Non-Owner-Initiated Landmark Nomination Submitted - 323 S. Loomis Ave.
The owners of 323 S. Loomis Ave. initiated the Single-Family Demolition Notification process by submitting a request to Historic Preservation Services staff on September 26, 2022. Because the house on this property proposed for demolition is more than 50 years old, and because the new construction proposed was another single-family residence, the Single-Family Demolition Notification process is required. This included posting a sign on the property, posting notification on the City's Historic Preservation website, and notifying the Historic Preservation Commission at their next meeting, which was scheduled for October 19, 2022. This process was suspended due to the receipt of a Non-Owner-Initiated Landmark Nomination prior to the HPC meeting date.
A Non-Owner-Initiated Landmark Nomination application was submitted for 323 S. Loomis Ave. by at least 3 residents of Fort Collins on October 18, 2022. This application will be considered by the Historic Preservation Commission on December 14, 2022. Once the meeting packet has been posted, you can view the materials here.
Members of the public can provide spoken comment on the Landmark nomination during the HPC meeting at City Hall (participation is currently allowed in-person only due to the lifting of the emergency ordinance that permitted remote participation). To provide a written comment for inclusion with the materials presented at the HPC meeting, you can email preservation@fcgov.com, or you can send a letter to Historic Preservation Services, 281 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524. There is also a 24-hour drop box near the rear entrance of 281 N. College Ave. at the northwest corner of the building, or letters can be dropped off with staff at the front counter. All written comments must be received by noon on December 14, 2022.
Current Service and Building Hours
Monday - Thursday: 281 N. College Ave building is open to the public:
- 9am-12 and 1pm-4pm (closed between 12-1)
Friday: 281 N. College Ave building closed to the public.
- Staff and permit services are available by phone and email only.
Because the Historic Preservation staff size is limited and we may be helping another customer or out of the building when you arrive, please schedule an appointment in advance if you require in-person services. Otherwise, online appointments and customer service via phone or email continues to be available Monday-Friday.
All appointments can be scheduled by contacting us directly at preservation@fcgov.com or 970-416-4250.
Considering Purchasing an Historic Property? Call Us First!
If you're shopping for a new home or business location, one of the factors you may be considering is whether the property is historic or not. In Fort Collins, properties that are City Landmarks or in Landmark Districts, and those that may be eligible for historic designation, come with certain responsibilities, application requirements, and financial incentives.
- Check HERE to see if the property you're considering is historic or not. You can also check your title, which will include the recorded ordinance from Fort Collins City Council.
- Check HERE to see what responsibilities historic property owners have in Fort Collins.
- Check HERE to see what financial incentives historic properties qualify for in Fort Collins.
- Check HERE to see how requirements for historic resources may affect your proposed development project.
Please feel free to call or email us for property-specific information at preservation@fcgov.com or 970-416-4250.
What is Historic Preservation?#
Welcome to the City of Fort Collins' historic preservation program. Historic preservation is a community-led process of preserving places that reflect the history and culture of a community. Whether it is the home of an important civic, artistic, or social leader, an outstanding example of architecture or building construction, a park that has served a neighborhood for a century, or a reflection of past technology or community development, the places around us speak to our ancestors and connect us to the unique identity that makes Fort Collins what it is today.
Fort Collins preserves its important places because they:
- Connect residents to the history and culture of their community.
- Conserve building materials and reduce construction waste.
- Support sustainable economic development goals.
- Table of Historic Resources
- Map of Historic Resources
- Types of historic designations (local, state, and national)
- Historic Districts
- Recent Survey Projects
Fort Collins Preservation At A Glance#
- Nearly 1,000 designated historic resources, from individual properties to historic districts.
- Over 230 Fort Collins Landmarks and 4 Landmark Districts that have been officially recognized and protected by City Council.
- Over 800 properties in the National Register of Historic Places or Colorado State Register subject to advisory review.
- The City has completed over 70 historic preservation grant projects, translating into over $21M in direct and indirect revenue.
Trying to look up an historic building or place? Check out our online database.
Highlights#
Civil Rights Historic Context
The City of Fort Collins and McDoux Preservation are currently working on a civil rights historic context project. This project seeks to document how and where Fort Collins community members have sought greater civil rights and recognition of human rights over the last two centuries. This project is grant funded from the State Historical Fund.
Friend of Preservation Awards 2022
On August 17, 2022, the Fort Collins Historic Preservation Commission, with City Council, recognized the contributions of four individuals for their contributions to preservation and local history during a reception and awards ceremony.
Preservation & Sustainability
The City of Fort Collins has set ambitious sustainability goals, from its Climate Action Plan, to waste diversion from regional landfills, and historic preservation plays an important part.
Stay Informed#
Demolition Notification Process: There is a new notification process for proposed demolitions.This is not the same demolition/alteration review process you might have previously encountered. The proposed demolitions will be posted on our website and in the This Week in Development Review newsletter. Please contact staff at preservation@fcgov.com with any questions.
Understanding the Cost of Repair versus Replacement: Fort Collins Historic Preservation Services worked with nationally-renowned preservationist Bob Yapp to produce the new cost calculator tool. This tool helps homeowners and commercial property owners explore the cost difference and longevity of products against each other with a place to input their actual dimensions. These prices are local to the area! Check out the tool before replacing windows, doors, siding, or trim.
