06-08-26 Historic Preservation Commission Packet

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA Menomonie City Hall 800 Wilson Avenue Garden Level, Room 58 5:00pm Monday – June 8, 2026 Page 1 of 1 1. Roll Call 2. Selection of New Chairperson – discussion and possible action. 3. Approval of Minutes for May 11, 2026 – discussion and possible action. 4. Public Comments (agenda items only). 5. New Business a) Certificate of Appropriateness application from John Goetz for Façade Renovation, Window Replacement, Repainting, and Brick/Mortar Repair at LumberJax, Inc. d/b/a LumberJax BakeHouse and Café (230 Main Street East) – discussion and possible approval. 6. Confirm Next Meeting Date – discussion and possible action. 7. Adjourn “PUBLIC ACCESS” NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities. For additional information or to request the service, contact the City Clerk or the City Administrator at 715-232-2221. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Public Works Director Schofield called the Historic Preservation Commission to order on May 11, 2026 at 5:03 pm in City Hall in Garden Level Room 58. Members present were Melissa Kneeland, John Sobota, Joshua Kohnke, Sylvia Gengenbach, and Tim Dotseth, and Carl Rudenborg. Leland Schwebs was absent. Also, present were David Schofield, Dave Kowieski, Christopher Johnson, Charlie Jones, and Wade Lambrigtsen. Selection of New Chairperson: Schofield noted that former Chairperson Ryland Erdman was not reappointed to the Historic Preservation Committee. Schofield asked if any members were interested in being the chairperson. No interest was expressed. Schofield offered to chair this meeting and place the selection of a New Chairperson on the next agenda. Motion to appoint David Schofield as the Chairperson Pro Tempore of the Historic Preservation Commission made by Dotseth ; Rudenborg 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2026 meeting by Sobota; Gengenbach 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Public Comments: Charile Jones commented that he was here if there were any questions regarding Agenda Item #5A. Lambrigtsen expressed appreciation for the city for their support of the Murals in Menomonie event, and indicated that he was here if there were any questions regarding Agenda Items #5A and #5B. Old Business: none. Kneeland arrived at 5:18pm. New Business: a) Revised Certificate of Appropriateness application from TWD Enterprise, LLC for a mural on, and repainting of, the west wall at Hygge Properties and Fiber Lab (616 3rd Street East and 301 Main Street East). The revised project was summarized as presented in the packet by City Staff, with the change being to revise the mural to include “Swiss Miss” specifically to the sign instead of “Original Hot Cocoa Mix”. The applicant also wants to repaint the entire west wall of the building to black. Discussion was had over if the black paint was going to be part of the mural. Lambrigtsen indicated that the black paint is not part of the mural. Lambrigtsen commented that mural upkeep funds would be for the mural itself not the whole wall, and that there will be funds raised for mural maintenance. Schofield noted that those funds will eventually run out and that the property owners are ultimately responsible for mural maintenance. Discussion was also had on if approval was need from Conagra for the use of “Swiss Miss”. Lambrigtsen commented that Murals in Menomonie received written approval from ConAgra. Motion to approve the revised certificate of appropriateness application from TWD Enterpise, LLC for a mural on, and painting of, the exterior of the west wall of 616 3rd Street East and 301 Main Street East, as presented made by Dotseth, Sobota 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. b) Certificate of Appropriateness application from TWD Enterprise, LLC for six (6) window signs and one (1) wall sign at Fiber Lab (305 Main Street East, Suite A) The project was summarized as presented in the packet by City Staff and Lambrigtsen. Fiber Lab is expanding to the storefront next door, which is getting a near repeat of the signage at the existing location to match. Motion to approve the revised certificate of appropriateness application from TWD Enterpise, LLC for six (6) window signs and one (1) wall sign at Fiber Lab (305 Main Street East), as presented made by Gengenbach, Dotseth 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Updated Guidelines Draft Feedback (Discussion Only): Johnson provided an update regarding the updated draft of the guidebook. Johnson noted that a section has been added on a reason for buy in from owners/businesses, a table of all the properties their time period and style and what their historic designation is local, national, or both. The first step by step section was completed for signage, will be used as the template for other guides if it is acceptable. It was also noted that reference was made to look at these things and follow the steps before spending any money on a project to ensure a smooth and successful project. Johnson and Kneeland will continue to work on the guidebook for discussion at a future meeting. No action taken. Supplemental Discussion: Schofield presented an updated CoA application, which includes an updated timeline and details for submission requirements to meet current review practices. Schofield asked for commissioners to provide comments to him. Setting next meeting date: Motion to schedule the next regular Historic Preservation Commission meeting on Monday June 8th, 2026 at 5:00pm at City Hall, Room 58 made by Rudenborg; Kneeland 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Motion to adjourn made by Kneeland; Rudenborg 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote; meeting adjourned, at 5:32 pm. Chris Johnson, Deputy City Clerk MEMORANDUM David Schofield, Director of Public Works dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov 715-232-2221 Ext.1020 1 TO: Historic Preservation Commission FROM: David Schofield, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Certificate of Appropriateness application from John Goetz for Façade Renovation, Window Replacement, Repainting, and Brick/Mortar Repair at LumberJax, Inc. d/b/a LumberJax BakeHouse and Café (230 Main Street East) DATE: June 8, 2029 Historical Preservation Commission Meeting John Goetz has submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness to make the following modifications to the exterior of 230 Main Street East: 1. Repair the brick party wall between 230 Main Street East and 244 Main Street East including removal of all plaster and miscellaneous debris, patching, infilling beam and joist pockets, tuckpointing, adding weep cording, adding courses to complete wall height, and installing parapet cap. The other owner of the party wall has provided written permission which is included in the application. 2. Repair the southeast brick walls including patching, reconstructing brick chimney stack and installing parapet cap. 3. Repaint southeast block wall and wood siding. 4. Replace the north kneewall including new structure, 5/8” Type X gypsum, and wood look smart siding (i.e. LP SmartSide). 5. Replace north storefront doors and windows. 6. Repaint north brick wall. Please note that signs are NOT included in this application. Signs will be considered at a later date. City Staff have reviewed the proposed and found them to be in accordance with City Code, with one exception: the parapet tops shall slope inward. MEMORANDUM David Schofield, Director of Public Works dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov 715-232-2221 Ext.1020 2 However, it is up to the Historic Preservation Commission to determine if the proposed materials, paint colors, etc, are historically appropriate. The Commission may do any of the following: 1. Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness application from John Goetz for 230 Main Street East, contingent upon sloping the parapet tops inward (simple majority). 2. Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness application from John Goetz for 230 Main Street East contingent upon: sloping the parapet tops inward, __________, __________, and __________ (simple majority). 3. Deny the Certificate of Appropriateness application from John Goetz at 230 Main Street East, based upon the following: parapet tops sloping outward, __________, __________, and __________ (simple majority). If denied, the applicant would need to resubmit and listing the reasons would assist them to address the Commission’s concerns. Attachments: • Certificate of Appropriateness Application • Staff Recommendation • Map of Survey PATCHED, RECONSTRUCTEDBRICK WALL AND NEW PARAPETWITH CONCRETE COPING (SEESPEC ATTACHED)EXISTING STEEL ROOFTO REMAINEXISTING BLOCK CONSTRUCTIONTO REMAIN; PAINT (TBD)RECONSTRUCTED BRICKPILASTER AND CAP TO MATCHEXISITING FRONT ELEVATIONWOOD SIDING TOREMAIN, PAINT (TBD)PATCHED, RECONSTRUCTEDBRICK CHIMEY STACK AND CAPFOR DECORATIVE AND HISTORICPURPOSES; MATCH COLUMNPATCHED, RECONSTRUCTEDBRICK CHIMEY STACK AND CAPFOR DECORATIVE AND HISTORICPURPOSES; MATCH HEIGHT OFFRONT COLUMNSRECONSTRUCTED BRICKPILASTER AND CAP TO MATCHEXISITING FRONT ELEVATION1. REMOVE ALL PLASTER AND MISC. DEBRIS FROMBRICK FACE; PATCH REPAIR AS NEEDED2. 2.INFILL BEAM AND JOIST POCKETS TO MATCHEXISTING BRICK CADENCE, BY LAYER3. 3.TUCK POINT LIME MORTAR OVERALL, AS NEEDED4. 4.ADD TOP COURSES AS NEEDED TO COMPLETEWALL HEIGHT, PARAPET AND CAPINDICATES EXTENTS OF RUBBLEWALL FOUNDATION BELOWPLAN VIEWELEVATION VIEW 230 & 244 MAIN STREETPARTY WALL RESTORATIONREMAINING DECONTRUCTEDFOUNDATION WALLCOLUMN BRICKPATTERN ENLARGEDCONTINUE EXISTING BRICKCADENCE UP TO MATCHEXISTING FRONT COLUMNHEIGHT AND STONE CAP;ENLARGED ELEVATIONGENERAL NOTES:TYPICAL TRIPLE-WYTHE BRICK PATTERN,SHOWING ALTERNATE LAYERS; ENLARGEDVERTICAL ELEVATION:TYPICAL BRICK PATTERN, THREELAYERS INTERLOCKED BYSOLDIER COURSES; ENLARGEDAIR GAP LAYER w/ SOLDIERSAIR GAP LAYERw/ SOLDIERSVERTICAL SECTION:TYPICAL THROUGH TRIPLE-WYTHEBRICK WALL AND PARAPET; ENLARGEDMATCH FACADE HEIGHT AND STYLESCALE: 18" = 1'-0"SCALE: 18" = 1'-0"ROOF MEMBRANEOVER STRUCTUREPARAPET CAPSEE SPEC ATTACHEDPILASTER CAPSEE SPEC ATTACHEDPATCHED, RECONSTRUCTEDBRICK WALL AND NEW PARAPETWITH CONCRETE COPING (SEESPEC ATTACHED)THIS IS A HISTORIC TRIPLE-WYTHE BRICKWALL ACTING AS A MASS MASONRYSYSTEM ORIGINNALY MANAGING MOISTUREONLY THROUGH BULK MATERIALABSORPTION AND CONTINUOUS VAPORTRANSMISSION (COMMONLY REFERRED TOAS "BREATHING"). PART OF THERESTORATION PLAN WILL ADD MODERNWEEP CORDING AT THE BASE AS AN ADDEDPRECAUTION.**5/28/2026 PROPOSED STREET-FACING ELEVATIONSTOREFRONT RESTORATIONINTERIOR CEILINGPAINTED BRICKREEDED GLASSw/WOOD MULLIONSCLEARGLASSw/METALMULLIONSSTEEL FACED, WOOD FRAMEDKNEE-WALLEXISTING STREET-FACING ELEVATIONCLEARGLASSw/METALMULLIONSDAMAGED BRICK WALL AND PARAPETFULL GLASS/METAL FRAMESTOREFRONT DOORS; INSET PROPOSED STREET-FACING PLANSTOREFRONT RESTORATIONWINDOW RAIL WITH STOOLS PLATFORMS TO BE REMOVEDEXISTING FRONT-OF-HOUSE PLAN LUMBERJAX BAKEHOUSE & CAFE: 5/28/2026FACADE CONCEPTDISPLAYDISPLAY REMOVE STOREFRONT GLASS SYSTEM ANDVESTIBULE TO STRUCTURENEW CLEAR GLASS w/ BLACKMETAL MULLIONSNEW CLEARGLASS w/ BLACKMETAL MULLIONSNEW CLEARGLASS w/ BLACKMETAL MULLIONSREFACED KNEE-WALL;WOOD LOOK SMART SIDING OVER 58" TYPE GYPSUM TOACHIEVE (CLASS C (III) FIRE RATING OR EQUIVALENTMATERIAL AS APPROPRIATEFULL GLASS/BLACK METALSTOREFRONT DOORS; FACEDINTERIOR CEILINGREPAINTED BRICKCOLOR, TBD LOGOSIGNAGEIDENTITYSIGNAGEPATCHED, RECONSTRUCTED BRICKWALL AND PARAPET TO MATCHEXISTINGSCALE: 18" = 1'-0"SCALE: 18" = 1'-0"SCALE: 18" = 1'-0"SCALE: 18" = 1'-0" Adjoining party wall owner’s confirmation of approval to work on the wall’s restoration and permission to be on their property as needed to do so: MEMORANDUM Dave Kowieski Chief Building Inspector dkowieski@menomonie-wi.gov 715-232-2221 Ext. 1009 Page 1 of 2 TO: Historical Preservation Committee FROM: Dave Kowieski Chief Building Inspector SUBJECT: 230 Main Street LumberJax building permit application DATE: June 4, 2026 ATTACHMENTS: building permit application and supporting documents The Building Inspection Department received a building permit applicatin and supporting documents for 230 Main Street; LumberJax BakeHouse and Cafe. Our Department has reviewed the documents to our current Title 9-1-10 buildings covered by the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code. The review covers the shell of the building only. No review for signage is included with this review. 1. IBC 705.11.1 Parapet Construction. Parapets shall have the same fire resistance rating as that required for the supporting wall, and on any side adjacent to a roof surface, shall have noncombustible faces for the upper most 18 inches, including counterflashing and coping material. The roof of the building shall slope away from the parapet wall inward or slopes to the rear of the building. Direction of slope was not indicated on plan. The Inspection Department is recommending approval to the Historical Preservation Committee. Dave Kowieksi Chief Building Inspector City of Menomonie dkwowieski@menomnie-wi.gov Page 2 of 2