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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 06/09/1999LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes June 9, 1999 Council Liaison: Scott Mason (226 — 4824) Staff Liaison: Joe Frank (221-6376) Commission Chairperson: Per Hogestad (303-292-1875) SUMMARY OF MEETING: The Commission discussed the rehabilitation of the carriage house at 700 Remington. The LPC approved the rear addition at 518 Peterson. The Commission also discussed revisions to the Local Landmark Rehabilitation Grant Program, the State Tax Credit program, and the artwork by Michael Hayden, proposed for Art in Public Places. Ms. Tunner also presented some information on the Strauss Cabin that had burned down. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mr. Hogestad called the meeting to order at 5:41 p.m., at 281 North College Avenue. Commission members Bud Frick, Angela Milewski, James Tanner, Angie Aguilera, and Rande Pouppirt were present. Carol Tunner, and Timothy Wilder represented staff. GUESTS: Angela and Chuck Nacos, owners of 700 Remington Street; Steven and Kathryn Malers, owners of 518 Peterson Street; Timothy Wilder, City Planner for discussion of Landmark Rehabilitation Grant Program AGENDA REVIEW: Ms. Tunner added a discussion of the proposed hologram artwork by Michael Hayden for Art in Public Places. STAFF REPORTS: None. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: Ms. Milewski reported on the last Downtown Development Authority meeting which she had attended. They announced the preservation award that they had received for revising the designation of the Old Town plaza. She reported that the old Salvation Army building on E. Mountain was proposed to be renovated for office space and that the DDA had purchased a fagade easement on the building. The DDA was also beginning to look at sites for the proposed minor league ballpark. Proposed sites included block #33, which was west of Taco John's, the site of Link-N-Greens Golf course and north east of Linden St., called the oxbow site. They are looking for sites with lots of parking space that is walking distance from Old Town. CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: 700 Remington Street, M. G. Nelson House and Carriage House — Carriage House Rehabilitation Conceptual Review (Angela Nacos) Ms. Tunner provided a letter from Kevin Murray, at Empire Carpentry. The applicant would like to rehabilitate the carriage house, which needs a foundation, the siding repaired, windows repaired, new windows, and the adaptive reuse of the carriage Landmark Preservation Commission June 9, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 2 doors. Staff suggested that a slightly different foundation be used on the carriage house such as a different mortar or stone pattern, to distinguish it from the original house. The Commission said it was a clever plan to reuse the old carriage house doors. Mr. Nacos discussed the windows. One window frame still exists. They would like to rebuild the windows that are there and build new ones that will still keep the same look. They also proposed two low profile skylights on the west side. He said that the second floor was originally inhabited and served as servants quarters. They would like to add two new windows upstairs on the south side, which faces the alley. Mr. Nacos discussed the need for a foundation and the water drainage problems. They were interested in fixing these problems permanently. Ms. Tunner explained that in the past, the LPC had considered the major fagades facing the alley and Laurel Street. The owner described the work that Mr. Murray had proposed to fix the foundation. They planned to install cassons, jack up the carriage house, and build a stone foundation. Mr. Frick discussed the code requirements for a frost wall and suggested that a split block foundation be built, rather than stone. Ms. Tunner commented that split -block would not be suitable for a structure that was a landmark. The Commission members worked to simplify the plan to build a foundation, possibly using a concrete slab. The owners are also planning to re -roof the carriage house with asphalt shingles, which are on the carriage house and house now. 518 Peterson Street, B. F. Avers House — Rear Addition Final Review (Steven and Kathryn Malers) Mr. Frick declared a conflict -of -interest, because he was making the presentation and represented the architectural firm. Mr. Frick provided the construction drawings. Page two had the only changes. The window height on the east elevation, second floor was made to match the rest of the windows on the house. The windows on the south and west elevations were pushed away from the corner about four -inches. The window on the second floor east elevation was also shifted because of interior changes. Mr. Frick described the details of the fascia and eaves, which matched the rest of the house. The masonry siding was almost the same profile as the existing house. Mr. Hogestad liked that it looked somewhat different because it kept the addition distinguishable. On the north side a very narrow door would be taken out as well. Ms. Tunner suggested that an oval or round window be installed on the north elevation in place of the proposed double -hung window in the stair well. Ms. Malers said that she would like a window that would provide some ventilation there. Mr. Hogestad said that the little window would be a fun thing and asked for any public input, of which there was none. Mr. Pouppirt arrived at 6:30 p.m. Ms. Milewski moved to approve the rear addition for 518 Peterson Street, the B. F. Ayers house as presented. Ms. Aguilera seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (5-0) Landmark Preservation Comm* June 9, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 3 DISCUSSION ITEMS: Revisions to the Landmark Rehabilitation Grant Pro ram Timoth Wilder City Planner Mr. Wilder presented a revision to the landmark rehabilitation grant program to shorten and streamline the process. The submission of applications was pushed to January 17, 2000 from early November. The LPC would review the applications February 9, 2000 and funds would be allocated February 23, 2000. Mr. Wilder reported that staff was still exploring the conversion from a grant program to a loan program. The Commission briefly discussed whether a loan program would be more or less popular and whether more money could reach more people. OTHER BUSINESS: v •o LG r CIA , l cult, — wanncanon or New Hules Carol Tunner, Preservation Planner Ms. Tunner reported that Governor Owens signed the State Tax Credit bill. She explained that awhile back the Commission had some questions regarding retroactive approvals of credits. Dan Corsor, Local Government Coordinator said that that part was intentionally left vague. The review committee would have to make the judgment. Art in Public Places Ms. Tunner provided letters from the Downtown Business Association and the Downtown Business Authority, which expressed their concern about the way the proposed holograms would appear in an historic district. The Commission discussed whether modern art could co -exist with historic structures. They, reviewed some of the discussion that they had at Mr. Hayden's presentation. Such issues included any impact that the artwork would have on historic structures, the preservation of sightlines to historic features, and the installation of a prototype to identify any issues. Mr. Frick reported that the Preston Farm Project received an award. The Strauss Cabin Ms. Tunner said that Greg Pickett, from the County Department of Parks and Open Space, was researching reconstructing the Strauss Cabin. He wants the City take over ownership of the property. She reported that it was not on the National Register of Historic Places. They discussed options to rebuild and maintain the property. Ms. Tunner also explained that the Stang property that was across the street also has historical significance as an early cabin. They are researching what grant possibilities would be available. The LPC discussed different theories of historic preservation and the total recreation of an historic structure, versus the rehabilitation of an existing historic structure. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Submitted by Nicole Sneider, Secretary