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Kurt Knierim, Chair Location:
Jim Rose, Vice Chair This meeting will be held
Margo Carlock remotely via Zoom.
Meg Dunn
Walter Dunn
Eric Guenther
Anne Nelsen Staff Liaison:
Vacant Seat Maren Bzdek
Vacant Seat Historic Preservation Manager
Work Session
August 10, 2022
5:30 PM
Historic Preservation Commission
AGENDA
Pursuant to City Council Ordinance No. 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 Historic 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://fcgov.zoom.us/j/99510585653. (Using earphones will greatly improve your audio). Keep yourself on muted
status.
JOIN BY PHONE:
Please dial 253-215-8782 and enter Webinar ID 995 1058 5653. 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 Historic Preservation Commission which will be held remotely
and in person on August 17, 2022. 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 , 2022 meeting to mmatsunaka@fcgov.com.
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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 Historic 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, AUGUST 17, 2022, AT 5:30 P.M. VIA ZOOM AND IN-PERSON
(Please see the agenda for the August 17, 2022, meeting for information on how to join that meeting.)
CONSENT
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JULY 20, 2022
2. 1316 WHEDBEE STREET – SINGLE-FAMILY DEMOLITION NOTICE
DISCUSSION
3. REPORT ON STAFF ACTIVITIES SINCE THE LAST MEETING
4. 723 W OLIVE – CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIEW
5. MCDOUX SHF CIVIL RIGHTS INTRODUCTION
• BOARD TOPICS
1. LUC Update – Introduction
2. HPC 2022 Work Plan – Progress Priorities
• OTHER BUSINESS
• ADJOURNMENT
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Roll Call – Work Session
Historic Preservation Commission
Date: August 10, 2022
Margo Carlock
X
Meg Dunn
X
Walter Dunn
Absent
Eric Guenther
X
Kurt Knierim
X
Anne Nelsen
Absent
Jim Rose
X
Vacant Seat N/A
Vacant Seat N/A
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Board Topic 1, Page 1
DATE:
STAFF:
August 10, 2022
Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Manager
Noah Beals, Development Review Manager
Meaghan Overton, Sr. Manager, Social Sustainability
WORK SESSION ITEM 1
Historic Preservation
Commission
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
LUC Update - Introduction
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This will be an overview of the Phase 1 Land Use Code Update. The draft ordinance will be presented to the Historic
Preservation Commission at the September 2022 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
1. LDC Overview
Paket Pg. 4
Housing Strategic Plan Implementation
LUC Phase 1 Updates: Proposed Code Changes
August 12th, 2022Noah Beals | Development Review Manager
Meaghan Overton | Housing Manager
Purpose of the Land Use Code Updates:
To Align the LUC with Adopted City Plans and Policies
with a focus on: •Housing-related changes
•Code Organization
•Equity
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BOARD TOPIC 1, ATTACHMENT 1
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FIVE GUIDING
PRINCIPLES
These Guiding Principles
(presented to City Council
on November 9, 2021)
provide the foundation for
the LUC Updates
Diagnostic and Approach
and will inform all
proposed code changes
with emphasis on Equity.
1.Increase overall housing capacity
(market rate and affordable)
and calibrate market-feasible incentives for
Affordable (subsidized/deed restricted)
housing
2.Enable more affordability
especially near high frequency/capacity
transit and priority growth areas
3.Allow for more diverse housing choices
that fit in with the existing context and/or
future priority place types
4.Make the code easier to use
and understand
5.Improve predictability
of the development permit review
process, especially for housing
Summary
The proposed Code reorganization
Key Proposals:
• Change name to “Land Development Code” (Recommendation 14)
• Reorganize content so the most used information is first in the Code
• Reformat zone districts with consistent graphics, tables, and illustrations (Recommendation 12)
• Consolidate form standards in new Article 3 – Building Types (Recommendation 11)
• Consolidate use standards into table in new Article 4 – Use Standards (Recommendation 13)
• Update definitions and rules of measurement for consistency (Recommendation 13)
• Rename some zones and create subdistricts to consolidate standards (Recommendation 15)
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ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1
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Summary
The proposed changes for housing choice, compatibility,
and diversity.
Key Proposals:
• Allow ADUs in all residential and mixed-use zones (Recommendation 1)
• Create a menu of building types and form standards to guide compatibility (Recommendation 1)
• Update Land Use Table to permit more housing types through BDR (Recommendation 1)
• Adjust standards to enable more small-lot infill development and “missing middle” housing types.
(Recommendation 2)
• Update use standards, rules of measurement, and definitions to align with new building types and
standards. (Recommendation 3)
HOUSING CAPACITY REPORT CARD
PERFORMANCE METRIC EXISTING CODE PROPOSED CODE % CHANGE
Total Housing Capacity
Estimated number of units possible to build
under zoning standards
25,959
dwelling units
39,725
dwelling units
⬆53%Housing Capacity as
Percent of Projected 20-
Year Housing Need
Estimated capacity compared to total projected
housing demand through 2040.1
85%
of 30,480 units
130%
of 30,480 units
Housing Capacity in
Transit Corridors
Estimated number of units possible to build
under zoning standards within 5 minute walk of
existing and future transit corridors.
5,104
dwelling units
8,299
dwelling units ⬆63%
1 Source: City Plan Trends and Forces Report (2017)
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ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1
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Summary and Discussion
The proposed changes for housing capacity.
Key Proposals:
• Target increases in housing capacity to zones in transit corridors and zones with the greatest
amount of buildable land (Recommendation 8)
• Increase maximum density in the LMN zone from 9 to approximately 12 dwelling units per acre
(Recommendations 4, 5, and 8)
• Reduce parking requirements for studio, one- and two-bedroom units in multi-unit developments
(Recommendations 4, 9, and 10)
• Regulate building size through maximum floor area and form standards instead of units per
building (Recommendation 5)
• Regulate density through form standards and building types instead of dwelling units per acre
(Recommendation 5)
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY REPORT CARD
PERFORMANCE METRIC EXISTING CODE PROPOSED CODE % CHANGE
Capacity for Affordable
Units
with Bonus Incentives
Estimated number of deed-restricted affordable
units possible to build if bonus incentives are
used in all projects.
1,590
dwelling units
(LMN Zone)
4,677
dwelling units
(multiple zones)
⬆194%Capacity as Percent of
Affordable Rental Unit
Shortage
Estimated capacity compared to total estimated
shortage of rental units affordable to
households earning less than 60% of AMI.1
23%
of 6,787 units
68%
of 6,787 units
Total Housing Capacity
with Bonus Incentives
Estimated number of total units (market rate and
affordable) possible to build if bonus incentives
are used in all projects.
32,394
dwelling units
53,106
dwelling units ⬆64%
1 Source: Housing Strategic Plan (2021)
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ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1
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Summary and Discussion
The proposed changes for housing affordability.
Key Proposals:
• Expand affordable housing incentives (Recommendations 6 and 9)
• Modify income criteria to address the most critical shortages (Recommendations 6 and 9)
• Raise the density bonus incentive in the LMN zone (Recommendations 6 and 9)
• Create height bonus and parking reduction incentives (Recommendations 6 and 9)
• Require 50-60 years of deed restriction instead of the current 20 years
• Continue to require a minimum 10% of units to be affordable for development seeking incentives
• Update definitions for affordable housing, review for consistency (Recommendation 7)
Reorganization
The Land Development Code:
•Article 1 – General Provisions
•Article 2 – Administration
•Article 3 – General Development Standards
•Article 4 – Districts
•Article 5 – Terms and Definitions
The Land Use Code:
•Article 1 – General Purpose and Provisions
•Article 2 – Zone Districts
•Article 3 – Building Types
•Article 4 – Use Standards
•Article 5 – General Development and Site Design
•Article 6 – Administration and Procedures
•Article 7 – Rules of Measurement and Definitions
Existing Code Proposed Code
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ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1
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Article 1 - General Purpose and Provisions
Summary of Changes
•NEW Format
•Existing Code Provisions
•Applicability of Housing Policies
Article 1 - General Purpose and Provisions
1.3.4 - CONFLICTS WITH PRIVATE HOUSING COVENANTS SEVERABILITY
No person shall create, cause to be created, enforce or seek to enforce any provision contained in any
restrictive covenant which has the effect of prohibiting or limiting the City’s regulations to implement its
housing policies, as supported by the Housing Strategic Plan, including but not limited to increased density,
height and occupancy.
Housing Policies
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Article 2 – Zone Districts
Summary of Changes
•Moved Zone Districts to the Front of the Code
•Renamed the N-C-L, N-C-M, and N-C-B districts to
Old Town District OT-A, OT-B, and OT-C
•Organized Zone Districts in General Categories
•Formatted into 2 columns
•Highlighted Sections Breaks
•Added Graphics and Tables
•Removed list of Uses
•Introduced allowed Building Types
Article 2 – Zone Districts
New Format
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ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1
Paket Pg. 11
Article 2 – Zone Districts
New Graphics and Images
Article 3 – Building Types
Summary of Changes
•NEW Building Types
•10 Residential Building Types
•Building Design Requirements
•New Tables
•Dimension Standards identified on New Graphics
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ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1
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Article 3 – Building Types
Increase in Housing Choices
Article 3 – Building Types
Increase in Housing Choices
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ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1
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Article 4 – Use Standards
Summary of Changes
•NEW Land Use Table
•Change of Review Process for Residential Use
•Expanding Accessory Dwelling Unit
•New Tables
•Consolidating Use Standards
Article 4 – Use Standards
Residential Uses Review Changes
RESIDENTIAL USES Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed
Single Unit Dwelling ◪■◪■▨■◪■■ ■ ■ ■
Single Unit Attached
Dwelling ◪ ◪
Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■
Two Unit
Dwelling/Duplex ◪ ◪
Not Allowed ■■ ■
Multi-Unit Dwelling ▨■
Mixed-Use Dwelling
Units
Accessory Dwelling
Unit Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■◪■◪■Not Allowed ■
Short Term Prim ary
Rentals ▣ ▣▣ ▣
Short Term Non-
Prim ary Rentals
Extra Occupancy
Rental Houses ◪ ◪
Manufactured Housing ◪ ◪
Group Hom es ◪ ◪ ▨ ▨ ▨ ▨ ▨ ▨ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪
Shelter for victim s of
dom estic violence
■ ■ ■ ■ ◪ ◪ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
O T-B
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
UE RF RL OT-A M HRUL
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Article 4 – Use Standards
MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
LMN MMN HMN OT-C NC
RESIDENTIAL USES Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed
Single Unit Dwelling ◪■◪■■ ■
Single Unit Attached Dwelling ◪■◪■■ ■ ◪ ◪
Two Unit Dwelling/Duplex ◪■◪■◪■◪ ◪
Multi-Unit Dwelling ◪■◪■◪■◪■
Mixed-Use Dwelling Units ◪■◪■◪■
Accessory Dwelling Unit Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■
Short Term Primary Rentals ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣
Short Term Non-Primary
Rentals
Extra Occupancy
Rental Houses ◪ ◪ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Manufactured Housing ▨ ▨
Group Homes ▨ ▨ ▨ ▨ ▨ ▨ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪
Shelter for victims of
domestic violence ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Residential Uses Review Changes
Article 4 – Use Standards
Residential Uses Review Changes
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
CC CCN CCR CG CG-CAC
RESIDENTIAL USES Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed
Single Unit Dwelling ◪ ▨ ▨ ◪ ◪
Single Unit Attached
Dwelling ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪
Two Unit Dwelling/Duplex ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪
Multi-Unit Dwelling ▨ ▨ ▨ ▨ ▨ ▨ ▨ ▨
Mixed-Use Dwelling Units ◪■◪■◪■◪■◪■
Accessory Dwelling Unit Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■
Short Term Primary
Rentals ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣ ▣
Short Term Non-Primary
Rentals ▣ ▣
Extra Occupancy
Rental Houses ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Manufactured Housing
Group Homes ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ▨ ▨
Shelter for victims of
domestic violence ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1
Paket Pg. 15
Article 4 – Use Standards
Residential Uses Review Changes
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
CS NC CL (RA)CL (OA)HC
RESIDENTIAL USES Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed
Single Unit Dwelling ◪ ◪■ ■ ■ ■
Single Unit Attached
Dwelling ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪ ■ ■ ■ ■ ▨ ▨
Two Unit Dwelling/Duplex ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪■ ■ ▨ ▨
Multi-Unit Dwelling ▨ ▨▨ ▨
Mixed-Use Dwelling Units ◪■◪■◪■◪■◪■
Accessory Dwelling Unit Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■Not Allowed ■
Short Term Primary Rentals ▣ ▣▣ ▣ ▣ ▣
Short Term Non-Primary
Rentals
Extra Occupancy
Rental Houses ■ ■ ■ ■■ ■
Manufactured Housing
Group Homes ◪ ◪ ◪ ◪■ ■ ▨ ▨
Shelter for victims of
domestic violence ■ ■ ■ ■
Article 5 – General Development and Site Design
Summary of Changes
•New Affordability Housing Incentives
•Reorganization
•Multi-Unit Parking reduction
•Consolidating Existing Code Standards
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ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1
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Existing Code vs. Proposed Code PARKING Requirements
Article 5 – General Development and Site Design
Affordability Housing Incentives
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ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1
Paket Pg. 17
Article 6 – Administration and Procedures
Summary of Changes
•Existing Review Procedures
•Reorganization (Putting Frequent Review Processes First)
•Establish a Notification Area for ADU
•Minor Amendment Review For City Projects
Article 7 – Rules of Measurement and Definitions
Summary of Changes
•New Rules and Measurements
•New Graphics
•Existing Definitions
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ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1
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Article 7 – Rules of Measurement and Definitions
Next Steps
1. Public Review Draft & Public engagement
and testing –Summer / Fall 2022
• Virtual engagement opportunities to educate, seek input, test
code changes, and keep the public informed
• Workshops and presentations with a range of City departments
• Presentations to multiple Boards and Commissions
• Dialogues with community groups and members of the public
• Advisory meetings with the LUC Phase 1 Working Group
2. Consideration of Adoption – Fall 2022
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ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1
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Land Use Code Updates – Phase 1
• Are there changes we should explore to the expectations we have for developers when they
have Landmark-Eligible (but undesignated) resources identified on their development site?
• What public engagement on this topic might be useful?
• What options for mitigation (when a Landmark-eligible resource cannot be adapted or
incorporated) might be useful to explore?
• What conditions should exist for that mitigation to be an option? (i.e., a certain
percentage of new dwelling units will be deed-restricted as income-qualified, etc.)
• In many cases, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are already permissible on designated
historic buildings where the Zone District allows for it, provided the design of any exterior
alterations meets the preservation standards. What about when this isn’t possible?
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Historic Preservation – Suggested Discussion Points
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ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1
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Board Topic 2, Page 1
DATE:
STAFF:
August 10, 2022
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
WORK SESSION ITEM 2
Historic Preservation
Commission
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
HPC 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 HPC adopted the attached 2022 work plan at its November 17, 2022 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. HPC 2022 Work Plan
Paket Pg. 21
Community Development & Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580
970.416.4250
preservation@fcgov.com
fcgov.com/historicpreservation
Historic Preservation Services
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 17, 2021
TO: Susan Gutowsky, Council Liaison
CC: Kelly DiMartino, Interim City Manager, Tammi Pusheck, Interim City Clerk
FROM: Meg Dunn, Chair, Historic Preservation Commission
RE: Historic Preservation Commission 2022 Work Plan
The Historic Preservation Commission (formerly Landmark Preservation Commission) was
established in 1968 after the Centennial celebration of the founding of our city led to a
groundswell of support for identifying and preserving places important to our local heritage.
MISSION ‐ The Commission’s mission is closely aligned with four out of five of the City’s Guiding
Themes & Principles as identified in the 2020 Fort Collins Strategic Plan:
1.Affordability
o Supports the retention and rehabilitation of our existing affordable housing stock.
o Assists owners of historic properties in accessing State tax credits and provides zero
interest loans for maintaining historic properties.
o Provides an avenue to protect smaller sized housing stock that is often more
affordable than newer or larger construction.
o Provides work for local crafts people rather than outsourcing construction functions
to large chain stores and overseas factories.
2.Equity, Inclusion and Diversity
o Recognizes the need for more complete and inclusive representation of socio‐
economically, racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse communities within the city.
o Prioritizes inclusion in order to tell an accurate and comprehensive story of our
community.
o Seeks to identify, document, and preserve important sites that help to tell the full
story of Fort Collins from pre‐history through to the recent past.
o Seeks to preserve sites that enable all Fort Collins residents to see themselves and
their own history valued and represented through the City’s local landmark
program.
3.Environmental Sustainability
o Supports the conservation of buildings and scarce building materials through the
reuse and rehabilitation of historic buildings.
o Supports the reduction of energy use through the reuse of materials rather than
harvesting, processing, transporting, and installing new materials, all of which
require a great deal of energy.
4.Community Vibrancy
o Preserves the community’s sense of place by identifying, documenting, and safe‐
guarding archaeological and cultural sites of significance.
BOARD TOPIC 2, ATTACHMENT 1
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COMMISSION MAKEUP ‐ The HPC is a nine‐member board at full capacity (2 positions have
been vacant since June 2021). Per Certified Local Government (CLG) requirements, at least 40%
must have professional expertise in historic preservation, architectural history, history,
architecture, archaeology, or closely related fields. The current commission exceeds this
requirement with 100% of members having one or more of the required areas of expertise:
o Architecture: Nelson, Rose
o Land Development: Bello
o Historic Preservation: Murray, Rose
o Archeology: W. Dunn
o History: Knierim
o Education: M. Dunn, Knierim
SCOPE OF WORK ‐ The Commission has responsibilities both for the City of Fort Collins and as a
Certified Local Government:
1. The HPC performs the CLG responsibilities for the City of Fort Collins:
o Enables City to administer preservation regulations on behalf of the state and
federal governments; residents and business owners can participate in the Colorado
Historic Tax Credit program which provides an income tax credit of between 20‐35%
of qualified expenses depending on owner and project circumstances; and City can
apply for CLG grants for training, surveys, building preservation, and community
education;
o Requires enforcement of 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.
2. The HPC is the final decision‐maker on exterior alterations to properties designated as
Fort Collins Landmarks; determinations of eligibility for Fort Collins Landmark
designation; and allocation of Landmark Rehabilitation Loan funds.
3. The HPC makes recommendations to Council on Fort Collins Landmark designations; to
the Colorado State Historic Preservation Officer on nominations to the National and
State Register; and to Decision Makers on compatibility of developments adjacent to
and/or containing historic resources.
4. The HPC 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.
OVERVIEW OF COMMISSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2021
o Held 10 regular meetings and 12 work sessions via remote meetings and hybrid
remote/in‐person meetings.
o Reviewed 11 design review applications for exterior alterations to designated historic
resources.
o Completed 11 formal education/training discussions on technical and historical topics at
monthly work sessions.
BOARD TOPIC 2, ATTACHMENT 1
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o Completed CLG training requirement for preservation commissions by attending the
National Trust’s PastForward 2021 virtual conference and Colorado Preservation Inc’s
Saving Places 2021 virtual conference. Recommended 2 properties for official
designation as Fort Collins Landmarks, including the first Black history landmark in the
City of Fort Collins (The Thomas House at 308 Cherry Street);
o Advocated for the restoration of Design Assistance Program (DAP) funding in the 2022
Budget. The DAP provides a voluntary, educational means to address technical
knowledge and project planning gaps for property owners, as well as to produce design
concepts that minimize the impact of alterations on historic character, improving the
outcomes of 151 projects since 2012. 2022 Responsibilities and Initiatives:
In 2022, the Historic 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 the prioritized initiatives of City Council, the
Commission:
Will support the Neighborhood Livability and Social Health Key Outcome Area by:
o Addressing the City’s affordable housing goals by participating in the re‐
evaluation of the land use code to identify opportunities to increase
housing supply; supporting the retention and rehabilitation of existing
affordable housing stock; and by assisting Housing Catalyst in federal
clearance for the evaluation and sale of properties eligible for federal, state,
and local designation.
o Protecting historic places that are important to a broad base of our community through
cooperative discussions with a community stakeholder group that will guide further
exploration into the City’s research on historic sites associated with civil rights in Fort
Collins.
o Celebrating historic resources through community recognition and appreciation
opportunities, such as the Friends of Preservation Awards; virtual tours; signage and
brochures; and partnerships with community history organizations on special events
such as MLK Day, Pride Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and others.
o Helping to ensure compatible alterations and new development through design review
and development review. Providing feedback and direction for ongoing historic survey
projects.
Will support the Economic Health Key Outcome Area by:
o 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.
o 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 need, and better assist low and moderate‐income
citizens with cost‐effective repairs and improvements to their homes.
BOARD TOPIC 2, ATTACHMENT 1
Paket Pg. 24
o 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.
o Promoting and subsidizing the use of Fort Collins’ specialized skills and tradespeople
to keep more financial resources in the community.
o Promoting the Historic Preservation Division’s Cost Comparison Calculator, an on‐line
tool that enables area contractors and residents to understand the relative costs,
longevity and energy trade‐offs in rehab material choices.
Will support the Environmental Health Key Outcome Area by:
o Incentivizing sustainable building practices and energy conservation
measures in older homes through historic preservation review processes.
o Promote sustainability, retention of embodied energy, and waste‐stream
reduction by encouraging the reuse of existing buildings and materials.
o Facilitating safe, cost‐effective energy rehabilitation and retrofitting, addition of
appropriate solar installations to historic resources, and resource sustainability
through 0%‐interest loans, grants, and free professional advice.
o Providing technical input and oversight on the Historic Preservation Division’s technical
briefs, which are designed to guide energy efficiency improvements, material repair and
replacement decisions, and other rehabilitation needs in a manner that is both climate‐
friendly and supportive of historic building character.
Will support the High Performing Government Key Outcome Area by:
o 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.
o Building capacity, increasing productivity, attracting and developing
diverse and competitive talent, and facilitating the career training and growth
of young professionals by working with CSU faculty and student interns on special
projects related to Historic Preservation, Archeology, Construction Management,
Heritage Tourism and other related fields of study.
o Furthering Council’s and the City’s goals and objectives through the performance of the
Commission’s duties.
BOARD TOPIC 2, ATTACHMENT 1
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