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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 09/23/1997LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting September 23, 1997 Council Liaison: Scott Mason Staff Liaison: Joe Frank Commission Chairperson: Jennifer Carpenter (225-0690) SUMMARY OF MEETING: Clark Mapes, City Planner, presented the proposed streetscape plans for Pine and Walnut. The LPC approved the Local Landmark Designations of the following properties: 311 Whedbee, J. C. Beers Barn; 509 Remington, Willard and Gladys Eddy House and shared Barn; 515 Remington, Fred W. Stover House, Garage and shared Barn; and 632 Peterson, the G. R. McDaniel House I. The LPC approved the repair of the hardwood floors, gable trim repair, repointing the house and well house, and wood shingle roof repair of the addition roof for the Maxwell House, 2340 West Mulberry. Installation of a gutter system was approved pending review of specifications by the LPC Design Subcommittee. The LPC discussed alternate plans for the storefront of the Barkley Block, 144 North College. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order 5:38 p.m., at 281 North College Avenue. Commission members Jennifer Carpenter, Per Hogestad, Bud Frick, Angela Milewski, Diana Ross and James Tanner were present. Stephen Short was absent. Carol Tunner, Karen McWilliams and Joe Frank represented staff. GUESTS: Clark Mapes, Fort Collins City Planner; John Gless and Tamela Wahl, owners of 311 Whedbee; Carl Patton III, owner, 515 Remington; James Robert Allen, owner, 632 Peterson; Marilyn Warrick, owner, 2340 West Mulberry. AGENDA REVIEW: Ms. McWilliams informed the Commission that the application for landmark designation of the house, at 313 North Whitcomb had been withdrawn. STAFF REPORTS: Ms. Tunner reported that the proposed storefront design for #1 Barkley Block, 140-144 North College Avenue has been changed. She reminded the Commission that there is no evidence of where the doorway had existed. The proposed Plan A for the storefront has already been approved by the LPC. Joseph Bell, State Historical Society did not like Plan A because he is concerned about the three doorways to the left. He faxed over new plans for the LPC to review. Ms. Carpenter asked if the State has final say over the plans. Ms. Tunner explained that the applicant has a State Historical Fund Grant. This issue will be further discussed under other business. Ms. Tunner reported Paul Wagner faxed some questions to Staff regarding renovation to the storefront of his building at 105 Linden. She explained that if damaged siding is being repaired or replaced with like siding than the work does not have to be approved by the LPC. Mr. Wagner also asked for LPC requirements to redo the storefronts like 100 N. Landmark Preservation Commission Regular meeting minutes September 23, 1997 Page 2 College. Jon Snyder, owner 805 Remington, spoke with Ms. Tunner and said that he will take the LPC's suggestion to match the skirting on his new porch steps to the front of the porch. He added that he will complete the railing at a later time and the ground under the porch will be built up, resulting in a porch less than thirty inches high, and not requiring stair railings. Ms. Tunner reported that she received messages from two city employees, who appreciated the installation of the fenced enclosure around "Annie the Dog's" gravesite. Ms. Tunner discussed switching the LPC meeting time to another evening, so that the Council and Staff liaisons would have more opportunities to attend the meetings. Another night suitable to everyone, could not be found, so the meeting day and time will remain as scheduled. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The August 29,1997 LPC meeting minutes were accepted as submitted. Proposed PineMalnut Street Landscape Plans — Clark Mapes City Planner Clark Mapes, City Planner presented the landscape plans for Pine and Walnut Streets. Mr. Frank said that this is a courtesy review because the landscape design is located out of the Historic Old Town district. Mr. Mapes explained that the project is being funded by, General Improvement District #1, a tax assessment district. The streetscape plans include minor sidewalk repairs and streetscape improvements. The median on the LaPorte Avenue, west of College will be extended to include a pedestrian walkway and irrigated landscaping and a median will be installed on College Avenue, north of LaPorte to match the existing median. The design will be similar to the Mountain and College Avenue intersection. This plan will work to complete the streetscape further north at LaPorte and College Avenue. Improvements will also be extended for Linden Street to Walnut Street. Other improvements are planned for the eastside of the Oak Street and College Avenue intersection. Broken pavers will be replaced with full depth, rectangular pavers, in fields of concrete with a mixed score pattern. The wooden benches will be replaced with metal benches and new metal trash cans will be installed. The architecture of the sidewalk ramps will also be changed, taking away the steep concrete wings. LOCAL LANDMARK DESIGNATIONS: 311 Whedbee, J. C. Beers Barn — John Gless and Tamela Wahl Ms. McWilliams explained that Mr. Gless and Ms. Wahl are requesting Local Landmark Designation for the J. C. Beers Barn, located on their property. Staff recommends Landmark Preservation Commission Regular meeting minutes September 23, 1997 Page 3 approving their request. The barn is significant for its architecture. It was constructed in the early 1900s, with a foundation of locally quarried sandstone, and is one of only a few 1 1/2 story bams left in Fort Collins. Mr. Hogestad moved to approve the application for Local Landmark Designation of the J. C. Beers Barn at 311 Whedbee. Mr. Frick seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (6-0) 509 Remington Willard and Gladys Eddy House and shared Barn — Gladys Eddy Ms. McWilliams explained that the Willard and Gladys Eddy House is an excellent example of American Foursquare architecture with Italianate features and detailing. Details include broad, flared eaves with decorative block modillions, and a classical pediment adorning the roof of the enclosed entry porch. A two-story side bay is located to the south and a "sleeping porch" is located on the west elevation. There are no non -historic alterations of note on the structure. The property is also important for its history. Both Willard and Gladys Eddy are important for their contributions to the City of Fort Collins and to Colorado State University. The barn, shared with 515 Remington, contributes to the property's significance and is also eligible for local landmark designation. Mr. Frick moved to approve the Local Landmark Designation of 509 Remington, the Willard and Gladys Eddy House and shared Barn. Ms. Ross seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (6-0) 515 Reminaton. Fred W. Stover House Garage and shared Barn — Carl Patton III Ms. McWilliams explained that the barn is shared with 509 Remington. Fred Stover, the original owner of the property, was the son of William Stover. The house is architecturally important for its Eclectic architecture with Victorian massing and predominately Colonial Revival detailing. The deeply pitched gabled roof was covered with asbestos slate shingles in the 1950s. The garage features a hipped, roof and was an early heated garage. The heating system includes a galvanized serpentine pipe which carried hot water piped in from the main house. The barn was probably built in the late 1800's for the William Stover residence, 503 Remington. The barn became associated with 509 and 515 Remington when the Stover family built residences on these two lots in 1904. The barn is a wood framed structure and contributes to the historical character of the property. Mr. Frick asked if the heating system still works in the garage. Dr. Patton explained that the boiler has since been converted to gas and that the system does not operate. Mr. Tanner moved to approve the Designation of 515 Remington, the Fred W. Stover House, Garage, and shared Barn for Local Landmark Designation. Mr. Hogestad seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (6-0) 632 Peterson. tea. R McDaniel House 1= Bowl Allen and IgUgMorton Ms. McWilliams stated that the house was built circa 1907 and is an excellent example of Landmark Preservation Commission Regular meeting minutes September 23, 1997 Page 4 the Dutch Revival style of architecture. It is a two-story, wood framed structure with a front facing gambrel roof that exhibits dual -pitched gables. The gambrel roof also has an interesting side -gable, and wide, overhanging eaves. Other characteristics include paired, double -hung one -over -one windows located in the gable ends of the roof, and a comer porch with unusual turned spindle post supports grouped in threes. The Hungerford's resided in the house for the longest period of time. George E. Hungerford was a journalist and owned and operated newspapers in Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado. In 1959, he published a newspaper in Fort Collins called The Fort Collins Times. He also published three booklets, Diamond Dust, The Prouty Trail and Colorado's Golden Years. On one side of the gable, a small window was altered for the bathroom. Mr. Frick pointed out the ghost line of a thin, matching window in the slide. Ms. Ross moved to accept the G. R. McDaniel House I, 632 Peterson for Local Landmark Designation. Mr. Frick seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (6-0) CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: 2340 West Mulberry, Maxwell House — Exterior Rehabilitation and Interior Floor Refinishing for Part I State Tax Credit (Marilyn Warrick. owner) Ms. Tunner explained that Ms. Warrick is the new owner of the property, which has a number of outbuildings, including a well house, a cottage and an addition added on the back of the main house. The only interior item on this application is refinishing the hardwood floors. Ms. Warrick would like to reroof the addition wood shingles with Celotex Presidential fiberglass composition shingles. Samples and spec sheets on the roofing material were not available to bring to the meeting. Mr. Frick asked what is the weight of the proposed roofing material. Ms. Warrick explained that the material is rated for forty years. Ms. Carpenter questioned whether wood shingles could be replaced with a non - historic material for the Colorado State Tax Credit Program. Ms. Tunner explained that the addition and the garage were added on later to the house. Ms. Tunner did think that this proposal is eligible for the State Tax Credit Program and that in the future the applicant would reroof the main house with the Celotex roofing material. Ms. Carpenter stated that the idea of the tax credit program is to offset the cost of installing historically accurate materials. Ms. Tunner explained that people have used state tax credit to help pay for the installation of asphalt roofing material. Ms. McWilliams informed the Commission that the house with its additions, the stone wall, and the well house are all designated structures on the property. Ms. Ross had concerns about using different roofing material on the addition than on the house. Ms. Tunner said that she could contact the State to see how they feel about the issue. The next item on the application was the installation of gutters. The house currently has no gutters. The drainage problem is causing deterioration of the mortar. An ogee profile is proposed, painted terra-cotta, the same color as the house trim. Repointing the masonry Landmark Preservation Commission Regular meeting minutes September 23, 1997 Page 5 of the front stone wall and the rear well house is also proposed. The stone wall is considered a contributing structure. Ms. Warrick explained that the stone wall was moved and then concrete applied, when Mulberry was widened. Mr. Frick suggested that the stone wall go back to its original dry laid construction. Ms. Milewski asked the applicant if the wall had been mortared before it was moved and reconstructed. Mr. Frick said it would be a waste of money to just tuck point the mortar. Photos were unclear whether the wall had originally been dry laid or mortared in. It should be constructed how it was originally. Ms. McWilliams added that there are lots of photos of the property in the historic archives. The gable trim needs to be replaced because of damage and holes cause by squirrels. Ms. Warrick would also like the water well roof reconstructed, because it is leaking. She added, a similar water well exists on Taft Hill Road and has a flat roof too. Mr. Hogestad was surprised that the original structure had a flat roof. Mr. Frick said that it could have had a cistern on top to flow water from the well. Mr. Hogestad suggested that they install a slope, even from front to back to increase drainage. Mr. Tanner asked if the cottage was older than fifty years, because younger structures are not eligible for the State Tax Credit Program. He referred to Chapter 285, Page 1735, Item C, which addressed qualified costs for the program. He questioned if the proposed rehabilitation projects contribute to the historic integrity and qualities of the historic house and would a new roof result in its loosing its eligibility. Ms. Warrick said that she could replace the wood shingles on the areas where it would need repair. The Commission discussed that it is a different issue when a top layer of asphalt roofing already exists on the structure. The LPC felt that the issues of the roof, stone wall and roof of the well house still needed further discussion and additional information. The front step of the porch also needs replacement because it has rotted. An existing but buried footing will first need to be established, because as long as the wood has contact with the soil it will continue to rot. The gutter system will also help divert water away from the porch. Mr. Frick said that they will need drawings of the gutters and how they will be attached to the structure. Mr. Hogestad added that they will also need roof construction drawings for the well house. Mr. Frick said that more research should be done on the original construction of the well house. Item #1 Mr. Hogestad moved to approve the spot repair of the roof on the garage and addition, with wood shingles, with the condition that the materials and cost and a cut sheet be submitted to Staff for approval and added to the State Tax Credit information. Mr. Frick seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (6-0) Items #2,4,5 Ms. Ross moved to accept the work presented for gutters, hardwood floors, and replacement of the gable trim. Ms. Milewski seconded the motion. Landmark Preservation Commission Regular meeting minutes September 23, 1997 Page 6 Mr. Frick made a friendly amendment to have the gutter installer supply drawings of how they are going to install the gutters to the older portion of the house. Ms. Milewski accepted the friendly amendment. The motion passed unanimously. (6-0) Item #3 Mr. Frick moved to approve the repointing of the house, performed according to U. S. Park Service Brief #14 and to table the roof for the well house and the repair of the stone wall for further information, and to see how the stone wall and front step was originally constructed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hogestad, which passed unanimously. (6- 0) DISCUSSION ITEMS: Ms. Tunner passed out copies of an alternate plan sent by Joseph Bell of the Colorado Historical Society for the storefront of the Barkley Block. She reminded the Commission that the owners want a separate entrance to the basement. A commercial use exists on the first floor which will require maximum storefront display space. Ms. Tunner explained that Mr. Bell did not like the three doors to the right, pictured on "Storefront A." Mr. Frick sketched another design option for the storefront entrances whereby the basement entrance would be located to the left inside the vestibule to the second floor. OTHER BUSINESS: None. The meeting adjourned 7:30 p.m. Submitted by Nicole Sneider, Secretary.