HomeMy WebLinkAbout125 - 09/16/2003 - DESIGNATING THE EMPIRE GRANGE HALL, 2306 WEST MULBERRY STREET, AS A LANDMARK ORDINANCE NO. 125, 2003
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE EMPIRE GRANGE HALL,
2306 WEST MULBERRY 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 August 13,2003 the Landmark Preservation Commission
(the"Commission")has determined that the Empire Grange Hall has individual significance to Fort
Collins under Landmark Designation Standards (A) and (C), for the Hall's contributions to the
architectural and historical development of our community, as a tangible reminder of the presence
in Fort Collins of the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry; and as a notable representation of a locally
rare vernacular brick meeting hall, built, and most likely designed, by Empire Grange members,
retaining excellent integrity; 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 building historically known as the Empire Grange Hall, located on
lands in the City of Fort Collins,Larimer County, Colorado, described as follows, to wit:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 7
NORTH,RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,THENCE
NORTH 311.8 FEET,WEST 60 FEET, SOUTH 311.8 FEET,AND EAST 60 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, LESS THE SOUTH 1.5 FEET FOR THE
ROADWAY, also known as 2306 West Mulberry 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, and ordered published this 2nd day of
September, A.D. 2003, and to be presented for final passage on the 16th day of September, A.D.
2003.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 16th day of September, A.D. 2003.
Mayor
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