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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 12/02/1992Landmark Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 2, 1992 Council Liaison: Loren Maxey Staff Liaison: Joe Frank SUMMARY OF MEETING: The Commission approved the November 4, 1992 minutes, as submitted. The Commission approved a proposal to recover an existing awning frame at 233 Linden Street. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend endorsement of the City Cultural Policy, with suggested additions. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Commission Chair Jennifer Carpenter called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., 281 North College Avenue. Secretary Charlotte Plaut called the roll. Commission members Jennifer Carpenter, Richard Hill, Brian Janonis, Kirk Jensen, James Tanner and Ruth Weatherford were present. Carol Tunner and Joe Frank represented staff. GUESTS: Bob Coonts, business and property owner of 233 Linden Street (Montage Graphics), his wife Sally Coonts, David Siever, Director of Cultural Services and Facilities and Staff Liaison to the Cultural Resources Board, Mark Breimhorst, Associate Director of Cultural Services and Facilities, and Rheba Massey, Local Historian, were guests. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 7, 1992 MINUTES: Ms. Weatherford moved to approve the November 4, 1992 minutes, as submitted. Mr. Janonis seconded the motion. The motion to approve the November 4 minutes, as submitted, passed 6-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Hill, Janonis, Jensen, Tanner and Weatherford. Mr. Frick was not present when the motion to approve the November 4, 1992 minutes was passed. CURRENT ITEMS: 223 Linden - Recover Existing Awning_ Ms. Tunner introduced Bob Coonts, business and property owner of 233 Linden Street (Montage Graphics), who presented a proposal to install a new awning, using the existing framework on the building at 233 Linden. Ms. Tunner advised the Commission that staff recommends the proposal, citing Guidelines #23, #34 and #35. She commented that the colors chosen for the awning cover, a Forest Green body with Dune and Bordeau strips, is the present color scheme of the storefront. Landmark Preservation Commission December 2, 1992 Page 2 Mr. Coonts presented to the Commission the logo for "Montage Graphics," shown by large color photos of the building, a graphic rendering of the new awning and color samples. Ms. Weatherford stated that the proposal appears to meet all requirements. There was no citizen input. Mr. Coonts stated that he plans to repaint the building in exactly the same color scheme and asked if he will need Commission approval to repaint the building. Ms. Tunner responded that Mr. Coonts does not need Commission approval for repainting with the same scheme. Ms. Carpenter complimented Mr. Coonts on his professional presentation. Mr. Jensen moved to accept the proposal, as presented. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion to accept the proposal, as presented, passed 6-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Hill, Janonis, Jensen, Tanner and Weatherford. Mr. Frick arrived at this point. Presentation of the Citv's Cultural Policy - Dave Siever, Staff Liaison to the Cultural Resources Board. Mr. Siever explained that Mayor Susan Kirkpatrick and Council members Ann Azari and Bob Winokur visited the National Endowment for the Arts when they attended the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C. in 1990. The Fort Collins representatives learned from the NEA that one of the stipulations for applying for funds from the Locals Grant program is that the city must have a cultural policy in place. Therefore, in the spring of 1991, City Council directed the Cultural Resources Board to begin work on a City Cultural Policy. Mr. Siever stated that the Cultural Resources Board has re -worked the policy, outlining what is currently being done in Fort Collins. Mr. Siever asked if the Landmarks Preservation Commission section meets with Commission approval. Ms. Weatherford voiced support for the policy and suggested that the policy include a statement that the Cultural Resources Board will "Support and work with the Landmarks Preservation Commission with identification and implementation plans for renovation, restoration and adaptive re -use of historical landmark structures in the city, with critical emphasis on the Linden Hotel in 1993." Landmark Preservation Commission December 2, 1992 Page 3 Mr. Siever stated that the Cultural Resources Board would probably include this statement in the policy. Mr. Siever suggested that the Commission include the proposed Poudre River Walk in its work plan. Ms. Tunner suggested adding the Power Plant to the list of city -owned historic structures. Ms. Carpenter suggested adding the Lee Martinez Farm to the list. Mr. Tanner noted that historical resources include more than structures, such as land and waterways. He suggested that the policy use a broader term than "structures." Mr. Siever suggested the wording, "City preserves structures, objects and sites." _ Mr. Siever asked if the policy should include districts, such as the Old Town and Laurel districts. He reminded the Commission that City Council wants specific examples. Mr. Tanner noted the site of the original fort. Mr. Frank noted the Poudre River. Mr. Breimhorst suggested the wording, "Artifacts, sites, districts and structures." Ms. Tunner suggested adding the streetcar and streetcar barn, to read, "Car barn/streetcar." Mr. Hill asked Mr. Siever, as Staff Liaison, to mention any ideas they have for the Linden Hotel to the Cultural Resources Board. Ms. Carpenter asked if the policy should include design reviews in the Old Town District to current activities of the LPC. Mr. Siever requested the name of a private house to include in the policy. Mr. Frank suggested the McHugh House. Ms. Weatherford suggested Rose Thompson's house (420 West Mountain Avenue) or the Forney House (309 South Grant Street). Mr. Siever stated they will add the McHugh House to the policy. Landmark Preservation Commission December 2, 1992 Page 4 Mr. Tanner suggested that the Landmarks Preservation Commission be added to item VIII under the section on administrative staffing and functions. Mr. Siever stated that he will send the Commission's input back to the Cultural Resources Board. Mr. Frick moved that the Commission recommend endorsement of the City Cultural Policy, with the additions proposed. Mr. Tanner seconded the motion. The motion to recommend the City Cultural Policy, with proposed additions passed, 7-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Hill, Janonis, Jensen, Tanner and Weatherford. OTHER BUSINESS: School Board Offer to Buy Brown Farm, Ms. Tunner informed the Commission that Poudre R-1 School District has made an offer to buy the Brown Farm; the school district does not plan to preserve the farm. Ms. Weatherford suggested sending a letter to Poudre R-1 School District Supervisor Hendricks advising him of the historic importance of the farm. Ms. Carpenter suggested sending a letter to Sally Weisser. Mr. Frank advised that staff talk to Loren Maxey before they send letters to the school board. He cautioned that the offer is just talk right now, and expressed a concern that the Commission follow the appropriate procedure in interacting with the school board. Proposals on Power Plant, Mr. Janonis and Mr. Jensen announced that they have received copies of proposals from Colorado State University and Fort Collins Alternative Development for adaptive re -use of the Power Plant. LPC Meetine with the DDA. Mr. Frank asked for names of Commissioners who would attend the December 16 lunch meeting at the DDA offices in the old Post Office from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to discuss the Linden Hotel. Commissioners agreed to attend the meeting. This meeting will take the place of the December work session. Landmark Preservation Commission December 2, 1992 Page 5 Schedule of HRPP Meetings. Ms. Carpenter asked all Commissioners to attend the upcoming meeting on the HRPP if possible. Ms. Carpenter complimented Mr. Frank on the Executive Summary to the HRPP. Mr. Frank stated that he has sent copies of the Executive Summary to all City Council members, Boards and Commission chairs, realtors and other key people. A copy of the summary is available at the Fort Collins Public Library. National Trust Leadership Proposal. Ms. Carpenter announced that she has a copy of the National Trust Leadership proposal. Mr. Frank offered to make copies for anyone who wants one. It was announced that Fort Collins had been selected as the site for the conference next June. Poudre River Heritage Corridor, Ms. Massey announced that she has presented a proposal to Challenge Fort Collins on the Poudre River Heritage Corridor and making Fort Collins a cultural park. The Commission spent the remaining time discussing the inclusion of a Cultural Park in the HRPP. Ms. Carpenter suggested that the discussion continue at a later date, when Commissioners have had the opportunity to review Ms. Massey's proposal. ADJOURN: Ms. Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Submitted by Charlotte Plaut, Secretary.