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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 10/02/1991LANDMARK PRESERVATION Meeting Minutes .October 2, 1991 CALL TO ORDER Commission Chairperson Rheba Massey called the meeting to order, 5:40 p.m., at 281 North College Avenue. Jennifer Carpenter, Bud Frick, Prescott Handley, Rheba Massey, Rae Ann Todd and Ruth Weatherford were present. James Tanner was absent. Carol Tunner and Joe Frank represented staff. Tom Bondhus, business owner, 242 Walnut Street, and David Haimson, home owner, 629 West Mountain Avenue, were guests. SUMMARY: The Commission approved an existing neon sign in the window of 242 Walnut Street, the T-Shirt Factory. The landmark designation of 629 West Mountain Avenue, the "Shenk House" was approved. The Commission agreed to support Roz Spencer, One West Art Center, in a search for funds to improve the building. The Commission discussed appropriate answers to the City Manager's questionnaire concerning staff and resource support for boards and commissions. CURRENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes Ms. Weatherford made a motion to approve the September 4, 1991 minutes. Ms. Todd seconded the motion. The motion to approve the September 4 minutes passed 6-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Handley, Massey, Todd and Weatherford. Ms. Handley made a motion to approve the September 18, 1991 minutes. Ms. Todd seconded the motion. The motion to approve the September 18 minutes passed 6-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Handley, Massey, Todd and Weatherford. 242 Walnut Street - T-Shirt Factorv: Ms. Tunner provided pictures of the existing neon sign in the window of the T-Shirt Factory, 242 Walnut Street. Adcon Signs designed and installed the sign. The sign had been installed without the approval of the City in violation of the Code. Mr. Bondhus, business owner, stated that he did not realize there would be a problem with the sign. He had the sign installed because customers were having problems finding his shop. A discussion ensured about the sign approval process. Mr. Frick moved to accept the submittal as is. Ms. Carpenter seconded the motion. The motion to accept the submittal passed 6-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Handley, Massey, Todd and Weatherford. A brief discussion followed regarding the need for downtown merchants, property owners, sign companies, etc., to be made aware of the necessary staff approval of signs in the historic district. Mr. Frank offered to announce it to sign company representatives who will be attending an upcoming meeting on sign code changes. OTHER BUSINESS One West Art Center SUDDor Ms. Tunner mentioned that she received a call from Roz Spencer, One West Art Center, located in the old Post Office, a local and national register landmark. Ms. Spencer would like to apply for City grant money (if it becomes available) to renovate the windows and do some gutter work. Ms. Spencer believes the building is an important public building and should be eligible for grant funds. Ms. Spencer also would like a designation plaque for the building. Ms. Massey suggested that the commission support Ms. Spencer's search for grant money. The "Shenk House," 629 West Mountain Avenue - Resolution Recommending Local Landmark Designation Ms. Massey stated that she, staff and the owner have worked together to nominate 629 W. Mountain Avenue, the "Shenk House," to local landmark status. The structure is nominated for its architectural style and its significance to the neighborhood. The home is typical of homes built by Fort Collins' merchant, professional, and middle class families around the turn of the century. Ms. Tunner stated that Mr. Haimson, owner of 629 West Mountain, is interested in pursuing local designation because he wants to take a tax credit for restoration work to the home. Mr. Haimson is willing to help form a historic district in the Mountain Avenue neighborhood. Mr. Haimson gave a brief history of the residence and expressed his wishes to have the structure designated as a local landmark. Mr. Frick moved to accept the designation and to adopt the resolution of the Shenk House, 629 West Mountain Avenue, as submitted. Ms. Todd seconded the motion. The motion to accept the designation and adopt the resolution passed 6-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Handley, Massey, Todd and Weatherford. Mr. Haimson commented that the designation process had gone very smoothly. The Commission congratulated Mr. Haimson for his efforts. Discussion of Citv Manaeer's Ouestionnair Ms. Massey announced that she had received a questionnaire from the City Manager concerning staff and resource support for boards and commissions. She asked the Commission members for comments in answering the questions. Ms. Todd moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Handley seconded the motion. The motion to adjourn passed 6-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Handley, Massey, Todd and Weatherford. Ms. Massey adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m.