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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: July 1, 2008
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Karen McWilliams
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 068, 2008, Designating the Myers House, 902 Mathews Street,
as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of this Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ordinance No. 068, 2008, unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 3, 2008, designates the
Myers House, 902 Mathews Street, as a Fort Collins Landmark. The owners of the property, Dale
and Mary Eggleston, are initiating this request.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Copy of First Reading Agenda Item Summary - June 3, 2008.
(w/o original attachments)
ATTACHMENT 1
ITEM NUMBER: 21
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: June 3, 2008
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SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 068, 2008, Designating the Myers House, 902 Mathews Street, 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 March 13, 2008, the Landmark Preservation Commission voted
unanimously to recommend designation of this property as a landmark for its significance to Fort
Collins as a very nice example o,Pthejun v n the ftsman architectural style.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ko.� "
The owners of the property, Dale and Mary Eggleston, are initiating this request for Fort Collins
Landmark designation for the property. The Myers House qualifies for individual Landmark
designation under Landmark Standard(3). The building on the property embodies many distinctive
characteristics of the Bungalow variation ofthe Craftsman architectural style popular during the early
twentieth century. The large partially enclosed front porch,front gabled roof,wide eaves,and large
chimney exemplify this design and make the Myers House a contributing element of the Laurel
National Register District that is worthy of Landmark Designation.
BACKGROUND
Architecture
Built in 1924 by Chas G. Crsh ro t 902 Nldiews continues to embody the
characteristics of a Craftsman Bungalow despite some modifications. Immediately following the
house's construction, a matching garage was added to the property in 1925. This addition was
followed in 1938 with abasement stairway entry on the right side of the house that was covered with
a shed awning. Building permit records indicate that the garage was enlarged two years later and
photographic evidence from the Tax Assessor's Office shows that it was torn down sometime
between 1948 and 1969. In the late 1990s, Egress Windows that do not visibly interfere with the
structure's historical integrity were added to the rear of the house. The front porch was also
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remodeled during this time: the stucco was replaced with siding, and a gate and several supporting
features were added to the entry. Despite these changes to the property,the Myers House continues
to maintain its historical integrity as a Bungalow variation of the Craftsman architectural style.
History
Chas and his wife Mary lived in t t�rtiome Jelme of it nstruction until at least 1934. City
directories indicate that the property was eventually sold to Roy and Nellie Darling who owned the
house from at least 1948 until 1959. The home has since been predominantly occupied by renters.
Dale and Mary Eggleston,the current owners seeking Landmark Designation,purchased the Myers
House in 1972.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Historic Landmark Designation Nomination Form.
2. Landmark Preservation Commission Staff Report - March 12, 2008.
3. Photos.
4. Resolution 4, 2008, Landmark Preservation Commission Recommending Landmark
Designation of the Mey s'"s
ORDINANCE NO. 068, 2008
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE MYERS HOUSE, 902 MATHEWS 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 March 13,2008,the Landmark Preservation Commission
(the"Commission")has determined that the Myers House has individual significance to Fort Collins
under Landmark Designation Standard(3), as a very nice example of the Bungalow variation of the
Craftsman 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 Myers House and the adjacent lands upon
which the historical resource is located, in the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado,
described as follows, to wit:
The North 1/3 of Lots 9& 10,Resubdivision of Block 149,Fort Collins,(also known
as 902 Mathews 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 3rd day of June,
A.D. 2008, and to be presented for final passage on the 1st day ly, A.D. 2008.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 1 st day of July, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk