Landmark Commission Minutes - 12/13/2021 LANDMARK COMMISSION
MINUTES
December 13th, 2021
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michele Derr ■ Chairperson
John Dickinson •Member
Joel Hartmangruber ■Member
Andy Lee I Member
Nadine McKown • Vice-Chairperson
Marcela Medellin • Member
Terry Floyd, Development Services Director ■ City Staff
Karen Gagne, Planning Administrator • city Staff
Christal Ashcraft, Development Services Admin. Asst. • city Staff
ABSENT:
Christy Graham • Member
Noros Martin ■ P&Z Liaison
Janel Ponder Smith • Member
Tim Brewer • Council Liaison
GUESTS:
Jana Schmader, Downtown Wichita Falls Development ■ Guest
Grant Rogers, 711 Indiana Avenue ■ Applicant
I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions
Chairperson Michele Derr called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. Ms. Derr had
Commission members, staff and guests, introduce themselves.
II. Review & Approval of Minutes from: November 23rd 2021
Chairperson Michele Derr called for review and approval of the November 23rd 2021
Landmark Commission meeting minutes. Mr. Andy Lee made a motion to approve the
minutes, Ms. Nadine McKown seconded the motion. Minutes were unanimously approved.
III. Unfinished Business & General Orders: — 711 Indiana Avenue (Landmark #36)
• Request to install new signage
Chairperson Michele Derr introduced Agenda Item III as first order of business, the
unfinished business of the motion relating to design review for 711 Indiana Avenue.
Ms. Nadine McKown asked permission to withdraw the motion to postpone the
determination for 711 Indiana Avenue. Mr. Joel Hartmangruber seconded the motion to
withdraw. Motion officially withdrawn with unanimous approval.
Chairperson Michele Derr introduced the review item for 711 Indiana Avenue for a request
to install new signage. Ms. Derr turned the floor over to staff. Ms. Karen Gagne presented
the case and stated this request was coming back before the Landmark Commission as a
revised request for new signage at 711 Indiana Avenue. The subject property is located in
the middle of the 700 block of Indiana Avenue, just outside the Depot Square Historic
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District. Historic photos where displayed from circa 1906 when the structure was Gorsline's
Fashion Stable and from 1909 forward where it was used as a commercial business. The
circular center architectural feature, which also functions as a vent can be seen in the photo
from 1909. Photos were shown from 2006 after the restoration/rehabilitation was completed
by Mr. John Dickinson. Ms. Gagne advised the 1909-1925 era building retained over 80%
of the original architectural façade elements.
Ms. Gagne stated the applicant's revised wall sign placement/design had the proposed
dimensions of 2.17 ft. x 7 ft. (approximately 26 inches x 84 inches). The sign would be
installed with an air gap of 1 — 1'/%inches and would not cover any key architectural features.
Ms. Gagne advised the applicant's proposal appears to follow design guidelines and staff
believes this new proposal more closely adheres to what the national standards are for
signs and local design guidelines.
Chairperson Derr advised that John Dickinson had recused himself on this proposal due to
conflict of interest, filed the required paperwork with the Clerk's office, and will abstain from
voting. Ms. Derr asked if there were any questions. Mr. Grant Rogers, the applicant, stated
even with Mr. Dickinson having recused himself, still believed John should be able to advise
the Commission on the building status since he knew the structure better than anyone else.
Mr. Dickinson stated, he believed the new sign design fits well with the building.
Commission member, Ms. Marcela Medellin, stated she thought the new design was much
improved, however would like the sign still further away from the circular architectural
element. Mr. Andy Lee made the motion to approve the design review case as presented
for a wall sign 2.17 ft. x 7 ft. installed with an air gap and not covering any architectural
features based on the City of Wichita Falls Design Guidelines, Sec. 4 (10-signage) and
National Parks Service Technical Briefs #11 . Mr. Joel Hartmangruber seconded the
motion which passed unanimously.
IV. Other Business:
a) Monthly Reports
Depot Square:
Ms. Derr had no updates.
West Floral Heights:
Ms. Ponder-Smith was not present to give update.
1512 Tilden
Ms. Gagne stated the homeowner of 1512 Tilden had pulled a demo permit last week
as ordered by the City Council and reminded the Commission that City Council orders
for demolition supersede any Landmark Commission decision; staff will keep the
Commission updated on activity at this location.
b) Design Review— Staff Authorized — Minor Alteration/Repairs
• 2703 9th St (Morningside Historic District) — electrical permit (solar panels) -
informational Only
V. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
Next regularly scheduled meeting January 25, 2022 - 12p.m.
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