HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 06/25/1980SUMMARY MINUTES
lltural Resources Board Meeting*
June 25, 1980
7:30 p.m. Council Information Center
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Present
Cultural Resources Board: Jim Weitz, Ross Loomis, Pauline Birky-Kreutzgill CLLRI{
Colleen Cassell, Michael Griffith
Absent: Jack Curfman, Barbara Cain
Staff: Brian Moroney, Ellen Thexton, John Dewhirst, Edwina Echevarria
I The meeting was called to order by Ross Loomis, Chairman, at 7:30 p.m.
II The minutes of the April 23, 1980 and May 28, 1980 meetings were approved
as written.
III The agenda was approved.
IV Staff Reports
A. Museum - Brian Moroney
Discussion centered on alternatives regarding the disposition of the
Boxelder Schoolhouse. Ross Loomis will write a letter to the Victorian Questers
regarding those possible alternatives. Mr. Moroney, Ellen Thexton and Pauline
Birky/Kreutzer will be a task force for this issue and will meet early in July
to discuss it. Mr. Moroney requested a charge from the Board to send letters
to institutions and agencies to inquire about interest in the Schoolhouse
building, i. e., school administration, developers.
B. Cultural Resources
1. Ellen reported that 52% of the House has been'sold for the 1980-81
Arts Series. She introduced the new categories of Performance Hall seating
sections for the series and the corresponding ticket prices assigned to these
sections. Also, she explained her philosophy of costing tickets in the future
and asked for the Board's thinking on this subject.
2. Milkhouse - Mrs. Thexton explained to the Board how the City acquired
the Milkhouse and the plans for the project (Milkhouse site to be named Spencer
Park).
V Election and installation of new officers
Nominating committee slate: Colleen Cassell nominated as Chairman, Jim Weitz
as Vice -Chairman. Michael Griffith moved that the nominations be closed. Pauline
seconded the motion. Vote in favor of electing the slate: Ayes: Unanimous.
Then Ross Loomis turned the meeting over to Colleen Cassell.
VI Fort Collins Landmark Program
A. Design review on outdoor deck plans for Washington's Bar at 132 La Porte
Avenue: Deck construction drawings were delivered to the Cultural Resources
Office today from Building Inspection with a request for CRB design review. After
discussion regarding a prior remodeling of that building, the Board made the
following recommendation: The plan is not approved as appropriate for the
following reasons:
1. The plan is not complete; more details on the landscaping are requested.
Also, a color conceptual is needed.
2. The designer should reconsider the wagonwheel grate.
Cultural Resources Board meeting, Summary Minutes, June 2b, 1980, Page 2
3. There are design guidelines regarding the renovation of structure
exteriors and those guidelines need to be followed. The Cultural Resources Board
is willing to hold a work session with a representative of the owner of the building
to re -review the plans.
B. John Dewhirst outlined to the Board two design review process alternatives
and asked for input from the Board on these ideas. After much discussion, the
Board and the staff agreed on the following:
1. Mrs. Thexton.and Mr. Dewhirst will meet next week to work out a rough
outline of the process and then meet with City attorneys for their opinions on
the proposed process.
2. The Board will have a work session between now and next month's meeting,
after Mrs. Thexton and Mr. Dewhirst meet alone and with City attorneys.
Motion: Ross Loomis moved that the following recommendation be sent to City Council:
The Cultural Resources Board recommends that the following policy be added to the .
City's landmark ordinance: That all previous, pending and future nationally -
designated and state -listed historic sites and districts automatically be ocally-
designated historic and districts.
Jim Weitz seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes: Unanimous.
'!II An LCC Guild work session will be held Thursday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. at
Joyce Everitt's home. Mrs. Birky/Kreutzer will report back to the Board on
this next month.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Edwina Echevarria
Secretary