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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 10/21/1993LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Special Meeting October 20, 1993 Council Liaison: Gerry Horak Staff Liaison: Joe Frank SUMMARY OF MEETING: The LPC agreed to table discussion of designation of the Cunningham Corner Barn to Nov 3. The LPC adopted Resolution 4-93 recommending adoption of the HRPP. The LPC approved the 1994 work program. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Commission Chairman Jennifer Carpenter called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m., 281 North College Avenue. Secretary Diane Slater called the roll. Commission members Jennifer Carpenter, Jean Kullman, James Tanner, and Ruth Weatherford were present. Members Bud Frick, Richard Hill and Kirk Winkelmeyer were absent. Joe Frank and Carol Tunner represented staff. GUESTS: Rheba Massey, Local Historian at the Public Library. AGENDA REVIEW: Mr. Frank announced that he had just learned that the Leidholts will not be taking the Cunningham Corner Barn because of financial concerns. Mr. Frank suggested tabling designation of the barn until finding out more about other arrangements for the bam. The barn may remain on the property until March 1994. He mentioned that it would cost the same amount to move it to Mr. Pace's property. Ms. Tunner mentioned a public purpose is served as well by having the barn on view at the Pace property as an historic structure. Ms. Weatherford moved to table discussion of the Cunningham Corner Barn designation until the first meeting in November. Ms. Kullman seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. STAFF REPORT: Ms. Tunner added Beau-Jo's Pizza to Discussion and mentioned that the historic windows being uncovered have brand labels framed in the windows. These will be carefully removed and framed for display in the restaurant; new glazing will be installed in the windows. Mr. Frank noted that the Linden Hotel was approved by City Council the previous evening. He will update the Commission on possible approval of the Riverwalk proposal as part of the 1984 Budget. Mr. Frank said that the $40,000 appropriation for the HRPP is still intact. Ms. Tunner mentioned the "Growth Management in the Front Range" seminar planned at the Holiday Inn for October 21-23. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: Ms. Carpenter announced that Mr. Winkelmeyer has resigned due to time conflicts. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. Landmark Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes October 20, 1993 Page 2 CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: None. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Mr. Frank said that this was a "housekeeping" item, since the Board had approved the Plan at its last meeting. Mr. Tanner moved adoption of Resolution 4-93, recommending adoption of the Historic Resources Preservation Program. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. HRPP Planning and Zoning Hearing Ms. Carpenter will present the HRPP at the City Council meeting on October 25. LPC Work Program 1994 The LPC discussed the draft work program, staff resources, etc. Mr. Tanner moved approval of the 1994 LPC work program and Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. 1994 CLG Grant Ms. Massey reported that she called the Colorado Historical Society and found that six Overland Trail stage sites have been identified in Colorado, two of which are in Larimer County (although one of those is no longer existing). None of those sites were determined to be eligible and they felt it would be a good project to study. She feels that more context research is not needed but suggested survey of local sites in the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. Mr. Frank suggested that the integrity of the site be evaluated, protection measures be devised, and then a decision made as to what to do with the information. He noted that most of this resource is already City -owned. Ms. Carpenter said that it could possibly be tied into the Old Cherokee Trail. Ms. Tunner mentioned that currently, the Colorado Historical Society is especially interested in projects dealing with disadvantaged and under -represented minorities and will give preference to those projects. Ms. Massey said that Mr. Lewis Trujillo has spoken to her about a pending visit from the Arapaho elders to the Council Tree site. They are interested in working with the City, Historic Iandmark Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes October 20, 1993 Page 3 Society, and Parks and Recreation. They need to find out who owns the site, get permission from the City if it is City -owned and would like to hold a ceremony. Ms. Weatherford said that there is a potential historic building (waystation) for the Overland Stage off of Willox on Wood Lane. Ms. Weatherford will check on it. Ms. Massey recommended picking a segment of the trail that still has integrity, with a building on it, have it evaluated and then look into eligibility for designation. Goals should be established as part of the context. Ms. Tunner asked if Virginia Dale was mentioned as already being on the National Register and said that the Spring Canyon site should also be designated. Mr. Frank said it would be reasonable to start with City -owned properties within the Urban Growth Area. The Commission discussed a context study. Ms. Massey has maps and suggested the Board look at these sites personally. The Commission will look at the Spring Canyon Stage Station and open space on a 9:00 a.m. Thursday, October 28 meeting at Olander School. OTHER BUSINESS: The LPC said they would like to meet with Felix Lee, Building Permits and Zoning Director. Mr. Frank will invite him to come to a meeting. Ms. Tunner announced that the brick pillar in the patio fence at the new Beau-Jo's restaurant will not be built because of code restrictions. The entire patio fence must be removable for access. The meeting adjourned at 7:00. Submitted by Diane Slater, Secretary.