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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 11/08/1994LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting November 8, 1994 Council Liaison: Gina C. Janett Staff Liaison: Joe Frank SUMMARY OF MEETING: The LPC approved the minutes of the July 26, 1994 and September 13, 1994 minutes. The Commission approved the proposed geese sculpture for Old Town Square under advisory review. The LPC found the Maxwell Rock House eligible for local landmark designation. The LPC approved the 1995 Work Program. The Commission recommended naming the new park next to Preston School, Harmony Park. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Commission Chairman Jennifer Carpenter called the meeting to order at 5:40 pm, 281 North College Avenue. Secretary Diane Slater called the roll. Commission members Jennifer Carpenter, Bud Frick, Per Hogestad, Jean Kullman, Carl McWilliams, James Tanner, and Ruth Weatherford were present. Joe Frank and Carol Tunner represented staff. GUESTS: Ed Stoner, realtor; Erma Devers and Gaylene Martinez for the Maxwell Rock House. AGENDA REVIEW: There were no changes. STAFF REPORT: Ms. Tunner reported that John Sinnett, Fort Collins High School Memorabilia Committee, would like to move some former class gifts now at the site of the old high school to the new Fort Collins High School location. He mentioned plaques, a tombstone, and some items in the sidewalk. The Commission will discuss this at a later date. Mr. Greg Kendrick, NPS, would like to meet with members of the commission just prior to the December 13th meeting regarding his proposed HAER study. COMMISSION MEMBERS REPORTS: There were none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the July 26, 1994 meeting were corrected by Mr. Tanner—n was added to 'existig' and a was added to 'b'. Ms. Weatherford moved approval and W. Frick second the motion, which passed unanimously. The minutes of the September 13, 1"4 meeting were corrected by Ms. Carpenter —Mr. Tanner, not Ms. Tuner, nominated Ms. Carpenter for Chairman. W. Frick moved approval and Ms. Kullman seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Landmark Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 8, 1994 Page 2 CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: Mm INCOLIK, a 2"ANVOURIVA•• 4• • '�� Mr. Stoner gave background information to the LPC. He said the sculpture is by artist Sandy Scott, of Fort Collins. The sculpture is to be donated as permanent pieces to the City of Fort Collins. Installation requires a 16' square flat spot and holes will be drilled in the rock for 3 pylons. The rock is 8' taller than the plaza pavers and the geese would be 10' 6" from the top of the rock. Mr. Frick asked about safety and Mr. Stoner said that the geese have been installed at other locations where they have been shown to be safe. He noted that they would like the sculpture installed before Christmas. Ms. Weatherford commented that she likes the sculpture. Mr. Frick asked if it would affect the eventual installation of a stage cover and Mr. Stoner said not. He added that Pasta Jay's has burro sculptures for sale on a rotating basis whereas all three of the geese are donated. The committee which selected these sculptures for installation requires that all pieces considered be life-size or larger. Ms. Carpenter recommended that Mr. Stoner look into installing sculpture in the proposed Linden Street landscape and said that LPC approval is not necessary for temporary art. Mr. Stoner said they would like to add four geese to the original three, possibly one at the base. Mr. Tanner suggested goslings. In performing this advisory review, the LPC gave approval. 118 TRIMBLE COURT. ARTISANS - REAR WALL MURALS Design review was rescheduled because the applicants did not appear. Mr. Stoner gave Foxfire's approval of the rear wall postcards on 118 Trimble Court. Ms. Carpenter said that she feels qualified to judge if a building is historic but not if something is art. Ms. Weatherford explained to Mr. Stoner that art is subjective and it is not appropriate for the LPC to decide what is or is not art. Mr. Tanner agreed to represent the LPC on a future Art in Public Places Committee so that a firm consistent policy may be implemented. Ms. Tunner noted that several differences exist concerning the present case and an earlier disapproved graffiti mural. The previous case came to the attention of the LPC due to citizen complaints. 11 Landmark Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 8, 1994 Page 3 DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1433 OVERLAND TRAIL - LOCAL LANDMARK ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION Ms. Tunner reviewed staff recommendation that this structure be determined eligible for landmark designation based on the Historic Resource of Merit form submitted by Erma Devers and Gaylene Martinez. The house was built by Mrs. Devers father out of local stone between 1937 and 1939. It is a vernacular farmhouse now possibly threatened by the recent Overland Trail Annexation and planned development of homes. Mr. Frank Vaught, architect for the developer, recently stated that current plans are to convert the house for use as a community center. This hearing is to determine eligibility for designation if the owner should decide to do so later. Mrs. Devers gave an extensive local family history detailing the origins of the house. Her grandfather, Mr. Paul Maxwell, leased part of his property to CSU for the Aggie 'A'. The house itself is unique for being the only one of two farmhouses build exclusively of local stone. She said that the north part of the property still shows the original ruts from the Overland Trail itself. Ms. Carpenter asked what the plans are for that portion of the property and Mr. Frank said the developer plans to preserve it as open space. Ms. Carpenter said she would like to see that included as part of the management plan and Mr. Frank said it would need to be surveyed as part of the length of the Trail, including the portions where the old stage road crosses the current Overland Trail Road, which are documented. Mrs. Devers presented a map from the County showing Overland called Maxwell Road until it was renamed Overland in 1958. Request for eligibility is based on its unique architecture, construction, and ties to the Maxwell family. Mr. Frick moved that the LPC determine the Maxwell Rock House eligible for landmark designation eligibility and Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. Ms. Carpenter asked how new owners would be notified of this determination if the house is sold. Ms. Tunner said she would write the current owner and copy in Richland Homes regarding the determination of eligibility. 1995 WORK PROGRAM Mr. Frick moved approval of the 1995 Work Program as written and Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. Landmark Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 8, 1994 Page 4 AMING NEW PARK NEXT TO PRESTON SCH Mr. Frank said that the Harmony Road Advisory Committee recommends using historic heritage as one of the corridor themes. Recommendations to implement this plan include exploring district designation; developing a bikeway from I-25 to College Avenue with a heritage theme; and developing design guidelines with an historic theme. Ms. Carpenter said the group must select what will be picked up for a theme and Mr. Frank agreed that the area is quite diverse. He said that the Land Development Guidance System has good guidelines for new construction and that the Eastside-Westside Design Guidelines may also prove useful. He recommended naming the park Harmony Park and using historic interpretations as part of construction. Ms. Weatherford moved to recommend naming the new park Harmony Park and Ms. Carpenter seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. OTHER BUSINESS: Ms. Tunner noted that a small "proving -up" house at 1600 West Horsetooth is very significant on the James Ross farm and has an historic silo constructed of stacked planks that may be a landmark. It is also part of the ancestry of Congressman Wayne Allard. This whole property should be surveyed in depth and landmarked. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm. Submitted by Diane Slater, Secretary.