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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 05/13/1982LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION MAY 13, 1982 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dick Beardmore, Chairperson Ron Carsten Wayne Sundburg MEMBERS ABSENT: Susan McMillen Janet Zemeckis Laurie Zitowitz STAFF PRESENT: Felix Lee, Deputy Chief Building Official Anne Fernan, Building Inspection John Dewhurst, Planning Mr. Steve Leach presented drawings for his project, a vendor stand called Eskimo Joe's, located on the corner of Linden and Walnut. This is a con- cession stand which serves exotic snow cones and sandwiches. The building is 8 feet wide, 12 feet long, appoximately 10 feet in height, the serving window is 3 feet by 5 feet. There are two exposures, a 44'foot and 8x8 foot sign with a logo and "35 Delicious Flavors, Fort Collins Coolest Delicies". They plan to have on the west, two 10 foot picnic tables with umbrellas and wood barrels with potted plants around. There will be vertical siding, with white asphalt shingles for roof, the siding will be grey with an ivory white for the trim, 1x4 inch around all corners and the roof. The sign will be grey with royal blue letters on cream. Mr. Beardmore asked for more back- ground on the operation. Mr. Leach stated that the business will operate from June until the end of October, weather permitting or stop when the weather gets cold. They hope eventually to go into a retail (permanent) location in Old Town if the product goes well. Mr. Beardmore stated that Mr. Leach should keep in mind that the Commission will view this project more closely since it is a temporaty structure than if it was a permanent building. Mr. Beardmore suggested that the white roof is a stark color and may tend to draw more attention than a roof color of tan, etc. Lighting will be by floodlight at each corner pointed onto the signs. If there is enough light from the streetlights, they will not have the additional flood- lights. Mr. Beardmore clarified that the: serving window is not facing the street and the door will face the art gallery. Mr. Lee stated that Building Inspection has no basic problems with the temporary structure, their concern will be that it is anchored some way. And he has discussed the electrical hookup with the contractor. Ms. Fernan stated that the site has more than adequate sign allowance. Mr. Lee stated that the Code does not provide for temporary structilros: however, he is willing to look at it on that basis and the building is to be anchored and removed by..Noyember fare conditions -of the permit. MOTION MADE BY Mr. Sundburg that the application be approved with con- ditions. SECONDED BY Mr. Carsten. The condition is that the roof not be pure white but at least an off-wMte. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Ms. Peg Frey presented her plans for an awning and the colors for the build- ing fascia, door, trim for her new business, Repeat Boutique, located at 322 Walnut. After some discussion, it was determined that Ms. Frey's property continued t LPC 5/13/82 Page Two is not located within the Landmark Board appreciates Ms. Frey's coming they plan to do and thanked her for District. Mr. Beardmore stated that the before *he Commission and endorses what her willingness to consult the Commission. Mr. Bill Warren the owner of the LaCourt Hotel at 232 Pine Street presented his conceptual plans for the renovation of this building. Mr. Warren plans to sell the building to a group in Boulder after he has improved it. They plan to use part of the space on the roof for their business which is a hot tub business. The potential owners of the building want to maximize the use of the building.They have other uses planned for the first three levels and they want to utilize some of the roof area with a glass enclosure. They will use the existing elevation of the roof line and enclose this area in glass and include an addition on the east of the building, also enclosed in glass so that they can accommodate another user, a restaurant. Mr. Warren discussed the type of replacement sashes to be used and other details of the facade treatment. Mr. Sutter, his architect, discussed some of the structural details of bringing this building up to code. Mr. Warren stated that the changes they have in mind will be modern, there are ways to make it look like it belongs but can't say that it will look like it has always been there. Mr. Beardmore stated that the Commission should give at least their impressions individually or collect- ively on this project so he will have that information. Mr. Sundberg stated that he would like to see something done with that building before it deter- iorates further, and would like to see more about what is going to be done. Mr. Carsten stated that he would like to see more also about what they propose to do. Mr. Beardmore stated that he has no problem with the glass, but has alot of reservations about significant changes to the front of the building. He would like to see them work with the existing facade as much as possible. Mr. Dewhurst stated that the Guidelines point out that they should try to maintain the existing pattern and there is a lot of leeway with this building and still stay within the existing pattern. Mr. Lee stated that he assumed this to be a III-N building which has a mokimum of two stories. Obviously, it has exceeded that; the addition of a quasi -fourth story, they might have to look at some additional fire protection or sprinkler system or rating the in- terior of the building. And the height,benchmark is 40 feet. Mr. Jim Reidhead presented a conceptual discussion of the proposed exterior improvement program for the Antlers Hotel. He will need to present more details to the Commission for final approval. Mr. Reidhead requested a letter of pre- liminary approval from the Commission. MOTION MADE by Mr. Carsten to give conceptual approval of the plan based on this presentation and to forward a copy of the minutes to the applicant. SECONDED by Mr. Sundberg. MOTION CAR- RIED UNANINMOUSLY. Mr. Beardmore discussed the Federal intent to remove all funds for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. .1 1 continued LPC 5/13/82 Page Three Mr. Beardmore requested help from the Landmark Preservation Commission members for the Board of Realtors sponsored workshop on Historic Rehabilitation. The meeting adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Richard Beardmore, Chairperson Felix e, Support Staff t RB/af In