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Landmark Commission Minutes - 10/06/2008MINUTES LANDMARK COMMISSION • October 6, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dianne Thueson, Chairperson ■ Members Marilyn Carper ■ Cindy Cotton ■ Stacie Flood ■ Ron Fox ■ Christy Graham ■ John Kidwell ■ Jim Newsom ■ Steve Wood ■ Councilor Charles Elmore ■ Council Liaison David Clark, Director, Community Development ■ staff Karen Montgomery- Gagn6, Planner III ■ Richard (Dick) Bundy, Bundy, Young, Sims, Potter Architects ■ ABSENT: Pat Sullivan ■ I. CALL TO ORDER & INTRODUCTIONS Chairperson Thueson called the Commission meeting to order at 3:35pm, after a quorum of members was obtained. II. REVIEW & APPROVAL OF AUGUST 2008 MEETING MINUTES Chairperson Thueson called for review and approval of the August 13, 2008 meeting minutes. Mr. Newsom introduced a motion to approve the minutes as presented and Ms. Flood seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. III. APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW REGARDING KELL HOUSE ACCESSIBILITY RAMP — 900 BLUFF STREET Chairperson Thueson referred members to the application packet and staff comment. Ms. Gagnd explained some background details regarding the request for a handicapped access ramp but deferred to Mr. Dick Bundy, principal with Bundy, Young, Sims and Potter Architects and Mr. Wood who worked on the revised ramp design and explained the ramp would be wood frame. The new design is more sensitive to the Kell House Museum details and the plans illustrate a steel railing system and use of concrete is expensive, outdated and can be a maintenance problem. The wooden ramp system is practical and offers more tolerance during construction than setting a concrete ramp. The architects explained the landing will have to be topped with wood in order to raise it to meet the ADA requirements. Mr. Bundy referred to copies of the drawings and dimensions provided to Commission members noting the wooden ramp system was both an aesthetic and practical solution to meeting the ADA requirements. • Councilor Elmore inquired if the new ramp design /materials would reduce costs? Mr. Bundy stated he couldn't quantify costs until a contractor was hired and materials ordered. He did note Landmark Commission October 6, 2008 page 1 framing lumber had dropped in price in the past four months but didn't have figures for the steel railings. Councilor Elmore asked if the ramp railing would be similar to the railing in front of the Kell House. Mr. Bundy stated the railing styles would match. Ms. Graham inquired if AMSCO • would be utilized for the steel railings as a local steel resource? The architects noted the project would be competitively bid. Members discussed the ramp design alterations and reviewed the plans. After discussion, Chairperson Thueson called for a motion, Mr. Newsom introduced a motion to approve the revised ramp design and proposed materials as prepared by the architectural firm of Bundy, Young, Sims & Potter Inc. for the Kell House Museum. Ms. Marilyn Carper seconded the motion. Mr. Kidwell questioned the longevity of the wood for the ramp and if it was pressure treated material? Mr. Bundy explained the decking materials would be synthetic wood, utilizing 1 '/4 inch pieces and the synthetic wood would not be used on the sides of the ramp. The Chairperson called for a vote on the motion. The motion was passed with three members abstaining from the motion. Commission members inquired about the ramp project costs and the Museum staff noted the total costs for this endeavor would be $130,000. Ms. Carper asked if the Museum would be able to meet the court ordered deadline for installation. Ms. Flood noted the architectural plans would be mailed to the Texas Historical Commission the next day for their consideration now that the Landmark Commission had provided local approval. Note for the record: The Museum curator, a Wichita County Heritage Society Board member and an employee with Bundy, Young Sims & Potter, Inc. excused themselves from voting on this agenda item to avoid any potential conflict of interest. IV. OTHER BUSINESS • Announcements a) West Floral Heights Historic District update Ms. Cotton invited all Commission members and their families to participate in the 7cn annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in the historic neighborhood. Event begins at 8:30am at 1300 Tilden. b) Newsletter and Periodical update — Staff provided copies of recent preservation publications to Commission members. c) Title company update — Planning staff received a call from one of the title companies following up on the request to identify all City designated historic properties to help inform property owners at the time of closing of restrictions that may accompany historically designated properties. The title company discovered the Clerk's office missed recording the West Floral Heights Historic District ordinance at the County Courthouse to ensure each designated property was recorded. The Clerk's office is in the process of having the ordinance filed at the courthouse. d) Museum Coordination Project — Mr. Clark updated members about the Museum coordination efforts noting that the Kemp Center, Wichita County Heritage Society, Railroad Museum, Fire & Police Museum, Museum of North Texas History and Wichita Falls Museum of Art are working together for joint share of exhibits and resources to avoid duplication and help with an overall marketing strategy. e) The Mane Event — Ms. Graham highlighted the importance of Leadership Wichita Falls public art project and encouraged members to look for the horses being placed throughout the community. There are numerous horses sponsored in the downtown. Landmark Commission October 6, 2008 page 2 • • f) CLG update — Ms. Gagne indicated she's tried to contact Mr. Derek Satchel[, the State CLG Coordinator to find out if the grant submittal was successful. Staff are still waiting for a response from Texas Historical Commission staff. g) Other — Ms. Graham noted a concern in the Depot Square Historic District at 616 70h Street, the original front door appears to have been changed and bars are across the window portion. In conjunction, disturbance situation at 607 7th Street (former Tommy's House of Music) with late night BYOB — receiving complaints from tenants at LaSalle and the Holt Hotel lofts. Ms. Graham inquired if the City could consider an ordinance to limit late night hours of operation (eg. no club open or can serve alcohol after 2am) at certain types of establishments similar to requirements enacted at the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. V. ADJOURN The Commission adjourned the meeting at 4:05 pm. M R� .. /. / /i/ I_ Landmark Commission GITV CLERK'S OFFICE #ate I �) Time r October 6, 2008 page 3