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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: May 20, 2008
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: 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
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 1908, the property belonged to George W. and Estella(Stella)
Bell. George Bell was the junior member of the livery and feed firm Bell and Son. It is likely that
George and Estella purchased this Mountain Avenue dwelling circa 1907, following the couple's
wedding in November of 1906. The residence is a good example of 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
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
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contributing element of the home's historical and architectural importance. The home's entry is
offset. It is accessed by four steps, leading to a historic single-light door. The front window is a
nice example of a sash-and—transom window, with diamond light patterned transom. Other
windows are primarily a combination of narrow and wider one-over-one double-hung wood
windows,with surrounds and stepped molding lintels. The home features 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.
ATTACHMENTS
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.
ATTACHMENT 1
Community Planning and Environmental Services
Advance Planning Department
Historic Preservation Office
.� PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
970-221-6376
City of Fort Collins Historic Landmark Designation
Nomination Form
DATE: April 23, 2008
LOCATION INFORMATION:
Address: 1108 West Mountain Avenue
Legal Description: LOT 5, BILK A, TOG WITH S Y: VAC ALLEY ADJ SD LOT,
GRAND VIEW
Property Name (historic and/or common): George W. and Estella Bell House and
Garage
OWNER INFORMATION:
Name: Gillian Bowser
Phone:
Address: 1108 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
CLASSIFICATION
Category Ownership Status Present Use Existing Designation
N Building ❑ Public N Occupied ❑ Commercial ❑ National Register
❑ Structure N Private ❑ Unoccupied ❑ Educational ❑ State Register
❑ Site ❑ Religious
❑ Object N Residential
❑ District ❑ Entertainment
❑ Government
❑ Other
FORM PREPARED BY:
Name and Title: Karen McWilliams, Preservation Planner
Address: City of Fort Collins Advance Planning Department, P.O. Box 580, Fort
Collins, CO 80522-0580
Phone: 970-224-6078 Relationship to Owner: None
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TYPE OF DESIGNATION and BOUNDARIES
® 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 a historic residence and a historic
front gabled garage, both of which contribute to the property's architectural and historical
significance.
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;
® 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
The Bell House, at 1108 West Mountain Avenue, was constructed in the late 1800s or early
1900s. The home is a good example of Late 19`h — Early 201h 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.
ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION
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 early owners are not known. By 1908, the property belonged to George W.
and Estella (Stella) Bell. George Bell was the junior member of the firm Bell and Son,
which he operated with his father. It is likely that George and Estella purchased this
Mountain Avenue home circa 1907, following the couple's wedding in November of 1906.
The home is a good example of Late 19`h — Early 20th Century Vernacular Domestic
Architecture, with classical details. The home was built as 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
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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
and pilasters. A column adjacent to the porch steps is a 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, leading to a historic single-light door. The front window is a nice
example of a sash-and—transom window, with diamond light patterned transom. Other
windows are primarily a combination of narrow and wider one-over-one double-hung wood
windows, with surrounds and stepped molding lintels. The home features 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 fairly flat
skylights 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.
REFERENCE LIST or SOURCES of INFORMATION (attach a separate sheet if needed)
Fort Collins City Directories (1902 -1999).
"Bell-Griffin." Fort Collins Weekly Courier, November 7, 1906.
Fort Collins Public Library, Local History Archive Image Database.
City of Fort Collins: various records, including Building Records and Building Permits.
Larimer County Assessor's Office, Residential Property Information
Marmor, Jason. City of Fort Collins Architectural Inventory Form: Westside Neighborhood Survey Project,
for 1108 W. Mountain Avenue, July15, 1998.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Determined "Eligible"
Ordinance #
Application within last 12 months? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Date Recorded
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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.
DATED this _ day of 200-4-.
Owner Name t
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Subscribed and sworn before me this day of�, 200 6 ,
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Westside Neighborhood Survey Project
Address: 1108 W Mountain Av
Distinctive Features: Bay Window(s):Canted
Dormers:Hipped
Comment:
Roof Attributes: Boxed Eaves
Steeply Pitched Roof(s)
Other:
Comment
Window Attributes: Narrow 1-over-1 Double Hung
Sash and Transom w/diamond
Other:
Comment
Porches: ® Front Porch
® Open porch
Porch Attributes: Classical Columns
Comment:
Other Distinctive Features Interior chimney with corbelled collar- window surrounds with
stepped molding lintels; hipped dormer on front fagade clad with
square cut shingles. East side bay window surmounted by gable roof
joined to main hip roof.
Alterations: None noted
Condition: Good
Integrity: Good
Garages: Detached
Contributing? Yes
Other Outbuildings:
Contributing? Yes ❑
Comments:
Remarks: This is a typical intact specimen of small scale late 19th-early 20th
century vernacular domestic architecture- hipped cottage farm. It is
identical to adjacent dwelling located at 1110 W. Mountain Ave.
Date Recorded: 07/15/98
Recorder: Jason Marmor
Survey ID: 2356 SHF 96-02-115 Product No. 4
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Image Caption: 1108 W. Mountain, 1948
Image Date: Unknown
Approximate Date: 1948 c.
Library Reference Number:
Creator: Larimer County Tax Assessor
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Image Source: Tax Assessor Records
Collection: Tax Assessor Records
Image File Location: Tax Assessor File
Description: 1108 W. Mountain, 1948; Fort Collins, Colorado. One r'
and a half story wood residence, constructed c. 1900. [
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Image Caption: 1108 W. Mountain, 1968
Image Date: Unknown
Approximate Date: 1968 G.
Library Reference Number:
Creator: Larimer County Tax Assessor
Image Content Type: buildings
Contexts: Urban Renewal 1955-1969
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Collection: Tax Assessor Records
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ATTACHMENT
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
April 23, 2008
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Landmark Designation of the George W. and Estella Bell House and Garage, 1108
West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado
STAFF CONTACT: Karen McWilliams, Preservation Planner
APPLICANT: Gillian Bowser, Owner.
SIGNIFICANCE
The Bell House, at 1108 West Mountain Avenue, is a good example of Late 19a'—Early 20"
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.
ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION
The Bell House 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 1908,the property belonged to George W. and Estella(Stella) Bell. George Bell was the
junior member of the livery and feed firm Bell and Son. It is likely that George and Estella
purchased this Mountain Avenue dwelling circa 1907, following the couple's wedding in
November of 1906. The home is a good example of Late 19`h—Early 20`h Century Vernacular
Domestic Architecture, with classical details. The residence 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
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, leading to a historic single-light door. The front window is a
nice example of a sash-and—transom window, with diamond light patterned transom. Other
windows are primarily a combination of narrow and wider one-over-one double-hung wood
windows, with surrounds and stepped molding lintels. The home features an interior chimney
with corbelled collar.
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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. There are two flat skylights on 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.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving this request for Fort Collins Landmark
designation of the George W. and Estella Bell House and Garage, 1108 West Mountain Avenue,
for their significance under Landmark Standard (3).
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ATTACHMENT
RESOLUTION 8, 2008
OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE
GEORGE W. AND ESTELLA BELL HOUSE AND GARAGE
1108 WEST MOUNTAIN AVENUE, 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 George W. and Estella Bell House and Garage have individual significance
to Fort Collins under Landmark Standard (3), for the buildings' representation of Craftsman
architecture; and
WHEREAS, the Landmark Preservation Commission has determined that the George W. and
Estella Bell 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 owner of the property, Gillian Bowser, has 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 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, BLK A, TOG WITH S %z VAC ALLEY ADJ SD LOT, GRAND VIEW
also known as 1108 West Mountain Avenue
be designated as a Fort Collins Landmark in accordance with Chapter 14 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins.
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Landmark Preservation Commission
Resolution No. 8, 2008
George W. and Estella Bell House and Garage, 1108 West Mountain Avenue
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 April, A.D. 2008.
Earen Russell, Chair
ATTEST: 1' )- oe
ecretary/Staff
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 1108 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.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 3rd day of June, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk