Agenda Date: 09/17/18
Subject:
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A Resolution of the Historical Preservation Board concerning a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for a rooftop awning for the Blue Ribbon and Bussard Building located at 2670-80 W. Main Street
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Presented By: |
Andrea Mimnaugh, Historic Preservation Planner |
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION:
The applicant requests approval of a rooftop awning over a second story seating area of the Blue Ribbon and Bussard Building.
BACKGROUND:
The Blue Ribbon and Bussard Building was included in the Main Street Historic District in 2011. In 2015, property owner Francois Safieddine received a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness (COA) to construct a second story for the ViewHouse Littleton restaurant. For this COA application, the applicant requests COA approval to place an awning with pull-down sides over the second story eating area.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
City Approvals to Date for the Blue Ribbon and Bussard Buildings
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July 21, 2011 |
Approval of an Ordinance to include the properties in the Main Street Historic District |
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April 30, 2012 |
Approval of a COA for façade modifications |
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November 17, 2014 |
Approval of a COA for the Bussard Building for partial demolition of the existing building, 2nd story addition, and façade modifications |
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December 19, 2016 |
Approval of a COA for the Blue Ribbon and Bussard Buildings for storefront modifications |
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August 21, 2017 |
Approval of a COA for equipment screening, addition of fire ladder and storefront modification |
Process
Ø Certificate of Historic Appropriateness (COA)
(Review by HPB)
CRITERIA & STAFF ANALYSIS:
Please reference the following attachments regarding this application:
1. Staff Report
2. Code and Criteria Reference Links
3. Draft HPB Resolution 05-2018
4. Application Materials
5. Plan Set
6. Reference Documents
7. Staff Presentation
OPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES:
The historical preservation board may take the following actions on the application: approve; approve with conditions; continue to a date certain; and deny. A sample motion is provided for each option along with suggested findings.
FISCAL IMPACTS: Not Applicable
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff finds that, in compliance with Section 4-6-14(C) of the Littleton City Code, the proposed Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for 2670-80 W. Main Street, known as the Blue Ribbon and Bussard Buildings, meets the criteria for approval. Staff, therefore, recommends approval of HPB Resolution 05-2018, approving the Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for 2670-80 W. Main Street.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
Motion to Approve and/if necessary, with Conditions
I move to approve HPB Resolution 05-2018, approving the Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for 2670-80 W. Main Street, known as the Blue Ribbon and Bussard Building, with the following condition(s):
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Motion to Continue to a Date Certain
I move to continue the public hearing on HPB Resolution 05-2018, concerning the certificate of historic appropriateness for 2670-80 W. Main Street, known as the Blue Ribbon and Bussard Building, to __________ (insert date) in order to_____________________.
Motion to Deny
I move to deny HPB Resolution 05-2018, concerning the certificate of historic appropriateness for 2670-80 W. Main Street, known as the Blue Ribbon and Bussard Building. The foregoing denial is based on the findings that the proposed work:
Note: Identify criterion or criteria not met and adjust motion accordingly:
1. DOES / DOES NOT detrimentally alter, destroy or adversely affect any architectural or landscape feature which contributes to the original historic designation;
2. IS NOT / IS in conformance with the Downtown Littleton Design Standards and/or Downtown Littleton Historic Preservation Design Guidelines;
3. IS NOT / IS visually compatible with designated historic structures located on the property in terms of design, finish, material, scale, mass and height; and
4. IS NOT / IS visually compatible with the development on adjacent properties.