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Home My WebLink AboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 07/15/1981LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 1981 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dick Beardmore, Chairperson Susan McMillen Wayne Sundberg Janet Zemeckis MEMBERS ABSENT: Ron Carsten Phil Friedman STAFF PRESENT: John Dewhirst, Senior Planner Debbie Hover, Secretary Two Jefferson Street property owners (Marge Soderquist and "Dwight") were present at the meeting to present the proposed activities they have formulated for beautification of that area in Old Town. Mrs. Soderquist stated they were still on the ground floor with their plans and were asking the Commission for advice on ideas they could incorporate. Mr. Dewhirst stated they needed to crystallize what they wanted to do as far as painting, etc. Mrs. Soderquist stated there were about seven landowners involved in this project and that they were mainly interested in landscaping, painting, and some lighting of the area. "Dwight" asked where they (property owners in Old Town) are to go to get infor- mation on the Commission and their function in Old Town. Mr. Beardmore empha- sized that part of the Commission's function was to get the word out to these people on the procedures for applying for work to be done in Old Town and that they are working to do this more effectively. After some discussion on this and the converting of electrical lines underground, Mrs. Soderquist and "Dwight" excused themselves from the rest of the meeting. The minutes from the 6/17/81 meeting were reviewed. One change was noted - Page two..."the Daughters of the Pioneers of Colorado" was changed to "Terri- torial Daughters of Colorado". MINUTES STAND APPROVED AS READ WITH THE COR- RECTION NOTED. The next meeting date was scheduled for August 5 at 3:15 p.m. in the conference room across from Building Inspection. Please contact Debbie at 484-4220, Ext. 633 if you cannot attend. Mr. Dewhirst then presented the schedule and procedures developed by the Historic Old Town Design Guidelines Project. He explained that the City has contracted with Downing & Leach for consultation on design guidelines for Old Town and the proposed schedule will be from July through early September., He stated that the funding has come from a combination of sources. He said there was some question as to whether this needed Council approval and felt it wouldn't be a bad idea to have that from a legal standpoint, etc. continued • LPC REGULAR MEETING - 7/15/81 PAGE TWO Mr. Dewhirst stated that a workshop is being planned for the end of July (7/28 or 7/29) which would involve the Commission, property owners, business people from Old Town, Building Inspection and Zoning, Planning, and the Old Town Planning Committee. He stated that the agenda for this workshop would cover design guidelines - what they are and are not as well as elements that make Old Town special. He urged that all Commission members be present and stated he will contact everyone about the date and time next week. It will be an evening meeting lasting from two to three hours. He asked that Commis- sion members let him know of anyone else who should be invited to this workshop. Mr. Beardmore stated that the workshop being coordinated by the Commission will be scheduled after this workshop. Under Other Business, Mr. Beardmore handed out some information on renovation procedures (masonry cleaning, painting, storefronts) and discussed the article taken from the Coloradoan on July 12, 1981 dealing with Old Town. The reference to the Commission by Rich White was discussed in particular. It was felt that an objective reply needed to be made in order to clarify some things. Mr. Beardmore felt that some PR was needed for the Commission. He stated he would draft a guest opinion to the Coloradoan and finalize it -..with the Commission before he submits it. Ms. McMillen felt it needed to be directed to what the Commission is doing (and trying to do) and not specifically to Mr. White's statement in the article. The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Richard Beardmore, Chairperson Debbie Hover, Acting Secretary RB/DLH/dlh The Coloradoan, Sunday, July 12, 19M D12 CbnUmmd 4'Page D1- .._ •. - . Town specifically because, of its locetlon: - Old Town -bag been "cleaned up "a -long ways" -'When people go out, they want to go from what It used to be, he says -In the past, it "Don't .downtown. TherF's s lot of "movement around here. From a -business standpoint, it's the best, had a bad reputation. People would sa p p y say. `Town..••. '- - - � � -- c.place'• - -: - .>.. '' go near Old ; : +„"r "I have confldence It's going to be a great . . _ White is "100Percent behind" _ comeback." But it.will need more than buildingbeautification more:people and beautification Improvements. It needs more involved, .should be' involved. He says the improvements e says the .crafts• he says. and people should be working at were instigated by a "few active people: but - others In the area don't want them '- those crafts. "Old Town needs to get back to Old Town. avail. White has owned his building. since 1974. and . You can do all you want to the buildings. and - decided Mast year to upgrade it. He changed n from a :night .spot Tor 18-year-olds called Orlon-s that won't be. IV*- Jim Borland, owner of Major".Motors since '. Belt to the .21-andover-crowd Electric. ' - - 1976. disagrees. •He,bellevesOld Town needs Stampede, which opened almost twoweekb a more parking. - ::.\ In doing that, he and hlapartner: Denny . Farnsworth, t "One-has'to be Impressed with the desire to - locked horns with. the city's newly Improve Old Town: but I -am p disappointed at the owned historic landmarks c4mmislilon-that ' inability of downtown and, Old Town to maintain" must approve all facade renovations In the city's-historic districts.' - base stores like Penneys and 1J.M.1 McDonalds. despite the irenovatlons. One of the major • The commission denied their design plans. he problems is parking." - says• but'White and Farnsworth decided to go . �,,- And some of the major contributors too ahead anyway .- parking problem are.•the city and the county. •. ,. 'white says the commLast on was vague about Bgqnand says. Since the county moved some of - ,.Itaofficealh " "what was not in keeping with the area's historic Jefferson Street in-1VM. the - character, IL denied virtually every facet of the • problem has worsened near his store. he - plans, he says --'Ute arch f the windows, the p believes. Metal.c0race. Borland- says the county Was granted an, exemption to city parking requirements, but - "It's, not somuchthat we were denied, but Pete.Barnes of the city building inspection office where do we go? Controls are line. but -I think says the county never applied for an' exemption. you have to be specific.". - - Since the county is a separate entity, he says..: - White does not want to see creativity sUbed the city has no power to make''lt,comply with, city codes:i - - by too many controls: There were o contrgls in Borland; says Old Town Is becoming an area of 1990. he said, and the results were *hat t" ' commission te' trying to repeat. -Businesses boutiques that may come andgo;instead of " should be given some latitude. long-terra'businesses like his. Because of the parking problem, Major Motors is studying :••j.ou can't make It look like 1890 and ex pect f whether it should improve Its building or move. to function In 1980.'-' His decision to buy the building had nothing to -- _ Still, theexperiencehasnotleft him hosUle.-' - do with It.being located in Old Town. he says.. " •'I like what's going on down -here In gene *But Ricp White, part owner of the Electric It's a fun area. -There's a lot happening: Peopl Stampede; but he bought the building In Old are in a real positive mood...... •- - - -: