Landmark Commission Minutes - 12/16/2020 MINUTES
LANDMARK COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
December 16, 2020
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michele Derr • Chairperson
Christy Graham ■ Vice-Chairperson
Joel Hartmangruber ■ Member
Andy Lee • Member
Nadine McKown • Member
Marcela Trice ■ Member
Amy Gardner, Legal • City Staff
Karen Gagne, Planning Administrator • City Staff
Christal Ashcraft, Development Services Asst. • City Staff
MEMBERS ABSENT:
John Dickinson ■ Member
Blake Haney • 138.2 Liaison
Janel Ponder Smith ■ Member
Tim Brewer • Council Liaison
Guests:
Shawn Wiltse, Applicant 1717 Hayes Street
I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions
Chairperson Michele Derr called the meeting to order at 11:59 a.m. Ms. Derr had
Commission members, staff and guests introduce themselves.
II. Action Item: Design Review — 1717 Hayes Street (West Floral Heights Historic District)
• Replacement Fence
a Increase Height; Install 8 Foot Fence; Board on Board; Top Rail; Panels Along
North Property Line
Ms. Karen Gagne presented the case and stated the subject property was located in the
very southwest portion of the West Floral Heights Historic District, on the corner of Hayes
St and Ave H. Mr. Shawn Wiltse is the owner of 1717 Hayes Street, a Tudor style home
on a double lot and is requesting to increase the height of a replacement fence. Ms. Gagne
stated the fence was constructed of masonry and wood and not original to the property but
old enough to have sever deterioration. The owner had already removed the existing
wooden privacy fence when it was decided that he would like to increase the height of fence
and at that time contacted staff.
There are civil concerns between the owners of abutting properties at 1717 Hayes and
1711 Hayes which have the subject fence along a shared north/south property line. The
subject fence/footer is to be placed completely on the property owned by 1717 Hayes (Mr.
Wiltse). Staff referenced photos provided by the applicant in the meeting packet and power
point illustrating where the pickets had deteriorated and neighbors have stuffed materials
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into the broken areas. Mr. Wiltse had informed staff he requested the increased fence
height of 8ft. with masonry footer to avoid visibility of nasty notes on the windows of the
neighboring home where they have a common side property line. He stopped work on the
fence when he realized an approval would be needed (Landmark and Building Inspection).
Staff stated due to the amount of deterioration (age, termite damage and rot), the fence
and wooden support posts were beyond repair and would need to be replaced. The owner
has agreed to replace fence with like materials selecting a cedar fence with board on board
and top rail design, replacement concrete footer and use of metal support posts for greater
stability and less potential for deterioration. Staff commented that potential approval of the
request should not negatively impact the historical character of the home.
Ms. Gagne introduced the owner/applicant, Mr. Wiltse, and turned the floor over to him.
Mr. Wiltse stated he didn't have anything further to add but would be happy to answer any
questions from the Commission. Ms. Marcela Trice asked for clarification on the location
of the fence to be replaced. Mr. Wiltse explained the location. Chairperson Derr asked if
there were any other questions or comments. Ms. Christy Graham made a motion to
approve the request as outlined with Mr. Joel Hartmangruber seconding the motion. The
motion was passed unanimously.
III. Other Business:
a) Monthly Reports
Depot Square:
Ms. Derr gave updates:
• Dec. 18th & 19th — Kell House — Candlelight Tours
• Dec. 19th & 20th — Kell House — Santa House
• Dec. 19th — Holiday Market at the Farmer's Market
• Dec. 19th—Wichita Theater: Home for the Holidays;Dec 20th—An Elvis Kind of Christmas
• Former Eastern Treasures building renovations (Ohio) moving ahead & look good.
West Floral Heights:
Mr. Andy Lee stated no announcements.
b) Updates:
• 713 Indiana - Ms. Gagne gave a brief update regarding the city council public hearing
for demolition on Dec. 15th that included 713 based on documented building
conditions. Council approved the demolition order and owners (713 Indiana LLC)
have a set timeline to comply.
• First United Methodist Church - Ms. Gagne stated the THC/Landmark authorized
major rehab/maintenance project had begun with many permit requests to the city.
c) Design Review — Staff Authorized — Minor Alteration/Repairs
• 1407 Buchanan (West Floral Heights) — replacement roofing; composition
• 1410 Grant (West Floral Heights) — interior remodel
• 1708 Grant (West Floral Heights) — replacement roofing; composition/change color
• 909 10th Street (CWF/RTHL Landmark) — FUMC — HVAC replacement
IV. Adjourn
Next regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 26, 2021 - 12 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 12:13 p.m.
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