09-27-22 Architectural Review Committee MinutesMINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
Kalispell City Hall, 201 1st Ave E
MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Pierrottet (Chair); Robin Spear; John Hinchey, Mark Pirrie,
Susanne Wigginton, Sarah Turner (Zoom),
OTHERS PRESENT: City Staff –Kari Barnhart
# Of Guests: 4
Hear the Public: None
Approval of Minutes: John moved to approve the September 13, 2022, minutes; Robin 2nd;
approved (6-0).
New Business: None
Signs: Stillwater Crossing – 430 Stillwater Rd – monument signs – Kari
presented sign rendering. Susanne motioned to approve, Mark 2nd,
Robin abstained, approved (5-0).
Town Pump – W Idaho – face replacement monument sign – Kari
presented sign rendering showing reader boards with updated
technology. Susanne motioned to approve, Mark 2nd, approved (6-
0).
Town Pump – Hwy 93 S - face replacement monument sign - Kari
presented sign rendering showing reader boards with updated
technology. Susanne motioned to approve, Mark 2nd, approved (6-
0).
Buildings: NWMT Head Start – 79 7th Ave EN – addition – Elizabeth and
Shawn from Cushing Terrell presented plans for new addition and
relocation of 1 row of parking. Susanne moved to approve, Mark
2nd, approved (6-0).
Old Business: Berkshire Hathaway – 123 S Main St – wall sign & paint color –
Kari provided paint samples for the 2 proposed options from the
Design Guidelines. A special onsite meeting was scheduled for 9/20
but a quorum was not present. Mark and John had concerns about
approving colors from the Design Guidelines and felt that the
Committee approval is not needed. Julie advised that the committee
could provide a color recommendation. Discussion regarding the
original renderings being pink and the importance of providing paint
samples was held. Robin moved to approve painting of the sign with
the recommendation of the color Wickerwork, John 2nd, motion
approved (5-1).
Other Discussion:
2022 ARC Awards – The committee selected The Great Indoors (new construction) and
The Ritz (remodel) as the winners.
Susanne asked if everyone was informed in writing that they must bring samples;
otherwise, they could be tabled due to lack of documentation. Kari confirmed that samples
are included on the checklist and that she verbally informs applicants that samples are
required. Kari advised Susanne that she cannot tell someone in advance that they will be
tabled. Mark stated that the committee just approved other signs without samples. Julie
stated that a checklist and Kari’s verbal instructions are sufficient. The committee reviewed
the Downtown Historic Design Standards to determine if all colors in the standards are
approved; the Standards only state that selected colors should complement colors in the
Historic District. Julie advised the committee to be cognizant of the streetscape when
making decisions and recommendations and that they provide a concrete reason behind
their recommendations to the applicants.
Meeting Adjourned @ 8:01 AM