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Home My WebLink About01/22/2014 - Landmark Preservation Commission - Agenda - Work SessionCommunity 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 LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORK SESSION 281 N. College Avenue - First Floor 281 Conference Room AGENDA January 22, 2014 5:00 p.m. Commission’s Dinner 5:30 p.m. Call Work Session to Order and Roll Call I-Pad Training and Agenda and Packet Materials – Laurie Kadrich, CDNS Director, Delynn Coldiron, CDNS, and IT Department staff Complimentary Review: CSU Adjunct Building, 222 West Laurel – Per Hogestad, Assistant Director, CSU Facilities Management Discussion: West Central Neighborhood Plan Project Introduction – Cameron Gloss, Planning Manager Discussion: Old Town Historic District Massing Studies Discussion: Historic Preservation Program Improvements, Phase 2 Code Revisions Other Business Adjourn For additional information please contact: Community Development and Neighborhood Services Department 281 N. College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 970-224-6078 or kmcwilliams@fcgov.com 1 A Visual Snapshot of Old Town, Fort Collins. The historic Old Town district is underlined in blue. Orange shows nearby buildings that are not part of the district. Photos and compositions by Meg Dunn. January 2014 - Page 1 Smaller images within larger collage should be of comparable scale. Collages may be of slightly different scale from each other. 2 A Visual Snapshot of Old Town, Fort Collins. The historic Old Town district is underlined in blue. Orange shows nearby buildings that are not part of the district. Photos and compositions by Meg Dunn. January 2014 - Page 2 Smaller images within larger collage should be of comparable scale. Collages may be of slightly different scale from each other. 3 A Visual Snapshot of Old Town, Fort Collins. The historic Old Town district is underlined in blue. Orange shows nearby buildings that are not part of the district. Photos and compositions by Meg Dunn. January 2014 - Page 3 Smaller images within larger collage should be of comparable scale. Collages may be of slightly different scale from each other. 4 A Visual Snapshot of Old Town, Fort Collins. The historic Old Town district is underlined in blue. Orange shows nearby buildings that are not part of the district. Photos and compositions by Meg Dunn. January 2014 - Page 4 Smaller images within larger collage should be of comparable scale. Collages may be of slightly different scale from each other. 5 A Visual Snapshot of Old Town, Fort Collins. The historic Old Town district is underlined in blue. Orange shows nearby buildings that are not part of the district. Outside of the Locally and Nationally Landmarked Old Town District Photos and compositions by Meg Dunn. January 2014 - Page 5 Smaller images within larger collage should be of comparable scale. Collages may be of slightly different scale from each other. 6 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 DT: January 16, 2014 TO: Landmark Preservation Commission TH: Karen McWilliams, Preservation Planner Josh Weinberg, Preservation Planner FM: Cameron Gloss, Planning Manager Ted Shepard, Chief Planner RE: West Central Neighborhoods Plan Update The Planning Department is has begun crafting an initial project Scope of Work for an update to the West Central Neighborhoods Plan. This memo addresses three aspects of the project: 1. Background on the project’s purpose, need, and desired outcomes; 2. Project timeline; and 3. Questions for the Board. 1. Project Purpose, Process, and Desired Outcomes The West Central Neighborhoods have undergone significant changes over the last 14 years since the Plan was adopted. Residents are seeing new building construction and intensification within these established neighborhoods, and on the Colorado State University South Campus and the adjacent Main Campus, that are changing the face of the area: • A growing number of student housing development proposals • Neighborhood compatibility of new development (design and intensity) • Development proposals on, or adjacent to, sites with identified historic resources • A greater number of structures becoming potentially eligible for historic designation • A potential on-campus stadium proposal and other Colorado State University building initiatives • Cut-through traffic and parking on neighborhood streets • The overall impact of various development projects on the area 7 West Central Neighborhoods Plan – Landmarks Preservation Commission January 22, 2014 Page 2 • Transportation (Prospect Road design, pedestrian projects, connections to Mason Corridor) • Concerns about how the Plan is being implemented The purpose of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan (WCNP) Update is to revisit the original vision and goals, policy directives, and implementation actions and revise the Plan elements based on these emerging issues and trends. The WCNP will be both “action-oriented” and “data-driven” meaning that the project will be supported by implementable outcomes, with timeframes and potential funding resources, and be a result of rigorous land use and transportation analysis. In addition to examining land use, housing and urban design elements, there will be a focus on the transportation system. A Transportation and Circulation Element will identify strategies for improving the transportation network within the West Central Neighborhoods planning area, with a subcomponent being more detailed planning and design of Prospect Road from Shields Street to College Avenue. The Plan will promote the development of a corridor and network that are functional, safe, and identifiable for pedestrians, bicycles, buses, and cars. The City’s Planning staff will lead management of the project, oversee community engagement, and revise the Plan document. The staff will perform the bulk of time-intensive tasks including public outreach, analysis, and plan document development, interdepartmental coordination, and final quality control, with technical support provided by consultants. The project will contain an extensive involvement program that includes multiple stakeholders, interests, and various forms of public outreach. Technical expertise in land use/transportation/parking modelling, and street/urban design will be provided by a consultant selected through a competitive process. The consultant will work collaboratively with staff to identify and address data needs, model land use and transportation options, coordinate with CSU regarding its development master planning and stadium impacts, develop design alternatives for Prospect Road, evaluate transportation system alternatives, and produce a preliminary design (30%) for the preferred Prospect Road design (College to Shields). Process The WCNP will be developed through four distinct phases: • Phase 1 Project Initiation/Existing Conditions Develop a background assessment of existing conditions, issues, analysis, and community engagement process; • Phase 2 Neighborhood Vision Reaffirm the plan vision and land use/transportation framework; • Phase 3 Alternatives and Policy Development Reaffirm policies and develop strategies to address issues; and 8 West Central Neighborhoods Plan – Landmarks Preservation Commission January 22, 2014 Page 3 • Phase 4 Implementation/Adoption Develop an implementation action plan, and new document. Project Initiation/Existing Conditions In the first phase of the process, a public engagement plan will be developed by the staff team and background land use information collected. This will include an assessment of the broad context and character of the area, including a review of existing adopted plans and other planning information. Work will also include data assessment and analysis of existing and future conditions, mapping, and building on initial list of issues to be addressed. Neighborhood Vision The second phase will initially involve a visioning process that will be innovative and engaging, with broad involvement from the neighborhoods. The adopted vision is expected to capture the imagination while building on neighborhood strengths. This phase will also include developing and evaluating alternative land use scenarios for determining a preferred framework map. This framework integrates existing and future land use, transportation, and opens lands into a composite map, while establishing a basis for policy direction. Policy Development The third phase sets a process to update existing policies where needed, and identify new policy direction where needed. Strategy options will be identified to address issues and policy directives. Implementation/Adoption The fourth phase will include developing an action plan that will implement the recommended strategy options. The action plan will include phasing, roles, and funding for implementation. The remaining steps in this phase include developing the plan document and the formal plan adoption process. Community Engagement Effective and extensive community engagement will be critical to the success of this plan update. As part of the planning process, a public involvement program will be developed to effectively encourage public participation and engage area business and property owners, neighbors, and citizens. The staff and consultant team will develop an outreach program that incorporates many opportunities for engagement such as interactive online activities and surveys, focus group sessions, advisory committee meetings, workshops, and open house meetings. Regular updates will be provided to Boards and Commissions, City Council, and civic organizations. The process will be guided by a technical staff team (TAC) as well as from a citizen advisory committee (CAC) comprised of neighbors, business interests, CSU and other stakeholders. Regularly-scheduled meetings with the TAC and CAC will allow the consultant to build and maintain the close working relationship essential for the project’s success. Working drafts 9 West Central Neighborhoods Plan – Landmarks Preservation Commission January 22, 2014 Page 4 developed during the study will circulate to the TAC and CAC for review and comment. Relevant comments and requests will be incorporated into the working drafts and final documents. 2. Project Timeline The WCNP update is scheduled for completion no later than the first quarter of 2015. The anticipated schedule for task completion is as follows: Jan. –March 2014 Project Initiation/Existing Land Use Conditions Analysis (Tasks 1 & 2) Mar. – Apr. 2014 Consultant Selection – Land Use and Transportation Apr. - June 2014 Existing Transportation System Analysis and Plan Vision (Task 3) July – August 2014 Land Use Alternatives and Framework (Tasks 4, 5 & 6) September –Oct. 2014 Strategies, Implementation, and Phasing (Tasks 7 & 8) Nov. 2014 – Jan. 2015 Preparation of Final Plan (Task 9) Feb. – Mar. 2015 Adoption Process 3. Questions for the Commission To begin the dialogue, staff has developed the following questions for the Commission: • Are there specific topics related to the protection of historic resources that should be addressed? • Is there additional historic preservation research needed for the project to be a success? • How would the Commission like to be engaged in this process? How often? 10