10-14-14 ARC MinutesMINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE: Tuesday, October 14, 2014; 7:30 a.m.
Kalispell City Hall, 201 1" Ave E
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Norley (Chairman); David Koel; John Hinchey;
Julie Pierrottet; Janet Clark
OTHERS PRESENT: City Staff —Kevin
Guests — 4 guests in attendance
Hear the Public: None
Approval of Minutes: John moved to approve the September 23 minutes; Janet seconded.
Approved 5-0.
Old Business:
No old business.
New Business:
Savvi Salon — 135 W. Idaho. A request to modify an existing, free standing sign and
change the wall sign for a new business. Bill moved to approve; John seconded.
Approved 5-0.
Flair Boutique — 36 2nd Street E, in the KM Building. Addition of two new projecting
signs and two wall signs for a new tenant on 2nd Street E. Bill recused himself as the
building owner. Committee asked if there was any lighting included. The applicant's
representative replied that no lighting was included. David moved to approve; Julie
seconded. Approved 4-0.
Bitney's Furniture — 740 E. Idaho. Remodeling of existing free-standing sign and new
wall sign on front of building. Discussion ensued regarding the use of a colored,
corrugated metal siding to coordinate the building and the free standing sign. It was
agreed that the update in colors and materials was favorable. John moved to approve,
Bill seconded. Approved 5-0.
A-1 Vacuum — 140 W. Center. Addition of vestibule on the south side of building. The
committee questioned the applicant about the color choices and the roof materials to be
used. The applicant explained that the roof would be a blue metal. The balance of the
addition would be painted white to match the existing building. The vestibule would
include a window, as well as a side -light window next to the new door. The addition
would require a minor modification to the sign on the south face of the building. Bill
moved to approve; Julie seconded. Approved 5-0.
Culligan's — 2243 Highway 93 South. Addition to the northwest corner of the building
for offices and loading area on the north side of building. The committee closely
reviewed the submitted elevation drawings, along with a photo of the building facade.
They asked questions about the distance of the building from the north and west property
lines. It appeared the addition was well within the allowed setbacks. David moved to
approve with condition that the colors and materials used on the addition shall match the
existing exterior treatments on the building, Janet seconded. Approved 5-0.
Other Discussion:
Starbucks — The committee discussed the completed Starbucks coffee shop at the corner
of Main Street and Center Street.
KM Builiding — Bill shared photos from when the concrete and aggregate slabs were
removed from the KM building after he purchased the building.
Burger King — Mark reported that he had visited the newly completed Burger King
restaurant on Highway 93 South and reported that it seemed odd that a remnant concrete
slab was located in the area where cars exit the drive-thru. He also commented on the
visibility of the roof -access ladder.
Verizon — The committee was provided with an update on the developer's response to
the committee's efforts to compel the developer to complete the requested architectural
and site features that were approved as part of the Verizon store in Spring Prairie Phase 3.
Spring Prairie Phase 4 (Victory Commons) — The committee was briefed on a recent
meeting the planning department had with Karen Blumenstein and her engineer regarding
land use entitlements for Phase 4 of the Spring Prairie development, located at the
southwest corner of Highway 93 North and Reserve Loop, at the site of the former
DNRC offices. The committee expressed a strong desire to be involved in the
architectural review and feedback early in the process so that pressure is no put on the
committee to "approve" on short notice. Rather, they would like to have early input so
the overall design is considered.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:00 a.m.