HomeMy WebLinkAbout140 - 11/07/2000 - DESIGNATING THE HOWARD CARRIAGE HOUSE, 131 NORTH LOOMIS, AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK ORDINANCE NO. 140, 2000
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE HOWARD CARRIAGE HOUSE,
131 NORTH LOOMIS 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 September 27, 2000, the Landmark Preservation
Commission(the "Commission")has determined that the Howard Carriage House has architectural
importance to the City,as an unusual and locally rare example of a pressed concrete carriage house.
The building also served as the carnage house for the locally landmarked Howard House, at 145
North Loomis, and contributes to the historical and architectural significance of the Howard House
property; 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 historic landmark.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the building historically known as the Howard Carriage House, located on
lands in the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, described as follows, to wit:
Lot 12, Block 281, Loomis Addition
also known as 131 North Loomis 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 17th day of
October, A.D. 2000, and to be presented for final passage on the 7th day of ovember, A.D. 2000.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 7th day of Novembe A.D. 2000.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk