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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmark Preservation Commission - Minutes - 06/10/2015Landmark Preservation Commission Page 1 December 10, 2014 Approved by the Commission at the July 8, 2015 Meeting Ron Sladek, Chair Doug Ernest, Vice Chair City Council Chambers Maren Bzdek City Hall West Meg Dunn 300 Laporte Avenue Kristin Gensmer Fort Collins, Colorado Per Hogestad Dave Lingle Cablecast on City Cable Channel 14 Alexandra Wallace on the Comcast cable system Belinda Zink Laurie Kadrich Karen McWilliams Josh Weinberg Gino Campana Staff Liaison, CDNS Director Preservation Planner Preservation Planner Council Liaison The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224- 6001) for assistance. Regular Meeting June 10, 2015 Minutes  CALL TO ORDER Chair Sladek called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.  ROLL CALL PRESENT: Dunn, Zink, Bzdek, Hogestad, Wallace, Gensmer, Lingle, Ernest, Sladek ABSENT: None STAFF: McWilliams, Weinberg, Schiager  PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None.  CONSENT AGENDA 1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 8, 2015 REGULAR MEETING. The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the April 8, 2015 regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission. Landmark Preservation Commission City of Fort Collins Page 2 2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 22, 2015 REGULAR MEETING. The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the April 22, 2015 regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission. 3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 2015 REGULAR MEETING. The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the May 13, 2015 regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission. Mr. Ernest moved that the Landmark Preservation Commission accept the Consent Agenda presented at the meeting of June 10, including all items on that agenda. Ms. Bzdek seconded. Motion passed unanimously. [Timestamp: 5:36 p.m.]  PULLED FROM CONSENT None  DISCUSSION AGENDA 4. 714 WEST MOUNTAIN AVENUE FORT COLLINS LANDMARK DESIGNATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Staff is pleased to present for your consideration the Thode House located at 714 West Mountain Avenue. The property has significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standard C. APPLICANT: Henry Thode III Staff Report Mr. Weinberg presented the staff report. Applicant Presentation None Public Input None Commission Questions and Discussion A Member asked about the porch, whether it was screened in, and if it was original. Mr. Weinberg stated that no building permits were found that would document any additions. Mr. Thode stated the front porch was already screened in 1955 when they moved in, but he had found a picture from a tax assessment in 1948 where the porch was not screened. Mr. Weinberg also mentioned that there is an approved plan for an addition to the back of the house, which was approved through the demo/alt process several months ago. Another Member asked whether Standard B was considered in the nomination because of Alexander Ault. Mr. Weinberg said they didn’t have enough information to support a strong connection to him. Chair Sladek said he felt strongly that the designation should be approved, but was concerned about the quality of the nomination and would like to see some additional research and changes. He detailed a number of specific concerns, and said he would send his notes to Staff. In response to a Commission question, Mr. Weinberg clarified that a designation would not impact the previous decision in the demo/alt review. Members discussed that the entire property would be designated, not just the house, despite what the name “Thode House” might imply. City of Fort Collins Page 3 The Commission questioned the integrity of the carriage house. Members were not in agreement about whether the carport was reversible since it is attached. There was discussion about why the carriage house had shingles rather than siding, and how old it might be. There was a comment that the carriage house was not addressed at all in the nomination or staff report. Members were unable to determine whether the carriage house was contributing or non-contributing to the designation without more documentation. Members discussed whether the designation could be approved with a caveat that Staff make the requested changes, but ultimately the Commission felt the decision should to be tabled until the next regular meeting in order to allow Staff to make the necessary improvements to the nomination. Commission Deliberation Mr. Ernest moved that the Landmark Preservation Commission request that Preservation Staff do additional research on the Thode House property at 714 West Mountain Avenue to answer questions raised by the Commission at the meeting of June 10, 2015. Ms. Wallace seconded. Mr. Lingle suggested amending the motion to say that the Commission is tabling the landmark designation of 714 West Mountain Avenue to the regular meeting of July 2015. The amendment to the motion was accepted by Mr. Ernest and seconded by Ms. Wallace. Motion passed 9-0. [Timestamp: 6:10 p.m.] 5. REQUEST TO RENAME THE LANDMARK PROPERTY AT 1009 WEST MOUNTAIN AVENUE PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to rename the Fort Collins Landmark property located at 1009 West Mountain Avenue, currently known as the Wiggins House and Garage, to the Wiggins/Taylor Property, in recognition of long-time owner Patricia Taylor. APPLICANT: Patricia Taylor Staff Report Ms. McWilliams presented the staff report. Applicant Presentation Ms. Taylor addressed the Commission. She clarified the date she acquired the home was actually August of 1974. The deed of trust had the names George and Patricia Dickson. In the 1980’s, she changed her name to Patricia Lynn Dickson Taylor. Ms. Taylor explained her connection to the Wiggins family, stating that she was a nurse at Poudre Valley Hospital and Orla Mae Wiggins was a long term patient whom she cared for until she passed. During that time, she and her husband were looking for a home in which to raise their family. Conversations with the Wiggins’ about her house search resulted in an opportunity for her to purchase the house at the age of 26. After leaving Poudre Valley Hospital, Ms. Taylor worked as the nurse for The Point, which was the first free clinic in Fort Collins, at 503 Remington. It was also the first free legal aid and the start of the Fort Collins Food Co-op. After funding ran out for The Point, she resumed her career as an investigator for abuse and neglect with Social Services until she retired to pursue another career. Ms. Taylor distributed pictures of the interior of the home to the Commission. She explained that she has removed the window bench in the back bedroom and put in sliding glass doors and a deck. The landscaping in the back yard includes many of the same flowers planted by the Wiggins’. Public Input None Commission Questions and Discussion City of Fort Collins Page 4 A Member asked about the criteria for naming designated properties. Ms. McWilliams said there are no set standards for naming, but they often use earliest long term resident, or another resident who is historically significant. Members commented that it would strengthen the request if Ms. Taylor’s history and association with the Wiggins’ family were included in the documentation before forwarding to City Council. One Member inquired about the pineapple tiles, and Ms. Taylor she added them as a welcome to the home. Commission Deliberation Ms. Bzdek moved that the Landmark Preservation Commission rename the Fort Collins Landmark property located at 1009 West Mountain Avenue currently known as the Wiggins House and Garage, to the Wiggins/Taylor Property, which will recognize long-time owner Patricia Taylor and her historical connection to the Wiggins family. Mr. Ernest suggested that the motion should be a recommendation to the Council. Ms. Bzdek agreed with the amendment. Ms. Gensmer seconded. Motion passed 9-0. [Timestamp: 6:27 p.m.]  OTHER BUSINESS None  ADJOURNMENT Chair Sladek adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Gretchen Schiager.