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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 07/19/2017City of Fort Collins Page 1 July 19, 2017 Meg Dunn, Chair City Council Chambers Per Hogestad, Vice Chair City Hall West Doug Ernest 300 Laporte Avenue Bud Frick Fort Collins, Colorado Kristin Gensmer Dave Lingle Mollie Simpson Alexandra Wallace Belinda Zink The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224- 6001) for assistance. Video of the meeting will be broadcast at 1:30 p.m. the following day through the Comcast cable system on Channel 14 or 881 (HD). Please visit 31TUhttp://www.fcgov.com/fctv/U31T for the daily cable schedule. The video will also be available for later viewing on demand here: 31TUhttp://www.fcgov.com/fctv/video-archive.phpU31T. Regular Meeting July 19, 2017 Minutes • CALL TO ORDER Acting Chair Ernest called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL PRESENT: Zink, Wallace, Gensmer, Lingle, Ernest ABSENT: Frick, Simpson, Dunn, Hogestad STAFF: McWilliams, Bumgarner, Yatabe, Schiager • AGENDA REVIEW No changes to posted agenda. • STAFF REPORTS None. • PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. 20T Landmark Preservation Commission City of Fort Collins Page 2 July 19, 2017 DISCUSSION AGENDA 1. UCONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 21, 2017 REGULAR MEETING. The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the June 21, 2017 regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission. Ms. Wallace pointed out a typographical error, which will be corrected prior to distribution of the approved minutes. Ms. Zink moved that the Landmark Preservation Commission approve the minutes of the June 21, 2017 regular meeting. Mr. Lingle seconded. The motion passed 5-0. 2. U1201 WESTWARD DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY APPEAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This item is to consider the appeal of the determination of eligibility for landmark designation of 1201 Westward Drive, which was considered eligible for its distinctive ranch style characteristics. APPLICANT: Sam Coutts, Ripley Design, Inc. [Secretary’s Note: Chair Dunn and Mr. Hogestad recused themselves from this item, having participated in the initial review of the property. They did not attend this meeting.] Ms. Gensmer stated that she was absent from the July 12P th P work session, but had reviewed the recording and packet and is prepared to participate. Acting Chair Ernest disclosed that he lives near this property, and is familiar with it in passing, but does not have a conflict. UStaff Report Ms. Bumgarner presented the staff report, including the background and history of the property, its location and context, a summary of the project, an overview of the relevant codes and processes, and the role of the Commission. UApplicant Presentation Mr. Coutts gave the Applicant presentation. He reviewed the basis for the appeal, referring to Code Section 14-5. He argued that the property is not significant and does not meet the criteria for exterior integrity. He pointed out the conflicting styles used within the property, noting that there were several renovations to the property, and that many materials are not original. He talked about the changes to the footprint and the roof pitch. He summarized by saying the property does not possess significance under Criterion C, nor does it possess exterior integrity. UPublic Input None UStaff Response None UCommission Questions and Comments Mr. Lingle asked whether Chair Dunn and the CDNS Director had the information about the additions at the time of the initial review. Ms. Bumgarner said they did not have that information. Mr. Lingle asked whether there were any historic photos showing the house before the additions were made. Mr. Coutts replied that their consultant was unable to find any historic photos. The information about the additions came from building permits, physical evidence, and testimony from the owner. Eric Fisher, the owner, stated he lived in the home when each all of the additions were made, and was familiar with them. Acting Chair Ernest asked about the process used to locate historic photos. Jason Marmor, historical consultant, stated that he had looked through the historic archives and assessor’s records and did not find any historic photos. He said the owner may have some photos.