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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 09/19/1990i LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 1990 The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. at 281 North College Avenue. Roll was called, and the following members were present: Rheba Massey, Jennifer Carpenter, Jim Tanner, Rae Ann Todd, and Ruth Weatherford. (Bud Frick and Prescott Handley joined late as noted below in the minutes). Staff was represented by Carol Tunner. Tracy Johnston acted as secretary. Guests included Linda Ripley, Senior Planner/Urban Designer; Eldon Ward, Consultant; and Joe Frank, Assistant Planning Director. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Weatherford made a motion to approve the September 5, 1990 minutes as submitted. Ms. Todd seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed 5-0. Ayes: Massey, Carpenter, Tanner, Todd, and Weatherford. Nays: None. CURRENT ITEMS Eastside/Westside Neighborhood Design Guidelines Ms. Ripley presented the Commission with a draft of the East Side and West Side Design Guidelines. She stated that the East Side and West Side Plans are in the process of being approved by the City, rezoning is in progress, and the guidelines are being developed as a tool to educated planners, developers and City staff as to the types of construction or remodeling that will enhance or add to (rather than detract from) the positive characteristics of current structures in those neighborhoods. Mr. Ward, a consultant hired by the City, displayed a map to demonstrate the primary areas of concern, which are those areas whose adopted neighborhood plans require a fair amount of review. (Prescott Handley joined the meeting at this time). Mr. Ward also stated that guidelines will be given to homeowners as a "courtesy document." Rather than being a rigid recipe that they must follow, it will be more of an educational device to enable the homeowners to identify positive characteristics of their neighborhoods. The Commission discussed and suggested various ways of getting the guidelines to the homeowners. Some of the suggestions were: through realtors, in -home improvement stores, neighborhood meetings, and in neighborhood covenants. The Commission stressed that while it is desirable for new construction and remodeling to blend in, it is just as desirable for the structures to complement, not mimic, each other to prevent a homogenous look in the future. The staff has tentatively scheduled to present the guidelines to the Planning and Zoning Board for its approval in October or November. The Commission was asked to add their comments to their copy of the document and Ms. Ripley would collect J these comments in October. (Rae Ann Todd left the meeting at this point). Naming of the Alley behind the Opera Galleria-Opera Galleria Way Mr. Frank presented the Commission with the suggestion of the naming the alley as mentioned above to promote a safe feeling for those walking from the rear parking lot to the Opera Galleria. The City recently received a $28,000 CDBG grant to upgrade the alley to make it safe and pleasant. Aesthetic and utility improvements are in progress and the staff feels that the addition of the sign naming the alley would be an additional improvement. Mr. Tanner stated that he felt that the name "Opera Galleria Way" would be too long and difficult to pronounce and suggested that a shorter name would be easier. Ms. Weatherford made a motion to recommend to Council that the alley be named "Opera Galleria Way." Ms. Carpenter seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1. Ayes: Massey, Carpenter, Handley and Weatherford. Hays: Tanner. Discussion of the Recommended Historic Resources Preservations Program (Bud Frick joined the meeting during this discussion). Ms. Massey presented to the Commission copies of a September 10, 1990 memo to Council outlining a proposed plan to protect and preserve historic resources in the City: Phase 1: Define and describe historic contexts in the development of the community (4-5 weeks) Phase 2: Operating Plan (8-10 weeks) Phase 3: Action Plan (4-5 Weeks) Phase 4: Implementation Plan (4-5 Weeks) The Commission discussed the recommended Start -Up Budget required to complete Phases 1-4. After speaking with two different individuals, she felt that $35,000-$45,000 would be adequate to cover the services of an historian/consultant, plus additional costs such as printing and photography. The Certified Local Government proposal was taken out of the program because it is being done independently and is already in process in the Planning Department. Ms. Tunner presented an historic resources survey compiled by a CSU History student this summer. The student listed historic structures by street and detailed the type of forms that have been completed on each structure. the Commission expressed a need for clarification on this project. Ms. Tunner will contact the student to attend a future Commission meeting to explain the purpose and methods of this survey. Ms. Massey will prepare a list of historic contexts for Fort Collins and lay out the steps the Commission needs to work on in preparation for a City-wide historic sites survey. OTHER BUSINESS LAGS Concerns/Suggestions List Ms. Massey expressed concern that she would like the Commission to review any building permit requested from the City that involves any structure over 50 years old. Mr. Frank suggested that the Point Criteria should be amended to include the 50 year clause in both the submittal requirements in the front of the document and in the activities section in the back of the document. The person requesting the permit would then be required to submit a historic evaluation of the structure covering these four criteria: * Significant event * Significant person * Architectural importance * Other important information such as archeological significance Ms. Tunner will work with Mr. Frank and Ms. Massey to draft a letter to Council recommending this addition to the LAGS. Blain Hotel Report Ms. Tunner presented a written report to the Commission on the recent surface cleaning and sealing of the brick facade of the hotel. In November 1987, Thunderpup Construction received permission from the Commission to use a low- pressure silica water wash and Okon W-2 breathable water sealer. Mr. Chris Grebenc, owner of Thunderpup, said the building has weathered well and is extremely pleased with the process. This procedure was a one-shot application, and there should be no need to repeat it in the future. Rhodes/Trimble House Ms. Weatherford suggested that the Commission and City Council be notified when a demolition permit for the Rhodes -Trimble House is sought by Everitt Companies. Mr. Frick questioned the purpose of the notification. Ms. Weatherford stated that it would give the Commission and the Historic Preservation office time to record and photograph the house, and also give them a chance to attend the demolition if they choose to. She expressed sadness at the inevitability of the demolition. Ms. Weatherford made a motion that the Commission be notified by the City staff of the application for demolition permit for the Rhodes -Trimble House. The motion passed 6-0. Ayes: Massey, Frick, Tanner, Handley, Carpenter, Weatherford. Nays: None. House Next to Taco Bell (1500 South College Avenue) Fifteen Hundred South College Avenue has been purchased by Taco Bell and is proposed for demolition. Ms. Massey instructed staff to write a letter to the Planning and Zoning Board that defined the significance of the house and J recommended they turn down any proposal that includes demolition of the house. Staff is to use criteria from the LAGS as a basis for the letter. Certified Local Government (CLOG) Mr. Frank and the City legal department are reviewing the CLOG application form. If they find no problem with our participation in the program he will have the application ready for submittal by November 1, 1990. Minutes submitted by Tracy Johnston.