HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 09/06/1989LANDMARK PRESERVATION
MEETING - MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 6, 1989
The meeting began at approximately 5:30 P.M., at 200 West Mountain Avenue.
Members present included Rheba Massey, Jim Tanner, Ruth Weatherford, Andy
Mutz, Prescott Handley, and Bud Frick. Sally Ketcham was absent. Staff was
represented by Kari Vanmeter and Joyce Lewton, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of August 9, 1989 were modified by Ms. Massey regarding the
Downtown Plan and the Strategic Plan, Page 3, as follows:
Ms. Massey suggested an urban conservation study which would integrate the
interests of historical preservation with economic development.
Ms. Massey wants coordination of the public policy analysis in the Strategic
Plan with the goals of the Critical Issues Fund.
Mr. Mutz made a motion to approve the minutes as modified. Mr. Frick sec-
onded the motion. Motion to approved passed 6-0.
CURRENT ITEMS
Courier Block, Marlin's Tires, 243 Jefferson Street
The applicant, Peterson Canvas, has proposed an acrylic, unlit awning, 21'8" L
X 52" D. The burgundy awning will have two light tan vertical stripes.
Lettering, in an off-white, 7-1/2", will be applied to the 10" valance.
Ms. Vanmeter recommended approval of the proposal subject to the following
conditions:
1. Adequate construction detail about how the awning will be attached to the
building must be supplied to the Historic Preservation office for review prior
to application for building permit.
2. There be no painted window signs.
Mr. Frick suggested the awning be lowered to meet the top of the cross bar. In
order for the Commission to approve placement of the awning, the actual
dimensions of the storefront should have been included in the application so
the pitch depth of the awning could be determined.
The representative of Peterson Canvas, Marge, told the Commission upper case
lettering would be used on the awning. Address numbers will also be applied in
the off-white.
Mr. Frick made a motion to approve the proposal pertaining to the lettering
and awning colors with the following conditions:
1. The applicant add building numbers to the awning in off-white;
Subject to Staff approval:
2. A to -scale drawing of the entire storefront showing the base of the awning
to be placed at the top of the clear store windows to the parapet and the
top of awning to be placed at the bottom of first horizontal cross
members. The letters for a 10" valance should be 6" upper case rather
than the proposed 7-1/2".
Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed 6-0
A discussion followed regarding an updated application questionnaire and the
process for placement of proposals on the agenda. Ms. Massey suggested that
each item on the agenda be reviewed by the Chairperson; if the proposal is
incomplete, the Chairperson will inform the applicant that their proposal cannot
be reviewed at the current meeting. As an alternative, at a later date if
necessary, the applicants can meet weekly with volunteer board members for an
explanation of the detailed questions included in the application as well as a
hands-on review of submittals prior to the meeting so applications will meet
Board requirements as to detail and completeness.
STRATEGIC PLAN
The Commission reviewed their goals and re-evaluated its priorities as per the
Strategic Plan:
1. Pg. 17: Greater degree of formality and efficiency: With sign and Adminis-
trative Review efficiency has increased.
2. LPC Training should not be a priority.
3. Sub -committees to assist Staff with application process, e.g., Rhoades House
Ad -Hoc committee.
4. Additional methods of enforcement. Design guidelines have provided the
basis for enforcement.
5. Pg. 20: Concerns of Old Town should be analyzed within the context of the
Downtown Plan rather than separately. The design guidelines will
address LPC concerns regarding the Downtown Plan and should be
considered a top priority.
6. Pg. 22: Program Administration: Though Old Town has received much of
the focus, historical preservation should not be focused exclusively
in the downtown area.
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7. Pg. 23: Incentives and CLG Designation: The Board should appoint a
sub -committee to further investigate the desirability of pursuing these goals.
8. Additional resources for staffing should be the main goal of the LPC in
order to increase public awareness and education regarding historic
preservation and implement the Commission's recommendations regarding
the Downtown and Strategic Plans, Design Guidelines, CLG, and Incentives.
Sub -committees were appointed to deal these various objectives:
o Increase Staff and budgeting: Sally Ketcham, Ruth Weatherford, and Jim
Tanner.
o Design Guidelines and Sign and Administrative Review: Andy Mutz, Bud
Frick, and Prescott Handley.
o Rheba Massey will serve as coordinating officer on both committees.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m. to the Maxwell House for an
on -site inspection of the paint removal by Chemical to exterior brick surface.
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