| 4/10/2012 | 0 |
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
| ADOPTED
Minutes note: Mr. Jakubovich gave an overview on the proposed project and staff report. The proposal is to construct a new amphitheater south of North Avenue in the Kilbourn/Reservior Park in the area of the park called Kadish Park. There will be three site alterations or additions. First, a new asphalt path will connect the lower and upper portions of the site. Second, a pavilion featuring a shell shaped roof made of curving steel beams with stretched fabric will be constructed covering a performance stage. The structure is small in scale, fits the site well, and has curves reminiscent of the hills in the park. Third, three new, tiered concrete benches that curve around the performance stage will be set into the side of the hill in addition to the seat walls currently there.
Mr. Jakubovich, on behalf of staff, recommended approval. He added that the proposed work meets the preservation guidelines for the site and is a fine addition to the park.
Applicants or individuals appearing in support:
Tom Schneider, COA Youth and Family Centers
David Lang, HGA Architects and Engineers
Mr. Lang offered a few comments. The roof fabric will be permanent material that will stay up all year round. It has a sloped design to shed rain, and snow will not stick on it. It has a twenty to twenty five year lifespan. The beams are tubular steel. The two primary beams are 8 inches wide and 14 inches deep. The six cross beams are 6 inches by 8 inches. There will be accessibility with the addition of the path on the south side leading up 25 feet to the north side. The path is not lighted, but stage lighting will be incorporated into the pavilion structure. The stage is on grade.
Mr. Schneider said that previous efforts to cut down trees, add quality urban landscaping, and open up space for a skyline view has made the amphitheater possible. He added that occupancy isn't solely based upon the seat walls as people can have picnics or sit on the grass in front of the seat walls.
Mr. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Williams, moved approval for a Certificate of Appropriateness based upon staff recommendation. There were no objections. | Pass | 4:0 |
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