HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 06/03/2008 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 058, 2008, DESIGNA ITEM NUMBER: 12
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: June 3, 2008
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Karen McWilliams
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No.058,2008,Designating the George W.and Estella Bell House and
Garage, 1108 West Mountain Avenue,as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 ofthe City
Code.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of this Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ordinance No. 058, 2008,unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 20, 2008, designates the
George W. and Estella Bell House and Garage, 1108 West Mountain Avenue, as a Fort Collins
Landmark. The owner, Gillian Bowser, is initiating this request.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Copy of First Reading Agenda Item Summary - May 20, 2008.
(w/o original attachments)
ATTACHMENT 1
ITEM NUMBER: 20
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: May 20, 2008
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL FA : Karen McWilliams
SUBJECT ..
First Reading of Ordinance No. 058,2008,Designating the George W. and Estella Bell House and
Garage, 1108 West Mountain Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the
City Code.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
At a public hearing held on April 23, 2008, the Landmark Preservation Commission voted
unanimously to recommend designation of these buildings.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Cor Y
The Bell House, 1108 West Mountain Avenue, was constructed in the late 1800s or early 1900s.
The home is a good example of late 19th—early 20th century Vernacular Domestic Architecture,
with classical details. The home and its associated front gable wood frame garage retain a
preponderance of integrity, and the property significantly portrays the architectural characteristics
predominant in Fort Collins at the turn of the last century.
BACKGROUND
The Bell House, at 1108 West Mountain Avenue, was constructed in the late 1800s or early 1900s.
Larimer County Assessor's records provide a construction date of 1900 for this property. The
earliest owners are not known. By 1 he erty ng ge W. and Estella (Stella)
Bell. George Bell was the junior her a li d e ell and Son. It is likely that
George and Estella purchased this ountai ven ng ci 1907, following the couple's
wedding in November of 1906. es' n is oo example late 19th—early 20th century
Vernacular Domestic Architecture, with classical details. The home is a wood frame home with a
hipped-with-gable roof. The steeply pitched asphalt-shingled roof has boxed eaves. The house
features narrow wood clapboard siding, and rests on a rusticated sandstone foundation. A hipped
roof dormer is prominently featured on the front elevation, clad with square cut wood shingles. A
canted bay window with three one-over-over windows is located on the east elevation. This bay
window is surmounted by a gable roof joined to the main, hip roof. The open front porch has a
balustrade railing and classical Doric columns. A single column adjacent to the porch steps is a
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squared half column,topped with a squared cap design. This column serves to anchor the hand rail.
While different from the Doric columns, this half column is more than 50 years old, and is a
contributing element of the home's historical and architectural importance. The home's entry is
offset. It is accessed by four steps, ta* s.
ht or. The front window is a
nice example of asash-and—trap m wi i n t patterned transom. Other
windows are primarily a combi ion ofwider o -over-one double-hung wood
windows,with surrounds and stepp din home es an interior chimney with
corbelled collar.
The only notable alterations to the house have occurred on the rear elevation. Circa 1990,the house
was modified to convert attic space into living space. This alteration impacted the rear of the house
by altering the hip-roof to a gable, and the addition of a second floor non-historic door with
triangular transom. This door may have been intended to lead to a small balcony or railing;
however,that structure was never built. The mud porch now contains a non-original slider window,
and rear entry door with metal storm. Two flat skylights were added to the roof, one on each of the
side elevations. With the exception of the fairly unobtrusive skylights,the alterations to the rear are
not visible from any other elevation. As demonstrated by historic photographs, the house retains
a preponderance of its architectural integrity, and along with its associated front gable wood frame
garage,significantly portrays the architectural characteristics predominant in Fort Collins at the turn
of the last century. y
ATTACHMENTS OP
1. Historic Landmark Designation Nomination Form.
2. Staff Report-April 23, 2008.
3. Photos.
4. Resolution 8, 2008 of the Landmark Preservation Commission, Recommending Landmark
Designation of the George W. and Estella Bell House and Garage.
ORDINANCE NO. 058, 2008
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE GEORGE W. AND ESTELLA BELL HOUSE AND GARAGE
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 April 23, 2008, the Landmark Preservation Commission
(the "Commission") has determined that the George W. and Estella Bell House and Garage have
significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Designation Standard (3), for the buildings' good
representation of late 19th—early 20th century Vernacular Domestic Architecture 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 owner of the property has 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 George W.and Estella Bell House and Garage,
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:
LOT 5, BLOCK A,TOGETHER WITH THE SOUTH HALF OF THE VACATED
ALLEY ADJACENT TO SAID LOT,GRAND VIEW SUBDIVISION,also known
as 1 108 West Mountain Avenue
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, which also contributes to the significance of the property.
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 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
May, A.D. 2008, and to be presented for final passage on the 3rd day of June, A.D. 2008.
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Passed and adopted on final reading on the 3rd day of June, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
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City Clerk