Historic Preservation Commission

MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO April 7, 2022 3:00 PM In-person Meeting was held at the Buena Vista Airport with alternate zoom link availability for the public to also attend virtually. I. CALL TO ORDER John O’Brien called the meeting to order at 3:04 pm. II. ROLL CALL Melanie Roth and Katy Welter attended via Zoom. Vic Kuklin, John O’Brien, Jo Reese, Suzy Kelly, and Mary Therese Anstey attended in person. Joseph Teipel Planning Director attended in person. III. AGENDA ADOPTION Melanie moved to approve the agenda and Suzy seconded. The motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 3, 2022 Suzy moved and John seconds a motion to approve the minutes as amended for typographical errors. The motion carried unanimously. V. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Mandatory HPC review work discussion: • Proposed UDC Changes –April 20th with P&Z • Architectural Design Guidelines edits Joseph shared that the framework that came out of the last Trustee work session, using the flow chart in the packet. The Trustee work session resulted in direction in two areas: to propose mandatory review of projects for compliance with the guidelines in the short-term; and to work on a regulatory framework in the mid-term. This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov A public hearing has been set for April 20th before P&Z Commission to propose a change to the UDC incorporating the ADG’s into any site plan review process. Joseph walked through the proposed changes to the UDC. Nancy made a motion and Jo seconded to approve the UDC changes as proposed. The motion carried unanimously. Next, Joseph reviewed the proposed changes to the ADG’s. The group discussed some possible changes prior to May 5th, and any additional changes will be shared with Joseph by the end of next week. B. Dr. Lindsey Flewelling visit in August John noted that Lindsey will be attending our August meeting and the commissioners discussed the possible subjects that Lindsey could teach a class on. The commissioners agreed on a discussion on how to implement ADG design reviews by a HPC. C. Local landmark plaque ceremony John advised the commissioners the invination to Governor Jarret Polis for the BV Courthouse plaque ceremony was declined by the Governor’s office. It was agreed to have the Courthouse ceremony on May 20th with the time to be determined. The date for the Book Nook will be discussed at our next meeting. D. my-BV.com website Joseph reviewed the progress on the HPC section of the website. It was agreed to post some sample articles of Suzy Kelley’s along with photos to the story section of the website and leave the map section for landmarked property and property’s with historical surveys. E. Historic preservation month discussion Mary Therese presented the proposed awesome coloring contest image of the Courthouse and the rules for the contest. There will be 4 age categories, voting for winners and prizes. The drawings will be displayed at the library. Everyone thought it was great and Mary Therese will distribute the document for comments and a signup sheet for volunteers for both the contest and for soliciting business donations for prizes. F. Updates from related organizations and general discussion This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov  Vick noted that the elevator at the Courthouse was broken again but a plan for repair was in place. G. Next meeting date and location: May 5, 2020 at the airport. VII. STAFF UPDATES - none VIII. ADJOURNMENT. John adjourned the meeting at 5:00. Respectfully Submitted John O’Brien Chair This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov