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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 06/03/1992Landmark Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 3, 1992 Council Liaison: Loren Maxey Staff Liaison: Joe Frank SUMMARY OF MEETING: The Commission approved the May 6 and May 13, 1992 minutes. A proposal to replace the awning canvas and repaint the upper :acade of the building containing Antiques Affinity, 222 Walnut Street, was approved. The Commission approved a request by the Poudre Landmarks Foundation to install a handicap ramp on the Avery Carriage House, 108 North Meldrum Street. Ms. Tunner presented an update on the Cunningham Corners barn. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Commission Chair Rheba Massey called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., 281 North College Avenue. Jennifer Carpenter, Bud Frick, Rheba Massey, James Tanner and Ruth Weatherford were present. Brian Janonis was absent. Shirley "Near" Svedman, business owner of 222 Walnut Street, and Richard Beardmore, board member, Poudre Landmarks Foundation, were guests. Carol Tunner and Joe Frank represented staff. APPROVAL OF MAY 6, 1992 MINUTES: Ms. Carpenter moved to accept the May 6, 1992 minutes as submitted. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion to approve the May 6 minutes passed 5-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Massey, Tanner and Weatherford. APPROVAL OF THE May 13, 1992 MINUTES: Ms. Weatherford moved to accept the May 13, 1992 minutes as submitted. Ms. Carpenter seconded the motion. The motion to approve the May 13 minutes passed 5-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Massey, Tanner and Weatherford. CURRENT ITEMS: 222 Walnut Street - Recover Awning (Final Review) The proposal to replace the awning cover was tabled at the May 13 meeting. Mr. Frick moved to remove the proposal from the table. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion to remove the proposal from the table passed 5-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Massey, Tanner and Weatherford. Ms. Tunner reported that all Commission members present visited Antiques Affinity, 222 Walnut Street, to view awning color samples. Business owner Shirley "Nean" Svedman has requested approval to replace the awning canvas and paint the upper facade portion of the building behind the business signage. Mr. Frank asked Ms. Svedman when she plans to begin the work. Ms. Svedman replied that if the Commission approves the submittal, she will call the contractors immediately. Ms. Tunner commented that the green color chosen for the new awning is a good historic color. The color proposed at the May 13 meeting was teal, a contemporary color. Mr. Frick moved to approve the awning canvas sample (Hemlock Tweed #460S with three 48 inch stripes of #4744) and to approve the change of the background color of the exterior building paint behind the sign to the same cream color as the letters in the sign. Ms. Carpenter seconded the motion. The motion to approve the proposal passed 5-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Massey, Tanner and Weatherford. 108 North Meldrum Street - Installation of Handicapped Ramp (Final Review) Richard Beardmore, board member of the Poudre Landmarks Foundation, presented slides and discussed a proposal to install a handicap ramp on the northeast corner of the Avery Carriage House. Mr. Beardmore made a presentation for conceptual review of the proposed installation at the May 6, 1992 LPC regular meeting. Mr. Beardmore reported that the Landmarks Foundation has not yet located the desired splitface concrete masonry units that will support the ramp. He stated that the goal is to find a color that will pick up on the buff sandstone of the structure, not the red sandstone. The applicant reported that the carriage doors will be reconstructed later, after more is known about the original doors. Currently, it is not known if the original doors were mounted on sliders or hinges. The color of the doors will match the house. The applicant will return to the LPC to discuss color detail later. Commission members, Staff and Mr. Beardmore discussed possible water damage to the exterior of the building from pop-up lawn and shrub sprinklers. Ms. Tunner may send a letter to the Poudre Landmarks Foundation alerting them to the possibility of water damage to the sandstone. Installing drip irrigation to the shrub beds would eliminate this problem. She stated that the landscape plan should be approved by the LPC. 2 4 Mr. Beardmore said that the utility service will remain above ground on the back northeast corner of the structure because underground service is not currently available at that location. The utility boxes will be painted to make them less conspicuous. The applicant will return with details later. Ms. Tunner reported that because the project is receiving CDBG funds, the proposed changes must be reviewed by the State Historical Society. She stated that the National Parks chief architect, Chris Jones, has reviewed the drawings and found them to be within the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines. Mr. Beardmore will return to the Commission in July because the design standards for handicap railings have changed. At this time, he also will present a sash detail for the south window that will be reopened. The applicant noted that the building will be environmentally controlled for temperature and humidity to preserve the interior of the building and its contents. Mr. Frank inquired if the Commission members are interested in seeing the landscape plan. Mr. Tanner replied that he would like to see the landscape plan, even if the Commission is not required to do so. Ms. Tunner stated that Commission review of the landscape plan is clearly within the ordinance because the site is included in the local landmark district designation. The Commission will follow the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for historic landscapes. Mr. Tanner moved to approve the applicant's request to install the handicap ramp as presented. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request passed 5-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Massey, Tanner and Weatherford. 125-127 North College - Rehabilitation of Exterior Facade John Pitner, owner of 125-127 North College, has indefinitely withdrawn the proposal for rehabilitation of the exterior facade of the building from the second hearing before City Council and review by the LPC. Mr. Pitner has been advised by his accountant that, as a sole proprietor, he will not owe state taxes. Mr. Pitner does not know at this time what the costs will be for a wood or hollow metal storefront which would be compatible with the historic building. The matter is still open and Commissioners expressed a desire to hold a work session to address some of the issues raised by this rehabilitation project and other potential projects. Mr. Frick suggested a walking tour of downtown for the next work session 3 Mr. Frank reminded the Commission that the Commission must review the historic draft at the next work session. Ms. Massey suggested scheduling a walking tour for the July work session. OTHER BUSINESS: Discussion of Work Session Agendas Ms. Tunner asked Commission members if they want to continue holding work sessions. In August, the LPC will have attended worksessions for two years. Mr. Frick responded that the work sessions should be work sessions, not design reviews. Mr. Frank stated that staff can try to keep work sessions free of reviews. Ms. Carpenter stated that the Commission must have something vital to do at the work sessions and that these sessions should not be a convenient extra session for applicants. Mr. Frick commented that work session time should be used for strategic planning and training. Update on the Cunningham Corners Barn Ms. Tunner reported that a citizen has expressed interest in moving the Cunningham Corners barn and the Troutman Farm to a property near Terry Shores. The interested party will propose that the city pay the overhead utility 'conflict costs. Ms. Tunner received a call from the director of the Greeley Museum expressing interest in moving the Cunningham Comers barn to Greeley's Centennial Village. The director noted that Greeley is not trying to take the barn away from Fort Collins, but would rather move it to Greeley than have it destroyed. Ms. Massey asked Mr. Frank where the City is in the process of making a decision on the barn. Mr. Frank replied that the City has not made any decision at this point. The Finance Department staff is aware that the LPC would prefer to preserve the barn on the site or move it, not demolish it. Mr. Frank stated that proposals are being solicited. The final decision will have to be approved by City Council. Ms. Weatherford asked if the Commission should write a letter stating that the Commission is concerned that the best proposal should be accepted. Mr. Frank suggested that the Commission wait until all the proposals are submitted and perhaps make a recommendation at that time. Ms. Massey inquired if the Commission will be allowed to see the proposals. Mr. Frank responded he will discuss this request with the Finance Department. Mr. Frick asked if there are dimension drawings of the Cunningham Comers barn. Ms. Tunner replied that there are no dimension drawings of the bam. Update on Preliminary Draft: Historic Resources Preservation Project Ms. Turner reported that she made a special request for 3 of the last 63 inventory forms from Simmons and Simmons. The forms include the Brown Farm, the Cunningham Corners Barn and 500-502 South College. Barbara Norgren, National Register Coordinator, does have time to review the last half of the inventories (63) at this time. Ms. Norgren has determined that these three properties are eligible for the National Register. Mr. Frank distributed copies of the Preliminary Draft: Historic Resources Preservation Project, prepared by Community Services Collaborative. Mr. Frank requested that members review the draft and be prepared to discuss it at the June 17 work session. Mr. Frank will invite Allyn Feinberg to represent Community Services Collaborative at the work session. Appointment of Commission Members Curt Jensen has been appointed to replace Commission member Rae Ann Todd, who resigned. Mr. Jensen is a long-time Fort Collins resident and a landscape architect. Rheba Massey and Brian Janonis have been reappointed to the Commission. ADJOURN: Ms. Weatherford moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Carpenter seconded the motion. The motion to adjourn the meeting passed 5-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Massey, Tanner and Weatherford. Ms. Massey adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Submitted by Charlotte Plaut, Secretary 5