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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 08/01/1990LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES August 1, 1990 The meeting began at 5:40 p.m. at 281 North College Avenue. Members present included Ruth Weatherford, Jennifer Carpenter, Jim Tanner, Prescott Handley, Rae Ann Todd and Bud Frick acting as Chairman. Staff was represented by Carol Tunner. Joyce Lewton acted as secretary. Guests included: James M. Davis, City of Fort Collins Director of Development Services; Steve Kiefer, Manager of the Comedy Works, and; Dick Beardmore. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Tanner made a motion to approve the July 11, 1990 minutes as submitted. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. Ayes: Frick, Carpenter, Tanner Handley, Weatherford, and Todd. Nays: None. HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND Mr. Davis appeared before the Commission to review the proposed memo that will be presented to Council on August 21, 1990. The memo details a plan for a non -lapsing, interest generating fund which could be used and leveraged to preserve and protect historic assets beginning in the 1991 budget year. Of the proposed $200,000 fund, $40,000 would be allocated by the LPC toward obtaining CLG status and to hire an outside consultant with specific expertise, in order to inventory historical resources and to prioritize that inventory. Mr. Davis informed Mr. Frick that the staff would look to the LPC for the interview process regarding the outside consultant but that contract administration would be handled by the Planning Office. The consultant would not only do the inventory and prioritization, but would also be responsible for submittal of the paperwork for CLG. The CLG status will be administered by the Advance Planning Division under Joe Frank, Assistant Planning Director. The Commission agreed that staff should put LPC on the agenda for the November Council work session in order to have Ms. Massey present the Stages of Preservation Planning and to inform Council of the state of the administration of the fund. The Commission discussed ways to keep the need for historic preservation vital and current in the eyes of the community and Council. CURRENT ITEMS Comedy Works. 07 Old Town Sauare Suite 114 The manager, Steve Kiefer, requested permission to install a blue neon stripe along the top of the stucco facade just under the metal cap trim of building K-7, west elevation. The single neon tube will be 15 millimeters in diameter with proposed 15 to 30 watts illumination. Since the Comedy Works has no street frontage the neon stripe would increase visibility. Ms. Handley questioned whether the neon stripe would set a precedent for future signage in the Old Town area. Mr. Frick suggested that the single stripe may not be enough and the applicant should consider some type of termination on either end and something on the door in order to tie the visual concept together. Mr. Kiefer presented a concept to install "Live Comedy Tonight" in neon tubing above the Comedy Works sign facing east Mountain Avenue. It is not being formally presented at this time because of funding. In response to questions, Ms. Tunner advised the Commission that they would have purview over size and other details should this be presented formally later. Ms. Carpenter made a motion to approve the proposal of the blue neon stripe in concept with the contingency that the Design Review Subcommittee approve the final design of the neon termination. Ms. Handley seconded the motion. Ayes: Frick, Carpenter, Tanner, Handley, Weatherford, and Todd. Nays: None. Maurizio's. #19 Old Town Square. Suite 138 Since the awning had already been installed as per Foxfire Property Management instructions (under the assumption that the replacement was straight maintenance), and since the new pattern and color are compatible with the area, staff recommended approval of the awning. However, the Commission requested the stripe of valance be matched to the stripe run on the awning. At the time of this meeting, it does not match. Ms. Todd made a motion to approve the submittal contingent upon: 1. A letter sent by staff to Mr. Gilsdorf and Foxfire Property Management with a reprimand regarding approval by the LPC of a color or pattern change to an existing building element in the Old Town Historic District prior to the change occurring, 2. The awning now in place at Peck & Peck be replaced within one year so the awnings will appear to age at the same rate and, 3. The stripes of the valance and awning match. Ms. Handley seconded the motion. Ayes: Todd, Handley, Tanner, Weatherford, Carpenter, and Frick. Nays: None. ELECTION OF OFFICERS CHAIRMAN Ms. Weatherford nominated Ms. Massey as Chairman. Mr. Tanner seconded the nomination. The nominations were closed and discussion followed. Ms. Tunner stated that Ms. Massey had agreed to accept if there were no other candidates. Ms. Weatherford moved to accept Ms. Massey as Chairman. Mr. Tanner seconded. Ayes: Weatherford, Todd, Handley, Frick, Carpenter, and Tanner. Nays: None. VICE-CHAIRMAN Ms. Weatherford nominated Mr. Frick as Vice -Chairman. Ms. Todd seconded the nomination. Mr. Frick nominated Mr. Tanner for Vice -Chairman. Ms. Handley seconded the nomination. The nominations were closed and discussion followed. A tie vote occurred. Resolution occurred when Mr. Tanner withdrew his name from nomination. Mr. Frick will continue as Vice -Chairman. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE Members wishing to serve on the committee included Ms. Handley, Ms. Carpenter, and Mr. Frick. Ms. Weatherford will serve as the alternate. OTHER BUSINESS Development Services Meeting Mr. Tanner attended the meeting which was held July 16, 1990 regarding the Land Development Guidance System (LDGS). Though the report at the end of the audit process did have representatives from all the commissions, the survey did not include any aspect of historic preservation. There was "clearly no integration of historic preservation specific concerns in the general concepts of the LDGS." From 1981-1984, no points were awarded to development for preservation. Mr. Beardmore, a former member of the LPC and interested observer, interjected that in the directive to the consultant, the LPC should address their specific concerns to the City's Comprehensive Plan rather than the general concepts of the LDGS. Bi-Monthly Meetines Mr. Frick requested the Commission start meeting twice a month. The first meeting to deal with formal applications. The second meeting dealing with discussion such as CLG, the consultant, and administration of the supplemental fund. In essence, the second meeting would be to develop a system; to identify and cluster issues and incorporate feedback into the system. Ms. Weatherford made a motion that meetings for the LPC be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Ms. Todd seconded the motion. Ayes: Tanner, Weatherford, Handley, Carpenter, Todd, and Frick. Nays: None. August 15. 1990 Meeting Agenda Mr. Frick suggested the following items be included on the August 15, 1990 agenda: Any late breaking developments and review of the resolution for the Historic Preservation Fund. 2. Copies and explanation of the CLG requirements. 3. LDGS system and input by the LPC will be directed to Mr. Joe Frank. 4. Mr. Tom Peterson and Mr. Loren Maxey should be requested to attend the second meeting of each month in order to facilitate greater communication and cooperation between the Commission, Planning Department and Council. Taco Bell Taco Bell must go through a PUD to make any changes because the building is in an R-H zone as a non -conforming use. Since the house was built in 1930, it would be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The Commission felt that an historic and architectural survey of that area should be done. Further Busin Ms. Carpenter proposed to facilitate more cooperation with CSU Historical Preservation students, and the Commission agreed. Mr. Beardmore spoke regarding a . Linden Hotel appraisal he is working on. A group will be bringing a proposal to Council for a Center for Stabilization through the Industrial Arts and Sciences Department of CSU. Ms. Weatherford made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Ms. Todd seconded the motion. Ayes: Weatherford, Todd, Handley, Frick, Carpenter, and Tanner. Nays: None. Minutes submitted by Joyce Lewton