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Landmark Commission Minutes - 04/23/2013 R1:UtVVE9 IN CITY CLERKS OFFIC9 MINUTES DATEjr MARK COMMISSION BY IME. April 23, 2013 MEMBERS PRESENT: Stacie Flood, Chairperson ■Members Christy Graham ■ Marilyn Carper ■ Jackie Lebow ■ Carolyn Looney ■ Andy Lee ■ Steve Wood ■ Karen Montgomery-Gagn6, Planning Administrator ■staff Monique Coleman, Planner II ■ Peter Scott, Assistant City Attorney II ■ Connie Barnhart, President, Backdoor Theatre Board ■Guests Judy Braddy, Artist for Backdoor Theatre ■ ABSENT: Michael Koen ■Member John Kidwell ■Member Councilor Michael Smith ■ Council Liaison I. Call to Order and Introductions Chairperson Flood called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. Ms. Gagn6 introduced Backdoor Theatre representatives Connie Barnhart, Board President and Backdoor Theatre volunteer artist, Judy Braddy. II. Review and Approval of Minutes from March 26, 2013 Chairperson Flood called for approval of minutes from the March 26, 2013 Landmark Commission meeting. Mr. Lee motioned for approval and Ms. Graham seconded. The motion carried. •III. Application for Design Review—Backdoor Theatre(501 Indiana) (Amended proposal—accessory building updated signage design) Ms. Gagn6 reviewed the updated Backdoor Theatre PowerPoint and revised signage design and noted the presentation running on the display screen for the Commission to reference throughout the case discussion. Ms. Gagn6 stated Ms. Braddy provided a detailed display board giving the Commission a better sense of the proposal. Staff explained the revised design proposal better illustrates the context of the accessory building concept in reference to the main building. Ms. Gagn6 turned the presentation over to Ms. Braddy for a detailed overview. Ms. Braddy provided the Commission with her background, education, and 25 plus years of experience (with associates such as Bob Lavallee, Production Designer). Ms. Braddy stated they will use faux brick painting to make the artwork look more like the main building. Ms. Braddy provided canvas samples of the proposed artwork for the building exterior and stated the paint would be applied with a roller and a sponge. Ms. Braddy informed the Commission LANDMARK COMMISSION April 23,2013 Page 1 she is accustomed to painting large 100 ft. x 300 ft. stage sets and the paint application process will not be cumbersome. Ms. Braddy explained how she plans to paint the building with color, shadow, and size to ensure the artwork will be in format, will look like the actual building, and will be the size of the actual bricks. Ms. Braddy explained they may use (with the Commission's guidance) a marble paint background on the covered window area shown where signage for the Backdoor Theatre and its address will be placed on the Indiana (west) fagade. Ms. Braddy noted establishing the name and address on the building will help clients who sometimes confuse Backdoor Theatre with the Wichita Theatre. Ms. Braddy also mentioned other paint lighting techniques to obtain a wood grain look if desired around the closed window trim and on the door frame. Ms. Braddy explained the various photo boards of posters represent past productions at Backdoor Theatre that may also be used for advertisement on the accessory building. Ms. Barnhart stated if they use the posters it will be easy to update the poster images in the future. Ms. Gagn6 suggested if the poster painting design is approved by the Commission for the accessory building that a staff administrative review for all pre-approved poster spaces may be appropriate in the future so Backdoor Theatre would not require Commission approval each time the Theatre plans to update the poster painting spaces. Ms. Graham made a motion to approve the design review for the signage/faux painting of the accessory building at the Backdoor Theatre at 501 Indiana; and in the event the Backdoor Theatre wants to change or update the painted poster designs in the designated spaces on the building exterior it will be allowed via an administrative staff review. Ms. Carper seconded the motion. The motion carried. Chairperson Flood thanked Backdoor Theatre and artist Ms. Braddy for attending the meeting with revised designs to clarify the proposed project. IV. Other Business a) West Floral Heights Historic District—Monthly Report Ms. Looney stated the West Floral Heights Association had an art contest and the winner won a $25 gift certificate. Ms. Looney also stated the stop sign installation of the perimeter poles in the West Floral Heights District is currently underway with the city's traffic division. b) City Council Updates—Landmark Designation—3301 Harrison; CLG Grant Contract Ms. Gagn6 stated City Council approved the Perkins-Prothro House to be designated as a historic landmark. Mark and Dianne Prothro along with his siblings attended the Council meeting and accepted the landmark plaque from Mayor Barham. Later that same day, Mr. Prothro called staff to extend an invitation to the Mayor, City Council, the Landmark Commission, City Manager and planning staff to tour the Perkins-Prothro home on Monday, April 22, 2013. Mr. Prothro stated he plans to encourage others in the Country Club neighborhood to also seek landmark designation. Ms. Gagn6 stated the CLG grant contract was also approved by Council. Ms. Gagn6 informed the Commission the city created a special revenue account since the item (the CLG grant contract) was not anticipated in the current budget cycle. The special revenue account allows funds to be allocated in the current budget cycle instead of requiring allocation to begin in the upcoming FY 2013-2014 budget cycle. c) Texas Historical Commission (THC) Update—RTHL—First Baptist Church— repair work authorized Ms. Gagn6 stated the planning office received a letter from THC regarding First Baptist Church proposal to encapsulate the exterior window frames with a custom-fitted dark bronze anodized aluminum metal panning system to help protect the windows from further deterioration. Ms. Gagn6 informed the Commission that the state (THC) provided the letter to keep city staff and the Landmark Commission informed. LANDMARK COMMISSION April 23,2013 Page 2 d) Design Review—Staff Authorized—Minor Alteration/Repairs • 2811 10s'St—replace water heater—Interior work Ms. Gagn6 stated building inspections took care of this interior work request. • 1609 Hayes—upgrade existing electrical service to 2O0amp—no structural alterations Ms. Gagn6 informed the Commission they may review additional work for 1609 Hayes in the future. There were no structural alterations at 1609 Hayes at this time, but the contractor mentioned changing out roofing and performing other updates to the property in the future. • 1601 Buchanan—replace roof, decking and exposed rafters small storage building in rear yard by alley Ms. Gagn6 stated this small rear yard building or shed (not the main accessory building)was proposed for a replacement roof and decking; and there was some concern about the exposed rafters but they will not be covered. e) May—National Preservation Month—"Seel Save/ Ce/ebrafel" Ms. Gagn6 stated this year's National Preservation Month motto is "Seel Save! Celebratel" Ms. Gagn6 said the Landmark Commission will consider 2108 Wenonah for landmark designation at the May 2013 meeting - during National Preservation Month. Ms. Gagn6 informed the Commission National Preservation Month will be included in the second quarter Community Development e-Newsletter, which will highlight ways local community individuals can support historic preservation efforts. VI. New Business Ms. Flood stated the next meeting is scheduled for May 29. Members indicated conflicts for the May 29 meeting. Ms. Gagn6 asked the Commission for suggested dates that will work best for all Landmark members. Ms. Graham suggested moving the date up to get a designation approved by City Council during National Preservation Month. Ms. Gagn6 explained that any May designation by Council would have had to be reviewed for consideration by the Landmark Commission during the April meeting. Ms. Gagne stated she will conduct an e-mail poll requesting available May meeting dates. Ms. Flood mentioned the Commission planned to revisit the composition discussion (regarding Carolyn Looney's position) on the Landmark Commission but the discussion will be tabled until Councilor Michael Smith is present. Ms. Looney asked if the discussion could be tabled until July. Ms. Gagnd informed the Commission staff had conducted extensive research on voting and non-voting members in other Certified Local Government cities and discussed potential options with the city's legal team. This discussion will be tabled until Ms. Looney and Councilor Smith are both present. Ms. Graham informed the Landmark Commission that there is a graffiti artist tagging properties in downtown Wichita Falls. Ms. Gagn6 informed the Commission of the city's graffiti abatement program via the Code Enforcement Division as an option and stated staff may need to work on a PSA and/or a Crimestopper's feature on graffiti to help address the issue. Ms. Gagn6 stated she would mention this concern in her weekly update to the city's management team. VII. Adjourn Ms. Flood stated the next meeting date is to be determined but will commence at 12:00 pm. The meeting adjourned at 12:42 pm. Stacie Flood, Chairperson DateJ LANDMARK COMMISSION April 23,2013 Page 3