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LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
March 10, 1998
Council Liaison: Scott Mason
Staff Liaison: Joe Frank
Commission Chairperson: Jennifer Carpenter (225-0960)
SUMMARY OF MEETING: The LPC approved the demolition of two houses at 600
S. Howes, and 219 W. Myrtle. The LPC also approved re -roofing and gutter
replacement for the Empire Hotel, at 259 S. College for Part 2, State Tax Credit.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Per Hogestad, Commission Co -Chairperson called
the meeting to order 5:35 p.m., at 281 North College Avenue. Commission members Bud
Frick, Rande Pouppirt, Jim Tanner, and Angela Milewski were present. Jennifer Carpenter
and Stephen Short were absent. Carol Tunner and Karen McWilliams represented Staff.
GUESTS: Mark Teets of the Group Realtors and Don Smith with Rocky Mountain C/M Inc.,
Joanne and Hugh Metcalf, Tom Livingston, Old Town Hotels, L.L.C.
AGENDA REVIEW: None.
STAFF REPORTS: Ms. Tunner provided information, which she received about a foam
roofing system. The company offered to hold a training program for the product, if the
Commission was interested. Ms. Tunner said that generally in the past they have not held
training sessions on specific products, but the LPC should know that this is available. Ms.
Tunner said that from now on they will be meeting on the second and fourth Wednesdays
of the month.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: Mr. Frick reported that the Downtown
Development Authority met and discussed working on the parking garage and the RFP that
was put out by the City. They are trying to clarify the number of parking spaces which will
be provided. The new performing arts center was also discussed and a site selection
committee was formed. The ideal location would be downtown.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The February 10 minutes were corrected on page four, to read
"skim" instead of "skin".
Mr. Frick moved to accept the minutes as amended. Mr. Hogestad seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. (5-0)
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DEMOLITION REVIEW:
600 South Howes and 219 W. Myrtle
Representing the owner, Finley Cook, were the applicants Mark Teets and Don Smith. Ms.
McWilliams explained that 223 W. Myrtle is less than fifty years old and is not a part of this
demolition review. She described the history of the buildings and said that they do meet
the criteria for architectural importance. The applicants have complied with provisions 1
through 4, of the Fort Collins Code pertaining to the Demolition Delay Ordinance. She
explained that the LPC can approve the application with or without conditions or could
recommend a non-consensual designation of the properties. If additional information is
needed, or if there are serious concerns, then the decision may be postponed. She added
that public comments have mostly been in favor. She read letters from Scott Saathoff, C.
T. Knight and CSURF.
Mr. Teets described the development plans and said that they would like to make the
streetscape the same as the existing older neighborhoods. There will be three four-plexes
on Myrtle and a duplex off the alley. Excess land from the existing house properties will
be used for parking. He added that they would like to clean up the area. Mr. Hogestad
asked if they had advertised to have the structures moved. Mr. Teets said that they
advertised twice and the first time one response came in, while the second time three
people responded. 219 is too dilapidated to move. So there is a possibility of moving 223
and 600. This plan should alleviate parking problems and take cars off the street. Mr.
Smith added that there will be twenty-seven spaces for parking. The Commission then
reviewed the photographs of the properties to be demolished. Ms. Metcalf, citizen spoke
in favor of the project, she owns the property on W. Myrtle.
Ms. Milewski moved to approve the demolition of 600 South Howes and 219 and 223
W. Myrtle. Mr. Frick seconded the motion, which passed (4-0). (Yeas: Hogestad,
Frick, Tanner, and Milewski) Mr. Pouppirt abstained because he hasn't visited the
properties, and felt that he couldn't vote on the motion.
Mr. Pouppirt asked about some clarification of the demolition review process. He said that
he was not sure what role the LPC has in the process. He thought that the applicants
should be coming to the LPC long before plans are drawn up for the site. Ms. McWilliams
explained the process and the history behind the demolition review process.
CONSENT AGENDA - CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW:
259 South College Ave Mountain Empire Hotel: Re -Roofing and Gutter Replacement
for State Tax Credit Part 2
Ms. Tunner described the project and said that the applicant has completed the work.
Ms. Milewski moved to accept the Part 2, State Tax Credit application for 259 South
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College Avenue. Mr. Tanner seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (5-0)
Mr. Livingston said that he would like to talk to other hotel people who have used grants
and tax credits. He added that it was difficult to qualify for a State Historic Fund grant and
asked the LPC for help. Staff suggested that he consult the Colorado Historical Society's
list of other grant recipients for hotels.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: None.
OTHER BUSINESS: None.
The meeting adjourned 6:45 p.m.
Submitted from meeting cassette tape and Staff notes by Nicole Sneider, Secretary