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CITY OF MUSKEGON
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
April 1, 2014
Chairperson J. Hilt called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and roll was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Hilt, S. Kroes, S. Radtke, D. Mayville, L. Wood, S. Kroes,
L. Spataro, K. Panozzo
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: M. Franzak, D. Renkenberger
OTHERS PRESENT: T. MacAllister, 458 W. Webster Ave.; B. Vanderweele, Weber
Lumber; P. Doctor and M. Root, Frauenthal Center
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of February 4, 2014 was made by K. Panozzo,
supported by S. Kroes and unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
Case 2014-03 – 458 West Webster Avenue. Applicant: Terry MacAllister. District: Downtown
Structures. Current Function: Residential. M. Franzak presented the staff report. The applicant
is seeking approval for several restoration projects to the home, including improvements to the
front peak, porch roof, pillars and capitals, porch deck and steps. A detailed scope of the project
including a list of items to be repaired/replaced was provided by Chambers & Company Interior
Design.
T. MacAllister explained the repairs needed and how he planned to get the work done. He
provided a sample of the proposed material for the repair of the cedar shake shingles. B.
Vanderweele described a material called Versatex Trimboard that he planned to use to repair the
curved areas of the porch where the wood needed replacing. The Versatex was a pvc-based,
pliable material that provided the look of wood with less maintenance. Using this type of
material would also enable them to replicate the original curved porch railings. T. MacAllister
and board members discussed the other renovations proposed.
A motion that the HDC approve the requests as proposed in the letter from Chambers &
Company as long all zoning requirements are met and the necessary permits are obtained, was
made by S. Kroes, supported by D. Mayville and unanimously approved.
Case 2014-04 – 414 West Western Avenue. Applicant: Frauenthal Center. District: National
Register. Current Function: Institutional. M. Franzak presented the staff report. The applicant
is seeking approval for a non-permanent, moveable, fence to be placed in front of the building on
the Western Avenue side so that outdoor service may be utilized at Smash Wine Bar.
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M. Root stated that the fence would be black and made of powder-coated steel. Pictures were
provided showing what the fence would look like, and where it would be located. M. Franzak
stated that part of the fenced area would be located on City property, and the applicants were
working with the City Clerk’s office on an encroachment permit for that.
A motion that the HDC approve the request for the fence as proposed, as long as all zoning
requirements are met and the necessary permits are obtained, was made by S. Kroes, supported
by L. Wood and unanimously approved.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
A motion to retain J. Hilt as Chairperson and S. Radtke as Vice-Chairperson was made by L.
Wood, supported by L. Spataro and unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
OTHER
Form Based Code zoning – Historic Districts – L. Spataro addressed board members regarding
changes to the City’s Zoning Ordinance that were being considered. He stated that the changes
could affect some historic districts, including the Heritage Village area. M. Franzak stated that
staff was working on redefining the boundaries of the downtown area that were being considered
for zoning changes, and he would keep the board informed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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