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November 25, 2008
MEMORANDUM
TO: Karla Smith, Boards and Commissions Coordinator
FM: Joe Frank, Director, Advance Planning Department
RE: 2009 Landmark Preservation Commission Work Program
The Landmark Preservation Commission's 2009 Work Program consists of two general areas:
continuing responsibilities and new projects. The Commission's primary focus is implementing
the goals and actions contained in the Historic Resources Preservation Program (HRPP) Plan, an
element of City Plan. Continuing responsibilities include the designation of Fort Collins
Landmarks, final decision -making authority for design review of locally landmarked buildings,
and the Demolition/Alteration Review process, allowing public input on the demolition or
alteration of non -designated properties fifty years old or older. New projects include the review
of the survey and context on Post -World War II properties, and expanding design review for the
State Tax Credit incentives to include non-profit and income -producing residential properties, in
addition to commercial properties. Additionally, the Commission will develop an informational
brochure on the predominant architectural styles in Fort Collins, and will work with staff and
Council to re-establishing the highly successful Design Review Subcommittee. The Commission
will also play an integral part in providing information and comments regarding the Quality
Improvement Study of the City's Historic Preservation Program. The Commission will meet
approximately 24 times throughout the year.
The following is a list of actions to be implemented in 2009:
I. Survey and Identification
Review results of historic building surveys.
H. Incentives
Review applications to the Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program.
Perform the design review function of the Colorado State Tax Credit for Historic
Preservation Program, for commercial, non-profit, and income -producing residential
properties in Fort Collins.
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III. Design Review Function
Review requests for design changes to locally landmarked buildings.
IV. Landmark Designation Program
Evaluate applications for individual and district landmark designation, and provide
recommendations on eligibility to Council.
V. Planning
Review and comment on issues affecting historic properties, particularly implementation
of City Plan redevelopment policies.
Pursue grant funds for historic contexts and survey, and for rehabilitation and restoration
projects, as appropriate.
Participation in and comment on Historic Preservation Program Quality Improvement
Study
VI. Education and Awareness
Continue community outreach by providing technical information and education
concerning the community -wide benefits of historic preservation, and by promoting the
available financial incentives for historic preservation.
Continue the 'Friends of Preservation" award program.
Facilitate communication with other public and private business and development
entities.
Develop an informational brochure on the predominant architectural styles in Fort
Collins.
VII. Training
Attend professional training and workshops, including Colorado Preservation Inc.'s
annual conference.