HomeMy WebLinkAbout002 - 02/01/2011 - INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND EXPANDING ITS FUNCTIONS TO INC ORDINANCE NO. 002, 2011
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE LANDMARK PRESERVATION
COMMISSION AND EXPANDING ITS FUNCTIONS TO INCLUDE
ESTABLISHING AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Policy HSG-3.1 of the City's Comprehensive Plan provides that the character
of stable residential neighborhoods should be preserved through neighborhood planning,assistance
to neighborhood organizations, and supportive regulatory techniques; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted the East Side Neighborhood Plan and the West
Side Neighborhood Plan, which plans establish a vision and policies for their respective areas; and
WHEREAS, City staff has been directed to prepare for the City Council's consideration
revisions to the City Code or Land Use Code that would help protect existing neighborhoods in the
City from the construction of new dwelling units, or additions to existing dwelling units, that are
incompatible in size or design with the character of neighboring structures and in particular, those
structures that are, or may be, historically significant; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-276 of the City Code, the City Council has established
a Landmark Preservation Commission(the"Commission"),the duties of which include promoting
an awareness and understanding of, and an appreciation for, the value of historic resource
preservation in contributing to the quality of life in the City, and actively encouraging property
owners to voluntarily designate their properties as historic landmarks; and
WHEREAS, in response to the foregoing direction, City staff has recommended that the
duties of the Commission be expanded to include the establishment of a committee to provide
"voluntary design review"of alterations,additions,and new construction affecting eligible historic
properties and properties located near eligible historic properties; and
WHEREAS,in order for the Commission to adequately provide this service,the membership
of the Commission needs to be expanded from seven to nine members; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed revisions to Section 2-277
and 2-278 of the City Code are in the best interests of the City and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That Section 2-277 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 2-277. Membership; term.
(a) The Commission shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the City
Council.In making appointments to the Commission,the City Council shall give due
consideration to maintaining a balance of interests and skills in the composition of
the Commission and to the individual qualifications of the candidates including but
- not-limited-to their training,-experience,-knowledge or interest in-any one-(l)or more
of the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, architectural history, structural
engineering, general contracting,urban planning, mortgage lending and commerce.
Section'2. That Section 2-278(b) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2-278. Functions.
(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; and
(5) To establish a committee of its members to provide advice and, if required
under Section 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
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advice or recommendations to property owners under this provision shall
refrain from participating in any subsequent decisions of the Commission
related to such properties; and
(6) To perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by the City
Council by ordinance or resolution.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 4th day of
January, A.D. 2011, and to be presented for final passage on the ay of February, A.D. 11.
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Passed and adopted on final reading on the 1 st day of Fe ary, A.D. 2011.
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