HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/05/2002 - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 017, 2002, DESIGNAT AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 21
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: February 5, 2002FROM•
Karen McWilliams
SUBJECT:
First Reading of Ordinance No.017,2002,Designating the Scott Apartment Building and Associated
Garage, 900 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, as a Historic Landmark Pursuant to
Chapter 14 of the City Code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Both the Landmark Preservation Commission and staff recommend adoption of the Ordinance on
First Reading. At a public hearing held on January 9,2002,the Landmark Preservation Commission
unanimously recommended designation of this property as a landmark for its architectural and
historical importance to Fort Collins.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Scott Apartment Building and Associated Garage have architectural significance to Fort Collins
as a monumental and well preserved example of brick twentieth-century apartment building
architecture. The property is also historically significant for its association with the growth and
development of Colorado State University.
The current owners of the property,Charles and Lucretia Rhodes, are initiating this request for Fort
Collins landmark designation for the Scott Apartments. The property is under contract for purchase
by Stephen G. and Mary E.Levinger, who are in favor of the landmark designation and have signed
the designation application as equitable owners/contract purchasers.
History -The Scott Apartment Building is a three-story red brick building,representative of Early
Twentieth Century Apartment architecture. It has a symmetrical fagade with an inset gabled roof.
On either end of the roof are parapet end walls with flat crests. The doorway is slightly inset, with
a split staircase, constructed of stone and cement, leading to the entrance. The associated five-bay
garage mimics the architectural features of the apartment building, with a parapet roof and similar
brick construction. An architectural survey of this property,conducted on April 4, 1998,evaluated
the apartment building and associated garage as individually eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places. Neither the apartment building nor the garage have undergone any
significant changes, and thus maintain excellent architectural integrity. Located directly opposite
the Colorado State University campus, the Scott Apartments has, since its construction in the mid-
1920s, served as housing primarily for students attending the university.
ORDINANCE NO. 017, 2002
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE SCOTT APARTMENT BUILDING
AND ASSOCIATED GARAGE, 900 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE,
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, AS A HISTORIC 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 historic landmarks within
the City; and
WHEREAS,by Resolution dated January 9,2002,the Landmark Preservation Commission
(the "Commission")has determined that the Scott Apartment Building and Associated Garage have
architectural importance to the City, as a well preserved example of brick twentieth-century
apartment building architecture, and are also historically significant for their association with the
growth and development of Colorado State University; 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 historic landmark.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the property containing the building and structure historically known as the
Scott Apartment Building and Associated Garage, located on lands in the City of Fort Collins,
Larimer County, Colorado, described as follows, to wit:
Beginning at the Northwest comer of Block 129, and running thence South 76.50
feet,thence East 140 feet,thence North 76.50 feet,thence West 140 feet to the point
of beginning,together with a portion of the vacated alley as described in Book 1504,
Page 935,City of Fort Collins,County of Latimer,State of Colorado, also known as
900 South College Avenue
be, and hereby is, designated as a historic 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
February, A.D. 2002, and to be presented for final passage on the 19th day of February,A.D. 2002.
Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 19th day of February, A.D. 2002.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Community Planning and Environmental Services
Advance Planning Department
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City of Fort Collins
RESOLUTION 1, 2002
OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING
LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE
SCOTT APARTMENT BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED GARAGE
900 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
WHEREAS, it is a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of
sites, structures, 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 Scott Apartment Building and Associated Garage have architectural si anificance
to Fort Collins as a monumental and well preserved example of brick twentieth-century apartment
building architecture; the property is also historically significant for its association with the growth
and development of Colorado State University: and
WHEREAS, the Landmark Preservation Commission has determined that the Scott Apartment
Building and Associated 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 owners of the property, Charles G. And Lucretia R. Rhodes, 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 Landmark Preservation Commission recommends to the Council of the City
of Fort Collins that the building and structure known as the Scott Apartment Building and
Associated Garage, located on the lands in the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado,
described as follows, to wit:
a41 North College Avenue • P.O.Box 580 • Fort Collins,CO50522-0580 • (970)2?1-6376
FAX(970)_^4-6111 • TDD(970)224-6002 • E-mail:apianningC tcgov.com
Landmark Preservation Commission
Resolution No. 1, 2002
Scott Apartment Building and Associated Garage
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Beginning at the Northwest corner of Block 129, and running thence South 76.50 feet, thence
East 140 feet, thence North 76.50 feet, thence West 140 feet to the point of beginning, together
with a portion of the vacated alley as described in Book 1504, Page 935,
City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of Colorado
be designated as a Fort Collins Landmark in accordance with 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 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 9th day of January, A.D. 2002.
Per Hp estad, Chairman
ATTE
Secretary/Staff
Community Planning and Environmental Services
Advance Panning Department
City of Fort Collins
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISMION
January 9, 2002
STAFF REPORT
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REQUESTS: Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Scott Apartment Building and
Associated Garage, 900 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado
STAFF CONTACT: Karen McWilliams, Preservation Planner and Kara Hahn,
Preservation Intern
APPLICANT: Charles G. and Lucretia R. Rhodes, Owners
HISTORY: Staff is pleased to present for your consideration the landmark designation
of the Scott Apartment Building and Garage. This three story red brick building is
representative of Early Twentieth Century Apartment architecture. It has a symmetrical
facade with an inset gabled roof; on either end of the roof are parapet endwalls with flat
crests. The doorway is slightly inset with a split staircase, constructed of stone and
cement, leading to the entrance. An iron fire escape, painted red. runs above the door and
across the front of the building. The associated five bay garage mimics the architectural
features of the apartment building with a parapet roof and similar brick construction.
Neither the apartment building nor the garage have undergone significant changes and
thus maintain their architectural integrity.
The architectural survey of this property on April 4, 1998 evaluated the apartment
building and associated garage as individually eligible for listing in the National Register
of Historic Places. According to Jason Marmor, who conducted the survey of the
apartment complex, "this large early twentieth-century apartment building is a
monumental and well preserved example of brick apartment building architecture, and is
undoubtedly associated with the growth of CSU."
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approving this request for Fort Collins
Landmark Designation of both the Scott Apartment Building and Garage, 900 South
College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado for both its architectural and historical
significance.
'_81 North CollegeAvenue • P.O.Box580 • FortCollins,CO8052_1-0580 • (970)2211-6376
FAX(970)114-6111 • TDD(970)224-6002 • E-mail:aplanningfq fcgov.rom
Community Planning and Environmental Services
a Advance Planning Department
Historic Preservation Office
• P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins,CO 80522
City of Fort Collins (970)221-6376
LOCAL.HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION NOMINATION FORM
Date: ranna4 15 7M7
Please type/print all entries
LOCATION PARCEL NUMBER: 97112 1Q_nre1
Address:-Scott Apartments QM Rnnth College Avenue En"Collins M RQ574
Legal Description: Beginning at the Nnrthwest ramer of Rlnrk OQ rity of Fnrt Cnllinc r'nlarado and n_�nni ng
thence South 76.50 feet. thence East 140 feet.thence North 76.50 feet.thence West 140 feet to the point of
heginning tnoether with nnrtinn of vacated allay ac decrrihad in Rnnk 1504 Rage 035
Property Name(Historic and/or common): Crntt Apartments and AccariatM r:nrnge
FORM PREPARED BY:
Name/Title: Karen McWilliams Historic Pracervntion Planner and Knrn Hnhn Prasarvntinn intern
• Address: 79 I N Cnlleoe Avenue P r) Rnr 59D Fnrt Cnit'nc M R0511-0990
Phone: (001 11s-0079 Relationship to Owner: None
OWNER INFORMATION
Name: Charles G Rhodes Fr and I m,ratia R Rhndec Phnne (u701 494-')1)1
Address: I-inI Pnttnn Street Fort Collins Cn Rf)57d
BOUNDARIES/TYPE OF DESIGNATION
X Landmark _ Landmark District
Explanation of boundary determination: The landmark propertv corresponds to the legal location of the parcel
The property contains the historic apartment building and historic detached garage.
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231 North College Avenue • P.O.Box 580 • Fort Collins,CO 80522-0580 • (970)221-6376
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CLASSIFICATION
Category: Ownership: Status: Present Use:
•Building _Public X Occupied _Commercial _ Entertainment
•Structure X Private —Unoccupied _Educational _ Government
—Site _Religious — Other:
Object Y.Residential
—District Existing Designation:
—National Register
—State Register
SIGNIFICANCE
Architectural:
—Represents work of noteworthy architect
—Possesses high artistic value
X Represents a type, period,or method of construction
Historical:
—Associated with significant persons
—Associated with significant event
X Associated with a significant pattern or trend
—Contributes to the significance of an historic district
Geographical:
—Related to or part of a distinctive area
—Represents an established and familiar visual feature
Further Comments: Arrnrdinv rn the nrrhi termrn l-level cnrvev of this property rnnrinrtPd nn 1/10/9R by t•t<nn
%firmor thi<InrgP early 10th C'enmry apartment building iq a rnnnitment.91 .9nd well nrecerve i ermmple of hr'rk
nnnrtm Pnt building nrrhi termre and is tt ndnuhmhl)r nccnri nted with the nrnwth of C The pr,pe.tx, n,na evnl rated
ac hnvino Prrellent intevrity and wn,,ld UPI� he indi vid nall�r Pli oihlP fnr Iictino nn the Nntinnnl Re,,wpr of Rionr'r
Places
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HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Please attach a narrative of the historical significance of the property. Include a title search or city directory research
if the property is important for its association with a significant person.
Further Comments: RleacP cPP ittarhed airvPy prepared by Inson Marmor on 4/10/0
PLEASE INCLUDE 35mm PHOTOS OF EACH ELEVATION OF EACH BUILDING AND
STRUCTURE ON THE PROPERTY.
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ARCHITECTURAL AND PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: _c 1926(Larimer County Assessor's Office)
Architect/Builder:_Unknown
Building Materials:Apartment Build no-Rrick- Associated Garage.- Rrick
Architectural Style: Early 20th Century Apartment Building and Garage
Special Features/Surroundings: Please see attached snrvpy form prnpnrpd by lawn Mnrmnr on 4/10199
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Describe anv additions or alterations to the property: The apartment building and garage both exhibit excellent
integrity. There are no exterior alterations or additions-of note except for the iron fire escapes on the front and back
of the apartment building.
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REFERENCE LIST OR SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Records of the Larimer County Assessor's and Clerk and Recorder's Offices
City of Fort Collins Eastside Neighborhood Architectural Survey Form, Prepared by Jason Marmor. 4/10/98
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Determined "Eligible"
Ordinance#
Application within last
12 months'? Yes No
Date Recorded
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A�i�sn�rix
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 Historic Preservation Office prior to the occurrence
of any of the following:
1. Preparation of plans for reconstruction or alteration of the exterior of the improvements on the property,or;
2. Preparation of plans for construction of,addition to or demolition of improvements on the property.
3. I further understand that if I apply for a building permit for any one of the following:
a. Alteration or reconstruction of or addition to the exterior of any improvement which constitutes all or
part of a landmark structure or landmark district;
b. Demolition or relocation of any improvement which constitutes all or part of a landmark structure or
landmark district;
c. Construction or erection of or addition to any improvement upon any land included in a landmark
district:
d. Or if I proceed with any work not requiring a building permit as set forth in Section 14-47;
the Building Inspector and the Landmark Preservation Commission shall be under the time constraints and other
requirements as outlined in Chapter 14. Article III of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
4. The Applicants reserve the right to withdraw this nomination application and their signatures therefrom at any
time prior to the commencement of the roll call of the City Council for the vote upon the second reading of the
designation ordinance.
DATED this ��� day of •�N:L (;ti r�� 100A
Charles G. Rhodes,Jr. and Lucretia R. Rhodes.Owners (Please Print Names)
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Charl s G. Rhodes,Jr.Ad Lucretia R.Rhodes,Owners (Signatures)
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Subscribed and sworn to before m1�((e this I 1 r,. day of . �1`_�:`._�cZ_ `.1 20Q Lby
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Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires MYWMMISS'nosy?in'"3,rGM!' C
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AGRWLMENT
• The undersigned equitable owner(s)/contract purchaser(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 Historic Preservation Office prior to the occurrence
of any of the following:
1. Preparation of plans for reconstruction or alteration of the exterior of the improvements on the property,or;
2. Preparation of plans for construction of, addition to or demolition of improvements on the property.
3. I further understand that if I apply for a building permit for any one of the following:
a. Alteration or reconstruction of or addition to the exterior of any improvement which constitutes all or
part of a landmark structure or landmark district;
b. Demolition or relocation of any improvement which constitutes all or part of a landmark structure or
landmark district;
c. Construction or erection of or addition to any improvement upon any land included in a landmark
district;
d. Or if I proceed with any work not requiring a buildin.,permit as set forth in Section 14-47:.'
the Building Inspector and the Landmark Preservation Commission shall be under the time constraints and other
. requirements as outlined in Chapter 14.Article III of the Code of the City of Fort Collins. .
4. The Applicants reserve the right to withdraw this nomination application Lind their signatures therefrom at any
time prior to the commencement of the roll call of the City Council for the vote upon the second readino of the
designation ordinance.
DATED this day of 200
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Stephen b.` lLevinger and Mary E. Le finger, Equitable Owners/Contract P�4chasers (Ple Print Names)'-
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Step en vmger and Mary E. L roger. Equitable Owners/Contract rchasyrs�gnatures /
State of/��
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County of CZAJMJ2,-A—/
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 20(YZ by
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Witness my hand and official seal. My c4nmission expires C,
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS ARCHITECTURAL PROPERTY AdEhL
RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY FORM
EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SURVEY PROJECT cnv of
Address: 900 S. Ca//e,e A✓en✓e (Sco/{ Apor< t�fsL_ Field No.: 5-e222sg
Legal Description: V Parcel No.: 9"'7/ 3 z-z 9 —oat
Architectural Style: i5arjw ZaKv Cen4,rr q ts- Est. Construction Date: /9/0-/9.3 5—
No. of Stories e' • ✓
Roof Form(s): t !c
O Front Gabled 0 Side Gabled
0 Cross-Gabled ❑ Hipped .y.'
❑ Cable/Hip ❑ Shed
❑ Mansard ❑ Flat
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v. 'Roof Material:
O Wood/Shake Shingles (�
■ Composition Shingles
❑ Composition Rolled Roofing
O Other
Foundation:
0 Concrete 0 Brick ❑ Sandstone
Walls:
0 Brick ❑ Wood Frame ❑ Stone
Wall Covering:
0 Lapped Board Siding Y Brick O Stone ❑ Drop/Tongue-in-Groove Board Siding ❑ Lapped Pressboard
❑ Wood/Shake Shingles ❑Asbestos Shingles 0 Cast Block/SimulatedStone '0 Stucco 0 Aluminum/Vinyl
Distinctive Features: 1ija351lc 3 sh r an 1"
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Outbuildings: El Attached Garage • Detached Garage ❑ Shed(s) ❑ Other
Contributing? 0 Y ❑ N
Architectural Significance: Individually Eligible? 0 Y ❑ N Contributing to District? 0 Y ❑ N
(Field Assessment)
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