Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingBuena Vista, CO · June 2, 2022
Agenda
AGENDA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO
June 2, 2022 3:00 PM
In-person Meeting will be held at the Buena Vista Airport’s 2nd floor conference room with
alternate zoom link availability for the public to also attend virtually. To participate in Public
Comment and/or Public Hearings you must attend in-person or use the following link:
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. AGENDA ADOPTION
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 5, 2022
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Saving Places Conference Recap
B. Local landmark plaque ceremonies- Courthouse and Book Nook
C. Architectural Design Guidelines – Review Checklist discussion
D. Historic preservation month discussion
E. Historic Inventory Grant
F. Six month look ahead
- Regulation framework process – sub-committee?
G. Updates from related organizations and general discussion
E. Next meeting date and location:
VII. STAFF UPDATES
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO
May 5, 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, and thanked everyone for
attending, and especially Joseph Teipel for his support.
II. ROLL CALL
Vic Kuklin, John O’Brien, Jo Reese, Nancy Locke, Suzy Kelly, Melanie Roth, and
Katy Welter 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
Melanie noted the following errors: In item 4, should be Suzy moved and John
seconded. Item C, “invitation” spelling should be corrected.
Vic moved and Nancy second a motion to approve the minutes as amended for
the above errors. The motion carried unanimously.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Katy gave public comment that she was looking to submit 410 E Main St for local
landmarking and asked when the best meeting date for that would be. Joseph
suggested submitting the application and that we could review most likely in July and
August.
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Architectural Design Guidelines
Joseph led the discussion about the proposed ADG and Chapter 19
changes, which were recommended by Planning and Zoning for approval
by the full Board of Trustees.
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1. Trustee Meeting
The meeting will be on Tuesday, May 24 at 6 pm. All HPC members are
encouraged to attend in support.
2. Proposed Chapter 19 changes
The group reviewed the proposed changes together and recommended no
changes.
3. Flow chart and review checklist discussion
Joseph walked through the process of “Mandatory Review” and the group
discussed the importance of flexibility in setting up the pre-application
meeting—i.e., that 2 HPC members would meet rather than the full HPC, if
requested. The group also discussed the importance of the checklist
guiding an objective review of plans, and John offered to make the
checklist more comprehensive.
B. Local landmark plaque ceremonies – Courthouse and Book Nook
The Courthouse ceremony is scheduled for May 20 at 3 pm and Suzy will
write an article for the paper. John will check with the Book Nook owners
about dates.
C. Saving Places Conference Recap
Melanie shared that the CPI webinars will be available until September
now. Jo and Nancy said they wanted to share updates from Saving Places
but would hold off since we will be leaving early for Mark Doering’s going
away party.
D. Historic Preservation Month
Mary Therese gave an update on Historic Preservation Month. She will
provide an updated list of the schedule of volunteers, and everyone
reported having done their drop-offs and asking for business contributions.
E. Historic Inventory Grant - Tabled
F. Updates from related organizations and general discussion
Suzy Kelly updated that BV Heritage elevator is working again, they have
updated several exhibits, and that they are working with an architecture
student on a garden design.
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Katy Welter shared that as part of McGinnis Gym project, they will be
updating the 1974 National Register Nomination.
G. Next meeting date and location: June 2, 2022 at 3 pm
VII. STAFF UPDATES
None, although the group commended Joseph on www.my-bv.com
VIII. ADJOURNMENT. John adjourned the meeting at 5:00.
This Agenda may be Amended
Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov
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