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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 12/04/1991a 0 Landmark Preservation Commission Worksession Minutes December 4, 1991 Commission Chair Rheba Massey called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., 281 North College Avenue. Commission members Jennifer Carpenter, Bud Frick, Brian Janonis, Rheba Massey, James Tanner, Rae Ann Todd and Ruth Weatherford were present. Carol Tunner represented staff. Mr. Frick and Mr. Janonis did not arrive until after the approval of the November 6 and November 20 minutes. Kevin Patrick of John Dengler and Associates,. Architects, and Tommy Short, business owner of 214 Linden, were guests. SUMMARY: Commission members amended and approved a proposal, submitted by Kevin Patrick of John Dangler and Associates, Architects, to rehabilitate and repaint the storefronts of 208 and 214 Linden Street. Commission and staff discussed alternate plans for completing the "Historic Contexts". Approval of Minutes Mr. Tanner moved to approve the November 6, 1991 minutes. Ms. Todd seconded the motion. The motion to approve the November 6 minutes, as submitted, passed 5-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Massey, Tanner, Todd and Weatherford. Ms. Todd noted a typographical error under LPC Work Plan, page 3 of the November 20 minutes. Mr. Tanner moved to accept the November 20, 2991 minutes, as corrected. Ms. Todd seconded the motion. The motion to approve the November 20 minutes, as corrected, passed 5-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Massey, Tanner, Todd and Weatherford. CURRENT ITEMS 208 and 214 Linden Street: Rehabilitation and Repainting Tommy Short, property owner, 214 Linden, and Kevin Patrick, representing John Dangler and Associates, submitted a proposal to rehabilitate and repaint the storefront (not including the brick) at 214 Linden and to repaint the building (including the brick) at 208 Linden. 214 Linden will be opened as Linden's Night Club and 208 Linden will be opened as the Bourbon Street Restaurant. Ms. Tunner noted that the applicant plans to take advantage of the federal and the state tax credits in this restoration project. The applicant was advised that the National Park Service may not approve the proposed illuminated awnings. Mr. Short responded that an early opening for the business was the most important consideration, and waiting to complete the National Park Service approval in order to get the tax credits would not be acceptable. Commission members proposed the following amendments to the proposal. The awning color will be flat burgundy, not peach. Ms. Tunner requested that the applicants provide the commission with a cross section of the storefront when the construction Landwrk Preserwtim Co iasim December 6, 1"1, Minutes 2 drawing is completed. Commission members and the applicant agreed that the wood portions of the benches will be stained oak. The proposed lights, English Arm, Round Base, five globe, with pine green metal bases, will be accepted as submitted. This style of light will set the lighting standard for the area. Mr. Tanner moved to accept the proposal, as amended. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. The motion to accept the proposal, as amended, passed 7-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Janonis, Massey, Tanner, Todd and Weatherford. There was no citizen input. Mr. Frick complimented the applicants on the quality of the submittal. OTHER BUSINESS Historic Resources Preservation Proaram Ms. Massey reported that she had been experiencing a great deal of concern about the "Draft Historic contexts", so she asked some knowledgeable people to review the report and comment. The comments were that the report was not done according to the National Park Service standards or Ms. Massey's addendum to the RFP, nor was much time spent by the consultant in Fort Collins doing original research of the data gaps on historic structures. Ms. Massey also checked more deeply into the prime contractor, John Feinberg and his referrals, with mixed results on his performance. Discussion followed on whether to continue with the consultant or not. It was noted that this would cause a problem meeting the 1991 CLG grant timelines. Also this could require that the LPC assume more of the workload in setting priorities, determining endangered structures, and in doing the final report. Ms. Tunner noted that staff and the LPC already have a very heavy workload. Mr. Tanner agreed and expressed the opinion that he and others on the LPC could not commit to this increased workload. Ms. Carpenter commented that many of the problems of this project are the result of lack of staff time. The City Council wants the LPC to work toward alleviating crises management of historic structures, but has not given the Commission the staff support necessary to do the work. Ms. Massey moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Janonis seconded the motion. The motion to adjourn passed 6-0. Ayes: Carpenter, Frick, Janonis, Massey, Todd and Weatherford. Ms. Massey adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Submitted by Charlotte Plaut, Secretary.