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April 16, 2015 Minutes (unapproved)
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at
4:00 p.m. in City Hall. Members present: Mary Bibby, Janet Gritzner, Dennis Willert, Janet Merriman
and Leah Brink. Les Rowland was absent. Shari Thornes, City Clerk, was also present.
Vice Chairperson Brink called the meeting to order. Thornes added discussion regarding 715 3rd Street,
9th Street Vacation, Hartinger Barn, Mayor’s Volunteer Coffees, and meeting with Sioux Falls
preservation staff on the agenda. A motion was made by Willert, seconded by Bibby, to approve the
agenda as amended. All present voted yes, motion carried. A motion was made by Bibby, seconded by
Gritzner, to approve the minutes. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Next meeting was tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 21st at 4:00 p.m. pending new members’
availability.
MAYOR’S AWARDS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION. The Commission reviewed recent rehabilitation projects
on historic homes and businesses. A motion was made by Bibby, seconded by Willert, to approve the
following 2015 Mayor’s Awards for Historic Preservation: 824 5th Street, Dave & Diane Kosbau –
Residential Addition; 621 6th Street, Ribstein Law Office – New Construction in Residential District; 907
and 911 8th Street, “SDSU Foundation’s Bungalow’s on 8th” – Adaptive Reuse as guest cottages (2
plaques); and 423 8th Street, Bob & Pat Fishback’s garage – New Construction. All present voted yes;
motion carried.
Possible Nominees to watch in 2016:
1. 618 3rd Street – Residential Rehabilitation
2. 825 6th Avenue – Addition
3. 728 Main Avenue – Residential Rehabilitation
4. 521 8th Street – Addition & Garage
5. 809 Harvey Dunn – Addition
6. Former Sawnee Hotel (3rd Avenue & 4th Street) Commercial Rehabilitation
7. 614 7th Avenue, Dave & Tasha Jones – Adaptive Reuse (moved in historic house)
The following members volunteered to interview the property owner, write a press release and take
photos: Kosbau’s (Merriman), Ribstein (Bibby), SDSU Foundation, and Fishback (Brink). The draft
release and photos must be emailed to Thornes by May 22nd. Photos will be done later this summer
after painting is complete.
In addition to rewarding property owners, several cities give out awards to recognize the excellent
design and workmanship involved in a successful rehabilitation. Thornes suggested adding awards for
architects, consultants, designers, and contractors to this year’s program. Owners would provide the
names and contact information for those who worked on their projects. The award would consist of a
certificate. Winning property owners will be asked for names and contact information of consultants
and contractors that should be recognized. Recognition will be given to general contractors and any
sub contractors that have performed specialty work such as plaster repair, millwork reproduction, etc.
The Commission agreed to change the award from an interior plaque to an exterior
plaque. Estimates for a 3, 4 and 5 inch ovals are $109 each. 30% discount for 25-30,
40% for 51-up. The design would be similar to the award illustrated on the right. The Commission will
need to provide someone to install the plaques.
The proposed event date is Thursday, October 29th. The Commission agreed with the proposed SDSU
Performing Arts Center as the event location.
Winners will be notified of the award by a letter from Mayor Reed and Chairman Rowland next week.
PRESERVATION MONTH/GENERAL PUBLICITY. Members discussed the following possible activities for
preservation month in May and other year’
1. Radio Interviews (Willert)
2. Public Service Announcements (Willert)
3. Mayor’s Proclamation and press release (Thornes)
4. Re-release of Dave & Tasha Jones Sustainability Poster (Thornes)
5. Co-sponsor Les Rowland’s workshop presentation during History and Garden Festival
6. Press release and ground-breaking event for great historic preservation projects (ongoing)
7. “Preservation Facts” Campaign with key facts related to economics, property values, energy efficiency,
livability, affordability, diversity and desirability (ongoing)
CENTRAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TROLLEY RIDES – DECEMBER 3RD. Horse drawn trolley rides of the Central
Residential District are scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 3rd, prior to the Festival of
Lights parade. The fee is $375 with $100 deposit due and payable upon contract signing. The
Commission agreed they would like to host the event again this year. The BHPC will work with the
Chamber, Arts Council and Convention Visitor’s Bureau on cross-promotion.
Commission members were asked to volunteer as a guide or submit names of possible guides for this
year’s event. A volunteer or subcommittee will also be needed to finalize route and prepare a script for
this year’s event. Trolley rides downtown were also suggested.
A contest to award the best decorated house or block in the Central District was suggested as a means
to incentivize owners to do more decorations. A theme of a traditional historic yuletide Victorian
Christmas was suggested. A traditional Christmas decoration, such as a front-door wreath, was a
suggested prize. Lowe’s and Homestead were suggested sponsors. Sponsors will be needed for a
prize. Mayor Reed has agreed to host and be one of the contest judges.
11.1 REVIEW APPLICATIONS:
521 8th Street Addition & Garage. The property owners want to maintain the home’s historic 100’
setback from the street. They are proposing a detached double garage to the west and a small addition
to the north. The addition will require a variance from the Board of Adjustment. The Stoltenberg’s
want to make sure their proposal is on the right track and meets the Standards before they apply for the
variance and having been working with city and state staff on the design. After the variance is
approved, they will apply for the building permits, which triggers 11.1.
The state reviewed the plan and they feel, based on the information that was provided, the proposal
would meet the Secretary’s Standards and the Standards for New Construction and Additions in Historic
Districts as outlined at ARSD 24:52:07:03. Specifically, the addition is proposed on the back of the home;
the ridge line of the addition roof will be somewhat lower than the ridge line of the existing roof, which
differentiates the original structure from the addition; and the design, proportion, detailing, etc. appears
to be compatible with the original home. As for the garage, setting the new structure back as far as the
house to preserve the 100’ setback and the large front yard is important in maintaining the character of
the neighborhood.
It was noted that this is a preliminary review and the project will also go through formal 11.1 review
when the owners apply for the necessary permits.
809 8th Street – Roof. Darrick Wika has applied for a roofing permit for 809 8th Street. He wants to
remove the existing asphalt shingles and replace with a standing seam metal roof. The ribs are 9” apart
and the color is a blue gray. The home is a non-contributing rental property located in the University
Residential District. According to the National Register nomination, it was built circa 1940.
The impact on the structure is not perceived as negative. However, the residential roof materials
throughout the District are either wood or asphalt shingles. There are a couple examples of metal roofs
that were installed prior to 2014. A standing seam metal roof may not be visually compatible with the
surrounding residential characteristics. The roof on this home is readily visible from the street and the
alternative material should match as closely as possible the scale, texture, and coloration of the historic
roofing material.
The use of a metal roof that looks like shingles was suggested to the property owner. Unfortunately, he
has already purchased the custom color roofing material and it can’t be returned. He was unaware of
the 11.1 review process.
The owner prefers metal over asphalt shingles due to longevity. He feels some roof types, due to their
style, have inadequate venting which causes premature failure of asphalt shingles. He has found
asphalt shingles laid over two layers of wood shakes lasts a long time. However, asphalt shingles
without the old shingles have a tendency to curl only last 12-15 years instead of the 25-30 years
projections. This particular house is a story and a half design. He claims some parts get ventilation and
other parts don’t.
This project is pending SHPO comment.
715 3rd Street. The property owners have not applied for permits yet, but have made inquiries about
removing the siding, windows and porch. This home is a contributing property in the Central
Residential Historic District.
9th Street Vacation. SHPO requested the following additional information on April 16th. Thornes has
contacted the property owner to respond.
How wide is the alley presently? Please submit a drawing of the existing alley width and where
the proposed widening will occur (to the east or west or both?), showing the expansion’s
relationship to any properties (emphasis on contributing ones), both houses and garages, in the
University Residential HD. Clearly label the houses and garages by address and indicate whether
they are contributing or non-contributing to the district. Additionally, please provide
photographs taken all the way down the alley to show which properties are on the alley.
The University Residential HD map shows two contributing properties east of the alley on 8th
Street – 919 and 923 8th Street (see attached) – although Google aerials seem to indicate that
those two properties are no longer extant. Can you clarify whether those two properties are still
standing? If so, how will the widened alley affect those historic properties (i.e. will they be “cut
off” from the rest of the district by the wider alley)?
PROJECT/ ISSUE UPDATES & FINAL REPORTS:
Public Education Committee Report. Brink reported that the 11.1 review property owner flyer is ready
to go to print. The City Engineering Department has completed the mailing list of property owners in all
districts. The committee also drafted a letter to be sent to realtors and contractors. Realtors will be
asked to distribute a copy of the flyer and map to prospective buyers.
Proposed City Ordinance Change. The passage of HB1165 now allows for governing bodies to determine
jurisdiction requirements for those members serving on their historic preservation commissions. Now
that it has passed, the BHPC enabling ordinance needs to be modified to allow for those outside of city
limits to serve. The City Attorney is drafting the revised ordinance. City Council first and second
readings of this ordinance are tentatively scheduled for April 28th and May 12th.
Sec. 46-22. - Manner of appointment, composition, terms.
1. Members of the BHPC shall be appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the
council, for three-year terms commencing in January. Members may be appointed for additional
terms not exceeding three years.
2. The BHPC shall consist of not less than seven nor more than ten members, who shall be
appointed with due regard to proper representation of such fields as history, architecture, urban
planning, paleontology, archaeology and law. All members of the BHPC must reside within the
city, and Where possible, property owners from each historic district shall be considered for
membership.
Commission Composition. State law and the City’s current ordinance allow up to 10 members on the
Commission. With the passage of HB1165, the Commission’s next step is to expand membership size to
the maximum 10 members. A press release was issued earlier this month and the closing date on the
positions was April 15th. Mayor Reed will make appointment recommendations for the April 28th
meeting.
Hosting 2015 Statewide CLG Meeting. A statewide CLG meeting is tentatively planned for this fall in
Deadwood, Pierre or Brookings. Thornes recently met with the new Sioux Preservation Commission
staff to seek topic ideas. Date and location is still pending.
2016 Funding Allocation. Thornes submitted a funding request of $21,006 for the 2015-2016 grant
cycle. In addition to the basic $2000 allocation, supplement funds have been requested for an onsite
NAPC CAMP training for the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission and any other interested South
Dakota Commission members and staff ($10,000), National Register Markers for the Brookings Central
Residential Historic District ($5740), National Trust Conference ($2266), and a self-help workshop for
property owners ($1000).
The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions offers an intensive training opportunity called CAMP.
The BHPC has requested funding for CAMPCore, which would consist of one day of the basics that would
include Chair Training, Legal Basics, Meeting Procedures, Building Public Support, Reading Plans,
Identifying and Designating Historic Resources, Standards and Guidelines and a Hands-on Design
Exercise. An additional half day would be dedicated to long range preservation planning.
Sioux Falls is requesting funding to bring in Bob Yapp for a window workshop. Thornes had considered
partnering with Sioux Falls on the event; however, decided against it because there was little cost
savings in Yapp’s fees and we wouldn’t have control of the event date. She’d rather book him at a later
date and do it right. However, she’d reconsider regrouping and bringing him up for classroom seminars
if any other CLG’s unspent grant funds were reallocated to Brookings.
Sexauer District Sign. The Preserve America sign for the Sexauer Historic District has not been installed.
A Commission volunteer is needed to contact the property owner to obtain permission to install the
sign. Thornes will ask Rowland if he’d volunteer.
City Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Review. The Planning Commission has asked for input
on the section of the plan pertaining to historic preservation. Thornes and SHPO have posted requests
on the NAPC and SHPO listServs seeking input on suggested language.
Park and Recreation Building Adaptive Reuse. A subcommittee is trying to develop ideas of the right
use for this important historic downtown anchor building. Retaining it for public use would be the
most desirable. More time and community input is needed on how to reuse this important resource.
SHPO’s NAPC and SHPO listServ request for examples of adaptive reuse of an historic armory has had an
overwhelming response from all across the country.
Mayor’s Coffee with Volunteer Boards. Mayor Reed is hosting the fourth annual City Volunteer
Leadership Coffee early summer with all city volunteer board, committee, council and commission chairs
and vice chairs. His goal is to provide information on city issues and seek input from all groups. This
will also be an opportunity to bring forward an issue or concern from respective groups.
Hartinger Barn. Thornes recently toured the Hartinger Barn south of town on
the Elkton road. Unfortunately, SHPO didn’t feel it was National Register
eligible. The property owner proceeded in restoring the Gothic Arch barn.
About mid-December they finished the first phase of work, which included
structural repair of the roof and re-shingling with cedar; repair (more than 270
bullet holes) and reinstallation of the cupola; replacement of loft floor; and
replacement of loft windows.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS/CALENDAR
• May 1-2, History & Garden Festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, 221 Main Ave
• May 29-30 SDSHS Annual History Conference in Pierre w/ SDSHS Board Meeting
• June 9-11th – SHPO Archaeology Camp for Kids
• June 11th – City Volunteer Reception, McCrory Gardens Visitor Center, 5-7 p.m.
• July 7-9 – SHPO Section 106 Training in Pierre w/ the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation
Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Submitted by Shari Thornes