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Minutes of October 2, 1985 Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m.in the Conference Room of
the Historic Preservation office, 200 W. Mountain Avenue.
Commission members present included Dick Beardmore, Michael Ehler,
Holly Richter, Sally Ketcham, Wayne Sundberq and Carol Tunner.
Staff members present included Edwina Echevarria.
Avery House - 328 W. Mountain
Applicant - Steve White, for City of Fort Collins
Request - approval of three additional downspouts
Steve White presented this application, explaining the location of the
proposed downspouts (one on west side, one on south side and one near
tower) and that materials, color and anchoring would be the same as
existing downspouts. Downspouts would be extended to the turf and
would be flushed out annually.
Wayne moved to approve the application.
Michael seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5-0.
Executive Suites, Ltd. - #19 Old Town Square
Applicant - Brian Oliver, Paxton Signs
Request - approval of window signage
Brian Oliver presented this application, indicating where siqnaqe would
be located. Offices are located on the second floor.
Dick questioned the alignment of the siqnaqe on the window.
Holly asked how many other future tenants may have signs on the door.
Brian replied that there would be no other offices accessing this door.
Sally moved to approve the application.
Wayne seconded the motion.
Michael questioned the alignment of the lines below the logo.
Brian stated that they would be placed level with the panic bar.
Motion passed 5-0.
Old Town Square
Applicant - Old Town Associates
Request - approval of siqnage
Hermie LaPoint of Old Tom Associates presented this application,
explaininq the signs for cyclists and skateboarders, which are brown
and white, are to be attached to banner standards or in planters. She
added that posting of these signs would allow for better enforcement by
the Police Department, as well as the security guards.
Michael asked for clarification of sign locations.
Hermie replied that one sign is between buildinqs 5 & 7; another is to
be placed at the Walnut entrance (EDAW Court); near Cafe Francais and
near Tunes n Tees at Walnut; and near Stone Lion Bookstore.
Payne moved to approve the sign application
Michael seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5-0.
Hermie explained the request for approval for brass plaques that are
existinq and those to be placed on the buildinqs as follo•.gs:
Building 1 has four numbered plates;
Buildinq 3 (Howard) has 1 numbered plate, 1 historic plate;
Buildinq 5 has 2 numbered plates;
Buildinq 7 has 1 numbered plate;
Buildinq 11 (Miller Block) has 1 numbered plate, 2 historic plates;
Buildinq 13 has 1 numbered plate;
Buildinq 15 (Whitton Block) has 1 numbered plate, 1 historic plate;
Buildinq 17 has 1 numbered plate;
Buildinq 19 (MCPhearson) has 1 numbered plate, 1 historic plate;
Buildinq 21 has 1 numbered plate;
Building 23 has 1 numbered plate.
Wayne noted that the Miller Block plaques are inaccurate.
Hermie added that Buildinq 25 (Kraft Buildinq) would have 1 numbered
and 1 historic plate. These plates have not been placed as yet and
would be brought to the Commission in the future. Each sign is mounted
with four bolts.
Dick questioned the accuracy of the historic plate on Buildinq 11.
Wayne replied that several points were not correct.
Michael asked how much damaqe would occur in the case of removal of the
plates.
Hermied replied that the plates would probably be destroyed in the
process of removal in order to protect the building.
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Dick asked if the Miller Block plates would be corrected.
Hermie replied that each costs approximately $300 and that she would
want Wayne's input when the budget would allow remaking the plate.
Michael expressed concerns that the plates were installed without prior
Commission approval.
Dick added that the plates on the Miller Block Building, which is a
significant building, should be as accurate as possible.
Michael expressed concern over removal of the siqns from this buildinq
and possible damage to the building.
Dick asked Hermie to evaluate the damaqe of removal of the signs from
this building.
Wayne suggested a location for the historic plate on the Miller Block
buildinq.
Dick added that if the plates are re -done, the larger historic plate
could be reduced in size.
Hermie stated that the larger plate miqht not be needed.
Holly asked what could be done to the buildinq if this plate were to be
removed.
Hermie noted that a smaller plate could be used in this place.
Dick clarified that a motion for approval of this application would
exclude plates for building 25.
Hermie added that with the Hohnstein plates corrected, the Co*mission
would want to consider placement of the historic plates beneath the 4.5
on the building.
Dick questioned whether the Linden side of buildinq 5 is actually part
of the Hohnstein Building.
Hermie replied that it is considered by orA as part of the Hohnstein
Buildinq.
Holly noted that the plate talks about two entrances to the building
and that the Commission should review the wording prior to completion
of the plate. She also asked if the small sign is to remain.
Hermie replied that it is permanent.
Michael moved to approve this application subject to excluding the
historic plates on buildinq 11 and 5 (which must be re -submitted for
future consideration).
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Wayne seconded the motion.
I -lotion passed 5-0.
Linden Hotel - 201-217 Linden
Applicant - Downing and Leach
Request - approval of rooftop addition, demolition of existinq addition
and new addition for restaurant
Michael stated that he would be abstaininq from participation on this
item dua to a potential conflict of interest.
Fiore ";inter of Downinq and Leach presented this request, detailinq the
design of the proposed addition. He noted that the addition would be
setback from the sidewalk line and that window openinqs are spaced and
proportioned to be compatible with the historic building.
Dick questioned the materials proposed.
Nore replied that stucco would be used. He added that the rear
addition would also be finished in stucco.
Dick asked for clarification of where new parapet walls are.
Nore noted where additional parapet walls are to be located.
Holly asked what windows are new.
Ray Kramer of Downinq and Leach pointed out new and existing windows,
notinq that proportions are similar.
Michael asked about cornices.
Nore pointed out existinq cornices.
Dick asked if there is a section throuqh the buildinq to document the
height.
Nore explained the sections submitted with the application.
Dick asked what material would be used for doors and frames.
Ray Kramer replied that wood atrium doors would be used.
Sally moved to approve the application as submitted.
Carol seconded the motion.
Motion passed on a 4-0 vote with one abstention.
Other Business
Minutes of September 4 meetinq approved as submitted.
Minutes of September 11 meeting approved as submitted.
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Minutes of September 19 meetinq approved subject to notation on Glaser
Architects and Food Co -Op that Dick Beardmore and Carol TUnner were not
yet at the meeting and did not vote on these items.
Dick noted that the Commission's worksession is scheduled for October
21.
Dick stated that the annual meetinq of Colorado Preservation, Inc, will
be in Fort Collins on Dscember 7 or 14.
hteetinq adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
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