HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 - Landmark Preservation Commission - Work PlanCommunity Planning and Environmental Services
Advance Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
TO: Karla Smith, Boards and Commissi rdinator
FM: Joe Frank, Advance Planning Direc
DATE: November 16, 2005
RE: Landmark Preservation Commission - 06 Work Program
The Landmark Preservation Commission's 2006 Work Program consists
of two general areas: continuing responsibilities and new special
projects. The most important 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.
The Commission will meet approximately 24 times throughout the
year to decide upon design review applications, landmark
designations, landmark loan applications and special projects
review.
Continuing to implement the goals and actions contained in the
Historic Resources Preservation Program (HRPP) Plan will be the
primary focus. The following is a list of actions that will be
implemented in 2006:
I. Survey and Identification
A. Review results of historic building surveys, including
joint CSU/City surveys of historic neighborhoods.
II. Incentives
A. Review applications to the Landmark Rehabilitation Loan
Program.
B. Review applications for the Pre -Qualified Consultant's
List of the Design Assistance Program.
C. Perform the design review function of the Colorado
State Tax Credit for Historic Preservation for
properties located within the Downtown Development
Authority boundaries.
III. Design Review Function
A. Review requests for design changes to locally
landmarked buildings.
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IV. Landmark Designation Program
A. Pursue landmark designations.
V. Planning
A. Review and comment on issues affecting historic
properties, particularly implementation of City Plan
redevelopment policies.
B. Provide professional advice to staff on proposed
voluntary neighborhood design standards for specific
architectural styles and property types.
VI. Education and Awareness
A. Continue community outreach by providing technical
information and education concerning the available
financial incentives for historic preservation.
B. Continue the "Friends of Preservation" award program.
VII. Training
A. Attend Colorado Preservation Inc.'s training conference
funded by a Certified Local Government grant, if grant
request is successful.