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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.hpc.19740318RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 O0 Leaves Continued Meetin9 Historic Preservation Committee March 18, 1974 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Dave Finholm, with Judy Ferrenberg, Mona Frost, Lary Groen, and John Stanford. Chairman Finholm asked that all extraneous comments be held until the end of the meeting and stated that after the agenda had been completed, the Committee should attempt to establish criteria for the review of buildings under Ordinance #19. Wheeler Opera House John Stanford stated that Ted Armstrong, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, had been unable to attend the meeting, but was willing to come at another time to discuss the restoration of the Wheeler Opera House. He also mentioned that C.T. Collins had sent a letter to the Planning Office last year with the year's work outlined, and a list of priorities, which possibly could be reviewed. Some discussion included the possibility of obtaining matching funds from the federal government, donations by local construction companies and private citizens. Lary Groen maintained that before they could begin to approach others with these ideas, they must have some idea of the cost of these projects. Mona Frost then nominated Lary Groen take charge of the Wheeler Opera House restoration. Judy Ferrenberg seconded the nomination. All in favor, nomination carried. Paepcke House Dave Finholm then suggested that Judy Ferrenberg investigate the designation of the Paepcke House as a historic structure. Finholm then mentioned that Groen should coordinate restoration priorities for the Wheeler, and when he was ready to present his report to the Committee, he should ask Collins to attend also. A structural analysis should be presented. Finholm then requested John Stanford to find out on what basis Dick Arnold did all the work for the City and Pitkin County in regard to construction. Aspen Community Church Stanford then mentioned that all that was needed to designate this building a historic structure was official motion from the H.P.C. The necessary re- search and documentation had been completed by the Historical Society previously. The public hearing was scheduled for the same date as the City Hall public hearing, April 16. an Ferrenberg made a motion to recommend to P & Z that the Aspen Community Church be designated historic, seconded by Dave Finholm. All in favor, motion carried. By-Law Revisions Judy Ferrenberg made a motion to accept the by-laws as proposed. Dave Finholm seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Aspen Supply Building John Stanford reiterated that at the conceptual pre- sentation to the P & Z, a remodel of the interior was all that had been proposed. However, some exterior work was being done. Lary Groen mentioned his conversation with Ms. Brinkman. Stanford was then directed by the Committee to compose a letter, RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Continued Meeting Historic Preservation Committee March 18, 1974 Aspen Supply Building, continued H.P.C. Review Brand Building and Aspen Supply Sign Restoration Building Research Criteria for Building Review respectfully requesting that she present her plans for the exterior to the Committee at the next meeting. There was some discussion of P & Z's and the Building Department's attitude to the H.P.C.'s right to review. Some suggestions were that P & Z draw up a special resolution again stating H.P.C.'s right to review under Ordinance #19, an editorial by Bill Dunaway in the Aspen Times, a letter to Clayton Meyring. Dave Finholm suggested that a letter be sent to Tom Sardy and Harley Baldwin, the sign owners, and ask them to help preserve and restore the signs. As the signs were existing signs, they did not need to come in front of the Board of Adjustment for variance. Concerning building research, it was mentioned by Judy Ferrenberg that Heather Hopton, Research Con- sultant, was progressing well on her research of historic buildings within the Historic Overlay District. Ferrenberg then suggested that when they come up in front of the P & Z for approval of the Historic Overlay District, May 7, they request Mayor Standley declare that week, May 6-12, Historic Preservation Week. She suggested that the newspapers be asked to do articles on this, a request be made of the Environmental Task Force to make an attempt to save the aspen trees, etc. Mona Frost then nominated Judy Ferrenberg to be in charge of this program. Dave Finholm seconded the nomination. All in favor, motion carried. The Committee then discussed the criteria they should be using during the review process to make their decisions viable and enforceable. Stanford mentioned that they could set up guidelines of a general nature such as proportions, materials, colors, etc., but that they should also allow themselves a block by block analysis, in that each block has different characteristics of interest to preserve. He then showed a series of slides of Main Street, between Hunter and Galena Street. The main focus of this block was the County Courthouse, and he mentioned what he felt were important criteria for this block in relation to the significance of the Courthouse. He stated that he felt each of the Committee members should do this -- take a block and try to get the feel of the important considerations present on each. Chairman Finholm then made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Secretary