HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 11/02/1999 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 159, 1999, DESIGNA AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 12
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: November 2, 1999
STAFF:
Karen McWilliams
SUBJECT:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 159. 1999, Designating the Clammer/Juel House, Garage, Iron
Fence and Stone Walk,729 Remington Street..as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the
City Code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The owner of the property,Elliot Juel Ray,initiated this request for Local Landmark designation for
the Clammer/Juel House, Garage, Iron Fence and Stone Walk. The house is architecturally
significant as a representative example of a Late 19th-Early 20th Century vernacular residence. The
garage,built in the 1930s,has considerable architectural significance in its own right,and contributes
to the architectural importance of the property. The property still retains its original wrought-iron
fence and stone walkway. Additionally. the property has historical significance for its associations
with Mayor Samuel H. Ciammer, and with the Christoffer Juel family. Ordinance No. 159, 1999,
was unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 19. 1999.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 18 l
DATE: October 19, 1999
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Karen McWilliams
SUBJECT:
First Reading of OrdinanceNo. 159,1999,Designating the Clammer/Duel House,Garage,Iron Fence
and Stone Walk, 729 Remington Street, as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City
Code.
RECOMMENDATION: „w -
Staff recommends adoption the Ordinance un First Reading. At a public hearing held on
September 22, 1999, the Landmark 'Preservation. Commission unanimously recommended
designation of the building, structures and features as a local landmark for their architectural and
historical importance.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The owner of the property,Elliot Juel Ray,is initiating this request for Local Landmark designation
for the Clammer/Juel House, Garage, Iron Fence and Stone Walk. The house is architecturally
significant as arepresentative example,ofa`v.ate�) arly 7th Century vernacular residence. The
garage,built in the 1930s,has cbnsiderable azchii-adral significance in its own right and contributes
to the architectural importanc4of the property., fheT"roperty still retains its original wrought-iron
fence and stone walkway. Additionally,the property`has historical significance for its associations
with Mayor Samuel H. Clammer, and with the Christoffer Juel family.
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History - This brick residence has many distinctive architectural features, including a prominent
wraparound porch with brick half walls and fluted classical columns on the facade. There is also an
open side porch, with canted window bay and fluted classical columns, located on the north i
elevation. Other significant features include leaded glass windows, with diamond light pattern
transoms; the use of dressed sandstone for the foundation, sills and porch rail; and square cut
shingles applied in the gable ends.` "sleeping parch" was-added early on, above the rear entry
porch. Both rear porches have rchitecttual importance to the gvetall character of the house. A two
car garage was added to the pioperty in the 1936s. Ails wood"frame structure, with stucco finish,
features vertical multi light car'doom`The garage has-considerable architectural significance in its
own right and contributes to the architectural importance of the property. Additionally,the property
still boasts its original wrought-iron fence and stone walk.
The 1902 Fort Collins City Directory lists the first known occupant of 729 Remington as Mrs.N.B.
Hewitt and her children. O. R. and Sylvia. By 1908,the occupants were the Honorable Samuel H.
and Emma Clammer. Mr. Clammer was Mayor of Fort Collins, and president of the Northern
Colorado Securities Company. On June 3,1920, the property was purchased by Christoffer and
Roseanna Juel. Christopher Juel was a prominent Wyoming stockman and banker. The family
moved to Fort Collins so that the Juel children could attend Colorado A&M and the University of
Colorado. Christoffer Juel passed away in 1932,and his wife Roseanna died in 1957. Members of
the Juel family, including daughters Marie, Doris and Margaret (Ray), along with Margaret's son
Elliott,continued to live in the home. The property is currently owned by Elliott Juel Ray,grandson
of Christoffer and Roseanna. Since 1989.the property has been rented to CSU students.