HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 - Landmark Preservation Commission - Work PlanCommunity Planning and Environmental Services
Advance Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
TO: Karla Smith, Boards and Commissions Coordinator
FM: Joe Frank, Advance Planning Direct
DATE: October 26, 2006
RE: Landmark Preservation Commission 07 Work Program
The Landmark Preservation Commission's 2007 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
Historic Resources Preservation Program
primary focus. The following is a list
implemented in 2007:
I. Survey and Identification
actions contained in the
Plan (HRPPP) will be the
of actions that will be
A. Review results of historic building surveys.
B. Complete a survey and context of "Ghost Signs'' in
Fort Collins.
II. Incentives
A. Review applications to the Landmark Rehabilitation
Loan Program.
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B. Perform the design review function of the Colorado
State Tax Credit for Historic Preservation for
properties located within the Downtown Development
Authority boundary.
III. Design Review Function
A. Review requests for design changes to locally
landmarked buildings.
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.
C. Pursue preserving and restoring significant --Ghost
Signs'' in Fort Collins.
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.