HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 09/04/2007 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 093, 2007, DESIGNA ITEM NUMBER: 15
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: September4, 2007
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Karen McWilliams
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No.093,2007,Designating the J.E.Foreman House,239 North Grant
Avenue, 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. 093, 2007, unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 21, 2007, designates
the J. E. Foreman House as a Fort Collins Landmark. The owners of the property, Erin Morgan and
Erin Muths, are initiating this request.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Copy of First Reading Agenda Item Summary- August 21, 2007.
ATTACHMENT 1
ITEM NUMBER: 17
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: August 21, 2007
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL FF: Karen McWilliams
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SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 093, 2007, Designating the J.E. Foreman House, 239 North Grant
Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code.
RECOMMENDATION
The Landmark Preservation Commission and staff recommend adoption of the Ordinance on First
Reading. At a public hearing held on August 8,2007,the Landmark Preservation Commission voted
unanimously to recommend designation of this property as a landmark for its significance to Fort
Collins under Landmark Standard(1),for its historical association with the tremendous growth Fort
Collins experienced following(7(YTIV'
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The owners of the property,Erin Morgan and Erin Muths, are initiating this request for Fort Collins
Landmark designation for the property. The J.E.Foreman House qualifies for Landmark designation
under Landmark Standard (1). The house is associated with the period of tremendous growth and
prosperity resulting from the opening of the Fort Collins Sugar Manufacturing Company factory in
1904. Although modified,the home is also interesting as an example of Classic Cottage architecture,
retaining a preponderance of its stylistic characteristics.
BACKGROUND
History
The house at 239 North GranCvenue Of
in 1 at a time when Fort Collins was
recovering from the depresseo Os and a eriencing a period of tremendous
growth and prosperity. In 1904,the Fort Collins Sugar Manufacturing Company had opened its new
factory in town and had begun to process its first sugar beets. Later that same year,the operation was
purchased by the Great Western Sugar Company,who was to operate this industry for the next half
century. The sugar beet industry stimulated the local economy by increasing population and
employment and attracting new business to the area. As a result the city experienced a relatively
large increase in the construction of new residences. Between 1900 and 1910, over 325 additional
acres ofresidential subdivisions were platted and annexed within Fort Collins. In addition,the house
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is interesting as an example of popular early twentieth century architecture. Although somewhat
altered,the structure has a clear central hipped-box shape,characteristic of the Classic Cottage style.
This style employed less ornamentation and more classical details than the earlier Victorian Era
styles. Usually a one-story or o Cottage was a smaller version
of the popular Foursquare fo d was ite c working class neighborhoods
throughout the city during the ly ieth nJ?yed by the house at 239 North
Grant, this style was characteriz a sq r rlan,hipped roof, front dormer,
and wide front porch. It clearly embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type,period,and method
of construction, and would be considered a contributing element of a potential landmark district in
the Holy Family neighborhood. James E. Foreman and his wife, Jessie May, are listed as the first
occupants of the home at 239 North Grant. A farmer and teamster, he lived here with his family
until moving to Missouri circa 1911. The current owners, Erin Morgan and her daughter, Erin
Muths, intend to restore the home to reflect more of its original appearance.
ORDINANCE NO. 093, 2007
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS DESIGNATING
THE J.E. FOREMAN HOUSE, 239 NORTH GRANT AVENUE, 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 August 8, 2007, the Landmark Preservation Commission
(the "Commission") has determined that the J.E. Foreman House has significance to Fort Collins
under Landmark Designation Standard(1)because of its association with the period of tremendous
growth and prosperity resulting from the opening of the Fort Collins Sugar Manufacturing Company
factory in 1904 and although somewhat modified, the home is also interesting as an example of
Classic Cottage architecture, retaining a preponderance of its stylistic characteristics; 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 J.E. Foreman 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:
East 100 Feet of North Half of Lot 10 and East 100 Feet of Lot I I
Block 292, West Side Addition
also known as 239 North Grant Avenue
is hereby designated as a Fort Collins landmark pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins. In addition to the historic house, the property contains a recently constructed garage.
This garage is not eligible for designation, and is not a part of these designation proceedings.
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 21st day of
August, A.D. 2007, and to be presented for final passage on tholhiday of September, A.D. 007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 4th day of September, A.D. 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk