Chairman Tom Stelling called the meeting
to order at 6:30 P.M.
Roll Call: Present: Commissioners
Bob Henney, Kent Strong, Judy Stone, Maria Veronico-Ventura,
Joel Weis and Chairman Tom Stelling. Absent and excused:
Joe Busch. Also present: Francesca Bumpurs of RCEDC and
Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector for City of Burlington.
Citizens Comments: Chairman Stelling
welcomed Maria Veronico-Ventura and Joel Weis as the new
Commission members. They are replacing Susan Kott and
Steve Whittow. Chairman Stelling thanked Susan Kott for
her many years of service on the HPC Commission and
thanked Steve Whittow for the time he also served.
Judith Schultz suggested the HPC
Committee give consideration to having a historical walk
through downtown as was done several years ago.
Commissioner Stone suggested it could be during Maxwell
Street Days, giving it better exposure.
Approval of October 26, 2006 Minutes:
Chairman Stelling entertained a motion
for approval of the October 26, 2006 Minutes. Motion
made by Commissioner Strong, with noted changes of
Chairman name on first page, and page 4, change to a
motion to table the items and review at a future date.
Seconded by Commissioner Henney. There was no further
discussion, all voted aye, motion carried.
Certificate of Appropriateness
Application
Mary Ann Hinds/Fat Daddyz Tats, 160 E. Chestnut Street,
Burlington, WI 53105
Charles Hinds attended to present the Certificate of
Appropriateness Application for 160 E. Chestnut Street.
The Certificate of Appropriateness Application was for
work already completed without HPC approval. Mr. Hinds
apologized to the Committee for not obtaining HPC
approval as he stated he was unaware of HPC
requirements, and the door needed to be replaced due to
condition and graffiti.
Mr. Hinds replaced the front façade door
which leads to an apartment on the second floor. The
exact style of previous door was used and it was primed
gray. Mr. Hinds indicated he would like to paint the
door in the spring with colors to coordinate the
building.
Chairman Stelling stated pictures could
be obtained through the Historical Society showing the
previous façade and the pictures would be a good tool
for presentation. After some discussion, Chairman
Stelling entertained a motion for approval. Commissioner
Strong motioned to recommend approval to the Common
Council as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Henney.
There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the
motion carried.
Certificate of Appropriateness
Application
Burlington Public Library/Gayle Falk, 166 E. Jefferson
Street, Burlington, WI 53015
Gail Falk attended to present her Certificate of
Appropriateness Application for the Burlington Public
Library requesting to replace the roof railings and
spindles with exact replicas in identical colors to
match current trim. Photos and details were provided.
Ms. Falk indicated that the current
request would be going out to bid with roof replacement
approval was needed for either wood or composite for the
spindles prior to going out for bids.
After some discussion, Chairman Stelling
entertained a motion for approval. Commissioner Henney
motioned to recommend approvable by the Council as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Stone. All vote aye,
motion carried.
Sign Permit Application
Patricia Hayes/Strawberry Patch, 625 North Pine Street,
Burlington, WI 53105
Rick Lenz and Patricia Hayes attended to present the
Sign Permit Application for Ms. Hayes' sign for 625 N.
Pine Street, Burlington, WI.
Ms. Hayes proposed to install two (2)
signs, one hanging and one façade mounted sing. Size 3'
X 4"-6" oval mounted with bracket, indicated by drawing
presented. Façade sign is 3' X 5' to be affixed to the
façade as indicated on photo. Lettering 4-12" with color
choices of Codman Claret and Amish Green. Discussion
regarding the bracket for the overhang sign and Mr.
Hayes stated the bracket would be made of steel.
Lighting was also discussed and Ms. Hayes indicated
there would no lighting for now.
After some discussion, Chairman Stelling
entertained a motion for approval. Commissioner Henney
motioned to recommend approval to the Common Council as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Weis. There was then
additional discussion regarding the total size, material
and serif font of proposed signs. Commissioner Henney
motioned to amend his original motion to include Pat
Scherrer, Building Inspector to determine ratio of sign
and include the wording of 1/4 vinyl material for the
sign with serif fonts. Seconded by Commissioner Strong.
There was no further discussion, all voted aye, motion
and amendment carried.
Discussion of Current Projects and
Response Team Updates
|
Applicant/Business |
Address |
Project |
Date Approved |
|
Neil DeMant/
Kerkman’s Split Ends, LLC |
316 N. Pine St. |
Bulkhead windows to resemble
existing with four (4) separate pieces of glass
and transom to resemble 336 N. Pine Street;
Removal of tile bulkheads and replacement with
smooth textured Cement Coat Plus™, color
off-white. |
8/25/05 |
|
Simon Malek |
316-336 N. Pine St |
Tuckpointing, brick repair, etc. |
10/27/05 |
|
Dave Berlin |
120 West Chestnut St. |
Various façade improvements
*completed elevation with colors noted & partial
floorplan to be submitted to Building Inspector
for review of Code conformity. |
3/23/06 |
|
Paul Zarek/Zarek Insurance
|
124 & 136 East Chestnut St. |
Bulkheads to stay at existing
height with brick removed and wood bulkheads
replaced; windows to be replaced with bronze
color window frames; façade color to be Downing
Sand with trim color to be determined at a later
date; brick corbelling detail to be re-installed
similar to photo provided dated mid-1965; new
steel 6-panel door to be installed (style
presented, W-470) to 2nd story
apartments; two 2/3 glass doors similar to
drawing to be installed to first floor
storefront; deteriorated brick to be replaced if
necessary. |
3/23/06
(Anticipates starting project in
early spring 2007) |
|
Dale Bruesewitz |
140 W. Chestnut St . |
Cleaning, priming and a sample
paint color on the awning to allow a Response
Team Visit to determine appropriate color
details of the metal awning and wood trim for
final recommendation |
7/27/06 |
|
Ralph Zumpano/Zumpano’s Pizza |
180 E. Chestnut St. |
Installation of new window as
presented clad in dark bronze aluminum with trim
painted Bunglehouse Gray;
Painting of the façade and upper trim on eave
Bunglehouse Gray and the lower trim on the eave
Roycroft Copper Red;
Doors on East Chestnut Street to be painted
Roycroft Copper Red.
Installation of three façade mounted signs on
both street facades (Chestnut and Pine Streets).
Lettering 8 1/2" in height, with block lettering
(logo) in colors of burgundy brown, mounted to
the wall. |
9/28/06
10/26/06 |
|
Greg & Judy Lemieux / Chocolate
Expressions
SEE BELOW |
256 E. Chestnut St. |
Installation of two new 8’ x 4’
signs (one on the Chestnut Street façade and one
on the Dodge Street alley) with sign colors as
presented (dark brown, tan, white lettering and
gold trim accent with red for the strawberry) or
similar.
As a part of the approval, the HPC assumes that
the lettering style of "Chocolate Expressions"
as presented is a logo and expects to be
notified if that is not the case. If the
lettering is not a logo, the approval may be
rescinded. |
9/28/06 |
|
Erik Skender/Benderz Bar |
460 N. Pine St . |
Installation of a 4' X 6' sign
with 12" lettering, same size as previous sign,
with colors of chocolate brown and blue with
lettering in the business logo done in 3/4" MDO
plywood covered with vinyl graphics and no
lighting. |
10/26/06 |
|
Maureen Larsen/Grandma’s Attic |
580 N .
Pine St. |
Installation of vinyl lettering
on both storefront windows. The lettering would
be the same font style and color gold as the
word Furnishings, currently on the window, with
a letter height of 8" to 11.9". |
10/26/06 |
|
Barbara Stahl/Pine Street
Curiosities |
557 N. Pine St . |
Removal of all wood overhang
from the front façade to expose the brick and
crackled/frosted glass copper framed windows
beneath the wood. |
10/26/06 |
Questions and Comments concerning
potential/future projects.
Greg & Judi Lemieux/Chocolate
Expressions, 256 E. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI
53105
Judi Lemieux was present. A Response
Team was made by Kent Strong and Joe Busch. Ms. Lemieux
had submitted a Sign Permit Application, but nothing for
façade improvements.
The building vestibule had been painted
a color to match the existing chocolate brown of the
building. Ms. Lemieux apologized stating she did not
realize she needed to come before HPC. She also
requested to install a railing on the stoop area to
prevent customers from exiting on the side where the
stoop sloped by the sidewalk, which is cracked.
Ms. Lemieux had not submitted a
Certificate of Appropriateness Application prior to the
Agenda being sent out and Chairman Stelling instructed
that she have all information on her Certificate of
Appropriateness application for February HPC meeting. In
addition, the Committee could take no action since she
only had a Sign Permit Application on file.
Mike and Kathryn Martell introduced
themselves as new owners of the previous Johnson
Jewelers building. They have been researching the
historical period of their building and plan to do
extensive remodeling. They will present their ideas to
the HPC once they have a design for presentation.
Chairman Stelling informed them of the great pictures
available through the Historical Society and State and
Federal tax credits that may be available to them.
Façade Grant Fund - Review of eligible
uses of façade grant funds.
Grant Funds from the First and Second Grants have
been used (with the exception of funds pending) Chairman
Stelling asked the Commissioners to review current
guidelines to determine if they should recommend
amending eligible uses.
Judith Schulz stated perhaps buildings
that are restored for painting should have to be painted
a historically color, not just repainted color that is
not historical. Chairman Stelling stated the
Commissioners would have to review the process currently
in place.
Review of Façade Grant Funds
Chairman Stelling announced the CDA has provided
additional monies for Façade Grant Fund (#3) of
$50,000.00. Chairman Stelling stated Zarek Insurance was
in line if additional funds were to become available.
There being no other items for
discussion, Chairman Stelling entertained a motion to
adjourn. Commissioner Henney motioned to adjourn,
seconded by Commissioner Strong. There was no further
discussion and Chairman Stelling adjourned the meeting
at 7:45 P.M.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Deb Rintamaki
Department of Public Works
