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STAFF: Karen McWilliams FORT COLLINSCOUNCIL
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 057, 2011, Designating the Whistleman Mansion, 1502 South College Avenue, as
a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on May 3, 2011, designates the Whistleman Mansion, 1502
South College Avenue, as a Fort Collins landmark. The owner of the property, Laura Green, is initiating this request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Copy of First Reading Agenda Item Summary - May 3, 2011
(w/o attachments)
ATTACHMENT 1
DATE: May 3, 2011 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY •
STAFF: Karen McWilliams FORT COLLINSCOUNCIL
First Reading of Ordinance No. 057, 2011, Designating the Whistleman Mansion, 1502 South College Avenue, as a
Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The owner of theproperty, Laura Green, iissinitiating t a uestf ortC Ilins andmarkdesi nation for the property
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at 1502 South College Avenue. The property has individual significanc�to Fort Collins, as a rare local example of
Spanish Colonial/Mediterranean Revival StyliF in Fo���lin,
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION LLII
The Whistleman Mansion was built in 1925 by Arthur J. Whistleman at an estimated cost of $16,000. Arthur
Whistleman was a cashier at First National Bank, as well as a rancher, farmer and well-known businessman in Fort
Collins. The Whistleman family remained in this home until the late 1930s, before selling the property to William A.
and Alice S. Fairchild. By 1966, Robert R. and June C. Baker were living in the Whistleman Mansion, with their four
children. Mr. Bakerwas a managing partnerof Boettcher and Company,a highly regarded Colorado firm. The Bakers
made this their home until 1980. The current owner, Laura Green, bought the Whistleman Mansion in 2007. Ms.
Green is seeking Landmark recognition'forvthe prope whidh-now,primarily houses her business, Repeat Boutique.
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Over the last 85 years, the Whistleman Mansion has evo)vedffrom-a single-family home to a commercial property.
The architecture of the building reflects t evoluti n le also retaining its significant architectural character. The
facade of the 4,737 square foot building-remains virtually unchanged. The house has a gabled-ell plan, with an
attached garage extension reaching eastward to the alleyway. Notable architectural details of this house have been
retained despite its changed use. The roof is comprised of moderately pitched intersecting gables, topped with red
clay barrel tiles. The stucco walls feature a very unusual, heavily troweled texture. On the west, a entrance is topped
by a simple pediment below a wrought iron balconet. Round arched openings and recesses occur in several locations
on the building,and wrought iron railings and gates adorn the building and garden walls. Windows are generally pairs
of six-over-six double-hung windows, with vertical board shutters. Non-historic windows sensitively mimic the style
of the home's historic windows. A projecting front gabled wing has a pair of French doors with a round arched
opening. These doors are flanked by eight-light windows and dark red wood shutters. Entrances to this home can
be found on its facade facing South College Avenue,-its north elevation facing Lake Street,and the back of the home.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION r( r(I [0 \V
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinnaanceon�Read ug. U
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Landmark Preservation Commission, in a public hearing on April 13, 2011, unanimously approved a resolution
recommending designation of this property under Landmark Preservation Standard 3,for its architectural importance
to the community.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Historic Landmark Designation, _ NominaJForm'
2. Staff Report �J
3. Resolution 3, 2011, Landmark Preservation Commission, Recommending Landmark Designation of the
Whistleman Mansion, 1502 South College.
4. Photos
ORDINANCE NO. 057, 2011
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE WHISTLEMAN MANSION, 1502 SOUTH COLLEGE 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 historic landmarks
within the City; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution dated April 13, 2011, the Landmark Preservation Commission
(the"Commission")has determined that the Whistleman Mansion property has significance to Fort
Collins under Landmark Preservation Standard (3), as a rare local example of Spanish
Colonial/Mediterranean Revival Style in Fort Collins, embodying the distinctive characteristics of
this style; 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 Whistleman Mansion, located in the City of
Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, and described as follows, to wit:
LOTS 1 & 2, LESS STATE HIGHWAY, BLOCK 6, L.C. MOORE'S 2ND ADDITION; LESS
THE RIGHT-OF-WAY RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 20070088118
also known as 1502 South College Avenue
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 criteria in Section 14-48 of the Municipal Code 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 3rd day of May,
A.D. 2011, and to be presented for final passage on the 17th day of May, A.D. 2011.
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Passed and adopted on final reading on the 17th day of May, A.D. 2011.
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