HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 10/17/2000 - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 142, 2000, DESIGNAT AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 18
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: October 17, 200040 STAFF•
Karen McWilliams
SUBJECT:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 142,2000,Designating the Edwin and Ella Wolf House and Garage,
120 Pearl Street, as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading. At a public hearing held on
September 27, 2000, the Landmark Preservation Commission unanimously recommended
designation of this property as a landmark for its architectural importance to Fort Collins.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The owners of the property,Joe and Virginia McConathy,are initiating this request for Fort Collins
Landmark designation for the Edwin and Ella Wolf House and Garage. This building has
architectural significance to Fort Collins, as a good example of the Craftsman bungalow style of
op architecture in Fort Collins. Dating to the period of significance,the garage shares many of the same
stylistic elements as the house, and contributes to the architectural importance of the property.
History - In the years prior to 1935, countless bungalows were built in the Fort Collins area, and
many of these still exist. Perhaps because of their abundance, Fort Collins' bungalows are often
overlooked in terms of recognizing their historic significance. This is ironic, though, because the
bungalow style is particularly significant to Fort Collins, as the city's dominant housing style for
working-class families for more than a quarter century.
The Wolf home at 120 Pearl Street is a wonderful example of a bungalow, with few alterations.
Character defining elements include the open partial width porch, with massive battered piers; a
gabled roof with square butt shingles in the gable end; the overhanging roof eaves, with exposed
rafters and purlins, and windows with multi-light upper sashes. Additional features found on this
bungalow are the stucco walls, and a boxed bay on the south elevation, created by an intersecting
gable. The building is virtually unaltered. The only known changes are an octagonal window and
a non-original door in the mud-porch, located on the rear elevation.
. ORDINANCE NO. 142, 2000
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE EDWIN AND ELLA WOLF HOUSE
AND GARAGE, 120 PEARL STREET, FORT COLLINS,
COLORADO, AS A HISTORIC 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 historic landmarks within
the City; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution dated September 27, 2000, the Landmark Preservation
Commission (the "Commission") has determined that the Edwin and Ella Wolf House and Garage
have architectural importance to the City, as good examples of the Craftsman bungalow style of
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 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 historic landmark.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the buildings and structures historically known as the Edwin and Ella Wolf
House and Garage,located on lands in the City of Fort Collins,Latimer County,Colorado,described
as follows, to wit:
Lot 9, Hensels Subdivision,
together with a Portion of Vacated Alley, per Book 1845, Page 89,
also known as 120 North Pearl Street
be, and hereby is, designated as a historic landmark pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins.
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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
this building 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 17th day of
October,A.D. 2000, and to be presented for final passage on the 7th day of November,A.D. 2000.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 7th day of November, A.D. 2000.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Community Planning and Environmental Services
Advance Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
RESOLUTION 12,2000
OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING FORT COLLINS LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE
EDWIN and ELLA WOLF HOUSE AND GARAGE
120 PEARL STREET, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
WHEREAS, it is a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of
sites, structures, 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 Edwin and Ella Wolf House and Garage have architectural importance to Fort
Collins as good examples of the Craftsman bungalow style of architecture; and
WHEREAS, the Landmark Preservation Commission has determined that the Edwin and Ella
Wolf House and Garage meet the criteria of a landmark as set forth in Section 14-5 of the code and
are eligible for designation as a Fort Collins Landmark; and
WHEREAS, the owners of the property 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 Landmark Preservation Commission recommends to the Council of the City
of Fort Collins that the buildings and structures known as the Edwin and Ella Wolf House and
Garage, located on the lands in the City of Fort Collins, Latimer County, Colorado, described as
follows, to wit:
Lot 9, Hensel's Subdivision
together with a Portion of Vacated Alley, per Book 1845, Page 89,
also known as 120 North Pearl Street
be designated as a Fort Collins Landmark in accordance with Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of
• Fort Collins.
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: aplanning@ci.fort-collins.co.us
Landmark Preservation Commission
Resolution No. 12, 2000
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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 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 C ssion of the City
of Fort Collins held this 27h day of September,A.D. 2000.
PeyI ogestad, Chairman
ATTEST: �
Secretary/Staff
Community Planning and Environmental Services
Advance Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
September 27, 2000
STAFF REPORT
REQUESTS: Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Edwin and Ella Wolf House and
Garage, 120 Pearl Street, Fort Collins, Colorado
STAFF CONTACT: Karen McWilliams, Preservation Planner
APPLICANT: Joe and Virginia McConathy.
BACKGROUND: Staff is pleased to present for your consideration the landmark designation of
the Edwin and Ella Wolf House and Garage, 120 Pearl Street. The home is important as a good
example of the Craftsman bungalow style of architecture in Fort Collins. Dating to the period of
significance, the garage shares many of the same stylistic elements as the house, and contributes
to the architectural importance of the property.
History - In the years prior to 1935, countless bungalows were built in the Fort Collins area, and
• many of these still exist. Perhaps because of their abundance, Fort Collins' bungalows are often
overlooked in terms of recognizing their historic significance. This is ironic, though, because the
bungalow style is particularly significant to Fort Collins, as the city's dominant housing style for
working-class families for more than a quarter century. Costing in the range of$500.00 to
$5000.00 to construct, the bungalow truly became the egalitarian home.
The Wolf home at 120 Pearl Street is a wonderful example of a bungalow, with few alterations.
Character defining elements include the open partial width porch, with massive battered piers; a
gabled roof with square butt shingles in the gable end; the overhanging roof eaves, with exposed
rafters and purlins, and windows with multi-light upper sashes. Additional features found on this
bungalow are the stucco walls, and a boxed bay on the south elevation, created by an intersecting
gable. The building is virtually unaltered. The only changes are an octagonal window and a non-
original door in the mud-porch, located on the rear elevation.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving this request for Fort Collins Landmark
designation of the Edwin and Ella Wolf House and Garage, 120 Pearl Street, Fort Collins,
Colorado, for their architectural importance to our community.
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: aplanning@61ort-collins.coms
Historic Preservation Office FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
P.O.Box 580 Date Determined"Eligible"
Fort Collins,CO 80522 Ordinance#
(303)221-6597 Application within last
12 months? Yes No
Date Recorded
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Category: Ownership: Status: Present Use:
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_Associated with significant persons
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_Related to or part of distinctive area
—Unique location
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The undersigned owner(s) hereby agrees that the property described herein be considered for local historic
of Fort Collins.
landmark designation pursuant to the Fort Collins Landmark preservation Ordinance Chapter 14 of the Code of the City
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 Historic Preservation Office prior to the occurrence of any of the
following:
I. 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. I further understand that if I apply for a building permit for any one of the following:
a. Alteration or reconstruction of or addition to the exterior of any improvement which constitutes all or
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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 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,_AArticle III of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
DATED this Iq day of
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this i=day of
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Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires
Notary Public
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Lot 9, Hensel Subdivision, 120 Pearl Street,. Fort._CoUins,. .CO......,,.,_
The Hensel Subdivision was platted in 1908. It is on the list of Historic
Subdivisions, Table 2, Local History Archives, Fort Collins Local History
Website.
A building permit for a "5-room frame bungalow" at 120 Pearl Street was
paid for on 11 December 1923 by D.E. Stallings, a plasterer.
Years Residents/Owners and Occupations
1924?-1949? Edwin J. Wolf, printer for Express-Courier Pub. Co.
Ella J. Wolf, his wife
1949?-1952? David Knaus, carpenter
Molly Knaus, his wife
Kenny Knaus, their son
1952?-1975? Walter Benjamin Bartlett, carpenter, Phipps ConstNctiGM. ..•,_,..
Nellie Bartlett, his wife
(Walter d. 1973 or 1974)
1975?-1978 Bryan Blakeley, attorney
Sonia Blakeley, his wife
Bryan David Blakeley, their son
1978-present Joe McConathy, organist
Virginia McConathy, librarian
Bethany McConathy, their daugher (born in the house Dec. 79)
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Fort Collins City Directory
Fort Collins Local History Website
Permit Book
conversations with Aubrey and Lucille Glahn, residents at 122 Pearl -
Street since 1943
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