Agenda Date: 07/12/2021
Subject:
Title
Presentation on the Creation of a Downtown Historic District
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Prepared By: |
Andrea Mimnaugh, Senior Planner |
PURPOSE:
Update Planning Commission on the creation of the Downtown Historic District.
PRESENTATIONS:
Staff Presenter(s): Andrea Mimnaugh, Senior Planner
Additional Presenter(s): N/A
SUMMARY:
On August 4, 2020, City Council directed staff to prepare an application for a Downtown Historic District inclusive of properties along Main Street and Alamo Avenue. The district would replace the existing smaller-sized Main Street opt-in Historic District.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
Following City Council’s August 4, 2020 study session, the Historical Preservation Board has assisted staff with the development of the application for a new downtown historic district. Through the use of work groups, HPB completed tasks as assigned by city staff. The competed work was presented by HPB members at HPB study sessions, then consolidated in a HPB resolution adopted on June 21, 2021.
Beginning in June 2021, city staff has engaged property owners in the boundary of the Downtown Historic District through meetings, and mailings. Outreach to the community has been through the Littleton Report and City Council’s Eat, Meet and Greet events during this summer.
ANALYSIS:
Staff Analysis
The development of the Downtown Historic District application is on schedule for presentation to city council at their study session on August 3, 2021.
Council Goal, Objective, and/or Guiding Principle
Littleton Comprehensive Plan Goal
HART 2: Continued protection and promotion of Littleton’s heritage, especially where it is tangibly visible in historic architecture, designated districts and landmarks, and distinctive neighborhoods and buildings.
Council Goal 4: Downtown
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
N/A