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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 05/24/2000• LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting May 24, 2000 Council Liaison: Scott Mason (226-4824) Staff Liaison: Joe Frank (221-6376) Commission Chairperson: Per Hogestad (303-292-1875) SUMMARY OF MEETING: The Commission approved the requested demolition/alteration review for 606 W. Mountain. The Commission approved replacement of deteriorating window sashes at 128 N. Sherwood with wooden Marvin Tilt-Pac windows, rather than aluminum clad as in the original proposal, and also approved use of Marvin storm/screen for that address. Mr. Don Smith of Rocky Mountain C/M presented information on proposed windows for 208/214 Peterson; the Commission persuasively presented comments on the benefits of using wood replacement windows, and Mr. Smith agreed to use wood windows in the houses. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Per Hogestad called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m., at 281 North College Avenue. Commission members Per Hogestad, (Chair), Agnes Dix, W.J. (Bud) Frick, Angela Milewski (Vice -Chair), Janet Ore, and Rande Pouppirt were present. Angela Aguilera was absent. Mr. Pouppirt left the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Joe Frank was present. Carol Tunner and Karen McWilliams represented staff. GUESTS: Randy and Debbie Reider for 606 W. Mountain; Chuck Lloyd, contractor and Jan Krucky for 128 N. Sherwood; Don Smith, Rocky Mountain C/M for 208-214 Peterson St.; John Allen, owner 120 N. Grant Ave. AGENDA REVIEW: Ms. Tunner: The video on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, will be postponed until all Commission member can be present. STAFF REPORTS: None. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: Colorado Preservation 2000: Ms. Ore summarized the responses to the Colorado Preservation 2000 questionnaire that she and Ms. Dix had compiled. They agreed that the vision was effective and the definition broad and good. Their top ranked challenges included: 1) Recognizing and protecting the cultural landscapes that reflect Colorado's heritage; 2) Preventing growth, development, and sprawl from replacing or eradicating historic places, buildings, and objects; 3a&b) Interpreting places, buildings, objects, and traditions so people better understand and appreciate what they are seeing; increasing awareness and understanding of places, objects, and traditions that are important to the various cultures and peoples of Colorado; 4) Expanding preservation incentives and protections Landmark Preservation Commission May 24, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 2 to all places in Colorado; and 5) Preventing new or expanding transportation corridors from threatening cultural heritage sites, structures, and artifacts. They suggest adding: incorporating new design and alterations. They felt the goals were great, but also suggested: emphasize continuing inventories to identify cultural resources; and perhaps advocating preservation values, although this related to other goals. In response to the question "How can the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation help our organization" they suggested: improve funding and staff support; provide continued and additional support and information services; serve as a consultant on preservation projects; serve conduit for federal information; train local boards. They requested Commission members send them any further comments prior to the 26t". There was a brief discussion on state funding and the Commission's use of it in the past. Downtown Development Authority: Ms. Milewski reported on the recent DDA meeting and the proposed 5-story building planned for old town and the potential for other projects in the area, as there is considerable interest in development in the area. Commission members then discussed possible Commission involvement in such development. Mr. Frank noted that the development group was working primarily with property owners to come to some agreement for development of the area; a role for LPC will arise in relation to the historic and older buildings in the area. He and Ms. McWilliams had discussed the possibility of a survey of the area and this might be given priority. Ms. McWilliams noted that property owners are working actively with natural resources groups. To date planning is still in fairly preliminary stages, with potential as a mixed -use area, including light industrial. Ms. McWilliams has concerns about possible development of the Camp Collins area that might not acknowledge its historic significance. They also reported that there was some interest by downtown property owners in a "railroad" theme for the area. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The April 26, 2000 LPC meeting minutes were accepted as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING: 606 W. Mountain Avenue. Demolition/Alteration Review (Randy and Debbie Raider) Ms. McWilliams summarized her written report describing proposed alterations to the house at 606 W. Mountain. She received one public call favoring the work. Ms. Tunner presented slides of the house and described the proposed two-story addition to the rear of the house, which would wrap to the west, and the proposed patio/sun room that would enclose the porche cochere. The house is not designated, but eligible. Ms. Milewski moved that the request for demolition/alteration be approved. Ms. Dix seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (6-0). CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: 126 N. Sherwood, Burnett/Killgore House. Repair/Replace Window Sashes (Jan Krucky, homeowner and Chuck Lloyd, contractor). Landmark Preservation Commis May 24, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 3 In response to a request made at the 10 May LPC meeting, Mr. Lloyd outlined his proposal for window sash replacement for 128 N. Sherwood through a letter to the Commission dated 5/24/00. Ms. Tunner noted that prior to the meeting Commission members Ore, Dix, and Frick visited the house and examined the windows in question. Slides and pulleys are missing, meeting rails are sagging, paint is lifting, and wood is soft and weathered. Ms. Tunner showed slides of the windows, and Mr. Krucky provided detailed pictures. Mr. Frick noted that the windows might be repairable, but would still be leaky; Marvin or similar windows work well, are energy efficient, and the house already has this type of window. Ms. Ore noted that the windows are distinctive, repairable, and that to replace them would alter the character of the house. Mr. Frick noted that aluminum clad windows had been allowed on other historic houses. Mr. Hogestad suggested that from the pictures, perhaps only 30-40% of a window could be saved. Ms. Tunner read from the preservation guidelines. Ms. Milewski stated that wood Marvin windows would be more similar to the original, and Mr. Hogestad suggested that wood Marvin windows would be a good compromise. Ms. Milewski moved to approve the replacement of deteriorating window sashes at 128 N. Sherwood with Marvin Tilt-Pac windows, in wood rather than aluminum - clad vinyl. Mr. Frick seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (5-0). Mr. Lloyd asked if they would need another hearing to approve use of screens for the house. Mr. Lloyd described the Marvin self -storing screens he planned to use for the house. Mr. Frick moved that the Commission approve use of Marvin screen/storm windows, at the owners option, for 128 N. Sherwood. Ms. Milewski seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (5-0). OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Review use of all -vinyl and vinyl -clad windows in historic homes. (Don Smith for 208/214 Peterson). Mr. Smith presented a Champagne Company window as example of the type he proposed for use at 208/214 Peterson. He noted that: some windows had already been replaced; vinyl windows would be preferable in terms of energy efficiency and upkeep; they were similar in appearance to the wood; and many houses in the area already had vinyl windows. Ms. Ore asked if the same type of windows were planned for both dwellings; they are. She noted that the materials differed from the original. Mr. Smith said the wood would not be much different, and that for maintenance reasons he wanted the vinyl. Ms. Ore asked about current window condition; Mr. Smith noted that moyens and stops were cracked, and that windows at 208 had been replaced. Ms. Tunner shared information from an Iowa company, Adams Architectural Wood Products, that makes custom windows; Mr. Smith will contact them. Ms. Smith acknowledged that he understood the Commission to be saying it does not want vinyl windows. Ms. Ore noted that especially for the unique bay window at 208 Peterson, Landmark Preservation Commission May 24, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 4 wood was preferable. Mr. Smith stated that he was willing to use wood, would match the existing style, and that all windows in the old and new additions be the same type. 2. Distributed materials: Ms. Tunner briefly reviewed changes over time in the concepts of "treatment" in the Secretary's Standards, and called attention to mailed materials and additional items distributed at the meeting, noting again that the video on the Secretary's Standards will be viewed when all can attend. 3. Silver Grill: Mr. Frick gave a brief update to changes to plans for renovation of the Silver Grill. It was decided that these could be handled administratively. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Submitted by Holley Lange, Secretary.