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July 13, 2023 Minutes
A meeting of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission was held on Thursday, July 13, 2023 in the
Brookings City & County Government Center. Members present: Nathaniel Condelli, Janet Gritzner, Janet
Merriman, Kyle Nelson, Jon Stauff, Tom Thaden, Paula Carson, and Chair Matt Weiss. Also present were
Akimoto and Tomoko Ichinomiya (616 81h Street) and City Planner Ryan Miller.
Call to Order
Weiss called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Weiss suggested to add items to the agenda discussing the tours of the Downtown Historic District and a
meeting with the Downtown Brookings organization. The 11.1 State Case Report for the SDSU Foundation
was removed. A motion was made by Merriman and seconded by Stauff to approve the agenda as
amended. All present voted aye.
Approval of Minutes
Merriman suggested an edit to the minutes. A motion was made by Merriman and seconded by Condelli
to approve the May 11, 2023 minutes as amended. All present voted aye.
11.1 Review Updates
630 6th Avenue — an application to demolish and rebuild a detached garage at 630 6th Avenue was
received. The detached garage was damaged beyond repair during the May 2022 storm and is
deemed a total loss. The applicant would like to demolish the garage and replace it with a similar
detached garage but relocated to better align with the primary structure's setback and with
access to the alleyway rather than to 7th Street. The applicant is considering two different options
for the roof pitch. One would be similar to the current pitch and the other more complimentary
to the primary structure. The application is under review by the State Historic Preservation Office.
707 6th Street — a rear stoop/stone entryway was removed and replaced with a wooden deck. The
property manager is since completed the historic review application after completing the project.
It is unknown if the stone entryway is original. The application is under review by SHPO.
908 5th Street — the application to demolish a non-contributing garage at 908 5th Street was
approved by SHPO.
State Case Report:
Akimoto and Tomoko Ichinomiya presented their project to replace twenty-eight windows at the
home at 616 8th Street. Ichinomiya stated that the windows are all in need of replacement due to
rot and inefficiencies. The applicant was unable to find a contractor to repair the existing wooden
windows.
Midwest Glass has presented the applicant with a proposal to replace the windows with white
vinyl inserts. Weiss asked if the contractor could provide 2-D renderings of what each of the
windows would look like after the project has been complete. Weiss hopes that the spacing and
grids would retain the historic feel including retaining the wide mullion.
Merriman made a motion to table the item until additional 2-D renderings are presented. Stauff
seconded. All present voted aye.
Other Items & Reports.
a. Special Projects Updates:
i. Mayor's Awards Review of Nominations
Weiss mentioned that the review subcommittee has reviewed the candidate projects and
made a preliminary set of recommendations. Weiss presented each of the
recommendations.
A motion was made by Merriman and seconded by Staff to make the following
recommendations for mayor's awards:
• 630 6th Avenue
— Excellence in Restoration
• 710 5th Avenue
— Excellence in Restoration
• 828 8th Avenue
— Stewardship Award
• 4114th Street —
Excellence in Rehabilitation
• 326 Main Ave —
Excellence in Rehabilitation
• 419 Main Ave —Adaptive
Reuse Award
All present voted aye.
The commission discussed the definition of adaptive reuse and considered whether or
not the project at 419 Main Avenue fit the description or if another category would
better fit. After discussion, the recommendation for adaptive reuse award remained.
Thaden mentioned that SDSU's Lincoln Hall may be eligible for an award. A motion was
made by Thaden and seconded by Carson to nominate the Lincoln Hall project for an
Excellence in Restoration award. All present voted aye.
A task force will work together on making contact with each of the award winners and
develop final write-ups as requested by the City Clerk.
ii. Historic Trolley Rides
Weiss mentioned that the trolley rides will be held on Thursday, July 27 from 4:30— 7:30
PM. Carson will reach out to Visit Brookings to get the rides added to the Downtown at
Sundown calendar of events.
iii. SDSU Tour Guides Brochure
Thaden mentioned that 500 tour guides were distributed in three weeks and has gotten
quotes for additional prints.
iv. University Residential Historic District Plaque
Weiss mentioned that an instructional write-up has been drafted for wood installations
and brick installations. Another option may be written up as well. Nelson needs to collect
plaques and will pre -drill some for interested property owners. The pre -drilled plaques
will be delivered along with the instructional sheet.
V. Flyers Distribution
No update.
vi. Work Plan Review
No update.
b. Public Education Subcommittee Updates:
i. Work Session for Communications Plan
Merriman mentioned that implementation of the Communications Plan is in progress
with social media posts being developed as outlined in the plan.
Facebook Efforts
No update.
iii. Tour of Downtown Historic District
Condelli mentioned that a staff member of the South Dakota State University Honors
College would like the BHPC to give a tour of the downtown district for approximately 25
students in September. The tour would be roughly 35 minutes and include the portion of
downtown from the Post Office to Kool Beans. Weiss, Nelson and Merriman mentioned
interest in helping.
Weiss encouraged the Public Education Subcommittee to meet to discuss other potential
tour ideas. Merriman and Stauff will set up a meeting.
c. City Connections Subcommittee Updates:
i. Survey of Potential Resources
Weiss had a conversation with a former Historic Preservation Commissioner and
discussed the original survey work that was done in Brookings.
Meeting with Downtown Brookings
Weiss mentioned that he met with the new Director of Downtown Brookings. The
meeting focused on the process for reviewing projects through the City and how to
identify which projects review reviews or permits. Commission members discussed a
willingness to help promote the historic review process and connect with businesses.
Next Scheduled Meeting
• The next meeting will be August 10, 2023.
Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Matthew Weiss, Chair
Ryan Miller, City Planner