Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Date: July 1, 2026
To: Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
From: Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner
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Motion to Confirm 30% Construction Drawings are Consistent with the Project Proposed at the June 3, 2026, Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting for New Construction at 212 Division Street South - The Archer House Redevelopment.
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Action Requested:
The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is asked to review the 30% construction drawings for new construction at 212 Division Street South - The Archer House Redevelopment, and confirm by a motion that the 30% construction drawings match the project presented and satisfy the conditions of the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) approved at the June 3, 2026, HPC meeting.
Summary Report:
The applicant, Rebound Real Estate, received a COA for a proposed infill project at 212 Division St. S., the site of the former Archer House, at the June 3, 2026, HPC meeting. That COA was approved with conditions, including the condition that when 30% construction drawings were complete, the HPC would review them to ensure consistency with the illustrations of the project the approval had been based on.
The applicant has completed 30% construction drawings and is providing updated renderings to clarify and illustrate compliance with the other conditions included in the original COA.
Once approved, the 30% construction drawings will be incorporated into the scope of work (Exhibit A) of the original COA.
The original COA with conditions is included as an attachment for reference.
The applicant has added arched windows to the 4th story of the north and south side facades. The HPC included a condition that arched windows be installed on the 4th story of the west rear façade but did not specify that the side façades must have flat-top windows. The applicant felt that arched windows on the side facades offered architectural consistency, improving the overall cohesiveness of the project. The adjacent Nutting Block includes arched windows on the side façade. The HPC may accept the arched windows as consistent with the intent of the related condition without additional action.
The arches of the windows on the 4th story are taller than shown in the original renderings. The updated geometry is more similar to the arches on the windows of the adjacent Nutting Block.
The recessed entries along Division St are dimensioned at 3-feet deep. The previous floor plan did not include dimensions but appeared to show the entries set at 2-feet-deep. A 3-foot-deep recess allows the entry door to open without entering the public right-of-way (sidewalk). This recess depth is within the range of the downtown district, while addressing a relevant safety and accessibility issue.
A course of rock-faced stone was added just below the sign belt cornice on the rear façade. This matches the configuration of the front façade.
To satisfy the condition to slightly alter the tone of the rock-faced stone on the front façade the applicant selected a new supplier. The base color of the cast stone shifted from “limestone” to “tan” though any change in actual color is minimal.
The red-colored brick was previously identified as having a smooth finish, while the tan brick on the central bay was identified as having a velour finish. These textures have been switched.
Staff Recommendation
Staff have reviewed the changes with the applicant and the consultant and recommend that they are consistent with the HPC’s original intent in approving the COA for the project.
Staff recommend the HPC:
Move to accept the 30% construction drawings as consistent with the approved project as present at the June 3, 2026, HPC meeting, and satisfying the conditions of the Certificate of Appropriateness issued for new construction at 212 Division Street South.
City Plans & Policies Relevance:
The City is committed to the preservation and enhancement of its historic downtown, and the value of this area culturally and economically is underscored in multiple plans and policies.
Alternative Options:
The HPC has approved the COA for this project. If the 30% construction drawings include any substantiative changes which undermine the project’s compliance with the findings, the HPC should note those, and direct the applicant to correct them.
Financial Impacts:
NA
Tentative Timelines:
June 3, 2026: HPC COA Preliminary Approval
June 18, 2026: Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing and Decision on Height Variance (approved)
June 18, 2026: Public Hearing and Planning Commission Recommendation on CUP for Off-Street Parking (PC recommended approval to City Council)
July 1, 2026: HPC verifies consistency of 30% construction drawings.
July 7, 2026: City Council Decision on CUP for Off-Street Parking