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Meg Dunn, Chair Meeting to be conducted remotely.
Michael Bello See below for instructions on how
Walter Dunn to attend online or by phone.
Kurt Knierim
Elizabeth Michell
Kevin Murray
Anne Nelsen Staff Liaison:
Jim Rose Karen McWilliams
Vacant Seat Historic Preservation Manager
Work Session
January 13, 2021
5:30 PM
Landmark Preservation Commission
AGENDA
Pursuant to City Council Ordinance 079, 2020, a determination has been made by the Chair after consultation
with the City staff liaison that conducting the hearing using remote technology would be prudent.
This remote Landmark Preservation Commission meeting will be available online via Zoom or by phone. No one will
be allowed to attend in person. The meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:15 p.m. Participants should try to
join prior to the 5:30 p.m. start time.
JOIN ONLINE:
You will need an internet connection on a laptop, computer, or smartphone, and may join the meeting through Zoom
at https://zoom.us/j/97886780019. (Using earphones will greatly improve your audio). Keep yourself on muted status.
JOIN BY PHONE:
Please dial 253-215-8782 and enter Webinar ID 978 8678 0019. Keep yourself on muted status.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
No public comment is allowed during work sessions. Members of the public may join the meeting but will remain
muted throughout the duration of the meeting.
The public may comment in the regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission which will be held
remotely on January 20, 2021. Information on how to participate is contained in the agenda for that meeting available
at https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/landmark-preservation.php.
Documents to share: Members of the public wishing to submit documents, visual presentations, or written
comments for the Commission to consider regarding any item on the agenda must email them at least 24 hours prior
to the January 20, 2021 meeting to gschiager@fcgov.com.
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Roll Call – Work Session
Landmark Preservation Commission
Date: 1/13/21
Mike Bello X
Meg Dunn X
Walter Dunn X
Kurt Knierim X
Elizabeth Michell absent
Kevin Murray X
Anne Nelsen X
Jim Rose X
Vacant Seat N/A
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
The following disclosure statement is submitted to the Clerk of the City of Fort Collins pursuant
to the requirements of Article IV, Section 9 of the City Charter and, to the extent applicable,
Section 24-18-109(3)(a), C.R.S. or pursuant to City of Fort Collins Personnel Policy 5.7.2.F.
Name:
Title:
Decision(s) or contract affected (give description of item to be addressed by Council, Board,
Service Area Director, etc.):
Brief statement of interest:
Date: Signature:
REMOVAL OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
I affirm that the above-stated conflict of interest no longer exists.
Date: Signature:
cc (if Councilmember or Board or Commission member): City Attorney and City Manager
cc (if City employee): HR Director
Updated: March 2014
Brad Yatabe
Assistant City Attorney
The Quarry at Watermark Project Development Plan, Landmark Preservation Commission
review.
I live in the Hill Pond on Spring Creek Subdivision that abuts the property where The Quarry at
Watermark project is proposed. I believe that I have a personal interest in the project because
I will experience a substantial detriment different in kind from that experienced by the general
public. Additionally, a number of my neighbors are communicating with City regarding the project
and there is the potential for bias on my part that could affect my professional responsibilities.
Jan. 14, 2021 Brad Yatabe
Fort Collins is a Certified Local Government (CLG) authorized by the National Park Service and History Colorado based
on its compliance with federal and state historic preservation standards. CLG standing requires Fort Collins to maintain
a Landmark Preservation Commission composed of members of which a minimum of 40% meet federal standards for
professional experience from preservation-related disciplines, including, but not limited to, historic architecture,
architectural history, archaeology, and urban planning. For more information, see Article III, Division 19 of the Fort
Collins Municipal Code.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and
will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224-6001) for
assistance.
• CALL TO ORDER
• ROLL CALL
• REVIEW OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD
ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021 AT 5:30 P.M. VIA ZOOM
(Please see the agenda for the January 20, 2021meeting for information on how to join that meeting.)
CONSENT
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 2020
DISCUSSION
2. REPORT ON STAFF DESIGN REVIEW DECISIONS FOR DESIGNATED PROPERTIES
3. THE QUARRY AT WATERMARK –DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
4. MAGNOLIA DWELLINGS – CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
5. 359 LINDEN (GINGER AND BAKER) – SUNSHADE ADDITION
• BOARD TOPICS
1. Training – Fundamentals Series – Meeting Preparation & Discussion Best Practices
2. Training – Content Series – Black History in Fort Collins
3. LPC Work Plan – Progress and Priorities
• OTHER BUSINESS
• ADJOURNMENT
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Board Topic 1, Page 1
DATE:
STAFF:
January 13, 2021
Jim Bertolini, Historic Preservation Planner
WORK SESSION ITEM 1
Landmark Preservation
Commission
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Training – Fundamentals Series – Meeting Preparation & Discussion Best Practices
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of retooling LPC training sessions in 2021, this will be a short (20-minute) training pod on a topic under
one of three categories: fundamentals (of being a preservation commissioner), content (on various topics related
to Fort Collins history relevant to the LPC), and Methods & Treatment (related to how we sustainably care for
historic places). Suggestions for topics from the Commission are always welcome.
This session will cover some fundamentals of how to prepare for a Commission meeting, what the basic
expectations are coming in, and recommendations on how to have a fruitful but time-sensitive discussion. This will
include some proposed changes to how staff reports are presented, and some best practices from the National
Alliance for Preservation Commissions (NAPC).
ATTACHMENTS
1. Staff Presentation
2. NAPC Code of Ethics
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LPC Training
Fundamentals Series
Meeting Preparation and Discussion
Jim Bertolini, Historic Preservation Planner
2021 LPC Training Structure
• Switching from 1-2 long-form topics to short form
• 20 minutes for presentation & discussion/Q&A
• 3 categories of short topics
• Fundamentals – basics of good Commission work, good governance
• Will repeat as needed
• Content – aspects of Fort Collins history, architectural history, individuals, etc.
• Highlights on places associated with that theme
• Methods & Treatment – various preservation-focused topics, from planning to
design to building trades/materials conservation.
• Sustainability (environmental, social, economic)
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Best Practices – Meeting Prep
• Read the packet before the work session!
• Most important concerns or questions
• What information do you need?
• If you disagree with Staff’s evaluation, what
and why?
• Refresh your memory on City Code &
applicable standards; appropriate treatment
• Staff includes applicable code standards and
processes in staff reports
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Suggestions for Fruitful Discussions
• In Design Review, think about using the draft worksheet
• Focus on character-defining features
• Focus on salient/relevant Standards
• Bring notes about your key concerns on a project/issue
• Respect and lean on the expertise of other commissioners
• Remember applicants are our partners in preserving historic places – what information
do they need?
• Don’t be afraid to make a motion – staff provides samples
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Best Practices – Meetings
• If you have a concern or question, bring it up!
• Work Sessions for requesting more information or better context on a project/issue
• Regular sessions to discuss and resolve any concerns
• Share the load – you’re all experts in your own fields
• The LPC maintains a broad range of expertise
• You don’t need to know everything about everything
• Target your comments to your expertise
• Make a decision – Approve, deny or table
• Appeals Happen – That’s okay
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Wrap-up / Q & A
• Specific skills or aspects of LPC work you want a training or refresher
on? Let us know!
• Let us know in a meeting or just email staff
Questions?
Examples folks want to discuss about meeting best practices?
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National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
Code of Ethics for Commissioners and Staff
NAPC • P.O. BOX 1605 • ATHENS, GA 30603 • 706-542-0169
“Helping local preservation commissions succeed through education, advocacy, and training”
Preamble
Preservation commissions have been established by local governments through-
out the United States to promote the preservation and appropriate development
of heritage resources in their communities. The National Alliance of Preserva-
tion Commissions (NAPC) is the only organization devoted solely to represent-
ing the nation's preservation commissions. Its mission is “to build strong local
preservation programs through education, advocacy and training.” As part of
that mission, the NAPC has developed this Code of Ethics to promote and main-
tain the highest standards of honesty, integrity and professionalism among the
commissioners and staff who serve their communities through preservation
commissions.
These principles are derived from general societal values and recognized princi-
ples of professional responsibility. As societal values compete, so may ethical
principles. The need for full public disclosure may compete with the need to
respect confidential information, for example. The ethical commissioner or staff
member must carefully balance various public and private interests based on the
facts and context of each situation guided by the commitment to serve the public
interest.
Individual commissioners should be knowledgeable, accurate, honest and forth-
right in their dealings with other commissioners, local elected officials and staff,
applicants and the general public. Although not elected by the public, preserva-
tion commissioners are accountable for their actions in the communities they
serve.
This Code of Ethics comprises guidelines for ethical conduct organized under
three main categories:
Responsibility to the Community
Responsibility to the Profession
Standards of Professional Conduct
Under each category are statements of principle to guide preservation commis-
sioners and staff in choosing ethical courses of action for heritage preservation
in their communities. The NAPC endorses this Code as the ethical benchmark
to which all its members should aspire. In the absence of professional licensure
for preservation commissioners and staff, the adherence to a code of ethics is a
matter of personal responsibility. However, preservation commissions may
wish to adopt these principles and standards as a guide. Although stated in the
plural, each suggested rule also applies to an individual commissioner or staff
member.
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Responsibility to the Community
The most effective historic preservation takes place locally, and all preservation commissioners
and staff should remember that it is their duty, as public servants, to advance the greater good
of the community.
1. Commissioners and Staff should be advocates for the community’s heritage resources, striv-
ing to protect their integrity while recognizing the rights of citizens, individually and collec-
tively, to their beneficial use and enjoyment.
2. Commissioners and Staff should promote public awareness, appreciation, access and sup-
port for the preservation of heritage resources.
3. Commissioners and Staff should develop standards and guidelines that are appropriate for
the resources and protect the community’s unique character, environment and quality of life.
4. Commissioners and Staff should respect the diversity of heritage resources that may hold
different meanings for various groups and communities.
5. Commissioners and Staff should respect the public’s right to know by providing full, clear
and accurate information and observing both the letter and spirit of open meetings and open re-
cords laws.
6. Commissioners and Staff should provide opportunities for meaningful public participation
in the work of the commission.
7. Commissioners and Staff should make timely, fair, informed and impartial decisions that
guarantee citizens’ rights to due process and equal protection under the law.
8. Commissioners and Staff should be sensitive to the interrelatedness of their decisions and
the long-term implications for the resources and the community.
9. Commissioners and Staff should seek compromises or search for alternatives where neces-
sary to achieve overall preservation goals and provide substantial justice for citizens.
10. Commissioners and Staff should recognize that the historic built environment changes over
time and encourage new development that respects the historic character and fabric that pre-
ceded it.
11. Commissioners and Staff should continually evaluate and update their plans, ordinances,
standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure they meet the community’s current and future
needs.
12. Commissioners and Staff should always strive to make decisions that are in the best interest
of the community.
Responsibility to the Profession
Preservation commissioners and staff are drawn from many disciplines and backgrounds. The
common thread that joins them is their interest and commitment to preserve heritage resources
in their communities. A multi-disciplinary profession has developed over the years from the
historic preservation movement, and commissioners and staff have an obligation to advance the
best interests of this profession in the context of their commission work.
1. Commissioners and Staff should be mindful that they are representatives of the greater lo-
cal, state, and national preservation community and conduct themselves in a way that brings
credit to their commission and the profession.
2. Commissioners and Staff should share their knowledge and experience and contribute to the
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development of other colleagues, particularly newly appointed commissioners, students, and
interns.
3. Commissioners and Staff should actively promote heritage preservation and strive to in-
crease the involvement of underrepresented groups.
4. Commissioners and Staff should support through their memberships and other contributions
organizations that promote heritage preservation.
5. Commissioners and Staff should work collaboratively with related professionals and profes-
sional organizations whose actions also affect heritage conservation including, but not limited
to, planners, code officials, architects, landscape architects, archaeologists, attorneys, realtors,
and developers.
6. Commissioners and Staff should treat fairly and comment responsibly on the professional
views of colleagues and members of other professions.
7. Commissioners and Staff should render all practicable assistance to other colleagues and
organizations in an emergency when heritage resources are at risk.
8. Commissioners and Staff should acquire a depth of knowledge that will enable them to ex-
plain to others the role of heritage preservation in a complex, modern world.
9. Commissioners and Staff should recognize that the field of heritage preservation is con-
stantly evolving and actively pursue continuing educational opportunities in order to maintain,
refine and enhance their capabilities as practitioners.
Standards of Professional Conduct
As public servants, commissioners and staff are expected to conduct themselves in accordance
with the law. These standards set forth both a baseline for such legal conduct as well as aspi-
rational goals for ethical behavior that may require a conscientious effort to attain.
1. Commissioners and Staff should thoroughly understand the legal framework of heritage
preservation and consistently operate within the bounds of their authority and responsibility un-
der the law.
2. Commissioners and Staff should treat all citizens fairly, impartially and with respect, and
refrain from discrimination or harassment of any kind.
3. Commissioners and Staff should not accept gifts or favors under any circumstances where it
might appear that acceptance could influence their judgment.
4. Commissioners and Staff should disclose all personal or financial advantages that might ac-
crue to them, their business interests or family members either directly or indirectly from a rec-
ommendation or decision.
5. Preservation Commissioners and Staff who have an actual or apparent conflict of interest in
a matter coming before them should recuse themselves entirely from deliberations and deci-
sions.
6. Commissioners and Staff are obligated to utilize their knowledge and experience to make
decisions and therefore should abstain from participating and voting only in cases of a bona fide
conflict of interest.
7. Commissioners and Staff should not disclose confidential information obtained in the
course of their duties, except as required by the law, or use confidential information to further a
personal interest.
8. Commissioners and Staff should not abuse their office by advancing an agenda that is not in
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the best interest of the community or heritage preservation.
9. Commissioners and Staff should seek the advice of colleagues or other professionals on
matters that fall outside their expert knowledge or competence.
10. Commissioners and staff should be consistent in their actions and recommendations, treat-
ing similarly situated properties similarly and providing clear explanations when different treat-
ment is required.
11. Commissioners and Staff should reveal illegal conduct on the part of other commissioners,
staff, officials, applicants or their representatives to an appropriate higher authority.
12. Commissioners and Staff should not participate in deliberations or decisions without ade-
quate preparation and knowledge of the matter before them.
13. Commissioners and Staff should avoid dishonesty, never misrepresenting facts or distorting
information to achieve a desired outcome.
14. Commissioners and Staff should recognize the uniqueness of heritage properties, applying
preservation theories, methods, and standards appropriate to each particular case.
15. Commissioners and Staff should be sensitive to ethical issues and ensure they are raised,
critically analyzed, and addressed by the commission and other appropriate authorities.
This Code of Ethics was developed by members of the NAPC through an interactive process
beginning with a series of facilitated sessions held during the July 2006 NAPC FORUM in Bal-
timore, MD. The resulting set of principles was further developed and refined by members dur-
ing the following three-month period leading up to the November 2006 annual meeting of
NAPC in Pittsburgh, PA. The effort was supported by the Board of Directors and staff of
NAPC and coordinated by Professor James K. Reap, an attorney and member of the Board,
with the involvement of the Historic Preservation Advocacy and Professional Development
class in the Master of Historic Preservation Program at the University of Georgia. The NAPC
would like to acknowledge the organizations whose guidelines and materials were relied on in
developing this code: the American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Planning Associa-
tion (APA), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), American Institute for Conserva-
tion of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC), and International Council on Monuments and Sites
(ICOMOS).
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Board Topic 2, Page 1
DATE:
STAFF:
January 13, 2021
Jim Bertolini, Historic Preservation Planner
WORK SESSION ITEM 2
Landmark Preservation
Commission
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Training – Content Series – Black History in Fort Collins
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of retooling LPC training sessions in 2021, this will be a short (15-minute) training pod on a topic under
one of three categories: fundamentals (of being a preservation commissioner), content (on various topics related
to Fort Collins history relevant to the LPC), and Methods & Treatment (related to how we sustainably care for
historic places). Suggestions for topics from the Commission are always welcome.
This session will cover recent research by staff into the history of Black/African American residents in Fort Collins
from the 1880s through the 1970s and some of the locations associated with that history. It will also discuss some
upcoming programming related to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and the celebration of Dr. King’s legacy by
Colorado State University, the City of Fort Collins, and other organizations.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Staff Presentation
2. Website link to content: https://www.fcgov.com/historicpreservation/blackfortcollins
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LPC TrainingContent / Methods SeriesBlack/African Americans in Fort CollinsJim Bertolini, Historic Preservation PlannerBOARD TOPIC 2, ATTACHMENT 1Packet Pg. 12
Black/African Americans in Colorado• Civil War & Exodusters• Discrimination & Racism• Denver & Five Points• The Front Range network2Dr. Joseph H.P. Westbrook, Denver activist and politician.Dr. Clarence Holmes, Denver activist and politician.Five Points neighborhood in Denver, northeast of downtown.Elizabeth Piper Ensley, Suffragist in DenverBOARD TOPIC 2, ATTACHMENT 1Packet Pg. 13
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5William ClayBOARD TOPIC 2, ATTACHMENT 1Packet Pg. 16
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2021 Upcoming Events & Activities8• Preservation – New Walking Tour & Website• MLK Day Events• Coordinated by CSU but City, PSD, & Poudre LibrariescollaboratingCSU and the Poudre Library District online and phone-ineducational activitiesCity hosting a virtual “candlelight” vigil on the evening ofJanuary 18th.To request luminary materials, please contact NeighborhoodServices at NSPrograms@fcgov.com.BOARD TOPIC 2, ATTACHMENT 1Packet Pg. 19
Wrap-up / Q & A • Where do we go from here?•Be• Learn•ActQuestions?9BOARD TOPIC 2, ATTACHMENT 1Packet Pg. 20
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DATE:
STAFF:
January 13, 2021
Karen McWilliams, Historic Preservation Manager WORK SESSION ITEM 3
Landmark Preservation
Commission
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
LPC Work Plan - Progress and Priorities
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Code requires all boards and commissions to file work plans on or before September 30 for the following year.
According to the Boards and Commissions Manual, work plans should set out major projects and issues for
discussion for the following year. The LPC adopted the attached 2021 work plan at its October 21, 2020 meeting.
Consideration of pending priorities associated with the work plan will be a regular work session discussion item.
The regular recurrence of this discussion item is intended to provide the Commission with the opportunity to
measure ongoing progress and identify action items.
ATTACHMENTS
1.LPC 2021 Work Plan
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Community Development & Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580
970.416.2740
970.224.6134- fax
fcgov.com
Planning, Development & Transportation Services
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 21, 2020
TO: Susan Gutowsky, Council Liaison
CC: Darin Atteberry, City Manager
Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk
FROM: Meg Dunn, Chair, Landmark Preservation Commission
RE: Landmark Preservation Commission 2021 Work Plan
Landmark Preservation Commission (Est 1968):
The City of Fort Collins is an organization that supports equity for all, leading with race. The
Landmark Preservation Commission proactively addresses barriers that perpetuate inequality, to
help minimize impacts to historically under-represented and under-resourced community members;
and directly supports the City's goals of sustaining an environment where residents and visitors feel
welcomed, safe and valued in the community.
The LPC is a nine-member board, at least 40% of whom must have professional expertise in historic
preservation, architectural history, architecture, archaeology, or closely related fields:
o Architecture (Nelson, Rose); Landscape Architecture (Bredehoft); Land Development (Bello);
Historic Preservation (Murray, Wallace, Michell); and Education (Dunn, Knierim).
The LPC performs the Certified Local Government (CLG) responsibilities for the City of Fort Collins:
o Enables City to administer preservation regulations on behalf of the state and federal
governments; residents to receive 25% Colorado State Tax Credits for Historic Preservation; and
City to receive CLG grants for training, surveys, building preservation, and community education;
o Requires enforcement of state and local legislation for the designation and protection of historic
properties consistent with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards; requires on-going survey of
historic resources.
LPC is the final decision-maker on:
o Alterations to properties designated on the National Register, Colorado State Register, and as
Fort Collins Landmarks; determinations of eligibility for Fort Collins Landmark designation; and
allocation of Landmark Rehabilitation Loan funds.
LPC makes recommendations:
o To Council on Fort Collins Landmark designations; to the Colorado State Review Board on
nominations to the National and State Register; and to Decision Makers on compatibility of
developments adjacent to historic properties.
LPC advises Council on the identification and significance of historic resources, threats to their
preservation, and methods for their protection; and advises Council and staff about policies,
incentives, and regulations for historic preservation.
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Landmark Preservation Commission
2021 Work Plan
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2020 Overview:
Generated $227,315 in new sustainable rehabilitation work by providing 12 property owners a total
of $79,322 in Landmark Rehabilitation Loans.
Completed a comprehensive Historic Structure Assessment of Fort Collins Water Treatment Plant
No. 1 at Gateway Park, supported by a State Historic Fund (SHF) grant; an intensive level survey of
50 Downtown College Avenue properties, supported by a second SHF grant, is underway.
Completed the survey and inventory of 1,474 properties in the 18 months since adoption of the
revised historic preservation codes, increasing the number of properties with up-to-date
evaluations of eligibility from 227 to 1,701, or 14% of the City’s 50+ year and older building stock
(approx. 12,000 buildings total); 60% were evaluated as not eligible, 30% as contributing to a
possible historic district; and 10% as individually eligible and a priority for protection.
Recommended six properties for official designation as Fort Collins Landmarks;
2021 Responsibilities and Initiatives:
In 2021, the Landmark Preservation Commission will continue to directly support Council’s affirmed
values of triple bottom line stewardship and innovation, centered in equity and inclusion. Aligning its
strategic objectives with those of City Council, the Commission:
Will support the Neighborhood Livability and Social Health Key Outcome Area by:
x Enhancing the community’s sense of place by actively working to see Design Assistance
Program (DAP) funding reinstated in the 2022 Budget. The DAP provides a voluntary,
educational means to address the impacts of poorly designed new construction on established
character, improving the outcomes of 144 construction projects since 2012 and reducing the
number of complaints Council received on this issue by 20%.
x Protecting historic character through landmark designation; and helping to ensure compatible
alterations and new development through design review and development review.
x Celebrating historic resources through a community recognition and appreciation
opportunities, such as the Friends of Preservation Awards; virtual tours; signage and brochures;
and partnerships with community history organizations.
x Supporting affordable housing goals by retaining and rehabilitating older building stock,
promoting more affordable options in housing; and by assisting Housing Catalyst in federal
clearance for the sale of properties eligible for federal, state, and local designation.
x Continue to develop a community-wide survey plan and identify priorities for historic survey.
Will support the Economic Health Key Outcome Area by:
x Allocating Landmark Rehabilitation Loans, and promoting State Tax Credits, State Historic
Fund grants, and other financial programs for work to preserve and rehabilitate eligible
residential and commercial properties.
x Supporting Housing Attainability and Affordability through revisions to the Rehabilitation Loan
Program and the Design Assistance Program to address issues of equity, inclusion, and financial
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need, and better assist low and moderate-income citizens with cost-effective repairs and
improvements to their homes.
x Ensuring a smooth, integrated Development Review process by providing early comments to
developers and staff on Land Use Code projects; and by providing decision makers with
recommendations on development near historic properties.
x Promoting and subsidizing the use of Fort Collins’ specialized skills and tradespeople to keep
more financial resources in the community.
Will support the Environmental Health Key Outcome Area by:
x Incentivizing sustainable building practices and energy conservation measures in older homes
through historic preservation review processes.
x Promote sustainability, retention of embodied energy, and waste-steam reduction by
encouraging the reuse of existing buildings and materials.
x Facilitating safe, cost-effective energy rehabilitation and retrofitting, and resource sustainability
through 0%-interest loans, grants, and free professional advice.
x Promoting the Historic Preservation Division’s Costs Calculator, an on-line tool that enables
area contractors and residents to understand the relative costs, longevity and energy trade-offs
in material choices.
Will support the High Performing Government Key Outcome Area by:
x Overseeing the implementation of the new historic preservation codes and processes and
continuing to identify improvements, recommending appropriate code revisions as needed.
x Providing the best service to Council and the residents of Fort Collins by identifying and
implementing innovative solutions and best practices through partnerships, continuing
education, and professional trainings.
x Building capacity, increasing productivity, and facilitating the career training and growth of
young professionals by working with CSU students in Historic Preservation, Archeology,
Construction Management, Heritage Tourism and other related fields of study.
x Furthering Council’s and the City’s goals and objectives through the performance of the
Commission’s duties.
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