HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRBM_02252010 G�ity of 1lktah City of Ukiah, CA
Design Review Board
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3 Regular Meeting February 25, 2010
4 Conference Room 3 3:00 p.m.
5 Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue
6 1. CALL TO ORDER
7 2. ROLL CALL Present: Tom Liden, Alan Nicholson, Jody
8 Cole, Nick Thayer, Richard Moser, Chair
9 Absent: Estok Menton, Tom Hise
10 Others Present: Cynthia Coale, Judy Pruden
11 Staff Present: Jennifer Faso, Associate Planner
12 Kim Jordan, Senior Planner
13 Cathy Elawadly, Recording Secretary
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15 3. CORRESPONDENCE — None
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17 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES— October 8, 2009 and October 27, 2009
18 M/S Member Cole/Member Liden to approve October 8, 2009 minutes, as submitted.
19 M/S Member Cole/Member Liden to approve October 27, 2009 minutes, as submitted.
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21 5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS — None
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23 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL— Chair Moser read the appeal process. For matter heard at
24 this meeting, the appeal date is March 8, 2010.
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26 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
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28 8. NEW BUSINESS:
29 8A. Fa�ade Improvement Grant No. 10-01, 247 North State Street, APN 002-227-
30 11. Request for Fa�ade Improvement Grant to upgrade exterior of existing
31 commercial building. Recommendation to Finance Review Committee.
32 Staff presented the staff report.
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34 Staff Comments:
35 ■ This property has had recent code enforcement activity.
36 ■ The revised `Scope of Work' table provided today at the meeting specifically
37 addresses resolution of the code enforcement requirements to date.
38 ■ The property is listed on the City of Ukiah Architectural and Historical Resources
39 Inventory Report. One of the program emphases of the Fa�ade Improvement
40 Grant Program is the restoration of historic buildings.
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42 Public Comments:
43 Judy Pruden
44 ■ Noted the historical significance of the property and that the ceiling in the
45 entryway was a jazz ceiling and very unique.
46 ■ Recommends the ceiling be refurbished in `jazz ceiling style' rather than painted
47 over as proposed in the application.
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1 ■ Recommends the existing light fixture be cleaned, repaired, rewired as needed
2 rather than installing a new fixture as proposed in the application. Using the
3 existing light fixture would contribute to maintaining the historical integrity of the
4 building.
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6 Cynthia Coale, Applicant Comments:
7 ■ Is working on behalf of the property owners.
8 ■ Described the historical aspects of the building, particularly when it was formerly
9 a jewelry store. The intent is to make the building architecturally pleasing by
10 preserving some of the original materials where possible, such as the tile and/or
11 other artifacts. The proposed application of color schemes and materials would
12 enhance the character of the building.
13 ■ Presented elevations of the remodel and provided a detailed explanation of the
14 proposed fa�ade improvement project.
15 ■ Has several colors in mind for the door and provide color swatches. Wants to
16 select the door color after the rest of the work has been completed.
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18 Board Discussion:
19 ■ Proposed light fixture looks like something from Home Depot. It would be more in
20 keeping with the building to repair the existing fixture.
21 ■ Recommends that the contractor use a chemical base wash to clean the front
22 floor tiles rather than power wash because they are concerned the force of the
23 power wash will damage the tiles.
24 ■ The proposed handles for the door are out of scale and should be larger.
25 Recommended 10 inches rather than the 8 inches proposed.
26 ■ The awning must be Sunbrella.
27 ■ Resolve all code violations prior to the pay out of any Fa�ade Improvement
28 funds since this is a requirement of the program. There is a lot of work to do on
29 the building and funds cannot be paid until the work has been completed, so this
30 should not cause a delay in the project.
31 ■ Should repaint the ceiling in the entryway in a jazz style finish if possible to retain
32 a unique historic feature of the building. However, the Board is not familiar with
33 this style and does not recall the previous jazz finish, so would like to see this
34 prior to making it a requirement.
35 ■ Would like to see two examples of the jazz style ceiling. One using the proposed
36 color pallet and the other in a more traditional jazz ceiling color palette as
37 identified by Judy Pruden. Two examples could be painted and displayed at the
38 site so that the Board can see if it works for the project and the proposed colors.
39 ■ Concerned that the Glazed Ginger paint color may be too pink.
40 ■ Concerned that the glazed Glazed Ginger and Almond Sugar may be too close in
41 color and over time may fade and "read" as one color.
42 ■ Would like to see an example of the proposed door color on the building before
43 the final color is approved to make sure the color is appropriate.
44 ■ The metal parapet cap should be painted in In The Dark as proposed or replaced
45 with copper.
46 ■ The Board along with staff emphasized how much the jazz style ceiling and
47 retention of the light fixture would add to and preserve the architectural
48 character/integrity of this commercial building.
49 ■ The Board makes recommendations regarding the proposed project. The
50 applicant is not required to incorporate all of the recommendations. However, the
51 Board does not have to recommend funding for all of the items in the request.
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1 The responsibility of the Board is to responsibly use Redevelopment money in a
2 way that improves the area and building and provides and overall benefit for the
3 community and redevelopment area.
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5 Cynthia Coale, Applicant:
6 • Does not favor the ceiling in the entryway be repainted in a `jazz style' or the
7 reuse of the existing light fixture in the entryway.
8 • Would like to know if Judy Pruden is willing to provide example of the "jazz"
9 ceiling.
10 • Does not like the light fixture included in the application.
11 • Would prefer to be able to select the door color at a later date.
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13 Board Recommended Conditions of Approval:
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15 1. The existing light fixture in the entryway shall be cleaned, repaired, rewired and
16 reused. If the original fixture cannot be rewired it shall be replaced in-kind.
17 2. Two examples of the jazz style ceiling shall be painted and displayed at the site
18 so that the Board can see if it works for the project and the proposed colors.
19 3. The door color shall be approved by the Board prior to painting the door.
20 Potential colors shall be painted on the building and the Board will visit the site
21 prior to determining the color.
22 4. The metal parapet cap shall be painted in In The Dark as proposed or replaced
23 with copper.
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25 M/S Chair Moser/Nicholson to recommend the Finance Review Board approve Fa�ade
26 Improvement Grant 10-01 FIP as presented and with the changes referenced above
27 along with project specific conditions of approval and the standard Fa�ade Improvement
28 Grant requirements. Motion carried (5-0).
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30 9. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD: None
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32 10. MATTERS FROM STAFF: None
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34 11. SET NEXT MEETING/ADJOURNMENT
35 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:49 p.m.
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38 Richard Moser, Chair
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41 Cathy Elawadly, Recording Secretary
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