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Kurt Knierim, Chair Location:
Jim Rose, Vice Chair This meeting will be held
Margo Carlock In person at Chambers, 300 LaPorte
Meg Dunn And remotely via Zoom
Walter Dunn
Eric Guenther
Anne Nelsen Staff Liaison:
Vacant Seat Maren Bzdek
Vacant Seat Historic Preservation Manager
Regular Meeting
August 17, 2022
5:30 PM
Historic Preservation Commission
AGENDA
Pursuant to City Council Ordinance No. 079, 2020, a determination has been made by the Chair after
consultation with the City staff liaison that conducting the hearing using remote technology would be
prudent.
This hybrid Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be available online via Zoom or by phone and in person.
The online meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:00 p.m. Participants should try to join online or in person at
least 15 minutes prior to the 5:30 p.m. start time.
IN PERSON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to queue at the podium to indicate you would like to speak at that
time. You may speak when acknowledged by the Chair.
ONLINE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
You will need an internet connection on a laptop, computer, or smartphone, and may join the meeting through Zoom at
https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/99525863329. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). Keep
yourself on muted status.
For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to
speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to comment.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY PHONE:
Please dial 253-215-8782 and enter Webinar ID 995 2586 3329. Keep yourself on muted status.
For public comments, when the Chair asks participants to click the “Raise Hand” button if they wish to speak, phone
participants will need to hit *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an
opportunity to address the Commission. When you are called, hit *6 to unmute yourself.
Documents to Share: Any document or presentation a member of the public wishes to provide to the Commission for
its consideration must be emailed to mmatsunaka@fcgov.com at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Provide Comments via Email: Individuals who are uncomfortable or unable to access the Zoom platform or
participate by phone are encouraged to participate by emailing comments to mmatsunaka@fcgov.com at least 24
hours prior to the meeting. If your comments are specific to any of the discussion items on the agenda, please
indicate that in the subject line of your email. Staff will ensure your comments are provided to the Commission.
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Fort Collins is a Certified Local Government (CLG) authorized by the National Park Service and History Colorado based
on its compliance with federal and state historic preservation standards. CLG standing requires Fort Collins to maintain
a Historic Preservation Commission composed of members of which a minimum of 40% meet federal standards for
professional experience from preservation-related disciplines, including, but not limited to, historic architecture,
architectural history, archaeology, and urban planning. For more information, see Article III, Division 19 of the Fort
Collins Municipal Code.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and
will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224-6001) for
assistance.
Video of the meeting will be broadcast at 1:00 p.m. the following day through the Comcast cable system on Channel
14 or 881 (HD). Please visit http://www.fcgov.com/fctv/ for the daily cable schedule. The video will also be available
for later viewing on demand here: http://www.fcgov.com/fctv/video-archive.php.
• CALL TO ORDER
• ROLL CALL
• AGENDA REVIEW
o Staff Review of Agenda
o Consent Agenda Review
This Review provides an opportunity for the Commission and citizens to pull items from the
Consent Agenda. Anyone may request an item on this calendar be “pulled” off the Consent
Agenda and considered separately.
Commission-pulled Consent Agenda items will be considered before Discussion Items.
Citizen-pulled Consent Agenda items will be considered after Discussion Items.
• STAFF REPORTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
• PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
• CONSENT AGENDA
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JULY 20, 2022.
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the July 20, 2022 regular meeting of the Historic
Preservation Commission.
The Consent Agenda is intended to allow the Commission to spend its time and energy on the important
items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Agenda. Anyone may request an
item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Agenda items pulled
from the Consent Agenda will be considered separately with Commission-pulled items considered before
Discussion Items and Citizen-pulled items considered after Discussion Items. Items remaining on the
Consent Agenda will be approved by Commission with one vote. The Consent Agenda consists of:
● Approval of Minutes
● Items of no perceived controversy
● Routine administrative actions
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2. 1316 WHEDBEE STREET – SINGLE-FAMILY DEMOLITION NOTICE
The purpose of this item is to approve the Single-Family Demolition Notice for 1316 Whedbee Street.
• CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW UP
This is an opportunity for Commission members to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Calendar.
• CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSION-PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
Any agenda items pulled from the Consent Agenda by a Commission member will be discussed at this
time.
• DISCUSSION AGENDA
3. REPORT ON STAFF ACTIVITIES SINCE THE LAST MEETING
Staff is tasked with an array of different responsibilities including code-required project review decisions
on historic properties, support to other standing and special work groups across the City organization,
and education & outreach programming. This report will provide highlights for the benefit of Commission
members and the public, and for transparency regarding decisions made without the input of the
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC).
4. 723 W OLIVE – CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIEW
DESCRIPTION: This item is to provide a conceptual review of a proposed rear addition and
detached garage/studio for the City Landmark at 723 W. Olive St., the
Parsons/Morgan House & Attached Garage. The owner is seeking initial
feedback regarding their concept designs and their consistency with the US
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation prior to commissioning
construction drawings and seeking final approval from the HPC.
APPLICANT: Chris Orton
5. McDOUX SHF CIVIL RIGHTS INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION: This will be a short presentation to introduce the Commission to the
background, methodology, and timeline that will be used to carry out the Fort
Collins Civil Rights Historic Context project over the next two years. The City
has received a grant of $86,600 from the State Historical Fund to support the
work. After the overview, there will be an open discussion about how the
Historic Preservation Commission can contribute to the project outcomes to
better serve Fort Collins residents and ensure their heritage and historic places
are recognized, preserved, and shared with the broader community.
STAFF: Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Manager
• CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN-PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
Any agenda items pulled from the Consent Agenda by a member of the public will be discussed at
this time.
• OTHER BUSINESS
• ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item 1
Item 1, Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY August 17, 2022
Historic Preservation Commission
STAFF
Melissa Matsunaka, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 20, 2022 REGULAR MEETING
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the July 20, 2022 regular meeting of the Historic
Preservation Commission.
ATTACHMENTS
1. HPC July 20, 2022 Minutes – DRAFT
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Kurt Knierim, Chair City Council Chambers/Remote Via Zoom
Jim Rose, Vice Chair City Hall West
Margo Carlock 300 Laporte Avenue
Meg Dunn Fort Collins, Colorado
Walter Dunn
Eric Guenther
Anne Nelsen
Vacant Seat
Vacant Seat
Regular Meeting
July 20, 2022
Minutes
•CALL TO ORDER
Chair Knierim called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
•ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Margo Carlock, Meg Dunn, Walter Dunn, Eric Guenther, Kurt Knierim, Anne Nelsen, Jim
Rose
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Maren Bzdek, Jim Bertolini, Yani Jones, Brad Yatabe, Melissa Matsunaka
•AGENDA REVIEW
No changes to posted agenda.
•CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW
No items were pulled from consent.
•STAFF REPORTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Ms. Bzdek stated that there will be Community Meeting July 27, 2022, for a Civil Rights Historic
Context Project that Historic Preservation will be embarking on and completing within the next two
years. Purpose of the project is to better understand our community history and identify any historic
properties that may be associated with this theme. Additionally, she introduced a new staff member,
Yani Jones, that has joined the staff as a preservation planner.
Historic
Preservation
Commission
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Ms. Bzdek provided an update on new Historic Preservation Commission (“HPC”) members joining
in the fall and a mid-September team-building event. She indicated there will also be additional
training in Historic Preservation for Commission members in November.
• PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
• CONSENT AGENDA
[Timestamp: 5:40 p.m.]
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 18, 2022
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2022 regular meeting of the Historic
Preservation Commission.
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF 510 & 514 WOOD STREET – SINGLE -FAMILY
DEMOLITION
The purpose of this item is to approve the Single-Family Demolition Notices for 510 & 514 Wood Street.
Member Carlock moved that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the Consent
Agenda of the July 20, 2022, regular meeting as presented.
Member Rose seconded. The motion passed 7-0.
Member M. Dunn commented on the consent calendar follow-up regarding the two houses slated for
demolition. She noted that one of them is associated with the City’s Mexican-American, Hispanic
Immigrant story. The other is a shingle house. Both houses have some significance to our community
which will be lost by demolition.
[Timestamp: 5:42p.m.]
• DISCUSSION AGENDA
3. REPORT ON STAFF ACTIVITIES SINCE THE LAST MEETING
DESCRIPTION: Staff is tasked with an array of different responsibilities including code-
required project review decisions on historic properties, support to other
standing and special work groups across the City organization, and
education & outreach programming. This report will provide highlights for the
benefit of Commission members and the public, and for transparency
regarding decisions made without the input of the Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC).
STAFF: Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
Staff Report
Mr. Bertolini reported on the activities on the past two months. May and June’s Education and Outreach
included a discussion on burnout among government historians and walking tours with PDT staff and
Poudre Libraries. The walking tours involved Black and Latinx history.
Mr. Bertolini provided additional information on the project with FCTV and the Black and African
American Cultural Center at Colorado State University about the early Black History in Fort Collins.
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Mr. Bertolini commented on the Historic Survey Highlights, including updates on the steady progress
on College Avenue SHF-funded survey, concentrated between Mulberry Street and Laporte Avenue,
which should be completed within the next month.
Mr. Bertolini reported that four Development Review Findings were found Not Eligible due to lack of
significance, some had significant losses of integrity, including 6824 S. College.
Mr. Bertolini provided an update on projects that are not coming before the commission, including a
rehab project that will begin shortly on the 1882 Tubbs and Cowan Block located at 247-249 Linden.
This project will include masonry repair, targeted window and door replacement, a rooftop stair access
addition, and a rear addition that staff did not have any concerns that it would meet the standards and
was administratively approved.
Public Input
None.
Commission Questions and Discussion
Member M. Dunn asked for clarification the Cienfuegos property, specifically if the rear addition is
close to the ally. Mr. Bertolini replied that the ally is close but there is enough of an inset that the
project is not encroaching on the ally.
[Timestamp: 5:58 p.m.]
4. BALFOUR SENIOR LIVING
DESCRIPTION: Redevelopment of a five-acre site at the southeast corner of Harmony and
Cinquefoil Lane for a senior living community. Project includes adaptative
reuse of four historic farmstead structures and construction of a 204,795
square-foot new building. Development site is in the Harmony Corridor; the
decision maker for this Type 2 Review will be the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
APPLICANT: Balfour Senior Living, Louisville, CO
Staff Report
Ms. Bzdek presented the staff report noting that this item first came to the commission in March 2020
and is returning with some adjustments based on the Commission’s comments, as well as comments
received by staff during the staff development review process. She discussed the role of the
Commission is to provide a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding
compliance with Section 3.4.7 of the Land Use Code.
Ms. Bzdek provided additional details regarding the adaptive reuse of four contributing buildings and a
new building for a senior living center. She provided information about the location and historical
resources of the area. She indicated that the Historic Resource Assessment for the site has found it
significant for its agricultural history.
Ms. Bzdek discussed information related to specific items on which staff is recommending the
Commission focus its discussion. She stated that the primary questions from the staff for the
Commission is regarding the appropriateness of the proposed treatment plan for the historic buildings,
as well as the design compatibility of the new construction.
Applicant Presentation
Lee Payne, representative of the property owners, gave the Applicant presentation. Mr. Payne provided
answers to the Commission questions from the previous Commission hearing, addressed the concerns
regarding Secretary of the Interior Standards requirements, specifically making changes to preserve
some of the historic windows that were discovered during their inventory.
Mr. Payne indicated there are many changes to the new construction. He addressed the Commission’s
previous concerns with the windmills, water tanks, and arch at the entry, have all been eliminated from
the project. He discussed other modifications to address the standards and suggestions.
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Public Input
None.
Commission Questions and Discussion
Member M. Dunn had questions about who competed the window study. She asked about the 1915
house being closer to the new construction than the barn after it has been moved.
Mr. Payne replied that his staff studied the windows. He noted that the barn’s foundation is not suitable
for adaptive reuse, is being moved, and will get a new foundation. The barn will be the closest to the
new construction.
Chair Knierim discussed Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.
Member M. Dunn asked if new windows will be framed with a similar border to how they are currently.
Mr. Payne answered that the borders around the windows will remain.
Member M. Dunn asked if the windows that are getting filled in with siding were from the 1970’s. Mr.
Payne indicated that after reviewing all available information about those windows, it is hard to
determine the exact date of the windows.
Member M. Dunn asked about the simplification of the Northside barn door. Mr. Payne stated that they
made no change to north side barn door but have made changes to the south side.
Member Rose asked a question about the barn being attached to the canopy cover, whether that is the
north or south side of the barn. Ms. Bzdek answered that the illustration is representative of the south
side. Member Rose asked a question about the barn elevation. Ms. Bzdek clarified that south side
elevation is the street side.
Member Rose discussed the canopy that significantly changes the elevation and diminishes the view.
He discussed the modifications to the appearance of the doors does not really provide a benefit based
on the way it fits into the rest of the complex.
Chair Knierim discussed the massing and building articulation from Section 3.4.7 of the Land Use Code.
Member M. Dunn commented that the new widths fit the historic buildings better. She appreciated the
improvement on the western end of the new building by the reduction. Regarding the massing next to
the barn and whether the porch covering would be sufficient, she noted the most mitigating factor is
that it is two ally-widths away. The distance helps meet the massing requirements. M. Dunn discussed
that the porch roof adds horizontal line of connection. She discussed that it fits with Section 3.4.7-
Massing and Articulation requirements.
Member Carlock agrees with Member M. Dunn and their previous concerns were addressed.
Regarding building materials, Member M. Dunn asked if the historic building had stone foundations.
Ms. Bzdek answered that there is some sandstone. Mr. Payne answered that there are stone
foundations on the primary farmhouse and is included on the new construction.
Member M. Dunn asked if it would be rectangular sandstone. Mr. Payne answered that it will be irregular
shaped, fieldstone patterning. Member M. Dunn asked for clarification on the manufactured stone in
the new construction in the corners and edges. Mr. Payne replied that will be selectively used. There
will not be seams, instead it will be wrapped around. They will be terminating the material change at
inside corners instead of outside corners. Mr. Payne indicated that this process makes it look more
monumental.
Member M. Dunn agreed the look will be more authentic than wallpaper and more like stone. Chair
Knierim agreed with Member M. Dunn that that is the goal in the code to make it look authentic.
Regarding Section 3.7.4(e) – Shutters: Member Carlock asked questions about which buildings have
shutters. Member M. Dunn answered the north side of the new construction is what concerned the
Commission previously.
Mr. Payne discussed compliance relative to window proportions. He noted the shutters on the barn will
match type and not proportion. The scale is the fenestration patterns in proportions relative to the
historic structures is the same, pursing a punched open pattern. Mr. Payne noted that there is a
significant reduction of shutters throughout the project.
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Chair Knierim noted that there are not too many shutters. Member Nelson commented that historically
shutters would be sized to cover the windows. She discussed that shutters provide a level of character
and texture and an easy fix to size the shutters to fit the windows.
Member M. Dunn noted that oversized shutters indicate that it’s a modern building and could be a valid
design element. Member W. Dunn agrees with Member M. Dunn that the modern shutter design does
not detract from the historic building.
Member M. Dunn asked about which part of Section 3.4.7 the Commission was being asked to review.
Mr. Payne confirmed that this project complies with 1) similar window pattern, instead of 2) similar
window proportions. Member M. Dunn noted that it does not comply with number three, solid to void.
Regarding Design Details: Member Carlock believes the details are sufficient. Member M. Dunn
believes the porch roof helps tie in horizontally with the roofs of the historic homes, which is sufficient.
Member Rose appreciated that the updated design is a good response to the Commission’s concerns
about the overall mass instead of the overall profiling of the roof. Member Rose commented that the
scale is sufficient. He is conferned about where the canopy meets the barn and why there is a need for
dominant change in the barn door.
Member Guenther noted the variety of different materials and structures that are in the site plan. He
expressed appreciation to the architectural team for blending the unique structures together into one
site plan that flows. Member Guenther asked a question about the canopy as a covered walkway at the
entrance. He commended the design and overall philosophy that is saving and showcasing the agarin
history of Fort Collins.
Commission Deliberation
Member Rose moves that the commission recommend approval of the development proposal
based upon the following format: The Historic Preservation Commission recommends to the
decision maker the development proposal for The Overlander by Balfour finding that it is in
compliance with the standards contained the Land Use Code Section 3.4.7 based on the
following elements: The treatment of the four historic resources on the site meets the Secretary
of Interior Standard for Rehabilitation, the design of new construction meets in terms of
massing, building materials, and facade details that are compatible with historic context and
does not create a problem with visual relationship between the historic architecture and the
new construction and meets the requirements outlined in Table 1 of Section 3.4.7, and the
proposed design protects the visibility of nearby historic resources. and is approved with no
conditions.
Member Guenther seconded. The motion passed 7-0.
[Timestamp: 6:47 p.m.]
5. 1306 W MOUNTAIN – ADDITION – FINAL DESIGN REVIEW
DESCRIPTION: This item is a final design review of the applicants’ project, to assess how well
it meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and to
issue, with or without conditions, or to deny, a Certificate of Appropriateness.
The applicant is proposing an addition onto the rear elevation of the main
building along with related rehabilitation.
A previous version of the application of the project included demolition of a
non-historic accessory structure, and construction of a new garage building –
that work is still proposed but based on approval from the HPC on February
17, 2022, is not included in this application for approval.
APPLICANT: Brian and Barbara Berkhausen (property owners)
Jeff Schneider, Armstead Construction (contractor)
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(*** Secretary’s Note: Member Guenther withdrew from the discussion of this item due to a conflict of
interest. ***)
Staff Report
Mr. Bertolini presented the staff report noting that this a Final Design Review of a new proposed
addition. He discussed the Commission’s previous approval of the items related to the demolition of the
non-historic garage and constructing a new garage off the ally. He discussed the role of the Commission
and to consider whether the proposed work meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for
Rehabilitation.
Mr. Bertolini discussed the history of the designation of the property and reviewed the timeline for the
proposed project. He provided additional details regarding the new proposed addition design and stated
staff’s analysis of the concept sketches ins that the applicable rehabilitation standards are generally
met. He provided information related to specific items on which staff is recommending the Commission
focus its discussion. He stated the primary questions form staff for the Commission is regarding the
appropriateness of the window modification at the northwest corner of the addition.
Applicant Presentation
Jeff Schneider, representative of the property owners, provided answers to Commission questions from
the work session, and discussed the design changes based on Commission’s concerns in May. He
discussed the requirement of adding new windows and addressing the removal of the northwest window
for life, health, and safety issues, among others.
Mr. Schneider noted that the previous proposal of removing one window in the bathroom and adding
two smaller windows in the bathroom, are closer to Mountain Avenue than the windows that he is
proposing on the rear of the building.
Public Input
Eric Guenther commented that he believes the proposed addition meets the guidelines and should be
approved without conditions. He commented that it meets the standards for scale, mass, materials, and
general appearance. Mr. Guenther noted that the proposed interior changes will allow the applicants to
age in place. Further, the northwest window changes will not have any impacts on the historic attributes,
integrity, context, or characteristics of the home.
Laura Bailey commented that she has concerns with the northwest windows. She believes that the
windows break with the character of the home and are quite visible to traffic. She commented that she
appreciated that the plan and design has been downsized considerably. She also noted that the
livability of the interior space should not be addressed by changing the exterior historical character of
the home.
Commission Questions and Discussion
Brad Yatabe, City Attorney’s Office (“CAO”), indicated that the Applicant and Staff will be allowed to
respond to public comments. No response from Staff. Mr. Schneider noted his position regarding the
additional windows.
Member Rose asked if the proposal for the casement windows, to meet egress requirements, includes
a false meeting-rail. He expressed concerns about the appearance. Mr. Schneider replied that the grids
are applied to the glass and not in-between the glass to simulate the appearance of a double-hung
window.
Member Nelson asked if the product is applied to both sides of the glass, as with simulated divided
light. Mr. Schneider replied that individual panes are in-between the applied simulated divided light.
Member Nelson asked if there is a shadow bar applied between the glass. Mr. Schneider replied there
will be a spacer bar installed.
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Member Carlock asked if there are other examples of other historic buildings approved with similar
window configurations as this proposal, where one window has been in-filled and other windows have
been substituted. Mr. Bertolini commented that there have been similar requests, but none approved.
Ms. Bzdek replied that no projects have been approved with that similar situation in the past seven
years.
Member Nelson asked for clarification on the sill height and dimensions of the existing window. Mr.
Schneider indicated the existing window meets code requirements for minimum height. He provided
information about the existing window opening as a comparison with proposed windows. He indicated
the proposed casement windows will meet egress requirements.
Member Carlock commented that rearranging the furniture in the bedroom to accommodate the existing
window would not allow the Applicant’s the ability to age in place.
Commission Deliberation
Chair Knierim addressed the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. He commented that Application 2
on the I.T.S. 14 was helpful, and would allow the windows, based on the Standard’s guidance, Packet
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Member Carlock Margo agreed that the windows would be compatible under this standard.
Member M. Dunn had concerns about application of the standard in this proposal.
Member Carlock commented that the addition of the windows would make the livability of the space
critical and does not impact the character defining features.
Member Nelson noted that the issue to make the space more livable is not within the Commission’s
purview. She commented that there are other designs that could allow the applicants to age in place
without impacting the windows.
Member Carlock had concerns about the interior dimensions and placement of furniture under existing
options.
Member M. Dunn noted that there are inherent limitations with living in a designated home. She noted
that the Commission had concerns about the addition of windows at the May hearing. She commented
that the defining characteristics of the exterior are key when deciding to make alterations or additions
to the exterior of the house.
Member Rose commented that this project has made significant changes and been dramatically
downsized. He noted that one window has been made a character defining feature.
Member M. Dunn addressed the downsizing of the project and that the code does not require the
windows to be altered.
Member M. Dunn moves that the historic preservation commission approve all plans and
specifications for the Jackson/Bailey property located at 1306 W. Mountain, except the
proposed changes to the NW bedroom windows, finding that all but the window proposal met
the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation, and that the Commission deny
approval of the proposed treatment of the windows on the northwest bedroom’s west wall,
which would inappropriately result in the removal of a historic window and the creation of two
new window openings, which does not meet Secretary of Interior Standards 2 or 5, nor follow
the guidance in Standards Bulletin #14.
Member Nelson seconded.
Commission Discussion
Member Nelson noted that this project is smaller home where each window occupies a larger
percentage of the façade, the windows are visible from the street, and the windows are character
defining features. She commented that the historic material is unnecessary to remove, and the applicant
has not established a need to deviate from the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.
Member W. Dunn commented that the windows are important features of the home.
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Chair Knierim commented on the balance of modern livability and historic character defining features.
Member Carlock, Member M. Dunn, and Member Nelson commented on egress issues with the current
window and existing opening.
Member M. Dunn noted that the Standards try to make the building functional, address any code
requirements and to keep the structure intact.
Brad Yatabe, City Attorney’s Office, outlined the procedure in the event of a tie vote. He reviewed the
role of the Standards in the Commission vote on the motion presented.
The motion passed 4-2.
[Timestamp: 7:56 p.m.]
(***Secretary’s Note: The Commission took a brief recess at 7:56pm – 8:06pm. ***)
6. 1802 N COLLEGE – APPEAL OF DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILTY
DESCRIPTION: This item is to consider the appeal of the determination of eligibility for Fort
Collins landmark designation of the commercial property at 1802 North
College Avenue. On April 22, 2022, in fulfillment of a pre-submittal
requirement for a development review application, staff determined that the
property was landmark eligible based on evidence and conclusions
presented by an independent historic survey contractor in intensive-level
survey site forms. When undergoing development review, landmark-eligible
properties are subject to the historic resource requirements in Fort Collins
Land Use Code Section 3.4.7. Staff decisions may be appealed to the
Historic Preservation Commission.
APPLICANT: Darren Haun, H & H Properties, LLC (Property Owner)
(***Secretary’s Note: Member M. Dunn disclosed that her friend contacted her to comment on Item 6.
Member M. Dunn directed her friend to the correct public comment procedure and promptly notified
Claire Halveda, City Attorney’s Office. ***)
Staff Report
Jim Bertolini presented the staff report noting that this is an appeal of the staff finding of the
determination of eligibility. Mr. Bertolini discussed the role of the Commission and noted this is a De
Novo hearing to provide a determination of eligibility for The City of Fort Collins Landmark designation.
Mr. Bertolini discussed the background of the project and reviewed the timeline. He provided additional
history of the property and reviewed the applicable Land Use Code and Municipal Code standards. He
discussed updated policies regarding staff public engagement and updated public comments. Mr.
Bertolini reminded the Commission to consider evidence regarding significance and integrity of the
building. He stated that the primary questions from staff for the Commission is regarding the
appropriateness of the determination of eligibility.
Applicant Presentation
Jeffrey Cullers, counsel for the Applicant, gave the Applicant presentation and provided a history of the
property ownership. He clarified that the current property owners are H&H Properties, LLC. He
discussed the current condition of the property and reviewed the applicable criteria for determination of
eligibility.
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Regarding the significance standard, Mr. Cullers noted that while the building is fifty-one years old, the
Perez family opened the restaurant in the building in 1969. He noted the staff finding that the Perez
family is associated with the historic trend but argued that the building is not significant nor associated
with the historic trend. He discussed that the restaurant is not making any culinary contributions or
otherwise having influence in the community outside of the restaurant itself.
Mr. Cullers noted that staff provided evidence that Pobre Pancho’s is associated with institutionalized
racism against Latinx people in Fort Collins but argued that the Perez story is not unique. He indicated
that the family is associated with the historic trend of immigration, and the building is associated with
the family, but the path is attenuated if the Commission determines eligibility based on the family’s
association with the restaurant. Mr. Cullers noted that the restaurant survived a long time in a difficult
industry but there is no evidence that the restaurant influenced the development of Fort Collins. He
indicated that the success of the restaurant does not equate to a historical trend.
Mr. Cullers detailed the Appellant’s response to the staff report. He discussed that there is no evidence
that the building and the restaurant are associated with a historic trend of general migration of Latinx
people to the City, State, and Nation. He discussed that Pobre Pancho’s is not associated with
institutionalized racism against Latinx people in Fort Collins. He argued that the building is not
associated the settlement of Latinx people north of the Poudre River because of gentrification due to
the staff report and historic survey making many assumptions.
Mr. Cullers discussed the Integrity standard based on the seven factors in the staff report and staff
finding. He argued that the Perez family did not build the building and the integrity is not met because
the building is generic, with no associations with Mexican culture or food. Mr. Cullers compared the
building with other buildings known for Mexican, Latin, or Southwest influenced art-style.
Mr. Cullers concluded by indicating that Pobre Pancho’s significance and legacy is not associated with
the building. He discussed the practical application of a determination of eligibility. He discussed other
ways of honoring the Perez family and asked the Commission to find that the building is not eligible as
a historic landmark.
Public Input
Mark O’Donnell, Real Estate Broker Colorado Commercial, Fort Collins, Colorado. He has assisted
H&H Properties, LLC, in the sale of 1802 N. College Ave., as the seller’s agent. He discussed the
marketability limitations of the property if the property is eligible for designation. He discussed the
hardship of H&H Properties, LLC running a restaurant on the property.
Mr. Yatabe, City Attorney’s Office, (“CAO”) commented on distinction between designation of the
property and eligibility for designation.
Monica Bird, Frank Perez’s daughter, Fort Collins, Colorado. She discussed the history of the building
and clarified the pictures that were shown by Mr. Cullers during Appellant’s presentation. She discussed
the history of Frank Perez and his family. She discussed that the building has significance to the family
as a physical representation and reminder of perseverance against racism.
Ms. Bird noted that Frank Perez was a direct symbol of the Latino community, and the building has
significance. She asked the Commission to determine the building is eligible for landmark designation.
Mary Perez, Frank Perez’s wife, Fort Collins, Colorado. She discussed the history of the restaurant and
the history of Pobre Pancho’s moving to 1802 N. College Avenue. She discussed the history of the
Perez family. She noted that the building does have a significant history. She discussed that her family’s
heritage in the building. She discussed that the building is eligible because the business ran for 51
years with a Hispanic owner.
James Aron, Fort Collins, Colorado. He discussed his association with the restaurant and the Perez
family. He noted that he loved the restaurant and Frank Perez. He noted that the building should be
eligible for landmark designation because of the legacy of Frank and his family in Fort Collins.
Emelia Perez, Frank Perez’s daughter, Fort Collins, Colorado. She indicated that she worked at Pobre
Pancho’s since she was in junior high. She discussed the history of the building. She noted that the
restaurant was a family, serving three generations.
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Carol Tunner commented on her history as a Historic Preservation Planner with the City of Fort Collins.
She noted that Pobre Pancho’s is an institution that needs to be designated. She discussed her history
with the restaurant. She noted that it was a locally owned business. She asked the Commission to find
the building eligible for designation because Frank Perez and his family are influential in the Hispanic
community on N. College Avenue.
Blossom Sanchez commented that she has lived in Fort Collins for thirty-two years. She discussed her
history with the building and her family. She noted that before the Latino community was in the area,
the land was Native land. She noted the land is historical. She asked the Commission to find the building
eligible for landmark designation.
Asher Haun, principal owner H&H Properties, LLC, and Pobre Pancho’s. He commented on his history
with the restaurant and with the building. He noted that he employs people from many different cultures
and closing the restaurant was not bias based. He asked the Commission to find that the building is
not eligible for landmark designation.
[Timestamp: 9:51 p.m.]
Commission Questions and Discussion
Member M. Dunn asked Jeff Cullers to clarify his comment about Fort Collins’ use of police power. Mr.
Cullers replied that he didn’t mean to use that term to include criminal justice. Member M. Dunn asked
Mr. Cullers about institutional racism in Fort Collins. Mr. Cullers replied there is no evidence that the
City behaved in a negative way toward the Perez family with permitting the restaurant or inspections.
Member M. Dunn asked about assumptions in the historic survey. Mr. Yatabe, CAO, discussed policies
and procedures the Commission may follow.
Ms. Bzdek discussed the evidence in terms of the historical record and general procedure with reliance
on historic survey reports in making determinations.
Member Guenther asked for clarification on the process and about the implication of determination of
eligibility. Mr. Yatabe, CAO, commented on the eligibility determination in the development review
process.
Member Guenther commented about the current physical condition of the property and on the
implications if the property is eligible for designation. He discussed the future resale of the property if
the integrity of the building is diminished.
Mr. Bertolini discussed that an eligibility finding is neutral for owners but follows the property. He noted
that the intention of the designation would be for owners to leverage resources for building
maintenance. He further discussed modification of standards under the Land Use Code.
Ms. Bzdek commented that a determination of eligibility will stand for five years but can be reevaluated
if the circumstances change.
Member Carlock commented about the possible outcomes on the property and clarified that Land Use
Code 3.4.7(D) would apply and require preservation and adaptive reuse of the historic resources. Mr.
Bertolini noted that an eligible property would be treated under this code as if it were a landmark. Ms.
Bzdek noted that if a property has been designated a landmark, the Historic Preservation Commission
or staff will be involved in the design review process.
Member Nelson commented that significance for design and construction is more is different than
significance for events and trends. Mr. Bertolini reviewed the standards for events and trends.
Chair Knierim commented that the building should retain its eligibility because it tells a story that has
historically been under told.
Mr. Yatabe, CAO, commented on procedural aspects.
Member Guenther asked about restrictions on type of businesses that can be on the property if
designated. Mr. Yatabe, CAO, clarified that the use of the property is not necessarily affecting the
historic character defining aspects of the exterior features.
Member Guenther commented that an eligible designation on the property may not preserve the historic
legacy and trends if there aren’t restrictions on the type of use on the property.
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Mr. Yatabe, CAO, discussed making alterations to the property and not the use of the property would
be under the Commission’s purview if a property was eligible for designation or designated. Mr. Bertolini
reviewed the Rehabilitation Standards.
Commission Deliberation
Member Nelson commented about the link between significance and integrity. She noted the building
is representative of place and events, not exterior architecture. Ms. Bzdek discussed the continuum of
opportunities for storytelling and maintaining history through specific places.
Member Carlock commented about the Perez family’s heartfelt comments. She noted that a different
memorial such as a museum exhibit might be a better way to tell their story. Monica Bird discussed that
their story will be best told by finding the building eligible for landmark designation rather than a street
sign or museum exhibit.
Mr. Cullers discussed the burdens upon the Appellant if the property is deemed eligible for designation.
He offered a different definition of integrity for the Commission to consider.
Member M. Dunn commented on the history of change of uses in other buildings in Fort Collins and
discussed that a change of use does not mean a change of history. She commented on the issues of
distinctive architecture or lack thereof. She noted the purpose of landmarking is to have a physical
artifact in order to preserve local history. She discussed the relevant pattern and events, as well as the
significance that supports the eligibility of the building.
Chair Knierim noted that the plainness of the building is significant in itself. The building tells a story.
Member Rose noted the heart-wrenching comments received. He discussed the practical, reasonable,
balanced, and cost-efficient opportunities for properties. He noted the far-reaching aspects of an
eligibility determination.
Chair Knierim discussed the parameters the Commission may use to make decision. He noted that the
Commission has police power.
Member Nelson commented about significance of events and trends and that the building represents
the work the family has done to build a community. The building serves as a wayfinding.
Member Carlock noted that the building has significant significance but has concerns how the story will
live in the building in the future. She is concerned that an eligibility designation will unduly impact the
current owners.
Member Nelson noted that an eligibility designation has not been documented to the Commission as a
depreciation of assets.
Mr. Yatabe, CAO, discussed Section 14-22 of the Fort Collins Municipal Code, significance and
integrity, and the role of the Commission.
Member M. Dunn moves that the Historic Preservation Commission find the commercial
property at 1802 N. College Avenue eligible, as a Fort Collins landmark, according to the
standards outlined in section 14-22 of the Fort Collins Municipal Code, based on the following
three findings of fact:
1) The Pobre Pancho’s building is significant to the history of Fort Collins and the local Latino
community under criterion 1 – Events, for its association with a Mexican immigrant family that
established a restaurant business reflecting the spread of Mexican foodways, and which also
speaks to the changing taste of local non-Mexican residents who came to embrace the flavors
of Mexico, and also the site’s association with (perhaps even leading the trend) towards
Mexican-American and Hispanic businesses moving north along 287 north of Fort Collins
beginning during the 1960’s and a pattern of development that is still evident today;
2) The Pobre Pancho’s building is also significant to the history of Fort Collins and the local
Latinx community under criterion 2 – People, for its association with four generations of the
Perez family including Amelia Perez, Frank and Mary Perez, Monica Bird, and Karolyn Bird, who
made their mark upon our local history through the Mexican restaurant business; and
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3) The Pobre Pancho’s building retains integrity and clearly conveys the functional and humble
nature of the family-owned restaurant while still displaying some lovingly added decorative
embellishments showing the importance of the building to the Perez family and the Fort Collins
community that enjoyed dining in the Pobre Pancho’s establishment.
Walter seconded.
Commission Discussion
Chair Knierim noted the Commission’s role in the determination of eligibility, supported the Motion as
presented.
Member Nelson noted she supported the Motion.
Member Rose discussed the contents of the Motion. He noted that a truthful story needs artifacts and
tangible evidence. He noted that he supported the Motion.
Mr. Yatabe, CAO, discussed Motions practice.
The motion passed 7-0.
[Timestamp: 11:07 p.m.]
• OTHER BUSINESS
- Jeremy Hudson, public comment on Item 6. He commented on behalf of Raising Cane’s and noted
he does not support a finding of eligibility.
• ADJOURNMENT
Chair Knierim adjourned the meeting at 11:08 p.m.
Minutes prepared by and respectfully submitted by Melissa Matsunaka.
Minutes approved by a vote of the Commission on __________________.
_____________________________________
Kurt Knierim, Chair
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STAFF REPORT August 17, 2022
Historic Preservation Commission
ITEM NAME
SINGLE FAMILY DEMOLITION NOTIFICATION – 1316 WHEDBEE ST
STAFF
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
INFORMATION
Demolition review and notification provides an opportunity to inform residents of changes in their neighborhood
and to identify potentially important historic, architectural, and cultural resources, pursuant to Section 14-6 of
Municipal Code. This process provides for consideration of a single-family property over fifty years of age
proposed for demolition for a new single-family dwelling. Community members receive notice about that
demolition and can bring forward information about the property, and if they believe it is eligible as a City
Landmark, can take action to protect the property through designation. City staff initiates the notification
process after receiving a request for single-family demolition via either a demolition permit or written request
with preliminary construction plans. The property is included in the next available consent calendar for the
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). Community residents can contact staff or attend the HPC meeting
either to provide information about the property and/or nominate the property as a City Landmark under the
provisions of Section 14-31 of Municipal Code.
1316 Whedbee Street
Historical Background
The property at 1316 Whedbee Street was built in 1931. The owner at the time was Lowell Little. Shortly after
construction, by that September, the basement of the house was being advertised as available for rental to
college students at the CAC. There is no detailed survey record for this property.
Construction History
• 1931 – Residence first constructed as a five-room brick home
• 1937 – construct one-car garage of brick (20x12) w/ cement foundation, composition roof, and brick
exterior
• 1945 – built a chicken house (built by Will Kath)
• 1950 – paint roof on residence w/ lead & oil
• 1968 – Garage & kitchen additions
• 1982 – reroof
• 2000 - reroof
Residents (to 1972)
- 1933-1936 – Arthur & Monita Anderson; Arthur was a student at the CAC early in their ownership
(c.1933).
- 1938 – Edwin C. & Mildred Stratton; Edwin was the manager at the Securities Credit Corporation, 174
N. College Ave.
- 1940 – Nathan C. & Olive Bell; Nathan was a salesman at Ideal Furniture, 217-229 Linden St.
- 1948-1963 – William F. & Elizabeth Kath; William was listed as retired by 1950. By 1959, William had
passed away but Elizabeth remained at the property.
- 1964-1972 – Thomas & La Rue Meagher; Thomas was a custodian for Poudre Valley High School in
1964, and was later an engraver for Craft Trophy Co.
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1316 Whedbee St, 1948, Larimer County Assessor image
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1316 Whedbee St, 1978, Larimer County Assessor image
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1316 Whedbee St, from owner
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1316 Whedbee St, from owner
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STAFF REPORT August 17, 2022
Historic Preservation Commission
ITEM NAME
STAFF ACTIVITIES SINCE THE LAST MEETING (COVERING JULY 7, 2022 TO AUGUST 3, 2022)
STAFF
Yani Jones, Historic Preservation Planner
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
INFORMATION
Staff is tasked with an array of different responsibilities including code-required project review decisions on
historic properties, support to other standing and special work groups across the City organization, and
education & outreach programming. This report will provide highlights for the benefit of Commission members
and the public, and for transparency regarding decisions made without the input of the Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC).
Specific to project review, in cases where the project can be approved without submitting to the Historic
Preservation Commission (HPC), with issuing a Certificate of Appropriateness or a SHPO report under
Chapter 14, Article IV of the City’s Municipal Code. Staff decisions are provided in this report and posted on
the HPS’s “Design Review Notification” page. Notice of staff decisions are provided to the public and HPC for
their information, but are not subject to appeal under Chapter 14, Article IV, except in cases where an
applicant has requested a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project and that request has been denied. In that
event, the applicant may appeal staff’s decision to the HPC pursuant to 14-55 of the Municipal Code, within
two weeks of staff denial.
Beginning in May 2021, to increase transparency regarding staff decisions and letters issued on historic
preservation activities, this report will include sections for historic property survey results finalized in the last
month (provided they are past the two-week appeal deadline), comments issued for federal undertakings
under the National Historic Preservation Act (also called “Section 106”), and 5G wireless facility responses for
local permit approval.
The report below covers the period between July 7, 2022 to August 3, 2022.
There is a short staff presentation this month highlighting items and events from the previous month.
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Education & Outreach Activities
Part of the mission of the Historic Preservation Services division is to educate the public about local, place-
based history, historic preservation, and preservation best practices. Below are highlights from the last
month in this area.
Program Title Sponsor-
Audience-Partner Description # of
Attendees
Date of
Event/Activity
Civil Rights History Context
– Community Meeting
City of Fort
Collins – all
residents
This was the first
community meeting for the
SHF-funded Civil Rights
Historic Context. McDoux
introduced the project and
answered questions along
with staff.
26 in
person
and 12
online
July 27, 2022
Museo de las Tres
Colonias; Remudding
City of Fort
Collins; Museo de
las Tres Colonias
This was a 2-day
community event
sponsored by several City
divisions with community
involvement to educate on
adobe, and to fully remud
the Museo exterior.
20+/- July 29-30
Staff Design Review Decisions & Reports – Municipal Code Chapter 14
Property Address Description of Project Staff Decision Date of Decision
172 N. College Ave –
Northern Hotel
Awning sign on existing retractable awning.
Contributing property to Old Town Landmark
District. Reviewed by staff under Municipal
Code 14, Article IV.
Approved July 11, 2022
425 E. Laurel St. –
J.M. Glick House
Landmark Rehab Loan – Porch, fascia, & wood
trim repair with some replacement in-kind. City
Landmark. Reviewed by staff under Municipal
Code 14, Articles IV and V.
Approved –
Loan awarded July 13, 2022
525 Whedbee St. –
T.S. Jones House
In-kind roof replacement (asphalt shingle).
Contributing property to the Laurel School
Historic District (NRHP). Reviewed by staff
under Municipal Code 14, Article IV.
Approved
(report issued) July 20, 2022
Selected Staff Development Review Recommendations – Land Use Code 3.4.7
Property Address Description of Project Staff Decision Date of Decision /
Recommendation
2820 W. Elizabeth
St.
Project Development Plan; Mixed
residential development;
Design compatibility with
potential historic property
at 2820 W Elizabeth
(separate parcel) met
pre-emptively. Historic
survey waived.
July 27, 2022
1839 Hyline Drive
Preliminary Development Review;
Residential development on 3
agricultural parcels with c.1920s
farmhouses.
Historic survey will be
required for all three
properties.
July 27, 2022
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Near E Frontage
Rd (I-25) and Vine
Drive
Preliminary Development Review; 25
Vine Industrial Center – multi-building
industrial complex.
Historic survey for nearby
4217 E Vine farmhouse
waived; no overlap with
Historic Influence Area
August 3, 2022
Historic Property Survey Results
City Preservation staff frequently completes historic survey for properties for a number of reasons, usually in
advance of development proposals for properties. The table below includes historic property survey for the
reporting period for any historic survey for which the two-week appeal period has passed.
Address Field/Consultant Recommendation Staff Approved
Results?
Date Results
Finalized
N/A
National Historic Preservation Act – Staff Comments Issued
The City of Fort Collins is a Certified Local Government, which provides the Historic Preservation Services
division and Landmark Preservation Commission an opportunity to formally comment on federal undertakings
within city limits. This includes actions that are receiving federal funding, permits, or have direct involvement
from a federal agency.
Note: Due to changes in how Preservation staff process small cell/5G wireless facilities, staff does not provide
substantive comments on those undertakings (overseen by the Federal Communications Commission) and do
not appear in the table below.
National Historic Preservation Act – Staff Comments Issued
The City of Fort Collins is a Certified Local Government, which provides the Historic Preservation Services
division and Landmark Preservation Commission an opportunity to formally comment on federal undertakings
within city limits. This includes actions that are receiving federal funding, permits, or have direct involvement
from a federal agency.
Lead Agency & Property
Location Description of Project Staff Comment
Date
Comment
Issued
N/A
Staff 5G Wireless Facility Summary
Note: Co-locations with existing street infrastructure, usually traffic lights, is considered a co-location and not
subject to denial due to proximity to properties that meet the City’s definition of historic resources (Sec. 14-3)
Due to recent changes in how Preservation staff reviews small cell/5G towers, co-located towers no longer
receive substantive review except where historic resources would be impacted directly by the tower’s installation.
These types of direct impacts would include potential damage to archaeological resources and/or landscape
features throughout the city such as trolley tracks, carriage steps, and sandstone pavers. This report section will
summarize activities in this area.
Between May 5, 2022 and July 6, 2022, staff processed a total of 7 5G/Small Cell tower requests.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Staff Presentation
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Yani Jones, Historic Preservation Planner &
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
Historic Preservation Commission
August 17, 2022
Education & Outreach Highlights
• NCPH – Burnout & Government Historians online
discussion
• Museo Adobe remudding, July 29 & 30
• Note: Women’s Suffrage Events Coming Up!
• Aug. 10 – Museum of Discovery – RSVP
• Aug. 22 – Walking Tour (HPS & PLD) -
RSVP
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Design Review Highlight: LRL Award
• 425 E. Laurel St.
• J.M. Glick House
• Landmarked 1998
• Contributes to
Laurel School HD
• Porch repair (trim, fascia)
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STAFF REPORT August 17, 2022
Historic Preservation Commission
PROJECT NAME
723 W. OLIVE ST. (PARSONS/MORGAN HOUSE & ATTACHED GARAGE) – CONCEPTUAL LANDMARK
DESIGN REVEIW
STAFF
Yani Jones, Historic Preservation Planner
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This item is to provide a conceptual review of a proposed rear addition and
detached garage/studio for the City Landmark at 723 W. Olive St., the
Parsons/Morgan House & Attached Garage. The owner is seeking initial
feedback regarding their concept designs and their consistency with the US
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation prior to commissioning
construction drawings and seeking final approval from the HPC.
APPLICANT/OWNER: Chris Orton
RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds that the proposed concept plans are generally consistent with US Secretary of
the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Staff recommends that the Commission give consideration to the
proposed addition roof and whether the over-framing of the garage as proposed is consistent with Rehabilitation
Standards #2 and #9.
COMMISSION’S ROLE: Design review is governed by Municipal Code Chapter 14, Article IV, and is the
process by which the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) reviews proposed exterior alterations to a
designated historic property for consistency with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties (the Standards). In this hearing, the Commission shall conduct a conceptual
review of, and provide preliminary feedback regarding, sketches and other information about the proposed
project as established in 14-54(a)(2)(a), based on the provided information from the 2007 Landmark
nomination, the applicant’s design review application, and any new evidence presented at the hearing. The
intent of the conceptual review is to allow the applicant to finalize their project and commission construction
drawings for the project in a manner consistent with the Standards.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
• Date of Landmark designation: October 16, 2007
• Built in 1924 by G.B. Irwin
• Proposed work includes a rear frame addition of 420 square feet, removing the garage bump-out and
expanding the existing mudroom. The proposed addition design has gabled roofs with a product
simulating the appearance of cedar shingles in the gable ends, lap siding, a sliding glass door exiting
into the backyard, and simple awning and double-hung windows. Also proposed, for the second project
phase, is a 1.5-story, gabled 2-car garage with upper studio. The design includes simple fixed, horizontal
sliding, and sash windows as well as four-light windows in two dormers and a skylight. The siding
appears to mimic that on the proposed rear addition, and other features like the belly band are carried
over into the garage from the addition. There are also solar panels shown in the design.
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ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION:
Staff note: The original text has been modified to account for the actual construction date of the house and garage
from building permit records and for clarity.
The 2007 nomination provides the following description (amended):
The Parsons/Morgan House is a Bungalow that was built in 1924.0F1 It is a one story, wood-framed, side-gabled
building and rests on a concrete foundation. The siding material is metal, but it most likely has wood siding
underneath. The roof is covered with non-historic composition shingles and is at a shallow pitch. The front and rear
eaves, as well as the side overhangs, protrude roughly one-and-a-half feet beyond the exterior walls of the building
and are boxed. A beige brick chimney, located on the northeast corner of the house, protrudes roughly four feet
above the roof. Prominently featured on the north side of the house, directly over the front door, is a small gable-
and-valley porch cover.
Evenly spaced on either side of the front door are matching sets of three double-hung windows. The eastern
exterior wall displays three windows of varying styles and sizes, as well as an exposed chimney. The western
exterior wall displays five windows of varying styles and sizes, three of which are located on a distinctive hipped
bay. The southern façade includes a mudroom of unknown age (not shown on 1943 Sanborn map). The house is
accessed in the front by a concrete staircase flanked by decorative iron handrails and posts, an alteration from the
original Craftsman timbers. The house also features a small garage located on the southwest corner of the
building, which was built soon after the house in 1924. This is a front-gabled, single car garage with horizontal
siding and a composition shingle roof. This historic garage dates to the home’s period of significance, and was a
part of the designation application
The origins of the Bungalow can be traced to the American and English Arts and Crafts Movements of the 1880s
and 1890s. Bungalows made their first appearance in the United States on the eastern seacoast. Initially they were
popular as inexpensive summer cottages. This building form spread throughout the country throughout the first
three decades of the twentieth century. The most prominent advocate for this movement in America was Gustav
Stickley (1858-1942). Stickley was an architect and furniture designer as well as the publisher of a monthly
magazine called The Craftsman. Stickley’s ideas would become the guidelines for American Bungalows of all
styles, including the Craftsman style. The buildings were modest in size and scale. Typically, the buildings were
wood framed and one to one-and-a-half-stories tall. The buildings emphasized their horizontal elements and
remained grounded with low-pitched roofs and wide rectangular or square footprints. Often, a large front porch was
included. Typically, the exterior walls and gable ends were composed of different materials to add contrast and
visually break up the otherwise simple structure. The most-used materials for this purpose were stucco, horizontal
lap siding, or shingles. As a further holdover from the early Arts and Crafts movement, Bungalows were composed
of regional materials matching the colors and tones of the surrounding environment. With all or most of these
features included, the final result was to be a building which “stressed comfort and utility…and a lack of pretension”
(Colorado’s Historic Architecture, pg. 40). 723 W. Olive holds true to many of these criteria.
ALTERATION HISTORY:
Known exterior alterations of the property to date include:
• 1925 – Barn constructed on property (demolished, date unknown)
• 1970 – Re-roof (wood shingles to composition)
• 1986 – Re-roof (asphalt shingle over existing)
• 2013 – Re-roof (asphalt shingles)
• 2019 – Re-roof (asphalt shingles)
• Date unknown – Mud room (not shown on 1943 Sanborn map)
• Date unknown – Garage bump-out at rear (garage aligns with original building permit dimensions
without the bum-pout)
1 The original building permit describes the house as “Colonial” – The porch columns were removed sometime
between 1948 and 1968, based on Tax Assessor photos.
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HISTORY OF DESIGN REVIEW:
This property has undergone Design Review on past occasions for in-kind roof replacement. In 2019, an
exploratory removal of a section of the metal siding was approved through Design Review, but there is no
record of the completion of that project.
HISTORY OF FUNDED WORK/USE OF INCENTIVES:
None
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK: The applicant is seeking a conceptual review for a proposed rear
addition, including 420 square feet and a detached 1.5 story garage/studio.
REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Upon review of the original application, staff has asked the applicant to provide more detail on the following
items:
• Visuals to include example siding/window/door types and info on over-framing shown in plans
(requested by staff on 7-6-2022 and received on 7-15-2022)
PUBLIC COMMENTS SUMMARY
No public comment about this project has been received at this time.
STAFF EVALUATION OF APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA:
[be sure to provide direction about the most salient Standards to help direct discussion]
Applicable
Code
Standard
Summary of Code Requirement and Analysis Standard
Met (Y/N)
SOI #1
A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that
requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and
spatial relationships.
The property is retaining its historic use.
Y
SOI #2
The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The
removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial
relationships that characterize a property will be avoided.
Elements of the property that will be altered, obscured, or removed by
the addition are on the rear of the property and are not considered
character-defining to the property’s architectural importance.
Compliance with this Standard could be improved by more clearly
differentiating the roofline of the historic garage from the roof framing
of the historic structure.
TBD
SOI #3
Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and
use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as
adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will
not be undertaken
.
The addition will have sufficiently differentiated materials and window
patterning to make it distinguishable from the historic building via
Y
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simplified window configurations and use of siding with a wider reveal.
Similar choices in the design of the proposed garage/studio keep it
from being mistaken for a historic alley-loaded garage.
SOI #4
Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own
right will be retained and preserved.
The mudroom that is proposed to be expanded and modified as part of
this addition is not a character-defining feature of this property and
was added at an unknown date.
Y
SOI #5
Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or
examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved.
Character-defining features of this property are predominantly on the
front of the building. Although historic materials would be removed as
part of this project, including siding and several windows, as well as
the mudroom and garage bump-out, these rear-facing elements are not
character-defining to the Bungalow type, for which this property is
significant.
Y
SOI #6
Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where
the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the
new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible,
materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by
documentary and physical evidence.
N/A
SOI #7
Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the
gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic
materials will not be used.
N/A
SOI #8
Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such
resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken.
It is unlikely that excavation for the proposed addition or garage/studio
will reveal archaeological resources, but the applicant/owner should
note this requirement.
Y
SOI #9
New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not
destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall
be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size,
scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the
property and its environment.
As noted above, although historic materials would be removed to allow
for the proposed addition, these materials and features are located on
the rear and are not character-defining in relation to the significance of
the property. The proposed addition is differentiated via simplified
window patterns and different lapboard reveal. In general, the addition
appears compatible with the architectural features, scale, and massing
of the property and its environment, being largely screened from view
from West Olive Street by the historic portion of the house and garage.
The project could improve its differentiation from the historic house
and garage by incorporating a clearer distinction between the new/old
rooflines, which would also minimize impact to the historic property’s
integrity of design.
Y (with
notes)
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The proposed garage/studio building is 30” taller than the ridge of the
existing house according to submitted materials – Because of the
location of this proposed structure at the back of the lot, it has minimal
impact on the appearance of the historic home from the street.
SOI #10
New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in
such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity
of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.
The proposed addition is located on the rear of the existing house and
would not remove character-defining features or elements that would
be difficult to reconstruct if the addition were reversed in the future.
Elements that would be removed to accommodate the proposed
addition include six-light windows, the siding material, and the
mudroom and garage bump-out of unknown date. The design currently
includes an added beam and post at the east side of the garage to
prevent need to deconstruct the garage roof, and the design also uses
or enlarges several existing window/door openings for entries. The
proposed new garage/studio would not impact the integrity of the
historic property if removed in the future.
Y
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION SUMMARY
None
FINDINGS OF FACT:
Because the request is for conceptual review of the proposed addition, staff has not provided findings of fact. As
noted in the Standards analysis above, the project is generally consistent with the Standards, although
improvements could be made related to the relationship between historic and addition roof lines.
RECOMMENDATION:
Because the request is for a conceptual review, staff does not have a formal recommendation at this time but is
generally supportive of the concept design. As noted above, staff would encourage discussion of the roof over-
framing.
SAMPLE MOTIONS
Upon receiving a request for a conceptual review, if the Commission finds that sufficient information is provided
at the time of conceptual review to fully evaluate the project, and that no further substantive review is necessary,
the Commission may elect to proceed to final review. In that event, the following sample motion has been
provided.
SAMPLE MOTION TO PROCEED TO FINAL REVIEW: I move that the Historic Preservation Commission move
to Final Review of the proposed work for the Parsons/Morgan House and Attached Garage at 723 W. Olive St.
and issue a Certificate of Appropriateness, finding that the proposed work is consistent with the Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Chapter 14, Article IV of the Municipal Code.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Design Review Application Form
2. 2022 Proposed Plans
3. 2007 Landmark Nomination Form
4. Photos of Property
5. Applicant Responses to Work Session Questions (pending)
6. Staff Presentation
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City of Fort Collins Design Review Application Page 1
Design Review Application
Historic Preservation Division
Fill this form out for all applications regarding designated historic buildings within the city limits of the City of Fort Collins.
Review is required for these properties under Chapter 14, Article IV of the Fort Collins Municipal Code.
Applicant Information
Applicant’s Name Daytime Phone Evening Phone
Mailing Address (for receiving application-related correspondence) State Zip Code
Email
Property Information (put N/A if owner is applicant)
Owner’s Name Daytime Phone Evening Phone
Mailing Address (for receiving application-related correspondence) State Zip Code
Email
Project Description
Provide an overview of your project. Summarize work elements, schedule of completion, and other information as
necessary to explain your project.
Reminders:
Complete application would need
all of checklist items as well as both
pages of this document.
Detailed scope of work should
include measurements of existing
and proposed.
The following attachments are REQUIRED:
□Complete Application for Design Review
□Detailed Scope of Work (and project plans, if available)
□Color photos of existing conditions
Please note: if the proposal includes partial or full demolition of an existing building or structure, a separate
demolition application will need to be approved.
Additional documentation may be required to adequately depict the project, such as plans, elevations, window
study, or mortar analysis. If there is insufficient documentation on the property, the applicant may be required
to submit an intensive-level survey form (at the applicant’s expense).
Chris Orton
723 W Olive St,Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
chris.orton@colostate.edu
N/A
The project has two phases. Phase 1 is building a master suite on the back of the existing
house and enlarging the existing mudroom in order to bring the stairs to the basement into
code compliance. Phase 2 consists of building an alley loaded detached garage with an art
studio above. These will be under 2 seperate permits but their construction timing would
ideally overlap. We would like to start both projects this fall and have them finished by spring
2023.
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City of Fort Collins Design Review Application Page 2
Detail of Proposed Rehabilitation Work (*Required)
If your project includes multiple features (e.g. roof repair and foundation repair), you must describe each
feature separately and provide photographs and other information on each feature.
Feature A Name:
Describe property feature and
its condition:
Describe proposed work on feature:
Feature B Name:
Describe property feature and
its condition:
Describe proposed work on feature:
Use Additional Worksheets as needed.
Mudroom
Mudroom expansion
The existing mudroom will be expanded to the south
approximately 3 feet. The expansion will require the removal of
the existing roof and ceiling structure and the existing south wall,
both the foundation wall above grade and the frame wall. We
will preserve the east and west walls.
The primary reason for the expansion is to increase the safety of
the stairs to the basement. They are currently extremely steep
with treads that measure approximately 7”. We are unable to
expand them into the basement because of headroom
constraints.
It is unclear whether the mudroom is an original feature of the
house. It was likely added to the house later to enclose a set of
exterior stairs to the basement.
New Master Bedroom & Bath
New master bedroom and
bath addition
The house is currently a one-bedroom house with a non-
conforming bedroom in the basement. We are proposing to add
a new master bedroom and bath to the rear(south) of the house
and existing garage. The addition will have similar roof lines as
the existing structure but will be easily distinguishable. For
example, the original siding and trim material has been covered
with a metal siding that looks like lap siding (from a distance) but
we plan to use a modern equivalent of lap siding with a different
reveal pattern than the existing. We also plan to use cedar
shingles (or a paintable equivalent) in the gables of the addition
which the current structure does not have.
The overall size and massing of the addition is in keeping with
the existing house. The roof lines are similar but slightly lower
so when viewed from the street or alley the addition will not
overwhelm the original the house.
The addition is being designed in such a way that if desired, it
could be removed and the original structure could be restored.
We will over-frame a portion of the east side of the garage roof
but we will not deconstruct the roof. The east wall of
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City of Fort Collins Design Review Application Property Name_____________________ Extra Worksheet Page
Detail of Proposed Rehabilitation Work (*Required) [Continuation Sheet]
If your project includes multiple features (e.g. roof repair and foundation repair), you must describe each
feature separately and provide individual costs for each feature.
Feature __ Name:
Describe property feature and
its condition:
Describe proposed work on feature:
Feature __ Name:
Describe property feature and
its condition:
Describe proposed work on feature:
Use Additional Worksheets as needed.
New Master Bedroom & Bath(continued)
New master bedroom and
bath(continued)
the garage will not be removed. It will act as an interior wall
between the master closets and the garage but will only support
the garage roof.
And finally, by adding this new bedroom and bath it will make the
house more functional for this owner and other owners in years
ahead. It is common in Old Town Fort Collins for these older
homes with few bedrooms to be turned into short term rentals
because they become impractical for a family of average size to
live in. By adding this bedroom, it will help to keep it functioning
in its historic purpose as a family residence.
Detached Garage & Art Studio
New detached garage and
studio
The proposed garage with art studio above is phase 2 of this
project but will get underway shortly after phase 1 is started. It
will be under a separate building permit.
The proposed garage will also expand the functionality of the
property for the current owner and for future owners. Most
families have multiple cars and the existing garage, while
historic, is not very functional for modern cars except for the
most compact. It will be converted to a bike garage and still
maintain its historic features.
The new structure will use the same materials on the exterior as
the addition in features A & B and will have similar roof and eave
details. The main ridge of the roof will be approximately 30”
higher than the main ridge of the house but because it is located
at the rear of the lot it will not be visible from most locations on
the street and sidewalk.
Orton Residence
B
C
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SIDEWALK
CURB & GUTTER
SIDEWALKEXISTING
PATIO
EXISTING
GARAGE
LOT LINELOT LINELOT LINE
LOT LINE
5'-0"5'-0"5'-0"
WEST OLIVE STREET
ALLEY15'-0"VERIFY4'-2"
47'-6"140'-0"Site Plan - Existing 1
A2Site
1 SETBACK LINESETBACK LINESETBACK LINE
KITCHEN
DINING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
BATH
MASTER
BATH
BEDROOM
OFFICE
FIREPLACEMUDROOM
25'-3"40'-9"7'-0"2'-0"10'-10"12'-5"14'-0"13'-3"11'-0"2'-6"2'-0"2'-10 1/2"10'-3"21'-3"3'-0"W/D
18'-9"EXISTING GAZEBO &
CONCRETE PAD
11'-6" X9'-6"22'-6"29'-6"35'-0"EXISTING PINE TREE 16'-0"EXISTING HOUSE
18'-0"
UNUSED TELEPHONE POLE
AC
ELEC
METER
60'-6 1/8"20'-0"7'-10"
SHARED ENTRY RAMP
TO DRIVEWAY
N
scale: 1" = 20'
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723 West Olive St
Fort Collins, CO
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REMOVE/RE-USE
EXISTING GAZEBO
SIDEWALK
CURB & GUTTER
SIDEWALKEXISTING
GARAGE
LOT LINELOT LINELOT LINE
LOT LINE
5'-0"5'-0"
WEST OLIVE STREET
ALLEY15'-0"VERIFY47'-6"140'-0"5'-0"
PHASE 2:
NEW 23' X 26'
GARAGE W/
STUDIO ABOVE
PHASE 1:
APPROXIMATE ADDITION
FOOTPRINT (420 SQFT)
NEW PATIO
AREA
5'-0"15'-0"NEIGHBORS
GARAGE
717 W OLIVE
25'-0"
NEIGHBORS
GARAGE
Site Plan-W/New Garage & Addition Footprints 1
A2Site
2
APPROXIMATE LOCATION
OF 717 WEST OLIVE HOUSE
SETBACK LINESETBACK LINEKITCHEN
DINING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
BATH
MASTER
BATH
BEDROOM
OFFICE
FIREPLACEMUDROOM
GARAGE
25'-3"40'-9"7'-0"2'-0"10'-10"12'-5"14'-0"13'-3"11'-0"2'-6"2'-0"2'-10 1/2"10'-3"21'-3"3'-0"W/D
18'-9"EXISTING HOUSE
15'-0"10'-0"13'-6"6'-0"PINE TREE
TO BE
REMOVED
15' DRIVEWAY
N
ADDITION WILL NEED TO ADHERE
TO CURRENT SIDE SETBACK OF 5'.
WILL BE OFFSET FROM EXISTING
GARAGE BY APPROXIMATELY 10"
scale: 1" = 20'26'-0"CAN WE REMOVE THIS POLE?
DOES NOT APEAR TO BE IN USE
FENCE
FENCE
EXISTING GARAGE
TO THE WEST AT
725 W OLIVE
28'-0"AC
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723 West Olive St
Fort Collins, CO
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KITCHEN
DINING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
EXISTING
MASTER
BATH
BEDROOM
OFFICE
FIREPLACEGARAGE/BIKE STORAGE
MOVE DOORLOT LINE7'-10"VERIFY
3'-0"EXPANDMUDRMNEW PATIO AREANEW MASTER SUITE
Main Suite Plan 1
A2 SCALE: 1/8"=1'A1
1
Existing House & Garage: 1315 sqft
New Master Suite: 420 sqft
24'-3"19'-1"DOWNDOWN
CLOSET
6'-0"3'-0"18'-3"9'-6"
36"X72"
SHOWER LINEN CAB
BELOW WINDOW 14'-9"CLOSET
SHLVS
SHLVSEXISTING GARAGE BUMPOUT
GIVEN TO MASTER BATH
13'-0"10'-5"9'-3"9'-10"
HIGH AWNING
WINDOW
7'-0" vanity
SHLVS
8'-4"X4'-2"
8'-4"X4'-7"
W/D
4'-2"
10'-3"LOT LINEBENCH W/HOOKS ABOVE.
SHOE STORAGE BELOW.
OR BUILD NEW CLOSET
REMOVE EXISTING SHOWER
AND REPLACE WITH W/D &
UTILITY SINK
MASTER BATH
25'-3"BENCHN
10"
SHELVES ABOVE SINK
UTILITY
CLOSET
DBL BARN DOOR
SLAB ON GRADE IN
THIS AREA ONLYCOAT HOOKSFRAME FLOOR WITH
CRAWLSPACE BELOW
VAULTED CEILING
LOCATE ON DEMAND
WATER HEATER & PASSIVE
RADON VENT HERE
THESE STAIRS MAY NEED
TO BE REBUILT TO BRING
UP TO CODE
CONVERT FULL
BATH TO 1/2 BATH
REMOVE EXISTING
WINDOW
1 STEP(MAX)CRAWLSPACE BELOW
FLAT CEILING
TO BASEMENT 3'
RELOCATE
AC UNITOrton Residence723 West Olive StFort Collins, CO7/15/2022
EXISTING SIDEWALKSLAB ON
GRADE FRAME FLOOR
A1
FLOOR PLAN
NEW POSTS AND BEAM TO
CARRY NEW ROOF SYSTEM.
MINIMIZE LOAD ON GARAGE
30"x42"
DH WINDOWS
72"X84" SLIDING DOOR
36"X24" AWNING
WINDOW
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Existing-Viewed from Southeast 1
A2 SCALE: NTSA2
1
New Master Suite & Extended Mudroom-Viewed from southeast1
A2 SCALE: NTSA2
2
View From Street directly in front of Garage 1
A2 SCALE: NTSA2
3
MAIN ROOFLINE IS SETBACK
FROM GARAGE FACE
APPROXIMATELY 18'
MASTER SUITE ADDITION
EXISTING GARAGE
EXISTING MUDROOM
EXPANDED
MUDROOM
NEW ROOFS OVER MASTER SUITE AND MUDROOM
MATCH EXISTING ROOF SLOPE (EITHER 7/12 OR 8/12)
EXISTING ROOF
PATIO AND SIDEWALKS
NOT SHOWN
MATCH EAVE DETAILS
OF EXISTING ROOFS
MATCH EAVE DETAILS
OF EXISTING ROOFS
DRIVEWAY AND SIDEWALKS
NOT SHOWN
THE ORIGINAL HOUSE APPEARED TO HAVE
CEDAR SHINGLES IN THE GABLES SO WE WOULD
LIKE TO CREATE A SIMILAR LOOK ON THE
ADDITION USING A PAINTABLE
JAMES HARDIE PRODUCT.
EXISTING HOUSE
Orton Residence723 West Olive StFort Collins, COOVER FRAME ON EAST SIDE OF
GARAGE IS SET BACK FROM FACE
OF GARAGE 3'
1X6 LAP SIDING WITH 5" REVEAL
1X10 BELLY BAND
1X4 CORNER BOARDS AND TRIM
2X6 WINDOW SILLS W/TOP SURFACE
SLOPED FOR DRAINAGE
THE WEST FACE OF THIS ROOF IS IN SAME PLANE
AS THE EXISTING ROOF. WE CONSIDERED DROPPING IT
BELOW THE EXISTING FASCIA AND SOFFIT BUT IT CREATES
AN UNDESIRABLE DRAINAGE CONDITION. SEE ROOF PLAN, SHEET A3.
NOTE:
THIS VIEW IS WHAT A 6' TALL PERSON
WOULD SEE STANDING AT THE END OF
THE DRIVEWAY.
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A2
BUILDING
IMAGES
30"X42" DOUBLE
HUNG WINDOWS
(NO GRIDS)
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RIDGERIDGERIDGE8/128/12
8/12RIDGE
8/128/12
RIDGE
VALLEYVALLEYVALLEYVALLEY8/12
OVER FRAME THIS SECTIONRoof Plan 1
A2 SCALE: 1/8"=1'A3
1
NEW BEAM AND POSTS ADJACENT
TO EXISTING GARAGE WALL TO CARRY
NEW ROOF SYSTEM. ONLY WEIGHT OF
OVERFRAME TO BE ADDED TO GARAGE
ROOF AND WALL.NEW BEAM AND POSTSOVER-FRAME THIS AREA TO SHED WATER
OUT OF HORIZONTAL VALLEY
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Perspective of Roof from South1
A2 SCALE: NTSA3
2
MATCH PLANE OF EXISTING ROOF HERE
OVER FRAME THIS SECTION
EXISTING GARAGE ROOF
EXISTING HOUSE ROOF
A3
ROOF PLAN
EXISTING GARAGE ROOF
EXISTING HOUSE ROOF
EXISTING RIDGEOVERFRAMING TO SHED WATER FROM VALLEY
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SubaruForesterNew Garage Plan 1
A2
SCALE: 1/8"=1'
A4
1
Footprint: 598 sqft
**Ceiling ht of upper floor needs to be
under 7'-6". Also restrictions on east
and west wall ht's and eaves.Chevy Colorado26'-0"23'-0"
8'X7' GARAGE DOOR
7'-9 1/2"
KILN
UP TO
STUDIO
3'-1"11'-8"9'-7"1A5SECTION LINE 6'-4"LOCATE DOOR ON EAST SIDE
OF GARAGE SO THERE IS A
STRAIGHT SHOT UP STAIRS AND
BETTER SNOW MELT DURING
WINTER MONTHS
N
LANDING
26'-0"23'-0"
DOWN TO
GARAGE
9'-9"6'-6"9'-9"546 SQFT
ART STUDIO
CEILING SLOPES
DOWN TO 3'-10 1/2"
2'-0"
5 1/2"
8'X7' GARAGE DOOR
New Studio Plan 1
A2
SCALE: 1/8"=1'
A4
2
Area: 546 sqft1A55'-6 1/2"11'-0"5'-6 1/2"DORMER WINDOWSSHED ROOF BELOW DORMER WINDOWS
SOUTH FACING WINDOWS
1'-6"1'-6"5'-11"NON-COMBUSTIBLE WALL SURFACES
HERE. CAN PUT THE KILN WITHIN 18"
OF THE WALL. IN SOME CASES CAN
GET AS CLOSE 9"BEAMBEAM
6'-6"DORMER WINDOWSTHIS DORMER MAY NOT BE
ALLOWED. NEED TO CHECK
WITH FC PLANNING
CEILING HEIGHT
OVER TOILET = ~6'-4"
7'-9" COUNTER
7'-6" CEILING HEIGHT CEILING SLOPES
DOWN TO 3'-10 1/2"
2'-0"2'-0"2'-6"8'-3"8'-3"Orton Residence723 West Olive StFort Collins, CO7/15/2022
A4
GARAGE & STUDIO
PLANS
1/2 BATH
NEW GARAGE
596 SQFT
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9
12
GRADE 7'-6"GARAGE
ART STUDIO
Garage Section
A2A5
1
scale: 1/8" = 1'
EXISTING
GRADE SLAB ON GRADE
EAST FACING DORMER
CEILING HT.DORMER WALL RECESSED 2'
2'-0"
ENGINEERED
TRUSSES 2'OC
3'-10 1/2"6"13'-0"8'-0"2'-6"
ROOF UNDER DORMER
WINDOWS.2'-6"6"1'-0 5/8"RIDGE VENT
23'-0"9'-0 5/8"3'-10 1/2"MAX EAVE HT.23'-0 3/8"(24' MAX)3'-1"
MAY NEED TO CLIP
THE CORNER OF THIS DOOR
DOOR TO STAIRSWEST FACING DORMER
CAN PROBABLY REDUCE FLOOR JOISTS TO 9.5" TJI
Garage from SE1
A2A5
3
Garage from NW1
A2A5
2
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A5
GARAGE SECTION
& IMAGES
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723 W. Olive St. – Rear
Addition and
Garage/Studio Landmark
Conceptual Review
August 17, 2022
Yani Jones
Historic Preservation Planner
Location Map – 723 W. Olive St.
1943 Sanborn Map
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Role of the HPC
• Provide conceptual review of proposed addition
•Do the project concepts meet the Standards?
•Where could improvements be made for final review?
•If elements are inconsistent with the Standards, how can they be
corrected?
• Provide informative feedback for owner for future approval under Municipal
Code 14, Article IV
• If project information is sufficient and Commission is confident it meets the
Standards, can proceed to final review in this meeting.
Property Background
• City Landmark
• Designated October 16,
2007
• Standard 3
•Bungalow
• Period of Significance
undefined (1924)
• House & Garage constructed in
1924
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Rear (south) addition proposed, including
expansion of existing mudroom and addition
of new master bedroom and bathroom
(approx. 420 sq. ft.)
Proposed Project – Phase 1
New detached 1.5 story, 2-car garage
with studio above proposed – At south
end of lot, alley-loaded
Proposed Project – Phase 2
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Site Plan – Existing
Site Plan - Proposed
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Proposed Floor Plan
Exterior Model – Rear Addition
Existing
Proposed
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Exterior Model – View from Street
Model and Plan – Addition Roof
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Exterior Model – Detached Garage/Studio
Site Model – Proposed Alterations
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Staff Analysis
Project is generally consistent with SOI
Standards for Rehabilitation.
Appears to be:
• Compatible
• Distinguishable
• Generally reversible (related to
character-defining features)
• Subordinate
Addition portion of project could be
improved with clearer distinction/offset
between new/historic rooflines.
Responses to Work Session Questions
(to be added after work session)
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Suggested Discussion Questions
• Is the addition adequately differentiated from the historic house? (especially related to
rooflines)
• What materials would be most consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for
proposed windows, door, etc.?
• Do you have any design concerns for the proposed garage/studio?
Role of the HPC
• Provide conceptual review of proposed addition
•Do the project concepts meet the Standards?
•Where could improvements be made for final review?
•If elements are inconsistent with the Standards, how can they be corrected?
• Provide informative feedback for owner for future approval under Municipal Code 14, Article IV
• If project information is sufficient and Commission is confident it meets the Standards, can proceed to
final review in this meeting.
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723 W. Olive St. – Rear
Addition and
Garage/Studio Landmark
Conceptual Review
August 17, 2022
Yani Jones
Historic Preservation Planner
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DATE:
STAFF:
August 17, 2022
Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Manager
REGULAR SESSION
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Historic Preservation
Commission
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Overview of Civil Rights Historic Context Project by McDoux Preservation, LLC
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This will be a short presentation to introduce the Commission to the background, methodology, and timeline that
will be used to carry out the Fort Collins Civil Rights Historic Context project over the next two years. The City has
received a grant of $86,600 from the State Historical Fund to support the work. After the overview, there will be an
open discussion about how the Historic Preservation Commission can contribute to the project outcomes to better
serve Fort Collins residents and ensure their heritage and historic places are recognized, preserved, and shared
with the broader community.
ATTACHMENTS
1.PowerPoint Presentation
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AGENDA
1.About This Project
2.Terms and Concepts
3.Scope and Methodology
4.Community Engagement
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PROJECT TEAM
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ABOUT THE
PROJECT
Goal: Develop 7 historic context narratives
for the Civil Rights Movement in Fort Collins
as part of the Full Story Fort Collins initiative
Timeframe: May 2022–May 2024
Funding: Grant from History Colorado’s State
Historical Fund
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TERMS AND
CONCEPTS
Historic preservation
Civil rights movement
Intersectionality
Historic context study
WHAT IS HISTORIC PRESERVATION?
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Process of deciding what places and spaces are important
because they help tell the story of our nation, state, or
community
AND
Process of deciding what the community wants to protect for
future generations and how to do that
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WHAT IS THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT?
Civil rights laws are enacted to guarantee full and equal
participation in American society for people who traditionally
been discriminated against, based on some group
characteristic.
In the United States, the Civil Rights Movement is most often
associated with discrimination against African Americans,
but many groups have struggled to be treated fairly and
equally, without discrimination.
This project includes civil rights activism and legislation
through 2020.
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INTERSECTIONALITY
People who are members of more than one
minority group may face additional
discrimination and have more difficulty proving
that they have been discriminated against.
Intersectionality recognizes that people experience
discrimination differently, depending on the various ways they
are marginalized.
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WHAT IS A HISTORIC CONTEXT STUDY?
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Technical document used in historic preservation
Establishes the background information needed to help
understand the history of a type of property, group of
people, or set of related events
Limited to a geographical area and specific time period
Identifies types of associated properties within those limits
May identify individual buildings, sites, or cultural landscapes
that are eligible for the National Register, National Historic
Landmark, or local historic designation
OTHER HISTORIC CONTEXT STUDIES
FORT COLLINS CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORIC CONTEXT STUDY
People of the Poudre (Indigenous, 1500–1880)
Latinx/Hispanic People in Fort Collins
Asian Americans in Fort Collins
Black/African Americans in Fort Collins
Pride: LGBTQIA+ People in Fort Collins
Work Renders Life Sweet: Germans from Russian in Fort Collins
Woman’s Suffrage Movement: 1880–1920
Sugar Factory Neighborhoods
https://www.fcgov.com/historicpreservation/research-projects
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SCOPE
Theme: Civil Rights
Time period: 1860–2020
Geographic area: Limited to
Fort Collins, including CSU
WHO IS INCLUDED IN THIS STUDY?
Seven groups of people:
Asian American/Pacific Islander
Black/African American
Hispanic/Latino(a)/Chicano(a)
Indigenous
LGBTQIA+
Religious Minorities
Women
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CIVIL RIGHTS THEMES
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Voting rights
Housing
Access to equal education
Public accommodation (integrated public spaces)
Equal employment
Criminal injustice (violence, police harassment, incarceration)
Immigrant rights
American Indian civil rights
HISTORIC CONTEXTS WILL HELP US:
Identify important people, places, and events associated with
the struggle for equality and the Civil Rights Movement
Tell the Full Story of Fort Collins history
Build a more inclusive list of designated local landmarks and
historic districts and nominations to the National Register of
Historic Places
Identify opportunities for further investigation and
documentation
Guide future planning decisions by the City of Fort Collins
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WHAT WILL BE IN THESE HISTORIC
CONTEXT DOCUMENTS?
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Introduction
History of discrimination and the civil rights movement in Fort Collins
Definition of the context, including thematic, temporal, and geographic parameters
and a discussion of intersectionality
Timeline of events
List of notable persons associated with the civil rights movement in Fort Collins
Discussion of associated property types
Inventory of individual sites
Bibliography
WHAT ELSE WILL BE PRODUCED?
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Recommendations for
interpretive strategies for
non-extant sites
Identification of, and
recommendations to address,
potential institutional barriers
to designating civil rights sites
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METHODOLOGY
1. Research
a. Archival/historical information
b. Info shared by individuals
c. Community Ambassadors
d. Research Partners
e. Stakeholder interviews
2. Historic context documents
3. Interpretive strategies
4. Inventory of 100 potential landmarks/historic districts
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
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FORT COLLINS CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORIC CONTEXT STUDY
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Project website and regular email/social media updates
Community Ambassadors Committee
Interviews with Research Partners (academic scholars)
Interviews with stakeholders (community leaders)
Community members can share information with us
Community opinion survey
Review and comment period for draft historic context
documents
More community meetings to keep you up-to-date!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Manager
970-224-6078
preservation@fcgov.com
Project email address: fortcollins@mcdoux.com
https://www.fcgov.com/
historicpreservation/civilrights
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