Title
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs adopting design standards for the Historic Preservation Overlay associated with Old North End Historic District.
(Legislative)
Related Files: CPC ZC 20-00161
Presenter:
Daniel Sexton, Principal Planner, Planning & Community Development
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning & Community Development
Body
Summary:
Applicant: Old North End Neighborhood Association
Location: Old North End Historic District
The proposal consists of a request by the Old North End Neighborhood Association (ONEN) to adopt design standards for the Historic Preservation Overlay associated with the Old North End Historic District. The proposed design standards would be use by the City's Historic Preservation Board and City Planning staff as additional review criteria when considering an application (Report of Acceptability) by a homeowner to the City's Historic Preservation Board for approval of new construction within the overlay zoning. The proposed design standards would only apply to work (i.e. decks, additions, solar panels, etc.) affecting the exterior of properties that requires a building permit.
Background:
On December 17, 1982, the Old North End Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The historic district is located north of downtown Colorado Springs and is composed of roughly 657 properties dating primarily from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Overwhelming, the properties represent cultural influences of English architecture, with some adaptations and architectural variations.
On October 9, 2000, City Council adopted Ordinance #00-147 creating the Historic Preservation Overlay, which encompasses the Old North End Historic District. (see "Ordinance 00-147" attachment) Whether it was an oversight or intentional, City Council did not adopted any design standards as part of Ordinance #00-147 or a separate resolution. Discussions were had during the adoption ...
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