HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 10/02/2018 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 119, 2018, DESIGNAAgenda Item 3
Item # 3 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY October 2, 2018
City Council
STAFF
Karen McWilliams, Historic Preservation Planner
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 119, 2018, Designating the Trimble/Taylor/Dixon Property, 817 West
Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of
the City of Fort Collins.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if considered on the discussion agenda, it will be considered in
accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(e) of the Council’s Rules of Meeting Procedures
adopted in Resolution 2018-034.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 18, 2018, designates the
Trimble/Taylor/Dixon Property, 817 West Mountain Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark. This is a voluntary
designation at the property owner’s request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
ATTACHMENTS
1. First Reading Agenda Item Summary September 18, 2018 (w/o attachments) (PDF)
2. Ordinance No. 119, 2018 (PDF)
Agenda Item 6
Item # 6 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY September 18, 2018
City Council
STAFF
Karen McWilliams, Historic Preservation Planner
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 119, 2018, Designating the Trimble/Taylor/Dixon Property, 817 West Mountain
Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if considered on the discussion agenda, it will be considered in
accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(e) of the Council’s Rules of Meeting Procedures adopted
in Resolution 2018-034.
The purpose of this item is to consider the request for landmark designation of the Trimble/Taylor/Dixon Property,
817 West Mountain Avenue, for its Classic Cottage architecture. This is a voluntary designation at the property
owner’s request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The Trimble/Taylor/Dixon Property at 817 West Mountain Avenue is significant under Standard C for its
architectural significance to Fort Collins. The property contains a historic residence, contributing wood frame
single car garage, and a non-contributing metal utility shed. The one-story brick residence is a good example of
a Classic Cottage, the most prevalent house form in the Loomis Addition in which this property is located. The
Trimble/Taylor/Dixon house, like many Classic Cottages, has late Victorian features such as arched window and
door hoods, brick belt courses and decorative wood shingles, as well as classical features such as porch columns
and cornice returns. These houses were the mainstay of the middle class and were frequently mentioned in early
twentieth century building reports in Fort Collins.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Recognition of this property as a Fort Collins Landmark enables its owners to qualify for local financial incentive
programs available only to Landmark designated properties.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its August 15, 2018, regular hearing, the Landmark Preservation Commission unanimously (7-0, Dunn
recused, Bello absent) adopted a resolution recommending adoption of an ordinance by Council for landmark
designation.
ATTACHMENT 1
Agenda Item 6
Item # 6 Page 2
PUBLIC OUTREACH
The Landmark Preservation Commission held a public hearing on this item at its August 15, 2018, meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map (PDF)
2. Landmark Preservation Commission Resolution (PDF)
3. Landmark Designation Application (PDF)
4. Staff Report (PDF)
5. PowerPoint Presentation to Landmark Preservation Commission (PDF)
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ORDINANCE NO. 119, 2018
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE TRIMBLE/TAYLOR/DIXON PROPERTY,
817 WEST MOUNTAIN 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 City Code Section 14-2, the City Council has established a public
policy encouraging the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of historic landmarks within the
City; and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted on August 15, 2018, the Landmark Preservation
Commission (the “Commission”) determined that the Trimble/Taylor/Dixon Property at 817 West
Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins, as more specifically described in the legal description below
(the “Property”), is eligible for landmark designation pursuant to City Code Section 14-5 for its
high degree of exterior integrity, and for its significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Standard
C (Design/Construction) as a good example of a Classic Cottage, historically the most prevalent
house form in the Loomis Addition where the Property is located; and
WHEREAS, the Commission further determined that the Property meets the landmark
criteria set forth in City Code Section 14-5, is eligible for designation as a landmark, and has
recommended to the City Council that the Property be designated as a landmark; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the Property has consented to such landmark designation and
desires to protect the Property; 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 follow such recommendation and designate the Property as a landmark; and
WHEREAS, designation of the Property as a landmark is necessary for the prosperity, civic
pride, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the Property located in the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County,
Colorado, described as follows, to wit:
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WEST 35 FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK 290, LOOMIS ADDITION
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COUNTY OF LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO
be designated as a Fort Collins Landmark in accordance with City Code Chapter 14.
Section 3. That alterations, additions and other changes to the buildings and structures
located upon the Property will be reviewed for compliance with City Code Chapter 14, Article III,
as currently enacted or hereafter amended.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 18th day of
September, A.D. 2018, and to be presented for final passage on the 2nd day of October, A.D. 2018.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of October, A.D. 2018.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk