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Home My WebLink About02/15/2017 - Landmark Preservation Commission - Agenda - Regular MeetingDoug Ernest, Acting Chair City Council Chambers Meg Dunn City Hall West Bud Frick 300 Laporte Avenue Kristin Gensmer Fort Collins, Colorado Per Hogestad Dave Lingle Mollie Simpson Alexandra Wallace Belinda Zink The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224- 6001) for assistance. Video of the meeting will be broadcast at 1:30 p.m. the following day through the Comcast cable system on Channel 14 or 881 (HD). Please visit http://www.fcgov.com/fctv/ for the daily cable schedule. The video will also be available for later viewing on demand here: http://www.fcgov.com/fctv/video-archive.php. Regular Meeting February 15, 2017 5:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER • ROLL CALL • STAFF REPORTS • AGENDA REVIEW o Staff Review of Agenda • PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA • DISCUSSION AGENDA 1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 18, 2017 REGULAR MEETING. The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the January 18, 2017 regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission. Landmark Preservation Commission 2. INTRODUCTION TO THE LANDMARK REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM The purpose of this item is to provide an overview of the Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program process, review criteria, and scoring. ***PLEASE NOTE: AGENDA ITEM #3 WILL BE MOVED TO FOLLOW ITEM #5*** 3. 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET (THE EMPIRE GRANGE HALL) – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for design review of The Empire Grange Hall at 2306 West Mulberry Street, designated as a Fort Collins landmark in 2003. The proposed work includes replacement of non-historic, vinyl windows and repair of two original windows. The applicant is seeking a Landmark Rehabilitation Loan to support the proposed project. APPLICANT: Erich Stroheim, Master of Empire Grange 148 4. 525 SMITH STREET (THE GEORGE W. COFFIN HOUSE PROPERTY) - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for design review of The George W. Coffin House Property at 525 Smith Street, designated as a Fort Collins landmark in 1996. The proposed work includes the restoration of six, original wood windows for functionality and increased energy efficiency. The applicant is seeking a Landmark Rehabilitation Loan to support the proposed project. APPLICANT: Lisa and Daniel Regan 5. 304 EAST MYRTLE (JF FARRAR HOUSE & GARAGE) – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for design review of The J. F. Farrar Property at 304 East Myrtle, designated as a Fort Collins landmark in 1996. The proposed work includes preventative sealing of the failing foundation, installation of gutter system, and regrading the ground near the alley. This work is a combination of mitigation and preventative measures to help the foundation of the residence. The applicant is seeking a Landmark Rehabilitation Loan to support the proposed project. APPLICANT: Arvin I. and Judith B. Lovaas 6. POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Poudre River Whitewater Park project is located on the Poudre River, east of College Avenue and north of Downtown Fort Collins. The project area includes and is adjacent to several designated landmarks and eligible historic resources. Final review will be a Type II hearing with the Planning and Zoning Board. APPLICANT: Roger Sherman, BHA Design 7. LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2017 ELECTION OF OFFICERS The purpose of this item is to elect 2017 officers for the Landmark Preservation Commission. • OTHER BUSINESS • ADJOURNMENT Roll Call and Voting Record Landmark Preservation Commission Date: 2/15/17 ROLL CALL Dunn X Frick X Gensmer Absent Hogestad X Lingle X Simpson X Wallace X Zink X Ernest X VOTING RECORD Agenda Item: #1 – Minutes #4 - 525 Smith St #5 - 304 E Myrtle Move to Final Design Approval Move to Final Design Approval Dunn Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Frick Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Gensmer Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Hogestad Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lingle Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Simpson Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Wallace Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Zink Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ernest Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes RESULTS: Passed 8:0 Passed 8:0 Passed 8:0 Passed 8:0 Passed 8:0 Agenda Item: #3 - 2306 W Mulberry St #6 - Whitewater Park #7 – Election of Officers Move to Final Design Approval Area of Adjacency Recommend Approval Dunn for Chair Hogestad for Vice Chair Dunn Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Frick Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Gensmer Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Hogestad Yes Yes Yes Abstained Yes Yes Lingle Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Simpson Yes Yes Recused Recused Yes Yes Wallace Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Zink Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ernest Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes RESULTS: Passed 8:0 Passed 8:0 Passed 7:0 Passed 6:0 Passed 8:0 Passed 8:0 Log of Packet Additions Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting Date: 2/15/17 All materials received after the packet was initially published, but prior to the hearing: Item # Rec’d Description Actions 3 2/14 Updated Staff Report with Applicant Responses Added to packet, emailed to members 4 2/14 Updated Staff Report with Applicant Responses Added to packet, emailed to members 5 2/14 Updated Staff Report and new attachment (f) with Applicant Responses Added to packet, emailed to members 6 2/14 Updated Staff Report and six attachments (a-f) with Applicant Responses Added to packet, emailed staff report 6 2/15 2016 Cultural Resources Report (Exhibit 1) Added to packet, hard copies to members N/A 2/15 Staff Report on The Benefits of Historic Preservation Added to packet, hard copies to members CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO The following disclosure statement is submitted to the Clerk of the City of Fort Collins pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 9 of the City Charter and, to the extent applicable, Section 24-18-109(3)(a), C.R.S. or pursuant to City of Fort Collins Personnel Policy 5.7.2.F. Name: Title: Decision(s) or contract affected (give description of item to be addressed by Council, Board, Service Area Director, etc.): Brief statement of interest: Date: Signature: REMOVAL OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST I affirm that the above-stated conflict of interest no longer exists. Date: Signature: cc (if Councilmember or Board or Commission member): City Attorney and City Manager cc (if City employee): HR Director Updated: March 2014 Mollie Simpson Landmark Preservation Commission Member Poudre River Whitewater Park (PDP160039) Development Review Staff Report to LPC Maren Bzdek gave a report on The Benefits of Historic Preservation. The 2017 edition of this publication was provided to the Commission Members. The publication is available at this link: 30TUhttps://preservationbenefitscolorado.com/U30T Agenda Item 1 Item # 1 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 15, 2017 Landmark Preservation Commission STAFF Gretchen Schiager, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 18, 2017 REGULAR MEETING. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the January 18, 2017 regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission. ATTACHMENTS 1. LPC January 18, 2017 Minutes - DRAFT (PDF) 1 Packet Pg. 3 City of Fort Collins Page 1 January 18, 2017 Doug Ernest, Acting Chair City Council Chambers Meg Dunn City Hall West Bud Frick 300 Laporte Avenue Kristin Gensmer Fort Collins, Colorado Per Hogestad Dave Lingle Mollie Simpson Alexandra Wallace Belinda Zink The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224- 6001) for assistance. Video of the meeting will be broadcast at 1:30 p.m. the following day through the Comcast cable system on Channel 14 or 881 (HD). Please visit http://www.fcgov.com/fctv/ for the daily cable schedule. The video will also be available for later viewing on demand here: http://www.fcgov.com/fctv/video-archive.php. Regular Meeting January 18, 2017 Minutes • CALL TO ORDER Acting Chair Ernest called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. • ROLL CALL PRESENT: Dunn, Zink, Hogestad, Wallace, Gensmer, Lingle, Ernest, Simpson, Frick ABSENT: None STAFF: McWilliams, Bzdek, Bumgarner, Yatabe, Schiager, Gloss, Wray, Overton • AGENDA REVIEW No changes to the most recent posted agenda. • STAFF REPORTS None. • PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. Landmark Preservation Commission 1.a Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: LPC January 18, 2017 Minutes - DRAFT (5255 : MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2017) City of Fort Collins Page 2 January 18, 2017 • CONSENT AGENDA 1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2016 REGULAR MEETING. The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the December 14, 2016 regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission. 2. 601 EAST ELIZABETH STREET - FINAL DEMOLITION/ALTERATION REVIEW PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a proposal to alter the house located at 601 East Elizabeth Street with a front porch and front, shed dormer addition. The property was determined to be individually eligible as a Fort Collins Landmark. APPLICANT: J. J. and Kathryn Hannah, 601 East Elizabeth Street Mr. Hogestad moved that the Landmark Preservation Commission approve the Consent Agenda of the regular meeting of January 18, 2017 regular meeting as presented. Ms. Dunn seconded. The motion passed 8-0. [Secretary’s Note: Mr. Frick had not yet arrived.] • DISCUSSION AGENDA 3. DOWNTOWN PLAN The purpose of this item is to provide feedback and a recommendation to City Council regarding the potential adoption of the Fort Collins Downtown Plan. Staff Report Cameron Gloss, Planning Manager, gave a presentation to review the major recommendations in the plan. He discussed the process for developing the plan, crediting six working groups for their support and guidance throughout the process. Mr. Gloss talked about the Character Sub-Districts. He mentioned that the Innovation sub-district has been combined with the Lincoln Corridor sub-district. Mr. Gloss discussed how urban design principles, particularly pedestrian scale, have been integrated into the plan. He talked about how streetscape design and private outdoor spaces contribute to the feel of downtown. He talked about the role of clear and inviting gateways into downtown, and laid out the framework of the streets in the area. Mr. Gloss touched on the topics of transportation and parking, market and economy, arts and culture, energy and environment, and management and maintenance, sharing how they were considered in the plan. He also shared some of the priorities for implementing various aspects of the plan. [Secretary’s Note: Mr. Frick joined the meeting midway through Mr. Gloss’ presentation.] Commission Questions and Discussion Ms. Dunn asked for a summary about the transition buffer areas. Mr. Gloss explained that with the Old Town Neighborhoods Plan, they have looked at transition zones, and there is a budget for a consultant to work on transition issues, primarily with multi-family housing and offices. A CU Denver graduate student will also be working on baseline data for the transition areas, which will be available prior to the consultant coming on board. The draft recommendations will be coming back to the Commission for consideration next year. Ms. Dunn asked whether the lack of a buffer between Mountain and Oak on Meldrum is still open for discussion. Mr. Gloss described where the NCB (Neighborhood Conservation Buffer District) is currently, and explained that the vision for the transitions code is to govern land in the Old Town Neighborhoods, but also inform and impact code changes for Downtown to truly provide a transition. There is no set strategy for transitions at this time. Over the next three months or so, an analysis will be performed to better understand the current floor-area-ratios, heights, setbacks, and to identify the 1.a Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: LPC January 18, 2017 Minutes - DRAFT (5255 : MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2017) City of Fort Collins Page 3 January 18, 2017 conflicts. The change in zoning is currently very abrupt. He said they plan to have workshops with the public and Commission and others throughout this process. Mr. Hogestad asked about economic impact on building design. Mr. Gloss explained that a pro forma analysis and 3D model would be used to assist in examining the economic impacts of the design standards. Mr. Hogestad asked whether overall design and compatibility will be considered, rather than just economic interests. Mr. Gloss explained that design and compatibility will be important parts of the conversation, but that they must be careful that regulations are not overly restrictive. Mr. Hogestad said there is an opportunity for innovative design that may not show up in the pro forma. Mr. Gloss agreed that there are a range of design options, but it is important to also understand the economic implications of each. Mr. Lingle asked about the landscape design and utility easement considerations. Mr. Gloss explained they have an agreement with engineering and utility providers, who have approved adopting a map to define the easement expectations. Mr. Gloss noted that the starting point for utilities is 9 feet, but in some instances, zero should be acceptable. Mr. Lingle asked whether external providers, such as Comcast and Xcel, were involved in the discussion, and Mr. Gloss confirmed that they were. Acting Chair Ernest complimented staff on the layout of the plan with the graphics, maps, text, models, etc., adding that they were excellent documents. Commission Deliberation Ms. Dunn moved that the Landmark Preservation Commission recommend to City Council adoption of the Downtown Plan, finding that it supports a vision for a dynamic urban setting in Fort Collins that recognizes and protects the value and character of the existing historic built environment. Ms. Gensmer seconded. Ms. Dunn also complimented staff on the plan and its layout and graphics. She also appreciated that language about “distinctive historic character” was used throughout the document. She quoted one sentence from page 11 of the plan that especially stood out to her: “One glimpses each of these periods today, where they are inscribed into the architecture of Downtown”. She also liked the more holistic approach to compatibility and building heights. She noted the importance of the section on the impact of parking requirements on building form and streetscapes. The motion passed 9:0. 4. OLD TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS PLAN The purpose of this item is to provide feedback and a recommendation to City Council regarding the potential adoption of the Old Town Neighborhoods Plan. Staff Report Pete Wray, Senior City Planner, gave a presentation starting with an overview of the plan. He discussed the plan process, the organizing topics of the plan, the vision and framework of the plan. He talked about the policies and strategies of the plan, and the implementation of it. Mr. Wray outlined some planned draft edits which will incorporate Landmark Preservation Commission and Historic Preservation comments and ideas, as well as general feedback. He reviewed the draft plan timeline, and requested feedback from the Commission. Commission Questions and Discussion Ms. Dunn asked about the zoning changes. Mr. Wray said the plan includes specific strategy recommendations for potential zoning changes in the last chapter. He said those warrant additional work before being brought forward to the public and boards and commissions. Acting Chair Ernest emphasized the importance of archiving the plan, noting that it captures a great deal of information about the City, including historical information, maps and illustrations about how the City looks now, in an easily accessible way. 1.a Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: LPC January 18, 2017 Minutes - DRAFT (5255 : MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2017) City of Fort Collins Page 4 January 18, 2017 Ms. Dunn inquired about the planned draft edits, particularly the iteration of the mixed-nature of stakeholder opinions on certain policies/strategies, as noted in the presentation. Mr. Wray said they are continuing to edit the document, will be integrating stakeholder opinions into the plan and could provide a memo outlining the integration of those comments. Ms. Dunn expressed concerned about the issue of standards versus guidelines, and wondered how that would be captured in the plan. Mr. Wray responded that would be part of the ongoing overall assessment and consolidation of input from boards and commissions. Commission Deliberation Ms. Gensmer moved that the Landmark Preservation Commission recommend to City Council adoption of the Old Town Neighborhoods Plan, finding that it promotes the retention and enhancement of the defining neighborhood character. Mr. Lingle seconded. The motion passed 9-0. 5. OLD TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS DESIGN GUIDELINES The purpose of this item is to provide feedback and a recommendation to City Council regarding the potential adoption of new Old Town Neighborhoods Design Guidelines. Staff Report Meaghan Overton, City Planner, gave a presentation. She walked through the key elements of the plan, including how the document is organized, architectural styles, neighborhood character areas, and historic preservation aspects, as well as building and site design information relating to articulation and additions. She discussed various ways the guidelines could be used, including voluntary, advisory and mandatory. She talked about plans for promoting the design guidelines within the community. Commission Questions and Discussion Mr. Frick suggested making everything mandatory instead of voluntary. Ms. Wallace recalled a previous discussion about whether including examples of what not to do was the best approach, and wondered why those negative examples were ultimately included. Ms. Overton explained that while she was not part of those earlier discussions or the decision to include the examples, she believed there was value in clarifying what was compatible and what was not. Acting Chair Ernest talked about the value of the character maps from a historic perspective. Mr. Frick said the document as a whole was well done. Ms. Dunn liked the drawings that clearly illustrated various design elements, noting that those would help people understand what they were and what they were called. She also appreciated the ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of Ordinance 33 on the Eastside/Westside study. Ms. Dunn expressed frustration with homeowners who had built homes or additions in the area that were out of context and did not fit with the surrounding character, and shared her unease that these are only voluntary guidelines. Ms. Dunn also voiced her concern about solar access for the neighbors of such altered properties. She added that she has observed a high level of turnover in these properties, and commented that this is disruptive to the neighborhoods. She wondered how adherence to the guidelines could be more strongly encouraged, or whether they could be made standards rather than guidelines. Acting Chair Ernest noted that the guidelines are a moving target, pointing out that in a discussion in 2012 neighbors had emphasized a value preference for modest homes and socio-economic diversity. He added that even once these guidelines are in place, the controversy and discussion will continue. He expressed his hope that concerned neighbors will put forward a plan for a historic district to better protect their neighborhood. Mr. Lingle stated that he prefers these remain as guidelines, as he would not be able to support them if they were more stringent or mandatory. He cited flat roofs as an example, noting that the document nearly condemns them, yet there are many historic homes with flat roofs in the area. He suggested that guidelines should be taken into consideration along with looking at the styles of other homes in the neighborhood. 1.a Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: LPC January 18, 2017 Minutes - DRAFT (5255 : MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2017) City of Fort Collins Page 5 January 18, 2017 Mr. Hogestad suggested that if the Design Assistance program were utilized more often, it may help alleviate some of the concerns about compatibility. Mr. Wray shared that in 2013 staff was directed by Council to move forward with updating the design guidelines as a voluntary document. At the same time, Council also supported the new design standards. Staff is continuing to monitor construction since that time in relation to those standards, and have recognized them in the Old Town Neighborhoods Plan. Staff did not feel it was necessary to revisit the standards at this time, but depending on development in the next few years, they are prepared to do so. Ms. Dunn said she is eager to see the results after the current round of construction is completed. Ms. Dunn responded to Mr. Lingle’s comments, saying that his point about flat roofs was a valid one, and that context is the most important point. Ideally, people would take the time to look at the surrounding neighborhood, use the guidelines, and build something that fits. Making these mandatory can thwart creativity, and following the guidelines exactly would not produce the desired outcome. Ms. Dunn would like to encourage people to use design assistance. The size of some homes and additions that tower over smaller homes is of most concern to her, both in terms of property values, and the feel of their homes and neighborhood. She mentioned the changes to North Whitcomb as an example where people being “moved out of their neighborhoods without ever packing”. She doesn’t feel like the guidelines address that concern, but is not sure what the answer is. She wished people would take the time to look at the design of the neighboring homes and really consider what fits, which Mr. Frick referred to as an “architectural time out”. Acting Chair Ernest talked about the tremendous growth Fort Collins is experiencing, as well as changing ideas about home sizes, and the challenges those present. Commission Deliberation Ms. Wallace moved that the Landmark Preservation Commission recommend to City Council adoption of the Old Town Neighborhoods Design Guidelines, finding that the guidelines support the goals of the Old Town Neighborhoods Plan and promote retention and enhancement of the defining neighborhood character. Ms. Gensmer seconded. Ms. Dunn will vote yes, but hopes good things will happen as we continue to monitor and evaluate. Once the guidelines are adopted and promoted, she is hopeful for positive outcomes. Mr. Lingle said with regard to the Design Assistance Program, there are those who purchase a house simply for its Old Town or Downtown location, and have no interest in the home itself or the character of the neighborhood. We can’t control who purchases the properties, or what their motives are, even with guidelines. Ms. Dunn said we need to find a way to mitigate the damage done to the neighborhood in those situations. The motion passed 9:0. 6. REVISIONS TO LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION BYLAWS Staff Report Ms. McWilliams explained that the proposed change to the bylaws is to change the meeting dates. Public Input None Commission Deliberation Ms. Dunn moved that the Landmark Preservation Commission accept the proposed changes to the bylaws. Mr. Frick seconded. The motion passed 9:0. • OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Dunn mentioned the discussion at “Re: Denver” that encouraged reuse as opposed to demolition as a sustainable option that makes the City greener and helps to reach our carbon emissions goals. 1.a Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: LPC January 18, 2017 Minutes - DRAFT (5255 : MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2017) City of Fort Collins Page 6 January 18, 2017 She suggested that advocating for reuse would go a long way toward resolving the guidelines versus standards concern. Mr. Yatabe addressed the Commission regarding work session procedures. He noted that he intends to attend future work sessions, particularly for those items that are quasi-judicial or legislative in nature. He went on to explain that the purpose of the work session, as regards quasi-judicial matters, is strictly informational for the Commission. He noted that neither applicants nor the public would have an opportunity to present information or comment at work sessions, but information would only be presented by staff. The Commission can ask procedural questions or request additional information, but should reserve any discussion, opinions or interaction about the information for the regular meetings where the public is more likely to attend. For legislative matters, the work session can be a more open forum, but generally work sessions should be viewed as informational for the Commission. Mr. Yatabe stated that if Members miss work sessions, the recording and information presented at the work session should be reviewed as part of normal meeting preparation. Mr. Yatabe also clarified that conflicts of interest should be handled in the same way for work sessions as they are for regular meetings, and should be disclosed at both meetings. The same is true for general disclosures that are not considered conflicts and do not require recusal. Acting Chair Ernest asked for clarification on what items are considered legislative matters. Mr. Yatabe explained that generally these are items such as adoption of plans and policies, code changes, etc. that can be more broadly applied, rather than requests related to a particular property or development. Mr. Yatabe stated that this new meeting structure is intended to model the Planning and Zoning Board, to preview what is to come at the meeting, and ensure the information provided is complete. Ms. Dunn asked about interacting with the Applicant for a Conceptual Review at a work session. Mr. Yatabe explained that those would be conducted as preliminary reviews at regular meetings. Ms. Bzdek added that the work session provides an opportunity for the Applicant to fill any gaps in information prior to the meeting, which would potentially allow the Commission to arrive at its decision more quickly at the meeting, rather than the Applicant having to appear at a subsequent meeting. Ms. McWilliams pointed out that Applicants are not required to attend the work session, and often do not, as staff can pass along to them any requests arising from the work session. Ms. Bzdek also noted that if the Commission finds at the meeting that the project is not ready for a final decision, the Applicants can come to a subsequent meeting. ADJOURNMENT Acting Chair Ernest adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Gretchen Schiager. Minutes approved by a vote of the Commission on __________. __________________________ Doug Ernest, Acting Chair 1.a Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: LPC January 18, 2017 Minutes - DRAFT (5255 : MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2017) Agenda Item 2 Item # 2 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 15, 2017 Landmark Preservation Commission STAFF Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Planner SUBJECT INTRODUCTION TO THE LANDMARK REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to provide an overview of the Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program process, review criteria, and scoring. ATTACHMENTS 1. Staff Presentation - Introduction (PDF) 2. Rating Criteria (PDF) 3. Score Sheet (PDF) 2 Packet Pg. 10 Design Reviews – 2017 Landmark Rehabilitation Loans Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Planner Landmark Preservation Commission, February 15, 2017 Design Reviews for the Landmark Rehab Loan Program • Loan eligibility: Local landmarks with approved alterations • Exterior rehabilitation projects • 50% minimum match • Approved projects are ranked by need, proposed rehab methods, and matching funds percentage • 0% Interest • $7,500 per property per year [demand may exceed budget] • $25,000 annual budget • Loan payoffs recycle back into program • Projects also eligible for Design Assistance Program 2.a Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: Staff Presentation - Introduction (5275 : INTRODUCTION TO THE LANDMARK REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM) Loan Process 1. Applicant Submittal Deadline: Third Tuesday in January 2. Application Screening 3. LPC Design Reviews and Ranking 4. Loan Award Decision 5. 6-Month Project Progress Deadline 6. 1 - Year Completion Deadline 7. Inspection, Closing, Deed 8. Disbursement of Funds Role of the LPC 1. Conduct Landmark Design Review for each proposed project 2. Score each project using established program criteria • Preservation Necessity (evaluates degree of threat to property’s integrity) • Work Quality (evaluates proposed preservation practices to complete the work) 2.a Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: Staff Presentation - Introduction (5275 : INTRODUCTION TO THE LANDMARK REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM) Section 14-48, “Approval of Proposed Work” (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; and (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. The proposed work would fall under the Secretary of the Interior’s Standard’s for Rehabilitation. Design Reviews – 2017 Landmark Rehabilitation Loans Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Planner Landmark Preservation Commission, February 15, 2017 2.a Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: Staff Presentation - Introduction (5275 : INTRODUCTION TO THE LANDMARK REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM) 1 2017 Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program Rating Criteria A. Match (points automatically awarded based upon applicant submittal) Points: 1 100% - 150% match 2 151% - 200% match 3 201% - 250% match 4 251% - 300% match 5 301%+ match B. Preservation Necessity Points: 0 – 1 UDegree of threat is minimal due to all of the following reasons: 1) alterations have not significantly diminished the structure’s appearance; 2) the structure does not need any significant repair due to neglect, 3) the existence of adverse physical, visual, audible or atmospheric conditions do not adversely effect the structure or its setting; 4) adopted and approved plans, policies, regulations or programs would not significantly diminish the livability, economic viability, or integrity of the structure. 5) other conditions or threats that are special or particular to certain structures do not significantly affect the character of the structure or its setting. 2 – 3 UDegree of threat is moderate due to one or more of the following reasons: 1) alterations have diminished the structure’s appearance but could be corrected; 2) the structure has one or more significant defects constituting a dangerous, unhealthy or unsightly habitat which could be corrected and made sound. 3) the existence of adverse physical, visual, audible or atmospheric conditions present that moderately affect the structure or setting. 4) adopted and approved plans, policies, regulations or programs could significantly diminish the livability, economic viability, or integrity of the structure. 5) other conditions or threats that are special or particular to certain structures could significantly affect the character of the structure or its setting, but can be reasonably mitigated. 4 – 5 UDegree of threat is severe due to one or more of the following reasons: 1) structure has been significantly altered or the historical features have been covered up which have resulted in the loss of some or all of its significant historic characteristics; 2) the structure is no longer safe or adequate for use; 3) the existence of adverse physical, visual, audible or atmospheric conditions present that 2.b Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: Rating Criteria (5275 : INTRODUCTION TO THE LANDMARK REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM) 2 significantly affect the structure or setting and will eventually lead to its destruction or demolition; 4) adopted and approved plans, policies, regulations or programs will likely lead to the destruction or demolition of the historic structure; 5) other conditions or threats that are special or particular to the structure will significantly 10 affect the structure and will eventually lead to its destruction or demolition. C. Work Quality Points: 0 – 1 The historic appearance of the resource will not be restored or questionable preservation practices will be employed. 2 - 3 The historic appearance will be restored adequately and preservation practices proposed are adequate. 4 - 5 The effort to restore the resource to its historic appearance will be exceptional; preservation practices proposed are excellent. 2.b Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: Rating Criteria (5275 : INTRODUCTION TO THE LANDMARK REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM) 2017 Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program Scoring Property Address (Landmark Date) Description of Proposed Work Criteria A Match $ Criteria B Preservation Necessity Criteria C Work Quality Total Score Rank Design Review #1: 2306 W Mulberry (Empire Grange ‐ 2003) Replace 6 vinyl‐clad windows on east and west elevations 1 Repair framing and grouting around original windows on façade 1 Design Review #2: 525 Smith (Coffin Property ‐ 1996) Add wood storm windows and weatherstripping to 6 original windows 1 Design Review #3: 304 E Myrtle (Farrar House ‐ 1996) Repair cracks in foundation with urethane sealant 1 To address foundation failure, add K‐style gutters and downspouts on north and west to match existing on south and east 1 Regrade west elevation to create positive drainage away from foundation 1 2.c Packet Pg. 16 Attachment: Score Sheet (5275 : INTRODUCTION TO THE LANDMARK REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM) Agenda Item 3 Item # 3 Page 1 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2017 Landmark Preservation Commission PROJECT NAME 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET (THE EMPIRE GRANGE HALL) – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW STAFF Cassandra Bumgarner, Historic Preservation Planner Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Planner PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for design review of The Empire Grange Hall at 2306 West Mulberry Street, designated as a Fort Collins landmark in 2003. The proposed work includes replacement of non-historic, vinyl windows and repair of two original windows. The applicant is seeking a Landmark Rehabilitation Loan to support the proposed project. APPLICANT: Erich Stroheim, Master of Empire Grange 148 OWNER: Empire Grange 148 RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND: The Empire Grange Hall located at 2306 West Mulberry Street was designated as an individual Fort Collins Landmark in 2003. In 2005, the Grange received a State Historical Fund grant from the Colorado Historical Society to conduct a historic structure assessment. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY: The Empire Grange Hall is an excellent reminder of the presence of the order of the Patrons of Husbandry, or the Grange, in Fort Collins. The National Grange, formally known as the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry, was conceived December 4, 1867 in Washington D. C. to help improve the situation of the farming community after the Civil War. Grange meetings are still held at the Hall, as well as a number of community events. The building is a locally rare, vernacular brick meeting hall, built in 1912, eight years after the establishment of Empire Grange #148. Members of the Empire Grange built and likely designed the hall. The Empire Grange Hall is notable for its brick construction as most Grange halls in Colorado are wood-framed structures. The Empire Grange Hall sits on a stone foundation with a moderately pitched, pyramidal roof and exposed rafter ends. The property has not had any additions since its construction. Modifications in roofing material and several window replacements do not significantly detract from the character defining features of this building. More detailed architectural and historical information can be found in the attached landmark nomination form and historic structure assessment. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK: The applicant is seeking a report of acceptability for the following items:  Replace six vinyl-clad windows with wood windows  Repair two original windows including repairing framing and regrouting 3 Packet Pg. 17 Agenda Item 3 Item # 3 Page 2 REVIEW CRITERIA: Proposed changes to Fort Collins Landmarks are reviewed by the Landmark Preservation Commission under Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code. Section 14-48, “Report of Acceptability” states, “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; and (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. The proposed work would fall under the Secretary of the Interior’s Standard’s for Rehabilitation: The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation: 1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence. 7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. 8. Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. Exterior Integrity Exterior integrity is the composite of seven (7) aspects or qualities, which convey a property’s identity for which it is significant. These seven aspects are: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. Location is the place where the historic property was constructed or the place where the historic event occurred. Design is the combination of elements that create the form, plan space, structure, and style of a property. Setting is the physical environment of a historic property. Whereas location refers to the specific place where a property was built or an event occurred, setting refers to the character of the place. It involves how, not just where, the property is situated and its relationship to the surrounding features and open space. Materials are the physical elements that form a historic property. Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history or prehistory. It is the evidence of artisans’ labor and skill in constructing or altering a building, structure, or site. Feeling is a property’s expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period or time. It results from the presence of physical features that, taken together, convey the property’s historic character. Association is the direct link between an important historic event or person and a 3 Packet Pg. 18 Agenda Item 3 Item # 3 Page 3 historic property. A property 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE COMMISSION AT WORK SESSION: At its February 8, 2017 work session, Commission members requested additional information or responses on this item as follows. The responses from the contractor, Mark Wernimont of Colorado Sash & Door, Inc., are shown in red: 1. How will the 6 new custom windows be sized, constructed, and fitted, in detail? Also, please verify that the windows will be true divided-light windows. Windows are custom sized to the original masonry openings. They will be constructed as Wood Double Hung, Historic 2” Beaded Brickmould and 2” Sill. Yes, they are true Divided Lights. 2. For the work on the 2 original windows, please provide more detail on the planned rehabilitation work. Describe the rehabilitation/repair methodology in detail. Currently, we are only going to remove non-historic brickmould replicate as needed, then fill the masonry holes behind the brickmould with a mortar grout, then install the replication brickmould or repaired original. No other work is to be done on the sash or frames. It may be required in the future, but stopping the water from getting into the masonry should be done. 3. Regarding the screens, the LPC wonders why you are recommending aluminum versus wood frames with copper screening. If you prefer aluminum over wood, please provide a rationale for that decision. Were there originally wood screens, or will this set be the first? First, the side windows have been replaced so we do not know if there were any screens. Based on the non-residential use of the building, maybe there were screens, but maybe not. We could do wood screens and I had considered about that but the white screens frames with the new screen cloth will almost disappear after being installed. Not sure why we would go to the expense of copper screen wire, most were done with a galvanized steel, but these really reflect so the detail of the window will be lost again. For both appearance and cost I would go to a sliding screen that gets placed below the lower sash and removed when closed (same as we did for the Northern Hotel). But based on the usage, this would not last in the long run. 4. What is “historic nosing?” Most new double hung windows have a fairly thin sill. If you look at most old windows, this sill is 1 3/4" to 2” in thickness. I use the large sill as it looks correct. EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION: Staff believes that the proposed work as described complies with Section 14-48 of the Municipal Code, including the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and would retain a preponderance of the property’s historic integrity. The replacement of the six vinyl windows with wood windows will help restore the exterior integrity of the Empire Grange Hall. The repair and regrouting of the two street-facing windows preserves the deteriorating historic features. SAMPLE MOTIONS: As directed in Section 14-46 of the Municipal Code, proposed work to Landmark properties is reviewed by the Commission in two phases, Conceptual Review and Final Review. This Section states that, if upon the review of the proposed work, the Commission determines that a Conceptual Review is not necessary given the absence of a significant impact on the landmark, and if the Commission has the necessary information and details to make its decision, then the Commission may pass a motion waiving the Conceptual Review and proceed to a Final Review. SAMPLE MOTION TO PROCEED TO FINAL REVIEW: I move that the Landmark Preservation Commission move to Final Review of the proposed work at the Empire Grange Hall Property at 2306 West Mulberry Street. SAMPLE MOTION FOR APPROVAL: I move that the Landmark Preservation Commission approve the plans and specifications for the wood window installation and repair of historic windows to the Empire Grange Hall Property at 2306 West Mulberry Street as presented, finding that the proposed work (a) will not erode the authenticity or destroy any distinctive exterior feature or characteristic of the improvements or site; and (b) is compatible with the distinctive characteristics of the landmark and with the spirit and purpose of Section 14-48 of the Municipal Code. 3 Packet Pg. 19 Agenda Item 3 Item # 3 Page 4 SAMPLE MOTION FOR DENIAL: I move that the Landmark Preservation Commission deny the request for approval for the plans and specifications for the wood window installation and repair of historic windows to the Empire Grange Hall Property at 2306 West Mulberry Street as presented, finding that the proposed work (a) would erode the authenticity and/or destroy any distinctive exterior feature or characteristic of the improvements or site; and (b) is not compatible with the distinctive characteristics of the landmark and with the spirit and purpose of Section 14-48 of the Municipal Code. ATTACHMENTS 1. Staff Presentation #1 Empire Grange Hall (PDF) 2. Empire Grange LandmkRehabLoanApp_Redacted (PDF) 3. Empire Grange Pictures (PDF) 4. Empire Grange Bid Revised 011617_Redacted (PDF) 5. Window Design Letter 12116 (PDF) 6. Empire Grange Color Selection (PDF) 7. Heritage Wood Windows (PDF) 8. Window Info (PDF) 9. 2306 W Mulberry Designation Ordinance and Nomination Form (PDF) 3 Packet Pg. 19-1 2306 W. Mulberry – Empire Grange Hall • Owner: Empire Grange #148 • Vernacular brick meeting hall – constructed 1912 • Designated in 2003 • Need: 6 vinyl-clad replacement windows on east and west are failing and not functional; 2 original windows on façade require repair of frames and grouting • Proposed Work: Replace 6 windows with custom-sized units with hidden jamb liner; on front windows, brickmould replacement and grout and fill around openings 2306 W. Mulberry – Empire Grange Hall Staff findings: The proposed work complies with Section 14-48, including the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and will improve and protect the condition of the building. 3.a Packet Pg. 20 Attachment: Staff Presentation #1 Empire Grange Hall (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program Application Applicant Information Applicant's Name Mailing Address (for receiving loan-related correspondence) Daytime Phone Evening Phone State Zip Code Email Property Information Owner's Name(s) (as it appears on the Deed of Trust) Landmark Property Address Project Start Date: 1^3/% 01*1 Project Description Total Project Cost: Loan Requested (up to $7,500): Project Completion Date: Owner Match: Color J.,%k d^bsQ}- max ;^7o6SZj f^Co//lvi^ l^U^/^O Contractor Name Address Phone (if you have additional contractors list them below) • Check if work is to be completed by owner Provide an overview of your project. Summarize work elements, schedule of completion, why the project needs funding, sources of funding and other information as necessary to explain your project. Cr.Jl 31S. ^ Ar"./ YJ-.J. :yLipJ ditr IOAUAS^ <^amm\ftpp LA < btjopjr-g Le/ AfSpnyAc A^ City of Fort Collins Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program Application 1 3.b Packet Pg. 21 Attachment: Empire Grange LandmkRehabLoanApp_Redacted (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Detail of Proposed Rehabilitation Work (*Required) If your project includes multiple features (e.g. roof repair and foundation repair), you must describe each feature separately and provide individual costs for each feature. Feature A Name: Cost Describe property feature and its condition: lAm^ rs<p^ fdA€J X ^ ^^sa^fj vdi-fA ipyy^" <^dj I/A^AL''^^^ Feature B Name: Describe proposed work on feature: Describe property feature and its condition: Describe proposed work on feature: City of Fori Collins Landmark Rehabililalion Loan Program Application 2 3.b Packet Pg. 22 Attachment: Empire Grange LandmkRehabLoanApp_Redacted (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Empire Grange 2306 West Mulberry Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 3.c Packet Pg. 23 Attachment: Empire Grange Pictures (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Existing Front Window West has damaged 2” Beaded Brickmould East has damaged but could be salvaged. Gaps at masonry could be filled after brick- mould have been re- moved. 3.c Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: Empire Grange Pictures (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) East Side—3 Openings West Side—3 Openings Typical Window with filler at head of each window. Simulated Divided lights with bars in the glass. No his- torically brick- mould or sill. 3.c Packet Pg. 25 Attachment: Empire Grange Pictures (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Empire Grainge 148 BID DATE: YES NO FOB Job Site: XX Installed: XX Tax Included: 0.0% XX Bond Included: XX Addenda: Section BID AMOUNT Terms: Section: YES NO Section: YES NO XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX 2" Beaded Brickmould XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX Install New Brickmould XX Exterior Backer Rod and Caulking XX Any other work on the windows XX Other Information: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE TITLE: Mark J. Wernimont President Clear Mix Grain Fir Sized to Fit Existing Opening Jamb Extension Interior Sill or Casing Historic Hidden Jamb Liner System Oil Rubbed Bronze Sash Lock 2" Historic Sill Nosing Add for Front Window Brickmould Replacement / Grout Fill Total Combined Bid: Standard Color Exterior Finish Windows Kolbe Heritage Wood Units Remove and Install 50% Start up Costs, Balance due when completed. Add for Install Sterling Double Hung TDL IG Wood Window with Factory Paint Finish Ext and Stain & Finish Interior Stain and Finish Interior of Wood January 16, 2017 Exterior Caulking Add for Front Windows Remove existing brickmould Grout and Fill all Voids around Opening Prime and Paint New Brickmould Remove windows Leave interior jamb and Trim Install new Window Exterior Painting Mark J. Wernimont President Description COLORADO SASH & DOOR, INC. PO Box 270682, Fort Collins, Colorado 80527-0682 (970) 226-1460 FAX (970) 797-6392 CELL (970) 402-2623 December 11, 2016 Erich Stroheim 2306 West Mulberry Fort Collins, CO 80521 RE: Empire Grange Erich, I have had a chance to review the 6 side windows and 2 front windows on the grange building. I understand that your first items to be addressed are the 6 side windows that are failing but a little attention to the front windows will keep most of the original fabric in the building. The front windows should have the brickmould removed and the gaps in the masonry filled prior to reinstalling the brickmould or installing replication brickmould. In the case of the west window, replication is about all that is possible due to its shape. The east side trim is a toss-up as what to do, but may be easiest to just replace with the other side. But once this addressed, you will keep water out of the masonry which will help maintain the structure going into the future. On the 6 side windows with 3 on the east side and 3 on the west side, these windows were replaced with a new wood window using vinyl jamb liners in the past. These appear that they were not sized to fit the existing opening but maybe as large as they was allowed based on the system available at that time. The upper sashes do not stay up, so gaps at the top exist and without the sash up, the windows cannot be locked. This also leaves some air gaps at the bottom sash. When these were replaced, they did not match the originals which based on photographs you showed me, were the same as the front windows. The front windows have upper and lower sash that have a 2 wide 1 high cut lite that uses an a 1 1/2” +/- bar size. The brickmould is a normal for the time, a 2” beaded brickmould. I would assume that the original color of the windows would have been white based on the front windows but it is a guess based on the black and white photos that you showed me of the building. I’m not sure what the interior finish would have been but some type of fir with a stained or painted interior would be appropriate based on the use of the building and age. 3.e Packet Pg. 27 Attachment: Window Design Letter 12116 (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) PO Box 270682, Fort Collins, Colorado 80527-0682 (970) 226-1460 FAX (970) 797-6392 CELL (970) 402-2623 My recommendation for the 6 openings would be to replace them with units custom sized to the masonry opening, sized for a traditional 2” Beaded Brickmould. Units should be true divided lights with a bar size similar to the front windows. I would go to insulated glass as the bar size will allow this option. The bottom rail needs to be a traditional type with a 3” face. I am proposing a fully hidden jamb liner system so that the air infiltration will be much improved and the wall cavity can be insulated after the replacement windows have been removed. I am not sure how you want to proceed with screens, but several options exist. Aluminum full frame in the color to match the factory painted finish, aluminum half screen under the upper sash as well as a traditional wood screen would be possible. One advantage of the half screen would be to help keep the upper sash in place, but this would also keep the sash from being opened to ventilate. The new replacements should be able to be installed fully from the exterior, so that only a small amount of work would be needed for the interior trim and little or no effect on the existing sills and wainscot. Mark Wernimont Colorado Sash & Door, Inc. 3.e Packet Pg. 28 Attachment: Window Design Letter 12116 (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 3.f Packet Pg. 29 Attachment: Empire Grange Color Selection (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 3.f Packet Pg. 30 Attachment: Empire Grange Color Selection (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Heritage Series Product Catalog 3.g Packet Pg. 31 Attachment: Heritage Wood Windows (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Smooth operation, venting options, removable sash for easy cleaning, and classic styling are only the most obvious features of Heritage Series double hung windows. Kolbe offers a variety of double hung models to suit your project, whether it be residential, commercial, large scale, historic preservation or remodeling. There are many options and configurations to choose from as well, including bow and bay units, cottage-style units or triple pane glass options for increased energy efficiency. Double Hungs Sterling Double Hungs | Majesta® Double Hungs | Traditional Double Hungs Magnum Double Hungs | Old World Classic Double Hungs Cottage-Style & Reverse-Cottage Style | Studio & Transom Units Picture Combination Units | Bay Units | Segment Head & Half-Circle Top Units Single Hungs | Replacement Sash Kits Photo courtesy of Kenneth M. Wyner Photography, Inc. Photo courtesy of Kenneth M. Wyner Photography, Inc. Photo Ph ttfK courtesy of Kenneth thM M. W Wyner Ph Photography, t h Inc. I Kolbe Heritage Series 65 3.g Packet Pg. 32 Attachment: Heritage Wood Windows (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) ` 1-3/4" thick sash ` Overall jamb width is 4-9/16" (basic box width is 4-9/16") ` Frame thickness is 3/4" at side jambs and head ` Sill thickness is 1-3/16", slope is 14° ` Constructed of pine, with pine interior stops and wood mull casings on mulled units ` Energy efficient, insulating LoE2-270 glass ` Glazed to the interior with beveled wood glazing beads ` 1-15/16" exterior brickmould applied ` All exterior wood parts are preservative-treated ` Exterior frame and sash are latex primed ` Wood interior head parting stop ` Fully weatherstripped for a tight seal ` Clay-colored heavy duty sash lock with a dual positioning lever allows sash to be unlocked, operated and tilted in from one location ` Spring-loaded block-and-tackle mechanical balances to carry the sash weight ` Concealed PVC jambliners ` Patented wood-wrapped jambliner closure on the interior (unless interior is prefinished white or primed, then jambliner will be white) and a primed, extruded aluminum jambliner closure on the exterior hides PVC jambliners ` Pine-veneered head and seat boards; unique narrow mullions on bay units Heavy duty sash lock with dual positioning lever allows sash to be unlocked, operated, and tilted in from one location. A wood wrapped jambliner closure on the interior (shown) and a primed, extruded aluminum jambliner closure on the exterior hide the PVC jambliners. Patents 7,296,381 | 7,448,164 | 8,196,355 | 8,429,856 Sash lock in Clay (standard) Square style sash lift handle in Satin Nickel Traditional style sash lift handle in Matte Black Tim Cuppett Architects & Vogel Builders Sterling Double Hung Standard Features Sterling double hungs feature a pick resistant cam lock with a concealed locking mechanism and tilt latches installed into an interlock channel. Optional sash lift handles are available for easy operation. All double hung hardware is available in Clay (standard), White, Beige, Brass, Antique Brass, Satin Nickel, Antique Nickel, Rustic Umber, and Matte Black finishes. Hardware NOTE: All measurements are nominal. Sterling Double Hungs Sterling double hungs are made to blend seamlessly with the grandest décor. A patented interior wood cover conceals the jambliner, while giving the windows a rich, full-wood appearance. The lock system boosts performance to a level not often reached by double hung windows. 66 Kolbe Heritage Series 3.g Packet Pg. 33 Attachment: Heritage Wood Windows (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) NOTE: All measurements are nominal. Glass (pgs. 184-185): `LoE-180 ` LoE2-240 ` LoE3-366 ` ThermaPlus™ LoE ` Patterned, bronze- or gray-lite ` Tempered or laminated ` Other options standard to the industry Divided Lites (pgs. 186-187): ` Performance divided lites with 5/8", 7/8", 1-1/8", 1-3/4", 2-1/4", or 4-1/2" bars ` True divided lites with 5/8" LoE2 insulating glass and 1-1/8" bars ` Grilles-in-the-airspace ` Interior removable wood grilles with 7/8" or 1-1/8" bars and full surrounds Exterior Finishes (pg. 189): ` K-Kron II exterior paint finish Other Options: (custom options are also available) ` Other wood species and FSC-certified wood (pg. 188) ` Interior prefinishing (pg. 188) ` Interior casing (pg. 190) ` Prep for stool ` 3-1/2" flat or profiled brickmould, backband on 3-1/2" brickmould and other custom millwork (pg. 190) ` Projected sill nosing, extended sill horns or no nosing Photo courtesy of Kenneth M Wyner Photography Sterling Double Hung Optional Features ` Ovolo and square profile glazing beads and interior divided lite bars (pg. 192) ` Class 5 balances available for larger units ` Sash locks in White, Beige, Brass, Antique Brass, Satin Nickel, Antique Nickel, Rustic Umber, and Matte Black finishes ` Sash lift handles in Clay, White, Beige, Brass, Antique Brass, Satin Nickel, Antique Nickel, Rustic Umber, and Matte Black finishes `Custodial locks ` Universal design crank handle hardware kit in White ` Full or half screens with aluminum frames and options for BetterVue® or UltraVue® fiberglass screen mesh or aluminum screen mesh in either aluminum or charcoal colors; frames will match the exterior color of the unit ` Retractable screen kit (pg. 191) ` Retractable screen covers available as beveled (standard) or square ` StormGuard combination storm/screen units (pg. 191) ` Extension jambs (up to 12" applied; over 12" shipped loose for field application) ` Sash limiters for safety ` Galvanized steel installation clips ` Insulated platforms, support brackets and oak- veneered head and seat boards for bay units ` High performance and K-Force® impact performance modifications Kolbe Heritage Series 67 Craftsmanship and artistry are hallmarks of Kolbe products. We build innovative windows and doors with a wide array of options. But, don’t let the standard options limit your imagination. At Kolbe, we love a good challenge. We welcome projects that require special wood species, custom divided lite patterns, unique shapes, custom finish colors, unusual mulling configurations – you dream it, we’ll build it. We can even help inspire and develop your designs. Whatever the opening, we will help you fill it with style. Our windows and doors are built to order, which allows you to choose the options that best fit with the design of your home and vision for your project. We offer many customizable options that blend beautifully with your home’s décor. Options Kolbe Heritage Series 183 3.g Packet Pg. 35 Attachment: Heritage Wood Windows (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) LoE²-270 LoE³-366 Laminated IG LoE²-240 86% 95% 99% UV BLOCKAGE 84% NOTE: Tested units include argon. The laminate has 1/4" inner pane. Based on Lawrence Berkeley Lab (LBL) Window 5.2 © 2003 analysis for classical UV transmission data. Glass Options Kolbe offers numerous options to achieve the optimum energy efficiency for the geographic region in which you live. To improve thermal efficiency, microscopically thin coatings are applied to the glass that is used in the insulated glass units incorporated into our windows and doors. The state-of-the-art application of the LoE coating is known as sputter coating. There are a number of coating options available, and the appropriate one should be chosen for either the specific geographic region or building construction design required to help achieve the highest level of energy performance possible. As standard, we use double strength annealed glass in most units, with double-pane insulating LoE2-270 glass. In energy zones with a warmer climate, LoE coatings can be used to significantly block the amount of heat transfer, reducing the load of air conditioning systems. In colder climate zones, LoE coatings can be used to allow for high solar heat gain, resulting in reduced heating and cooling costs throughout the year. LoE coatings also reduce the potential for condensation, as well as provide protection against fading of furniture, fabrics and carpeting. Numerous glass options and combinations are available for different applications and various geographic regions. Special glass requests are also welcomed. LoE-180 When the weather turns frigid, LoE-180 glass is the perfect cold remedy. It keeps homes warmer and more comfortable by blocking heat loss to the outside and letting the sun’s heat stream in to increase solar heat gain. LoE2-240 Wherever glare is a problem, LoE²-240 glass is a solution to maintain year-round comfort in warmer climates. In summer, it blocks oppressive solar heat gain and maintains cool glass temperatures. When winter rolls around, it keeps inside glass temperatures warm. LoE2-270 LoE²-270 glass delivers year-round comfort in most types of weather. Offering a balance of high clarity and low solar heat gain, LoE2-270 is standard in most Kolbe products. In summer, it rejects the sun’s heat and damaging UV rays. In winter, it reflects heat back into the room. LoE3-366 For warm climates, LoE³-366 delivers a balance of solar control and high visibility. This coating helps provide protection of fading, blocking up to 95% of the sun’s damaging rays. ThermaPlus™ LoE ThermaPlus LoE is an additional interior coating applied to help meet the strictest energy requirements and provide protection against heat loss and UV damage. LoE Coatings Argon gas is a colorless, odorless, non-toxic, naturally-occurring element that is inert, meaning it will not react with other elements or gasses. Because argon gas has a thermal conductivity 30% lower than air, the use of argon gas in a LoE coated insulated glass unit allows it to provide for an incremental improvement to the overall U-factor of the unit. For increased energy efficiency, argon is supplied, at no additional cost, in all LoE coated insulated glass units, with the exception of those units when glass dimensions are less than 14" x 14" or units that require capillary/breather tubes due to being shipped over or installed in high altitude elevations. Units constructed without argon gas will have higher U-values. High altitude situations occur when Kolbe double pane insulated glass units are shipped over or installed in areas that begin at 5000 feet above sea level. For triple pane insulated glass units, high altitude begins at 3500 feet above sea level. To find the energy performance for units in high altitude situations, use our energy database at kolbe-kolbe.com and select Air as the fill option for double or triple pane glass. Argon Gas Thermo-Edge Spacer Kolbe’s standard glass offerings are complemented by a state-of–the-art, stainless steel spacer bar system on most units. The advanced design of this system incorporates a stainless steel spacer with airtight bent corners and a dual- seal construction of compressed polyisobutylene (PIB) and silicone. Desiccants are contained in the spacer to eliminate the potential for moisture. These features combine to reduce the thermal transmission through the edge seal, creating better energy performance and increasing the roomside glass temperature while reducing the potential for condensation at the sash to glass interface as compared to aluminum spacer designs. Thermo-Edge spacers are one of the many quality details that define Kolbe windows and doors. Thermo-Edge spacers are not available on very small radius units, units with ½" insulated glass, with the champagne or dark Bronze Anodized spacer option, units with “pencil” bar grilles-in-the-airspace, Exterior Interior or true divided lites. Available in stainless steel (standard) and black painted. Stainless Steel Spacer Primary Seal Silicone Secondary Seal Desiccant Fill LoE Coating Surface #2 Surface #1 Surface #4 Surface #3 Additional Glass Options Triple Pane Provides a greater energy performing window that keeps indoor air warm and comfortable, prevents heat loss and lowers your heating bills. Available with a variety of LoE coatings that best suit your needs. Mountain Air Energy Package Specifically designed to meet a U-factor of .30 without argon gas. Consists of a specially- constructed frame, second-generation ThermaPlus glass with LoE³-366 and a capillary/breather tube within the insulating glass unit. Available on Crank-Out Casements and Awnings, Sterling Double Hungs, and Studio/Picture, Transom and Direct Set units to match Crank-Out Casements and Sterling Double Hungs. Preserve Film A protective film that protects the glass surfaces from scratches during transit and construction, as well as reducing the time involved in job site clean-up. Tinted, Colored or Patterned Provides shading, privacy or visual interest. Finely Crafted Glass (not available with argon gas) Decorative glass created with a variety of caming options. Tempered Standard in Kolbe doors to address safety concerns. Also available in window units to meet specific building codes. Laminated Benefits include safety, security, sound control and provides the ultimate in UV blockage. Impact Glazing utilized to withstand harsh environmental conditions, especially in coastal regions. Combined with an impact product, such as K-Force®, this product offers the highest level of security. Neat® Harnesses the sun’s UV rays to loosen dirt so water can rinse it away, leaving windows virtually spotless. A special sputter- coating process makes the exterior glass surface ultra smooth, so the water “sheets off” more readily than it would on uncoated glass, allowing you to spend less time cleaning. NOTE: Not all glass is available on all products. Please contact your Kolbe dealer for product specifics. LoE2, LoE2-240, LoE2-270, LoE3-366, Neat and Preserve are trademarks of Cardinal IG. LoE insulating glass with a stainless steel spacer bar carries a 20-year warranty. Not all glass options listed have the same glass warranty. Please contact your dealer for details. Inert gas dissipates over the life of the insulated glass unit. Kolbe does not warrant the amount or percentage of argon Expand the character of your home or project by adding one of our divided lite options to your windows and doors. Choose anything from a traditional, colonial-style pattern to a unique, custom design to accentuate the overall appearance of your project. Kolbe offers four types of divided lites: grilles-in-the-airspace, wood removable grilles, performance divided lites and true divided lites. As standard, wood bars have a beveled profile, however, an ovolo profile or a square profile is also available. (See pg. 192, Glazing Beads & Muntin Bars.) Divided lite cross section drawings can be found on pgs. 180-181. Divided Lites Kolbe’s performance divided lite (PDL) glazing system gives the appearance of true divided lites without sacrificing energy efficiency. Extruded aluminum bars are adhered to the exterior and unfinished pine bars are adhered to the interior of the single lite of insulating glass. Aesthetically pleasing spacer bars are installed within the insulating glass unit. Together, these bars create the illusion of true divided lites. PDL bars are available in 5/8", 7/8", 1-1/8", 1-3/4", 2-1/4" or 4-1/2" bar widths. The exterior finish of the aluminum bars will match the exterior finish on the unit. Variations on the PDL option may include custom grille patterns, custom bar widths or no spacer bars. Some designs may have a composite material for the exterior PDL bar. Performance Divided Lites True divided lites (TDL) give each unit the traditional look often found in historical projects. Units with TDL are comprised of wood muntin bars in between glass panes. The horizontal and vertical, colonial-style wood TDL bars use interlocking half-lap joints. Profile shadow lines enhance the warm, richness of the wood on both the interior and exterior. The exterior finish on the bars will match the exterior finish of the unit. TDL options include custom patterns and bar widths, other wood species and interior stain or paint finishes. Depending on glass options chosen, standard bar widths are available in 7/8" or 1-1/8". TDL glass units are not filled with argon gas. True Divided Lites 186 Kolbe Heritage Series 3.g Packet Pg. 38 Attachment: Heritage Wood Windows (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Wood Finish Options Pine Alder Bamboo* Mahogany Walnut Wood Species Most of our wood windows and doors are built from pine as standard, but we often craft windows and doors from other wood species. Our wood species, including Mahogany, are sourced from managed forests. If a special wood species will enhance the beauty of your project, we’ll do our best to achieve your vision. FSC- certified wood species are also available for green building projects (FSC® license code FSC-C019541). Some species can be used on the exterior. Contact your Kolbe dealer for specifics. Fir Maple Oak Cherry * Sourced from companies such as Lamboo, Inc. Bright White Beige Spiced Walnut Sunset Oak Cherry Red Wheat Light Oak 998 Interior Finish Options For units that are ready to install upon delivery, Kolbe’s wood windows and doors can be prefinished on the interior with one of the water-based stains or paints shown. Stained units are given two coats of satin finish clear sealer. Because our interior finishes are water-based, low-VOC stains and paints, you can rest assured you’ve made an environmentally conscious decision. Custom colors are also available. Wheat Ebony Silk Ivory Tusk Natural Abalone Cotton Chestnut Library Red Coffee Bean White Printed images of wood species and stain options will vary from actual product colors. Selections should be made based on color samples available from your Kolbe dealer. Stain colors are shown on pine. A double coat clear finish is also offered. Since no two trees are identical, wood can be expected to differ both in color and graining. These factors will influence the stain’s final color. 188 Kolbe Heritage Series 3.g Packet Pg. 39 Attachment: Heritage Wood Windows (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Exterior Finish Options Some options for our products may have limited color offerings or may incur a nominal charge. Check with your Kolbe dealer for further details on pricing and availability. Printed images of exterior finishes may vary slightly from actual colors. Selections should be made based on actual color samples available from your Kolbe dealer. Beige Slate Mystic Ivy Patriotic Blue Spiced Vinegar Frosted Jade Green Tea Leaf Cape Cod Gingersnap Rustic Pumpkin Spice Chutney Camel Kiwi Basil Waterford Mudpie Truffle Butterscotch Antique Red Alabaster Natural Cotton Bay Leaf Manchester Timberwolf Sand Hartford Green Merlot White Abalone Ultra Pure White K-Kron II Kolbe’s Heritage Series wood products can be coated on the exterior with K-Kron II, our exterior paint finish that offers a way to enhance and preserve the look of wood windows and doors. Custom colors are also available. Contact your dealer for exterior finish samples. The K-Kron II finishing system consists of three steps. Step 1: Wood preservatives are applied to help resist water, insects and fungus. Step 2: A urethane primer is applied using a controlled multi-step spray method to help seal the wood and provide a tough bonding surface for the final topcoat. Step 3: The topcoat finish is applied using a controlled spray system, which provides consistent coverage to the exterior surface. K-Kron II carries a 10-year warranty to help resist chalking, chemical attack, as well as damage from salt, wind, sleet and snow. K-Kron II is offered in over 30 colors, with custom colors available. Primer Most Heritage Series windows are coated on the exterior with latex primer, ready for your choice of topcoat. An optional urethane primer is available on most Heritage Series windows and doors. Kolbe Heritage Series 189 3.g Packet Pg. 40 Attachment: Heritage Wood Windows (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Swinging screen doors are available for field installation with Kolbe single and double inswing doors. Screen doors feature an adjustable self-closing mechanism. Double swinging screen doors are equipped with spring-loaded locking mechanisms on the head and sill of the passive door. Energy efficiency is provided by weatherstripping around the frame perimeter and on the astragal of double screen doors; rubber door sweeps meet the sill. Swinging screen door frames are available in over 30 colors, plus custom colors. Keystones and pediment heads add a classic touch to the exterior of Heritage Series windows or doors. Pine keystones and pediment heads may be ordered unfinished, primed or prefinished with K-Kron II to match your windows or doors. Ask your Kolbe dealer for more details. Keystone Pediment Head Most Kolbe products can be modified to meet even the most strict building code requirements. Depending on the criteria, Kolbe offers high performance and K-Force® impact performance products to improve air, water and structural ratings or sound transmittance ratings. With each level of modification, window and door strength is enhanced. This could be by using additional sash locks, alternate glazing methods or K-Force impact laminated glass. Contact your Kolbe dealer for further details. Beveled Profile Ovolo Profile Square Profile Options & Accessories Swinging Screen Doors As standard, glazing beads have a beveled profile, but may also be ordered with a square or ovolo profile. Matching muntin bars are available on units with true divided lites (TDL), performance divided lites (PDL) and wood removable grilles. Units ordered with TDL and PDL will have ovolo muntin bars on the interior and beveled muntin bars on the exterior regardless of the profile chosen for the interior. (See divided lite cross section drawings on pgs. 180-181.) Glazing Beads & Muntin Bars Product Performance Modifications Keystones & Pediment Heads 192 Kolbe Heritage Series 3.g Packet Pg. 41 Attachment: Heritage Wood Windows (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) On Behalf Of: Colorado Sash & Door Inc Address: Phone: Fax: Contact: Email: Phone: Fax: PO Box 270682 Fort Collins, CO 80527 970-226-1460 9707976392 Mark Wernimont mwernimont@colosash.com Fort Collins, Colorado 80527-0682 970-226-1460 970-797-6392 Quote 610777D: Empire Grange - 121116 Design Project: Commercial Printed: 12/11/2016 1:23:01 PM Printed By: Mark Wernimont Created: 12/11/2016 2016 Pricing 3.h Packet Pg. 42 Attachment: Window Info (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Line Label UOM Quantity Sterling TDL Custom Factory Paint and Interior EA ( 6 ) Scaled to Fit 001 Rough Opening: 38-1/2" X 71" Frame Size: 38" X 70-7/16" Unit Dimension: 40-3/8" X 73-15/64" PERFORMANCE: Standard Performance UNIT - Heritage Rectangle Double Hung - Complete Unit, Sterling, Wood Sash, Even Split, 1- 3/4" True Divided Lites, Bar Depth: Standard Depth, Bar Shelf: 7/16" GLASS: Glass Thickness: Double Glazed, H-K LoE 270 Insulated, Mill Finish Spacer, High Altitude, Ovolo Glazing Bead HARDWARE-ACCESSORIES: Lock Style: Spoon, Rustic Umber Hardware, Bottom Sash Lift Handle(s): Curved Style, Sash Lift Handle Color: Rustic Umber, Sash Lift Handle Quantity: 2 Per Bottom Sash CASING-JAMBS-TRIM: 2" Beaded Casing , 2" x 2" Sill Nosing , Apply Exterior Casing/Accessories, 4 9/16" Jambs SPECIES-FINISH-COLOR: Visible Interior, Species: Mixed Grain Fir, Exterior Frame Finish: K- Kron2, Exterior Sash Finish: K-Kron2, Match All Exterior Colors, White Exterior, Stain with Double Coat Sealer Interior Frame, Stain with Double Coat Sealer Interior Sash, Match All Interior Colors, Cherry Interior, Jambliner Cover: Wood Wrapped, Standard Fingerjoints MANUFACTURER NOTES: Please be aware Retractable Screens and Sash Lifts (supplied by Kolbe or by others) when used together will interfere with unit/screen operation., Opening(s) designated by a circled 'E' meet most national building codes for emergency escape and rescue requirements. Check your local codes for product compliance for your application. Quote 610777D: Empire Grange - 121116 Design Colorado Sash & Door Inc 12/11/2016 1:23:01 PM Printed By: Mark Wernimont Created: 12/11/2016 Retail Summary Page 2 of 3 2016 Pricing 3.h Packet Pg. 43 Attachment: Window Info (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Total Quantity: 6 Total Cubic Feet: 78.88 Total Perimeter Feet: 1,301.25 Total Amount includes Kolbe and/or Non-Kolbe lines if applicable Signature: Purchase Order: Date: Notes / Totals / Signature Quote 610777D: Empire Grange - 121116 Design Colorado Sash & Door Inc 12/11/2016 1:23:01 PM Printed By: Mark Wernimont Created: 12/11/2016 Notes / Totals / Signature Page 3 of 3 2016 Pricing 3.h Packet Pg. 44 Attachment: Window Info (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 3.i Packet Pg. 45 Attachment: 2306 W Mulberry Designation Ordinance and Nomination Form (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL 3.i Packet Pg. 46 Attachment: 2306 W Mulberry Designation Ordinance and Nomination Form (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL 3.i Packet Pg. 47 Attachment: 2306 W Mulberry Designation Ordinance and Nomination Form (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL 3.i Packet Pg. 48 Attachment: 2306 W Mulberry Designation Ordinance and Nomination Form (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL 3.i Packet Pg. 49 Attachment: 2306 W Mulberry Designation Ordinance and Nomination Form (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL 3.i Packet Pg. 50 Attachment: 2306 W Mulberry Designation Ordinance and Nomination Form (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL 3.i Packet Pg. 51 Attachment: 2306 W Mulberry Designation Ordinance and Nomination Form (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL 3.i Packet Pg. 52 Attachment: 2306 W Mulberry Designation Ordinance and Nomination Form (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL 3.i Packet Pg. 53 Attachment: 2306 W Mulberry Designation Ordinance and Nomination Form (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL 3.i Packet Pg. 54 Attachment: 2306 W Mulberry Designation Ordinance and Nomination Form (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL 3.i Packet Pg. 55 Attachment: 2306 W Mulberry Designation Ordinance and Nomination Form (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL 3.i Packet Pg. 56 Attachment: 2306 W Mulberry Designation Ordinance and Nomination Form (5257 : 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL Item # 4 Page 1 STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 4 February 15, 2017 Landmark Preservation Commission PROJECT NAME 525 SMITH STREET (THE GEORGE W. COFFIN HOUSE PROPERTY) - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW STAFF Cassandra Bumgarner, Historic Preservation Planner Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Planner PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for design review of The George W. Coffin House Property at 525 Smith Street, designated as a Fort Collins landmark in 1996. The proposed work includes the restoration of six, original wood windows for functionality and increased energy efficiency. The applicant is seeking a Landmark Rehabilitation Loan to support the proposed project. APPLICANT: Lisa and Daniel Regan OWNER: Lisa and Daniel Regan RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND: The house and garage located at 525 Smith Street, known as the George W. Coffin House Property, was designated as an individual Fort Collins Landmark in 1996. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY: The George W. Coffin House Property at 525 Smith Street is a Fort Collins example of a late-nineteenth century vernacular residence, built in 1882. The structure retains original clapboard siding and a foundation of stone from the Stout quarry. The front porch, tucked into the intersection of the ells, has original turned-column porch supports and spindle and jig-saw cut brackets. Known alterations of the property to date include: half-round window installed on west elevation where a door opening originally existed (undated) and two story, 672 square feet, rear addition (2002). More detailed architectural and historical information can be found in the attached landmark nomination form. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK: The applicant is seeking a report of acceptability for the following items:  Installation of six wood storm windows  Weather stripping of six windows REVIEW CRITERIA: Proposed changes to Fort Collins Landmarks are reviewed by the Landmark Preservation Commission under Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code. Section 14-48, “Report of Acceptability” states, “In determining the decision to be made concerning the issuance of a report of acceptability, the Commission shall consider the following criteria: 4 Packet Pg. 59-1 Agenda Item 4 Item # 4 Page 2 (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; and (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. The proposed work would fall under the Secretary of the Interior’s Standard’s for Rehabilitation: The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation: 1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence. 7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. 8. Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. Exterior Integrity Exterior integrity is the composite of seven (7) aspects or qualities, which convey a property’s identity for which it is significant. These seven aspects are: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. Location is the place where the historic property was constructed or the place where the historic event occurred. Design is the combination of elements that create the form, plan space, structure, and style of a property. Setting is the physical environment of a historic property. Whereas location refers to the specific place where a property was built or an event occurred, setting refers to the character of the place. It involves how, not just where, the property is situated and its relationship to the surrounding features and open space. Materials are the physical elements that form a historic property. Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history or prehistory. It is the evidence of artisans’ labor and skill in constructing or altering a building, structure, or site. Feeling is a property’s expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period or time. It results from the presence of physical features that, taken together, convey the property’s historic character. Association is the direct link between an important historic event or person and a historic property. A property 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 Packet Pg. 59-2 Agenda Item 4 Item # 4 Page 3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE COMMISSION AT WORK SESSION: At its February 8, 2017 work session, Commission members requested additional information or responses on this item as follows. The responses from the contractor, Mark Wernimont of Colorado Sash & Door, Inc., are shown in red: 1. The photos show original exterior storm windows, but the bid calls for building new ones. What went into the decision to replacing them versus salvaging/repairing the original storms? Why couldn’t the originals be re-worked? We are changing the storms that exist, so that the new ones can be pushed out at the bottom with top hangers that will allow for this operation and ventilation. We will work to make the change as minimal as possible. In some locations storms do not exist and in one, it is a homeowner fabricated unit with multiple storms for one opening. 2. Will the existing storms be used as a pattern for the new storms? Yes as noted above. 3. Please verify that the center rails of the storms will be aligned with the center rails of the windows. Yes we will line up the mulls to match the upper and lower sash. 4. In more detail , how will new windows fit into the existing frame? Please provide detail on thickness of sash. The new storms will be a full 1 1/8” in thickness to provide structural strength. If the brickmould is not this thickness, we will rabbit the back side so the front face is flush with the current existing brickmould. So just as the original units are or would have been. The Commission also asked for verification that the interior window photos included in the packet are of the six windows that are associated with the rehabilitation project, and the homeowner has verified this. EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION: Staff believes that the proposed work as described complies with Section 14-48 of the Municipal Code, including the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and would retain a preponderance of the property’s historic integrity. The repair of the six, original wood windows and addition of wood storms for the George W. Coffin House will retain the historic character and help to preserve these features for years the come. SAMPLE MOTIONS: As directed in Section 14-46 of the Municipal Code, proposed work to Landmark properties is reviewed by the Commission in two phases, Conceptual Review and Final Review. This Section states that, if upon the review of the proposed work, the Commission determines that a Conceptual Review is not necessary given the absence of a significant impact on the landmark, and if the Commission has the necessary information and details to make its decision, then the Commission may pass a motion waiving the Conceptual Review and proceed to a Final Review. SAMPLE MOTION TO PROCEED TO FINAL REVIEW: I move that the Landmark Preservation Commission move to Final Review of the proposed work at the George W. Coffin House Property at 525 Smith Street. SAMPLE MOTION FOR APPROVAL: I move that the Landmark Preservation Commission approve the plans and specifications for the installation of six, wood storm windows and weather stripping of the same six windows to the George W. Coffin Property at 525 Smith Street as presented, finding that the proposed work (a) will not erode the authenticity or destroy any distinctive exterior feature or characteristic of the improvements or site; and (b) is compatible with the distinctive characteristics of the landmark and with the spirit and purpose of Section 14-48 of the Municipal Code. SAMPLE MOTION FOR DENIAL: I move that the Landmark Preservation Commission deny the request for approval for the plans and specifications for the installation of six, wood storm windows and weather stripping of the same six windows to the George W. Coffin Property at 525 Smith Street as presented, finding that the proposed work (a) would erode the authenticity and/or destroy any distinctive exterior feature or characteristic of the improvements or site; and (b) is not compatible with the distinctive characteristics of the landmark and with the spirit and purpose of Section 14-48 of the Municipal Code. 4 Packet Pg. 59-3 Agenda Item 4 Item # 5 Page 4 ATTACHMENTS 1. Staff Presentation #2 Coffin House (PDF) 2. Landmark Rehab loan app_525 Smith_Regan_Redacted (PDF) 3. 525 Smith_Bid_Redacted (PDF) 4. 525 Smith_photos (PDF) 5. 525 Smith_ Ordinance and Nomination Form (PDF) 4 Packet Pg. 59-4 525 Smith Street – George W. Coffin House • Owners: Lisa and Daniel Regan • Late 19th-century vernacular constructed in 1882 • Designated in 1996 • Need: 6 original windows are non-functional and drafty • Proposed Work: Add wood storm windows and weather stripping to improve energy performance 525 Smith Street – George W. Coffin House Staff findings: The proposed work complies with Section 14-48, including the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and will improve the energy performance of the building. 4.a Packet Pg. 60 Attachment: Staff Presentation #2 Coffin House (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.b Packet Pg. 61 Attachment: Landmark Rehab loan app_525 Smith_Regan_Redacted (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.b Packet Pg. 62 Attachment: Landmark Rehab loan app_525 Smith_Regan_Redacted (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.b Packet Pg. 63 Attachment: Landmark Rehab loan app_525 Smith_Regan_Redacted (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.b Packet Pg. 64 Attachment: Landmark Rehab loan app_525 Smith_Regan_Redacted (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.b Packet Pg. 65 Attachment: Landmark Rehab loan app_525 Smith_Regan_Redacted (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 525 Smith - Regan BID DATE: YES NO FOB Job Site: XX Installed: XX Tax Included: 7.4% XX Bond Included: XX Addenda: Section BID AMOUNT Terms: Section: YES NO Section: YES NO XX XX XX XX XX XX Hardware to Keep Storm Open XX XX XX XX XX XX XX Other Information: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE TITLE: Mark J. Wernimont President Mark J. Wernimont President Description COLORADO SASH & DOOR, INC. PO Box 270682 Fort Collins, Colorado 80527 Phone (970)226-1460, Cell (970)402-2623 E-Mail mwernimont@colosash.com Paint with Material Provided by Owner New hanges for Tilt-Out Option Install Bulb WS at Bottom & Check Rail January 17, 2016 Install Brush Weather Stripping on Sides Trim Lower Sash Sides for Operation Install Original Stops Install Upper Sash Fixed Install Weather Stripping New Storm Windows - 6 Medium Total Combined Bid: Split to Match Windows New Storms Build Historic Wood Storms 50% Start up Costs, Balance due when completed. Dbl Strength Glass Weather Strip Windows Remove interior stops and sash Primed Ready for Paint 4.c Packet Pg. 66 Attachment: 525 Smith_Bid_Redacted (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.d Packet Pg. 67 Attachment: 525 Smith_photos (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.d Packet Pg. 68 Attachment: 525 Smith_photos (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.d Packet Pg. 69 Attachment: 525 Smith_photos (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.e Packet Pg. 70 Attachment: 525 Smith_ Ordinance and Nomination Form (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.e Packet Pg. 71 Attachment: 525 Smith_ Ordinance and Nomination Form (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.e Packet Pg. 72 Attachment: 525 Smith_ Ordinance and Nomination Form (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.e Packet Pg. 73 Attachment: 525 Smith_ Ordinance and Nomination Form (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.e Packet Pg. 74 Attachment: 525 Smith_ Ordinance and Nomination Form (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.e Packet Pg. 75 Attachment: 525 Smith_ Ordinance and Nomination Form (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.e Packet Pg. 76 Attachment: 525 Smith_ Ordinance and Nomination Form (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.e Packet Pg. 77 Attachment: 525 Smith_ Ordinance and Nomination Form (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.e Packet Pg. 78 Attachment: 525 Smith_ Ordinance and Nomination Form (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 4.e Packet Pg. 79 Attachment: 525 Smith_ Ordinance and Nomination Form (5256 : 525 SMITH STREET - CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Agenda Item 5 Item # 5 Page 1 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2017 Landmark Preservation Commission PROJECT NAME 304 EAST MYRTLE (JF FARRAR HOUSE & GARAGE) – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW STAFF Cassandra Bumgarner, Historic Preservation Planner Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Planner PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for design review of The J. F. Farrar Property at 304 East Myrtle, designated as a Fort Collins landmark in 1996. The proposed work includes preventative sealing of the failing foundation, installation of gutter system, and regrading the ground near the alley. This work is a combination of mitigation and preventative measures to help the foundation of the residence. The applicant is seeking a Landmark Rehabilitation Loan to support the proposed project. APPLICANT: Arvin I. and Judith B. Lovaas OWNER: Arvin I. and Judith B. Lovaas RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND: The house and garage located at 304 East Myrtle, known as the J. F. Farrar Property, was designated as an individual Fort Collins Landmark in 1996. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY: The J. F. Farrar Property at 304 East Myrtle is a Fort Collins example of early twentieth century Victorian-era vernacular architecture. Built in 1905, the residence represents a type, period, and method of construction common to Colorado’s urban frontier communities from 1900-1910. This vernacular, Queen Anne residence is one and half story with a three bay configuration. White painted clapboard siding sheaths the wood frame structure. The home has a bellcast gable, trimmed with “gingerbread” edging and fish scale shingles, and boxed cornice. The residence retains its original stained-glass windows and wooden trim. Known alterations of the property to date include: a kitchen addition to the east, replacing what had been the stairway to the back-yard (1978), a rear deck (1979), enclosed the front porch (undated), replaced screened-in porch with glass and moved front door to head of the porch stairs (1984). This home is one of the “two sisters” on Myrtle Street. The other is 308 East Myrtle Street; this residence does not have an enclosed front porch. More detailed architectural and historical information can be found in the attached landmark nomination form. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK: The applicant is seeking a report of acceptability for the following items:  Apply sealant to crack to prevent further failing of foundation  Install five inch “K” style gutters and downspouts on north and west walls  Regrade west elevation to create positive drainage 5 Packet Pg. 80 Agenda Item 5 Item # 5 Page 2 For more technical details, please see the attached application, which specifies sealant type, length of gutter, and place of grading. REVIEW CRITERIA: Proposed changes to Fort Collins Landmarks are reviewed by the Landmark Preservation Commission under Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code. Section 14-48, “Report of Acceptability” states, “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; and (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. The proposed work would fall under the Secretary of the Interior’s Standard’s for Rehabilitation: The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation: 1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence. 7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. 8. Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. Exterior Integrity Exterior integrity is the composite of seven (7) aspects or qualities, which convey a property’s identity for which it is significant. These seven aspects are: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. Location is the place where the historic property was constructed or the place where the historic event occurred. Design is the combination of elements that create the form, plan space, structure, and style of a property. Setting is the physical environment of a historic property. Whereas location refers to the specific place where a property was built or an event occurred, setting refers to the character of the place. It involves how, not just where, the property is situated and its relationship to the surrounding features and open space. Materials are the physical elements that form a historic property. Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history or prehistory. It is the evidence of artisans’ labor and skill in constructing or 5 Packet Pg. 81 Agenda Item 5 Item # 5 Page 3 altering a building, structure, or site. Feeling is a property’s expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period or time. It results from the presence of physical features that, taken together, convey the property’s historic character. Association is the direct link between an important historic event or person and a historic property. A property 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE COMMISSION AT WORK SESSION: At its February 8, 2017 work session, Commission members requested additional information or responses on this item as follows: 1. Was there an original set of gutters in the half-round style at some point? 2. A plan view and/or additional photos to explain the regrading work on the west elevation, and how that will resolve drainage problem. 3. A more technical discussion of the foundation problem and how the immediate solution of filling the cracks relates to the bigger issue and an appropriate long-term plan to address the issue. Empire Carpentry has provided a summary response addressing all of these issues, which has been added as an attachment to this item. EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION: Staff believes that the proposed work as described complies with Section 14-48 of the Municipal Code, including the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and would retain a preponderance of the property’s historic integrity. The proposed work helps prevent further foundation issues and seals already present cracks in the foundation. In doing this work, the Lovaas family is repairing and maintaining a historic feature of their home and preventing additional damage to the structure. SAMPLE MOTIONS: As directed in Section 14-46 of the Municipal Code, proposed work to Landmark properties is reviewed by the Commission in two phases, Conceptual Review and Final Review. This Section states that, if upon the review of the proposed work, the Commission determines that a Conceptual Review is not necessary given the absence of a significant impact on the landmark, and if the Commission has the necessary information and details to make its decision, then the Commission may pass a motion waiving the Conceptual Review and proceed to a Final Review. SAMPLE MOTION TO PROCEED TO FINAL REVIEW: I move that the Landmark Preservation Commission move to Final Review of the proposed work at the J. F. Farrar Property at 304 East Myrtle Street. SAMPLE MOTION FOR APPROVAL: I move that the Landmark Preservation Commission approve the plans and specifications for the preventative sealing of foundation gaps and cracks, gutter installation, and regrading to the J. F. Farrar Property at 304 East Myrtle Street as presented, finding that the proposed work (a) will not erode the authenticity or destroy any distinctive exterior feature or characteristic of the improvements or site; and (b) is compatible with the distinctive characteristics of the landmark and with the spirit and purpose of Section 14-48 of the Municipal Code. SAMPLE MOTION FOR DENIAL: I move that the Landmark Preservation Commission deny the request for approval for the plans and specifications for the preventative sealing of foundation gaps and cracks, gutter installation, and regrading to the J. F. Farrar Property at 304 East Myrtle Street as presented, finding that the proposed work (a) would erode the authenticity and/or destroy any distinctive exterior feature or characteristic of the improvements or site; and (b) is not compatible with the distinctive characteristics of the landmark and with the spirit and purpose of Section 14-48 of the Municipal Code. 5 Packet Pg. 82 Agenda Item 5 Item # 5 Page 4 ATTACHMENTS 1. Staff Presentation #3 Farrar House (PDF) 2. 304 E Myrtle Signed LRL Application_Redacted (PDF) 3. Estimate 304 E Myrtle 2017_Redacted (PDF) 4. 304 E Myrtle Foundation Photos (PDF) 5. 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (PDF) 6. Empire Carpentry_Lovaas application attachment (PDF) 5 Packet Pg. 82-1 304 E. Myrtle – Farrar House • Owners: Judy and Arvin Lovaas • Vernacular Queen Anne constructed in 1905 • Designated in 1996 • Need: Foundation is cracked and beginning to fail due to drainage problems • Proposed Work: Install gutters and downspouts on north and west walls, apply sealant to foundation cracks, regrade on west side 304 E. Myrtle – Farrar House Staff findings: The proposed work complies with Section 14-48, including the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and will improve and protect the condition of the building. 5.a Packet Pg. 83 Attachment: Staff Presentation #3 Farrar House (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) City of Fort Collins Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program Application 1 Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program Application Applicant Information Arvin l. Lovaas and Judith B. Lovaas (970) 484-3282 (970) 484-3282 Applicant’s Name Daytime Phone Evening Phone 304 East Myrtle Street, Fort Collins CO 80524 Address State Zip Code lovaasj@aol.com Email Property Information Arvin I. Lovaas and Judith B. Lovaas 304 E Myrtle Street, Ft. Collins, Colorado 80524 Owner’s Name(s) (as it appears on the Deed of Trust) Landmark Address Project Description Amount Requested: Total Project Cost: Owner Match: Project Start Date: April 3P rd P 2017 Project Completion Date: April 15P th P 2017 (if you have additional contractors list them below) Check if work is to be completed by owner Provide an overview of your project. Summarize work elements, schedule of completion, why the project needs funding, sources of funding and other information as necessary to explain your project. UThe west wall and corner at the juncture of the north wall show several places of incidental movement This probably due to settling of foundation due to moisture, allowing footer compression and foundation rotation outside of the house plane. Cracks have appeared along the foundation that may be allowing moisture into the wall where the movement has been noted. UWork elements: ULooking at the foundation holistically, a combination of mitigation and preventative measures are suggested to help stabilize the problem. UThis project must be done to prevent further damage to the foundation by accumulation of water around the base of the foundation at the sites of incidental failure. UArvin and Judy Lovaas are on fixed income and appreciate the assistance of this loan in accomplishing one of many expenses to maintain their loved home. Empire Carpentry llc PO Box 245 Bellvue, Colorado 80512 (970)493-3499 Contractor Name Address Phone 5.b Packet Pg. 84 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Signed LRL Application_Redacted (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) City of Fort Collins Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program Application 2 Detail of Proposed Rehabilitation Work Feature A Name: Preventative sealing of failing Foundation UCost Describe feature and its condition: Cracks are open at the top & vertically on the NW corner of the foundation; allowing water to seep into and behind the foundation wall causing incidental movement, and failure. Describe proposed work on feature: Apply a one-part urethane sealant to gap/crack where movement has been noted. Feature B Name: Gutter protection of Foundation Describe feature and its condition: Because of the lack of gutter on the north and west walls, water falls directly from the roof to the foundation, adding to the start of foundation failure. Describe proposed work on feature: Five inch “K” style gutters and downspouts will be installed on twenty feet of the north wall and along the west wall, to catch water. Downspouts will be long enough to move the water away from the foundation, helping to create more of a dry zone along the foundation. “K” style gutter will match the existing gutter found on the south and east sides. This style also mimics the existing crown mold in appearance. The gutter will be placed in such a way to preserve the existing crown. Feature C Name: Regrade ground for positive Drainage 5.b Packet Pg. 85 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Signed LRL Application_Redacted (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) City of Fort Collins Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program Application 3 Describe feature and its condition: The property west of the west wall and foundation used to be a driveway to the garage at the back of the property to the alley garage. It has not been used for that purpose in the 50 years that the Lovaas’ have owned the property as it is too narrow for a modern car to navigate. The driveway currently goes from Myrtle Street to the southwest (Myrtle Street)corner of the house, allowing for off- street parking. It has developed a high center of drifted dust and composted leaves, etc. Any rainfall from the roof or directly onto this area drains downhill back to the foundation, causing moisture accumulation at the base of the house. Describe proposed work on feature: Regrade the west elevation to create positive drainage leading away from foundation to a trough/swale approximately 8 feet west of the foundation. Haul off extra soils. Landscaping not included. Attach Additional Sheets As Needed TOTAL COST: 5.b Packet Pg. 86 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Signed LRL Application_Redacted (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) City of Fort Collins Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program Application 4 Required Additional information The following items must be submitted with this completed application. Digital submittals preferred for photographs, and for other items where possible. X At least one current photo for each side of the house. Photo files or prints shall be named/labeled with applicant name and elevation. For example, smitheast.jpg, smithwest.jpg, etc. If submitted as prints, photos shall be labeled X Photos for each feature as described in the section “Detail of Proposed Rehabilitation Work”. Photo files or prints shall be named or labeled with applicant name and feature letter. For example, smitha1.jpg, smitha2.jpg, smithb.jpg, smithc.jpg, etc. X At least one detailed, itemized construction bid for each feature of your project. Bids must include product details for replacement materials, a basic description of the repair/installation methodology that will be used, and a breakdown of labor and materials costs. Depending on the nature of the project, one or more of the following items shall be submitted. Your contractor should provide these items to you for attachment to this loan application. Drawing with dimensions. Product spec sheet(s). X Description of materials included in the proposed work. Color sample(s) or chip(s) of all proposed paint colors. 5.b Packet Pg. 87 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Signed LRL Application_Redacted (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.b Packet Pg. 88 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Signed LRL Application_Redacted (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.b Packet Pg. 89 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Signed LRL Application_Redacted (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) General Contracting & Design - Residential & Commercial - Remodeling - Preservation ESTIMATE Empire Carpentry LLC PO Box 245 Bellvue, Colorado 80512 Phone: (970) 493-3499 Fax: (970) 493-2088 18TUempire@verinet.comU18T Date: January 12, 2017 TO: Judy & Arvin Luvaas 304 East Myrtle Street Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 Job Location: 304 East Myrtle Street Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 Phone: 970-484-3282 Email: 18TUlovaasj@aol.comU18T Job Scope & Description: 1) Address west elevation foundation drainage issues that may be affecting a portion of the foundation that is showing signs of differential movement. • Apply NP1 or SIKAFLEX sealant to gap / crack that could allow moisture into the wall where movement has been noted. • Install 5” K style gutters and two downspouts on the west and around the corner on the north eave. • Regrade west elevation to create positive drainage leading away from the foundation to a trough / swale approximately 8 feet west of the foundation. Haul off extra soils. Landscaping not included. This estimate is for completing the job as described above. It is based on our evaluation and should not be taken as a fixed bid. ESTIMATED JOB COST $ Estimated by: Terry Schmitz 5.c Packet Pg. 90 Attachment: Estimate 304 E Myrtle 2017_Redacted (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Figure 1: 304 E Myrtle South Elevation (Front) 5.d Packet Pg. 91 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Foundation Photos (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Figure 2: 304 E Myrtle North (rear) Elevation 5.d Packet Pg. 92 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Foundation Photos (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Figure 3: 304 E Myrtle West Elevation 5.d Packet Pg. 93 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Foundation Photos (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Figure 4: 304 E Myrtle, East Elevation 5.d Packet Pg. 94 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Foundation Photos (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Figure 5: Southwest corner over slippage 5.d Packet Pg. 95 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Foundation Photos (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Figure 6: Northwest Corner, slippage from below 5.d Packet Pg. 96 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Foundation Photos (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Figure 7: Foundation crack requiring sealant 5.d Packet Pg. 97 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Foundation Photos (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Figure 8: Foundation crack requiring sealant 5.d Packet Pg. 98 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Foundation Photos (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Figure 9: Foundation crack requiring sealant 5.d Packet Pg. 99 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Foundation Photos (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Figure 10: Foundation crack requiring sealant 5.d Packet Pg. 100 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Foundation Photos (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.d Packet Pg. 101 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Foundation Photos (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.d Packet Pg. 102 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Foundation Photos (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 103 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 104 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 105 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 106 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 107 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 108 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 109 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 110 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 111 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 112 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 113 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 114 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 115 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) 5.e Packet Pg. 116 Attachment: 304 E Myrtle Designation Ordinance and Nomination (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) General Contracting & Design - Residential & Commercial - Remodeling - Preservation Empire Carpentry LLC PO Box 245 Bellvue, Colorado 80512 Phone: (970) 493-3499 Fax: (970) 493-2088 empire@verinet.com Re: Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Application for 304 E Myrtle Street. Owner: Arvin & Judith Lovass Feature A Name: Preventative sealing of failing Foundation Cracks are open at the top & vertically on the NW corner of the foundation; allowing water to seep into and behind the foundation wall causing incidental movement, and failure. Figure 1: View looking south, of west side of house. Note ground drains towards house. This block of East Myrtle Street has a gradual slope from west to east, as the ground drains towards the Poudre River to the east. On the west side of the property the ground is graded to drain towards the west side of 304. As it stands now, water from 304 and its neighbor both drain to this foundation. As can be seen (Figure 1) there is also a drip line from the roof of 304 leading to the failing foundation corner. In the lower right hand of the photo, there is a tree root that dams the backyard and sends the moisture over to the foundation. The prominent corner in the photo is showing a rotational failure; causing the west side to protrude from under the wall and allow moisture behind the façade. A clearer view can be found in Figure 2. The rest of the wall is not yet affected. 5.f Packet Pg. 116-1 Attachment: Empire Carpentry_Lovaas application attachment (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) General Contracting & Design - Residential & Commercial - Remodeling - Preservation Figure 2: Section of west wall moving out from under floor system. NW Corner of west wall. Paint lines show new movement in the last few years. See Figure 3. Figure 3: Paint lines showing new movement of foundation. Suggested Remediation: • Clean area between foundation and base trim. • Use a one-part urethane caulk to seal between trim and masonry, to keep out moisture. One-part urethane caulks are known for continued flexibility and adhesion. 5.f Packet Pg. 116-2 Attachment: Empire Carpentry_Lovaas application attachment (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) General Contracting & Design - Residential & Commercial - Remodeling - Preservation • Set a marker on the masonry to monitor for future movement. This can be as simple as a carved notch lining up the two materials and checking for movement regularly. • Engineered remediation, such as helical or push piers, are not suggested at this time because of cost and ongoing monitoring. Feature B Name: Gutter protection of Foundation Because of the lack of gutter on the north and west walls, water falls directly from the roof to the foundation, adding to the start of foundation failure. Since water flows to the foundation, it is thought that placing gutters on the west elevation would be able to help direct water away. Figure 4 shows the existing rain lines close to the foundation and the slope toward the house. Suggested Plan: The east side of the home has style K gutters. There is no record of gutters on this house otherwise. The Owner would like to use K style gutters to mimic the existing crown mold that it 5.f Packet Pg. 116-3 Attachment: Empire Carpentry_Lovaas application attachment (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) General Contracting & Design - Residential & Commercial - Remodeling - Preservation would cover. The trim would be preserved behind the gutter and could be exposed again in the future. Feature C Name: Regrade ground for positive Drainage Any rainfall from the roof or directly onto this area drains downhill back to the foundation, causing moisture accumulation at the base of the house. As seen in Figures 1 & 4, there is need to regrade, to move moisture away from the building. Suggested Remediation: Place a swale between the two homes, along the property line, causing moisture to move to the center and away from both foundations. The surface moisture would then naturally move south by elevation, towards Myrtle Street. Submitted as Attachment to Loan Application by Empire Carpentry, February 13 th 2017. 5.f Packet Pg. 116-4 Attachment: Empire Carpentry_Lovaas application attachment (5258 : 304 EAST MYRTLE – CONCEPTUAL/FINAL DESIGN REVIEW) Agenda Item 6 Item # 6 Page 1 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2017 Landmark Preservation Commission PROJECT NAME POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW STAFF Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Planner PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Poudre River Whitewater Park project is located on the Poudre River, east of College Avenue and north of Downtown Fort Collins. The project area includes and is adjacent to several designated landmarks and eligible historic resources. Final review will be a Type II hearing with the Planning and Zoning Board. APPLICANT: Roger Sherman, BHA Design OWNER: City of Fort Collins RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND: The applicant is seeking a recommendation to the decision maker [Planning and Zoning Board] for a proposed whitewater park north of Downtown Fort Collins. The Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) provided pre-application conceptual review comments for the Poudre River Downtown Project Master Plan at a work session in 2014, which resulted in a follow up letter to City Council and the City Manager regarding the eligible historic resources that should be documented and/or preserved in association with the plans for the whitewater park and associated developments in this area of the river. The Commission’s comments were based primarily on the information provided in the report, “Historic Structures along the Cache La Poudre River.” Additionally, the Historic Preservation Division staff provided consultation to the applicant regarding the historic resources in the area of adjacency for the project at the conceptual development review stage for this project in 2016. Current determinations of eligibility were established and publicly posted in November 2016 for three affected properties: 105 E Vine Drive, 107 E Vine Drive, and 203 E Vine Drive. Of the three, 107 E Vine Drive, a Quonset building, was determined to be individually eligible for local landmark designation. As a result of these activities, the applicant’s PDP submittal includes direct reference to previously identified historic resources. PROPOSED DESIGN: The park will involve a major remodel of the river reach between the North College Avenue bridge and the BNSF bridge, including removal of most of the existing Coy Ditch diversion structure and associated “boat chute,” narrowing of the river channel, terracing for bank improvements, flood capacity, and habitat improvement, and the introduction of four in-stream rock features to create whitewater activity. Along the banks, a river overlook will be constructed as well as terraced seating on the south bank, ADA access, put-in/take-out areas, and a pedestrian bridge over the river. 6 Packet Pg. 117 Agenda Item 6 Item # 6 Page 2 LPC’S ROLE: At this meeting, the Landmark Preservation Commission will conduct review of the development proposal for the whitewater park based upon the extent to which it complies with LUC Section 3.4.7. Staff has determined that the updated design is nearly finalized and it is appropriate for the Commission, if it concurs, to perform provide a recommendation to the decision maker at this time. If the Commission disagrees it may table the item for further review. AREA OF ADJACENCY: In the attached letter to City Council and the City Manager dated July 8, 2014, the Landmark Preservation Commission identified historic resources along the Cache La Poudre River Corridor that should be considered for documentation and/or preservation. Several of those resources, noted here, are within or adjacent to the proposed project:  Coy Diversion Dam and Headgate (within the project boundary)  Union Pacific Railroad Bridge (immediately west of the project boundary)  The BNSF Railroad Bridge (immediately east of the project boundary) The November 3, 2016 demolition/alteration review meeting also established the following individually eligible historic resource:  107 E. Vine Street, the Hersh Shop Quonset (within the project boundary) Nearby designated landmarks include:  The CSU Engines Lab Building and Art Deco Fountain (immediately south of the project boundary)  The Grotto (immediately south of the project boundary) REVIEW CRITERIA AND FINDINGS OF FACT: Land Use Code (LUC) Section 3.4.7, Historic and Cultural Resources contains the applicable standards for new buildings, where designated or eligible historic landmarks or historic districts are part of the development site or surrounding neighborhood context. LUC Section 3.4.7(A), Purpose, states in pertinent part: “This Section is intended to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible: … new construction is designed to respect the historic character of the site and any historic properties in the surrounding neighborhood. This Section is intended to protect designated or individually eligible historic sites, structures or objects as well as sites, structures or objects in designated historic districts, whether on or adjacent to the development site.” LUC 3.4.7(B) General Standard states: “If the project contains a site, structure or object that (1) is determined to be or potentially be individually eligible for local landmark designation or for individual listing in the State Register of Historic Properties or National Register of Historic Places; (2) is officially designated as a local or state landmark or is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; or (3) is located within an officially designated national, state or City historic district or area, then, to the maximum extent feasible, the development plan and building design shall provide for the preservation and adaptive use of the historic structure. The development plan and building design shall protect and enhance the historical and architectural value of any historic property that is: (a) preserved and adaptively used on the development site; or (b) is located on property adjacent to the development site and qualifies under (1), (2) or (3) above . . . . . . New structures must be compatible with the historic character of any such historic property, whether on the development site or adjacent thereto.” LUC 3.4.7(D) Reuse, Renovation, Alterations and Additions states: (1) Original or historic materials and details, as well as distinctive form and scale, that contribute to the historic significance of the structure or neighborhood shall be preserved to the maximum extent feasible. Rehabilitation work shall not destroy the distinguishing quality or character of the structure or its environment. 6 Packet Pg. 118 Agenda Item 6 Item # 6 Page 3 Staff concludes that the proposed project in its current iteration meets this section of the code. The Quonset hut at 107 E Vine has no identified alterations or adaptive re-use plans attached to the proposal at this time, but the Commission may wish to consider noting in its motion that any future plans for alterations to 107 E. Vine will require a separate review process, which should be noted on all final plans and documents. (2)The rehabilitation of structures shall be in conformance with the Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" (available from the Director) or other adopted design guidelines or standards. LUC 3.4.7(E) Demolition states: “A site, structure or object that is determined to be or potentially be individually eligible for local landmark designation or for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places or State Register of Historic Properties may be demolished only if, in the opinion of the decision maker, the applicant has, to the maximum extent feasible, attempted to preserve the site, structure or object in accordance with the standards of this Section, and the preservation of the site, structure or object is not feasible.” Staff concludes that the project meets this section of the code. The removal of most of the Coy Diversion Dam is required for the proposed whitewater park activities at the site, and the applicant submittal adequately documents the alternatives that led to the selection of this site. The retention of a small section of the dam, the Coy Diversion headgate, the wall, and a portion of the Coy Ditch south of the parking lot serve as appropriate mitigation for the loss of most of the dam and will salvage some of the irrigation infrastructure for interpretation and preservation of the site’s history. The two railroad bridges, the Grotto, and the Engines Lab building will remain undisturbed. LUC 3.4.7(F) New Construction: Note: For purposes of 3.4.7(F)(1) and (F)(2), the historic structures for comparison with the proposed development are those structures located on the same block face, which does not apply in the case of this proposal. For purposes of 3.4.7(F)(3),(F)(4), and (F)(5), the historic structures for comparison with the proposed building are those structures listed within the area of adjacency. “(3) The dominant building material of such existing historic structures adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the proposed structure shall be used as the primary material for new construction. Variety in materials can be appropriate, but shall maintain the existing distribution of materials in the same block.” Staff concludes that the proposed project design appears to meet this section of the code. The proposed bridge and overlook materials seem to include metal, stone, and brick that are in keeping with the existing material components in the area of adjacency. To confirm, the Commission may wish to inquire further about materials details regarding both the bridge and the overlook. “(4) Visual and pedestrian connections between the site and neighborhood focal points, such as a park, school or church, shall be preserved and enhanced, to the maximum extent feasible.” Staff concludes that the proposed design meets this section of the code. The proposed design does not impede existing visual and pedestrian connections and will preserve and enhance interpretation of the historic resources that will be retained in the area. “(5) To the maximum extent feasible, existing historic and mature landscaping shall be preserved, and when additional street tree plantings are proposed, the alignment and spacing of new trees shall match that of the existing trees. 6 Packet Pg. 119 Agenda Item 6 Item # 6 Page 4 Staff concludes that the proposed design meets this section of the code based on the existing and developing plans for tree mitigation and native landscaping and habit buffer at the project site. Environmental Planning staff have asked for all relevant sheets of the site, landscape, photometric, and utility plans to include a note stating that all undisturbed areas are intended to be maintained in a native and/or drought-tolerant landscape, according to allowable uses and requirements. The Coy Ditch Natural Habit Buffer is also a component of the project design. The City Forester will be consulting with the project team regarding final tree mitigation numbers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE COMMISSION AT WORK SESSION: At its February 8, 2017 work session, Commission members requested additional information or responses on this item as follows: 1. Extent/dimensions of the dam/ditch historic resources that will be retained, with photos/drawings to illustrate 2. Interpretation plan for the retained historic resources 3. For all retained historic features, additional information about how they will be preserved/treated/interpreted 4. Light poles - product illustration 5. Perspectives showing relationship of improvements to the Engines Lab building 6. More information about the potential uses, status of the Quonset at 107 E. Vine, as well as a timeline for those potential uses and an immediate preservation plan to prevent deterioration while vacant 7. Captions/information about the photos shown on p.136 in packet 8. Typo on p.147 - “no permanent modifications to wall are not planned.” Please correct/clarify. The applicant has provided responses to these questions in an updated Powerpoint presentation, project description, and revised plan documents associated with the PDP submittal packet. These documents have been updated/attached in the packet for the regular meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above findings of fact, staff recommends approval of the Poudre River Whitewater Park (PDP160039). SAMPLE MOTIONS: If the Commission agrees that the project is compatible with Land Use Code section 3.4.7 and is ready to complete its development review of the proposed Poudre River Whitewater Park, it may propose motions based on the following: TO APPROVE THE AREA OF ADJACENCY: “I move that the Landmark Preservation Commission accept the area of adjacency as outlined in the staff report for the Poudre River Whitewater Park.” FOR APPROVAL: “I move that the Landmark Preservation Commission recommend to the Decision Maker approval of the Poudre River Whitewater Park (PDP160039), finding it is in compliance with the standards contained in Land Use Code section 3.4.7 in regard to compatibility with the character of the project’s area of adjacency for the reasons stated in the staff report. Any future plans for alterations to 107 E. Vine will require a separate review process, which should be noted on all final plans and documents.” FOR DENIAL: “I move that the Landmark Preservation Commission recommend to the Decision Maker denial of the Poudre River Whitewater Park (PDP160039), finding it is not in compliance with the standards contained in Land Use Code section 3.4.7 in regard to compatibility with the character of the project’s area of adjacency for the following reasons . . .” Note: The Commission may propose additional findings of fact or remove any of these proposed findings according to its evaluation. 6 Packet Pg. 120 Agenda Item 6 Item # 6 Page 5 ATTACHMENTS 1. Updated - Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant Introduction (PDF) 2. Updated - Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description 3. Updated - Poudre River Whitewater_Architecture.pdf (PDF) 4. Updated - Poudre River Whitewater_Lighting (PDF) 5. Updated - Poudre River Whitewater_Site Plan (PDF) 6. Updated - Poudre River Whitewater_Landscape (PDF) 7. 07.08.14 LPC to Council - Poudre River Master Plan (PDF) 8. Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (DOC) 9. 2016-11-13_107 Historic Review (PDF) 10. Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (PDF) 11. Poudre River Historic Resources Report (DOC) 6 Packet Pg. 121 (PDF) Matthew Day, Senior Landscape Architect - Park Planning and Development 1 February 2017 Poudre River Whitewater Park 6.a Packet Pg. 122 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant STEWARDSHIP - EXPERIENCE - SUSTAINABILITY - EDUCATION 2 The Poudre River Downtown Master Plan Project stretches from Shields Street to Lemay Avenue 6.a Packet Pg. 123 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant Poudre River Master Plan 6.a Packet Pg. 124 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant DOWNTOWN Study Area 6.a Packet Pg. 125 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant Vision Stormwater Management Natural Systems Connectivity River Recreation + + 6.a Packet Pg. 126 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant Existing Conditions Looking South 6.a Packet Pg. 127 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant Existing Conditions Looking Southeast 6.a Packet Pg. 128 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant Existing Conditions Looking East from College 6.a Packet Pg. 129 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant Existing Conditions Looking North from Trail 6.a Packet Pg. 130 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant KAYAK PARK - POTENTIAL LOCATIONS 10 • SITE 1- Located between Legacy and Lee Martinez. • SITE 2- Located between Lake Canal Diversion and the UP Railroad • SITE 3- Located between College Avenue and BNSF Railroad. 6.a Packet Pg. 131 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant STEWARDSHIP - EXPERIENCE - SUSTAINABILITY - EDUCATION 11 6.a Packet Pg. 132 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant Reach Three - Master Plan 12 6.a Packet Pg. 133 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant Reach Three - Master Plan 13 2014 Approved Plan 6.a Packet Pg. 134 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 14 14 Master Plan - Character Rendering Looking East from College 6.a Packet Pg. 135 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 15 15 Master Plan - Character Rendering Looking 6.South a Packet Pg. 136 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 16 16 Master Plan - Character Rendering Looking 6.North a Packet Pg. 137 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 17 Poudre River Downtown Master Plan Approved – October 2014 6.a Packet Pg. 138 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 18 18 6.a Packet Pg. 139 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 19 19 6.a Packet Pg. 140 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 20 6.a Packet Pg. 141 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 6.a Packet Pg. 142 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 22 6.a Packet Pg. 143 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 23 6.a Packet Pg. 144 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant Proposed fence improvements to provide privacy for adjacent property owners Proposed character for the concrete retaining wall on south bank of river 6.a Packet Pg. 145 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 6.a Packet Pg. 146 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant Schedule 26 6.a Packet Pg. 147 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 27 Industrial Character 6.a Packet Pg. 148 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 28 MASON & HOTTEL MILL RACE HEADGATE 2 LAKE CANAL DIVERSION DAM & HEADWORKS UNIDENTIFIED CONCRETE STRUCTURE COLLEGE AVE CHERRY STREET E VINE DRIVE SHIELDS STREET IDENTIFIED HISTORIC RESOURCES ALONG POUDRE RIVER 6.a Packet Pg. 149 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD BRIDGE MUNICIPAL LIGHT & POWER PLANT GROTTO BNSF RAILROAD BRIDGE (COLORADO & SOUTHERN RAILWAY) COLLEGE AVE CSU ENGINES & ENERGY LAB BULIDING AND ART DECO FOUNTAIN HISTORIC RESOURCES WITHIN PROJECT INFLUENCE 6.a Packet Pg. 150 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 101 E. VINE DRIVE - SHOP BUILDING NON-ELIGIBLE - TO BE REMOVED 101 E. VINE DRIVE - MAIN HOUSE NON-ELIGIBLE - TO BE REMOVED 103 E. VINE DRIVE NON-ELIGIBLE - TO BE REMOVED 30 COLLEGE AVE E VINE DRIVE EXISTING BUILDINGS WITHIN PROJECT BOUNDARY 6.a Packet Pg. 151 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 105 E. VINE DRIVE – HERSH SHOP QUONSET ELIGIBLE – TO REMAIN 105 E. VINE DRIVE – MAIN HOUSE NON-ELIGIBLE – TO BE REMOVED 203 E. VINE DRIVE NON-ELIGIBLE - TO BE REMOVED 31 COLLEGE AVE E VINE DRIVE EXISTING BUILDINGS WITHIN PROJECT BOUNDARY 6.a Packet Pg. 152 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 32 6.a Packet Pg. 153 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 33 COLLEGE AVE E VINE DRIVE COY DITCH WALL – TO REMAIN COY DIVERSION DAM - TO BE REMOVED HEADGATE – TO REMAIN HISTORIC IMAGE, 1969 LOOKING SOUTH 6.a Packet Pg. 154 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 6.a Packet Pg. 155 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant 35 6.a Packet Pg. 156 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_Applicant Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 1 Project Overview This proposed Poudre River Whitewater Park project embodies the character and vision of City Plan, the Downtown River Master Plan, as well as the P-O-L Zone district. This project also adds to the vibrancy and character envisioned in the C-C-R Zone district. The proposed Poudre River Whitewater Park is located east of College Avenue and north of Downtown Fort Collins, and is surrounded by considerable urban development. Consequently, the river and its floodplain are highly altered and influenced by structures including bridges, two railroads, concrete flood walls, a diversion structure and adjacent private development. Channelization of the river is extreme between College and the BNSF Railroad Bridge. Likewise, limited riparian forest habitat and a minimal corridor for wildlife movement reflect the most acute confinement on the river’s 12-mile journey through Fort Collins. The Poudre River Downtown Master Plan (October 2014) envisions a major remodel of this river reach, creating an active and vibrant setting where people are encouraged to engage with and play in the river in an urban setting. The transformation will begin by removing the existing Coy Ditch diversion structure and boulder-lined “boat chute”. After removing these structures, the river channel will be narrowed to a more natural, sustainable width and deepened by implementing a variety of terraces to improve natural river function, increase flood capacity, to provide additional space for bank improvements and riparian habitat. The improved channel will be stabilized by constructing four in-stream sloping rock features, two of which incorporate whitewater wave features and “holes”. An added benefit is that the new sloping rock 6.b Packet Pg. 157 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 2 features will be designed to allow fish passage creating aquatic connectivity that hasn’t existed in this reach of the river since the Coy Diversion was constructed. Additional space on the river banks, created by narrowing the river channel, will incorporate: a river overlook; terraced seating areas on the south river bank; ADA river access; put-in/take-out areas, habitat enhancements; and a pedestrian bridge over the river. Flood Mitigation and Bank Stabilization Specific issues and potential opportunities associated with flood mitigation and bank stabilization include the following:  Currently, 100-year flows overtop College Avenue. Removal of the Coy Ditch Diversion structure and the boat chute, while lowering the channel bed through this reach, would eliminate overtopping of College Avenue during the 100-year flood (provided adequate real-time maintenance is provided at the UPRR Bridge upstream of College Avenue).  Currently, 100-year flows spill east along Vine Drive, requiring the definition of a regulatory split flow path from Linden Street to Dry Creek, near Lemay Avenue. It appears that by removing the Coy Diversion and the boat chute, as well as implementing a combination of additional improvements (which include opening up the north overbank under the BNSFRR Bridge and reducing the floodplain constriction at Linden) it would be possible to eliminate the 100-year flow split along Vine Drive or reduce the split to nuisance/non-regulatory flood levels.  Bank stabilization and improvements include revegetation portions of both banks along with either rock riprap toe protection or, where banks are near vertical, stacked boulder toe protection. Habitat/Ecological Restoration and Protection Specific issues and potential opportunities associated with habitat/ecological restoration and protection include the following:  The Coy Diversion structure and boat chute significantly impact fish passage and create a large upstream pool within the river. In addition, these structures are unattractive and visually dominant features in the landscape. Fish passage and aquatic habitat improvements will be integrated into the recreational improvements when both the Coy Diversion and boat chute are removed. 6.b Packet Pg. 158 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 3  Existing river banks near the Coy Diversion are dominated by vertical concrete walls and steep slopes. The existing concrete walls located on the north bank will remain because they provide flood protection for adjacent properties and they are physically and functionally connected to the historic Coy Headgate. The existing concrete walls on the south bank will be removed and replaced. The new wall creates a raised terrace that provides a panoramic vista of the Poudre River and the new whitewater park.  This stretch of the river is envisioned as an area that will accommodate visitor use that is higher than adjoining reaches. Wildlife connectivity improvements will be provided along the river banks to the greatest extent possible, although fragmentation will likely remain.  Wildlife connectivity is currently provided beneath College Avenue by the bridge’s northernmost span and will be enhanced by improving vegetation along the north bank.  Improving the backwater and poor fish habitat condition upstream of Coy Diversion Structure by reconfiguring/modifying/lowering the in-stream structures.  The river channel is designed to create riffles and pools similar to those present in the river upstream and downstream of this reach.  This area contains a significant amount of non-native vegetation. Over time, non-native vegetation will be replaced with native species.  Historically, the John G. Coy Ditch flowed through two small ponds in the Gustav Swanson Natural Area. However, water is no longer being diverted at the Coy Diversion, and as a result the amount of water passing through the ditch and the ponds has been greatly reduced. The west pond/wetland will be disturbed as little as possible, and the Coy Ditch and the east pond will be filled and these areas will be restored to blend with the surroundings. Recreation and Access Specific issues and potential opportunities associated with recreation and access include the following:  Approximately 9 feet of fall exists within the channel between College Avenue and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Bridge making it a very suitable location for a whitewater play park. The master plan includes two whitewater wave features, each having 1.5 to 2 feet of fall.  Potential interpretive/educational topics for this section of the river include: historic power generation techniques, geothermal, coal, demonstration water wheel, in-stream flow measurements, Coy ditch, irrigation, the grotto, old water works facility (Gustav Swanson), etc. The City and the design team are currently working with the Poudre Heritage Alliance to develop ideas for the interpretive features.  The proposed site plan accommodates a future trail connection to Gustav Swanson Natural Area under the north side of BNSF Railroad Bridge. However, this trail will not be constructed as part of this project. 6.b Packet Pg. 159 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 4  The proposed pedestrian bridge will greatly improve the north/south connection across the river and provide a great place to watch people using the whitewater features.  This project includes a portion of the planned “History Walk”. The design team is working with Park Planning and the Poudre Heritage Alliance to identify opportunities for historic interpretation. Interpretive features will be incorporated into the final design.  Bike parking spaces are provided in close proximity to the parking lot and the overlook, outside of the floodway.  Lighting is required for safe access. Where practical, low level, down directional, accent type lighting is used. Ornamental pedestrian pole lights are used along primary trails and near steps. Lighting will terminate at 11 p.m..  The plan includes the City’s first ADA river access and accessible fishing. Historic and Cultural Resources (A) Purpose . This Section is intended to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible: (1) historic sites, structures or objects are preserved and incorporated into the proposed development and any undertaking that may potentially alter the characteristics of the historic property is done in a way that does not adversely affect the integrity or significance of the historic property; and (2) new construction is designed to respect the historic character of the site and any historic properties in the surrounding neighborhood. This Section is intended to protect designated or individually eligible historic sites, structures or objects, as well as sites, structures or objects in designated historic districts, whether on or adjacent to the development site. (B) General Standard . If the project contains a site, structure or object that (1) is determined to be or potentially be individually eligible for local landmark designation or for individual listing in the State Register of Historic Properties or National Register of Historic Places; (2) is officially designated as a local or state landmark or is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; or (3) is located within an officially designated national, state or City historic district or area, then, to the maximum extent feasible, the development plan and building design shall provide for the preservation and adaptive use of the historic structure. The development plan and building design shall protect and enhance the historical and architectural value of any historic property that is: (a) preserved and adaptively used on the development site; or (b) is located on property adjacent to the development site and qualifies under (1), (2) or (3) above. New structures must be compatible with the historic character of any such historic property, whether on the development site or adjacent thereto. • Historic Resources Outside of Influence Area – Historic resources located within the master plan area, but outside of the project area include: The Mason & Hottel Mill Race Headgate, the Lake Canal Diversion Dam and the Unidentified Concrete Stucture on the north bank near Linden Street. These features add to the interest and historic fabric and will not be impacted by this project. • Historic Resources within the Influence Area & Outside of the Project Area – The Union Pacific Railroad Bridge, The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad bridge, and the Grotto associated with the Old Power Plant. The contextual relationship to the features has been 6.b Packet Pg. 160 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 5 considered in the design and the character of the surrounding areas is not being significantly altered. • Eligible Resources within the Project Boundary – o Hersh Shop Quonset (105 E. Vine) – The exterior of the existing quonset structure will not be modified with this project. The existing driveway will be removed, cleaning up yard, and restoring the surrounding area with native Colorado vegetation. This development application does not include any specific plans for reuse, but an adaptive reuse may be proposed in the future. o Coy Headgate and Wall – The existing concrete wall, located on the north bank of the river, will not be altered but the topography surrounding the east end of the wall and the headgate will be adjusted to address public safety reasons. Permanent modifications to the wall and/or headgate are not planned as part of this development application. The Coy Headgate hardware will remain visible, to the greatest extent possible, for interpretive purposes. Views to this area from the Poudre Trail will remain, but may become partially obscured over time as vegetation matures along the river banks. o Coy Diversion Dam – The majority of this structure will be removed as part of this project. However, a small portion of the diversion dam will be preserved immediately adjacent to the Coy Headgate. The remaining section of the dam could be used to illustrate the historic and functional relationship between the diversion dam and the headgate. Removal of the existing concrete diversion dam and the sloping rock structure is necessary to increase the capacity of the river channel which will prevent the overtopping of College Avenue during 100 year flood events. Removal of the dam will also reestablish fish passage that hasn’t existed since the diversion dam was constructed. o Coy Ditch – A portion of the Coy Ditch, located south of the proposed parking lot, will remain and be repurposed to serve as a water quality feature for stormwater runoff. The rest of the existing ditch is planned to be filled for public health and safety reasons. (C) Determination of Landmark Eligibility . The determination of individual eligibility or potential individual eligibility for local landmark designation will be made in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 14 of the City Code, except that the determination of potential individual eligibility shall be made by the Director and the finding of potential eligibility shall not constitute a finding of eligibility under Section 14-21 or 14-72 of the City Code. A site, structure or object may be determined to be or potentially be individually eligible for local landmark designation if it meets one (1) or more of the criteria described in Section 14-5, "Standards for determining the eligibility of sites, structures, objects and districts for designation as Fort Collins Landmarks or Landmark Districts" of the City Code. The determination of individual eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places or State Register of Historic Properties shall be according to the processes and procedures of the Colorado Historical Society. The historic inventory and evaluation was performed by Ron Sladek of Tatanka Histroical Resources. His findings are summarized in three separate documents which have been included with this submittal. 6.b Packet Pg. 161 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 6 (D) Reuse, Renovation, Alterations and Additions. (1) Original or historic materials and details, as well as distinctive form and scale, that contribute to the historic significance of the structure or neighborhood shall be preserved to the maximum extent feasible. Rehabilitation work shall not destroy the distinguishing quality or character of the structure or its environment. (2) The rehabilitation of structures shall be in conformance with the Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" (available from the Director) or other adopted design guidelines or standards. The existing Hersch Shop Quonset will remain in place. At this time, there are no immediate plans to repurpose, renovate or alter the Hersch Shop Quonset building, however it will be city owned and cared for, similar to other city owned facilities. Future park structures may include a public restroom and picnic shelters. The future restroom will be located at the west of the project site near Vine Drive, mimicking the placement of the existing building. Future park structures will have relatively small foot prints and be 1 story in height, which is consistent with many of the existing small scale buildings in the area. The existing concrete retaining wall located on the south river bank will be removed and replaced with a new concrete wall similar in height, which will become an expanded river overlook. The adjacent landscape character will be enhanced, but it is not being altered significantly. Where possible, existing mature trees will be preserved. In some cases, non-native trees and unhealthy trees will be removed, but many new trees will be planted for mitigation purposes (refer to the landscape plan). (E) Demolition . A site, structure or object that is determined to be or potentially be individually eligible for local landmark designation or for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places or State Register of Historic Properties may be demolished only if, in the opinion of the decision maker, the applicant has, to the maximum extent feasible, attempted to preserve the site, structure or object in accordance with the standards of this Section, and the preservation of the site, structure or object is not feasible. As mentioned earlier, the majority of the concrete Coy Diversion Dam will be removed as part of this project. During the Poudre River Downtown Master Plan outreach process a total of 3 sites were evaluated for the proposed whitewater park and the proposed site was preferred for several reasons. First, this section of the river is surrounded by considerable urban development and the river and its floodplain have been highly altered. Secondly, this river reach contains nearly 10 feet of longitudinal fall within the approximately 750-foot reach of river channel between College Avenue and the BNSF railroad bridge, making it the most suitable location for a whitewater play park in the project area. Third, during a combined agency site visit in September 2013, this area was specifically identified by CPW and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff as the preferred location for whitewater features within the 2014 Master Plan study area. To the extent possible, the Reach 3 project will reduce flood hazard, 6.b Packet Pg. 162 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 7 stabilize river banks, improve aquatic habitat, and enhance public access and interaction with the Poudre River. (F) New Construction. (1) To the maximum extent feasible, the height, setback and width of new structures shall be similar to: (a) those of existing historic structures on any block face on which the new structure is located and on any portion of a block face across a local or collector street from the block face on which the new structure is located; or (b) when a block does not exist, similar to those on any land adjacent to the property on which the new structure is to be located. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this requirement shall not apply if, in the judgment of the decision maker, such historic structures would not be negatively impacted with respect to their historic exterior integrity and significance by reason of the new structure being constructed at a dissimilar height, setback and width. Where building setbacks cannot be maintained, elements such as walls, columns, hedges or other screens shall be used to define the edge of the site and maintain alignment. Taller structures or portions of structures shall be located interior to the site. (2) New structures shall be designed to be in character with such existing historic structures. Horizontal elements, such as cornices, windows, moldings and sign bands, shall be aligned with those of such existing historic structures to strengthen the visual ties among buildings. Window patterns of such existing structures (size, height, number) shall be repeated in new construction, and the pattern of the primary building entrance facing the street shall be maintained to the maximum extent feasible. See Figure 6. The proposed river overlook, located on the south bank, includes an open air shelter. The shelter’s design will be modern in form while reflecting some of the characteristics found in the former Power Plant’s exterior truss system. The shelter will provide a shady spot to rest and to watch people playing in the river. (3) The dominant building material of such existing historic structures adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the proposed structure shall be used as the primary material for new construction. Variety in materials can be appropriate, but shall maintain the existing distribution of materials in the same block. (4) Visual and pedestrian connections between the site and neighborhood focal points, such as a park, school or church, shall be preserved and enhanced, to the maximum extent feasible. The proposed pedestrian bridge will greatly improve the north/south connection across the river and provide a great place to watch people using the whitewater features. This project includes a portion of the planned “History Walk”. The design team is working with Park Planning and the Poudre Heritage Alliance to identify opportunities for historic interpretation. Interpretive features will be incorporated into the final design. 6.b Packet Pg. 163 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 8 (5) To the maximum extent feasible, existing historic and mature landscaping shall be preserved, and when additional street tree plantings are proposed, the alignment and spacing of new trees shall match that of the existing trees Mature existing landscape is remaining intact to the greatest extent possible. (6) In its consideration of the approval of plans for properties containing or adjacent to sites, structure, objects or districts that: (a) have been determined to be or potentially be individually eligible for local landmark designation or for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places or the State Register of Historic Properties, or (b) are officially designated as a local or state landmark or are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or (c) are located within a officially designated national, state or local historic district or area, the decision maker shall receive and consider a written recommendation from the Landmark Preservation Commission unless the Director has issued a written determination that the plans would not have a significant impact on the individual eligibility or potential individual eligibility of the site, structure, object or district. A determination or recommendation made under this subsection is not appealable to the City Council underU Chapter 2U of the City Code. (i) Statement of appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan. UManyU principles and policies outlined in City Plan are achieved with this project. The most significant are listed here: Economic Health Principles and Policies Policy EH 2.2 – Support and Innovative Economy Policy EH 2.3 – Develop Economic Partnerships Policy EH 4.1 – Prioritize Targeted Redevelopment Policy EH 4.2 – Reduce Barriers to Infill Development and Redevelopment Environmental Health Policy ENV 1.1 – Protect and Enhance Natural Features Policy ENV 1.2 – Regulate Development along Waterways Policy ENV 2.1 – Maintain System of Open Lands Policy ENV 2.2 – Outreach to Public Policy ENV 2.3 – Partner, Collaborate, and Coordinate Open Lands Policy ENV 2.6 – Manage Conflicts Policy ENV 2.8 – Seek Supplemental Funding Sources Policy ENV 2.9 – Provide Access Policy ENV 2.10 – Maintain Access Policy ENV 4.1 – Improve Connectivity Policy ENV 4.2 – Enhance and Restore Streams Policy ENV 4.4 – Provide Neighborhood Natural Areas Policy ENV 4.6 – Utilize Corridors 6.b Packet Pg. 164 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 9 Stormwater and Flood Management Policy ENV 18.1 – Balance Environmental, Human and Economic Concerns Policy ENV 18.2 – Manage Risks Policy ENV 18.3 – Minimize Flood Damage Policy ENV 18.6 – Modify Detention Requirements for Redevelopment Policy ENV 19.2 – Pursue Low Impact Development Policy ENV 20.2 – Follow Design Criteria for Stormwater Facilities Policy ENV 20.3 – Utilize Public Lands Policy ENV 20.4 – Develop Public/Private Partnerships Policy ENV 24.1 – Support Ecological Resilience Policy ENV 24.2 – Conserve Natural Resources Policy ENV 24.3 – Provide Natural Areas Protection Buffers Policy ENV 24.4 – Protect and Enhance Policy ENV 24.5 - Coordinate to Provide Adequate Instream Flows Policy ENV 2.51 – Minimize Impacts Policy ENV 25.2 – Integrate Parks and Recreation Sites Policy ENV 25.4 – Develop Trail/Path Linkages Policy ENV 27.1 – Protect Historic Landmarks and Cultural Landscapes Policy ENV 27.2 – Maintain and Enhance Visual Resources Policy ENV 27.4 – Restore and Enhance Policy ENV 28.1 – Support Educational and Environmental Learning Opportunities Community and Neighborhood Livability Policy LIV 5.1 – Encourage Targeted Redevelopment and Infill Policy LIV 5.2 – Target Public Investment along the Community Spine Policy LIV 5.4 – Contribute to Public Amenities Policy LIV 6.2 – Seek Compatibility with Neighborhoods Policy LIV 6.3 – Encourage Introduction of Neighborhood-Related, Non-Residential Development Streetscapes Policy LIV 10.1 – Design Safe, Functional, and Visually Appealing Streets Policy LIV 10.2 – Incorporate Street Trees Public Spaces Policy LIV 11.2 – Incorporate Public Spaces Policy LIV 12.1 – Design for Crime Prevention and Security Landscape Design Policy LIV 14.1 – Encourage Unique Landscape Features Policy LIV 14.2 – Promote Functional Landscape Policy LIV 14.3 – Design Low Maintenance Landscapes Commercial Development Policy LIV 15.2 – Seek Compatibility with Surrounding Development 6.b Packet Pg. 165 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 10 Historic Preservation Policy LIV 16.2 – Increase Awareness Policy LIV 16.4 – Utilize Planning Regulations Policy LIV 16.6 – Integrate Historic Structures Policy LIV 17.1 – Preserve Historic Buildings Policy LIV 17.2 – Encourage Adaptive Reuse Neighborhoods Policy LIV 21.2 – Establish an Interconnected Street and Pedestrian Network Policy LIV 21.2 – Design Walkable Blocks Policy LIV 22.5 – Create Visually Interesting Streetscapes Policy LIV 22.6 – Enhance Street Design and Image Policy LIV 22.7 – Consider Landmarks and Views Policy LIV 23.1 – Provide Neighborhood Parks and Outdoor Spaces Policy LIV 23.2 – Integrate Natural Features Open Lands, Parks and Water Corridors Policy LIV 44.4 – Utilize Buffers Policy LIV 44.5 – Interconnect Trails/Paths (ii) Description of proposed open space, wetlands, natural habitats and features, landscaping, circulation, transition areas, and associated buffering on site and in the general vicinity of the project. An Ecological Characterization Study (ECS) is included with the PDP submittal. The following is an excerpt from the ECS. The Poudre River Whitewater Park project is designed to preserve and enhance the ecological character and function and wildlife use of its natural habitat and features, and to minimize and mitigate for development impacts by addressing the features below. Fish passage. Removal of the Coy Ditch diversion and existing concrete flume will improve fish habitat connectivity. While one objective of the project is to provide whitewater kayaking opportunities, an equivalent focus of the kayak course design is fish passage and how aquatic species may benefit from channel modification. Currently fish migration is restricted through this reach; channel modifications will allow fish to resume active migration. Aquatic habitat. Enhancement of aquatic habitat will be achieved by a system of pools, riffles, and runs within the Poudre River channel, and enhanced fish passage in the “north bay” (between the northernmost piers on the north bank) beneath College Avenue. Streambank protection. Increased native woody plantings along the river and retention of some large non-native crack willow will provide streambank protection and improve aquatic habitat (e.g., via moderation of ambient and water temperatures, and leaf litter input). In addition, designated visitor 6.b Packet Pg. 166 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 11 access points will minimize trampling and divert pedestrians from forested areas that may be used by wildlife. Riparian and upland habitat. The riparian zone within the currently overwide channel will be enhanced by terracing the riverbank and reducing the artificially wide channel to allow for more natural riparian habitat. Additionally, numerous non-native species will be removed from the riparian zone and replaced with native riparian trees. This focus on woody species will create an abundance of habitat opportunities for birds, insects, and small mammals in the form of forage, pollination, nesting, protection, and migration opportunities. Note that willow stakes and riparian seeding and plugs will complement the canopy plantings. Currently the upland areas north of the Poudre River are in a degraded condition, dominated by non- native species and featuring little structural or compositional diversity. A diverse assemblage of native trees, fruit-bearing shrubs and herbaceous species including graminoids and showy forbs (e.g., milkweeds) will bring enhanced grassland and pollinator habitat opportunities to the site. Significant trees and existing wetlands. Existing significant native trees, wetlands, and other native vegetation will be preserved to the extent possible in order to protect old growth, character, and habitat. Design was influenced by currently significant trees; one example is the staircase on the south bank, which was diverted around a grove of willows. Similarly, pedestrian trails were designed to go around trees instead of removing the trees to accommodate trails. Last, the layout and size of the parking lot and the trail around it were designed to avoid removal of existing spruce, silver maple, chokecherry, and Rocky Mountain juniper, as well as the nearby existing wetlands. Mitigation for the necessary removal of certain individual trees will exceed city requirements. Coy Ditch BMP. The eastern portion of the former Coy Ditch will be modified to create a Low-Impact Development BMP. Re-grading will reduce the side slopes of the ditch, thus encouraging a wider variety of native vegetation and improving the passive treatment of waters that drain from Vine Drive and the parking lot. Use and density. Of the eleven (11) total acres across the project area, 1.5 acres will support higher than current activity levels. These higher activity levels will be at the parking lot and at the river between whitewater features. Recreational users including kayakers will be restricted to relatively small areas on- site. Kayakers and others accessing the river will have well-defined access areas that will protect riparian areas not intended for access. Trails are designed to protect existing trees, to minimize the potential for creation of social trails, and also to allow for a substantial riparian margin, i.e., they are not directly adjacent to the river. An exception to this is an ADA path on the north bank that allows direct access to the water. The trail near the Xcel regulator station will be very close to the station’s fencing to restrict fragmentation and the overall area of disturbance, and all uses around the pond in the northern part of the project area will be passive. While the south bank of the Poudre does draw high concentrations of users, this is one of the few places along the river corridor where this opportunity exists. The park was designed with the intention of accommodating recreational opportunities along this south bank, consistent with the Poudre River Downtown Master Plan, with plantings of shrubs and trees intended to soften the effect and user impacts. Indeed, the current reach is characterized by a vertical wall, so a combination of hardscaping 6.b Packet Pg. 167 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 12 (trail, overlook, staircase) and strategic plantings will improve both the ecological function and aesthetic of this area. From the standpoint of river management between Shields and Mulberry, providing a concentrated area such as this as a community gathering place should reduce similar demands in other reaches throughout the downtown corridor. Quality of runoff water. The primary sources of stormwater through the site will be from Vine Drive and properties north of Vine Drive. All runoff will be treated with the following features.  A BMP feature called a SNOUT (http://www.bmpinc.com), a hooded outlet cover, will pre-treat storm runoff from Vine Drive and the parking lot in the northeast corner of the property by removing floating debris and pollutant-carrying sediment. Two will be installed on Vine Drive and one in the parking lot. Note that the parking lot will occupy a very small proportional area of the park and be a minimal contributor of storm runoff relative to off-site sources.  The existing stormwater retention pond in the northeast corner of the site (adjacent to Vine Drive) will be modified to act as a standard water quality pond. As such, it will treat local storm runoff from Vine Drive and several properties north of Vine between Jerome and Redwood Streets.  A grass-lined swale between Vine Drive and the western wetland (adjacent to the Quonset hut on the east side) will treat local storm runoff from Vine Drive and properties north of Vine Drive between College Avenue and Jerome Street.  The existing wetland along Coy Ditch south of the parking lot ill be used as secondary bioswale treatment for water quality before release to the Poudre.  The existing wetland south of the Quonset hut will continue to receive on-site runoff, formalizing its current water treatment function. Noise. All sources of noise will be attenuated by the planting of over 200 trees throughout the project. Existing sources of noise are College Avenue, the Xcel regulation station, the railroads, and the Power House Energy Institute to the south of the project (iii) Statement of proposed ownership and maintenance of public and private open space areas; applicant's intentions with regard to future ownership of all or portions of the project development plan. The developed property and outdoor use spaces will be maintained by the City of Fort Collins. (iv) Estimate of number of employees for business, commercial, and industrial uses. Not applicable. 6.b Packet Pg. 168 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 13 (v) Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant. Located within the Public Open Lands (P-O-L) and Community Commercial – Poudre River District (C-C- R) zone districts, this project exemplifies the purpose and standards envisioned for this district in the Land Use Code. The purpose of the P-O-L zone district is stated as follows: P-O-L Zone District Purpose. The Public Open Lands District is for large publicly owned parks and open lands which have a community-wide emphasis or other characteristics which warrant inclusion under this separate designation rather than inclusion in an adjoining neighborhood or other District designation. The Poudre River Whitewater Park meets this purpose by creating a publicly owned park that is: well connected to the community; provides access to nature; unique opportunities for recreation; and improved flood protection. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses, and incorporates a series of trails linking areas north of the river to Downtown. The purpose of the C-C-R zone district is stated as follows: C-C-R Zone District Purpose . The Community Commercial - Poudre River District (C-C-R) is for downtown fringe areas in the Cache la Poudre River corridor with both public street frontage and River frontage. This District provides locations for redevelopment or development of moderate intensity uses that are supportive of Downtown, subject to floodplain restrictions. Such redevelopment or development shall be compatible with the scenic, cultural, natural and historical context of the River and Downtown. A main purpose of the District is to foster a healthy and compatible relationship between the River, the Downtown and surrounding urban uses. Any significant redevelopment shall be designed as part of a master plan for the applicable group of contiguous properties. The Poudre River Whitewater Park meets this purpose by preserving and enhancing portions of the floodplain as open space. (vi) The applicant shall submit as evidence of successful completion of the applicable criteria, the completed documents pursuant to these regulations for each proposed use. The Planning Director may require, or the applicant may choose to submit, evidence that is beyond what is required in that section. Any variance from the criteria shall be described. The submittal includes items required for Project Development Plan submittal as well as other items requested from the Planning staff. (vii) Narrative description of how conflicts between land uses or disturbances to wetlands, natural 6.b Packet Pg. 169 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 14 habitats and features and or wildlife are being avoided to the maximum extent feasible or are mitigated. There are no significant conflicts between land uses. However, fence improvements are planned to screen views of the Xcel Regulation Station, the Kundla property and the Upham property. See description to item ii above. (viii) Written narrative addressing each concern/issue raised at the neighborhood meeting(s), if a meeting has been held. A neighborhood meeting was held on October 17, 2016, and the following concerns were raised by community members:  Bike and pedestrian safety and crossings along Vine Drive – additional sidewalks are planned on the south side of Vine creating improved connections to surrounding neighborhoods. The existing bike lanes on Vine Drive will remain.  Interest in a restaurant/patio overlooking the project – This is a nice idea, but public parks do not include commercial facilities. However, it is possible that future private development in surrounding areas could incorporate these types of uses.  Adequate Parking –people expressed concerns about the limited quantity of parking available in this area and worried that visitors may have to park on streets and in adjacent developments. The site plan incorporates adequate parking for whitewater park’s anticipated use, and a potential future parking lot is allowed for in the event that additional parking is necessitated in the future.  Flooding –the proposed development will not create a rise in the Base Flood Elevation. In fact, flood elevations will be improved in many areas within the project area and in surrounding areas.  Impacts on Wildlife – concerns were raised about impacts to wildlife along the Poudre River. The proposed development meets the intent Division 3.4 Environmental, Natural Area, Recreational and Cultural Resource Protection Standards. An Ecological Characterization Study was prepared for the site. The site and landscape plan details are based on the results and recommendations of this study including implementation of a landscape buffer along the creek, habitat enhancements, and native plant species. (ix) Name of the project as well as any previous name the project may have had during Conceptual Review. 6.b Packet Pg. 170 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Project Description and Objectives Poudre River Whitewater Park January 30, 2017 15 Project name used at Neighborhood Meeting and on current PDP application – Poudre River Whitewater Park Project name used during the Concept Review – Poudre River Downtown Park 6.b Packet Pg. 171 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater Park_project description (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT 6.c Packet Pg. 172 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Architecture.pdf (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.c Packet Pg. 173 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Architecture.pdf (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.d Packet Pg. 174 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Lighting (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.d Packet Pg. 175 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Lighting (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.d Packet Pg. 176 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Lighting (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.d Packet Pg. 177 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Lighting (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK LIGHT FIXTURE SCHEDULE TYPE LAMPS DESCRIPTION FINISH MOUNTING VOLTAGE (120/277) MANUFACTURER AND PRODUCT # 6.d Packet Pg. 177-1 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Lighting (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.d Packet Pg. 177-2 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Lighting (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.d Packet Pg. 177-3 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Lighting (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.d Packet Pg. 177-4 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Lighting (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.d Packet Pg. 177-5 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Lighting (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.d Packet Pg. 177-6 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Lighting (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.d Packet Pg. 177-7 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Lighting (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.e Packet Pg. 177-8 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Site Plan (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.e Packet Pg. 177-9 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Site Plan (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.e Packet Pg. 177-10 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Site Plan (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.e Packet Pg. 177-11 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Site Plan (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.f Packet Pg. 177-12 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Landscape (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.f Packet Pg. 177-13 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Landscape (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.f Packet Pg. 177-14 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Landscape (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK 6.f Packet Pg. 177-15 Attachment: Poudre River Whitewater_Landscape (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK City Clerk’s Office City Hall 300 LaPorte Ave. PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6515 970.472.3002 - fax fcgov.com DATE: July 8, 2014 TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: The Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC), Doug Ernest LPC Vice-Chair RE: July 8, 2014 Work Session Item Number 2 -Poudre River Downtown Project Master Plan Dear Members of City Council and City Manager Darin Atteberry, The Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) recommends that the Department of Natural Areas consider the following structures on the Poudre River for preservation. The listing is derived from the report "Historic Structures along the Cache la Poudre River Corridor, Mulberry Street to Shield Street," prepared by Ron Sladek of Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. The first four items in the list are structures associated with irrigation and other local uses of the river, while the final two items are railroad bridges. The LPC concurs with the recurring statement in the report that the resources are "… not to be removed or altered until …. fully documented and reviewed under the City's historic preservation code." As chair of the LPC Mr. Sladek recused himself from the discussion on recommendations and therefore this letter is signed by vice chair Doug Ernest. The structures to be addressed are: A. Unidentified Concrete Structure (north and west of Lincoln Avenue Bridge) B. Coy Diversion Dam and Headgate C. Lake Canal Diversion Dam & Headworks D. Mason & Hottel Mill Race Headgate E. Union Pacific Railroad Bridge (west of College Avenue) F. Colorado & Southern Railroad Bridge [present Burlington Northern railroad] The LPC also notes that the listing in the report is not meant to be all-inclusive; there may yet be other structures along the river of historic interest. Rationale for the preservation of the six structures mentioned above in a by separate document. Cc: John Stokes, Karen McWilliams 6.g Packet Pg. 178 Attachment: 07.08.14 LPC to Council - Poudre River Master Plan (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT OAHP1403 Official Eligibility Determination Rev. 9/98 (OAHP use only) Date Initials Determined Eligible - NR Colorado Cultural Resource Survey Determined Not Eligible - NR Determined Eligible - SR Architectural Inventory Form Determined Not Eligible - SR (Page 1 of 25) Need Data Contributes to eligible NR District Noncontributing to eligible NR District I. Identification 1. Resource Number: 5LR1827 2. Temporary Resource Number: Not Applicable 3. County: Larimer 4. City: Fort Collins 5. Historic Building Name: Coy Ditch and Headgate Diversion Dam / Power Plant Dam 6. Current Building Name: Not Applicable 7. Building Address: Cache la Poudre River Fort Collins, CO 8. Owner Name & Address: Sonopro Power and Light, LLC (Ditch Headgate) 4605 E. County Rd. 58 6.h Packet Pg. 179 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Fort Collins, CO 80524 Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 2 of 25) City of Fort Collins (Diversion Dam & Ditch Segment) 300 Laporte Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80521 II. Geographic Information 9. P.M. 6th Township 7 North Range 69 West SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 12 NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 12 NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 12 NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 12 10. UTM Reference Zone: 13 Easting: 493700 Northing: 4493620 11. USGS Quad Name: Fort Collins, Colorado Year: 1960 (revised 1984) Map scale: 7.5' 12. Lot(s): Not Applicable Block: Not Applicable Addition: Not Applicable Year of Addition: Not Applicable 13. Boundary Description and Justification: The historic resources documented on this form are located on three adjoining properties. Spanning the Cache la Poudre River, the diversion dam has no legal description and is best defined as the approximately 134’ length of the dam plus twenty feet to the east and west of its center line. Even though it is situated along the north river bank, the headgate is actually within the southern boundary of the property at 101 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10313, parcel 97122-00-018). Finally, the truncated ditch segment northeast of the headgate runs through the Gustav Swanson Natural Area, which is owned by the City of Fort Collins. This parcel (971220-00-910) is delineated by a metes and bounds description. With a total current length of approximately 1,025’, the ditch passes through two ponds/marshes in this area and is best defined as its length plus twenty feet on either side of its center line. The features described here include all of the historic resources that were associated with the ditch and diversion dam, and that remain in existence today. 6.h Packet Pg. 180 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT These boundaries incorporate the historic resources plus small buffers of ground around them. Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 3 of 25) III. Architectural Description 14. Building Plan: Not Applicable 15. Dimensions in Feet: Headgate – appx. 10’ x 15’ Ditch Segment – appx. 1,025’ long x 10’ wide Diversion Dam – appx. 134’ long x 12’ wide 16. Number of Stories: Not Applicable 17. Primary External Wall Material(s): Not Applicable 18. Roof Configuration: Not Applicable 19. Primary External Roof Material: Not Applicable 20. Special Features: Not Applicable 21. General Architectural Description: The historic resources documented on this form consist of three connected and interrelated features: a headgate, a diversion dam, and a truncated segment of the ditch. These are all that survive of what was once a pioneer irrigation ditch that extended into crop fields about one mile to the southeast. Irrigation Ditch – This earthen irrigation ditch originally ran from the headgate on the north bank of the river for about one mile to the east and southeast. It now extends about 1,025’ east of the headgate, where it is truncated by modern development and the BNSF Railroad tracks along the south side of Vine Drive. This segment represents only about 20% of the ditch’s original length. Out of use and un-maintained for decades, it has become eroded and filled with vegetation as it runs through two ponds/marshes in the Gustav Swanson Natural Area. Headgate - The headgate is located on the north bank of the Cache la Poudre River. It is silted in and no longer functional. Based upon materials and evidence of aging/weathering, this board-formed concrete structure appears to have been constructed around the 1950s on top of an earlier stone headgate. The sides of the headgate are lined with parallel concrete walls. Along the riverbank, these tie into concrete wingwalls that run to the east and west. While the wingwall to the east is about twenty feet long, the lower wall to the west extends all the way to the College Avenue Bridge and acts a flood-control 6.h Packet Pg. 181 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT feature. About halfway through the headgate is a perpendicular concrete wall of equal height that supports the metal gate components. Parts of the mechanism appear to be missing and the metal gate is buried in the silt. Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 4 of 25) On the northern side toward the ditch, the headgate’s lower walls are constructed of exposed sandstone blocks that appear to be older than the concrete above. These were patched with rough concrete mortar, probably when the headgate was rebuilt. A metal bar spans these lower walls, presumably for stabilization. Just behind the headgate toward the northwest is a chart house that measured water flow into the ditch. This consists of an approximately 2’-diameter vertical pipe that rises from the ground, capped by a horizontal metal plate. Mounted on top of the plate is a metal box with a locked hinged lid. This provides access to the measuring equipment below. Diversion Dam - Spanning the width of the Cache la Poudre River, the diversion dam is a low concrete structure that was designed to cause the streamflow to back up for a distance of at least fifty yards in the direction of the College Avenue Bridge. This allowed water to be diverted into the headgate at the dam’s northern end. Due to its low profile, the diversion dam also permits water to top its crest and continue downstream when the flow is reasonably high. The dam’s profile has an abrupt angled lip, about 1’ in height, along its upstream (western) edge. Above that, the crest is relatively flat for about 3’ before it starts to slope downward to the east. At the bottom of this approximately 3’-wide curved slope, the formed concrete gives way to rocks. This approximately 5’-wide band consists of broken pieces of granite that are set into cement to keep them from rolling downstream. At its northern end, the diversion dam ties into the headgate structure. The southern end terminates at a tall concrete floodwall that stabilizes the high bank above. Three gaps in the diversion dam allow water to pass through. The first is found at its northern end just south of the ditch headgate, where a small metal gate is mounted atop the gap in the concrete dam. Its components suggest that it is of modern origin. The second gap is found in the middle of the river, where a sloped concrete boat chute with low wingwalls is present. This is just wide enough for a canoe, kayak or inner tube to pass through and continue downstream. South of the chute is the third gap, a small cut formed in the concrete that acts as a fish ladder. 22. Architectural Style / Building Type: Not Applicable 23. Landscaping or Special Setting Features: The features described above are located on the northern edge of downtown Fort Collins along the Cache la Poudre River. The surrounding landscape consists of riparian vegetation, 6.h Packet Pg. 182 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT marshes/ponds, concrete walls and stonework along the riverbanks, and developed commercial properties to the north and south. 24. Associated Buildings, Features or Objects: Not Applicable Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 5 of 25) IV. Architectural History 25. Date of Construction: Estimate: Ditch ca.1865 / Headgate ca. 1955 (rebuilt) Actual: Diversion Dam 1987 Source of Information: Laflin, Irrigation, Settlement and Change on the Cache la Poudre River; “Council OKs Poudre Dam Refurbishing,” Coloradoan (Fort Collins), 26 November 1986 26. Architect: Not Applicable Source of Information: Not Applicable 27. Builder/Contractor: John G. Coy (Coy Ditch) City of Fort Collins (Diversion Dam) Source of Information: Laflin, Irrigation, Settlement and Change on the Cache la Poudre River; “Council OKs Poudre Dam Refurbishing,” Coloradoan (Fort Collins), 26 November 1986 28. Original Owner: John G. Coy / City of Fort Collins Source of Information: Laflin, Irrigation, Settlement and Change on the Cache la Poudre River. 29. Construction History: The earthen Coy Ditch was constructed around 1865, with excavation taking place by hand and probably with the aid of a horse- drawn scraper. It extended for about one mile southeast of the headgate, crossing through open fields that are now occupied by the New Belgium Brewery and Buckingham neighborhood. The ditch then passed south of present-day Lincoln Ave. and entered the Coy Farm, now Woodward Inc.’s headquarters and manufacturing facility. Within the farm, the ditch ran south through the western crop fields before tailing out in the Cache la Poudre River. Laterals branched from the ditch to direct water into the eastern crop fields. Northeast of the headgate, the ditch originally ran along the south edge of Vine Dr., bypassing the two ponds in the Gustav Swanson Natural Area. As residential and commercial development encroached into this area during the 1950s and 1960s, the ditch was moved south and incorporated into the ponds. 6.h Packet Pg. 183 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT In the late 1980s, the Coy Farm was converted into a golf course and the ditch continued to provide water to the site. However, the area became increasingly urbanized over the following decade and by the early 2000s it was abandoned. Today the ditch extends for a distance of about 1,025’ east of the headgate, with much of this length running through the two ponds. Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 6 of 25) The original Coy Ditch Headgate built in the 1860s was likely a timber, stone or rough grout structure. Over the century following its construction, it would have required ongoing maintenance to keep it operating as intended. In addition, the headgate had to be reconstructed periodically with durable materials such as stone and concrete due to the fact that the Cache la Poudre River occasionally flooded, destroying built features in the path of its raging waters. The largest and most devastating recorded flood along the corridor took place in 1904, taking out not only headgates but also area roads and railroad bridges. Additional floods of some size occurred over the following decades, with particularly notable events in 1923, 1930, 1949, 1951 and 1983. Based upon the current appearance of the structure, the headgate seems to have last been rebuilt around the 1950s when the ditch was still in use. This may have been in response to damage caused by the 1951 flood. Visible below the concrete within the north side of the headgate is stonework dating from an earlier period in its history, possibly from its reconstruction following the 1904 flood. Today the headgate is silted in, some of its gate mechanism is missing, and it is no longer operable. When it was first built in the 1860s, the Diversion Dam is likely to have consisted of stacked stones placed in the river to direct the flow of water into the headgate. It might not have spanned the river, but could have simply projected into the stream southwest of the headgate to capture adequate water flow. Over time this was probably improved, although it does not appear to have become a substantial structure prior to the 1930s. Around the mid-1930s, the US Army Corps of Engineers reportedly built a substantial dam adjacent to the Coy headgate during the course of a larger effort to reshape the river through the central area of Fort Collins. This work, which focused upon flood mitigation, also involved removing sandbars and islands, and reduced the braided river to a single channel. Also constructed in 1935 was the Fort Collins Light & Power Plant (5LR1809), which occupied the higher ground south of the river across from the Coy headgate. Development of the plant may have had some functional relationship to the new dam. A 1937 US Department of Agriculture aerial photograph shows the new concrete dam that spanned the river directly south of the Coy headgate. Sometime between 1956 and 1969, it was rebuilt with a different configuration. The dam 6.h Packet Pg. 184 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT was reconfigured again during the winter of 1986-1987 with the structure that remains there today, complete with its central boat chute and fish ladder. Additional work was completed on the structure around 2000 that included improvements to the boat chute and the area just downstream of the dam. 30. Original Location: Yes Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 7 of 25) V. Historical Associations 31. Original Use(s): Agriculture / Irrigation Facility 32. Intermediate Use(s): Not Applicable 33. Current Use(s): Recreation and Culture / Outdoor Recreation 34. Site Type(s): Irrigation Ditch, Headgate and Diversion Dam 35. Historical background: Following a long and challenging journey across the plains during the summer 1862, John and Emily Coy settled in the Cache la Poudre River bottomlands just east of today’s downtown Fort Collins. At that time, two years before the fort was established, there were no more than several dozen Euro-American settlers residing in all of Larimer County (established by the Territorial Legislature in 1861). Although visited by other tribes from time to time, the lands north and south of the river and just east of the foothills were part of the Northern Arapahoe tribal homeland. The local band of Arapahoe, led by the renowned Chief Friday, periodically camped on the Coy’s property and remained at peace with the settlers in their midst. The Coys moved into an abandoned log cabin along the river and John filed a homestead claim. In 1866, he received the patent to the land from the federal government. He went to work preparing the soil and planting the fields with hay, a cash crop that could easily and profitably be sold for livestock feed. Over time the farm grew to more than 300 acres. In 1864, the federal government established the Fort Collins military post less than one mile upstream from the Coy farm along the south bank of the river. The cavalry soldiers stationed there were tasked with protecting the overland mail service and area settlers from the threat of Indian attacks that failed to materialize. Requiring a regular supply of feed for their horses, the Coys provided the fort with hay grown on their farm. In addition, John transported hay by wagon southward to the growing market centers of Denver and Golden, and to the booming mining camps in the mountains above. Around 1866, John erected a large barn on the property. For some time after it was constructed, it remained one of the largest buildings in Larimer County. It 6.h Packet Pg. 185 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT is believed to be the oldest historic barn still standing in northern Colorado today. The barn became the center of a farmstead that the Coys developed over the following decades. With their homestead claim secure and their agricultural enterprise succeeding, in 1869 they constructed a new family home northeast of the barn. This building was demolished in 1991. Other buildings and structures were added to the site, including livestock sheds, corrals, a milk house, and two tall concrete silos that were constructed around 1912-1913. Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 8 of 25) Throughout the late 1800s and into the early 1900s, John Coy became a prominent member of the community as the town of Fort Collins emerged after the military post closed in 1867. He served as a Larimer County commissioner and president of the Larimer County Fair Association. John was instrumental in the establishment of the Colorado Agricultural College, now Colorado State University. He was also active in the Larimer County Stockgrowers Association. In 1884, he helped organize the Farmers’ Protective Association to protest price fixing by local flourmills. This led to construction of the Harmony Mill, which continues to stand at Lincoln Avenue and Willow Street. In the semi-arid climate of northern Colorado, it quickly became apparent to the Coys that irrigation would greatly benefit their crop production. In 1865, they acquired water rights along the Cache la Poudre River (priority number 13) and set to work developing an irrigation ditch. John constructed a headgate along the north bank of the river across from the fort, and excavation of the ditch was accomplished by hand and with the aid of a horse-drawn scraper. A small dam was used to divert water into the headgate. When completed, the Coy Ditch extended for about a mile to the east and southeast in the direction of the farm. It ran through open fields that today are occupied by the New Belgium Brewery and Buckingham neighborhood. It then entered the western area of the Coy farm (south of today’s Lincoln Avenue), now the location of Woodward Inc.’s headquarters and manufacturing facility. After running through the crop fields there, the ditch tailed out in the Cache la Poudre River. Lateral ditches brought water to the farm’s eastern crop fields. Following John’s death in 1912 (he and Emily are buried in Grandview Cemetery), the property remained in the Coy-Hoffman family. The Hoffman name entered the family’s history when local miller John Hoffman married the Coy’s daughter Francis. In 1894, he built the Hoffman Flour & Feed Mill across the river from the Coy Farm on land that had also been part of the homestead (this was demolished in the 1950s to make way for the Mulberry Wastewater Treatment Plant). Coy-Hoffman descendents continued to operate the farm through the late 1980s. For more than 120 years, it supported the family by allowing them to 6.h Packet Pg. 186 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT produce an abundance of livestock, including both cattle and sheep. In addition, the fields were planted with hay, alfalfa, corn, potatoes, onions, and other crops that could be transported to market and sold for a profit. The ditch provided critical irrigation water for all of these crops. Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 9 of 25) The ditch’s agricultural era came to an end in 1992 when the property was converted into the Link-N-Greens golf course. As development rapidly changed the area north of the river during the 1990s and early 2000s, the ditch and headgate were soon abandoned. In 1958, the City of Fort Collins acquired half of the water rights associated with the Coy Ditch and added them to the municipal water supply. The remaining rights were sold to the City in 2013 for a reported $700,000. The Diversion Dam has a second element to its history that is distinct from the Coy Ditch and Headgate. Around the mid-1930s, the pioneer diversion built and used by the Coy-Hoffman family seems to have been substantially enlarged and improved by the US Army Corps of Engineers. This was done as part of a larger project to reshape the river through the central area of Fort Collins. Focused upon flood mitigation, the work also involved removing sandbars and islands, and reducing the braided river to a single channel. The new dam backed water up to the area of the College Avenue vehicular bridge, forming a pool that allowed for diversions into the Coy Ditch. It also changed the character of stream flow through this area. Following its construction, the dam continued to serve for many years as a diversion structure. Sometime between 1956 and 1969, the dam appears to have been altered. While the mid-1930s dam wall remained in place, the downstream structure below that seems to have been replaced with a large concrete apron. Other changes might have also been made that are not apparent in aerial photography, either to change how the dam functioned or to repair flood damage. At some point in its history, possibly as early as the 1930s, the diversion dam came to be known as the Power Plant Dam. Whether this meant it was functionally related to the adjacent power plant or was simply named this due to its proximity is unclear. It is possible that the plant was pumping river water into the facility for cooling purposes and the dam served as a diversion for that use as well as for the ditch. By the mid-1980s, the Power Plant Dam was falling into serious disrepair and quick action needed to be taken. In November 1986, the Fort Collins city council approved an expenditure of $182,000 for its restructuring. City staff recommended that the improvements be completed right away because the 6.h Packet Pg. 187 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT weakened dam was likely to fail with the coming spring runoff. As the work proceeded into early 1987, the dam was modified to include a boat chute for canoes, kayaks and inner tubes, along with a small fish ladder. On the last day of 1986, the City submitted a water court filing for a junior water right of just 55 cubic feet per second “for municipal purposes, including recreational, piscatorial, fishery, wildlife and other beneficial uses.” Although the river corridor itself was initially named as the diversionary structure, in June 1988 the application was amended to focus upon the Fort Collins Nature Center Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 10 of 25) Diversion Dam (which had yet to be constructed) and the historic and recently renovated Power Plant Dam. The City had no plans to remove any water from the river in association with these rights. Instead, it wanted to use the water for in-channel flow for recreational purposes and to support wildlife. In other words, this filing was for the first in-channel diversion in Colorado history. The move sparked what evolved into a complex legal conflict over the question of who controls water rights related to recreation and wildlife protection. It also begged an answer to the question of whether in-channel diversions were legal when no water was actually being removed from the river. The case forced additional legal discussion of the definitions of the terms “diversion,” and “beneficial use,” and required that a determination be made regarding whether an in-stream dam diverted or controlled the flow of water. In 1992, in City of Thornton v. City of Fort Collins (830 P.2d 915, No. 90SA514), the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in favor of the City of Fort Collins, declaring that the Power Plant Dam was in fact a legal control structure on the river, and that the boat chute and fish ladder constituted beneficial uses of the water rights. Resolution of the case encouraged other communities across the state to file for water rights related to recreation and wildlife protection. Over the following decade these included Aspen, Breckenridge, Golden, Littleton and Vail. In 2001, the Colorado General Assembly passed Senate Bill 216, which recognized recreational in-channel diversions as a legal, beneficial use of the state’s waters. The legislators also instructed the Colorado Water Conservancy Board to establish appropriate rules governing the filing of cases in water court. The Board’s new rules went into effect on the first day of 2002, and the program has been active ever since. Over the past fourteen years, an additional group of communities and organizations have secured in-channel water rights decrees. These include Pitkin County, Avon, Carbondale, Chaffee County, Durango, Grand County, Longmont, Pueblo, Silverthorne, Steamboat Springs, and the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District. Glenwood Springs currently has an application pending. 6.h Packet Pg. 188 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Since the 1860s, water rights law in Colorado had focused upon diversions associated with uses such as mining, irrigation and to support municipal water supplies. These events of the late twentieth-century, all starting with the City of Fort Collins’ reconstruction of the Power Plant Dam, resulted in the establishment of a new form of water rights that involved keeping water in the rivers for recreation and to support wildlife. Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 11 of 25) 36. Sources of information: Aerial Photographs, US Department of Agriculture #47-08, Fort Collins, Colorado, 21 July 1937. #AIL-1G-191, Fort Collins, Colorado, 11 June 1950. #AIL-6R-28, Fort Collins, Colorado, 21 August 1956. #AIL-1KK-177, Fort Collins, Colorado, 27 July 1969. Aerial Photograph of the Light & Power Plant Area (C00149), Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Coloradoan Collection, ca. 1969. Ahlbrandt, Arlene and Kathryn Stieben, eds. The History of Larimer County, Colorado, Volume II. Dallas, TX: Curtis Media Corp., 1987. (See “Flood - 1904,” p. 43.) Ahlbrandt, Arlene. “A Storehouse of History.” Fort Collins Forum, 14 August 2003, p. 14. Aller-Lingle-Massey Architects and Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. Coy- Hoffman Farm: Historic Structure Assessment. Prepared for Woodward Inc., March 2014. “Barn at Lincoln and Lemay to Remain on Golf Course,” Fort Collins Coloradoan, 16 August 1991, p. C1. Benson, Reed D. “Protecting River Flows for Fun and Profit: Colorado’s Unique Water Rights for Whitewater Parks.” Ecology Law Quarterly, Vol. 42, Issue 4, 1 February 2016. “City of Fort Collins Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan.” Prepared by the City of Fort Collins, 15 October 1992. 6.h Packet Pg. 189 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT City of Thornton v. City of Fort Collins. Colorado Supreme Court (830 P.2d 915), No. 90SA514, 20 April 1992. Charney, Sasha. Decades Down the Road: An Analysis of Instream Flow Programs in Colorado and the Western United States. Prepared for the Colorado Water Conservation Board, July 2005. Colorado Cultural Resource Survey, Site Reevaluation Form, Coy-Hoffman Barn (Site #5LR1568), 10 October 2000. Prepared by L. H. Bambrey, Greystone Environmental Services Inc. Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 12 of 25) Colorado State Register of Historic Properties Nomination, Coy-Hoffman Farm (5LR.1568). Prepared by Carol Tunner, Fort Collins Historical Society, 14 February 1995. “Council OKs Poudre Dam Refurbishing,” Coloradoan (Fort Collins), 26 November 1986, p. A1. “Coy Ditch.” Online Article Published by the Public Lands History Center, Colorado State University. Located at www.publiclands.colostate.edu. Fleming, Barbara. Fort Collins: A Pictorial History. Virginia Beach, VA: Donning Company, 1985 (revised 1992). Fort Collins 7.5’ Topographic Quadrangle Maps, US Geological Survey (1960, 1969, 1984). Henderson, Kari V. “Fort Collins and the Cache la Poudre River: An Integrated Greenway Vision.” Prepared for Water Organizations in a Changing West, Natural Resources Law Center, University of Colorado School of Law, Summer Conference, 14-16 June 1993. Hilmes-Robinson, Marsha. Floodplain Manager with the City of Fort Collins Utilities Department. Telephone interview conducted on 21 September 2015 by Ron Sladek of Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. Historic Building Inventory Record, Coy-Hoffman Barn, Fort Collins Survey of Historic Places, June 1992. Prepared by Thomas and Laurie Simmons, Front Range Research Associates. Jessen, Kenneth, “Coys Stayed in Area for the Winter and Beyond,” Loveland Reporter Herald, 13 February 2012. Accessed online at reporterherald.com. 6.h Packet Pg. 190 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT “John G. Coy Drops Dead While Talking in Telephone,” Fort Collins Weekly Courier, 19 June 1912, p. 13. Laflin, Rose. Irrigation, Settlement and Change on the Cache la Poudre River. Special Report Number 15. Fort Collins: Colorado Water Resources Research Institute, Colorado State University, 2005. “Map of Josh Ames, Coy & Other Ditches, 1918.” Colorado State University Archives. Marhoff, A. L. “Map of Fort Collins and Suburbs.” March 1929. Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 13 of 25) McWilliams, Carl and Karen. Agriculture in the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, 1862-1994. Prepared by Cultural Resource Historians for the City of Fort Collins Planning Department, 1995. Morris, Andrew J., ed. The History of Larimer County, Colorado, Volume I. Dallas, TX: Curtis Media Corp., 1985. (See “And Away Went Blackie Mason’s Hall,” p. 43, for information on the 1904 flood.) “New Belgium Brewery Helps Fort Collins Acquire Poudre River Water Rights.” North Forty News, 22 May 2013. Photograph of the Coy-Hoffman Dam (H02433), Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, ca. 1900. (The timber structure in the photo was reportedly located on the Coy Farm and was not the headgate or dam upstream). Photographs of the Buildings on the Coy-Hoffman Farm. City of Fort Collins, Planning Department, Historic Preservation Program Files, July 1991. “Report on the Coy Ditch Abandonment and Management Data Form (5LR1827.2).” Prepared by Centennial Archaeology for the City of Fort Collins, Utilities Department, 15 & 30 January 2015. “State Historical Fund Grant Application, Coy-Hoffman Barn, Building Restoration.” Center for the Stabilization and Reuse of Important Structures, Colorado State University, Department of Industrial Sciences, 28 February 1995. Stone, Wilbur Fisk. History of Colorado. Chicago: S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1918. 6.h Packet Pg. 191 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT US General Land Office, Homestead Patents for John G. Coy in Sections 12 & 13, Township 7 North, Range 69 West (1 September 1866, 30 March 1882, 29 August 1902). Watrous, Ansel. History of Larimer County, Colorado. Fort Collins, CO: Courier Publishing Co., 1911. Wolhart, Heather. Unpublished comments about the history of the Coy-Hoffman Farm. Provided to Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. via email, 12 February 2015. (Ms. Wolhart is the great-great-granddaughter of John and Emily Coy.) Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 14 of 25) VI. Significance 37. Local landmark designation: None 38. Applicable National Register Criteria: X A. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of our history B. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past C. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction D. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in history or prehistory X Qualifies under Criteria Considerations A through G Does not meet any of the above National Register criteria Applicable Fort Collins Criteria (Fort Collins Municipal Code, Chapter 14, Section 14- 5) X A. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history B. Associated with the lives of persons significant in history 6.h Packet Pg. 192 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT C. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction D. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history Does not meet any of the above Fort Collins designation criteria 39. Area(s) of significance: Agriculture (Ditch Headgate) / Law (Power Plant Dam) 40. Period of significance: ca.1865-1966 (Ditch Headgate) 1986-2002 (Power Plant Dam) Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 15 of 25) 41. Level of significance: National No State Yes Local Yes 42. Statement of significance: In 1995, the Coy farmstead (5LR1568) was officially listed in the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties. It was awarded this landmark status due to its association with early settlement and high plains agriculture as one of the oldest surviving agricultural complexes in the region, for its association with prominent pioneers John and Emily Coy, and for its architectural style, age and method of construction. The Coy Ditch and Headgate that are currently under study are directly related to the history of the Coy Farm. These structures diverted water from the river and transported it to cropfields from approximately 1865 through the early 1990s. Today they are no longer in use as part of an active irrigation system and survive solely as remnants of an earlier agricultural era. The Coy Ditch has experienced substantial changes in recent decades. Most importantly, it has been truncated about 1,025’ east of the headgate and no longer comes anywhere close to the original farm. In addition, it now runs through the two ponds in the Gustav Swanson Natural Area just east of the headgate. Because much of this segment was moved away from its originally distinct course and realigned through the ponds, it is no longer entirely visible as a ditch. This resulted in substantial diminishment of the structure’s physical integrity. Consequently, this segment of the Coy Ditch does not support its overall significance, rendering it ineligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The Headgate was rebuilt at least a few times to address damage caused by periodic floods. The last time this took place appears to have been in the 6.h Packet Pg. 193 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT 1950s, which would represent a historic alteration to the structure. It remained in use for more than three decades after it was last rebuilt. Today the headgate remains relatively intact despite the loss of some of its metal components and it continues to convey its use and historical associations. Consequently, the headgate is assessed to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places on the local level under Criterion A (Agriculture) for its association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history. The Diversion Dam/Power Plant Dam was constructed during the mid-1930s and was clearly associated with the Coy Ditch as it functioned to divert water in the direction of the headgate. However, it might also have served the adjacent Fort Collins Light and Power Plant, which was built around the same time. The dam was restructured between the late 1950s and 1960s, and then again in early 1987. This last phase of work included the installation of a boat chute and fish ladder, features that led to court and legislative action, and that resulted in major changes to Colorado water law that are discussed in detail above. Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 16 of 25) As it exists today, the dam continues to convey its use and historical associations, and is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places on the local and state levels under Criterion A (Law) for its association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history. This specifically involves its relationship to the development of Colorado water law, particularly the establishment of in-channel diversion rights for recreation and wildlife protection. The period of significance for this structure’s eligibility starts in 1986, when the City of Fort Collins moved to modify the dam, and runs through 2002, when the new rules promulgated by the Colorado Water Conservancy Board went into effect. This period of significance triggers an additional requirement for review under NRHP Criteria Consideration G as a property that has achieved significance within the past fifty years. Much has been written in newspaper articles, online materials, and legal journals about the development of Colorado water law during the late 1900s and early 2000s. These documents underscore the importance placed in the City of Fort Collins’ 1987 modification of the Power Plant Dam on the Cache la Poudre River, along with its related effort to secure water rights for in-channel diversions. The resulting legal case that made its way to the Colorado Supreme Court, followed by passage of a Senate bill in the Colorado General Assembly, speak to the importance of this structure in recent history. Subsequent events, including the promulgation of new rules for the filing of water rights claims by the Colorado Water Conservancy Board underscore the impact this has had, and will continue to have, upon the evolution of Colorado water law. For these 6.h Packet Pg. 194 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT reasons, the Power Plant Dam is determined to be of exceptional importance and meets the standard for Criteria Consideration G. Fort Collins Significance: Based upon the analysis presented above, it appears that the Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Commission may also view the Coy Ditch Headgate and the Power Plant Dam as resources that are eligible for local designation in light of the standards identified in Chapter 14 of the municipal code. In particular, both are likely to be eligible under Criterion A for their association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local history. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: Due to constant exposure to the flow of water and damaging effects of ice, irrigation structures such as dams, ditches and headgates require periodic repair and even reconstruction. The features associated with the Coy Ditch that are discussed above have been no exception to this rule, and all are changed in various ways from what they once were during their early years. Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 17 of 25) Coy Ditch - This earthen ditch originally ran through the open fields in the countryside north of the river and east-southeast of the headgate. Its setting remained largely intact for decades despite the fact that the small Buckingham neighborhood emerged during the early 20 th century along a portion of its route. Sometime between the mid-1950s and mid-1960s, commercial and residential development along the south side of Vine Drive forced the western length of the ditch to be realigned to the south so that it would run through the two ponds located there. This effectively eliminated much of the ditch segment through this area, rendering it less visually distinct. Due to more intensive development that has taken place in recent decades east of Linden Street, the Coy Ditch is now truncated about 1,025’ east of the headgate and no longer runs anywhere near the historic farm. The few remaining visible segments of the earthen ditch have become eroded and filled with vegetation. Due to these changes, this segment of the Coy Ditch no longer retains a preponderance of its physical integrity. This is particularly the case in relation to the aspects of location and design, both of which have been diminished. It may be argued that other aspects of integrity have also been compromised. In sum, the ditch segment recorded during this project does not support the eligibility of the structure as a whole. Coy Ditch Headgate - During the century that followed its initial construction, the headgate appears likely to have been rebuilt a few times to address damage caused by weathering and periodic flooding along the river. Although no 6.h Packet Pg. 195 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT archival evidence was found to document the specific changes that were made, the current structure consists of what appears to be circa 1950s concrete that rests atop earlier stonework. The concrete on the headgate ties into wingwalls that extend to the east and west. Toward the west, the low wall runs all the way to the College Avenue bridge and was installed as a flood barrier. Despite these changes, the headgate retain some elements of integrity, especially in relation to the aspects of location, setting, design, workmanship, feeling and association. Its integrity is somewhat diminished in the area of materials, but only due to the partial loss of metal components. However, as it exists today the headgate reflects its reconstruction sometime around the 1950s and it remains physically connected to the Coy Ditch. Because the headgate seems to retain a preponderance of its physical integrity, this does appear to support its significance as an important irrigation structure along the river. Diversion Dam/Power Plant Dam – The character of the pioneer-era diversion structure at this location is no longer known, but it may have simply involved a low wall of stacked rocks that were strategically placed in the river to direct flow Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 18 of 25) into the headgate. This technique was simple and cheap and did not require forming concrete in the water. It is also possible that the original diversion did not span the river channel. In any case, the early diversion dam is long gone and does not appear to have ever been recorded. What is known is that by 1937 a substantial diversion dam formed of concrete and spanning the river had been constructed. This work was likely completed as part of a broader river channel reshaping project. It might also have been associated with the 1935 construction of the adjacent municipal power plant (hence the name Power Plant Dam). The structure was modified between the mid-1950s and 1960s to include a large concrete apron on the downstream side of the dam. In 1987 it was rebuilt to address issues of structural failure. The work completed at that time included the installation of a boat chute and fish ladder. Although some minor alterations were reportedly made around 2000, the structure that stands there today largely reflects the dam’s details and appearance from the time that the 1987 work was completed through the end of the century. Because it retains a preponderance of integrity, the dam continues to convey its significance as described above. 6.h Packet Pg. 196 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT VII. National Register Eligibility Assessment 44. National Register eligibility field assessment: Eligible (Coy Ditch Headgate) Eligible (Power Plant Dam) Not Eligible (Coy Ditch) 45. Is there National Register district potential? No Discuss: This property is not associated with an adequate concentration of historically and architecturally significant properties that are contiguous to one another and might allow for the creation of a National Register or local landmark district. If there is National Register district potential, is this building contributing: N/A 46. If the building is in an existing National Register district, is it contributing: N/A VIII. Recording Information 47. Photograph numbers: Coy Ditch, Headgate and Diversion Dam (#9029-9042; #9057-9062) Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 19 of 25) Negatives filed at: Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 1909, Fort Collins, CO 80522 48. Report title: Intensive-Level Survey of the Reach 3 Area, Cache la Poudre River Master Plan, Fort Collins, Colorado 49. Date(s): 15 March 2016 50. Recorder(s): Ron Sladek, President 51. Organization: Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. 52. Address: P.O. Box 1909, Fort Collins, CO 80522 53. Phone number(s): 970 / 221-1095 6.h Packet Pg. 197 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 20 of 25) Site Location Map 6.h Packet Pg. 198 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT USGS Fort Collins 7.5’ Topographic Quadrangle Map 1969 (revised 1984) Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 21 of 25) Site Diagram 6.h Packet Pg. 199 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 22 of 25) Current Photographs 6.h Packet Pg. 200 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Headgate (far left) and Diversion Dam/Power Plant Dam View to the Northeast Headgate (in the distance) and Diversion Dam/Power Plant Dam View to the North Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 23 of 25) Current Photographs 6.h Packet Pg. 201 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Diversion Dam/Power Plant Dam View to the Southwest Coy Ditch Headgate (on the far left) View to the North Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 24 of 25) Current Photographs 6.h Packet Pg. 202 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Coy Ditch Headgate View to the North Coy Ditch Headgate (note stonework below concrete) View to the South Resource Number: 5LR1827 Address: Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 25 of 25) 6.h Packet Pg. 203 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT Current Photographs Coy Ditch (at center) View to the South Coy Ditch View to the East 6.h Packet Pg. 204 Attachment: Site Form, Coy Ditch & Headgate, Dam (5LR1827) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT 6.i Packet Pg. 205 Attachment: 2016-11-13_107 Historic Review (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) 6.i Packet Pg. 206 Attachment: 2016-11-13_107 Historic Review (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) OAHP1403 Official Eligibility Determination Rev. 9/98 (OAHP use only) Date Initials Determined Eligible - NR Colorado Cultural Resource Survey Determined Not Eligible - NR Determined Eligible - SR Architectural Inventory Form Determined Not Eligible - SR (Page 1 of 15) Need Data Contributes to eligible NR District Noncontributing to eligible NR District I. Identification 1. Resource Number: 5LR10315 2. Temporary Resource Number: Not Applicable 3. County: Larimer 4. City: Fort Collins 5. Historic Building Name: Hersh House & Quonset Shop 6. Current Building Name: Not Applicable 7. Building Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80524 8. Owner Name & Address: City of Fort Collins P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 6.j Packet Pg. 207 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 2 of 15) II. Geographic Information 9. P.M. 6th Township 7 North Range 69 West NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 12 10. UTM Reference Zone: 13 Easting: 493740 Northing: 4493720 11. USGS Quad Name: Fort Collins, Colorado Year: 1960 (revised 1984) Map scale: 7.5' 12. Lot(s): Not Applicable Block: Not Applicable Addition: Not Applicable Year of Addition: Not Applicable 13. Boundary Description and Justification: This parcel (97122-00-970), defined by a metes and bounds description, includes all of the land and built resources that are historically associated with this property and remain in place there today. III. Architectural Description 14. Building Plan: Rectangular Plan 15. Dimensions in Feet: 29' x 36' 16. Number of Stories: 1! 17. Primary External Wall Material(s): Stucco, Stone 18. Roof Configuration: Gabled Roof 19. Primary External Roof Material: Composition Roof 20. Special Features: Porch, Fence, Chimney 21. General Architectural Description: Facing toward the north, this residence has a rectangular footprint of 29’ x 36’ and rests upon a concrete foundation that encloses a basement. Its exterior walls (most likely brick) are finished with stucco and stone. The stonework covers the lower walls, rising from the ground to the windowsills. This is a veneer laid in random ashlar coursing. Above that, the walls are stuccoed to the eaves. A carport projects from the east side of the building and enclosed porches are at the northeast and southeast corners. 6.j Packet Pg. 208 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 3 of 15) The front-gabled roof is finished with composition shingles, and large dormers face toward the east and west. Near the northeast corner is a metal stovepipe, and a brick chimney projects above the west slope just below the ridgeline. Along the perimeter, the roof is finished with thinly boxed eaves. The ridgelines have modern metal caps, with ball finials at the ends. North (front) - The front of the home is dominated by a projecting 8’ x 17’ enclosed porch. This has a band of six 1/1 double hung sash windows along its north wall, with a single 1/1 window on the east and west. All of these have wood frames and surrounds. A single multi-light over one light window with curved stuccoed surrounds is found on the main body of the house. The upper walls on the corners of the porch curve outward to meet the eaves above. East (side) – The main entrance near the building’s northeast corner is reached by way of a small carved sandstone stoop with low curved wingwalls. In the entry is a wood door with lights in the upper half, along with a wood screen door. Flanking the entrance are two 1/1 double hung sash windows. To the south is a band of three tall fixed single-light windows with curved stuccoed surrounds. The southeast corner of the home has another enclosed porch that contains an entry with a transom light above. A band of three 1/1 wood-frame double hung windows with metal storms is present there. Directly above this area is a large intersecting gable, essentially a wall dormer with a gabled roof and a single two-light sliding window. Projecting toward the east from this area of the house is an open carport with a concrete floor and shed roof above. Decorative wrought iron posts support the roof, which is constructed of sheet metal and fiberglass. South (rear) - The basement level on this side of the building contains a single deep-set window. Three 1/1 wood frame windows with metal storms are located in the southeast enclosed porch. West of this is a small, possibly two-light sliding window with a metal awning above. Toward the southwest corner is a single wood multi-light over single-light double hung sash window, also with a metal storm. The stuccoed window surrounds are all curved. The upper gable end wall holds a two-light sliding window. West (side) - This side of the building contains no entries. The basement has two deep-set, three-light fixed windows. On the main level are two multi-light over single-light double hung sash windows, along with a smaller 1/1 double hung window. Their stuccoed surrounds are curved rather than having right angles. Projecting toward the west from the middle of the roof is a large non- historic dormer. Likely constructed of wood framing, the dormer cantilevers beyond the main floor wall below. It is finished with what appears to be vinyl siding and has a low-sloped gabled roof along with a two-light sliding window. 6.j Packet Pg. 209 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 4 of 15) 22. Architectural Style / Building Type: Bungalow 23. Landscaping or Special Setting Features: This property is located north of the city’s downtown district and just north of the Cache la Poudre River and the ponds associated with the Coy Ditch. It is situated along the south side of Vine Dr. about 175 yards east of its intersection with N. College Ave., in an area that is mostly commercial. Decorative low wrought iron fencing surrounds the house, enclosing a yard that is landscaped with grass and mature trees. The entry drives east and west of the house, along with the grounds behind it, are paved with asphalt. Additional wrought iron fencing runs along the south property boundary. 24. Associated Buildings, Features or Objects: Quonset Building, ca.1957 (107 E. Vine Dr.) – This building is located to the southeast of the house along the property’s eastern boundary and is a manufactured Quonset shop building that was purchased and then erected on the site. Facing north, it has a 40’ x 80’ footprint and rests upon a concrete slab foundation. The steel building’s combined walls and roof are self-supporting and form an elliptical arch, with side walls that are perpendicular to the ground. Multiple wide, corrugated, curved steel panels were bolted together to give the building a ribbed profile. In this case, the ribbing includes pronounced ridges alternating with deep channels, providing this Quonset with its unique appearance and shape. North (front) – This side of the building holds the main entrance, which consists of a large centered modern metal overhead door with four lights. This is set into the original sheet metal bulkhead wall and is framed with dimensional lumber. A small louvered vent is present above and to the east of the door. A mercury vapor light rises above the peak of the roof. There are no windows or other entries on the façade. East (side) – This side of the building holds no entries or windows. South (rear) – The rear bulkhead wall is formed of steel sheets that were bolted into place. Centered there is a pedestrian door that holds a single light. Flanking this are two windows. All of these appear to be covered with metal security grates. West (side) - This side of the building holds no entries or windows. 6.j Packet Pg. 210 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 5 of 15) Garage, ca.1934 - This small wood frame building is located south of the house at the rear property line and has a footprint of 12’ x 22’. The façade holds a single overhead garage door. The walls are finished with weatherboard siding. Exposed rafter ends are present on the front-gabled roof. A pedestrian door is located on the east, and the building has several 3/1 double hung windows. IV. Architectural History 25. Date of Construction: Estimate: Actual: 1934 Source of Information: Real Estate Cards for 105-107 E. Vine Dr. (parcel #97122- 00-970), Larimer County Assessor 26. Architect: Unknown Source of Information: Not Applicable 27. Builder/Contractor: Unknown Source of Information: Not Applicable 28. Original Owner: Unknown Source of Information: Not Applicable 29. Construction History: According to Larimer County Assessor records, the house on this property was constructed in 1934 and the garage may also have been built then. A 1950 aerial photograph confirms that the home was already there by that time. Around 1957, the owners constructed a Quonset shop building to the southeast of the house for their trucking business. In recent decades, several changes detailed below have been made to the house, garage and Quonset. 30. Original Location: Yes V. Historical Associations 31. Original Use(s): Domestic / Single Dwelling 32. Intermediate Use(s): Not Applicable 33. Current Use(s): Domestic / Single Dwelling 6.j Packet Pg. 211 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 6 of 15) 34. Site Type(s): Single-Family Home and Shop 35. Historical background: According to historic records, this property was developed in 1934 with the house that remains there today. However, its original owners over the following two decades are currently unknown. Additional research in the future may eventually confirm their identity. Henry A. and Imogene Hersh acquired the property in the 1950s and resided there for decades. Born in Colorado in 1925, Henry grew up in the Masonville area in the foothills southwest of Fort Collins. His father worked in the trucking business and his mother was an Italian immigrant. The family included seven children. By 1940 he was still living at home in Red Stone Canyon. In 1943, Henry enlisted in the US Army and around that time appears to have been working as a truck driver. After the war, Henry married Imogene and in 1954 the two settled into the home at 105 E. Vine Dr. He was employed for many years as a truck driver with Sterling Sand & Gravel. Around 1957, they purchased a manufactured Quonset building that was erected southeast of the house. This was used as a private truck repair shop. During the 1980s, Henry launched a trucking company of his own known as Hersh Trucking and the Quonset continued to be used for his business. This eventually moved across the street to the property at 202 E. Vine Dr. Henry Hersh died in 1998 and was buried at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Fort Collins. Imogene continued to reside in the house at 105 E. Vine Dr. into the early 2000s. 36. Sources of information: Aerial Photograph #AIL-1G-191, Fort Collins, Colorado, 11 June 1950. US Department of Agriculture. (This photo show the house on the site.) Aerial Photograph #AIL-6R-28, Fort Collins, Colorado, 21 August 1956. US Department of Agriculture. (This photo show the house on the site, but the Quonset had not be built.) Aerial Photograph of the Light & Power Plant Area (C00149), Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Coloradoan Collection, ca. 1969. Building Permit #12067, 25 March 1968, City of Fort Collins. (This covered the construction of the carport/patio on the east side of the house.) 6.j Packet Pg. 212 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 7 of 15) Burial Record for Henry A. Hersh, Resthaven Memory Gardens, Fort Collins, CO. Fort Collins City Directories, 1956-1973, Rocky Mountain Directory Company / R. L. Polk & Company. Fort Collins 7.5’ Topographic Quadrangle Maps, US Geological Survey (1960, 1969, 1984) Marmor, Jason. “Cultural Resources Survey and Context for the Old Fort Site, Fort Collins, Colorado.” Completed for the City of Fort Collins, 2001-2002 (LR.LG.R22 & R23 and Site Form 5LR10315). Real Estate Cards for 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (parcel #97122-00-970), Larimer County Assessor’s Office. Thomas, Adam. Soldiers of the Sword, Soldiers of the Ploughshare: Quonset Huts in the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. Prepared by Historitecture LLC for the City of Fort Collins, Advance Planning Department, 2003. United States Army, World War II Enlistment Records for Henry A. Hersh, Enlisted 5 August 1943. United States Federal Census Records, Henry A. Hersh, 1930 & 1940 (Masonville, CO). VI. Significance 37. Local landmark designation: None 38. Applicable National Register Criteria: A. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of our history B. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past C. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction D. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in history or prehistory 6.j Packet Pg. 213 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 8 of 15) Qualifies under Criteria Considerations A through G X Does not meet any of the above National Register criteria Applicable Fort Collins Criteria (Fort Collins Municipal Code, Chapter 14, Section 14-5) 1. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history 2. Associated with the lives of persons significant in history X 3. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction 4. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history Does not meet any of the above Fort Collins designation criteria 39. Area(s) of significance: Not Applicable 40. Period of significance: Not Applicable 41. Level of significance: National No State No Local No 42. Statement of significance: Based upon the research and fieldwork completed for this project, the property at 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. was first developed in 1934 and then came under new ownership twenty years later. Around 1957, the owners had a manufactured Quonset shop building erected on the grounds southeast of their house. They resided in the home there through the end of the century and for many years used the Quonset for their trucking business. This property is not associated with important persons in area history, nor is it associated with an event or pattern of events that might make it eligible for National Register designation. While the house, detached garage and Quonset shop remain standing on the site today, they have all experienced non-historic alterations over the past several decades. Because of these changes, this property fails to rise to a level of individual eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. 6.j Packet Pg. 214 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 9 of 15) Fort Collins Significance: According to Adam Thomas’ 2003 study Soldiers of the Sword, Soldiers of the Plowshare: Quonset Huts in the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, the shop building on this site is the only elliptical arch Quonset known to exist within the City of Fort Collins. Despite the fact that the façade has been altered through removal of the original sliding doors and the introduction of an overhead door, the building retains all of the other elements of its original architecture. Due to its rarity and a preponderance of integrity, it may rise to a level of individual eligibility for local landmark designation in light of the standards found in Chapter 14 of the municipal code. The house and garage do not appear to be eligible. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: Over the past fifty years, the buildings on this site have experienced various alterations. The residence’s eastern carport was constructed in 1968 for use as a covered patio. On the west, a large dormer was added, possibly around the 1990s. The exterior of the home was clad in stone veneer that wraps around the entire lower perimeter. It has also been stuccoed. Exactly when these were applied is unclear, but they were already present by the late 1970s and this may have been done during that decade to update the house’s appearance. The stonework and stucco do not appear to be more than fifty years old. The detached garage appears to have remained unchanged through the end of the 1960s. Sometime after that, its front entry, which held a pair of wood plank swinging doors, was modified with the installation of the overhead door that remains there today. The Quonset building is largely intact, although it has experienced a change to its façade. This involved removal of the original pair of large metal sliding doors that once stood there, together with the rail system that supported them. The doors seem to have been taken off by the late 1970s. These were replaced in recent years with the overhead door that is present there today. These alterations have diminished the architectural integrity of these buildings, specifically impacting the aspects of design and materials. The loss of important character-defining features that resulted from these changes caused a diminishment of the property’s overall integrity. Consequently, it is determined to be ineligible for designation to the National Register of Historic Places. However, the rarity of the Quonset building type in the Fort Collins area may overcome the change to its front entry and make it eligible for local landmark designation. 6.j Packet Pg. 215 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 10 of 15) VII. National Register Eligibility Assessment 44. National Register eligibility field assessment: Not Eligible 45. Is there National Register district potential? No Discuss: This property is not associated with an adequate concentration of historically and architecturally significant properties that are contiguous to one another and might allow for the creation of a National Register or local landmark district. If there is National Register district potential, is this building contributing: N/A 46. If the building is in an existing National Register district, is it contributing: N/A VIII. Recording Information 47. Photograph numbers: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (#9789-9818) Negatives filed at: Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 1909, Fort Collins, CO 80522 48. Report title: Intensive-Level Survey of the Reach 3 Area, Cache la Poudre River Master Plan, Fort Collins, Colorado 49. Date(s): 15 March 2016 50. Recorder(s): Ron Sladek, President 51. Organization: Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. 52. Address: P.O. Box 1909, Fort Collins, CO 80522 53. Phone number(s): 970 / 221-1095 6.j Packet Pg. 216 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 11 of 15) Site Location Map USGS Fort Collins 7.5’ Topographic Quadrangle Map 1969 (revised 1984) 6.j Packet Pg. 217 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 12 of 15) Site Diagram 6.j Packet Pg. 218 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 13 of 15) Current Photographs Front of the House at 105 E. Vine Dr. View to the Southwest Rear of the House at 105 E. Vine Dr. View to the Northeast 6.j Packet Pg. 219 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 14 of 15) Current Photographs Front of the Detached Garage at 105 E. Vine Dr. View to the Southeast Rear of the Garage at 105 E. Vine Dr. View to the Northeast 6.j Packet Pg. 220 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Resource Number: 5LR10315 Address: 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO Architectural Inventory Form (Page 15 of 15) Current Photographs Front of the Quonset at 107 E. Vine Dr. View to the Southeast West Side and Rear of the Quonset at 107 E. Vine Dr. View to the East 6.j Packet Pg. 221 Attachment: Site Form, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Fort Collins, Colorado HISTORIC STRUCTURES ALONG THE CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER CORRIDOR MULBERRY STREET TO SHIELDS STREET prepared by Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. P.O. Box 1909 Fort Collins, CO 80522 tatanka@verinet.com 970.221.1095 27 December 2013 6.k Packet Pg. 222 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. P.O. Box 1909 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 tatanka@verinet.com 970.221.1095 27 December 2013 Greg Koch, Vice President Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. 375 Horsetooth Rd., Building 5 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Project: Cache la Poudre River Corridor Historic Resources Analysis Dear Greg, In compliance with my proposal and task order with Anderson Consulting Engineers, I have completed the fieldwork and research related to historic resources located along the Cache la Poudre River corridor between Mulberry Street and Shields Street. This work involved several trips to the corridor over the past couple of months to locate and visit each of the resources discussed below. Archival research was conducted online, as well as in the Museum of Discovery and various city offices. The following report presents the results of my work along the river corridor. However, it should be noted that the current task was not comprehensive in the sense that a deeper level of physical and archival documentation can be completed on each of the historic resources. As we have discussed, this may become necessary as the City determines how it would like to proceed with removal, alteration or retention of the various historic resources in the corridor. Sincerely, Ron Sladek President 6.k Packet Pg. 223 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER CORRIDOR MULBERRY STREET TO SHIELDS STREET HISTORIC RESOURCES ANALYSIS The purpose of this first phase of the Cache la Poudre River project is to identify and collect information on historic and potentially historic built resources along the river corridor, specifically focusing upon the approximately two-mile stretch from Mulberry Street to Shields Street. A number of resources relevant to the purpose of the project were found in this area, all of them dating from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. These are individually addressed in the following text. While the State and National Registers of Historic Places use a basic guideline that calls for potentially eligible resources to be at least fifty years old unless of tremendous modern importance, the City of Fort Collins imposes no such restriction. Therefore, all major resources within the corridor were reviewed during the course of this project. This included automobile bridges, railroad bridges, irrigation structures, and other structures that are potentially significant from a historical standpoint. Excluded from this discussion were the many common features along the river that included stormwater discharge pipes, pipes of unknown origin and use, unidentified slabs of concrete and sandstone, riprap and concrete bank stabilization walls, and other small or inconsequential items that did not appear to have any historical significance. The project also did not stray from the river corridor, defined by its adjacent banks, and consequently refrained from including nearby buildings. A few of these, such as Ranch-Way Feeds, the Fort Collins Power Plant (now CSU engines lab), and some of the buildings along Vine Street, are historic and potentially significant. If they may be impacted by work along the river, they will have to be evaluated at the appropriate time. The historic resources documented along the river corridor are addressed below, moving upstream from southeast to northwest. Coy Farm Dam The Coy Farm Dam is located in the Cache la Poudre River, along the southern edge of the Woodward Development Site and north of the Mulberry Wastewater Treatment Plant’s northwest corner. It consists of a large horizontal rectangular block of rough poured concrete that extends into the river from the north bank. The dam could not be reached for close inspection because Woodward has closed the site to pedestrian access while earth moving is underway. However, observation from the high riverbank to the south showed that the concrete block is approximately 3’ across the top and perhaps 25’ in length. It is broken and weathered by water and ice. Due to the steep slope covered with vegetation, it 6.k Packet Pg. 224 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life could not be determined whether any remnant of the dam remains along the base of the south bank. The Coy Farm was settled in 1862, and has long been recognized as one of the first agricultural properties to be developed in the Fort Collins area. Arapahoe Indians also camped on this land until they were pushed north into Wyoming in 1869. During the mid-1860s, the military camp known as Fort Collins was established less than one-half mile to the west, and the town that emerged from the fort began to grow in the 1870s. Despite the elevation change, the Coy Farm extended both north and south of the Cache la Poudre River, and the dam was situated well within the property’s boundaries. The farm remained in the Coy family and continued to be worked until the late 1980s, when the property was converted into the Link-N-Greens golf course. In the field several hundred yards northeast of the dam, close to where Woodward’s new headquarters will soon be constructed, the Coy barn, silos and milk house remain standing today. These were listed in the State Register of Historic Properties in 1995. Distant from the buildings, the dam was not included in this landmark designation. Coy Farm Dam (center of photo) View to the Northeast Exactly when the Coy Farm Dam was constructed is not currently known. However, it appears on a 1918 Larimer County district court map. The “Map of Josh Ames, Coy and Other Ditches,” located in Colorado State University’s Morgan Library, simply identifies the feature at this location as a “concrete dam” that spanned the river within the Coy Farm. Other than mention on this map, the 6.k Packet Pg. 225 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life archival research completed for this project uncovered no other information about the dam’s exact age, builders, or purpose. Given the dam’s location and the fact that it was developed prior to 1918, it appears likely to have been constructed by members of the Coy family and was somehow related to their agricultural operation. Additional research and field inspection may reveal at least some of the answers to these remaining questions. In the meantime, because of its age and association with the historically prominent Coy Farm, the dam should be considered potentially eligible for local landmark designation. It should not be removed or otherwise altered until it is fully documented and reviewed under the City’s historic preservation code. U.S. Geological Survey River Gauge This feature is located on the sloped north bank of the river, adjacent to the Poudre River Trail about 50’-75’ southeast of the Lincoln Avenue Bridge. It consists of a tall vertical large-diameter corrugated metal pipe with a conical metal cap. Small solar panels and an antenna are mounted on the roof. The corrugated pipe is painted green, except for a small panel on its west face. At this location are the following notations, written in permanent marker: -- HWM High 11.28 9/13/2013 -- HWM Low 11.19 These are clearly high water markings made during the flood event of September 2013. The high and low numbers represent feet above flood stage. A short metal ladder is attached to the pipe’s lower west side, above which is a locked and hinged door that can be opened to access the interior of the corrugated pipe. This indicates that the structure is essentially a chart house that records water levels in the river. Projecting toward the west from the lower area of the corrugated pipe is a small-diameter horizontal pipe. This is suspended above the river by two metal pipe posts. While this structure may appear to have been at this location for some time, it was actually installed during the fall of 2013. The previous river gauge was located on the north bank just west of the Lincoln Avenue Bridge, and also involved the use of a vertical corrugated pipe as a chart house. However, this was damaged in the 2013 flood and required replacement. The gauge was rebuilt in its current location with new materials a short distance downstream on the east side of the bridge. Horizontal piping associated with the earlier gauge remains in its original location today, marking where it previously stood. 6.k Packet Pg. 226 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life Although the current river gauge plays an important role in the federal government’s collection of data regarding stream flow, it is a modern feature that was recently constructed. For this reason, it is not considered a historic structure and is unlikely to be eligible for any form of landmarking or preservation regulation for many years to come. USGS River Gauge Harmony Mill (left) and Ranch-Way Feeds (right) View to the West Lincoln Avenue Bridge The Lincoln Avenue Bridge crosses the Cache la Poudre River on the eastern edge of downtown Fort Collins, just east of Ranch-Way Feeds. The reinforced concrete deck girder bridge is 195’ in length, with a roadway width of 28’. Concrete abutments and a single concrete pier along the river’s north bank support the two-span bridge. Four-foot sidewalks run along both sides of the roadway, and steel pipe guardrails are bolted to the tops of the concrete sidewalls. The paved Poudre River Trail runs beneath the northern span, with the river itself running underneath the southern span. Beneath the bridge, the sloped riverbanks are shored up with concrete riprap. The Lincoln Avenue crossing of the Cache la Poudre River is one of the earliest in the Fort Collins area and dates back to 1873, when the town was being established. Throughout the late 1800s and into the early 1900s, this road served as the primary wagon and auto route between Fort Collins and Greeley. Consequently, the Lincoln Avenue crossing was of utmost importance to the growing community and saw frequent traffic. 6.k Packet Pg. 227 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life The first bridge constructed there is likely to have been assembled from timbers. An 1884 bird’s eye illustration of Fort Collins shows a two-span open truss bridge at this location. Over the following decades, this was replaced by at least two subsequent steel truss bridges. The first of these, constructed in 1895, was a narrow Pratt through truss bridge supported by concrete and stone abutments. This bridge served the community for decades until it collapsed in November 1943 as two automobiles attempted to cross the light structure at the same time and one hit the bridge, dislodging it from its abutments. Sergeant Charles Montgomery, a young local man on furlough from the Army, died in the accident. Due to this collapse, the next bridge would have been constructed in 1944 to get the crossing reopened as soon as possible. The replacement was a sturdier open Parker (Camelback) truss bridge with heavier gauge metalwork designed to handle vehicles that weighed more than horse carts and Model T automobiles. While this bridge remained in use for more than thirty years, over time it became obsolete and had to be replaced. Lincoln Avenue Bridge Harmony Mill (left) and Ranch-Way Feeds (right) View to the West According to City of Fort Collins records, the bridge located at the Lincoln Avenue crossing today appears to have been constructed in 1977. Although a cultural resource survey completed in 1994 suggested that it might be as much as several years older, city documents from 1976 include plans and photographs taken that summer of the 1944 metal truss bridge, which remained in use. These provide clear evidence that the current bridge could not have been completed prior to 1977. 6.k Packet Pg. 228 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life The 1994 cultural resource study concluded that the current bridge was not old enough to be considered eligible for the State or National Registers of Historic Places. This remains the case today. In addition, the bridge is not particularly rare or unique, nor does it exemplify any major development in bridge construction. It is simply representative of the many hundreds of similar reinforced concrete deck bridges constructed throughout Larimer County and Colorado over the past four decades. For the same reasons, the current Lincoln Avenue Bridge is unlikely to be considered eligible for local historic designation and subject to preservation regulation in Fort Collins. Unidentified Concrete Structure This low rectangular structure is located along the north bank of the Cache la Poudre River, adjacent to and west of the Lincoln Avenue Bridge. It faces toward the southwest in the direction of the opposite bluff, on top of which is the Ranch- Way Feed Mill. Behind it to the north is the Oxbow Property, a vacant piece of land containing a long arc of mature trees that mark the former route of the river’s main channel. The unidentified concrete structure is located at the historic confluence of the oxbow with the river’s current main channel, which may explain something about its original purpose. The structure itself consists of a low board-formed concrete wall that projects from the earthen bank into the river, rising perhaps three feet above the winter water level. It appears to have a footprint of at least 10’ x 30’, but could in fact be larger. To the northeast, the structure disappears beneath the riverbank. The concrete wall also disappears beneath a mature tree to the northwest. However, the wall re-emerges beyond the tree and continues for some distance to the northwest before it disappears again beneath a build-up of soil and vegetation. The riverside edges of the wall, both to the southwest and southeast, are broken by a regular pattern of rectangular openings with metal lips along the bottom, suggesting that these allowed for drainage. Between the openings are vertical metal I-bars, and the concretework behind each of these along the inner wall surface is buttressed with thicker angled concrete. Metal bolts rise from the top of the wall at regular intervals, suggesting that at one time these secured sill plates or a cover (perhaps a floor) on top of the structure. Now out of use, the bolts have been bent to a horizontal position. Two non-historic features are also present on the structure, neither of which would have been associated with its original use. One is a combination of connected horizontal and vertical pipes that were associated with the river gauge that until recently was mounted adjacent to the structure (see discussion above). This gauge appears to date back no earlier than the 1980s. The other is an unidentified concrete box with a concrete lid and metal door that may also have been related to the river gauge. It appears to be of relatively modern construction. 6.k Packet Pg. 229 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life The interior area of the unidentified concrete structure is filled with rocks, sand, plants and riverside debris, much of which may be due to recent flooding. The bank to the northeast is also eroding into the structure, and appears to have been reshaped and raised higher than it was originally. It is very likely that additional features of the historic structure are buried at the present time. The original use of this structure is unclear and will require further investigation. So far, research has revealed little about it, as it does not appear in most historical records. Also, no living persons have been located who might remember the structure when it was in use. However, it does appear in a circa 1930 photograph located in the Museum of Discovery archives. In this photo, which focuses upon the Lincoln Avenue Bridge, the structure is seen at the confluence of the main channel (now the abandoned oxbow) and a smaller slough to the south (now the main channel). The historic primary river channel flowed around the structure’s northwestern corner. The low concrete wall is apparent in the photo, complete with its rectangular openings and vertical metal bars. The openings were partially filled with either water or silt, raising a still unanswered question about why it was designed to allow flow through the structure. Above the concrete wall, the structure appears to have had a floor, possibly constructed of wood. A wood railing set back from the river’s edge about eight feet surrounded a small wooden shed that rested upon the deck and faced toward the northeast. Near the structure’s southwest corner was a short stairway with wood handrails that allowed access to and from the riverbank next to the bridge abutment. Finally, the entire structure was exposed, with no built-up riverbank rising behind it. Concrete Structure North Bank of the River West of the Lincoln Avenue Bridge 6.k Packet Pg. 230 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life While the circa 1930 photograph does not fully explain the structure’s use, it answers numerous questions about its original or early appearance, which was in the form of a riverside platform that allowed water to flow underneath the floor. At this time, two possibilities come to the forefront in terms of its possible historic use. One is that it could have had a recreational purpose. The other is that it utilized the flow of water from the oxbow (the main channel) to operate some sort of machinery associated with the shed. In either case, the structure was likely abandoned during the 1950s, when the river through this area was channelized and reshaped. This work diverted the main river flow from the oxbow to its current channel, causing the oxbow to dry up. Additional research may uncover more information on the background and use of this unusual feature, and should be pursued. Because of its age, location, and known characteristics, this historic resource should be considered potentially eligible for local landmark designation. It should not be removed or otherwise altered until it is fully documented and reviewed under the City’s historic preservation code. In addition to the possibility that further archival research and interviews may reveal more about its origins and use, the resource appears to be an excellent candidate for archaeological investigation. Linden Street Bridge The Linden Street Bridge crosses the Cache la Poudre River on the northeastern edge of downtown Fort Collins in the historic vicinity of the fort that gave the town both its start and its name. This reinforced concrete deck girder bridge is 204’ in length, with a roadway width of 36’. Concrete abutments and a single concrete pier on a narrow island in the middle of the river support the two-span bridge. Sidewalks run along both sides of the roadway, and steel pipe guardrails are bolted to the tops of the concrete sidewalls. The first crossing of the Cache la Poudre River along Linden Street was completed in 1903, coinciding with construction of the Great Western Sugar Company factory across the river northeast of downtown. Prior to that time, the river at the northern end of Linden Street presented a challenge to cross. This was due to the presence of two river channels that were separated by an oval body of land known as Grand Island. Due to this topography, the crossing developed in 1903 required the construction of two bridges. In 1908, the Denver & Interurban Railroad extended a streetcar line up Linden Street and over the bridges to provide factory workers with access to the sugar plant. During the summer months, this line also offered rides to the recreational facilities and picnic grounds at Lindenmeier Lake. The streetcar system suffered financially during and after World War I, and service across the river was discontinued in 1923 when a flood destroyed the bridges. However the crossing remained important for automobiles, and the bridges were quickly rebuilt. 6.k Packet Pg. 231 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life Over the past 110 years, the Linden Street Bridge has been replaced several times. In 1904 and 1923, replacement became an urgent necessity due to destruction caused by major floods. These events not only destroyed the bridges, but also reshaped the course of the river. For example, by the mid- 1920s Grand Island had been cut in two, probably as a result of the 1923 flood. This resulted in the need for three bridges at the Linden Street crossing. Over the following two decades, the naturally braided river channel was intentionally reshaped into a single stream that required just one bridge to span. A new bridge, a Pratt through truss, was erected on Linden Street in 1944. Additional work completed during the 1950s realigned the river’s main channel away from the now-abandoned oxbow to the northeast. This restricted its previously arcing course to the straightened stretch that now runs between Linden Street and Lincoln Avenue. Plans were drafted for another new bridge across the river in 1955, although it is not clear whether these were implemented. Linden Street Bridge View to the North The current Linden Street Bridge was constructed in 1984, replacing the open metal truss bridge that had been constructed there thirty to forty years earlier. It is not old or significant enough to be considered eligible for the State or National Registers of Historic Places. The bridge is not particularly rare or unique, nor does it exemplify a major development in bridge construction. It is simply representative of the many hundreds of similar reinforced concrete deck bridges constructed throughout Larimer County and Colorado over the past several decades. For the same reasons, the Linden Street Bridge is unlikely to be considered eligible for local historic designation and subject to preservation regulation in Fort Collins. 6.k Packet Pg. 232 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life Colorado & Southern Railway (BNSF) Bridge The Colorado & Southern Railway Bridge, now owned by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, crosses the Cache la Poudre River on the northern edge of downtown Fort Collins. It is located between the College Avenue and Linden Street bridges, just east of the old Fort Collins Power Plant (Colorado State University’s Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory) and south of the Gustav Swanson Natural Area. This narrow steel girder bridge is over 200’ in length and carries a single track across the river. Concrete abutments and four piers support the bridge, which consists of five spans. Two of the piers rest upon the embankments, and the other two are mounted atop concrete foundations within the river channel. Each pier is formed of four heavy vertical steel I-beam piles with smaller I-beam cross braces. A large horizontal rectangular concrete block rests upon each set of piles. These support the two parallel lines of heavy horizontal steel girders that span the length of the bridge. Wood beams rest on top of the girders at regular intervals and are cantilevered to the sides about four feet beyond the tracks. These support metal walkways that flank the tracks, along with wire rope handrails mounted to vertical angle bars. The standard gauge steel rails rest upon a closely placed pattern of wood ties. C&S/BNSF Railroad Bridge View to the West The bridge runs between downtown Fort Collins and the Vine Drive marshaling yards (known as North Yard) to the northeast. From there, the rail line runs 45 miles north to Wellington and Cheyenne. To the south, the line runs about 60 miles to Boulder and Denver. This crossing over the Cache la Poudre River is 6.k Packet Pg. 233 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life consequently important to the rail line as a whole. The Poudre River Trail runs along the bank of the river beneath the bridge’s southern span. Incorporated in 1898, the Colorado & Southern Railway (C&S) eventually ran from Casper and Cheyenne, Wyoming south to Texline, Texas. From there, a subsidiary known as the Fort Worth & Denver Railway transported C&S railcars to the Gulf Coast city of Galveston. The railroad primarily became known for hauling freight, including grain, sugar beets and coal. Passenger service also ran along the route between 1905 and 1967. Its most famous train, the Texas Zephyr, provided first class service between Denver and Dallas. The Pioneer Zephyr ran between Cheyenne and Denver, with regular stops at the C&S passenger station at the intersection of Laporte Street and Mason Street in downtown Fort Collins. In 1908, the C&S became an independent subsidiary of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (CB&Q). Decades later, in 1981, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) acquired full ownership and operation of the Colorado & Southern. The C&S, and the bridge over the Cache la Poudre River, continue to be owned and operated by the BNSF today. The first bridge at this crossing of the Cache la Poudre River was constructed in 1903, when the sugar factory was being completed northeast of downtown. It appears to have been erected by the recently formed Fort Collins Development Railway Company, which was controlled by the C&S. The rail line crossed the river, ran east along Vine Drive to the sugar plant and marshaling yards, and then curved north to Wellington and Waverly. Passenger service was inaugurated along the route in 1905, after additional track was completed between Wellington and Cheyenne. A series of bridges appear to have stood at this historic river crossing over the past century, each one replaced due to flood damage or obsolescence. In fact, below the north embankment of the current bridge are the weathered remnants of the previous bridge’s wood pilings. The present steel girder bridge resting upon steel pilings appears to have been constructed around the 1980s, and may not be significant enough to qualify for local landmarking or for the State or National Registers of Historic Places. However, whether this is a common bridge type in Colorado has yet to be determined. It does not appear to be common to the Fort Collins area, which may raise its level of significance even though it is only a few decades old. Additional research and analysis may conclude that the bridge exhibits a rare or unique engineering design, one that represents a major development in bridge construction. On the other hand, it may turn out to be unremarkable. For this reason, it is recommended that additional work be completed to answer these questions before any replacement or alteration of the bridge takes place. 6.k Packet Pg. 234 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life Coy Diversion Dam, Headgate & Ditch The Coy Diversion Dam and Headgate are located along the Cache la Poudre River, north of the old Fort Collins Power Plant (Colorado State University’s Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory) and about eighty yards east of the College Avenue Bridge. The low concrete dam spans the entire width of the river. At the center of the river, the structure includes a fish ladder and a boat chute. These are flanked on either side by spillways. The steep southern riverbank, at the south end of the dam below the Poudre River Trail, is supported by a vertical concrete retaining wall. A metal headgate operated by an electric motor is recessed into the dam, about four feet south of its northern end near the Coy Ditch headgate. Coy Diversion Dam, Headgate and Concrete Wall View to the North The Coy Ditch headgate is situated along the river’s north bank at the north end of the dam, where it has historically drawn water into the ditch. Board formed concrete walls flank the headgate to the east and west of its inlet. To the west, the wall extends along the north bank of the river all the way to the College Avenue Bridge. Several feet within the concrete inlet structure is the recessed metal headgate for the Coy Ditch. The metal gate is raised and lowered with a simple geared ratchet bar system that is commonly found on similar structures. Just outside the concrete wall west of the gate is a vertical metal pipe and box with a hinged lid that were presumably used as the ditch’s charthouse. Running from the headgate to the northeast and then east is the Coy Ditch. This extends through the Gustav Swanson Natural Area, passing through two small ponds along the way. It continues east just south of Vine Drive, and then turns to 6.k Packet Pg. 235 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life the south at Linden Street. The ditch runs south and then southwest for several blocks along the west side of Linden Street. It wraps around the west side of the Gustav Swanson Natural Area parking lot and finally tails out in the Cache la Poudre River just west of the Linden Street Bridge. The pioneer Coy family settled in the countryside east of today’s downtown Fort Collins in 1862, before the fort had even been established (see the Coy Farm Dam above). In the arid climate, it quickly became apparent that irrigation would benefit their crop production. Three years after they arrived, the Coys acquired water rights along the Cache la Poudre River (priority number 13) and set to work developing their own irrigation ditch. A headgate was constructed along the north bank of the river across from the fort, and excavation of the ditch was accomplished by hand and with the aid of a horse-drawn scraper. When completed, the Coy Ditch extended for about 1.5 miles to the southeast, crossing through the open fields that today are occupied by the New Belgium Brewery and Buckingham neighborhood. It continued across Lincoln Avenue into the Coy farm (now the Woodward development site), where for over a century it supported the growth of crops such as alfalfa, corn, grains, and later sugar beets. The ditch tailed out in the Cache la Poudre River near today’s intersection of Mulberry Street and Lemay Avenue. After the farm was converted into the Link-N-Greens golf course in the late 1980s, it continued to provide water to the site. With development increasing in the area, over the past two decades the ditch has been truncated and substantially altered, leaving it a remnant of what it was historically. With the constant flow of water and ice, riparian irrigation structures such as dams and headgates require periodic repair and even reconstruction. The Coy Dam and Headgate have been no exception to this rule. Both of these structures have seen at least portions of their concrete and metalwork repaired over the past century, with some of this work completed during the past few decades. For example, it appears that the dam’s downstream face was covered with rocks until about a decade ago, when these were removed and replaced with smooth concrete. The headgate structure and wall to the west do not appear to have been altered for many decades. Additional research is likely to answer more questions about possible changes to these structures over the past century. At this time, it seems unlikely that the Coy Diversion Dam, Headgate and Ditch would be eligible for designation to the State or National Registers of Historic Places. The dam appears to have been constructed much later than the headgate and has experienced alterations that might disqualify it for local landmarking. The ditch itself has been substantially altered and is clearly not eligible. However, given the fact that the headgate was developed during the 1860s by one of the area’s most prominent pioneer families, it should be considered potentially eligible for local landmark designation despite the fact that it has most likely been rebuilt. It should not be removed or otherwise altered until it is fully documented and reviewed under the City’s historic preservation code. 6.k Packet Pg. 236 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life College Avenue Bridge The College Avenue Bridge (U.S. Highway 287) crosses the Cache la Poudre River on the northern edge of downtown Fort Collins, carrying heavy traffic along the city’s main north-south thoroughfare. The reinforced concrete box girder bridge is 228’ in length, with a four-lane roadway width of 76’. Concrete abutments and three large piers support the four-span bridge, which crosses both the river and the Poudre River Trail. Running along both sides of the asphalt roadway are concrete sidewalks, separated from the traffic by low guardrails. Viewing platforms project from the walkways in three locations (directly above the piers) along each side of the bridge, allowing pedestrians to step out of the way and observe the river from above. Metal guardrails rise from the outer edges of the sidewalks. Four reproduction light fixtures featuring a vintage design with glass globes rise from concrete bases on either side of the bridge. Below the deck, the concrete piers are ornamented with vertical striations. Overall, it is apparent that the structure was designed to be both functional and attractive, marking the northern entrance into downtown Fort Collins. Recognizing its important role and location, in the 1990s the city named the structure the “North College Gateway Bridge.” College Avenue Bridge View to the Northeast The College Avenue crossing of the Cache la Poudre River is one of the earliest in the Fort Collins area and dates back to the 1870s, when the town was first established. In 1873, the Larimer County Commissioners earmarked $1,200 for the construction of a bridge over the Cache la Poudre River at the north end of 6.k Packet Pg. 237 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life College Avenue. The street was anticipated to develop into the town’s primary north-south commercial artery, and the trail north of the river provided access to the countryside as far as Laramie, Wyoming. Consequently, a reliable crossing over the river at this location was of utmost importance to the growing community. In March 1875, R. W. Cloud was engaged to erect the first bridge at this location for $864. The county paid his fee with the stipulation that the Town of Fort Collins improve the approach to the bridge from the south. It is very likely that the first bridge erected at the College Avenue crossing was constructed of timbers. According to an 1873 map, it spanned the river’s main channel, but a small slough to the south evidently had to be forded. An 1884 bird’s eye illustration of the town showed two bridges spanning the river, one over the main channel and another over the small slough. The short road segment between them crossed over a small island. From the illustration, these appear to have been deck bridges resting upon pilings. Ten years later, the slough and island were gone, and just one bridge was used to cross the river. By the early 1900s, the Cache la Poudre River at the College Avenue crossing was spanned by a metal truss bridge, possibly a Pratt through truss. This is likely to have been erected after the devastating 1904 flood that destroyed most of the bridges in the vicinity. At that time, most of the traffic over the bridge would still have been horse-driven. By the 1910s and 1920s, automobiles were commonplace on area roads. The earlier truss bridge was replaced in the 1930s by a concrete and metal I-beam structure capable of handling heavier vehicles and faster traffic. Laborers employed by the federal Works Progress Administration reportedly constructed this bridge. U.S. Highway 287 was established in 1939, running from Denver to Yellowstone National Park through the center of Fort Collins and over the College Avenue Bridge. In 1955, a modern five-span steel girder deck bridge was constructed at the crossing, paid for by the Colorado Department of Highways. The project may actually have involved a major expansion and improvement of the 1930 bridge. With a length of 303’, the new bridge included sidewalks, handrails, and pole lights. Concrete abutments and four large piers supported it from beneath. At that same time, new bridges were constructed to the north at the College Avenue crossings over the Lake Canal and Eaton Ditch. Located along a federal highway, the current College Avenue Bridge over the Cache la Poudre River was constructed in 1995 and is owned by the Colorado Department of Transportation. At this time, it is not old or significant enough to be considered eligible for the State or National Registers of Historic Places. The bridge is not particularly rare or unique, nor does it exemplify a major development in bridge construction. It is simply representative of the many hundreds of similar bridges constructed throughout Larimer County and Colorado over the past few decades. For the same reasons, the bridge is unlikely to be considered eligible for local historic designation and subject to preservation regulation in Fort Collins. 6.k Packet Pg. 238 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life Union Pacific Railroad Bridge The Union Pacific Railroad Bridge crosses the Cache la Poudre River on the northern edge of downtown Fort Collins. It is located about 200’ west of the College Avenue Bridge, just east of Lee Martinez Park and the River’s Edge Natural Area. Not only does the bridge span the Cache la Poudre River, it also crosses the Poudre River Trail and the broad floodplain north of the river channel. Due to its historic use, visible location, and physical characteristics, the structure is well known in the community and for several generations has been referred to as the “Telephone Pole Bridge.” This open deck timber bridge is over 500’ in length and carries a single track across the river. Wood and earthen abutments, along with multiple sets of evenly spaced pole pilings, support the bridge, which consists of 31 spans. Each set of five pilings is constructed of heavy vertical poles supported by horizontal and diagonal dimensional lumber braces. Sturdy horizontal wood beams rest on top of the pilings and project to the sides about two feet. These support the long parallel lines of heavy horizontal wood girders that span the length of the bridge. Numerous wood ties cap the girders, held in place by thick boards that run the length of the bridge’s upper surface. Between these boards are the steel rails upon which the trains travel. All of the bridge’s wooden members are held together with metal bolts. Union Pacific Railroad Bridge View to the Southeast In 1911, the Union Pacific Railroad arrived in Fort Collins, extending its main line into the downtown area from the southeast parallel to Jefferson Street. Separate passenger and freight depots were constructed, both of which remain standing 6.k Packet Pg. 239 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life today. Eager to capture new business, in 1924 the railroad constructed an agricultural spur line that would run from its main line in downtown Fort Collins into the countryside to the north. Key to the route’s success, a long timber bridge was erected across the Cache la Poudre River and its floodplain that year, just west of and parallel to College Avenue. Opened to traffic on September 1 st , the 17-mile route extended to Waverly and Buckeye, where a wye allowed the engines to turn around and head back south. With the bridge and tracks completed, trains began traveling north several times each week during the growing season. At Waverly and Buckeye, they picked up loads of alfalfa, sugar beets and livestock, and hauled them back to Fort Collins. In 1926, a spur was extended from this line into the developing oilfield north of town, delivering supplies and hauling crude oil to market in tanker cars. Another spur to the northwest allowed the Union Pacific Railroad to serve the Ideal Cement Plant, which opened in 1927 north of Laporte. The oilfield spur was abandoned in 1946, and traffic ceased along the line to Waverly and Buckeye in 1965. What remained active was the spur that served the cement factory. Trains still traverse this route today, crossing over the wooden bridge in Fort Collins and heading to and from the cement plant, which halted production in 2002 and has since been used as a distribution center. Over the decades since it was constructed, the bridge has had to be repaired on a number of occasions due to flood damage. A major flood in 1976 forced the railroad to replace many of the timbers, and additional repairs were completed following the 2013 flood. Although this work changed out some of its wooden parts, these appear to be duplicates of the originals. Overall, the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge remains in its original location and appears to have retained its original style, wood construction, and historic appearance. It is also a rare example of a substantial open deck timber bridge, very few of which remain standing in the region today. For ninety years, this bridge has played a key role in the development of agriculture and industry in the countryside north of Fort Collins. For this reason, and despite the fact that some of its wooden members have been replaced over the years, the bridge appears to be eligible for local landmarking. In addition, it may be eligible for State and/or National Register designation. In any case, it is important that the bridge be fully documented and preserved, if at all possible, and that no attempts be made to have it demolished. Lake Canal Diversion Dam & Headworks The Lake Canal Diversion Dam and Headworks are located along the Cache la Poudre River, about 1,000’ west of College Avenue along the south side of Woodlawn Drive south of Legacy Park and northeast of Lee Martinez Park. The low concrete, two-step dam spans the entire width of the river, with vertical 6.k Packet Pg. 240 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life concrete wingwalls stabilizing the banks at either end. At the eastern end of the dam (essentially the north bank of the river) are the ditch headworks, surrounded by chain link fencing. Diverted by the dam, river water must first pass through a long horizontal grizzly, or screen, formed of vertical metal pipes before it approaches the gates. This prevents larger floating objects such as wood and ice from clogging the gates or getting into the ditch. A narrow concrete sidewalk with metal pipe handrails and supported by two concrete piers runs along the top of the grizzly. The intake structure is lined with concrete walls that direct the water to two side- by-side gates at its eastern end. While much of the structure appears to be decades old, the gates and their surrounding concretework are of modern construction and are controlled by electric motors. After passing through the gates, the water enters the earthen Lake Canal. This snakes eastward beneath College Avenue, through the northern area of the city, and into the countryside beyond. The canal runs twenty miles to the southeast, supplying water to numerous agricultural users and filling Thompson Lake and Lake Canal Reservoir No. 1 between Windsor and Timnath. Lake Canal Diversion Dam with the Headworks in the Distance View to the East The Lake Canal was constructed in 1873, when the Fort Collins Agricultural Colony and the Town of Fort Collins were established. To build the irrigation system, the Fort Collins Colony engaged John C. Abbott, a former member of the Union Colony (which became the town of Greeley) and future state auditor, along with Benjamin H. Eaton, a prominent pioneer farmer and future governor of Colorado. As they oversaw construction of the Lake Canal, the men were also 6.k Packet Pg. 241 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life busy coordinating development of the Larimer County Canal #2, which diverted river water through the countryside west and south of Fort Collins. During the drought of 1874, a heated dispute arose between the Fort Collins and Union Colonies over water diversions into these ditches. The Union Colony threatened legal action, claiming that the Fort Collins Colony was removing so much water from the river that it was leaving downstream users without adequate supplies for their crops. Settlement of the conflict led to adoption of the Colorado system of water appropriations that remains in place today. During the early decades of irrigation in Colorado prior to 1900, the ditch companies recognized that water storage was critical to their operations. Many began to construct reservoirs that would capture and hold water for use late in the growing season and during period of drought. The Lake Canal Company, which owned and managed the ditch, built reservoirs of its own in the countryside southeast of Fort Collins. The Lake Canal remains in use today, providing water to numerous irrigators along its length. In 1994, a cultural resource survey was completed on the Lake Canal Diversion Dam and Headworks. This document concluded that the resource was eligible for both local landmarking and the National Register of Historic Places. While the diversion dam and headgate have been reconstructed, perhaps several times, since they were first built well over a century ago, they remain in their original locations and are still used for their original purpose. Photographs taken during the course of the 1994 project show that the headgate structure, but not the entire headworks, was rebuilt during the past twenty years. Subject to the constant forces of water and ice, it is common for structures such as this to require regular maintenance and periodic reconstruction. Despite this, the Lake Canal remains notable as a prominent early irrigation ditch associated with Benjamin Eaton, and for its role in the early development of the system of water appropriations in Colorado. Due to its significance and probable eligibility for landmark designation on some level, any plans for alteration or removal of these features should involve careful documentation of the structure and mitigation planning prior to any work being completed. At minimum, the headworks should be left in place even if the diversion dam is removed. Mason & Hottel Mill Race Headgate Two modern pedestrian bridges cross the Cache la Poudre River west of the Lake Canal between the McMurry and Salyer Natural Areas to the north and the Poudre River Trail to the south. Built since 1980, neither of these is of historic interest. West of these, where a line drawn due north from Loomis Street meets the trail and south bank of the river, is a large concrete structure that appears to be associated with the historic Mason & Hottel Mill Race. 6.k Packet Pg. 242 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life Located adjacent to the Poudre River Trail, the board formed concrete structure sits about twenty feet south of the river. It is also several feet above the river’s surface. Since the late 1800s, periodic floods have substantially altered the river’s course and reshaped its banks. Soils and debris built up against the concrete walls, partially obscuring them from view. A large tree has also grown up against the structure’s northeast riverside face. The western wingwall has shifted outward and is no longer fully upright. Overall, the structure appears to have been both constructed and abandoned many decades ago. The riverside length of the eastern wingwall is perhaps ten feet longer than the others. Opposite this toward the river is a parallel, slightly lower concrete wall, with a gap between them of about five feet. The walls were constructed so they form a channel that narrows to the west and is open to the east. About halfway along their lengths are opposing vertical recessed panels with bolts that still retain wood boards. Weathered horizontal boards also currently span the gap between the walls at this location. A tree is growing within the channel. An old wood fencepost wrapped in wire still stands at the eastern end of the upper wall. Mason & Hottel Mill Race Headgate View to the Northeast A map from 1873 and an 1884 bird’s eye illustration of Fort Collins both show a bridge located across the river at the north end of Sherwood Street, two blocks east of this location. In addition, the 1884 illustration places the headgate of the Mason & Hottel Mill Race next to the bridge. However, this appears to be in error. Plans for the town during those early years did call for development to extend northward along a number of the north-south streets all the way to the river. But this did not occur and the low-lying area between the river and Elm Street remained agricultural and undeveloped, possibly due to periodic flooding. 6.k Packet Pg. 243 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing the Past to Life Later maps from 1906 and 1929 show that the mill race headgate was actually located farther west at a point due north of Loomis Street. This is where the large concrete structure is found today. Whether a bridge was ever constructed there is unclear, and seems very unlikely. All of this points to the likelihood that the structure on this site is in fact the Mason & Hottel Mill Race headgate. Drawing water from the south bank of the river, the mill race extended toward the southeast through present-day Lee Martinez Park in the direction of downtown Fort Collins. After crossing College Avenue just north of Cherry Street, it continued to the southeast down Willow Street. The mill was located along the south bank of the river at today’s intersection of Willow Street and Lincoln Avenue, a property now occupied by Ranch-Way Feeds (the old mill is incorporated into this facility). Constructed in 1869 by Elizabeth “Auntie” Stone and Henry Peterson, both prominent founders of the town of Fort Collins, the business initially operated as the Lindell Mill and was the first in the region to produce flour marketed under the names Defiance, Jack Frost, Snow Trader, and Pride of Colorado. Powered by water drawn from the river, the headgate and race were constructed at the same time the mill was being built. Joseph Mason purchased the business in 1873, and in 1880 sold half of it to Benjamin Hottel. They remained partners until Mason’s death in 1881, after which Hottel continued to fully own and operate the business. Four years later, he sold the mill to the Denver-based Colorado Milling & Elevator Company, a growing western agricultural processing enterprise with facilities in several states. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the headgate and mill race would have required regular maintenance and periodic replacement. This would especially have been the case following floods. River water continued to power the mill until the facility switched over to electricity in 1919. This suggests that the headgate structure along the river dates from sometime prior to that year. Additional research may determine exactly when the current structure was constructed, as it may have replaced the original headgate. In any case, the mill race was abandoned and over the years was erased from the landscape, leaving the headgate along the river as its sole surviving structure. The mill continued producing flour until 1948, after which it shifted to the production and sale of animal feeds. The expanded facility remains in operation today as Ranch-Way Feeds, the oldest continually operating business in the city of Fort Collins. Due to its significance as an important resource related to early agricultural industrial production in Fort Collins, the headgate structure is likely to be eligible for local landmark designation. Whether it might be eligible on the state or national levels is currently unclear. However, any plans for alteration or removal of the structure should involve careful documentation and mitigation planning prior to any work being completed. Ideally, the headgate should be left in place and interpreted for visitors along the Poudre River Trail. 6.k Packet Pg. 244 Attachment: Poudre River Historic Resources Report (5273 : POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK (PDP160039) - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) Fort Collins, Colorado CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER REACH 3 CORRIDOR CULTURAL RESOURCES ANALYSIS prepared for US Army Corps of Engineers Colorado State Historic Preservation Office City of Fort Collins completed by Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Metcalf Archaeological Consultants, Inc. P.O. Box 1909 Fort Collins, CO 80522 tatanka@verinet.com 970.221.1095 1 April 2016 Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-1 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. P.O. Box 1909 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 tatanka@verinet.com 970.221.1095 1 April 2016 Greg Koch Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. 375 Horsetooth Rd., Building 5 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Project: Cache la Poudre River, Reach 3 Corridor Cultural Resources Analysis Dear Mr. Koch, Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. and Metcalf Archaeological Consultants Inc. have completed the documentation and analysis of historical and archaeological resources within this project’s defined Area of Potential Effect. This work involved visits to the project area to conduct the necessary field documentation. Research was completed both online and in area archives. Finally, this report and the accompanying materials were prepared for submittal. All of the enclosed deliverables are intended to comply with the requirements for documentation and analysis in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Since the project would affect waters of the United States, the project proponent must meet requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, and therefore, is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. THAI has prepared this report and the individual architectural inventory forms for each site, along with black and white photographs. The archaeological report and forms prepared by Metcalf are submitted in Appendix C. Sincerely, Ron Sladek President Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-2 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Project Area 2 Figure 1 – Map of the General Survey Area 3 Figure 2 – Area of Potential Effect 5 Research Design & Methods 5 Historic Context 7 The Frontier Era (ca.1800-1862) 7 The Military Post of Fort Collins (1862-1867) 7 Emergence of the Town of Fort Collins, (ca.1867-1876) 10 Fort Collins in the Late Nineteenth Century (ca.1877-1900) 12 Developments of the Early Twentieth Century (ca.1900-1919) 13 Mid-Century Developments in Fort Collins (1920s-1960s) 14 Results 17 NRHP Eligible Sites 18 Additional Locally Eligible Site 24 Map of Recorded Sites 25 Recommendations 26 Bibliography 27 Appendix A - Survey Logs 31 Appendix B – Principal Investigator Qualifications 35 Appendix C - Metcalf Archaeological Report 38 Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-3 1 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life INTRODUCTION This project originated in July 2015, when Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. (THAI) was engaged by Anderson Consulting Engineers to complete an intensive-level survey of historical and archaeological resources within an area known as the Reach 3 corridor along the Cache la Poudre River in central Fort Collins. The impetus for the project is found with the City of Fort Collins, which is currently planning for improvements along the river corridor, specifically in the area that forms the northern edge of the downtown core. Anderson Consulting Engineers is the lead consultant for the planning effort. THAI took on direct responsibility for the documentation and analysis of historic properties and resources. Metcalf Archaeological Consultants (MAC) was brought in as a sub- consultant to THAI, specifically to handle the documentation and analysis of archaeological resources. Work on the project began in July 2015 with discussion about the possible Area of Potential Effect (APE), which would define the spatial boundaries of the survey. THAI president Ron Sladek placed a call on July 7th to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) office in Lakewood, Colorado. This resulted in a conversation with regulatory specialist Angelle Greer, who suggested that the APE be limited to work “in the waters.” Ms. Greer requested that the project boundaries, where the City’s river corridor improvements will take place, be expanded by 50’ in all directions to form the APE boundary. One other preliminary task needed to be completed, which was to request a file search from the Colorado Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP). In August 2016, MAC submitted a letter to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) in Denver asking for information from the Colorado Inventory of Cultural Resources on archaeological and historical resources that have been documented in the project area. The OAHP responded on August 14th that it had located 908 individual sites in the larger area (within one mile of the project site), along with 34 survey projects that had been completed there. A database showing all of these sites and surveys was provided. Following receipt of this information, MAC proceeded to complete its own file search using the OAHP’s online COMPASS database to locate additional information about the properties identified in the state file search. MAC personnel culled through and refined the information so that it would focus upon only those resources that are actually located within the defined APE for the project. This resulted in a list of just 7 properties, all of which were historic rather than archaeological in character. In addition, the research indicated that very limited survey work had previously taken place there. With the APE defined and the preliminary file search finished, the consultants were ready to launch into the more intensive fieldwork and research on the project. This work was completed between September 2015 and March 2016. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-4 2 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life PROJECT AREA Within the Reach 3 project area, the City of Fort Collins is exploring a variety of improvements to the Cache la Poudre River corridor along the north edge of downtown. Within the river channel, along its banks, and in the environs, the corridor has been largely neglected for many decades and today is in dire need of attention. A number of the improvements being explored will make the river more accessible to the general public. These include the development of a pedestrian bridge, parking lot with restrooms, park area, and changes to the trail system along the riverbanks. Also being considered is the possible creation of a water park within the river channel for kayaking. In broad terms, the project area is found on the north edge of downtown Fort Collins, in the vicinity of where the Cache la Poudre River passes beneath the College Avenue Bridge. Topography in the area is relatively flat, except for along the river corridor where the south bank rises higher than the north. The site area is found on the high semi-arid plains of northern Colorado, with an elevation of approximately 4,950’ above sea level. It is situated in the NE! of the NE! of Section 11, and the NW! of the NW! of Section 12, Township 7 North, Range 69 West. (see Figure 1 below) In addition to the river itself, this area contains a number of property uses and built resources. Three bridges cross the river, one vehicular and two that are related to railroads. The College Avenue Bridge carries the city’s main north- south thoroughfare over the river. In addition to acting as a local transportation arterial, College Avenue is also designated Colorado State Highway 14 and U.S. Highway 287. The bridge provides the main vehicular connection between central Fort Collins to the south and the northern area of the city to the north. It also connects Fort Collins with northern Larimer County and southern Wyoming in the vicinity of Laramie. Because of this link, the federal highway the bridge carries over the Cache la Poudre River serves as a primary cutoff for trucks traveling between Interstate 80 in Wyoming and Interstate 25 in Colorado. Just west of College Avenue is the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge and to the east 260 yards downstream is the Colorado & Southern Railway (now BNSF) Bridge. These two structures have long been the most important rail crossings of the Cache la Poudre River in the Fort Collins area. Both were established in the early twentieth century and remain active today. The rail connections they provide historically involved both freight and passenger traffic. Since passenger service ended in the 1960s, the bridges have continued to accommodate regional transport of freight. In the area east of the College Avenue Bridge, the river corridor holds several historic resources related to industry, irrigation, water diversion, and flood retention. One of these is a concrete diversion structure that spans the river channel about 110 yards east of the bridge. Concrete flood retention and Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-5 3 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life embankment stabilization walls also run parallel to the river. Sitting on the north bank at the north end of the diversion dam is an irrigation headgate, behind which is an associated ditch segment that heads to the east for a distance of about 1,025 yards. Along the way, the ditch runs through two adjacent ponds that are found in the Gustav Swanson Natural Area, which occupies much of the open land close to and north of the river. Figure 1 Map of the General Survey Area USGS Fort Collins 7.5’ Topographic Quadrangle 1960 (photorevised 1984) As College Avenue extends northward from downtown to the river, the wide thoroughfare is lined with a small number of developed features. The area to the west holds a small automotive sales and repair shop, along with the north-south rail line associated with the nearby Union Pacific Railroad Bridge. Beyond these to the west is the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. The east side of College Avenue south of the river is dominated by the old Fort Collins Municipal Light & Power Plant. This striking mid-1930s Art Moderne building fronts onto College Avenue with an expansive area of landscaped grounds. Decommissioned in the early 1970s, the facility has been occupied since 1992 by Colorado State Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-6 4 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life University’s Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory. The recently expanded and revitalized facility is now known as the Powerhouse Energy Campus. Running on a diagonal from northeast to southwest behind the power plant building is the Colorado & Southern Railway (BNSF) line that crosses over the Cache la Poudre River Bridge just east of the facility. The Poudre River Trail runs from east to west along the river’s south bank just north of the power plant and the museum. This bypasses the heavy traffic on College Avenue by running beneath the southernmost span of the bridge. The popular walking and biking trail includes an overlook perched at the top of the high riverbank just north of the power plant. North of the river and west of College Avenue, the grounds there are vacant for some distance to the north except for the Union Pacific rail corridor. The properties along the east side of College Avenue and north of the river are populated by a series of small commercial facilities that house a variety of businesses engaged in sales and service to the public. Although this area once held a string of residences, these are now all gone. Vine Drive intersects with College Avenue about one hundred yards north of the river. This east-west connector street handles a light volume of traffic and only heads east from College Avenue. About three-quarters of a mile down the road it once ran along the north edge of the Great Western Sugar Company factory and was known as Sugar Avenue. For decades, the street has provided access to local businesses and residential properties. It continues east for several miles, where it heads into the countryside east of the city. Within and close to the project area, both sides of Vine Drive are lined with a series of small commercial shops and yards, along with a handful of single-family homes. The irregular-shaped APE runs on an east-west axis, encompassing an area of approximately 200 yards from north to south x 600 yards from east to west. (see Figure 2 below) Its northern boundary follows East Vine Drive from College Avenue east to the point where the road almost intersects with the historic Colorado & Southern Railway line. None of the properties along the north side of Vine Drive are within the APE. South of the road within the project area are a single retail store along with series of several shops and residences. Behind these to the south along the river are the ditch and headgate, as well as the north flood retention wall. The diversion dam is in the middle of the river. At its eastern end, the APE consists of vacant land. On the south, the APE boundary is more organic than linear, extending about 50’ south of the riverbank and the planned improvements. It includes the south embankment stabilization wall, along with a landscape feature known as the Grotto, located on the grounds northwest of the power plant. To the southeast, the boundary wraps around the Colorado & Southern Railway Bridge and improvements associated with the Poudre River Trail. The western area of the APE contains the College Avenue Bridge and the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-7 5 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life Figure 2 Area of Potential Effects with Planned Improvements RESEARCH DESIGN & METHODS As stated above, THAI and MAC were engaged to complete the cultural resources analysis within the APE, with each firm documenting and assessing those resources that fell within its respective field of expertise. While MAC began its Class I literature and file search and Class III archaeological survey, THAI launched the field documentation, research and analysis of historic resources. The results of these studies were prepared for submission as independent but interrelated reports and are both included here. With the APE’s boundaries finalized and the file search complete, THAI prepared a list of the historic resources to be documented during the course of the project. A site number was obtained for each individual resource. In several cases, numbers had already been assigned to properties that were previously documented. New numbers were obtained from the OAHP for properties that had not been recorded. Based upon the information collected through preliminary fieldwork and research, the following historic resources were found to be located within the APE and were recorded at an intensive level of survey: Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-8 6 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life • House and Shop, 101 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10313) • Quonset Shop, 103 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10314) • House and Quonset Shop, 105 & 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) • Commercial Shop, 203 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10316) • Commercial Shop, 207 E. Vine Dr. (5LR13943) • Commercial Shop, 209 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10317) • Retail Store, 620 N. College Ave. (5LR10297) • Colorado & Southern Railway Bridge (5LR13893) • College Avenue Bridge (5LR13894) • Coy Ditch and Headgate; Diversion Dam/Power Plant Dam (5LR1827) • Flood Retention Wall / Embankment Stabilization Wall (5LR13944) • Municipal Light & Power Plant Grotto (5LR1495) • Union Pacific Railroad Bridge (5LR1815.1) Fieldwork was started within the APE as its historic resources were visited by Ron Sladek of THAI to document current features and to assess eligibility in relation to architectural integrity and significance. Much of this work had to be accomplished from the nearby public rights-of-way, particularly where it involved the privately owned properties along Vine Drive. Staff from MAC separately visited the APE to record its features for their archaeological analysis. Photographs and field notes were taken for each resource to record their primary historic buildings and structures, along with other relevant features in the area. The fieldwork began in August 2015 and was concluded in March 2016. Archival research was also launched to locate information about the properties being recorded and to gather contextual materials. This took place concurrently with the fieldwork and writing. Numerous records and documents were found through government websites, online property and biographical sources, and in the archives of the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and the City’s Preservation Planning Office. These confirmed that Jason Marmor of Balloffet-Entranco last recorded some of the APE’s historic resources in 2001. This took place during the course of a cultural resources survey of historic properties in the vicinity of the old fort site (the fort had been located southeast of the APE and south of the river near Linden Street and Willow Street). Additional documentation had taken place over the years on the Coy Ditch and the Municipal Light & Power Plant. To accomplish the current project and bring all of the materials up to date and to a consistently high level of documentation, THAI completed a new Colorado Architectural Inventory Form (OAHP #1403) for each resource within the APE, whether it had been previously recorded or not. The only property that was not documented and evaluated within the APE is a small non-historic resource north of the Colorado & Southern Railway Bridge. That location holds a fenced utility yard with what appear to be piping and valve equipment. All of the historic resources documentation is on file in the offices of Tatanka Historical Associates. Documents related to the analysis of archaeological resources within the APE are on file in the MAC office in Golden, Colorado. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-9 7 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life HISTORIC CONTEXT The history of the APE is tied to the establishment of Fort Collins as an 1860s frontier military post, settlement of the surrounding agricultural countryside, the emergence and growth of the pioneer town during the late 19th century, and its subsequent development into a modern city by the mid-twentieth century. Central to all of this is the Cache la Poudre River, which runs through the city and passes along the northern edge of the downtown district. The Frontier Era (ca. 1800-1862): For generations prior to the mid-1800s, northern Colorado was occupied by a variety of native tribes, including the Apache, Comanche, Ute, Arapaho and Cheyenne. Nomadic hunters, these peoples traversed the region on foot and horseback in search of game, many of them following the great buffalo herds. By 1800, the plains now occupied by Fort Collins had become part of the tribal homeland of the Northern Arapaho. During the middle decades of the nineteenth century, the Cache la Poudre band lived under the capable leadership of Chief Friday. Born in an Arapaho village, Friday was sent east as a young boy and became educated in St. Louis schools before returning to his people in the mid-1800s. Fluent in English, he became a respected warrior and one of the “peace chiefs,” dedicated to finding an accommodation with the federal government and the pioneers who began to settle the lands along the Cache la Poudre River. Starting in the 1820s and 1830s, French-Canadian and Scotch-Irish fur trappers frequented the region in search of fur-bearing animals, whose pelts they sold at frontier trading posts. By the late 1850s, the fur trappers were mostly gone or had retired. Some of them founded and settled in a small community they called Colona (later Laporte), just east of the mouth of the Cache la Poudre River. This was the region’s first settlement of any size. By the late 1850s, some American migrants from the eastern United States began to travel up the Cache la Poudre River on their journey west. The route took them past the current site of Fort Collins and on to Laporte. While most continued westward, some noted that this appeared to be fine country for farming and livestock grazing. Slowly, the lands in and around today’s Fort Collins began to attract settlers who viewed this as a worthy place to stake out a new future. Colorado was established as a territory in 1861, and although still sparsely populated, Larimer County became one of its first counties. The Military Post of Fort Collins (1862-1867): The deepening frustrations of Native American tribes combined with the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861 to create a situation of fear, unrest and instability on the frontier. Many of the federal troops were moved east to fight, leaving volunteer outfits behind to guard the government’s interests. The security of commercial, passenger and mail traffic on the frontier was threatened, and the increasing number of settlers, traders and migrants were exposed to risk of attack by bandits and Native Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-10 8 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life warriors. Sensing this weakness, tribes and outlaws stepped up their attacks across the central Plains region between 1862 and 1864, ambushing and disrupting migrant trains, cavalry troops, passenger stagecoaches, freight wagons, stage stations, telegraph and rail lines, isolated settlers’ cabins, and the cross-country mail service. Until 1862, Ben Holladay’s Overland Mail stagecoaches, the nation’s primary transcontinental passenger and mail service, had followed the Platte River road through Nebraska and the Overland Trail across southern Wyoming. However, increasing attacks by Sioux and Cheyenne warriors pushed freighter and emigrant traffic along the Overland Trail to be rerouted south into the Colorado Territory along the South Platte River to Latham, near present-day Greeley. From there, many migrants and stagecoaches turned toward the northwest to follow the Cache la Poudre River as they neared the Rocky Mountains. At Laporte, travelers turned north and made their way through the foothills to rejoin the main route of the Overland Trail near present-day Laramie, Wyoming. From there the trail continued west toward Salt Lake City, the Nevada mines, and the Pacific Coast. By the early 1860s, the area now occupied by the city of Fort Collins and the nearby town of Laporte had become the nexus of a network of trails and wagon roads that traversed the largely undeveloped countryside in all directions. Due to its northern location in the fledgling Colorado Territory and its importance as a hub of transportation on the frontier, the countryside along the Cache la Poudre River in Larimer County came under the protection of troops headquartered at Fort Laramie, located along the North Platte River one hundred miles to the north. With enlisted troops embroiled in the Civil War, volunteer units were posted to guard the critical stage and wagon roads that crossed the frontier. In July 1862, a company of the 9th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry arrived in Laporte to provide security for area settlers and to protect travelers along the area’s transportation routes, specifically the Overland Trail and Cherokee Trail. A few months later they were relocated and replaced by soldiers from the 1st Colorado Cavalry. Following the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre in southeastern Colorado, where volunteer cavalrymen killed around 150 natives at a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho campsite, the plains tribes intensified their uprising against the government and Euro-American encroachment. Warriors attacked isolated settlers, stagecoaches and wagon trains on the plains. These actions severely hampered critical lines of transportation, communication, commerce and emigration that connected Colorado with the east, especially along the Platte River route through Nebraska and the Smoky Hill Trail through Kansas. Many Coloradoans agitated for the removal of the plains tribes entirely, allowing the settlers to fully claim the land and make it their own. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-11 9 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life In Larimer County, conflict between Native tribes and early settlers involved occasional raids, often conducted by Utes descending from the mountains to obtain horses, food, cattle and other goods. Non-Indian bandits perpetrated other attacks. Along the Cache la Poudre, Friday's band of Arapaho sometimes begged for and on occasion helped themselves to food from area settlers. While frightening to the isolated settlers, these could hardly be classified as hostile incidents. Friday’s band did not threaten or attack the pioneers or migrants, and no significant violence occurred in the area. In May 1864, men from the 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry were stationed at the outpost, replacing the Colorado troops. The 11th Ohio was sent west to Fort Laramie in the middle of the Civil War with orders to protect the region’s transcontinental mail, transportation and telegraph routes from attack. Four days after their arrival they received orders to patrol southern Wyoming and northern Colorado. They were also instructed to place troops where federal interests appeared to be threatened. With the Overland Mail and emigrant trails shifted to the South Platte-Cache la Poudre route, it became clear that a more substantial presence was needed in the vicinity of Laporte. A contingent of soldiers was dispatched to the area from Fort Laramie, where they were ordered to erect a more substantial fort along the Cache la Poudre River. Led by Captain William H. Evans, the men named their post Camp Collins in honor of their commanding officer, Ohio native Lieutenant Colonel William O. Collins. Camp Collins was a small post that was still under construction when one night in early June 1864 it washed away as the heavy winter snowpack melting in the mountains above combined with a sudden downpour to send the Poudre River raging beyond its banks. Although buildings and supplies were lost downstream, all of the men survived. Determined not to expose his men to another flood, Captain Evans appealed to Lieutenant Colonel Collins for permission to move the fort to higher ground. Collins agreed with Evans that that a move was warranted. On 20 August 1864, he issued Special Order No. 1, authorizing relocation of the post to a more favorable spot four miles downstream atop the higher south bank of the river. Pioneer farmer Joseph Mason suggested this location to Captain Evans. Little did Collins know that within a decade the date of his order would emerge as the birth date of a new western town that would retain his name. The new military post along the Cache la Poudre River grew quickly and provided much-improved amenities to its occupants. Larger than its “camp” predecessor and evidently more impressive to the men who served there, the post was named “Fort Collins.” During its several years of operation, the fort consisted of a collection of log buildings constructed around a central parade ground that was located at today’s intersection of Linden Street and Willow Street. Among the first buildings erected were barracks, mess halls, Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-12 10 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life laundresses’ quarters, a guardhouse, a quartermasters’ storehouse, officers’ quarters, an officers’ mess hall, stables and a hospital. The post was enlarged over the following months with the construction of a sutler’s store, additional storehouses, a headquarters building, a bakery, another guardhouse, and an explosives magazine. With the security that the fort provided, the surrounding countryside began to fill with pioneer farms. John and Emily Coy, who arrived in the summer of 1862, laid claim to a parcel of land along the north bank of the river east of where the fort would soon be established. They provided the fort and the growing mining communities above Denver with hay and food products. Around 1865, John Coy constructed an irrigation ditch to water his crops, with its headgate located on the north bank of the river just northwest of the fort. The Coys and their descendents continued to farm there for over a century. By the mid-1860s, Chief Friday had become increasingly concerned about the present and future welfare of his band of Arapaho. He refused to participate in skirmishes between Native warriors and the cavalry. Instead, he moved his people close to Fort Collins in 1864, where they were placed under the care of the military post. Ironically, the fort had been established to protect the area's settlers from Native attacks. Friday was condemned by some of the other tribal chiefs and warriors for his refusal to fight the settlers and soldiers, and his unwillingness to participate in the war raging on the plains. The days of the peaceful Arapaho of Larimer County were numbered, as their existence became increasingly precarious. Friday resisted government efforts to get his band to leave their hunting grounds and move to a reservation in Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). Under threat of the cancellation of food assistance, he finally relented and signed the 1861 Treaty of Fort Wise, relinquishing his people's lands to the US government. Even after placing his signature on the document, Friday hoped to obtain the right for his band to remain on the land north of the Poudre River, which he requested as a reservation. The Indian Agent responded that the lands were already occupied by sixteen settler families and a stage route, and was no longer available. Emergence of the Town of Fort Collins (ca. 1867-1876): Fort Collins was closed in 1867 and its soldiers reassigned after the federal government declared the post unnecessary to the defense of the frontier. This left the local band of Arapaho in dire straits. Competition from the settlers resulted in a serious decrease in wild game along the area river valleys. Appealing to the territorial governor the following January, Friday reported that game had become scarce and his band required assistance. Supplies, including meat and flour, were provided to get them through the winter. With conflict increasing between the Native Americans and settlers over land ownership and use, the Arapaho were removed from Colorado during the late 1860s. Most of them, especially the southern Arapaho, moved east to Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-13 11 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life reservations established in Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. However, Friday's band of northern Arapahoe did not want to move onto the eastern plains, preferring to head north into Wyoming. They left northern Colorado in 1869 and wandered in Wyoming for ten years before being allowed to settle permanently with the Shoshone on the Wind River Reservation. Common among military installations on the frontier, civilians began to arrive at Fort Collins shortly after its establishment. Among the first was Elizabeth Stone, born in 1801 in Connecticut, who moved ever westward during her earlier years. In 1864, at the age of 63, she settled into a two-story log cabin adjacent to the new fort on the Cache la Poudre. Elizabeth had moved west with her husband, Judge Lewis Stone of Minnesota, to open a boardinghouse for officers stationed at the post. Over the following years, the Stone cabin served as the first private residence, hotel and school in Fort Collins. Just over one year after they arrived, Judge Stone died and Elizabeth became a beloved figure known as “Auntie” Stone to the troops. Her cabin was later moved to Library Park, and today is the only building that remains standing from the earliest days of Fort Collins. Between 1867 and 1869, Auntie Stone and fellow pioneer Henry Peterson constructed the first flourmill in the region. This was the Lindell Mill, located on the south bank of the Poudre River in the old fort area where Ranch-Way Feeds is found today. The plant was powered by a millrace that brought water to the factory from the river along a channel that was over one mile in length. In 1870, Stone and Peterson opened a brick-fabricating operation that provided durable building materials for the emerging town of Fort Collins. Peterson’s own house on Lincoln Avenue was the first area building to be constructed of brickwork. Following the closure of the Fort, the administrative office of Larimer County was moved from Laporte to the small settlement of Fort Collins that was emerging from the former military post. In 1870, a federal census taker found just 838 pioneers residing in all of Larimer County. Although the government had yet to release the military reservation for homesteading, some residents began to occupy and develop the area southwest of the fort across the Denver Road, which became known as Jefferson Street. This core area of the new non-military community of Fort Collins was built on a diagonal in relation to the angled course of the Poudre River and the cavalry post that preceded the town. Today, the Old Town area continues to be distinguished by the diagonal orientation of its streets. In May 1872, the federal government released the Fort Collins Military Reservation for permanent settlement. The community continued to expand with the construction of commercial buildings and residences, all centered on the intersection of Jefferson Street and Linden Street. The town was platted in 1873, with the old fort area and Old Town retaining their diagonal street alignment. To the west and south, the new street pattern was aligned to the primary compass points. While the growing urban core remained south of the river, the areas to the north continued to be settled for agricultural purposes. The year 1876 was marked by Colorado’s admittance as the newest state in the Union. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-14 12 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life Fort Collins in the Late 1800s (ca. 1877-1900): The growth of early Fort Collins received a major boost with the arrival of the railroad. On 8 October 1877, the first train steamed into town from the south along Mason Street on the tracks of the Colorado Central Railroad. The line was quickly extended northward to Cheyenne, Wyoming, connecting Fort Collins with the nation and enhancing both commerce and travel. Because of stiff competition from other regional railroads, the line north of Fort Collins was discontinued in 1886 and the tracks removed. However, the impact of the railroad was permanent. In 1882, the Greeley, Salt Lake & Pacific Railroad constructed a main line from the southeast into the former fort area along Willow Street. These two pioneer rail links allowed area farmers, ranchers, quarries and business owners the opportunity to market their goods beyond the local economy. The residents of Fort Collins were also more easily able to import goods, including household items, wholesale business products, and finished building supplies, from Denver and through mail order services. The railroads made travel between Fort Collins and regional cities such as Denver, Greeley and Cheyenne quicker and more comfortable than ever before. Another advancement in the early development of Fort Collins came with the 1879 opening of Colorado Agricultural College on 240 acres of donated land south of town. From humble beginnings with just five students and three faculty members, the college grew into present-day Colorado State University. This institution brought long-term stability and growth to Fort Collins. Progressive leaders continued to improve the town with the addition of an opera house in 1881, a waterworks plant in 1882, electricity and the first telephone in 1887, a large county courthouse in 1887, and sanitary sewers in 1888. By the end of the century, Fort Collins was also graced with competing newspapers, numerous fraternal organizations, and fine schools and medical facilities. In part, the local economy was based upon the college, supplying its students and faculty with housing, goods and services. In addition, the town served as a market and supply center for the numerous farms, cattle ranches, sheep feeding operations and quarries of northern Larimer County, extending its economic reach far into the surrounding countryside. During the last two decades of the nineteenth century, many of Fort Collins’ finest buildings were erected, its commercial and residential districts established, its cultural life broadened, and its economy diversified. While the urbanized core of the community grew and developed, the area north of downtown and the river continued to be characterized by a sleepy agricultural district located outside the corporate boundaries. One of these properties was the 360-acre Inverness Stock Farm founded in the 1880s by Jesse Harris, a high-end importer, breeder and seller of purebred European horses. This was located north of today’s Vine Drive and east of College Avenue. The farmhouse standing at 232 E. Vine Dr. was built in 1899, several years after Charles R. Evans acquired the property, which he continued to operate into the 1930s. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-15 13 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life Developments of the Early Twentieth Century (ca. 1900-1919): By 1900, access to the countryside north of the Cache la Poudre River was restricted to two crossings, one along College Avenue and the other to the east on Lincoln Avenue. The College Avenue crossing dates back to the early 1870s, when the town was first established. Prior to that time, the only ways to cross the river were to either ford it in locations where the water was low and the riverbanks were not too steep, or to make use of a ferry operated by John Provost near today’s crossing of Overland Trail. During the springtime and early summer, the river was often impassable due to the depth of the water and swiftness of the current. As pioneers arrived in increasing numbers, the establishment of adequate bridges became critical to transportation and development both in the town and throughout the region. The first bridge across the river at College Avenue was a small timber structure built in 1873. Over the following decades this was improved and periodically rebuilt. By the early 1900s, most likely following the major 1904 flood that destroyed everything in its path, it was replaced with a more substantial metal structure, probably a Pratt through truss that carried a single lane of traffic. Just southeast of the bridge, the open grounds east of College Avenue became the site of the town dump, which remained there into the mid-1920s. Between 1900 and 1910, Fort Collins grew by 5,000 residents and the town moved into the twentieth century with a sense of confidence about its future. Area commerce remained strong, and the community continued to serve as a market center. This role was greatly enhanced in 1903 with the construction of a large sugar factory across the river northeast of downtown. The plant, soon owned by the Great Western Sugar Company of Denver, continued to operate through the mid-1950s. It provided a reliable market for sugar beet farmers and employment for hundreds of factory and farm workers. The sugar plant boosted the community’s overall prosperity and stability for years. Many laborers lived in Fort Collins and commuted to work at the plant and on nearby farms. They got to work on foot, by horse, or by riding the new electric streetcar line that in 1908 crossed over the river on the Linden Street Bridge. A new east-west road was also opened north of the river that was aligned to run along the northern edge of the plant. Known as Sugar Factory Road, or Sugar Avenue, this provided access to the factory from the countryside to the north and east. It also connected with College Avenue about three-quarters of a mile to the west. Today this thoroughfare is known as Vine Drive. While the factory was under construction, a group of area businessmen formed the Fort Collins Development Railway Company (FCDRC) with the goal of profiting from the growing need for regional transportation related to the development of beet sugar production. Although horse-drawn wagons could bring the beets out of the fields and transport them a short distance from the farms, rail lines were needed to take them in large quantities to the sugar factory. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-16 14 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life Of particular interest to the FCDRC’s owners were the irrigated lands to the north and east of Fort Collins that were just coming under cultivation. Founded in November 1902, the FCDRC signed an agreement with the Colorado & Southern Railway (C&S) for the construction of a 10.8-mile rail line from downtown Fort Collins north to the planned railroad town of Wellington. Additional branch lines would connect from Wellington to Waverly, and head east from the sugar factory into the Black Hollow agricultural district in western Weld County. The northern route would also soon extend north from Wellington across the state line to Cheyenne. Once completed, the FCDRC leased the line to the C&S, which placed it within its own operating system. To connect its main Fort Collins line from the south to the sugar factory across the river, the C&S constructed tracks as well as a timber pile bridge over the Cache la Poudre River a few hundred yards downstream from the College Avenue Bridge. After crossing the river, the line ran a short distance to the east along the south side of Sugar Avenue, where a rail yard was developed at the sugar plant. The C&S continued to transport both passengers and freight along the route for decades. Passenger traffic came to a halt in the mid-1960s and since that time the C&S (now the BNSF) has continued to haul freight over the line and the bridge’s 1971 replacement. The steady development of Fort Collins continued throughout the early decades of the twentieth century, and by the mid-1910s the town was home to around 8,000 residents who enjoyed its growing commercial and residential districts. By the end of the decade, Fort Collins was improved with a new federal building, paved tree-lined streets, an efficient streetcar system, automobiles replacing horse-drawn vehicles, several movie theaters, a thriving downtown district and developing college campus, a new municipal airfield, a family-friendly environment, and a steadily growing population. The sugar beet ruled the surrounding countryside, as many farmers continued to grow the lucrative crop that supplied the sugar factory with raw goods and provided many area residents with employment and income. Mid-Century Developments in Fort Collins (1920s-1960s): During the 1910s and 1920s, automobiles became commonplace on area roads and resulted in an increase in travel and tourism. Colorado State Highway 14 was established in the 1920s, running westward from Sterling in eastern Colorado, through Fort Collins along College Avenue and over the Cache la Poudre River. From there the road continued west up the Poudre River Canyon all the way to the North Park town of Walden and beyond almost to Steamboat Springs. U.S. Highway 287 was established in 1939 from Denver to Yellowstone National Park along a north-south route that took drivers through the center of Fort Collins, again traveling along College Avenue and over the Cache la Poudre River. The establishment of these highways, together with the resulting roadway improvements, increased tourism and freight traffic through the city. This Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-17 15 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life sparked the development of North College Avenue north of the river, where travelers soon found a number of motels, gasoline stations and cafes that catered to their needs. Prior to the mid-1920s, College Avenue had descended from downtown to the river’s north bank, passing beneath the Colorado & Southern Railroad tracks just north of Cherry St. In 1927, the road in this area was filled and raised to the railroad grade. With traffic increasing and vehicles becoming faster and heavier, the small circa 1904 truss bridge was replaced in 1930 by a much larger structure that was elevated higher above the river. Carrying two lanes, the new bridge was able to handle a greater volume of traffic. This was particularly important with the advent of trucks used for regional and cross-country shipping. In 1955, the Colorado Department of Highways launched a project to improve a more than 1.6-mile stretch of College Avenue from Cherry and Willow Streets to the north. This included a major upgrade of the 1930 bridge. The project resulted in its expansion to a length of 303’, with new sidewalks, metal pipe handrails, and pole lights. Concrete abutments and large piers supported it from beneath, and the roadway was widened to allow for two traffic lanes in either direction. The present bridge at this location was constructed in 1995. With the opening of Sugar Factory Road (Vine Drive) east of College Avenue in the early twentieth century, the former agricultural lands just north of the river and south of Vine were subdivided into small parcels. Between the 1920s and early 1960s, a few of these were developed with modest houses. Small commercial buildings (including two Quonsets) were also developed for use as machines shops, welding shops, a distribution facility, and automobile and truck repair shops. A grocery store also opened on the southeast corner of College and Vine. While some of these have been removed, a number of the buildings remain standing today. Oil was discovered near Wellington in 1923 about ten miles north of the city and many believed that a new period of tremendous growth was at hand. The following year the Union Pacific Railroad constructed a branch line north from downtown Fort Collins into the oilfield and agricultural district near Waverly and Buckeye. Although the oilfield proved to be less productive than anticipated, numerous wells were completed and oil was pumped for decades. The rail connection also helped the area thrive as an agricultural district. In 1927, a short branch line to the west was constructed to serve the new Ideal Cement Co. plant north of Laporte, adding another major industry to the area’s long-term growth. While the 1920s was a decade of expansion in Fort Collins, the Depression and drought of the 1930s caused many town businesses, along with area farms and ranches, to struggle. In 1935, Colorado Agricultural College changed its name to the Colorado College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts. Its sizable contingent of faculty, staff and students on government scholarships provided a degree of stability and kept the town afloat during the worst days of this era. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-18 16 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life Although the Depression caused a slowdown in development, in 1936 the city celebrated the construction of a new municipal light and power plant adjacent to the river along College Avenue on the site of the former city dump. Paid for by the federal Works Progress Administration and built by crews of local men, the large Art Moderne building became a city landmark while its electrical power freed Fort Collins from the control of privately owned utility companies. The expansive grounds around the building were landscaped, turning the site into an unusually attractive industrial facility that became the pride of the community. On the eve of World War II, Fort Collins had a population of around 12,000. In addition to sending numerous young men to participate in the conflict overseas, residents grew victory gardens, participated in scrap drives, lived on ration coupons, purchased war bonds, and followed the war news closely. The end of the war in 1945 thrust Fort Collins into a decades-long period of growth that lasted through the end of the century. As a watershed in American history, World War II was followed by major changes throughout the nation. During the second half of the 1940s and into the 1950s, Fort Collins was flooded with veterans seeking an education at Colorado A&M, along with others who returned home to find jobs and start families. In 1957 the college attained university status and changed its name to Colorado State University. To accommodate population growth and the increase in families seeking homes in the emerging city, developers began constructing residential subdivisions among the seemingly endless fields on the outskirts of town. Although the sugar plant closed in the mid-1950s, Fort Collins grew into a modern city with the development of new infrastructure along with homes, public schools, retail stores, restaurants, service shops, entertainment venues and houses of worship. To handle the need for more sophisticated local government, a new municipal building was erected in 1957-58 on the west side of downtown. Land use patterns also changed as a result of population growth, the increase in automobile ownership, rapid growth of the consumer economy, the development of new construction materials and architectural styles, and evolving standards in planning and development. The city expanded its boundaries in all directions during the decades after the war by annexing lands around its perimeter. In 1959, following several years of petitions and hearings, the city council approved the North College Annexation, which brought an extensive area north of the river into the city. This included the College Avenue corridor beyond Willox Lane as well as the properties along the south side of East Vine Drive. Within a single century, Fort Collins had grown from its origins as an isolated military outpost into a thriving city that was poised for even greater growth over the following decades. By the end of the 20th century, the city’s population had reach more than 118,000 persons and it was being hailed as one of the finest places to live in the United States due to its excellent university, family-friendly environment, retiree resources, outdoor recreation, and relaxed quality of life. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-19 17 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life RESULTS Once the APE was determined for this project with guidance from the Army Corps of Engineers, the selection of which specific historic resources to include in the study focused primarily upon buildings and structures that are more than fifty years old. One younger building was included at the request of the City of Fort Collins because of planning for future improvements in the project area. This resulted in a total of thirteen individual sites that were studied during the course of the survey. Of these, buildings occupy seven properties, three are bridges spanning the river, one involves an assemblage of irrigation and water diversion structures, and the final two are built landscape features. All of the fieldwork and archival research were completed to intensive-level standards with the goal of documenting each resource to as full an extent as possible within the project’s goals, budget and schedule. This work focused upon the collection of field notes, photographs, and both primary and secondary archival research sources. Detailed information was needed for each site and resource to develop historical narratives, evaluate architecture and integrity, and to reach conclusions regarding significance. A number of the resources studied during the project are sites and structures that had not been previously recorded or were not adequately recorded. Some proved particularly challenging to research due to a lack of source materials. Making things more difficult, the residential and commercial properties north of the river along Vine Drive were not annexed into the city until the late 1950s. Because of this, they were not fully included in some of the standard sources of information that are consulted in urban areas (such as city directories and fire insurance maps). No previous studies had been completed to record the bridges, diversion dam, and walls along the river corridor. Despite these challenges and through intensive research, an adequate of information was found to record all of the resources. The development and use of contextual information is important to understanding the project area’s history and development, along with the significance of its individual resources. Because of this, additional research was completed to prepare a written context for the City of Fort Collins and the specific area under study. While much is readily available regarding the broad history of the city and its more notable resources, information on this specific area had to be pulled together from a variety of sources. Following completion of the archival research and fieldwork, the results of these efforts were presented in this survey report and its accompanying site forms. A Colorado Architectural Inventory Form (OAHP #1403) was completed for each property or resource. All of the original documentation collected is on file in the office of THAI in Fort Collins, Colorado. Architectural historian and THAI president Ron Sladek personally completed all of the fieldwork, research, and deliverables preparation. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-20 18 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life Evaluation of the individual historic resources within the APE was completed in light of each site’s age, architectural integrity and significance. Every site was measured against the National Register significance criteria to determine eligibility. These are the same standards used by the City of Fort Collins to evaluate historic resources for local landmark designation. • A Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; • B Associated with the lives of significant persons in our past; • C Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; • D Yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in history or prehistory. Based upon the results of this study, the project area within the APE was found to hold a collection of historic and non-historic buildings, along with a variety of historic structures along and close to the river corridor. Because of its lack of physical and architectural cohesiveness and integrity, the area does not exhibit potential for the establishment of a historic district. Instead, only a few of the thirteen properties documented were found to be significant and individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. NRHP Eligible Sites Municipal Light & Power Plant Grotto 450 N. College Ave., built 1936 (5LR1495) This landscape feature was constructed in 1936 with WPA funding in association with the large electrical power plant that was also under development at that time on the same property. The Grotto served not only to beautify the site, but had a utilitarian function as a water cooling feature for heated effluent that was discharged from the plant. It continued to be used for this purpose until the facility was decommissioned in 1973. Although the Grotto experienced some changes between the 1950s and 1970s, it retains a preponderance of its integrity and still conveys its age, use and functional association with the adjacent electric plant. It also underscores the fact that the principles of the City Beautiful movement extended into the Depression era. In this case, the City of Fort Collins wanted to see the grounds around its new, publicly owned, Art Moderne electric plant improved for aesthetic reasons due to the site’s prominent location along College Avenue and adjacent to the Cache la Poudre River. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-21 19 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life These factors support the eligibility of the Grotto for NRHP designation on the local level under Criterion A in the area of Industry and Criterion C in the area of Landscape Architecture. It also supports the eligibility of the entire power plant site. In 1987, the City of Fort Collins passed an ordinance landmarking the power plant and an adjacent Art Deco fountain. It was later discovered that the Grotto had been overlooked. To address this, the city council passed another ordinance in 1999 adding the Grotto to the designated property. The Municipal Light & Power Plant and Grotto Circa 1937 (Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Collection) The Grotto, 2016 Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-22 20 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life Union Pacific Railroad, Buckeye Branch Bridge Cache la Poudre River, built 1924 (5LR1815.1) This timber stringer bridge supported by multiple timber bents is about 460’ in length and was constructed in 1924 over the Cache la Poudre River just north of downtown Fort Collins by the Union Pacific Railroad. With the Wellington Oilfield just opened north of the city and the agricultural district there ripe for development, the railroad proceeded with the branch at a time when very little rail-related construction was taking place anywhere in Colorado. This bridge across the river and its floodplain was the single most important structure that had to be completed before the sixteen-mile line could be extended north of the city. In 1927 a short 2.5-mile branch off the Buckeye line was added to reach the recently opened Ideal Cement Company plant north of Laporte. The northern length of the Buckeye Branch continued to be used until 1965, when it was abandoned and dismantled. However, the southern reach from Fort Collins to the Ideal Cement Company plant was left intact and remains in periodic use today. The Buckeye Branch Bridge over the Cache la Poudre River has experienced the replacement of various timber parts over the years during the course of its regular maintenance as an active structure and to repair periodic flood damage. However, this work has also allowed it to retain a high degree of physical integrity. Today the bridge continues to convey its age, purpose, and association with the historic Union Pacific branch line. These factors support the eligibility of the Buckeye Branch Bridge for NRHP designation on the local level under Criterion A in the area of Engineering and Criterion C in the area of Rail-Related Transportation. It also supports the eligibility of the branch line as a whole. The bridge is eligible for local designation in association with the same criteria. The UPRR Buckeye Branch Bridge, 2016 Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-23 21 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life Coy Ditch Headgate, rebuilt ca.1955 Coy Diversion Dam / Power Plant Dam, built 1987 (5LR1827) Coy Ditch Headgate: Built around 1865 by pioneer farmer John G. Coy, the Coy Ditch remained in use for well over a century, providing irrigation water to his family farm east of the fort and emerging townsite. It was abandoned around twenty-five years ago and is now truncated approximately 1,025’ east of the headgate, cutting off much of its original length. Sometime around 1960, the western length of the ditch along the south side of Vine Drive was moved to the south to run through two ponds that were already located there. Today much of the remaining segment is eroded and filled with vegetation. Hardly recognizable, the little that has survived is not eligible for the NRHP. The original Coy Ditch Headgate along the north bank of the river was likely a timber, stone, or rough grout structure. Over the following century, it would have required ongoing maintenance to keep it operating as intended. In addition, the headgate had to be reconstructed periodically with durable materials such as stone and concrete due to the fact that the Cache la Poudre River occasionally flooded, destroying built features in the path of its raging waters. The largest and most devastating recorded flood along the corridor took place in 1904, taking out not only headgates but also area roads and railroad bridges. Additional floods of some size occurred over the following decades, with particularly notable events in 1923, 1930, 1949, and 1951. Based upon the current appearance of the structure, combined with limited records that were found, the headgate seems to have last been rebuilt around the 1950s when the ditch was still in use. This may have been in response to damage caused by the 1951 flood. Visible below the concrete within the north side of the headgate is stonework dating from an earlier period in its history, possibly from its reconstruction following the 1904 flood. Today the headgate is silted in, a few parts of its gate mechanism are missing, and it is no longer operable. However, the structure still stands and is recognizable today as the historic headgate that diverted water into the pioneer Coy Ditch. The headgate remained in use for more than three decades after it was last rebuilt, making its current structure and appearance historic. Today it remains relatively intact and exhibits good integrity as it continues to convey its use and historical association with the Coy Farm (listed in the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties in 1995, 5LR1568). Consequently, the headgate is assessed to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places on the local level under Criterion A in the area of Agriculture for its association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history. It is also likely to be eligible for local designation under the same criteria. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-24 22 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life Coy Diversion Dam / Power Plant Dam: This concrete diversion structure spans the width of the Cache la Poudre River and is located south of the Coy Ditch Headgate and northeast of the Fort Collins Municipal Light & Power Plant. It replaced an earlier structure at that location that had been built in the 1930s, most likely by the US Army Corps of Engineers. While this could not be confirmed, it appears that the 1930s dam may have served both the ditch headgate and the power plant, pooling water upstream so it could be diverted to each of these. Future research may uncover whether it was in fact related to water intake for the electrical power plant prior to the facility’s closure in 1973. What makes the 1987 diversion structure eligible for the NRHP is not its association with either the ditch or the power plant, both of which had essentially reached the end of their functional lives. By the mid-1980s, the fifty-year-old dam had fallen into disrepair and action needed to be taken. The Fort Collins city council approved an expenditure of $182,000 for its restructuring, and as the work proceeded into early 1987, the dam was modified to include a boat chute for canoes, kayaks and inner tubes, along with a small fish ladder. The City also submitted a water court filing for a junior water right of just 55 cubic feet per second “for municipal purposes, including recreational, piscatorial, fishery, wildlife and other beneficial uses.” In its filing, the City claimed that it had no plans to remove any water from the river in association with these rights. Instead, it wanted to use the water for in-channel flow for recreational purposes and to support wildlife. In other words, this water rights filing was for the first in- channel diversion in Colorado history. The move sparked what evolved into a complex legal conflict over the question of who controls water rights related to recreation and wildlife protection. It also begged an answer to the question of whether in-channel diversions were legal when no water was actually being removed from the river. The case forced additional legal discussion of the definitions of the terms “diversion,” and “beneficial use,” and required that a determination be made regarding whether an in-stream dam diverted or controlled the flow of water. In 1992, in City of Thornton v. City of Fort Collins (830 P.2d 915, No. 90SA514), the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in favor of the City of Fort Collins, declaring that the Power Plant Dam was in fact a legal control structure on the river, and that the boat chute and fish ladder constituted beneficial uses of the water rights. Resolution of the case encouraged other communities across the state to file for water rights related to recreation and wildlife protection. Over the following decade these included Aspen, Breckenridge, Golden, Littleton and Vail. In 2001, the Colorado General Assembly passed Senate Bill 216, which recognized recreational in-channel diversions as a legal, beneficial use of the state’s waters. The legislators also instructed the Colorado Water Conservancy Board to establish appropriate rules governing the filing of such cases in water court. The Board’s new rules went into effect on the first day of 2002, and the Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-25 23 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life program has been active ever since. Over the past fourteen years, an additional group of communities and organizations have secured in-channel water rights decrees. These include Pitkin County, Avon, Carbondale, Chaffee County, Durango, Grand County, Longmont, Pueblo, Silverthorne, Steamboat Springs, and the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District. Glenwood Springs currently has an application pending. Exhibit a good degree of integrity, the dam continues to convey its historic origins and use over many decades. It is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places on the local and state levels under Criterion A in the area of Law for its association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history. This specifically involves its direct relationship to the evolution of Colorado water law, particularly the establishment of in-channel diversion rights for recreation and wildlife protection. The period of significance for this structure’s eligibility starts in 1986, when the City of Fort Collins moved to modify the dam, and runs through 2002, when the new rules promulgated by the Colorado Water Conservancy Board went into effect. This late period of significance triggers an additional requirement for review under NRHP Criteria Consideration G as a property that has achieved significance within the past fifty years. Much has been written in newspaper articles, online materials, and legal journals about the development of Colorado water law during the late 1900s and early 2000s. These documents highlight the importance of the City of Fort Collins’ 1987 modification of the Power Plant Dam, along with its related effort to secure water rights for in-channel diversions. The resulting legal case that made its way to the Colorado Supreme Court, followed by passage of a Senate bill in the Colorado General Assembly, speak to the importance of this structure in recent history. Subsequent events, including the promulgation of new rules for the filing of recreational in-channel water rights claims by the Colorado Water Conservancy Board underscore the impact this has had, and will continue to have, upon the development of Colorado water law. For these reasons, the Power Plant Dam is determined to be of exceptional importance and meets the standard for Criteria Consideration G. Because this resource has played an important part in Fort Collins history during the late nineteenth and very early twentieth centuries, it is eligible for local designation in association with the same criterion as discussed above. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-26 24 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life The Coy Ditch Headgate on the Far Left The Diversion Dam/Power Plant Dam Spanning the River 2016 Additional Locally Eligible Site Hersh Shop Quonset 107 E. Vine Dr., built ca.1957 (5LR10315) The Quonset building on this property was purchased and erected there around 1957 to serve as a private repair shop for the owner of a trucking company who lived in the adjacent house at 105 E. Vine Dr. Henry Hersh was a Colorado native who grew up in the nearby foothills quarry town of Masonville southwest of Fort Collins. After serving in World War II, he returned home and ended up taking a trucking job with Sterling Sand & Gravel. Around 1957 he had the Quonset shop built on his property and used it for years for truck repairs and starting in the 1980s for his own trucking business. According to Adam Thomas’ 2003 study Soldiers of the Sword, Soldiers of the Plowshare: Quonset Huts in the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, the shop building on this property is the only elliptical arch Quonset known to exist within the City of Fort Collins. Despite the fact that the façade has been altered through removal of the original sliding doors and the introduction of an overhead door, the building retains all of the other elements of its original architecture. Due to its rarity and a preponderance of integrity, it rises to a level of individual eligibility for local landmark designation in light of the standards found in Chapter 14 of the municipal code, specifically under Criterion C in the area of Architecture. The house and garage on the property do not appear to be eligible. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-27 25 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life The Hersh Shop Quonset, 2016 Map of Recorded Sites Within the APE Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-28 26 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life RECOMMENDATIONS The City of Fort Collins and its consultants are currently in the process of completing an engineering and design study of the project area. This focuses upon plans to complete river corridor improvements along with changes to the area south of Vine Drive that may include the removal of buildings and related features there. These changes will make the river area more accessible to the public and enhance its use and attraction as a natural asset to the community. All of the current plans are shown on the diagram presented in Figure 2 on page 5. These are expected to be refined in the coming months as the planning project moves forward and comments are received from various stakeholders. Planning for the project is taking into serious consideration the historical and environmental character of the river corridor where it runs along the northern edge of downtown. In addition to its natural values, the APE was found to hold a dozen developed historic features that date from the period between the 1860s and 1960s. While the majority of these were determined to be not significant on the local, state or national levels, several are important to the community and need to be carefully considered as the project moves forward. No significant archaeological resources were found. Details about the area’s resources are found in the accompanying site forms and are summarized in this report. Among the few resources found to be significant and eligible for the NRHP and/or local landmarking, there are currently no anticipated direct or indirect adverse impacts to the Union Pacific Railroad’s Buckeye Branch Bridge (5LR1815.1) or to the Municipal Light & Power Plant Grotto (5LR1495). The bridge might be nominated for local landmark designation or to the NRHP if the railroad were amenable. However, since it is still in use this is likely to prove difficult if not impossible to achieve. The Grotto has already been locally landmarked together with the adjacent power plant, and the entire site might merit nomination to the NRHP. The question of whether it is officially eligible will probably depend upon the impact of the recent addition to the building. In terms of the remaining sites that were found to be significant and eligible for the NRHP and/or local landmarking, current planning suggests that there appear to be anticipated direct or indirect adverse impacts to these resources. The locally and NRHP eligible Coy Ditch Headgate and Diversion Dam/Power Plant Dam (5LR1827) are expected to be demolished to make way for improvements to these areas. Whether the locally eligible Hersh Shop Quonset at 107 E. Vine Dr. (5LR10315) will be removed or retained has not been determined. The City of Fort Collins will need to explore these questions and determine whether the demolition of eligible resources can be mitigated. Where possible, measures should be taken to protect the integrity and survival of eligible resources during the course of the improvements project. However, where impacts will be unavoidable, mitigation may take the form of Colorado OAHP Level I or II documentation. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-29 27 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life BIBLIOGRAPHY Aerial Photograph of the Light & Power Plant Area (#C00149), Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Coloradoan Collection, ca. 1969. Aerial Photographs, US Department of Agriculture #47-08, Fort Collins, Colorado, 21 July 1937. #AIL-1G-191, Fort Collins, Colorado, 11 June 1950. #AIL-6R-28, Fort Collins, Colorado, 21 August 1956. #AIL-1KK-177, Fort Collins, Colorado, 27 July 1969. Ahlbrandt, Arlene Briggs & Kathryn Stieben, editors. History of Larimer County, Volume II. Dallas, TX: Curtis Media Corp., 1987. Aller-Lingle-Massey Architects and Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. Coy- Hoffman Farm: Historic Structure Assessment. Prepared for Woodward Inc., March 2014. Beier, Harold. 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Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-33 31 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life APPENDIX A Survey Log by Site Number Site Number Location Resource Name NRHP Eligibility 5LR1495 450 N. College Ave. Municipal Light & Power Plant Grotto Eligible (see note 3 below) 5LR1815.1 Cache la Poudre River Union Pacific Railroad, Buckeye Branch Bridge Eligible (see note 4 below) 5LR1827 Cache la Poudre River Coy Ditch, Headgate & Diversion Dam (Power Plant Dam) Not Eligible – Ditch / Eligible - Headgate & Diversion Dam (see note 2 below) 5LR10297 620 N. College Ave. Ray’s Little Super Market Not Eligible 5LR10313 101 E. Vine Dr. Munroe House & Machine Shop Not Eligible 5LR10314 103 E. Vine Dr. Munroe Shop Quonset Not Eligible 5LR10315 105-107 E. Vine Dr. Hersh House & Shop Quonset Not Eligible (see note 1 below) 5LR10316 203 E. Vine Dr. 32 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life Site Number Location Resource Name NRHP Eligibility 5LR10317 209 E. Vine Dr. Cinema Service Inc. Shop Not Eligible 5LR13893 Cache la Poudre River Colorado & Southern Railway, Cache la Poudre River Bridge Not Eligible 5LR13894 Cache la Poudre River College Avenue Bridge Not Eligible 5LR13943 207 E. Vine Dr. Russell Transport Inc. Shop Not Eligible 5LR13944 Cache la Poudre River Flood Retention Wall and Embankment Stabilization Wall Not Eligible Note 1: The Quonset appears to be eligible for local designation. Note 2: The headgate and diversion dam are also eligible for local designation. Note 3: The Grotto is a contributing feature of the NRHP-eligible power plant site. It has also been locally designated as an important element of the power plant site. Note 4: The bridge is also eligible for local designation. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-35 33 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life APPENDIX A Survey Log by Address/Location Location Site Number Resource Name NRHP Eligibility 450 N. College Ave. 5LR1495 Municipal Light & Power Plant Grotto Eligible (see note 3 below) 620 N. College Ave. 5LR10297 Ray’s Little Super Market Not Eligible 101 E. Vine Dr. 5LR10313 Munroe House & Machine Shop Not Eligible 103 E. Vine Dr. 5LR10314 Munroe Shop Quonset Not Eligible 105-107 E. Vine Dr. 5LR10315 Hersh House & Shop Quonset Not Eligible (see note 1 below) 203 E. Vine Dr. 5LR10316 Sherman Brooks Motors Shop Not Eligible 207 E. Vine Dr. 5LR13943 Russell Transport Inc. Shop Not Eligible 209 E. Vine Dr. 5LR10317 Cinema Service Inc. Shop Not Eligible Cache la Poudre River 5LR1815.1 Union Pacific Railroad, Buckeye Branch Bridge Eligible (see note 4 below) 34 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life Location Site Number Resource Name NRHP Eligibility Cache la Poudre River 5LR1827 Coy Ditch, Headgate & Diversion Dam (Power Plant Dam) Not Eligible – Ditch / Eligible - Headgate & Diversion Dam (see note 2 below) Cache la Poudre River 5LR13893 Colorado & Southern Railway, Cache la Poudre River Bridge Not Eligible Cache la Poudre River 5LR13894 College Avenue Bridge Not Eligible Cache la Poudre River 5LR13944 Flood Retention Wall and Embankment Stabilization Wall Not Eligible Note 1: The Quonset appears to be eligible for local designation. Note 2: The headgate and diversion dam are also eligible for local designation. Note 3: The Grotto is a contributing feature of the NRHP-eligible power plant site. It has also been locally designated as an important element of the power plant site. Note 4: The bridge is also eligible for local designation. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-37 35 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life APPENDIX B Ron Sladek, Principal Investigator Professional Qualifications President, Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. Historian, Architectural Historian, Preservation Consultant Education B.A., Political Science & Legal Philosophy, University of Colorado, Boulder CO, 1983 M.A., American History (Western Social & Cultural), University of Colorado, Boulder CO, 1987 Postgraduate Work in Historic Preservation, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins CO, 1991-1992 Professional Experience Ron Sladek, founder and president of Tatanka Historical Associates Inc., has been working in the field of history and historic preservation since the late 1980s. After obtaining his M.A. in 1987, he moved to Minneapolis-St. Paul where he spent several years working for Twin City Testing/Huntingdon International, one of the nation's largest engineering consulting firms. As the company's Staff Historian and Property Research Coordinator, Ron conducted historical and public records research and analysis on more than 500 sites across the central United States. This provided him with broad experience in historical and public records research methodology. Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-38 36 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life During that same period, Ron also worked as a freelance research historian, writer and adult education instructor. Residents of St. Paul's renowned Summit Avenue National Register District engaged him to prepare histories of their homes and he taught a monthly seminar on researching historic properties. Ron also developed and led popular walking tours of the district that each month drew hundreds of people interested in the area's architecture and history. After returning to Colorado in early 1991, Ron was employed by Fraserdesign in Loveland as an Architectural Historian in the field of historic preservation consulting. In this position he worked on historic bridge surveys for the state highway departments in Iowa and Missouri, completing field analysis and writing Historic American Engineering Record documents and determinations of eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. At the same time, he pursued post-graduate education in the field of historic preservation at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Ron founded Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. in 1992 due to his desire to create a high-quality consulting firm of his own that would focus upon historical research, writing, education, planning and other areas of preservation consulting. As the company's president and principal historic preservation consultant, his responsibilities have included management of all projects, conducting research and field survey work, writing project reports, assembling and working with teams of experts, consulting with clients, and supervising the work of technical support personnel. Many of these support workers have been historic preservation graduate students on paid internships from Colorado State University. Ron’s expertise in the fields of Western American history, historic architecture, property research and analysis, and historic preservation is utilized in all stages of every project. In addition to working on hundreds of documentation projects in fifteen states, he has successfully prepared nominations to list forty-one properties in the State and National Registers of Historic Places and another twelve as local landmarks. Over the years, Ron has been engaged to take on projects ranging from small efforts with budgets as low as $2,500 to complex team efforts with budgets as high as $90,000. Many of the larger projects have involved Section 106 documentation and analysis that is required to meet both state and federal agency standards. As a body of work, Ron’s projects have included a great variety of historic resources, including airports, irrigation ditches and reservoirs, rail and highway corridors, bridges, farms and ranches, homestead sites, cemeteries, oilfields, ski resorts, downtown commercial buildings, mining and milling sites, estate properties, active and closed military facilities, and residential and agricultural districts. Beyond his project work, Ron has taught a historic and public records research course at Front Range Community College in Fort Collins. He lectures frequently throughout the region on historical and architectural topics, along with historic Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-39 37 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life preservation issues. Over the past twenty-five years, Ron has served on a number of non-profit and community boards and project development teams. He is a member of many local, state and national historic and preservation organizations, and provides pro bono professional services to some of these. Ron has been the recipient of awards from local historic and preservation organizations, as well as the Colorado Historical Society. In 2005, the American Society of Landscape Architects presented its National Preservation Honor Award to him for his documentation and restoration of the Ute Cemetery in Aspen. Since 2009, Ron has been an active member of the Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Commission. He is now in his fifth year as chair, taking on a leadership role during a challenging period of rapid community growth and change. Ron has also served as a member of Colorado’s Endangered Historic Places committee. In recognition of his expertise and service to the community, Governor John Hickenlooper appointed Ron to the Colorado Historic Preservation Board in 2013 and he still serves there today. Through his several decades of work and volunteer activities, Ron has developed an excellent reputation for high quality research, writing and analysis. Today he is considered one of the top Rocky Mountain Region consultants in the fields of history, architectural history, and historic preservation, with most of his work taking place in the states of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Consulting Services Offered by Tatanka Historical Associates • Intensive and reconnaissance-level surveys and analysis • Landmark nominations for local designation, and to the State and National Registers of Historic Places • Site documentation / Preservation planning studies / Determinations of Eligibility • National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 documentation and analysis • Preservation code compliance consulting / Strategic project consulting • Grant writing for preservation projects • Walking tour brochures and interpretive signage • Assistance with Historic Structure Assessments and Tax Credit Applications • Liaison work between development teams and regulatory agencies • Lectures, writing and tours on historic themes and preservation issues Federal Cultural Resource Permit • US Bureau of Land Management, Cultural Resource Use Permit #C-74163 Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-40 38 ___________ Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. Bringing History to Life APPENDIX C Metcalf Archaeological Consultants Archaeological Study Report Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-41 Agenda Item 7 Item # 7 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 15, 2017 Landmark Preservation Commission STAFF Maren Bzdek, Historic Preservation Planner SUBJECT LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2017 ELECTION OF OFFICERS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to elect 2017 officers for the Landmark Preservation Commission. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION The purpose of this item is to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the 2017 term, as provided for in Sec. 2-279, “Officers; bylaws,” of the Municipal Code, which states “The Commission shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such officers as may be required.” The Boards and Commissions Manual for the City of Fort Collins (March 2016) states on page 11 that “the election of officers should be held each year during the regular meeting in February or March. This time frame follows the annual appointment of new members. It is suggested that new board members attend at least one meeting prior to election of officers taking place. Staff liaisons must notify the City Clerk’s Office when new officers are elected.” 7 Packet Pg. 245 Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-36 Sherman Brooks Motors Shop Not Eligible Exhibit 1: Poudre River Historic Resources Report, Poudre River Whitewater Park Development Review Item #6, Exhibit 1 Poudre River Whitewater Park Cultural Resources Analysis Packet Pg. 244-34 present in insulating glass or a specific level of unit thermal efficiency at any time after manufacture. Visit the energy data section of our website at kolbe-kolbe.com to select and view your specific window and its listed energy performance values. 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