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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 10/17/1990i LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORKSESSION MINUTES OCTOBER 17, 1990 The meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. at 281 North College Avenue. Roll was called, and the following members were present: Rheba Massey, Jennifer Carpenter, Bud Frick, Prescott Handley, James Tanner, Rae Ann Todd, and Ruth Weatherford. Staff was represented by Carol Tunner and Joe Frank, Assistant Planning Director. Tracy Johnston acted as secretary. Guests included: Susan Llewellen, a CSU History student. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1990 MINUTES Ms. Tunner made an amendment to the minutes regarding the Blain Hotel Report: "The Commission approved the wash procedure at a pressure of less than 200 pounds." Actual pressure used in the application was 100 pounds. Ms. Weatherford made a motion to approve the minutes with the above addition. Ms. Carpenter seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed 7-0. Ayes: Massey, Carpenter, Frick, Handley, Tanner, Todd and Weatherford. Nays: none. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 3, 1990 MINUTES Ms. Tunner requested an amendment to the minutes regarding the approval of the change of window coverings of the Old Town Ale House: the awning above the door will remain at the same orolection with the same height. Ms. Todd made a motion to approve the minutes with the above correction. Mr. Frick seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed 7-0. Ayes: Massey, Carpenter, Frick, Handley, Tanner, Todd and Weatherford. Nayes: None. WORKSESSION ITEMS ommission Comments on New Historic Preservation Additions to th The Commission reviewed a draft of a memo to the Mayor and members of City Council from Ms. Massey regarding the LDGS Performance Audit. The Commission amended the second paragraph on page 1 to delete the phrases "In general" and "the findings of the audit and in particular," and accepted the memo to be presented to Council. Historic Preservation Program —Discussion of Survey Assignments Ms. Todd displayed a map of the Urban Growth Area of Latimer County. After reviewing the Larimer-WeldRegional Historic Site Inv ntory and Preservation Strategy Plan, she pinpointed historic structures in the two historic context themes previously identified by Ms. Massey, agricultural and residential, in the area outside the city of Fort Collins. Agricultural: Preston Farm Sherwood Cabin McClelland Homestead Strauss Cabin Cook -Tyler Farm Buss Grove Residential: Plummer School Taft House Michaud/Verstraeten House Ms. Carpenter, using the 1990 Fort Collins Historical Properties Identification/Status list, identified 8 historic agricultural structures within the city. To begin the process of identifying historic residential structures within the city, Ms. Massey distributed the contents of survey material on the West Side and Holy Family neighborhoods. Commission members each studied a portion of the surveys to ascertain how complete they were and what needed yet to be done. Ms. Tunner presented a Colorado Historical Society Survey Report for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. Ms. Llewellen was present to explain the Fort Collins Historical Properties Identification/Status Survey she compiled during the summer of 1990. The survey was a CSU History project coordinated through Kari Van Meter. The lists of structures considered to be historical from which she compiled information, were prepared by various groups over the years. Ms. Tunner stated that her office has a 1979 survey of structures in this area that were designed by Montezuma Fuller, a prominent local architect. Ms. Massey commented that any structure designed by Fuller would be easy to nominate for designation on the National Register. Ms. Carpenter offered to approach CSU History Department for student help to do a theme nomination for Fuller designed structures. Mr. Frank commented that there does not seem to be many historic agricultural structures to nominate and asked if the categories could be expanded to include commercial structures. Ms. Massey suggested that the Commission first ask for comments from the various local historical societies to locate any additional agricultural structures that might be eligible. Possible expansion to include commercial structures could be considered. Upon reviewing the survey material, the Commission outlined a scope of work for the consultant to perform. For the identified contexts (agricultural, residential, and commercial) it should include history of the context, evaluation criteria, survey work, evaluation of the properties for the National Register, identification of threats to the resource, and facilitation of discussion with the LPC regarding the threats and protective measures for the properties. Agricultural -review the history of agriculture in this area - survey the properties - establish evaluation criteria and evaluate the properties for the National Register -determine threats to the properties - facilitate discussions with the Commission - establish protective measures 2 2. East Side Neighborhood -complete the survey of the East Side Neighborhood which will include adding existing information to current survey forms -survey the areas south to Stuart Street and east to Riverside to include in the East Side Neighborhood -establish evaluation criteria and evaluate the properties for the National Register -determine threats to the properties -facilitate discussions with the Commission -establish protective measures 3. Holy Family Neighborhood -add new information to existing forms -establish evaluation criteria and evaluate the properties for the National Register -determine threats to the properties - facilitate discussions with the Commission -establish protection measures 4. West Side Neighborhood -add new information to existing forms -establish evaluation criteria and evaluate the properties for the National Register -determine threats to the properties -facilitate discussions with the Commission -establish protective measures 5. Old Town Historic District (already evaluated and designated on National Register) -determine additional threats to the commercial historical structures -facilitate discussions with the Commission -establish protective measures Mr. Tanner suggested that a bibliography of all available sources be given to the consultant. Ms. Tunner was asked to prepare this document. Ms. Weatherford inquired about the selection process of the consultant. Mr. Frank outlined the process as follows: - send out Request For Proposals - receive proposals -committee of several Commission members and staff will select three or four candidates to interview -committee will make selection and present to City Council at the end of January 1991 Mr. Frank stated that the process must be open to all who desire to apply and will take about three months to complete. The selection process should commence in November with a project start date targeted for February 1,1991. Ms. Massey adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Minutes submitted by Tracy Johnston. 3