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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 11/10/1997� LzD LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting November 10,1997 Staff Liaison: Joe Frank Council Liaison: Scott Mason Commission Chairperson: Jennifer Carpenter (225-0690) SUMMARY OF MEETING: The LPC approved the installation of a stage canopy in the Old Town Plaza. The fabrication of wood storm windows and the repair of an existing wood screen door was approved for 808 West Mountain, the Clippinger House for a Local Landmark Rehabilitation Grant and the State Tax Credit. The installation of an aluminum storefront system was approved for 256 Linden Street. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Jennifer Carpenter called the meeting to order 5:30 p.m., at 281 North College Avenue. Commission members Per Hogestad, Bud Frick, Stephen Short, Angela Milewski and James Tanner were present. Diana Ross was absent. Joe Frank, Karen McWilliams and Carol Tunner represented Staff. GUESTS: Scott Mason, City Council Liaison; James Christian, citizen; Jay Hardy, Director and Bryan Markle, Downtown Business Association; Chip Steiner, Downtown Development Authority; Robert Long and Teresa Morford, owner's representatives, 256 Linden Street. AGENDA REVIEW: None. STAFF REPORTS: Ms. Tunner provided a memo from Tim Wilder, City Planner, which listed current applicants for the Local Landmark Rehabilitation Grant Program. She also introduced Scott Mason, City Councilperson to the LPC members. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: Ms. Carpenter discussed the efforts of Historic Fort Collins Development Corporation to preserve the Preston Farm and to work with Celestica Co. They plan a cooperative effort to come up with a proposal for the site. Mr. Frick reported that the DDA meeting had been rescheduled. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The September 30, 1997 LPC meeting minutes were corrected on page two to read "poplar" wood rather than "popular" wood. Mr. Tanner moved to accept the September 30, 1997 LPC meeting minutes as amended. Mr. Short seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (6-0) CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: Old Town Plaza Downtown Development Authority Installation of Stage Canopy (Jay Hardy Director. Downtown Business Association) Ms. Tunner explained that this is the third discussion of the proposed stage canopy for the Landmark Preservation Commission November 10, 1997 Page 2 Old Town Plaza. The canopy is necessary because of events, which are frequently planned for Old Town. She explained that at the last meeting, the LPC asked to see something more temporary. The Design Sub -Committee, Mr. Frick, Ms. Carpenter and Mr. Hogestad as well as Ms. Tunner met with Mr. Hardy and a representative from AdCon Sign Company to discuss the current proposal. The frame is designed similar to the August proposal. Half as many cross beams are used and an awning draws over the top of the frame. The canopy color is proposed as a dark green frame covered with a dark green awning, similar to the existing Old Town green. The second and third choices for the awning are maroon and gray. Mr. Hardy explained that he has full confidence in the changes, which have been made to the design. He added that they have also received additional support from the merchants in the area. Chip Steiner has also met with Mr. Hardy and AdCon Signs. He is also supportive of the changes made to the design. Mr. Hardy explained the proposed design for the stage canopy. The canopy will pull up at the middle from either end. This is an efficient and easy assembly and is aesthetically pleasing as well. The graphic elements are illustrated to help show what it will look like, but no additional signage is planned, except for the middle where a temporary sign can be removed to advertise the upcoming event and the sponsor's logo. The removable sign will be the Old Town logo. Mr. Hardy said that the canopy would create a more professional look for the Association and the plaza. Mr. Tanner asked if the steel rods are structural or will be used to hang signs. Mr. Hardy explained that the one -inch rod is used to hang signs, while the two-inch rods are cosmetic and do not exist on the rear of the structure. He added that the rollers for the awning will remain in place and are not removable. Mr. Tanner asked if they can remove some of the non-structural signband elements in order to lighten it up even more. Mr. Hardy said that he assumes that the contractor made it as light as he possibly could. Ms. Tunner added that there is a liability when you are designing a structural piece, especially, in this windy environment. Mr. Hogestad said the two by six pipes are not extreme. Mr. Tanner requested that they lighten it up, if possible. The idea is to accomplish the same purpose, with minimal impact. Mr. Frick asked how thick the rolls of fabric will be. Mr. Hardy estimated that it will have a six-inch diameter at most. Mr. Short said that he liked the proposal and commended everyone involved in the design process. Mr. Tanner questioned if another Old Town logo is necessary and said that the canopy should be minimized except when there is a performance. Mr. Frick asked about the fabric being used for the canopy. The fabric has a matte finish and is an acrylic fabric, from Sunbrella. Mr. Short suggested that the signage band be removed when it is not advertising an event or sponsor. Mr. Hardy explained that the concept is to not have it look commercial and only display signage during an event. Ms. Carpenter said that the signage should look permanent and should not be a temporary hanging attached banner. Mr. Hardy said that they will create a professional presentation. Mr. Frick suggested that they hang the sign frame over the archway with a c-clip or eyelets. He also suggested that they remove the understructure of music notes and other ornamentation, to minimize the area of the metal. Mr. Hogestad noticed that the pieces of the design create a musical staff. Mr. Steiner said that they should check to make sure that the pieces are not structural, before it is removed. Mr. Carpenter stated that the musical notes added a festive flair to the design. 0 Landmark Preservation Commission November 10, 1997 Page 3 Mr. Tanner moved to approve the proposal for the Old Town Plaza Canopy Stage with the proviso that they eliminate as much as possible of the sign band across the front of the canopy, that all non-structural elements be eliminated or minimized. This does not preclude a hanging sign. Ms. Milewski stated that the sign should not just be hung for an event. Mr. Frick and Mr. Hogestad discussed the support elements of the sign band. Mr. Hardy said that he just doesn't want changes to affect the canopy structurally. He thinks he could make the sign removable, because they have done something like that in the past. The Commission recommended the Old Town green frame with the canopy. Mr. Tanner moved that everything but horizontal elements are removed with the provision that the sign band is removed and the color of the frame is dark green and the canopy is Old Town plum. Mr. Short seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (6-0) Mr. Hogestad moved to use any of the proposed three colors, gray green or plum. Mr. Frick seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (6-0) 256 Linden Street — Installation of Aluminum Storefront Ms. Tunner explained that this design review was initiated when staff observed an aluminum storefront being installed. The applicant had received a building permit for the work without going to the LPC and this mistake is being investigated and corrected. Ms. Tunner said that the building is one of the oldest in the district, but the structure is currently considered non-contributing. In the 1950s the building was modernized with rounded corners and glass block. The steel casement windows on the second floor were also removed. In 1986, the storefront window was changed out for an aluminum overhead garage door. This space is currently being divided and the applicant has begun to install an aluminum storefront, not too different from the window comer system approved in 1987. The window was used for display and was approved because of the non-contributing status of the structure. The aluminum was brushed white and was rounded, but the Kawneer system is no longer available. Mr. Long described the proposed storefront. He added that when he went to the Building Inspection Department, no one noted that he needed to go through the LPC, but they did require a recess for the entry. He said that he looked for a system, which matched the existing comer storefront, but he could not find one. A system was left at Black's Glass, which they intended to use. Lights will be installed above the top of the door. Mr. Short asked about the proposed signage. The signage over the entry door will be projecting over the existing doorway. Mr. Long added that the existing projecting sign on Jefferson will be repainted and reused. Mr. Frick asked about the dimensions of the signage, which are 3' by 16". Drawings of the signage were provided at the meeting. One sign will be installed over the storefront on Jefferson and one on Linden. Ms. Tunner described the Jefferson Street sign as the plexiglass face of an existing illuminated box sign, but it will not be lighted. Mr. Tanner asked about the style of aluminum brushing, Landmark Preservation Commission November 10, 1997 Page 4 which will be applied. Mr. Long said that there are different styles of brushing, but the new system will look similar to the older storefront. Mr. Frick moved to approve the submittal as presented for 256 Linden Street, the new storefront in lieu of the garage door. Mr. Hogestad seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (6-0) 808 W. Mountain. Clipiinnger House — Storm Windows Fabrication and Screen Door Repair for the State Tax Credit, Part 1 and 1997 Local Landmark Grant (Neva Lawton) Ms. Lawton has received a Local Landmark Rehabilitation Grant and would like to take advantage of the State Tax Credit Program as well. Twenty-three storm windows will have to be manufactured to replace existing dilapidated wood ones. Empire Carpentry will be completing the work. Poplar, pine or fir wood will be used. A past tenant in the house has also painted the wood screen door purple and has removed the hinges. The door will be repaired, rather than replaced and repainted. The Design Assistance Program may be utilized in designing the color of the house. It is currently white with a pale green color, which is in need of repainting and the owner does not like the present colors. For now, they will prime everything white. The window sashes will also be repaired, where the joints have busted. Two other screen doors on the house will be repaired and repainted. Mr. Frick moved to approve the submittal for the storm window fabrication and screen door repair for State Tax Credit, Part 1 and the 1997 Local Landmark Rehabilitation Grant Program, for 808 West Mountain Avenue, the Clippinger House. Mr. Hogestad seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (6-0) OTHER BUSINESS: Ms. Tunner described the color palette, which already exists on the Antler's Hotel. The owner, will use a medium green grapevine and a deep forest green rather than the lighter color. Above the storefront will not be painted. The only change will be that the three doors will be painted charcoal. The colors are taken from the historic color palette, so the application can be reviewed administratively. Ms. Carpenter discussed the Commission making a statement describing the importance of the Preston Farm complex and describing how it adds to the historic fabric of Fort Collins and the Harmony community. Ms. Carpenter requested, on behalf of the Historic Fort Collins Development Corporation, a letter of support. The LPC discussed that they have already acknowledged the importance of the Preston Farm. The meeting adjourned 7:00 p.m. Submitted by Nicole Sneider, Secretary.