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CITY OF MUSKEGON
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
October 4, 2011
Chairperson J. Hilt called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. and roll was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Hilt, L. Spataro, D. Mayville, K. Panozzo
MEMBERS ABSENT: S. Kroes, excused; L. Wood, S. Radtke
STAFF PRESENT: M. Franzak, D. Renkenberger
OTHERS PRESENT: J. Thompson, 1693 Jefferson St; M. Balkema, 1700 Clinton
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 6, 2011 was made by L. Spataro
supported by K. Panozzo and unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
Case 2011-09 – 1693 Jefferson Street. Applicant: John Thompson. District: Jefferson. Current
Function: Residential. M. Franzak presented the staff report. The applicant is seeking to remove
and rebuild the outside shed entrance to the basement. The siding will be changed from vinyl to
wood, to match the rest of the house. The original door will be refurbished and reused and the
original window will also be used. Staff recommends approval of the project.
J. Hilt asked if the entranceway would be the same size as the current one. J. Thompson stated that
it would; he planned to use the same foundations, studs if possible, and the original wood siding that
was under the aluminum. The roof was deteriorating and is the biggest problem. D. Mayville asked
if the roof would be rebuilt with the same low slope. J. Thompson stated that it would. D. Mayville
offered some suggestions to minimize the chance of future water damage.
A motion that the HDC approve the request to rebuild the outer shed entrance to the basement as
described, as long as all zoning requirements are met and the necessary permits are obtained, was
made by L. Spataro, supported by D. Mayville and unanimously approved.
Case 2011-10 – Various locations. Applicant: Mercy Health Partners. District: Clinton-Peck.
Current Function: Residential. M. Franzak presented the staff report. The applicant is seeking
approval to remove the current hospital directional signs and replace with new signs that include the
new logo. The signs will be placed at 1562 Peck, 1624 Peck and on the corner of Peck and Dale.
Staff recommends approval of the project.
M. Franzak provided drawings of the proposed new signs. He wanted to make the board aware of
the plans, since the signs would be located in residential areas. L. Spataro asked if the signs would
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be the same size and shape as the current ones. M. Balkema stated that the shape was changing
slightly, and the signs would contain the hospital’s new logo and colors.
A motion that the HDC approve the request to remove the current hospital directional signs and
replace with new signs that include the new logo, as long as all zoning requirements are met and the
necessary permits are obtained, was made by D. Mayville, supported by L. Spataro and
unanimously approved.
Case 2011-11 – 1302 Ransom St. Applicant: Veleria Land. District: McLaughlin. Current
Function: Residential. M. Franzak presented the staff report. The applicant is seeking approval to
install a wooden handicap ramp on the Ransom St entrance of the home. Staff recommends
approval of the project.
Love INC was assisting with the ramp installation, but they were not able to have a representative
attend the meeting. Board members were concerned with whether the ramp would meet building
code requirements. L. Spataro stated that it would be addressed when their permits were applied for
through the City’s building inspection department.
A motion that the HDC approve the request to install a wooden handicap ramp on the Ransom
Street entrance of the home as long as all zoning and building code requirements are met, and the
necessary permits are obtained, was made by L. Spataro, supported by K. Panozzo and unanimously
approved.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
OTHER
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
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