There is hereby established within Pitkin County government the Redstone Historic Preservation Commission (RHPC) to provide for the preservation and continued integrity of the historically designated area within one thousand (1,000) feet of the established boundary of the townsite of Redstone, the Redstone Castle properties, and of other designated structures, sites and objects, and to promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public by preserving those qualities that relate to the history of Redstone, the State of Colorado, and the nation.
The Redstone Historic Preservation Commission shall consist of five (5) regular and three (3) alternate members, as appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Members shall have an interest in and knowledge of the Redstone community and history.
Each member shall have been a resident of the Crystal River Valley within the bounds of Pitkin County (from approximately nine (9) miles north of Redstone to approximately five (5) miles south) for a minimum of one (1) year.
Members should include a mix of backgrounds such as architecture, real estate, history, law, engineering and long-term residents.
Members should include a balance of property owners and renters.
Alternates shall act only in the event of the absence of the regular member. The chairman shall appoint any alternate present to act in the absence of a regular member.
Members shall serve for two (2) year terms, such that terms of four (4) members and the remaining four (4) members shall be completed in alternating years. Members may be reappointed for successive terms and each member shall serve until the appointment of his or her successor.
Members shall serve without pay.
(b) Organization
The RHPC shall develop and adopt by-laws to govern its operations. Such by-laws shall include provision for election of officers to include a chairperson, a vice-chairperson and a secretary (whose responsibility shall be to make and keep a thorough, accurate record of all RHPC proceedings).
(c) Powers and Duties
The powers and duties of the RHPC shall include, but not be limited to:
Assisting the Community Development Department reviewing an historic inventory of structures, sites and objects in the Redstone vicinity with respect to completeness and accuracy;
Assisting the Community Development Department in drafting guidelines and amendments thereto for alterations to existing structures and design of new construction in the historically designated Redstone area and designated sites and structures;
Recommending and preparing applications for designation of historically significant areas, structures or sites in the Redstone area at the County, State or Federal level, including provision of support material necessary to justify designation;
Reviewing applications consistent with the Village of Redstone Design Guidelines as required by Sec. 7-20-100 of this Land Use Code for erection, removal, construction, reconstruction, remodeling or demolition of structures or sites designated as historic and archaeological resource areas in the vicinity of Redstone;
Promulgating knowledge of and respect for historic preservation and, more specifically, knowledge of adopted guidelines and regulations to ensure such preservation.
The powers currently delegated to the RHPC by the Board of County Commissioners are summarized in Table 2-1.