HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 03/22/2006LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
March 22, 2006 Minutes
Council Liaison: David Roy (407-7393)
Staff Liaison: Joe Frank (221-6376)
Commission Chairperson: Angie Aguilera. (377-4217)
SUMMARY OF MEETING: The LPC approved proposed work to 210 N. Loomis, the James
House; approved proposed work to 1006 W. Mountain Ave., Judge Claude C. Coffin House,
pending approval of the proposed mortar mix; discussed the Friend of Preservation awards;
granted a loan extension for 140-142 S. College Ave.; and moved to write a letter of support
for the SHF application for 328 Remington St., Historic First Baptist Church.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Commission called to order by Chairwoman
Angie Aguilera, with a quorum present at 5:30 p.m. at 281 N. College Ave., Fort Collins,
Colorado. Alyson McGee, Agnes Dix, Alan Ballou, and Heather Donahue were present.
Ian Shuff and Earen Russell were excused. Carol Tunner and Karen McWilliams
represented City staff.
GUESTS: John and Joan Leach, owners, for 210 N. Loomis Ave.; Kevin Murray,
Empire Carpentry, for 210 N. Loomis Ave.; Ann Stewart, owner, for 1006 W. Mountain
Ave.; Pastor Brian Sky, Northpoint Community Church, for 328 Remington St.
AGENDA REVIEW: Discussion Item 4, Waterworks SHF Grant Support letter, was
pulled.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The January 25, 2006 minutes were approved as
submitted.
STAFF REPORTS: Ms. Tunner gave out copies of the Boards and Commissions Legal
Issues document from the recent B&C training class. She gave the Commission copies
of Timothy Wilder's Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program funding letter. She also
passed out copies of the National Park Service brief on awnings. Ms. McWilliams
passed around thank you notes from the LRLP funding recipients.
COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS: Ms. Aguilera reported on the DDA meeting she
attended. The Penny Flats developers presented plans for their development, which
will break ground this summer. Ms. Aguilera said the development will be pretty dense,
with four stories of mixed commercial and housing.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Chairwoman Aguilera asked if anyone present wished to address
items within the purview of the Commission, whether or not the item appeared on the
agenda. There were no comments.
CURRENT REVIEW:
1. 210 N. Loomis Ave., James House —Exterior Rehabilitation Using the
Landmark Rehab Loan Program, Conceptual/Final Review —John and Joan
Leach, owners, and Kevin Murray, Empire Carpentry.
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Ms. McWilliams gave an overview of the proposed work. The owners would like
to repair and replace the exterior trim; replace non -historic vinyl gutters; add a
new, historically appropriate front door; repair the front porch column bases;
repair the double hung bay window; replace the nonhistoric dormer window;
install eight Marvin double -hung storm/screen combination windows; and paint
the trim and windows in historic colors. Staff recommended approval of the work,
as it meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards (2), (3), (5), (6), and (7).
Mr. Leach told the Commission he would like to match the original paint colors.
They scraped down to the historic paint, and it is a dark green and grey -white.
The propose colors are Peak Green HC-121 and Lancaster Whitewash HC-174
from the Benjamin Moore Historic Color Collection. Kevin Murray, Empire
Carpentry, will replace the existing Plexiglas dormer window with a single glazed,
frosted glass window that will hide the framing from the outside. Mr. Leach
surveyed Old Town for appropriate door styles. Mr. Murray added that in
pictures of the house from the 1940s, the original door already appears to be
gone. They would like to use a maple door with a dark stain. The door will be
custom made by Yester Year's Vintage Doors, and will be very similar to other
historic doors in the neighborhood. A cut sheet or picture of the proposed door
will be provided to staff.
Ms. McGee moved to approve the
the James House, as presented.
passed unanimously, 5-0.
Public Input: None.
proposed work for 210 N. Loomis Ave.,
Heather Donahue seconded, motion
2. 1006 W. Mountain Ave., Judge Claude C. Coffin House—
Stabilization/Repair Foundation Using the Landmark Rehab Loan Program,
Conceptual/Final Review —Anne Stewart, owner.
Design review to stabilize and repair the foundation wall, utilizing Landmark
Rehabilitation Loan Program funding. The stone foundation on the west side of
the building has rotated outward. Structural engineer Gary Weeks recommended
Ms. Stewart remove the existing foundation, replace the foundation with a
masonry and concrete wall, and face the new work with the historic foundation,
cut to fit. Staff recommends approval, as the work meets the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards (5) and (6).
The Commission asked about the cause of the foundation damage. Ms. Stewart
said she was not sure if the damage was due to the proximity of a sewer line or
the lack of gutters on the house over the years. The engineers did not find any
sewer leaks when they scoped the line. If they find leaks during excavation, the
sewer will be repaired.
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Ms. McGee explained that Ms. Stewart will need to have the contractors use an
appropriate mortar mix to avoid damaging the sandstone; the mix needs to be
softer than the sandstone, and should not be too heavily Portland cement based.
Ms. McWilliams will send Ms. Stewart a handout on appropriate mortar mixes,
and work with the contractor to ensure that an appropriate mix is used.
Ms. Dix moved to approve the proposed work as presented, pending the
submittal of details on an appropriate type of mortar mix to staff. Alyson
McGee seconded, motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Public Input: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Friend of Preservation Awards —Carol Tunner
Since 1985, the award has been given yearly to people, organizations or
buildings that have done the most to foster historic preservation in the last year.
Staff presented a list of design review projects that have appeared before the
LPC in the last year. The Commission discussed possible candidates. Ms.
Tunner will email Earen Russell and Ian Shuff for their suggestions. The
Commission will vote at the next meeting.
Public Input: None.
2. Landmark Rehab Loan Program —Loan Extension for 140-142 S. College
Ave. —Carol Tunner, for Bud Frick, owner.
Ms. Tunner presented an extension letter from Mr. Frick for work yet to be done -
exterior painting, sidewalk skylight, and transom work to 140-142 S. College Ave.
Ms. McGee moved to approve the loan extension through March 1, 2007.
Agnes Dix seconded, motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Public Input: None.
3. Support Letter for SHF Grant for Interior Plaster Restoration in the
Historic First Baptist Church, 328 Remington St. —Pastor Brian Sky
Northpoint Community Church.
Northpoint Community Church has received previous State Historic Fund grants
for rehabilitation to the Historic First Baptist Church. Northpoint Community
Church would like to apply for another grant to repair the steps in the southeast
corner, add a handicap accessible lift, finish stained glass window repair, refinish
wood in the church and repair plaster. Pastor Sky asked the Commission if they
would be willing to write a letter in support of their grant application.
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Ms. Aguilera commented on the good quality of the work done so far. She is
glad to see the building retain its original usage. The Commission reminded
Pastor Sky that Northpoint neglected to come in for design review on masonry
repair of the east wall flying buttress and some of the stained glass windows
repair, both of which were mentioned in the last grant. Pastor Sky acknowledged
the oversight, and agreed to bring any future work before the LPC for approval.
Ms. Dix moved the LPC write a letter of support for another SHF grant for
the Historic First Baptist Church, 328 Remington St. Alan Ballou seconded,
motion passed unanimously, 3-0.
Public Input: None.
OTHER BUSINESS:
None.
Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Stephanie Sydorko, Secretary