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CITY OF MUSKEGON
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
July 6, 2010
Chairperson J. Hilt called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. and roll was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: S. Kroes, W. Krick, K. Panozzo, L. Spataro
MEMBERS ABSENT: Excused: J. Hilt, L. Wood, D. Mayville
STAFF PRESENT: D. Leafers
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Schmidt, Schmidt Roofing & Siding; C. VanDeKoppel, 4910
Wickham
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 1, 2010 was made by L. Spataro,
supported by W. Krick and unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case 2010-09 – 158 Catherine Ave. Applicant: Schmidt Roofing. District: McLaughlin. Class: A.
Current Function: Residential. D. Leafers presented the staff report. The applicant is seeking
approval to replace the siding from wood to vinyl and to replace the windows from wood to vinyl.
Staff recommends approval of the project.
W. Krick asked what the front window would be replaced with. Mr. Schmidt stated that it would be
a picture window. L. Spataro stated that vinyl replacement windows and siding are normally
allowed in a single A district, but that the HDC usually requires the window openings to remain the
same, as well as the lites. Board members discussed the mullion on the front window with the
applicant. Mr. Schmidt stated that he would put a strip across the new window, to closely match
what was currently there.
A motion that the HDC approve the request to replace the siding from wood to vinyl and to replace
the windows from wood to vinyl, with the conditions that 1) all architectural features such as
cornices and corbels are retained, the new windows are the same size and pattern as the existing
windows, and that any necessary permits are obtained, was made by L. Spataro, supported by K.
Panozzo and unanimously approved.
Case 2010-10 – 470 W Clay Avenue. Applicant: Monet Gardens. District: Clay-Western. Class:
AA. Current Function: Garden. D. Leafers presented the staff report. The applicant is seeking
approval to replace a sign at the Monet Garden, because the old sign was stolen. The new sign will
be a 2’ x 3’ foot double-sided wood sign with decorative posts. A photo of the sign was provided to
the board. Staff recommends approval of the sign.
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C. VanDeKoppel showed board members a drawing of where the sign would be placed, facing Clay
Ave. She also asked for some direction from the board regarding other planned improvements to
the garden, and walkways were discussed.
A motion that the HDC approve the request to replace the sign as described, with the condition that
any required permits are obtained, was made by L. Spataro, supported by W. Krick and
unanimously approved.
OTHER
None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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