HomeMy WebLinkAbout431 E. LAUREL STREET REPLAT (ROLLINS SUB.) - PDP - 30-10 - CORRESPONDENCE - RESPONSE TO APPLICANTMr. Lopez asked: "Also, a quick summary by Karen of what she said last night would help. Mainly
why Ft. Collins does not review this type of application and a description of applications it would
review. I want to distinguish between the two in my report and decision."
Response: At the administrative hearing on January 12, 2011, Historic Preservation Planner
Karen McWilliams noted that neither the subdivision of the lot, nor the proposed new single-family
dwelling, would be reviewed by Historic Preservation staff or the Landmark Preservation
Commission. There is no requirement in the Land Use Code requiring Historic Preservation
review of the subdivision of land or setbacks. Historic Preservation staff does not typically review
these types of applications, as, in our opinion, it is not the subdivision or setback, per se, that will
substantially affect character, but instead the resulting building additions or new construction.
Further, the proposed new single-family dwelling will not be reviewed by Historic Preservation, as
Chapter 3 of the Land Use Code includes an exception (Section 3.1.1) for the applicability of the
Standards in that chapter for single-family dwellings and extra -occupancy rental houses that are
subject only to basic development review, as in this case. This exception includes Section 3.4.7,
"Historic and Cultural Resources."
Because the suggestion was made that this application for modification of standards could
adversely affect the Laurel School National Register District, Historic Preservation staff has
subsequently studied the proposal. Staff believes that neither the subdivision of the land nor the
reduced setback will have an adverse affect upon the Laurel School National Register District,
and will not affect the District's ability to retain its designation. Historically, many of the corner
lots within this district were subdivided into two lots. Moreover, in the context of the block face,
the setback request to align the front edge of the new building envelope with the main body of the
adjacent church — the only other principal building on this block face — will not be deleterious to
the neighboring designated properties, nor to the District as a whole.
The types of development proposals that Historic Preservation staff typically reviews includes all
proposals for new construction, and the alteration, demolition, or relocation of existing buildings
and structures, other than those excepted by Section 3.1.1. Additionally, the City's Landmark
Preservation Commission, governed by Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code, reviews any changes
to those properties designated as Fort Collins Landmarks. As part of the City's demolition delay
process, the Commission also holds public hearings on alterations, demolition or relocation of
properties found to be individually eligible for Fort Collins Landmark designation, but which are
not yet designated.
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