MINUTES

MINUTES

Regular Meeting

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

February 4, 2004 - 3:00 p.m.

Municipal Building, City Council Chamber

The meeting of the Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Commission was called to order in the City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor of the Municipal Building, 200 N. Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The meeting convened at 3:01 p.m. Notice of the meeting and agenda were filed with the City Clerk’s office and posted on the Council bulletin board 24 hours prior to the meeting.

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Members Present: Thomas J. Daniel IV, Chairman excused himself at 5:52

Bill Gumerson, Vice Chairman

Carolee Galbraith

Jerome Hovorka

Gretchen Bennett

Joseph B. Couch

Marnie Taylor excused herself at 5:29

Carson See

Jane Holcombe

Thomas Small, AIA

Members Absent: None

Staff Present: Eva Osborne, AIA, Preservation Officer, Planning Department

Angela Yetter, Administrative Coordinator, Planning Department

Susan Randall, Assistant Municipal Counselor

Chairman Daniel called for the agenda item 7.A, the election of the 2004 Chair and Vice-Chair, to be heard at the first of the meeting.

A. Election of 2004 Chair and Vice-Chair.

Nomination of Thomas Daniel for Chairman.

APPROVED. Motion: Gumerson/See to elect Thomas Daniel as 2004 Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

Nomination of Bill Gumerson for Vice-Chairman.

APPROVED: Motion: See/Couch to elect Bill Gumerson as 2004 Vice-Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

APPROVED. Motion: Small/Gumerson to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2004 Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

3. CITATION REPORT

John Wilson, Zoning Inspector, was present to comment.

4. CONTINUANCE REQUESTS

A. Staff request continuance of the following cases:

None.

B. Other continuance requests:

6C. HPCA-03-155 at 436 NW 30 Street. (Jefferson Park HD), Ward 2. The applicant has requested a 30-day continuance.

CONTINUED. Motion: See/Taylor to continue application HPCA-03-155 to the March meeting. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

5. CONSENT DOCKET CASES

A. HPCA-03-073 at 501 NW 42 Street. (Crown Heights HD), Ward 2. Consideration and possible action on application of Sam Gresham for Mike Morgan for Certificate of Appropriateness to extend for 6-months the starting date and the completion date for the approved Certificate of Appropriateness HPCA-03-073 to 1.) add mudroom at back of house and 2.) relocate and enlarge kitchen window.

APPROVED. Motion: Galbraith/Couch to approve the above item as requested. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

6. CASES FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

A. HPCA-04-005 at 116 NW 26 Street. (Jefferson Park HD), Ward 2. Consideration and possible action on application of Tony Thongkham for Certificate of Appropriateness to 1.) construct addition at back of house.

Mr. Thongkham was present and agreed to set an appointment with staff to discuss alternatives for non-compliant items.

CONTINUED. Motion: Taylor/Galbraith to continue application HPCA-04-005 for 60-days. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

B. HPCA-03-109 at 200 NW 24 Street. (Jefferson Park HD), Ward 2. Consideration and possible action on application of Katherine Reynolds for Certificate of Appropriateness to 1.) remove foam roofing from addition, 2.) rebuild historic balcony section, construct roof/balcony above addition with fire escape stair (2b. proposed alternate stair designs), 3.) rebuild flat roof sections above second floor apartment doors and, 4.) install 4 new doors.

Ms. Reynolds was present to discuss the proposal. She agreed to use solid wood doors, rather than steel, and will provide the necessary documentation to staff.

APPROVED CONDITIONAL. Motion: Gumerson/See to approve application HPCA-03-109 contingent upon submission of amended proposal indicating use of solid wood doors with half lights where applicable and set in wood or steel frames. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

C. HPCA-03-155 at 436 NW 30 Street. (Jefferson Park HD), Ward 2. Consideration and possible action on application of Latasha Grant for Certificate of Appropriateness to continue for 30-days the items of the applicantion for a Certificate of Appropriatenss HPCA-03-155 to 3.) replace siding and, 4.) cover one front door opening with siding.

APPROVED FOR CONTINUANCE WITHOUT DISCUSSION. See motion at agenda section 4.B.

D. HPCA-03-067 at 224 NW 33 Street. (Edgemere Park HD), Ward 2. Consideration and possible action on application of Susan Savage for Certificate of Appropriateness to 2.) remove sidewalk at front yard, 5.) install concrete and brick sidewalk.

Ms. Savage was present to discuss the sidewalk, which is located at the front porch stair. Ms. Savage agreed to install the brick edging as a planting border, separate from the sidewalk. This would allow the brick feature to be removed at any time, returning the location to its historic condition.

APPROVED CONDITIONAL. Motion: Bennett/Small to approve application HPCA-03-067 contingent upon agreement by the applicant to pour the sidewalk with an outer perimiter expansion joint and install the brick edging as a planting border, a separated feature that is not attached to the sidewalk. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

E. HPCA-03-137 at 717 NW 39 Street. (Crown Heights HD), Ward 2. Consideration and possible action on application of Sam Gresham for Todd and Sherlene Ranger for Certificate of Appropriateness to amend previously approved work items to 1.) install new porch columns, 2.) install railing above front porch, 3.) delete proposal to install paving at front of porch and at walk to street, 4.) delete proposal to install screen wall at west side of house, 5.) construct porch on west side of house with 8” dia. wood column and wrought iron railing to match completed construction, 6.) replace additional windows with wood true divided-light windows that match the other recently installed windows, 7.) construct 14’ addition to north side of garage as completed, 8.) replace back porch support with 10” wood column as built, 9.) reconfiguration of window and door placement on second floor north wall, 10.) construct new dormer at east side of garage and relocate approved dormer and 11.) install steel door at north wall of garage.

Mr. Gresham appeared.

Gary Woods, Crown Height Neighborhood Association appeared.

Commissioner Small commented that there appears to be more completed work items that have not been submitted for review by the application/owner. Those items are not subject to this discussion and are subject to the compliance process.

The following is an action summary and not a complete record of all comments, etc. Please see meeting tape for details of extensive discussion and rescinded motions.

DENIED with predjudice. Motion: Small/Couch to deny Item 1 of application HPCA-03-137, as the installation of the columns appears to be not consistant with the historic condition. Ayes: Daniel, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Taylor, Holcombe. Nays: Gumerson, See.

APPROVED. Motion: Gumerson/Couch to approve Item 2 of application HPCA-03-137 based on the opinion that there is little difference in detail, between the new rail and the approved sketch. Ayes: Daniel, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe. Nays: None.

WITHDRAWN. The applicant withdrew Items 3 and 4.

DENIED with predjudice. Motion: Small/Gumerson to deny Item 5 of application HPCA-03-137, as construction of the exterior porch alters the character of the original appearance, is not historically appropriate, and is not in compliance with the Guidelines. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

DENIED with predjudice. Motion: Small/Couch to deny Item 6 of application HPCA-03-137, as no evidence was provided to indicate deterioration or damage beyond repair, as required by the ordinance and design guidelines. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

APPROVED. Motion: Small/Gumerson to approve Item 7 of application HPCA-03-137 as amended (illustrated on the drawing submitted at the meeting), for the purpose of differentiation, to include a saw cut control joint at the location where the new construction meets the old. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

APPROVED. Motion: Small/Bennet to approve Item 8 of application HPCA-03-137 based on the small difference in the change of the size of the columns and the resulting appearance. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

APPROVED. Motion: Gumerson/Taylor to approve Item 9 of application HPCA-03-137. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

DENIED with predjudice. Motion: Gumerson/Small to deny Item 10 of application HPCA-03-137, as the new location is not appropriate for the property as approved, and as the proposal in the new location would have significant impact on adjacent properties due to its height and scale. Ayes: Daniel, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe. Nays: None.

APPROVED. Motion: Gumerson/Taylor to approve Item 11 of application HPCA-03-137, as amended to include solid wood, raised panalled doors. Ayes: Daniel, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

F. HPCA-04-002 at 101 NW 21 Street. (Heritage Hills East), Ward 7. Consideration and possible action on application of Jim Riley for Dick Liddell for Certificate of Appropriateness to 1.) replace front porch floor, 2.) replace front porch railing, 3.) replace front screen door with storm door, 4.) replace back storm door and 5.) remove and replace fence.

Jim Riley appeared and agreed to a.) install 4” tongue and groove at the front porch floor, b.) install full light storm doors, c.) insure that the placement of the proposed fences will be back from the 50% point of the length of the side of the building, and d.) prepare an alternative proposal for the front porch railing.

APPROVED CONDITIONAL. Motion: Bennett/Gumerson to approve Item 1 of application HPCA-04-002 contingent upon installation of 4” tongue and groove. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, Taylor, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

CONTINUED. Motion: Gumerson/Couch to continue for 30-days Item 2 of application HPCA-04-002 for alternative proposal submission. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

APPROVED CONDITIONAL. Motion: Gumerson/Couch to approve Item 3 of application HPCA-04-002 contingent upon installation of full light storm door. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

APPROVED CONDITIONAL. Motion: Gumerson/Taylor to approve Item 4 of application HPCA-04-002 contingent upon installation of full light storm door. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

Item 5 of application HPCA-04-002 will be adminstratively approved by staff.

G. HPCA-04-003 at 105 NW 21 Street. (Heritage Hills East), Ward 7. Consideration and possible action on application of Jim Riley for Dick Liddell for Certificate of Appropriateness to 1.) replace front porch floor, 2.) replace front porch railing, 3.) replace front storm door, 4.) replace back storm door, and 5.) remove and replace fence.

PARTIALLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL, PARTIALLY CONTINUED. Motion: Bennett/Gumerson to approve Item 1 of application HPCA-04-002 contingent upon installation of 4” tongue and groove, to continue for 30-days Item 2 for alternative proposal submission, to approve Item 3 contingent upon installation of full light storm door, to approve Item 4 contingent upon installation of full light storm door. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

Item 5 of application HPCA-04-002 will be adminstratively approved by staff.

No Certificate is required for the back deck as it does not exceed 6’ in height. The Neighborhood Association Representative stated that the brick was not painted red when the zoning went into affect, contrary to the applicant’s statement that it was painted red at the time the property was purchased by this owner and was repainted white during this project. Chairman Daniel explained that this is a compliance issue.

H. HPCA-04-004 at 2207 N. Broadway Street. (Heritage Hills East ), Ward 7. Consideration and possible action on application of Jim Riley for Dick Liddell for Certificate of Appropriateness to 1.) install landscape timber flower bed at front, 2.) replace garage doors with French doors, and 3.) remove and replace fence.

Jim Riley appeared and withdrew the proposal for landscape timbers, and agreed to submit photos or ask staff to view the proposed doors prior to installation.

APPROVED. Motion: Gumerson/Bennett to approve Items 2 and 3 of application HPCA-04-004. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

I. HPCA-04-008 at 131 NW 21 Street. (Heritage Hills East), Ward 7. Consideration and possible action on application of Jeff Struble for Certificate of Appropriateness to construct single family residence including house, garage, driveway and walks.

Mr. Struble appeared and stated that all proposed simulated divided lights are of the architectural series, that only smooth Hardy-Plank will be used, and that the proposed brick is of a standard size. Mr. Struble also agreed to provide to staff accurate dimensions and a color proposal so that staff can verify that the proposal matches what was discussed.

APPROVED CONDITIONAL. Motion: Gumerson/Bennett to approve application HPCA-04-008 contingent upon submital of dimensioned drawings and color scheme to staff, and all proposed simulated divided lights are of the architectural series, that only smooth Hardy-Plank will be used, and that the proposed brick is of a standard size. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

J. HPCA-04-007 at 311 NW 19 Street. (Heritage Hills HD), Ward 6. Consideration and possible action on application of Jane Holcombe for Certificate of Appropriateness to 1.) screen in back porch.

Commissioner Holcombe abstained because the proposal is for her property.

Pete Holcombe appeared.

APPROVED. Motion: Bennett/Couch to approve application HPCA-04-007. Ayes: Daniel, Gumerson, Galbraith, Hovorka, See, Small. Nays: None. Abstained: Holcombe.

K. HPCA-04-009 at 614- 614 ½ NW 18 Street. (Mesta Park HD), Ward 6. Consideration and possible action on application of Janelle Bretten and Chris Knox for Certificate of Appropriateness to 1.) repair/replace existing carport, 2.) remove existing storage building, 3.) remove doors from front of garage apartment and infill with matching siding, 4.) install door on side of garage apartment, 5.) install shutters at existing windows of garage apartment, 6.) install storm door at new door of garage apartment, 7.) remove existing chain link fencing section and install wood fencing at both sides of the driveway, 8.) remove existing front wood stair, columns and railing, 9.) replace and widen stair, adding lattice beneath, 10.) replace rails with wood rail, balusters and posts.

Ms. Bretten appeared. She indicated that Hardy-Plank would be used on the north wall of the garage apartment and withdrew the proposal for shutters (Item 5).

Ms. Pelofski appeared.

APPROVED. Motion: Couch/Galbraith to approve Items 3, 4, and 6 through 10 of application HPCA-04-009. Ayes: Gumerson, Hovorka, Bennett, See, Holcombe, Small. Nays: None.

APPROVED. Motion: Bennett/Couch to approve Item 1 of application HPCA-04-009 based on the “special circumstances” clause of the ordinance as the property was very recently purchased with an existing carport that has been damaged through no fault of the new property owner. The motion includes an option to construct a 25’ long carport or the proposed larger carport illustrated in the drawings. Ayes: Gumerson, Hovorka, See, Holcombe, Small, Galbraith. Nays: none.

CONTINUED. No action was taken on item 2.) remove existing storage building. Therefore, this item is continued to the March meeting.

7. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Election of 2004 Chair and Vice-Chair.

Note: Election of chairpersons took place at the first of this meeting prior to approval of the January 13, 2004 minutes.

8. COMMUNICATIONS

A. HPCA-03-106 at 709 NW 16 Street. (Mesta Park Park HD), Ward 6. Staff is reporting that the Board of Adjustment heard the appeal of the denial of the application of Edwin Ruyle for Certificate of Appropriateness to install new storm doors. The application was continued by the Board to allow the applicant additional time to submit a proposal that meets the Design Guidelines.

B. HPCA-04-010 at 904 NW 20 Street. (Mesta Park HD), Ward 6. Staff is announcing the administrative approval of the application of Raymond Leard for Certificate of Appropriateness to 1.) remove existing stockade fence and replace.

C. The next regularly scheduled meeting for the Historic Preservation Commission is Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, City Council Chamber. New applications and information on continued projects are to be submitted to staff by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 10.

Ms. Pelofski addressed the Commission.

9. ADJOURNMENT (6:18 p.m.)

Motion: Gumerson/Holcombe to adjourn the February 4, meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. Ayes: Galbraith, Hovorka, Bennett, Couch, See, Small. Nays: None.