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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.hpc.19740614RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Special Meeting Historic Preservation commi~tee ~JUn.e !4,, .!974 Meeting was called to order at 2:35 P,M, by Acting Chairwoman Judy Ferrenberg, with Florence Glidden, Mona Frost~ Norman Burns~ Bob Marsh~ Lary Groen and Assistant Planner John Stanford, Criteria for the Historic District Ferrenberg stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the criteria for the Historic District. Stanford suggested that the first criteria be: (1) New construction or remodeling of existing structures shall not overpower or detract from the prominence of prestigious public buildings. He stated that "prestigious" should not mean only architecturally · significant but consider location and historic significance as well. It was noted by Ferrenberg that all public buildings had been placed in the "exceptional" category. Stanford stated that what this was saying was that when standing in the vicinity of a public building, those buildings would be the most outstanding build- ings in the individual's visual plane. Stanford noted that this statement did not preclude buildings being equally as massive perhaps. Groen suggested that the Committee reinforce their stance by complying with the existing Building Code. Open space could be utilized to establish mass texture and rhythm similar to the historic buildings in the visual area. Stanford stated that this was in no way putting limits on the sizes of buildings; all this was saying was the prominence had to be maintained and relate to the established pattern of massing in the historic district. Groen stated that a relationship between structures a certain number of feet away from each other should be established, so that various criteria could be applied. Burns suggested that there be included in the criteria a section of definitions, explaining the terms used. Stanford mentioned that with commercial growth in the City, the downtown area may grow into an area where the existing buildings may be small, such as La Cocina. This did not necessarily mean that such buildings must relate to the existing ones in massing. This could be incorporated in a downtown plan. (2) New Construction or remodeling of existing structures shall not detract from established patterns of massing, texture, and rhythm on existing struc- tures within 300 feet. Stanford felt that color should be addressed at this time. Diversity and intensity should be included, or color patterns or values. Burns noted that there was nothing in the Ordinance that required buildings to come in front of the H.P.C. for permission to paint, as this did not, in itself, require a building permit. -1- RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Special Meeting Criteria for the Historic District, continued Historic Preservation Committee June 14~ 1974 Groen stated that the colors and surface textures should relate to existing structures within three hundred feet. Ferrenberg stated that colors should be related to the size of the building. Bright colors should be in small detail work, (3) New construction, remodeling, and maintenance of existing structures shall avoid violent contrasts of building materials and colors which demean the dignity and character of existing structures with- in 300 feet. Groen asked if the Committee was going to address the problem of whether public buildings should be restored historically; in other words, to what they were originally. Stanford suggested that the private sector be al- lowed more license than the public sector in re- storing historic buildings. The public sector could be restricted to a pallet of colors on pre- dominant colors and detail. The public buildings would then take on more responsibility for historic preservation than the private sector. Stanford further noted that the definition of restoration, taking back to the original, should be included in the criteria. (4) Historic public buildings should be restored on the basis of exhaustive and diligent research and shall be subject to all established criteria of the Historic Overlay District. Stanford left the meeting to ask City Attorney Sandra Stuller to join the meeting. The above four criteria were read to the City Attorney. Ferrenberg stated that an introduction to the four criteria would be written, then pro- cedures. Stuller asked if the Committee could get more definitive. Ferrenberg asked if definitions would cover this, Stuller stated that the Committee was not identifying traits that they wanted to maintain; they were still at the goal stage. Stuller further stated that this type of general statement was a double edged sword in that it would not stifle the designer's creativity, but it would give the Committee too many perogatives. Groen stated that these type of specifics made the Committee an architectural review board. Stuller replied that this was what the Committee was. Stuller then noted that the Committee had to inform people which elements of the architectural' features the Committee was going to examine, and what are the norms they would examine them against. Stanford stated that this implied more quantifying -2- RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Special Meeting Criteria for the Historic District, continued Historic Preservation Committee June 14~. 1974 of existing characteristics. lated to the criteria, These could be re- Stuller stated that the criteria should be pre- sented by the time of the second reading in front of the City Council, which could be mid or late summer. Frost asked if the district precluded any further action by the Planning and Zoning Commission as took place with the Marcus Building (Durant- Galena). Stuller replied that once the district is formed, it would not go to the Planning and Zoning Commission - the H.P.C. would be the final authority. She further noted that if the district was not passed and Ordinance 19'expired, the Committee would have jurisdiction over specifically designated sites. City Attorney Stuller left the meeting. Stanford stated that he would continue working on the Historic Preservation Plan, which was an analysis of the physical characteristics of the Victorian buildings, Asked if the members would be willing to meet on June 16 to discuss this. Glidden made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Groen seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M. Secretary