HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 01/05/1994LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMB
Regular Meeting
January 5 , 1994
Council Liaison: Gerry Horak
Staff Liaison: Joe Frank
SUMMARY OF MEETING: The Commission approved the November 3 and
November 17, 1993 minutes. The Commission approved landmark designation of the
Hunter House and Garage at 1315 Remington and the Replogle/Bennett House at 314
E. Mulberry. The Commission heard a conceptual proposal for new awnings and an
enlarged trash receptacle area for Pasta Jay's at #11 Old Town Square. The
Commission discussed a draft demolition ordinance. The Commission approved a
change to the proposed UCBC and recommended adoption by City Council.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Commission Chair Jennifer Carpenter called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m., 281 North
College Avenue. Secretary Diane Shaer called the roll. Commission members Jennifer
Carpenter, Per Hogestad, Jean Kullman, James Tanner and Ruth Weatherford were present.
Members Bud Frick and Dick Hill were absent. Joe Frank and Carol Tunner represented staff.
GUESTS: German and Sondra Iarrarte, owners of the Hunter House; Carolyn Goodwin,
daughter of the owner of the Replogle/Bennett House; Ron Phillips, Interim City Planning
Director; J'Aime McClure and Mark Kling, managers of Pasta Jay's.
AGENDA REVIEW: There were no changes.
STAFF REPORT: None.
MEMBERS' REPORTS: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Tanner moved approval of the November 3 minutes as
read and Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 5-0. Ms.
Weatherford moved approval of the November 17 minutes as read and Mr. Tanner seconded the
motion. The minutes were approved 5-0.
LOCAL LANDMARK DESIGNATIONS:
Ms. Tuner introduced the applicants, German and Sondra Larrarte and noted that Ms. Kullman
had prepared the local historic landmark nomination form. She showed slides illustrating the
English Revival cottage -style house and showing the excellent integrity of the residence.
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Mr. Tanner moved to approve the nomination of the Hunter House and Garage at 1315
Remington for local landmark designation. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5-0.
Ms. Tuner introduced Carolyn Goodwin, the daughter of the owner of the house, Mrs. Jane
Bennett. She spoke about the five generations of her family that have lived in the house and
mentioned that they have some future interest in making part of the building available for limited
public use.
Ms. Weatherford moved approval of the nomination of the Replogle/Bennett House at 314
East Mulberry. Ms. Kullman seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW:
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J'Aime McClure and Mark Kling introduced their ideas for replacing the torn awning on the side
of the building and the worn awnings in the front. They plan on waiting until next summer to
expand the trash receptacle area, and will do so only if Foxfire Property Management is
agreeable. The awnings under consideration would be similar to the current ones, with maroon
as the base. White will be used as an accent, with green trim along the side. The Pasta Jay's
logo will be on the large awning on the side. The rails will be painted in dark green trim and
they will stay with the muted colors of Old Town in general. They will be talking with their
neighbors at Whispers to see about replacing their awnings at the same time, so that all the
building awnings would match. Mr. Frank asked if the awnings will have the same straight edge
and Mr. Kling said they would. When asked for general remarks about the design, Mr. Tanner
said he saw no problems. Ms. Carpenter urged Pasta Jay's to encourage the co -tenants to
replace their awnings at the same time because the old awnings will look particularly wom next
to the new ones.
In discussing the possible future construction of an expanded trash receptacle area, Mr. Tanner
commented that he prefers a solid construction to the current wood latticework because the
latticework tends to fall apart. Mr. Frank suggested that Pasta Jay's contact other businesses
in the vicinity that might be affected by the construction of a new trash area. He recommended
that the businesses consider more frequent trash pick-ups as an alternative to building more trash
areas.
Ms. McClure and Mr. Kling will return with proposed drawings and further plans at a later
meeting.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS:
At a December City Council meeting, City Council members Gina Janett and Gerry Horak asked
for a recommendation regarding a demolition ordinance. Mr. Frank did some research and
prepared information for Commission members regarding how other cities have handled this
issue. He presented a demolition denial -type ordinance. After some discussion, the Commission
felt that it was interested in pursuing a delay ordinance that would provide for public notice.
The delay would provide time for citizens. to work with an applicant to fed alternatives. The
delay would also provide time for the LPC to consider involuntary landmark designation, if the
building was important enough. Restrictions on demolition might include requiring a post -
demolition plan and requiring up to, but no longer than, six months for consideration of options.
The Commission also discussed ways of handling requests for partial demolition; extending a
demolition -by -neglect ordinance to apply to local landmarks as well; and use of an emergency
moratorium on demolition.
Mr. Frank was asked to prepare a revised ordinance for review at the adjourned meeting on
January 17, 1994.
Mr. Tanner departed at this point.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Felix Lee, Building Permits and Zoning Director, will be going before City Council on
February 15 with his recommendations on the UCBC. He included a copy of the text showing
the change reflecting LPC input from the previous meeting regarding the inclusion of nationally
designated landmarks. The change adds National Register -listed buildings to be covered by the
UCBC.
Ms. Weatherford moved approval of the UCBC as amended and W. Hogestad seconded
the motion. The motion paused 4-0.
Ms. Tunner reported that the CLG Grant for the Overland Trail was submitted December 15.
Ms. Tunner also reported that the Cunningham Corner Barn was found to be eligible for the
National Register, but required a memo of agreement regarding being moved. The Colorado
Historical Society is about to review a grant for the relocation of the Barn.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Diane Slater, Secretary.