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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 02/12/1992• 0 Landmark Preservation Commission Special Session Minutes February 12, 1992 COUNCIL LIAISON: LOREN MAXEY CALL TO ORDER Commission Chair Rheba Massey called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., 281 North College Avenue. Jennifer Carpenter, Bud Frick, Brian Janonis, Rheba Massey, James Tanner and Rae Ann Todd were present. Ruth Weatherford was absent. Guests: John Dengler and Kevin Patrick of John Dengler Associates, Architects; Tommy Short, business owner of Linden's; Chris Wessling of Wessling Construction; Zachary Wilson, council for Mr. Short; Dick Beardmore, business owner of 223 Linden; and Jane Blandford and Wayne Latham of the Colorado State University Historic Preservation Program. Carol Tunner and Joe Frank (staff liaison) represented staff. CURRENT ITEMS: 208-214 Linden Street Background: on December 4, 1991, the LPC approved with conditions the renovation of the storefront at 208 Linden and the repainting of 208 and 214 Linden. A storefront profile for the work at 214 was submitted as requested and exploratory demolition of that storefront has proceeded. Storefront: After the non -historic additions were removed, the application encountered some unforeseen conditions: the original header had been removed and replaced by a lower header and the area of the transom windows had been bricked in. After consultation with Brian Shear, structural engineer, and Chris Wessling, contractor, the applicant believes that the cost to build the storefront in a completely historical style, as originally proposed, will be prohibitive. The applicant presented a revised submittal explaining these details and proposed a solution to rebuild the storefront with modifications to the transom window area. Ladmrk Prme"atim Co iuim February 12, 1992 2 Under citizen comments, Dick Beardmore, owner of a business at 223 Linden inquired if the applicant had considered installing a temporary steel beam for bracing, remove the brick and install the transom windows as originally designed. Mr. Beardmore noted that this procedure has worked well for other preservation projects in Old Town. Mr. Dengler responded that the cost for this job would be approximately forty thousand dollars and choosing this alternative would require Linden's to be closed for several days, resulting in loss of revenue. Also, Mr. Short has decided that the additional windows would let in an undesirable amount of light from the street light directly in front of the windows. Therefore, Linden's has decided to pursue other design alternatives for the modified storefront. Discussion followed on the construction of the pilasters at 214 Linden. The Commission agreed with Mr. Dangler to add belt cornice dentils and they recommended they be spaced to match the brackets above. Mr. Frick suggested moving the transom panels up proportionally in the space between the belt cornice and the display windows. Paint Scheme: The applicant presented a revised paint scheme to the commission including an accent color on the buildings to match the newly installed awnings. A discussion followed and the Commission and applicant agreed on the tan color for the transom panel center surfaces, and the pilasters to be painted all one color to match the brick color of the building. Rear Elevation in the Alley - The applicant presented a submittal for adding a shed -roofed, stuccoed, concrete block enclosure behind the building to use as additional storage for the restaurant. Currently there is an unsightly, potentially dangerous and wasted space in the alley between 208 and 200 Linden. The applicant suggested that he would like to close off this area with a steel gate to keep vagrants out of the area. Mr. Frick suggested that this area could be roofed over, and used as a supplemental storage area. .Mr. Short was uncertain of the feasibility of this suggestion, but would consider it. Mr. Frick suggested that the commission could approve extending the storage area, and if the applicant finds this is feasible, the applicant will not have to appear before the commission again for approval. Mr. Frick moved to approve the submittal as submitted with changes Landmark Preservatim Commission February 12, 1992 3 noted in colors and details and to approve the addition of a stucco walled shed storage area to the back. If the applicant finds that they can move the new storeroom over 4 1/2 feet to close in the space, it is to be considered approved by the LPC. The condition of color and detail changes included: (1) The two masonry pilasters' wood applications to be fluted by routing, the grooves all one length, and painted all one color to match the submitted brick color; (2) Move the belt cornice dentils closer together to match the cornice brackets above; (3) Paint the transom panels the submitted tan color and move them up proportionally between the belt cornice and display windows. Mr. Janonis seconded the motion. The motion to approve the submittal as submitted, with noted changes, passed 6-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Janonis, Massey, Tanner and Todd. There was no citizen input. Awnings - when the applicant applied on January 22, 1991, to the Building and Inspection Department for a sign permit for the awning sign, staff noted signage changes and more complete submittal materials in the shop drawings. The awning sign was subjected to administrative review at that time. Ms. Carpenter inquired about the status of the awning proposal at this time. Ms. Tunner responded that she and Mr. Frank are in the process of working out concerns about the awning with the applicant. There have been several citizen complaints regarding the awnings. Ms. Tunner thanked all participants for their efforts in this long complicated procedure. OTHER BUSINESS: Ms. Tunner distributed the following materials to commission members: - A newly revised brochure, "The Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Commission and Local Landmark Designation" - A February 11 memo to staff from Allyn Feinberg of Community Services Collaborative on the progress of the Historic Resources Preservation Program - A draft outline of the Historic Resources Preservation Program submitted by CSC. Mr. Frank asked that the LPC review this document by the next meeting. - A memo from Thomas Simmons of Front Range Research to Allyn Feinberg on the progress of the 1992 Fort Collins Historic Survey - Excerpts from the "Larimer County Parks Survey Results" - A PAS memo that addresses the Americans with Disabilities Act. Ms. Massey announced that the Planning Department is holding a Lanark Preservation Commission February 12, 1992 4 neighborhood compatibility workshop Thursday, February 20, 1992, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Webber Junior High School. She asked commission members to attend, if possible. Ms. Massey adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Submitted by Charlotte Plaut, Secretary.