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06.05.13 LB HP Plan Memo
MEMORANDUM June5,2013 TO:LandmarksBoard FROM:SusanRichstone,DeputyDirectorofCommunityPlanning& Sustainability LesliEllis,ComprehensivePlanningManager MarcyCameron,HistoricPreservationPlanner JamesHewat,SeniorHistoricPreservationPlanner NickWharton,HistoricPreservationIntern PublicHearingtoprovideinputonthehistoricpreservationplan SUBJECT: themesandrecommendations. SUMMARY In2012,theCityofBoulderwasawardedaCertifiedLocalGovernmentgrantto developaHistoricPreservationPlan.WorkcommencedinDecember2012andis anticipatedtowrapupinAugustof2013.Thegoalofthisinitiativeistoestablisha longtermvisionforhistoricpreservationinBoulder,tosetprioritiesandidentify specificstrategiesforachievingtheidentifiedgoalsandobjectivesoftheplan. Theworktodateondevelopmentoftheplanincludesaprogramassessment,a comparisontootherhistoricpreservationprograms,acustomersurveyofapplicants, publicandLandmarksBoardmeetings,stakeholdergroupmeetings,ajointCity CouncilandLandmarksBoardStudySession,aPlanningBoardmeeting,andaforum hostedbyPLANBoulder. ThepurposeoftheJune5,2013LandmarksBoardandpublicmeetingistoprovide inputonplanrecommendations DISCUSSIONQUESTIONS 1.DoestheLandmarksBoardhavefeedbackonthepreliminaryplanthemesand recommendationsidentifiedonpage5? 2.Inthenearterm,whatshouldbethetopactionitemsfortheHistoric Preservationprogram? 1 WORKTODATE CurrentProgramAssessment Aspartofthedevelopmentoftheplan,anassessmentofthecurrentprogramwas prepared.Thisisavailableonlineat: http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/files/Historic%20Preservation/plan/draft_current_pro gram_assessment.pdf. ComparisonwithOtherCommunities AchartwasdevelopedthatcomparesȂhistoricpreservationprogramtoother programsaroundthestateandacrossthecountryintermsofreviewprocesses, architecturalsurvey,incentives,andotherprogramareas.Itisavailableonlineat: http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/files/Program_Areas_Comparison_Chart.pdf CityCouncil,LandmarksBoard,StakeholderGroupandPublicInput Publicinvolvementisacriticalpieceofthedevelopmentoftheplan.Publicoutreach effortsincludeacustomersurvey,publicmeetings,andstakeholdergroupmeetings.A summaryoffeedbacktodateisavailableonlineat: http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/files/Summary_of_Feedback__June_5.pdf Asurveywasmailedto448applicantsthathadappliedforaLandmarkAlteration Certificate,LandmarkDesignation,ordemolitionreviewinthelastyear.Surveyswere alsosenttoapplicantswhohadappliedforHistoricPreservationTaxCreditsinthelast fiveyears.Thesurveyaskedrespondentstoprovidefeedbackontheirexperiencewith theHistoricPreservationprogramandprovidesuggestionsforchangesthatmight improvetheprogram. OnJan.16,2013theLandmarksBoardandstaffheldapublicmeetingtointroducethe project,gatherinputonthecurrentprogram,anddevelopgoalsandobjectivesforthe 30membersofthepublicattendedthemeeting.Immediately plan.Approximately followingthepublicmeeting,theLandmarksBoardheldameetingtoreviewthepublic input,discussthecurrentprogram,andformulatepotentialgoalsandobjectivesforthe plan. OnFeb.12,2013theCityCouncilandtheLandmarksBoarddiscussedthehistoric preservationplanatajointStudySession.Afterabriefintroductionbystaffandthe consultant,councilandtheLandmarksBoarddiscussedtheworktodate,keyissues, goalsandobjectivesandproposedstepsandtimelineforthecompletionoftheplan. 2 OnFeb.19,2013thestaffandHistoricBoulder,Inc.hostedastakeholdermeetingto gatherfeedback.ThequestionsaskedoftheLandmarksBoardandtheCityCouncil providedaframeworkforthediscussion. OnApril4,2013PlanningBoarddiscussedthedevelopmentoftheHistoric PreservationPlan.Theboardwasaskedtocommentontheworktodateandidentify keyissuesrelatedtolanduseandpotentialgoalsandobjectives. OnApril23,2013staffandHistoricBoulder,Inc.hostedastakeholdermeetingto developthepreliminaryGoalsandObjectivesoftheplan.Posterswereusedtoaidin thediscussionandprioritizationofGoalsandObjectives. OnApril26,2013staffandboardmembersparticipatedinaforumonthehistoric th preservationplanhostedbyPLANBoulder. OnMay1,2013theLandmarksBoardandstaffheldapublicmeetingtofurtherdevelop preliminaryGoalsandObjectivesoftheplan.Approximately10membersofthepublic attendedthemeeting.Immediatelyfollowingthepublicmeeting,theLandmarksBoard heldameetingtoreviewthepublicinputanddiscussthepreliminarygoalsand objectivesoftheplan. REFINEDGOALSANDOBJECTIVES Considerableinputfromthepublic,stakeholdergroup,LandmarksBoard,Planning BoardandCityCouncilhaveinformedtheGoalsandObjectivesbelow.Generally,they aspiretobalanceproactiveandreactiveactivitiesofthehistoricpreservationprogram. Theyrepresentthebasisoftheplanthatwillguidethehistoricpreservationprogram intothefuture.Craftingandprioritizingactionitemswillestablishpracticalwaysto achievethesegoals. GoalstoGuidetheCityofȂHistoricPreservationProgram: 1.EnsuretheProtectionofȂSignificantHistoric,Architectural,and EnvironmentalResources EnsuretheCityofBoulderremainsaleaderinhistoricpreservationthrough thecarefulstewardshipofitsownhistoricresourcesandencouragementof innovativeandcollaborativeapproachestopreservation Prioritizeresourcesandareasthatarehistorically,architecturallyand/or environmentallysignificantandrepresentativeofȂpast,anddevelop strategiesfortheirprotection Alignhistoricpreservationgoalswithothercityplansandpoliciesand enhanceinternalcoordination 3 Improveandincreasecommunityunderstandingoftheinherentconnection betweenhistoricpreservationandenvironmentalsustainability Establishaclearprocessfortheprotectionandmanagementofhistoric resourcesintheeventofnaturaldisaster Exploreinnovationandalternativestrategiestorecognizeandprotect importantresourcesfromtherecentpast. 2.ActivelyEngagetheCommunityinHistoricPreservationEfforts Encouragecollaborationandopendialoguebetweenthecommunity, LandmarksBoard,citystaffandhistoricpreservationorganizationsto advancehistoricpreservationgoalsandenhancecommunitysupport InterpretȂhistoric,architectural,andenvironmentalresourcesfor residentsandvisitors Celebrate,promote,andraiseawarenessabouthistoricpreservationsuccesses inBoulder Establishongoingeducationaloutreachinitiativesthatengagethe communityandpromotethebenefitsofhistoricpreservation 3.MakeReviewProcessesClear,Predictable,andObjective Provideexcellentcustomerservice Providetrainingopportunitiesforboardandstafftoensurefair,objective, andconsistentdecisionmaking Provideclear,accurateandeasilyaccessibleinformationtothepublic Ensureregulationsanddesignguidelinesarecurrent,relevant,andprovide effectiveprotectionofhistoricbuildings Protecthistoricresourcesthrougheffective,consistentandtransparentreview andenforcementpoliciesandpractices Recognizeandcommunicatethathistoricdesignationallowsforchangethat issensitivetothecharacterofthebuilding,landmark,ordistrict 4.ContinueLeadershipinHistoricPreservationandEnvironmental Sustainability Integratehistoricpreservationandenvironmentalsustainabilitypoliciesto maintainsharedcommunityresourcesforfuturegenerations Recognizeinnovativescholarshipandprojectsthatsuccessfullybalance historicpreservationandenvironmentalsustainability Continuetoaddresscommonenergyefficiencyissuesastechnologyevolves, includingwindowreplacement,solarpanelinstallation,andtheuseof alternativematerials 4 5.EncouragePreservationofHistoricResources Betterpublicizeandpromoteexistingincentives,suchaseligibilityfortax creditsandrelieffrombuildingandzoningcodes Explorecreativeandinnovativeinitiativestoencouragehistoricpreservation, improvepublicperceptionanddefraythecostofrehabilitationand restorationprojects perceptionofhistoricpreservationprogramthrough Improvepublic enhancedcommunication,meaningfulcollaboration,andinvolvement betweenthecityandthecommunityatlarge. Recognizeandhonorpropertyownersforexemplarystewardshipofhistoric buildings PRELIMINARYTHEMESANDRECOMMENDATIONS Thefollowingthemesareintendedtoorganizetheplanrecommendationsintofour broadcategories.Thepreliminaryrecommendationsareintendedtobeshapedthrough discussionbythepublicandtheLandmarksBoard.Priorityandtimingwillbe establishedthroughdiscussionandfeedbackfromthepublicandLandmarksBoard. (BVCP)indicatesitemsidentifiedintheBoulderValleyComprehensivePlan. HistoricResourceProtection IndividualLandmarkandHistoricDistrictdesignation,andtheresultingdesignreview process,aretheprimarymeansofprotectingȂhistoric,architectural,and environmentalsenseofplace.Therefore,itiscrucialtocontinuetodesignateresources thatarearchitecturally,historically,and/orenvironmentallyimportanttoȂ history.Careshouldbetakentomakethe¢Ȃdesignationprogramrepresentativeof itsoveralldevelopmentpatterns,includingpropertiesrepresentativeofallclassesand functions.Itwillbeimportanttoupdateandmakeavailableexistingsurveyrecordsto reflectchangingconditionsandtoreviewassessmentforeligibility. Specificrecommendationsinclude: Identifyandprioritizeunderrepresentedresourcestoensuretheprotectionof Ȃoveralldevelopmentpatterns.Thismayincludedevelopinghistoric contextsandresurveyingresourcesassociatedwithAfricanAmericanand Hispanichistory,andsignificantbuildingsoftherecentpast. Identifyandprioritizethedesignationofcityownedbuildingsthatare eligibleforlandmarkdesignation(BVCP). Updateexistingsurveyrecordstoensurecurrenteligibilityassessments (BVCP). Resurveyareaswheresignificantchangehasoccurred,identifiedpotential areaswheresurveyhasnotoccurred,areasparticularlyvulnerableto 5 inappropriatedevelopment,andunderrepresentedresourcesandareasof thecity. Usetheupdatedsurveyinformationtoidentifyandencouragethe designationofsignificantresourcesandareas. Developadditionalhistoriccontextreportstobetterunderstandkeythemes relatedtoȂdevelopment. EducationandCommunityCollaboration criticalforastrongandsuccessfulhistoricpreservation Communitysupportis program.TheLandmarksBoardandstaffshouldworkcollaborativelywithproperty owners,residentsandorganizationssuchasHistoricBoulder,Inc.toadvancehistoric preservation.Clear,accessibleinformationshouldbeprovidedtohelpclarifythe reviewprocesses,andtheLandmarksBoardandstaffshouldestablishthemselvesasa collaborativeresourceforpropertyownersandothersinterestedinhistoric preservationinBoulder. Specificrecommendationsinclude: StrengthenpartnershipswithHistoricBoulder,Incandotherlocal organizationstofosterhistoricpreservation. Establishneighborhoodliaisonstostrengthencommunicationand collaborationbetweenpropertyownersandthecity.Liaisonsmayactasthe pointofcontactforneighborsinterestedinlearningabouthistoric preservationandtheorganizationofcommunityoutreachevents. Senddesignguidelinesandotherinformationtorealtorsandnewownersof landmarkedpropertiesandthoselocatedinahistoricdistrict. Utilizethewebsitetoprovideclearandeasilyaccessibleinformation regardingreviewprocesses,designguidelinesandincentiveprograms. Establishaȃ ȄinwhichLandmarksBoardmembers andstaffhostworkshopsinhistoricdistrictstodiscusscommonissuesand highlightpreservationsuccesses. ProgramOperation Itisimportanttocontinuallyimprovethecurrentprogramtoensureitisresponsiveto changingcircumstances,emergingissues,andcommunityneedsanddesires.Having clearandcurrentdesignguidelinesisacriticalaspectofasuccessfuldesignreview program.Waystomakethedemolitionreviewprocessclearerandmorepredictable shouldbeapriorityfortheBoulderhistoricpreservationprogram.Astheprogram continuestodevelop,andaftertheexistingprogramisimproved,additionalprogram initiativesshouldbeestablishedtoreflectcurrentpreservationissuesandprogram needs. 6 Specificrecommendationsinclude: Enhanceboardtrainingexpandinitialorientationprogramfornewmembers aswellaspursueongoingtrainingopportunities. Reviseapplicationsandformstobestreamlined,clearandintuitive. Regularlyassessandupdatedesignguidelines;createatemplateforfuture historicdistrictdesignguidelinestoensuretheyarecomprehensive. ReassessthedemolitionȂeffectivenessinpreservingsignificant buildings. Exploreinnovativeoptionsfortherecognitionandprotectionofpostwar buildingsandneighborhoods. Considercreatinganarcheologicalprogramthatidentifies,designates,and protectshistoricandprehistoricarcheologicalresources.(BVCP) EstablishaprocesstofollowuponLandmarkAlterationCertificatesto ensurecompliancewiththedesignguidelinesandconsistentenforcement policies. Developadisasterresponseplanforthehistoricpreservationprogram. Explorewaystomakereviewsprocessesmoreefficienti.e.allowingincreased administrativereviewofminoralterations. Incentives FinancialandotherincentiveshelpencouragethepreservationofȂhistoric resources.Financialincentivesprovideassistancetopropertyownerstorestoreor rehabilitatetheirhistoricbuildings.Possibleoptionsfornewhistoricpreservation incentivesinBoulderincludelowornointerestloans,increasestoexistingfeewaivers, andproceedsfromaspecializedtax(likeLouisvillehasimplemented).Special incentivesshouldbeavailableformakinghistoricbuildingsmoreenergyefficientwhile retaininghistoricmaterials. Specificrecommendationsinclude: Publicizeexistingincentives.(BVCP) Considerinitiatingnewfinancial(suchasalowinterestgrantorloan program)andhonoraryincentives. EvaluatethecurrentGreenpointsprogramtoensureintegrationbetweenthe ¢Ȃsustainabilityandhistoricpreservationgoals. Recognizeprojectsthateffectivelyintegratehistoricpreservationand sustainability. 7 NEXTSTEPS TheschedulebelowdetailsthenextstepsforthepreparationoftheHistoric PreservationPlan.TheColoradoOfficeofArchaeologyandHistoricPreservationhas grantedanextensiontotherequireddeadlinesuntiltheendofAugust.Thefeedback gatheredattheJunepublic,stakeholderandLandmarksBoardmeetingswillbe incorporatedintothedraftplan.InJuly,theLandmarksBoard,publicandstakeholder groupswillhaveanopportunitytoreviewandcommentonthedraftHistoric PreservationPlan.ItisanticipatedthatthedraftPlanwillbereviewedbytheCity willbeheldinSeptemberforthereview CouncilinearlyAugust.Apublicopenhouse oftheproposedHistoricPreservationPlan.Aftertheplanisaccepted,itisanticipated tobeadynamicdocumentthatisrevisitedonanannualbasistoguidethefutureofthe programandinformworkprogrampriorities.Theproposedplanwillincludean implementationplanthatidentifiestheproposedpriorityandtimingofactionsto implementtheplan. June5,2013PublicandLandmarksBoardinputonthemesand recommendations June2013StakeholderGroupinputonthemesandrecommendations JulyAugust2013Public,StakeholderGroup,LandmarksBoardandCity CouncilreviewofDraftHistoricPreservationPlan August2013HistoricPreservationPlansubmittedtoOAHP EarlySeptember2013OpenHousetoreviewtheFinalHistoricPreservationPlan 8