HomeMy WebLinkAbout133 - 09/07/2004 - DESIGNATING THE ALPERT BUILDING, 140-142 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, AS A FORT COLLINS LANDMARK ORDINANCE NO. 133, 2004
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE ALPERT BUILDING, 140-142 SOUTH
COLLEGE 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 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 July 28, 2004 the Landmark Preservation Commission
(the "Commission") has determined that the Alpert Building has individual significance to Fort
Collins under Landmark Designation Standards (1), (2) and (3), as an excellent manifestation of
early twentieth century commercial architecture in Fort Collins; as a noteworthy example of the
commercial architectural design of Fort Collins' most notable architect, Montezuma Fuller, and
one of Fuller's last designs before his death; for its historical role in the development of the
flourishing commercial district which grew along the College Avenue corridor, displacing Old
Town as the commercial center; and for its association with Joseph I. Alpert, a German from
Russia immigrant who became a highly regarded Fort Collins businessman; 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 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 Alpert Building, located in the
City of Fort Collins,Larimer County, Colorado, described as follows, to wit:
Lot 17, Block 121, City of Fort Collins
also known as 140-142 South College Avenue
is hereby designated as a Fort Collins landmark pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins, provided, however, that the single-story brick storage building, located at the rear
of this property and sharing a common wall with the adjoining building at 146 South College
Avenue is not included in this designation.
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
August, A.D. 2004, and to be presented for final passage on the 7th day of September, A.D.
2004.
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Passed and adopted on final reading this 7th day of September, A.D. 2004.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk