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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistoric Preservation Commission February 12, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission MINUTES February 12, 2024 Vice President Johnna Anderson called to order the February 12, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Building Commission Conference Room at City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court. Members present were,Johnna Anderson, Jourdan Ford, Lisa Green and Paul Torp. President Ed Siewert entered the meeting late. Members absent Maggie Moore and Jason Schlatter. Also,present Laura Renwick, Historic Preservation staff advisor and Administrative Assistant Mary Frey. Guest, Jason Sams, Paul Maynard and Jack Lindley. Agenda Lisa Green made a motion to approve the February 12, 2024 agenda with the addition of election of Officers, seconded by Jourdan Ford and approved unanimously. Minutes Jourdan Ford made a motion to approve the Monday November 13, 2023 minutes, seconded by Lisa Green and approved unanimously. Certificate of Appropriateness Jason Sams appeared before the Board to request a certificate of appropriateness for additional signage for Southern Indiana Tourism located at 228 Spring Street. A flush-mounted"Visitor Center" sign will be installed above the awning at their entrance, an interior vinyl window graphics for the south window facing Market Street and a heat shrunk vinyl mural for the exterior of the building. The exterior mural is for picture opportunities while visiting Jeffersonville. Lisa Green questioned if the signage was already in place, and Jason Sams apologized stating he is looking for approval after the fact. Paul Torp questioned the color of the visitor sign and Jason Sams stated that it would match the existing signage already in place. Jason Sams stated that they have a sign located on the corner of the building. Laura Renwick questioned if a walk way was planned for getting closer to the exterior mural. Jason Sams stated no walkway planned, but the landscaping in that area will be cleaned up. Laura Renwick stated she is comfortable with the signage application and commented that the vinyl conforms to brick and can be easily be removed with heat. Paul Torp questioned the longevity of the exterior mural and Jason stated it should last a long time. Lisa Green made a motion to approve the certificate of appropriateness for 228 Spring Street signage as presented, seconded by Paul Torp and passed unanimously. Paul Maynard appeared before the Board to request a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace missing cornice, add a pergola in the back yard with an opening in the garage. The residence is located at 309 E. Riverside Drive. Paul Maynard stated he will be using poplar for the cornice replacement and would like to know if it can be stained or does it need to be painted. Paul Maynard stated that he purchased the property with the white paint and vinyl windows. Paul Maynard would like to replace the wood overhang. Laura Renwick stated that paint would provide extra protection and Paul Torp stated paint is more historical than stain. Ideally, it is recommended to paint the wood. Paul Torp questioned paint colors and Laura Renwick stated the Board does not regulate paint colors. Paul Maynard would like to bring back original look by removing metal and reframe the gable on the end, and paint all to match. The paint on the limestone cannot be removed. Paul Maynard presented plans to build a pergola in the rear of the property abutting the garage, with a privacy fence around Historic Preservation Commission MINUTES February 12, 2024 the rear yard. The privacy fence will be 6 ft. and made of wood. Lisa Green ask if the pergola would be seen from the alley. Laura Renwick stated you might see the top and ask Paul Maynard about the height. Paul Maynard said it would be under the roofline of the garage. Paul Torp mentioned it would need to comply with the zoning standards within the City. Lisa Green stated pergola is not an issue and made a motion to approve the certificate of appropriateness for replacement of the cornice with wood and it would need to be painted, Jourdan Ford seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Election of Officers Lisa Green made a motion to elect Ed Siewert as President, seconded by Johnna Anderson and motion passed unanimously. Lisa Green made a motion to elect Johnna Anderson as Vice President, seconded by Jourdon Ford and motion passed unanimously. Laura stated there is a webinar on February 29 on incorporating art into historic districts. Lisa Green made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Jourdon Ford. Next scheduled meeti w' 1 be M ch 18, 2024. Minutes Approved: ,r Submitted by: Maud i&