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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 06/28/2000C, Ci LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting June 28, 2000 Minutes Council Liaison: Scott Mason (226-4824) Staff Liaison: Joe Frank (221-6376) Commission Chairperson: Per Hogestad (303-292-1875) SUMMARY OF MEETING: The Commission approved removing from the LPC By -Laws any reference to meeting attendance by Commission Members and defer to the Boards and Commission Manual regarding attendance at meetings. The Commission approved the proposed alterations to 208 and 214 Peterson. The Commission approved local landmark status for the Marsh/Geist House and Garage, 1006 Laporte. The Commission approved local landmark status for the Franz Smith Cabin, 200 Mathews. The Commission approved final review for 5151/2 Meldrum, with the stipulation that the pattern of the bay window be provided for administrative review. The Commission recommend that planners for 1225 Shields consider exploring the following options: 1) a modified 4 building plan with the outer buildings smaller than the inner two to maintain the 72 dwelling unit; 2) a 5 building plan as proposed; both would allow for the removal of the far west outbuilding. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Per Hogestad called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m., at 281 North College Avenue. Commission members Per Hogestad, Angie Aguilera, Agnes Dix, W.J. (Bud) Frick, Angela Milewski, and Rande Pouppirt were present. Janet Ore was absent. Carol Tunner, Karen McWilliams, and Joe Frank represented staff. GUESTS: Don Smith, owner's agent, and Jim Tanner, 215 Park St., and Chuck Mabarak, 119 Pearl, and Wayne Carpenter, 218 Peterson St., for 208-214 Peterson; Tim Hacket, owner, Marsh/Geist House and Garage, 1006 Laporte; Jill Stillwell and Cheryl Donaldson, Fort Collins Museum, for the Franz Smith Cabin, 200 Mathews (Museum Courtyard); David B. Jestes for 515 t/2 Meldrum, Arthur & Lillian Andrew House, Garage and Barn; Alden Hill, owner, and Lucia Liley and Donald D. Leffler for 1125 South Shields. AGENDA REVIEW: None. STAFF REPORTS: Ms. Tunner 1) noted she had information on window companies located in Indiana and Kansas City; 2) distributed the Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with focus on rehabilitation in the Colorado History News; 3) noted that a year's service on the Commission would run January to December; 4) distributed the current staff/commission member address list for updating; 5) mentioned the upcoming Celebration of Neighborhoods, Sept. 29th in Lory Student Center. Landmark Preservation Commission June 28, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 2 COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes for the April 12, 2000, May 10, 2000, and May 24, 2000 meetings were accepted as submitted. DISCUSSION ITEMS: LPC By -Laws Changes Regarding Attendance: Commission Members discussed the Boards and Commission guidelines for attendance. Ms. Tunner requested that all members advise staff in writing (fax if possible), preferably with phone notification as well, at least by noon of the day of the meeting if they cannot attend. Mr. Frick moved to remove from the LPC By -Laws any reference to meeting attendance by Commission Members and defer to the Boards and Commission Manual regarding attendance at meetings. Ms. Dix seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (6-0). PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed alterations to 208 and 214 Peterson Street (Don Smith, Owner's Agent) Ms. McWilliams summarized her written report describing proposed alterations to the houses at 208 and 214; staff recommended approval of the requested alterations without conditions. The applicant has complied with all of the other provisions of Section 14-72 of the Code. This public hearing is the final requirement of the review process. Mr. Smith summarized the proposed work, and future plans to re -plat the lots to allow new construction. Mr. Mabarak asked about entries and the walkway to the existing dwellings; main entries will remain in their current location. He also asked about plans for the re -platting of the lots and future building on the resulting lot; this is not a consideration in this public hearing. Mr. Carpenter spoke in favor of the proposed alterations. Mr. Pouppirt moved to approve proposed alterations to 208 and 214 Peterson. Ms. Milewski seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (6-0). DESIGNATIONS: 1) Marsh/Geist House and Garage, 1006 Laporte (Tim Hacket, Owner) Ms. McWilliams summarized her written report describing the Marsh/Geist House and Garage, proposed for local landmark designation; staff recommends approving this request for Landmark designation for the building's architectural significance to Fort Collins. Ms. Dix asked about dates for the house; information ranges from 1917 to 1923, with the latter more likely. Landmark Preservation Commission June 28, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 3 Ms. Dix moved to grant Landmark designation to 1006 Laporte. Mr. Frick seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (6-0). 2) Franz Smith Cabin, 2000 Mathews at Museum Courtyard (Jill Stillwell, Museum Director; Cheryl Donaldson, Curator of Collections) Ms. McWilliams summarized her written report describing the Franz -Smith Cabin, located at the Fort Collins Museum, and proposed for local landmark designation; staff recommends approving the request for Landmark designation of the Franz -Smith Cabin for its architectural and historical significance to Fort Collins. Ms. Stillwell reported the Museum hoped to get CHS funds to support renovation of the cabin; Ms. McWilliams noted that because the cabin is considered to be a museum object, the conservation standards adopted by the Museum will serve as the standards by which maintenance, restoration, alterations or changes to the cabin would be reviewed for compliance with Chapter 14, Article III of the Code. Ms. Stillwell will be glad to report back to the Commission from time to time on the progress of the work. Mr. Pouppirt asked about the condition of the logs and what was being done to keep them from rotting; Ms. Stillwell said the condition was poor, but that they hoped to soon have a protective roof over the cabin. Ms. Milewski moved to approve Landmark Designation for the Franz -Smith Cabin. Mr. Frick seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (6-0). CURRENT DESIGN REVIEW: 515 1/2 Meldrum, Arthur & Lillian Andrew House, Carriage House (David Jestes representative for Tom Tucker, owner) Ms. Tunner summarized her written report describing the proposed work for 515 1/2 Meldrum and presented images of the structure. A calendar found inside the wall was dated 1915; newspapers used as insulation dated from 1947-1948. Mr. Jestes described the residence, and noted the rotting boards on the one-time sliding carriage door-- rotten ends will be covered by a 1x6 board; the split boards in the horizontal siding will be replaced where necessary and he suggested toothing them in, making less noticeable the outline of an earlier window. Mr. Jestes also described the various windows needing repair; this work will be done with wood filler and then painted. The bay window is not in the original form, but will be repaired in keeping with the age of the house; the arched tops will be retained. There was some discussion about the siding extending to the ground, the type of foundation, and the possibility of re -grading the lot to allow more space between the siding and the ground, or otherwise protecting it; this will be explored. Ms. Milewski asked if overlay of replaced siding would erase signs of the window cut; Mr. Jestes agreed that most of the outline of the window cut should be retained. Mr. Jestes plans to move the entry door so that furniture could be moved into the house via the door; this was acceptable since he explained that he found the entry was originally wider. Mr. Jestes noted that some parts of windows were missing; he agreed to repair the windows in keeping with existing styles and materials. Landmark Preservation Commission June 28, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 4 Mr. Pouppirt moved to approve the final review for 515% Meldrum, with the pattern of the bay window to be provided for administrative review. Ms. Aguilera seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (6-0). DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1125 South Shields — Complementary Review of Proposed New Development (Alden Hill, Owner; Donald Leffler and Lucia Liley for the owner) Ms. McWilliams presented background information and images of the property. Ms. Liley outlined the proposed development for the property behind 1125 S. Shields, noting access and drainage problems and the surrounding developments. Mr. Leffler presented the plans for development, including details of density, drainage and detention ponds, and impact of the various plans on the outbuildings at that address. The plan calls for 72 units with 4 or 5 2 and 21/2 story buildings. Ms. Liley noted that during a neighborhood meeting, homeowners expressed a desire for a variety in building height so that all building were not 21/2 stories. Ms. Liley requested a formal indication from the commission that removal of the impacted outbuilding was approved. Mr. Pouppirt agreed that removing one outbuilding as proposed was acceptable; Mr. Frick preferred the 4-building option; Mr. Hogestad expressed concerns about losing any outbuildings, as well as the appearance of a wall of buildings, and favored the 5- building plan. Ms. Aguilera suggested a 4 building alternative with the two end buildings being smaller than the two middle ones (a 2-story, 3-story, 3-story, 2-story configuration), allowing the retention pond to be less deep. The Commission members all appeared to support this suggestion. Ms. Aguilera moved that the Commission recommend that planners for 1225 Shields consider exploring the following options: 1) a modified 4 building plan with the outer buildings smaller than the interior two, allowing for the 72 dwelling units; 2) the 5 building plan as proposed; both would allow for the removal of the far west outbuilding. Mr. Frick seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (6-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Submitted by Holley Lange, Secretary.