HomeMy WebLinkAboutROMERO HOUSE (425 TENTH STREET) - PDP - 43-04 - CORRESPONDENCE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (3)November 4, 2004
Cameron Gloss
Director of Current Planning
281 N. College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Mr. Gloss:
The Landmark Preservation Commission wishes to comment upon the project development plan
for one of Fort Collins' most outstanding historic properties, the Romero House at 425 Tenth
Street. The Commission is very supportive of this joint City/ Poudre Landmarks Foundation
project, and believes the outcome will be a sensitive and historically accurate restoration. Due to
the project's unique characteristics, the Commission strongly recommends that the City and the
Foundation be provided with the utmost in latitude when evaluating the project's compliance
with applicable Land Use and Municipal Code standards, whenever these standards might
negatively affect the building's or site's historic character.
Two development issues currently facing the project are sidewalks and landscaping. Because the
project is being "fast tracked," the applicant does not have fully developed plans for either the
sidewalks or landscaping, both important components that can profoundly affect historic
character. To best retain the historic nature of both the Romero House and the Andersonville
neighborhood, the Landmark Preservation Commission recommends that the sidewalk design
and landscape plans be thoughtfully developed following input from all affected parties,
including the Commission, City staff, the applicant, and the neighborhood, to arrive at an
appropriately sensitive solution that complies with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties, as well as with other City code requirements.
The Commission offers its utmost support of this outstanding project, and trusts that it will be
recognized as an exceptional situation requiring flexibility on all sides during the Development
Review process.
Sincerely,
W.J. (Bud) Frick, Jr.
Chairman, Landmark Preservation Commission