HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/27/2015 - Landmark Preservation Commission - Agenda - Work SessionLandmark Preservation Commission Page 1 May 27, 2015
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Laurie Kadrich Karen McWilliams Josh Weinberg Gino Campana
Staff Liaison, CDNS Director Preservation Planner Preservation Planner Council Liaison
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Work Session
May 27, 2015
5:30 PM
Call to Order
Discussion Items
1. 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicants are seeking feedback from the Commission regarding their
plans (labeled Option 1 and Option 2 in the attachments) to construct a
multifamily project in the Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MMN)
Zone District. The project, as currently proposed, contains 59 units and 70
bedrooms in a three-story building. The previously approved Observatory
Park project located at this site contained 61 units with 115 bedrooms in a
four story building. The foundation for the building in the previously approved
plans has already been constructed. A multifamily project with 50 or more
units is subject to Planning and Zoning Board (Type 2) review.
APPLICANT: Ian Shuff, alm2s Architects; Craig Russell, Russell + Mills Studios
Landmark
Preservation
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STAFF REPORT May 27, 2015
Landmark Preservation Commission
PROJECT NAME
808 WEST PROSPECT ROAD, REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
STAFF
Josh Weinberg, City Planner
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicants are seeking feedback from the Commission regarding their
plans (labeled Option 1 and Option 2 in the attachments) to construct a
multifamily project in the Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MMN)
Zone District. The project, as currently proposed, contains 59 units and 70
bedrooms in a three-story building. The previously approved Observatory
Park project located at this site contained 61 units with 115 bedrooms in a
four story building. The foundation for the building in the previously approved
plans has already been constructed. A multifamily project with 50 or more
units is subject to Planning and Zoning Board (Type 2) review.
APPLICANT: Ian Shuff, alm2s Architects; Craig Russell, Russell + Mills Studios
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff Analysis: This project is located adjacent to 720 West Prospect Road, which is a designated Fort Collins
Landmark. Additionally, is located adjacent to 730 West Prospect Road which has been previously determined
individually eligible for designation as a Fort Collins Landmark. Thus, particular attention should focus on the
interface and compatibility between the proposed building and the existing historic buildings in terms of massing,
character, setbacks, materials, design, etc.
Documents pertaining to the previous development proposal for this site, and its relationship to the historic
properties at 720 and 730 West Prospect Road, are attached. It should be noted, however, that at this time the
current development proposal is only for the 808 West Prospect site and not the properties at 720 and 730 West
Prospect.
Codes and Guidelines: In its consideration of the approval of plans that contain or are adjacent to designated or
individually eligible properties, LUC 3.4.7(F)(6) states that the Decision Maker shall consider the written
recommendation of the Landmark Preservation Commission.
For the proposed development at 808 West Prospect Road, useful codes and guidelines include the City’s Land
Use Code, especially Section 3.4.7.
Commission Action: This is a preliminary review. If desired by the Commission, the applicants will present at
later meetings, as plans are revised and refined. Once the plans are ready for Final Hearing, the Commission will
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have the opportunity to provide a recommendation on the plans for consideration by the Decision Maker (Planning
and Zoning Board).
ATTACHMENTS
1. 20150518-slab draft site plan (PDF)
2. 808 W. Prospect Option 1 (PDF)
3. 808 W. Prospect Option 2 (PDF)
4. 808 W Prospect Rd Street View (PDF)
5. 808 W Prospect Rd 1 Street View (PDF)
6. 808 W Prospect Rd 2 Street View (PDF)
7. 808 W Prospect Rd 3 Street View (PDF)
8. 3s -730 Jeff Evans LPC Conceptual 4-07 (DOC)
9. 3h - 808 W Prospect 2008 LPC Staff Report (PDF)
10. 3i - Context 808 W Prospect Development 2008 (PDF)
11. 3j - 730 W Prospect Letter (DOC)
12. 3k - 720 W Prospect P1010040 (1) (JPG)
13. 3l - 720 W Prospect P1010040 (2) (JPG)
14. 3n - 720 W Prospect P1010045 (JPG)
15. 3n - 720 W Prospect P1010045 (JPG)
16. 3p - 720 W Prospect P1010054 (JPG)
17. 3q - ProspectRdW720-des-finalletter (DOC)
18. 3r - ProspectW720-REVISEDStaffRpt (DOC)
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141 s. college ave, suite 104 fort collins, co, 80524
p: 970.484.8855 www.russellmillsstudios.com
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808 Prospect Road
Conceptual Site Plan
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Attachment: 20150518-slab draft site plan (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
The Slab - Option 1 • 808 W. Prospect • May 19, 2015
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Attachment: 808 W. Prospect Option 1 (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
The Slab - Option 1 • 808 W. Prospect • May 19, 2015
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Attachment: 808 W. Prospect Option 1 (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
The Slab - Option 1 • 808 W. Prospect • May 19, 2015
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Attachment: 808 W. Prospect Option 1 (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
The Slab - Option 2 • 808 W. Prospect • May 19, 2015
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Attachment: 808 W. Prospect Option 2 (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
The Slab - Option 2 • 808 W. Prospect • May 19, 2015
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Attachment: 808 W. Prospect Option 2 (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
The Slab - Option 2 • 808 W. Prospect • May 19, 2015
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Attachment: 808 W. Prospect Option 2 (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
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Attachment: 808 W Prospect Rd 1 Street View (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
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Attachment: 808 W Prospect Rd 3 Street View (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
April 16, 2007
Jeff Evans
2474 South Cook Street
Denver, CO 80210-5529
Re: Conceptual Review of Development Proposal, 720 and 730 West Prospect Road
Dear Jeff:
This letter is a summary of the comments made at last week’s Landmark Preservation
Commission (LPC) meeting, to assist you in planning your development proposal for the above
properties.
Process:
Your project will likely require some level of review under all three of our code processes
relating to historic preservation. The property at 720 West Prospect Road is a designated Fort
Collins Landmark; this designation means that the Landmark Preservation Commission is the
reviewing authority for any changes to the property. (Municipal Code, Chapter 14, Article 3).
The property next door, at 730 West Prospect, was officially determined, in 2005, to be
individually eligible for landmark designation. Staff and the LPC both comment upon proposed
changes to individually eligible properties, under the city’s Demolition/Alteration Review
Process. (Municipal Code, Chapter 14, Article 4). And, in addition, staff will review the
development plans, once submitted, for compliance with the applicable standards in the city’s
Land Use Code, including Section 3.4.7, “Historic and Cultural Resources,” and will provide a
recommendation to the decision making authority.
Conceptual Review of Proposed Development:
Staff reiterated the Commission’s 2005 discussion regarding moving the house at 730 W.
Prospect forward on its lot, and demolishing its garage and non-historic deck structure. Staff
also noted that the garage at 720 W. Prospect was not included in the landmark designation of
that property, with the recognition that it would likely be removed to facilitate new development.
The Commission members concurred with the comments made in 2005, and all appear to
support the concept of moving the historic house at 730 W. Prospect to the east and closer to
Prospect Road, as well as the demolition of the outbuildings on both parcels.
Mr. Evans described the project. The proposal is to make this project Phase II of the already
approved development plans for 808 W. Prospect, which consists of a three-story apartment
complex with lower level parking, on 1.6 acres. The proposed plans for 720-730 W. Prospect
are for a 30-unit apartment building to be constructed behind the two historic houses, with a 25-
30 foot setback between the new development and the homes. The two historic houses would
share a drive, with access off of Prospect. Access for the proposed apartment building would
be off of the 808 W. Prospect development, behind the historic homes. Mr. Evans noted that
parking for the 720-730 apartment building will be entirely below-ground, helping to keep the
overall height of the new development lower, and thereby having less impact on the historic
resources. He also discussed proposed new uses for the historic buildings; staff noted that, as
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Attachment: 3s -730 Jeff Evans LPC Conceptual 4-07 (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
long as the significance and integrity of the buildings are retained, a change of use will not affect
the historic buildings.
The Commission appears supportive of development occurring behind the two historic homes.
The challenge is with designing the new in such a manner so as to still maintain the historic
homes’ character and significance, as required by the various codes. There is a definite
concern among several members that the proposed 25-30 foot separation between the historic
homes and the new development will not be sufficient. However, other members commented
that, by being located in front of the new construction, the historic buildings would be the first to
be noticed, with the apartments being noticed afterwards, thereby helping to mitigate the visual
impact of the new apartment building. The Commission recommended stepping back the
apartment building, from a 2 story leading edge to 3 (or possibly, 4 stories), which would also
greatly help to make the new construction more compatible with the historic. It was suggested
that the potential loss of living units caused by stepping back the building and by keeping it to a
3-story height could be resolved by adding the units to the sides and rear.
Other ideas were discussed to help provide the needed buffer between the historic and new,
and to make the new development more compatible with the historic. These included siding
materials (hard coat stucco was suggested, to compliment the historic buildings), and roof
treatments, including low pitched shed roof dormers, to better reflect the Craftsman architecture
of 730 W. Prospect. The sections of the apartment building located closer to the historic
structures should be designed to be the most reflective of the historic homes’ scale, massing
and architectural characteristics. As the development moves farther away from the historic, the
building may step up in height, and detailing, while still important, becomes less critical.
Ultimately, the amount of buffer needed between the historic buildings and new development
will depend in great measure upon the design of the new building. Additionally, all agreed that
suitable landscaping can help. Mr. Evans discussed his intent to retain the cluster of 13 large
evergreen trees on the front of 730 W. Prospect, which helps to visually mitigate the new
development when traveling east on Prospect, and suggested planting some fast-growing trees
between 720-730 W. Prospect and the apartment building.
In summary, the Commission is generally supportive of your development proposal. In order to
facilitate the approval process, you are encouraged to seek comments on your revisions as they
occur. The Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, and you may be
added to any agenda by contacting staff. To better evaluate how the new construction would
relate to the historic, the Commission requested that you provide elevations and a cross-
section. Also, staff and the Commission are especially interested in your “dream” plans, which
you alluded to, and would like the opportunity to see if portions of these could be incorporated
into this development. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Karen McWilliams
Historic Preservation Planner
cc: Ted Shepard, Current Planner
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Attachment: 3s -730 Jeff Evans LPC Conceptual 4-07 (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
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Attachment: 3h - 808 W Prospect 2008 LPC Staff Report (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of
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Attachment: 3i - Context 808 W Prospect Development 2008 (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
February 25, 2005
Jonathan Irvin
The Group Inc.
1401 West 29th
Loveland, CO 80538
Re: 730 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins
Dear Jonathon:
As you know, at its February 23, 2005 meeting, the Landmark Preservation Commission
conducted a preliminary hearing regarding the relocation of the residence at 730 West Prospect
Road farther forward on the same site, to facilitate development of the site. The following are
comments provided by staff and the Commission, to assist you in your planning. In addition to
these comments, staff will review the development plans, once submitted, for compliance with
the applicable standards in the city’s Land Use Code, including Section 3.4.7, “Historic and
Cultural Resources.”
At the contract purchaser’s request, the Commission had previously evaluated the eligibility of
this property for designation as a Fort Collins Landmark, and found that the property meets the
standards for designation under at least one category, Standard 3, Architecture, and is eligible for
individual designation as a Landmark. (While not evaluated at this time, supplemental research
may indicate that the property could also qualify under additional categories of significance.)
Article IV, Section 14 of the Municipal Code allows for the relocation of individually eligible
historic buildings, if, in the opinion of the Commission, the relocation can be accomplished in a
manner that ensures that the building retains sufficient integrity and significance such that its
individual eligibility is not adversely affected.
Commission members generally supported the idea of moving the building closer to Prospect
Road, recognizing the difficulty of developing the lot with the building in its current location.
However, the Commission felt that a key component of retaining the building’s significance and
integrity, and thereby meeting the requirements of the Municipal Code, was retaining the historic
building on its same site. The Commission was in favor of moving the building forward, and
either locating the building centrally, or offsetting the building to the east. There did not appear
to be support for moving the building farther back on the lot, and very limited support for
moving the building to the west. Members commented that the building would become more
visible by being brought forward, thereby helping to mitigating somewhat the loss of integrity of
location. Additionally, while demolition of the garage and the deck structure were not
specifically addressed, Commission members indicated that these two structures are not critical
to the property’s significance, and may be demolished.
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Attachment: 3j - 730 W Prospect Letter (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
The Commission expressed concern that the historic building’s significance and its integrity of
setting, feeling and association be protected through a suitable amount of landscaping, including
a front lawn, side and rear “yard,” and trees. The actual amount of buffer, as explained, will
depend greatly upon the design of the new buildings. Access to both the historic and new
buildings will also need to be addressed, although one member suggested a “U” shaped drive, if
the historic building is centrally located.
The applicant discussed proposed new uses for the building, as a coffee shop, for retail, or as
student housing; as long as the significance and integrity of the building are retained, a change of
use will not affect the building’s eligibility.
Additional issues affecting the historic building’s significance and integrity will be resolved by
staff during the planning review process. Again, the most critical of these issues are likely to be
the location and design of the proposed new buildings. In general, rather than one building, the
proposed student housing should be designed as several smaller buildings, to reduce the sense of
mass. Those buildings located closer to the historic structure will need to be designed to be the
most reflective of its scale, massing and architectural characteristics, i.e., no taller than the
historic building, with similar roof pitches, materials, and articulation, and with similar
“Craftsman” detailing. As the development moves farther away from the historic, the buildings
may step up in height, and detailing, while still important, becomes less critical.
Once your client determines more specifically the layout of the development, I will meet with
you to establish the final placement of the historic building, and identify any other development
issues affecting its significance and integrity. In the meantime, if you have any questions or
would like to discuss your plans further, please contact me or your project planner to set up a
meeting.
Sincerely,
Karen McWilliams
Historic Preservation Planner
C: Steve Olt, Current Planner
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Attachment: 3j - 730 W Prospect Letter (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
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March 6, 2007
Jeff Evans
2474 South Cook Street
Denver, CO 80210-5529
Dear Jeff:
The Landmark Preservation Commission and the City=s Historic Preservation Office wish to congratulate
you on the Landmark designation of your property at 720 West Prospect Road, known historically as the
Emma Brown/Susan Winter House. On February 6 and February 20, the City Council held public
hearings to consider this designation, and adopted Ordinance No. 027, 2007, designating the house and
property as a Landmark. Per your request, and that of the previous owner, Susan Winter, the property’s
garage and well were excluded from this designation.
Your property’s status as a Fort Collins Landmark enables you to apply for our financial incentives,
including Colorado State Tax Credits and the City’s Zero Interest Loans. Additionally, staff is available
to assist you with applications and design suggestions. Please let us know how we may help.
As the application form states, designation of the property as a Fort Collins Landmark does entail the
responsibility on the part of the property owner, or your successors or assigns, to notify the Advance
Planning Department prior to any new construction, or of alteration, relocation or demolition of any part
of the exterior of any improvements located on this property. To ensure that a designated property's
significance and integrity are retained, exterior work is reviewed for compliance with the city’s
regulations and with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines. I have enclosed a copy of
the Standards; more detailed information on these Standards and Guidelines is available at
http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/tps/standguide/index.htm, or by contacting our office.
Again, the Landmark Preservation Commission and Historic Preservation Staff offer our congratulations
on the Landmark designation of this property. The Emma Brown/Susan Winter House property is an
important element of the architecture and the history of our community, and we appreciate your
willingness to preserve it. And again, if we may be of assistance at any time, please do not hesitate to let
us know!
Sincerely,
Karen McWilliams
Preservation Planner
kmcwilliams@fcgov.com
970-224-6078
cc: Susan Winter
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Attachment: 3q - ProspectRdW720-des-finalletter (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
January 10, 2007
REVISED
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Landmark Designation of the Emma Brown/Susan Winter House, at 720 West
Prospect Road, Fort Collins, Colorado
STAFF CONTACT: Karen McWilliams, Preservation Planner
APPLICANT: Susan Winter, Owner.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The owner of the property, Susan Winter, is initiating this request for Fort Collins Landmark
designation for the property. The Emma Brown/Susan Winter House qualifies for individual
Landmark designation under Landmark Standards (1) and (3). The property has historic
significance to our city for its ability to convey the Shields/Prospect district’s historic use for
“gentleman farming.” The property is also eligible for designation for its architectural
significance, as a nearly intact example of Vernacular Architecture with Craftsman elements.
The exterior integrity of the residence is very good, conveying all seven aspects of integrity:
original location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association.
The property contains an historic house, garage and well; while all of these structures would
qualify for Landmark designation, the owner has requested that, at this time, only the house and
land be designated as a Landmark, facilitating the demolition of the garage and well, if needed,
in the future.
Significance and Physical Integrity: The property at 720 W. Prospect Road is eligible for
individual designation under Standards (1) and (3) of the Landmark Preservation Code (Sec. 14-
5), for its architectural and historical significance. A very good example of Vernacular
Architecture with Craftsman elements, the house is surrounded by one-half acre of mature
landscaping. The property, which dates from the mid-1930s, conveys the Shields/Prospect
district’s historic use for “gentleman farming.” This area, just south and west of the Colorado
Agricultural College campus (now CSU), was occupied by hobby farms of generally one to two
acres. These were owned by members of the Fort Collins community, many of them
professionals, who wanted to enjoy both country life and the convenience of residing within
minutes of the developed urban core of the town. Underscoring the property’s significance for
its past use as a small gentleman farm, the records show that in 1949 the property included a 1/8
share of water from the Arthur Ditch, and that it consisted of ½ acre of farmstead and ½ acre of
pasture. A 20’ x 48’ poultry shed was located in the rear yard; it was demolished sometime prior
to 1960.
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The Brown/Winter House dates to circa 1933. The property was developed at that time by Dr.
Thaddeus Brown, an active local physician during the 1920s and 1930s, evidently as a home for
his widowed mother, Emma Brown. Brown maintained his own residence next door at 730 W.
Prospect Road (known as “Brownmar.”) Dr. Brown was active in the Fort Collins medical
community as a general practitioner throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and in 1923 was elected an
officer of the Larimer County Medical Association.
The residence exhibits many of the characteristic elements of the Craftsman style of architecture.
This is most evident in the building’s exposed rafters and purlins, its 6/1 double hung sash
windows, and its multi-light front entry door. Additionally, its wall cladding material, of stucco
over frame, is typical of the style, as is its higher foundation. The residence is a one-story, side-
gabled, vernacular building that faces toward the south. The side-gabled roof exhibits the
historic gutters and downspouts. Two chimneys are present along the ridge line, both
constructed of brick and finished with stucco. The main entry is approached by way of a
flagstone patio in front of the home. The entry consists of the original 15-light wood door with
flanking 10-light sidelights. An old wood storm door with 8 lights is also present. Other
interesting original features include a wood threshold, wood surrounds, and all of the early
hardware.
Records obtained from the Larimer County Assessor’s office from 1949 and 1968 show that the
house has changed very little. The only obvious alteration is that the opening now occupied by
the front picture window was originally filled by a band of three 6/1 double hung sash windows,
matching the band of windows still existing on the main body of the house. Additionally, a
screened porch on the rear of the home appears to have been constructed prior to the mid-1960s.
The porch consists of 2” x 4” open framework walls, and a shed roof finished with opaque
corrugated plastic sheeting.
Behind the house to the northwest is the original 14’ x 24’ garage. This rectangular wood frame
building has a concrete floor, stuccoed walls, and gabled roof with asphalt shingles. Facing
toward the unpaved driveway to the south is a pair of large wood swinging doors with six lights
over three vertical panels. A secondary entrance found on the east elevation of the building
contains an historic panel door. Projecting from the north wall of the building is an early shed-
roof addition accessed through a panel door and containing one 6-light fixed window. The site
further contains a brick-lined well, likely constructed c. 1933, at about the time that the residence
was built. The well is a locally rare example of a once common historic resource. While the
garage and well would qualify for inclusion in the Landmark designation, the owner has
requested that, at this time, only the house and land be designated as a Landmark, facilitating the
demolition of the garage and well, if needed, in the future.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Landmark Preservation Commission finds
that the Emma Brown/Susan Winter House at 720 West Prospect Road, is eligible for individual
designation as a Fort Collins Landmark, having significance to our community under Landmark
Standard 1 for its significance to Fort Collins in conveying the West Prospect/Shield Street’s
historic use for “gentleman farming,” and under Standard 3, as a very good example of
Vernacular Architecture with Craftsman elements, and that the Commission recommends that the
Fort Collins City Council approve this designation.
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Attachment: 3r - ProspectW720-REVISEDStaffRpt (3215 : 808 West Prospect Road, Review of Development Proposal)