Historic Preservation Commission

AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO February 4, 2021 3:00 PM Virtual Meeting Conferencing Access Information: https://zoom.us/j/91956997299 Password: 691731 Listen via phone at: 1-650-449-9052 Meeting ID: 919 5699 7299 Passcode: 691731 I. CALL TO ORDER John called the meeting to order at 3:10 pm. II. ROLL CALL III. AGENDA ADOPTION Melanie moved to approve; Dan seconded; unanimously passes. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 7, 2021 Melanie moved to approve, subject to Nancy Locke’s amendment that she is going to contact Dave Groy. Vic seconded. The motion passed unanimously. V. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Architectural Design Guidelines Dan gave an update from the BOT meeting where they officially adopted the ADG’s and expressed unanimous support for the ADG’s and a strong interest in making the ADG’s regulatory. A goal going forward will be to capture the experience of the ADG’s and give feedback to the BOT in 6 months; Vic will take responsibility for staying on top of this task. Melanie requested a recording of the meeting and Mark said he would provide her with the recording. B. Potential Developments Mark gave an update about a couple of pending developments on Main Street. He is having pre-application meetings with the property owner of the vacant lot between the Orpheum and House Rock Kitchen. They’re trying to multi-family and commercial or hotel in a 3-story building. Multi-family residential (condominiums) behind and above This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov first-floor commercial. There are some conflicts with short-term rentals in our code pertaining to mixed-use main street that need to be addressed. The owner of the building on the corner of Colorado and Main (formerly Colorado Kitchens) is looking to put on a two-story addition along with rooftop deck on top of the roof the existing building. Nancy raised questions about parking and Mark said this is part of the question with the planning commission. No matter the use, the requirement for parking is very minimal in downtown in order to encourage density. C. Strategic planning and goal setting for 2021 John went through the top goals identified in 2020 for 2021 and asked for commissioners to champion. 1. Locally landmark some additional properties: the Courthouse, Town Hall, etc. Suzy will lead; Jo, Nancy, Melanie, and Suzy want to assist. 2. Implement ADG’s and related procedures. Dan will lead, Vic and John to support. 3. Recruit new commissioner. John will lead. 4. Market the HPC to the community. Jo will lead. Suzy, John, and Melanie will support. D. HPC Ethics and Code of Conduct work session Mark walked through a memo from Town’s attorney regarding two areas of concern: 1) the difference between legislative and quasi-judicial activities, and the resulting rules of conduct applicable to Commissioners; and 2) constraints imposed as a result of the Colorado Open Meetings Law, especially as it applies to electronic modes of communication. See the memo attached to these minutes. E. Saving Places Conference John reviewed the requirement for the HPC to attend a minimum of three History Colorado conferences. The saving places conference would count toward this requirement. Mark emphasized the need for attendees of any conference to be prepared to present takeaways that apply to preservation concerns in Buena Vista. F. 305 Chestnut demo permit discussion Melanie contacted Barbara Darden who has additional documentation of historic structures that Barbara will provide the HPC in the near future. Barbara needs some photos of the West elevation. This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov  G. Residential Survey update Mark updated the group regarding pending payments for the survey contract. There was some discussion of difficulties the contractors are experiencing in accessing physical records due to COVID restrictions but overall, the project remains on track for completion in accordance with contract requirements. H. Updates from related organizations Vic reviewed elevator inspections and repairs required for the courthouse elevator on behalf of BV Heritage. The elevator is expected to be back in operation during the first week of May 2021. I. Next meeting date and location: The next meeting of the HPC was set for March 4th, 2021 at 3:00pm via Zoom video conference. VII. STAFF UPDATES There were no updates from staff due to the discussion of proposed projects that were covered during business item B. VIII. ADJOURNMENT John O’Brien adjourned the meeting at 4:37pm. This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov