the lumber that had been used was undersized which caused the foundation to settle. He said the addition would be removed, the foundation would be replaced and a full finished basement would be added.
Commissioner Antle asked if the scale of the project was necessary.
Mr. Stoltenberg stated he designed the structure so the scale would not seem large.
Commissioner Antle asked the applicant if there would be a patio added to the structure.
Mr. Stoltenberg stated there would be a patio added to the structure.
Commissioner Antle asked Ms. Braddock Zollner if Staff had an opinion regarding the massing of the addition.
Ms. Braddock Zollner said the original structure was very small and the addition would double the size of the structure. She stated there may need to be six parking spaces available.
Mr. Stoltenberg stated there was room for six parking spaces.
Commissioner Marvin asked if the adjacent property was a contributing structure.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated the adjacent property had been a demolition request but had then changed hands and the applicant now owned both structures.
Betty Alderson stated she lived in the area many years ago. She said she thought of a boarding house as a big house with one kitchen and a large dining area where every one ate meals together. She said boarding houses were now just a lot of bedrooms for college students. She said there were parking problems in the neighborhood.
Commissioner Antle asked Staff if the Historic Resources Commission meeting was the proper place for the discussion of a new code designation.
Ms. Braddock Zollner said boarding houses had been in the Development Code for quite some time. She said the term boarding house had changed in its use and there was not an onsite resident requirement for a boarding house and no mandatory meal situation.
Ms. Davis stated it was established a long time ago that there would be no more than four unrelated persons living in a house. She said now there was a loop hole discovered by investors who call these homes a boarding house. She said all individuals living in these homes own a vehicle. Ms. Davis stated if the opportunity was there people would take advantage of it and it was harming the area.
Mr. Stoltenberg said he had lived at tenth and Mississippi Street for two years and parking had not been a problem. He said the existing property had been a rental property for over twenty years and the onsite parking requirement would be met.
Commissioner Veatch stated the size of the original structure would be doubled.
Mr. Stoltenberg stated most of the additional space would be in the basement of the structure.
Commissioner Antle said the original structure would be rehabilitated correctly.
Commissioner Meyer stated she believed everyone in the home would have a vehicle but that was not the issue.
Ms. Davis asked the Commission to drive by the project to review the size of the boarding house.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Wiechert stated he had a concern with the building materials that would be used. He said the materials used would have a lot to do with what the final structure would look like. He said he appreciated the look of the roof.
Mr. Stoltenberg stated the materials in the addition would match the original structure materials. He said there was a full landscape plan.
Commissioner Antle stated the term boarding house seemed to be a loop hole.
Commissioner Meyer asked staff if tax credits had been discussed and if they would work for this project.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated the State Historic Preservation office would review the project. She said the property should be looked at as a house and not a boarding house. Boarding house is the use.
Commissioner Veatch asked if the property next door had been approved by the State Historic Preservation office.
Mr. Wahla stated the State Historic Preservation office was waiting on the reflective ceiling plan.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated it would be appropriate for the Oread Neighborhood Association to review the parking requirements for boarding houses to help limit the scope and size of structures.
Commissioner Meyer stated she was sympathetic to the neighbors.
Commissioner Veatch stated the Commission had to be consistent.
ACTION TAKEN
Motioned by Commissioner Veatch, seconded by Commissioner Wiechert, to approve the proposed project, with the following conditions, and make the determination the proposed project does not encroach upon, damage or destroy listed historic properties and their environs in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, Chapter 22 the Historic Resources Code of the City of Lawrence, the standards of evaluation.
1. The applicant provide complete construction documents, with material notations, including window and door details and grade elevations, to be reviewed and approved by the Historic Resources Administrator prior to release of a building permit;
2. Any changes to the approved project will be submitted to the Historic Resources Commission prior to the commencement of any related work;
3. The property owner will allow staff access to the property to photo document the project before work commences, during construction, and upon completion of the project.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0
ITEM NO. 9: DR-3-20-09 Massachusetts Street; Communication Antennas/Freenet Downtown; Certified Local Government Review and Certificate of Appropriateness Review. The area is listed in the Lawrence Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. The property is in the environs of Miller’s Hall (723-725 Massachusetts), the Hanna Building (933 Massachusetts), South Park (1140-1141 Massachusetts), Lawrence Register of Historic Places, the House Building (729 Massachusetts), Shalor Eldridge Residence (945 Rhode Island), Register of Historic Kansas Places, the United States Post Office (645 New Hampshire), the Eldridge Hotel (701 Massachusetts), the Carnegie Library (200 W. 9th), the Lucy Hobbs Taylor House (809 Vermont), Plymouth Congregational Church (925 Vermont), Watkins Bank (1047 Massachusetts), the Douglas County Courthouse (1100 Massachusetts), the English Lutheran Church (1040 New Hampshire), the Oread Historic District, and the North Rhode Island Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. Submitted by Lawrence Freenet for the City of Lawrence, the property owner of record.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Ms. Braddock Zollner presented the item.
APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Kris Adair stated she was treasurer of Lawrence Freenet. She said the antennas would be painted to match the color of the light poles they were attached to and the cable would be cut to fit. She stated the cable would not be seen by the public.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one from the public spoke to this item.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Marvin asked the applicant why the antennas were not on top of the posts rather than on the arm of the posts.
Ms. Adair stated the boxes did not have to be located in a particular spot for them to work properly. She said the antennas were not noticeable. Ms. Adair said Lawrence Freenet was working to make the boxes smaller.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated Staff had asked for the applicant to provide information on each arm showing where the location of the antennas would be.
Commissioner Marvin stated if the antennas were in line with the posts they would be less intrusive.
Commissioner Wiechert stated the antennas would not be seen as easily by the public if they were located next to the posts.
Commissioner Antle stated the Commission did not want to set precedence of approving communications equipment on the lights downtown. He said the City Commission was being properly proactive.
Ms. Adair stated Lawrence Freenet did not want to set precedence and they would work with other companies that wanted to place antennas on the posts. She said Lawrence Freenet’s radio would broadcast as many signals as necessary.
Commissioner Veatch asked the applicant if the antennas were in newspaper stands.
Ms. Adair said the antennas were currently installed in the Lawrencian Newspaper stands. She stated once the antennas were installed on light poles they would be removed from the Lawrencian Newspaper stands.
The Commission discussed the difference between one application of equipment and multiple applications of equipment in the Downtown Historic District. The discussion included the recommendation from the National Park Service that this type of equipment should be concealed in exiting or new features that are compatible with the listed property.
Ms. Adair stated Lawrence Freenet would continue to work on making the units stealthier so that they would not be as easily visible to the public.
Commissioner Meyer asked if staff could send a letter to the City Commission to explain the Commission’s concerns about the installation of multiple applications in the downtown area.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated staff could prepare a letter for the Chair to sign if the Commission so desired.
Commissioner Meyer asked staff to prepare the letter for her signature.
The Commission discussed the location of the new equipment.
ACTION TAKEN
Motioned by Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Antle, to approve the proposed project, with the following conditions, and make the determination the proposed project does not encroach upon, damage or destroy listed historic properties and their environs in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, Chapter 22 the Historic Resources Code of the City of Lawrence, and the Downtown Design Guidelines, the standards of evaluation.
1. This recommendation is given with the understanding that the City Commission must approve any associated permits, licenses or agreements. Approval of this request by staff or the HRC does not guarantee the City Commission will approve the associated permits, licenses or agreements.
2. This approval is only for the ten units and the precise location identified in the map supplied by the applicant.
3. The units should be painted the color of the pole onto which they are attached to make them less noticeable.
4. The units should be located as close as possible to the main vertical pole.
5. The applicant will continue to evaluate new equipment that may be less intrusive into the Downtown Historic District.
6. Any changes to the approved project will be submitted to the Historic Resources Commission prior to the commencement of any related work.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0
ITEM NO. 10: MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
A. Ms. Braddock Zollner stated one demolition request had been received; she showed photos of 125 east 23rd street. She said the garage was off the foundation on all four sides of the structure. Ms. Braddock Zollner stated most of the structural beams had severe rot.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one from the public spoke to this item.
ACTION TAKEN
Motioned by Commissioner Antle, seconded by Commissioner Veatch, to approve demolition of the garage located at 125 east 23rd street, with the condition that Staff photographs the garage before demolition.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0
A. No Architectural Review Committee since the February 19, 2009 regular meeting.
Administrative Reviews
DR-2-7-09 17 E 8th Street; Sidewalk Hospitality Area; Certified Local Government Review. The property is listed as a non-contributing structure to the Lawrence Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. The property is also in the environs of the House Building (729 Massachusetts), Register of Historic Kansas Places, and the North Rhode Island Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. The property is also located in the Downtown Conservation Overlay District. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects for Rita Madle, the property owner of record.
DR-2-8-09 937 Massachusetts Street; Sign; Certified Local Government Review and Certificate of Appropriateness Review. The property is listed as a contributing structure to the Lawrence Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. The property is located in the environs of the Hanna Building (933 Massachusetts), Lawrence Register of Historic Places, Plymouth Congregational Church (925 Vermont), and the Oread Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. The property is also located in the Downtown Conservation Overlay District. Submitted by Ryan Schurle for Everitt Elinore B. Trustee, the property owner of record.
DR-2-9-09 8 W 8th Street; Signs and Awnings; Certified Local Government Review and Certificate of Appropriateness Review. The property is listed as a noncontributing structure to the Lawrence Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. The property is located in the environs of Miller’s Hall (723-725 Massachusetts), Lawrence Register of Historic Places, the House Building (729 Massachusetts), Register of Historic Kansas Places, the Lucy Hobbs Taylor Residence (809 Vermont), and the Eldridge Hotel (701 Massachusetts), National Register of Historic Places. The property is located in the Downtown Conservation Overlay District. Submitted by Colleen Bailey for Noodles & Company for Greg Guenther, the property owner of record.
DR-2-10-09 730 Massachusetts Street; Sign; Certified Local Government Review and Certificate of Appropriateness. The property is listed as a contributing structure to Lawrence’s Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. The property is in the environs of Miller’s Hall (723-725 Massachusetts), Lawrence Register of Historic Places, the House Building (729 Massachusetts), Register of Historic Kansas Places, the Eldridge Hotel (701 Massachusetts), the United States Post Office (645 New Hampshire), and the North Rhode Island Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. The property is also located in the Downtown Conservation Overlay District. Submitted by Sam Chalti for Hetzel Park III Trustees, the property owner of record.
DR-2-11-09 933 Rhode Island Street; New Egress Window; Certified Local Government Review and Certificate of Appropriateness Review. The property is listed as a contributing structure to the North Rhode Island Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. The property is also located in the environs of the McFarland House (940 Rhode Island), the Hendry House (941 Rhode Island), Lawrence Register of Historic Places, the Shalor Eldridge Residence (945 Rhode Island), Register of Historic Kansas Places, and the Lawrence Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. Submitted by Wise Construction Inc, for Marianne Horvath, the property owner of record.
DR-2-14-09 647 Massachusetts Street; Special Use Permit; Certified Local Government Review. The property is in the environs of the House Building (729 Massachusetts), Register of Historic Kansas Places, the Eldridge Hotel (701 Massachusetts), the United States Post Office (645 New Hampshire), and the Lawrence Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. The property is also located in the Downtown Conservation Overlay District. Submitted by Mark Anderson of Barber Emerson, L.C., for GCB Holdings, L.C., the property owner of record.
DR-2-15-09 936 Pennsylvania Street; Rehabilitation; Certified Local Government Review. The property is in the environs of the East Lawrence Industrial District, National Register of Historic Places. Submitted by City of Lawrence Development Services on behalf of Clayton Mecherny, the property owner of record.
DR-2-16-09 829 Ohio Street; Rehabilitation; Certified Local Government Review. The property is in the environs of the Old West Lawrence Historic District and the Oread Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. Submitted by City of Lawrence Development Services on behalf of Kevin Dobbs, the property owner of record.
Commissioner Wiechert asked Ms. Braddock Zollner to explain what the sign looked like at 8 west 8th street.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated the sign was in the exact same spot as it had previously been. She said there would be no exterior lighting on the building.
Commissioner Antle asked Staff if the window at 933 Rhode Island Street had been completed without Historic Resource Commission review.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated the property owner at 933 Rhode Island Street installed the window before the building permit was issued and Development Services doubled the permit fee as was custom for work before the permit is approved.
ACTION TAKEN
Motioned by Commissioner Veatch, seconded by Commissioner Marvin, to confirm the Administrative Reviews.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0
B. No variance requests received since February 19, 2009.
C. Dennis Brown stated the structure at 1232 Louisiana Street was still standing and the applicant had refused to document the structure. He asked Staff for an update on the situation.
Ms. Braddock Zollner said she had been working with the Code Enforcement office and the City was putting together documentation to hold a public hearing to notice the property owner that the City would begin the demolition process and the property would be documented and the property owner would be charged for the cost.
Mr. Brown asked Staff if Price Banks was the representative for the property.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated Price Banks was not the representative for the property.
Mr. Brown asked what the time line was for the City to complete the process.
Ms. Braddock Zollner stated a public hearing would be held and the City Commission would make a decision on whether the property was dangerous.
D. Ms. Braddock Zollner stated elections would take place at the April 16th 2009 Historic Resources Commission meeting.
Ms. Braddock Zollner said the Kansas Historic Preservation conference would take place in Topeka in June, 2009.
ACTION TAKEN
Motioned by Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Veatch, to adjourn the Historic Resources Commission meeting.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0
ADJOURN – 9:10p.m.