HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 - 04/15/2003 - DESIGNATING THE GAMBLE HOUSE, 407 WOOD STREET, AS A LANDMARK ORDINANCE NO. 047, 2003
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE GAMBLE HOUSE,
407 WOOD STREET,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 landmarks within the
City; and
WHEREAS,by Resolution dated February 26,2003 the Landmark Preservation Commission
(the "Commission") has determined that the Gamble House has individual significance to Fort
Collins under Landmark Designation Standards (A) and (C), as a simple variant of the 19th/20th
century American Movements style, with good integrity, and for the home's contributions to the
architectural and historical development of the Holy Family Neighborhood; 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 landmark.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the property historically known as the Gamble House, located on lands in
the City of Fort Collins,Larimer County, Colorado, described as follows, to wit:
Lot 3,Block 304, Capitol Hill Addition,
also known as 407 Wood Street
is hereby designated as a Fort Collins 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,this 25th day of March,A.D.2003,and to
be presented for final passage on the 1st day of April, A.D. 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 1 st day of April, A, . 2003.
Mayor ..:. .
ATTEST:
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City Clerk