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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: March 18, 2008
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Karen McWilliams
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 038, 2008, Designating the E. J. Gregory Property, 215 Whedbee
Street, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
At a public hearing held on January 23, 2008, the Landmark Preservation Commission voted
unanimously to recommend designation of this property,under Designation Standard Three,for its
excellent representation of Queen Anne Cottage architecture.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The E. J. Gregory Property is eligible for recognition as a Fort Collins Landmark under Standard
Three. Constructed in 1903-04 by Fort Collins builder S. J. Milligan, the house embodies many
distinctive characteristics of the Queen Anne Cottage architectural style of the late 1800s and early
1900s. This property contains a historic dwelling, a historic single bay front gable garage, and a
historic small gabled wood frame building.
BACKGROUND
In 1903-04,Fort Collins builder S.J.Milligan constructed a"5-room brick cottage"at 215 Whedbee
Street for a cost of$1500. The modest historic home is a relatively unmodified and richly detailed
small scale example of Queen Anne domestic architecture. It is a single story, rectangular plan
painted brick building,with a hip roof and a front gable offset to the right above an open porch. The
face of this front gable is clad with fish scale shingles. The open porch has a shed roof supported
by turned spindle posts,with intricate scroll-sawn and beaded corner brackets. The main roof eaves
are boxed,and a plain fascia trim board is applied to the walls just below the eaves. The main entry
consists of an original glazed wooden door,with inset rectangular panels and carved floral elements
above the solitary light. This door is set into an arched opening. The facade features a large 1-over-
1 sash and transom window, also set into an arched opening. On the side elevations, the arched
window openings feature massive dressed sandstone lugsills, as well as curved projecting lintels
composed of radiating voussoirs. A belt course of two rows of brick stretchers extends around the
building at window lintel level. A solitary brick interior chimney rises from the ridgeline of the hip
roof, near the center of the house.
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Attached to the rear end of the dwelling is a nearly full-width wood frame enclosed porch, with a
shed roof. This porch is clad with non-historic wide lapped pressboard siding. Except for this non-
original material applied to the rear porch,and the painted brick,the house appears unmodified,with
excellent integrity. Two historic outbuildings are located on the lot. A detached,front gable,single
bay garage is located adjacent to the alley. This utilitarian structure features hinged double doors
and drop siding. A second small gabled wood frame building is located closer to the dwelling.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Historic Landmark Designation Nomination form.
2. Staff Report, January 23, 2008
3. Resolution 3, 2008 of the Landmark Preservation Commission Recommending Landmark
Designation of the E. J. Gregory Property, 215 Whedbee Street.
4. Photos of the property.
ATTACHMENT
Community Planning and Environmental Services
City Planning and Community Development
Historic Preservation Office
6iA PO Box 580
Fort Collins,CO 80522-0580
970-221-6376
City of Fort Collins
Historic Landmark Designation
Nomination Form
DATE: January 23, 2008
LOCATION INFORMATION:
Address: 215 WHEDBEE STREET, FORT COLLINS, CO
Legal Description: SOUTH HALF OF LOT 3, BLOCK 152, FORT COLLINS
Property Name (historic and/or common): THE E.J. GREGORY PROPERTY (HOUSE,
GARAGE and OUTBUILDING)
OWNER INFORMATION:
Name: CHRISTOPHER J. REID AND ROSEMARY DAVENPORT
Phone: (970) 881-2709
Address: P.O. BOX 231, RED FEATHER LAKES, CO., 80545
CLASSIFICATION
Category Ownership Status Present Use Existing Designation
XX Building ❑ Public XX Occupied ❑ Commercial XX National Register
❑ Structure XX Private ❑ Unoccupied ❑ Educational XX State Register
❑ Site ❑ Religious
❑ Object XX Residential
❑ District ❑ Entertainment
❑ Government
❑ Other
FORM PREPARED BY:
Name and Title: Karen McWilliams, Preservation Planner
Address: City of Fort Collins City Planning and Community Development Department,
P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Phone: 970-224-6078 Relationship to Owner: None
Revised 09-2004 Page 1
TYPE OF DESIGNATION and BOUNDARIES
XX Individual Landmark Property ❑ Landmark District
Explanation of Boundaries:
The boundaries of the property being designated as a Fort Collins Landmark correspond to the legal
description of the property, above. The property contains the historic residence, a historic garage and a
historic outhouse building.
SIGNIFICANCE
Properties that possess exterior integrity are eligible for designation as Fort Collins Landmarks or Fort
Collins Landmark Districts if they meet one (1) or more of the following standards for designation:
❑ Standard 1: The property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to
the broad patterns of history;
❑ Standard 2: The property is associated with the lives of persons significant in history;
XX Standard 3: The property 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;
❑ Standard 4: The property has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in
prehistory or history.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
Designated on the National Register of Historic Places and the State Register of Historic Properties
as a contributing element of the Laurel School National Register District, the E. J. Gregory House,
Garage and Outbuilding are significant to Fort Collins under Standard 3, as an excellent example of
Queen Anne Cottage domestic architecture with associated historic outbuildings. The very well
preserved and richly detailed brick home was judged to embody architectural significance and
integrity rendering it individually eligible for designation on the National and State Registers, as
well as for recognition as a Fort Collins Landmark.
Revised 09-2004 Page 2
ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION
Construction Date: 1903-04
Architect/Builder: S.J. Milligan, Builder
Building Materials: Brick
Architectural Style: Queen Anne Cottage
Description: In 1903-04, Fort Collins builder S. J. Milligan constructed a"5-room brick cottage"at
this location for a cost of$1500. The modest historic home, located on the west side of Whedbee
Street, is a relatively unmodified and richly detailed small scale example of Queen Anne domestic
architecture. It is a single story, rectangular plan painted brick building, with a hip roof and a front
gable offset to the right above an open porch. The face of this front gable is clad with fish scale
shingles. The open porch has a shed roof supported by turned spindle posts with intricate scroll-
sawn and beaded corner brackets. The main roof eaves are boxed, and a plain fascia trim board is
applied to the walls just below the eaves. The main entry consists of an original glazed wooden
door, with inset rectangular panels and carved floral elements above the solitary light. This door is
set into an arched opening. The fagade features a large 1-over-1 sash and transom window, also set
into an arched opening. On the side elevations, the arched window openings feature massive dressed
sandstone lugsills, as well as curved projecting lintels composed of radiating voussoirs. A belt
course of two rows of brick stretchers extends around the building at window lintel level. A solitary
brick interior chimney rises from the ridgeline of the hip roof, near the center of the house.
Attached to the rear end of the dwelling is a nearly full-width wood frame enclosed porch with a
shed roof, clad with non-historic wide lapped pressboard siding. Except for this non-original
material applied to the rear porch, and the painted brick,the house appears unmodified, with
excellent integrity. Two historic outbuildings are located on the lot. A detached, front gable, single
bay garage is located adjacent to the alley. This utilitarian structure features hinged double doors
and drop siding. A second small gabled wood frame building is located closer to the dwelling. This
structure is reputed to have historically served as an outhouse, and, if so, is a locally rare extant
example of this once common building type in Fort Collins.
Revised 09-2004 Page 3
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 the reconstruction or alteration of the exterior of improvements on
the property;
2. Preparation of plans for the construction, alteration, relocation or demolition of
improvements on the property.
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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 the reconstruction or alteration of the exterior of
improvements on the property;
2. Preparation of plans for the construction, alteration, relocation or demolition of
improvements on the property.
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ATTACHMENT
City Planning&
Community Development
281 N College Av
PO Box 580
Citvof Fort Collins Fort Collins,CO 80522-0580
970,221.6376
970,224.6111 fax
970.224.6002 TDD
fcgov.com/cityplanning
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
January 23, 2008
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Fort Collins Landmark Designation of 215 Whedbee Street, Fort Collins, Colorado
STAFF CONTACT: Karen McWilliams, Historic Preservation Planner
APPLICANTS: Christopher J. Reid and Rosemary Davenport, Owners
BACKGROUND: Staff is pleased to present for your consideration the Fort Collins Landmark
designation of the E.J. Gregory Property, at 215 Whedbee Street. The property has individual
significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standard (3) for its excellent
representation of the Queen Anne Cottage architectural style.
In 1903-04, Fort Collins builder S. J. Milligan constructed a"5-room brick cottage" at this
location for a cost of$1500. The modest historic home, located on the west side of Whedbee
Street, is a relatively unmodified and richly detailed small scale example of Queen Anne
domestic architecture. It is a single story, rectangular plan painted brick building, with a hip roof
and a front gable offset to the right above an open porch. The face of this front gable is clad with
fish scale shingles. The open porch has a shed roof supported by turned spindle posts, with
intricate scroll-sawn and beaded corner brackets. The main roof eaves are boxed, and a plain
fascia trim board is applied to the walls just below the eaves. The main entry consists of an
original glazed wooden door, with inset rectangular panels and carved floral elements above the
solitary light. This door is set into an arched opening. The fagade features a large 1-over-1 sash
and transom window, also set into an arched opening. On the side elevations,the arched window
openings feature massive dressed sandstone lugsills, as well as curved projecting lintels
composed of radiating voussoirs. A belt course of two rows of brick stretchers extends around
the building at window lintel level. A solitary brick interior chimney rises from the ridgeline of
the hip roof, near the center of the house.
Attached to the rear end of the dwelling is a nearly full-width, wood frame enclosed porch, with
a shed roof. This shed roof is clad with non-historic wide lapped pressboard siding. Except for
this non-original material applied to the rear porch, and the painted brick, the house appears
unmodified, with excellent integrity. Two historic outbuildings are located on the lot. A
detached, front gable, single bay garage is located adjacent to the alley. This utilitarian structure
features hinged double doors and drop siding. A second small gabled wood frame historic
building is located closer to the dwelling.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving the request for designation of the E. J.
Gregory Property, at 215 Whedbee Street, under Standard (3), for its excellent representation of
the Queen Anne Cottage architectural style. The property contains a historic residence, a historic
garage, and a historic outbuilding.
ATTACHMENT 3
City Planning 6
City of
Fort Collins Community CO052mem
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, O 80522-0580
970.221.6376
970.224.8111-fax
icgovcom/cityPlanning
RESOLUTION 3,2008
OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE
E.J. GREGORY PROPERTY
215 WHEDBEE STREET, FORT COLLINS,COLORADO
WHEREAS, it is a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement and perpetuation
of sites, structures, objects, and districts of historical, architectural, or geographic significance,
located within the city, are a public necessity and are required in the interest of the prosperity,
civic pride and general welfare of the people; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that the economic, cultural and aesthetic
standing of this city cannot be maintained or enhanced by disregarding the historical,
architectural and geographical heritage of the city and by ignoring the destruction or defacement
of such cultural assets; and
WHEREAS,the E.J. Gregory Property has individual significance to Fort Collins under
Landmark Standard(3), for its Craftsman architecture; and
WHEREAS, the Landmark Preservation Commission has determined that the E. J. Gregory
Property meets the criteria of a landmark as set forth in Section 14-5 of the code and is eligible
for designation as a Fort Collins Landmark; and
WHEREAS, the owners of the property, Christopher Reid and Rosemary Davenport, have
consented to such landmark designation.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Landmark Preservation Commission of the City
of Fort Collins as follows:
Section 1. That the property known as the E. J. Gregory Property and the adjacent lands upon
which the historical resources are located, in the City of Fort Collins, Latimer County, Colorado,
described as follows, to wit:
South Half of Lot 3, Block 152, Fort Collins
also known as 215 Whedbee Street
be designated as a Fort Collins Landmark in accordance with Chapter 14 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins.
where renewal is a way of life
Landmark Preservation Commission
Resolution No. 3, 2008
E. J. Gregory Property, 215 Whedbee Street
Page 2
Section 2. That the criteria contained in Section 14-48 of the City Code will serve as the
standards by which alterations, additions and other changes to 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.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission of the
City of Fort Collins held this 23rd day of January, A.D. 2008.
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ORDINANCE NO. 038, 2008
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE E. J. GREGORY PROPERTY, 215 WHEDBEE 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 23,2008,the Landmark Preservation Commission
(the "Commission")has determined that the E. J. Gregory Property has significance to Fort Collins
under Landmark Designation Standard (3), by reason of its excellent representation of the Queen
Anne Cottage architectural style in Fort Collins; 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 known as the E.J.Gregory Property,and the adjacent lands
upon which the historical resources are located, in the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County,
Colorado, described as follows, to wit:
SOUTH HALF OF LOT 3, BLOCK 152, FORT COLLINS
be designated as a Fort Collins Landmark in accordance with Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins. In addition to the historic dwelling, the property also contains a historic front gable
garage and a historic small gabled wood frame outbuilding. All three buildings and structures
contribute to the significance of the property,and are being designated as a part of these proceedings.
Section 2. That the criteria in Section 14-48 of the Municipal Code 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 18th day of
March, A.D. 2008, and to be presented for final passage on the 1 st day of April, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 1 st day of April, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk