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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 08/24/1977Pkr114. zeoa[.r CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD MEETING August 24, 1977 Summary Minutes Present: Jack Curfman Pauline Birky Ray Dixon Frank Johnson Martha Trimble Charles Hagemeister Ross Loomis Ellen Thexton GENERAL Guests: Eric Parley Glenn Konen June Bennett Gary Hixon Because of the many recent problems in regard to Historic Landmarks events and questions it is urgent to make some definite policies for Historic Landmarks as related to the Cultural Resources Board. This to include guidelines for building code on historic landmarks. For the Akin Building the Cultural Resources Board decision is not in regard to code, but rather that historically, the plans for the building are suitable to the Board. Langdon Morris of Denver has been very willing to advise on Historic problems. He also says that Liston Leyendecker is one of the finest in the state in regard to advice on historic structures. Eric Parley and Glenn Konen report on plans for the new addition to the Akin building. After considerable investments, it was discovered that the front portion of the Akin Building was not structurally sound and the cost to work with that portion would be prohibitive. A request was made and granted for that portion of the building to be torn down. The Building Inspection office did not know of the landmark restrictions on the Akin Building at the time of the request. Besides the soundness of that portion of the building there were other problems with bringing it up to code, because it bordered right on the boundary of the property and there was not room enough for proper exits. The Grand American Fair bought a large stained glass window from salvage of the Church which was torn down on College Avenue. This window will be incor- porated into the interior design of the new portion of the Akin Building. It was suggested that the window also be labeled so that people would know of its local historic significance. There was much discussion on various aspects of the plans. Most were necessary to keep as planned because of building code. There was discussion on the fence to be placed around the courtyard in the front of the building. It was said that a straight line design for the iron fence would be much more suitable than an intricate design. This would make the building look more like the Cultural Resources BoaMeeting • August 24, 1977 Page 2 period, rather than a modern building in imitation of the period. The seating on the inside will be about 500 people. The porch area is mostly for ventila- tion and shade rather than outside dining. Mr. Hagemeister moved that the Cultural Resources Board accept the drawings for the addition to the Akin Building as presented; that the Board advise Mr. Parley and Glen Konen to go ahead, and that building inspection issue a permit for the addition. This, with the request that the fence plan be checked with the Cultural Resources Board before being built. Seconded by Ross Loomis Ayes: Unanimous Nays: None HISTORIC LANDMARK POLICY It was requested to call a work session of the Cultural Resources Board before the September meeting and request Bill Waldo's presence at this meeting in order to go over points of conflict between Building code and requirements on build- ings designated as historic landmarks. Before this meeting it would be good to have a list of concerns and problems from both the Board and Bill Waldo. One question mentioned is how to get a direct line of communication between Building inspection and the Board. 0 It was also requested that Langdon Morris of Denver be called for a special meeting in order to find some of the solutions that Denver has found to similar problems of Historic structures and building codes. This to be done as soon as possible. The Building inspection office has been informed now of all buildings that are on record as being historic landmarks. AVERY HOUSE/JUNE BENNETT Explanation of the Centennial/Bicentennial Grant. Mrs. Bennett received a call on some additional monies from CCBC and applied for this grant. This was to be used for grading of the yard, sprinkler and sod. Mrs. Bennett explained the reasons she believed the grant money would come for the project and therefor began the work. When she was notified that the monies would not be received, approximately $11,000 had already been spent in labor. This to be paid by the Poudre Landmarks Foundation in total instead of as a matching grant. There is another grant to come in for the stonework on the house. The water pipe has been placed for the fountain. There is a possibility of getting a grant for this project. Two of the Avery sisters, Florence and Amy were visiting Fort Collins and came to the Avery House and heard of the funding problem on the lawn work. They had become so excited over the restoration project that they each donated $2,500. Mrs. Thexton and Mrs. Birky leave at this point. There was discussion on the number of decisions on the Avery House project that were made and work done, without the knowledge of the Board. Mr. Dixon said that he wanted it to go on record that the Board does not like the idea of the parking lot at Avery House. It was said that there are designs ' Cultural Resources Boa Meeting August 24, 1977 Page 3 for parking lots now that make the parking lot blend in and make the lot more attractive. The plans for the parking lot are gravel. The main point of discrepancy is on the metal edge of the parking lot. Mrs. Bennett said that the Building Inspection office needs to get the OK of the State Historical Society before putting in the parking lot. Mrs. Bennett said that there is a possibility that when the outside of the Avery house is finished the Poudre Landmarks Foundation might no longer be involved in the project. Mr. Johnson moved that the Cultural Resources Board give a vote of thanks to June Bennett for all her hours of work as a volunteer worker on the Avery House. Second by Mr. Hagemeister Ayes: Unanimous Nays: None Mr. Loomis moved that the Cultural Resources Board be apprised of the plan for the parking lot before it is constructed. Mr. Curfman seconded Ayes: Unanimous Nays: None MONTEZUMA FULLER HOUSE Mr. Hixon gave a report on his work and findings on the Montezuma Fuller House and presented a signed consent form for designation as an Historic Landmark, along with the necessary background information. i Mr. Hagemeister moved that the Cultural Resources Board recommend to City Council that the Montezuma Fuller House be designated as an historic landmark for the City of Fort Collins. Seconded by Miss Trimble Ayes Unanimous Nays: None Mr. Johnson moved that the Cultural Resources Board recommend to City Council that the members of Council present at the September meeting make a decision at that meeting on the question of liquor at the Lincoln Community Center, rather than waiting until the October meeting. Seconded by Mr. Hagemeister Ayes: Unanimous Nays: None