HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 - Landmark Preservation Commission - Work PlanNovember 27, 2007
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TO: Karla Smith, Boards and Commissions Coordinator
FM: Joe Frank, Interim Director, Planning and Development
RE: Landmark Preservation Commission - 2008 Work Program
The Landmark Preservation Commission's 2008 Work Program consists of two general areas:
continuing responsibilities and new projects. 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. New projects
include the pending survey of Post -World War II properties, and two proposed applications for
Landmark District designation. The Commission will meet approximately 24 times throughout
the year.
Continuing to implement the goals and actions contained in the Historic Resources Preservation
Program (HRPP) Plan, an element of City Plan, will be the Commission's primary focus. The
following is a list of actions that will be implemented in 2008:
I. Survey and Identification
Review results of historic building surveys.
II. Incentives
Review applications to the Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program.
Perform the design review function of the Colorado State Tax Credit for Historic
Preservation Program, for commercial properties in Fort Collins.
III. Design Review Function
Review requests for design changes to locally landmarked buildings.
IV. Landmark Designation Program
Evaluate applications for individual and district landmark designation.
V. Planning
Update Design Guidelines for Historic Old Town Fort Collins document.
Develop Standards and Guidelines for Alley Enhancements.
Review and comment on issues affecting historic properties, particularly implementation
of City Plan redevelopment policies.
Pursue grant funds for historic contexts and survey, and for rehabilitation and restoration
projects, as appropriate.
VI. Education and Awareness
Continue community outreach by providing technical information and education
concerning the community -wide benefits of historic preservation, and by promoting the
available financial incentives for historic preservation.
Continue the "Friends of Preservation" award program.
Facilitate communication with other public and private business and development
entities.
VII. Training
Attend professional training and workshops, including Colorado Preservation Inc.'s
annual conference.