Landmark Commission Minutes - 11/30/2000MINUTES
LANDMARK COMMISSION
November 30, 2000
PRESENT:
RECEIVFU IN
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Date
By Time
Lin Purtle, Chairperson ° Members
Dick Bundy °
Jim Newsom °
Dorothy Rhone °
Andi Holland °
Arthur Bea Williams ° Council Liaison
David Clark, Director of Community Development 13 City Staff
Karen Montgomery- Gagne, Planner III
ABSENT:
Lorraine Blackwood ° Members
Susan Koch °
Doug James °
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:12 p.m. by Chairperson Purtle.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from the October 26, 2000 meeting were approved as submitted.
III. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ADOPTION OF THE REVISED CITY
LANDMARK ORDINANCE
During the discussion of the six revised items, Mr. Clark stated that comments from the
State had been received and Ms. Dawn Murer has been notified of these changes. The
Commission agreed with the revisions. Mr. Newsom made a motion to recommend
approval of this ordinance to City Council; Mr. Bundy seconded the motion. The motion
passed with a unanimous vote in favor.
IV. DISCUSSION OF IDEAS FOR COORDINATED STREET SIGNAGE /LOGOS
WITHIN THE DEPOT SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT
Chairperson Purtle stated that she submitted a letter to the City Traffic and
Transportation Department requesting a bid for new signs that would be twice as large
as the existing signs and have the Depot Square logo on it. To date, she has not
received a reply.
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There was discussion about the logo with Ms. Montgomer -Gagne presenting samples
of signs from other cities. The shape of the sign as well as color were considered with
no definite decisions being made. Research to determine what colors can legally be
used was suggested.
It was recommended that more information, such as a design, colors, shape, etc.,
should be submitted with another letter to Traffic. Sign posts were also discussed with
considerations given to both new and used.
V. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF EXISTING APPLICATION FOR DESIGN
REVIEW
Changes to the existing form included adding page numbers, including email addresses
and fax telephone numbers, and change "date of completion" to "year of construction."
Staff agreed to make the revisions and submit the form at the next meeting.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
APPLICATION UPDATE
Ms. Montgomery-Gagne commented that she was waiting on the arrival of a new
application form from the State. She also mentioned that two members' resumes were
needed.
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2001
The meeting date was changed to the third Thursday of the month because of conflicts
with the Council Conference Room and other boards' meetings. Ms. Holland offered
the conference room at the Depot as an alternate meeting place.
UPDATE OF KEMP LIBRARY BUILDING
Chairperson Purtle reported that the parking lot is completed. Currently, work is being
done downstairs on the sheet rock. Stairs have been installed for emergency access.
All the arched windows are being reworked and repaired with one having special
features of being able to swing out on hinges to allow moving in large displays on the
second floor. Once all the outside work is completed, remodeling of the second floor
can be started.
DOWNTOWN UPDATES
The Noble Hardware Store has been purchased but the future usage has not been
determined.
The Christian Education Center, also known as the Heritage Building, is in the process
of being remodeled for housing.
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Mr. Clark reported that the Richmond Condominiums are likely to be completed this
year. Chairperson Purtle and Mr. Newsom commented on the improved appearance of
the building.
VISIONS GROUP
Ms. Holland reported that the Heritage Society has donated office space and usage of
office equipment to Visions since their missions are comparable. Mr. Clark reported
that the TIF Board will be considering partial funding for a downtown manager.
LITTLEST SKYSCRAPER
Ms. Holland reported that there should soon be an owner for the Skyscraper.
WICHITA COUNTY HISTORIC HOMES TOUR
Ms. Holland announced that the target area has been changed to 1300 -1500 blocks of
Buchanan, Grant, and Tilden Streets. Currently, there are five homes and they are
hoping to add two more. The home at 1510 Hayes, which has received a Preservation
Award, was suggested. The tour is scheduled for April 7 th
EDUCATION
Mrs. Rhone commented that getting the youth interested in historic preservation and
architecture would be worthwhile. Mr. Bundy stated he has worked with Mr. Floyd at
the high school on various projects but it would be good for this Commission to become
involved.
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
Mr. Clark stated that a new air conditioning system is being considered for this building.
It was decided that the electrical plans should be reviewed.
V. ADJOURN
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Lin Purtle, Chairperson
Date
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