Nomination of the Noelke Building, located at 529 Main Street, to designated
as a Local Historic Landmark.
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Staff stated that the application was complete. Staff also stated that, although
the exterior has been altered, the building could also meet the criteria for style
of architecture. Laura Godden moved to open a public hearing. Greg Clark
seconded. The motion passed 5-0 by voice vote. The owner of the building
asked if their were any questions. David Riel asked if the owner had a chance
to talk with any architects about restoring the building. The owner stated that
they had. The original openings are behind the current facade. The owner also
stated that they want to restore it back to its 1902 appearance. Greg Clark
asked what is the owner's vision for the building in the future. The owner
stated that the windows are put back in and that they are living on the upper
floor. Mackenzie Mindel thanked the owner for their desire to restore it and
nominate it as a local landmark. Natalie Heneghan moved to close a public
hearing. Greg Clark seconded. The motion passed 5-0 by voice vote. Laura
Godden moved to approve the nomination as submitted. David Riel seconded.
The motion passed 5-0 by voice vote.
Review of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 429 7th
Street N. (Hixon House)
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Greg Clark recused himself from this item and sat in the audience.
Staff provided an overview of the application and stated their
recommendation. Laura Godden moved to approve the item as submitted.
Natalie Heneghan seconded. The motion passed 5-0 by voice vote.
Greg Clark rejoined the Commission
Review of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 905-907
Cass Street. (10th & Cass Historic District)
Staff provided an overview of the application and stated their
recommendation. Greg Clark moved to open a public hearing. Natalie
Heneghan seconded. The motion passed 5-0 by voice vote. The applicant
stated that their are some serious structural issues as well no electricity.
Replacing the roof is challenging due to the slope. The siding needs to be
abated. Current codes would limit the size of a new structure. Demolition
would add green space on the site that is not there now. CM Chris Kahlow
asked if the existing driveways would be repaved. The applicant confirmed
that they would and that it would remain the same width. They also stated that
they would reduce the length of the driveway from 9th Street S and add a
sidewalk for the tenants. Chris Kahlow asked what the green space would look
like. The applicant stated that they would install a bollard or parking block to
prevent cars from parking over the green space. Green space would be grass.
Mackenzie Mindel asked how many spaces there were off of 9th Street and if
the driveway off of Cass Street would be repaved as far as it is now. The
applicant stated that they only intend for two parking spaces off of 9th Street S
and that the driveway is intended to be shorter. Mackenzie also asked how the
garage was currently being used and why it is in its current state. The
applicant stated it is maybe used for very limited storage and stated that the
garage has not been maintained. Mackenzie Mindel stated that she is not
advocating for keeping this structure but does not advocate for demolition by
neglect which this structure clearly was a result of. Greg Clark asked if the
applicant would look at "Euro-Block" that could be used for parking rather than
concrete to improve stormwater. Greg Clark moved to close a public hearing.
Mackenzie Mindel seconded. The motion passed 5-0 by voice vote. Natalie
Heneghan moved to approve the item as submitted. Laura Godden seconded.
CM Chris Kahlow expressed her disappointment that the structure had not
