MINUTES. Town of Southern Pines Historic District Commission Special Meeting

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1 MINUTES Town of Southern Pines Historic District Commission Special Meeting Boyd Room of the Planning Department Office 180 SW Broad Street February 8, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. The Town of Southern Pines Historic District Commission met on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. in the Boyd Room of the Planning Department Office, 180 SW Broad Street, Southern Pines, North Carolina. Historic District Commission members present: Mart Gibson, Carolyn Burns, Steady Meares and Molly Goodman. Historic District Commission members absent: Chairman Bud Seifert, Vice Chairman Darlene Stark and Lynn Anderson. Town staff members present: Chris Kennedy, Assistant Town Manager/Community Development Director, B.J. Grieve, Senior Planner, Suzanne Sutphin, Planner I, and Cindy Williams, Secretary to the Historic District Commission. Mart Gibson called the meeting to order at 4:14 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Carolyn Burns made a motion, which was seconded by Steady Meares, to approve the Minutes of the August 24, 2017 meeting as submitted. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: HD Certificate of Appropriateness: Major Works; Exterior Alterations to Existing Structure; 10 Camelia Way; Applicant, Holly Matt; Owner, Virginia Gallagher, Compass Navigation LLC The applicant, Ms. Holly Matt, has submitted an application requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness: Major Works for exterior alterations to the existing structure located at 10 Camelia Way which is currently abandoned. The subject parcel is identified as PIN (Parcel ID ). Per the Moore County GIS, the property owner is listed as Compass Navigation, LLC. The subject property is zoned CB - Central Business. OATH OF TESTIMONY: Cindy Williams administered the oath of testimony to those wishing to provide evidence during the public hearing. Mart Gibson opened the public hearing. February 2018 Minutes Historic District Commission Meeting Page 1 of 5

2 STAFF REPORT Suzanne Sutphin, Planner I: Ms. Sutphin provided an overview of the application, stating that the property is located at 10 Camelia Way. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing roof and add a parapet roof. The existing brick will remain and they propose to add three courses of brick that will match the existing brick and lock into stucco siding on the top of the second story on the sides and rear of the building. The first story windows will be replaced with new windows that resemble the currently existing windows. The second story windows will not have the arch at the top. The brick and stucco colors will be identical to the existing colors. The applicant is also proposing to relocate the main entrance and add an entryway. A handicap ramp will be added in the back and wrap around the building to the front entrance. A fire escape will also be added at the rear of the building and the existing chimney will remain. Mr. Gibson asked if there will be an interior stairway as well, and Ms. Sutphin responded yes. Mr. Hans Antonnson asked why the chimney is going to remain. Mr. Michael Sorenson, the owner s appointed agent, responded that Ms. Gallagher wanted to retain the character and historic use of the building, which was the utility building for The Jefferson Inn, and she also feels that it adds architectural interest. Mr. Gibson asked if the chimney is brick. Ms. Sutphin responded that the chimney is not currently brick. Mr. Sorenson confirmed that the chimney is currently stucco and needs a new stucco finish. Carolyn Burns asked if there is a basement in the building. Mr. Sorenson responded that the building does have a full basement. Mr. Gibson asked if the basement windows will remain. Mr. Sorenson responded that the basement windows will be replaced but they are retaining all of the original arched brick openings. Molly Goodman commented that she feels it is fantastic that the building is going to be saved. Ms. Sutphin directed attention to the pictures of the existing building and the details that will remain. Ms. Goodman inquired as to the intended use of the building. Mr. Sorenson responded that the basement will be a yoga studio. The main floor will have retail space and a juice bar. The upstairs will be used as offices for the owner. February 2018 Minutes Historic District Commission Meeting Page 2 of 5

3 Mr. Gibson commented that the basement is sizeable to the best of his recollection. Mr. Sorenson responded that a lot of structural work is being done to open up the interior. There are beautiful brick buttresses inside the basement. Any veneer will need to be supported by the existing foundation and one reason the stucco veneer is being used is to limit the amount of weight on the foundation. Mr. Gibson asked if there will be a frame structure above the basement. Mr. Sorenson responded that they will use steel stud framing and real stucco. Ms. Burns inquired as to the square footage of the building. Mr. Sorenson responded that there are approximately 1,500 square feet on each level. Hans Antonsson asked Mr. Sorenson if he would consider extending the parapet around the building. Discussion ensued regarding the roofline and other exterior features of the structure. Mr. Kennedy commented that this building is considered a non-contributing structure within the Historic District and therefore less stringent guidelines may be applied. Ms. Goodman commented that by leaving the existing brick the owner has demonstrated an effort to retain what is salvageable. Mr. Sorenson added that Ms. Gallagher desires to make this structure a real asset to downtown Southern Pines and all of the design elements are an effort to make it more applicable to downtown Southern Pines than it has been for the past 50 years. It is going to be a very functional building. Mr. Gibson asked if the intention is for the building to look aged when it is completed. Mr. Sorenson responded that they are going to have to clean up a lot of the old brick which will involve a some sandblasting and power washing to blend in nicely with other existing buildings. Ms. Burns inquired about parking. Mr. Kennedy responded that parking is a consideration. A portion of the parking lot is Town property and a portion of it is not. This section of downtown is exempt from the requirement to provide off-street parking. The cost of repaving the parking lot is currently being investigated by the Town and may be added to the Town s budget for the coming year. Steady Meares asked if the property owner has the option of tearing this building down and build a new two-story building. February 2018 Minutes Historic District Commission Meeting Page 3 of 5

4 Mr. Kennedy responded that a demolition would generate a separate request. Ms. Burns asked if signage has been requested. Mr. Kennedy responded that signage is not part of the current request and will be addressed separately. Hans Antonnson stated that he and his wife own the adjacent building and expressed concerns regarding the nearby trash transfer station. Discussion ensued regarding possible solutions. Mr. Gibson asked if there were any other questions or comments. There being none, Mr. Gibson entertained a motion to close the public hearing. Molly Goodman made a motion, which was seconded by Carolyn Burns, to close the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION ACTION: FINDINGS OF FACT The following findings of fact were made by the Historic District Commission: FINDING OF FACT #1 Carolyn Burns made a motion, which was seconded by Molly Goodman, that as a finding of fact the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness Major Works is complete. The motion carried unanimously. FINDING OF FACT #2 Molly Goodman made a motion, which was seconded by Carolyn Burns, that as a finding of fact the proposal meets the requirements as outlined in the Principles and Guidelines. The motion carried unanimously. Carolyn Burns made a motion, which was seconded by Molly Goodman, to approve HD Certificate of Appropriateness - Major Works. The motion carried unanimously. A Certificate of Appropriateness Major Works was issued for HD OLD BUSINESS: None. February 2018 Minutes Historic District Commission Meeting Page 4 of 5

5 NEW BUSINESS: Chris Kennedy announced that Chairman Seifert had given notice of his resignation from the Historic District Commission. Mr. Kennedy stated that the next meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2018 with two items on the agenda. There being no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Cindy Williams Secretary to the Historic District Commission February 2018 Minutes Historic District Commission Meeting Page 5 of 5