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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 08/09/1989LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1989 MEETING MINUTES The meeting began at approximately 5:40 p.m. at 200 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. Members present included Ruth Weatherford, Sally Ketcham, James Tanner, Prescott Handley, Rheba Massey, Andy Mutz, and Bud Frick. Mr. Frick acted as chairman. Staff was represented by Kari VanMeter, Carol Tunner; Preservation Specialist, and Joyce Lewton, Secretary. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Rheba Massey was elected as chairperson, and Bud Frick was elected as Vice - Chairman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the July 5, 1989 meeting stood approved as submitted. CURRENT ITEMS Jefferson Block - 221-227 Jefferson Street The applicant, Marjorie Soderquist Strouse requests approval for the front facades of three storefront (221,223,and 227), to be repainted. Staff recommends approval of proposal based on three separate guidelines. Guideline #8- Existing architectural detail will not be concealed or altered. Guideline #12- The color scheme coordinates separate facade elements. elements. Guideline#14- Creating consistency between storefronts where unity in theme is desired. The Guidelines provide that brick should not be painted. However, these bricks are not the original bricks and were painted in approximately 1981 to stop deterioration. According to Preservation Brief #10, the brick may be repainted to provide for uniformity with the pillars. The Fire Department recommends the thresholds be painted a very light color. The colors for repainting are a subdued rose -tan for the primary color, complemented by a cool -tone off-white trim with dark, dusty blue accent. The topmost beltcourse trim, just below the painted cinderblock course, will be painted the dusty blue. The second story window trim will be painted cool off-white with dusty blue accents. The brick of the second story will remain unpainted. The decorative frieze will be painted cool off-white with dusty blue accents. The missing frieze over 227 will be painted flat off-white until such time as it can be replaced with the missing architectural detail. the storefront window panels that are not glass will be painted rose -tan. Window trim will be painted the cool, off-white. The kickplate detail will be painted off-white with dusty blue accents. The brick facade trim on 221 and 223 will E be painted medium brick red. painted a buff -toned off-white. The limestone trim on the pillars will be Discussion followed regarding the painting of the limestone in the columns, especially relating to the southeast pillar; whether to paint the limestone to match 221-227 or to match 229. Mr. Tanner made a motion to approve the proposal submitted subject to the following conditions: 1. The wrought iron sign frame on the second story of 227 be removed. 2. The anchor bolts for the sign frame should not be removed. 3. The facade of 227 should be painted off-white where the decorative frieze is missing. 4. Where the brick facade elements not be painted a separate color original appearance. are to be painted, the mortar should in an attempt to authenticate the 5. Surfaces should be prepared using the least abrasive methods possible. Mr. Frick seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7-0. NRA Feasibility Ms. VanMeter stated she has received various endorsements for the plan from affected commissions within the City and County. The only hesitancy expressed is due to the lack of a management plan. If the plan is endorsed by the affected commissions and they recommend designation, legislation will be introduced and congressional review can commence. At the same time a management plan will be formulated. Mr. Frick asked if there would be money available to fund a study to develop a management plan. Ms. Van Meter replied that it was doubtful, and that it is not uncommon for NRA designation to be made without a management plan in place. Ms. Ketcham questioned whether there would be a viable alternative to NRA designation. Ms. VanMeter stated the plan could be used as a basis for a City, County, or State recreation area. Ms. Massey stated in her opinion the executive summary was confusing. The feasibility level data is fine but she will not support designation without further information. The document would be excellent to use in conjunction with the Strategic Plan and the Downtown Plan. She recommends the LPC not endorse designation without additional information regarding management and integration with the other plans. Ms. Ketcham stated that if the area is not designated as NRA, a multifaceted task force with the Poudre River Trust would support the concept of a local management plan and have better integration with the Downtown Plan and the Strategic Plan. 0 Ms. Weatherford made a motion requesting Ms. VanMeter and Ms. Massey draft a letter supporting and endorsing the concepts of the plan with enthusiasm. Ms. Ketcham seconded the motion. Motion approved 7-0. Downtown Plan Ms. Tunner pointed out the differences between the group concerns, which deal with present economic and market conditions and the LPC concerns which deal with future asthetic conditions. Ms. Massey suggested an urban conservation study which would integrate the interests of historical preservation. Ms. Massey volunteered to meet with Mr. Maxey to update the Council regard- ing the LPC stance on the Downtown Plan. A committee composed of Mr. Tanner, Mr. Frick, and Ms. Massey will act as a historical preservation coalition task force to work with the planners on the 60 day re -write of the Downtown Plan. Strategic Plan Review Ms. VanMeter informed the board of the need to re-evaluate and re -assess the plan. Ms. Massey wants coordination of the public policy analysis with the Critical Issues Fund proposed for use in the Strategic Plan. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Minutes submitted by Joyce Lewton.