HomeMy WebLinkAboutPARK COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST, 400 E. OLIVE ST. - PDP - 24-01 - CORRESPONDENCE - (3)would need to receive 35mm photographs of all sides of the residence and any outbuildings. The
photos, along with a site visit if necessary, would enable the staff and the Landmark Preservation
Commission to evaluate the alterations and determine the building(s) current eligibility for local
designation.
For a determination of the property's current eligibility for listing on the National Register, you
will need to contact Dale Heckendorn, the. Colorado Historical Society's National and State
Register Coordinator. He may be reached at (303) 866-4681. The property was listed as an
"intrusion" within the Laurel School National Register District, when that district was created in
1980. At that time, the property was deemed to have been altered to the extent that it did not
contribute to the historical or architectural characteristics of the district. The property was re-
surveyed in August of 1997, and was evaluated then as having the potential to contribute to the
district. Mr. Heckendom would make the final determination, reconciling the discrepancy
between the two evaluations. Please be aware that there are substantial financial benefits
available to properties that contribute to the Laurel School District.
I would be happy to meet with you to explain these processes more fully. If you have any
questions, please call me at 224-6078.
Sincerel ,
aren McWilliams
Preservation Planner
cc: Brian Grubb, Project Planner
Comn. .ity Planning and Environment, )ervices
Advance Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
May 29, 2001
Robert Parker, Jr.
Beverly N. Yarber
400 E. Olive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Re: Park Cottage B&B - 400 E. Olive
Dear Mr. Parker and Ms. Yarber:
This letter is in response to your question regarding the eligibility (or lack thereof) of this
property for designation, either on the National Register of Historic Places or on Fort Collins'
local registry. Depending upon your plans, a determination of the property's current eligibility
for designation may be necessary under the Demolition/Alteration Review and Development
Review processes.
Demolition/Alteration Review Process. Because the property in question is more than 50 years
old, work requiring a permit should trigger the Demolition/Alteration review process. This
process provides the opportunity to prevent the loss or significant alteration of buildings or
structures important to Fort Collins' history, by delaying demolition/alteration decisions in order
to explore alternatives.
Applications are evaluated in what amounts to a two -phased process. The first phase, which
takes no more than a week, involves a $50 fee, photographs, and a description of the proposed
work. After consultation with staff and the Chair of the Landmark Preservation Commission, the
Director of Advance Planning determines if the property has significance to our community, if it
would be eligible for designation as a Fort Collins Landmark, or if the proposed work would
affect the integrity of the historic resource. If the answer is "no" to each of the above, the
application can be immediately approved. If the answer is "yes" to the above questions, then the
application proceeds to the second phase, explained in the enclosed information sheet.
Development Review Process. Because your property is located within the Laurel School
National Register District, when applicable, such as with a change of use, approval of your plans
is dependent upon the plans conforming to Section 3.4.7 of the Land Use Code. This section
ensures that historic resources are protected and that new construction is designed to respect and
be compatible with the surrounding historic resources. A copy of the relative code section is
attached, as is a document on guidelines for compatible preservation design.
For a determination of the property's eligibility for designation as a Fort Collins Landmark, I
2S? Nnrth Coilege _venue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (97)) 221-0376
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