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MINUTES
Historic Preservation Commission
March 26, 1991
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called
to order by Pete Raab, chairman, at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Christopher Carson, Teresa Goldsmith, Tom Johnson, Pete Raab,
Liz Smith, Mike Yawman, by roll call. Ann Landis absent. Rick Sepler, Planning
Department, present. Guests: Patricia Warren, Rod Johnson, Ellen Poitevin,
Penny Varteresian.
Minutes were read. Sepler requested that the third paragraph from the
end be corrected to read: "Before the presentation, Sepler stated that it is
appropriate for a commissioner with a potential conflict of interest to have
dialog during a preapplication conference if there is no controversy." It was
moved by Smith, seconded by Goldsmith that the minutes be approved as corrected.
Unanimous with one absent.
Communications: Sepler brought to the commissioners' attention a letter
sent to the Skogman's concerning recently painted signage and entrance way at
the Palace Hotel which was done without approval from the HPC. After discussion
concerning the need to heighten awareness of the mandatory review process, the
HPC recommended that a revised flyer explaining design review and information
explaining the revised sign code should be sent in the same envelope to all
building owners within the District. Several recently observed possible viola-
tions were mentioned. It was stated that Katherine Johnson, Planning and Build-
ing Assistant, will be following up on such situations.
Old Business:
Application #9103-02, Bartlett Building Facade Renovation. (proceedings
taped)
Carson stated that since he is the architect for the project, he would
present the design and then leave before the committee report. A discussion of
the appearance of fairness issue ensued. Johnson stated that he is a friend of
Rod Johnson's but feels that he can be fair about the review and would like to
stay in the meeting.
Sepler presented the staff report, concluding that the proposed facade
renovation design as submitted contributes to the Historic District. Carson
presented the project, explaining that the original building had seven columns
but that in the late 50's or early 60's, they were replaced by three concrete
columns and a steel beam in order to install modern, learge windows. The facade
renovation, deliberately not an accurate restoration because of the structural
changes that now exist, restores the proportional relationship of the first floor
to the second floor that originally existed. The new columns have a simplified
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HPC Minutes - 3/26/91 - page 2
carved capital, appropriate to renovation philosophy. The '60's columns will .
be plastered to resemble the masonry used on the second floor wall front.
Color: The color of the masonry will stay as is. An attempt will be made to
match the first floor columns to the second floor color with a mortar wash. Trim
will be two values of "pewter". Johnson exhibited a sample leaded glass panel
in consideration for the transom area. Concern was voiced as to whether the
new design fools the eye into thinking that the building has always looked as
the new design proposes. Carson stated that the new design was a 90's abstraction
rather than a copy of the original but still in the spirit of the original design.
Carson excused himself.
Committee Report: Yawman, chairman, stated that he had learned of his
chairmanship Monday and had no report. Discussion ensued concerning the leaded
glass suggestion. Conclusion was that it would detract from the verticality of
the design. Yawman asked for clarification of how a design review chairman
is alerted to his assignment. It was explained that he would have known if he
had been present during the preapplication hearing and that it was an oversight
that' he wasn't informed because of the actual review being scheduled soon after-
wards because the preapplication went smoothly.
Commission Discussion: After discussion, Goldsmith moved and Yawman
seconded that HPC accept the Findings of the Commission report, dated 18 March
1991 and 26 March 1991 for Application 9103-02. Vote was unanimQus with one
absent.
Application #9103-04, Clapp Building paint scheme. (proceedings taped)
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Sepler presented the staff report, concluding that the proposed paint
scheme contributes to the Historic District. Poitevin and Varteresian presented
testimony. Johnson, presenting the committee report, stated that the scheme
seems reasonable for the location. During discussion, Sepler mentioned that it
might be possible in the future, if HPC approves, to develope a "consent agenda"
for handling applications such as color schemes rapidly without the formality
of the existing procedure. Goldsmith moved and Yawman seconded that the Findings
of the Commission report, dated 21 March 1991 for Applicaiton9103-04 be accepted.
Vote was unanimous with one absent.
Dave Robison, Planning Department, gave a presentation of the Gateway
Design guidelines, assisted by Sepler, asking that commissioners review the
work that has been done so far and bring feedback to Robison on an individual
basis within the next few weeks~
New Business:
Sepler distributed the update sign code and asked commissioners to review
it to see of the provisions that have been changed that affect the HPC are
appropriate.
There was discussion concerning how to deal with leng thy reviews and late.
meetings. Raab reminded the HPC that there should be a proper nomination and
election of officers. It was decided to hold a workshop to deal with such matte .
on April 2 at JOhnson's.
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HPC MInutes - 3/26/91 - page 3
Sepler introduced the draft of a letter to be sent to the Planning Commission
from the HPC concerning disposition of the Swan Hotel cabins. Patricia Warren
assisted in drafting it, since the Jefferson County Historical Society feels
strongly about this issue. The draft was signed by Raab. It was pointed out
that he was not present for the review, having removed himself from the pro-
ceedings, and that the protem chairperson, Landis, should sign the letter.
Commissioners suggested changes to the letter. Goldsmith moved and Smith seconded
that the letter be accepted as edited. Vote was unanimous with one absent.
Letter is attached.
Goldsmith moved that the meeting be adjourned. Yawman seconded. Vote
was unanimous with one absnet. Admourned at 10:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Barbara S. Marseille, Secretary
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Correction as of 3/26/91 to 3/12/91 minutes:
Paragraph #3 from end should read: "Before the presentation, Sepler stated that
it is appropriate for a commissioner with a potential conflict of interest to
have dialog during a preapplication conference if there is not controversy."
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Barbara S. Marseille, Secretary