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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 10/02/2007 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 105, 2007, DESIGNA ITEM NUMBER: 10 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: October 2, 2007 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Karen McWilliams SUBJECT Second Reading of Ordinance No. 105,2007,Designating the A.C. Kluver House(No.2),323 East Magnolia 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. 105,2007,unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 18,2007,designates the A. C. Kluver House(No. 2)as a Fort Collins Landmark. The owner of the property, Charles F. Ferrie, is initiating this request. ATTACHMENTS 1. Copy of First Reading Agenda Item Summary- September 18, 2007. ATTACHMENT ITEM NUMBER: 12 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: September 18, 2007 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL KTKaren McWilliams i SUBJECT First Reading of Ordinance No. 105, 2007, Designating the A.C. Kluver House (No.2), 323 East Magnolia 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 August 22, 2007, the Landmark Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend designation of this property as a landmark for its significance to Fort Collins as an excellent example oft fts ar tyl d for its association with prominent Fort Collins businessm A.Cj/ ver. ' EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The owner of the property, Charles F. Ferrie, is initiating this request for Fort Collins Landmark designation for the property. The A.C. Kluver House (No.2) qualifies for individual Landmark designation under Landmark Standards(2)and(3). This property embodies historical significance for its association with prominent early Fort Collins businessman A. C. Kluver. The home is also a noteworthy and well-preserved example of a Craftsman bungalow constructed of brick. Surveyed at the intensive-level in 1998,the property was judged to individually qualify as eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places under both Criterion B, for its association with a noteworthy individual, and Criterion C, for its architectural significance. The property is currently listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties as a contributing element of the Laurel School National Register District. BACKGROUND Ce () P Architecture This historic dwelling is a one story, hip roof, brick Craftsman bungalow with a broad projecting open front porch, with low pitched gable roof. The building has a rectangular plan. The exterior walls are constructed of red brick, set in running bond. The home has a full basement, and the exposed basement walls are also constructed of red brick. The projecting front porch has a closed September 18, 2007 -2- Item No. 12 rail constructed of red brick inset with decorative sections of blue-colored brick. Porch columns are brick topped with battered wood columns, painted white. The porch roof, with a horizontal four light attic window, is supported by a series of purlins with chamfered ends, all painted white. The main entry is offset to the right ( Caralte t i andem set of six-over-one light sash and transom windows, s a mu ptielement ea vation is distinguished by an exterior chimney ornamented byp dec fbluebrick. Towardstherear of the house is a projecting squareoo , pai white, with a gable roof with purlins. The bay features decorative wood panels,a pair of double hung six-over-one light windows, and rests on three projecting squared supports. A basement stairwell is also located on the east side of the house, protected by a metal railing. The exterior chimney penetrates the wide overhanging eaves of the main hip roof,beneath which are exposed rafter tails. The house is fenestrated primarily with sash and transom windows with multi-light transoms. The dwelling has excellent integrity, with no alterations of note. At the rear of the lot adjacent to the alley is a recently constructed side-gabled wood frame detached garage. This outbuilding is considered a non-contributing element of the property. History This attractive, brick Craftsman b al w w built in 1922 for distinguished Fort Collins businessman August C. Kluver an is w e ary v a e imated cost of$5,000. A.C. Kluver, who arrived in Fort Colli in 1882 chie ss in mercantile business, and also became involved in a variety of oth nt s t e ed him a ominent place in the economic development of the community. Kluver operated a thriving mercantile business in Old Town for over twenty years, and by 1911, he was the owner of several farms and ranches in the Cache la Poudre Valley, and surrounding areas. By that time, he was also the president and a principal stockholder of the Water Supply and Storage Company, a major regional irrigation and reservoir entity. Kluver also served as a stockbroker and as director of the First National Bank in Fort Collins. The Movers apparently owned all of Lot 3 on the south side of East Magnolia Street. After living for more than 20 years at 319 East Magnolia in a Queen Anne style home that they built in 1899, they had this Craftsman bungalow built in 1923 on the eastern half of the same lot. While living here,A.C. Kluver continued his involvement in a variety of business enterprises in the Fort Collins area, including real estate development. At the time of his death in June of 1945, Kluver was president of the Fort Collins Brick and Tile Company. Mrs.Kluver remained in this home until her death on January 5, 1948. Thomas L. and Cora C. Albright acquired the dwelling at 323 East Magnolia in circa 1953, after moving to Fort Collins from Steamboat Springs. Thomas was employed as a foreman and linem ePro Y REA). Cora Albright was the owner of Cora's Beauty Nook hich s open Thomas Albright died in November 1974, and his widow C a rem ' d inust 1979. The property was eventually sold to Leith L. Johnson i 2, en , transferred ownership of the house to Charles F. Ferric, the current owner seeking Landmark Designation. ORDINANCE NO. 105, 2007 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS DESIGNATING THE A.C. KLUVER HOUSE (NO.2), 323 EAST MAGNOLIA 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 August 22,2007,the Landmark Preservation Commission (the "Commission") has determined that the A.C. Kluver House(No.2) has individual significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Designation Standards(2)and(3),for its association with prominent early Fort Collins businessman, A.C. Kluver, and as a noteworthy and well-preserved example of a Craftsman bungalow; 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 A.C. Kluver House(No.2)and the adjacent lands upon which the historical resources are located, in the City of Fort Collins, Latimer County, Colorado, described as follows, to wit: East 51% Feet of Lot 3, Block 144, also known as 323 East Magnolia Street 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 also contains a recently constructed detached garage capable of housing three vehicles. This outbuilding is considered a non-contributing element of the property. 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 18th day of September, A.D. 2007, and to be presented for final passage on t 2nd day of October, A.D. 2007. Mayo , ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of October, A.D. 2007. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk