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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 12/19/2006 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 197, 2006, DESIGNA ITEM NUMBER: 12 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: December 19, 2006 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Karen McWilliams SUBJECT Second Reading of Ordinance No. 197, 2006, Designating the Jefferson Lindenmeier House and Garage, 511 South Whitcomb Street, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Ordinance No. 197,2006,unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 5,2006,designates the Jefferson Lindenmeier House and Garage as a Fort Collins Landmark. The owner of the property, Sondra Carson, is initiating this request. ITEM NUMBER: 18 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: December5, 2008 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Karen McWilliams SUBJECT CII/ 0 P y First Reading of Ordinance No. 197, 2006, Designating the Jefferson Lindemneier House and Garage,511 South Whitcomb 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 November 13, 2006, the Landmark Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend designation of this property as a landmark for its exceptional architectural significance to Fort Collins. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY C P The owner of the property, Sondra Carson, is initiating this request for Fort Collins Landmark designation for the Jefferson Lindenmeier House and Garage, 511 South Whitcomb Street. Constructed in 1925 by the Lindenmeier Brothers, the exceptional historic residence, with rare matching historic garage, are notable examples of Prairie Style architecture with Bungalow elements. The buildings embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, and method of construction, and, further,possess high artistic values,and qualify for designation under Landmark Standard 3. BACKGROUND The residence and garage at 511 South Whitcomb are a wonderful Fort Collins example of two very popular styles of architecture: Prairie un of i cant architectural elements evident on both the house and gar a inc u thei o 0 1 e tion, achieved by very low pitched,intersecting hip roofs;wi y overh ging ro ed edges,which,on the house, hide a suspected integrated gutt st a orrice d facade detailing, including contrasting wood trim, to emphasize horizontal lines; a covered porch with a massive entry and square porch supports; a high foundation; divided-light casement windows; and the pebble stucco and wood shingle exterior surfaces. The overhanging eaves with rounded edges are a very predominate feature of this house. The upper section of the exterior is pebbled stucco,made with pebbles about the size of a quarter and smaller. The lower portion is square-butt wood shingle. Windows throughout the house are interior opening December 5, 2006 -2- Item No. 18 casement windows, with multiple lights. The east elevation is the facade of the house. A covered front porch is accessed by a massive, low concrete entry. The porch is supported by two large square columns. A white horizontal band detail runs across the top of the porch roof and tops of the columns which gives it a more Pm ' T t divided lights that mimic the windows. On either side of th oor a ertic i li s e ing to the height of the door, again portraying the same divide 'ght det Tw fr porch is hang next to the door. An intricately wrought design,they evo Art Whil se may or may not be original to the house, they are of early vintage, and contribute to the architectural history of the house. A red brick chimney, with interesting stepped details, is located on the north elevation. On the south side of the house is a small concrete driveway leading to the historic one car garage. This garage is a highly significant aspect of the architectural character of the property, designed to replicate the style and materials as the house. Its notable architectural features include,in part,the roofing which wraps over wide boxed eaves,and walls comprised of narrow horizontal siding above a high "foundation" of square-butt shingles, mimicking the home's stucco/shingle combination. Vehicular access is gained through a pair of matched vintage garage doors,offset to the south,which retain their original hardware, including strap hinges and a historic door latch(supplemented with a modern latch.) History On June 26, 1925,Jefferson D. an lga inde eiPantz. ch t 20 of Block 3 of the newly subdivided West Lawn Addition Carol a El Int stingly,the deed contained the express condition that"the property co us r residence purposes only and that no dwelling house shall be erected thereon which shall cost less than two thousand ($2,000) dollars." While a building permit for the home was not found, Jeff Lindenrneier received a permit for a $125 frame garage at this location just three days after closing upon the land. Jefferson D. Lindenmeier's long career in Fort Collins was spent as a building contractor and carpenter. The three Lindemneier brothers, George W., Robert, and Jefferson, operated a contracting firm which constructed many homes in Fort Collins. This house,like many the brothers built, was likely constructed for resale. By 1933, the home belonged to rancher Ben Knew and his wife Florence, followed soon after by Frances R. Woodruff. Beginning in the early 1940s,Howard B. Scrivner,and his wife Faye Ann owned the house for over a decade. The Scrivners were partners in the Scrivner Grocery and Market, at 152 West Mountain Avenue. During this time,Howard and Faye Scrivner made some minor repairs and upgrades. They insulated the attic, fenced in the ba 1 le a basement. By 1959, the Scriveners had moved to a new ho a on and e, d t use, a victim of its proximity to the college campus,had appare y been nvert i o an over der rental duplex, a use it has retained until recently. In July 200 , ra ased t roperty, and is now diligently restoring this charming home as her permanent residence. ORDINANCE NO. 197, 2006 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS DESIGNATING THE JEFFERSON LINDENMEIER HOUSE AND GARAGE, 511 SOUTH WHITCOMB 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 November 13, 2006, the Landmark Preservation Commission(the"Commission")has determined that the Jefferson Lindenmeier House and Garage have individual significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Designation Standard No. 3,as notable examples of prairie style architecture with bungalow elements; 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 Jefferson Lindenmeier House and Garage and the adjacent lands upon which the historical buildings are located, in the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, described as follows, to wit: LOT 20, BLOCK 3, WEST LAWN ADDITION, FORT COLLINS also known as 511 South Whitcomb 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 5th day of December, A.D. 2006, and to be presented for final passage on the 19th day of December, A.D. 2006. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on the 19th day of December, A.D. 2006. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk