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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 10/04/1989LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING - MINUTES OCTOBER 4, 1989 The meeting began at approximately 5:30 P.M., at 200 West Mountain Avenue. Members present included Ruth Weatherford, Jim Tanner, Sally Ketcham, Any Mutz, and Bud Frick. Rheba Massey and Prescott Handley were absent. Staff was represented by Kari VanMeter and Carol Tunner. Joyce Lewton acted as secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of September 6, 1989 were modified with a spelling correction on Page 2, Number 2: "A to -scale drawing of the entire storefront showing the base of the awning to be placed at the top of the clear story windows...." Ms. Weatherford made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. Tan- ner seconded the motion. Motion was approved 4-0. DI_SCUSSION ITEMS TED'S PLACE Ms. Weatherford questioned staff as to what and who has been charged with responsibility to protect landmarks located outside city limits, especially regarding the Harmony Road Corridor, in view of the demolition of Ted's Place. Staff replied that officially, no one has been charged with that responsibility and that the Landmark Preservation Commission is restricted, by law, to the preservation of structures within the city limits. At some future point, Ms. VanMeter stated, it may become the responsibility of the Larimer County Historic Trust to oversee those areas that have historic significance within the County. As to the structures along the Harmony Corridor, Historic Preservation should be intrinsic and have high priority in the plan of implementation. Ms. Weatherford suggested defining the areas of historic interest in the County, which the City may incorporate at a later date, hereby putting those areas within the purview of the Commission. Mr. Frick stated that since no demolition permit is required outside the City, what is needed for County -wide preservation is an ex-officio member to all related historic preservation committees and whose duties would include coordination of those committees in order to define and protect the areas of interest. Only with this kind of coordination can all the groups be focused quickly to prevent further demolitions in the County. He suggested a letter to the Coloradoan be drafted endorsing this type of citizen's advocate office in order that preservation groups can become "pro -active" rather than "re -active" toward the demolition of Ted's Place. MAYORS' BREAKFAST Ms. Weatherford presented a summary of the Mayor's Breakfast Meeting which was held September 21, 1989. The use of the Council liaison was stressed in order to create and maintain good communication between the Council and its advisory boards and commissions. Since many of the Commission's priorities deal with staff and budget con- straints, it was suggested that the most ideal situation would be to meet with the liaison formally and/or informally and acquaint him with the needs of the Commission so that he may transmit them to the Council for action. STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW The Landmark Preservation Commission has a central role in the design and implementation of the guidelines established for the Downtown Plan. While the focus of historic preservation has been within the historic district, that scope should be broadened to assimilate other areas. Ms. VanMeter summarized the apparent highest priority items expressed in the September meeting as: 1. Subcommittee to assist applicants in the design guidelines; and 2. Revising existing guidelines in historic Old Town as well as increasing the scope of the historic district. Given the interest expressed in the Critical Issues Fund and in Design Guidelines, Ms. VAMeter recommended the work program for 1990 give the highest priorities to Public Policy Analysis and Local Incentives since both of these can be done concurrently and will effectively lay the groundwork for historic preservation in the comprehensive Downtown Plan. Ms. VanMeter reviewed her meeting with Ms. Mary Humstone, the local repre- sentative to the National Trust. The meeting detailed the application for the Critical Issues Fund. The National Trust Fund is expected to provide one -for - one matching funds this year for its studies. Ms. Humstone feels the implemen- tation of the Downtown Plan would be a perfect case study of the economics of urban conservation. The application must be submitted by January 15, 1990, with a determination for funding made by the National Trust by April 1990. Not only would the Critical Issues Fund raise public awareness about preservat- ion and its economic impact in this community but, as a case study, it could be used nationally to reconcile the old with the new. Ms. Ketcham questioned whether CLG designation was to be a priority in 1990 and Ms. VanMeter replied it would be of lesser importance than the Critical Issues Fund due to time and staff constraints. Certified Local Government could be better used as an internship in which other Colorado CLGs would be contacted and surveyed. -2- BLOCK 31 - FEASIBILITY STUDY The study of the development, as a public/private, City/County governmental and commercial center, of Block 31 will involve a site, market and financial analysis. DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE A meeting October 10, 1989, at 4:30 p.m. at Mr. Frick's office, was set for committee members Mr. Frick, Mr. Mutz, Ms. Handley and Ms. VanMeter. The submittal checklists and concept review meeting schedules will be dis- cussed. FORT COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL Ms. Tunner announced the dedication of the cornerstone of the old Fort Collins High School to the new Fort Collins High School. The dedication will be held October 10, 1989 at 3:00 p.m. RHOADES HOUSE Ms. Tunner announced the withdrawal of CSU from the preliminary plans to move the Rhoades House onto the campus. CSU wanted a volunteer group to handle the preliminary funding. The Historical Society has applied for a grant which would enable it to provide the funding. Ms. Ketcham pointed out that with a grant, the funding for moving the house could be in -kind. In other words, the land CSU was planning to donate as a site could be the in -kind fund match for the grant. Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Minutes submitted by Joyce Lewton. -3-