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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 03/22/1994LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Special Regular Meeting March 22, 1994 Council Liaison: Gerry Horak Staff Liaison: Joe Frank SUMMARY OF MEETING: The Commission heard the final review of the rehabilitation of the facade of the Linden Hotel and moved approval of the final exterior elevation of the Linden Hotel with a condition that staff review a test area of brick and stone paint stripping; also future choice of exterior paint colors to be submitted. The Commission then discussed the upcoming presentation to City Council of the Demolition Delay Ordinance and view the ADA video "Access and Historic Preservation, Entrances to the Past," for training. 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, Richard Hill, Per Hogestad, Jean Kullman, James Tanner, and Ruth Weatherford were present. Joe Frank represented staff. GUESTS: Dick Beardmore, CSU Stabilization; Dawn Sinnard, Vaught/Frye Architects; Ted Beers, Sinnett Builders; and Mitch Morgan, Veldman/Morgan Commercial. AGENDA REVIEW: Mr. Frank added discussion of the Demolition Delay Ordinance. STAFF REPORT: Mr. Frank announced that the Cunningham Corner Barn was being moved the next morning. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: Ms. Kullman said she called about the Toliver house and the realtor said the owner was planning on restoring it. Mr. Hill said he will be meeting with Professor Henney from CSU regarding possible cooperative projects. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There were none. CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: Im o 03 men:• h II • r Y • • r Mr. Beardmore began the discussion by noting that all design guidelines apply to this project. Regarding the exterior, comments from James Stratis are in and comments from the Park Service Landmark Preservation Commission Special Regular Meeting Minutes March 22,1994 Page 2 will be coming in soon. The Colorado State Historical Society will coordinate with the Park Service to eliminate potential problems. He noted that the elevations are different from those at the conceptual review and that this review is not for approval of the final exterior colors but will instead look at materials. He clarified that the kickplates will be replicated and show the incised detail rather than the recessed panel, and will pick up the pattern there. The windows will be a hybrid. James Stratis concurs that since the building will be going to a retail space, the smaller windows would not be appropriate. The original windows had already been gutted out so they will use the windows similar to what is already there on the other storefront. They are proposing two leaf doors and recreating a muttin and mullion situation which is different from the one piece of glass. They will also retain the historical double doors rather than the single door. This door will therefore not be accessible but the other door will be. Discussion centered around regrading the sidewalks to make the other entrance, off Linden Street, accessible. Mr. Morgan has met with Bruce Hendee and Janet Meisel. They would like to arc the sidewalk up rather than raise it due to deterioration of the sandstone. Another change has to do with where the stair currently goes up to the second floor. The two double doors will be restored rather than changing it out to a single pane of glass. However, in the location on Walnut Street where the stair is no longer existing, the missing door will not be restored and it will be left as a window. Regarding recreating the eastlake pattern on the upper cornice, they have photo documentation so they will be able to replace the missing section. They have explored the Peelaway paint removal process and others will be field tested. If the paint is high lead content, Peelaway can be used; if not, others will be used. There is not a high amount of cement content in the paint that would block strippers so sandblasting or other highly abrasive solution will not be necessary. James Strattis agreed that the oriel window is badly deteriorated and will therefore be totally replicated and will take care of the problems of the sagging end. They are upgrading the windows on the alley. The secondary sides have some leniency. The second and third floor windows will be more uniform since they are rebuilding the wall. James Strattis said to replace the existing windows as they are and make any new windows clearly different. Therefore, the four existing windows will have the arched top and the divided light and the new ones will have a straight top with no divided light. The material on the facade is a concrete block and wrapping, keeping a portion of the brick return and will use a synthetic stucco which is more easily treated. Regarding the interior, the challenge with the picture is to change the current layout to a more open space. The current front windows are from the late 1920's and the cove molding cornice was most likely added at that time because the window heads are lower. They propose to keep the cornice intact and the windows cut through the cornice and this would meet the guidelines of reversibility. The painting is proposed to be moved from its current location to a nearby interior wall and the decorative west staircase will be retained in the same orientation but shifted back somewhat. Ms. Carpenter asked how the painting will be moved. Mr. Beers said that the painting must he moved while it is intact on the plaster on the face brick, which will cut down on the weight but it will still be heavy. It is 5'6" by 3'6" and weighs about 600 pounds. This Landmark Preservation Commission Special Regular Meeting Minutes March 22,1994 Page 3 painting is surface painted. Ms. Carpenter said that Mr. Strattis had offered to have conservators help move the painting but Mr. Beardmore commented that Mr. Strattis said it was of local interest. They are working out the details of how this will be accomplished. Ms. Carpenter asked to be kept up to date on the situation. Ms. Carpenter said that Mr. Strattis had said earlier that since it had local interest, it would have to be saved in order for federal and state tax credits to apply. Mr. Morgan reiterated that their intent has always been to save the painting. Mr. Frank asked about the status of the Salvation Army Building. Mr. Morgan said that they are finalizing the architecture for the facade renovation and will try to fasttrack it with the State and National Park Service. They will try to restore the facade at the same time as the Linden. They are finalizing closing with partners and a tenant and evaluating the second floor with the potential of adding a partial third floor. This would come before the LPC. They will look at colors after the paint is removed. They are looking at April 1st to start and September 30 to complete the project. Mr. Tanner asked about blocking off alleys and Mr. Sinnett said that sidewalks will be closed to pedestrians; sometimes the street will need to be closed off and some parts of the parking. Mr. Morgan said that they have no long term plans to change the alley access. Mr. Frank asked if there would be any problem with staff approving the paint testing and Ms. Carpenter agreed that staff review would be fine. There will be a sign regarding the City's contribution. Mr. Frick moved that the LPC accept the application for the final exterior elevation of the Linden Hotel with staff to review the choice of paint removal and future selection of colors to be submitted to the LPC. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Mr. Frank handed around an updated version of the Demolition Ordinance incorporating the changes discussed. Ms. Carpenter agreed to give the presentation at City Council and Mr. Frank will show slides. Ms. Weatherford suggested showing slides of what has already been lost. Landmark Preservation Commission Special Regular Meeting Minutes March 22,1994 Page 4 The Commission then viewed the above recently released training video. OTHER BUSINESS: None. The meeting adjourned at 7 pm. Submitted by Diane Slater, Secretary.