Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2006 08 14

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 14, 2006 Page 2 of 2 can more effectively do so by demolishing the existing homes. These recommendations would aim to preserve the character of the street façade in Old Town. Lewis proposed a 2.5% preservation bonus in FAR and lot coverage for the preservation of a non-landmarked structure and a 5% bonus in FAR and lot coverage for landmarked structures. Landmarked structures would still require an Alteration Certificate for any additions or changes to the site. In addition, the group made the following recommendation for a disincentive to demolition: if any structure is demolished, whatever is rebuilt on the site would be restricted to 30% lot coverage and .35 FAR regardless of lot size. Other recommendations include requiring second story additions to existing structures be set back 12’ from the existing front of structure and that second floor additions be no more than 75% of the square footage of the first floor. Members liked all of the recommendations. Muth will take these to the Planning Department staff for their comments and will bring those comments to the next meeting. Subcommittee Reports ? Economic Incentives – No report. ? Education & Outreach – No report. ? Design Review/Recommendations – See above. ? Surveying/Mapping – No report ? Structures of Merit – No report Demolition Requests - None Items from Staff ? Certified Local Government Annual Report – Muth reported that the Commission’s annual CLG report was approved by the State. ? CLG Training Workshop September 15 – Muth distributed information on a CLG training being offered by the Colorado Historical Society. ? Harney-Lastoka Preservation Master Plan – Muth reported staff hopes to have a joint meeting of the Preservation Commission, Historical Commission, and Open Space Advisory Board to give them all an update on the progress at the Harney- Lastoka Farm. She will let members know the date when it is scheduled. ? Muth asked if members would be willing to move the October meeting from October 9 to October 16. Members agreed to the change. Items from Commission Members – Koertje asked if the Commission could produce a pamphlet on preferred additions that would show Old Town home owners what types of additions could be done that would maintain character and the historic sense of the area. Members were supportive of the idea. Discussion Items for Next Meeting – None. Adjourn – Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.