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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.hpc.19740426RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Regular Meeting Historic Preservation Committee April 26, 1974 Meeting was called to order at 3:15 P.M. by Chairman David Finholm, with Florence Glidden, Mona Frost, Lary Groen, Norman Burns, and John Stanford. Approval of Minutes It was noted by Chairman Finholm that the secretary had written an amending memorandum to the Committee correcting two paragraphs of the minutes. Mona Frost made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Norman Burns seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Building Review; Vroom Building John Stanford presented the plans for the Vroom Building. Mr. Vroom was represented by Marie Powers at the meeting. The building site would face out onto Main Street, and was located across the street from the Epicure and the Hotel Jerome. The effects of this building on the historic characteristics apparent in the Main Street area were the considera- tion of the Committee. Stanford pointed out that the building, as shown, had similar massing to the Epicure, it was built of masonry, it had elements of compatibility with adjacent structures in similarity of detail, as in the vertical windows, and stated that wood design was used below the windows. Stanford stated that he was concerned about the other two sides of the building not shown in the sketch. Mr. Vroom assured him that brick would be used on all facades. Stanford mentioned that the Planning Office felt, since this was a busy intersection and the corner was used as a bus stop, that a wrought iron fence be put up to protect the grass and landscaping on the building grounds. Mr. Vroom also agreed to screen the trash storage area. Uses of the building were to be predominantly office, with the possibility of some retail. Five feet of open space running along the eastern side allows for access to the building in the case that the parking lot next door should be built upon at some later date. Groen stated that his only concern would be with the intended signing on the building. Norman Burns again stated that they, as a Committee, should have the assurances of Mr. ~room that the other two sides of the building would also be done in brick. Finholm stated that he felt that the building fit into the criteria adopted for the area, and asked if there were any other concerns, other than the usual mate- rials and standard things, such as stain samples, brick samples, etc. Lary Groen made a motion to approve the Vroom Building with the above stipulations. Mona Frost seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. John Stanford asked for the Committee's permission to relate the comments of the Committee to the Planning and Zoning Commission and list the elements of compatibility. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Regular Meeting Historic Preservation Committee April 26, 1974 Brinkman Remodel Deana Brinkman stated she had not yet chosen the paint color for the exterior of the building. At the moment, her only plans were to lighten up the basic brown color, with the addition of victorian trim. Signing would be similar to that already on the building, and across the street, and would be in the existing location on the building. She stated that interior work would be completed in two weeks, and at this time she would be ready to begin painting the exterior. She invited the Committee to view the building at the next meeting. Then she would show the committee the colors she had picked out for the exterior painting, as well as show the Committee the work she had done on the interior. Groen stated that she should present the plans to the Committee, prior to the time when the work was completed. This is the function and intent of the Committee. The Committee was not interested in making a snap decision on color. The Committee requested that she have an idea available, and present this idea to the Committee. Brinkman stated again that the painting could not be started until two weeks, and that the Committee would be presented with the plans before she started the project. Groen asked her intentions concerning the greenhouse she had planned for the back of her property. Brinkman stated that at the April 2, 1974 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, she had presented her plans for the back lot of her property. The Commission had approved the solarium plans to extend into the back of the property. Her plans for the back lot, however, was to make it into a park, have it landscaped, and build a green house and nursery in the area. She had already found people to do the work on the lot and to lease the property. The Planning and Zoning Commission had instructed her to come back with her plans as this was not the time for conceptual approval for the greenhouse. She had found out that they had scheduled her too late in the season for the greenhouse and nursery idea to be successful for this year. She asked if the Committee would be able to affect this in any way. Groen stated that it was difficult for the Committee to act when they didn't know anything about her project. The Committee should have plans to review. Also, the project seemed to be added to a bit at a time, where it should have been included in the original project plan. Brinkman stated that actually, she was required to have 21 parking places on this lot. The Planning and Zoning Commission had not allowed this, and she felt that she should do something with the lot rather than nothing. Groen asked what type of greenhouse would be built there, would it be an old fashioned looking green- house ? Brinkman responded that it would be a con- ventional greenhouse, with rock and old beams being used. Groen also asked about trash storage. Brinkman replied that she would not place dumpsters RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Regular Meeting Brinkman Remodel, continued Historic Preservation Plan Wheeler Opera House Historic Preservation Committee April 26, 1974 near the solarium where patrons would be eating, and that, if she could not get her plans through in regard to the park, she would put up a picket fence of some type or use some other means to hide the back lot. Brinkman also mentioned that City Manager "Mick" Mahoney had talked to her about cleaning up the back lot, and about his concerns with the restoration of the Wheeler Opera House. Brinkman stated that she would bring in the colors for the paint at the next meeting May 10, and if she could, bring in the landscapers and their plans. The property lies in the Historic District, so the Committee needed to approve the building and plans for the back lot. Then the Committee could have a look at the interior work done on the building. She also mentioned that, if the weather permits painting earlier, could she possibly contact the Committee in regard to her plans at some other time? Stanford stated that last week he had made a pre- sentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission in regard to the Historic Preservation Committee and their activities. The summary included in the mailing mentioned six important criteria used for a good Historic Preservation program. The appendix was from a book by the AIP on ~the s~bject of historic preservation. He felt it would give the Committee more information on the developing of criteria. A conference was slated for May 4, sponsored by the State Historic Society. The workshop would last from 8:30 to 5:30 P.M., and was taking place at the high school in Glenwood Springs. All those members who could make it were urged to attend. The focus of the meeting would be an overall view of historic preservation with respect to the laws and available funds at the state and national level. Main questions which would be addressed would be, What is historic preservation?, what does it mean to be listed in the National Register, what federal preservation laws and state preservation laws exist, and how do they affect our situation? It was asked how owners were to benefit from the historic designation, especially in the Aspen situation. Glidden stated that it was necessary that this be accomplished, and that owners are not penalized for historic designation. It was noted that in other communities, historic designation had increased property values. Groen mentioned in regard to the Wheeler Opera House, that John Nixon, Finance Director, had discovered in the leases of the various tenants, a clause that states that those renting the property are res- ponsible for repairs, maintenance, and remodels undertaken on the building. John Nixon was writing the tenants so that they were aware of this. Also, Groen asked if there had been a consensus at the last meeting on the trim being repainted on the Wheeler Opera House. It was noted that there had been, and he had been designated to follow this up. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Regular Meeting Wheeler Opera House, continued National Preservation Week Historic Preservation Committee April 26, 1974 Groen also mentioned that Ramona Markalunas had mentioned that a supplemental appropriation may be required for the trim work. Groen also suggested that they request John Nixon make a complete and accurate accounting of money spent on the Wheeler last year, and that a Wheeler Opera House file be established with copies of con- tracts, etc., placed in the file. City Manager "Mick" Mahoney should receive copies of all informa- tion to facilitate coordination with Mahoney and the Committee. Groen suggested that the City consider putting a commercial enterprise in the basement of the Wheeler. A good paying tenant, such as a restaurant, could be placed here. He also stated that bids received for the doorway of the Anrapoy had to be reconsidered. The door needed to be recessed, which meant that they would lose the required landing. To keep this landing, the stairs needed to be moved back. Finholm then suggested that the H.P.C. hold an interim meeting to discuss the Historic Preservation Week. The meeting was tentatively set for May 1 in the evening. Deana Brinkman's property remodel may be reviewed at this time. Glidden made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Frost seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M. Secretary