Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Signed Minutes - July 15, 2019

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Commissioenr Gelfman asked for clarification of the Landmark ordinance. Staff explained that multiple parcels were included in the Landmark ordinance, and that the Martins own one parcel, approximately 10 acres. Commissioner Brazinsky asked for clarification as to the location of the other farm structures. Staff indicated on aerial imagery and photographs where the structures are, and where the proposed structure would be constructed. Commissioner Molnar commented on how this may actually increase the desirability of the property, as it will add a structure that can be utilized actively. Ms. Martin corroborated this sentiment, stating that adding historic structures take a lot of work to maintain, and that the existing barn was a cow barn. Commissioner Hertel asked if this would compromise the Outstanding rating of the property. Administrator Feasel responded in the negative, that nothing was being taken away from the original structures on the site. The new structure would be a non-contributing structure on the property, and it could be reversed or removed. It is not compromising any of the structures. Ms. Martin stated that that was why they placed the structure to the west. Commissioner Hertel stated that she was happy to see the structure shielded from the main farmstead by the line of vegetation . Mr. Martin joked that they didn’t want to see it, either. Commission discussion occurred on the proposed windows, resulting in the position that 6-over-6 aluminum-clad windows were preferred. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: N/A Commissioner Brazinsky made a motion to approve COA#2019-0628A with aluminum clad-wood windows (six-over-six). Seconded by Commissioner Hertel. Five in favor, none opposed. Vote: 5 – 0. Motion to approve COA #2019-0628A is passed. 3. 201 W North Shore #2019-0701 #6512-78 West North Shore Local Historic District Representation: John Broden, 201 W North Shore Drive Jo Broden, 201 W North Shore Drive Gary Hershberger, 63146 M 62, Cassopolis, MI STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: July 11, 2019 Application Number: 2019-0701 Property Location: 201 W North Shore Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Neo-Classical / 1906 / Rider House Property Owner: Thomas and Joann Broden Landmark or District Designation: West North Shore Local Historic District, Ordinance #6512-78 Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Two story (plus attic) Neo-Classical structure has a square plan on a brick foundation. Multiple later additions add to the footprint of the structure, specifically a sleeping porch and bay window at the northwest and southwest corners, respectively. Two non-symmetrically located chimneys punctuate the roofline. Aluminum siding covers the exterior, although exposed wood remains on the recent additions. The mai n façade entry porch has paired Corinthian columns supporting a large bracketed and dentilled pediment with a fan lite on the transom into an attic space of the third story. Two additional Corinthian piers engage the façade. The front entrance is a doubl e-leaf wood panel door with single pane side and transom. Windows are wood double hung throughout. The flat-roofed porte cochere is supported by smaller Corinthian columns. A two story Queen Anne style rectangular carriage house on a concrete foundation is northeast of the main structure. The structure has multi-paned casement windows as well as double-hung windows flanking the primary car door. Two front entrances for carriages or cars are double leaf wooden doors with multipaned windows. The central door has a small roof