Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2013 05 20

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes March 18, 2013 Page 3 of 9 Watson asked if there was any evidence of what historical roofing was there. Tommi McHugh, applicant, answered from the audience but it was inaudible. Stewart asked if the HSA included roofing as a top priority. Robinson stated it was listed as number one. Stewart asked why slate was recommended instead of wood shingles. McHugh stated it was frowned upon by Boulder County to use actual wood shingles. Watson stated Boulder County does not have jurisdiction in this area. He discussed how it would have been nice having wood shingles. He added the asphalt shingles look like wood and he was fine with that request. Discussion ensued between Watson and the applicant regarding the various roofing material types. Stewart explained the difference between a wood shake and wood shingle. He recommended putting on a wood shingle similar to the roofing found on the Arts Center. Watson stated a wood shingle probably does not last as long as an asphalt shingle, and protection of the roof is more important. Discussion ensued regarding tabling this item to further discuss wood shingles. Koertje asked if there was any urgency to get the roofing completed. McHugh stated it appears to be solid and she would be willing to research wood shingles. Stewart made a motion to continue this item to the next meeting. La Grave seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 – 0. Discussion – Grain Elevator development partner recommendation Aaron DeJong, Economic Development Director, presented and gave background of the Grain Elevator purchase and the RFP process. He stated staff is recommending the Old Town Group based their approach, experience with historic preservation and the cost estimate is based on the restoration and preservation. Koertje asked what the HPC’s role was tonight. DeJong was asking for a recommendation from the HPC.