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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 07/01/1992Landmark Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes July 1, 1992 Council Liaison: Loren Maxey Staff Liaison: Joe Frank SUMMARY OF MEETING: The Commission corrected and approved the June 3, 1"2 minutes and approved the June 23, 1992 minutes. Susanne Edminster, Financial Policy Analyst for the City Finance Department discussed bids to move and/or restore the Cunningham Corners barn. The Commission discussed incentive plans and agreed to propose two or three options for the barn before the August City Council meeting. Mr. Frank distributed a "Survey of Preservation Priorities" to Commission members and staff. Mr. Frank also presented an "Outline of Citizen Participation Leading to Adoption of the Historic Resources Preservation Program." The Commission voted unanimously to approved amendments proposed by the city attorney to the city Code Pertaining to Boards and Commissions and increase LPC membership to nine members. 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, Brian Janonis, Rheba Massey, James Tanner and Ruth Weatherford were present. Bud Frick and Kirk Jensen were absent. Susanne Edminster, City of Fort Collins Financial Policy Analyst, was a guest. Carol Tunner and Joe Frank represented staff. APPROVAL OF JUNE 3, 1992 MINUTES: Mr. Tanner asked to correct page 3, paragraph 8 of the June 3 minutes to read that he does not want to see the landscape plan for the Avery Carriage House unless the Commission is required to do so. Ms. Massey had stated that she would like to see the landscape plan, even if the Commission is not required to do so. Ms. Massey asked to correct page 3, paragraph 9 of the June 3 minutes from "The Commission will follow the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for historic landscapes" to read "The Commission will follow the Secretary of the I_nterior's Guidelines for Rehabilitation, as it applies to historic landscapes." Ms. Plaut noted that Curt Jensen should be changed to Kirk Jensen in the executive summary and on page 6, paragraph 2. Ms. Carpenter moved to accept the June 3, 1992 minutes as corrected. Mr. Tamer seconded the motion. The motion to approve the June 3 minutes, as corrected, passed 5-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Janonis, Massey, Tanner and Weatherford. Landmark Preservation Commission July 1, 1992 2 APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 23, 1992 MINUTES: Mr. Tanner moved to approve the June 23, 1992 minutes, as submitted. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion to approve the June 23 minutes passed 5-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Janonis, Massey, Tanner and Weatherford. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Review of Proposals Submitted for the Cunningham Corners Barn - Susanne Edminster. Financial Policy Analyst for the City Finance Department. Ms. Tunner introduced Susanne Edminster, Financial Policy Analyst for the City Finance Department who discussed three bids that have been submitted for the Cunningham Corners barn. Ms. Edminster distributed copies of the bid proposals and a letter from Karen Waddell to Mayor Kirkpatrick. One bid is for demolition and two are for renovation. Ms. Edminster advised the Commission that Randy Sinner, one of the bidders, has no site for the barn, but he proposes to dismantle the barn and store it until he finds a site. Mr. Sinner, a Colorado State University student, would dismantle the barn during Christmas break with the help of volunteers. Ms. Edminster stated that Mr. Vaughn proposes to move the barn and the Troutman house to his property east of Terry Shores. His property is out of the city limits, but in the Urban Growth Area. Mr. Vaughn is asking the city for $30,000 to pay the utility conflicts to move the two structures. He proposes to use the barn for a shop and office. The letter from Karen Waddell to Mayor Kirkpatrick suggests that the city find a purpose for the barn, such as offices or a gathering place, within the city limits. Ms. Waddell suggests that grant funds available through the Limited Stakes Gambling Monies could be obtained to pay for moving the barn. Ms. Edminster advised the Commission that it has time to consider the alternatives. She asked the Commission to propose two or three options. Ms. Massey suggested that the city could offer an incentive package to save the barn on site. The barn could be moved to another location on the property, restored, and the remainder of the property could be developed. Landmark Preservation Commission July 1, 1992 3 Ms. Edminster reminded the Commission that the city has only a custodial deed to the property. The bond must be paid off if it is to be used by the city. She encouraged the Commission to search for a good idea for commercial development. Ms. Carpenter inquired if using funds from the Limited Stakes Gambling Monies would mean that money could not be obtained for other projects. Ms. Massey replied that gambling funds will be available every six months. She suggested that funds available to the Commission could be combined with city money to create an attractive incentive package. The Commission must make its proposals by the August 5 meeting so that it can be presented at the second August city council meeting. Ms. Massey stated that the Commission will consider all bid proposals except the demolition bid. Ms. Edminster stated that City Council leans against demolition, but cannot afford to spend money on the barn. Ms. Tunner reported that the deadline for applications for gambling monies is September 1. Ms. Edminster said she would stay in touch with Mr. Frank and Ms. Tunner on this matter. Ms. Edminster excused herself from the meeting at 6:30. HRPP - Preservation Priorities and Citizen Participgion Mr. Frank distributed a "Survey for the Prioritization of HRPP Goals and Actions" to the Commission and staff. He asked that those present rank priorities. City Council has requested preservation priorities from the LPC in order to work preservation into funding. He also stated that ranking priorities will help the Commission develop a work program for the HRPP. The results of the survey will go to the HRPP consultant and to City council. The results will give the consultant direction on what the Commission thinks the immediate action program should be. Mr. Frank explained the Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan and how historic preservation fits into the plan. The Commission discussed the pros and cons of a revolving loan program versus a grant program. Landmark Preservation Commission July 1, 1992 4 Ms. Massey suggested that the priority to develop a revolving loan program be changed to a residential revolving loan program. A revolving loan program could be administered by the city or the LDC. The Commission agreed that the loan and grant program is a very important priority. Mr. Tanner added he felt strongly that a list of the most important historic structures in Fort Collins should be included in the HRPP. He reminded the Commission that City Council expects a priority list to be prepared. Mr. Frank distributed an "Outline of Citizen Participation Leading to Adoption of the Historic Resources Preservation Program." He asked members for feedback. Mr. Frank distributed copies of a memo from Rita Knoll Harris, Boards and Commission Coordinator, announcing a workshop on open meetings, conflicts of interest liability issues, and rules and procedures for quasi-judicial hearings to be conducted by the City Attorney's office on September 17, 1992. Mr. Frank distributed copies of a memo from Steve Roy, City Attorney, on proposed amendments to the City Code Pertaining to Boards and Commissions. Mr. Roy asks for feedback from the Commission regarding proposed Code amendments by July 15. Ms. Massey suggested that LPC membership be increased from 7 to 9 members. It had been suggested to her by Council Liaison Loren Maxey. Ms. Weatherford moved to accept the proposed amendments to the City Code Pertaining to Boards and Commissions with the provision that LPC membership be increased to 9 members. W. Janonis seconded the motion. The motion to accept the proposed Code amendments passed 5-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Janonis, Massey, Tanner and Weatherford. Ms. Weatherford moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Janonis seconded the motion. The motion to adjourn passed 5-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Janonis, Massey, Tanner and Weatherford. Ms. Massey adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Submitted by Charlotte Plaut, Secretary