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Landmarks Commission
Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 5:30pm
5 Agenda Items
Download Packet
Contact William Sharp for Zoom link.
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January Minutes
Pending
Sign permit at 420 SW 9th St
Pending
TaCo Revision
Pending
Design Review Committee Membership 2023
Non-action/Discussion Items
2023 Kansas Preservation Conference, May 4-6, 2023
Landmarks Commission
Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 5:30pm
4 Agenda Items
Download Packet
Approval of Minutes
Approved
from December 8, 2022
Declaration of Potential Conflicts
Election of Officers
2023 Vice Chair and 2023 Chair
NRPH Nomination
Approved
for the US Post Office - North Topeka Station located at 935 N Kansas Avenue
Landmarks Commission
Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 5:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Download Packet
Minutes
Approved
Draft for approval - from November 10, 2022 Meeting
904 S Kansas Avenue
Approved
by 900 Kansas LLC, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the alteration of the interior office space within the first floor of the building located at 904 S. Kansas Avenue. This building is designated as a contributor to the historic integrity of the South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Landmarks Commission
Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 5:30pm
5 Agenda Items
Download Packet
Email
[email protected]
Announcement of Potential Conflicts
Approval of Minutes
Pending
Draft for review
605 S Kansas remodel
Pending
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.
CLGR Admin Review List
Pending
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.
Non-Action / Discussion Items
Landmarks Commission
Thu, Aug 11, 2022 at 5:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Minutes
Approved
Draft for approval - 7/21/2022
Sign at 935 S Kansas Avenue
Approved
This proposal is to place one illuminated sign, projecting at a 45-degree angle from the southeast corner of the building located at 929 S. Kansas Avenue. The proposed sign measures 25 square feet in size, projects a total distance of 5’ 3” from the building at a height of 13’ above grade. The sign will be attached to an existing mounting bracket that was previously used for this same purpose. Materials for the proposed sign consist of a 6 ½” wide steel cabinet, framing a 60” x 60” acrylic sign face on each side. The sign is proposed to be illuminated by internal LED lighting.
Landmarks Commission
Thu, Jul 21, 2022 at 5:30pm
4 Agenda Items
Minutes for review
Approved
Draft Minutes from July 21, 2022 Meeting
Wall Sign at 107 SW 6th
Approved
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.
Demolition at 735 S Kansas Avenue
Denied
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.
New Construction at 735 S Kansas Avenue
Approved
The applicant is requesting a review under Kansas State Historic Preservation Law for the construction of a new building located at 735 S. Kansas Avenue. This new construction is intended to fill the vacant parcel resulting from the demolition and removal of the building currently occupying this lot. This building currently occupying this lot is listed as a non-contributing property within the nomination of the South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.
Landmarks Commission
Thu, May 12, 2022 at 5:30pm
3 Agenda Items
Minutes from April meeting
Pending
for review / approval
222 SW 7th Street
Pending
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.
129 N Kansas
Pending
by Topeka Planning Commission, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the zoning reclassification for the property located at 129 N. Kansas Avenue from “I-2” Heavy Industrial District TO “D-3” Downtown Mixed-Use District. This building is listed as a contributor to the surrounding Mill Block National Historic District.
Landmarks Commission
Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 5:30pm
3 Agenda Items
Minutes
Approved
Draft for approval - March 10, 2022
707 SE Quincy Interior
Approved
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.
926 S Kansas Sign
Approved
by The Tee Box, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the placement of an illuminated sign onto the metal awning placed over the lower storefront of property located at 926 S. Kansas Avenue. This building is listed as a non-contributing structure to the historic integrity of the surrounding South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.
Landmarks Commission
Thu, Mar 10, 2022 at 5:30pm
3 Agenda Items
Approval of Minutes from February meeting
Approved
729 S Kansas Avenue - Sign
Approved
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.
734 S Kansas - 2nd Floor Interior Finish
Approved
by AIM Strategies, LLC, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] and for the interior finish of the 2nd level of the building located at 734 S. Kansas Avenue. This building is listed as a contributing structure to the historic integrity of the surrounding South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.
Landmarks Commission – Reglar Meeting
Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 5:30pm
3 Agenda Items
Minutes for Approval
Pending
St. Joseph Convent Lofts
Pending
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.
909 and 911 S. Kansas Avenue
Pending
by Chris Schultz, requesting a review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] and a Certificate of Appropriateness Review [Topeka City Code Section 18.255.110] for the interior modifications of the basement and 1st-Floor levels of the Tinkham-Veale 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. The building is also a locally listed Historic Landmark.
Landmarks Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Dec 9, 2021 at 5:30pm
5 Agenda Items
Approval of Minutes
Pending
909 & 911 S Kansas Avenue
Pending
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.
200 NW Railroad Street
Pending
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.
D-1 Downtown Zoning
Pending
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.
Other Items
1) Appeal to the Governing Body for the appropriateness of the fence 2) NAPC Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 13-17, 2022
Landmarks Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Oct 14, 2021 at 5:30pm
6 Agenda Items
Minutes - draft for approval
Approved
900 S Kansas - Interior Alterations
Approved
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.
734 S Kansas - Signs
Approved
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 - 112-114, 116, 118 SE 7th & 629 SE Quincy
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.
825 SW Polk Street
Administrative Review for an amendment to the Planned Unit Development of the Sisters of Bethany Place, 825 SW Polk Street.
333 SW Greenwood Avenue
Appeal to the Governing Body for the appropriateness of the fence, constructed at 333 SW Greenwood Avenue, scheduled for November 9, 2021.
Landmarks Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 12:00pm
4 Agenda Items
Download Packet
Minutes from June 10, 2021
Approved
Fence at 333 S Greenwood Ave
Approved
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.
Alterations at 734 S Kansas
Approved
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.
Alterations at 923 S Kansas Ave
Pending
by Gary Piland, requesting review under Kansas State Preservation Law Review [K.S.A. 75-2724] for the placement of a sign on the front façade of property located at 923 S. Kansas Avenue. This property is listed as a non-contributor to the historic integrity of the surrounding South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District.
Landmarks Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 5:30pm
3 Agenda Items
Download Packet
Minutes from May 12, 2021
Approved
Draft for Review
Fence at 333 SW Greenwood Ave
Continued
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.
Addition onto 2-car garage
Approved
This proposal is for the addition onto a 2-car garage to the rear of the property at 315 SW Woodlawn Avenue. This property is listed as a “contributor” to the historic integrity of the Potwin Place National Historic District.
Landmarks Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Apr 8, 2021 at 5:30pm
5 Agenda Items
Download Packet
Minutes from March 11
Approved
Announcement of Potential Conflicts
921 S Kansas - Exterior Signs
Approved
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.
1264 SW College - Fence
Approved
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
Downtown Topeka Master Plan (presentation)
Landmarks Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 4:30pm
7 Agenda Items
Download Packet
Minutes from February 11
Approved
Draft for review / approval
Announcement of Potential Conflicts
901 S Kansas - Interior Alterations
Approved
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.
114 SW 6th - Interior Alterations
Approved
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.
114 SW 6th - Exterior Sign
Approved
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.
Annual CLG Training
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
Other
Projects
Missing Middle Code Amendments
Policy Recommendations
Open for Comment
Historic Holliday Park Neighborhood Plan Update
Open for Comment
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