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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/14/2015 - Landmark Preservation Commission - Agenda - Regular MeetingLandmark Preservation Commission Page 1 January 14, 2015 Ron Sladek, Chair Doug Ernest, Vice Chair City Council Chambers Maren Bzdek City Hall West Meg Dunn 300 Laporte Avenue Kristin Gensmer Fort Collins, Colorado Per Hogestad Dave Lingle Cablecast on City Cable Channel 14 Alexandra Wallace on the Comcast cable system Belinda Zink Laurie Kadrich Karen McWilliams Josh Weinberg Gino Campana Staff Liaison, CDNS Director Preservation Planner Preservation Planner Council Liaison 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. Regular Meeting January 14, 2015  CALL TO ORDER  ROLL CALL  PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA  DISCUSSION AGENDA 1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 10, 2014 REGULAR MEETING. The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the December 10, 2014 regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission. 2. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - UTILITY ADMIN BUILDING AND CREAMERY LABORATORY BUILDING PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Update on Utility Administration Building and Old Creamery Laboratory Building (Butterfly Building) – 222 LaPorte Avenue APPLICANT: Brian Hergott, Facilities Project Manager Landmark Preservation Commission City of Fort Collins Page 2 3. FORT COLLINS LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE COLLAMER/MALABY HISTORIC DISTRICT AT 303, 305, 313, AND 315 NORTH MELDRUM STREET PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Staff is pleased to present for your consideration the Collamer/Malaby Historic District at 303, 305, 313, and 315 North Meldrum Street. The district has significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standards B and C. APPLICANT: James and Carol Burrill 4. FORT COLLINS LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE KRAMER/BARRAZA PROPERTY AT 520 NINTH STREET PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Staff is pleased to present for your consideration the Kramer/Barraza Property located at 520 Ninth Street. The property has significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standards A and C. APPLICANT: Henry and Sylvia Barraza 5. FORT COLLINS LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE LONGYEAR PROPERTY AT 719 REMINGTON STREET PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Staff is pleased to present for your consideration the Longyear Property located at 719 Remington Street. The property has significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standards B and C. APPLICANT: James Danella, Property Owner 6. FORT COLLINS LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE HOLMES/MANGES PROPERTY AT 1202 LAPORTE AVENUE PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Staff is pleased to present for your consideration the Holmes/Manges Property located at 1202 Laporte Avenue. The property has significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standard C. APPLICANT: Sharon Manges, Property Owner 7. FINAL DESIGN REVIEW FOR OLD TOWN SQUARE RENOVATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority is seeking a final design review from the Commission on the proposed renovation project of Old Town Square, within the Old Town Historic District. APPLICANT: Matt Robenalt and Todd Dangerfield, Downtown Development Authority  OTHER BUSINESS  ADJOURNMENT Agenda Item 1 Item # 1 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY January 14, 2015 Landmark Preservation Commission STAFF Gretchen Schiager, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 10, 2014 REGULAR MEETING. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the December 10, 2014 regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission. ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft LPC Dec 10, 2014 Minutes (PDF) 1 Packet Pg. 3 Landmark Preservation Commission Page 1 December 10, 2014 Ron Sladek, Chair Doug Ernest, Vice Chair City Council Chambers Maren Bzdek City Hall West Meg Dunn 300 Laporte Avenue Kristin Gensmer Fort Collins, Colorado Dave Lingle Pat Tvede Cablecast on City Cable Channel 14 Alexandra Wallace on the Comcast cable system Belinda Zink Laurie Kadrich Karen McWilliams Josh Weinberg Gino Campana Staff Liaison, CDNS Director Preservation Planner Preservation Planner Council Liaison 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. Regular Meeting December 10, 2014  CALL TO ORDER Chair Sladek called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  ROLL CALL PRESENT: Dunn, Zink, Bzdek, Tvede, Wallace, Gensmer, Sladek ABSENT: Ernest (excused), Lingle (excused) STAFF: McWilliams, Weinberg, Schiager  PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA No public comment. Chair Sladek announced that the Great Western Sugar Company located within the Kingfisher Point Natural Area has been officially listed on the National Register, making it the 25th Fort Collins property to be individually listed. Chair Sladek announced this is Pat Tvede’s last meeting, and thanked her for her years of service. Landmark Preservation Commission 1.a Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: Draft LPC Dec 10, 2014 Minutes (2804 : Minutes of December 10, 2014) City of Fort Collins Page 2  DISCUSSION AGENDA 1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 12, 2014 REGULAR MEETING. The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2014 regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission. Ms. Tvede moved that the Landmark Preservation Commission approve the minutes of the November 12, 2014 meeting. Ms. Zink seconded. Motion passed 7-0. [Timestamp: 5:35 p.m.] 2. PRELIMINARY/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW – ADDITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS ON COOPERSMITH’S, 220 EAST MOUNTAIN AVENUE PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Zonta Club of Fort Collins is proposing a “Northern Colorado Women’s Legacy Hall of Fame,” to consist of a wall of photographic images of significant women. While the intent is that the images will remain for some time, the installation is not permanent and is easily removed. The club has received permission from the building owner, Old Town Property; the business owner, Coopersmith’s; and the DDA, to install images in the black spandrel glass walls of Coopersmith’s. Because the property affects the exterior appearance of a Fort Collins Landmark property, Landmark Preservation Commission approval is also required. APPLICANT: Patti Smith, Zonta Club of Fort Collins Staff Report Ms. McWilliams presented the staff report. Applicant Presentation Ms. Smith gave the Applicant presentation, providing background information and details about the proposed project. Public Input None Commission Questions and Discussion The Applicant clarified that the woodcut prints will be digitally printed on graffiti-protection-coated laminate. The laminate will be just outside the glass, and will not affect the glass. When asked whether the laminate would be bolted into the window frames, the Applicant stated they are still working out the best and least impactful way to attach them. Members asked for clarification on the location, and the Applicant explained the installation will be on the six north windows of the Pizza Pub, which is a newer building. Nothing will be attached to the older buildings. The Applicant clarified the size of the artwork, and stated they believe it will be visible from other locations in the area. The artwork will not be illuminated at night. Chair Sladek asked whether the Commission had any concerns related to the Old Town Historic District Design Guidelines, the Secretary of Interior Standards or the Municipal Code. No concerns were expressed. Members stated it was a positive addition, and fit well with the Old Town Historic District Design Guidelines 6-13 and 6-14 with regard to murals. Members discussed the impact on the historic character of the District per 14-48b, Section 1, noting that this may be an opportunity to highlight historic women in our area. The Commission indicated they were comfortable with proceeding with a final design review. Commission Deliberation Ms. Gensmer moved that the Landmark Preservation Commission approve the Zonta Club’s request for the addition of woodcut prints for a Northern Colorado Women’s Legacy Hall of Fame on Coopersmith’s, 220 East Mountain Avenue, under Municipal Code Section 14-48b. Ms. Tvede seconded. Motion passed 7-0. 1.a Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: Draft LPC Dec 10, 2014 Minutes (2804 : Minutes of December 10, 2014) City of Fort Collins Page 3 [Timestamp: 5:57 p.m.] 3. PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW - WATER WORKS INTERPRETIVE MUSEUM, 2005 NORTH OVERLAND TRAIL PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Poudre Landmarks Foundation (PLF) is exploring the reuse of the historic Fort Collins Water Works buildings and site as a water interpretive museum, and has received a State Historical Fund grant to assist with developing plans. Alterations and new construction to designated Landmark properties are subject to review under Municipal Code Section 14-48. The PLF has submitted its preliminary design for the proposed improvements and development of the Water Works Interpretive Museum. Any concerns, comments or suggestion would be greatly appreciated, so that can be incorporated or addressed as the design develops. APPLICANT: Peter Stewart, Stewart Architecture Ms. Wallace recused herself due to a conflict of interest. Staff Report Ms. McWilliams presented the staff report. Applicant Presentation Mr. Stewart gave the Applicant presentation. Public Input None Commission Questions and Discussion Members asked for more details about the staging area on the east side and the alterations to the doors. The Applicant explained that the paved area would be an all-weather exterior surface, providing a safe, accessible route into the building and restrooms. The Applicant said the front doors will remain. They currently swing in. The door on the right would maintain its hinge and be in a fixed position, while the door on the left would have to swing out, possibly using concealed pivot hinges. The other door would be widened and altered to swing out without removing the windows. A Member asked whether the building was structurally sound. The Applicant explained that while there are a few issues that need to be addressed, it is generally in remarkably good shape. Members inquired about the archeological investigation, and whether the flagstone patio areas had also been investigated. The Applicant stated they had, and they don’t believe they will be disturbing any known archeological finds. Members pointed out they will need to have an archeologist on site with the surveyor and when any ground work is being done. While there is not a lot of ground work, there is some shallow work for grading and pavers. Members noted that the mechanical and lighting systems need to be unobtrusive, and more of an industrial look due to nature of building and historic use. The mechanical room is not visible to the public, and the corrugated metal divider makes it clear that it’s new, while still in keeping with industrial feel. Members asked whether they intended to install storm windows. The Applicant stated they had not yet done the heat-load calculations, but acknowledged it will be a low-performing building energy- wise. Storm windows may not make enough difference to be warranted. The Applicant stated there are no plans to add insulation to the building. They plan to use radiant floor heat, which is not visible, and are also looking at alternative energy such as micro-hydroelectricity. With regard to cooling, the Applicant said the building had a lot of thermal mass and very high ceilings, and they are hopeful that they won’t need to have cooling. If needed, they may consider a geothermal water-based system for cooling through the floors. 1.a Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: Draft LPC Dec 10, 2014 Minutes (2804 : Minutes of December 10, 2014) City of Fort Collins Page 4 Chair Sladek asked whether the Commission had any concerns in light of Section 14-48b. A Member stated that there did not appear to be any detrimental effects from the proposed work. Another Member asked about planting shade trees and the need for irrigation. The Applicant stated the trees were intended to minimally meet the County’s requirements, and to protect the view shed from the cars in the parking lot. Commission Feedback Chair Sladek noted that this is a preliminary design review with no voting. He said the Commission seems generally comfortable with the plan, and the project was headed in a good direction. The Commission looks forward to seeing the plan again as the project progresses. The Applicant thanked the Commission for their comments and feedback. Ms. Wallace returned to the meeting. [Timestamp: 6:43 p.m.] Chair Sladek explained that the order of agenda items 4 and 5 had been switched at the request of an Applicant. 5. DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE CONCEPTUAL REVIEW, 1ST BANK, 100 S COLLEGE AVENUE PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for the LPC Design Review Subcommittee to review and comment upon proposed exterior alterations to a property that has been determined to be individually eligible for Fort Collins Landmark recognition. APPLICANT: Jim Cox, Architecture Plus Staff Report Ms. McWilliams provided the staff report. Applicant Presentation Jim Cox addressed the Commission on behalf of the Applicant. He introduced Adam Snyder and Dawn Davis from 1st Bank, who were seated in the audience. Don Bernholtz ran the PowerPoint for Mr. Cox’s presentation. Mr. Cox explained the two design options being proposed, one that they considered to be the minimum treatment necessary, and the other being the Applicant’s preferred treatment option. Public Input None Commission Questions and Discussion Members asked for clarification about the tempered glass versus plate glass for the windows. The Applicant explained that the windows are currently plate glass, while the International Building Code (IBC) requires tempered glass. There is no glass company in the U.S. that can replace windows of this size and weight with thermal pane tempered glass. He found one company in Canada who will do the work, but at a cost of approximately $350K. To minimize the costs, the proposed design would have tempered glass only in the lower panels and heat strengthened glass on the upper panels, separated with horizontal mullions. Chair Sladek asked Staff about the history of modifications and additions to the building. Ms. McWilliams provided a summary, based on her recollection. She believed that around 2000, Cache Bank purchased the property and applied for a permit to alter the building by putting a stucco (EIFS) product over the existing gold-colored tile. Because the building was not yet 50 years old, they were not subject to the Historic Preservation review standards at the time. However, the stucco was applied in such a way as to minimize any damage to the gold-colored tiles underneath. 1.a Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: Draft LPC Dec 10, 2014 Minutes (2804 : Minutes of December 10, 2014) City of Fort Collins Page 5 In 2013, 1st Bank acquired the property, and submitted plans to change the roof configuration, install new windows, cover the blue brick with a stone product, and add a rear addition, skylight, and ATM. The CDNS Director and Landmark Preservation Commission Chair at the time reviewed the design, and approved the rear addition, ATM, and skylight. At that time the other changes were not approved, as it was felt they would greatly alter the historic character of the building. Recently, a portion of the gold tile was exposed during exploratory demolition, and then the stucco was replaced, so the gold tile is still underneath. The Applicant explained that the gold-colored tile cannot be restored, because it is damaged, isn’t frost-proof and cannot be properly maintained. The Applicant provided the Commission with photos of the exposed tile to illustrate this point. He stated that with the proposed new upper windows, the old tile would be completely removed. He explained that the existing gold tile was intended for interior use. Members asked whether the gold tile could be replaced in order to comply with Secretary of the Interior Standard 6. The Applicant has not been able to find gold frost-proof tile to match the look. Members asked if the canopy over the ATM was original. The Applicant stated it was not original and had been added by a previous owner. Members discussed the Applicant’s comments about enhancing the horizontality of the post-modern design with the preferred design option. A comment was made that verticality is actually more important to the original design. The Applicant said they had considered a design that would place more emphasis on the vertical orientation, and expressed willingness to explore that further. Chair Sladek asked that the Commission look at each element of the design as separate issue. The windows and safety glass is one big item. The removal of the EIFS panels and underlying gold tile is another issue, tying in with the addition of the spandrel windows in its place. The third item is raising the canopy over the ATM to be in line with the canopy over the main entrance. He pointed out that this change could make it look like it might have been part of the original building, which is a problem. He felt that aside from the glass issue, the designs stray too far from the intent of the original design. Another Member added that another issue is moving the sign back to its original location, which was actually a positive change. Members asked why there is only one bid for the glass. The Applicant stated that Commercial Glass is the largest glass company in Northern Colorado and they are unable to install panels of this size and weight due to the risk. The Applicant further explained that tempered glass is only required by code if it is within 18” from the floor. If the glass is higher than that, it is not required to be tempered. The Applicant was asked whether installing a bar in front of the window to prevent someone from walking into it, or using 3M Scotchshield Safety Film, might be options. The Applicant stated the film was not allowed below 18” from the floor by the IBC. He further stated that the option of installing a safety bar as a way around using tempered glass below 18” is also not provided for in the IBC. The Commission discussed the issue of removing the tile and installing spandrel windows. The consensus was that the tile should not be removed, and it was noted that a future owner may be interested in restoring the tile. The Applicant stated that the gold tile look was part of the original Columbia Savings and Loan branding and doesn’t fit with 1st Bank branding. Members pointed out that the branding and uniqueness of the building is part of its historic fabric and part of what makes it landmark eligible. There was some additional discussion about the horizontal and vertical lines of the building. Members mentioned that the horizontal muntins should be as minimal as possible, and that no additional vertical dividers should be inserted. The Commission discussed where they would prefer to see a single horizontal muntin, but acknowledged that would be largely dependent upon the engineering report. The Applicant reminded the Commission that an engineer still needs to look at the minimal option. Commission Feedback Chair Sladek said the Commission prefers minimal approach. Overall, they felt that option was a fairly minor change. 1.a Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: Draft LPC Dec 10, 2014 Minutes (2804 : Minutes of December 10, 2014) City of Fort Collins Page 6 The Applicant thanked the Commission for their input. Dawn Davis from 1st Bank commented about their intent to try to make the design more mid-century modern, and stressed their desire to be a good community partner. Chair Sladek thanked the Applicants for their presentation. [Timestamp: 8:00 p.m.] 4. CONCEPTUAL AND FINAL DESIGN REVIEW OF REAR ADDITION, LANDBLOM PROPERTY AT 116 NORTH PEARL STREET PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for a design review and final approval of a proposed rear addition to this residence. The design was conceptually reviewed by the Landmark Preservation Commission at its April 9, 2014 meeting. APPLICANT: Ken and Michelle Christensen Staff Report Ms. McWilliams provided the staff report. Applicant Presentation Mr. Christensen spoke on behalf of the Applicant. He explained since the Commission last saw the design in April there was a slight change involving the engineering of a window on the sloped roof. The design still has the same footprint and height and meets design requirements for Eastside/Westside neighborhoods. Public Input None Commission Questions and Discussion Members asked for clarification on the change to the window. The roofline changed so that it now slants to the side in order to accommodate some structure above the window. Chair Sladek asked if the Members had any concerns about the design. Only positive comments were made. Commission Deliberation Ms. Zink moved that the Landmark Preservation Commission approve the design of the rear addition to the Landblom Property at 116 North Pearl Street finding that it complies with Section 14-48 of the Municipal Code, Approval of Proposed Work. Ms. Gensmer seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Chair Sladek thanked the Applicant, who then thanked Staff for their help with the process. [Timestamp: 8:07 p.m.] 6. DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE CONCEPTUAL REVIEW, KAPPA DELTA SORORITY, 412 W LAUREL STREET PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for the LPC Design Review Subcommittee to review and comment upon proposed exterior alterations to a property that is individually eligible for Fort Collins Landmark recognition. APPLICANT: Greg D. Fisher, Architect Staff Report Ms. McWilliams presented the staff report. Applicant Presentation Mr. Fisher introduced himself and Patricia Vincent who provided the background and goals of the project. Mr. Fisher reviewed the plans and drawings for the design. Public Input None 1.a Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: Draft LPC Dec 10, 2014 Minutes (2804 : Minutes of December 10, 2014) City of Fort Collins Page 7 Commission Questions Members asked whether there were any historic photos of how the building originally looked. The Applicant stated that there was one photo that didn’t make it into the packet, but the building looks the same other than the addition of the trellis and canopy, and the colors. It was mentioned that Option 2, by retaining the concrete block and painting it a lighter color, would restore the building to something similar to the original look. Commission Discussion and Feedback Chair Sladek guided the Commission through a discussion of the different elements of the proposed design options, and the following points were made: 1. Freestanding canopy – Members approved of the change as long as it remains freestanding and light. 2. Signage – Members noted the sign had already been moved. They agreed that it was fine with the stipulation that it be attached in mortar joints. 3. Front Entry – The Commission was largely in agreement that changing the single front entry to a double-door, and adding the sidelights, was acceptable as long as the concrete block work is retained. They felt it was a good compromise, and the visual impact was not that great. 4. Block Work – The Commission agreed that retaining the block work and painting it a lighter color was important. The proposed zinc skin would be attached at the mortar joints, covering but preserving the block work. However, it was noted that if the block work were left uncovered, the changes to the entrance would be more palatable. Too many cascading changes would impact the integrity of the original design intent, when considered in the context of the Seven Aspects of Integrity. 5. Upper glazing – While most of the Members expressed that they liked the aesthetic appeal of the design and understood the utility of it, they felt the impact on the integrity of the original design was too great. When considering the Seven Aspects of Integrity, the upper glazing would impact the materials, design and feeling. The Commission acknowledged struggling with this element. There was near consensus among the members not to support the upper glazing. 6. Lower glazing – A strong majority would support the lower glazing, as long as the block work is retained and painted a lighter color. [Timestamp: 9:09 p.m.]  OTHER BUSINESS None  ADJOURNMENT Chair Sladek adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Gretchen Schiager. 1.a Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: Draft LPC Dec 10, 2014 Minutes (2804 : Minutes of December 10, 2014) Agenda Item 2 Item # 2 Page 1 STAFF REPORT January 14, 2015 Landmark Preservation Commission PROJECT NAME DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - UTILITY ADMIN BUILDING AND CREAMERY LABORATORY BUILDING STAFF Karen McWilliams, Historic Preservation Planner PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Update on Utility Administration Building and Old Creamery Laboratory Building (Butterfly Building) – 222 LaPorte Avenue APPLICANT: Brian Hergott, Facilities Project Manager OWNER: City of Fort Collins EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This project was discussed with the Landmark Preservation Commission most recently at its October 8, 2014 meeting, at which the Commission passed a resolution which, in part, approved the relocation of the historic Creamery Laboratory Building to the east of its current location. Since that meeting, Facilities has further developed the plans for the new Utility Administration Building and Creamery Laboratory Building. Facilities has submitted this latest design information to the Planning and Zoning Departments as the second submittal of the PDP process, and is scheduled to hear their feedback on January 14, 2015. Included are an updated site plan and perspectives showing the current design for the new building. The Laboratory Building has been elevated, as previously discussed, so it is out of the flood plain, and its diagonal orientation has been maintained. The site plan also embraces this diagonal orientation which will be used to tie the two buildings together. The steps to the new building represent a portion of the current location, and this original location will be marked. The use of the relocated building has not been determined, but discussions are taking place as the design moves forward. Facilities is also having discussions with the structural engineer about re-constructing a sign similar to the one previously installed on the upper block wall. The paperwork is being prepared to request landmark designation for the Old City Hall building and Texaco (Haiston Oil) building. Facilities is looking to bring these forward to the Commission in March for Council recommendation. Designation for the laboratory building will be sought later, after it has been moved to the new location. 2 Packet Pg. 11 Agenda Item 2 Item # 2 Page 2 ATTACHMENTS 1. 1-12-15 LPC Meeting Narrative (DOCX) 2. 01122015 Utilities Building Update - Landmark Preservation Presentation (PDF) 3. 005_ELEVATIONS (PDF) 4. LS-SitePlan (PDF) 5. LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 8 2014 MINUTES (DOCX) 2 Packet Pg. 12 Operation Services 300 LaPorte Ave, Building B PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6610 970.221.6534 fcgov.com January 6, 2015 Landmark Preservation Commission 281 N College Ave. Fort Collins, CO. 80522 RE: Update on Utility Administration Building and Old Creamery Laboratory Building (Butterfly Building) – 222 LaPorte Avenue In follow up to our discussion at the LPC work session on October 8, 2014 we have updated our design with plans of relocating the Creamery Laboratory Building to the east which will allow the new Utility building to be constructed along LaPorte Avenue. We have included an updated site plan and perspectives showing the current design for the new building. We have elevated the Creamery building as discussed so it is out of the flood plain and we have maintained its diagonal orientation. Our site plan also embraces this diagonal orientation which will be used to tie the two buildings together. The steps to the new building represent a portion of the current location and we are looking at ways to mark this original location. We have not determined how this relocated building will be used at the new location, but discussions are taking place as the design moves forward. We are having discussions with our structural engineer about re-constructing a sign similar to the one previously installed on the upper block wall. The paperwork is being prepared to request landmark designation for the Old City Hall building and Texaco (Haston Oil) building. We are looking to bring them to the commission in March for recommendation. We prefer to wait and request designation for the laboratory building after it has been moved to the new location. We have recently submitted this latest design information to Planning and Zoning as the second submittal of the PDP process. We are scheduled to hear their feedback on January 14, 2015. Brian Hergott Facilities Project Manager City of Fort Collins 2.a Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: 1-12-15 LPC Meeting Narrative (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and Creamery Laboratory Building) 1 Block 32/42 Development Update for new Utilities Building and existing Creamery Laboratory Building Landmark Preservation Committee January 12, 2015 2.b Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: 01122015 Utilities Building Update - Landmark Preservation Presentation (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and 2 Current Block 32/42 Master Plan 2.b Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: 01122015 Utilities Building Update - Landmark Preservation Presentation (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and 3 Key items for Creamery Building • Relocated building to be visible for those traveling LaPorte Avenue and is to have a functional use. • Tell the story behind this old building and why it exist. • Create a tie back to the building’s original location. • Create a tie with the new Utilities building and the other surrounding buildings. • Reconstruct a sign similar to the original Dairy Gold sign and have it serve a promotional function. • Use some special landscaping features around the building. • Submit this building along with Old City Hall and Haston Oil for landmark designation. 2.b Packet Pg. 16 Attachment: 01122015 Utilities Building Update - Landmark Preservation Presentation (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and 4 Current Site Plan 2.b Packet Pg. 17 Attachment: 01122015 Utilities Building Update - Landmark Preservation Presentation (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and 5 Southeast Perspective 2.b Packet Pg. 18 Attachment: 01122015 Utilities Building Update - Landmark Preservation Presentation (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and 6 Southwest Perspective 2 .b Packet Pg. 19 Attachment: 01122015 Utilities Building Update - Landmark Preservation Presentation (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and 7 Northeast Perspective 2 .b Packet Pg. 20 Attachment: 01122015 Utilities Building Update - Landmark Preservation Presentation (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and 8 South Perspective 2 .b Packet Pg. 21 Attachment: 01122015 Utilities Building Update - Landmark Preservation Presentation (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and 9 Comments 2.b Packet Pg. 22 Attachment: 01122015 Utilities Building Update - Landmark Preservation Presentation (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and LEVEL 1 100'-0" A LEVEL 2 114'-8" LEVEL 3 128'-0" C T.O. STRUCT 141'-4" B A.2 W09.2 W09.2 W08.2 W01 W02 W02 W02 W02 W01 W08.2 W09.2 W09.2 08.43A 08.91C 04.01 04.43A 04.43A 04.72E 04.72E 04.01 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WALL 04.01 04.72D 04.72B W10 W10 14'-8" 13'-4" 13'-4" 11'-4" 41'-2" LEVEL 1 100'-0" 1 LEVEL 2 114'-8" LEVEL 3 128'-0" T.O. STRUCT 141'-4" 2 2.6 3 3.4 4 4.6 5 5.4 6 7 W09 W08 W03 W04 W04 W02 W02 W01 W01 W07 W06 W05 W05 W06 W07 W07 W06 W06 W07 W02 LEVEL 1 100'-0" A LEVEL 2 114'-8" LEVEL 3 128'-0" C T.O. STRUCT 141'-4" A.2 B W09.2 W09.2 W08.2 W01 W02 W02 W02 W02 W09.2 W09.2 W14 W13.2 04.01 08.43A 08.91C 08.91C 04.72E 04.72E 04.01 04.43A 04.01 04.72C 04.01 04.43A 04.72D 04.01 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WALL 14'-8" 13'-4" 13'-4" 11'-4" 41'-2" LEVEL 1 100'-0" 1 LEVEL 2 114'-8" LEVEL 3 128'-0" T.O. STRUCT 141'-4" 7 6 5.4 5 4.6 4 3.4 3 2.6 2 08.43A 08.43A 08.43A W09 W02 W02 W02 W02 W02 W02 W02 W13 W12 W12 W11 W11 W01 W02 W02 W02 W02 W02 W02 W02 W02 W02 W02 W02 W02 W02 W01 W01 W01 W01 W01 W01 W04 2.d Packet Pg. 25 Attachment: LS-SitePlan (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and Creamery Laboratory Building) LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 8, 2014 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposed Relocation of “Butterfly Building” at 222 Laporte Avenue. APPLICANT: Jeff Mihelich, City of Fort Collins, City Manager’s Office Brian Hergott, City of Fort Collins, Operation Services OLD CREAMERY LABORATORY BUILDING (BUTTERFLY BUILDING) – 222 LAPORTE AVENUE Staff Report Ms. McWilliams presented the staff report, pointing out the applicable Land Use Codes. Applicant Presentation Mr. Mihelich gave a presentation on behalf of the City of Fort Collins. He discussed competing goals within the City organization, and a desire to address them. He said the Butterfly Building was iconic and unique. He asked the Commission to consider whether the Butterfly Building would still be eligible for landmark designation if it were moved, stating that six of the seven aspects of integrity would be unaffected by moving the building. He mentioned that the building has already lost a lot of its context due to the other developments around it. He pointed out that moving the building to the east of the new Utilities Administration Building (a.k.a. UAB) was the most desirable option from the City’s perspective and asked the Commission to provide a recommendation based on that location. Public Input None Commission Questions and Discussion One Member reviewed the seven aspects of integrity and commented on whether she believed each was affected by moving the building. She pointed out that the building has already lost some of its integrity with regard to several aspects due to the changes in its surroundings and the loss of the Dairy Gold sign. She said that, while these losses have already happened, they still must be considered in terms of eligibility and whether moving the building further impacts eligibility. Mr. Lingle disclosed that he and Ms. Bzdek had participated in an informal conceptual review of this project with City Staff last week. Members asked when the building was last reviewed for eligibility, which was in May of 2014, at which time it was determined to be individually eligible. Members discussed whether the significance of the building’s historic use and Googie architecture are high enough to offset some of the diminishment of integrity. Chair Sladek pointed out that there is more flexibility for a local designation than there is at the National level and that they don’t necessarily have to meet the State or National level of standards. He further pointed out that all seven aspects of integrity do not have to be in place, just a preponderance of them. Mr. Mihelich commented that he would like to explore the idea of adding a sign in a similar style to the Dairy Gold sign, if that would help to preserve the building’s eligibility. Members were generally in agreement that bringing back the Dairy Gold sign would be a very positive step, barring any trademark-related legality, and commented that it would help with the feeling and association aspects. The restoration of the Northern Hotel sign was given as an example. Mr. Mihelich said they would look into that. Members questioned what the future use of the building would be. Mr. Mihelich assured the Commission that the building would be used, but that ideas for its specific use were still being explored, including an educational function with regard to sustainability. This idea was well received by Members, as it could nicely tie the UAB to the idea of preservation of historic structures. Members also commented that they liked the idea of marking the outline of the original building and using interpretive signage at both the new and old location. Chair Sladek pointed out that the interpretive signage should not reference the name “Butterfly Building”, which is a recent nickname and not historically accurate. Chair Sladek requested that the City launch a landmark designation process for this building, the Old City Hall building, and the Texaco building within the next six months. Mr. Mihelich committed to start the process on all three of those buildings right away. A Member commented that the design of the UAB as currently proposed is not representative of the kind of cutting edge technology for which the building will be used and suggested that the City take another look at its design elements. 2.e Packet Pg. 26 Attachment: LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 8 2014 MINUTES (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and A Member pointed out that, because the Commission had seen a previous design which was more respectful to this historic building, any motion will have to defend how this design meets Land Use Code Section 3.4.7 with regard to protection of the building to the maximum extent feasible. A Member inquired about the fact that the UAB was originally supposed to be net zero. Mr. Mihelich explained that this building will be better than Gold Certified LEED, which is the City’s standard. He went on to explain that the budget for the building was $20 million, but the original design came in closer to $27 million, which they could not justify to Council. He said that they have already had some discussions about making the skin of the building less utilitarian. Members pointed out that the new UAB will be flanked by two historic buildings from the same era, and that design inspiration can be taken from both. Chair Sladek summarized the Commission’s comments, making the following points:  Of the three location options presented, the Commission prefers the southeast corner of the property.  The Commission would like to see the Dairy Gold sign reconstructed.  The Commission would like to see a functional use defined for the building that is consistent with its historic use as a promotional vehicle.  The Commission agrees that the marking of the original location and the use of interpretive signage are of critical importance to the project.  The Commission agrees that the design of the new UAB should consider the context of the Butterfly Building and the Old City Hall. While the relocation of the Butterfly Building does not meet the “maximum extent feasible” requirements of Land Use Code Section 3.4.7, this can be mitigated by drawing design inspiration for the new UAB from its mid-century modern neighbors.  The Commission also requests that the City launch a landmark designation process for the Butterfly Building, the Old City Hall building, and the Texaco (Haston Oil) building. Members were in agreement that these points represented their recommendations and indicated they were ready to proceed with a final review. Commission Deliberation Mr. Lingle moved that the Landmark Preservation Commission recommend to the decision maker the approval of the final development proposal for the Utilities Administration Building in regards to its impact on the Butterfly Building, based on compliance with Municipal Code Sections 14.5 and 14.48 and Section 3.4.7 of the Land Use Code, finding that, while the relocation of the Butterfly Building is detrimental to the seven aspects of integrity and does not meet the Land Use Code standard of “to the maximum extent feasible”, the proposed design, in conjunction with the Commission’s outlined recommendations, mitigates those concerns. Ms. Zink seconded. Motion passed 8-0. Sladek thanked the Applicant, and Mr. Mihelich thanked the Commission for their input, noting that their suggestions will make this a much better project. 2.e Packet Pg. 27 Attachment: LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 8 2014 MINUTES (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and Agenda Item 3 Item # 3 Page 1 STAFF REPORT January 14, 2015 Landmark Preservation Commission PROJECT NAME FORT COLLINS LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE COLLAMER/MALABY HISTORIC DISTRICT AT 303, 305, 313, AND 315 NORTH MELDRUM STREET STAFF Josh Weinberg, City Planner PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Staff is pleased to present for your consideration the Collamer/Malaby Historic District at 303, 305, 313, and 315 North Meldrum Street. The district has significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standards B and C. APPLICANT: James and Carol Burrill OWNER: James and Carol Burrill RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds that the Collamer/Malaby Historic District qualifies for Landmark designation under Fort Collins Landmark Designation Standards B and C. If the Landmark Preservation Commission determines that the historic district is eligible under these standards, then the Commission may pass a resolution recommending City Council pass an ordinance designating the Collamer/Malaby Historic District as a Fort Collins Landmark under Designation Standards B and C. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Collamer-Malaby Historic District is significant under Fort Collins Landmark Designation Significance Standards B and C and Exterior Integrity Standards A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. These properties all relate to one of the pioneers of Fort Collins, Jacob Collamer. Collamer homesteaded the land of the Grandview Cemetery. The Collamers and descendants have called 300 block of North Meldrum home since 1899, when Frank Collamer, a son of Jacob, first moved his family onto 317 North Meldrum. Furthermore, several influential people from Fort Collins history exchanged ownership of the Emma Malaby Grocery Store before Frank Collamer purchased it. Malaby Grocery, now located at 313 North Meldrum, is one of the oldest commercial buildings in Fort Collins. Construction on the store was completed in the 1870s when it stood on College Avenue near what is now the Old Town Triangle. The wood frame structure retained the false front, indicative of the typical Old West style. Commercial buildings boasted the false front vernacular style in the early days of Fort Collins history; however, Malaby grocery is the last surviving example of the style. The location and setting of the site contain a rich history of Collamer development and neighborhood businesses although the structures on the 300 block are not all strictly original to the site. Minimal changes to the exterior of the structures protect and convey the historical value of the buildings. As the properties stand on the 300 block of North Meldrum, together they connect to the time of early Fort Collins development. Collamer descendants still retain ownership of the property. 3 Packet Pg. 28 Agenda Item 3 Item # 3 Page 2 ATTACHMENTS 1. Landmark Designation Application (DOC) 2. Photos (DOCX) 3. Site Map (PDF) 4. Location Map (PDF) 3 Packet Pg. 29 Revised 08-2014 Page 1 Fort Collins Landmark Designation LOCATION INFORMATION: Address: 303, 305, 313, and 315 North Meldrum Street Legal Description: Lots 1-4, Block 53, FTC. Property Name (historic and/or common): Collamer-Malaby Historic District OWNER INFORMATION: Name: James E. Burrill and Carol S. Burrill Phone: 970-619-0450 Email: Burrill@frii.com Address: 305 N Meldrum Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521-2023 CLASSIFICATION Category Ownership Status Present Use Existing Designation Building Public Occupied Commercial Nat’l Register Structure Private Unoccupied Educational State Register Site Religious Object Residential District Entertainment Government Other FORM PREPARED BY: Name and Title: Cassandra Bumgarner, Historic Preservation Planning Intern Address: City of Fort Collins, Historic Preservation Department, P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522 Phone: Email: cbumgarner@fcgov.com Relationship to Owner: None DATE: 1/07/2015 Planning, Development & Transportation Services Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.41 0 970.22 4- fax fcgov.c 3.a Packet Pg. 30 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Revised 08-2014 Page 2 TYPE OF DESIGNATION and BOUNDARIES Individual Landmark Property Landmark District Explanation of Boundaries: The boundaries of the property being designated as a Fort Collins Landmark correspond to the legal description of the property, above. SIGNIFICANCE Properties are eligible for designation if they possess significance, which is the importance of a site, structure, object or district to the history, architecture, archeology, engineering or culture of our community, State or Nation. For designation as Fort Collins Landmarks or Fort Collins Landmark Districts properties must meet one (1) or more of the following standards: Standard A: Events. This property is associated with events that have made a recognizable contribution to the broad patterns of the history of the community, State or Nation. It is associated with either (or both) of these two (2) types of events: 1. A specific event marking an important moment in Fort Collins prehistory or history; and/or 2. A pattern of events or a historic trend that made a recognizable contribution to the development of the community, State or Nation. Standard B: Persons/Groups. This property is associated with the lives of persons or groups of persons recognizable in the history of the community, State or Nation whose specific contributions to that history can be identified and documented. Standard C: Design/Construction. This property embodies the identifiable characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; represents the work of a craftsman or architect whose work is distinguishable from others by its characteristic style and quality; possesses high artistic values or design concepts; or is part of a recognizable and distinguishable group of properties. Standard D: Information potential. This property has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. 3.a Packet Pg. 31 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Revised 08-2014 Page 3 EXTERIOR INTEGRITY Properties are eligible for designation if they possess exterior integrity, which is the ability of a site, structure, object or district to be able to convey its significance. The exterior integrity of a resource is based on the degree to which it retains all or some of seven (7) aspects or qualities: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association. All seven qualities do not need to be present for a site, structure, object or district to be eligible as long as the overall sense of past time and place is evident. Standard A: Location. This property is located where it was originally constructed or where an historic event occurred. Standard B: Design. This property retains a combination of elements that create its historic form, plan space, structure, and style. Standard C: Setting. This property retains a character and relationship with its surroundings that reflect how and where it was originally situated in relation to its surrounding features and open space. Standard D: Materials. This property retains much of the historic physical elements that originally formed the property. Standard E: Workmanship. This property possesses evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history or prehistory. This consists of evidence of artisans' labor and skill in constructing or altering the building, structure or site. Standard F: Feeling. This property expresses the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period or time. This results from the presence of physical features that, taken together, convey the property's historic character. Standard G: Association. This property retains an association, or serves as a direct link to, an important historic event or person. It retains association if it is the place where the event or activity occurred and is sufficiently intact to convey that relationship to an observer. Like feeling, association requires the presence of physical features that convey a property's historic character. 3.a Packet Pg. 32 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Revised 08-2014 Page 4 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE and EXTERIOR INTEGRITY (Please describe why the property is significant, relative to the Standard(s) above, and how it possesses exterior integrity.) The Collamer-Malaby Historic District is significant under Fort Collins Landmark Designation Significance Standards B and C and Exterior Integrity Standards A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. These properties all relate to one of the pioneers of Fort Collins, Jacob Collamer. Collamer homesteaded the land of the Grandview Cemetery. The Collamers and descendants have called 300 block of North Meldrum home since 1899, when Frank Collamer, a son of Jacob, first moved his family onto 317 North Meldrum. Furthermore, several influential people from Fort Collins history exchanged ownership of the Emma Malaby Grocery Store before Frank Collamer purchased it. Malaby Grocery, now located at 313 North Meldrum, is one of the oldest commercial buildings in Fort Collins. Construction on the store was completed in the 1870s when it stood on College Avenue near what is now the Old Town Triangle. The wood frame structure retained the false front, indicative of the typical Old West style. Commercial buildings boasted the false front vernacular style in the early days of Fort Collins history; however, Malaby grocery is the last surviving example of the style. The location and setting of the site contain a rich history of Collamer development and neighborhood businesses although the structures on the 300 block are not all strictly original to the site. Minimal changes to the exterior of the structures protect and convey the historical value of the buildings. As the properties stand on the 300 block of North Meldrum, together they connect to the time of early Fort Collins development. Collamer descendants still retain ownership of the property. 3.a Packet Pg. 33 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Revised 08-2014 Page 5 HISTORICAL INFORMATION (Please include city directory research and/or a title search if the property is important for its association with a significant person.) The Collamer-Malaby properties, now in the hands of James and Carol Burrill, hold a significant place in the history of Fort Collins. Burrill’s family has owned the building since the early 20th century and the 300 block of Meldrum even longer. Burrill’s great grandfather Frank Algerine Collamer owned the grocery store before eventually selling it to his daughter, Emma Malaby. Burrill’s great aunt Emma operated the store for a time before World War II; however, after the war, the store remained unoccupied until 1989 when James and Carol opened Emma Malaby Antiques.1 Burrill’s great-great grandfather (and Frank A. Collamer’s father) Jacob V. Collamer helped establish Fort Collins. He participated in the Mercer colony, which hailed from Mercer county, Pennsylvania. The colony movement was important to the growth of Fort Collins. In an attempt to reduce risks associated with moving westward, entire communities moved together. The bond between the members of the community allowed faster development of schools and churches.2 Jacob Collamer scouted the Cache la Poudre Valley in late 1860s with the Mercer colony.3 The Mercer colony attempted the first colony in this area. They settled west of Fort Collins in the area known as Prospect Park and the Scott-Sherwood addition and began building a canal.4 The Mercer ditch, as they called it, ended up financially ruining the colony. Even after the colony’s financial hardship, and departure of many of its members, not all Collamers left Colorado. Many members of the colony, discouraged that they were not able to complete the ditch themselves, left Fort Collins throughout the years leading up to 1879. In 1879, a company completed the irrigation ditch, which is still used today.5 While Jacob Collamer returned East, not all of his children followed. Frank Collamer, one of five brothers, stayed behind and established roots in Colorado. He married Achsah Alice Hulse and had 12 children with her.6 Construction of the wood frame, false front commercial building that would eventually be Malaby Grocery on South College Avenue also occurred in the 1870s. Ruth Collamer Burrill Dermody, owner until her death in 1986, believed the building was built in 1874.7 False front commercial structures saturated the Colorado landscape from the late nineteenth century through the early twentieth.8 Before the completion of the railroad, builders used wood-framing construction techniques, as wood was readily available and easy to transport. False front commercial buildings also reflected the uncertainty of the times. Unsure if the business would succeed, owners did not sink a lot of resources into construction of buildings in preparation for the worst. Additionally, the false front created a more grandiose appearance than a simple canvas tent or front gabled building. Malaby Grocery’s design embodies this balance of practicality and impressiveness. Once brick became more readily available in the 1870s it was used as a reflection of owners’ desires to emulate the commercial blocks of the eastern US and as a symbol of the business’s success.9 Builders also retired the wooden false front commercial design in favor of fire-resistant 1 Josephine Payson Clements, “Oldest Commercial Building Reopens,” Fort Collins Triangle Review, November 2, 1989, 7. 2 Fort Collins History Connection, “Establishing the City: Old Town and New Town. 1866-1877.” 3 Sources conflict on whether the Mercer colony arrived in 1868 or 1869; however, sources (Frank McClelland’s article, Ansel Watrous’s History of Larimer County Colorado 1911 and Fort Collins History Connection early Fort Collins history) agreed that this group was the first colony that tried to settle Fort Collins. 4 Frank McClelland, “Frank Collamer Watched Vast Plains Lands of Poudre Valley Developed Into Thriving Agricultural Center,” Pioneer Men, May 3, 1946; Ansel Watrous, History of Larimer County, Colorado 1911 (Fort Collins, CO: The Old Army Press, 1972), 229. 5 Evadene Burris Swanson, Fort Collins Yesterdays (Fort Collins, CO: George and Hildegarde Morgan, 1993), 11. 6 Ansel Watrous, History of Larimer County, Colorado 1911 (Fort Collins, CO: The Old Army Press, 1972), 229; Clements, “Oldest Commercial Building Reopens,” 3; Ten of the twelve children lived to adulthood. 7 Clements, “Oldest Commercial Building Reopens,” 3; Ayers, “Emma Malaby Grocery History Project,” 2. 8 “False Front Commercial,” History Colorado, http://www.historycolorado.org/oahp/false-front-commercial. 9 Fort Collins History Connection, “Establishing the City: Old Town and New Town. 1866-1877.” 3.a Packet Pg. 34 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Revised 08-2014 Page 6 materials.10 The store exchanged hands several times throughout its existence. In 1869, Henry C. Peterson filed for a homestead that included the land (148 North College Avenue) that the building would be constructed.11 In 1872, Peterson gave The Larimer County Land Improvement Company a quit-claim deed to it. From there, Sarah Ellis Eddy bought the land in 1873. A letter to the editor of the Fort Collins Weekly Courier described Eddy as a “woman of education and culture.”12 Throughout the years, she owned a bookstore and sold real estate. She was one of Fort Collins’ first successful businesswomen.13 In 1881, Eddy sold to George T. Wilkins, who ran a photography business in the store. Called “one of the latest, most needed and substantial improvements in our city,” the Wilkins studio on College was a successful gallery.14 During Wilkins’ ownership, he added a 30 pane window in the north wall.15 Wilkins sold the photography studio to Thomas Quinn in 1896, who then sold to Benjamin T. Whedbee in 1899. Whedbee, the first mayor of Fort Collins, country treasurer in 1864, and prominent business man wanted only the land. He sold the structure itself to Frank Collamer in 1906.1617 Also during this time, the home on 303 North Meldrum was built. The home was built in approximately 1898 and John T. Dealy was the first owner. The Collamers lived at 317 North Meldrum until 1910, when they moved into the building at 303 North Meldrum. While they lived at 317 North Meldrum, the Collamers had a grocery store in the front of the home. Ruth Collamer Burrill Dermody remembered how her father, Frank, had always wanted a grocery store.18 Frank Collamer moved the false front structure from North College to 313 North Meldrum near his own home at 303 North Meldrum. Upon moving the structure to Meldrum, Collamer painted the building white with dark trim and added a boardwalk porch and covered awning roof, supported by four posts.19 Frank and Alice are listed as grocers in the 1907 Fort Collins City Directory, but later that same year, Collamer sold the stock of this grocery store to Mr. W. E. Robinson and Grate. The Collamers continued to operate and grocery store on Grant and Cherry Streets, as well as own the land that Meldrum grocery sat on.20 The Robinson and Grate operations failed and Collamer re-opened the Meldrum grocery himself. He added on a false-front wraparound addition in 1916 for more space. He needed this because he also ran a woodyard business. The children of the family carried on the traditions. The boys worked in the woodyard and the girls clerked in the grocery store. In 1919, Collamer’s daughter Minerva took over operations, although Frank continued to own the land. Sometime within the following couple of years, his daughter Emma Malaby and her husband Henry Ross Malaby bought the store. The Malabys are listed as owners of the store in the 1922 Fort Collins City Directory. Frank’s son Arthur ran the woodyard business until World War I when he joined the armed forces. During the war years, Ruth, his sister, took over operations. She had married Frank Burrill in 1914 10 “False Front Commercial,” History Colorado, http://www.historycolorado.org/oahp/false-front-commercial. 11 The lot was then numbered 148 North College Avenue, but the present address is 146 North College Avenue. 12 Letter to the Editor, Fort Collins Weekly Courier, June 21, 1921, 6. 13 Clements, “Oldest Commercial Building Reopens,” 3; Letter to the Editor, Fort Collins Weekly Courier, June 21, 1921, 6-7; “Purely Personal,” Fort Collins Courier, June 25, 1920, 3. 14 Fort Collins Courier, March 31, 1881, 4. 15 David Ayers, “Emma Malaby Grocery History Project,” Thesis, Colorado State University, 1984, 3. 16 Watrous, History of Larimer County, Colorado 1911, 233; Linda R. Wommack, From the Grave: A Roadside Guide to Colorado’s Pioneer Cemeteries (St. Caldwell, Idaho: Caxton Press, 1998) 214. 17 146 North College still has the building that Whedbee built – the Commercial Bank and Trust building. Over the years, the building housed numerous businesses including banks, restaurants, and The Triangle Review. 18 Interview with Mrs. Ruth Collamer Dermody by Ellen T. Ittelson and Allyn S. Feinberg, December 1, 1983, accessed at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Archives. 19 Ayers, “Emma Malaby Grocery History Project,” 9. 20 Fort Collins City Directory, 1907 (Fort Collins, Colorado: The Courier Printing and Publishing Company, 1907), 45; Ayers, “Emma Malaby Grocery History Project,” 9-10; Clements, “Oldest Commercial Building Reopens,” 3; Fort Collins Weekly Courier, August 1, 1906, 12; Fort Collins Weekly Courier, “Local and Personal,” May 19, 1907. 3.a Packet Pg. 35 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Revised 08-2014 Page 7 and worked in the transfer business following his death in 1924. After the war, another sibling, Fred, took over the business.21 The transfer business delivered coal and hay sold from the woodyard store. When Ruth remarried in 1926, she changed the name of her business to Dermody Woodyard and Transfer. Ruth and her brother Fred ran a second hand store out of a shed, which sold furniture and household goods. Fred also ran a hay, grain, and wood business on the property.22 A barn on the property housed North Park hay and the stables housed horses that were used for labor.23 Emma Malaby operated the grocery store until 1943.24 The store provided the neighborhood with a variety of goods, ranging from household items to food and sweets. After the store closed, the structure remained unoccupied until 1989. The owners, James and Carol Burrill, restored the building to usable conditions and opened up Emma Malaby Antiques.25 Emma Malaby Antiques is not currently open for business. As of 2014, the store has been in the hands of Collamer descendants for 108 years. In that time, the structure has not moved from its location at 313 North Meldrum. During that century-plus period, the family built additional structures on the Collamer- Malaby properties to accommodate the family businesses. 21 David W. Ayers, “Emma Malaby Grocery History Project,” Summer 1984, 15. 22 Edited by Arlene Ahlbrandt and Kathryn Stieben, The History of Larimer County, Colorado Volume II, (Dallas, TX: Curtis Media Corporation, 1987), 636. 23 Clements, “Oldest Commercial Building Reopens,” 7. 24 Ayers and Clements suggest that Malaby ran the store until 1943, but records can only confirm until 1940. There are no city directories between 1941-1947. 25 Clements, “Oldest Commercial Building Reopens,” 7. 3.a Packet Pg. 36 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Revised 08-2014 Page 8 ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION 303 North Meldrum This home is a rectangular, 1 ½ story structure with an asphalt shingled, intersecting side gable roof. The home has two sections, the original structure, painted a salmon color, and the addition that was painted yellow. The foundation is not visible from any side of the home. An unknown builder constructed the original home, made of stuccoed brick, in approximately 1898. The east elevation features a hipped roofed porch on a concrete pad, supported by four turned posts and two pilasters. The coating on the home looks to be rough concrete or plaster painted in a salmon color. The façade is symmetrical. In the center, an eight light storm door protects an inner front door with one light over two lower panels. The inner door appears to have the original hardware. Above the two rectangular doors is wooden arch. Two long, rectangular two over two windows flank the door at equal distance. Both of these windows feature a wooden, semi-circle arch wood surround. Several panes have the original glass. The asphalt shingled side gable roof has two alterations: a centrally located skylight and a centrally located, interior chimney with blonde, wire cut brick. Also visible from the east elevation is a one over one window on the yellow, shed roofed addition. The south elevation shows the seam between the original home and the yellow addition. On the original building, two long, rectangular two-over-two windows are placed in a vertical line. The home has moderately sized overhanging boxed eaves with no returns. The yellow addition has a full length, screened/glass porch with a hipped roof and approximately four inch exposed lapped siding. The porch has five one over one windows and a one light over one panel storm door. This façade also features a shed roofed wall dormer with three windows. These windows have four vertical lights over a single pane. There is a second interior, blonde, wire cut brick chimney. The west elevation contains two one-over-one windows on the side porch. Adjacent to the west side of the porch are modern, wooden stairs leading to the top floor entry. Current owner Jim Burrill replaced the old stairs and small entry deck in 1996.26 The door is covered with a fly screen and has a truncated, hipped roof hood with only one corner support. The other side is supported from above by a tension rod to the main roof. There is a bulkhead cellar access with concrete sides and a plywood door covered in AstroTurf. This elevation has the original wood siding. There is a pair of two light casement windows forming a square with a horizontal one over one storm window over each. The rear door is a one panel over one light over three panel door with original hardware. There is a combination patio made of flagstone and concrete in front of the door leading to the outhouse. The outhouse on the west side of the home has approximately five inch lap siding with corner boards and standing seam metal, front gabled roof. There is a window with no light on the west side of the structure. The north elevation has lapped siding on a yellow, shed roofed addition with a single pane window and a stove pipe chimney. On the original, salmon-color home there are two long, rectangular two over two windows placed in a vertical line. 303 North Meldrum / 412 Maple 26 Building Permit No. 0960131, City of Fort Collins, January 19, 1996. 3.a Packet Pg. 37 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Revised 08-2014 Page 9 This structure is a rectangular, 1 story with an asphalt shingled, clipped front gabled roof. The rafters are exposed. The foundation is not visible from any side of the home. The south elevation has white, narrow lapped siding. In the eave of the clipped front gable is wood shingling. A row of four two light casement windows adorn this façade, which are pairs of two that are incased in barn style decorations. There are four knee brackets connecting the façade to the roof. The east elevation has a central, exterior chimney made of red brick. A two light over one panel storm door protecting a fifteen light door with original hardware. There are two, vertical two light windows. The roof line of the back of the home changes to accommodate a hipped addition. Owner Ruth Burrill requested the addition in 1926.27 The north elevation has another clipped gable end. There are six knee brackets, otherwise, this elevation is considerably plain. The west elevation, on the hipped addition has another vertical two light window. On the gabled section of the home, there is a two panel storm door protecting a plain, wooden, single panel door. There is another window, but this one is a one over one window. 303 North Meldrum / 414 Maple This home is a rectangular, 1 story, 1 room structure with a metal side gabled roof with boxed, overhanging eaves. The metal roof and trim are green while the wooden, lapped siding is white. Current owner Jim Burrill reroofed the home in 2012, but originally the home had shingles.28 There are the remnants of an interior chimney on the west side of the room, but there is a board and loose bricks covering the hole. The south elevation is symmetrical with two four over four double hung sash windows flanking a two over one over two storm door. The front door is a four paneled door painted green and white. The east elevation has one, one over one window. The rough faced, sandstone foundation is visible from this side. The north elevation has a single four over four window. On this side, there is built in ladder on the roof going to the chimney. There is a concrete pad in front of a boarded door on the west elevation. Dermody Transfer The Dermody Transfer is comprised of three separate buildings placed against each other. The barn, the largest structure, is side gabled. The building next to it with the label of Dermody Transfer has a shed roof. The smallest of the buildings is a packing shed with a flat roof. The barn has a large, sliding entrance on the south elevation. The doors are wooden, but the rest of the barn is covered in sheet metal siding. The roof is made of corrugated metal. The east elevation has a four pane window in the eave. The north elevation has no openings. The west elevation has three openings, two windows and a hinged loft door. The loft door was likely used for hay that the Collamer family transferred from North Park to Fort Collins. The two windows are both 27 Building Permit No. 1399, City of Fort Colllins, May 13, 1926, accessed at http://history.fcgov.com/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/bp&CISOPTR=1584&CISOBOX=1&REC=4. 28 Building Permit No. 9527, City of Fort Collins, October 14, 1946, accessed at http://history.fcgov.com/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/bp&CISOPTR=9590&CISOBOX=1&REC=5. 3.a Packet Pg. 38 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Revised 08-2014 Page 10 very old. They have a wooden casement with mesh. One is on the right of the loft door and the other in the eave. The white building with Dermody Transfer painted on the south elevation has a shed roof and minimal decorations. The south elevation has two doors. The door to the east side has vertical wood planking. The newer door on the left is made of painted plywood. The doors are large, barn doors. Although the south elevation is made entirely of wood, the rest of the structure has corrugated metal siding and a metal roof. 305 North Meldrum The original home on this lot was demolished in 2009 due to safety concerns.29 The new home was then moved onto the property with the garage. Both of these came from Loveland.30 This home is a one and a half story, L-shaped, steeply pitched cross gabled, asphalt shingled roof with boxed, overhanging eaves. The structure has wood lapped siding, painted white, with blue trim. In the gable end eaves are wood shingles which alternate between scalloped and shaped. The east elevation has a partial inset, shed roof porch supported by two turned porch posts. This façade has two Victorian windows with decorative upper panels and single glass lower panels. One of these windows is beside the front door, the other on the cross gable. The front door has two glass panes and one panel. Also under the cover of the porch is an octagonal window that is facing northward. Two other windows begin under the eaves of the front gable. They are adjacent and encased with the same molding. Both are one over one windows. The south elevation is comprised of two sections. The main section of the home has two one over one windows. The back section has an enclosed hipped roofed porch with a band of three ribbon windows. The west elevation features the door and another small, single pane window for the enclosed porch. The door is a one light over two panel wooden door. There are two gable ends on the west elevation. The gable end above the enclosed porch has two windows encased in the same decorative molding that are one over one. Beside of this window is a narrow, single light window. In the other gabled end are two of the narrow, single light windows. A one over one light window is on the first floor as well. Also visible from the west elevation are two sets of glass block windows, indicating the presence of a basement. The north elevation has another hipped protrusion with a four paneled door and one over one light window. Above this on the intersecting gable end there is a gabled dormer with boxed overhanging eaves that faces north. The window is a six light over six light window. A pair of two one over one windows encased in the same molding are on the main section of the home. On the back of the lot, oriented toward the alley stands a white, lap sided two bay garage. It has a front gable roof with boxed, overhanging eaves. The bay doors, west facing, are both eight paneled. On the south elevation, there is a four light window. The north elevation has a people door that is made of wood with four panels. There is another four light window on this side as well. 313 North Meldrum Emma Malaby Grocery 29 Demolition, Building Permit No. B0900293, City of Fort Collins, January 20, 2009, accessed at http://citydocs.fcgov.com/?cmd=convert&vid=2&docid=1373455&dt=PERMITS. 30 Building Permit No. B0904351, City of Fort Collins, August 25, 2009, accessed at http://citydocs.fcgov.com/?cmd=convert&vid=2&docid=1464260&dt=PERMITS; Building Permit No. B0903232, City of Fort Collins, August 25, 2009, accessed at http://citydocs.fcgov.com/?cmd=convert&vid=2&docid=1464257&dt=PERMITS. 3.a Packet Pg. 39 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Revised 08-2014 Page 11 The Emma Malaby Grocery is a one story, false front commercial building with a shed addition. The main structure has a font gable roof with cedar wood and asphalt shingles.31 There are two chimneys, both interior. The siding is wooden, painted white. The east elevation features the building’s iconic false front. There is a porch supported by four squared posts with a shed roof. The roof is made of wood shingles and has awning detailing on both sides with bead board. Although the front is partially boarded for security reasons, the detail of craftsmanship is seen by the detailed design on the kick board and fluted pilasters. The addition from 1916 continues the false front and has another entrance. Two single light windows flank a four panel wooden door. The south elevation has two additional doors. On the main building, the door has two vertical lights over two vertical panels. To the west, there is a twelve light window. On the back shed addition to the building, there is another door and window. The door is a simple, wooden, four pane door. The window is one over one. This addition has brown, wooden siding. The west elevation shows an unadorned gable end and the back of the shed addition. There are no openings on either. The north elevation has two doors and two windows. The door to the west of the building is wide and made of narrow, vertical boards. The other door adjacent to this one is a four panel wooden door with original hardware. The two windows are identical single light windows. Stacked Shed Behind the Emma Malaby Grocery, there is a historic shed made of stacked boards in relatively good condition. The east elevation of the shed has a vertical planked door with three horizontal boards studded with bolts. The north elevation has a window with no light. Butted against the back of this shed is a modern outbuilding; however, the two are not connected. Barn Further back on the property is a historic barn beside two modern outbuildings. The barn has painted brown siding and a side gabled roof. The roof has asphalt shingles on top of wooden shingles. On the east elevation, there are two barn doors with a horseshoe nailed above them. These doors are painted white. The other opening on the barn is on the north elevation; however, this is boarded up. 315 North Meldrum Residence The home is a one story, rectangular structure with a shingled, gable roof and shed addition. There are overhanging, boxed eaves. The siding is made of white, vertical boards. The east elevation shows the two intersecting roof lines. The front door is covered by a two light storm door. There are two, long and narrow one over one windows on the east elevation. The south elevation has two one over one windows. The south elevation also shows the shed addition in the back. There is a one over one light storm door. The back door is not visible. The west elevation has a band of six ribbon windows that are all one light, oriented to the south side of the addition. The north elevation was mostly obscured from view by a fence; however, there are two windows and a door that were seen. Behind the home was a modern, small outbuilding. 31 Building Permit No. 25649, City of Fort Collins, February 13, 1987, accessed at http://citydocs.fcgov.com/?cmd=convert&vid=2&docid=341679&dt=PERMITS. 3.a Packet Pg. 40 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Revised 08-2014 Page 12 Stable The stable has metal roofing and a shed addition butted against it. The stable is made of wood and has a central shed roof. That shed roof is intersected with another shed roof about a foot down from the top. These two shed roofs are intersected by a third shed addition that is not attached, but is placed against the rest of the stable on the west elevation. The stable is open on the south elevation. The opening shows that structurally, there are posts to support the roof. The south elevation also has the door for the shed addition. This door is made of vertical, hewn logs of different lengths and widths. A vertical hewn log acts as the stabilizer for the vertical boards and as a way for the door to lock. Beside the door is the original pin lock. The east and west elevation do not have any openings. Although the north elevation is obscured from view, a door can be seen from the inside of the stable that would open on the north elevation. 3.a Packet Pg. 41 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Revised 08-2014 Page 13 REFERENCE LIST or SOURCES of INFORMATION (attach a separate sheet if needed) Ahlbrandt, Arlene and Kathryn Stieben eds. The History of Larimer County, Colorado Volume II. Dallas, Texas, Curtis Media Corporation, 1987. Ayers, David W. “Emma Malaby Grocery History Project.” Thesis. Colorado State University, 1984. Clements, Josephine Payson. “Oldest Commercial Building Reopens,” Fort Collins Triangle Review. November 2, 1989. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Archives. “False Front Commercial.” History Colorado. http://www.historycolorado.org/oahp/false-front-commercial. Fort Collins City Directories (1906-1950). Fort Collins Public Library, Local History Archive (online). “Establishing the City: Old Town and New Town. 1866-1877,” History Connection. http://history.fcgov.com/archive/contexts/establishcity.php. Fort Collins Public Library, Local History Archive (online). History Connection, including Building Records and Permits. http://history.poudrelibraries.org/ McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Knopf, 2011. Swanson, Evadene Burris. Fort Collins Yesterday’s. Fort Collins: George and Hildegard Morgan, 1975. Various newspaper articles from Fort Collins Courier and Fort Collins Weekly Courier (1906-1989) accessed through the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Archives. Watrous, Ansel. History of Larimer County, Colorado 1911. Fort Collins, CO: The Old Army Press, 1972. Wommack, Linda R. From the Grave: A Roadside Guide to Colorado’s Pioneer Cemeteries. St. Caldwell, Idaho: Caxton Press, 1998. 3.a Packet Pg. 42 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Revised 08-2014 Page 14 AGREEMENT The undersigned owner(s) hereby agrees that the property described herein be considered for local historic landmark designation, pursuant to the Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Ordinance, Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins. I understand that upon designation, I or my successors will be requested to notify the Secretary of the Landmark Preservation Commission at the City of Fort Collins prior to the occurrence of any of the following: Preparation of plans for reconstruction or alteration of the exterior of the improvements on the property, or; Preparation of plans for construction of, addition to, or demolition of improvements on the property DATED this __________________ day of _______________________________, 201___. _____________________________________________________ Owner Name (please print) _____________________________________________________ Owner Signature State of ___________________________) )ss. County of __________________________) Subscribed and sworn before me this _________ day of ___________________, 201____, by _____________________________________________________________________. Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires _________________________. _____________________________________________________ Notary 3.a Packet Pg. 43 Attachment: Landmark Designation Application (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 1 303 North Meldrum East Elevation 303 North Meldrum East Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 44 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 2 303 North Meldrum South Elevation 303 North Meldrum South Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 45 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 3 303 North Meldrum West Elevation 303 North Meldrum West Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 46 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 4 303 North Meldrum West Elevation Detail 303 North Meldrum North Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 47 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 5 303 North Meldrum North Elevation Outhouse South Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 48 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 6 Outhouse Northwest Elevation Outhouse Northeast Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 49 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 7 303 North Meldrum/412 Maple South Elevation 303 North Meldrum/412 Maple East Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 50 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 8 303 North Meldrum/412 Maple East Elevation 303 North Meldrum/412 Maple East Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 51 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 9 303 North Meldrum/412 Maple North Elevation 303 North Meldrum/412 Maple Northwest Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 52 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 10 303 North Meldrum/414 Maple South Elevation 303 North Meldrum/414 Maple Northeast Elevations 3.b Packet Pg. 53 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 11 303 North Meldrum/414 Maple North Elevation 303 North Meldrum/414 Maple West Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 54 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 12 Dermody Transfer South Elevation Dermody Transfer South Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 55 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 13 Dermody Transfer East Elevation Dermody Transfer East Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 56 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 14 Dermody Transfer North Elevation Dermody Transfer West Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 57 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 15 Dermody Transfer West Elevation Dermody Transfer West Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 58 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 16 Dermody Transfer West Elevation 305 North Meldrum East Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 59 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 17 305 North Meldrum East Elevation 305 North Meldrum South Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 60 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 18 305 North Meldrum South Elevation 305 North Meldrum West Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 61 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 19 305 North Meldrum Southwest Elevation 305 North Meldrum Northwest Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 62 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 20 305 North Meldrum North Elevation 305 Garage Southwest Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 63 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 21 305 Garage Northeast Elevation 313 North Meldrum Southeast Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 64 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 22 313 North Meldrum East Elevation 313 North Meldrum East Elevation Detail 3.b Packet Pg. 65 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 23 313 North Meldrum East Elevation Detail 313 North Meldrum South Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 66 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 24 313 North Meldrum South Elevation 313 North Meldrum Southwest Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 67 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 25 313 North Meldrum Northwest Elevation Stacked Shed Northeast Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 68 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 26 Stacked Shed East Elevation Detail Stacked Shed Southeast Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 69 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 27 Barn East Elevation Barn Southeast Elevations 3.b Packet Pg. 70 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 28 Barn North Elevation Barn Southwest Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 71 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 29 315 North Meldrum Southeast Elevation 315 North Meldrum South Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 72 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 30 315 North Meldrum West Elevation 315 North Meldrum Northeast Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 73 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 31 Stable South Elevation Stable South Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 74 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 32 Stable South Elevation Detail Stable East Elevation 3.b Packet Pg. 75 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Collamer-Malaby Historic District 33 Stable Southwest Elevation Stable Interior to show North Elevation door 3.b Packet Pg. 76 Attachment: Photos (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) 305 N. Meldrum Garage Barn Collamer-Malaby Historic District Stable Stacked Shed 305 N. Meldrum Residence Emma Malaby Grocery 315 N. Meldrum Residence 303 N. Meldrum Residence Outhouse 303 N. Meldrum/ 414 Maple 303 N. Meldrum/ 412 Maple Dermody Transfer N 3.c Packet Pg. 77 Attachment: Site Map (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) N SHERWOOD ST N COLLEGEAVE MAPLE ST N MASON ST N COLLEGE AVE N MELDRUM ST LAPORTE AVE PINE ST W OAK ST N MELDRUM ST N HOWES ST N MASON ST WALNU T W MOUNTAIN AVE CHERRY ST N HOWES ST Site N Collamer-Malaby Historic District 303-315 North Meldrum Street 3.d Packet Pg. 78 Attachment: Location Map (2793 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Collamer/Malaby Historic District) Agenda Item 4 Item # 4 Page 1 STAFF REPORT January 14, 2015 Landmark Preservation Commission PROJECT NAME FORT COLLINS LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE KRAMER/BARRAZA PROPERTY AT 520 NINTH STREET STAFF Josh Weinberg, City Planner PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Staff is pleased to present for your consideration the Kramer/Barraza Property located at 520 Ninth Street. The property has significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standards A and C. APPLICANT: Henry and Sylvia Barraza OWNER: Henry and Sylvia Barraza RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds that the Kramer/Barraza Property qualifies for Landmark designation under Fort Collins Landmark Designation Standards A and C. If the Landmark Preservation Commission determines that the property is eligible under these standards, then the Commission may pass a resolution recommending City Council pass an ordinance designating the Kramer/Barraza Designation Standards A and C. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This property is significant under Standard (A) for its association with the development of the Andersonville neighborhood, particularly of a second stage of construction following initial settlement. The Andersonville neighborhood is significant for its association with the sugar beet industry and its labor practices in northern Colorado, and with both the Germans from Russia and Hispanic communities in Fort Collins. The principal structure at 520 Ninth Street is also significant under Standard (C), because it is a particularly early example of an extremely minimal Cape Cod form. As well, the structure is an archetypal example of the organized growth of vernacular domestic structures. This 1925 structure displays a moderate degree of physical integrity. While the structure contains several additions, the majority of those modifications all occurred within the period of historical significance and were standard and expected components of vernacular domestic architecture. This structure retains sufficient integrity to convey its significance. ATTACHMENTS 1. Designation Application (DOC) 2. Photos (DOCX) 3. 520 Ninth Street (PDF) 4 Packet Pg. 79 Revised 08-2014 Page 1 Fort Collins Landmark Designation LOCATION INFORMATION: Address: 520 Ninth Street Legal Description: Lot 13, Block 5, Anderson Place, City of Fort Collins Property Name (historic and/or common): Kramer/Barraza Property OWNER INFORMATION: Name: Henry and Sylvia Barraza Email: vegacrest@gmail.com Address: 520 Ninth Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 CLASSIFICATION Category Ownership Status Present Use Existing Designation Building Public Occupied Commercial Nat’l Register Structure Private Unoccupied Educational State Register Site Religious Object Residential District Entertainment Government Other FORM PREPARED BY: Name and Title: Josh Weinberg, Historic Preservation Planner Address: City of Fort Collins, Historic Preservation Department, P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522 Phone: 970-221-6206 Email: jweinberg@fcgov.com DATE: Prepared December 10, 2014. Planning, Development & Transportation Services Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.41 0 970.22 4- fax fcgov.c 4.a Packet Pg. 80 Attachment: Designation Application (2791 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Kramer/Barraza Property at 520 Ninth Street) Revised 08-2014 Page 2 TYPE OF DESIGNATION and BOUNDARIES Individual Landmark Property Landmark District Explanation of Boundaries: The boundaries of the property to be designated correspond to the legal description of the property, above. SIGNIFICANCE and EXTERIOR INTEGRITY Properties are eligible for designation if they possess both significance and integrity. Significance is the importance of a site, structure, object or district to the history, architecture, archeology, engineering or culture of our community, State or Nation. Integrity is the ability of a site, structure, object or district to be able to convey its significance. Significance: Standard A: Events. This property is associated with events that have made a recognizable contribution to the broad patterns of the history of the community, State or Nation. It is associated with either (or both) of these two (2) types of events: 1. A specific event marking an important moment in Fort Collins prehistory or history; and/or 2. A pattern of events or a historic trend that made a recognizable contribution to the development of the community, State or Nation. Standard B: Persons/Groups. This property is associated with the lives of persons or groups of persons recognizable in the history of the community, State or Nation whose specific contributions to that history can be identified and documented. Standard C: Design/Construction. This property embodies the identifiable characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; represents the work of a craftsman or architect whose work is distinguishable from others by its characteristic style and quality; possesses high artistic values or design concepts; or is part of a recognizable and distinguishable group of properties. Standard D: Information potential. This property has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Integrity: Location. This property is located where it was originally constructed or where an historic event occurred. Design. This property retains a combination of elements that create its historic form, plan space, structure, and style. Setting. This property retains a character and relationship with its surroundings that reflect how and where it was originally situated in relation to its surrounding features and open space. Materials. This property retains much of the historic physical elements that originally formed the property. Workmanship. This property possesses evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history or prehistory. This consists of evidence of artisans' labor and skill in constructing or altering the building, structure or site. Feeling. This property expresses the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period or time. This results from the presence of physical features that, taken together, convey the property's historic character. Association. This property retains an association, or serves as a direct link to, an important historic event or person. It retains association if it is the place where the event or activity occurred and is sufficiently intact to convey that relationship to an observer. Like feeling, association requires the presence of physical features that convey a property's historic character. 4.a Packet Pg. 81 Attachment: Designation Application (2791 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Kramer/Barraza Property at 520 Ninth Street) Revised 08-2014 Page 3 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This property is significant under Standard (A) for its association with the development of the Andersonville neighborhood, particularly of a second stage of construction following initial settlement. The Andersonville neighborhood is significant for its association with the sugar beet industry and its labor practices in northern Colorado, and with both the Germans from Russia and Hispanic communities in Fort Collins. The principal structure at 520 Ninth Street is also significant under Standard (C), because it is a particularly early example of an extremely minimal Cape Cod form. As well, the structure is an archetypal example of the organized growth of vernacular domestic structures. This 1925 structure displays a moderate degree of physical integrity. While the structure contains several additions, the majority of those modifications all occurred within the period of historical significance and were standard and expected components of vernacular domestic architecture. This structure retains sufficient integrity to convey its significance. Construction History: Larimer County tax assessor records indicate that the principal structure on this property was constructed in 1925. The side-gabled core of the structure and end-gabled, northeastern corner appear to have been separate buildings, connected through a series of shed- roof additions, until the structure obtained its current, nearly rectangular form. The date and nature of these additions is unclear. The structure's three-over-one-light, double-hung sash windows (as seen in a photograph from a 1983 historical survey) were recently replaced with one-over-one- light, double-hung sash windows. HISTORICAL INFORMATION In 1865, Peter Anderson and Moses B. Oliver claimed as a homestead the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 7, township 7 north, range 68 west. They received their land patent on June 1, 1868. This parcel eventually became a piece of Anderson’s 330-acre farm, which he owned with his wife, Cora. The Larimer County pioneer soon amassed a small fortune running cattle and feeding lambs. He became vice president of the First National Bank of Fort Collins, president of the Wellington Bank, and owned a harness shop and hardware store. Around 1900, Anderson began experimenting with sugar beet cultivation. An avid civic booster, the farmer-turned- businessman was the leading champion of a sugar beet processing factory in Fort Collins. He was also one of the first farmers in Larimer County to use German-Russian labor. As construction began on Fort Collins’s own sugar beet refinery in 1903, a German-Russian settlement evolved from an assemblage of migrant worker shacks on the Peter Anderson farm. Officially platted as Anderson Place, lots in the new settlement were notably more expensive than those in Buckingham Place, a sugar-company-created subdivision southwest of the Anderson farm. Because German- Russian settlers had to be more affluent to afford lots in Andersonville, as it soon become known, the early houses constructed in that neighborhood were considerably larger and more architecturally sophisticated than those in Buckingham. Despite a devastating flood on May 21, 1904, the neighborhood prospered, becoming closely identified with Germans from Russia and the sugar beet industry, hosting the first German-Russian church in the area. After World War I, changes in federal immigration policy forced the Great Western Sugar Company, an amalgamation of northern Colorado sugar beet processors, to look elsewhere for labor. It began importing Hispanic single men and families from the southwest and Mexico. Thus, starting in the early 1920s, the Andersonville neighborhood also became identified with Hispanic agricultural workers. Peter and Cora Anderson sold this particular lot to Jacob Fabrizius in July 1905 for $110. From 1907 to 1924, ownership of the property transferred among Louis Morgaem, Fred Waag, John Dell, Henry Fisher, and Katherine Berg. Local tax assessor records indicate that the current house was built in 1925. This date corresponds to the end of Katherine Berg's ownership and the 4.a Packet Pg. 82 Attachment: Designation Application (2791 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Kramer/Barraza Property at 520 Ninth Street) Revised 08-2014 Page 4 beginning of Katherine Kramer's ties to the property in 1925; she purchased the lot in June. Katherine Kramer then transferred the property to her husband, Philip, three years later. Philip Kramer was born in Varnburg, a German settlement in Russia, and came to Fort Collins in 1912 with his wife Katherine Ruby Kramer. Following Katherine’s death in 1935, Philip continued to reside here until his own death in February 1952. Fred Cordova, Edward Gallegos, and Daniel Abeyta resided here at some point throughout the next eight years. By 1960, Joe Eliseo Espinoza became associated with this address. Espinoza was born in Trinidad, Colorado, in 1898. He married Cedilia Aragon in Trinidad on January 22, 1921. He and his wife moved to Fort Collins in 1944, where he worked as a laborer and attended Holy Family Catholic Church. Mr. Espinoza lived at this address until 1972 and died three years later in June 1975. Enrique Barraza became associated with the property by 1972. Henry and Sylvia T. Barraza currently own and reside at this address. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Construction Date: 1925 Architect/Builder: Unknown Building Materials: Wood frame Architectural Style: Cross-gabled Wood Frame Vernacular Dwelling Description: Oriented to the west, the Kramer/Barraza home is set back approximately 35 feet from the street. A planted grass yard with mature landscaping surrounds the structure, and an earth and gravel parking area flanks Ninth Street. A combination of chain-link and woven-wire fences encloses the yard. The dwelling rests on a concrete foundation. It consists of a steeply pitched- side gabled core to the west, connected via a shed-roof structure to a front-gabled outbuilding, most likely a summer kitchen, to the northeast. The L-shape formed by the core and connected outbuilding was further filled with shed-roof additions, until the structure obtained a generally rectangular shape. Exterior cladding varies from addition to addition, but consists primarily of a combination of narrow and wide horizontal wood weatherboard, generally with one-by-four-inch cornerboards. Vertical board-and-batten siding covers the north elevation of the shed roof connection between the side-gabled core and front-gabled outbuilding. Broad, horizontal wooden composition siding, without cornerboards, covers part of the southeastern-most shed-roof addition. Windows on the original, side-gabled core are one-over-one-light, double-hung sash, with vinyl frames and surrounds and aluminum screens. The remainder of the structure has one-beside-one- light, sliding sash. Two-light, wood-frame hopper windows pierce the north- and south-facing gables. A two-step concrete stoop, approached from the south, provides access to the front door. Another door, approached by a one-step concrete stoop, opens on the south elevation. Gray asphalt shingles cover all gabled roof surfaces, and brown rolled asphalt covers the shed roofs. The eaves are boxed, with blue soffits and white fascia, on all portions except the former outbuilding, which features exposed rafter ends. The eaves of the side-gabled core are particularly shallow. A red-brick chimney emerges near the roof ridge of the side-gable core, and a metal chimney protrudes from its east-facing slope. The property contains four outbuildings. None of these outbuildings contribute to the significance of the property. Sheds 1 and 3 are identical storage sheds. Shed 1 is located directly northeast of the house, while Shed 3 is at the northeast corner of lot. Measuring 8 feet north-south by 12.5 feet east-west, both structures are oriented to the south and lack permanent foundations. Blue-painted plywood and flake board sheets clad the exterior walls. Opening on the east end of the front (south) elevation of each shed is a large, plywood door, on metal strap hinges. West of each door is a small, one-beside-one-light, sliding sash window, with a white vinyl frame. Brown, rolled asphalt covers the sheds’ roofs, and the rafter ends are exposed. Shed 2 is located southeast of the house, and immediately west of the garage/shop. Measuring 3 feet north-south by 4.5 feet east- 4.a Packet Pg. 83 Attachment: Designation Application (2791 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Kramer/Barraza Property at 520 Ninth Street) Revised 08-2014 Page 5 west, the structure is oriented to the north, and lacks a formal foundation. Its walls consist of turquoise-painted plywood and flake board sheets. A small plywood door, on metal strap hinges, opens on the west end of the north elevation. Brown, rolled asphalt covers the shed roof, and the rafter ends are exposed. A Garage/Shop is located at the southeastern corner of the lot. Measuring 17 feet north-south by 27 feet east-west, the structure is oriented to the west and lacks a formal foundation. Exterior wall cladding varies widely, but is generally very wide, white-painted, horizontal wooden composition siding. A one-panel wooden door opens on the south end of the front (west) elevation. A one-beside-one-light, sliding sash windows, with aluminum-frame, appears in the center of the south elevation. A small shed-roof structure, apparently a covered dog run, is attached to the north end of the rear (east) elevation. Gray, rolled asphalt covers the front- gabled main roof and shed roof. REFERENCE LIST or SOURCES of INFORMATION Thomas, Adam. Colorado Cultural Resource Survey Architectural Inventory Form, 520 Ninth Street. Prepared in December 2002 by SWCA, Inc. as a component of the Buckingham, Andersonville, and Alta Vista Inventory Project. 4.a Packet Pg. 84 Attachment: Designation Application (2791 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Kramer/Barraza Property at 520 Ninth Street) 520 9th Street, Fort Collins Landmark Designation Western Elevation Western and Southern Elevations 4.b Packet Pg. 85 Attachment: Photos (2791 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Kramer/Barraza Property at 520 Ninth Street) 520 9th Street, Fort Collins Landmark Designation Western and Northern Elevations Southern Elevation 4.b Packet Pg. 86 Attachment: Photos (2791 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Kramer/Barraza Property at 520 Ninth Street) 520 9th Street, Fort Collins Landmark Designation Eastern Elevation Non-Contributing Outbuilding 4.b Packet Pg. 87 Attachment: Photos (2791 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Kramer/Barraza Property at 520 Ninth Street) RO M E R O S T TRUJILLA ST MARTINEZ ST ALTA VISTA S BUCKINGHAM ST 10T H S T BUCKINGHAM ST ALTA VISTA ST SAN CRISTO ST 11 T H ST Site 520 9th Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524 N 4.c Packet Pg. 88 Attachment: 520 Ninth Street (2791 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Kramer/Barraza Property at 520 Ninth Street) Agenda Item 5 Item # 5 Page 1 STAFF REPORT January 14, 2015 Landmark Preservation Commission PROJECT NAME FORT COLLINS LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE LONGYEAR PROPERTY AT 719 REMINGTON STREET STAFF Josh Weinberg, City Planner PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Staff is pleased to present for your consideration the Longyear Property located at 719 Remington Street. The property has significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standards B and C. APPLICANT: James Danella, Property Owner OWNER: James Danella RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds that the Longyear Property qualifies for Landmark designation under Fort Collins Landmark Designation Standards B and C. If the Landmark Preservation Commission determines that the property is eligible under these standards, then the Commission may pass a resolution recommending City Council pass an ordinance designating the Longyear Property as a Fort Collins Landmark according to City Code Chapter 14 under Designation Standards B and C. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The principal structure at 719 Remington Street is significant under Landmark Designation Standard (C) as a well preserved representation of early twentieth century Victorian-era vernacular architecture in Fort Collins. Character- defining details of this architectural period include nearly full-width covered front porch with column supports, decorative shingles in gables and on dormers, and dominant windows with decorative sashes. The two-bay garage at the rear of the property, constructed with a very unique Mission style parapet façade, could also qualify for individual Landmark designation, but is nonetheless a significant contributing element to the property. Additionally, this property is significant under Landmark Designation Standard (B) for its association with Colorado Agricultural College professor Burton O. Longyear. Longyear, who had the house constructed in 1904, and subsequently occupied it until 1911, is known for his contributions to the study of Rocky Mountain Region horticulture and for serving as the head of CAC’s Department of Botany and Forestry and as Colorado State Forrester from 1911- 1915. 5 Packet Pg. 89 Agenda Item 5 Item # 5 Page 2 ATTACHMENTS 1. Designation Application (DOC) 2. Photos (DOCX) 3. ca. 1935 (DOCX) 4. Garage, ca. 1934 (DOCX) 5. Map (PDF) 5 Packet Pg. 90 Revised 08-2014 Page 1 Fort Collins Landmark Designation LOCATION INFORMATION: Address: 719 Remington Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 Legal Description: North 1/2 of the North 1/2 OF Lot 1, Block 127, Fort Collins. Property Name (historic and/or common): The Longyear Property OWNER INFORMATION: Name: James Danella Email: jdanella@gmail.com Address: 719 Remington Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 CLASSIFICATION Category Ownership Status Present Use Existing Designation Building Public Occupied Commercial Nat’l Register Structure Private Unoccupied Educational State Register Site Religious Object Residential District Entertainment Government Other FORM PREPARED BY: Name and Title: Josh Weinberg, Historic Preservation Planner Address: City of Fort Collins, Historic Preservation Department, 281 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80522 Phone: 970-224-6206 Email: jweinberg@fcgov.com Prepared January 5, 2015. Planning, Development & Transportation Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 5.a Packet Pg. 91 Attachment: Designation Application (2790 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Longyear Property at 719 Remington Street) Revised 08-2014 Page 2 TYPE OF DESIGNATION and BOUNDARIES Individual Landmark Property Landmark District Explanation of Boundaries: The boundaries of the property to be designated correspond to the legal description of the property, above. SIGNIFICANCE and EXTERIOR INTEGRITY Properties are eligible for designation if they possess both significance and integrity. Significance is the importance of a site, structure, object or district to the history, architecture, archeology, engineering or culture of our community, State or Nation. Integrity is the ability of a site, structure, object or district to be able to convey its significance. Significance: Standard A: Events. This property is associated with events that have made a recognizable contribution to the broad patterns of the history of the community, State or Nation. It is associated with either (or both) of these two (2) types of events: 1. A specific event marking an important moment in Fort Collins prehistory or history; and/or 2. A pattern of events or a historic trend that made a recognizable contribution to the development of the community, State or Nation. Standard B: Persons/Groups. This property is associated with the lives of persons or groups of persons recognizable in the history of the community, State or Nation whose specific contributions to that history can be identified and documented. Standard C: Design/Construction. This property embodies the identifiable characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; represents the work of a craftsman or architect whose work is distinguishable from others by its characteristic style and quality; possesses high artistic values or design concepts; or is part of a recognizable and distinguishable group of properties. Standard D: Information potential. This property has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Integrity: Location. This property is located where it was originally constructed or where an historic event occurred. Design. This property retains a combination of elements that create its historic form, plan space, structure, and style. Setting. This property retains a character and relationship with its surroundings that reflect how and where it was originally situated in relation to its surrounding features and open space. Materials. This property retains much of the historic physical elements that originally formed the property. Workmanship. This property possesses evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history or prehistory. This consists of evidence of artisans' labor and skill in constructing or altering the building, structure or site. Feeling. This property expresses the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period or time. This results from the presence of physical features that, taken together, convey the property's historic character. Association. This property retains an association, or serves as a direct link to, an important historic event or person. It retains association if it is the place where the event or activity occurred and is sufficiently intact to convey that relationship to an observer. Like feeling, association requires the presence of physical features that convey a property's historic character. 5.a Packet Pg. 92 Attachment: Designation Application (2790 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Longyear Property at 719 Remington Street) Revised 08-2014 Page 3 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The principal structure at 719 Remington Street is significant under Landmark Designation Standard (C) as a well preserved representation of early twentieth century Victorian-era vernacular architecture in Fort Collins. Character-defining details of this architectural period include nearly full-width covered front porch with column supports, decorative shingles in gables and on dormers, and dominant windows with decorative sashes. The two-bay garage at the rear of the property, constructed with a very unique Mission style parapet façade, could also qualify for individual Landmark designation, but is nonetheless a significant contributing element to the property. Additionally, this property is significant under Landmark Designation Standard (B) for its association with Colorado Agricultural College professor Burton O. Longyear. Longyear, who had the house constructed in 1904, and subsequently occupied it until 1911, is known for his contributions to the study of Rocky Mountain Region horticulture and for serving as the head of CAC’s Department of Botany and Forestry and as Colorado State Forrester from 1911-1915. HISTORICAL INFORMATION The Fort Collins Weekly Courier reported on January 4, 1905 that A.F. Huleatt had built an eight room “modern” residence at 719 Remington Street for Colorado Agricultural College (CAC) Horticulture and Botany professor Burton O. Longyear. Longyear, who began his teaching career at Colorado Agricultural College in 1904, was an alumnus of Michigan State Agricultural College. According to contemporary reports, Longyear was both a scrupulous scientist and inspiring educator. He published a number of bulletins, and at least two books, dealing with the horticulture of the Rocky Mountain region. His “Shade Trees of Denver” publication had considerable impact on Denver’s ornamental horticulture. In 1909 he was appointed head of the newly-established Department of Botany and Forestry ad CAC. Around that same time a degree program in forestry was created under Longyear’s advisement, with its first graduate in 1912. In 1911, Longyear was appointed to the position of Colorado State Forrester. He served in that position until 1915. He returned to teaching at CAC where he stayed until retirement in the 1930s. It is unclear who occupied the house immediately following Longyear, however, in 1923, F.D. and Hattie Giddings bought the property and owned it until 1933. Giddings was the owner and president of Giddings Manufacturing. From 1936 to 1940, Arthur and Adelina Hunt, along with their sons, Wendell and Richard, lived in the house. From 1948 through 1969, Alvin and Leatha Sansbrun occupied the residence. They were both retired, though Alvin owned an apartment building at 706 South College Avenue. From the early 1970s to 2012, the house was occupied by renters, mostly Colorado State University students. In 2012, James Danella purchased the property and began rehabilitating it. Mr. Danella is now pursing Landmark designation. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Construction Date: 1904, House; 1928, Garage Architect/Builder: A.F. Huleatt, builder Building Materials: Wood, sandstone foundation Architectural Style: Victorian-era vernacular dwelling Description: Oriented to the east, the house at 719 Remington Street is a 1½ story side-gabled dwelling with prominent bellcast hipped-roof dormer on the slope of the front elevation roof. The building is clad in narrow horizontal lapped siding. The dormer contains a rectangular single-hung window with decorative upper sash. Eaves are wide and enclosed. The building has a rectangular footprint, measuring thirty-two feet by thirty-seven feet. There are three bays across the first floor of the primary elevation, containing a central entry flanked by two large single hung windows with decorative upper sashes. The foundation is coursed, rough-cut sandstone. The front porch is nearly full-width, with square posts supporting its hipped roof. 5.a Packet Pg. 93 Attachment: Designation Application (2790 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Longyear Property at 719 Remington Street) Revised 08-2014 Page 4 The southern elevation features an eave wall chimney, which protrudes through the wide overhanging eave band. There is a bay window on the rear corner of this elevation, containing three single hung windows. Square rectangular windows flank each side of the chimney. The gable end of this elevation is shingled and contains a pair of single hung windows, each with decorative upper sashes. The northern side elevation is nearly identical to the southern elevation, save the bay window, and contains a pair and two single windows. There is also an entry at the rear of this elevation. The lower level of the rear elevation has an enclosed shed-roofed porch in the L-Shape crated by the primary building and the single–story hipped roof element on the northwest half of the elevation. The enclosed porch is currently under construction with most siding removed. The second story of the rear elevation features an intersecting gabled dormer clad in shingles. There is a recently constructed shed-roofed addition to the south of the gabled dormer, containing divided light double doors. The property features a very unique stuccoed two bay garage with Mission style parapet on the façade. Each bay of the building’s front elevation contains wooden doors, each with four rectangular vertical lights and X-battens below. Simple asphalt shingled awnings cover each bay. The parapet extends flat around the side elevations and drops off to the rear. The rear elevation has sliding wooden doors on the northern corner and a boarded window opening to the south. REFERENCE LIST or SOURCES of INFORMATION Fort Collins Weekly Courier, January 4, 1905. Fort Collins City Directories, 1925 – 2006. Hansen II, James E. Democracy’s College in the Centennial State: A History of Colorado State University. Fort Collins, Colorado, 1977. Larimer County Assessor Property Records. Petit, Michael and Barbara. Information from the Fort Collins Midtown Historic District Survey – The Longyear House, 716 Remington Street. Date unknown. Watrous, Ansel. “History of Larimer County, Colorado,” (Fort Collins, Colorado: Printing and Publishing, 1911), 281. 5.a Packet Pg. 94 Attachment: Designation Application (2790 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Longyear Property at 719 Remington Street) 719 Remington Street Fort Collins Landmark Designation Northeast Elevation Southeast Elevation 5.b Packet Pg. 95 Attachment: Photos (2790 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Longyear Property at 719 Remington Street) 719 Remington Street Fort Collins Landmark Designation Southwest Elevation West Elevation 5.b Packet Pg. 96 Attachment: Photos (2790 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Longyear Property at 719 Remington Street) 719 Remington Street Fort Collins Landmark Designation Northwest Elevation East Elevation 5.b Packet Pg. 97 Attachment: Photos (2790 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Longyear Property at 719 Remington Street) 719 Remington Street Fort Collins Landmark Designation Northwest Elevation Southwest Elevation 5.b Packet Pg. 98 Attachment: Photos (2790 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Longyear Property at 719 Remington Street) 719 Remington Street Fort Collins Landmark Designation Southeast Elevation 5.b Packet Pg. 99 Attachment: Photos (2790 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Longyear Property at 719 Remington Street) 719 Remington Street, ca. 1935 5.c Packet Pg. 100 Attachment: ca. 1935 (2790 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Longyear Property at 719 Remington Street) S COLLEGE AVE LOCUST ST E LAUREL ST REMI NG T ON S T MATHE WS ST Site E PLUM ST 719 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524 N 5.d Packet Pg. 101 Attachment: Map (2790 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Longyear Property at 719 Remington Street) 719 Remington Street, Garage, ca. 1934 5.e Packet Pg. 102 Attachment: Garage, ca. 1934 (2790 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Longyear Property at 719 Remington Street) Agenda Item 6 Item # 6 Page 1 STAFF REPORT January 14, 2015 Landmark Preservation Commission PROJECT NAME FORT COLLINS LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE HOLMES/MANGES PROPERTY AT 1202 LAPORTE AVENUE STAFF Josh Weinberg, City Planner PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Staff is pleased to present for your consideration the Holmes/Manges Property located at 1202 Laporte Avenue. The property has significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standard C. APPLICANT: Sharon Manges, Property Owner OWNER: Sharon Manges RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds that the Holmes/Manges Property qualifies for Landmark designation under Fort Collins Landmark Designation Standard C. If the Landmark Preservation Commission determines that the property is eligible under this standard, then the Commission may pass a resolution recommending City Council pass an ordinance designating the Holmes/Manges Property as a Fort Collins Landmark according to City Code Chapter 14 under Designation Standard C. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The principal structure at 1202 Laporte Avenue is significant under Landmark Designation Standard (C) as a well preserved representation of early twentieth century Victorian-era architecture in Fort Collins. Character-defining details of this architectural period include the hipped roof with intersecting gables, nearly full-width covered front porch with classical column supports, and tall narrow windows with stone sills and lintels. The building displays a moderate to high degree of physical integrity. While it has undergone several alterations, they are primarily located to the rear and do not detract from the building’s historic form or character-defining elements. This structure retains sufficient integrity to convey its significance. Please reference the Landmark designation application for more detailed information. ATTACHMENTS 1. Designation Application (DOC) 2. Photos (DOCX) 3. 1949 Photo (DOCX) 4. Map (PDF) 6 Packet Pg. 103 Revised 08-2014 Page 1 Fort Collins Landmark Designation LOCATION INFORMATION: Address: 1202 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 Legal Description: A part of the SE l/4 of the NE l/4 of Section 10, Township 7 North, Range 69 west of the 6th P.M., County of Larimer, state of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point which is 444.16 feet East of Southwest corner of the SE l/4 of the NE1/4 of said Section 10, thence West 84 feet, thence North 230 feet, thence East 84 feet, thence South 230 feet to the point of beginning. Property Name (historic and/or common): Holmes/Manges Property OWNER INFORMATION: Name: Sharon Manges Email: sharonmanges@gmail.com Address: 1202 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 CLASSIFICATION Category Ownership Status Present Use Existing Designation Building Public Occupied Commercial Nat’l Register Structure Private Unoccupied Educational State Register Site Religious Object Residential District Entertainment Government Other FORM PREPARED BY: Name and Title: Josh Weinberg, Historic Preservation Planner Address: City of Fort Collins, Historic Preservation Department, 281 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80522 Phone: 970-224-6206 Email: jweinberg@fcgov.com Prepared December 10, 2014. Planning, Development & Transportation Services Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.41 0 970.22 4- fax fcgov.c 6.a Packet Pg. 104 Attachment: Designation Application (2789 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Holmes/Manges Property at 1202 Laporte Avenue) Revised 08-2014 Page 2 TYPE OF DESIGNATION and BOUNDARIES Individual Landmark Property Landmark District Explanation of Boundaries: The boundaries of the property to be designated correspond to the legal description of the property, above. SIGNIFICANCE and EXTERIOR INTEGRITY Properties are eligible for designation if they possess both significance and integrity. Significance is the importance of a site, structure, object or district to the history, architecture, archeology, engineering or culture of our community, State or Nation. Integrity is the ability of a site, structure, object or district to be able to convey its significance. Significance: Standard A: Events. This property is associated with events that have made a recognizable contribution to the broad patterns of the history of the community, State or Nation. It is associated with either (or both) of these two (2) types of events: 1. A specific event marking an important moment in Fort Collins prehistory or history; and/or 2. A pattern of events or a historic trend that made a recognizable contribution to the development of the community, State or Nation. Standard B: Persons/Groups. This property is associated with the lives of persons or groups of persons recognizable in the history of the community, State or Nation whose specific contributions to that history can be identified and documented. Standard C: Design/Construction. This property embodies the identifiable characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; represents the work of a craftsman or architect whose work is distinguishable from others by its characteristic style and quality; possesses high artistic values or design concepts; or is part of a recognizable and distinguishable group of properties. Standard D: Information potential. This property has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Integrity: Location. This property is located where it was originally constructed or where an historic event occurred. Design. This property retains a combination of elements that create its historic form, plan space, structure, and style. Setting. This property retains a character and relationship with its surroundings that reflect how and where it was originally situated in relation to its surrounding features and open space. Materials. This property retains much of the historic physical elements that originally formed the property. Workmanship. This property possesses evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history or prehistory. This consists of evidence of artisans' labor and skill in constructing or altering the building, structure or site. Feeling. This property expresses the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period or time. This results from the presence of physical features that, taken together, convey the property's historic character. Association. This property retains an association, or serves as a direct link to, an important historic event or person. It retains association if it is the place where the event or activity occurred and is sufficiently intact to convey that relationship to an observer. Like feeling, association requires the presence of physical features that convey a property's historic character. 6.a Packet Pg. 105 Attachment: Designation Application (2789 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Holmes/Manges Property at 1202 Laporte Avenue) Revised 08-2014 Page 3 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The principal structure at 1202 Laporte Avenue is significant under Landmark Designation Standard (C) as a well preserved representation of early twentieth century Victorian-era architecture in Fort Collins. Character-defining details of this architectural period include the hipped roof with intersecting gables, nearly full-width covered front porch with classical column supports, and tall narrow windows with stone sills and lintels. The building displays a moderate to high degree of physical integrity. While it has undergone several alterations, they are primarily located to the rear and do not detract from the building’s historic form or character-defining elements. This structure retains sufficient integrity to convey its significance. HISTORICAL INFORMATION The Fort Collins Weekly Courier reported in 1905 that Eugene Holmes was building an eleven room brick residence on Laporte Avenue. J.B. Kuhn was the builder of the $2,500.00 house. Holmes was born in Michigan in 1845 and was a veteran of the Civil War. He married Jennie Kelly of Hannibal, New York, where he taught school. After moving to Colorado and teaching in various parts of the state, the Holmes’ settled in Fort Collins. Eugene taught in Fort Collins, including at Remington School. Ansel Waterous reported that the Holmes’ had a “beautiful home on Laporte Avenue.” By 1919, Henry H. Lowe, a salesman, lived in the residence with wife Lura. From 1922 through 1929 Peter and Eva Krug lived in the residence. Peter was a rancher and passed away in 1929. Following Pete’s death, Eva lived in the house with son Alvin, a painter, and daughter Clara, a student. In the late 1930’s it appears that the by-then-married Clara and her Husband Elmar Deines also lived in the house with Eva. Elmar worked as a clerk at the Town Pump, a “beer parlor.” Both Elmar and Clara are buried in Grandview Cemetery; he died on January 20, 1938 and Eva on September 24, 1968. Paul and Grace Frey lived in the house from 1948 to 1952. Paul was a professor of Chemistry at Colorado A&M. Retirees, William and Opal Corbridge, occupied the house for a span of fifteen years from 1945 through 1969. The Manges family purchased the property in 1970 and continues to live there today. Sharon Manges is pursuing Landmark designation for the property. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Construction Date: 1905-6 Architect/Builder: J.B. Kuhn, builder Building Materials: Brick, stone foundation Architectural Style: Victorian-era hipped roof dwelling with intersecting gables Description: Oriented to the south, the Holmes/Manges home is set back approximately 50 feet from the Laporte Avenue. A planted grass yard with mature landscaping surrounds the structure and an earth and gravel drive isle flanks the eastern elevation of the property, leading back to a garage building. Sandstone pavers lead from the driveway to the residence’s front porch and a wire fence encloses the rear half of the yard. The brick dwelling rests on a stone foundation. It consists of a tall hipped roof with prominent pedimented gables on front and side elevations. Eaves are overhanging and enclosed. On the gable ends, brick walls extend without breaks to gables and eaves return. The front elevation gable end contains a double-hung narrow window with rusticated stone lintels and sills, while the side elevation dormers contain double hung windows. The hipped front porch roof has a small centered gable with returns over the building’s primary entrance and is supported by classical wood columns. The main entry door is paneled with square glazing and is flanked by sash and decorative transom windows with stone sills and lintels. Northern, eastern, and western elevations feature a combination of double hung and fixed windows. All appear to be original wooden framed windows. There is a hipped roof porch on the eastern elevation with turned spindle supports and a gabled, screened porch on the rear portion of the eastern elevation. There appear to be two additions to the dwelling: one dating from very early, which closely mimics the materials and style of the original building, while another dates from 1971 and is clearly distinctive. The earlier addition is brick and has a hipped roof and stone foundation. It is located to 6.a Packet Pg. 106 Attachment: Designation Application (2789 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Holmes/Manges Property at 1202 Laporte Avenue) Revised 08-2014 Page 4 the rear of the original building, slightly offset to the east. The side covered porch is situated in the L-shape of the offset addition, which was likely added at the time of the early addition. The 1971 addition consists of two second level dormers over northeast portion of the residence. The property contains two outbuildings. The garage is located to the east of the residence and features two bays accessed from the south elevation and a pair of horizontally-orientated multi- light windows on the western elevation. The building is clad in horizontal drop siding and covered by a front gabled roof with open eaves and exposed rafter tails. A small shed with gambrel roof is tucked behind the garage to the north. REFERENCE LIST or SOURCES of INFORMATION Ansel Watrous, “History of Larimer County, Colorado,” (Fort Collins, Colorado: Printing and Publishing, 1911), 281. Fort Collins Weekly Courier, “Eugene Holmes Called to Eternal Rest,” November 20, 1914. Larimer County Assessor Property Records. Fort Collins City Directories, 1913-14 – 1971. R. Laurie and Thomas Simmons, Front Range Research Associates, Inc. Colorado Architectural Inventory Form, 1202 Laporte. January 1992. 6.a Packet Pg. 107 Attachment: Designation Application (2789 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Holmes/Manges Property at 1202 Laporte Avenue) 1202 Laporte Avenue Landmark Designation Southern (Front) Elevation Northern (Rear) Elevation 6.b Packet Pg. 108 Attachment: Photos (2789 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Holmes/Manges Property at 1202 Laporte Avenue) Eastern Elevation Western Elevation Garage, Western Elevation Garage, Northern and Western Elevations 6.b Packet Pg. 109 Attachment: Photos (2789 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Holmes/Manges Property at 1202 Laporte Avenue) 1202 Laporte Avenue, 1949 6.c Packet Pg. 110 Attachment: 1949 Photo (2789 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Holmes/Manges Property at 1202 Laporte Avenue) JUNIPER CT N SHIELDS ST LYONS ST S MCKINLEY AVE N MCKINLEY AVE SYLVA N CT JAMITH PL AVE N MCKINLEY AVE C H E R RY ST PEARL ST N SHIELDS ST N MCKINLEY AVE LAPORTE AVE SYLVAN CT C O L U M B I N E C T LYONS ST W OAK ST W MOUNTAIN AVE MAPLE ST Site 1202 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521 N 6.d Packet Pg. 111 Attachment: Map (2789 : Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Holmes/Manges Property at 1202 Laporte Avenue) Agenda Item 7 Item # 7 Page 1 STAFF REPORT January 14, 2015 Landmark Preservation Commission PROJECT NAME FINAL DESIGN REVIEW FOR OLD TOWN SQUARE RENOVATION STAFF Josh Weinberg, City Planner PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority is seeking a final design review from the Commission on the proposed renovation project of Old Town Square, within the Old Town Historic District. APPLICANT: Matt Robenalt and Todd Dangerfield, Downtown Development Authority OWNER: Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority. RECOMMENDATION: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Please reference the attached executive overview, renderings, and images for more detailed information regarding the proposed changes to Old Town Square. Review Criteria: Alterations to Fort Collins Landmark Districts are reviewed for compliance with Municipal Code Section 14-48, “Approval of Proposed Work” and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for treatment of Historic Resources, and the Old Town Historic District Design Standards. The Design Standards will be provided separately. Sec. 14-48. Approval of proposed work. In determining the decision to be made concerning the issuance of a report of acceptability, the Commission shall consider the following criteria: (1) The effect of the proposed work upon the general historical and/or architectural character of the landmark or landmark district; (2) The architectural style, arrangement, texture and materials of existing and proposed improvements, and their relation to the sites, structures and objects in the district; (3) The effects of the proposed work in creating, changing or destroying the exterior characteristics of the site, structure or object upon which such work is to be done; (4) The effect of the proposed work upon the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of the landmark or landmark district; (5) The extent to which the proposed work meets the standards of the city and the United States Secretary of the Interior then in effect for the preservation, reconstruction, restoration or rehabilitation of historic resources. 7 Packet Pg. 112 Agenda Item 7 Item # 7 Page 2 ATTACHMENTS 1. LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (PDF) 7 Packet Pg. 113 2. OTS Images (PDF) 3. OTS Letter (PDF) DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FORT COLLINS, COLORADO TO: Landmark Preservation Commission FROM: Matt Robenalt/Todd Dangerfield THROUGH: Karen McWilliams/Josh Weinberg DATE: January 7, 2015 RE: January 14, 2015 Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting Old Town Square (OTS) Renovation Executive Overview Background As part of the vibrant Downtown Fort Collins experience, the public plaza portion of Old Town Square has been heavily used over the last 30 years. The infrastructure is reaching the end of its lifecycle and maintenance costs have increased, making it more feasible to create and implement a renovation plan. For the past several years the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) staff and the City Manager have worked together to position and prepare for the renovation of Old Town Square. The DDA and its project team, through this renovation project, are committed to preserving what is special and endearing about the original design, while striving to enhance elements of the plaza to create a high-quality, public gathering space that accommodates a variety of activities now and well into the future. The team assembled by the DDA to undertake the renovation design have focused on objectives of vibrant urban place making and translated those objectives into a Fort Collins specific concept through a public engagement process. The DDA Board has appropriated approximately $2 million for the renovation of Old Town Square, and the City Council/General Improvement District Ex Officio Board of Directors approved $1 million from the General Improvement District No. 1 for the same purpose. 60% Design Development Milestone Beginning in April 2014, the design team embarked on a programmatic and schematic design process that engaged the general public and stakeholders in more than five open houses and fifteen stakeholder engagement meetings. Through this process a series of three options were developed and refined into final schematic (conceptual) designs. The final schematic designs were unanimously endorsed the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors on September 11, 2014 and presented to the Commission at the September 2014 Work Session. Attached are a sampling of images representing prominent design elements proposed in the Square. The images represent refinement of the schematic designs which were presented to the Commission in September. Currently the designs are at their 60% design development phase and are expected to progress to the final construction document phase by early February 2015. Assessment of Designs The Old Town Square Plaza (“OTS Plaza”) is located within the City of Fort Collins local historic district and National Historic District. Originally established in the late 1860‘s by Jack Dow and Norman 7.a Packet Pg. 114 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) Meldrum as the 100 block of Linden Street in the “Old Town” survey and plat, this area functioned as a public street right-of-way for approximately 110 years prior to its redevelopment and conversion into a public plaza in the 1980’s by Gene Mitchell, the City of Fort Collins, and the Downtown Development Authority. In 1998, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 102, 1998 (see attached) as an amendment to Ordinance No. 170, 1979 to correct the unintended exclusion of the OTS Plaza (former Linden St. right- of-way) in the written legal description of the Old Town Fort Collins Historic District. Ordinance No. 102, 1998 identifies the following: The Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, Revised 1983 have been modified by the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service to be more comprehensive with its explanations for the treatment of historic resources, and replaced by The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, 1995. Contained within the 1995 Standards are treatments for cultural landscape rehabilitation, which is defined as the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its historical or cultural values. The DDA analyzed the OTS Plaza renovation designs for compatibility with the Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes and has provided an analysis in the attached matrix. Requested Commission Action DDA staff members Matt Robenalt and Todd Dangerfield, Jim Leggitt of studioINSITE, and Keith Meyer of Ditesco Services will present the overall designs, focusing on the primary features and solicit questions from Commission members. DDA staff is requesting Commission’s approval of the designs in anticipation of studioINSITE’s final refinement of the designs for construction scheduled to begin mid- February 2015. 7.a Packet Pg. 115 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) 7.a Packet Pg. 116 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal 7.a Packet Pg. 117 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal 7.a Packet Pg. 118 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) 7.a Packet Pg. 119 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) 7.a Packet Pg. 120 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town 7.a Packet Pg. 121 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) 7.a Packet Pg. 122 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) 7.a Packet Pg. 123 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) 7.a Packet Pg. 124 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) 7.a Packet Pg. 125 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) 7.a Packet Pg. 126 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) 7.a Packet Pg. 127 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) 7.a Packet Pg. 128 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) 7.a Packet Pg. 129 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) 7.a Packet Pg. 130 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) Old Town Square Plaza Renovation Spatial Organization & Land Patterns Identify, Retain, and Preserve Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Identifying, retaining and preserving the existing spatial organization and land patterns of the landscape as they have evolved over time. Prior to beginning project work, documenting all features which define those relationships. This includes the size, configuration, proportion and relationship of component landscapes; the relationship of features to component landscapes; and the component landscapes themselves, such as a terrace garden, a farmyard, or forest-to-field patterns. Undertaking project work without understanding the effect on existing spatial organization and land patterns. For example, constructing a structure that creates new spatial divisions or not researching an agricultural property’s development history. Originally a commercial street with traditional retailing uses in commercial block style buildings, the OTS Renovation design re- establishes zones of pedestrian passage along the building storefronts as were present when sidewalks existed along the original street. The reestablished organizing pattern is most prevalent in the north portion of the renovation project. No historic buildings are proposed for alteration. Protect and Maintain Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Protecting and maintaining features that define spatial organization and land patterns by non- destructive methods in daily, seasonal and cyclical tasks. For example, maintaining topography, vegetation, and structures which comprise the overall pattern of the cultural landscape. Allowing spatial organization and land patterns to be altered through incompatible development or neglect. Utilizing maintenance methods which destroy or obscure the landscape’s spatial organization and land patterns. The OTS Renovation design will not alter any historic building facades or grade level features such as historic light well covers, which will be protected and preserved. Also, remnants of historic sandstone sidewalks exist adjacent to the building housing the Food Co-Op. These historic sandstone sidewalks will be protected and will remain unaltered. Trees in OTS are protected through requirements of a “Tree Protection Plan” that limit activities and the guide general contractor’s work to protect the existing trees. Repair Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Repairing materials that define the spatial organization and land patterns by use of non-destructive methods and materials when additional work is Old Town Square Plaza Renovation Assessment of Final Design with US Department of Interior’s Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes Topography Identify, Retain, and Preserve Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Identifying, retaining and preserving the existing topography. Documenting topographic variation prior to project work, including shape, slope, elevation, aspect, and contour. For example, preparing a topographic survey. Evaluating and understanding the evolution of a landscape’s topography over time. Using archival resources such as plans and aerial photographs or, in their absence, archeological analysis techniques to understand the historic topography. Undertaking project work that impacts topography without undertaking a topographic survey. Executing project work without understanding its impact on historic topographic resources, for example, watershed systems. A thorough topographic survey of OTS was conducted in 2004 and is being used as the design basis for the current project. Minimal alterations to current topography are anticipated with the renovations other than a regrading and leveling of the soils prior to installation of new paving systems. Protect and Maintain Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Protecting and maintaining historic topography by use of non-destructive methods and daily, seasonal and cyclical tasks. This may include cleaning drainage systems or mowing vegetative cover. Failing to undertake preventive maintenance. Utilizing maintenance methods which destroy or degrade topography, such as using heavily weighted equipment on steep or vulnerable slopes. The 1980’s OTS design established storm drainage systems that reflect public plaza use. The OTS Renovation design will continue using many of the same storm drainage utility pipes that were installed in the early 1980‘s. In the north area of the plaza where much of the spatial reconfiguration is occurring to eliminate the kiosk building and current stage, the addition of new storm water inlets will be installed to ensure drainage is diverted away from historic building foundations. Repair Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Repair declining topographic features. For example, re-excavating a silted swale through appropriate regrading or reestablishing an eroding agricultural terrace. Destroying the shape, slope, elevation or contour of topography when repair is possible. Old Town Square Plaza Renovation Assessment of Final Design with US Department of Interior’s Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes Vegetation Identify, Retain, and Preserve Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Identifying, retaining and preserving the existing historic vegetation prior to project work. For example, woodlands, forests, trees, shrubs, crops, meadows, planting beds, vines and ground covers. Evaluating the condition and determining the age of vegetation. For example, tree coring to determine age. Documenting broad cover types, genus, species, caliper, and/or size, as well as color, scale, form and texture. Retaining and perpetuating vegetation through propagation of existing plants. Methods include seed collection and genetic stock cuttings from existing materials to preserve the genetic pool. Undertaking project work that impacts vegetation without executing an existing conditions survey of plant material. Undertaking project work without understanding the significance of vegetation. For example, removing roadside trees for utility installations, or indiscriminate clearing of a woodland understory. Failing to propagate vegetation from extant genetic stock, when few or no known sources or replacements are available. The vegetation (trees) in Old Town Square were evaluated by the City Forester to assess the health of the trees with the design team early in the project. There are currently 21 trees in the project zone consisting of honey locust, ash, oak, spruce and dwarf fruit tree. While the forester has identified several honey locusts in the south portion of the plaza as appropriate for removal, this project will not undertake this step. The single spruce tree located at the far north end of the plaza will be removed to allow greater visibility between the plaza and the 200 block of Linden Street. Large spruce trees and evergreen pine species are rarely used in urban plaza settings, and are more appropriate for screening undesirable views or as wind blocks. The single dwarf fruit tree located in the stage area seatwall planter will also be removed. Seven new deciduous trees will be added through the renovation design and will provide a shade canopy when mature in the north half of the plaza. These new trees, in addition to the benefits of contributing to the urban forest, act as design elements that help to re-establish pedestrian walkway zones next to the Miller Block and McPherson Block. Protect and Maintain Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Protecting and maintaining historic vegetation by use of non-destructive methods and daily, seasonal and cyclical tasks. For example, employing pruning or the careful use of herbicides on historic fruit trees. Utilizing maintenance practices which respect the habit, form, color, texture, Old Town Square Plaza Renovation Assessment of Final Design with US Department of Interior’s Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes Circulation Identify, Retain, and Preserve Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Identifying, retaining, and preserving the existing circulation systems prior to project work. All circulation features should be documented, from small paths and walks to larger transportation corridors such as parkways, highways, railroads and canals. Documenting alignment, surface treatment, edge, grade, materials and infrastructure. Evaluating the existing condition and determining the age of circulation systems. For example, using aerial photographs to understand a transportation corridor’s change from a two-lane route to a six-lane highway. Executing project work that impacts circulation systems without undertaking an existing conditions survey. Undertaking work without understanding the significance of circulation systems. For example, changing road alignments and widths without a thorough evaluation of the historic road. The OTS Renovation Design is premised on an exhaustive Program Plan that was developed through public input and stakeholder engagement in the spring of 2014. The Program Plan was published on June 12, 2014 and became the foundation for conceptual design activities. The Program Plan subdivides Old Town Square into smaller “character zones” and identifies unique physical and user characteristics of each area. The plan examined special attributes of each area that give it personality and identity, and also the zones that are almost forgotten and weak in identity. The plan identified, and the concept design was planned around six zones: 1) Events Square, 2) Central Plaza, 3) The Forest, 4) CooperSmith’s Alley, 5) Whitton Court Alley (East), and 6) Old Town Square Perimeter. Protect and Maintain Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Protecting and maintaining circulation systems by use of non-destructive methods in daily, seasonal and cyclical tasks. This may include hand-raking, top- dressing, or rolling surface materials. Utilizing maintenance practices which respect infrastructure. For example, cleaning out debris from drainage systems. Failing to undertake preventive maintenance of circulation features and materials. For example, using a snow plow across a coarse textured pavement. Using materials such as salts and chemicals, that can hasten the deterioration of surface treatments. Allowing infrastructure to become dysfunctional. For example, permitting a Old Town Square Plaza Renovation Assessment of Final Design with US Department of Interior’s Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes Water Features Identify, Retain, and Preserve Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Identifying, retaining and preserving existing water features and water sources such as retention ponds, pools, and fountains prior to beginning project work. Documenting the shape, edge and bottom condition/material; water level, sound and reflective qualities; and associated plant and animal life, and water quality. Evaluating the condition, and, where applicable, the evolution of water features over time. For example, assessing water quality and/or utilizing archeological techniques to determine the changing path of a watercourse. Executing project work that impacts water features, and associated hydrology, without undertaking an existing conditions survey. For example, filling in a pond that was historically used for farm or recreation purposes. Executing project work without understanding its impact on water features. For example, placing a section of stream in a culvert or concrete channel. Not applicable to Old Town Square renovation. See Alterations/Additions for the New Use below. Protect and Maintain Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Protecting and maintaining water features by use of non-destructive methods in daily, seasonal and cyclical tasks. For example, cleaning leaf litter or mineral deposits from drainage inlets or outlets. Maintaining a water feature’s mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems to insure appropriate depth of water or direction of flow. For example, maintaining the timing and sequencing mechanisms for irrigation systems. Failing to undertake preventive maintenance of water features and materials. Utilizing maintenance methods which destroy or degrade water features, for example, the use of harsh chemical additives for maintaining water quality. Allowing mechanical systems to fall into a state of disrepair, resulting in changes to the water feature. For example, failing to maintain a pool’s aeration system thus leading to algae growth. Not applicable to Old Town Square renovation. See Alterations/Additions for the New Use below. Old Town Square Plaza Renovation Assessment of Final Design and US Department of Interior’s Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes Structures, Furnishings + Objects Identify, Retain, and Preserve Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Identifying, retaining and preserving existing buildings, structures, furnishings and objects prior to beginning project work. For example, gazebos and bridges, playground equipment and drinking fountains, benches and lights, and statuary and troughs. Documenting the relationship of these features to each other, their surrounds, and their material compositions. Evaluating the condition and determining the age of structures, furnishings and objects. For example, utilizing Historic Structure Inventories and historic aerial photographs to understand the relationship of barns, windmills, silos and water troughs in a ranch compound or the placement of light standards and benches along park paths. Retaining the historic relationships between the landscape and its buildings, structures, furnishings and objects. Undertaking project work that impacts buildings, structures, furnishings, and objects without executing an “existing conditions” survey. Undertaking work without understanding the significance of structures, furnishings and objects. For example, removing an arbor that defines the axis of a garden or fence posts that delineate the limits of a vineyard. Removing or relocating structures, furnishings and objects, thus destroying or diminishing the historic relationship between the landscape and these features. For example, relocating a bridge from its historic crossing point or relocating a historic flagpole to a new location. No historic materials or features are planned for removal or alteration. Protect and Maintain Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Protecting and maintaining buildings, structures, furnishings and objects by use of non-destructive methods and daily, cyclical and seasonal tasks. This may include rust or limited paint removal, and reapplication of protective coating systems. For example, painting metal wrought iron fences or repointing masonry to match original mortar material, color and profiles Failing to undertake preventive maintenance for structures, furnishings and objects, resulting in their damage or OVERALL VIEW OF OLD TOWN SQYARE OLD TOWN SQUARE RENOVATION: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION JANUARY 11, 2015 4 LEGEND A Sandstone Bench B Planting C Fireplace D Play Area E New Pavers F Rock Fountain G Vernal Pool H Tree Grate I Festoon Lighting J Stage K Stairs/Ramp L Public Toilets L WALNUT STREET MOUNTAIN AVENUE TRIMBLE COURT COLLEGE AVENUE 7.b Attachment: OTS Images (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) ENLARGEMENT OF NORTH END OLD TOWN SQUARE RENOVATION: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION JANUARY 11, 2015 5 LEGEND A Sandstone Bench B Planting C Fireplace D Play Area E New Pavers F Rock Fountain G Vernal Pool H Tree Grate I Festoon Lighting J Stage K Stairs/Ramp L Public Toilets B D E F G H I J K A L A B E E H WALNUT STREET 7.b Attachment: OTS Images (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) ENLARGEMENT OF SOUTH END OLD TOWN SQUARE RENOVATION: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION JANUARY 11, 2015 6 LEGEND A Sandstone Bench B Planting C Fireplace D Play Area E New Pavers F Rock Fountain G Vernal Pool H Tree Grate I Festoon Lighting J Stage K Stairs/Ramp L Public Toilets B C D E I A A E E E MOUNTAIN AVENUE 7.b Attachment: OTS Images (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) OLD TOWN SQUARE RENOVATION: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION JANUARY 11, 2015 VIEW OF THE CENTRAL WATER FEATURE WITH VERNAL POOL IN DISTANCE 21 7.b Attachment: OTS Images (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) OLD TOWN SQUARE RENOVATION: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION JANUARY 11, 2015 LOCATION OF THE NEW PUBLIC TOILETS 25 7.b Attachment: OTS Images (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) OLD TOWN SQUARE RENOVATION: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION JANUARY 11, 2015 NEW ENTRY SIGNAGE ON MOUNTAIN AVENUE 26 7.b Attachment: OTS Images (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) 7.c Packet Pg. 143 Attachment: OTS Letter (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) loss. For example, failing to stop water infiltration at roofs and foundations. Utilizing maintenance practices and materials that are harsh, abrasive, or unproven. For example, using only aggressive and potentially damaging cleaning methods such as grit blasting on wood, brick, or soft stone or using harsh chemicals on masonry or metals. Prior to start of construction, a thorough photo and written documentation of building exterior façade conditions will be conducted to ensure historic buildings' are preserved in their current conditions. To prevent any damage to historic building facades and foundations during site work, contractors will be required to provide protection for the facades and hand excavate when in close proximity to buildings. Contractors will not be allowed to use mechanical vibratory methods for soil compaction in close proximity to buildings. Repair Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Repairing features and materials of buildings, structures, furnishings or objects by reinforcing historic materials. For example, returning a children’s swing to good working order, or reshaping a section of a deformed monkey bar. Replacing or destroying a feature of structures, furnishings or objects when repair is possible. For example, replacing a pavilion’s tile roof with physically or visually incompatible roofing; or, removing a non-working historic light fixture, rather than rewiring it. No historic materials or features are planned for removal or alteration. Replace Deteriorated Historic Materials and Features Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Using existing physical evidence of form, material and detailing to reproduce a deteriorated structure, furnishing or object. If using the same kind of material is not technically, economically, or environmentally feasible, then a compatible substitute material may be considered. For example, replacing a cast stone bench with a new casting from the original mold. Removing a structure, furnishing, or object that is deteriorated and not replacing it, or replacing it with a new feature that does not convey the same visual appearance. For example, removing a wooden rustic footbridge and replacing it with a concrete bridge Not applicable to Old Town Square renovation. See Alterations/Additions for the New Use below. Design for the Replacement of Missing Historic Features Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Designing and installing new structures, furnishings and objects when the historic features are missing. It may be an accurate restoration using historical, pictorial and physical documentation; or be a new design that is compatible with the historic character of the landscape. For example, replacing a picnic shelter with one of a new compatible design. Creating a false historical appearance because the replaced feature is based on insufficient historical, pictorial and physical documentation. Introducing a new design that is incompatible with the historic character of the landscape. For example, replacing a lost wooden fence with chain link fence. No historic materials will be removed or replaced with features or materials that are based on insufficient historical documentation. Alterations/Additions for the New Use Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Designing and installing a new structure, furnishing or object when required by the new use, which is compatible with the preservation of the historic character of the landscape. For example, constructing a new farm outbuilding utilizing traditional building materials or installing appropriately scaled and detailed signage. Placing a new structure, furnishing, or object where it may cause damage, or is incompatible with the historic character of the landscape. For example, constructing a new maintenance facility in a primary space. Locating any new structure, furnishing or object in such a way that it detracts from or alters the historic character of the landscape. For example, installing a “period” gazebo that was never present in the cultural landscape. Introducing a new structure, furnishing or object in an appropriate location, but making it visually incompatible in mass, scale, form, features, materials, texture or color. For example, constructing a visitors’ center that is incompatible with the historic character of the cultural landscape. The kiosk is being removed and the stage relocated to the far northwest corner of the plaza. The new stage location opens up north half of OTS at the center, thus providing the spatial orientation that existed with the original Linden Street, and re-establish the north/south viewshed that existed in the original Linden Street. A permanent, low profile, steel stage canopy structure has been designed with intention to minimize visual impacts to the Linden Street corridor and surrounding historical structures. Restroom facilities originally in the kiosk will be relocated to a former entry foyer area within the privately owned Building 23 located in the Square near Trimble Court Alley. An approximate 200 s.f. portion of the lower masonry facade of this non-historical building will be renovated to accommodate the restrooms and will include a relocated building entry doors with transom windows, two restroom entry doors, signage and additional facade mounted lighting. A new low-profile design, masonry gas fireplace feature with overhead festoon lighting will be installed in the southeast section of the plaza in proximity to the children's play area. Seating walls will be incorporated into the design. 7.a Packet Pg. 136 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) Repair Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Repairing water features by reinforcing materials or augmenting mechanical systems. For example, patching a crack in an pond liner or repairing a failed pump mechanism. Removing a water feature that is unrepairable and not replacing it, or replacing it with a new feature that does not convey the same visual appearance. For example, replacing a single orifice nozzle with a spray nozzle, thus changing the fountain’s historic character from a singular stem of water to a mist-like stream. Not applicable to Old Town Square renovation. See Alterations/Additions for the New Use below. Replace Deteriorated Historic Materials and Features Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Using existing physical evidence of form, depth and detailing to reproduce a deteriorated water feature. If using the same kind of material is not technically, economically, or environmentally feasible, then a compatible substitute material may be considered. For example, replacing a lead pond liner with one made of plastic. Removing a water feature that is unrepairable and not replacing it, or replacing it with a new feature that does not convey the same visual appearance. For example, replacing a single orifice nozzle with a spray nozzle, thus changing the fountain’s historic character from a singular stem of water to a mist-like stream. Not applicable to Old Town Square renovation. See Alterations/Additions for the New Use below. Design for the Replacement of Missing Historic Features Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Designing and installing a new water feature when the historic feature is completely missing. It may be an accurate restoration using historical, pictorial and physical documentation; or be a new design that is compatible with the historic character of the landscape. For example, replacing a lost irrigation feature using materials that convey the same visual appearance. Creating a false historical appearance because the replaced feature is based on insufficient historical, pictorial and physical documentation. Introducing a new design that is incompatible with the historic character of the landscape. For example, replacing a natural pond with a manufactured pool. Not applicable to Old Town Square renovation. Alterations/Additions for the New Use Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Designing and installing a compatible new water feature when required by the new use to assure the preservation of historic character of the landscape. For example, siting a new retention basin in a secondary, or non-significant space in the cultural landscape. Placing a new water feature where it may cause damage, or is incompatible with the historic character, such as adding a water slide. Locating any new water feature in such a way that it detracts from or alters the historic character of the landscape. For example, installing a “period” fountain where one never existed. Introducing a new water feature which is in an appropriate location, but is visually incompatible in terms of its shape, edge, and bottom condition/material; or water level, movement, sound, and reflective quality. For example, introducing a wading pool in a non-significant space, but utilizing non traditional materials and colors. The non-historic water fountain of the 1980’s original plaza design will remain in the same location. The pool and moat surrounding the fountain rocks will be modified by decreasing the depth of the pool and eliminating the moat that flows in front of the current stage. A shallower body of water in the fountain pool will decrease water demand required to operate the fountain, but preserve the auditory effects of splashing water. Two additional rock boulder features of the same stone-type will be sourced from nearby quarry and placed in the modified fountain pool. Seat walls will be constructed around the new pool, and will be designated as a passive water feature, and interactivity discouraged. A second water feature, known as the vernal pool, will be constructed in the area between the original fountain and the new stage. The vernal pool will be interactive and feature pop-jet type nozzles similar to Oak Street Plaza. The vernal pool area will be defined by pavers with a different shape and color than other areas of the plaza, but complementary to the overall color palette. When the vernal pool is not in use (late fall, winter, early spring) the plaza surface and grade is indistinguishable from the rest of the Events Square character zone. The original fountain and the vernal pool will be operated with a redundant chlorination and ultraviolet water quality system that meets current health code requirements for interactive water play areas. 7.a Packet Pg. 135 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) failed drainage system to contribute to the degradation and loss of associated curbs or erosion of road shoulders. The 1980’s OTS design established storm drainage systems that reflect public plaza use. The OTS Renovation design will continue using many of the same storm drainage utility pipes that were installed in the early 1980‘s. In the north area of the plaza where much of the spatial reconfiguration is occurring to eliminate the kiosk building and current stage, the addition of new storm water inlets will be installed to ensure drainage is diverted away from historic building foundations. Repair Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Repairing surface treatment, materials and edges. For example, by applying a traditional material to a stabilized subsurface base or patching a canal corridor retaining wall Replacing or destroying circulation features and materials when repair is possible. For example, not salvaging and reusing historic stone walk material Remnants of historic sandstone sidewalks exist adjacent to the building housing the Food Co-Op. These historic sandstone sidewalks will be protected and will remain unaltered. Historic light well covers will be protected and preserved. Replace Deteriorated Historic Materials and Features Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Using physical evidence of form, detailing and alignment to reproduce a deteriorated circulation feature. If using the same kind of material is not technically, economically or environmentally feasible, then a compatible substitute material may be considered. For example, replacing in kind decayed timber edging along a historic trail route. Removing a circulation feature that is deteriorated and not replacing it, or replacing it with a new feature that does not convey the same visual appearance. For example, replacing a set of stairs with a wall or terrace No historic materials will be removed or replaced. Design for the Replacement of Missing Historic Features Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Designing and installing new circulation features when the historic feature is completely missing. It may be an accurate restoration using historical, pictorial and physical documentation; or be a new design that is compatible with the historic character of the landscape. For example, reinstating a lost park entrance at a historic access point. Creating a false historical appearance because the replaced feature is based on insufficient historical, pictorial and physical documentation. Introducing a new circulation feature that is incompatible with the historic character of the landscape. For example, using a standardized concrete barrier along a historic parkway No historic materials will be removed or replaced with features or materials that are based on insufficient historical documentation. Alterations/Additions for the New Use Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Designing and installing compatible new circulation features when required by the new use to assure the preservation of historic character of the landscape. For example, controlling and limiting new curb cuts, driveways, and intersections along a historic road. Placing a new feature where it may cause damage, or is incompatible with the historic circulation. For example, adding new driveways, intersections, and “neck outs” along a historic road. Locating any new circulation feature in such a way that it detracts from or alters the historic circulation pattern. For example, installing a new bike path when an existing historic path can accommodate the new use. Introducing a new circulation feature which is in an appropriate location, but making it visually incompatible in terms of its alignment, surface treatment, width, edge treatment, grade, materials or infrastructure. For example, installing a new parking lot in a non-significant location, but utilizing paving materials and patterns which are incongruous with the landscape’s historic character. The kiosk is being removed and the stage relocated to the far northwest corner of the plaza. The 1980’s stage location created pedestrian flow issues in the plaza as a result of crowd encroachment into the main east/west corridor between CooperSmith’s Alley and Trimble Court Alley. The new stage location opens up north half of OTS at the center, thus providing the spatial orientation that existed with the original Linden Street, and re-establish the north/south viewshed that existed in the original Linden Street. A new paver system will be installed throughout the plaza and perimeter. This new system will be similar to the concrete pavers that were installed in the 1980’s during the original construction of the plaza, but will be of a different color palette and interlocking design. Accent stone pavers will be installed over new tree wells that will be constructed in the north half of the plaza. 7.a Packet Pg. 134 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) bloom, fruit, fragrance, scale and context of historic vegetation. Utilizing historic horticultural and agricultural maintenance practices when those techniques are critical to maintaining the historic character of the vegetation. For example, the manual removal of dead flowers to ensure continuous bloom. Failing to undertake preventive maintenance of vegetation. Utilizing maintenance practices and techniques which are harmful to vegetation; for example, over- or under- irrigating. Utilizing maintenance practices and techniques that fail to recognize the uniqueness of individual plant materials. For example, utilizing soil amendments which may alter flower color or, poorly-timed pruning and/or application of insecticide which may alter fruit production. Employing contemporary practices when traditional or historic can be used. For example, utilizing non-traditional harvesting practices when traditional practices are still feasible. Trees in OTS are protected through requirements of a “Tree Protection Plan” that limit activities and the guide general contractor’s work to protect the existing trees. In the post-construction period, maintenance of vegetation in Old Town Square will be provided by the City Parks Maintenance team, the longtime partner of the DDA and daily maintenance caretaker of Old Town Square. All pruning and tree maintenance has and will continue to be coordinated with the City forester. Repair Historic Features and Materials Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Rejuvenating historic vegetation by corrective pruning, deep root fertilizing, aerating soil, renewing seasonal plantings and/or grafting onto historic genetic root stock. Replacing or destroying vegetation when rejuvenation is possible. For example, removing a deformed or damaged plant when corrective pruning may be employed. Not applicable to Old Town Square Renovation. Replace Deteriorated Historic Materials and Features Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Using physical evidence of composition, form, and habit to replace a deteriorated, or declining, vegetation feature. If using the same kind of material is not technically, economically, or environmentally feasible, then a compatible substitute material may be considered. For example, replacing a diseased sentinel tree in a meadow with a disease resistant tree of similar type, form, shape and scale. Removing deteriorated historic vegetation and not replacing it, or replacing it with a new feature that does not convey the same visual appearance. For example, a large mature, declining canopy tree with a dwarf ornamental flowering tree. Not applicable to Old Town Square Renovation. Design for the Replacement of Missing Historic Features Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Designing and installing new vegetation features when the historic feature is completely missing. It may be an accurate restoration using historical, pictorial and physical documentation; or be a new design that is compatible with the habit, form, color, texture, bloom, fruit, fragrance, scale and context of the historic vegetation. For example, replacing a lost vineyard with more hardy stock similar to the historic. Creating a false historical appearance because the replaced feature is based on insufficient historical, pictorial and physical documentation. Introducing new replacement vegetation that is incompatible with the historic character of the landscape As evidenced in historic photo documentation of the 100 Block of Linden Street, now Old Town Square, there were no street trees. This absence of vegetation was consistent throughout nearly all of the historic central business district until the 1970’s when a special improvement district was created to install street trees. Vegetation in Old Town Square was planted in the 1980’s as part of the original plaza design. Alterations/Additions for the New Use Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Designing a compatible new vegetation feature when required by the new use to assure the preservation of the historic character of the landscape. For example, designing and installing a hedge that is compatible with the historic character of the landscape to screen new construction Placing a new feature where it may cause damage or is incompatible with the character of the historic vegetation. For example, constructing a new building that adversely affects the root systems of historic vegetation. Locating any new vegetation feature in such a way that it detracts from or alters the historic vegetation. For example, introducing exotic species in a landscape that was historically comprised of indigenous plants. Introducing a new vegetation feature in an appropriate location, which is visually incompatible in terms of its habit, form, color, texture, bloom, fruit, fragrance, scale or context Seven new deciduous trees will be added through the renovation design and will provide a shade canopy when mature in the north half of the plaza. These new trees, in addition to the benefits of contributing to the urban forest, act as design elements that help to re-establish pedestrian walkway zones next to the Miller Block and McPherson Block. 7.a Packet Pg. 133 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) Not applicable to OTS Renovation. Replace Deteriorated Historic Materials and Features Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Using existing physical evidence of the form and composition to reproduce a deteriorated topographic feature. If using the same kind of material is not technically, economically, or environmentally feasible, then a compatible substitute material may be considered. For example, re-establishing eroded bunkers or ramparts in a battlefield with a substitute soil mix that supports improved drainage and health and vigor of ground cover plant materials. Removing a topographic feature that is deteriorated and not replacing it, or replacing it with a new feature that does not convey the same visual appearance. For example, changing stepped terracing to a curved slope. Not applicable to OTS Renovation. Design for the Replacement of Missing Historic Features Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Designing and installing new topographic features when the historic feature is completely missing. It may be an accurate restoration using historical, pictorial and physical documentation or a new design that is compatible with the shape, slope, elevation and contour of the historic topography. For example, installing an artificial jetty to replace one lost to beach erosion. Creating a false historical appearance because the replacement feature is based on insufficient historical, pictorial and physical documentation. Introducing a new topographic feature that is incompatible in shape, slope, elevation, aspect and contour. Not applicable to OTS Renovation. Alterations/Additions for the New Use Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Designing new topographic features when required by the new use so that they are as unobtrusive as possible and assure the preservation of the historic landscape. For example, designing and installing drainage systems to protect historic topographic features. Placing a new feature where it may cause damage, or is incompatible with historic topography. For example, failing to provide proper drainage for a new feature which results in the decline or loss of topographic features. Locating a new feature in such a way that it detracts from or alters the historic topography. For example, obscuring a historic shoreline through the construction of a new breakwall. Introducing a new feature in an appropriate location, but making it visually incompatible in terms of its size, scale, design, materials, color and texture. For example, installing berms to screen new parking, but using incongruous topographic shape and contour. The topography of the plaza will remain the same except for change that will occur in the terraced area at the existing stage and seatwalls, currently located north of the rock water fountain. The seatwalls on either side of the stage will be removed, and the terraced area will be regraded to the same level as the area north of the existing stage to create a uniform grade plaza level. 7.a Packet Pg. 132 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) required. For example, repairing structures or regenerating vegetation which comprise the individual spaces or overall patterns of the cultural landscape. Failing to undertake necessary repairs resulting in the loss of spatial organization and land patterns. Replacing a feature that defines spatial organization and land patterns when repair is possible. The OTS Renovation design will not alter any historic features or materials. Replace Deteriorated Historic Materials and Features Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Replacing in kind an entire feature that defines spatial organization and land patterns that is too deteriorated to repair. Removing a feature that is beyond repair and not replacing it; or, replacing it with a new feature that does not respect the spatial organization and land patterns. The OTS Renovation design will not alter any historic features or materials. Design for the Replacement of Missing Historic Features Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Designing and installing new features which respect or acknowledge the historic spatial organization and land patterns. It may be an accurate restoration using historical, pictorial and physical documentation; or be a new design that is compatible with the spatial organization and land patterns. For example, installing a new shrub planting which defines the edge of a missing historic boundary. Creating a false historical appearance because the replacement feature is based on insufficient historical, pictorial and physical documentation. Introducing new features that are incompatible with the spatial organization or land patterns. The OTS Renovation design will not attempt to create false historical representation of features. For example, historic photo documentation reveals the original Linden Street configuration did not have street light fixtures. No attempt is being made to replicate “era” specific lighting fixtures, such as gas lamp-style fixtures, as part of the renovation. The 1980’s open globe style fixtures will be removed. In their place, a pedestrian scale fixture consisting of a non-trendy pole and luminaire fixture has been selected that will blend into the background and provide energy efficient lighting for safety and ambiance. Also, vertical poles intended to provide structure for the tivoli-style overhead lighting will be of a similar non-descript design as the pedestrian light poles. These poles are approximately 22’ feet in height, which is similar in height to the three existing stage light poles. The renovation design has these new poles planned in an organized pattern that helps better define the pedestrian walkway in the north section of the plaza, similar to how the pattern and configuration of electric utility poles were arranged according to historic photo evidence. Alterations/Additions for the New Use Recommended Not Recommended OTS Renovation Design Designing new features when required by the new compatible use to assure the preservation of the historic spatial organization and land patterns. Removing non significant features which detract from or have altered the spatial organization and land patterns. Adding a new feature that detracts from or alters the spatial organization and land patterns. For example, constructing a new farm house wing over a kitchen garden. Placing a new feature where it may cause damage to, or be intrusive in spatial organization and land patterns. For example, inserting a new visitors center that blocks or alters a historic view or vista. Introducing a new feature that is visually incompatible in size, scale, design, materials, color and texture. Removing historic features which are important in defining spatial organization and land patterns. The 1980’s OTS design incorporated elements, specifically in the northern portion of the plaza, such as the kiosk building and stage that were not well integrated into the overall OTS site. The kiosk building blocked the view looking north into the 200 block of Linden Street and southward into the southern half of the plaza. The kiosk is being removed and the stage relocated to the far northwest corner of the plaza. The 1980’s stage location created pedestrian flow issues in the plaza as a result of crowd encroachment into the main east/west corridor between CooperSmith’s Alley and Trimble Court Alley. The new stage location opens up north half of OTS at the center, thus providing the spatial orientation that existed with the original Linden Street, and re-establish the north/south view shed that existed in the original Linden Street. The new stage design seeks to provide the lowest profile roof structure that meets requirements for stage performances and structural engineering while also creating visual permeability so that plaza guests can look through the stage area at what is beyond. The angled orientation of the stage is intended maintain the intimate feel of the current stage, and provide an audience experience that is framed by the historic Linden Hotel in the background. Assessment of Final Design with US Department of Interior’s Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes 7.a Packet Pg. 131 Attachment: LPC Packet Submittal FINAL 1 7 15 - OTS (2796 : Final Design Review for Old Town Square Renovation) W04 W03 W08 W02 W02 W09 08.91C 04.01 04.72A 04.01 04.01 04.72D 04.43A 04.72A 04.72B 04.43A 04.72C 04.72A 07.42D 07.62 04.72E 04.72E 07.62 08.43A MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WALL BEHIND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WALL W09 W09 04.72C 04.72D 04.72B 04.72D 04.72E 04.72E MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WALL W16 W01 14'-8" 13'-4" 13'-4" 11'-4" 1050 17th STREET, SUITE A200 DENVER, CO 80265 303 295 1717 t 303 292 0845 f No REVISION/SUBMISSION DATE PROJECT No: DATE: SCALE: COPYRIGHT 2011 - RNL. This document, and the ideas and design concepts incorperated herein, as an instrument of professional service, can not be used, in whole or in part for this or any other project, without the written authorization of RNL. DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: A B C D E F G H I J A B C D E F G H I J 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 K K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1/8" = 1'-0" 12/23/2014 7:32:04 AM C:\Revit_Local\2014\3618_CSB_ARCH_kfinnegan.rvt PDP202 BUILDING ELEVATIONS 12/24/14 3618-03 CITY OF FORT COLLINS 222 Laporte Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 ARCHITECTURE/INTERIORS - RNL DESIGN CONSTRUCTION ADMIN - AU WORKSHOP LANDSCAPE - LOGAN SIMPSON DESIGN CIVIL - NORTHERN ENGINEERING STRUCTURAL - JVA, INCORPORATED MEP -MKK CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. LEED ADMINISTRATION - INSTITUTE FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY - ARCHITECTURAL ENERGY CORPORATION ENERGY MODELING - AMBIENT ENERGY UTILITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Author Checker SHEET NOTES 04.01 BRICK VENEER 04.43A SANDSTONE VENEER PANEL 04.72A CAST STONE FRAME 04.72B CAST STONE SILL PROFILE 04.72C CAST STONE SILL PROFILE AT BASE 04.72D CAST STONE LINTEL 04.72E CAST STONE COPING PROFILE 07.42D PREFINISHED METAL PANEL WRAP AND ENTRY CANOPY 07.62 PREFINISHED ALUMINUM SHEET METAL PARAPET COPING 08.43A ALUMINUM STOREFRONT SYSTEM 08.91C FIXED ALUMINUM LIGHT SHELF, EXTENSION BY STOREFRONT MFR E1 EAST 1/8" = 1'-0" ELEVATION A1 NORTH 1/8" = 1'-0" ELEVATION BUILDING SIGNAGE 2.c Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: 005_ELEVATIONS (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and Creamery Laboratory Building) W02 W01 W01 W03 W04 W04 W09 W08 W02 W02 W02 W02 04.01 08.43A 08.91C 04.01 04.43A 08.91C 08.43A 04.72A 04.72B 04.72A 04.72C 04.01 04.72A 08.43A 08.43A 04.72B 08.43A 08.91C 04.01 04.72A 08.43A 07.42C 07.62 07.62 07.62 04.72E W09 W09 08.43A 04.72A 08.91C 04.43B 04.72A 04.72D 04.72C 04.43A 07.42B 04.72F W05 W16 14'-8" 13'-4" 13'-4" 1050 17th STREET, SUITE A200 DENVER, CO 80265 303 295 1717 t 303 292 0845 f No REVISION/SUBMISSION DATE PROJECT No: DATE: SCALE: COPYRIGHT 2011 - RNL. This document, and the ideas and design concepts incorperated herein, as an instrument of professional service, can not be used, in whole or in part for this or any other project, without the written authorization of RNL. DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: A B C D E F G H I J A B C D E F G H I J 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 K K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1/8" = 1'-0" 12/23/2014 7:30:05 AM C:\Revit_Local\2014\3618_CSB_ARCH_kfinnegan.rvt PDP201 BUILDING ELEVATIONS 12/24/14 3618-03 CITY OF FORT COLLINS 222 Laporte Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 ARCHITECTURE/INTERIORS - RNL DESIGN CONSTRUCTION ADMIN - AU WORKSHOP LANDSCAPE - LOGAN SIMPSON DESIGN CIVIL - NORTHERN ENGINEERING STRUCTURAL - JVA, INCORPORATED MEP -MKK CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. LEED ADMINISTRATION - INSTITUTE FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY - ARCHITECTURAL ENERGY CORPORATION ENERGY MODELING - AMBIENT ENERGY UTILITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Author Checker SHEET NOTES 04.01 BRICK VENEER 04.43A SANDSTONE VENEER PANEL 04.43B SANDSTONE PANEL SOFFIT AND VENEER PANEL SIDE WALLS AT ENTRY PORTICO 04.72A CAST STONE FRAME 04.72B CAST STONE SILL PROFILE 04.72C CAST STONE SILL PROFILE AT BASE 04.72D CAST STONE LINTEL 04.72E CAST STONE COPING PROFILE 04.72F CAST STONE PANEL OVER FRAMING 07.42B PREFINISHED METAL PANEL WRAP 07.42C PREFINISHED METAL PANEL COLUMN WRAP 07.62 PREFINISHED ALUMINUM SHEET METAL PARAPET COPING 08.43A ALUMINUM STOREFRONT SYSTEM 08.91C FIXED ALUMINUM LIGHT SHELF, EXTENSION BY STOREFRONT MFR E1 WEST 1/8" = 1'-0" ELEVATION A1 SOUTH 1/8" = 1'-0" ELEVATION -- 2.c Packet Pg. 23 Attachment: 005_ELEVATIONS (2799 : Development Review - Utility Admin Building and Creamery Laboratory Building)