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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 12/09/1997• • CQQ>19�n LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting December 9, 1997 Council Liaison: Scott Mason Staff Liaison: Joe Frank Commission Chairperson: Jennifer Carpenter (225-0690) SUMMARY OF MEETING: Re -roofing and gutter replacement for the State Tax Credit and local design review was approved for 259 South College Avenue, the Mountain Empire (Armstrong) Hotel. The LPC recommended to Council an ordinance that would designate the public right of way in the OTFCHD as a part of the District. The LPC received a complimentary presentation on the renovation of the old Sugar Beet Factory, currently utilized as a sand/salt storage facility, and was given the opportunity to comment on the plans for the old brick building. The LPC conducted a preliminary review of the exterior work proposed for the Fred W. Stover House, at 515 Remington Street, for State Tax Credit, Part 1. The applications for the 1997 Local Landmark Rehabilitation Program were presented. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Jennifer Carpenter called the meeting to order 5:38 p.m., at 281 North College Avenue. Commission members Per Hogestad, Bud Frick, Angela Milewski and Stephen Short were present. James Tanner and Diana Ross were absent. Joe Frank, Karen McWilliams, Carol Tunner and Tim Wilder represented Staff. GUESTS: Jack Gianola, Facilities Project Manager and John Renhowe, Vaught -Frye Architects; Carl Patton, owner, 515 Remington, the Fred W. Stover House; Larry Schneider, Streets Superintendent; Tom Livingston, Mountain Empire (Armstrong) Hotel, 259 S. College. AGENDA REVIEW: None. STAFF REPORTS: Ms. Tunner reported that three LPC meeting minutes will be reviewed at the first meeting of the new year, which brings the records up to date. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: Mr. Frick reported that Downtown Development Authority is changing their policy regarding downtown patio licenses. This change is proposed to take place January 1, 2000. Three dollars a square foot will be charged because the patio area is considered public. This policy was based on the percentage of the year which the patio space is used and the rising price of real estate. The DDA also approved the proposed stage canopy for the Old Town Plaza. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The October 14,1997 LPC meeting minutes were accepted as submitted. The October 28, 1997 LPC meeting minutes were accepted as submitted. CONSENT AGENDA: Landmark Preservation Commission December 9, 1997 Page 2 The Commission reviewed the proposal and Mr. Frick asked if the gutters would be replaced with gutters of a like style. Ms. Tunner explained that they would have the same profile. Mr. Frick moved to approve for the State Tax Credit and local design review the consent agenda item for 259 South College, the Mountain Empire (Armstrong) Hotel for Tom Livingston (owner), Old Town Hotels L.L.C. Mr. Short seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (5-0) DESIGNATION: Designation of All Public Rights -of -Way in the Old Town Fort Collins Historic District (Karen McWilliams. Preservation Planner) Ms. McWilliams explained that when the district was originally established in 1979, a discrepancy existed between the written legal description and the accompanying map. The intention was to include the public rights -of -way as well. This new ordinance reflects this intent. Ms. McWilliams said that she spoke with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board on November 2, 1995 and then again on December 4, 1997, both times receiving the support of the DDA Board for this ordinance. Mr. Frick moved that the LPC recommend correction of the designation of the Historic Old Town Local Landmark District to include the public right-of-way. Mr. Hogestad seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (5-0) Ms. McWilliams added that lot A Block 19, Lot A Block 20, and the center lot of the Miller Block will be designated later, because the are owned by different property owners. They also were not included in the original designation. CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: 725 East Vine Drive, Sugar Beet Factory — Complimentary Review of Renovation of the Existing Brick Building Currently Used for Sand/Salt Storage (Jack Gianola City Facilities Project Manager) Ms. Tunner explained that this is a complimentary review and the building is not designated. There are two large brick buildings on the site with a corbel brick cornice. Plans were presented for the building which is currently being used for sand and salt storage. The brickwork on the structure is in bad shape. Mr. Gianola discussed the long- range plans for the complex. They are currently looking into selling the west end adjacent lot to the Colorado Highway Department. Sand and salt operations will then be moved to that site. The City Traffic Operations Department will occupy the brick building being discussed. There is no time line for the remodeling of the building, but the sand and salt Landmark Preservation Commission December 9, 1997 Page 3 storage is planned to be relocated next year. The presented plans included a revised Master Plan for the entire site. Mr. Renhowe, architect with Vaught -Frye, described the brick damage. He said that they plan to repair the damaged brick or replace it with old brick from Denver. The west end of the building will be reconstructed to accommodate the new use. The existing corbel on the other building will be matched. New structures will also be provided for additional storage. Ms. Carpenter asked how many windows exist and urged them to reuse the window openings. Three out of seven are planned to be maintained. The brick above the new overhead doors will also be restored. A small addition will also be added to the east off the building. Some overhead doors will be converted to entries for people as well. The LPC commented on the rendered elevation of the proposed plan. Mr. Frank asked what kind of uses will be present in the building. Mr. Gianola said that the front portion of the building will be used as office space. The overall plan will not be as sleek as the Streets Facility, but it will share some of the same design elements. Mr. Renhowe explained that on the north elevation, the windows in every other bay will be removed, because they are not located in functional places and two windows will be enlarged. He also explained the office addition, which will have an entry way similar to the Streets Facility, but not as ornate. It will be constructed from concrete block material. In addition, they will also insulate, re -roof and generally bring the building up to a good state of repair. Some site improvements will also be made, including added outbuildings to house vehicles and wash equipment. The Commission discussed why the property had not be designated. Mr. Gianola explained that most of the sugar beet factory is gone and that only two storage buildings still exist. Ms. Tunner added that the project was designed as an adaptive reuse. Originally the factory was a massive complex, but there is not much left. Only two buildings, which have been altered, still exist. The property cannot be designated according to its use, because none of the factory is left. Mr. Gianola added that Dick Beardmore had researched the factory and at that time they concluded that there was not enough left to have it designated. Mr. Short commented that they looked at the entire site and not just a couple buildings, when they determined its eligibility. This might be considered an historic sugar beet storage building. Ms. Carpenter discussed how the City should set examples for the designation of historic properties and how designation of a property should not hamper its potential for adaptive reuse. Ms. Tunner added that the City has restored some damaged historic elements. She suggested to continue to work to preserve the historic openings and windows and to creatively plan to utilize them in the plan. _ Frick said that they should try to save all the historic windows as character defining features. Mr. Short asked if the bays are large enough to split vertically. Mr. Gianola explained that the building functions better without ceilings. Mr. Hogestad said is happy to see the building being used rather than decaying. He added that the office addition is distinct and urged them to leave the existing windows, even if they are above the ceiling and to paint them black. 515 Remington R+ree+ Fred W. Stover House Exterior Rehabilitation for the State Tax Credit Part 1 and Local Landmark Design Review Conceptual (Carl Patton) Ms. Tunner explained that this is a locally landmarked structure. Mr. Patton is seeking the State Tax Credit for the exterior rehabilitation of the structure. She explained that more Landmark Preservation Commission December 9, 1997 Page 4 information is needed for the application, so the project should be approved conditionally. The applicant does not have any diagrams to submit. Six basic issues need to be addressed. (1) The chimney is crumbling. It is held in place by top heavy sandstone caps. The cost of the repair is uncertain because they do not know if a scaffolding will have to be erected in order to make the repairs. Mr. Patton still needs to do more research on the chimney cap as well. (2) The porch deck needs to be replaced. Detailed pictures are provided and several estimates for the repairs have been received. The applicant would rather have the porch repaired rather than rebuilt. The railing is bad and parts of the floor have rotted out. (3) The screen on the screened in South porch has deteriorated and the wood is leaky. The wood door will be replaced with something compatible and it will be re- screened. (4) The windows on the North porch have rotted out and are very drafty in what is a kitchen. They will be replaced and the crawl space under the porch will be insulated. Ms. Tunner recommended a visit of the Design Review Sub -Committee and the Design Assistance Program. Mr. Frick stated that they need drawings and documentation of the project. Mr. Hogestad was concerned about replacing historic features. Mr. Short asked if the chimney would receive a new liner. Mr. Patton explained that he is unsure and currently he believes two channels go through the chimney, one for the fireplace and one for the furnace. No liner exits in the chimney now. Ms. Carpenter stated that they need to know exactly what the applicant intends to do. Mr. Frick said that the Design Assistance Program is a good idea. Ms. Tunner recommended weather-stripping for the windows that are drafty on the north porch. Mr. Hogestad added that anything salvageable should be reused. Mr. Patton added that the porch skirting is rotting and needs replacement. Some asbestos slate tiles are broken or missing from the roof and will need to be replaced. Mr. Frick asked if the applicant had enough extra tiles to fix the roof and asked want kind of furnace will be installed. Mr. Patton said he intends to purchase a Lennox furnace. Mr. Short recommended to install a furnace with a plastic flue and to utilize some professional design assistance. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1998 Local Landmark Rehabilitation Grant — Old Town Applications (Tim Wilder, City Planner) Mr. Wilder showed slides of teh proposed projects on teh updated list of applications and described some of teh work proposed. Mr. Wilder provided the list of Old Town applications for the Local Landmark Rehabilitation Grant Program. The final grant requests amounted to over $40,000. The Commission discussed whether 238 East Mountain Avenue is considered contributing or non- contributing to the District. Ms. Tunner said that it was considered non-contributing when the district was established in 1977-1978, because the fagade did not fall within the period of significance. Staff will evaluate the building to determine its status as a contributing or non-contributing structure in the District. Landmark Preservation Commission December 9, 1997 Page 5 Outstanding Historic Preservation Awards (Carol Tunner. Preservation Planner) Ms. Tunner handed out a list of design review proposals, which were reviewed by the LPC during 1997. Attached, are Staff's recommendations for this award. The Commission will decide a recipient next meeting. OTHER BUSINESS: Ms. Carpenter discussed the non-consensual designation of the Preston Farm, and the work of Historic Fort Collins Development Corporation (HFCDC) to save the farmstead. The development plans for the site are being amended, so designation will be delayed. She noted that the PUD (Planned Unit Development) is in place for another two and one half years. HFCDC will continue to comment on the development of the site in order to preserve the farm complex. The meeting adjourned 7:05 p.m. Submitted by Nicole Snider, Secretary