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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/06/2007 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 014, 2007, DESIGNA ITEM NUMBER: 18 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: February 6, 2007 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Karen McWilliams SUBJECT Second Reading of Ordinance No. 014, 2007, Designating the David B. Lesher House, 1204 West Oak 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. 017, 2007, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 16, 2007, designates the David B. Lesher House as a Fort Collins Landmark. The owners of the property, Don V. Bath and Maureen Somervell-Bath, are initiating this request. ATTACHMENTS 1. Copy of First Reading Agenda Item Summary- January 16, 2007. ATTACHMENT ITEM NUMBER: 22 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: January 16, 2007 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL T Karen McWilliams SUBJECT First Reading of Ordinance No. 014,2007,Designating the David B. Lesher House, 1204 West Oak 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 December 13, 2006, the Landmark Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend designation of this property as a landmark for its historical and architectural significance to Fort Collins. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The owners of the property, Don V. Bath and Maureen Somervell-Bath, are initiating this request for Fort Collins Landmark designation for the property. The David B. Lesher House qualifies for Landmark designation under Standard 2, for its association with noted Fort Collins educator and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David B. Lesher. While living in the home, Dr. Lesher served as superintendent of Larimer County School District 5, beginning in 1944, and later became the first superintendent for the Poudre R-1 School District, in 1960. In that same year Lesher Junior High School was opened in his honor. Additionally, the property qualifies for Landmark designation under Standard 3, for its architectural significance to Fort Collins as a very nice example of Craftsman architecture. BACKGROUND Dr.David B.Lesher resided at this me at 1 4 W eet the mid 1940s through 1979. Born in Denver in 1896, Lesher s ied t olor o ollege, ere he received his bachelor's degree. He later received a master's egree from the University o Denver, and his doctorate from the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Lesher taught at Rocky Ford, Deer Trail, and Laird. He rose to the position of elementary school principal before becoming superintendent of the school district centered in Wray, Colorado. In 1944, Lesher became superintendent of Latimer County School District 5, and was instrumental in consolidating the county's numerous districts into three: Poudre R-1, Thompson R2-J, and Park R-3. After this reorganization, which occurred in 1960, Lesher was named the first superintendent of the Poudre R-1 School District. He retired in 1962. January 16, 2007 -2- Item No. 22 Lesher Junior High School was named in his honor; its doors opened in 1960. Constructed circa 1911,the single family residence is of stucco over masonry,resting on a sandstone foundation. The facade (south ele is to at front entrance and steps, which face east. A notable belle roof ters ieye by wood shingles, and contains three stuccoed chimneys. set in roo ]Pets nd, i a pent-roof bay, is a horizontal 5-light attic window. Under the ea , ark bar ced equal distance apart as a decorative touch. Other notable features include the prevalence of sandstone, used for the moderately high foundation and for lintels and sills around most of the windows,and the multi-light and leaded glass windows themselves. The facade features a collection of five nearly square double- hung windows, containing multiple upper lights over a single lower light. The wood entrance door contains a multiple light window and is set between two vertical 6-pane sidelights. Two square leaded glass windows are situated high on the east wall,on either side of the chimney,and a rounded bay on the east elevation also contains two notable vertical double-hung multi-light windows. The west elevation also contains multi-light and leaded glass windows. An addition was constructed on the rear of the house, likely dating to 1929. In June of that year, a permit was issued for a porch and sunroom, estimated to cost $2,500. This addition is readily differentiated from the original by the lack of sandstone window details. Instead, the double-hung windows and door are offset by woo oun linked together by a wood trim band under the eaves. A fairly large redwood dec as r c lye st ct Ycec o the rear elevation. Three additional non-contributing ct s e1 to n th , close to the alley. These include a utility storage shed, a raised wooden porch or play area, and a guest house. The guest house was possibly once the home's garage, as a permit was issued on June 4, 1929, for a $300 garage. If this is the original garage, it has been substantially modified. The guest house facade features an entry door, a large, squared window, and a large half-round window located under the gable end. Garage doors are non-existent, and the building is clad with newer beige colored synthetic siding. COPY ORDINANCE NO. 014, 2007 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS DESIGNATING THE DAVID B. LESHER HOUSE, 1204 WEST OAK 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 December 13, 2006, the Landmark Preservation Commission (the "Commission") has determined that the David B. Lesher House has individual significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Designation Standards (2) and (3), for its historical associations with Superintendent of Schools David B. Lesher and as a noteworthy example of Craftsman 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 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 David B. Lesher House and the adjacent lands upon which the historical building is located,in the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County,Colorado, described as follows, to wit: LOT 15, BLOCK 2, SCOTT SHERWOOD ADDITION, FORT COLLINS also known as 1204 West Oak 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 16th day of January, A.D. 2007, and to be presented for final passage on the day of February, A.D. 2007. r Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on the 6th day of February, A.D. 2007. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk