HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/2017 - Landmark Preservation Commission - Agenda - Work SessionDoug Ernest, Acting Chair City Council Chambers
Meg Dunn City Hall West
Bud Frick 300 Laporte Avenue
Kristin Gensmer Fort Collins, Colorado
Per Hogestad
Dave Lingle
Mollie Simpson
Alexandra Wallace
Belinda Zink
Work Session
February 8, 2017
5:30 PM
• CALL TO ORDER
• ROLL CALL
• REVIEW OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD
ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 AT 5:30 P.M. IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 18, 2017
REGULAR MEETING.
2. INTRODUCTION TO THE LANDMARK REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
3. 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET (THE EMPIRE GRANGE HALL) – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL
DESIGN REVIEW
4. 525 SMITH STREET (THE GEORGE W. COFFIN HOUSE PROPERTY) - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL
DESIGN REVIEW
5. 304 EAST MYRTLE (JF FARRAR HOUSE & GARAGE) – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN
REVIEW
6. POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
• BOARD TOPICS
o DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE PROCEDURES
o 2017 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
• OTHER BUSINESS
• ADJOURNMENT
Landmark
Preservation
Commission
DATE:
STAFF:
February 8, 2017
Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Planner
Tom Leeson, Director, Comm Dev & Neighborhood Svrs
WORK SESSION ITEM
Landmark Preservation
Commission
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE PROCEDURES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to discuss options for using the Design Review Subcommittee of the Landmark
Preservation Commission to review development proposals that affect historic resources.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The Landmark Preservation Commission may wish to employ a Design Review Subcommittee to provide review
comments on project compliance with Land Use Code Section 3.4.7. Options for practical application of this
opportunity should be considered to provide direction to staff for future projects that require a recommendation
from the Commission.
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LPC 2017 WORK PLAN (Revision)
prepared by Doug Ernest, February 2017
New Initiatives:
1. The primary item on the LPC's 2017 work plan is a comprehensive review of
historic preservation codes and ordinances, to commence in January 2017. The LPC
will work closely with staff and the consultant team to identify improvements and
recommend code revisions for adoption by Council.
2. In 2017 Commission members will participate in dialogue and activities
organized by a Fort Collins-Loveland task force on compatible infill development.
3. Throughout 2017 the Commission will help to promote the positive and unique
character of Fort Collins through historic property survey and landmark
designation, and through design review of landmark properties. In Q2 2017 the LPC
will hold final public hearings and make recommendations on eligibility findings
from the State Historical Fund sponsored survey of the 312 property Loomis
Addition. The Commission will further identified survey priorities for the next grant
application.
4. For 2017 the Commission has requested that staff pursue a study of an expansion
of the Old Town Historic District within the Downtown Commercial Core.
5. The LPC will look for new opportunities to partner with community organizations
to promote Fort Collins' sense of place through historic preservation.
6. Commission members will pursue a "City Council Buddies" concept envisioning
that Commission members will select one or more Council members for regular
visits and consultation.
Ongoing Programs:
1. The LPC will continue to preserve and enhance significant community character
by reviewing proposed alterations and demolitions of historic and older buildings,
and new developments affecting historic properties. In 2017 the Landmark
Preservation Commission will promote incentives for context-sensitive design and
for promoting the sustainable retrofitting of older buildings through the
increasingly popular Design Assistance and Zero Interest Landmark Rehabilitation
Loan Programs.
2. The LPC strongly supports the Economic Health Outcome Area by working to
maintain Fort Collins' character that drives much of its desirability, and by
leveraging residence investment in maintaining and improving their neighborhoods
and communities. In 2017 the Commission will ensure compliance with Certified
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Local Government (CLG) requirements, thereby enabling the City to receive funding
from federal grants for historic preservation projects and for Fort Collins citizens to
participate in the Colorado Tax Credit for Historic Preservation program.
3. In 2017 the Commission will continue to promote sustainable building practices
and energy conservation measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through
its review processes and funding allocations. Additionally, zero interest loans for
property maintenance and rehabilitation and the design assistance program help
low and moderate-income citizens to be able to afford cost-effective repairs and
improvements to their properties.
4. The LPC will continue its ongoing community outreach programs, including the
Friend of Preservation Awards.
5. Based on a successful pilot program in 2015-2016, LPC members and staff will
again offer a continuing education course for Fort Collins real estate agents who
wish to learn more about buying, selling, and maintaining eligible and historic
properties in the Old Town neighborhoods.