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The Historic Preservation Board Advises on How to Leave Your Legacy in Golden
s the City wraps up the code re-write, owners of historic properties can take the next step in preserving Golden's small-town look, feel, and character. According to the City of Golden’s Historic Preservation Board, if you own a house or building that was built before 1950, your structure is eligible for review and potential designation as a City of Golden Historic Landmark. If your structure is designated as a historic landmark, you: • Qualify for tax credits applied to upgrades constructed on your structure. • Help preserve the overall neighborhood feel, becoming a lasting contributor to the city’s history. • Leave a legacy for future generations. Since the 1980s, the City has conducted more than 700 historic surveys of the structures in Golden. Some of these surveys and surrounding neighborhood information are available to the public on the Golden History Museum’s online database, so you can learn about your structure and your neighborhood. If your survey is not available, we can help locate it for you. If you are interested in this designation or information about your property, please contact Senior City Planner, Lauren Simmons: lsimmons@ cityofgolden.net.
BENEFITS • Leaves a legacy for future generations • Tax credits available for renovations • Community recognition
RESTRICTIONS • Limits changes to the front façade and overall size, potentially. • Changes or demolition must come before Historic Preservation Board for approval to receive community support.
Winter Safety Reminders
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ut a FREEZE on Winter Fires! Home fires occur more in winter than in any other season. As you stay cozy and warm this winter, be fire smart with these tips: • Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January and February. • 1 in every 7 home fires and 1 in every 5 home fire deaths involves heating equipment. • Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from any heat source such as fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators or space heaters. • Keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and as far away from your home as possible. • Install and test carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month.
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• Plug only 1 heat-producing appliance (such as a space heater) into an electrical outlet at a time. • Have a qualified professional clean and inspect your chimney and vents every year. • Store cooled ashes in a tightly covered metal container, and keep it outside at least 10 feet from your home and any nearby buildings. • Only light candles when you are alert and able to watch them, blowing them out whenever you intend to leave the room. • When you’re ready to get rid of your holiday tree, please do not burn it in the fireplace or wood stove. The rapid burning and excessive heat can damage the fireplace and chimney
and create a serious fire hazard. • Be ready in case the power goes out. Have flashlights on hand. Also have battery-powered lighting and fresh batteries. Never use candles. • Stay aware of winter weather. Listen to the television or radio for updates. Watch for bulletins online. • Check on neighbors or others who may need help. • Have an emergency supplies kit with basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. • Make your emergency supply kit easily portable (such as a large tote with a lid) so it can go along with you and your vehicle if you need to evacuate.
