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P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580
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Planning, Development & Transportation Services
MEMORANDUM
January 25, 2017
TO: Wanda Winkelmann, City Clerk
TH: Laurie Kadrich, Director, Planning, Development and Transportation Services
Tom Leeson, Director, Community Development and Neighborhood Services
FR: Ron Sladek, Chair, Landmark Preservation Commission
RE: Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) 2016 Annual Report
Overview:
The nine-member commission was created by Council in 1968 to protect Fort Collins’
significant historic resources in accordance with adopted codes and regulations, and to perform
the duties required by federal Certified Local Government regulations. The Commission serves
as the final decision-maker regarding requests for alterations to exterior features of Landmark
structures; determinations of Landmark eligibility and the effect of proposed work; State Tax
Credit review; and Landmark Rehabilitation Loan approval. Final decisions of the LPC may be
appealed to the City Council. The LPC makes recommendations to the City Council on Fort
Collins Landmark designations; and to decision makers on the compatibility of development
projects adjacent to historic resources.
The Commission performs additional functions, including: Promoting an awareness of and
appreciation for the value of historic preservation; advising Council with regard to the
identification and significance of historic resources, threats to their preservation, and methods for
their protection; and advising Council and City staff with regard to policies, incentives and
regulations for historic preservation.
At least 40% of LPC members are required to have expertise in the fields of historic
preservation, architectural history, architecture, engineering, or related subjects. Eight of the nine
current members meet these professional qualifications standards.
2016 Year in Review:
In 2016, the Commission convened 22 times, for 19 regular meetings and 3 work sessions.
A. Designations: There were 3 new individual Fort Collins Landmarks in 2016: The Coy
Farmstead Barn and Milk House; The Leo and Hilda Ritter Property, 720 West Oak Street;
and The H. W. Schroeder Property, 419 Mathews Street.
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Designations by
Year
0 7 2 9 7 4 3
- 2 -
B. Grants: In 2016, the Preservation Division managed one State Historical Fund (SHF) grant,
for the Historic Survey of the Loomis Addition. Platted in 1887, this 15-block neighborhood
is one of the city's oldest.
C. Incentive Programs:
In 2016, the LPC processed applications for Colorado State Income Tax Credits for
Historic Preservation for one project, the 508 Remington Property. Qualified
rehabilitation expenses totaled $109,892, and provided the owner with a total of $21,978
in credits.
Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program: In 2016, this program generated a total of
$104,675 in rehabilitation work, by providing local preservation rehabilitation zero %
interest loans to five projects. City funds of $30,678 were matched by $73,997 in other
funding.
D. Design Review: In 2016, the Commission conducted 16 reviews of exterior alterations to 14
designated Landmark properties. Staff reviewed and approved administratively an additional 28
applications for work on Landmark properties.
E. Demolition/Alteration Review: Staff processed a total of 493 demolition/alteration requests
of buildings 50 years old and older in 2016.
F. Preservation Awareness: In 2016, the Commission sponsored two programs promoting
public awareness of historic preservation:
- National Historic Preservation Week Proclamation
- Friend of Preservation Awards – Four recipients
G. LPC Training in 2016:
▪ Board and Commissions Training, presented by the Fort Collins City Attorney’s and
City Clerk’s Offices
▪ Colorado Preservation Inc., Saving Places Conference
▪ National Park Service, Training on the Federal Historic Tax Credit Program
▪ Historic Denver, Re: Denver Lecture Series
Landmark Rehab Loan Funding Snapshot
2016: 5 Projects Funded
City funds: $24,003
Matching funds: $48,590
Total rehabilitation work funded: $72,593
2001 – 2016: 74 Loans Awarded
City funds awarded: $311,905
Matching funds: $845,631
Total amount of rehabilitation work: $1,157,535
Ratio of private dollars to public dollars: 2.71 : 1