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

Citizen Comments: Chairman Stelling welcomed everyone to the HPC meeting, wanted them to know that the Historic Preservation Commission is there to help them through the process of their applications and projects, and thanked them for their patience.

Approval of February 23, 2006 Meeting Minutes: Chairman Stelling entertained a motion for approval of the February 23, 2006 Minutes. Motion made by Commissioner Henney, seconded by Commissioner Kott. No further discussion, all voted aye, motion carried.

Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Burlington Public Library/Gayle Falk, 166 E. Jefferson Street, Burlington, WI
The COA for the Burlington Public Library was submitted to the HPC for review of basic maintenance on the façade to include repainting the trim and shutters on all sides of the building in white (current color), repaint pillars and porch on Pine Street in white (current color), repaint decorative railings on roof in white (current color) and repaint flower boxes in white (current color). After some discussion, Commissioner Busch motioned to recommend approval as presented, seconded by Commissioner Kott. Commissioner Henney suggested perhaps they should consider if there is any wood rot and make allowances for needed repairs. Commissioner Busch motioned to amend his original recommendation to as presented, but with allowance for replacement of any rotted wood with wood or wood like products. Seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion; all voted aye, motion carried.

Sign Permit Application
Burlington Public Library/Gayle Falk, 166 E. Jefferson Street, Burlington, WI
The Sign Permit Application submitted for the Burlington Public Library was submitted to the HPC Commissioner for review requested basic maintenance of the existing freestanding sign. The repainting would be done in the same colors currently existing. After some discussion, Commissioner Busch motioned to recommend approval of the Sign Permit Application for Burlington Public Library. Seconded by Commissioner Henney. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Paul Zarek/Zarek Insurance, Inc., 124 & 136 E. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI
Mr. Zarek's COA was presented for review by the HPC, with Mr. Bob Riggs present to answer questions.

Mr. Zarek's COA was requested use of triple windows instead of double, bulkheads, corbel replacement and color choice. The Commissioner discussed in length the various items being presented. Commissioner Busch motioned to recommend approval to Mr. Zarek of his Certificate of Appropriateness Application as presented, with bulkheads to stay at existing height, bulkheads to be same height as windows, one color choice of downy sand, with other colors to be chosen at a later date, with six panel steel door and 2/3 glass door, leaving same size window similar to photo dated 1960's, with brick above second story arched windows. Seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion; all voted aye, motion carried.

Certificate of Appropriateness Application
David Berlin, 120 W. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI
Mr. Dan Fuerstenberg was present to represent Mr. Berlin for his Certificate of Appropriateness Application. This application was previously tabled to allow Mr. Berlin time to compile complete details regarding his request, including size of glass, materials to be used, window and door types and placement.

The building currently consists of two doors. Mr. Berlin requested to install an additional door to be installed in place where there originally was a door leading to the basement. The 116 W. Chestnut Street

Address door goes to the upstairs apartments, 122 would go to the basement and 120 would be the new entrance into the business currently located as Art, Etc (to the left of their sign)

Currently installed are louvers at 122 W. Chestnut. These louvers would be removed and replaced with a natural stained wood door. Mr. Fuerstenberg indicated Mr. Berlin wanted to find old doors to match what was there previously.

The Commissioners felt the drawings were very vague though conceptually right and Mr. Berlin's basic ideas were good. Chairman Stelling also stated a scaled detailed elevation drawing of the whole building, in addition to pictures, would make it easier for presentation and allow the Commission to make an appropriate decision and ensure the project is done appropriately.

After additional discussion, Commissioner Bush motioned to recommend approval of Mr. Berlin's Certificate of Appropriateness Application with the following requirements: The bulkheads are done similar to the bulkheads at 517 Milwaukee Avenue, the bulkheads also to be included in recessed door area, glass on inset area approximately 4' X 8', all wood doors, leave sign board as existing, color of downy sand, center of sign board same to be same colors on bulkheads, to provide completed elevation with colors noted, to provide partial floor plan of front of building, and all sizes as presented on provided sketch. Seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion; all voted aye, motion carried.

Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Ralph Zumpano/Pizza de Roma, 180 E. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI
Mr. Dan Fuerstenberg was present to represent Mr. Ralph Zumpano for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for Pizza de Roma. Mr. Zumpano was requesting to install, frame and trim new tempered, thermo pane LowE windows as indicated on sketch provided.

Mr. Fuerstenberg stated that currently there is plywood on the outside of the building and Mr. Zumpano wanted to install one window. The Commissioners stated that although the building was a non-contributing building in the HPC District, all felt due to the location of the building, anything done to the building should be creatively thought out now to avoid costly mistakes in the future.

The Commissioners discussed the importance of having complete detailed drawings showing elevations and proper measurements. Commissioner Henney stated a detailed drawing of the whole elevation of both sides would be especially beneficial. Chairman Stelling stated it was hard to understand the drawings as presented to determine if HPC appropriate.

Commissioner Busch motioned to table the COA for Mr. Zumpano for his project at Pizza de Roma to allow Mr. Zumpano to bring back a detailed plan. Seconded by Commissioner Henney. All voted aye and motion carried.

Sign Permit Application
Aaron Melby/Wisconsin Vision Associates, 139 W. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI
Mr. Aaron Melby was present for his Sign Permit Application for Wisconsin Vision Associates. The applicant was requesting to install a high-density urethane (HDU) sandblasted façade sign. Dimension of the sign 48" X 39" X 1". Colors submitted in photo. Mr. Melby was informed the lettering of the sign was limited to 12" maximum. After some discussion, Commissioner Busch motioned to recommend approval of the Sign Permit Application for Wisconsin Vision Associates as presented, with the address on the sign to include serifs. Seconded by Commissioner Henney. There was no further discussion; all voted aye, motion carried.

Sign Permit Application
John Stellmacher/Landmark Title, 240 E. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI
Yvonne Johnson requesting installation of a wooden sign with painted lettering with logo on the building façade presented Mr. Stellmacher's Sign Permit Application. A color photo was presented from Landmark's Elkhorn office. Sign colors are as follows: white background, maroon lettering, teal logo and border. After some discussion regarding size appropriateness, Commissioner Busch motioned to recommend approval of the Sign Permit Application for John Stellmacher for Landmark Title as presented with serif fonts for the words Landmark Title Services and the City of Burlington Building Inspector to determine maximum size allowable by code. Seconded by Commission Kott. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and motion carried.

All monies have been distributed or are waiting for project completion.

Questions and Comments concerning potential/future projects.
Chairman Stelling stated he would not be able to attend the April HPC Meeting and would need someone to act as Chairman during his absence. Commissioner Busch also stated he would not be able to attend the April HPC Meeting due to prior commitments. Chairman Stelling will ask Commissioner Girolamo if he would be able to chair the April HPC Meeting.

There being no other items for discussion, Chairman Stelling entertained a motion for adjournment. Commissioner Busch motioned to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Henney. There was no further discussion; all voted aye and Chairman Stelling adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.