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CITY OF MUSKEGON
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
July 1, 2014
Chairperson J. Hilt called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and roll was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Hilt, S. Kroes, L. Spataro, K. Panozzo, D. Mayville, L. Wood
MEMBERS ABSENT: S. Radtke
STAFF PRESENT: M. Franzak, D. Renkenberger
OTHERS PRESENT: A. Peters, 1065 4st St.; G. Greenwood, 1309 Peck St.; B.
Greenwood, 1309 Peck St.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 3, 2014 was made by S. Kroes,
supported by K. Panozzo and unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
Case 2014-14 – 1065 4th Street. Applicant: First Church of Christ, Scientist. District: Houston.
Current Function: Institutional. The applicant is seeking approval for a new 30-inch x 60-inch
framed wall sign to be placed on the side of the building facing Webster Avenue, in the recessed
area of the building façade. The sign would show the name of the church and its hours of
operation. Drawings were provided, showing the information to be included on the sign.
J. Hilt asked what material the sign would be made of. A. Peters stated that it would be made of
a type of hard opaque plastic with gold lettering. D. Mayville asked if the size of the sign met
zoning requirements. M. Franzak stated that it did.
A motion that the HDC approve the sign as proposed, as long all zoning requirements are met
and the necessary permits are obtained, was made by L. Spataro, supported by S. Kroes and
unanimously approved.
M. Franzak advised Mrs. Peters to obtain a sign permit from SafeBuilt before starting work.
Case 2014-15 – 1309 Peck Street. Applicant: Gene/Barbara Greenwood. District: Clinton-
Peck. Current Function: Residential. The applicant is seeking approval to replace the wood
windows with vinyl windows, replace the wood siding with vinyl siding (a portion of the home
already has vinyl siding), to modify the front porch with smaller windows, and to add columns.
J. Hilt asked what type of work would be done on the porch. G. Greenwood stated that he was
having maintenance issues with the current material, which he would like to replace. The porch
would be kept the same size as it currently was. Board members discussed the proposed window
replacement with the applicant. L. Spataro stated that the proposal involved changing the
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window size and substantially reducing the amount of windows, which the HDC had
traditionally not allowed. Some members stated that they had seen work like this done at
different locations around town – replacing long windows with short sliding windows – and felt
that it significantly detracted from the look of the home. S. Kroes pointed out that the windows
in question were not original to the building. L. Spataro stated that if this proposal were
approved, it would take the house even further away from its original configuration. D. Mayville
suggested that the applicants obtain a revised proposal, keeping the new window openings
similar to their current configuration, which was longer windows with less wall space between
them. Board members concurred, and advised the applicants to return to the next meeting with
revised plans showing a different window configuration that more closely matched the current
one.
Case 2014-16 – 1691 Peck Street. Applicant: Muskegon Rescue Mission. District: Clinton-
Peck. Current Function: Residential. The applicant is seeking approval for a new canopy (either
steel or wood) and door and windows (aluminum frame, similar to current) as part of an overall
handicap accessible renovation. Drawings and plans were provided, showing the proposed work.
D. Mayville reviewed the plans provided, and although the changes were fairly significant, he
stated that the architect was keeping the same lines of the building. Since the applicant was not
present, D. Mayville was able to answer some of the board members questions regarding the
plans.
A motion that the HDC approve the request as proposed, as long all zoning requirements are met
and the necessary permits are obtained, was made by L. Wood, supported by D. Mayville and
unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
OTHER
None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:57 p.m.
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