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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10221991 "'-' ... "" - - .f ... . . . e e MINUTES Historic Preservation Commission Ocotber 22, 1991 All proceedings taped. The regular meeting of the Histùttc Preservation Cdmmission was called to order by Pete Raab in the absence of chairman ~QJdsmith. Roll call was taken. Present: Christopher Carson, ðnn Landis, Pete Raab, Liz Smith, Mike Yawman. Absent: Teresa Goldsmith. Guest: Patricia Warren. Minutes were read. Smith moved and Yawman seconded that the minutes be approved. Unanimously approved with one absent and one vacant position. Communications Sepler noted that HPC is scheduled to meet December 24, Christmas eve. It was decided to cancel the meeting. He also mentioned receiving a hpone call from a resident asking for the name of a plumber knowledgeable re 100- year-old plumbing. Recommendations were made by commissioners, noting that HPC cannot officially endorse a specific tradesman. Keith Jackson has contacted the Planning Department concerning replace- ment of windows in the Victorian Square Building. He is working with Puget Power on selecting thermally efficient upgraded windows. Commissioners determined that this would be beyonq normal maintenance and so would be sub_iect~ó;:rYi_~~ . 4á~kson' ~project will be scheduled for November 12. Be-pIer at}í'i9!\\1t'l~~ij;.~thåtð-Tesycling center is being designed for Waterfront Place. Review is also scheduled for November 12. New Business District color palette: Sepler reported that, in examination of the guidelines developed by the National Trust for the downtown District, he discovered that, as worded, only trim colors are specified. He asked that body colors be officially specified as well. Public testimony: Patricia Warren, representing the Jefferson County Historical Society, requested that review should always occur where there is a large, unbroken facade, and that one of the guidelines state that brick currently in a natural state is not to be painted. During discussion, the idea of having a separate set of color guidelines for the older, wood sided buildings might be wise. Commission discussion and conclusion: After discussion, the commissioners t~ntatively decided to l)develop guidelines, 2)develop how-to information ~. --.. . . . It tit HPC Minutes - 10/22/91 - page two 3) develop an approved palette in the form of a wall chart representing locally purchasable paint brands and apprinted hand-out detailing paint color numbersoon the chart and 4) possibly develop a wall chart and hand-out suggesting schemes and/or colors that work well together. There was also discussion re compiling kits of chips provided by the paint companies which could be sold for a nominal sum to applicants. Sepler will work on putting together the guidelines and how-to sheets and Marseille will work on charts, interfacing with paint companies. It is hoped to have the entire project in place by spring. Budget: Commissioner examined the budget and expenditures to date, with an eye toward budget request for '92 to Council. After diseussion, it was decided that Yawman, representing the commissioners, would work out details with Sepler, being sure to include adequate staff time. Old business: It wasnnoted that an advertise:.,.ment asking før appli- cations for appointment to the HPC has appeared.in the Leader and that th@ mayor will soon be making an appointment. It was decided, after discussioø, that if commissioners choose to do so, recommendatíóns for Marseille as commissioner should be sent on an individual basis. Announcements: Agenda for November 12 was discussed. Packets will be available next Tuesday for review committee members. Yawman moved and ~mith seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Unanimously approved with one absent and one vacant position at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~.\\\~-Q~ Barbara S. Marseille Secretary