Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 07/11/1990LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 11, 1990 The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. at 281 North College Avenue. Members present included Ruth Weatherford, Jim Tanner, Rheba Massey, Jennifer Carpenter and Rae Ann Todd. Staff was represented by Carol Tunner. Joyce Lewton acted as secretary. Guests included: Tim Boyden for the Food Coop; Joe Novak for Novak's Little Budapest; Scott Smith for Coopersmith's Brew Pub; Keith and Anita Diamond representing AJ's; and, Community Development Director Mike Davis. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Weatherford made a motion to approve the June 14, 1990 minutes as submitted. Ms. Todd seconded the motion. Ayes: Weatherford, Tanner, Massey, Carpenter, and Todd. Nays: None. Ms. Carpenter made a motion to approve the June 18, 1990 minutes as submitted. Mr. Tanner seconded the motion. Ayes: Weatherford, Tanner, Massey, Carpenter, and Todd. Nays: None. DISCUSSION ITEMS Food Coop, 250 East Mountain Avenue Mr. Tim Boyden presented the resubmittal of the Food Coop application. The wooden bench and planters will be painted in the same color scheme as approved for the existing building. The bench will be painted dark burgundy while the planters will be painted the same gray as the building with burgundy trim. The bike rack will be painted burgundy. The planters located on either edge of the bench will be lag bolted to the bench and will have structural members of a minimum 2" dimension. The planters at each side of the doorway will be set back one foot on either side of the door. All exposed corners will be rounded as a safety precaution. Mr. Tanner made a motion to approve the resubmittal application as proposed. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. Ayes: Weatherford, Tanner, Massey, Carpenter and Todd. Nays: None. Novak's Little Budapest, 126 North College Avenue Mr. Joe Novak presented a proposal based on the conceptual presentation made at an earlier meeting to the LPC. A 35' patio will be constructed of unfinished cedar rather than redwood as previously proposed. The patio cover will be constructed of 2" X 6" rafters, placed every 4", and mounted on posts with a 25' span. Lattice and a grape leaf arbor will top the patio cover. A 6' unfinished cedar fence will cover the cinder block wall to the south, the east alley and the parking lot on the north. The newel posts will be detailed with a flying goose pattern. The landscaped trash enclosure will be placed beyond the parking lot which will be located directly behind the patio. Handicap access will be provided through the landscaped area on the east facing access and will probably be constructed of concrete. Ms. Carpenter expressed concern and requested Mr. Novak to check with his contractor regarding the 25' span between the posts supporting the patio cover. Ms. Weatherford made a motion to accept the proposal as submitted. Ms. Todd seconded the motion. Ayes: Weatherford, Tanner, Carpenter, Todd and Massey. Nays: None. taff Support and Budget Cuts Mr. Mike Davis, Development Services Director, appeared before the Commission to explain the staff and budget cuts since the National Heritage Corridor for the Poudre River has been assigned to Ms. VanMeter on a full time basis. Mr. Davis has recommended to Council, as a budget supplemental, a historical preservation fund be established with a seed grant of $200,000 from the general fund in 1991. All Commissioners present expressed concern that while this recommendation was made, the Board itself was not consulted. They each expressed an interest in improved communications between the Board and the Planning Department. Ms. Massey presented several plans from other cities to help write a Fort Collins plan. Council wants the LPC to follow a work plan for the balance of the 1990 year as follows: 1. Inventory historical resources 2. Prioritize that inventory 3. Use $40,000 of the grant for contractual administrative support for one year 4. LPC to advise Council as to the administration of the $200,000 Rhodes/Trimble House A funding resolution will be presented to Council August 7, 1990 for purchase by the City of the building and surrounding lots. C000ersmith's Brew Pub Scott Smith appeared before the Commission regarding the awning approved in May. The rigid frame awning is in the fire lane on the northwest corner so it is necessary to gain approval for an awning adjustment. -2- The applicant proposed to cut back the northwest corner of the awning to a 45 degree angle. The applicant also proposed changing the tinted glass on the northeast elevation of the glass shed with opaque spandrel from the ground to the roof rather than just as a kickplate as approved by the Commission in July 1989. Ms. Todd made a motion to approve the spandrel glass. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. Ayes: Tanner, Carpenter, Todd, Massey and Weatherford. Nays: None. Ms. Carpenter made a motion to approve the awning adjustment as proposed. Ms. Weatherford seconded the motion. Ayes: Tanner, Weatherford, Carpenter, Todd and Massey. Nays: None. AJ's, 242 Linden Street Mr. Keith Diamond, the applicant, said he proposed to replace the front face of the building with a clay brick veneer below the copper awning but he now wants to simply repaint this (pink/aqua) area the color of a green awning on the building to the south. The Commission felt a dark green color would be compatible. Mr. Tanner made a motion to approve in concept the proposal and for staff to approve colors upon submittal of paint chips by the applicant. Ms. Carpenter seconded the motion. Ayes: Tanner, Weatherford, Carpenter, Todd and Massey. Nays: None. 1530 South College Staff informed the Commission that the owner, Taco Bell, proposed the demolition of the Spanish style house. The Commission instructed staff to write a letter requesting evaluation of the historical and architectural significance of both sides of the street. These 20's and 30's structures are very significant; this area is where the nice part of downtown starts and to the south is commercial strip. Ms. Carpenter pointed out the LDGS will be put to the test with this proposed demolition. Stages of Preservation Planning Ms. Massey made a short presentation on the Stages of Preservation Planning as used by the State of Wyoming. I. Identify Resources A. Develop historic contexts 1. Geographical area 2. Time period 3. Theme B. Identify Property Types -3- II. Evaluation of Resources for National, State and Local Significance A. Identify Historic Resource Base 1. How many 2. Condition B. Establish goals and priorities III. Determine Threats IV. Define protective measures The procedures are on -going and should be integrated into the broader planning process. The Commission requested Ms. Massey to present the stages of preservation planning to Council. These stages seem to encompass the entire work plan the Council wants the LPC to implement in 1990. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Minutes submitted by Joyce Lewton. -4-