Historic Preservation Commission

AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO February 2, 2023 3:00 PM In-person Meeting will be held at the Central Colorado Airport (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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84638379205?pwd=UmRSMWdPZ21MWW5ibnZLZjh3OW10Zz09 Meeting ID: 846 3837 9205 Passcode: 923915 Listen via phone at: +1 386 347 5053 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. AGENDA ADOPTION IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 1, 2022 V. PUBLIC COMMENT VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Commissioner Nominations and election for 2023 B. McGinnis Gym Certificate of Appropriateness and partial demolition application review. C. 2022 year in review and 2023 planning D. ADG next steps E. National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Chaffee County Courthouse complex F. Updates from related organizations and general discussion VII. STAFF UPDATES VIII. ADJOURNMENT This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov  MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO December 1, 2022 3:00 PM In-person Meeting held at the Buena Vista Community Center. No zoom option was made available. I. CALL TO ORDER John O’Brien called the meeting to order at 3:06 pm. II. ROLL CALL Jo Reese, John O’Brien, Dan Courtright, Katy Welter, and Suzy Kelly attended the meeting in person. III. AGENDA ADOPTION Katy requested to add the HPC budget to Agenda. Vic moved and Dan seconded the motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 3, 2022 Melanie had previously identified a typo in item “G.” Suzy moved and Jo seconded the motion to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion carried unanimously. V. PUBLIC COMMENT There was none. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Chaffee County Courthouse John explained that the purpose of the nomination is to expand the boundary to clearly include the Chaffee County Courthouse, Jail, McGinnis Gym, and County Maintenance Garage. The HPC discussed the nomination and will recommend to Joseph that the HPC and Town support the nomination. An official vote was not taken due to the fact that Suzy Kelly and Vic Kuklin serve on BV Heritage’s Board, and BV Heritage owns the Courthouse; also, Katy Welter and John O’Brien serve on Watershed Inc’s Board, and Watershed Inc. owns the Gymnasium. B. ADG update Katy lead a review of the comments from the Town attorneys, and the HPC agreed to suggest several additional changes, which will This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov  C. 206 W Sterling Ave. The owner of 206 W Sterling, Susan Stewart, along with her daughter, Mary McClurg, attended the meeting to ask questions about what kinds of alterations might be allowed, and what kinds of incentives are available. C. McGinnis Gym update Katy shared that the Gym design work is nearly complete, that the project was awarded $250,000 from the State Historical Fund today, and that Watershed Inc. applied for an EPA Brownfields grant last month to cover the costs of hazardous materials remediation and replacement of the roof. D. San Luis Valley conference discussion Jo and Nancy gave an update on the conference. Among other things, she was surprised to learn about the history of slavery in the valley. Jo and Nancy really enjoyed meeting many of the experts and public employees. Jo had several suggestions for HPC to consider: • She would like to come up with cool topics of human interest that Colorado PBS might want to cover to create a documentary about. • She would like to consider hosting a Saving Places Conference in our valley. • She would like to create a historical wall calendar. • She would to create more oral histories and share them with BV Heritage and the BV Library. HPC agreed to put these items on the agenda for our first planning meeting in 2023. E. Commissioner nominations and election for 2023 The next meeting will be held the first week of February. John, Katy, and Jo will work on materials for the HPC. F. Saving Places scholarship application and HPC 2022 Budget John will complete the February 2023 Saving Places scholarship applications by December 9, and will ask Joseph if we can use the remaining balance of our budget to offset costs for commissioners to attend the conference. G. Updates from related organizations and general discussion BV Heritage is hosting Christmas Opening on Saturday, December 3. The Town parade is at 5:30 and the annual meeting/Christmas party from 3 to 5 pm. The caboose interior has also been painted thanks to a generous donation. VII. STAFF UPDATES No staff updates. VIII. ADJOURNMENT John adjourned the meeting at 4:55 pm. This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov  Alteration/Demolition Permit – Staff Review for Potential Historical Significance Section 19-7 of the Buena Vista Municipal Code regulates Historic Structures and Sites and is the basis for review for eligibility for historic designation regarding alteration, demolition or relocation of non-designated properties as required by Section 19-14 of the Buena Vista Municipal Code. Properties receiving historic designations shall be at least fifty (50) years old, except as otherwise provided herein, and possess architectural, social, or geographical/environmental importance by meeting at least one (1) or more of the following: Criterion Applicable Not Applicable a. Exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period;   b. Is an example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for expertise nationally, statewide, regionally, or locally;   c. Demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value;   d. Represents an innovation in construction, materials, or design;   e. Represents a style particularly associated with the Buena Vista/Chaffee County area;   f. Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history;   g. Represents a pattern or grouping of elements representing at least one (1) of the above criteria;   h. Is the site of a historic event that had an effect upon society;   i. Exemplifies cultural, political, economic, or social heritage of the community;   j. Represents an association with a notable person or the work of a notable person;   k. Represents a typical example/association with a particular ethnic group;   l. Represents a unique example of an event in Buena Vista's history;   m. Enhances sense of identity of the community;   n. Is an established and familiar natural setting or visual feature of the community;   o. Properties that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in history or prehistory; or   p. If the property is less than fifty (50) years old, must demonstrate overwhelming historic significance.   Notes: The McGinnis Gym property is seeking to alter the existing structure located on the site as detailed in the attached application and supplemental materials. While staff agrees with the applicant that the building is historically significant, staff recommends that the HPC approve the requested partial demolition permit in light of the goal, intent, and significant expertise of the applicant, owner, and development team. Digitally signed by Joseph Teipel Joseph Teipel DN: C=US, E=jteipel@buenavistaco.gov, OU=Town of Buena Vista, CN=Joseph Teipel Staff Reviewer: Date: 2023.01.26 11:06:54-07'00'  1 Certificate of Appropriateness (CA) Town of Buena Vista Historic Preservation Commission 210 E. Main St. Buena Vista, CO 81211 DATE: 12/14/22 ___________ Watershed NP Inc. Name of Applicant: __________________________________ CA ___________ HPC USE ONLY 18840 Mountain View Dr Mailing Address: __________________________________ Buena Vista Co 81211 __________________________________ 719-389-3317 Daytime Phone: _______________ welterkaty @gmail.com Email: _______________________ Relationship of Applicant to Owner: Applicant is owner __________________________________ Name of Owner: __________________________________ Please see the attached Standards for Rehabilitation Owner Address: __________________________________ provided by the Secretary of __________________________________ the Interior for reference in Owner Phone: _______________ completing this application. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 113 N Court St Unit 200 Buena Vista CO 81211 ______________________________ ______________________________ McGinnis Gym Property Name (if applicable): ______________________________ HPC USE ONLY PROPOSED WORK: Minor Alteration Please describe your proposed work simply and accurately. Attach extra sheets and New Construction supplemental material as requested on the following page. Addition Demolition of non historic locker room addition - see attached letters of recomendation _________________________________________________________________ x Demolition Historic StructureSee enclosed narrative Assesments, drawings and attached as Exhibit A photos _________________________________________________________________ Rehabilitation _________________________________________________________________ Other: ___________ _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________  2 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Please attach as separate sheets the following information: x Applicable site and floor plan drawings showing all proposed exterior alterations (if project is a new roof, only specifications and material samples are needed). x Specifications describing all proposed exterior alterations. x Elevation drawings including materials, architectural design, and detail. (photos of examples are encouraged). While plans do not need to be professionally done, they must be sufficiently detailed to determine if the project meets the criteria. The Historic Preservation Commission may ask for additional information as the Commission feels necessary. PHOTOS Please include current photos of EACH ELEVATION of EACH BUILDING and STRUCTURE on the property affected by the project.. President, Watershed NP Inc. December 15, 2022 Signature of Applicant: _____________________________________ Date: __________ Signature of Owner: _____________________________________ Date: __________ IF NOT APPLICANT Approval Process 1) Applicant completes an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness including plans and specifica- tions showing all proposed exterior alterations, including their proposed exterior appearance, with texture, materials, and architectural design and detail. 2) Applicant submits application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to Emily Katsimpalis, Assistant to the Town Administrator. 3) Application processed by staff for Historic Preservation Commission including reviewing application and preparing a staff memo to the Historic Preservation Commission. 4) A staff person and (2) randomly selected members of the Commission shall review all applications for landmark alteration certificate of appropriateness to buildings or special features and shall determine within seven (7) days after a complete application is filed whether or not the proposed work would have a signifi- cant impact upon or be potentially detrimental to a landmark site or historic district. A) No significant impact - If it is determined by both Commission designees that there would be no significant impact or potential detriment, the Town shall issue a Certificate of Appropriateness to the applicant and shall notify the Commission of such issuance. B) Commission referral - If one of the Commission designees determines that the proposed work would create a significant impact or potential detriment, they shall refer the application to the Commission for a public meeting and begin the legal notification process: 1) 15 days notice of Commission public hearing in newspaper. 2) Notice by mail to applicant and/or owner of property. 3) Historic Preservation Commission shall hold public hearing no more than 60 days after application submitted. Commission will approve or deny the request. 4) Applicant may appeal decision to the Board of Trustees.  3 DEMOLITION INFORMATION Important Information Please note that in order for the HPC to consider a demolition request the proposal must meet at least one of the four standards: All demolition requests must meet at least one of the demolition standards and it is the responsibility of the applicant to prove their request meets one. (a) The resource constitutes a hazard to the safety of the public or to the structures’ occupants. (b) The resource is a deterrent to a major improvement program that will be a substantial benefit to the community and the applicant proposing the work has obtained all necessary planning and zoning approvals, financing, and environmental clearances. (c) Retaining the resource will cause undue financial hardship to the owner when a governmental action, an act of God, or other events beyond the owner’s control created the hardship, and all feasible alternatives to eliminate the financial hardship, which may include offering the resource for sale at its fair market value or moving the resource to a vacant site, have been attempted and exhausted by the owner. (d) Retaining the resource is not in the interest of the majority of the community. THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION 1) Photograph(s) of the entire structure(s) in its present condition. Photos can be submitted in hardcopy or electronic format. Current close-up photographs of areas of deterioration if pertinent to the argument as well as full images of the structure. Each photograph should be labeled to indicate what is shown, address, and date of photograph. 2) Clear narrative outlining which of the Demolition Criteria(s) applies to your request and a full explanation, complete with factual data and information, of how your request meets that criteria(s) (see page 1).  4 REQUIRED MATERIALS Criteria A- applications arguing this Criteria must include: 1) A minimum of two reports from qualified professionals describing the current condition of the structure with emphasis on structural matters rather than cosmetics. a. For structures of over 750 square feet a minimum of two engineering reports from two unassociated (different companies) will be required. These reports must include a full professional analysis of the structure as well as the professionals credentials. b. For structures under 750 square feet two standard reports for a qualified professionals will suffice. 2) A minimum of two reports from qualified professionals outlining what it would take to stabilize and save the structure. These reports can be combined as part of the condition reports outlined under item 1. 3) Site plan, materials list, drawings and narrative explaining how the lot will be treated after the building is removed. Will it seeded for grass? Criteria B 1) Complete narrative describing the proposed improvement program/project. a. Prove that the program/project is of substantial benefit to the Community and that the Community is in support, the community being district and adjacent/immediate neighborhood and neighbors. b. The building is in the way of this program and no other means exist to remedy the situation such as incorporating the building into the program, moving the building, utilizing a different site for the program. 2) Provide evidence of financing and compliance with all City Code requirements. 3) Submit complete, scaled architectural drawings of the proposed program/project including site plan, materials list, renderings in-sittu. 4) Timeline for beginning and completing the program/project. Typically the building if approved for demolition, cannot be removed until work is ready to commence on the new project. Criteria C 1) Narrative explaining: the hardship; how the hardship was not caused by the owner/applicant; what has been done to remedy the hardship. 2) Disclosure of complete financial status as to prove a financial hardship if one exists. a. Personal income; company income if applicable; assets both private and corporate; all owned property and their value. Value of subject property; income generated from owned property, etc. Criteria D 1) Narrative providing clear evidence that the community is not interested in retaining the resource. This is done through public support in person or via letter to at the HPC meeting and a petition with signatures from the community but more heavily from the immediate neighborhood. This needs to include both occupants and owners. 2) It is strongly recommended that applicants seek out the affected neighborhood association and business groups that are affiliated with the neighborhood in question and meet with them prior to submittal. Include evidence of this meeting and any outcomes as part of the application.  5 6HFUHWDU\RIWKH,QWHULRU¶V6WDQGDUGVIRU5HKDELOLWDWLRQ 1. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships. 2. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. 3. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. 4. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. 7. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. 8. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.  CHAFFEE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 104 Crestone Ave., Room 125 P.O. Box 699 Salida, Colorado 81201 (719) 539-2124 FAX: (719) 530-9208 bdepartment@chaffeecounty.org DEMOLITION/ABATEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION- $50.00 113 N Court St - Unit 200 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Project address: __________________________________________  County ✔  Buena Vista  Poncha Springs  Salida *Zoning Sign-off Required Type of structure Gym _______________________________________________________________ Owner Watershed NP Inc. t/a Watershed Inc. Mailing address 18840 Mountain View Dr, Buena Vista Co. 81211 Phone 719-398-3317 Applicant/Contractor Watershed NP Inc Phone 719-398-3317 Description of Project McGinnis Gym preservation and restoration project ___________________________________ Checklist of required information for a Demolition Permit:  Completed Demolition/Abatement Permit Application from the Development Services Department.  Copy of Asbestos inspection report, State Issued Demolition Permit, and State Issued Asbestos Abatement Permit (If Applicable).  Zoning Signoff from proper municipality if located within Salida, Poncha Springs or Buena Vista. Approval of the appropriate Historical Society will also be required (if applicable). (See reverse side for Zoning Official Sign-Off)  A scaled site plan indicating; the location of proposed structure(s) to be demolished, distance from the property lines and from other structures, utilities, driveway, water features and easements.  Plans of the structure may be required if there is a possibility that adjoining property/structures may be affected for safety and a plan review would be performed by this office. Depending on certain criteria gathered at the time of this permit being issued, this department may request an evaluation to be performed by a Colorado licensed professional engineer and/or architect.  Submit in writing a list of all hazardous materials on property including the method of disposal for the materials resulting from the demolition. Materials must be removed from the property within 14-days of the date of demolition. (*See Below.)  Utility providers notified. Service utility connections shall be discontinued and capped in accordance with the approved rules and requirements of the utility provider. The utilities must be capped 5-feet from property line if abandoned. THESE MUST BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO COVERING. (See reverse side for Utility Provider Sign-Off) *Proof of approved Chaffee County Demolition Permit, State Permit, asbestos results & a list of materials removed will be required at the Chaffee County Landfill. Updated 06-26-19  ATTENTION UTILITY PROVIDER: Please sign the appropriate space below ONLY after you are satisfied that the utility service has been disconnected and capped off to the satisfaction of your regulations. UTILITY COMPANY DATE SIGNATURE Water Sanitation Electric Gas Other NOTE: If on private, individual well or On-Site Wastewater Treatment System, property owner indicates “PRIVATE” in “COMPANY” box. If disconnecting an On-Site Wastewater Treatment System an abandonment permit will be required. ZONING APPROVAL: County Buena Vista Poncha Springs Salida Zoning Approval Date This permit is issued for the purpose of demolition or removal only and shall not be used for the purpose of new construction except bracing, shoring, or temporary support for the building or structure which is being demolished or removed. I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct. All provisions of laws and ordinances governing this type of work will be complied with whether specified herein or not. The granting of a permit does not presume to give the authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any other state, federal, or local law regulating construction, the performance of construction, zoning or sanitation requirements. This permit becomes null and void if work or construction authorized is not commenced within 180-days of the date issued, or if construction or work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180-days at any time after work is commenced. Applicant Signature Date If using fillable application, digital signature required. Do not leave blank. STAFF USE ONLY: Payment Method: Check # Cash ____Credit Card_ Permit # ___________ Date_____________ Comments: Building Department Approval Date Updated 06-26-19  Exhibit A McGinnis Gym Certificate of Appropriateness Narrative Property Significance Constructed in 1936 by the Buena Vista School District with Public Works Administration funds, the McGinnis Gym is historically significant in the areas education, law, government and politics. The 5,450 sf gym was constructed to provide indoor location for arts, school sports, and community activities. of the need to be able to provide a new location for the Buena Vista School District arts program and to provide an indoor location for school sports and activities. The cost to build the building was $16,000 and it was named for Superintendent and County Judge Harry L. McGinnis, who is one of the most respected individuals to have lived in Buena Vista. Since 1979, the Gym has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Courthouse Complex. Scope of Work and Specifications Overall, this project will preserve, rehabilitate, and restore the entire exterior of the McGinnis Gym and return it to recreational, performing arts, and assembly use by the Buena Vista School District and broader community. For purposes of this Certificate of Appropriateness review, the scope will include demolishing the 1960 non-historic locker room addition, underpinning the north wall foundation, rehabilitating and repointing all brick and block walls, and structurally reinforcing the existing block walls to meet the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Also, Watershed will rehabilitate and restore projecting steel windows; structurally improve the roof structure as required by IEBC and install new standing seam and single ply roof; and replace non-historic hollow metal doors, frames and block infill with recreated historic doors. Locker room demolition. Demolishing the locker room is recommended by two Historic Structure Assessments (HSA) completed by preservation architects and engineers with Darden Architects, Form + Works Architects, and JVA Engineers.1 Building foundation. We will repair the failing foundation at the north end of the building. Adjacent to the settled poured foundation wall, we will excavate down to a suitable subgrade and underpin the existing footings with poured concrete. We will repair the cracked foundation wall and backfill once the foundation repair is complete. We chose this method because it will properly support the sinking foundation corner with structural concrete which will extend from the bottom of the existing poured concrete footing down to an undisturbed subgrade with sufficient bearing capacity. This method will not disturb or affect the load bearing brick wall above and result in a foundation system which will last for the long-term future of the building and leave no visual evidence of work being done. Exterior masonry. Starting at the north end of the building, we will rehabilitate and restore the brick and concrete block walls. We will de- and re-construct the failing, crumbling brick parapets 1 2017 and 2022 Historic Structure Assessments can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19_LVySsZv7RcjEFfCitxs_LleG0BAK0Q?usp=sharing using salvaged brick. We'll repair the large crack on the north brick wall by weaving in salvaged brick to close the crack and the leaning northwest brick wall corner will be deconstructed and reconstructed plumb. We'll repoint all brick mortar joints and replace missing or severely damaged bricks with salvaged brick. Full width masonry wall reinforcement will be installed as directed by the structural engineer. Mortar will be carefully selected by laboratory testing of the existing mortar, block and brick in consultation with our masonry contractor and preservation architect. Moving south, we will carefully repoint the block walls on the east and west side of the building and the gambrel end walls on the north and south sides. A qualified team of restoration masons, working from lifts and scaffolds, will fully grout the cells of the block walls noted on the structural drawings. All mortar used will be designed by a testing lab after samples of the existing mortar is analyzed for material composition and compressive strength. We chose these masonry restoration strategies after careful review of the building exterior with preservation architectural firm Form + Works, consultation with our structural engineers at JVA, review of historic photographic evidence and review of the Secretary of Interior Standards for Restoration, using the least intrusive methods possible. For the crack the loose brick and mortar will be carefully removed and the brick salvaged. The crack will be repaired by “weaving in” the salvaged brick to create a seamless repair. On the leaning section of wall, the existing brick wall will be deconstructed and reconstructed and the large wood braces now holding the wall will be removed. On the parapets the loose brick and mortar will be removed down to sound masonry and then reconstructed using the salvaged brick. Mortar will be carefully selected to be more vapor permeable and have a lower compressive strength than the existing historic mortar. Exterior sash windows. Windows will be completely rehabilitated and restored. All scale and rust will be mechanically cleaned to bare metal, any bent metal straightened, broken welds repaired, and a new paint system installed. All existing hardware will be removed, cleaned, restored, repaired or replaced if necessary and reinstalled. All windows will be reglazed and new operable storm windows installed. We developed this strategy after a careful review of the existing historic projecting windows, consultation with our design team and review of the NPS preservation brief. This method was chosen because repairing in place is the least intrusive method of restoration and yields the best result. Roof. The overall goal of this critical component is to replace the current asphalt shingled roof with historically appropriate standing seam roof on sloped sides and membrane on gambrel/flat center, per the enclosed historic photo. First, we'll anchor the roof structure to the newly grouted cells of the block which is described in section B. The mechanical fasteners specified on the structural drawings will require a small portion of the 1x wood sheathing to be removed above the block wall to access the steel truss bearing plates and wood joists where they are bearing or pocked into the masonry wall. Steel fasteners will be anchored into the newly grouted block and then fastened to the steel truss bearing plates and wood joists. Once the mechanical fasteners are installed and inspected the removed 1x wood sheathing will be reinstalled and the entire existing roof deck will be covered with new OSB sheathing as specified by the structural drawings. As the roof deck is completed it will be covered with an ice and watershield membrane. Upon completion of the ice and watershield membrane the 22 gauge standing seam roofing system will be installed to match the original historic standing seam roof. Concurrent with the roofing, the original exterior rafters will be cleaned, repaired, and repainted as necessary. The strategy of the exterior roof work was developed in consultation with preservation architects, structural engineers, and historic photographs, which clearly show that the original steep sections of the gambrel roof were standing seam roofing. Doors. The existing non-historic hollow metal doors, frames and hardware will be removed along with the non-historic block infill. We'll install recreated historic doors and jambs with code- compliant hardware. This strategy was developed with historic photographs, which clearly show the original doors. Our design team will utilize these photos to recreate the doors. We chose this method because it will return the building’s exterior doors to their original appearance. Compliance with the Buena Vista Municipal Code Section 19-13(d) of the BV Municipal Code governs the partial demolition of a designated building. The criteria, and the project’s satisfaction of those criteria, are described below: 19-13(d) Review criteria for partial demolition: (1) The partial demolition is required for the renovation, restoration, or rehabilitation of the structure; and As indicated in the 2017 and 2022 HAS’s, the shower room is non-historic and also undermines the structural integrity of the Gym. The roof is also non-historic and no longer up to code. Demolition of the shower room, replacement of the roof, and the rest of the scope of work are necessary for the rehabilitation and reuse of the Gym. (2) The applicant must mitigate, to the greatest extent possible: a. Impacts on the historic importance or character defining features of the structures located on the property. The project plans were designed by preservation architects Form + Works, and the plans conform with the Secretary of Interior Standards and Buena Vista Architectural Design Guidelines. Architectural drawings are available here, and also include photos. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18H5lFjokaLivlfiBJG_C9p0G0vWF3- 1V/view?usp=sharing The plans follow the index below:  b. Impacts on the architectural integrity of the structures located on the property. Removing the shower room, replacing the roof, and fulfilling the rest of the scope of work will greatly enhance the architectural integrity of the Gym and the entire Courthouse Complex. The standing seam replacement roof will not only match the original roof, but will also match the roofs on the adjacent Courthouse and Jail & Sheriff’s residence buildings. The Gym will no longer contain non-historic structures, and the entire exterior will resemble its original appearance. Photos North Elevation of Locker room and Gym Above East Elevation Above  West Elevation Above Interior of Shower Room addition Above Public Support While not required under the code, we would like to share that this project has received tremendous public support. As evidence, please see enclosed 11 letters from the following organizations: • Buena Vista School District Superintendent Lisa Yates • Town of Buena Vista: Mayor Libby Fay, Historic Preservation Commission, Recreation Department • Chaffee County Commissioner Keith Baker • Boys and Girls Club of Chaffee County • Peak to Peak Pickleball • High Country Fine Arts • Walden Chamber Orchestra • Chaffee Arts • Buena Vista Event Cooperative • Buena Vista Heritage • Chaffee County Early Childhood Council Historic Preservation Commission Goals Summary of adopted and proposed goals in all previous planning meetings (2017-2022) Goal Description Time Responsible Parties Status/Progress Frame Adopted in previous years Locally landmarking additional Ongoing Suzy, Jo, Nancy, Should we initiate properties. Melanie Implement ADG’s and related Short Dan will lead, John will ADG’s adopted by the Town, and procedures; expand to support adoption as regulatory is residential / old town pending. overlay. Recruit new commissioner Short John will lead, and it Accomplished when Mary will be a regular Therese (historian) joined. Still discussion point. could use an architect. Can put on the brakes. Accomplish this goal indirectly with marketing. Public education/community Ongoing Jo will lead. Suzy, John, Coloring contest in May. engagement about HPC & Melanie will support. Evaluating what worked and preservation Mary Therese leading didn’t. Social media posts– coloring contest. should we continue? Jo would like to create a calendar for 2024. Possible cooperation with BV Library and Heritage and My- bv.com. Historic property surveys Short- Mary Therese currently Completed Phases 1-2, and 3 is Mid leading under way. Preservation Training Ongoing Commissioner-driven Hosted History Colorado in 2022; most commissioners attending Saving Places 2021-23 and occasional webinars. Used HPC budget for scholarships. Create local historic district Long Currently building trust and credibility with property owners, who must approve district. Previously proposed for discussion Town of BV Comprehensive Short John For discussion Plan advocacy (2023) Advise on residential Katy HPC role unclear; as CLG could restoration projects review tax credit apps Play a role in restoring the ? HPC role unclear Pearl Improve HPC review Katy procedures Host History Colorado or Can discuss with staff at next Saving Places training in BV Saving Places Host technical skills training Windows from “Crave” building still stored at Watershed Ranch Improve access to local Possibly coordinate with history archives Library? Locally landmark Town Hall Newly Proposed Develop database or Jo repository for stories about historic properties.