Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation Review Commission Members:
Chairperson: Andrew Gulliford
Naomi Riess
Nik Kendziorski
Jan Mayer-Gawlik
Paul Kuenker
Ted Holteen
Our Mission:
- To provide an application and review process for residents to receive Historic Landmark designation by the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners.
- To increase awareness of historic and cultural heritage as embodied in these designated historic landmarks.
- To provide educational opportunities to increase public appreciation of the County’s unique heritage.
- To increase economic and financial benefits through eco-tourism.
On November 15, 2004, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2004-33, creating the La Plata County Historic Register. Resolution 2010-09 increased the number of members of the Historic Preservation Review Commission from three to five members. This five-member commission has been appointed to further Historic Preservation in the county and to advise the elected officials.
Making Nominations:
The Procedures and Forms for nominating a property to the County Historic Register can be found here, or you can obtain a paper copy from the Planning Department office located in the tech center at 211 Rock Point Drive. Questions may be directed to the County Planning Department at (970) 382-6263 or Planning@co.laplata.co.us
Maintaining the Register:
The County Planning Department and the County Clerk and Recorder maintain the La Plata County Historic Register. Sites are accepted to the Register by recommendation from the Historic Preservation Review Commission, to the Board of County Commissioners and are adopted by Resolution.
Upcoming Public Hearings - Agendas and information about upcoming public hearings of the: Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Planning Commission (PC), Joint Planning Commission (JPC), Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC), and Board of Adjustment (BOA) can be found by following the link above.
Information and Resources:
Please contact the Planning office for information about any of the following Power Point presentations:
On Your Mark!
Pillars, Guidelines, Boundaries
Preservation=Sustainability
What does the Secretary of the Interior have to do with my dormer? (and FRESH)
How to rebut taking claims
Building Community Support
Your Number One Advocacy Tool
Evaluating Economic Hardship
Chairperson: Andrew Gulliford
Naomi Riess
Nik Kendziorski
Jan Mayer-Gawlik
Paul Kuenker
Ted Holteen
Our Mission:
- To provide an application and review process for residents to receive Historic Landmark designation by the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners.
- To increase awareness of historic and cultural heritage as embodied in these designated historic landmarks.
- To provide educational opportunities to increase public appreciation of the County’s unique heritage.
- To increase economic and financial benefits through eco-tourism.
On November 15, 2004, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2004-33, creating the La Plata County Historic Register. Resolution 2010-09 increased the number of members of the Historic Preservation Review Commission from three to five members. This five-member commission has been appointed to further Historic Preservation in the county and to advise the elected officials.
Making Nominations:
The Procedures and Forms for nominating a property to the County Historic Register can be found here, or you can obtain a paper copy from the Planning Department office located in the tech center at 211 Rock Point Drive. Questions may be directed to the County Planning Department at (970) 382-6263 or Planning@co.laplata.co.us
Maintaining the Register:
The County Planning Department and the County Clerk and Recorder maintain the La Plata County Historic Register. Sites are accepted to the Register by recommendation from the Historic Preservation Review Commission, to the Board of County Commissioners and are adopted by Resolution.
Upcoming Public Hearings - Agendas and information about upcoming public hearings of the: Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Planning Commission (PC), Joint Planning Commission (JPC), Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC), and Board of Adjustment (BOA) can be found by following the link above.
Information and Resources:
Please contact the Planning office for information about any of the following Power Point presentations:
On Your Mark!
Pillars, Guidelines, Boundaries
Preservation=Sustainability
What does the Secretary of the Interior have to do with my dormer? (and FRESH)
How to rebut taking claims
Building Community Support
Your Number One Advocacy Tool
Evaluating Economic Hardship