08-14-12 ARC MinutesMINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE: Tuesday, August 14, 2012; 7:30 a.m.
Kalispell City Hall, 201 Ist Ave E
MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Pierrottet; Corey Johnson (Chairman); John Hinchey;
Russ Skelton; Mark Norley, Bill Goodman (left at 8:20), Janet
Clark
OTHERS PRESENT: Karl Henshaw (Jackola Engineering), Alex Burkhalter (Sparrow
Group), Fred Ricketts (West Venture Real Estate), Kevin Russell
(SBGI), Eugene Hollenbeck (Peak Sign Solutions)
City Staff —Sean Conrad;
Hear the Public: None
Approval of Minutes: Janet moved to approve the minutes; Russ seconded. Approved 7-
0.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Signs: West Venture — Double sided internally lit freestanding sign. Eugene presented the
proposed sign, he noted that it would be in the same location as the existing sign. John moved
and Mark seconded to approve the sign as presented. Approved 7-0
SBGI — Gorilla sign hanging off of the side of their building. Kevin presented the sign to the
committee. Discussion was held about the location of the sign and height above the alley. Mark
moved to approve the sign as presented. Janet seconded the motion. Approved 6-0
Building Permits:
Park Side Credit Union — Extend existing drive-thru canopy. Karl provided on overview of the
project to the committee. Noted that the proposed landscaping would match the existing
landscaping on site. Mark moved and Janet seconded to approve the project as presented.
Approved 7-0.
Depot Place — Construct a new 40-unit senior apartment building. Alex presented the project
and discussed why they oriented the building and open spaces areas. Issues brought up by the
committee members on the site layout included:
• Concern that the site layout should be flipped so that the open space/green space is
located along Third Avenue EN instead of by the parking lot.
• Concern with the outward appearance of the building and having it not look like a
compound.
• Emphasize the entrance doors on East Center Street and Third Avenue EN, make them
inviting
• Not enough attention paid to the neighborhood, patios and/or balconies should be
incorporated into the design along Third Avenue EN
Mark moved to approve the project as presented with the following conditions:
• Change the entrance on Third Avenue EN to expand the seating area and include
additional lighting
• Change the entrance on East Center Street to maximize the entrance space
• Change the trees along Third Avenue EN to the largest mature trees as feasibly possible
Julie seconded the motion. The motion failed on a 3 to 3 vote.
Those committee members opposing the motion cited the following issues:
• Orientation of the building
• The site layout needs to address Third Avenue EN better
• Site layout changes are needed because this building will set the cornerstone for future
development in this area.
Further discussion was held between the committee and Alex. Patios were discussed for the first
floor units along Third Avenue EN.
John moved the following motion:
Approve the project as presented with the following conditions:
• Change the entrance on Third Avenue EN to expand the seating area and include
additional lighting
Change the entrance on East Center Street to maximize the entrance space
Change the trees along Third Avenue EN to the largest mature trees as feasibly possible
Install 4 patios on the first floor units facing Third Avenue EN with sliding glass doors on
the units with patios and wooden planter boxes to provide separation between the patio
and sidewalk
Mark seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5 to 1.
KM Building — Roof garden and building enclosing the staircase. Corey recused himself from
discussion and taking action on this item because he is the architect on the project, Mark
presided as acting chair for this item. Corey presented the project to the committee. Janet
moved to approve the project as presented. John seconded. Approved 6 — 0
The Original Juicery — John moved and Russ seconded a motion to table the item due to the
lack of information provided. Approved 6 - 0
Other Discussion:
ARC awards — Due to the time, the committee agreed to discuss the awards list at the next
meeting.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:45