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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 -2- 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. ayo ATTEST: City Clerk- Passed and adopted on final reading on the 1 st day of Fe ary, A.D. 2011. y � May ATTEST: . City Clerk -3-