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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 03/04/1992Landmark Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes March 41 1992 Council Liaison: Loren Mazey Staff Liaison: Joe Frank SUMMARY OF MEETING: The Commission amended and approved the February 5 and February 12 minutes. The Commission viewed the slide program, "The Wrecking Ball of Progress," as a training opportunity. A motion passed to approve an amended proposal to repaint the first floor north facade of 317/323 Walnut Street. There was a discussion supporting LPC participation in the May 9 National Trust tele-conference. The Commission approved a request to change the March 18 work session to March 11. No. Tunner announced a March 11 luncheon, sponsored by the Downtown Business Association, at which the LPC is scheduled to honor recipients of the 1991 outstanding Historic Renovation Awards. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Commission Chair Rheba Massey called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., 281 North College Avenue. Jennifer Carpenter, Bud Frick, Brian Janonis, Rheba Massey, James Tanner, Rae Ann Todd and Ruth Weatherford were present. Wayne Sundberg, Kathy Jordan -Pace and Victor Coppola, business owners of Jordan's at 317 Walnut Street, Elizabeth Carroll, business owner of The Purple Rose at 323 Walnut Street, Ann Flack of Edaw, Inc. (administrative coordinator) and Dick Beardmore were guests. Carol Tunner and Joe Frank represented staff. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of February 5 1992 Minutes Ms. Massey noted that the training session she attended was in Albuquerque, New Mexico, not Prescott, Arizona (page 3). Mr. Tanner recommended that "individually if possible" be deleted from the sentence "There was a consensus of opinion among the Commission to not review cable installation individually if possible" (page 3). Mr. Tanner also suggested that the sentence, "The current awnings are not," be deleted (page 4). Mr. Frick moved to accept the February 5, 1992 Minutes, as corrected. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion to approve the February 5 minutes passed 6-0. Ayes: Frick, Janonis, Massey, Tanner, Todd and Weatherford. No. Carpenter was not present when the February 5 minutes were corrected and approved. Approval of the February 12 1992 Minutes Mr. Tanner noted that the word, "application," under the section heading "Storefront:" (page 1) should be "applicant." Landmark Preservation Commission March 4, 1992 Page 2 Ms. Todd moved to accept the February 12, 1992 minutes as corrected. Mr. Tanner seconded the motion. The motion to approve the February 12 minutes passed 7-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Janonis, Massey, Tanner, Todd and Weatherford. TRAINING PROGRAM: The Wrecking Ball of Progress." presented by Wayne Sundberg Commission members viewed Wayne Sundberg's superb slide presentation of Fort Collins architecture past and present. Mr. Sundberg's presentation illustrated how many valuable historic structures have been lost in Fort Collins and demonstrated the need for historic preservation intervention. CURRENT ITEMS: Ms. Flack of Edaw, Inc. made a presentation to repaint the first floor wood trim of 323 Walnut, (The Purple Rose) green to match the trim currently on Jordan's, 317 Walnut. Ms. Flack stated that the owners of the Purple Rose propose to add a deep tone purple to replace the light lavender paint on the kick plates. Ms. Tunner explained that presently the upper half of the building trim is painted brown, orange, and beige. Jordan's, at 317 Walnut, was painted green a year ago without LPC approval (they were unaware of the necessary approval). Ms. Massey said that she was not aware of any historic Old Town buildings that have different colors of paint on the second and first floors. The applicants believe that painting the kickplate purple is necessary to differentiate the Purple Rose from Jordan's. They reported that many customers cannot distinguish between the two businesses. Mr. Frick pointed out the differentiation of businesses should be accomplished through signage, not exterior paint. Ms. Flack responded that these businesses are out of the main path of traffic and have special differentiation needs. Mr. Tanner asked why the differentiating color needs to be purple and suggested that the brown trim from the second floor should be brought down to the first floor to provide continuity. Ms. Flack stated that brown is not as attractive as purple and the use of brown will cause a loss of business. Landmark Preservation Commission March 4, 1992 Page 3 Ms. Massey then suggested bringing the orange color from the second floor down in fine line trim. Ms. Carpenter stated that the upper and lower floors must be tied together. She suggested painting the orange on the second floor green to achieve this continuity. Ms. Flack responded that Edaw is not in a financial position to paint the upper floor at this time. Ms. Carpenter pointed out that Design Guideline #12 discourages the use of different colors on different floors of the same building. The Forrester/Seckner Block Building is a contributing building and the Commission needs to follow the guidelines. Mr. Frick suggested painting the jambs and heads of windows brown, doors brown or green, and painting the sashes green. Purple should not be used. He further suggested that the sign could hang out from the building rather than be flush mounted. Mr. Tanner commented that it appears that the applicants are trying to come up with a color scheme when letter signage is what is required. Mr. Coppola asked the Commission for a recess so the applicants could discuss the various suggestions the Commission had made. Ms. Massey asked if there was any citizen input. There was none. The Commission agreed to the recess. After a 20-minute recess, the applicants returned and Mr. Coppola stated that they had read guidelines 12, 13 and 14. He reported that the applicants had agreed to carry the brown down and use it on the recessed face of the door jambs and paint the doors green. The trim around the kickplate panels will be brown, and purple will not be used at all. Ms. Jordan expressed her appreciation for the Commission's commitment to follow the historic guidelines. Mr. Janonis moved to accept the applicants' amended proposal. Ms. Carpenter seconded the motion. The motion to accept the amended proposal passed 6-1. Ayes: Carpenter, Janonis, Massey, Tanner, Todd and Weatherford. Nays: Frick. Ms. Massey clarified the applicants' amended proposal, stating that the kickplates below the belt cornice will be painted green and the recess trim around the kickplates will be painted brown, the same color as the belt cornice. Landmark Preservation Commission March 4, 1992 Page 4 OTHER BOSINESS: Applications for the National Trust Mr. Frank announced that the City of Fort Collins will pay for National Trust membership for any commissioner. Discussion Concerning Sponsorina a May 9 National Trust Tele-Conference Ms. Tunner encouraged the Commission to participate with the rest of the state in a May 9 tele-conference, sponsored by the National Trust, Colorado Historical Society, and Colorado Preservation, Inc. She stated that participation offers many advantages and will not require great effort or cost. The tele-conference will provide good LPC training and will expand the citizen interest in preservation advance planning. Ms. Tunner will volunteer to coordinate the tele-conference as a Board. member of Colorado Preservation, Inc. Ms. Tunner discussed what support she will need from the city and the LPC for the event. Mr. Frick made a motion to support participation in the tele-conference. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. Request to Change the Date of the March 18 Work Session At Mr. Frank's request, the Commission agreed to change the date for the March 18 work session to March 11 so that the Commission can meet with Allyn Feinberg of Community Services Collaborative to discuss the program outline of the HRPP. 1991 Outstanding Historic Renovation Awards Ms. Tunner announced a luncheon sponsored by the Downtown Business Association will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on March 11 at the Mountain Empire Hotel. The LPC will present honor awards to Thomas Clark Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Strouse and Bob Coonts for their 1991 renovations to their buildings. Ad! our Ms. Massey adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Submitted by Charlotte Plaut, Secretary