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May 2, 1990 Meeting - Minutes
The meeting began at 5:45 p.m. at 238 Walnut Street, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Members present included Bud Frick, Sally Ketcham, Andy Mutz, Rheba Mas-
sey, Prescott Handley, Jim Tanner and Ruth Weatherford. Staff was represented
by Kari VanMeter and Carol Tunner. Joyce Lewton, staff secretary, was absent.
Debbie Watts was a guest of the Commission.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Ms. Ketcham made a motion to approve the April 4, 1990 meeting minutes as
submitted. Ms. Handley seconded the motion. Motion to approve passed 7-0.
Yeas: Frick, Ketcham, Mutz, Massey, Handley, Tanner, Weatherford. Nays: none.
CURRENT ITEMS
Old Firehouse
The applicant, Ms. Karene Will, presented a conceptual proposal for the upper
story deck addition with stucco on the outside, steel frame windows and wall
repair in the rear. Walls will be painted in "sand" color with the trim painted
in "brick' color. The roofing will match the existing.
Ms. Handley spoke regarding the maintenance of the integrity as to flow of
materials and colors.
Ms. VanMeter informed the Commission that while this was a conceptual over-
view, the level of detail, including dimensions and specifications, will be
provided as needed.
Patio Cafe
Ms. VanMeter presented a slide show of the proposed area expansion. The
applicant, Terry Henderson, presented details of the 443 square foot expansion
of the patio dining area. Removable wrought iron railing approximately 35" in
height will be installed along the perimeter and will be finished in black
enamel.
The proposal included a connecting concrete walkway to the existing patio
through a landscaped area. The walkway will be three foot wide with railing
along the side running to the south side of the front door. The patio design
and materials are subordinate to and work with the primary features of the
building facade.
Ms. Handley expressed a concern regarding handicap access. Mr. Frick stated a
gate in the fence would alleviate the handicap access problem.
Mr. Frick made a motion to approve the proposal, with the addition of a gate
in the fence to make the cafe accessible to the handicapped. Ms. Weatherford
seconded the motion. Motion to approve passed 7-0. Yeas: Frick, Ketcham, Mutz,
Massey, Handley, Tanner, Weatherford. Nays: none.
Novak's Little Budapest
The applicant, Mick Moog, presented his proposal for a 38 foot expansion of
the kitchen and restroom area as well as a 28' X 38' expansion of the patio
with brick pavers and a wrought iron fence with brick pillars. Mr. Moog is
presently consulting with CNA regarding a common trash enclosure, 6' high
with brick pillars, a wrought iron fence and solid material gates. This
enclosure, which is currently conceptual, will hopefully spur interest in alley
improvements from other tenants. While all parking would be eliminated,
vendors would have access through Whitton Alley and could use the loading
zone off Walnut and College Avenue.
Ms. Massey questioned whether the proposal was compatible with the Local
Development Corporation guidelines for alleys. Mr. Moog replied that the
proposal was compatible.
The proposal for the 38' expansion of the kitchen and restroom areas calls for
the brick to match the adjoining buildings in the rear elevation. Mr. Frick and
Ms. Massey both stated that the windows should be arched since they are an
integral part of the back as existing. Ms. Ketcham stated that in order to
maintain continuity, the style of the windows should be retained.
Regarding the common trash enclosure proposal, with a common dumpster area
most of the concerns expressed by the Commission regarding garbage smells and
sanitation could be minimized. Landscaping the enclosure area would provide
an attractive addition to the alley.
Mr. Frick suggested a roof parapet be considered for the addition to conceal
mechanical equipment.
Ms. Handley expressed the Commission's appreciation for this step to improve
the alley's appearance.
OTHER BUSINESS
Rhodes House
Ms. VanMeter met with the Parks Board April 28, 1990 and they issued an
endorsement of the Jefferson Street site for relocation of the house. Since the
railroad is interested in selling the site, Leslie Beckmann, City Parks Planner,
and Ron Mills, City Right -of -Way Agent, are negotiating with the railroad
about acquiring the site in fee simple.
Ms. Ketcham proposed
the
Heritage Roundtable invite the CDBG
Committee to
tour the house and
have Ms. Leibrock there to talk about
the handi-
capped/elderly proposal
for
use of the house.
Ms. VanMeter warned
that
the CDBG will probably react against
a single issue
that is so costly; however,
City Council should be lobbied from
a variety of
interests, not just preservation,
to proceed with the project.
Historic Preservation Week
Ms. Tunner explained
the
events and handed out flyers about
Preservation
Week.
f • •
Ms. Massey introduced Debbie Watts to the Commission.
Ms. Massey presented a National Park Service slide show on historic context.
Ms. Handley presented information on the Edbrooke Lofts interior design
project in Denver.
Meeting adjourned approximately 7:00 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Joyce Lewton.