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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 10/14/1997i • C3_Qx'�i,D LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting October 14, 1997 Council Liaison: Scott Mason Staff Liaison: Joe Frank Commission Chairperson: Jennifer Carpenter (225-0690) SUMMARY OF MEETING: Paint colors were approved for the Trimble and Barkley Blocks, 132 —144 North College Avenue. Mike Herzig, Engineering Department, presented plans for the alley to the east of the C & S Depot. A re -roof, repainting and a new furnace was approved for Part 2 State Tax Credit, at 511 Mathews, the Otis House. The LPC discussed the addition of a consent agenda entry to the existing agenda format. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order 5:35 p.m., at 281 North College Avenue. Commission members Jennifer Carpenter, Bud Frick, Angela Milewski, Stephen Short and James Tanner were present. Per Hogestad and Diana Ross were absent. Tim Wilder represented Staff. GUESTS: Jim Reidhead, owners' representative and Mark Thorbum of University Designers and Builders and Michael McCormick bind Michael Early, owners, 132-144 North College, Trimble and Barkley Blocks; Mike Herzig, Engineering Department, City of Fort Collins; Steve Levinger, owner, 511 Mathews, the Otis House. AGENDA REVIEW: Item #4 on the agenda, 832 West Oak, the W. E. Mahood House, Interior Kitchen Renovation for Part 1, State Tax Credit was withdrawn from the discussion. STAFF REPORTS: None. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: Ms. Carpenter informed the Commission that Ms. Tunner and Ms. McWilliams were attending the National Trust Convention. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The September 23, 1997 LPC meeting minutes were corrected on page 3, third paragraph where 575 Remington was changed to read 515 Remington. Mr. Short moved to accept the September 23, 1997 LPC meeting minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Milewski, which passed unanimously. (5-0) CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: Landmark Preservation Commission October 14, 1997 Page 2 132 144 North College Trimble and Barkley Blocks — Paint Color Selections and Upper Cornice Signage. Final Review The Sherwin Williams preservation palette was used to chose the proposed paint colors for the three storefronts, which were referred to as A, B and C. Paint colors presented for storefront B included Colony Yellow and Roycroft Copper. The applicants examined black and whites photos to help to determine the darker areas and shadows in the facade. The lintels and the corbels are the darkest elements. Mr.Thorbum reviewed the four color options for storefront B. Mr. Frick suggested that the soffits and eaves should remain light and the shadow lines will make them appear darker. Storefront C, has been proposed to be painted with lighter colors, which again will allow for the architectural detail to standout with shadow lines. Mr. Short would like to see the vertical background darker and the soffits left lighter. Mr. Tanner added that they should keep the storefront light for shadowing and to keep it simple for easy maintenance. The LPC agreed that the use of lighter colors allowed for the architectural details to stand out more. Mr. Frick moved to approve the color selection for the Trimble and Barkley Blocks as presented. Building B with New Colonial and Roycroft Copper, Building C with Downing Sand and Rockwood bark Red for the doors and Building A with Rockwood Antique Gold, Ouartersawn Oak and Polished Mahogany. Stephen Short seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (5-0) It was added that the block signage will be completed according to photo - documentation on Building B in a high gloss black and that traditional second story window signage will be applied. Courtesy Review of Plans to Develop Alley on the East of 136 LaPorte the C & S Depot Mike Herzig, Engineering Department Mr. Herzig explained that the alley will be converted to a parking lot. First the alley will be paved. A raised curb will be installed and landscaping will be added. A sidewalk will be constructed, connecting Maple Street to LaPorte Avenue. The railroad fence, which was built in 1978 out of light rail track, will be removed. The fence is not historic and is not in good enough shape to be used for the extension of the trolley rail. It does have the year 1897 stamped on it, but it was installed in 1978. Before the fence is thrown away, Mr. Herzig will contact staff. Mr. Tanner suggested that they contact the museum. Ms. Carpenter asked about the proposed landscape design. Mr. Herzig explained they will install shrubs with a drip irrigation system. Ms. Carpenter expressed some concern regarding the water against the sandstone foundation of Washington's. He explained that more xeriscape shrubs will be planted. Ms. Milewski said that there was not a problem as long as a good pitch was maintained from the foundation to the building. Mr. Frick and Mr. Herzig discussed the overall drainage plan for the site, including the installation of downspouts off the depot. Ms. Carpenter and Ms. Milewski had concerns regarding the installation of asphalt right up against the building. They suggested that landscaping and the use of a rock mulch for good drainage should be 1 Landmark Preservation Commission October 14, 1997 Page 3 used to make it look nicer. Ms. Carpenter also suggested a pedestrian walkway though the parking lot. 511 Mathews Otis House Re Roof, Repaint and New Heating System for Part 2. State Tax Credit (Steve Levinger, owner) Mr. Levinger explained that the work for Part 2 of the State Tax Credit program has been completed. He submitted photographs and described the new furnace/water heater. He said that the old roof had three layers, which had to be removed. A 7/16 inch OSB decking was installed over the frame and then a forty year dimensional shingle roof was laid. The chipping paint on the house was removed down to the boards. Mr. Frick questioned the changes made to his original costs. The applicant explained that a basement wall needed to be removed in order to take out the old furnace. The wall was not original. Mr. Levinger does not intend to rebuild it. The new furnace unit is much smaller. The cost of painting did increase from $500 to $700, due to the cost of a specialized tool used to remove the badly chipping paint. Mr. Frick moved to approve the re -roof, repainting and new heating system for Part 2, State Tax Credit. Mr. Tanner seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (5-0) DISCUSSION ITEMS: Suggested Change to Agenda Format A Consent Agenda Entry ( Staff and Chairperson Carpenter) Ms. Carpenter explained that she met with staff to discuss the addition of a consent agenda entry to the existing LPC agenda, when there are no perceived questions or concerns regarding an issue. Local Landmark designations may frequently be able to be included on the consent agenda. She explained that anyone from the Commission or the public can pull an issue to be discussed. Different Councils and Commissions handle this situation in different ways. Ms. Milewski liked the idea of being able to pull an issue for discussion right away if necessary. Mr. Short requested that staff point put changes in the costs of state tax credit projects in the staff report. Ms. Milewski agreed that newer members will not recognize changes from one stage of a project to another. Ms. Carpenter added that staff should still recognize the importance of a property proposed for Local Landmark Designation. She suggested that slides of the property be presented, even when the application is included on the consent agenda. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Frank reported that there is no LPC review required over the food truck which existed in Old Town plaza this summer and fall. The City Attorney explained that it is Landmark Preservation Commission October 14, 1997 Page 4 considered to be a temporary structure. Mr. Frank also discussed that Bonnie and Kim Szidon, owners of Ranchway Feeds, have been researching ways for their business to become more efficient. They are studying several alternative sites for expansion, including an addition to the existing facility on the eastern portion of the site, a new tall building adjoining the west end of the facility, or the construction of a new facility on the western portion of the site. They have discovered that to build on vertically would be more cost effective than to add on horizontally to their current manufacturing facility. They would like to go twenty to thirty feet higher with the building. They do not intend to destroy any historic fabric existing at the facility. An addition on the East Side would require less capital, but would require higher operating costs. While a new building on the West Side would require greater capital, it would result in lower manufacturing costs ultimately. The LPC discussed that a tall addition would have less of an impact if clustered with the taller parts of the facility. The owners are open to investigating different architectural designs and the site is a landmark, so the proposal will come through the LPC for review. Mr. Frick stressed the importance of having the facility downtown because it adds to the charm of Old Town. Mr. Frank added that it is part of the heritage of downtown and it has been there for 120 years. Mr. Wilder informed the Commission that Greg Belcher is seeking a waiver for a number of sections of Article 4 in Chapter 14. He provided a copy of 14:53, Waiver of Conditions, for Commission members. The applicant plans to move the Webster Farmhouse to 907 Meldrum. The site where the farmhouse exists is planned for redevelopment. Mr. Belcher is seeking a waiver of the demolition delay process. He said that discussion on this specific request will take place at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned 7:00 p.m. Submitted by Nicole Sneider, Secretary.