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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 09/12/20010 LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting September 12, 2001 Minutes Council Liaison: Eric Hamrick (225-2343) Staff Liaison: Joe Frank (221-6376) Commission Chairperson: Per Hogestad (416-7285) SUMMARY OF MEETING: The LPC approved the properties at 210-218 Walnut and 251 Linden Street for the Colorado Tax Credit Part II. The Commission also approved changes to the new maintenance building at 1745 Hoffman Mill Road with some alterations. The Commission members determined that staff could approve the new signage administratively for the Starbucks Coffee Shop in the Northern Hotel, 180 N. College Avenue. Finally, new windows will be purchased for the Nelson Milkhouse, through a State Historical Fund Grant. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Angela Milewski called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. at 281 North College Avenue. Commission members Agnes Dix, Janet Ore, Myrne Watrous, Angela Milewski were present. Carol Tunner represented staff. Bud Frick and Angie Aguilera were absent. Per Hogestad arrived at 6:00 p.m. GUESTS: Steve White, Operation Services Project Manager for 1745 Hoffman Mill Road, Nix Farm. AGENDA REVIEW: Two additions in Other Business: 1) Nelson Milkhouse Window Reconstruction, and 2) Letters to SHF in support of Waterworks grant proposal. STAFF REPORTS: Ms. Tunner advised the LPC that there would be a meeting that evening regarding the addition of a homeless facility on the grounds of the historic Powerplant at 450 N College. This is a neighborhood meeting at the Northside Atzlan Center at 7 p.m. Ms. Tunner reported that research on the Ross Farm continues in order to try to save the Proving -up house. Ms. Tunner has spoken to the Colorado Historical Society, and is currently trying to get an article written up about it. "Fort Fun" may be interested in taking the old silo. Jean Allard once again has spoken to Ms. Tunner, saying that the small house is definitely the original proving -up house. Ms. Tunner also reported that she was surprised that a large handicapped ramp had been added to the building at 231 S. Howes St., and this ramp had never been approved by the LPC. The ramp has since been cut off, as with a chainsaw. Ms. Tunner hopes that plans for a ramp that is more sensitive to the character of the building will be brought before the LPC for input. Ms. Ore mentioned that the builder is Landmark Preservation Commission September 12, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page 2 on the list for Design Assistance Program (DAP). Commission members had several questions about the program: Who is on the list and what qualifications are needed to get on the list? Also, are there criteria specified for taking someone off the list if their placement on it seems inappropriate? Applications for Commission positions are now being reviewed. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 91h minutes approved without changes. CONSENT AGENDA: 210-218 Walnut, Silver Grill and 251 Linden Street, Robertson/Haynes Block, State Tax Credit Part II approval. No discussion. Ms. Watrous asked for clarification that these properties are eligible for the State Tax Credit. Ms. Tunner responded that this was the case, and these properties appear to meet all the requirements. Ms. Ore moved to approve the properties at 210-218 Walnut and 251 Linden Street for the Tax Credit Part 11. Seconded by Ms. Dix and Approved 4-0. Mr. Hogestad had arrived, but abstained because he was not present to be part of the discussion. Mr. Hogestad took over as chair of the Commission for the remainder of the evening. CURRENT REVIEW: 1) 1745 Hoffman Mill Road, Nix Farm - Presentation by Steve White, Operations Service Project Manager The project has been bid out and a contractor, Cottier Construction, has been awarded the project. Mr. White asked the contractor about changes that might be made to reduce costs on the project. Some changes were suggested and are being brought before the Commission for review. Changes to the new maintenance building on the designated site include changing the river rock from natural river rock to "custom type" river stone, a type of synthetic stone. Because of the fence around the building, when driving, people will not be right next to the building. This will allow an approximately $15K savings. Mr. Hogestad asked what brand they are considering, noting that there is a significant difference between the different brands as to how realistic they look. Real stone is more expensive to buy, but cheaper to install, and Mr. Hogestad believes that the savings of artificial stone is not significant. Landmark Preservation Commis • September 12, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page 3 Ms. Aguilera asked if the Commission may approve it in principle, but wait until seeing the actual suggested synthetic stone proposed before making a decision. Roofing: The contractor proposed to change the maintenance building standing seam metal roof to a galvanized or other gray/white shade. The specific color brought in originally was a sole -source color and turned out to be quite expensive. The new suggested color (Galvalum), Mr. White believes, will weather down and match the bam. The LPC believes that the galvanized look will be consistent with the original look of the bam. It is, however, unclear as to what the original roof was like. They also proposed to change the maintenance building wood siding to woodgrain or cottage grain (smooth). "Hardiplank" brand siding came under discussion, with the smooth grain siding preferred. This type of siding takes paint well and holds up under the Colorado weather. Cottage lap siding would be utilized. The original plans were of lap wood siding, which requires a great deal of maintenance. Ms. Tunner did not remember that any particular color had been decided for the paint on the siding. Ms. Ore mentioned the irony that the Natural Resources building is being built, and all the suggested materials are synthetic. For the pattern of the rock, the LPC determined that the Ashler or ledge rock patterns would be preferred. The round rocks on the base of the buildings always appear ready to roll away, and there are very few round rocks used in historic buildings around town, these being typically used for porches only. Mr. Hogestad added that cast stone is usually quite realistic looking, and lasts well. Ms. Milewski mentioned that as long as the color is not just surface, they should be all right. The brands that have the color only on the surface often chip and become artificial looking. Ms. Milewski added that a river rock foundation doesn't look quite right and a sandstone cast stone design would be more compatible. The Commission also agreed that a mortar (as opposed to a dry stack) would be preferable. Galvalum roofing color is a much better choice than the original choice, given this particular use. The proposed siding has a 50-year limited warranty. Ms. Ore asked why, if you have a woodgrain siding you want a drop or cove. This is to simulate a cove siding affect, which has been readily observed around here. The cove siding is quite narrow, not as big as the example brought in. The size of the siding (8 inches) is a 1940's look. All the bungalows in this area have smooth siding, not grained. Ms. Milewski responded that it is a new building and so it doesn't have to look like wood — the smooth siding would be preferable. Ms. Ore asked if plans for the cupola are still going ahead. Mr. White replied that, yes, they are. Mr. Hogestad said that all cupolas around are different, and rather a Landmark Preservation Commission September 12, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page 4 signature for each particular property. The one in the design plan is uncharacteristically small for the size of the building. Ms. Ore moved that the LPC approve the changes to the new maintenance building at 1745 Hoffman Mill Road with the following alterations: A cast stone rock is approved for the foundation, the Commission recommending that it be a coursed stone look. The Commission approved of change number two, stating that the color should be in the shade of "Galvalum", and also approved the use of "Hardiplank" siding, further recommending that it be smooth rather than woodgrain. The LPC must see a cut sheet of the stone and the color of the siding before the work is done. Motion seconded by Ms. Milewski and approved unanimously, 5-0. 2) 180 N. College Avenue, Northern Hotel — Signage for Starbucks. Ms. Tunner presented the design for the Starbucks Coffee sign. The logo and the awning valance advertising can be administratively approved, but on Walnut Street signage, the designers had thought to put anchors through the Cararra glass. The architect, Gary Dennison, said that this idea was not feasible. Now they are proposing to bring a series of brackets down from above, suspending the sign, and placing it in front of the storefront. The suspending tubes will be painted black to match the glass. The letters will be green, single line face -lit 14" letters. Mr. Hogestad thinks the new design is fine. It doesn't affect the building and is a corporate thing. Ms. Ore said it might be the only alternative, allowing the sign to be placed without drilling through the glass. She also asked if, with only two support bars, it would be stable enough to withstand the local wind conditions. Because of the weather, there will have to be some kind of substantial steel attachment to allow the sign to withstand the weather. She asked if there should rather be three supports. However, if they want to drill more than two holes, they will need to come back to the LPC. The engineers must be sure to make sure the supports will not pull out of the wall, and will only be attached above, in the stucco. The LPC decided that Ms. Tunner may approve this administratively, knowing that she can bring it back to the Commission if further difficulties arise. Other Business: Nelson Milkhouse. There is $1,098 left in State Historical Grant, which may allow the City to replace the windows in the Nelson Milkhouse with historic multi -light windows. The windows, currently just sheets of plexiglass, will not be operable, but fixed in place. The sashes will be put in place and put in Lexan. The Commission Landmark Preservation Commis September 12, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page 5 decided that the decisions regarding the Nelson Milkhouse could be dealt with administratively. Old Waterworks — A Letter of support for the Old Waterworks Project has been requested in order to obtain a State Historical Fund grant to: 1) continue archeological dig on the property, 2) for a structural engineer to stabilize the 4-ft archeological pits, and 3) to make repairs to the building foundation. Mr. Hogestad asked the Commission if they would support the writing of the letter. The Commission replied affirmatively. Meeting adjourned 7:00 p.m.