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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-16 City of Farmington Miission Statement 430 Third Street Through teamwork and cooperation, Famvngton,MN 55024 the City of Farmington provides quality services that preserve our proud past and foster a promisingfuture. AGENDA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 27,2016 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes a. Approve Heritage Preservation Commission Minutes (July 26, 2016) 3. Public Hearings 4 Continued Business a. Heritage Landmark Workshop b. 2016 Annual Statewide Preservation Conference 5. New Business a. 320 3rd Street Request 6. Reports &Plans 7. Miscellaneous 8. Commission Roundtable a. Commission Roundtable 9. Adjourn YotiFARAsi,�� _____ of Farmington 430 Third Street 1 Farmington,Minnesota 651.280.6800 -Fax 651.280.6899 ' .,, ,,,,•�° www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager SUBJECT: Approve Heritage Preservation Commission Minutes (July 26, 2016) DATE: September 27, 2016 INTRODUCTION Attached, are the minutes from the July 26, 2016 regular meeting. DISCUSSION NA ACTION REQUESTED Approve the minutes from the July 26th regular meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description a Backup Material HPC Minutes (July 26, 2016) City of Farmington Mission Statement 430 Third Street Through teamwork and cooperation, Farmington,MN 55024 the City of Farmington provides quality services that preserve our proud past and foster a promising future HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 26,2016 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM#169 1. Call to order at 7:00 p.m. Commission Members Present: Members Franceschelli,McMillen,Mohlis,Haley,and Hinton Commission Members Absent: None Also Present: Planning Manager Wippler,Consultant Vogel 2. Approval of agenda Motion by McMillen,second by Mohlis to approve the agenda. APIF,Motion passed. 3. Approval of Minutes a. May 24,2016 Regular Meeting Motion by Mohlis,second by Hinton to approve the May 24,2016 Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Vote: 4- 0-1 0-1(Haley abstained),Motion passed. 4. Public Hearings Nothing 5. Continued Business a. Heritage Landmarks Planning Manager Wippler stated that the Commission wants to hold a workshop with the eligible and landmarked properties at the September 27t`regular meeting. A draft letter was prepared and the Commission was fine with the content in the letter and gave the direction to staff to mail it out. The workshop will be held in the Council Chambers. b. Interpretation Plan • Consultant Vogel provided the Commission with information regarding types of signage that could be used and potential costs associated with each. The Commission's challenge will be selecting the locations for these signs and ensure that there is adequate space for the signs and that they are accessible. This is the type of project that appears will fall under the small grant program through the Legacy funds which has a maximum grant amount of$10,000. The Commission was in agreement that the three locations that would be considered for the initial signs would be Rambling River Park,Depot Way Arts Park,and City Hall. The Commission will continue the discussion on this item at its regular meeting on November 22,2016. • 1 6. New Business a. 2016 Annual Statewide Preservation Conference Commission members Hinton and Mohlis expressed interest in attending the conference,which will be held in Hastings. There is funding in the 2016 budget to cover the registration fee for one member to attend. Both will let staffknow if they are able to attend. 7. Reports&Plans None 8. Miscellaneous a. Eternity Homes Expansion--425 Third Street Planning Manager Wippler explained the expansion proposal to the Commission and what approvals were given by the Planning Commission to allow the expansion. Chair Franceschelli wanted to make the Commission aware of this plan as they will be making changes to the facade. The owners want to see what condition the brick is under the existing facade bat until they get the existing removed they won't know. The owners may contact Robert for additional consultation. b. Heritage Preservation Commission Picture A picture was taken of the Commission. 9. Commission Roundtable a. Commissioner McMillen mentioned that four bike racks had been installed. A total of eight racks will be installed by the end of the summer. b. Commissioner McMillen mentioned that the art work within the Depot Way Arts Park was recently removed by the Parks Department due to their condition. c. Commissioner McMillen mentioned that the Commission is not required to vote on minutes or do abstentions unless there are corrections or additions to those minutes. The Commission will continue as is with the approvals of the minutes. d. Commissioner Mohlis mentioned that the bike racks that were installed are not that functional. In the future,the city may want to consider a more traditional type bike rack. 10. Adjourn Motion by McMillen,second by Hinton,to adjourn at 7:52 p.m.APIF,Motion passed. Su bm"ittMe d by, ("4.,(c.6Tony Wi pl aiming Manager 2 4EARMi4� City of Farmington t 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 -Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Heritage Landmark Workshop DATE: September 27,2016 INTRODUCTION A workshop to discuss the Heritage Landmark designation and process has been scheduled for the September 27, 2016 Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. DISCUSSION At the Commission's regular meeting on July 26, 2016 direction was given to staff to invite all of the owners of properties that are either designated or have been deemed eligible for designation as heritage landmarks (see attached Exhibit A-Heritage Resources list)to the September 27th meeting for a workshop on the city's landmark designation program. A letter was sent to those property owners on July 27, 2016 inviting them to this meeting. Attached to this memorandum,please fmd Chapter 11 of the city code at it relates to Heritage Preservation. Section 2-11-4 outlines the process and procedures for designation of heritage landmarks. ACTION REQUESTED Hold the workshop and be available to answer any questions that the noticed property owner's may have. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description © Backup Material Exhibit A-Heritage Resource list ® Backup Material Chapter 11 Heritage Preservation Commission City of Farmington Heritage Resources (Updated July 23,2014) Properties Designated as Farmington Heritage Landmarks(16): • Fletcher Building/Fletcher Block,345 Third Street(designated 2001) • Farmington State Bank Building, 320 Third Street(designated 2001) • • Masonic Temple Building,324-328 Third Street(designated 2001) • Hamilton Clay House,621 Oak Street(designated 2001) • Exchange Bank Building,344 Third Street(designated 2003;also listed in the National Register of Historic Places) • Episcopal Church of the Advent,412 Oak Street(designated 2003; also listed in the National Register of Historic Places) • Daniel F.Akin House, 19185 Akin Road(designated 2004;also Iisted in the National Register of Historic Places) • Middle Creek Historic Cemetery/Presbyterian Cemetery/Judson's Grove,off Eaves Court(designated 2003) • Duff-Betzold House,500 Spruce Street(designated 2006) • T.C.Davis House, 520 Oak Street(designated 2006) • Cadwell House,409 Spruce Street(designated 2007) • Thelen House,509 Oak Street(designated 2007) • Raynor House,421 Oak Street(designated 2007) • Flynn House,320 Walnut Street(designated 2007) • Jensen House,708 Third Street(designated 2011) • Miller House,621 Third Street(designated 2011) - Properties Determined Eligible for Landmark Designation by the HPC(12): • Old St.Michael's Catholic Church/Church of God, 104 Elm Street • Lyric Theater Building, 314 Oak Street • Curry Farmhouse and Barn,6040 212th Street • • P.H.Feely& Son Elevator,420 Second Street • House,521 Oak Street • House,600 Spruce • Loftus—Stegmaier House, 18556 Pilot Knob Road • Farmington Public School/Old High School, 510 Walnut Street • House,719 Third Street • Commercial Building,431 Third Street • *Wurdeman House,5827 210th Street W • *Wool Growers Association Building,Fifth&Pine Streets *These properties no longer appear to meet the landmark eligibility criteria Sterling Codifiers,Inc. Page 1 of 6 Chapter 11 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2-11-1: DECLARATION OF PUBLIC POLICY AND PURPOSE: The Farmington City Council hereby declares as a matter of public policy that the preservation, protection, perpetuation and use of buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts having special historical interest or value is a matter of public necessity, and is required in the interest of the health, safety, welfare and prosperity of the people. The purpose of this Chapter is to: (A) Safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving buildings, sites, structures, objects and districts which reflect elements of the City's historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural heritage; (B) Protect and enhance the City's appeal to residents, visitors and tourists, and serve as a • support and stimulus to business and industry; (C) Foster civic pride in the beauty and notable accomplishments of the past; and (D) Promote the preservation, protection and use of historic buildings, sites, structures, objects and districts for the education and general welfare of the people of the City. (Ord. 099-422, 2-16-1999) 2-11-2: DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this Section: BUILDING: A construction created principally to shelter a form of human activity, such as a • house, commercial building, school, or church. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: The documentation provided by the Heritage Preservation Commission which evidences approval of activities proposed for a Farmington http://www.sterlingoodifiers.corm/codeboolc/piintnow.php 9/23/2016 Sterling Codifiers,Inc. Page 2 of 6 Heritage Landmark. DESIGN REVIEW: The process of finding out whether proposed changes to an historic property meet standards of appropriateness. DISTRICT:A discrete, geographically definable area possessing a concentration, linkage or continuity of buildings, sites, structures or objects united historically by plan or physical development. FARMINGTON HERITAGE LANDMARK:An historic property so designated by resolution of the City Council. HISTORIC PROPERTY: Any building, site, structure or object that is significant in history, architecture, archaeology or culture. OBJECT: A construction that is primarily artistic in nature or relatively small in scale and that is associated with a specific historic setting or environment. SIGNIFICANCE: The historic preservation value and importance of an historic property to the history, architecture, archaeology, or culture of the City of Farmington, the State of Minnesota, or the United States. SITE: The location of a prehistoric or historic occupation or activity that possesses historic, cultural, or archaeological value. STRUCTURE: Constructions made for purposes other than creating human shelter, such as bridges, roadways, silos, and grain elevators. SURVEY: The process of identifying and gathering information on historic properties. (Ord. 099-422, 2-16-1999) 2-11-3: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES: (A) Members: The city of Farmington heritage preservation commission (hereinafter the "HPC")shall consist of up to five (5)voting members, adult residents of the city, to be appointed by the city council. HPC members shall include professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, archaeology, planning, or related disciplines and such other persons as have demonstrated interest or knowledge of historic preservation. Ex officio, nonvoting members of the HPC shall include a representative of the Dakota County Historical Society, the Farmington Historical Society, and a member of the Farmington planning commission. http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/printnow.php 9/23/2016 Sterling Codifiers,Inc. Page 3 of 6 (B) Terms Of Office:All appointments for voting members shall be made for a term of three (3) years. Members may be reappointed. Term expiration shall be staggered so that no more than three (3) positions shall be filled each year. Members shall continue to hold office until their successors have been appointed. (Ord. 015-687, 2-2-2015) (C) Organization: The HPC shall elect from its members such officers as it may deem necessary. The HPC shall have the power to designate and appoint from its members various committees. The HPC shall make such bylaws as it may deem advisable and necessary for the conduct of its affairs, for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this chapter, which are not inconsistent with the laws of the city and the state. (D) Program Assistance: To accomplish the intent and purpose of this chapter,the city shall provide the HPC with staff support and technical assistance. (E) Powers And Duties: Unless otherwise specified herein, the powers and duties of the HPC shall be as follows: 1. Conduct a continuing survey of historic properties in the city which the HPC has reason to believe are or will be eligible for designation as Farmington heritage landmarks. 2. Nominate properties for designation as heritage landmarks. 3. Review and comment upon permit applications and plans relating to heritage landmarks. 4. Increase public awareness of historic preservation and historic properties. 5. Make recommendations to the city council concerning grants and gifts from federal and state agencies, private groups and individuals and the utilization of budgetary appropriations for historic preservation programs. 6. Prepare a comprehensive historic preservation plan for the city. 7. Make an annual report containing a statement of its activities and plans to the city council. 8. Any other functions which may be designated by ordinance or motion of the city council. (Ord. 099-422, 2-16-1999) (F) Compensation: Members shall receive twenty dollars ($20.00) per meeting attended in addition to reasonable personal expenses. (Ord. 015-687, 2-2-2015) http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/printnow.php 9/23/2016 Sterling Codifiers,Inc. Page 4 of 6 2-11-4: DESIGNATION OF FARMINGTON HERITAGE LANDMARKS: (A) Eligibility Criteria: The following criteria shall guide the HPC and the city council in evaluating properties for designation as Farmington heritage landmarks: 1. The quality of significance in history, architecture, archaeology, and culture is present in buildings, sites, structures, objects and districts that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, and: (a) That are associated with specific events or a pattern of events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or (b) That are associated with the lives of persons or groups significant in our past; or (c) That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master builder, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity those components may lack individual distinction; or (d) That have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. 2. The singular physical appearance, historic character or aesthetic value of an established or familiar feature of a neighborhood or community within the city. (B) Findings Of Significance: The HPC shall determine if a historic property is eligible for designation as a Farmington heritage landmark and issue a written finding of significance. (C) Council Designation, Hearings: The city council, upon recommendation of the HPC, may by resolution designate a Farmington heritage landmark. Prior to such designation,the city council shall hold a public hearing, notice of which shall have been published in the official newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing and mailed notice sent to the owner(s) of the property which is proposed to be designated a heritage landmark and to all owners of property lying adjacent to the historic property. (D) Communication With The Minnesota Historical Society: Prior to designating a Farmington heritage landmark, the city shall forward information concerning the proposed designation to the Minnesota Historical Society for review and comment in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Annotated section 471.193. http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebooldprintnow.php 9/23/2016 Sterling Codifiers,Inc. Page 5 of 6 (E) Designation Of Heritage Landmarks On The Zoning Map: The city shall place designated Farmington heritage landmark properties on the official city zoning map. (Ord. 099-422, 2-16-1999) 2-11-5: DESIGN REVIEW: (A) Review Of Permits: The HPC shall review and make recommendations to the city council concerning the issuance of city permits to do any of the following in relation to a property designated as a Farmington heritage landmark: 1. Demolition of a historic building or structure. 2. Moving a historic building, structure, or object. 3. New construction of a principal building or accessory structure. (B)Alterations: The HPC shall determine whether the proposed activity will alter, disturb, deface or materially change the appearance or use of a heritage landmark. The HPC may recommend to the city council conditions for permit approval that it deems reasonable and appropriate. (C) Certificate Of Appropriateness: No permit will be issued by the city unless a certificate of appropriateness has been granted by the HPC. A copy of the certificate of appropriateness shall be attached to the permit when issued, and a copy filed with the city building official. A certificate of appropriateness shall become void twenty four(24) months after issuance unless a city permit has been issued. (D) Development Projects: Every application for a preliminary or final plat, variance or conditional use permit in relation to a significant historic property in the city shall be reviewed by the HPC and their recommendation shall be forwarded to the planning commission for consideration in making their recommendation to the city council. In determining whether or not a project will have an adverse effect upon a significant historic property, the HPC shall consider the following factors: 1. Whether the development will substantially alter the appearance of a historic building, site, structure, object or district so as to remove the features which distinguish the historic property as a heritage landmark; and 2. Whether the use of the property will destroy, disturb or endanger a known or suspected archaeological feature. http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/printnow.php 9/23/2016 Sterling Codifiers,Inc. Page 6 of 6 (E) Design Review Standards And Guidelines: The secretary of the interior's standards for the treatment of historic properties shall be the required basis for permit review decisions. The city may adopt design review guidelines; in the absence of such guidelines, design review decisions will be based upon the current secretary of the interior guidelines for preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction. (F) Outside Technical Advice: The HPC may seek technical advice from outside its members on any design review. (G)Appeals:Any party aggrieved by a decision of the HPC shall, within ten (10) days of the HPC's action approving or denying a certificate of appropriateness, have a right to appeal such decision to the city council. When denying a certificate of appropriateness, the HPC shall advise the permit applicant of their right to file a written notice with the city administrator requesting city council review of the action taken by the HPC. Upon receipt of the notice of appeal, the city administrator shall transmit one copy to the HPC. (Ord. 099-422, 2-16-1999) 2-11-6: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTY: It shall be a misdemeanor to alter, disturb, deface or materially change the appearance or use of a designated Farmington heritage landmark without a certificate of appropriateness. (Ord. 099-422, 2-16-1999) 2-11-7: REPOSITORY FOR DOCUMENTS: The office of the city administrator is designated as the repository for all reports, studies, minutes, and other documents produced by the HPC. (Ord. 099-422, 2-16-1999) http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/printnow.php 9/23/2016 4 RMiy, City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 -Fax 651.280.6899 `*n.,,o„, www.cifarmington.mn.us TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager SUBJECT: 2016 Annual Statewide Preservation Conference DATE: September 27, 2016 INTRODUCTION Commission Member Hinton attended the annual preservation conference that was held in Hastings on September 7-9. DISCUSSION Staff is requesting that Commission Member Hinton provide a short recap of the conference for the benefit of the Commission. ACTION REQUESTED Commission Member Hinton to provide a recap of the 2016 Annual Statewide Preservation Conference. 010/46, City of 4 �Farmingtonm s Street Farmington, Minnesota $o 651.280.6800 -Fax 651.280.6899 t.''4r.A a°, www cifarmington.mn.us TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager SUBJECT: 320 3rd Street Request DATE: September 27,2016 INTRODUCTION The owner of the property located at 320 3rd Street(Farmington State Bank Building-see attached aerial) recently approached staff about the possibility of adding on to the existing building. DISCUSSION The property at 320 3rd Street is a Farmington Heritage Landmark and was designated in 2001. The owner is interested in the possibility of adding a second story to the building consisting of apartments. The property is located in the B-2(Downtown Business)zoning district which allows for mixed use buildings as a conditional use.A mixed use building is defined in city code as "a single building that includes office,retail, or commercial uses on at least one floor and residential apartments or condominiums on upper floors." In order for them to proceed a Conditional Use Permit would have to be applied for and approved by the City's Planning Commission. Additionally, a Certificate of Appropriateness would have to be approved by the HPC after plans and specifications have been submitted for the proposaL Staff and the property owner would like to get the Commission's initial reaction to this proposal ACTION REQUESTED Discuss and provide feedback on the proposaL ATTACHMENTS: Type Description a Backup Material Aerial Dakota County, MN ;,'• ! , IN � I I I i�, , I VIII 'H, ,•. . ' .ten elf.. F ,'-w. _ _. ._._ ./ ...n...._.,. r.r.w.. 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Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 -Fax 651.280.6899 46?•A PI10044 www cifarmington.mn.us TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Commission Roundtable DATE: September 27, 2016 INTRODUCTION This agenda item is meant for Commission Members to share any information they would like or ask any questions about items not on the agenda. DISCUSSION NA ACTION REQUESTED NA