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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 07/26/1994LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Special Regular Meeting July 26, 1994 Council Liaison: Gerry Horak Staff Liaison: Joe Frank SUMMARY OF MEETING: The LPC approved a resolution, #5-94, designating the old Fort Collins High School for historic designation, excluding the detached buildings but including additions to the main building. The LPC approved as presented the awnings for Point of View; the patio enlargement for Old Town Ale House; and the remodel and painting of the rear of the Sunset Jazz Club. The Commission reviewed the Rehabilitation Grant Program. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Commission Vice -Chairman Bud Frick called the meeting to order at 5:40 pm, 281 North College Avenue. Secretary Diane Slater called the roll. Commission members Bud Frick, Per Hogestad, Jean Kullman, Carl McWilliams, James Tanner, and Ruth Weatherford were present. Chairman Jennifer Carpenter was absent. Joe Frank and Carol Tunner represented staff. GUESTS: Rheba Massey, Local Historian at the Public Library; David Slocum, Old Town Ale House; Blair Leist, City Planner; and Mr. and Mrs. Will Owens, owners of Sunset Jazz Club. AGENDA REVIEW: Item #3, the Old Power Plant hand rails at entrance was postponed. STAFF REPORT: Ms. Tunner mentioned that the owner of the Waycwtt House, which has been designated, is concerned with what she read in the newspaper about no longer being able to use wood shingles. This will affect landmark structures and needs to be discussed at a future meeting. She also got a call from the owner of 425 East Elizabeth, who has removed the aluminum siding from the house. She is interested in getting the tax credits and was able to get a photo of the house in its original condition. She would like to restore it. This is a unique preservation proposal. She reported that the barn and outbuilding at the Reed Farm are available for relocation. An historic resource of merit survey on the stone building at 1422 North Overland Trail has been submitted by Erma Devers, daughter of the original builder, Paul Maxwell, and his sons. Mr. Frank announced that Carl McWilliams is the new member of the LPC, taking the place of Dick Hill. if Landmark Preservation Commission Special Regular Meeting Minutes July 26, 1994 Page 2 COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: None. Rheba Massey gave a citizen report on the Preston Farm. A committee of Historic Fort Collins Development Corporation (HFCDC) met regarding five historic structures on Harmony Road. This project may be appropriate for the Preservation Assistance Response Team. The HFCDC is looking at 3 different options. Ms. Massey is researching the Trust for Public Land and Historic Fort Collins Development Corporation is networking via computer to search for other farms used as a commercial development. Mr. Frick mentioned a retail and restaurant development at a former farm in Napa, CA, as an example of a successful conversion of an agricultural site for commercial use. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There were none. DESIGNATION: • :4 MoilIN"k,I 04 Ms. Turner specified a change on the designation form: the building is eligible for designation on the basis of architectural and historical importance, but not geographical significance. Also, under "Further Explanations", Poudre R-1 would like to designate the main building only, not the back building. The main building was built in 1924 and added to in 1953 and 1983. However, they would like to exclude the shop facility/bus barn/student center built in 1928 with additions in 1928, 1941, and 1971. Mr. Tanner asked why the second building was not to be designated and Ms. Tunner said that it has been significantly altered and the owner has not submitted it for designation.. Mr. McWilliams commented that for reasons of historical integrity and scale as well as the over-riding importance of the high school itself, the second building would not be as significant as the first. W. McWilliams moved that the LPC designate the Fort Collins High School Building, excluding all the detached buildings; however all additions to the main building of the high school itself would be included. Recommendation was made that the school district consider designating the Bus Barn at the rear of the main school building. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0. Landmark Preservation Commission Special Regular Meeting Minutes July 26, 1994 Page 3 CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: POINT OF VIEW. #21 OLD TOWN SOUARE. RECOVER EXISTIG AWNINGS. REMOVE ONE AWNING Ms. Tunner said that the awning signage has already been approved administratively. The new awnings will be essentially the same blue but brighter. The recover will b on existing frames. The fourth one (to the left), to be removed, is installed over a different business. Ms. Weatherford moved approval of the request as submitted. W. Tanner seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Slocum used staff s slides to show where the new railings would be installed. They would come out, at an angle, to the side of the manhole cover and then go straight out as far as the current railings. They will be using the same style railings. Mr. Frick asked about tying in at Cooper and Cooper but that business doesn't want the railing too close to their window. The door to be included in the patio is not a main entrance. The enlarged patio will allow 4 more tables. Ms. Weatherford commented that she thought the new railing would look better and give more space. Mr. Slocum said the existing bike rack will be removed. The existing planters collect trash and Mr. Slocum is asking Foxfre to remove them and install pavers. Ms. Weatherford moved that the LPC approve the application as submitted. W. Tanner seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 6-0. 1Z LI• • • • Ms. Tunner showed slides of the back and sides of the building. She said that the awing signage can be handled administratively. Mr. Willard Owens explained that the back half of the building was added in 1958. They have filled in the door opening, which will be painted gray. They will put in a concrete stoop with a 7' high, 42" wide door next to the pipe to meet the stairs on the interior, which will facilitate loading. The lower part of the building is of 12" x 12" cinder block and the top half is 8" wide concrete block. They will paint the back to match the front, with the same gray and black doors. The awning will have the same logo as the front. The property extends 20' out into the alley. They will be covering the white pipe up to the first step to even out the height. They would like to install a ramp for easier access, possibly handicap accessible. Landmark Preservation Commission Special Regular Meeting Minutes July 26, 1994 Page 4 Mr. Frick asked if they need to meet ADA requirements for accessibility. If they do meet the requirements in the front of the building they will not be required to do so in the back. Mr. Owens said they may use the ramp for beer delivery. Mr. Frick asked if they were enclosing the trash and they will not. Ms. Weatherford asked about colors. They will use Steeley Gray for the body, Nautical Blue for the trim, and Tricorn Black for the doors, all colors used on the front facade. Ms. Kullman moved approval for the remodel and paint rear facade and sides of building as per application. Mr. Hogestad seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Mr. Blair Leist prefaced the discussion by asking for feedback from the LPC regarding the changes made after the last meeting. The resolution is scheduled to go to City Council August 2. The date of submittal has been changed to Dec. 1 to give potential eligible properties an opportunity to go through the designation process before starting the rehabilitation grant process. They will be sending out letters to owners of all the eligible properties to let owners know that they will need to submit a request for designation either before or at the same time as submitting for the grant program. A property must be designated before any rehabilitation grant is awarded. Ms. Kullman asked if designation will guarantee getting a grant and Mr. Leist said it would not. Ms. Weatherford commented that she feels that getting a grant is not the only reason to designate and that it is a competitive process. Mr. Leist said that designation allows a chance of getting a grant. Ms. Weatherford suggested that the other advantages of designation be included in the Q&A section, such as the state tax credit, and the applicant may apply again next year, if the program continues. Mr. Tanner asked if the money will come from general funds and Mr. Frank said it would. Mr. Tanner said he would like to include a list of additional improvements eligible for both the grant and the match programs to make the list more clear. Ms. Tunner asked if the applicant could do any stabilization of the structure or foundation in the grant program or if such work was only eligible for the match portion, for example, tuckpointing. Mr. Frank said that the function of the grant is to rehabilitate portions of the Landmark Preservation Commission Special Regular Meeting Minutes July 26, 1994 Page 5 structure that will be visible on the exterior. Mr. Tanner said that although painting and tuckpointing both beautify the building, they also contribute to stabilization. Mr. Tanner suggested adding exterior to the heading of eligible improvements. Ms. Tuner suggested saying new foundation rather than saying stabilization under matching grants. Mr. Frick said that saying exterior improvements under the portion that lists stairs would clarify that the grant money is only eligible for exterior rather than interior stairs. Under the match program, specify interior and new foundation, rather than saying stabilization. Mr. Tanner and Mr. Frick suggested using the term "new interior structural elements" under the match portion and "repair and replacement of original structural systems" under the grant portion. Mr. Frank said that in awarding grants, they would give preference to structures that are the most threatened structurally. OTHER BUSINESS: Ms. Tunner announced that a the Linden Hotel banister was salvaged for 425 East Elizabeth, a residence. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. Submitted by Diane Slater, Secretary.