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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
January 15, 2025, 5:30PM – 10:00PM
Online via Zoom or in person at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue, Council Chambers
This hybrid HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION meeting will be available online via
Zoom, by phone, or in person at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521. The
meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:00p.m. Participants should join at least 15
minutes prior to the 5:30 p.m. start time.
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/97119271921
Webinar ID: 97119271921 (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio).
Keep yourself on muted status.
For public comments, the Chairperson 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 +1 720 928 9299 and enter Webinar ID 971 1927 1921. 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 press *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the
Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION. When you are called, press *6 to unmute yourself.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PERSON:
To participate in person, individuals should come to City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins,
CO 80521 and be prepared to follow strict social distancing guidelines. There may be needs to
limit the number of individuals in the meeting room, and thus staging for individuals to speak
may need to occur in the lobby or outside (weather permitting).
Individuals who wish to speak will line up along the northern wall, maintaining physical
distancing. The chairperson will call upon each participant to speak.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
January 15, 2025, 5:30PM – 10:00PM
Documents to Share: Any document or presentation a member of the public wishes to provide
to the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION for its consideration must be emailed to
preservation@fcgov.com at least 48 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
preservation@fcgov.com at least 48 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 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Documents to Share: If residents wish to share a document or presentation, Staff Liaison’s
administrative professional needs to receive those materials via the above email address at least
48 hours before the meeting.
Individuals uncomfortable or unable to access the Zoom platform or unable to participate by phone
are encouraged to participate by emailing general public comments you may have to
preservation@fcgov.com. The Staff Liaison’s administrative professional will ensure the
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION receives your comments. If you have specific
comments on any of the discussion items scheduled, please make that clear in the subject line
of the email and send 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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.
Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited
English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services,
programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance. Please
provide 48 hours advance notice when possible.
A solicitud, la Ciudad de Fort Collins proporcionará servicios de acceso a idiomas para personas que no dominan
el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para que puedan acceder a los
servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Marque 711
para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione 48 horas de aviso previo cuando sea posible.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
January 15, 2025, 5:30PM – 10:00PM
Commissioners
• CALL TO ORDER
• ROLL CALL
• STAFF REVIEW OF AGENDA
o This review provides an opportunity for Staff to review the posted meeting and agenda and provide
the Commission with any last-minute updates that may affect the order of agenda items.
• CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW
o The Chair will invite public requests for a Commissioner to “pull” any items off the Consent
Agenda. This is not the time for public comment on the item.
o Any Commissioner, at the Commissioner’s own prerogative or in response to a request from the
public, may “pull” an item off the Consent Agenda to be considered as a separate item.
o Pulled Consent Agenda items will have the opportunity for public comment and will be considered
before scheduled discussion items.
• COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS REMAINING ON
THE CONSENT AGENDA OR ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
• PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW UP FROM COMMISSION
• CONSENT AGENDA
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2024
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the December 18, 2024 regular meeting of the Historic
Preservation Commission.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
January 15, 2025, 5:30PM – 10:00PM
• ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
• CONSENT AGENDA FOLLOW UP
o This is an opportunity for Commissioners to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Agenda.
• STAFF REPORTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
o This is an opportunity for staff to provide updates on general activities at the City of Fort Collins
related to the work of the Commission.
• COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
o This is an opportunity for commissioners to share individual activities and updates related to the
work of the commission.
• CONSIDERATION OF PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
o Any agenda item a Commissioner pulled from the Consent Agenda will be given time for a staff
presentation on the item, public comment, and discussion, and the Commission will act on the item
at this time.
• DISCUSSION AGENDA
Each item on the Discussion Agenda will be given time for a staff presentation, public comment,
and discussion, and the Commission will act on the item in its agenda order.
2. 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 and outreach programming. This report will provide highlights for the benefit of
Commissioners and the public, and for transparency regarding decisions made without the input of the
Historic Preservation Commission.
3. SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING DEMOLITION NOTIFICATION – 1616 S. WHITCOMB ST.
Single-unit dwellings that are at least fifty years old and that are proposed for
demolition to clear a property for a new single-unit dwelling are subject to the
demolition notification process administered by the Historic Preservation staff and
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AGENDA
January 15, 2025, 5:30PM – 10:00PM
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.
STAFF:
4. 2025 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ALLEY PROJECTS – HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION REVIEW
The DDA is finalizing the design for its two 2025 alley improvement projects, to
include both Chestnut (the alley north of E. Mountain Ave between Chestnut and
Jefferson), and East Mulberry (the alley east of S. College Ave between E. Mulberry
St and E. Myrtle St.). Both projects include LID treatments, public art,
improvement/concentration of trash & utility infrastructure, etc.
STAFF:
APPLICANT/OWNER:
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
Todd Dangerfield, Project Manager, Downtown Development Authority
• OTHER BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION
o Commissioners may raise new topics that may properly come before the HPC for consideration.
• ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item 1
Item 1, Page 1
Historic Preservation Commission
STAFF
Melissa Matsunaka, Sr. Project Coordinator
SUBJECT
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 18, 2024 REGULAR
MEETING
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the December 18, 2024 regular meeting of the Historic
Preservation Commission.
ATTACHMENTS
1. HPC December 18, 2024 Minutes – DRAFT
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Historic Preservation Commission
REGULAR MEETING
18, December 2024 – 5:30 PM
Council Chambers, 300 Laporte Avenue
And remotely via Zoom
•CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 PM
•ROLL CALL
a. Board Members Present – Carlock, Conway, Edwards, Gaines, Gibson, Hull, Rose,
Woodlee
b. Board Members Absent - None
c.Staff Members Present – Bzdek, Jarvis, Bertolini, Jones, Schields, Matsunaka
d. Guest(s) - None
•STAFF AGENDA REVIEW
a. Maren Bzdek reviewed the published agenda.
•CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW
a.No items were pulled from consent.
•COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS REMAINING ON THE
CONSENT AGENDA OR ON ITMES NOT ON THE AGENDA
a. None
•PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW UP FROM COMMISSION
a. None
•CONSENT AGENDA
1.CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2024.
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2024 regular meeting of
the Historic Preservation Commission.
Vice Chair Gibson moved, seconded by Commissioner Carlock, to approve the Consent
Agenda. Yeas: Carlock, Conway, Edwards, Gaines, Gibson, Hull, Woodlee, and Rose.
Nays: none.
•CONSENT AGENDA FOLLOW UP
a. None
•STAFF REPORTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
a.Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Manager, discussed the Saving Places Conference to be
held on January 29, 2025 – February 1, 2025, in Colorado Springs, CO. She noted the wealth
of educational and training opportunities available.
b.Bzdek noted the Historic Preservation Commission retreat is tentatively scheduled for March
12, 2025.
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• COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
a. None
• CONSENT AGENDA FOLLOW UP
a. None
• DISCUSSION AGENDA
2. 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).
Yani Jones, Historic Preservation Planner, provided an update on the History Harvest that
occurred on November 9, 2024, sponsored by the Colorado State University Department. She
also discussed upcoming education and outreach opportunities, including the Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day Celebration on January 20, 2025.
Maren Bzdek provided highlights from the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Certified Local Government
Annual Report.
3. SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING DEMOLITION NOTIFICATION – 325 N. HOWES. ST.
DESCRIPTION: Single-unit dwellings that are at least fifty years old and that are proposed for
demolition to clear a property for a new single-unit dwelling are subject to the
demolition notification process administered by the Historic Preservation staff and
the Historic Preservation Commission. Demolition notification in this circumstance
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.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Yani Jones, Historic Preservation Planner, provided context on a Single-Unit Dwelling Demolition
Notification. She provided background information on this property. She noted this property was
condemned by the City of Fort Collins summer 2024 due to unsafe conditions related to
habitability.
COMMISSION QUESTIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Thomas Gonzales, brother-in-law of property owner. He discussed the current condition of the
property, including the foundation is crumbling and is unrepairable.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Woodlee noted that the owner does not want to apply for landmark designation for
this property. He discussed his preference for allowing the demolition permit to move forward.
** Secretary’s Note – The Commission did not take any action on this item. **
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4. 2025 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PLANNING & BRAINSTORM
DESCRIPTION: Review of staff’s existing 2025 education/outreach/engagement calendar and
consultation with the HPC on any additions, where HPC members would like to
attend in support, or any events the HPC would like to ensure a Preservation
engagement presence at, etc.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner, Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Manager,
and the Historic Preservation Commission discussed the upcoming 2025 Historic Preservation
Services Event Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
• OTHER BUSINESS
• ADJOURNMENT
a. 6:27pm
Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Historic Preservation Commission on January 15, 2025.
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Agenda Item 2
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Historic Preservation Commission
ITEM NAME
STAFF ACTIVITIES SINCE THE LAST MEETING (COVERING DECEMBER 5 TO JANUARY 1)
STAFF
Yani Jones, Historic Preservation Planner
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
Rebekah Schields, Historic Preservation Specialist
Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Manager
INFORMATION
Staff are 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).
For cases where a project can be reviewed/approved without referral to the Historic Preservation Commission
(HPC) through the issuance of 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 are also 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.
There is a short staff presentation this month highlighting recent items and events.
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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
Program Title Description
None
Staff Design Review Decisions & Reports – Municipal Code Chapter 14
Property Address Description of Project Staff Decision Date of Decision
201 S. College Ave.
(Old Post Office)
Landmark and SR/NR property.
Reviewed by staff under Municipal Code Approved Dec 5, 2024
112 Peterson St.
(Salladin/Schaffer
Residence)
replacement to increase size of landing
on non-historic building on property.
Contributing property to Laurel School
Historic District (NRHP). Reviewed by
Approved Dec 9, 2024
301 E. Olive St.
(Samuel Webster
House)
sidewalk, stairs, landing, and steel stair
railing. Contributing property to Laurel
School Historic District (NRHP).
Reviewed by staff under Municipal Code
Approved Dec 18, 2024
121 Garfield St. (Henry
Burdorf House)
equipment box on side elevation.
Contributing property to Laurel School
Historic District (NRHP). Reviewed by
Approved Dec 24, 2024
Selected Staff Development Review Recommendations – Land Use Code 5.8.1
Property Address Description of Project Staff Decision Date of Decision /
Recommendation
1830 Laporte Ave. Redevelopment; will demolish former N/A – project approved in
2018 12/17/2024
4205 Strauss
Cabin Rd.
Single-family home infill on west
portion of parcel; no historic
Comments provided if
project footprint increases;
including historic survey
12/19/2024
318 W. Prospect
Rd.
Special Project Advisory Review –
CSU-proposed demolition of existing
apartment complex (approx.. 200
Advisory comments
provided suggesting historic
survey and building
conservation/deconstruction
12/19/2024
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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
Address Field/Consultant Recommendation Staff Approved
Results?
Date Results
Finalized
1719 Mathews St. Eligible 12/2/2024
524 E. Pitkin St. Not Eligible Yes 12/16/2024
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
Lead Agency & Property
Location Description of Project Staff Comment
Date
Comment
None
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.
Within this period, staff processed a total of 15 5G/Small Cell tower requests total, with 15 seen for the first time.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Staff Presentation
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Headline Copy Goes Here
January 15, 2025
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation PlannerYani Jones, Historic Preservation PlannerRebekah Schields, Historic Preservation SpecialistMaren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Manager
Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Activity Report
Headline Copy Goes Here
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Upcoming Education/Outreach Opportunities
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration – January 20, 2025 – March from
Washington Park to Lory Student Center begins at 1 PM, followed by celebration
programming
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• Get monthly updates and information from Historic
Preservation Services directly in your inbox such as:
• Upcoming events/activities
• Historic Preservation Commission agenda overviews
• Notification of historic surveys in progress and
completed
• Notification of single-family residential demolitions
• Local preservation financial support program open/close
notifications
• Landmark spotlights
• And more!
• Scan the QR Code, or go to
https://www.fcgov.com/subscriptions/#group_id_2, to sign up
by toggling on the “Historic Preservation Matters” newsletter!
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Agenda Item 3
Item 3, Page 1
Historic Preservation Commission
ITEM NAME
SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING DEMOLITION NOTIFICATION – 1616 S. WHITCOMB ST.
STAFF
Yani Jones, Historic Preservation Planner
INFORMATION
Single-unit dwellings that are at least fifty years old and that are proposed for demolition to clear a property for
a new single-unit dwelling are subject to the demolition notification process administered by the Historic
Preservation staff and the Historic Preservation Commission. Demolition notification in this circumstance
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.
Community members receive notice about that demolition through a posted sign on the property, the City’s
weekly newsletter “This Week in Development Review” and monthly “Historic Preservation Matters” newsletter,
and on the City website at https://www.fcgov.com/historicpreservation/demolition-review. City staff initiates the
notification process after receiving a request for approval to demolish a single-unit dwelling through either a
demolition permit or written request from the owner accompanied by current photos of the property proposed
for demolition and confirmation that the proposed new construction would be another single-unit residence.
The property is included in the next available discussion agenda at a meeting of 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 if they believe it is eligible as a City Landmark. The code allows for three or
more residents of the City, the Historic Preservation Commission (by motion), or any City Councilmember (by
written request) to initiate the process for landmark designation.
1616 S. Whitcomb St.
Historical Background
The property at 1616 S. Whitcomb St. was built between 1958 and 1959, according to building permit records.
The address of this property was known as 1616 Whitcomb Road South until 1976, according to City
Directories. The first known residents of this property were Floyd and Wanda Buck. Although the Bucks left the
home for a short period, around 1962-1963, they lived at the home for about 15 years. Floyd worked as an
insurance agent, a salesperson or literature evangelist for the Seventh Day Adventists, and as a bookkeeper
or employee for Al Hockett, who was a general contractor, over those years. Wanda worked for the longest
time as an Avon product representative. There is no historical survey record available for this property.
Construction History – Building Permit Records
DATE PERMIT # NAME DESCRIPTION
11/25/1958 2222
Bartran & Borges
(?)Completed 1959
8/17/1979 65953 M. Jensen Reroof (asphalt)
5/4/1983 10401 Maxine Jensen Roof-mount solar
10/28/1983 12168 M. Jensen Architectural barrier
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8/5/1991 912088 -- Burying electrical service
8/13/2004 B0404933 Israel Broner
Install 3 egress windows, enlarging
vertically only
11/10/2021 B2109131 Israel Broner Reroof (asphalt)
Residents
YEAR NAME(S)NOTES
1959 --
"Under construction," listed under Whitcomb Road
South
1960
Floyd Gene and Wanda A.
Buck (o)
Listed under Whitcomb Road South; Floyd - Insurance
agent Preferred Risk
1962
Merle V. and Berverle J.
Customer service Poudre Valley National Bank; Merle
F. Gene and W. Avanelle Buck
Colo Conference of Seventh Day Adventists; Wanda -
literature evangelist Colorado Conference of Seventh
Floyd G. and Wanda A. Buck
bookkeeper Al Hockett; Wanda - rep Avon products;
Wanda - no emp listed; Greg - student Mesa Jr.
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Agenda Item 3
Item 3, Page 3
1959 Tax Assessor Photo
1968 Tax Assessor Photo
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Agenda Item 3
Item 3, Page 4
1977 Tax Assessor Photo
ATTACHMENTS
1. Current Photos
2. Staff Presentation
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Facade/West Elevation
ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 1
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South Elevation ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 1
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Rear/East Elevation
ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 1
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North Elevation
ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 1
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Single-Unit Dwelling Demolition Notification – 1616 S.
Whitcomb St.
1-15-2025
Yani Jones
Historic Preservation Planner
2What is Single-Unit Dwelling Demolition Notification?
Required for proposed demolitions of single-unit residences over 50 years old and not designated as a City Landmark or
otherwise subject to historic preservation review through a development review process under LUC Sec. 5.8.1.
Purpose:
• Informs neighbors of a potential change coming to their neighborhood
• Provides an opportunity to identify potentially important historic, architectural, or cultural resources
• Landmark designation procedures can be initiated under Municipal Code Chapter 14, Article III by: the
owner(s) of record, any City Councilmember by written request, three residents together by petition and
submission of a complete nomination form, and the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) by motion
Includes:
• Posting of yellow “Notice of Demolition” sign at property
• Posting on Historic Preservation website (fcgov.com/historicpreservation/demolition-review)
• Posting in City newsletters (This Week In Development Review and Historic Preservation Matters)
• Direct notification to the Historic Preservation Commission
Demolition notification is considered complete following the HPC meeting at which the notification item appears. Provided
that no eligible parties have initiated a Landmark designation procedure, and all other permit review has been completed,
demolition permits could be issued as soon as the day following the HPC meeting.
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3Role of the HPC
Tonight, commissions may:
• Acknowledge the demolition notification, but take no further action; or
• Make a motion to initiate a Landmark designation procedure against the wishes of the property owner
4Location – 1616 S. Whitcomb St.
Aerial Map
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5Property Background
• Construction Date: 1959
• Single-story, side-gabled frame house.
• Floyd G. and Wanda A. Buck lived in the home for about fifteen years.
• Floyd worked over the years as an insurance agent, for the Seventh Day Adventists, and for a local
general contractor.
• Wanda worked for the longest time as an Avon product representative
Known Construction History:
DESCRIPTIONNAMEPERMIT #DATE
Completed 1959Bartran & Borges (?)222211/25/1958
Reroof (asphalt)M. Jensen659538/17/1979
Roof-mount solarMaxine Jensen104015/4/1983
Architectural barrierM. Jensen1216810/28/1983
Burying electrical service--9120888/5/1991
Install 3 egress windows, enlarging vertically onlyIsrael BronerB04049338/13/2004
6Historic Photos
1959 Tax Assessor Photo 1968 Tax Assessor Photo
1977 Tax Assessor Photo
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7Current Photos
West Elevation (façade)North Elevation
8Current Photos
East Elevation (rear)South Elevation
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9Role of the HPC
Tonight, commissions may:
• Acknowledge the demolition notification, but take no further action; or
• Make a motion to initiate a Landmark designation procedure against the wishes of the property owner
Single-Unit Dwelling Demolition Notification – 1616 S.
Whitcomb St.
1-15-2025
Yani Jones
Historic Preservation Planner
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Agenda Item 4
Item 4, Page 1
Historic Preservation Commission
PROJECT NAME
2025 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ALLEY PROJECTS – HPC REVIEW
STAFF
Jim Bertolini, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
include both Chestnut (the alley north of E. Mountain Ave between Chestnut and
Jefferson), and East Mulberry (the alley east of S. College Ave between E.
Mulberry St and E. Myrtle St.). Both projects include LID treatments, public art,
improvement/concentration of trash & utility infrastructure, etc.
APPLICANT/OWNER:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The project does not require formal recommendation to any decision-maker but
will have minor effects on abutting historic resources, especially on the East Mulberry project. Staff has no
outstanding concerns and will issue Certificates of Appropriateness for the minor alterations to the alley-sides of
affected properties as needed. A Plan of Protection has been drafted.
COMMISSION’S ROLE:
In this case, the HPC generally has no formal role under the Land Use Code, since the infrastructure
improvements are outside the Old Town Landmark District, and thus exempt from the provisions of 5.8.1.
However, some properties affected by the project are designated Landmarks, and the Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) has generally consulted with the HPC on its alley improvements due to the frequent overlap
with important historic resources in the city.
For much of the project, the HPC is not being asked to make a formal recommendation, but is being asked to
provide suggestions to the DDA about overall project design and approach related to cultural resources and
local history.
Regarding direct effects to designated historic resources, the HPC should follow its established, Code-driven
process for evaluating projects on City Landmarks. 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 case, staff believes that staff-issued Certificates
of Appropriateness are sufficient prior to construction. However, if the HPC disagrees or has concerns not
raised by staff, the HPC should discuss that and provide guidance to staff regarding treatment and approval.
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BACKGROUND:
The DDA has provided information about the project, and its larger alley improvement project in the attached
memo (see Attachment 1). The DDA first envisioned the project in 1981, and began implementation in 2006.
This background will focus on Preservation-specific information related to the alleys.
As noted above, most alley projects completed by the DDA are generally in the public right-of-way and are mostly
exempt from the cultural resource review in the Land Use Code (5.8.1). However, the DDA has regularly
consulted with the HPC as an important partner, since many of the alley projects are either within the Old Town
Landmark District where the HPC does have review authority over the public right-of-way, or are abutting
important historic resources which may be affected by the project and its construction. In the latter cases, the
HPC reviews the project under the Municipal Code, Article IV, regarding approval of projects affecting designated
Fort Collins Landmarks.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
The proposal includes alley enhancements for both Chestnut (the alley north of E. Mountain Ave between
Chestnut and Jefferson), and East Mulberry (the alley east of S. College Ave between E. Mulberry St and E.
Myrtle St., which is a portion of the western boundary of the Laurel School National Register District). Both
projects include LID treatments, public art, improvement/concentration of trash & utility infrastructure, etc.
Staff has reviewed the plan sets for both proposed projects (Chestnut and East Mulberry) and has only minor
notes. Below are summaries of properties affected on each project with a short summary of anticipated alteration
approvals via staff-issued CoAs, where applicable.
Chestnut Alley
- 314 E. Mountain Ave, Armory, City Landmark
o no anticipated changes; no CoA expected
- 334 E Mountain Ave, Unevaluated
o Concerns on masonry addressed in Plan of Protection
- 407-417 Jefferson St and 130 Chestnut St, Unevaluated
o Concerns on masonry addressed in Plan of Protection
East Mulberry Alley
- 500-502 S. College Ave – Eligible
o no anticipated changes; no CoA expected
- 504-506 S. College Ave – Eligible
o no anticipated changes; no CoA expected
- 510 South College Avenue – Undetermined (Draft determination: Not Eligible)
o no anticipated changes; no CoA expected
- 516 South College Avenue – Undetermined (Draft determination: Eligible)
o no anticipated changes; no CoA expected
- 522 South College Avenue – Undetermined (Draft determination: Eligible)
o Garage; Concerns on masonry addressed in Plan of Protection
- 526 South College Avenue – Undetermined (Draft determination: Eligible)
o no anticipated changes; no CoA expected
- 530 South College Avenue – Undetermined (Draft determination: Eligible)
o no anticipated changes; no CoA expected
- 503 Remington Street – City Landmark; NRHP-Contributing to Laurel School Historic District
o no anticipated changes; no CoA expected
- 509 Remington Street – City Landmark; NRHP-Contributing to Laurel School Historic District
o CoA application from owner anticipated to modify/relocate shared barn out of project footprint
(will be HPC approval)
- 515 Remington Street – City Landmark; NRHP-Contributing to Laurel School Historic District
o CoA application from owner anticipated to modify/relocate shared barn out of project footprint
(will be HPC approval)
- 523 Remington Street – NRHP-Contributing to Laurel School Historic District
o no anticipated changes; no CoA expected
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- 527 Remington Street – NRHP-Contributing to Laurel School Historic District
o Garage; Concerns addressed in Plan of Protection
- 531 Remington/120 E. Myrtle Street – NRHP-Contributing to Laurel School Historic District
o Accessory dwelling; Concerns addressed in Plan of Protection.
SAMPLE MOTIONS
Note: No action is required of the HPC. Sample motions below are for the event that the HPC finds direct affects to
designated City Landmarks that require approval for which the HPC believes staff approval is not sufficient.
SAMPLE MOTION FOR APPROVAL: I move that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the plans
and specifications for the [description of work] to the [historic property name] at [address] as presented, finding
that the proposed work meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
SAMPLE MOTION FOR DENIAL: I move that the Historic Preservation Commission deny the request for
approval for the plans and specifications for the [description of work] to the [historic property name] at
[address] as presented, finding that the proposed work does not meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
for Rehabilitation.
SAMPLE MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE: I move that the Historic Preservation Commission continue this
item to the next meeting in order to seek additional information regarding the following code requirements:
[insert]
ATTACHMENTS:
1. DDA memo outlining 2025 alley projects
2. DDA Plan of Protection (DRAFT) for both projects (pending project foreperson info)
3. DDA & Staff Presentation
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
TO: Historic Preservation Commission
FROM: Todd Dangerfield
THROUGH: Jim Bertolini
DATE: December 23, 2024
RE: Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, January 15, 2025
East Mulberry Street and Chestnut Street Alleys Project Executive Overview
Background
In 1981, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Plan of Development identified the alleys in the
downtown area as an untapped opportunity for enhanced pedestrian connections. In 2006, the DDA initiated a
pilot project which included improving the pedestrian-only Trimble Court (connecting College Avenue and Old
Town Square) and Tenney Court (connecting Mountain Avenue with the Civic Center Parking Structure). The
DDA’s goal in initiating this project was to enhance the alleys aesthetically and to stimulate increased economic
vitality and use of these spaces.
In 2008, the DDA engaged local design firm Russell+Mills Studios to identify and create a master plan of
proposed enhanced alleys between CSU, Downtown and the River District. Beginning in 2010, the first phase of
alley enhancements began with the construction of two alleys: Montezuma Fuller and Old Firehouse Alleys.
These two installations were followed by the construction of the Dalzell Alley enhancements in 2011 and the
Beardmore-Reidhead-Godinez and Old Firehouse East/Seckner Alleys in 2018.
The original master plan established a prioritized order of alleys to be enhanced. In 2019 and again in 2023, the
DDA Board reviewed the eleven remaining alleys identified for enhancement, reexamined the relevancy of the
order, and made a few adjustments as well as establishing a model for “bundling” the remaining alleys into five
separate phases for design and construction in alternating years beginning in 2020 and continuing through 2029
(see attached design and construction schedule).
East Mulberry Street and Chestnut Street Alleys
In March 2024, the DDA conducted a competitive process for design and engineering services related to the
current Phase 3 alleys identified as “East Mulberry Street” and “Chestnut Street” alleys. The DDA Board of
Directors awarded the project to RVi Planning+Landscape Architecture (formerly Russell+Mills Studios).
Beginning in April 2024, the design team embarked on a programmatic and schematic design process that so far
has engaged the City through the Capital Project Review approval process as well as numerous individual
coordination meetings with property owners and businesses adjacent to the three alleys. Through this
engagement process final schematic designs were developed and approved by the DDA Board of Directors in
August 2024.
Attached images represent the progress of the designs since the approved schematics and prior to the
construction drawing milestone anticipated in late February 2025. Design goals include encouraging
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
additional outdoor uses, inspiring redevelopment on adjacent private land, creating festive spaces using special
lighting and artistic installations, ensuring emergency access where applicable, creating shared trash and
recycling strategies as needed, and implementing a shared-street model to allow multi-modal access, including
business deliveries and access to internal private parking lots, in a controlled and integrated manner.
The DDA is budgeting approximately $2.6 million for construction of the alley projects. The construction of both
alleys is scheduled to begin in spring 2025 and be substantially completed in November 2025.
Included along with the design imagery, is a “Plan of Protection” document outlining the site work to be
performed during the alley renovations and the protection of existing installations within the public right-of-way
and adjoining private property while construction activities are occurring (see attached Plan of Protection).
The historic structures/landmarks/districts adjacent to or within close proximity to the alley projects have been
identified as the following:
East Mulberry Street Alley
500-502 South College Avenue (Landmark Eligible)
504-506 South College Avenue (Landmark Eligible)
510 South College Avenue (Undetermined - Not Eligible)
516 South College Avenue (Undetermined - Eligible)
522 South College Avenue (Undetermined - Eligible)
526 South College Avenue (Undetermined - Eligible)
530 South College Avenue (Undetermined - Eligible)
527 Remington Street (NRHP-Contributing to Laurel School Historic District)
523 Remington Street (NRHP-Contributing to Laurel School Historic District)
515 Remington Street (NRHP-Contributing to Laurel School Historic District; Landmark)
509 Remington Street (NRHP-Contributing to Laurel School Historic District; Landmark)
503 Remington Street (NRHP-Contributing to Laurel School Historic District; Landmark)
Chestnut Street Alley
314 East Mountain Avenue (NRHP – Landmark)
334 East Mountain Avenue (Unevaluated)
407-417 Jefferson Street (Unevaluated)
130 Chestnut Street (Unevaluated)
John Beggs from RVi and Todd Dangerfield from the DDA will present an overview of the progress designs at the
meeting. The DDA is asking for comments and feedback in anticipation of further refinement during the final
phases of the design process.
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DDA Enhanced Alleys
Design & Construction Schedule
(Amended by DDA Board 11.9.2023)
2020
Design
•W. Oak St. -
W. Olive
(Ace Hardware/
Armstrong Hotel)
•Tenney Court
Extension
(Civic Center
Parking Garage)
Step 2 Step 4
Construct
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20292028
Design
Construct
Design
Construct
Design
Construct
•Harper Goff
Alley
(East of
The Exchange)
•E. Laurel St.
to E. Myrtle
St.
(Colorado Room)
•W. Olive St. to
W. Magnolia St.
(Bohlender, Tap &
Handle)
10,850
Sq.Ft.
30,500
Sq.Ft.
14,500
Sq.Ft.
14,500
Sq.Ft.
18,300
Sq.Ft.
2027
Design
Construct
•E. Myrtle St.
to E.
Mulberry St.
(Big City Burrito)
•Chestnut St.
to Jefferson
St.
(The Armory and
Hahn Plumbing)
•E. Olive St. to
E. Magnolia
St.
(Uncommon)
•Whitton
Court (OTS
Extension)
(Sense of Place,
Bean Cycle)
•Montezuma
Fuller Alley,
E. Oak St. to
E. Olive St.
(Tony’s, Stuft)
•W. Myrtle St.
to W.
Mulberry St.
(First United
Presbyterian
Church)
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Plan of Protection
Downtown Development Authority’s
2024 Alley Renovations Project
Prepared by:
Date: December 2024
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1.0 Introduction
Project location: Fort Collins DDA Downtown Alley Renovation Program. East Mulberry Street
Alley, East Mulberry to East Myrtle between College & Remington and Chestnut Street Alley,
Chestnut to Jefferson, North of East Mountain Ave. See Appendix A for vicinity maps and
overall site plan. Section 2.0 includes tables with the full property addresses and current
historic status.
General description of work to be performed: The 2024 Alley Renovations will be conducted
within the city owned right-of-way. The renovation will generally consist of the following:
· Demolition of existing pavement structure, pedestrian light poles, and related
infrastructure.
· Construction of new pavement systems (interlocking pavers), pedestrian lighting,
landscaping, irrigation, trash enclosures, and urban design features.
· Coordination of public and private utility relocations and upgrades.
2.0 Scope of Work
There is no work being proposed that affects historic buildings and will not be directly impacted
by the planned construction efforts. The historic structures/landmarks within close proximity
to the proposed construction are the following:
East Mulberry Street Alley
Full Property Address Historic Property Status
530 S. College Ave Undetermined - Eligible
526 S. College Ave Undetermined - Eligible
522 S. College Ave Undetermined - Eligible
516 S. College Ave Undetermined - Eligible
510 S. College Ave Undetermined – Not Eligible
504-506 S. College Ave Landmark Eligible
500-502 S. College Ave Eligible
527 Remington St NRHP – Contributing to Laurel School HD
523 Remington St NRHP – Contributing to Laurel School HD
515 Remington St NRHP – Contributing to Laurel School HD; Landmark
509 Remington St NRHP – Contributing to Laurel School HD; Landmark
503 Remington St NRHP – Contributing to Laurel School HD; Landmark
Chestnut Street Alley
Full Property Address Historic Property Status
314 E. Mountain Ave NRHP – Landmark
334 E. Mountain Ave Unevaluated
407-417 Jefferson St Unevaluated
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Although the historic structures mentioned above are located on the same block as the alley
projects, in most cases, the buildings are significantly offset from the limits of construction. The
only exceptions are at 527 Remington Street and 509-515 Remington Street. At 527 Remington
Street there is a historic garage that abuts the property line. At 509-515 Remington Street,
there is a historic structure (a garage) that sits on both properties and abuts the public ride of
way. This structure is scheduled to be relocated, by the property owner, prior to the start of the
DDA Alley Renovation. Demolition work adjacent to historic structures will be done through
selective demolition methods using small equipment and hand tools. The building facades will
be protected with 8-12 mil construction grade plastic sheeting applied vertically to the building
or with plywood sheathing as needed.
Replacement of the new paver system will require work up to the property line of the historic
property. The project will construct a concrete band adjacent to the property line, then
construct the concrete paver pavement section provided below. For the new paver system, the
paver will be underlain by sand and concrete substrates. The plan details from the construction
drawings is shown below.
Detail 1 - Paver Installation Adjacent to Building
In some instances, there is a parking lot separating the limits of construction and the structure
itself. The Plan of Protection will be applied to the historic structures where applicable but will
not be applied to the parking lots.
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3.0 Coordination of Project Activities
The selected contractor for the project will be the primary person responsible for protection of
properties during construction of the two alleys. This Plan of Protection will be part of their
contract documents and specifications.
In addition to the prime construction contractor, the Downtown Development Authority, and
Ditesco will have an on-site representative responsible for daily quality control and
business/property owner coordination. Name of persons responsible for overseeing the
demolition and/or construction activities include:
· Christina Ashlock – Ditesco, DDA Construction Manager – 859-466-2562
· Mike Sturdy – J2 Contracting, Project Superintendent – 970-222-5615
4.0 Deconstruction, Salvaging & Recycling Materials
No historic materials are planned to be affected.
5.0 Protection of Existing Historic Property
5.1 Site Conservation. Demolition adjacent to historic structures will be done with
small equipment and use of hand tools. The building facades will be protected
with 8-12 mil construction grade plastic sheeting applied vertically to the
building or with plywood as needed.
5.2 Demolition of Building. There is no historic building demolition on this project.
5.3 Foundation Stability. Small equipment will be used during excavating and
demolition in the alleys. Shoring near historic building foundations will be
accomplished with traditional trench box installations.
5.4 Structural. There is no structural construction on historic buildings for this
project.
5.5 New Construction. The Contractor will use 8-12 mil construction grade plastic
sheeting applied vertically to existing brick walls and storefronts when
performing any demolition and/or placing concrete near buildings. Plywood can
also be implemented as a protection devise if needed. By using selective
demolition techniques, flying debris is not anticipated.
5.6 Historic Openings & Materials. The Contractor will use plastic applied vertically
to protect adjacent facades. If necessary, plywood barriers will be built to
further protect facades from debris.
5.7 New Openings. New openings to historic structures are not planned as part of
this project.
5.8 Floor Framing. There is no floor framing of historic structures planned for this
project.
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5.9 Roof Structure and Roof Framing. There is no roof framing of historic structures
planned for this project.
5.10 Structural Loads. There will not be structural load changes to historic structures
planned for this project.
5.11 Supporting and Bracing of Existing Structure; Under-Pinning. There is no special
support or underpinning of historic structures planned for this project.
5.12 Excavation and Shoring of Existing Structure. Excavation will occur adjacent to
historic structures for upgrades to existing utilities. Shoring of the trench
locations will be through traditional means of trench boxes or sheet pile.
We cannot provide installation details at this time. The contractor’s means and
methods are dependent upon soil type encountered and trench stability.
6.0 Documentation for Record
Ditesco personnel will provide photographic documentation of pre and post construction
conditions of all interior and exterior of buildings adjacent to the Alley Enhancements. This will
be done for historic and newer buildings throughout the alleys.
7.0 Archeology
The project does not anticipate any archeological investigations or finds associated with the
project. If excavation throughout the right of way uncovers archeological significant artifacts,
the project work shall cease. The City shall be notified upon which the Engineering Department
will engage the services of an experienced archeologist to assess the artifacts and provide
guidance to the City on preservation and historical documentation of artifacts discovered.
Attachments
Appendix A:
Vicinity Maps of East Mulberry Alley and Chestnut Alley
Overall Site Plan East Mulberry Street Alley Sheet LS101
Overall Site Plan Chestnut Street Alley Sheet LS101
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Plan of Protection
Downtown Development Authority’s
2024 Alley Renovations Project
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Prepared by:
Date: December 2024
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1.0 Introduction
Project location: Fort Collins DDA Downtown Alley Renovation Program. East Mulberry Street
Alley, East Mulberry to East Myrtle between College & Remington and Chestnut Street Alley,
Chestnut to Jefferson, North of East Mountain Ave. See Appendix A for vicinity maps and
overall site plan. Section 2.0 includes tables with the full property addresses and current
historic status.
General description of work to be performed: The 2024 Alley Renovations will be conducted
within the city owned right-of-way. The renovation will generally consist of the following:
·Demolition of existing pavement structure, pedestrian light poles, and related
infrastructure.
·Construction of new pavement systems (interlocking pavers), pedestrian lighting,
landscaping, irrigation, trash enclosures, and urban design features.
·Coordination of public and private utility relocations and upgrades.
2.0 Scope of Work
There is no work being proposed that affects historic buildings and will not be directly impacted
by the planned construction efforts. The historic structures/landmarks within close proximity
to the proposed construction are the following:
East Mulberry Street Alley
Full Property Address Historic Property Status
530 S. College Ave Eligible – Contributing to Laurel School HD
526 S. College Ave Eligible – Contributing to Laurel School HD
522 S. College Ave Eligible – Contributing to Laurel School HD
516 S. College Ave Eligible – Contributing to Laurel School HD
510 S. College Ave Eligible – Contributing to Laurel School HD
504-506 S. College Ave Eligible – Contributing to Laurel School HD
500-502 S. College Ave Eligible – Contributing to Laurel School HD
527 Remington St NRHP – Contributing to Laurel School HD
523 Remington St NRHP – Contributing to Laurel School HD
515 Remington St NRHP – Contributing to Laurel School HD; Landmark
509 Remington St NRHP – Contributing to Laurel School HD; Landmark
503 Remington St NRHP – Contributing to Laurel School HD; Landmark
Chestnut Street Alley
Full Property Address Historic Property Status
314 E. Mountain Ave NRHP – Landmark
334 E. Mountain Ave Unevaluated
407-417 Jefferson St Unevaluated
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Although the historic structures mentioned above are located on the same block as the alley
projects, in most cases, the buildings are significantly offset from the limits of construction. The
only exceptions are at 527 Remington Street and 509-515 Remington Street. At 527 Remington
Street there is a historic garage that abuts the property line. At 509-515 Remington Street,
there is a historic structure (a garage) that sits on both properties and abuts the public ride of
way. This structure is scheduled to be relocated, by the property owner, prior to the start of the
DDA Alley Renovation. Demolition work adjacent to historic structures will be done through
selective demolition methods using small equipment and hand tools. The building facades will
be protected with 8-12 mil construction grade plastic sheeting applied vertically to the building
or with plywood sheathing as needed.
Replacement of the new paver system will require work up to the property line of the historic
property. The project will construct a concrete band adjacent to the property line, then
construct the concrete paver pavement section provided below. For the new paver system, the
paver will be underlain by sand and concrete substrates. The plan details from the construction
drawings is shown below.
Detail 1 - Paver Installation Adjacent to Building
In some instances, there is a parking lot separating the limits of construction and the structure
itself. The Plan of Protection will be applied to the historic structures where applicable but will
not be applied to the parking lots.
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3.0 Coordination of Project Activities
The selected contractor for the project will be the primary person responsible for protection of
properties during construction of the two alleys. This Plan of Protection will be part of their
contract documents and specifications.
In addition to the prime construction contractor, the Downtown Development Authority, and
Ditesco will have an on-site representative responsible for daily quality control and
business/property owner coordination.
4.0 Deconstruction, Salvaging & Recycling Materials
No historic materials are planned to be affected.
5.0 Protection of Existing Historic Property
5.1 Site Conservation. Demolition adjacent to historic structures will be done with
small equipment and use of hand tools. The building facades will be protected
with 8-12 mil construction grade plastic sheeting applied vertically to the
building or with plywood as needed.
5.2 Demolition of Building. There is no historic building demolition on this project.
5.3 Foundation Stability. Small equipment will be used during excavating and
demolition in the alleys. Shoring near historic building foundations will be
accomplished with traditional trench box installations.
5.4 Structural. There is no structural construction on historic buildings for this
project.
5.5 New Construction. The Contractor will use 8-12 mil construction grade plastic
sheeting applied vertically to existing brick walls and storefronts when
performing any demolition and/or placing concrete near buildings. Plywood can
also be implemented as a protection devise if needed. By using selective
demolition techniques, flying debris is not anticipated.
5.6 Historic Openings & Materials. The Contractor will use plastic applied vertically
to protect adjacent facades. If necessary, plywood barriers will be built to
further protect facades from debris.
5.7 New Openings. New openings to historic structures are not planned as part of
this project.
5.8 Floor Framing. There is no floor framing of historic structures planned for this
project.
5.9 Roof Structure and Roof Framing. There is no roof framing of historic structures
planned for this project.
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5.10 Structural Loads. There will not be structural load changes to historic structures
planned for this project.
5.11 Supporting and Bracing of Existing Structure; Under-Pinning. There is no special
support or underpinning of historic structures planned for this project.
5.12 Excavation and Shoring of Existing Structure. Excavation will occur adjacent to
historic structures for upgrades to existing utilities. Shoring of the trench
locations will be through traditional means of trench boxes or sheet pile.
We cannot provide installation details at this time. The contractor’s means and
methods are dependent upon soil type encountered and trench stability.
6.0 Documentation for Record
Ditesco personnel will provide photographic documentation of pre and post construction
conditions of all interior and exterior of buildings adjacent to the Alley Enhancements. This will
be done for historic and newer buildings throughout the alleys.
7.0 Archeology
The project does not anticipate any archeological investigations or finds associated with the
project. If excavation throughout the right of way uncovers archeological significant artifacts,
the project work shall cease. The City shall be notified upon which the Engineering Department
will engage the services of an experienced archeologist to assess the artifacts and provide
guidance to the City on preservation and historical documentation of artifacts discovered.
Attachments
Appendix A:
Vicinity Maps of East Mulberry Alley and Chestnut Alley
Overall Site Plan East Mulberry Street Alley Sheet LS101
Overall Site Plan Chestnut Street Alley Sheet LS101
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Downtown Development Authority’s
2024 Alley Renovations Project
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Date: December 2024
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OWNER: KATHRYN
HOCHSTETLER
503 REMINGTON ST.
LOTS 7 & 8
OWNER: REMINGTON
STREET LLC
509 REMINGTON ST.
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OWNER: KEVIN
BUFFINGTON, ET. AL.
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OWNER: KEVIN
BUFFINGTON, ET. AL.
523 REMINGTON ST. LOT 4
OWNER: SUE WOOD
523 REMINGTON ST. LOT 3
OWNER: SUE WOOD
527 REMINGTON ST. LOT 2
OWNER: SUE WOOD
120 E MYRTLE ST. PART OF LOT 1
OWNER: BENJAMIN ZOELLNER
504 & 506 S COLLEGE
AVE. LOT 10
OWNER: TIPPECANOE LLC
510 S COLLEGE AVE. LOT 11
OWNER: ABS II LLC
514 S COLLEGE AVE. LOT 12
OWNER: BENNETT
ANDERSON HOLDINGS LLC
516 S COLLEGE
AVE. LOT 13
OWNER: SCDMU
LLC
522 S COLLEGE
AVE. LOT 14
OWNER: FF
REALTY LLC
526 S COLLEGE AVE. LOT 15
OWNER: 526 SOUTH
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530 S COLLEGE AVE. UNIT 1,
528-530 S COLLEGE CONDOS
OWNER: LARIMER COUNTY
PARTNERS INC
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OWNER: KATHRYN
HOCHSTETLER
503 REMINGTON ST.
LOTS 7 & 8
OWNER: REMINGTON
STREET LLC
509 REMINGTON ST.
PART OF LOT 6
OWNER: KEVIN
BUFFINGTON, ET. AL.
509 REMINGTON ST. LOT
5 & PART OF LOT 6
OWNER: KEVIN
BUFFINGTON, ET. AL.
523 REMINGTON ST. LOT 4
OWNER: SUE WOOD
523 REMINGTON ST. LOT 3
OWNER: SUE WOOD
527 REMINGTON ST. LOT 2
OWNER: SUE WOOD
120 E MYRTLE ST. PART OF LOT 1
OWNER: BENJAMIN ZOELLNER
504 & 506 S COLLEGE
AVE. LOT 10
OWNER: TIPPECANOE LLC
510 S COLLEGE AVE. LOT 11
OWNER: ABS II LLC
514 S COLLEGE AVE. LOT 12
OWNER: BENNETT
ANDERSON HOLDINGS LLC
516 S COLLEGE
AVE. LOT 13
OWNER: SCDMU
LLC
522 S COLLEGE
AVE. LOT 14
OWNER: FF
REALTY LLC
526 S COLLEGE AVE. LOT 15
OWNER: 526 SOUTH
COLLEGE AVENUE LLC
530 S COLLEGE AVE. UNIT 1,
528-530 S COLLEGE CONDOS
OWNER: LARIMER COUNTY
PARTNERS INC
POTENTIAL ART MURAL LOCATION
PLANTING POTS, TYP.
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COMBINED
ELEVATION
GARAGE
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8’
17’
12’
ALLIUM/ORNAMENTAL
ONION INSPIRED
ALLIUM HEAD
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PLAN VIEW
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POLLINATOR PATTERN
DISCOVERY POLLINATOR
FLOWERS
EXAMPLE: SAPPHIRE BLUE ASTER
INNER
MESH BOX
INNER PLANT
STRUCTURE
(HOLDS 3
GALLON POT)
OUTER
DECORATIVE BRAID
14’
6’
8’1’-6”
1’-4”
DECORATIVE HONEYCOMB
PERFORATED STEEL
STEEL OPENINGS FOR
PLANTING POTS WITH
LIGHTING OPPORTUNITY
DECORATIVE FLOWER
PERFORATED STEEL
WINTER SHADOW PATTERN
TRELLIS MESH WITH
FLOWERING VINE PLANT
3 GALLON POTTED
ANNUAL FLOWERS
POLLINATOR TOWER EARLY CONCEPTS AND 3D MODEL STUDY
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CHESTNUT STREET EXISTING ALLEY CONDITIONS
HAHN PLUMBING
130 CHESTNUT ST.
LOT 22
OWNER: JDJ LLC
THE MELTING POT
334 E MOUNTAIN
AVE. LOTS 15 & 16
OWNER: RH ETC LLC
338, 340 E
MOUNTAIN AVE.
LOTS 12-14 OWNER:
MOUNTAIN 340 LLC
THE ARMORY
314 E MOUNTAIN
AVE. LOTS 17 & 18
OWNER: MOUNTAIN
314 LLC
ORGANIC
ALTERNATIVES
344, 346 E MOUNTAIN
AVE. LOTS 9 & 10
OWNER: MOUNTAIN
AVENUE 346 LLC
362 E MOUNTAIN
AVE. LOTS 7 & 8
OWNER: FCR TRUST
MOUNTAIN AVE LOFTS
366 E MOUNTAIN AVE.
PART OF LOT 5 AND LOT 6
OWNER: 366 E MOUNTAIN
AVE LLC
BLACK TIMBER
407, 411, 417 JEFFERSON
ST. LOTS 21 & 11
OWNER: BLACK TIMBER
HOLDING COMPANY
*PHOTOS TAKEN
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HAHN PLUMBING
130 CHESTNUT ST.
LOT 22
OWNER: JDJ LLC
THE MELTING POT
334 E MOUNTAIN
AVE. LOTS 15 & 16
OWNER: RH ETC LLC
338, 340 E
MOUNTAIN AVE.
LOTS 12-14 OWNER:
MOUNTAIN 340 LLC
THE ARMORY
314 E MOUNTAIN
AVE. LOTS 17 & 18
OWNER: MOUNTAIN
314 LLC
ORGANIC
ALTERNATIVES
344, 346 E MOUNTAIN
AVE. LOTS 9 & 10
OWNER: MOUNTAIN
AVENUE 346 LLC
362 E MOUNTAIN
AVE. LOTS 7 & 8
OWNER: FCR TRUST
MOUNTAIN AVE LOFTS
366 E MOUNTAIN AVE.
PART OF LOT 5 AND LOT 6
OWNER: 366 E MOUNTAIN
AVE LLC
BLACK TIMBER
407, 411, 417 JEFFERSON
ST. LOTS 21 & 11
OWNER: BLACK TIMBER
HOLDING COMPANY
FULL PARKING
LOT ACCESS
FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT
POTENTIAL ART MURAL, LOCATION, TYP.
PLANTING POTS, TYP.DECIDUOUS TREE, TYP.
FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT
15’ ALLEY
ACCESS
ROLLING GATE ACCESS
1PARKING SPOT 6 PARKING SPOTS
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11’
3’
ELEVATIONCOMPONENTS
PLAN VIEW
INNER
MESH BOX
JEFFERSON STREET
OUTER
DECORATIVE BRAID
DECORATIVE
BRAID PATTERN
2’
2’
WINTER SHADOW PATTERN
DECORATIVE INDUSTRIAL BRAID
TRELLIS MESH WITH
FLOWERING VINE PLANT
PERFORATED LIGHT BEACON
BLACK TIMBER
JEFFERSON/MOUNTAIN INTERSECTION
INDUSTRIAL BEACON EARLY CONCEPTS AND 3D MODEL STUDY
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COMPONENTS
PLAN VIEW
3’
2’-6”
3’-6”
2’
ELEVATIONS - FRONT PROFILE
ELEVATIONS - SIDE PROFILE
PLAN LAYOUTS
DECORATIVE PIPE ARRANGEMENT
CONCRETE CURB
COR-TEN STYLE EDGER
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
DECORATIVE PIPE ARRANGEMENT
CONCRETE CURB
COR-TEN STYLE EDGER
PLANTING AREA
4’
6”
6”
STEAMPUNK
APPEARANCE WITH
“CORRODED” METAL
INTERIOR LIGHTING
OPPORTUNITY
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ABSTRACTED PAVING PATTERN
BREAKS UP MONOTONY OF
CONTINUOUS FENCE
STANDARD CORRUGATED
CORTEN LOOKING FENCE
UNIQUELY TIED TO THE
IDENTITY OF CHESTNUT ALLEY
METAL ETCHED DETAIL TO
DEPICT DEPTH IN DESIGN
THEMATIC BACK-LIGHTING
OPPORTUNITY
ELEVATION
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2025 DDA Alley
Projects:
Jim Bertolini
January 15, 2025
Staff Review Notes
Senior Historic Preservation Planner
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19HPC Role
Code oversight is based in both:
•Municipal Code Chapter 14, Article IV (when designated properties are affected)
•East Mulberry
•Land Use Code 5.8.1 (when Eligible, undesignated properties are affected)
•Chestnut
•HPC Role:
•Provide guidance and feedback to the DDA on draft plans relative to
•Historic buildings and treatment
•Local history and culture
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Staff Comment Summary – East Mulberry
East Mulberry
Minor modifications to alley landscapes of properties
No proposed changes to buildings/structures
Staff will issue CoAs to document changes prior to construction
Plan of Protection already drafted
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Staff Comment Summary – Chestnut Alley Project 21
Chestnut
• Minor modifications to alley landscapes of properties
• No proposed changes to buildings/structures, especially not historic
• No CoAs anticipated
• Plan of Protection already drafted
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