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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistoric Preservation Commission - MINUTES - 01/15/2025Historic Preservation Commission REGULAR MEETING 15, January 2025 – 5:30 PM Council Chambers, 300 Laporte Avenue And remotely via Zoom •CALL TO ORDER: 5:31 PM •ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – Carlock, Edwards, Gaines, Gibson, Hull b. Board Members Absent – Conway, Rose, Woodlee c.Staff Members Present – Bzdek, Jarvis, Bertolini, Matsunaka d. Guest(s) - None •STAFF AGENDA REVIEW a. Maren Bzdek reviewed the published agenda. •CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW a.No items were pulled from consent. •COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS REMAINING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA OR ON ITMES NOT ON THE AGENDA a. None •PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW UP FROM COMMISSION a. None •CONSENT AGENDA 1.CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2024. The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the December 18, 2024 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. Carlock moved, seconded by Commissioner Hull, to approve the Consent Agenda. Yeas: Carlock, Conway, Edwards, Gaines, Hull, Gibson. Nays: none. •CONSENT AGENDA FOLLOW UP a. None •STAFF REPORTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA a. None •COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA a. None •CONSENT AGENDA FOLLOW UP a. None • DISCUSSION AGENDA 2. REPORT ON STAFF ACTIVITIES SINCE THE LAST MEETING Staff is tasked with an array of different responsibilities including code-required project review decisions on historic properties, support to other standing and special work groups across the City organization, and education & outreach programming. This report will provide highlights for the benefit of Commission members and the public, and for transparency regarding decisions made without the input of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). Jim Bertolini, Sr. Historic Preservation Planner, provided an update the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Celebration on January 20, 2025. 3. SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING DEMOLITION NOTIFICATION – 1616 S. WHITCOMB ST. DESCRIPTION: Single-unit dwellings that are at least fifty years old and that are proposed for demolition to clear a property for a new single-unit dwelling are subject to the demolition notification process administered by the Historic Preservation staff and the Historic Preservation Commission. Demolition notification in this circumstance provides an opportunity to inform residents of changes in their neighborhood and to identify potentially important historic, architectural, and cultural resources, pursuant to Section 14-6 of Municipal Code. STAFF PRESENTATION Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner, provided context on a Single-Unit Dwelling Demolition Notification. He provided background information on this property. COMMISSION QUESTIONS None. PUBLIC COMMENT None. COMMISSION DISCUSSION None. ** Secretary’s Note – The Commission did not take any action on this item. ** 4. 2025 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ALLEY PROJECTS – HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REVIEW DESCRIPTION: The DDA is finalizing the design for its two 2025 alley improvement projects, to include both Chestnut (the alley north of E. Mountain Ave between Chestnut and Jefferson), and East Mulberry (the alley east of S. College Ave between E. Mulberry St and E. Myrtle St.). Both projects include LID treatments, public art, improvement/concentration of trash & utility infrastructure, etc. APPLICANT/OWNER PRESENTATION Todd Dangerfield, Project Manager, Downtown Development Authority, discussed the upcoming 2025 Alley Enhancement Projects, including the East Mulberry Street and Chestnut Street Alley Design Development. Mr. Dangerfield discussed the competitive design process and timelines for the alley enhancements. He noted the decorative, traffic rated paving systems, enhanced integrated pedestrian lighting, custom lighting, landscape installations, and screening of trash/recycling in the alleys. John Beggs, RVi Planning, formerly Russel + Mills, discussed the details and site plan of the upcoming projects, noting the unique historical structures in the East Mulberry Street Alley. He noted that the alley design consolidated parking behind the buildings, and that this alley has a pollinator theme, bright and vibrant. Mr. Beggs discussed the current conditions of the Chestnut Street Alley and the site plan for the upcoming project. He noted that the theme for this alley is industrial, including Steampunk Pipes and decorative fence and art installations. Mr. Dangerfield discussed the Plan of Protection for working adjacent to buildings in the alleys, including working with the owners near 509, 515 Remington with the historic carriage house. He noted the development also falls under the Capital Projects Review Process. STAFF PRESENTATION Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner, provided context on the Commission’s role and described the historic resources within the East Mulberry Street Alley project. He noted the Plan of Protection has been drafted. He also discussed the Chestnut Street Alley’s Plan of Protection. He noted that he does not anticipate issuing and Certificates of Appropriateness for this alley project. COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Carlock thanked the applicant team for their presentation and noted that she appreciates all the alley projects around town. Commissioner Gaines agreed with Commissioner Carlock. Regarding design for the Chestnut Street Alley, Gaines suggested keeping or adding some softer design elements and keeping the enhancements light and transparent. Commissioner Edwards asked for clarification on the Plans of Protection in the alleys. Mr. Dangerfield discussed the construction phasing and backup plans such as installing curb conditions. They discussed the adjacent property owner engagement process and permanent easements for art installations. Vice Chair Gibson noted that she loves these projects because it gives life to parts of the city. She appreciates how each alley is unique to the neighborhood. Commissioner Gaines noted he likes the movement in the alleys’ designs. PUBLIC COMMENT None. •OTHER BUSINESS a.Vice Chair Gibson noted the Montezuma Fuller Retrospective on February 20, at 6:30- 8:30pm, at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. •ADJOURNMENT a. 6:24pm Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Historic Preservation Commission on February 19, 2025.