from December 8, 2022

2023 Vice Chair and 2023 Chair

Draft for approval - from November 10, 2022 Meeting

Draft for review

by Klaton Properties LLC, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the remodeling of the exterior and interior of the building located at 605 S. Kansas Avenue. This building is designated as a contributor to the historic integrity of the South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.

Review updated “List of Projects to be reviewed by Planning Staff and/or the Topeka Landmarks Commission Design Review Committee”. This is an updated list of projects that Planning Staff may review for approval on behalf of the Landmarks Commission.

Draft for approval - 7/21/2022

Draft Minutes from July 21, 2022 Meeting

Proposal is for the placement of a wall sign onto the south face of the building, facing SW 6th Avenue on property located at 107 SW 6th Avenue. This structure is listed as a “contributing property” within the nomination of the South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District. The sign will be constructed of individually cut-out aluminum letters, adhered to the metal fascia on the building. The finish of the letters will be painted, and the sign will not be illuminated.

The applicant is requesting a review under Kansas State Historic Preservation Law for the demolition of the structure located at 735 S. Kansas Avenue. Removal of this building (without replacement in-kind) would remove the street-walls along both SW 8th Street and S. Kansas Avenue, and would also damage the massing, sizing, and scale of development within the surrounding historic district. This building is listed as a non-contributing property within the nomination of the South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.

for review / approval

by Wheat State Real Estate, LLC, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the reconfiguration of the interior floorplans for both the 1st and 2nd levels of the Central Motor & Finance Building, located at 222 SW 7th Street. This building is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Draft for approval - March 10, 2022

by Shawnee County, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the interior remodel of all 4 levels of the building located at 707 S. Quincy Street. The building is listed as a non-contributor to the surrounding S. Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.

by Earth’s Choice, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the placement of an illuminated sign above the lower main entrance to the retail store operated at 729 S. Kansas Avenue. The building is listed as a non-contributor to the surrounding S. Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District, yet does reflect the historic character embodied within the District.

requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the interior modification and restoration of the former St. Joseph’s Convent for use as loft apartments. The Convent is located at 304 SW Van Buren Street, and is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

by Chris Schultz, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the replacement of two storefronts on the building located at 909 and 911 S. Kansas Avenue. This building is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a contributing structure to the historic integrity of the surrounding South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.

by Shawnee County Parks & recreation Department, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the placement of a decorative metal fence to enclose an outdoor patio at the northern end of the Great Overland Station, located at 200 NW Railroad Street. This property is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a locally designated Historic Landmark.

by the Topeka Planning Commission, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the re-classification of properties presently zoned O&I-2 Office & Institutional District and I-1 Light Industrial District, ALL TO D-1 Downtown Mixed-Used District. The proposed re-classification would change the underlying zoning for the Church of the Assumption Historic District, the Masonic Lodge, the Dillon House, the Women’s Club Building, the Kansas State Capitol Building, and the United States Post Office Building, all of which are individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

by KCTA and Frederico/Duerst requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the interior alterations to the 3rd level of the Gordon Building, located at 900 S. Kansas Avenue. This property is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is listed as a contributor to the historic integrity of the surrounding South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.

by Lilly Grace, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the placement of 2 signs mounted onto an existing steel awning located at 734 S. Kansas Avenue. This property is individually listed as a contributor to the historic integrity of the surrounding South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.

DISCUSSION of a scheduled November State Preservation Law review for a redevelopment project located at 112-114, 116, and 118 SE 7th Street, and 629 SE Quincy Street.

Administrative Review for an amendment to the Planned Unit Development of the Sisters of Bethany Place, 825 SW Polk Street.

by Thomas Adams, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the placement of a wooden fence, enclosing the side (front) and rear yard on property located at 333 SW Greenwood Avenue. This property is listed as a contributor to the historic integrity of the surrounding Potwin Place National Historic District.

by Aim Strategies, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the interior and exterior alteration of property located at 724 S. Kansas Avenue. This property is listed as a contributor to the historic integrity of the surrounding South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.

Draft for Review

by Thomas Adams, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the placement of a wooden fence, enclosing the side (front) and rear yard on property located at 333 SW Greenwood Avenue. This property is listed as a contributor to the historic integrity of the surrounding Potwin Place National Historic District.

by Top City Creative, 929 S. Kansas Avenue, requesting the review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] and Chapter 18,255,120 of the City of Topeka Development Code for the placement of 2 signs onto the exterior storefront façade of property located at 929 S. Kansas Avenue. This building is listed as contributing structure within the South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District, and is a locally listed Historic Landmark.

by Jennifer Ouelette, 1164 SW College Avenue, requesting the review under Kansas State Preservation Law [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the placement of a fence along the north and east property lines of property located at 1264 SW College Avenue. This property is listed as a contributing structure within the College Avenue National Historic District

Draft for review / approval

Mills Building, 901 S. Kansas Avenue, requesting the review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the alteration and replacement of temporary wall systems with permanent walls, and the modification of accompanying HVAC/mechanical systems to service the new floor plan. 901 S. Kansas Avenue is listed as contributing structure within the South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.

by Knox Cocktail Lounge, 114 SW 6th Avenue, requesting the review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the interior alteration of the lower-west level of the building, and the modification of accompanying HVAC/mechanical systems to service the new floor plan. 114 SW 6th Avenue is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

by Knox Cocktail Lounge, 114 SW 6th Avenue, requesting the review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the placement of a projecting sign on the southwest corner of the exterior façade. 114 SW 6th Avenue is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Application of the Secretary’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic and/or Character-defining Features in Non-contributing Buildings Presenter: Katrina Ringler, State of Kansas Historic Preservation Office Certified Local Government Coordinator