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Commissioners
Regular Meeting
DECEMBER 18, 2024
5:30 PM
AGENDA
determined that the prudent format for HPC meetings will be in person meetings that also make use of remote
technology.
This hybrid Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be available online via Zoom or by phone and in person. The
online meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:00 p.m. Participants should try to join online or in person at least 15
minutes prior to the 5:30 p.m. start time.
IN PERSON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to queue at the podium to indicate you would like to speak at that
time. You may speak when acknowledged by the Chair.
ONLINE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
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/98864384557
. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). Keep yourself on muted status.
For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak
at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to comment.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY PHONE:
Please dial 253-215-8782 and enter Webinar ID 98864384557. Keep yourself on muted status.
For public comments, when the Chair asks participants to click the “Raise Hand” button if they wish to speak, phone
participants will need to hit *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an
opportunity to address the Commission. When you are called, hit *6 to unmute yourself.
Documents to Share: Any document or presentation a member of the public wishes to provide to the Commission for
its consideration must be emailed to preservation@fcgov.com at least 48 hours before the meeting.
Provide Comments via Email: Individuals who are uncomfortable or unable to access the Zoom platform or participate
by phone are encouraged to participate by emailing comments to preservation@fcgov.com at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting. If your comments are specific to any of the discussion items on the agenda, please indicate that in the subject
line of your email. Staff will ensure your comments are provided to the Commission.
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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 Fort Collins Municipal Code Section 2-174.
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.
Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited
English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services,
programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance.
Please provide 48 hours advance notice when possible.
A solicitud, la Ciudad de Fort Collins proporcionará servicios de acceso a idiomas para personas que no
dominan el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para que
puedan acceder a los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al
970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Marque 711 para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione 48 horas de aviso previo
cuando sea posible.
Video of the meeting will be broadcast at 1:00 p.m. the following day through the Comcast cable system on
Channel 14 or 881 (HD). Please visit http://www.fcgov.com/fctv/ for the daily cable schedule. The video
will also be available for later viewing on demand here: http://www.fcgov.com/fctv/video-archive.php.
• CALL TO ORDER
• ROLL CALL
• STAFF REVIEW OF AGENDA
o This review provides an opportunity for Staff to review the posted meeting and agenda and
provide the Commission with any last-minute updates that may affect the order of agenda items.
• CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW
o The Chair will invite public requests for a Commissioner to “pull” any items off the Consent Agenda.
This is not the time for public comment on the item.
o Any Commissioner, at the Commissioner’s own prerogative or in response to a request from the
public, may “pull” an item off the Consent Agenda to be considered as a separate item.
o Pulled Consent Agenda items will have the opportunity for public comment and will be considered
before scheduled discussion items.
• COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS REMAINING ON THE
CONSENT AGENDA OR ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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• PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW UP FROM COMMISSION
• CONSENT AGENDA
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2024 regular meeting of
the Historic Preservation Commission.
• ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
• CONSENT AGENDA FOLLOW UP
o This is an opportunity for Commissioners to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Agenda.
• STAFF REPORTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
o This is an opportunity for staff to provide updates on general activities at the City of Fort Collins
related to the work of the Commission.
• COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
o This is an opportunity for Commissioners to share individual activities and updates related to the
work of the Commission.
• CONSIDERATION OF PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
o Any agenda item a Commissioner pulled from the Consent Agenda will be given time for a staff
presentation on the item, public comment, and discussion, and the Commission will act on the item
at this time.
• DISCUSSION AGENDA
Each item on the Discussion Agenda will be given time for a staff presentation, public comment, and
discussion, and the Commission will act on the item in its agenda order.
2. REPORT ON STAFF ACTIVITIES SINCE THE LAST MEETING
Staff is tasked with an array of different responsibilities including code-required project review decisions
on historic properties, support to other standing and special work groups across the City organization,
and education and outreach programming. This report will provide highlights for the benefit of
Commissioners and the public, and for transparency regarding decisions made without the input of the
Historic Preservation Commission.
3. SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING DEMOLITION NOTIFICATION – 325 N. HOWES ST.
DESCRIPTION:
demolition to clear a property for a new single-unit dwelling are subject to the
demolition notification process administered by the Historic Preservation staff and
the Historic Preservation Commission. Demolition notification in this circumstance
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identify potentially important historic, architectural, and cultural resources, pursuant
to Section 14-6 of Municipal Code.
STAFF:
4. 2025 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION EDUCATION PLANNING & BRAINSTORM
DESCRIPTION:
consultation with the HPC on any additions, where HPC members would like to
attend in support, or any events the HPC would like to ensure a Preservation
engagement presence at, etc.
STAFF:
• OTHER BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION
O Commissioners may raise new topics that may properly come before the HPC for consideration.
• ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item 1
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Historic Preservation Commission
STAFF
Melissa Matsunaka, Sr. Project Coordinator
SUBJECT
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 20, 2024 REGULAR
MEETING
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2024 regular meeting of the Historic
Preservation Commission.
ATTACHMENTS
1.HPC November 20, 2024 Minutes – DRAFT
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Jim Rose, Chair Location:
Bonnie Gibson, Vice Chair Council Chambers, 300 Laporte
Margo Carlock And remotely via Zoom
Jenna Edwards
Chris Conway
David Woodlee
Jeff Gaines Staff Liaison:
Aaron Hull Maren Bzdek
Historic Preservation Manager
Regular Meeting
November 20, 2024
Minutes
•CALL TO ORDER
Chair Rose called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
•ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chris Conway, Jeff Gaines, Bonnie Gibson, Aaron Hull, Jim Rose, David Woodlee, and
Margo Carlock (arrived late)
ABSENT: Jenna Edwards
STAFF: Maren Bzdek, Heather Jarvis, Jim Bertolini, Yani Jones, Melissa Matsunaka
•AGENDA REVIEW
Bzdek reviewed the published agenda.
•COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ON ITEMS ON OR NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
•CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW
No items were pulled from consent.
•CONSENT AGENDA
1.CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2024.
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the September 18, 2024 regular meeting
of the Historic Preservation Commission.
Historic
Preservation
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2. ADOPTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION’S 2025 WORK PLAN
The purpose of this item is to discuss and adopt the Historic Preservation Commission’s Work Plan for
2025.
Vice Chair Gibson moved, seconded by Commissioner Conway, to approve the Consent
Agenda. Yeas: Conway, Gaines, Gibson, Hull, Woodlee, and Rose. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
• STAFF REPORTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner, provided an update on the appeal for window
replacement at 201 Linden Street which was heard by City Council last night noting Council dismissed
the unfair hearing allegations, but did vote to overturn the Commission’s decision and approve in-kind
wood replacements for the upper story windows.
• COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
• CONSENT AGENDA FOLLOW UP
None.
• DISCUSSION AGENDA
3. REPORT ON STAFF ACTIVITIES SINCE THE LAST MEETING
Staff is tasked with an array of different responsibilities including code-required project review
decisions on historic properties, support to other standing and special work groups across the City
organization, and education & outreach programming. This report will provide highlights for the
benefit of Commission members and the public, and for transparency regarding decisions made
without the input of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC).
Yani Jones, Historic Preservation Planner, provided a report on the Historic Homes Tour put on
by the Poudre Landmarks Foundation and the Hispanic Heritage Community Celebration. She
announced the upcoming “History of Our History” event in January and provided a reminder about
the Historic Preservation newsletter.
4. PROPOSED POLICY ADOPTION: EXPANDED ROOFING OPTIONS FOR PROJECTS ON
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
DESCRIPTION:
would expand the allowable installation materials and methods, and allow residents
to more heavily weight fire prevention, material durability, and recyclability as factors
when selecting roofing on historic buildings.
STAFF:
STAFF PRESENTATION
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner, noted this item is continued from the
September meeting and is related to the climate resilience policy that is part of the Commission’s
Work Plan. He stated this item involves the adoption of a revised roofing policy for projects on
historic buildings that would expand the allowable installation materials and methods, and allow
residents to more heavily weight fire prevention, material durability, and recyclability as factors
when selecting roofing on historic buildings. Bertolini stated the proposed policy would formalize
working policy already in place, expand scenarios in which substitute roofing material can be
approved, discourage wood roofing material due to fire risk, discourage the use of asphalt
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shingles as they do not hold up well after more than one hailstorm, and encourage the use of
more durable substitutes. Additionally, the policy would move most of the decisions to a staff-
level review and would provide more formal guidelines for rooftop features.
COMMISSION QUESTIONS
Commissioner Gaines asked if the four inch threshold for increasing roof height was tailored to a
certain amount of insulation. Bertolini replied in the affirmative and stated the Energy
Conservation Code specialist in Utilities provided a review of the policy. He noted that in cases
where four inches is not enough, staff will work with homeowners to find other places in which the
home’s R-value can be improved.
Commissioner Gaines stated he would consider raising that threshold by another inch or two.
Commissioner Conway asked if there is a concern about changing the historic value of the
building by increasing the threshold from four inches to six. Bertolini replied that is a potential
concern, particularly as related to eave lines; however, he noted the Commission could make a
modification to the policy if desired.
Commissioner Conway expressed support for allowing homeowners to easier meet energy
efficiency goals.
Vice Chair Gibson questioned how many scenarios would benefit from six inches over four.
Commissioner Gaines noted five inches would be needed for continuous insulation.
Commissioner Woodlee asked if there has been any feedback from applicants. Bertolini replied
in the negative; however, many people are unaware they have the flexibility to add insulation
under the roof deck. Jones noted there are cases in which some interior situations may prevent
insulation from being added elsewhere; therefore, there is utility in having a provision allowing for
that roof height increase.
Chair Rose stated there is going to be a change in the configuration of the facia regardless or
whether four inches or six inches is allowed. Commissioner Gaines stated the six inches would
allow for more flexibility in meeting requirements.
Vice Chair Gibson suggested having a policy that would cover up to four inches of extra height
and requiring a request for additional height to come before the Commission. Commissioner
Woodlee expressed support for that option.
Commissioner Conway expressed concern about making the process too opaque and less user
friendly. Commissioner Gaines concurred.
Bertolini stated staff does not have a strong opinion either way, but noted one of the goals of the
policy was to reduce the number of projects going before the Commission to allow it to focus on
more complex projects that require more judgement. He stated staff may have a slight
preference to modify the policy to allow for five inches as a staff review.
Commissioner Gaines moved, seconded by Commissioner Conway, that the limitation on
added roof height be increased to six inches from four inches.
Chair Rose suggested a motion to approve the policy needs to be made first, then amended. He
declared the first motion to be out of order.
Commissioner Conway moved, seconded by Commissioner Gaines, that the Historic
Preservation Commission adopt the proposed policy regarding roofing installation and
methods on historic resources in Fort Collins, finding that the proposed policy remains
reasonably consistent with the intent of the Secretary of Interior standards for rehabilitation,
supports the City’s historic preservation policies and priorities in the Municipal Code 4-1
and 4-2, and supports the City’s broader sustainability and climate action goals, subject to
the following modification: that the change in roof height be changed from four to six inches
for insulation. Yeas: Conway, Gaines, Gibson, Hull, Woodlee, and Rose. Nays: none.
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THE MOTION CARRIED.
(**Secretary’s Note: Commissioner Carlock arrived at this point in the meeting.)
5. UPDATE – INDIGENOUS/NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY & PRESERVATON
DESCRIPTION:
engagement with the City’s current
tell/preserve history related to Native/Indigenous people.
More information about Hispanic American history can be found on our website,
here: https://www.fcgov.com/nativehistory.
STAFF:
STAFF PRESENTATION
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner, provided an update on the City’s outreach and
engagement with the current Native and Indigenous community members. He noted there is a
new Native History webpage that is part of the Historic Preservation set of equity topics
developed over the last few years.
Bertolini stated the City engaged a consultant to establish a community advisory panel for City
government to advise on Native issues and noted the Natural Areas Department has taken on a
lot of the leadership in place-based Native and Indigenous history preservation. Moving forward,
Bertolini stated there may be a Code-driven process for project review to include better
engagement and consideration of Indigenous history, more public education and engagement
projects, and a new oral history context.
Bertolini noted this is Native American Heritage Month and noted there is a Native American
Cultural Center at CSU which manages much of the celebration of the month.
Chair Rose commended the video sent by staff.
6. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) QUADRENNIAL REVIEW EVALUATION
DESCRIPTION:
commitment to preserving historic resources and local history. The CLG program is
a partnership between the federal, state, local governments to help communities
protect their historic resources. The City of Fort Collins has been a CLG since 1991.
The National Park Service requires that each CLG be evaluated by the State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) at least once every four years to ensure that the
CLG is fulfilling its responsibilities and to identify areas where more assistance from
the SHPO may be helpful. The Colorado SHPO is History Colorado.
STAFF:
Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Manager, introduced Lindsey Flewelling, Certified Local
Government Coordinator with History Colorado.
Flewelling outlined the Certified Local Government (CLG) program and its benefits noting Fort
Collins has been part of the program since 1991. Flewelling outlined the responsibilities of being
a CLG: enforcing its own preservation ordinance, establishing and maintaining a Commission,
sending meeting minutes to History Colorado, providing for public participation, maintaining a
system of survey and inventory, sending at least one Commission member to at least one training
per year, and submitting an annual report. Additionally, there is a review every four years, which
is what is occurring now that will culminate in a report Flewelling will complete in December.
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Flewelling commented on the History Colorado Heritage for All Program that has a goal of placing
150 sites associated with underrepresented communities on the State and National Register by
2026. She noted property owners are not responsible for writing the nominations themselves.
7. 313 N. MELDRUM ST. (EMMA MALABY GROCERY PROPERTY) – CONCEPTUAL
LANDMARK DESIGN REVIEW
DESCRIPTION:
the City Landmark at 313 N. Meldrum St., the Emma Malaby Grocery Property. The
proposal includes structural work on the roof and substitute replacement shingle
material, a rear addition, ADA improvements, and other repair or rehabilitation to the
existing store detailed below. The owner is seeking initial feedback regarding their
concept designs and their consistency with the US Secretary of the Interior’s
Standards for Rehabilitation prior to commissioning construction drawings and
seeking final approval from the HPC.
APPLICANT:
STAFF:
Rebekah Schields, Historic Preservation Specialist
(**Secretary’s Note: Vice Chair Gibson withdrew from the discussion of this item due to a
conflict of interest.)
STAFF PRESENTATION
Yani Jones, Historic Preservation Planner, outlined the role of the Commission and showed
images of the property and its location. She discussed the history of the site and noted it was
designated as a City Landmark with significance under all four standards: events and trends,
persons and groups, design and construction, and potential to yield historical archeological
information. Jones noted the building was moved to its current location from North College
Avenue.
Jones outlined the proposed rehabilitation work which includes a proposal to structurally
stabilize the roof and replace the material of the roof, reinforcing the chimneys with steel
supports, and installing gutters to protect the building from water damage. Jones noted the
proposed roofing material would comply with the policy the Commission just adopted.
Jones stated another component of the proposed work is a 195 square foot rear addition for a
bathroom and kitchenette, which would require water and sewer connections that do not
currently exist. Jones provided drawings of the existing building and proposed addition.
Proposed ADA improvements include the installation of a permeable pavement system, some
concrete landings, and accessible doorways.
Jones stated there are a few other rehabilitation items proposed, including rehabilitation of
many façade features, repainting of historic signage, repairing or replacing siding in-kind,
reroofing of the deck, facia and soffit repair or replacement, repairing wooden pilasters,
repairing decorative wooden panels, replacement of porch decking, modifying stairs,
installation of a concrete path to the stairs, and replacement of wood door trim. Additionally,
there is a plan to repair or replace windows and doors depending on their condition.
Jones stated staff has found the project is generally consistent with the Secretary of Interior
standards for rehabilitation, the new construction appears to be compatible, distinguishable,
reversible, and subordinate to the historic building, the treatments seem to focus on repair over
replacement, and replacement in-kind if needed, and restoration of missing elements based
on historic photo evidence rather than conjecture. Jones stated staff would like to see more
detail around material selections for the addition and siding replacement, as well as more detail
around the different levels of repair for windows and doors.
Jones provided some questions the Commission could consider, but noted there were no
Commission questions at the work session.
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APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Ron Sladek, President of Historic Larimer County, stated this project is undergoing great
scrutiny by multiple organizations and agencies and noted there are two grants that are
covering the historic structure assessment of the building. He noted the Historic Larimer
County Board is dedicated to doing the project appropriately and setting a good example for
the community.
Sladek mentioned the ADA entrances had to be placed in the rear of the building due to fire
department access and stated the building cannot be insured with its wood roof, which is
currently leaking.
Commissioners commended the work that has been done on the proposal.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Gaines supported the staff recommendation for a plan of protection for the
historic shed.
Commissioner Carlock noted the Commission has been aware of this project for some time
and stated everything seems to be in order with the proposal. Additionally, she stated this is
likely the most committed group in town to meeting the standards. She expressed support for
moving to a final recommendation.
Commissioner Gaines moved, seconded by Commissioner Carlock, that the Historic
Preservation Commission move to final approval for the proposal for roof work, a rear
addition, ADA improvements, and other rehabilitation at the Emma Malaby Grocery
property at 313 North Meldrum Street as presented, finding that the proposed work
meets the Secretary of Interior standards for rehabilitation subject to the following
condition: that staff receive a plan of protection for the historic shed on the property.
Meg Dunn, Vice President of Historic Larimer County, noted the roof work will begin soon;
however, the addition work will not likely occur for a couple years and they have not yet
secured a contractor, which would be the party that completes the plan of protection.
Jones noted language for plans of protection typically references ‘at the time of building
permitting.’
Commissioner Gaines moved, seconded by Commissioner Carlock, to amend the
original motion to state that the plan of protection be provided at the time that the rear
addition is permitted for construction.
The vote on the amended motion was as follows: Yeas: Carlock, Conway, Gaines, Hull,
Woodlee and Rose. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Chair Rose thanked Historic Larimer County for their work and investment in Fort Collins’
cultural heritage.
• OTHER BUSINESS
None.
• ADJOURNMENT
Chair Rose adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Minutes prepared by and respectfully submitted by Melissa Matsunaka.
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Historic Preservation Commission
ITEM NAME
STAFF ACTIVITIES SINCE THE LAST MEETING (COVERING NOVEMBER 7 TO DECEMBER 4)
STAFF
Yani Jones, Historic Preservation Planner
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
Rebekah Schields, Historic Preservation Specialist
Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Manager
INFORMATION
Staff are tasked with an array of different responsibilities including code-required project review decisions on
historic properties, support to other standing and special work groups across the City organization, and
education & outreach programming. This report will provide highlights for the benefit of Commission members
and the public, and for transparency regarding decisions made without the input of the Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC).
For cases where a project can be reviewed/approved without referral to the Historic Preservation Commission
(HPC) through the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness or a SHPO report under Chapter 14, Article IV
of the City’s Municipal Code., staff decisions are provided in this report and are also posted on the HPS’s
“Design Review Notification” page. Notice of staff decisions are provided to the public and HPC for their
information, but are not subject to appeal under Chapter 14, Article IV, except in cases where an applicant has
requested a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project and that request has been denied. In that event, the
applicant may appeal staff’s decision to the HPC pursuant to 14-55 of the Municipal Code, within two weeks of
staff denial.
Beginning in May 2021, to increase transparency regarding staff decisions and letters issued on historic
preservation activities, this report will include sections for historic property survey results finalized in the last
month (provided they are past the two-week appeal deadline), comments issued for federal undertakings
under the National Historic Preservation Act (also called “Section 106”), and 5G wireless facility responses for
local permit approval.
There is a short staff presentation this month highlighting recent items and events.
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Part of the mission of the Historic Preservation Services division is to educate the public about local, place-
based history, historic preservation, and preservation best practices. Below are highlights from the last month
Program Title Description
History Harvest CSU History
Department
invited to share their stories
and artifacts, which were
documented by CSU
graduate students for the
local history archive, and
HPS staff offered event
Unknown Nov. 9, 2024
History Matters
Workshop
CSU History
Department and
Poudre School District
with CSU staff and
graduate students to create
place-based and local
history-based lesson plans
and resource sets. HPS
staff assisted with subject-
Dec. 4, 2024
Staff Design Review Decisions & Reports – Municipal Code Chapter 14
Property Address Description of Project Staff Decision Date of Decision
623 Mathews St. (S.A.
Johnson House)
Landmark and contributing property to
Laurel School Historic District (NRHP).
Reviewed by staff under Municipal Code
Approved Nov. 7, 2024
172 N. College Ave.
(Northern Hotel)
Historic District (Landmark and NRHP).
Reviewed by staff under Municipal Code Approved Nov. 15, 2024
450 N. College Ave.
(Power Plant) Landmark. Reviewed by staff under Approved Nov. 19, 2024
2005 N. Overland Trl.
(1883 Fort Collins
Waterworks)
pumps installed at rear of residential
building. City Landmark and State
Register property. Reviewed by staff
Approved Nov. 25, 2024
7 Old Town Sq. (238 E.
Mountain Ave.)
egress door and storefront window. City
Landmark. Reviewed by staff under Approved Nov. 27, 2024
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Selected Staff Development Review Recommendations – Land Use Code 5.8.1
Property Address Description of Project Staff Decision Date of Decision /
Recommendation
401 S. College Adaptive reuse of historic bank
building; 9-story mixed use tower on
design compatibility with
historic bank building will Nov. 14, 2014
322 Lindenmeier
Rd
Conceptual Development Review:
Convenience store & fast food
buildings.
nearby Andersonville
historic residences
required OR compatibility
reference to former
Rockwood School
(demolished but
previously on
Nov. 14, 2014
328 Remington
Conceptual Development Review:
basement coffee shop in historic
church building.
exterior modifications
(like ADA compliance) will
require compatible
Nov. 21, 2014
640 W Prospect
Conceptual Development Review:
Multi-family development including
demolition of existing house.
complete (Not Eligible);
Design compatibility with
714 W Prospect (Eligible,
Nov. 21, 2024
3800 S. Mason
Preliminary Design Review: 100%
Affordable Housing, multi-family
building.
with 1975 car dealership
building to E will be
required. No outstanding
Dec. 4, 2024
City Preservation staff frequently completes historic survey for properties for a number of reasons, usually in
advance of development proposals for properties. The table below includes historic property survey for the
Address Field/Consultant Recommendation Staff Approved
Results?
Date Results
Finalized
1719 Mathews St. Eligible Yes Dec. 2, 2024
National Historic Preservation Act – Staff Comments Issued
The City of Fort Collins is a Certified Local Government, which provides the Historic Preservation Services
division and Landmark Preservation Commission an opportunity to formally comment on federal undertakings
within city limits. This includes actions that are receiving federal funding, permits, or have direct involvement
from a federal agency.
Note: Due to changes in how Preservation staff process small cell/5G wireless facilities, staff does not provide
substantive comments on those undertakings (overseen by the Federal Communications Commission) and do
not appear in the table below.
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National Historic Preservation Act – Staff Comments Issued
The City of Fort Collins is a Certified Local Government, which provides the Historic Preservation Services
division and Landmark Preservation Commission an opportunity to formally comment on federal undertakings
within city limits. This includes actions that are receiving federal funding, permits, or have direct involvement
Lead Agency & Property
Location Description of Project Staff Comment
Date
Comment
None
Staff 5G Wireless Facility Summary
Note: Co-locations with existing street infrastructure, usually traffic lights, is considered a co-location and not
subject to denial due to proximity to properties that meet the City’s definition of historic resources (Sec. 14-3)
Due to recent changes in how Preservation staff reviews small cell/5G towers, co-located towers no longer
receive substantive review except where historic resources would be impacted directly by the tower’s installation.
These types of direct impacts would include potential damage to archaeological resources and/or landscape
features throughout the city such as trolley tracks, carriage steps, and sandstone pavers. This report section will
summarize activities in this area.
Within this period, staff processed a total of 2 5G/Small Cell tower requests total, with 2 seen for the first time.
ATTACHMENTS
1. CLG Annual Report FY 2024
2. Staff Presentation
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Colorado Certified Local Government
2024 Annual Report
Federal Fiscal Year 2024: October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024
Due Date: November 1, 2024
Please save this file in the original PDF format, DO NOT PRINT AND SCAN.
Submit via email to lindsey.flewelling@state.co.us
Name of CLG:
Name of Commission/Board:
Contact Name: Contact Title:
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
Contact Address:
City: State: CO Zip:
Website for your historic preservation program:
Provide a list of all local government staff members with duties assigned to your local preservation program and their job
titles. Then, list the percentage of their job duties that are related to historic preservation and check each staff member that
meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards. Please include any consultants contracted to
perform designation, design, or tax credit reviews on a regular basis.
Name Title Percent SOI Qualified
An accurately completed annual report is a CLG requirement
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Preservation Planning & Operational Documents
1) In Federal Fiscal Year 2024, were any of the following newly developed or revised (check all that apply):
Preservation Ordinance (including Amendments)
By-Laws or Administrative Rules
Preservation Plan
Survey Plan
Design Guidelines
Commission/Board
2)Provide a list of all current Commission/Board Members. Check any Commission/Board Members newly appointed in
Federal Fiscal Year 2024 and attach their resumes and/or applications. Also, check all Commission/Board Members
that are professionals in preservation-related disciplines and list their profession beside their names.
Preservation-related disciplines include: history, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural history, prehistoric or
historic archaeology, planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, cultural anthropology, or
related disciplines such as building trades, real estate, or law.
Name New Member Preservation Professional Discipline(s)
3)If 40% of the current Commission/Board is not comprised of preservation-related professionals, please describe your
efforts to recruit.
4)How does the Commission/Board seek additional expertise in the fields of architecture, architectural history or
archaeology when needed?
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5)Do the members of the Commission/Board represent the general ethnic diversity of the community?
6)List the SHPO-approved educational/training sessions attended by Commission/Board Members in Federal Fiscal Year
2024. Please list name of session or conference (list conference, not individual sessions when a conference was
attended) and the name(s) of Commission/Board Member that attended.
7)What is your Commission/Board’s regular meeting schedule? (Day and Time - i.e. First Thursday of the month at 6pm)
8) Please list the number of meetings and dates held in Federal Fiscal Year 2024:
Regular Meetings Special Meetings Work/Study Sessions
Total Number Total Number Total Number
Dates Dates Dates
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Historic Contexts & Surveys
9) List any Historic Context Studies completed in Federal Fiscal Year 2024.
10) List any Cultural/Historic Resource Surveys completed in Federal Fiscal Year 2024.
11) How many resources were inventoried in Federal Fiscal Year 2024?
Inventoried means any buildings, structures, objects, or sites for which the Commission/Board obtained information not
previously held. This information may come from newly surveyed properties or properties nominated that had not been
surveyed. Inventoried properties can be either eligible or non-eligible for listing.
Designations
12) How many contributing resources (buildings, structures, objects, sites) are locally designated in total? This count
includes all listings since the Commission/Board was originally formed. For Districts, count all contributing buildings,
structures and sites individually.
13)How many contributing resources (buildings, structures, objects, sites) were locally designated in Federal Fiscal Year
2024? For Districts, count contributing buildings, structures and sites individually.
Please list newly designated properties. For Districts, list name with number of contributing resources in parenthesis.
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Project Review
14) How many design review applications were considered by the Commission/Board for designated resources in Federal
Fiscal Year 2024?
a.Total Reviewed
b.Review by Full Commission
c.Review by Design Review Subcommittee Only
d.Reviewed by Staff Only
15) How many design review applications were considered by the Commission/Board for non-designated resources in
Federal Fiscal Year 2024?
a.Total Reviewed
b.Review by Full Commission
c.Review by Design Review Subcommittee Only
d.Reviewed by Staff Only
16) If reviewed separately, how many demolition reviews were conducted by the Commission/Board or Staff in Federal
Fiscal Year 2024?
17) Did your County/Municipality comment or participate in any Section 106 Reviews as a consulting party in Federal
Fiscal Year 2024?
If yes, list name of project or property and the Federal Agency initiating the review.
Preservation Incentives
18) Does your County/Municipality have any local incentives programs for preservation or for the benefit of historic
properties? Please check all that apply.
Tax incentive program
Government-funded loan program
Government-funded grant program
Zoning variances/Use Allowances
Acquisition of historic properties through purchase or donation
Preservation Awards
Plaques
Other (Please describe)
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Narrative Questions
19) Did your Board/Commission develop, sponsor, or participate in any public outreach, education, or interpretive
events/meetings/tours/materials in Federal Fiscal Year 2024?
If yes, please describe.
20) What CLG accomplishment/achievement/event in Federal Fiscal Year 2024 makes the Commission/Board most proud?
21) Describe any problems – operational, political or financial – encountered by the CLG in Federal Fiscal Year 2024.
22) Describe any planned/projected Commission/Board activities for Federal Fiscal Year 2025.
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Attachment Checklist
All documents listed below are required for a complete report unless listed as “if applicable” or “if adopted.” Providing a link
to an online document, if downloadable, may be substituted for actual attachment of a document when available. Please
include all documents as separate attachments.
All meeting minutes for Federal Fiscal Year 2024 (unless previously submitted)
List of all locally designated properties (from inception of local listing)
Resumes or applications for commission/board members appointed in FY24 (if applicable)
Sample of Public Notice announcing commission/board meeting
Sample advertisement for new commission/board members
Current preservation ordinance and amendments (if adopted during FY24)
Current by-laws or administrative rules for the commission/board (if adopted during FY24)
Current Preservation Plan or preservation chapter in Comprehensive Plan (if adopted during FY24)
Current Survey Plan (if adopted during FY24)
Historic Context Studies completed in Federal Fiscal Year 2024 or date submitted to SHPO (if applicable) Cultural/
Historic Resource Surveys completed in Federal Fiscal Year 2024 or date submitted to SHPO (if applicable)
Please provide links to any online documents or additional details:
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Headline Copy Goes Here
December 18, 2024
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation PlannerYani Jones, Historic Preservation PlannerRebekah Schields, Historic Preservation SpecialistMaren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Manager
Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Activity Report
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Education/Outreach Highlight
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Upcoming Education/Outreach Opportunities
• “The History of Our History” (History of the historic preservation program in Fort
Collins) – January 7, 7 PM, Masonic Lodge – Fort Collins Historical Society
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration – January 20, 2025 – March from
Washington Park to Lory Student Center begins at 1 PM, followed by celebration
programming
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CLG Annual Report Highlights – Federal FY 2024
Contexts Completed:
The History of the Civil Rights Movement in Fort Collins: A Series of Historic Context Studies
William B. Robb's Architectural Legacy: A Historic Context
Jewish Americans in Fort Collins (staff-produced mini context for website)
Asian American History in Fort Collins (staff-produced mini context for website)
Community Outreach and Education:
Tabling at 5 community events
8 Presentations and Tours
Codes and Policies:
Rooftop solar design standards update
Regulatory Review:
17 Properties Surveyed
54 Landmark Design Review Applications (5 reviewed by HPC)
23 Design Review Applications for NR Listed Properties
5 SUD Demolition Noticing Applications
Landmark Designations:
324 Locally Designated Properties (1 added in 2024 – 724 Martinez St)
724 Martinez St – Chavez/Ambriz/Gonzales Property
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• Upcoming events/activities
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• Notification of single-family residential demolitions
• Local preservation financial support program open/close
notifications
• Landmark spotlights
• And more!
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Agenda Item 3
Item 3, Page 1
Historic Preservation Commission
ITEM NAME
SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING DEMOLITION NOTIFICATION – 325 N. HOWES ST.
STAFF
Yani Jones, Historic Preservation Planner
INFORMATION
Single-unit dwellings that are at least fifty years old and that are proposed for demolition to clear a property for
a new single-unit dwelling are subject to the demolition notification process administered by the Historic
Preservation staff and the Historic Preservation Commission. Demolition notification in this circumstance
provides an opportunity to inform residents of changes in their neighborhood and to identify potentially
important historic, architectural, and cultural resources, pursuant to Section 14-6 of Municipal Code.
Community members receive notice about that demolition through a posted sign on the property, the City’s
weekly newsletter “This Week in Development Review” and monthly “Historic Preservation Matters” newsletter,
and on the City website at https://www.fcgov.com/historicpreservation/demolition-review. City staff initiates the
notification process after receiving a request for approval to demolish a single-unit dwelling through either a
demolition permit or written request from the owner accompanied by current photos of the property proposed
for demolition and confirmation that the proposed new construction would be another single-unit residence.
The property is included in the next available discussion agenda at a meeting of the Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC). Community residents can contact staff or attend the HPC meeting either to provide
information about the property and/or nominate the property as a City Landmark under the provisions of
Section 14-31 of Municipal Code if they believe it is eligible as a City Landmark. The code allows for three or
more residents of the City, the Historic Preservation Commission (by motion), or any City Councilmember (by
written request) to initiate the process for landmark designation.
325 N. Howes St.
Condition Information Provided by Applicant
Owner/applicant Jeffrey Miranda provided the following information about the condition of this property in an
email dated 11/12/2024:
“The structure is in very poor condition inside and out. The city of Fort Collins had it condemned this past
summer. I’ve had the house tested for asbestos. A small amount was detected. I do have a company ready to
remove the asbestos and demo the house once everything is approved including permits.”
Historical Background
The property at 325 N. Howes. was built c. 1900, according to Tax Assessor records. The first known residents
of this house were L.D. and Ella Lee, according to City Directory records. After the Lees moved out in 1904, a
series of working-class residents lived in this home for just a few years at a time. The longest residents of 325
N. Howes St. was Jane Shoemaker, who worked at Mother’s Café at 218 Walnut St. She moved from this
house sometime between 1940 and 1948. There is no historical survey record available for this property.
Construction History – Building Permit Records
DATE PERMIT # NAME DESCRIPTION
3/2/1925 904 Jane Shoemaker Building on bathroom
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5/27/1953 13055 Arellano Filigonio
Remodel front porch - same size as at
present - no change on lot
3/12/2007 B0701374
Jeffrey Eugene
Miranda Reroofing (3-tab)
Residents
YEAR NAME(S)NOTES
1902 L.D. and Ella Lee L.D. - Express No. 6
1903 O.H. and Ada Duncan O.H. - Teamster
1904 Mary Horton No emp listed
1906 J.S. Poque; J.P and E.T. Rezner J.S. - Works Sugar Factory; J.P. - Same
1907 Escolena Williams; Jay Williams Jay - Teamster
1908-1910
Mrs. Escolena Williams; Jay Williams; Kay
Williams Same; Kay - Laborer
1910-1911 George W. and Bertha Rutherford George - Watch
1913-1914 Samuel Street; Katie Street
Samuel - Teamster; Katie - Domestic at
City Hospital
1917 Charles and Causbe McKinney Charles - farmer
1919 Carlos and Julia Costello; Sophia Costello Carlos - Expressman; Sophia - student
1922
Joseph J. and Katherine E. Pope; Mrs. Jane
Auto operator J.H. Carter; Katherine -
Magdalena - restaurant worker Al and
Miller; Grace - Shirt press operator
Filigonio Arellano; Ernest Arellano; Virginia
Construction; Ernest - In service;
Virginia Mary - Typist and file clerk
Magdalena M. (Filigonio) - Finisher
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1960 Same Pete - Carpenter Bill Busch
1962 Same Pete - Delivery Rick's Furniture
1963-1964 Same Pete - employee kitchen CSU
1966 Peter Lucero; Antonio N. and Dolores Lopez
Peter - no emp listed; Antonio and
Dolores - no emp listed
1969 Ronald J. and Barbara Knipple
Ronald - Foreman Fort Collins Ready
Mix
1970-1971 Vacant
1972-1973 Evelyn Logan No emp listed
1975 Same; Deanna Logan; Paula R. Elizada All - no emp listed
1969 Tax Assessor Photo
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1979 Tax Assessor Photo
ATTACHMENTS
1. Current Photos
2. Staff Presentation
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ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 1Facade/East Elevation
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South Elevation
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Rear/West Elevation
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North Elevation
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Presented by:
Single-Unit Dwelling
Demolition Notification –
325 N. Howes St.
12-18-2024
Yani Jones
Historic Preservation Planner
2What is Single-Unit Dwelling Demolition Notification?
Required for proposed demolitions of residences over 50 years old and not designated as a City Landmark, if property is
otherwise subject to historic preservation review through a development review process under LUC Sec. 5.8.1.
Purpose:
• Informs neighbors of a potential change coming to their neighborhood
• Provides an opportunity to identify potentially important historic, architectural, or cultural resources
• Landmark designation procedures can be initiated under Municipal Code Chapter 14, Article III by: the
owner(s) of record, any City Councilmember by written request, three residents together by petition and
submission of a complete nomination form, and the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) by motion
Includes:
• Posting of yellow “Notice of Demolition” sign at property
• Posting on Historic Preservation website (fcgov.com/historicpreservation/demolition-review)
• Posting in City newsletters(This Week In Development Review and Historic Preservation Matters)
• Direct notification to the Historic Preservation Commission
Demolition notification is considered complete following the HPC meeting at which the notification item appears. Provided
that no eligible parties have initiated a Landmark designation procedure, and all other permit review has been completed,
demolition permits could be issued as soon as the day following the HPC meeting.
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3Role of the HPC
Tonight, commissions may:
• Acknowledge the demolition notification, but take no further action; or
• Make a motion to initiate a Landmark designation procedure against the wishes of the property owner
4Location – 325 N. Howes St.
1925 Sanborn MapAerial Map
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5Property Background
• Construction Date: c. 1900
• 2-story, front-gabled house clad in wood siding with single-story, open front porch and rear/side. Windows
currently boarded.
• Early residents tended to have working-class occupations, such as teamsters, laborers, sugar factory
workers, etc.
• House condemned by City of Fort Collins summer 2024
Known Construction History:
DESCRIPTIONNAMEPERMIT #DATE
Building on bathroomJane Shoemaker9043/2/1925
Remodel front porch - same size as at present - no change on lotArellano Filigonio130555/27/1953
Reroofing (3-tab)Jeffrey Eugene MirandaB07013743/12/2007
6Historic Photos
1969 Tax Assessor Photo 1979 Tax Assessor Photo
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7Current Photos
East Elevation (façade)North and East Elevations
8Current Photos
West Elevation (rear)South and East Elevations
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9Role of the HPC
Tonight, commissions may:
• Acknowledge the demolition notification, but take no further action; or
• Make a motion to initiate a Landmark designation procedure against the wishes of the property owner
Presented by:
Single-Unit Dwelling
Demolition Notification –
325 N. Howes St.
12-18-2024
Yani Jones
Historic Preservation Planner
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Agenda Item 4
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Historic Preservation Commission
PROJECT NAME
HPC BRAINSTORM – EDUCATION PLANNING 2025
STAFF
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
consultation with the HPC on any additions, where HPC members would like to
attend in support, or any events the HPC would like to ensure a Preservation
engagement presence at, etc.
APPLICANT/OWNER:
RECOMMENDATION: N/A
This item is to discuss staff’s current 2025 calendar for education, outreach, and engagement events and
provide an opportunity to the Commission for the following:
1. What involvement HPC members might want to have with currently planned events in the 2025
calendar year;
2. What additional events HPC members may want to attend in their capacity as historic preservation
commissioners, with or without staff attending;
3. Any partnerships related to these events or other outreach/engagement opportunities the HPC would
like to prioritize in 2025.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Draft 2025 HPS event calendar
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2025 DRAFT HPS Event Calendar
Event
MLK Jr Day 2025 CofFC; CSU; FRCC;
Planning meetings w/ moderate
amount of related work; day of
(tabling & mobile exhibit); content &
Montezuma Fuller
Program (100-year
HLC/Ron Sladek; FCMoD
Logistical planning; potentially content
Women's History
FCMoD
IF it's FCMoD collaboration, women's
suffrage mobile tour as part of Black
Preservation Month
event, invites; all hands on deck day
of; may include other events (history
events, walking tours, and/or realtor
APIAHiP
community promotion
Juneteenth
attending committee mtgs; tabling;
Women's Suffrage currently a walking tour; content
Hispanic Heritage
Heritage Celebration (tabling & mobile
exhibit; any activities at table); have
Historic Homes Tour
Native American
FCMoD
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