03-25-14 ARC MinutesMINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE: Tuesday, March 25, 2014; 7:30 a.m.
Kalispell City Hall, 201 1" Ave E
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Norley (Chairman); Russ Skelton; Julie Pierrottet;
Bill Goodman; David Koel (after approval of minutes)
OTHERS PRESENT: City Staff —PJ Sorensen; Tom Jentz
Guests — 6 guests in attendance
Hear the Public: None
Approval of Minutes: Russ moved to approve the March 11 minutes; Bill seconded.
Approved 4-0.
Old Business:
LC Staffing — 702 E Idaho; exterior renovation. Prior approval of changes subject to a
final review of colors. Grey isn't best choice, but is acceptable. Bill moved to approve;
Julie seconded. Approved 5-0.
New Business:
Starbucks — 10 N Main; new coffee shop. Tabled at last meeting. David Peterson
discussed the overall mall development history and this location's design parameters. Dan
discussed the changes they have sketched out on the site. Fence? — maybe use
shrubs/trees. Need to have connection with sidewalk to the northwest. Landscape plan —
emphasize evergreen. Discussion on screening wall. Russ — still have core concerns re:
pedestrians. Bill — discussed need for 4-sided architecture and blending with historical
architecture on Main St. Dan discussed building changes they are proposing — add tower,
faux windows. Maybe drop screening wall. Maybe use more illumination on east face.
Roof mechanical equipment would be below the parapet. Discussion on brick color —
lighter, maybe reddish? Maybe add canopy at main entrance to draw pedestrians from
corner and add a false window on east side of south face. Bill moved to approve subject to
a final review of changes; David seconded. Approved 4-1 (Russ dissented).
The Rock — 350 Heritage Way — addition to existing office building (proposed revision to
previously reviewed plans). David recused himself. Discussion as to whether Russ and
Julie should recuse themselves as well due to connections with the hospital. KRMC's
direct involvement is limited, and it was felt that they did not need to recuse themselves
for this project. David Mitchell went over the changes — dropping the conference center
and making some adjustments to the office addition — addition was moved about 20 ft to
the south. Bill moved to approve; Russ seconded. Approved 4-0.
Three Rivers Bank — 223 E Idaho; bank addition. David recused himself Fran Quiram
presented Phase 2 of their expansion project. Stone materials presented. Efforts to bring
the existing together with the new addition. Russ moved to approve; Julie seconded.
Approved 4-0.
Other Discussion:
Kalispell Brewery — change in wall along alley — painting brick. Bill mentioned Sterling
Title as a possible model. Julie moved to approve subject to an email review of the color
they select; Russ seconded. Approved 5-0.
Agenda for meeting on April 8 will be sent out on Monday April 7.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:25 a.m.