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CITY OF MUSKEGON
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
May 7, 2013
Chairperson J. Hilt called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. and roll was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Hilt, S. Radtke, L. Spataro, D. Mayville
MEMBERS ABSENT: L. Wood, excused; K. Panozzo, S. Kroes
STAFF PRESENT: M. Franzak, D. Renkenberger
OTHERS PRESENT: N. York-Bremer, 1274 E. Isabella; F. Bright; A. Brower, 1665
Jefferson St.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 5, 2013 was made by L. Spataro,
supported by D. Mayville and unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
Case 2013-03 – 1299 Jefferson Street. Applicant: Phoenix Continuum/Norma York-Bremer. District:
Campus. Current Function: Residential. The applicant is seeking approval to create a Victorian
garden on this corner lot, which recently became vacant after the house was razed due to severe fire
damage. A conceptual drawing of the garden was provided to board members.
J. Hilt asked the applicant when she was going to begin the fundraising. N. York-Bremer stated that
she would begin as soon as she received HDC approval. She explained the project and stated that
there would be no cost to the City. They planned to have the garden lighted, with clear vision at the
corner, and unlocked gates to help promote a safe environment. She stated that she had spoken with
neighbors about the plan, and they were supportive. S. Radtke asked if she had a plan to maintain the
garden once it was put in. N. York-Bremer stated that she did, and had already contacted a couple of
organizations for help with maintenance.
A motion that the HDC approve the request to create a Victorian Garden as described in the site plan
at 1299 Jefferson Street, as long as all zoning requirements are met and the necessary permits are
obtained, was made by D. Mayville, supported by J. Hilt and unanimously approved.
Case 2013-04 – 1665 Jefferson Street. Applicant: Michael/Alana Brower. District: Jefferson.
Current Function: Residential. The applicant is seeking approval to install a four-foot fence around
the garden. The fence will be constructed with steel posts and mesh chicken wire. Pictures of the
type of fence and fence posts were provided. M. Franzak also informed board members that he had
done a staff approval for the replacement of new tile shingles with like materials at this address.
A. Brower stated that they had originally planned to change the roof since the current tiles were hard
to replace, but they had now decided to stick with those materials. She stated that the fence they had
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requested would be a seasonal fence to go around the garden to keep pests out. The posts she had
were four feet high, but the wire mesh would only be about two feet high.
A motion that the HDC approve the request to install a four-foot fence around the garden at 1665
Jefferson Street as long as all zoning requirements are met and the necessary permits are obtained,
was made by L. Spataro, supported by D. Mayville and unanimously approved.
D. Mayville reminded the applicant to beware of possible lead paint contamination in the soil, with
these older homes.
Case 2013-05 – Hackley Park. Applicant: City of Muskegon. District: National Register. Current
Function: Public Park. The City of Muskegon Bike Rack Committee has recommended four new
bike racks for Hackley Park, one at each entrance. The first installation would be donated from the
Brink’s fund at the Community Foundation for Muskegon County. A photo of the type of rack
proposed was provided. M. Franzak stated that the color would be black, not the red shown in the
picture, to blend in better with the park surroundings.
A motion that the HDC approve the request to install up to four new bike racks as proposed, as long
as all zoning requirements are met and the necessary permits are obtained, was made by D. Mayville,
supported by L. Spataro and unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS
None
OTHER
None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
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