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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 01/20/2004 - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 014, 2004 DESIGNATI ITEM NUMBER: 22 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: January 20, 2004 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Karen McWilliams SUBJECT First Reading of Ordinance No. 014, 2004, Designating the Garrick House, 516 South Meldrum Street,Fort Collins, Colorado,as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code. RECOMMENDATION The Landmark Preservation Commission and staff recommend adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading. At a public hearing held on January 12, 2004, the Landmark Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend designation of this residence as a landmark for its architectural significance to Fort Collins. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The owners of the property, Rena and Rudy Hansch, are initiating this request for Fort Collins Landmark designation for the Gamick House. The residence is individually eligible for landmark designation under City of Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Standard (3) - Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction. The property is a good representation of American Foursquare architecture in Fort Collins. Built circa 1905,the house has relatively good integrity; the only major alteration is an addition to the rear, built circa 1939. This addition dates to the building's period of significance and is in keeping with the house's architecture BACKGROUND The American Foursquare design gained popularity at the turn of the twentieth century. The Foursquare style was relatively short lived, lasting from 1900 to about 1920. The style became popular for several reasons. First, the ease of design and lack of ornamentation represented a reaction to Victorian elements of design popular before the early 1900s. Second, the Foursquare was indicative of the growth of working and middle class sectors in the United States. The American middle class was beginning to emerge in the early twentieth century, and the Foursquare design appealed to new home buyers as a way to get the most value for their space. Cheap to build, the American Foursquare became one of the most common housing styles found in Colorado after 1900, and is a classic example of the pre World War One housing boom that the United States experienced in the early twentieth century. This two and one-half story home is a good example of American Foursquare architecture in Fort Collins. The house features a low-pitched hipped roof that extends about one foot into bell cast January 20, 2004 -2- Item No. 22 eaves. Displayed on the roof is a modest hipped roofed dormer with a window that speaks to the simple elegance of this home. Decorative block modillions are present on the original structure and the back of the circa 1939 addition, but not on the sides of the addition. The home also displays a second floor doorway,infilled with wood, which served a non original small wrought iron balcony. Another distinctive feature of the home is the decorative shuttered Federal style windows, which enhance the design and simplicity of 516 S. Meldrum. The front door is surrounded by two narrow rectangular vertical sidelights encased by beveled moldings,lending yet another element of graceful elegance to the design, while above the door a long rectangular three piece transom window, also encased by molding, is present. An addition to the rear elevation greatly increased the size of the building. It was presumably done in 1939,in preparation for the home's transition into an apartment buliding,but is in keeping with the style of the house and dates to within the period of significance. On the rear of the addition is a stairwell extending in a straight line, allowing access to the second story apartments. Also,a non-historic roof cover for a stairway to the basement apartment has been added to the facade. The Garrick House provided shelter for a prominent member of the Fort Collins community. Frank Gamick, the original owner, was the first paid fire chief in Fort Collins, accepting the position in 1909. He was also in business with his father,Thomas Garrick,a prominent builder during this era who ran an architectural business called Garrick and Sons. Indeed this company has been credited with the construction of several houses, outbuildings, and additions in the Old Town area. The Garrick House at 516 S. Meldrum was constructed circa 1905, possibly by Frank and his father. In about 1912, Frank and his wife Clara moved to Alaska to run a dry goods store, and sold the house to Oren and Clara Jones. The building was converted to a four-unit apartment building circa 1940, and continues to be used in the same capacity today. ORDINANCE NO. 014, 2004 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS DESIGNATING THE GARNICK HOUSE, 516 SOUTH MELDRUM STREET, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, AS A FORT COLLINS LANDMARK PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 14-2 of the City Code, the City Council has established a public policy encouraging the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of landmarks within the City; and WHEREAS, by Resolution dated January 14, 2004 the Landmark Preservation Commission (the "Commission") has determined that the Garnick House has individual significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Designation Standard (3), as a good representation of the American Foursquare architectural style, with good integrity; and WHEREAS, the Commission has further determined that said property meets the criteria of a landmark as set forth in Section 14-5 of the Code and is eligible for designation as a landmark, and has recommended to the City Council that said property be designated by the City Council as a landmark; and WHEREAS, the owners of the property have consented to such landmark designation; and WHEREAS, such landmark designation will preserve the property's significance to the community; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the recommendation of the Commission and desires to approve such recommendation and designate said property as a landmark. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the property, historically known as the Gamick House, located in the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, described as follows, to wit: North 1/2 Lot 7, Block 95, Harrison Addition, also known as 516 South Meldrum Street is hereby designated as a Fort Collins landmark pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins. Section 2. That the Secretary of the Interior's standards and guidelines for the treatment of historic properties will serve as the standards by which alterations, additions and other changes to the buildings and structures located upon the above described property will be reviewed for compliance with Chapter 14, Article III, of the Code of the City of Fort Collins. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 20th day of January, A.D. 2004, and to be presented for final passage on the 3rd day of February, A.D. 2004. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 3rd day of February, A.D. 2004. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Community Planning and Environmental Services Advance Planning Department City of Fort Collins LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION January 14, 2004 STAFF REPORT REQUEST: Landmark Designation of the Garrick House, 516 S. Meldrum Street, Fort Collins, Colorado STAFF CONTACT: Karen McWilliams, Preservation Planner APPLICANT: Rena and Rudy Hansch, Owners. SIGNIFICANCE AND PHYSICAL INTEGRITY: The Garrick House, at 516 South Meldrum Street, qualifies for individual designation as a Fort Collins Landmark under Standard 3, "embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type,period, or method of construction." The property is a good representation of American Foursquare architecture in Fort Collins. Built circa 1905, the house has relatively good integrity; the only major alteration is an addition to the rear, built circa 1939. This addition dates to the building's period of significance and is in keeping with the house's architecture. Background: The American Foursquare design gained popularity at the turn of the twentieth century. The Foursquare style was relatively short lived, lasting from 1900 to about 1920. The style became popular for several reasons. First, the ease of design and lack of ornamentation represented a reaction to Victorian elements of design popular before the early 1900s. Second, the Foursquare was indicative of the growth of working and middle class sectors in the United States. The American middle class was beginning to emerge in the early twentieth century, and the Foursquare design appealed to new home buyers as a way to get the most value for their space. Cheap to build, the American Foursquare became one of the most common housing styles found in Colorado after 1900, and is a classic example of the pre World War One housing boom that the United States experienced in the early twentieth century. This two and one-half story home is a good example of American Foursquare architecture in Fort Collins. The house features a low-pitched hipped roof that extends about one foot into bell cast eaves. Displayed on the roof is a modest hipped roofed dormer with a window that speaks to the simple elegance of this home. Decorative block modillions are present on the original structure and the back of the circa 1939 addition, but not on the sides of the addition. The home also displays a second floor doorway, infilled with wood, which served a non original small wrought iron balcony. Another distinctive feature of the home is the decorative shuttered Federal style windows, which enhance the design and simplicity of 516 S. Meldrum. The front door is surrounded by two narrow rectangular vertical sidelights encased by beveled moldings, lending yet another element of graceful elegance to the design, while above the door a long rectangular 281 North College Avenue • P.O.Box 580 • Fort Collins,CO 80522-0580 • (970)221-6376 FAX(970)224-6111 • TDD(970)224-6002 • E-mail:aplanningrmtcgovxom three piece transom window, also encased by molding,is present. An addition to the rear elevation greatly increased the size of the building. It was presumably done in 1939, in preparation for the home's transition into an apartment buliding, but is in keeping with the style of the house and dates to within the period of significance. On the rear of the addition is a stairwell extending in a straight line, allowing access to the second story apartments. Also, a non-historic roof cover for a stairway to the basement apartment has been added to the facade. The Garrick House provided shelter for a prominent member of the Fort Collins community. Frank Garrick, the original owner, was the first paid fire chief in Fort Collins, accepting the position in 1909. He was also in business with his father, Thomas Garrick, a prominent builder during this era who ran an architectural business called Garrick and Sons. Indeed this company has been credited with the construction of several houses, outbuildings, and additions in the Old Town area. The Garrick House at 516 S. Meldrum was constructed circa 1905,possibly by Frank and his father. In about 1912, Frank and his wife Clara moved to Alaska to run a dry goods store, and sold the house to Oren and Clara Jones. The building was converted to a four- unit apartment building circa 1940, and continues to be used in the same capacity today. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving this request for Fort Collins Landmark designation of the Gamick House, 516 S. Meldrum Street, for its significance under Standard(3). The property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, representing the American Foursquare architectural style in Fort Collins. The house has relatively good integrity; the only major alteration is a circa 1939 addition to the rear elevation. This addition dates to the building's period of significance and is in keeping with the house's architecture. Community Planning and Environmental Services Advance Planning Department Historic Preservation Office 6iA Po sox 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 970-221-6376 City of Fort Collins Historic Landmark Designation Nomination Form Date: 11/23/2003 PHOTOS Please include 35mm photos of EACH ELEVATION of EACH BUILDING and STRUCTURE on the property. LOCATION Address: 516 S. Meldrum Legal Description: North Half of Lot 7, Block 95, Harrison Addition, Fort Collins Property Name (historic and/or common): The Garrick House FORM PREPARED BY Name and Title: Gregory Foster, Historic Preservation Intern Address: City of Fort Collins, Advance Planning Department Phone: (970)221-6376 Relationship to Owner: None OWNER INFORMATION Name: Rena and Rudy E. Hansch Phone: (970) 223-0611 Address: 6312 Cattail Court, Fort Collins, 80525 BOUNDARIES and TYPE OF DESIGNATION ® Landmark ❑ Landmark District Explanation of Boundary Determination: The boundaries of the property proposed for designation as a Fort Collins Landmark correspond to the legal description of the property. CLASSIFICATION Category Ownership Status Present Use Existing Designation ® Building ❑ Public ® Occupied ❑ Commercial ❑ National Register ❑ Structure ® Private ❑ Unoccupied ❑ Educational ❑ State Register ❑ Site ❑ Religious ❑ Object ® Residential ❑ District ❑ Entertainment ❑ Government 7 Other SIGNIFICANCE ❑ Standard 1: The property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of our local, state, or national history. ❑ Standard 2: The property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. ® Standard 3: The property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; or is the work of a master; or possesses high artistic value; or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. ❑ Standard 4: The property has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Further Comments (attach a separate sheet if needed) 516 South Meldrum qualifies for designation as a Fort Collins Landmark under Standard 3. The property embodies the distinctive characteristic of a type, period, or method of construction. 516 S. Meldrum represents a good example of American Foursquare architecture in Fort Collins. Built circa 1905, the house has relatively good integrity; the only major addition is an addition to the rear built circa 1939. This addition dates to the building's period of significance and is in keeping with the house's architecture. HISTORICAL INFORMATION This house provided shelter for a prominent member of the Fort Collins community. Frank Gamick, the original owner, was the first paid fire chief in Fort Collins, accepting the position in 1909. He was also in business with his father, Thomas Gamick, a prominent builder during this era who ran an architectural business called Gamick and Sons. Indeed this company has been credited with the construction of several houses, outbuildings, and additions in the Old Town area including five room cottages located at 731 Laporte Avenue and 730 Mountain Avenue, which were built in 1905. The Garrick House at 516 S. Meldrum was constructed circa 1905, possibly by Frank and his father. In about 1912, Frank and his wife Clara moved to Alaska to run a dry goods store, and sold the house to Oren and Clara Jones. The building was converted to a four-unit apartment building circa 1940, and continues to be used in the same capacity today. ARCHITECTURAL and PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Construction Date: Circa 1905 Architect/Builder: Possibly Gamick and Sons. Building Materials: Wood frame, concrete foundation, wood siding. Architectural Style: American Foursquare The American Foursquare design gained popularity at the turn of the twentieth century. The Foursquare style was relatively short lived, lasting from 1900 to about 1920. The style became popular for several reasons. First, the ease of design and lack of ornamentation represented a reaction to Victorian elements of design popular before the early 1900s. Second, the Foursquare was indicative of the growth of working and middle class sectors in the United States. The American middle class was beginning to emerge in the early twentieth century and the Foursquare design appealed to new home buyers as a way to get the most value for their space. Cheap to build, the American Foursquare became one of the most common housing styles found in Colorado after 1900, and is a classic example of the pre World War One housing boom that the United States experienced in the early twentieth century. This two and one-half story home is a good example of American Foursquare architecture in Fort Collins. The house features a low-pitched hipped roof that extends about one foot into bell cast eaves. Displayed on the roof is a modest hipped roofed dormer with a window that speaks to the simple elegance of this home. Decorative block modillions are present on the original structure and the back of the circa 1939 addition, but not on the sides of the addition. The home also displays a second floor doorway, infilled with wood, which served a non original small wrought iron balcony. Another distinctive feature of the home is the decorative shuttered Federal style windows, which enhance the design and simplicity of 516 S. Meldrum. The front door is surrounded by two narrow rectangular vertical sidelights encased by beveled moldings, lending yet another element of graceful elegance to the design, while above the door a long rectangular three piece transom window also encased by molding, is present. An addition to the house added to the back greatly increased the size. It was presumably done in 1939, in preparation for the home's transition into an apartment buliding, but is in keeping with the style of the house and dates to within the period of significance. The back of the additon has a stairwell that is poorly constructed. The stairwell angles in a straight line, allowing access to the second story apartments. Also, a roof cover for a stairway to the basement apartment has been added to the facade. REFERENCE LIST or SOURCES of INFORMATION (attach a separate sheet if needed) City Directories 1902-2003 Watrous, Ansel. History Of Lorimer County, 1911. p. 404. Old House Journal, Feb. 1982,pgs. 29-32 and Nov/Dec. 1995, pgs. 28-33. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps 1909-1922 McAlester and McAlester, Field Guide to American Houses, 1996. http://www.coloradohistory-oahp.org/guides/architecture/foursquare.htm FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date Determined "Eligible" Ordinance # Application within last 12 months? ❑ Yes ❑ No Date Recorded AGREEMENT The undersigned owner(s) hereby agrees that the property described herein be considered for local historic landmark designation, pursuant to the Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Ordinance, Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins. I understand that upon designation, I or my successors will be requested to notify the Secretary of the Landmark Preservation Commission at the City of Fort Collins prior to the occurrence of any of the following: 1. Preparation of plans for reconstruction or alteration of the exterior of the improvements on the property, or; 2. Preparation of plans for construction of, addition to or demolition of improvements on the property 3. 1 further understand that if I apply for a building permit for any one of the following: a. Alteration or reconstruction of or an addition to the exterior of any improvement which constitutes all or part of a landmark structure or landmark district; b. Demolition or relocation of any improvement which constitutes all or part of a landmark structure or landmark district; c. Construction or erection of or an addition to any improvement upon any land included in a landmark district; . d. Or if I proceed with any work not requiring a building permit as set forth in Section 14-47; The Building Inspector and the Landmark Preservation Commission shall be under the time constraints and other requirements as outlined in Chapter 14,Article III of the Code of the City of Fort Collins. DATED this 7-,/ A day of ,! c )-7 c, C� 200-tf— Owner Name (please print) Ovkner Sig ature State of p (lY U cc ) )ss. County of LCc r i�C r ) Subscribed and sworn before me this day of , 200 4 , r �tJ I_ byy��ww�nnuug lJ��{ � . 1 F'X S l Q Nitn QA m and official seal. My commission expires I /•'>1��(� cci c°' C s; m o —' r2 QJ V Notary Public O� > , STA� •� qn AGREEMENT The undersigned owner(s) hereby agrees that the property described herein be considered for local historic landmark designation, pursuant to the Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Ordinance, Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins. I understand that upon designation, I or my successors will be requested to notify the Secretary of the Landmark Preservation Commission at the City of Fort Collins prior to the occurrence of any of the following: 4. Preparation of plans for reconstruction or alteration of the exterior of the improvements on the property, or; 5. Preparation of plans for construction of, addition to or demolition of improvements on the property 6. 1 further understand that if I apply for a building permit for any one of the following: e. Alteration or reconstruction of or an addition to the exterior of any improvement which constitutes all or part of a landmark structure or landmark district; f. Demolition or relocation of any improvement which constitutes all or part of a landmark structure or landmark district; g. Construction or erection of or an addition to any improvement upon any land included in a landmark district; h. Or if I proceed with any work not requiring a building permit as set forth in Section 14-47; The Building Inspector and the Landmark Preservation Commission shall be under the time constraints and other requirements as outlined in Chapter 14,Article III of the Code of the City of Fort Collins. DATED this —7 ,:6A) day of 2004 AC'r)C,_ "-j . //-/o n z-s'=h Owner Name (please print) ��2 .,ate _ .z - nn (( Owner Signature State of on l Ty-0-Ck 0 ) `i �,, County of L'c )ss.uf ) Subscribed and sworn before me this day of 2004 , a �a (7d6%'''%, =1ess�y and official seal. My commission expires I (3l0 c� >. cc 4 > _ :O-c y•, o =a Notary Pubic ' SURVEY FORM HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO ' Project Name Subdiv/Addn Name Address rj / L �, hdl✓1�Qi1► ' Historic Name Block No. 95 Bldg. No.' rr'� Lot No. � (]Film Roll �V Neg No. ( Date of Const. q03' Use ' — = Current : Historic: - Condition: excel . _flood fair deteriorating Extent of Alterations: i.. ' - minor mod. n. Y major Describe: ' Style � � Stories ', laaa4X ' Original Location _ Moved Date(s) of move: Materials F' d Assessment Grd. Floor u.�o:..c4 Y Eligible Not Eligible Upper Floors LQCCCt District Potential _ Yes No Architectural Features Contributing Non—Contrib. Associated Buildings Yes IG f� rn Type Comments ' Surveyed By: Date: Z�s� I � Detail Page for a Person Page 1 of I Garnick, Frank L. — Biographical Record First&Other Names: Frank L. Last Name: Garnick Occupation: contractor and builder Date of birth: Place of birth: Birth Source Info: Date of death: Place of death: Death Source Info: Photograph: Commercial Alum 1 - Garnick? Image Name: com_1 Largeview: /photos/1903_silspru/com_l Biographical Summary: Colorado Agricultural College Commercial Class of 1898. Open This Record in a New Window_to Print or Bookmark http://Iibrary.ci.fort-collins.co.us/archive/scripts/person.cf n?nameID=Gamick%2C+Fran... 11/21/2003 Garnick, Frank, wife Clara -- City Directory Record Directory Listing: Garnick First Name: Frank, wife Clara Home Address: 605 Matthews Occupation: contractor& builder Business Name: Garnick and Son, Carpenter Shops Business Address: 204 Jefferson Town: Fort Collins, Colorado Business Type: Carpenter Shops Business Associates: Building Type: res From the 1904 City Directory, Page 127 Comment: Open This Record in a New Window to Print or Bookmark Detail Page for a Permit Page 1 of 1 Holdorf, Mrs. Win -- Building Permit Record Permit Number: 5688 Owner: Holdorf, Mrs. Wm Address: 516 S Meldrum Date: 1939-03-31 00:00:00 Addition: N/A Lot Modifier: N 1/2 Lot: 7 Block: 97 Description: Reroofing Type Code: 0 Estimated Cost: $200 Permit Cost: $1.3 Open This Record.in a_New Window_to Print or Bookmark http://Iibrary.ci.fort-collins.co.us/archive/scripts/permit2.cfin?ID=6357 11/21/2003 Detail Page for a Permit Page I of 1 Reagen, C.E. — Building Permit Record Permit Number: 5893 Owner: Reagen, C.E. Address: 516 S Meldrum Date: 1939-08-10 00:00:00 Addition: N/A Lot Modifier: N 1/2 Lot: 7 Block: 97 Description: Remodeling; addition to house Type Code: 0 Estimated Cost: $1200 Permit Cost: $2.8 Open_This-Record in_a__New_Window to Print or Bookmark http://Iibrary.ci.fort-collins.co.us/archive/scripts/permit2.cfm?ID=6562 11/21/2003 v • .ref r� o ar �d J4111111 I11I1II -- J R •4 a� d� •s�, < •a- r maim i c p ,rb er „t Y _ Y� 1 14 r y' 1 .� � / gym• :alCi,.. 41. r. .►'i l% ( . t,lo • Iff'r�.. i.� 3- + f`� _ / t~► - r'