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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. Mayor t ATTEST: 4WL�* -��4 e City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 7th day of September, A.D. 2004. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk