7 - Update MemoAprilSth, 2006
TO: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
FROM: James Hewat, Chris Meschuk
SUBJECT: Update Memo
Historic Preservation and Environmental Sustainability Integration Project
A public forum was held on March 13`", and staff has tentatively scheduled a joint meeting
between LPAB and EAB on April 26'". Baseline information binders have been delivered to all
board members.
University Place Historic District Designation:
City Council completed [he ordinance adoption on March 20'~. The next step in the process is the
adoption of the design guidelines for the district. This is scheduled for the May 3, 2006 meeting.
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum in Baltimore
The NAPC forum is to be in held in Baltimore, July 26'" - 29`". Staff has secured funding through
a CLG grant for three Board members to attend. Staff needs to register attendees ASAP and is
requesting the board to determine which 3 members will attend at the Apri14`" meeting.
ARTICLES AND INFORMATION:
Pending Stay's of Demolition and current status.
Current code violations on historic properties.
"Colorado Preservation 2010", information regarding the updated State-wide preservation plan.
"Historic Tag a draw as market begins to cool" Wall Street Joumal article
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Stay of Demolition Status Summary, April 5`", 2006
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Colorado Preservation 21I10
Enriching Our Future by Preserving Our Past
Statewide Historic Preservation Plan
To Our Partners in Historic Preservation:
Enclosed is a brochure on Colorado Preservation 2010, the updated five-year
statewide historic preservation plan. The plan establishes goals and objectives to
advance historic preservation statewide. Please take a few moments to review the
brochure. The full plan may be reviewed on the Web at coloradohistory-oahp.org. A
hard copy plan may be obtained by contacting the Office of Archaeology and Historic
Preservation at the address below.
The plan goals and objectives were revised based on public comments given at
meetings held in 2004 and in a follow-up mail survey. Many of the strategies remain
from the previous plan, Colorado Preservation 2005. What strategies should continue to
be pursued over the next five years? Which should be removed? What can your
organization, agency, group or community do to advance the goals of Colorado
Preservation 2010?
Send your comments, suggestions and preservation plans by mail or e-maii to the
addresses below through April 30, 2006.
Thank you!
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V[sio4~ for Colorado's Heritage
As tlie Listoric preservation community, we take
a broad view of the state's heritage. A sweeping
twenty ;ive-year vision statement exprc,ses this
vicv .
Coforadans will increasr.~i~ly
appreciate, respect, and ps otect
tl~ei ~~ /ieritage, and will efnbrace
; l:eir role as its stewards.
71~is ~ ision articulates a concern for preserving
oun c~ri~age as a sharcd, basic valuc- ~ way of lifc
for .'i Coloradans. Prescrving our his?orical and
natu ~~ endowment requims more P:.~ programs
and laws. It requ:ics that we undcrs•a,~.9 and carc
for t u a~ltural and natural enviroum~ ;!.
Thc cnvironmen[al movement provides a modcl
for culti~ating this stewardship. Most citizens are
concrrneu about the quality of our air water and
~ land. ~'c accept responsibility for e~r environ-
~ ment. Thc ~-ision for Colorado's hcr. gc aims to
achicve ;. ;imilar commitment to steH dship. We
should regzrd preservation of the ~wiaral envi-
ronmeni and conservation of die natrrrl environ-
mcnt as lioked responsibilities. Throi th education
and intc ;: ~tation, we can cultivate tlus awareness.
Thc °;wide historic preservation plan encour-
agcs s ardship, parmcrship, and informatiou
sharin " rrtners in the l~istoric preservation com-
mwiity -.re already preserving our state's distinc-
tive historic charactcr. Planning and coordinating
these eff'urt~ maximizcs results from tlic time and
dollars m~ cs[ed.
The next twcnty-five years will be an exciting
and productive period for historic pmservation. As
more Cobradans recognize tl~c value of our statds
cidtural he:itage, historic preservation opportuni-
ties ~~~ill grow. Private and public funding, com-
biner, with technical skills and knowledge allows
us tr acco~r.plish our preservation dreams.
Planning for Historic Preservation
Preservation planning is important because suc-
cessful efforts may take several years, involve many
peoplc and organizations, ai~d often require exten-
sive fwiding. A mullitudc of factors influences his-
toric preservation. Technology, economic cycles,
Jcmographics, and regulations affect histuric build-
ings, cultural lai~dscapes and prchistoric sites, and
influcncc how wc carc I'or dicm. By bccoming
awarc of thc Colorudo Preservntion 2010 goals and
objectives, and resolving to carry them out, thc
preservation community increases and streng[hens
its achievemen[s. Partncrs enhancc their suceess by
communicating and sharing infurmation.
A full text version of Colorado Preserva-
tron 2010 is available on the Inkernet at:
www. colo radohisto ry-oah p.org.
The plan may also be obtained
by contacting:
Office of Archaeology &
Historic Preservation
Colorado Historical Society
1300 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
303-866-3395 Fax:303-866-2711
E-mail: oahp@chs.state.co.us
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STATEWIDE HISTORIr
PRESERVATION PLAP
February 2006-Draft
onHriso~n ~a~~~s~az-zooc,>
His ic Preservation Goals
Goal - Assume Responsibility
Succe. ocal participation, decision-
mukii rd responsibility strengthens the
prese ~n of inepnrtant pluces fronr otar
pust.
Goal B- Participate in Preservation
Success: Coloradans of narious cu/tura! und
et/enic ~roups, ages, and abilities participate
in prerr, :•%ng important places from our past.
Goal C - Educate People
SncceSs ~ C oloradans understand the necessity
of prc_~erly preserving iiuportant plnres from
otrr pas1.
Goal D -- Exchange Information
Succe~ c; i'u/tura! resource informatron is
regrd., ~ i ~ t!athered, maintained, and
.exchu nged
Goal E- Offer Financial Incentives
Success: E rpanded grant programs and other
frnanr:•ia/ incentives encourage the preservu-
tion of important places frone our past.
Goa'i l~ - Preserve Places
Success: a' more representative cnllection of
impr.rla:r~ p[aces from our past are prolected
and preserved.
Goal C- Use Places Responsibly
Success: Responsib/e heritage tourisn: offers a
n:eans of knowing and preserving in:portant
places from our pasl.
Historic preservation is the stewardship of
tke intpor[ant places fron: orrr past,
rncluding buildings, structures, sites,
district.s und lanJscapes.
ommunity identity and a sense of place
make Colorado special and meaningful to
each of us. Across the state, people in the
public and private sectors work ro retain Colorado's
historic character. Yet. our distinctive heritage is
threatened. In parts of the state economic decline
and neglec[ constitute major threats. In other lo-
cales, the thrcat is rapid change. Residential and
commercial growth otlcn consumes traditional agri-
cultural land and altcrs cummunity character. Colo-
radans are increasingly aware of community iden-
tity and are expressing a commimient to its preser-
vation. Expanding awarcncss and commitment is
our vision for the future and the cornerstone of
Colorado Preservation 1010, the five-year state-
widc historic prescrvation plan.
Historic Preservation Community
In Colorado, die st~[e's histonc preservation
communiry carries out historic preservation activi-
ties. This broad and informal coalition consists of
individuals and organizations actively involved in
the planning and execution of historic preservation
projects. Members include the owners of historic
propertics; academicians and practitioners in the
fields of archaeology, history and architec[ure;
members of historic preservation commissions and
boards; cultw~al resource management personncl in
fcderal, statc and local agcncics; and othcr iutcr-
ested iudividuals. Organizational members include
local preservation boards and commissions; histon-
cal socic[ics ~nd muscums; archaeological societies;
municipal and county governments; regional coun-
cils of govermnenr, chambers of commerce; re-
gional, stace and national historic prescrvation or-
ganizations; aud fcdcral and statc agencies.
Ef(ective preservation springs trom two critically
important principles-stewardship and par~nership.
As Coloradans, we all assume responsibility for the
state's 11,000-year cultural heritage. Wc best ineet
this responsibility by actii~g in conccrt-sharing
infonnation, resources, and talents.
Colorado's Heritage
Flis[oric preservation is part of a larger effort to
preserve Ihe full spectrum of Colorado's heritage,
including the interprctatiou ai~d protection of our
physical, intcllec[ual, emotional, and spiritual con-
nections to the past. His[oric prescrvation focuses
on savi~~g important places from our past. We do
this to retain strong physical connections to thc
activities, traditions, and people who once occupicd
these places. Saving the document, the ob~ect, or
the tradition without the place fails [o anchor evcnts
and traditions in the Colorado landscape. Similarly,
saving the place without its hisrory and traditions is
an empty endeavor. hnportant places providc thc
best possible vessels for conveying our heritage to
present and future generations.
Historic Preservation Challenges
In the early twenty-first centwy, we face ncw
and continuing historic preservation challenges:
• Rapid growth threatens the eradication of his-
toric places as a result of development ~nd
sprawl;
• Rapid change in the economy, technology, and
govemment missions may inadvcrtendy threatcn
his[oric pluces;
• Altering landscapes lessens our ability to rec-
ognize and protect culmral sites reflecting Colo-
rado's diverse heritage;
• Ignaring diversity limits our awareness and
understanding of places that are important to the
many cultures and peoples of Colorado; and
• Ignoring responsibilities while emphasizing
rights may obscure our obligations to preserve
and protect important places in Colorado.
Historic tag a
draw as market
begins to cool
By Sara Schaefer Munoz
The Wal! Street Journaf
As the real-estate market begins to cool, a
~ growing number of homeowners are seeking
'. ' to boost their property values by getting their
neighborhoods designated as historic dis-
tricts. Local historic districts, which can trig-
ger regulations on everything from window
repair to demolitions, are proliferating
across the United States. But the desire for
historic designation has some communities
touting characteristics with questionable
preservation value.
Homeowners in one Denver area say their
neighborhood deserves historic designation
because it is an early example of large front
lawns. A Phoenix subdivision is seeks the sta-
tus because it says its ranch homes were the
first in the city with central air conditioning.
Countrywide, there were about 34.400 lo-
cal historic-district properties added to the
books in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, zoos,
up from about i7,ooo in fiscal year zooo, ac-
cording to estimates by the department of the
National Parks Service that encourages local
preservation.
The push for historic designation is partly a
reaction to a flurry of development. A boost
to property values is another big motivation.
There are several typ~ s of liistoric designa-
tion: national, state and local. Local criteria
vary. St. Yetersburg, Fl~., .or example, has spe-
cial criteria for protecting early sidewalks
made from hexagon-shaped concrete blocks,
because officials say thep lend unique charac-
ter to the city. Denver will consider buildings
erected as recently as 3o years ago.
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