Council gives first-reading approval to Peters House landmark designation

The Loveland City Council voted Tuesday to give first-reading approval to Ordinance No. 6837, which would designate the Peters, or M&M, House at 4444 North Sheridan Ave. as a local historic landmark. If ultimately adopted, the owner-nominated designation would place the property on the Loveland Historic Register and protect it from future demolition or exterior changes that would damage its historic character.

Mary Duran, a strategic planner in Development Services and the city's historic preservation liaison, told council the home was built in 1974 and has been owned and occupied by Max and Marsha Peters since 1975. She said the house is among Loveland's first proposed post-war residential landmark nominations and meets the city's minimum age and significance requirements.

Duran said the nomination satisfies two criteria in the city's historic preservation ordinance: architectural significance and social-cultural significance. She described the home as "a strong example of a 1970s brick ranch-style residence," citing its single-story layout, low-sloping roof, textured brick facade and simple functional design. She also said the property carries social-cultural significance through its connection to the Peters family and to Rev. Carter, the former First Christian Church minister and founder of House of Neighborly Services.

Duran said Carter did not live at the house, but said the property is significant through Marsha Peters' family connection to him and through the family's community involvement. She said the nomination highlights Marsha Peters' efforts to preserve her father's legacy and Max Peters' work with the Senior Olympics and Sweetheart City Racing.

Staff found that the property meets the applicable landmark criteria, retains its historic architectural character and represents an important connection to Loveland history and community development. The Historic Preservation Commission previously recommended approval on a 7-0 vote on Feb. 16, 2026.