Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Peter Girolamo, Susan Kott, Tom Stelling, Judy Stone and Chairman Frank Cannella. Absent and excused: Joe Busch and Bob Henney. Also present: Francesca Bumpurs of RCEDC and Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector for the City of Burlington.

Citizen Comments: None

Chairman Frank Cannella stated there might be a problem with recording the meeting. Apparently, someone had been working on the recording system, and it was not completely put back together.

Approval of May 26, 2005 Minutes: Commissioner Girolamo motioned to approve the May 26, 2005 Minutes, seconded by Commissioner Stelling. All voted aye and the motion carried.

Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Janey Hoerneman/Just Having Fun Music 209 E. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI 53105
Ms. Hoerneman was in attendance to present her Certificate of Appropriateness Application for her project at 209 E. Chestnut Street. Ms. Hoerneman proposed replacing gutters and extensions of the downspouts, replacement of windows, cleaning, repair and replacement of siding as necessary and painting the building white.

The Commissioners discussed with Ms. Hoerneman her proposed project. Two doors on the side of building, which no longer serve a useful purpose, would also be sided over. The building has seven windows, however at the current time six (6) to be replaced with six double hung windows. The Commissioners discussed having the double hung windows with mullions, and windowpanes installed to provide a historic look.

After some discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion to recommend approval of Ms. Hoerneman's project at 209 E. Chestnut Street to replace gutters and extensions with white aluminum gutters and extensions. Replace a total of six, first and second floor windows, as per drawing with double hung windows to include mullions and panes. Clean and repair as necessary, and at replacement cut the siding to be interlaced where actual saw cut area is, and installing vertical batten between the buildings on shorter portion of building. The building to be painted white and to allow covering false doors with siding, if determined by Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector that there is a second exit to the building.

Commissioner Stelling motioned to recommend approval to reserve funds for Janey Hoerneman up to the maximum of 50% or $5,000. Seconded by Commissioner Girolamo. A Roll Call Vote was taken. Voting Aye: Commissioners Kott, Girolamo, Stone, St4elling and Chairman Cannella. All ayes and the motion carried.

Ms. Hoerneman indicated she would also like to paint the storefront doors a colonial gray. She had a picture rendering of the color. After some discussion, Commissioner Stelling motioned to amend the original approval to include painting of the doors colonial gray, Pittsburgh paint Prophetic C No. 546-5. Seconded to amend by Commission Stone. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Façade Improvement Grant Application
Janey Hoerneman, 209 E. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI
Ms. Hoerneman presented her Façade Grant Application with an amount of $27, 108.00 The Commissioners discussed amounts may change depending on which contractors are chosen, but all felt it still would meet the criteria for the $5000.00 maximum allowable grant amount.

Commissioner Stelling motioned to recommend approval to reserve funds for Janey Hoerneman up to the maximum of 50%, or $5000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Girolamo. A Roll Call Vote was taken. Voting Aye: Commissioners Kott, Girolamo, Stone and Chairman Frank Cannella. Chairman Stelling abstained from voting due to conflict All ayes and the motion carried.

Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Jim and Karla Gutche/Video Country, 256 E. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI 53105
Commission Stelling removed himself to the gallery to abstain from discussion or voting due to conflict of interest.

Jim and Karla Gutche were present to assist in answering questions regarding their Certificate of Appropriateness Application for their project at 256 E. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI 53105. Dino Rizzitano of Stelling & Associates was in attendance to represent Jim and Karla Gutche.

Certificate of Appropriateness Application was presented for east side of building requesting to remove existing in fills and replacement/installation of many first and second floor windows to replicate the 1909 façade as indicated on drawings presented. Window trim to be dark brown, replacement of existing overhead door with glass storefront entry to fit existing opening, with trim on storefront to be dark bronze.

South side of the building proposal to replace existing windows with glass storefront entry to fit existing opening. Trim on storefront to be dark bronze.

New signage placement noted on drawings, but not presented nor discussed. Chairman Cannella indicated to Jim and Karla Gutche that back lit signs would not be allowed in the HPC District and that they should keep that in mind when they do apply for a Sign Permit Application.

The Commissioners discussed the possibilities of the building in length and future possibilities of what could be done to enhance the historical look.

The Chestnut Street side façade would remain as it currently is. The Commissioners discussed the old doors on the parking lot side and how enhanced the overall look would be if the doors were painted. Jim and Karla Gutche agreed and stated painting these doors would be feasible.

Chairman Cannella entertained a motion to recommend approval to Jim and Karla Gutche for their project located at 256 E. Chestnut Street to replace windows as indicated and paint the trim as indicated on presented drawing, in addition to painting the overhead barn door and replace glass door on the front entry as indicated on presented drawing. Doors are to be same bronze in color. Commissioner Girolamo motioned to recommend approval, seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried. Commissioner Stelling abstained from voting.

Sign Permit Application
Johnson Financial Group, 101 West Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI
Commissioner Stelling remained in the gallery to abstain from discussion or voting due to conflict of interest. Dino Rizzitano of Stelling and Associates was in attendance to represent Johnson Financial Group.

The Commissioners discussed the window signage and the framed logos next to the ATM machine, which were never presented to the HPC Commission. Chairman Cannella stated the ATM was discussed in detail previously as it was part of what Johnson Financial Group wanted prior to agreeing to put in their business.

After some discussion Chairman Cannella entertained a motion to recommend that the etched looking glass be removed. Commissioner Stone motioned, seconded by Commissioner Kott. All voted aye and the motion carried. Commissioner Stelling abstained from voting.

There was additional discussion regarding the removal of the framed logos from the ATM machine, as these had not been presented nor approved. Commissioner Stone motioned to amend her original motion to include the removal of the ATM logo sign, seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion, all voted aye, and the motion carried. Commissioner Stelling abstained from voting.

Chairman Cannella stated that the Library would be on the next Agenda to discuss the doors that were installed at the Library on the Pine Street side.

There being no further items for discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion for adjournment. Commissioner Kott motioned to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Girolamo. There was no further discussion and Chairman Cannella adjourned the meeting at 7:40 P.M.

Minutes respectfully submitted by:

Deb Rintamaki
Department of Public Works