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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 02/22/2006LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting February 22, 2006 Minutes Council Liaison: David Roy (407-7393) Staff Liaison: Joe Frank (221-6376) Commission Chairperson: Angie Aguilera. (377-4217) SUMMARY OF MEETING: LPC reviewed and approved requests for the 2006 Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Commission called to order by Chairman Angie Aguilera, with a quorum present at 5:35 p.m. at 281 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, Colorado. Alyson McGee, Agnes Dix, Heather Donahue, Ian Shuff and Alan Ballou were present. Earen Russell was excused. Carol Tunner and Timothy Wilder represented City staff. GUESTS: Troy Jones, architect, Mikal Torgerson, architect, Mike Jensen, owner, and Carol Miller for 146 N. College Ave. and 232 Walnut St.; Anne Stewart, owner, for 1006 W. Mountain Ave.; Judith Reid, owner, for 612 S. College Ave.; Kurt Schwabauer, owner, for 1201 Laporte Ave.; Joe von Fischer, owner, for 632 Peterson St.; John and Joan Leach, owners, for 210 N. Loomis Ave.; Mark and Liz Knapp, owners, for 124 N. Sherwood St.; David and Rita Merck, owners, for 1530 Remington St.; Kevin Murray, Empire Carpentry, for various properties. AGENDA REVIEW: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The January 11, 2006 minutes were approved as submitted. STAFF REPORTS: None. COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS: Ms. Aguilera circulated a sign-up sheet for DDA meeting liaisons. PUBLIC COMMENT: Chairwoman Aguilera asked if anyone present wished to address items within the purview of the Commission, whether or not the items appeared on the agenda. There were no comments. NO -INTEREST LANDMARK LOAN PROGRAM: Landmark Loan Program 2006 Allocations —Timothy Wilder, City Planner. Timothy Wilder presented an overview of the fourteen applications. Following the overview, the Commission allowed input from the applicants, after which the Commission discussed the proposed projects. Landmark Preservation Commission February 22, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 2 The $37,000 in funding available was insufficient to fully fund the fourteen requests, which totaled $64,849, Matching funds totaled $113,000. The Commission acknowledged the extremely competitive process brought about by the large number of requests. After deliberation, the Commission decided to fully fund six projects and partially fund three projects. Five projects were not funded. 1. 146 N. College Ave., Commercial Bank and Trust Building, owner Jensen Investment Group, LLC—Loan request for $5,000, with an $11,000 match, to repair holes and cracks in exterior walls, repoint mortar, repair window woodwork, and fix stained glass. Mikal Torgerson, MTArchitects, for the owner, said the stone will be repaired by Mark Thorbum, who will also remove graffiti from the building. Mr. Shuff was pleased the applicants plan to use appropriate methods to repair the stone work. Holes and cracks will be filled with matching filler. Stained glass work to be done by Abraxis glass, which also performed the stained glass work for Northpoint Church. The glass will be re-laid rather than recut. During the deliberation, Mr. Jensen told the Commission that if he had to choose between this building and the Old Firehouse, he would prefer funding for this building.. Full funding approved. 2. 1304 S. College Ave., William Welscher House, owner Robert Siblerud—Loan request for $5,000, with a $5,472 match. The applicant proposed to replace the current clay the roof and underlayment, using Monier Life concrete tiles. The property received a State Historic Fund grant in 1997 to repair the current clay tile roof. The repair wasn't done correctly, and the roof is now leaking. Mr. Shuff expressed concern that the same work was done previously and has now failed. Ms. Aguilera did not think the applicant should be penalized for previous poor work on the roof. Ms. Aguilera and Ms. McGee were concerned that the Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program money would be used to replace a clay roof with a concrete roof. The Commission agreed they did not feel the project was qualified to receive LRLP funds. No funding. 3. 612 S. College Ave., Darrah House, owner Judith Reid —Loan request for $5,000, with a $10,590 match, to restore windows and install storm and screen combinations. Mr. Shuff asked Kevin Murray, Empire Carpentry, on behalf of the applicant, if the damage to the windows necessitated replacement at this time. Mr. Murray explained that the windows on the north and west side of the property can be crumbled by hand. The muttons and sashes have degraded due to neglect. The owner would like to rehabilitate rather than replace with new windows. Ms. Tunner noted the property had recently gone through State Tax Credit approval. Mr. Wilder reminded the Commission that they cannot fund completed work. Ms. McGee asked if any of the work was complete. Mr. Murray responded that some of the storm windows were found in the basement, and have since been cleaned and repainted, but that the proposed work still remains to be done. Full funding approved. 4. 1201 Laporte Ave., Blanchard/Bates House and Garage, owners Marian and Kurt Schwabauer—Loan request for $5,000, with a $5,350 match, to repair foundation. Mr. Wilder explained that engineering and permits costs are not eligible for match, Landmark Preservation Commission February 22, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 3 which reduces the loan amount slightly. Kevin Murray, Empire Carpentry, showed a picture of a hand -width crack on the exterior wall due to the foundation settling. The brick walls are peeling away from the house on the west and east side. One corner of the house has been replaced with concrete. Mr. Shuff asked if the problem was due to inappropriate gutters. The applicant responded that a full basement was added at some point, and that the original foundation can no longer support the house. Mr. Murray will underpin sagging corners, rebuild the foundation using original and matching materials, and try to bring the house back to level. Full funding approved. 5. 816 Laporte Ave., Kirby/Wade House and Historic Garage, owners Thomas and Kelly Trumbower—Loan request for $5,000, with a $15,473 match, to repair roof by replacing damaged asphalt shingles with new wooden shingles. Mr. Wilder explained that there was some ineligible walkway and sprinkler work proposed in the application, but that the applicants still have enough for a match. Full funding approved. 6. 210 N. Loomis Ave., James House, owners John and Joan Leach —Loan request for $5,000, with a $12,735 match, to repair rotten fascia and soffits, replace the front door, add appropriate gutters, and fix the attic window. Kevin Murray, Empire Carpentry, for the owners, told the Commission that previously installed vinyl gutters on the back of the house damaged the fascia and pulled off crown molding, which has resulted in some water damage. The current attic window is a sheet of Plexiglas. The applicants will replace it with a six panel window appropriate to the period. Mr. Shuff reminded the applicants that they will need to submit the designs of the door and attic window for design review. Full funding approved. 7. 718 W. Mountain Ave., J. M. Morrison House and Carriage House, owner John Gascoyne—Loan request for $4,193.25, with a $4,193.25 match, to install custom fit storm and screen wooden framed combination windows, and fix gutters. Ms. Aguilera commented on the amount of damage to the windows. Mr. Murray replied that it is due to moisture caused by not having storm windows. Mr. Wilder told the Commission that the applicant was willing to accept partial funding, although he had originally requested full funding only. Ms. McGee remarked that the work will stop deterioration of the building but does not foster restoration. Ms. Aguilera thought she could see how the work fits in with a phased restoration overtime. Mr. Murray responded that the applicant would like to stabilize the building before investing more work. The LPC felt given funding constraints, other projects had more pressing needs. No funding. 8. 1006 W. Mountain Ave., Judge Claude C. Coffin House, owner Anne Stewart — Loan request for $4,415, with a $4,415 match, to repair existing foundation. Ms. Stewart told the Commission that the sandstone foundation on the west side of the building is rotating out from the building. Ms. Stewart has consulted with Weeks & Associates Structural Engineers, who suggested she replace the original material with cinderblock, then face the block with the original sandstone. She said she is starting to see cracks and sloping inside the house, and the damage has been escalating since the last large blizzard. Mr. Shuff remarked that a new foundation will stabilize, if not Landmark Preservation Commission February 22, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 4 remedy, the problems with the house. Partial funding (approximately 73%) approved. 9. 426 E. Oak St., Hottel/Hoffman House, owners Katherine and Phillip Acott— Loan request $5,000, with a $7,680 match, to repair and resurface the front porch, and to repair porch trim. Mr. Murray, Empire Carpentry, on behalf of the owners, told the Commission that the porch is severely tilted and pulling away from the roof. There is also some moisture damage to the bead board and paneling. Ms. McGee asked if there was evidence of leaking from the roof. Mr. Murray said he did not perform a detailed examination of the roof. The project did not rank as high as other projects. No funding. 10. 632 Peterson St., G. R. McDaniel House, owners Colleen Webb and Joseph von Fischer —Loan request $4,822, with a $4,823 match, to add new gutters, repair the chimney and basement, and repaint the exterior. Mr. von Fischer said the lack of gutters on the house has damaged the exterior paint due to splashing water. Ms. McGee suggested a historically accurate 1/2 round gutter with straps to avoid damage to the crown molding. The LPC asked the original crown molding not be removed. Partial funding (approximately 73%) approved. 11. 1530 Remington St., Lee House, owners David and Rita Merck —Loan request $2,604, with a $2,604 match, to replace damaged soffits, and replace cracked and broken clay tiles. Mr. Shuff asked if the damaged tile will be replaced with the same or a similar product. Ms. McGee noted that in the application, the applicants mentioned the original tile was no longer in production. She also asked about the areas of inappropriate, non -matching tile on the roof. The applicant responded that Vince Hobson, the contractor who will replace the tiles, has 25 pallets of original tiles with which to do the replacement and non -matching tiles will stay. Full funding approved. 12. 124 N. Sherwood St., Remington House, owners Mark and Liz Knapp —Loan request $3,815, with a $3,815 match, to repair stucco, replace windows, and repaint house and trim. Mr. Wilder asked the applicant if she had located a contractor. She replied she was still searching for someone to do old style cement stucco. Staff recommended the applicant contact Wattle and Daub Construction. Ms. McGee cautioned the applicant that if the work costs more than estimated, Ms. Knapp will be required to cover the difference. Mr. Shuff asked if the cause of the cracking had been identified. Ms. Knapp said the cracks have been there since before they took ownership eight years ago. Partial funding (approximately 73%) approved. 13. 501 Stover St., Dukes/Dunlap House and Garage, owner Mona Frayer—Loan request $5,000, with a $10,185 match, to replace asbestos siding with appropriate siding and repaint exterior. Kevin Murray, Empire Carpentry, for the applicant, said the trim will be replaced because the original probably was lost when the asbestos siding was added. The remaining trim around the roof is in poor shape. Ms. McGee commented that removing the siding will have a large impact on the appearance of the house. Ms. Aguilera asked Mr. Murray if replacing the siding was critical at this point; Landmark Preservation Commission February 22, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 5 Mr. Murray replied it is stable at this time. Given the more serious needs of other projects, and the competitive funding environment, the LPC denied funding. No funding. 14. 232 Walnut St., Old Firehouse, owner Jensen Investment Group, LLC—Loan request $5,000, with a $14,000 match, to remove current paint from brick surfaces, and stain bricks to match. Mr. Shuff said he understood the intent of removing the existing paint, but asked why the staining necessary. Mr. Torgerson replied the purpose of the staining, if necessary, would be to keep an even appearance after the chemical paint removal. The $11,000 match is assuming selective restaining will be necessary. Troy Jones, MTArchitects, added that the tower was reconstructed in the 1980s, and they are not sure if the bricks were color matched at the time. In response, Ms. Tunner said the building was originally painted in the 1980s due to matching issues from years of additions and renovations. Mr. Shuff told the Commission that the company being considered for the work, Brick Imaging, also worked on the Tivoli Theatre in Denver. Ms. McGee felt the work on the building would add to the historic appearance of the firehouse and Old Town. The applicant, Mr. Jensen, told the Commission work on this building was not critical, and could wait if there were not funds available. No funding. Mr. Shuff moved the LPC approve the full funding of the following projects: 816 Laporte Ave., 210 N. Loomis Ave., 1530 Remington St., 612 S. College Ave., 146 N. College Ave., and 1201 Laporte Ave.; the partial funding of the following projects, using the remaining balance equally divided: 124 N. Sherwood St., 632 Peterson St., and 1006 W. Mountain Ave.; and no funding for the remaining projects. Heather Donahue seconded, motion passed unanimously, 6-0. For the 2007 Rehabilitation Loan funding cycle, Ms. McGee asked staff to include a funding history with the applications. Mr. Shuff asked if in the future the Commission could include a listing of project necessity and priority, as well. OTHER BUSINESS: None. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Stephanie Sydorkoju�. ,Secretary J,.