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Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
June 3, 2010
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday,
June 3, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall. Members present: Pam Merchant (arrived at 5:09
pm), Mary Bibby, Janet Gritzner, Dennis Willert, Les Rowland and Ryan Hall. Pat Powers
was absent. Shari Thornes, City Clerk, was also present.
Chairperson Willert called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
New Member. Les Rowland was welcomed as the newest member to the BHPC.
Agenda: A motion was made by Hall, seconded by Gritzner, to approve the agenda. All
present voted yes; motion carried.
Minutes: A motion was made by Bibby, seconded by Hall, to approve the May 6, 2010
minutes. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Next Meeting: Thursday, July 8th @ 4:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
SDSU Woodbine Cottage Project.
Marcia Chicoine informed the Commission that she and her husband, SDSU President
David Chicoine, hope to repaint their official university residence, “Woodbine Cottage,”
in the near future. The house was painted two years ago in a dark green color palate ;
however, the paint has had serious peeling problems and the house will need to be
completely repainted. Historically, the house has been painted dark brown, white, tan
and brown and most recently a dark green. President and Mrs. Chicoine asked SDSU
interior design students to assist them in developing a historically appropriate color
scheme for the 1887 Queen Anne. They selected two shades of warm gray as the
primary colors, off white for the trim, the foundation in a salmon brown and blue for the
front door. Woodbine Cottage has served as the official President’s residence for all
but one president.
Many changes have also occurred with the gardens. A SDSU landscape architecture
class, under the direction of Professor Matt James, designed a new garden plan.
The garden and grounds are framed on the west side by an experimental “rammed
earth” wall. Mrs. Chicoine asked if the Commission had any information regarding
appropriate maintenance techniques for this building material.
City Ordinance No. 20-10. Thornes informed the Commission of a recently approved
City Ordinance that amended Chapter 22 pertaining to moving a building. Previously,
city officials contended that since a permit wasn’t required to move a house out of
town, the project wasn’t reviewable under the 11.1 State Law. The revised ordinance
now requires a permit for all moves and those in or adjacent to historic district would be
subject to an 11.1 review.
PROJECT & ISSUES UPDATES/REPORTS.
Mayor’s Awards. Members thanked Willert for assisting Mayor Reed in the award
ceremonies on May 11th. Bibby suggested the Commission try a different format for
next year’s awards that was more personal, such as a Mayor’s reception at one of the
homes.
Public hearing regarding removal of structures in the Central Residential Historic
District for the proposed City/County Governmental Center pursuant to State 11.1
Review Process. Chairman Willert opened the public hearing at 5:00 p.m. Blair Collins,
owner of 524 Third Street, expressed interest in saving his apartment house by moving
it to another location in Brookings. However, he was concerned that the City’s current
multi-unit parking requirements were too onerous and may prevent owners from
relocating structures in town.
Collins introduced Kevin Grunewaldt who is interested in purchasing 524 3 rd Street at
the City’s auction and moving it to 146 3rd Avenue South (behind Rental Depot).
However, a new foundation would be required along with one parking space per
bedroom. Grunewaldt intends on applying for variances with the City Board of
Adjustment to the parking and green space requirements; however, that process may
delay the move.
Jeffrey Weldon, Brookings City Manager, said the city could consider an extension on
the moving date if more time is needed for the variance process.
No other public comments were made. Willert closed the public hearing.
ACTION: A motion was made by Bibby, seconded by Merchant, to agree with the
findings of the case report as presented. All present voted yes; motion carried.
BROOKINGS COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
Downtown Brookings Inc. (DBI) Report. Gritzner met with John Seward, DBI Program
Coordinator, on the design “sketch-up project” to revise the proposal and redefine the
products, making the output compatible for Google Earth. Thornes noted that the
annual Park Service funding application deadline was March 31 st.
University Week for Women Porch Tour. The Third Annual Porch Tour is scheduled for
Wednesday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m. Merchant is working on the tour and Gritzner is
assisting. Thornes said her staff would coordinate the end of tour reception at the
Kosbau Home.
Calendar
June 19th SD Capitol Centennial Celebration
July 7th Porch Tour
July 28-Aug 1 National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum, Grand Rapids, MI
Oct 26-30 National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conf – Austin, TX
Meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
Submitted by Shari Thornes