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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 06/14/1990L P LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING - MINUTES JUNE 14, 1990 The meeting began at 5:41 P.M., at 200 West Mountain Avenue. Members present included Ruth Weatherford, Jim Tanner, Prescott Handley and Bud Frick. Mr. Frick presided over the meeting. Staff was represented by Carol Tunner. Joyce Lewton acted as secretary. Guests were Marjorie Soderquist Strouse, Alice Hubbard, Dan Cooper, and new Commissioner -appointee Jennifer Carpenter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Weatherford made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 2, 1990 meeting as submitted. Ms. Handley seconded the motion. Yeas: Tanner, Weatherford, Handley, Frick. Nays: None. The motion carried. DISCUSSION ITEMS JEFFERSON BLOCK: 221, 223, 227 Jefferson Street The applicant, Marjorie Soderquist Strouse proposed reconstruction of the belt or storefront cornice located above the transom windows at 227 Jefferson Street. Mr. Frick questioned whether there was brick under the stucco. Ms. Strouse replied that this was unknown at the present time. Mr. Frick then asked whether the proposal included the detail molding on the facade, the horizontal 1" X 4" piece with routed edge inside the storefront where the panel abuts the soffit. Ms. Strouse replied that the molding would be included in the renovation. Ms. Handley made a motion to approve the proposal based on verification of brick under the stucco for the three courses. The upper story wood trim detail must be matched and also if there is no brick or the brick is not in good condition under the stucco,, staff and the design review committee will review the renovation proposal and decide on the course of action. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. Ayes: Tanner, Weatherford, Handley, Frick. Nays: None. The motion carried. COOPER AND COOPER GOLDSMITHS The applicant, Dan Cooper, proposed the removal and relocation of the window signage to the metal paneling. The store name is to be repeated on three front panels and two semi -side panels in die -cut vinyl of brushed gold. On one front panel, a jeweler's clock, in the shape of a brushed silver vinyl diamond with numerals, hands, and marks of brushed gold, will be located. In order to more clearly identify the entrance, the applicant proposed a cranberry awning with cast bronze side fans to be installed. The bronze side fans would be echoed in the fan shaped cast bronze door handles. The cast bronze is not to be high gloss, but brushed or sand finished. Mr. Frick questioned whether the awning would cover the lettered sign over the doorway. Mr. Cooper replied that the projection of the awning would cover the painted sign. Mr. Tanner asked whether the other tenants would be adding awnings. Mr. Cooper replied that the "Point of View" might add an awning if approved by Foxfire, the property management company. Mr. Frick commented that other awning entrances would have to be similar but door handles could be individual. Mr. Tanner made a motion to approve the proposal as submitted. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. Ayes: Tanner, Weatherford, Handley, Frick. Nays: None. The motion carried. FOOD COOP The applicant, Alice Hubbard, proposed placing a 5' bench up against the front windows and two 2' X 2' planters on either side of the bench and two 2' X 2" planters on either side of the entrance to the business. Though the building is considered non-contributing, it does fall within the "Old Town District" and therefore, should follow the design guidelines for pedestrian way improvements as presented by staff. Staff presented the Design Guidelines for Old Town Neighborhoods as developed by the Downtown Development Authority. Ms. Handley asked about the construction over the door and Ms. Hubbard replied it wasn't in the proposal. The Co -Op wouldn't be doing it because of cost. The Commission concurred that they wouldn't approve it because it had no historical precedent and was a contemporary treatment. Two major concerns were expressed by the Commission. The first was the shape of the planters and was expressed by Mr. Tanner. If the planters are placed in close proximity to the door, patrons could run into them. Two modifications were suggested by Mr. Frick: 1) Reshape the planters making them either round or rectangular. If the planters are rectangular, move them further away from the door, and: 2) use large, eye level foliage in either square or rectangular planters so patrons will recognize that a planter is present before stepping down onto the sidewalk. The second concern was expressed by Ms. Handley regarding the contemporary design of the planters and bench and especially if they are varnished as proposed. Not only will the varnish not withstand the elements in this area, but the time period of the Old Town neighborhood in which the Co -Op stands would be violated. Ms. Hubbard asked the Commission if they would prefer stained wood over varnish. Mr. Tanner and other Commissioners stated that the stain would be better than varnish; however, oil -base paint would be the best alternative. Mr. Frick suggested the bench and planters be painted in the same color scheme as the building. I£ the building is re -painted the same color, the Co -Op will not need to receive prior approval from the LPC. If the building colors are changed, the LPC will need to approve the color scheme. Mr. Tunner noted that the applicant will be attaching the two planters to the bench for security. Ms. Handley asked Ms. Hubbard about the time frame for construction and installation of the benches and planters. Ms. Hubbard replied that the bench and two planters to be placed in front of the window are the first priority. The two planters by the door are optional at this time. Ms. Weatherford expressed pleasure that the front was being upgraded and made a motion to have the Co -Op return with a detailed presentation using revisions as suggested by the Commission and implementing the Design Guidelines for Old Town Neiehborhoods. The bench and adjacent planters should be painted in the overall design for the front of the building. The design of the bench should be less residential, more commercial/substantial to meet the guidelines. The planters should be safe. Ms. Handley seconded the motion. Ayes: Tanner, Weatherford, Handley, Frick. Nays: None. The motion carried. NEW COMMISSIONER Ms. Jennifer Carpenter, the new board -appointee, is a return member from 1986-1987. She has a masters degree from CSU in Historic Preservation. She was introduced to the Commission by Ms. Tunner. RHODES HOUSE UPDATE The Heritage Round Table will meet Tuesday, June 19, at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Peterson and Mr. Davis will present two proposals to the City Council. The first would be to move the house to Jefferson Street Park on a month -to -month lease. This proposal would cost between 140 and 160 thousand dollars ($140,000 - $160,000) to buy the property. The second alternative would be to leave the house where it is and to buy the lot around it. This would cost approximately 220 thousand dollars ($220,000) but would yield the additional benefit to the City of a parking lot for 281 North College Avenue. PRESERVATION WEEK UPDATE Over 700 people participated in Preservation Week. Over 200 toured the Waterworks and there were over 300 present at the mixer Friday night, 100 attended the three workshops, and 100 took the Saturday Restoration Tour. AVERY HOUSE With Ordinance #54, the Avery House District has been designated. The District includes the Avery House, Carriage House, the fountain, the gazebo, and the grounds. HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY AMENDMENT Ms. Handley reported to the Commission about an amendment requiring all buildings of commercial value have handicap accessibility. She pointed out the possible repercussions to second story buildings in Old Town and will investigate solutions for the landmark buildings as well as the time frame for the implementation of the amendment. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. until Monday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. when additional applications will be considered. Minutes submitted by Joyce Lewton.