Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 01 20 SUB

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Department of Planning and Building Safety Louisville 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 * 303.335.4592 + www.louisvilleco.gov 0LL'M.L1 *J-SINL'k J its MEMORANDUM To: Historic Preservation Commission Members From: Department of Planning and Building Safety Subject: Preservation Master Plan- Purpose and Vision Date: January 16, 2015 The following is draft of the Purpose and Vision statements for the Preservation Master Plan. The draft has been reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission Vision Subcommittee, Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Staff, and Mary Therese Anstey, HistoryMatters. Purpose: The City of Louisville and its residents citizens of Louisville -value the historic charm and character of Louisville. The City of Louisville has a unique preservation program supported by a dedicated sales tax that has resulted in over 20 Iocalcontributed to Iandmarkc landmarkin i properties in Old Town and Downtown Louisville. However, the City has never had an adopted preservation maeter plan. The purpose of the Preservation Master Plan is to engage the community, study issues facing an evolving historic preservation program, and develop City -wide goals for preservation. The result will be a plan to guide the preservation program to 2035. Vision: Historic preservation in the City of Louisville is used to advancecontributes to best practices in design, economic development, cultural tourism, public education, sustainability, and community pride. Over the next 20 years, the historic preservation program will: • Research, document, evaluate, and preserve historic resources • Encourage design that is in keeping with the scale, materials, and form of Louisville's architecture • Continue lAssess athe incentive -based approach to preservation • Increase education and outreach to Louisville residents and visitors Comment [LT1]: Or analyze? Comment [LT2]: Starts to feel like a conclusion.