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Fountain establishes criteria for local historic-site designation
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 25-019 to create local historic-site designation criteria; applications will go to the planning board and then to council for final approval, and local designation can help property owners pursue state or federal historic funding.
The Fountain City Council on June 10 approved Resolution 25-019 to establish criteria and a process for local historic-site designation.
Councilmember Estes told the council the resolution adds a local designation option in addition to the state and federal registers, noting the city—s aim is to "recognize local historic sites with a designation of a local historic site." He said the intent is to provide a local review process that is "clear and consistent" and to help property owners apply for state grants and tax incentives administered by History Colorado.
Under the adopted criteria, a property generally must be at least 50 years old and meet at least two of the listed historic, architectural or cultural significance criteria. Property owners will complete an application and documentation of significance; the city—s planning board will review applications and forward recommendations to council for final action. The designation is honorific and does not automatically prevent demolition, the council and staff said.
Estes said local designation would help sites such as Woodman Hall and enable owners to pursue History Colorado grants that are funded in part through revenue from Cripple Creek and Black Hawk. Councilmember Herzberg moved approval; the council voted 6-0.
Staff said the ordinance is intended to preserve community character, encourage reinvestment and make Fountain eligible for state historic-preservation funding opportunities. Councilmembers emphasized the designation process is designed to be supportive and informational rather than prescriptive about paint colors or specific materials.
