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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 06/17/1998• N� i V10 LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting June 17, 1998 Council Liaison: Scott Mason Staff Liaison: Joe Frank Commission Chairperson: Jennifer Carpenter (225-0960) SUMMARY OF MEETING: The LPC approved three new, fixed awnings for 237, 239 and 241 Linden Street and for the owner to paint the building to better match with the awnings. The proposed southeast addition on the Shenk House at 629 West Mountain Avenue was approved, contingent on the submittal of information regarding the windows and door. The LPC decided to award the owner of 700 Remington a percentage of the awarded 1996 Local Landmark Rehabilitation Grant funds because not all of approved work was completed. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Ms. Carpenter called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m., at 281 North College Avenue. Commission members Per Hogestad, Angela Milewski, Rande Pouppirt and James Tanner were present. Joe Frank, Carol Tunner and Timothy Wilder represented Staff. GUESTS: Lee Cooper, owner of 237, 239, 241 Linden Street and Doug Audley, Contractor for 629 West Mountain Avenue. AGENDA REVIEW: None. STAFF REPORTS: Mr. Wilder requested some direction from the Commission regarding the 1996 Local Rehabilitation Grant for 700 Remington. Mr. Hogestad, Mr. Frick and Ms. Tunner had reviewed the applicant's work. Mr. Wilder explained that all of the work items approved for grant funding have not been completed. Staff has considered two options for funding projects that have not been completed in their entirety: (1) grant funding awarded based on the percentages used for ranking projects initially; or (2) grant funding awarded based upon the actual match amount that the applicant was to have provided. The total amount of funding was originally $6,847, but less than twenty-two percent of the project was completed. Based on this percentage the applicant would then be awarded $1,506. If funding were based on the 250% match, which received three points in the ranking, this would be equivalent to $1,956. Mr. Frank said that the LPC needed to create a policy for the future regarding this issue and he added that he liked the actual matched amount calculation ($1,506). Ms. Milewski agreed that the match amount option was simpler. The Commission confirmed this solution. Mr. Frank added that they might want to come up with a stated policy in the application process that explained, if the project was not completed to a certain percent, then they would not receive the grant. Ms. Tunner provided an excerpt from This Old House Journal on cleaning techniques. She also announced the National Historic Preservation Commission from July 31 to August 2 in Denver. Ms. Carpenter requested that Staff get an announcement out to the new Commission members. Landmark Preservation Commission June 17, 1998 Meeting Minutes Page 2 COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: Ms. Carpenter reported on the Historic Building Review Board at Colorado State University. She said that CSU did not know what they were going to do with the Grout House yet. It would be good for the LPC to get involved at this early stage and vandalism has been a problem. Ms. Tunner suggested that they contact a consultant to research whether it was the oldest house in town. She believes it was built in the 1860s. The house is an original farm homestead built by the Sherwood brothers. It's in the Environmental Learning Center at the east end of Drake Road. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Tanner amended the may 13, 1998 LPC meeting minutes to read Nightwalker Warehouse, instead of Nighthawk. Mr. Hogestad moved to accept the May 13, 1998 LPC meeting minutes as amended. Ms. Milewski seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (5-0) CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: 237, 239, 241 Linden Street — Install Three Awnings (Lee Cooper) Ms. Tunner explained that there are three storefronts, which currently do not have awnings. Three separate awnings are proposed in Hunter Green and Mauve, with contrasting trim. The awnings would be fixed and made from Sunbrella, canvas acrylic fabric with a free - flowing valence. They would not be lighted. Mr. Cooper, owner, said that the building is currently painted a Richmond Grey, which will work with the color of the awnings, but not as well as the lighter grey off the Benjamin Moore Historic Color palette. He would like to paint the body of the building a Lancaster Whitewash prior to the awning installation because it would work better with the colors in the awnings. He showed the Commission color chips of both the existing and proposed white. Ms. Tunner added that the adjacent buildings are brick colored. The letters on the awnings would be white and applied to the valence. Mr. Cooper explained that he has written letters to the business owners regarding this proposal. Mr. Tanner moved to approve the request for the installation of awnings at 237, 239 and 241 Linden Street, with the addition of the approved Lancaster Whitewash paint (Benjamin Moore, # HC — 174) on the building itself. Mr. Pouppirt seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (5-0) Mr. Cooper asked if the business owners could change the style of the lettering on the Dance World valence because it will not show up as well. Mr. Hogestad suggested that it go through administrative review. 629 West Mountain Avenue, Shenk House — Final Review of Addition to House (David Haimson and Susan Rogers, represented by Doug Audley, Contractor) Ms. Tunner said that the Haimson's addition has been planned for the Southeast corner Landmark Preservation Commission June 17, 1998 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of the house and color elevations have been provided. Mr. Audley, contractor, explained that what he was presenting was a rendering and not mechanical drawings. The framing for the addition has not been planned yet. He explained that a shed roof will be on the back, mimicking the old rear porch, and larger allowing it to meet code. He said that the Haimson's are open to any siding material, but masonite would be practical. He reviewed the details on the house. The gable roof is proposed to have wood shingles and the elevations of the roofline would match the existing. Ms. Milewski asked about the siding material for the rear porch, which is currently vertical beadboard. Mr. Hogestad asked about the window alignment between the house and the addition. Mr. Audley explained that the top wall of the addition was the same as the top of the existing structure and the height of the windows would be within one or two inches of each other. Mr. Hogestad asked where that was documented. He asked that the existing head heights match and that the sills could be whatever height. Mr. Tanner agreed that they need specific documentation and a drawing should be submitted administratively. Mr. Hogestad requested a cross-section profile showing details of the original wall and of the addition. He said that he would just like to see the vertical dimensions. Mr. Audley explained that the overall levels of the site work for this project so there would not have to be any grade change. Mr. Hogestad asked if the heights of the foundations would be the same. Mr. Pouppirt asked about the material proposed for the addition foundation. Mr. Audley showed a sample of NuStone, which goes over the concrete block and matches the old foundation. He also described the siding relationship to the foundation. A little piece of flashing would also be installed at the seam to prevent future water damage. Mr. Hogestad discussed the material of the addition gable. Wood is proposed for the gable shingles of the addition and it would match the face pattern on the house with fish scale and squares. On the drawing it was added, "gable shingles to match existing house". Mr. Tanner asked for window specifications, such as a cut sheet describing the windows. Mr. Audley said they would be double -hung. Ms. Carpenter said that they need specifications on the door too. Mr. Audley said that they do not know what door they will install and asked if he could submit that material administratively. He added that the south side of the house requires a back door. He would recommend a panel door made of metal and painted, to avoid maintenance problems. Ms. Tunner added that with a screen door, you would not see it. Mr. Hogestad reviewed the materials they requested for submittal including, window and door cut -sheets, and a profile and cross-section from the ground up, showing the window heights of the existing and new windows. He said that the materials needed to be called out a little better on the plans. Mr. Audley discussed the siding material for the addition. He proposed masonite siding, called Concealed Fastener Siding, Hidden Ridge, WoodRidge Smooth 12" X 16' x 1/2", by Masonite. The only joint would be above and below the window, which would be caulked. The masonite is tongue and groove, which provides a space to hide the nails. Mr. Hogestad asked about the details of the connection between the old and new structures. Mr. Audley explained that a steel beam would exist at the connection and the roof of the new piece would be tied into posts to support itself and put no weight on the original house. Landmark Preservation Commission June 17, 1998 Meeting Minutes Page 4 Mr. Tanner moved that the proposed addition at 629 West Mountain Avenue be approved with the proviso that details concerning the windows, door, cross -sections and materials be provided administratively. Mr. Pouppirt seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (5-0) DISCUSSION ITEMS: None. OTHER BUSINESS: None. The meeting adjourned 6:37 p.m. Submitted by Nicole Sneider, Secretary