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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 09/13/1994i LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting September 13, 1994 Council Liaison: Gerry Horak Staff Liaison: Joe Frank SUMMARY OF MEETING: Jennifer Carpenter was re-elected as Chairman and Ruth Weatherford as Vice -Chairman by acclamation. The LPC approved writing a letter in support of the National Register nomination of the Harmony Mill. The Commission approved the exterior color selection for the Linden Hotel and discussed postponing the implementation of the Design Assistance Program. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Commission Chairman Jennifer Carpenter called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm, 281 North College Avenue. Secretary Diane Slater called the roll. Commission members Jennifer Carpenter, Bud Frick, Per Hogestad, Jean Kullman, Carl McWilliams, James Tanner, and Ruth Weatherford were present. Joe Frank and Carol Tunner represented staff. GUESTS: Rheba Massey, Local Historian at the Public Library; Joe Frye and Dawn Sinnard of Vaught Frye Architects. AGENDA REVIEW: Design Review was moved to first on the agenda. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Ms. Tunner nominated Jennifer Carpenter for chairman. Ms. Weatherford said she would consider the position for next year. Ms. Carpenter nominated Ms. Weatherford for Vice -Chairman. Nominations were closed. Ms. Carpenter was elected as Chairman and Ms. Weatherford as Vice -Chairman for the following year, by acclamation. STAFF REPORT: Ms. Tuner announced that she has nominated the Taco Bell/Mawson House for the Stephen H. Hard Award given by the Colorado State Historical Society. Mr. Frank suggested nominating the HRPP as well and Ms. Tunner will check with the Society to see if awards can be given to programs. Ms. Tunner reported that Mr. Chip Steiner, DDA, applied for a $100,000 Limited Stakes Gambling grant to be matched by the DDA for five local properties. He has received $60,000 from the CDBG program this year. Harmony Mill, the National Guard Armory, Ranchway Feeds, 111 North College, and the Trimble Building are all interested in local designation and would therefore be eligible for the grant monies. Harmony Mill has been submitted for the National Register and the Colorado Historical Society is requesting a letter of recommendation. Landmark Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 13, 1994 Page 2 Mr. McWilliams moved that the LPC write a letter in support of the National Register nomination and local landmark designation for Harmony Mill. Ms. Kullman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Mr. Frank announced that the City will receive the $100,000 rehabilitation grant for the Linden Hotel. He discussed this with Chip Steiner of the DDA, and the Historic Preservation Fund will receive $50,000 and the DDA will receive $50,000 for their facade program, which will require that any property receiving money must be locally landmarked. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: Ms. Carpenter reported that she has received a letter from the Community Horticultural Center asking for assistance with their program. She thought the Preston Farm would be appropriate and passed the request to Ms. Weatherford, who is acting as the LPC representative on the Historic Fort Collins Development Corporation Committee working on the Preston Farm. Mr. Frick asked about the Preservation Assistance Task Force and Ms. Carpenter reported that Ms. Massey, Mr. Ron Phillips, Mr. Frank and she had met and has information regarding the National Trust grant program. They could apply for up to $3,000 for a consultant to facilitate the Preston Farm preservation effort. Historic Fort Collins could act as the sponsor for the grant but it would also have to go through the City. Ms. Massey proposed using money from the Historic Preservation Fund. Ms. Weatherford felt that time was short. The Committee agreed that staff does not have time either. Ms. Massey then suggested asking Colorado Preservation, Inc. to bring in a preservation team to be paid for locally. They do have $5,000 from Colorado Historical Society to do this sort of work. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from June 28, 1994 and July 12, 1994 were approved as read. CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: Just prior to the meeting, the Commission met at the site of the Linden Hotel for a tour of progress to date as well as an opportunity to review the proposed color samples up for final review. The proposed paint scheme is Puritan Grey for the roof, Manner Grey for the metal cornice and wood storefront, Niagara Mauve for the wood entrance doors, and Pomona for the accents. During the field trip, attention was given to how this proposed color scheme, samples of which were available on the building, compares to colors used on surrounding buildings. Mr. Frick moved approval for the application for the color selection for the Linden Hotel as submitted. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 7-0. 0 • Landmark Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 13, 1994 Page 3 OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Frank announced that the 1995 City Manager's recommended budget allocates no money for historic preservation. He noted that it is on the highest priority of unfunded items. Ms. Carpenter suggested that the LPC notify City Council of how the LPC has spent their money and note how well the money has been leveraged to pull in outside funds. Ms. Weatherford suggested that the LPC specify what the money would be spent on in the upcoming year. The LPC discussed meeting with City Council at the public hearing and notify Council ahead of time, as well as making individual contact. Mr. Frick suggested contacting interested local individuals to get in touch with City Council. The Committee agreed to cancel the next work session and meet on Wed. Sept. 21 to discuss the budget. 10 - OKI RIZ Mr. Frank, Ms. Massey, and Ms. Carpenter interviewed Winter and Company to prepare the design guidelines. Ms. Carpenter noted that this is part of the work program. Mr. Frank said that this $53,000 contract is to be finalized soon so that the work may be completed by the end of this year. Since funding was not provided for this project, funds will be allocated from the Historic Preservation Fund, the Planning Department Contractual Services Budget, and savings from postponing the Design Assistance Program. The LPC would like to see the Design Assistance Program reinstated and feels that funding for 1995 programs should be allocated by City Council. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. Submitted by Diane Slater, Secretary.