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La Crosse, WI 54601

Meeting Minutes

Heritage Preservation Commission

Thursday, June 23, 2022

6:00 PM

Council Chambers- Grandad Room- 400 La Crosse Street

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Call to Order

Mindel called the meeting to order at 6:07 pm

Roll Call

6 -

Present:

Absent:

David Riel, Laura Godden, Janet Allen, Jennifer Morris, Mackenzie

Mindel,Monica Gorski

1 - John J. Satory

Approval of Minutes

Approval of the May 26, 2022 Meeting Minutes.

Mindel suggested referring the minutes to the next meeting in order to figure out the

referral length of agenda item 4.

Gorski motioned to approve the minutes, Allen seconded. No vote was taken.

Agenda Items:

Review of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 1024

Cass Street in the 10th and Cass Historic DIstrict. (James Vincent House)

21-0595

Attachments:

Revised Accessory Structure Plans- 6-23-22

Revised Accessory Structure Plot Plan- 6-23-22

Revised Staff Report 6-23-22

Owner said the plan reduces the size and scale of the building to fit the property

better. The smaller house behind the property would not be demolished, but the

garage that it is replacing would be. Riel stated that the design fits the aesthetics of

the district. Owner said the finish would include stone and LP on the front, vinyl siding,

and shakes on the gables. The building would follow setback requirements for

accessory buildings. the Driveway was redone recently, but some of it would have to

be ripped up for construction. Landscaping would stay, and limestone pavers would

mostly remain.

Riel motioned to open a public hearing, Allen seconded. The motion carried

by a voice vote.

Riel motioned to close the public hearing, Gorski seconded. The motion

carried by a voice vote.

Gorski motioned to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness on the condition

that it is approved by Community Risk Management, Allen seconded. The

motion carried by a voice vote.

Review of a Certificate of Appropriateness for an awning at 221 Pearl Street.

(Downtown District)

Attachments:

Zettler stated that nothing is left of original facade after 1950's remodel. The

renovation would go over the 1950's brick and can be undone in the future. Markos'

facade would be two-tone aluminum panels; the sign is letters from their Valley View

Mall store from the 1980's with LEDs replacing the neon lights, similar to Qdoba's

"Mexican Grill" letters size. Sign may be prohibited by code. Extending the fire

escape to the 3rd floor is part of a future phase. Zettler may be able to adjust the

panel colors, blending new and old, after discussing with the owner.

Gorski motioned to approve, Allen seconded. The motion carried by a voice

vote.

Review of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 305-307

Pearl Street.

22-0857

Attachments:

Staff Report

South Facade Rendering/Plan

Example Metal Cornice

Markos Historic Storefront

Riel motioned to open a public hearing, Gorski seconded. The motion carried

by a voice vote.

Riel motioned to close the public hearing, Allen seconded. The motion carried

by a voice vote.

Riel motioned to approve the facade and awning with the condition that the

awning is approved by Community Risk Management and Board of Public

Works, seconded by Allen. The motion carried by a voice vote.

Riel motioned to approve the sign with the condition that it is meets the

Heritage Preservation Planner's interpretation of the Historic Overlay Zoning

District requirements, Gorski seconded. The motion carried by a voice vote.

Lost La Crosse Project Update

No update

Discussion on the August 2021 Certificate of Appropriateness decision by the

HPC regarding 123-125 3rd Street S.

22-0856

Attachments:

8-26-21 Meeting Minutes.pdf

Commissioners recalled that Satory felt appearance of north wall of Library Bar was not

in keeping with the Certificate of Approval. Godden said it was supposed to be brick,

but looks like red concrete block. Riel recalled that applicant said using brick would

be double the cost of stucco. Godden said this wall was a lot more visible than other

sidewalls that were stucco. Commissioners recalled that staff was unsure about

whether the recording of the meeting is enforceable if the meeting minutes were

approved. Riel suggested that going forward, the Commission should request to see

materials. Zettler added that requesting a mockup 2x2 ft. example is a common

requirement for NPS projects. Mindel suggested having staff look into whether

minutes can be changes based on recording.

Adjournment

Mindel adjourned the meeting at 7:12 pm.

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