HomeMy WebLinkAbout122 - 09/03/2024 - DESIGNATING THE CHAVEZIAMBRIZ/GONZALES PROPERTY, 724 MARTINEZ STREET, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, AS A FORDINANCE NO.122,2024
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE CHAVEZIAMBRIZ/GONZALES PROPERTY,
724 MARTINEZ STREET,FORT COLLINS,COLORADO,AS A
FORT COLLINS LANDMARK PURSUANT TO FORT COLLINS
CITY CODE CHAPTER 14
A.Pursuant to City Code Section 14-1,the City Council has established a
public policy encouraging the protection,enhancement and perpetuation of historic
landmarks within the City.
B.On July 17,2024,the Historic Preservation Commission (the “Commission”)
adopted a resolution determining that the Chavez/Ambriz/Gonzales Property,724
Martinez Street,in Fort Collins,as more specifically described in the legal description
below (the “Property”),is eligible for landmark designation pursuant to City Code Chapter
14,Article II,under Standard 1,Events,and Standard 3,Design/Construction,described
in City Code Sectionsl4-22(a)(1)and (3).
C.The Commission found under Standard I that the Property is eligible:for its
association with the early sugar beet industry in Fort Collins from 1923 to 1952;for its
association with Hispanic history from 1923 until the present;and for its association from
1923 until the present with the social history that reflects the City’s evolving relationship
with the property owners and residents of the Tres Colonias neighborhoods and the
application of social programs there,such as the housing rehabilitation grant program of
the 1 970s.The Commission found under Standard 3 that the Property is eligible as a rare
example of adobe construction in Fort Collins and for its addition built with federal
Community Development Block Grant monies.
D.The Commission determined eligibility also because the Property has
historic integrity of Location,Selling,Design,Materials,Workmanship,Feeling,and
Association under City Code Sections 14-22(b)(1)through (7).
E.The Commission further determined that designation of the Property will
advance the policies and purposes set forth in City Code Sections 14-1 and 14-2 in a
manner and extent sufficient to justify designation.
F.The Commission recommends that the City Council designate the Property
as a Fort Collins landmark.
G.The owners of the Property nominated the Property,have consented to
landmark designation,and desire to protect the Property.
H.Landmark designation will preserve the Property’s significance to the
community.
The City Council has reviewed the Commission’s recommendation and
desires to follow the Commission’s recommendation,to adopt the Commission’s findings,
and to designate the Property as a Fort Collins landmark.
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J.Designation of the Property as a landmark is necessary for the prosperity,
civic pride,and welfare of the public.
In light of the foregoing recitals,which the Council hereby makes and adopts as
determinations and findings,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1.The Property located in the City of Fort Collins,Larimer County,
Colorado,described as follows:
LOT 18,ALTA VISTA,FORT COLLINS
ALSO KNOWN BY STREET AND NUMBER AS:724 MARTINEZ STREET,
FORT COLLINS,COLORADO 80524
ASSESSOR’S SCHEDULE OR PARCEL NUMBER:9701405018
is hereby designated as a Fort Collins landmark in accordance with City Code Chapter
14.
Section 2.
structures located
Chapter 14,Article
Alterations,additions,and other changes to the buildings and
upon the Property will be reviewed for compliance with City Code
IV,as currently enacted or hereafter amended.
Section 3.In compliance with City Code Section 14-36,the City shall,within
fifteen days of the effective date of this Ordinance,record among the real estate records
of the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder a certified copy of this Ordinance designating
the Property.
Introduced,considered favorably on first reading on August 20,
approved on second reading for final passage on September 3,2024.
2024,and
ATTEST:
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Effective Date:September 13,2024
Approving Attorney:Heather N.Jarvis
Mayor Pro Tem