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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 06/09/1993• LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMNIISSION Regular Meeting June 9, 1993 Council Liaison: Gerry Horak Staff Liaison: Joe Frank SjnVIMARY OF MEETING: The Commission approved the minutes of the April 7 and May 5 meetings. The Commission approved Ms. Stroud's revised proposal to on voted to install flower -boxes in front of 223 Linden Street. the Historic Preselrvation Fund recommend that City Council disperseen Hotel; to the Veldman-Morgan proposal d lfor the the f facade renovation proceedrenovation of the instages; and L-C de easement be gra PES Director Greg Byrne and the City Council negotiate final details. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Ms. Carpenter called the meeting to order at 6:37 pm, 281 North College Avenue. Commission members Jennifer Carpenter, Richard Hill, Kirk Jensen and Ruth Weatherford were present. Jim Tanner and Bud Frick were absent. Carol Tunner and Joe Frank represented staff. GUESTS: Vicki Stroud, of 223 Linden Street; Mitch Morgan, real estate developer; Greg Byrne, CPES Director; and Rheba Massey, local history coordinator at the Public Library. APPROVAL OF APRIL 7 &c MAY 5 MINUTES: Ruth Weatherford moved to approve the minutes as submitted and Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Hill, Jensen, Weatherford. AGENDA REVIEW: Ms. Tunner handed out a revised agenda which included a design review of the flower -box proposal for 223 Linden Street, the Reed-Dauth Block. STAFF REPORT: There was none. CONEMSS10N MEMBERS' REPORTS op-Hll nrought a copy Denver. Ms. f an Carpenter article Carpentermentioned pgYer pQ9 about recent rules regulating"pop-tops" the three Preservation Leadership Training Institute events in Fort Collins on June 12, 13, and 19, and encouraged the LPC to attend. CURRENT REVIEW: ��3 mden Reed DaLth Buildin¢ Pro;,^�'' '^ �^gall flower -boxes Ms. Stroud presented a modified proposal of her plan to more closely link her building with the rest of Old Town by placing flower -boxes out front. The flower -boxes will be gray, to work with the main facade colors; extend the whole length rather come to each the panel;vel the wood work; be short enough not to cover any of the glass panel but and will stay up on the ledge, secured to the structure. Landmark Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes June 9, 1993 Page 2 During Commission discussion, Mr. Hill stated that the flower -boxes reminded him of London and would bring a similar feeling of color and atmosphere to the area. During citizen input, Mr. Morgan commented they would be a welcome addition. Mr• Jensen moved to accept the proposal with the changes indicated; Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Hill, Jensen, and Weatherford. DISCUSSION ITEMS; Mr. Frank showed slides which graphically depict the advanced state of deterioration of the Linden Hotel. The Linden Hotel has reached a point that requires public participation to save it. The first possible source is a $350,000 grant from public sources for facade renovation. The Historic Preservation Fund currently stands at $160,000. The amount of $1009000 is being requested for facade renovation. Public benefits may include and are not limited to facade easement, public parking, and, streetscape improvements. Mr. Hill asked if City Council had also seen the slide show and Mr. Byrne responded that they did. Mr. Morgan reiterated the need for public participation to make the project feasible and stated that he and his partners are willing to take the substantial financial risks necessary to complete the project. Mr. Byrne asked if the Commission had considered limitations on funding such as hard costs, architect fees, and/or soft costs; if reimbursement would be paid upon acceptance; what would constitute acceptance; who would do the inspection. Ms. Massey explained that similar projects utilizing federal funding usually submit a proposal with phases and release monies as each phase meets approval. Also, each group puts up matching funds and acceptance occurs when the phase meets the Secre standards. The advantages of this method are that the timing is spelletary of the Interior's d out beforehand and not all the review is done at once. Mr. Frank said that the HRPP Grant Program does provide for matching funds and can be used for exterior work as well as electrical work, sprinklers, etc. Mr. Morgan stated that the roof and other stabilization matters can be addressed at the same time as the facade. Landmark Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes June 9, 1993 Page 3 Mr. Frank said it would be possible to keep account of expenses and Ms. Carpenter suggested keying payment to the same guidelines given on federal projects. Ms. Massey agreed that Phase 1 is the most critical to the buildings' survival. Once the roofing and stabilization is accomplished, the building will be secure regardless of the outcome of the rest of the project. Mr. Byrne asked about the facade easement and Ms. Tunner discussed setting up the easement in perpetuity. Mr. Byrne said the DDA usually requires a limit on the ownership agreement and has a structural easement to the building and a 30 year ownership of the property, after which it reverts back to the owner. He suggested that Mr. Morgan be very clear about the requirements for any tax benefits. Ms. Massey stated that two different federal tax programs may apply to this project. First, a tax benefit is given if the owner donates the historic facade easement to another organization and second, some federal tax benefits are available for the rehabilitation itself. Both tax breaks maybe taken together or separately. Ms. Tunner mentioned that although LPC has no purview over the interior of the building, the LPC and Historic Preservation Staff are willing to advise on ways to maintain the historic integrity of the interior and Mr. Morgan agreed that this would be desirable. Mr. Byrne asked what constitutes acceptance for the federal tax credit. Ms. Massey said that the State Historical Society reviews the plans and the National Park Service has the final say. She also suggested that using an architect familiar with this process would be advantageous and Ms. Carpenter and Mr. Byrne concurred with the importance of selecting the architect and thought that federal acceptance of the project and approval of tax credits could trigger reimbursement by the City. Ms. Carpenter asked about future funding for the HRPP. Mr. Byrne said that the political support is there for historic preservation work but that there are no guarantees of future funding. Mr. Hill recommended that the phases be considered in sequence and be not too many. Ms. Massey mentioned a similar project --the Sheraton Inn, in Wyoming --as a good example of how to phase a project and will get a copy to share. Ms. Weatherford made a motion to support the project prepared by Veldman-Morgan for rehabilitation of the Linden Hotel and recommended that City Council support the payment of $100,000 from the Historic Preservation fund for the facade renovation; that the facade easement be granted to the City in perpetuity; that the work proceed in Landmark Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes June 9, 1993 Page 4 Phases; and that approval of the details be worked out by Mr. Byrne and the City Council. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Hill, Jensen, Weatherford. Ms. Carpenter recommended that it be clearly stated that these monies are not part of the grant program. OTHER BUSINESS: Ms. Tunner reported the acceptance by the City Council of the ISTEA grant for the Trolley Barn. Meeting adjourned at 8 pm. Submitted by Diane Slater, Secretary.