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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 08/23/2006LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting August 23, 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 heard further changes to a proposed addition at 417 South Whitcomb, and approved the work under Section 14-72 of the Municipal Code; staff updated the Commission on establishing a policy for Ghost Signs; Commission members watched a training video titled "Windows, Preservation Treatments," from the Illinois Preservation Agency. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Commission called to order by Chairwoman Angie Aguilera with a quorum present at 5:36 p.m. at 281 N College Ave., Fort Collins, Colorado. Alyson McGee, Earen Russell, Ian Shuff, were present. Agnes Dix, Heather Donahue, and Allan Ballou were excused. Carol Tunner & Karen McWilliams represented staff. GUESTS: Richard Anderson, Architect, for 417 South Whitcomb AGENDA REVIEW: No changes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The July 12, 2006 minutes were approved as submitted STAFF REPORTS: Ms. McWilliams passed around information on the Colorado Community Revitalization Association's annual conference, to be held in Greeley September 27-29, 2006. Ms. McWilliams also discussed a new City program, the Fort Collins Urban Design Award, which recognizes excellence in various design categories. Ms. Aguilera will represent the Landmark Preservation Commission on this award committee. Ms. McWilliams also passed around information on the Friends of CSU Libraries' presentation of a new film on the Cache La Poudre River National Heritage. She also reminded the Commission about the Historic Preservation Commission training workshop, to be presented by the Colorado Historical Society on Friday, September 14, 2006, and encouraged Commission members to attend. COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS: Ms. Russell attended the August 3, 2006 DDA meeting. First issue was a request for funds for restoring the Giddings building, for exterior and interior refurbishing. Poudre Fire Authority is planning an expansion, adding a 3-story building at Remington and Mountain replacing an existing park area. Also, the Housing Authority discussed the building at the southeast corner of Linden and Jefferson which had been reviewed previously by the LPC. The DDA is requesting the owner to do some further exterior facade improvements with an offer of matching money, so this may come back to the LPC. Landmark Preservation Commission Regular Meeting — August 23, 2006 Minutes Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: none DISCUSSION ITEM: 417 South Whitcomb, Preliminary Hearing. owners John and Vicki Lambert.) (Richard Anderson, Architect, representing Ms. McWilliams began with an overview of the project to date, and the review process. Richard Anderson discussed design elements affecting the home, as visible from the corner of Mulberry and Whitcomb. Mr. Anderson began by stating that his clients loved the Commission's suggestions to set the addition back and make it subservient to the original, to minimize the impact of the alterations from the structure's front view. Many of the Commission's comments from the previous preliminary hearing were incorporated into the revised plans. According to Mr. Anderson, the changes to the design involved moving the addition's facade back, and pushing the front line of the addition north on the property. Mr. Anderson went on to present the front elevation plans showing a projection of the roof plane of the deck two feet in front of the roof plane of the original structure. Ms. Aguilera brought up the issue of dormer size and overhang, and suggested simplifying the details, which would make the dormer smaller; Mr. Shuff and Ms. McGee agreed, stating that eaves on the gable should be made smaller, resulting in the roof of the deck not being higher than the original roof. Mr. Anderson concurred. Ms. McGee expressed concern regarding the roof of the new addition not being set apart from the original, and not allowing the original structure to remain distinguishable from the addition. Mr. Shuff and Ms. Aguilera suggested that the north wall be delineated by creating a break in the wall. This could be accomplished by jogging in the stair section 6-8 inches. Additionally, a notch could be added in the roofline, differentiating the original and new. Mr. Anderson stated that these changes would be acceptable to his clients. The proposed shed roof would cause minimal impact, and it's positioning, 30 feet back, would not present any significant problems, according to Ms. Aguilera. Ms. Russell asked if the siding would be wood, and Mr. Anderson stated that it would be horizontal wood, with a narrow profile to match that of the original building. Mr. Shuff moved and Ms. McGee seconded the motion, that the proposed design, with changes discussed at this meeting, would not likely affect the eligibility of this property for individual landmark designation. Motion passed 4-0. DISCUSSION ITEM: Ghost Signs: Policy Development. Ms. Tunner discussed the progress of creating a City policy regarding ghost signs and their preservation. Adam Thomas, Historitecture has been hired to do a context and survey of ghost signs which is scheduled to be completed by January 31, 2007. He will make presentations of his findings to the LPC, the DDA and the City Council if necessary. Ms. McGee stated that the cities of Aspen and Salida may have recently Landmark Preservation Commission Regular Meeting — August 23, 2006 Minutes Page 3 of 3 completed their own surveys and that they could be looked at as examples. Ms. Tunner discussed the research she has done regarding conservation easements, TDR's, and other financial incentives. Also discussed was the possibility of placing a second story within the current height of the China Palace building; although windows would be added for the 2"d level. It is not known if preservation of the underlying facade would be taken into consideration as the building is not eligible for designation in its current state. Also discussed was the possibility to change the second floor into a patio for The Stonehouse Grill, located to the south. PUBLIC INPUT: none TRAINING: The video entitled "Windows, Preservation Treatments," produced by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, was shown to the commission members. OTHER BUSINESS: None. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Minutes prepared by Teresa Diane Haines