Historic Preservation Commission

AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO December 7, 2023 3:00 PM In-person Meeting will be held at the Buena Vista Community Center 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://zoom.us/j/95118280381 Meeting ID: 951 1828 0381 Passcode: 20212021 Listen via phone at: 1-720-707-2699 Meeting ID: 951 1828 0381 Passcode: 20212021 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. AGENDA ADOPTION IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 2, 2023 V. PUBLIC COMMENT VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Informal review of 300 East Main Street, fabric awning B. Discussion of possible MU-MS code revisions C. The Pearl plaque ceremony D. Saving Places E. 2024 Strategic Plan ideas – On the Road conference, Preservation Month ideas and possible subcommittees F. Upcoming meeting schedule and annual elections G. 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  AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO November 2, 2023, 3:00 PM In-person Meeting was held at the Buena Vista Community Center 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://zoom.us/j/95118280381 Meeting ID: 951 1828 0381 Passcode: 20212021 Listen via phone at: 1-720-707-2699 Meeting ID: 951 1828 0381 Passcode: 20212021 I. CALL TO ORDER John called the meeting to order at 3:04 pm. II. ROLL CALL John O’Brien, Suzy Kelly, Jo Reese, Nancy Locke, and Melanie Roth, attended in person. Joel Benson and Jamie Greves attended in person as Town of BV staff and Caroline Mahoney as Town of BV via Zoom. III. AGENDA ADOPTION John recommended we discuss the graphics package for the St. Rose kiosk. The agenda was approved unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 21, 2023 Two minor corrections were made and the amended minutes were approved unanimously. V. PUBLIC COMMENT None. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Pearl Theater update Colorado Preservation Inc’s “Most Endangered Places” grant submitted awaiting news from Colorado Preservation. Expected news update to be January or Feburary. B. Informal ADG discussions. HPC had three informal discussions last month. The first was a review of a upcoming potential demo permit on a small one room log cabin at 226 S San Juan Ave. We reviewed the steps in getting a demo permit and how the town would review and possibly send to HPC for consideration. The HPC was asked by the town to review a small rubble wall built in the town right of way on the corner of N Colorado and Williams St. After consideration and review with Suzy Kelly we determined that the wall did not have historic significance, photo This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov  documentation was made and forwarded with an email to town. We will provide location maps in the future. The HPC conducted an informal review of the Corbitt Live Work building on E Main Street lot 10 across from the Elementary School. A written review of the informal ADG recommendations were provided with a link to the towns ADG’s. The meeting was attended by members of the HPC, the architect and the Corbitt family. C. Annual CLG Report Report was filed by Joel Benson and John noted that Nancy Locke had attended the most classed and participated in the post seminars of anyone in the HPC this year. D. Discussion of possible MU-MS code revisions The HPC reviewed possible first step UDC code revisions to be done on the upcoming year. John with provide possible specific suggestions to all HPC members for consideration. E. Updates from related organizations and general discussion Suzy Kelly noted that the Courthouse boiler was installed and awaiting a part to be put in service. John O’Brien noted that the McGinnis Gym abatement was almost done and the general contractor DSI had started. VII. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will take place on Thursday, December 7th in the Aspen Room VIII. ADJOURNMENT John O’Brien adjourned the meeting at 4:10. This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov Existing code is Bold – proposed code is standard text 4.5.3. Nonresidential Site and Building Design Standards. 1. All nonresidential and mixed-use development in the MU-MS district; D. Building Mass and Form. 1. Buildings shall vary in size and shape for developments with three (3) or more buildings. 2. Buildings shall incorporate features at the ground level to enliven pedestrian space. Examples are well-defined and articulated entries and windows, awnings, canopies, arcades, recessed entries, changes in color, material, or texture. 3. No single building façade or plane shall exceed sixty (60), measured horizontally, without being broken up or distinguished from another building façade or plane using the following techniques: D. Building Mass and Form. a. Larger structures that occupy multiple lots should be divided into multiple “modules”. These “modules” should be expressed three-dimensionally, by having significant architectural changes throughout the entire building. a. Individual “modules” should be no more than 25 feet in width (dependent on the context of the lot width and widths of adjacent structures). b. Individual “modules” should have a variety of heights, while respecting the maximum height of 30 feet as explained in 5.5 above and/or fall within the established range of the block. c. Floor to floor heights should appear similar to those seen historically; the break in floors should be expressed on the exterior façade using features such as display windows, belt courses and vertically oriented second story windows. d. The traditional spacing pattern created by the repetition of uniform building widths along the street and alley must be maintained. E. Building Transparency. Building facades facing a street, plaza, park, or other public space shall comply with the following standards: 1.At least thirty percent (30%) of the ground floor shall be comprised of transparent window openings to allow views of interior spaces; and 2.At least twenty percent (20%) of each upper floor shall be comprised of transparent or nontransparent glazing. E. Building Transparency. Building facades shall comply with the following standards: 1. Windows on the first floor are to be large storefront windows with upper transoms and wood, metal, or brick kick plates. a. For structures on corner lots this guideline is both sides. 2. Windows on the second floor should be oriented vertically. a. Generally, the height should be two or three times the dimension of the width. b. Double hung windows with traditional depth and trim are preferred. c. Sliding glass doors are not appropriate. d. Keep windows simple in shape; odd shapes, such as triangles or trapezoids, are discouraged. e. Clearstory windows are inappropriate. 3. Windows and doors should be trimmed with wood trim or be indistinguishable from wood. Dimensions should be similar to those seen on relevant historical structures. 4. Primary street front entrance doors should be wood or be indistinguishable from wood. Historically, these doors featured significant glass. 5. Window to Wall Ratio (Void to Solid) a. The window to wall ratio should be similar to those seen on relevant existing historical structures and sites. b. Maintain the typical proportion of void to solid (window to wall) traditionally seen on East Main (e.g. ground floors are more transparent than upper floors). 6. Typical Components of Historic East Main Commercial Structures The below diagram exhibits the traditional features of commercial storefronts: A large area of display glass at the ground level, recessed entry, and an upper level of more solid material and smaller, vertically oriented windows. Ornamental moldings often separated the display windows from the upper levels and a decorative cornice cap the structure. This flat parapet was a false front that concealed a gabled or flat roof. Other typical components are shown in Figure 4.8. G.Primary Entrance. Buildings shall feature visually-prominent entrances. Unless otherwise provided in this UDC, primary building entrances shall incorporate two (2) or more of the following techniques: 1.Canopy, portico, archway, arcade, or similar projection that provides architectural interest and protection for pedestrians; 2.Prominent tower, dome, or spire; 3.Peaked roof; 4.Projecting or recessed entry; 5.Outdoor features such as seat walls or permanent landscape planters with integrated seating; or 6.Other techniques deemed comparable by the Town Administrator. H.Primary Building Materials. 1.Primary buildings should each use a variety of durable materials, including:a.Brick, stone, or other masonry; b.Steel; c.Cast stone; d.Split-face block;  e.Composite siding; f.Rot-resistant wood; g.Traditional concrete stucco; or h.Comparable material as approved by the Town Administrator. G.Primary Entrance. Buildings shall feature a recessed entrance similar to figure 4.8. H.Primary Building Materials. 1. Traditional materials are preferred, primarily brick, wood horizontal bevel or clapboard siding. a. New materials may be considered, but they should appear similar in character to those used traditionally in Buena Vista for the relevant structure type. 3. Materials should be used in a manner similar to those used traditionally. a. Diagonal wood siding is inappropriate. b. Wood bevel siding, clapboard and board and batten are examples of compatible uses of wood siding. c. Rock, stone, or block are not appropriate as primary materials; these materials may be appropriate as accent materials (see e. below). d. Dry-vit, EIFS and stucco are inappropriate as a primary building material. e. Indigenous rock is an appropriate foundation or base material; when used, it should be real stone as opposed to manufactured products. f. Corrugated metal may be appropriate as an accent material (e.g. as installed on the Orpheum Building) g. Mixing primary materials on a building is inappropriate. h. Wood should be painted or have a pigmented stain; reference see Chapter 3 of the towns Architectural Design Guidelines for details regarding color. https://www.buenavistaco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3317/HPC-ADG-for-East-Main- Resolution-9-2021 i. Metal, wood, and asphalt shingles, in muted colors, are appropriate for roofs.