05-11-26 Historic Preservation Commission Packet

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA Menomonie City Hall 800 Wilson Avenue Garden Level, Room 58 5:00pm Monday – May 11, 2026 Page 1 of 1 1. Roll Call 2. Selection of New Chairperson – discussion and possible action. 3. Approval of Minutes for April 13, 2026 – discussion and possible action. 4. Public Comments (agenda items only). 5. New Business a) Revised Certificate of Appropriateness application from TWD Enterprise, LLC for a mural on, and painting of, the west wall at Hygge Properties and Fiber Lab (616 3rd Street East and 301 Main Street East) – discussion and possible approval. 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) – discussion and possible approval. c) Review updated draft of Guide Book for Applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness – discussion only (no action) 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. 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: Staff Comments DATE: May 11, 2026 Historical Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda Item #2 – Selection of New Chairperson: At the April 21 Organizational Meeting, Alderperson Lee Schwebs was appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission, replacing Alderperson Ryland Erdman. As such, the Commission must now select a new Chairperson. The appropriate motion would be Appoint __________ as the Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission (simple majority). Agenda Item #3 – April 13, 2026 Minutes The April 13, 2026 minutes are attached. If the Commission concurs, the appropriate motion would be Approve the minutes for the April 13, 2026 meeting, as presented (simple majority). Agenda Item #4 – Public Comments The public is invited to provide comments regarding agenda items only. MEMORANDUM David Schofield, Director of Public Works dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov 715-232-2221 Ext.1020 2 Agenda Item #5A – Revised COA for a Mural On, and Painting of, the West Wall of 616 3rd Street East and 301 Main Street East At the March 9th Historic Preservation Commission meeting, a COA was approved for a mural on the west wall of 616 3rd Street East. After this meeting, the Owner also decided to request modification of the artwork within the mural and expand the repainting of the exterior of the west wall to include 301 Main Street East. As such, a Revised Certificate of Appropriateness application was submitted. City Staff have determined that the revised mural is still exempt from regulation under City Code 9-6 Signs and Billboards as per City Code 9-6-5-C which exempts “works of art that do not include a commercial message”. Although “Swiss Miss” remains a commercially available product, the intent of the Murals in Menomonie Special Event is to celebrate a broad range of historical products from Menomonie. For this reason, City Staff are comfortable determining this use of “Swiss Miss” in this mural during this special event can be considered a historic, rather than commercial, message. If the Commission concurs with the modifications contained in the Revised Certificate of Appropriateness application, the appropriate motion would be Approve the Revised Certificate of Appropriateness application from TWD Enterprise, 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 (simple majority). Commissioner Kneeland should abstain from voting on this issue due to her roll with the Murals in Menomonie organizing committee. MEMORANDUM David Schofield, Director of Public Works dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov 715-232-2221 Ext.1020 3 Agenda Item #5B – COA for Six (6) Window Signs and One (1) Wall Sign at 305 Main Street East, Suite A Enclosed in the packet is a Certificate of Appropriateness application from Wade Lambrigtsen on behalf of TWD Enterprise, LLC for six (6) windows signs and one (1) wall sign at 305 Main Street East, Suite A (Fiber Lab). The proposed signs have been reviewed by the Building Inspection Department and were found to meet all City of Menomonie Sign Ordinance requirements. Because the proposed signs are in the Historic District, the Historic Preservation Commission must also review and approve. If the Commission concurs, the appropriate motion would be Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness application from TWD Enterprise, LLC for six (6) window signs and one (1) wall sign at Fiber Lab (305 Main Stret East), as presented (simple majority). Agenda Item #5C – Review Updated Draft of Guide Book for Applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness Enclosed in the packet is a Updated Draft of the Guide Book for Applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness. This agenda item is presented for discussion only. No action can be taken. Agenda Item #6 – Next Meeting Date The next regular meeting date would be June 8, 2026. However, City Staff recently received a building permit application for the building shell of the proposed LumberJax Bakehouse and Cafe at 230 Main Street East. Although the application was not yet approvable, City Staff anticipate that the applicant will be able to quickly work through the City’s comments. As such, City Staff are curious if the Historic Preservation Commission would be available to hold a Special Meeting on either Wednesday May 27 or Thursday May 28. The appropriate motion would be Set the Next Meeting for 5:00pm on __________ (simple majority). HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Chairperson Ryland Erdman called the Historic Preservation Commission to order on April 13, 2026 at 5:02 pm in City Hall in Garden Level Room 58. Members present were Ryland Erdman, Melissa Kneeland, John Sobota, Joshua Kohnke, Sylvia Gengenbach, and Tim Dotseth. Carl Rudenborg was absent. Also, present were David Schofield, Dave Kowieski, Christopher Johnson, Nick Klug, Stacy Lang, Dan Lang, and Wade Lambrigtsen. Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2026 meeting by Kneeland; Gengenbach 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Public Comments: none. Old Business: none. New Business: a) Sign Color Palettes – Resolution HP 2026-01. Schofield presented the proposed Resolution HP 2026-01 which outlines the list of colors to be used on signs inside the Historic District. Included are the following palettes from Nova Color, Ronan, and 1 Shot, which are currently in use in the district on signs. This resolution follows the further review from last meeting by Schofield and Lambrigtsen to remove the fluorescent colors from the list, conduct further review of cadmium colors, all while also including the option for colors attached to a business’ branding to be able to be included at the discretion of the commission. Discussion was had over metallic paints, and if only a percentage of the total signage should be allowed to be in that style of paint. Due to its reflective properties, incongruity with the district of an all-metallic sign, and possible diminished lifespan of those paints. Comment was given by Lambrigtsen that excessive use is generally discouraged in industry, as metallic paints, while as long lasting as any other paint, are mostly used for accents and gold leafing. It was noted that all signs, regardless of paints which are approved or not approved, will still need Certificates of Appropriateness to be individually approved by the commission allowing a catch for the all-metallic design. Motion to approve Resolution HP 2026-01, as presented made by Kneeland, Dotseth 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. b) Certificate of Appropriateness for modifications to the north face of 332 Main Street East, Foos Wine, LLC (332 Main Street East – Tobin Building). The project was summarized as presented in the packet by City Staff, with some concerns presented, those being; While Chippendale Rosetone HC-58 is an approved façade color the paint will overlap onto the business next door, as the bord and batten above the storefront windows doesn’t full align with the building addition division. The awning will be 10 foot wide, and the side of the building is 10 foot 4 inches wide and will not fully align but should be un-noticed from the sidewalk. The window sign will be a dark purple which is not found on the colors approved. The lettering on the awning, is a third color beige and some concern was expressed over the variation in color choices. Discussion was had over the façade painting line should be and if an additional board could be added to the board and batten to better align with the building addition seam. To better align with the storefront, keeping it uniform in border. As well as leaving the column red between this and the neighboring business, and moving the awning to be in line with that painting line. Klug was not opposed to those changes. Question was raised over the color of the vinyl sign. Klug stated that color was in line with current branding. Question was raised the historical nature of the awning and lettering, and if those would be complimentary to the district. It was noted by the commission that lettering/branding is tied to a business’s identity and should not be changed by this commission. Question returned to the historical nature of the awning, and if one from the same time period of the building could be found – possibly using reference from images of the downtown in prior time periods. Discussion was also had on the maintenance of a rounded awning, with it being a north facing awning not getting sun, ensuring that it won’t become molded with regular cleaning, and timely snow removal. Kneeland located the historic style of awning: a traditional with valance awning, which can have the same scalloping on the bottom edge. This would be an angled triangular awning which would be more in line with the district, and previous historic awnings, and require less maintenance. Klug indicated this would be acceptable. Question was raised by Lambrigtsen, to clarify that the color of the window vinyl. Discussion was had on the style of vinyl, with cut vinyl having a color code which can be referenced, and thus being selected with a closely matching approved color, processed purple being found to match with the business branding. Motion was made by Kneeland to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for Foos Wine, LLC (332 Main Street East) contingent on the following changes; The installation of a new board along the batten area to be in line with the building addition seam, Repainting of the north face of 332 Main Street East to be Benjamin Moore Chippendale Rosetone HC-58 – excluding painting left of the building addition seam, Excluding the painting of the column between store front windows, The window cut vinyl logo for business logo is to be done in as close a color as possible to 1 Shot 4010164 Process Purple, Changing the awning to a black traditional style awning, to be installed in the center of the newly painted board and batten area, with scalloped valance along the bottom edge. Including address, logo, and additional wording in beige. seconded by Dosteth; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Supplemental Discussion: Mayoral Election has occurred, and if the council approves Erdman may remain the chair. The next regular scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held on Monday May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm at City Hall, Room 58. Kohnke made a motion to adjourn; Kneeland 2nd; motion carried unanimously on a voice vote; meeting adjourned, at 5:54 pm. Chris Johnson, Deputy City Clerk City of Menomonie: Historic Preservation Commission; Guide Book for Applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness Introduction: This Guide book was created to help guide you as either an owner of a historic building, or as a business owner in a Historic Building on how to best navigate the process of making modifications, renovations, alterations, or signage creation/changes to said historic building. As those actions are restricted and governed by Menomonie City Code: Chapter 2; Section 8, which is administered by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) created in said code. Any changes made to a historic building must be approved by the HPC via application by Certificate of Appropriateness, before any building or sign permits are issued to be in compliance with City Code. When undertaking a project of any kind inside the historic district, spend some time researching the historic characteristics which make each of the downtown buildings unique, especially yours. Creating a well-designed and properly maintained district that has a common historic feel has many benefits. Having complementary design elements that include buildings, store fronts and signs builds a concrete sense of place and influences people’s perceptions of the district and of the individual businesses. A business that invests in our historic downtown grows a sense of pride in our community – creating a place in which residents want to live, as well as spend their time and money. A cohesive historic downtown generates dollars for your business not only through building local pride and investment, but increases the city’s ability to market our historic downtown as a potential tourist destination. We encourage you to reach out to the HPC early for questions and assistance to ensure a smooth application process, as well as to be able to receive the most up to date information regarding the process, preservation best practices, and grant information. For the full text of the code chapter pertaining to Historic Preservation use the following link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/menomoniewi/latest/menomonie_wi/0-0-0-835 Am I a part of the Historic District? All of the buildings within the locally designated Downtown Historic District, designated March 13, 1995. Are subject to the regulations set forth in the aforementioned section of City Code. This Includes regulation concerning construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition, and maintenance. [Insert Map of the Historic District] David will reach out to Cedar Corp on having them make us a new clearer map with, which shows the locally designated Historic District. Address list of Historic District: Street Address Historic Name Date of Construction Architectural Style Historic Designation 630 Broadway St S Schutte & Quilling Bank 1907 Neo-Classical Revival National & Local 632 Broadway St S Weisman Building 1890 Commercial Vernacular National & Local 113 Main St E Johnson Block 1890 Victorian Italianate National & Local 205 Main St E Mabel Tainter Memorial Building 1889 Richardsonian Romanesque National & Local 235 Main St E U.S. Post Office 1913 Neo-Classical Revival National & Local 301 Main St E Lange Block 1896 Commercial Vernacular National & Local 311 Main St E Glen Mar Building 1897 Commercial Vernacular National & Local 315 Main St E Pabst Milwaukee Building 1906 Commercial Vernacular National & Local 321 Main St E Albert Alseth Building 1906 Commercial Vernacular National & Local 327 Main St E Inenfeldt Building 1906 Commercial Vernacular National & Local 331-335 Main St E Hammerly Building 1906 Commercial Vernacular National & Local 438 Main St E Hintzman Building 1912 Commercial Vernacular National & Local 436 Main St E Knights of Pythias Building 1924 Commercial Vernacular National & Local 424 Main St E Local 420 Main St E The Lucas Block 1883 Victorian Gothic National & Local 414 Main St E McGowan Building 1883 Commercial Vernacular National & Local 408-406 Main St E Orpheum Theater 1914 Art Moderne National & Local 400 Main St E Noer Building 1910 Commercial Vernacular National & Local 342 Main St E Goodrich Building 1880 Victorian Italianate National & Local 336 Main St E Graven & Wilcox Building 1882 Commercial Vernacular National & Local 334-332 Main St E Tobin Building 1907 Victorian Italianate Influences National & Local 326 Local Glossary HPC – Historic Preservation Commission COA -Certificate of Appropriateness Insert diagram of building parts with terms of parts of buildings (Image from Monroe) Ask for further additions to this glossary – terms not just for this document but for others that the applicant may encounter elsewhere as well? – See Grants section for additional glossary tailored to that section? What is a Certificate of Appropriateness?: A Certificate of Appropriateness is the application used to present any changes, renovations, modifications, or signages for historic buildings to the HPC. They should describe the following: • Type of work/sign to be completed, • Material components, • Colors, • Contractor information, • Any supporting documentation you would like to have presented at the Historic Preservation Commission. They will use the information provided in the application to determine if the request meets the historic requirements set forth by code and if the project preserves the historic look and feel of the building and/or district. It is highly recommended to use as much detail as possible, include measurements, colors and which color palate/code number they are from, supporting documents, historic profiles, pictures, sketches, renderings, and other such items to help support your case and show your vision. [Insert example of blank copy and or filled in example COA? – ie: John @ 123 Main St.] – Ask David is working with Building Inspections to update CoA form Where do I start/ Step By Step Guide? – Broken into one or two lists? Where do I start? We recommend two things before spending any time or money on a project inside the historic district. • Research the historic context of your building, significance, integral elements, prior designs, etc.. To formulate an idea of how your project can flow together with the building and our historic districts character and feel • Have a meeting with the Building Inspection Department to ensure compliance with local rules and ordinances. Step by step for various projects Signs 1. Before investing any money in your signage. Look over example images of approved signs found here [insert link to drive of pictures]. 2. Ensure compliance with City Signage Code [Insert Code Chapter] by seeking approval from the building inspection department. [Include contact information], have a meeting if needed. 3. Once approved by the Building Inspection Department, fill out a Certificate of Appropriateness found [Here]. a. Make sure to read all requirements and submit the Certificate at least week in advance of the meeting date. b. Ensure that the required signature of the building owner is obtained on the certificate. 4. Prepare any supporting documents outlined in detail on the certificate application to be attached, for timely approval. 5. Attend and speak on your application during the public comment portion of the meeting of the HPC in which your application is to be considered. 6. If approved, obtain Certificate of Appropriateness from City Hall. 7. Proceed with signage as approved. Façade Renovations 1. Windows 2. Pre-Application/Research & Resources Do we ask to request the sharing of research documentation people do in the course of discovery on their buildings? Are we a library for this information? Or should it go to the museum/stout archives? Melissa’s Downtown Historic Walk/App idea! Filling out an Application/Next Steps Last: Don’t forget to have building owner AND applicant sign COA. Codes Signage Design Assistance Add images by decade/different time periods to be preserved/used as examples/guides Colour Palate Grants Glossary SHPO - State Historic Preservation Office NPS – National Park Service CLG – Certified Local Government WHS – Wisconsin Historical Society Include information on the Main Street Menomonie Sign Grant Examples and Best Practices Different Parts of an Historic Building? Awning Façade Molding Etc… Terms and Definitions – Remove?