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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/09/2019 - Landmark Preservation Commission - Agenda - Work SessionMeg Dunn, Chair City Council Chambers Alexandra Wallace, Co-Vice Chair City Hall West Kristin Gensmer, Co-Vice Chair 300 Laporte Avenue Michael Bello Fort Collins, Colorado Mollie Bredehoft Kevin Murray Anne Nelsen Katie Paecklar Anna Simpkins 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 Landmark 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. An audio recording of the meeting is available upon request. Work Session OCTOBER 9, 2019 5:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER • ROLL CALL • REVIEW OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M. IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONSENT 1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 2. STAFF DESIGN REVIEW DECISIONS ON DESIGNATED PROPERTIES SINCE SEPTEMBER LPC MEETING DISCUSSION 3. 629 S HOWES – DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 4. 249-261 S. COLLEGE AVENUE, ARMSTRONG HOTEL – REHABILITATION OF LEADED GLASS TRANSOM WINDOWS 5. ADOPTION OF THE LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION’S 2020 WORK PLAN Landmark Preservation Commission AGENDA Packet Pg. 1 • BOARD TOPICS 1. LPC Work Plan 2. LPC Periodic Review • OTHER BUSINESS • ADJOURNMENT Packet Pg. 2 Item 2, Page 1 STAFF REPORT October 9, 2019 Landmark Preservation Commission PROJECT NAME LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION PERIODIC REVIEW STAFF Karen McWilliams, Historic Preservation Manager PROJECT INFORMATION The purpose of this item is to discuss the 2019 Council Periodic Review and consider answers to the attached questionnaire in preparation for an upcoming meeting with Council Liaison Susan Gutowski. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Council conducts periodic reviews of all boards and commissions. Council Liaison Susan Gutowsky will attend either the November or December LPC work sessions, to discuss Council outcomes, goals, and expectations with the Landmark Preservation Commission. Please complete the attached questionnaire individually for discussion and compilation at the October 9, 2019 work session. Council has identified seven Key Outcome Areas: Neighborhood Livability and Social Health, Culture and Recreation, Economic Health, Environmental Health, Safe Community, Transportation, and High Performing Government. While there is crossover between each of the Outcome Areas, the Landmark Preservation Commission has previously identified that its principal Outcome is Neighborhood Livability and Social Health, followed by Economic Health and Environmental Health. Following the discussion with Councilmember Gutowski, she will include a summarization of this meeting at the next regular Council meeting during Councilmember Reports. If a request is made for any changes involving the Commission, depending upon the proposed change Ms. Gutowski may choose to have LPC discuss and provide staff direction, or have Council discuss during its meeting. ATTACHMENTS 1. 2019 Period Review Questionnaire 2. LPC 2019 Work Plan 3. LPC 2020 Work Plan (Draft) 4. CLG Annual Report SFY 2018-2019 5. LPC Annual Report for 2018 6. LPC By-Laws 7. LPC Activity Index, SFY 2018-2019 8. LPC Duties BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 3 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PERIODIC REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE BOARD/ COMMISSION NAME: Landmark Preservation Commission DATE PREPARED: LIST OF MEMBERS: 1. Julia Mackewich Chair 6. Jean Runyon 2. Colleen Conway Vice Chair 7. Wendy True 3. Eva Amason 8. Victor Smith 4. Cynthia Davis 9. Phil Walker 5. Sean Dellenbach 10. 1. Please indicate the Key Outcome Areas this Board/Commission is aligned with, using (1) for the primary connection, (2) for second largest connection, and (3) for third connection: ___XX Neighborhood Livability & Social Health ___ Culture and Recreation ___ Economic Health Environmental Health Safe Community Transportation _______Transportation 2. How do the current duties of the board, as defined by City Code, align with the Key Outcome Areas identified above? What duties would you suggest be added and/or deleted? 3. Regarding the board’s annual Work Plan: A. How is the Work Plan aligned with the Key Outcome(s) identified above? B. How is the Work Plan aligned with the City’s Strategic Plan? C. How is the Work Plan aligned with the Agenda Planning Calendar (Six Month Calendar)? D. Does the board effectively accomplish its annual Work Plan? BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 4 4. Are board meetings conducted in an effective manner (do the meetings start on time? Are discussions focused around the agenda topic, etc.)? What could be done to improve board meetings? 5. Is the current size of the board appropriate? If not, what suggestions would you make? 6. Please describe the effectiveness of the communications between the board and Council. What could be done to improve these communications? 7. Other comments: Attachments: a. City Code description of duties b. Current Work Plan c. Current Annual Report d. Current Bylaws BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 5 BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 6 BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 7 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 DATE: October 16, 2019 TO: Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk FROM: Meg Dunn, Chair, Landmark Preservation Commission SUBJECT: Landmark Preservation Commission 2020 Work Plan The Landmark Preservation Commission at a Glance:  Established in 1968; federally authorized Certified Local Government (CLG) since 1991  Nine members, at least 40% of whom must hold professional expertise in the fields of historic preservation, architectural history, architecture, archaeology, or closely related fields  Makes recommendations to Council on Fort Collins Landmark designations, and to the Colorado State Review Board on nominations to the National and State Registers  Makes recommendations to Decision Maker on compatibility of developments adjacent to historic properties  Final decision-maker on requests for alterations to historically designated properties (National Register, State Register, Fort Collins Landmarks)  Final decision maker on determinations of property’s eligibility for Fort Collins Landmark designation; makes recommendations to the State Historic Preservation Office on the eligibility of a property for designation on the National of State Registers  Advises Council on the identification and significance of historic resources, threats to their preservation, and methods for their protection  Advises Council and staff with regard to policies, incentives and regulations for historic preservation. 2019 Quick Review:  Presented "Friends of Preservation" Awards to four projects: o Bohemian Companies and 4240 Architecture: Superior Infill Development Project for the Elizabeth Hotel; o Susan Hoskinson: Landmark Designation and Preservation of Historic Resources, for designation of the McMillian-Patterson Property as a Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places; o Poudre Heritage Alliance, City of Fort Collins Recreation and Parks Departments, Empire Carpentry, and Ethan Cozzens: Outstanding Dedication to Preserving Historic Resources for the Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Ross Proving Up House; o Myrne Watrous: Exceptional Contributions to Historic Preservation.  Supported two State Historic Fund grant applications, for the survey of 50 properties in Old Town Fort Collins between Mulberry Street and Laporte Avenue; and for a comprehensive Historic Structure Assessment of Fort Collins Water Treatment Plant No. 1 at Gateway Park. BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 8 Landmark Preservation Commission 2020 Work Plan - 2 -  Recommended seven properties for Fort Collins Landmark designation, and two properties for designation on the National Register of Historic Places;  Provided three recommendations to Decision Makers regarding the compatibility of development proposals in proximity to historic properties;  Provided Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program provided $43,182 to eight property owners for a variety of projects such as window rehabilitation and porch stabilization and repair. The total cost of the eight projects supported with loans was $116,843, which resulted in leveraging a 1 to 1.17 ratio of public funds to private funds. Loan amounts are paid back to the City upon the sale of the property to fund future projects.  Provided Council and staff with recommendations and comments on the Historic Preservation Code Changes, the Downtown Plan, the Old Town Neighborhoods Plan, and the KFCG Tax Initiative.  A full description of LPC activities are contained in the CLG FY 2019 Annual Report and LPC Activity Index. 2020 Responsibilities and Initiatives: In 2020, the Landmark Preservation Commission will continue to directly support the City’s Strategic Plan in the Key Outcome Areas of Neighborhood Livability and Social Health, Economic Health, Environmental Health, and High Performing Government, and has identified additional goals to further align its strategic objectives with those of City Council: Support the Neighborhood Livability and Social Health Outcome by: • Enhancing the community’s sense of place by protecting historic character through landmark designation; and through design review and development review, helping to ensure compatible alterations and new development; • Celebrating historic resources through a wide variety of community recognition and appreciation opportunities, such as the Friends of Preservation Awards; tours, signage and brochures; and partnerships with community history organizations; • Supporting Housing Affordability goals by retaining and rehabilitating historic building stock, promoting more affordable options in housing; • Developing a community-wide survey plan and identifying priorities for historic survey. Support the Economic Health Outcome by: • Allocating Landmark Rehabilitation Loans and promoting Design Assistance Program, State Tax Credits, State Historic Fund grants, and other financial incentives to eligible properties; • 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 • Promoting and subsidizing the use of Fort Collins’ specialized skills and tradespeople, keeping more financial resources in the community. BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 9 Landmark Preservation Commission 2020 Work Plan - 3 - • Supporting Housing Attainability and Affordability through revisions to the Rehabilitation Loan Program and the Design Assistance Program to address financial equity issues, and better assist low and moderate-income citizens with cost-effective repairs and improvements to their homes. • Assist staff in the performance of two State Historic Fund grant-funded projects: the survey of 50 properties in Old Town Fort Collins between Mulberry Street and Laporte Avenue; and the comprehensive Historic Structure Assessment of Fort Collins Water Treatment Plant No. 1 at Gateway Park. Support Environmental Health Objectives by: • Incentivizing sustainable building practices and energy conservation measures in older homes through historic preservation review processes; • Facilitating safe, cost-effective building rehabilitation and energy retrofitting and resource sustainability through 0%-interest loans, free professional advice, and the City’s Design Assistance Program; • Promoting the Historic Preservation Division’s Costs Calculator, an on-line tool that enables area contractors and residents to understand the cost, longevity and energy trade-offs in material choices. Support High Performing Government Objectives by: • Overseeing the implementation of the new historic preservation codes and processes and continuing to identify improvements, recommending appropriate code revisions as needed; • 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; • Building capacity, increasing productivity, and facilitating the career training and growth of young professionals by working with CSU students in Historic Preservation, Archeology, Construction Management, Heritage Tourism and other related fields of study; • Furthering Council’s and the City’s goals and objectives, through the performance of the Commission’s duties. cc: Landmark Preservation Commission Members Susan Gutowski, Council Liaison Darin Atteberry, City Manager Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager Dean Klinger, PDT Interim Director Tom Leeson, CDNS Director Karen McWilliams, Historic Preservation Manager BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 10 An accurately completed annual report is a CLG requirement Colorado Certified Local Government 2019 Annual Report Special Fiscal Year 2019: July 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019 Due Date: November 1, 2019 Please send all requested documents as separate attachments Name of County/Municipality: Name of Commission/Board: Contact Name: Contact Title: Contact Phone: Contact Fax: 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 identify each staff member that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards with an asterisk (*). Please include any consultants contracted to perform designation, design, or tax credit reviews on a regular basis. BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 11 Preservation Planning & Operational Documents In Special Fiscal Year 2019, were any of the following newly developed or revised: 1) Preservation Ordinance (including Amendments)? Yes No 2) By-Laws or Administrative Rules? Yes No 3) Preservation Plan? Yes No 4) Survey Plan? Yes No 5) Design Guidelines: a. For the entire county/municipality? b. For a specific neighborhood/district? Name of Neighborhood/District: Commission or Board 6) Provide a list of all current Commission/Board Members. Identify any Commission/Board Members newly appointed in Special Fiscal Year 2019 with an asterisk (*) and attach their resumes and/or applications as separate documents. Also identify all Commission/Board Members that are professionals in preservation related disciplines with two asterisks (**) and list the profession beside their names. 7) If 40% of the current Commission/Board is not comprised of preservation related professionals, please describe your efforts to recruit. How will the Commission/Board seek additional expertise in the fields of architecture, architectural history, or archaeology when needed? BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 12 8) List the educational/training sessions attended by Commission/Board Members in Special Fiscal Year 2019. 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. 9) What is your Commission/Board’s regular meeting schedule? (i.e. First Thursday of every other month at 6pm) 10) Please list the number of meetings and dates held in Special Fiscal Year 2019: Regular Meetings Special Meetings Work/Study Sessions Total Number Total Number Total Number Dates Dates Dates BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 13 Preservation Plan, Historic Contexts and Surveys 11) Does your County/Municipality have a Preservation Plan or a Preservation Section in your Comprehensive Plan? If yes, when was it adopted? Yes No 12) Does your County/Municipality have a Survey Plan? If yes, when was it adopted? Yes No If no Survey Plan has been developed, please describe your plans to comprehensively survey all historic properties within your jurisdiction and to maintain updated survey records. 13) List any Historic Context Studies completed in Special Fiscal Year 2019. 14) List any Historic Resource Surveys completed in Special Fiscal Year 2019. 15) How many resources were inventoried in Special Fiscal Year 2019? 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 16) How many contributing resources (buildings, structures, objects, sites) are locally designated? This count includes ALL listings since the Commission/Board was originally formed. (For Districts, count all contributing building, structures, objects, and sites individually.) 17) How many contributing resources (buildings, structures, objects, sites) were designated in Special Fiscal Year 2019? (For Districts, count all contributing building, structures and sites individually.) Please list. (For Districts, list name with number of contributing resources in parentheses.) BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 14 18) List National Register Nominations that for which the Commission/Board submitted comments to History Colorado in Special Fiscal Year 2019. Design Review 19) How many design review applications were considered by the Commission/Board for designated resources in Special Fiscal Year 2019 ? a. Total Reviewed b. Review by Full Commission c. Review by Design Review Subcommittee Only d. Reviewed by Staff Only 20) How many design review applications were considered by the Commission/Board for non-designated resources in Special Fiscal Year 2019? a. Total Reviewed b. Review by Full Commission c. Review by Design Review Subcommittee Only d. Reviewed by Staff Only Preservation Incentives State 21) Was your County/Municipality awarded a CLG Grant in Special Fiscal Year 2019? (Do NOT include grants awarded in State Fiscal Year 2018, but completed in Special Fiscal Year 2019.) If yes, list name of project. 22) Was your County/Municipality awarded any State Historical Fund Grants in Special Fiscal Year 2019? (Do NOT include grants awarded in previous State Fiscal Years, but completed in 2019 or currently under review.) Yes No If yes, list name of project (s). 23) Does your Commission/Board review Colorado Historic Preservation Tax Credits? Yes No a. Residential Tax Credit Applications i. Number of Part I Applications Filed in Special Fiscal Year 2019 BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 15 ii. Number of Part II Certifications Approved in Special Fiscal Year 2019 iii. For each Part II Certification, please list: Property Address Total Qualified Rehabilitation Expenditures Total Tax Credit $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ b. Commercial Tax Credit Applications (Under 1990 Law) *Commercial Tax Credits filed under 2014 Law must be reviewed through the Colorado Office of Economic Development & History Colorado i. Number of Part I Applications Filed in Special Fiscal Year 2019 ii. Number of Part II Certifications Approved in Special Fiscal Year 2019 BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 16 iii. For each Part II Certification, please list: Property Address Total Qualified Rehabilitation Expenditures Total Tax Credit $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Local 24) Does your County/Municipality have a tax incentive program under local law for the benefit of historic properties? Yes No If yes, how many properties were assisted through this program in Special Fiscal Year 2019? Please describe program. 25) Does your County/Municipality have a government funded loan program under local law for the benefit of historic properties? Yes No If yes, how many properties were assisted through this program in Special Fiscal Year 2019? Please describe program. BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 17 26) Does your County/Municipality have a government funded grant program under local law for the benefit of historic properties? Yes No If yes, how many properties were assisted through this program in Special Fiscal Year 2019? Please describe program. 27) Does your County/Municipality provide for zoning variances/use allowances under local law for the benefit of historic properties? Yes No If yes, how many properties were assisted through this program in Special Fiscal Year 2019? Please describe program. 28) Does your County/Municipality have a government program under local law that provides for the acquisition of historic properties in whole or in part through purchase or donation? Yes No If yes, how many properties were acquired, in whole or in part, through this program in Special Fiscal Year 2019? Please list the names of these properties. Public Outreach & Education 29) Did your Board/Commission sponsor or participate in any public outreach events/meetings/tours in Special Fiscal Year 2019? Yes No If yes, please describe. 30) Did your Board/Commission undertake or sponsor any educational programs/workshops in Special Fiscal Year 2019? Yes No If yes, please describe. BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 18 31) Did your Board/Commission develop, publish or update any interpretive or tourism related materials in Special Fiscal Year 2019 such as interpretive signage or walking/driving tour brochures, apps or podcasts? If yes, please describe. Project Review 32) Did your County/Municipality comment or participate in any Section 106 Reviews as a consulting party in Special Fiscal Year 2019? Yes No If yes, list name of project or property and the Federal Agency initiating the review. Project Name Federal Agency Year In Review 33) What CLG accomplishment/achievement/event in Special Fiscal Year 2019 makes the Commission/Board most proud? 34) Describe any issues – operational, political or financial – encountered by the CLG in Special Fiscal Year 2019. Plans for Upcoming Fiscal Year 35) Describe any planned/projected Commission/Board activities for the upcoming Federal Fiscal Year 2020. BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 19 Attachment Checklist All documents listed below are required for a complete report unless listed as “if applicable,” “if adopted” or “if updated.” Providing a link to an online document, if downloadable, may be substituted for actual attachment of a document when available. Completed Annual Report Sample of Public Notice Announcing Commission/Board Meeting Sample Advertisement for New Commission/Board Members Resumes/Applications for New Commission/Board Members (If applicable) Preservation Ordinance (If updated or amended in FY2019) By-Laws or Administrative Rules for the Commission/Board (If updated or amended in FY2019) Preservation Plan or Preservation Chapter in Comprehensive Plan (If adopted or updated in FY2019) Survey Plan (If adopted or updated in FY2019) List of all Designated Properties (from inception of local listing) Historic Context Surveys Completed in Special Fiscal Year 2019 (If applicable)* Historic Resource Surveys Completed in Special Fiscal Year 2019 (If applicable)* * For all Historic Context Studies and Historic Resource Surveys previously submitted to History Colorado in Special Fiscal Year 2019, a date of submission is sufficient. Resubmission of the actual document is not required. Please provide links to any online documents or submission dates for Contexts of Surveys: BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 20 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 TO: Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk TH: Laurie Kadrich, Director, Planning, Development and Transportation Services Tom Leeson, Director, Community Development and Neighborhood Services FR: Meg Dunn, Chair, Landmark Preservation Commission RE: Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) 2018 Annual Report Overview: The nine-member commission was created by Council in 1968 to protect Fort Collins’ significant historic resources in accordance with adopted codes and regulations, and to perform the duties required by federal Certified Local Government regulations. The Commission serves as the final decision-maker regarding requests for alterations to exterior features of Landmark structures; determinations of Landmark eligibility and the effect of proposed work; State Tax Credit review; and Landmark Rehabilitation Loan approval. Final decisions of the LPC may be appealed to the City Council. The LPC makes recommendations to the City Council on Fort Collins Landmark designations; and to decision makers on the compatibility of development projects adjacent to historic resources. The Commission performs additional functions, including: Promoting an awareness of and appreciation for the value of historic preservation; advising Council with regard to the identification and significance of historic resources, threats to their preservation, and methods for their protection; and advising Council and City staff with regard to policies, incentives and regulations for historic preservation. At least 40% of LPC members are required to have expertise in the fields of historic preservation, architectural history, architecture, engineering, or related subjects. Currently, seven of the nine members meet these professional qualifications standards. 2018 Year in Review: In 2018, the Commission convened 19 times, for 10 regular meetings and 9 work sessions. A. Designations: There were 3 new individual Fort Collins Landmarks in 2018: The McMillen Patterson property, 121 North Grant Ave.; The Evans/Reidhead Property, 707 West mountain Ave.; and the Trimble/Taylor/Dixon Property, 817 West Mountain Ave. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Designations by Year 7 2 9 7 4 3 8 3 BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 21 - 2 - B. Grants: In partnership with the Cache La Poudre River National Heritage Area, the Fort Collins Historical Society, and the Camp Collins Couples Questers, in 2018 the Historic Preservation Division undertook the restoration of the Ross Proving Up House, the only structure in Northern Colorado known to be associated with the 1862 Homestead Act. Helped by $20,830 in grant funds from our partners, the one room home was relocated to The Farm at Lee Martinez Park and restored to educate the community on homesteading, water heritage, and pioneer life. C. Incentive Programs: Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program: The Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program provides owners of locally designated properties with interest free matching funds of up to $7,500 each year, for approved exterior restoration and rehabilitation. Loans are paid back upon the sale of the property, and the funds used for additional loans. • In 2018-2019, the Loan Program provided $43,182 to eight property owners for a variety of projects such as window rehabilitation and porch repair. The total cost of the eight rehab projects supported with loans was $116,843, which resulted in leveraging a 1 to 1.17 ratio of public funds to private funds. Design Assistance Program Funding: The Design Assistance Program offers up to $2,000 towards consultation and plans for projects promoting sustainability, rehabilitation, and contextually compatible design. Owners select professionals with demonstrated experience in sensitive historic design, ensuring that the plans comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. The program is available to all designated properties, and to all properties located in the Old Town Neighborhoods. • In 2018, this program provided professional consultation and design advice to 12 properties, helping to promote safe and sustainable buildings and quality neighborhoods through assistance for projects as varied as new infill construction, installation of solar panels, foundation repairs, and improving the energy efficiency of windows. D. Design Review: Using the Secretary of the Interior Standards and other standards contained in the City code, in 2018, the Commission reviewed exterior alterations to 9 designated Landmark Rehab Loan Funding Snapshot 2018-19: 8 Projects Funded City funds: $43,182 Owners’ matching funds: $73,661 Total rehabilitation work funded: $116,843 2001 – 2016: 74 Loans Awarded City funds awarded: $311,905 Owner’s matching funds: $845,631 Total amount of rehabilitation work: $1,157,535 Ratio of public dollars to private dollars: 1: 2.71 BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 22 - 3 - Landmark properties. Historic Preservation staff reviewed and administratively approved an additional 24 applications for work on Landmark properties. E. Demolition/Alteration Review: In 2018, staff processed a total of 414 demolition/alteration requests for buildings 50 years old and older that are not Landmarks. As part of the proposed 2019 Historic Preservation code revisions, a new review process will be implemented, eliminating the review of demolition or alterations for all single-family dwellings that are not designated. F. Preservation Awareness: In 2018, the Commission sponsored three programs promoting community awareness of historic preservation: • Friend of Preservation Awards, recognizing five outstanding individuals and projects that showcase preservation efforts in Fort Collins; • Ross Proving Up House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Tours, celebrating partnerships between three City departments, the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area, and others in the restoration of this locally rare Homestead Act proving house; • National Historic Preservation Week Proclamation by City Council G. LPC Professional Training: Commission members attended/presented at the following conferences, trainings, and workshops in 2018: • Adobe Analysis & Repair Workshop I, Fort Collins, Oct 2018 - Murray, Dorn • Colorado Preservation, Inc. Saving Places Conference, 2018 - Dunn, Wallace, Hogestad, Bello, Dorn, Gensmer, Murray, Simpson • AIA Colorado North: Community Workshop on Architecture & Design Standards, Fort Collins, October & November 2017 - Dunn, Hogestad, Dorn • Taller Internacional de Conservacion y Restauracion de Architectura de Tierra (International Workshop on the Conservation and Restoration of Earthen Architecture), Santa Fe, NM June 12-15, 2018 - Murray • National Preservation Institute: Landscape Preservation: Introduction and Advance Tools, Fredericksburg, VA, April 2018 – Wallace • AIA Heath, Safety, & Wellness Continuing Education: Denver, May 10, 2018 and July 18, 2018 – Hogestad BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 23 BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 24 City of Fort Collins Certified Local Government Annual Report LPC Activity Index July 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019 Fort Collins Landmark Designations:  Evans/Reidhead Property, 707 West Mountain Ave., Recommendation to Council, Aug 15, 2018 (Ordinance No. 120, October 2, 2018)  Trimble/Taylor/Dixon Property, 817 West Mountain Ave. Recommendation to Council, August 15, 2018 (Ordinance No. 119, Oct 2, 2018)  Farrington Property, 322 Edwards Street, Recommendation to Council, Dec. 19, 2018 (Ordinance No. 027, March 5, 2019)  Newman Property, 1019 West Mountain Ave., Recommendation to Council, Feb 20, 2019 (Ordinance No. 056, April 16, 2019)  Kamal/Livingston Property, 608 West Laurel Street, Recommendation to Council, April 17, 2019 (Ordinance No. 072, June 4, 2019)  Alfred Parker Duplexes I and II, 221-223 and 227-229 West Mulberry Street, Recommendation to Council, April 17, 2019 (Ordinance No. 073, June 4, 2019)  Maneval /Mason/Sauer Property, 100 1st Street, Recommendation to Council, June 19, 2019 (Ordinance No. 088, July 16, 2019) CLG Comment on National Register of Historic Places Nominations  Patterson House (5LR. 720), 121 North Grant Avenue, Aug 15, 2019  Bennett Property (5LR.8067), 816 West Mountain Avenue, Mar 20, 2019 ADD Staff Reviews - - Design Reviews of Designated Properties:  201 Linden Street, Linden Hotel: Replace Windows Following Unapproved Work – Conceptual Design Review, Dec 19, 2018;  247-249 Linden Street: Addition for Residential Lofts – Conceptual Review, Feb 20, 2019, Mar 20, 2019  321 Garfield Street, Emerson H. Kirkpatrick House: Repairs – Final Review, Feb 20, 2019  525 Smith Street, George W. Coffin House: Addition – Conceptual Review, March 20, 2019  720 West Prospect Road: Rehabilitation – Conceptual Review, April 17, 2019  Linden Street: Street Improvements – Conceptual Review, August 21, 2019  220 East Laurel, Long Apartments: Alterations – Appeal of Staff Decision, August 21, 2019  1112 Mathews Street: Demolition of Barn – Final Review, Sept 18, 2019  117 N. Sherwood Street, Boughton Carriage House: Non-Historic Roof Material – Final Review, Sept 18, 2019 Demolition/Alteration Review of Buildings & Structures that are Not Designated Fort Collins Landmarks:  233 North Loomis Ave.: Final Hearing – Major Alterations, August 15, 2018  125 South Sherwood Street: Final Hearing – Demolition, Sept 19, 2018  512 West Magnolia Street: Final Hearing – Major Alterations, Sept 19, 2018 Review of Development Abutting or Adjacent to Historic Properties:  221 East Mountain Ave., New Mixed-Use Building: Final Review, August 15, 2018  223 Willow Street, New Residences: Final Review, Sept 19, 2018 BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 25  720/730 West Prospect Road Apartments, New Residences: Conceptual Review, April 17, 2019  612 S. Howes Street, Add Duplex Building to Property: Conceptual Review, Aug 21, 2019  629 S. Howes Street, Add Town House Development to Property: Conceptual Review, Aug 21, 2019 Grant and Survey Projects:  Supported two State Historic Fund grant applications, for the survey of 50 properties in Old Town Fort Collins between Mulberry Street and Laporte Avenue; and for a Historic Structure Assessment of Fort Collins Water Treatment Plant No. 1 Policy & Legislation and Informational Presentations:  Historic Preservation Code and Processes: o Aug 8, 2018 WS: Development Review and Compatibility Codes (LUC 3.4.7) o Sept 12, 2018 WS: Historic Review of Single-Family Dwellings, Benchmarks o Oct 17, 2018: Demolition/Alteration Review and Benchmarks o Dec 19, 2018 and Jan 16, 2019: Historic Preservation Code & Process Review: Recommendations to Council  Murray Presentation on Taller Internacional de Conservacion y Restauracion de Architectura de Tierra (International Workshop on the Conservation and Restoration of Earthen Architecture), August 8, 2018 WS  Adoption of LPC 2019 Work Plan, Sept 19, 2018  Adoption of LPC 2020 Work Plan, Oct 16, 2019  Downtown and Transition Areas Plan, August 15, 2018 WS; Nov. 7, 2018 WS; Recommendation to Council, Nov. 14, 2018  Keeping Fort Collins Great (KFCG) Tax, Recommendation to Council, Jan 16, 2019  Friend of Preservation Awards, Sept 3, 2019  Simpkins Presentation on University Acres Midcentury Architecture, Sept 11, 2019 WS BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 26 ARTICLE III. - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Division 19 - Landmark Preservation Commission Sec. 2-278. - Functions. (a) The Commission shall perform all duties relating to preservation of historic landmarks as set out in Chapter 14 of this Code, including the designation of sites, structures, objects or districts as landmarks and the review and approval or rejection of plans for the construction, alteration, demolition or relocation of any such site, structure, object or district. Decisions of the Commission are final unless appealed to the City Council. (b) The Commission shall also perform the following additional functions: (1) To promote awareness and understanding of, and appreciation for, the value of historic resource preservation in contributing to the quality of life in the City and actively encourage property owners to voluntarily designate their properties as historic landmarks; (2) To advise the City Council and City staff with regard to the identification and evaluation of historic resources within the Growth Management Area and provide information regarding the significance of the resources, the nature and degree of threat to their preservation and methods for their protection; (3) To advise the City Council and City staff with regard to appropriate policies, incentives and regulations for encouraging and/or requiring preservation and rehabilitation of historic resources; (4) To coordinate with the various other City boards, commissions and City staff members whose actions may affect the preservation of historic resources in the community; (5) To establish a committee of its members to provide advice and, if required under § 2.10.2(H) of the Land Use Code, written recommendations to the owners of eligible historic properties, and of properties located near eligible historic properties, regarding historically appropriate design and site planning for additions, alterations and new construction in the City; provided, however, that any members of such committee who provide such advice or recommendations to property owners under this provision shall refrain from participating in any subsequent decisions of the Commission related to such properties; (6) To provide advice and written recommendations to the appropriate decision maker and/or administrative body regarding plans for properties containing or adjacent to sites, structures, objects or districts that: (a) have been determined to be individually eligible for local landmark designation or for individual listing in the State or National Registers of Historic Places; (b) are officially designated as a local or state landmark or are listed on the National Register of Historic Places; or (c) are located within an officially designated historic district or area; and (7) To perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by the City Council by ordinance or resolution. (c) In order to better perform the foregoing functions and to coordinate the activities of the Poudre Landmark Foundation or such other privately funded nonprofit corporations as the Commission may approve that are organized for the primary purpose of furthering the preservation of the community's historic resources. (Ord. No. 158, 1986, § 12, 11-4-86; Ord. No. 78, 1988, § 3, 6-7-88; Ord. No. 66, 1995, 6-20-95; Ord. No. 24, 2005, § 3, 3-1-05; Ord. No. 002, 2011 § 2, 2-1-11; Ord. No. 058, 2014 , 4-15-14) BOARD TOPIC 1 Packet Pg. 27 DATE: STAFF: October 9, 2019 Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Planner WORK SESSION ITEM Landmark Preservation Commission SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION LPC 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 LPC adopted the attached 2019 work plan at its September 19, 2018 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. LPC 2019 Work Plan BOARD TOPIC 2 Packet Pg. 28 City of ~Colli~ Planning, Development & Transportation Services Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box580 Fort Collins. CO 80522.0580 970.416.2740 970.224.6134- fax tcgov.com MEMORANDUM DATE: September 19, 2018 TO: Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk FROM: Meg Dunn, Chair, Landmark Preservation Commission·«'~ SUBJECT: Landmark Preservation Commission 2019 Work Plan The Landmark Preservation Commission at a Glance: • Established in 1968 • Nine members, at least 40% of whom must hold professional expertise in the fields of historic preservation, architectural history, architecture, archaeology, or closely related fields • Makes recommendations to Council on Fort Collins Landmark designations • Makes recommendations to Decision Maker on compatibility of developments adjacent to historic properties • Final decision-maker on requests for alterations to Landmark structures, and determinations of eligibility for local landmark designation • Advises Council on the identification and significance of historic resources, threats to their preservation, and methods for their protection • Advises Council and staff with regard to policies, incentives and regulations for historic preservation. 2018 in Review: As the federal Certified Local Government entity for Fort Collins, the Landmark Preservation Commission documents its activities for the National Park Service based upon the fiscal year. In 2018 the Commission: • Presented "Friends of Preservation" Awards to five recipients: o Downtown Development Association for Renewing Old Town Square, the Heart of Our Premier Historic District; o Ginger & Baker for the Outstanding Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse of the Feeder Supply Building; o S. 0. S. - Save Our Silos, for Outstanding Dedication to Preserving Our Local History; o Doug Ernest for Outstanding Dedication to Preserving Local History; and o Bud Frick, Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. • Commented upon two survey projects, of 38 properties in the Alta Vista Neighborhood, surveyed by CSU graduate students under the direction of Dr. Sarah Payne; and 288 properties in the Loomis Addition, surveyed by Humstone Consulting. • Recommended local landmark designation for five properties, and one National Register designation; • Provided eleven recommendations to Decision Makers regarding the compatibility of development proposals in proximity to historic properties; BOARD TOPIC 1, BOARD ATTACHMENT TOPIC 2 1 Packet Pg. 29 Landmark Preservation Commission 2019 Work Program Page2 • Provided Landmark Rehabilitation loan Program funding for seven projects. The program requires a minimum dollar~to-dollar match, and the loan amount is paid back to the City upon the sale of the property to fund future projects. • Provided comments to staff and Council on the Historic Preservation Code and Process Review project; and gave feedback on implementation strategies for the Downtown Plan and the Old Town Neighborhoods Plan. • Approved qualified work equaling $105,428 under Colorado's State Tax Credits for Historic Preservation, providing the recipient with $21,086 in tax credits. 2019 Initiatives and Ongoing Projects: In 2019, the LPC will continue its ongoing programs and responsibilities, including providing financial incentives to eligible properties, recommending landmark designation, design review, providing recommendations to decision makers, and outreach including the Friend of Preservation Awards. The Commission has identified additional goals in 2019 to further align its strategic objectives with those of City Council: 1. Oversee the implementation of new codes regarding historic preservation; continue to identify improvements and recommending appropriate code revisions as needed. 2. Promote sustainable building practices and energy conservation measures through funding allocations and review processes. 3. Support Affordable Housing goals through Rehabilitation Loans and the Design Assistance Program, assisting low and moderate-income citizens with cost-effective repairs and improvements. 4. Encourage citizen appreciation of the value of Historic Preservation through the Friends of Preservation Awards and other publicity and outreach efforts. 5. Commission members will ensure they remain current in historic preservation theory and practice by attending professional training and conferences in 2019. 6. Facilitate young professional career training by meeting with CSU students in Historic Preservation, Archeology, Construction Management, Heritage Tourism and other related fields of study. 7. Build capacity and increase productivity by identifying Historic Preservation projects that could be undertaken by individuals, CSU students, and interns. 8. Develop a survey plan and identify priorities for historic survey. cc: Landmark Preservation Commission Members Councilman Ross Cunniff, Council liaison Darin Atteberry, City Manager Laurie Kadrich, PDT Director Tom Leeson, CDNS Director Karen McWilliams, Historic Preservation Manager - 2 - BOARD TOPIC 1, BOARD ATTACHMENT TOPIC 2 1 Packet Pg. 30